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• this song makes me always think about H & M -- Laurence, 13:09:00 05/19/13 Sun [1]
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY1w3kWm_bo
  

  
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• Just an idea -- Laurence, 00:13:12 05/11/13 Sat [4]
  
  It's Katiegirl's messages who have given me the idea.
  
  
  I've in mind than, knowing we each are from different countries, so we've each our own mother-tongue, we could ' teach ' it to the others.
  Maybe even describe how life is in our country, this kind of things, what might help those who want to go abroad.
  
  For ex, did you know than in french language for the singular ' You ' there are 2 differents ways to say it, depending the situation ?
  
  Than in french language exists the notion of masculine/feminine, if you know this, do you always use the good one between both ?
  
  And so much other things we could chat about ...
  
  P.S : about ' chat ' : did you know ' chat ' has a different meaning in French language : ' cat ' and the feminine version is ' chatte '
  

  
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  • Laurence I like your Idea! I think it would be very interesting! You also brought back memories of my French classes in high school. I wasn't very good at it then, but would love to learn now!! (NT) -- Cathy F., 11:27:12 05/13/13 Mon
  • I live in the United States, in Upstate NY. 32 miles west of Albany, NY. In a very little town. Most people when you say you live in NY think of NYC. There is a world of difference between the two. I often say they should be divided into 2 states! (NT) -- Cathy F. What do you think Jenks?, 11:31:40 05/13/13 Mon
  • I just remember 'I' before 'E' except after 'C' and when it sounds like 'A' in neighbor and weigh. So believe me I dont want to deceive you in this grammar thing neighbor (NT) -- DOS, 05:54:13 05/15/13 Wed

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• Things to Pitch, Things to Keep -- Araninda, 21:44:47 05/06/13 Mon [8]
  Spring cleaning for many households means a time to sort, throw away or donate old or no longer used items.
  
  What piece of furniture, item of clothing, or other thing in your household have you consistently thought about throwing away/donating but never have yet?
  
  Conversely, what have you thrown away or donated that in hindsight you wish you would have kept?
  
  And no, not your spouse. . . .LOL!
  

  
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  • Before I was the kind of person who kept everything. ( more insinde ) -- Laurence, 00:16:48 05/07/13 Tue
  • A couple years ago, our school's band director asked me to launder/clean a set of nylon wraps for the drums. I had them in a lage black trash bag, and they were black. In a large fit of clearing out our laundry/storage area, they disappeared. We think my hubby took them to the donation bin with some other bags of clothes... without asking me to double check everything first. Ooops.... I felt super horrible about THAT. (NT) -- The Chief, 07:14:39 05/07/13 Tue
  • When I do declutter, I try to remember this quote: "Keep only that which you know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." (NT) -- The Chief (i just have so much useful and beautiful stuff! LOL), 07:16:13 05/07/13 Tue
    • I bet we all do, Chief!! (NT) -- jenks, 03:37:11 05/08/13 Wed
    • LOL! I have a ton of useful and beautiful stuff too! (NT) -- JJ Ronda--I can not use something for 10 years, get rid of it, then need it the next day., 03:45:53 05/08/13 Wed
  • My Mom was a terrible pack rat!! If I don't use something in 6 months I usually give it away or discard it. Plus I live in a very small house so I can't store much LOL! (NT) -- Cathy F., 08:02:53 05/08/13 Wed
  • all I keep thinking is - junk is that thing you kept for 25 years and through out two weeks before you needed it - LOL (NT) -- chris k, 16:42:01 05/11/13 Sat

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• no comment :) -- Laurence, 07:08:57 05/06/13 Mon [2]
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  • Warms the heart to see that kindness and manners do still exist -- in any language. Thanks for sharing (NT) -- carramor, 16:06:32 05/06/13 Mon

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• For Chris K -- Laurence, 02:35:20 05/04/13 Sat [3]
  
  Chris,
  
  I just checked my e-mails. In them, seemed to have receveid one from you at 10.36 a.m. But I haven't opened it because I've founded it very weird than in the subject line was also your name.I haven't kept the message.
  
  Thank you.
  

  
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  • sorry - on vacation in hawaii - yes my email got hacked - ignore it - anytime anyone ever receies an email with no personal mesage just a link - especially from a yahoo address - that's always spam - the person's email will have been hacked.- I'm still using my email, but I've changed my password - Yahoo seems to be trying harder - I've noticed some capthca things and they notified me to change my password-before I realized what had happened (NT) -- chris k, 03:13:39 05/06/13 Mon
    • okay. Thank you. Hope things will be back to normal for you. Wishing a good week to you and everyone on this board. (NT) -- Laurence, 04:16:36 05/06/13 Mon

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• Okay, I'll bring my question to a new thread -what's a cookie table (as it relates to a wedding reception)? Martian Barb mentioned it below and now I want to know what it is, I've never heard of one before. -- usmgrad, 10:34:40 05/01/13 Wed [6]
  
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  • I found this info online (link inside) -- The Chief, 14:45:20 05/01/13 Wed
    • Very interesting (NT) -- usmgrad, 19:31:44 05/01/13 Wed
    • well that's very interesting - apparently this has much to do with folks liking to bake - not happening in my family- though I can easily picture it in high ethnic areas. reading the article made my mouth water for my friend's mother's pizelles - lord that woman could cook and bake! (NT) -- chris k, 21:23:58 05/01/13 Wed
  • OMG, I just saw this. Ou have to go o a wedding in Western PA.... -- Martian Barb, 17:05:55 05/04/13 Sat
    • I am so sorry for all of the typos. Just can't seem to get the right touch or my iPad. (NT) -- Martian Barb, 17:10:38 05/04/13 Sat

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• weddings through the regions -- chris k, 23:13:27 04/20/13 Sat [15]
  just got in from a wedding in south texas
  
  lovey time was had
  
  but there was a tradition I'd never seen before - the dollar dance.
  
  folks pay a dollar to have a dance with the bride or groom.
  
  I'm wondering if that is specific to south texas or if it's done in other parts of the country?
  
  are there any specific things you guys do at weddings where you live?
  

  
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  • Interesting. I've never heard of that. I've been to lots of weddings, but most of them have been Baptist and didn't have dancing. LOL (NT) -- JJ Ronda, 04:40:15 04/21/13 Sun
  • One of my daughter's had a dollar dance at her wedding (in south Mississippi). it's a way guests can "help" the happy couple and it gives the bride and groom an opportunity to "mingle" with the guests. (NT) -- usmgrad, 11:37:30 04/21/13 Sun
  • I've heard of this, but not often. I think it's a fun tradition. Most of the weddings I've been to were my mom's relatives who were mostly polish and catholic. There was a lot of bunny hopping and hokey-pokey-ing. (NT) -- The Chief, 18:58:30 04/21/13 Sun
  • the future couple do a list of things they want or there is a box where you put an envelope w/a sum of money inside, there are games, there's often bad music too loud who gives me migraines and another annoying thing : we can't have a discussion .If there's one thing sure it's there wont be such things at my wedding. (NT) -- Laurence ( and I related a short part ), 04:31:58 04/22/13 Mon
  • We did this at my wedding. It's called an Apron Dance. Both hubby and I wore aprons and folks put money in them to dance with us. A great way to get spending money for the honeymoon! (NT) -- Angela -- Mommy of 2 JAGlettes, 06:23:33 04/22/13 Mon
  • Done all over the place, chris k, even here in upstate NY. (NT) -- jenks, 16:24:24 04/22/13 Mon
  • It's done in the Poconos of Pennsylvania (NT) -- mar, 08:40:52 04/23/13 Tue
  • I'll be darned - i grew up in suburban NYC and never saw any variation of that when all my friends were getting married -I wonder if it's something that's krept in up north since I moved away. Here the two brides maids held a crystal vase that folks put there money into - the apron makes more sense!! (NT) -- chris k, 12:58:01 04/23/13 Tue
    • Didn't jujst creep in here in the Poconos. I can remember them doing this at weddings from the time I was a child. (NT) -- mar, 11:18:26 04/26/13 Fri
  • At my cousins wedding in Spain the brides garter and the groom's tie were cut into pieces and guests "bought" a piece and the money went towards the honeymoon. My cousins husband didn't know this and he was wearing his favourite tie. (NT) -- MacToo, 14:34:42 04/23/13 Tue
  • My younger years were spent growing up along the SouthTexas border. That dance was done at every wedding I wentto. Most Quincenettas also. (NT) -- TF, 18:54:40 04/28/13 Sun
  • It was done at my son's wedding in Western PA, along with a cookie table! (NT) -- Martian Barb, 10:28:53 04/29/13 Mon
    • I have to ask, what's a cookie table? (NT) -- usmgrad, 11:44:32 04/29/13 Mon
      • wondering the same thing - : ) (NT) -- chris k, 19:10:25 04/29/13 Mon

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• Based on Araninda's suggestion below, I have something to share about why it's so important to eat a whoesome, DIVERSE diet -- mj, 00:54:19 04/11/13 Thu [9]
  This video shows that our bodies' 'hard-wired' for fresh,wholesome,DIVERSE foods http://youtube.com/watch?v=BMOjVY
  

  
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  • whoops, sorry, maybe this link will work : -- mj, 01:00:00 04/11/13 Thu
    • Watched the video. I'll stick with diverse diet -- to include dark chocolate. Even though I'm not tall enough for the weight that shows up on the scale, I do like having some energy -- just miss my youth soooo much! Thanks for the entertainment, mj. (NT) -- carramor, 15:02:28 04/12/13 Fri
  • I don't know about diverse - but I've been taking raspbery ketone lately and I swear my metabolim has woken up again - I'm eaing breads and carbs again and where eating after 6 was a guarantee weight gain -I've had to eat around 7 or later almost every day this week and my weight has stayed steady- I'm thrilled (NT) -- chris k, 05:42:35 04/13/13 Sat
    • I'm putting up here what I just commented below in response to an older thread - I have been doing the raspberry for a month or two now - and at first i didn't notice anything but now - I truly believe something has reset my metabolism and the only things to have changed is I drink protein shakes once a day and I take the raspberry- at every meal in the beginning and now maybe once a meal because I'm busy- but my metabolism is much different now (NT) -- chris k - who is thrilled not to have to eat dinner at 5pm any more., 06:26:14 04/16/13 Tue
  • True, permanent weight loss only happens the old-fashioned way--HARD WORK & GOOD NUTRITION! Our whole extended family is participating in a weight loss-get heathy challenge this year. I'm down 34 pounds since mid January! I'm using My Fitness Pal to track ALL my caloric intake, thus I'm learning appropriate portion control, nutrient/macro requirements and have started an exercise program to attain a true & long lasting lifestyle change. Inside for my program... -- doc, 08:34:17 04/13/13 Sat
    • Amazing example of how it's possible to enjoy food, exercise, and LIFE and make getting and staying healthy such a positive lifestyle choice. We hear so much about how hopeless it is to lose weight sensibly OR how 'quick and easy' it is (NOT!) by all the celebrities and their crazy books and diets (but who really have personal chefs, trainers), that it's truly refreshing to hear a story like this!! (NT) -- mj, 13:39:14 04/14/13 Sun
    • Wow, doc, that's great! Congratulations! (NT) -- Deemus, 16:34:02 04/14/13 Sun
    • I agree with doc. I've been going to Weight Watchers every week for 8 yrs. We have a great group of supportive people and it's a lot of fun. I don't track every day of my life, but when I do track, I lose. It's as simple as that. WW teaches you how to control your portions. However, eating a varied diet, exercising, and enjoying food (not just stuffing it down or pigging out), gives you a better quality of life than eating a lot of rubbish and being sedentary..(Inside) -- Cece, very glad that I am not a Paleolitic being., 01:00:01 04/20/13 Sat

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• Household tips -- The Chief, 14:10:30 04/10/13 Wed [13]
  
  Don't know if this qualifies as a "discussion thread" based on what Araninda posted below, but at least it might give us all a chance to chime in....
  
  What are some of your best household tips? Tips for cleaning, organizing, and generally making life simpler, or more resourceful.
  
  Here are two from me:
  1) when you're really feeling cold in bed, lay a fleece blanket UNDER you. It holds in the warmth from your body and allows it to wrap back around you.
  2) to get lotion on that unreachable part of your back that itches like crazy when the skin is dry, squirt some lotion on the back side of a back-scratcher and swipe it on.
  
  Okay, your turn!
  

  
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  • Cleaning tip - teach husband to do laundry and dishes! Okay so not so serious, I have thought and thought and come up blank to any neat tips. My question to add to tips is did you find them or were they something your mother did when you were younger? I find I am more and more like my mother the old er I get. (NT) -- usmgrad, I really need some helpful hints how about it ladies, 19:44:02 04/10/13 Wed
    • My two tips were ones I figured out on my own. But I will certainly use tips from others. (NT) -- The Chief, 20:25:09 04/10/13 Wed
  • A 'household tip' I came upon as I was clearing out my cupboards was to use the 'errant' plastic lids of old plastic containers as 'cutting boards' for the odd piece of fruit or veg (especially onions). I was going to throw these lids out anyway and then I got the brainstorm to re-cycle them for this purpose. After a dozen or so times, I pitch them anyway! (NT) -- mj, 01:21:30 04/11/13 Thu
    • Great idea, especially good to use for camping (which is where I'm going in a week with 9 over excited Girl Scouts.) (NT) -- usmgrad, 03:28:44 04/11/13 Thu
    • Great idea! Especially for camping. (NT) -- The Chief, 19:01:34 04/13/13 Sat
  • laundry money saver- years ago I started putting fabric softenter in a glass jug- i part fabric softerner 4 parts water-toss in a couple of sponges - then I take one, squeeze it and toss in dryer instead o expensive dryer sheets (NT) -- chris k, 11:56:40 04/11/13 Thu
  • Always like to learn new 'tips'. The above will be quite useful. No real hints from me, except that I need to win a lottery then I could hire out all the chores! (NT) -- carramor, 15:05:36 04/12/13 Fri
  • wine stains - when you spill wine on the dining room table - which someone alwys does during the holidays - sprinkle penty of salt on the spot - enough to cover -leave it there during the dinner. do not shake it out - toss in laundry as usual and stain is gone- voila. : ) (NT) -- chris k, 05:50:18 04/13/13 Sat
  • I'm not sure if this qualifies as a tip... but I find it useful. When I have a big project, especially straightening or clearing out, and/or if I'm really tired or discouraged, I will tell myself to "take care of five things." (Inside) -- Deemus, 16:41:02 04/14/13 Sun
    • that makes so much sense- when my room gets out of control - just clean off the reading chair (translation- catch all -lol) that makes the project look less daunting next time. (NT) -- chris k, 16:49:15 04/14/13 Sun
    • I even do that when emptying the dishwasher.Put up 5 things and I usually do more, but I know I can quit if I want. Everytime I walk thru the kitchen. It seems silly but it works for me. Breaking things into smaller chores. (NT) -- manette, 09:55:24 04/15/13 Mon
  • I made a list for my self of "Things I can do in 5, 10, 15 minutes". Say it's 10 minutes before my show starts, I can look at the list and see a group of things I can do - start a load of laundry, for example. In 5 min or less I can empty a trash can, pay a bill, etc. And I try to do things as quickly as I can. (NT) -- The Chief, 10:15:46 04/15/13 Mon

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• Weekly Topical Threads -- Araninda, 19:44:33 04/08/13 Mon [4]
  Let's get some regular weekly discussions going! On the HB we are posting regular weekly threads which seem to generate continuing interest. Let's see if we can do that here on the Lifestyles Board because there are so many topics that lend themselves to regular threads. This is the Board more than any of the others in which we can truly get to know each other by sharing our interests and our surroundings. So let's do that!
  
  We are scattered in many different locations. Maybe a travel thread that asks a question that we could respond to, such as local foods in our area, the best scenic views in our area, weekend getaways, etc.
  
  Or a weekly diet thread, recipe thread or household tips thread. Maybe a thread dealing with hobbies. What other possibilities are there for regular weekly posts?
  
  Are you interested in helping start this or in participating? What suggestions do you have for topics?
  

  
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  • now that I've gone back to work selling real estate I rarally have time for anything - but - i remember when we did the weight loss osts - I've been meaning to comment for folks trying to lose weight that I've been taking raspberry ketone and it seems to be helping (NT) -- chris k, 20:05:58 04/08/13 Mon
    • So glad to hear this -- began this last week, so can't really comment just yet, but the word from a HBer has always been reliable. (NT) -- carramor, 14:51:16 04/12/13 Fri
      • honestly - I didn't think it made a difference at first - but it's been a bottle later so maybe a month or two - and NOW I'm noticing a difference - I honestly think this stuff has reset my metabolism (NT) -- chris k, 06:22:37 04/16/13 Tue

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• Hi everyone ! Sorry to push down the others messages, but I've some questions concerning some things for next summer., it concerns the flea markets. Is - it ok for questions ? Thank you. -- Laurence, 06:02:35 03/28/13 Thu [6]
  
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  • Absolutely, ask your questions. (NT) -- Araninda, 18:58:08 03/28/13 Thu
    • Thank you Araninda. :) (NT) -- Laurence, 05:10:32 03/29/13 Fri
  • Questions -- Laurence, 05:41:52 03/29/13 Fri
    • interesting questions - not sure what you're trying to figure out but here goes what little I can answer: Like a flea market anywhere , I never know what to expect. I've bought dolls lamp, kitchen canisters. A friend of mine bought miniature perfume bottles. I wished I could bring back some wonderful furniture. I've never been to a flea market in Paris so I haven nothing to comapre but many years ago I went to bracants(?) in suburban paris - more inside. -- chris k, 22:30:02 03/29/13 Fri
      • Thank you chris ! and it's ' brocantes ' no worry, thank you again. :) I really do appreciate it. (NT) -- Laurence, 02:33:41 03/30/13 Sat

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• texas jagmeet reminder -- chris k, 07:28:01 03/17/13 Sun [10]
  
  yes after all these years we still gather together once a year to share friendships and drool over harm - : )
  
  this year it's in Dallas the weekend of May 17-19
  
  generally- folks start arriving through out the day on Friday - and the first event starts with dinner that night - Saturday morning the marathons begin - since shifting from my house to mabsie's we've started doing a saturday night cookout that everyoe enjoys - Sunday morning is brunch and many folks start making their way back out of town - but the stragglers hang out until after dinner -
  
  locals drive back and forth all weekend, out of towners/ staters stay at the same hotel a five minute drive from the host house so there's lots of carpools for folks who fly in -
  
  the crowd isn't as big as it used to be but we're still going strong
  
  ask away if you have any questions!
  
  feel free to post any memories if you've been -
  

  
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  • I will share one - Tina wrote this hillarious HB lyrics to I will survive- and folks practiced and practiced - when they finall sang it in my living room we were all laughing -when they sang the last note (okay so maybe it was a smidgeon off key) my german shepherd- Rabb- lifted his head and howled - You probably had to be there but it was really funny (NT) -- chris k, 07:30:06 03/17/13 Sun
    • as a matter of fact - I think at one point the video was hosted here at the HB - lyrics too - hmm (NT) -- chris k, 20:55:10 03/17/13 Sun
  • Group HOTEL is the Marriott Courtyard - 2930 Forest Lane - 59 dollars a night - (NT) -- chris k, 12:43:22 03/17/13 Sun
  • I'm only a days drive away and have a sister in Dallas, but alas there are conflicts that weekend. I hope you gals have a great time. (NT) -- usmgrad, 05:12:18 03/26/13 Tue
    • well let usLet us know if the conflicts move - LOL - we accept all last minute drop ins!! spud drives in from memphis every year - this should be a nice year - (NT) -- chris k, 10:30:01 03/26/13 Tue
  • Yes, I will be there this year, driving in on Thurs and leaving on Monday. After Dallas, I have business in Shreveport and Ruston, so half of my trip can be expenses. Will think of Memory later. (NT) -- Spud, 13:21:03 04/01/13 Mon
    • Charades -- Measure of Man (NT) -- Spud, 05:27:15 04/03/13 Wed
      • LOL - I still can't figure out which was worse- Tina's impersonation of fair winds and following seas or all of you for guessing it! (NT) -- chris k -, 11:31:55 04/05/13 Fri
        • The fact that everyone got it was as bad as my thinking of it. (NT) -- Code, 12:38:48 04/11/13 Thu

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• Please go to the HB. Very sad news for Shell. She will need our thoughts and prayers. -- Cece, 17:31:02 02/17/13 Sun [1]
  
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• Farewell to a Spud-pup -- Spud, 13:54:55 02/04/13 Mon [13]
  In the morning, I will bid farewell to Bruno, my 15-year old dog. In the past two weeks he has declined and it is time to let him cross the Rainbow Bridge and join Riddler, Jake and the other Spud-pups who preceded him.
  
  I will miss him and the other Spud-pups will miss him, but it is time to let him go.
  

  
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  • I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts & prayers are with you. I've been there & it is so hard to do, but sounds as if Bruno is ready to go see his siblings & other Harmy dog friends. Lizzie, Frances & Tilly send wet kisses & loves! (NT) -- doc, 15:14:17 02/04/13 Mon
  • Sorry to hear this thoughts go out to you and other spud pups. (NT) -- Hope, 17:18:21 02/04/13 Mon
  • aw farewell Bruno may you rest in peace now prayers to you spud (NT) -- Bev uk, 04:02:19 02/05/13 Tue
  • My heart breaks for you and I know the story only too well. Parting with our dear friends is heartbreaking, but when their time comes, it's the right and loving thing to do. My deepest sympathies to you and The Rainbow Bridge says it best, Spud. (NT) -- jenks-who will be thinking of you today, 05:50:02 02/05/13 Tue
  • I'm so sorry, Spud! I'm sending big hugs! (NT) -- manette, 07:59:57 02/05/13 Tue
  • All your friends and family are waiting for you Bruno. My prayers go out to you and your human family! I know the heart ache is so hard, but we will all see each other again on the other side! Hugs! (NT) -- Cathy F., 08:37:29 02/05/13 Tue
  • I'm so sorry to hear this Spud . My deepest sympathies to you. I'm sure than Bruno is keeping an eye on you.Warmest hugs ! (NT) -- Laurence, 10:32:08 02/05/13 Tue
  • I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your four-legged family member. It's a tough decision to make, but sometimes we have to. Treasure all your good memories. (NT) -- Deemus, 14:07:12 02/05/13 Tue
  • So sorry to hear of your loss of your furry child. It's always so hard to lose a member of your family--even the furry ones! (NT) -- JJ Ronda, 16:34:29 02/05/13 Tue
  • it would be nice to think that Bruno and Rabb have met and are now laughing sharing stories of their crazy humans, blue feathers, and tarts! (NT) -- chris k, 19:22:27 02/06/13 Wed
  • Sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved pet. Hugs to you. (NT) -- Araninda, 08:56:07 02/07/13 Thu
  • I am so sorry Spud. I know that your spudpup will have had the best life anyone could give. I know how hard this is for you. (NT) -- Cece {{{hugs}}}, 17:01:26 02/08/13 Fri

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• Who knows Baltimore? -- Deemus, 12:01:36 01/22/13 Tue [10]
  I'll go inside for this, so I don't take up board space.
  

  
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  • We are planning a trip to Baltimore in June. (inside) -- Deemus, 12:09:55 01/22/13 Tue
    • Well, certainly the Harbor, I suppose. Here is a link to look at : http://baltimore.org/visitors/tour-baltimore/ Sorry to say I've never been - and it's not all that far from me in VA. Like any city, I'd just say be cautious at night, but it should be okay. (NT) -- Matou/Carol, 19:05:14 01/22/13 Tue
    • Inside for my recommendations. . . . -- Araninda, 19:57:46 01/22/13 Tue
  • And don't forget those Chesapeake Bay crabs!! The crabcakes in this area are the best! (NT) -- mj, 06:10:09 01/23/13 Wed
    • found a link for you, inside -- mj, 06:14:23 01/23/13 Wed
  • Oh my sister lives in Baltimore and so we've done the harbor. In fact I was there during the earthquake. On Diner's Drive-inns and Dives they went to a pizza place called Joe Squared that looks interesting. And crabcakes somwhere area must if you visit. (NT) -- manette--not very helpful., 15:43:10 01/23/13 Wed
  • THANKS, fellow Jagniks. I appreciate your suggestions. The info and links will be excellent for planning with my co-travelers! (NT) -- Deemus, 13:44:36 01/25/13 Fri
  • For historical stuff, there's Fort McHenry. It was this fort that survived a big battle during the war of 1812, and the sight of the US flag still flying in the "dawn's early light" inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner! There is also lots of stuff about Edgar Allen Poe. (NT) -- The Chief, 17:38:02 01/25/13 Fri
  • Be sure and tell us what you did after your trip! (NT) -- manette, 08:57:21 02/04/13 Mon

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• Comfort Foods. . . . -- Araninda, 16:24:56 01/18/13 Fri [15]
  What is your favorite comfort food? Does your comfort food vary depending on your emotions or physical condition? Is your favorite comfort food different in the winter than the summer?
  
  Some studies have suggested that consumption of comfort foods are triggered in men by positive emotions and in women by negative, stressful emotions. Also that men prefer meal-related comfort foods (i.e., steaks, casseroles) while women's comfort foods tend to be snack related (i.e., chocolate, ice cream). Do you agree?
  

  
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  • Depends on what's going on. If I'm sick, it's homemade chicken noodle soup or chicken & noodle with a thick broth. If I'm ecstatic & celebrating, it's a luscious dessert. (NT) -- doc, 08:40:50 01/19/13 Sat
    • Oh, and if I've had a terrible migraine with nausea/vomiting, it's toast & scrambled eggs, because they go down easy & offer protein. (NT) -- doc, 08:42:29 01/19/13 Sat
  • Yeah, this sounds like me. A nice cup of coffee and a sweet snack -- probably something with chocolate -- will fill the bill nicely. In hot weather, it might be a Mountain Dew instead, with something salty. (NT) -- Deemus, 09:41:43 01/19/13 Sat
  • I'm a chip and dip person - whether I've had a hard day and want to unwind or am planning a fun night with friends - I love things like crackers and crab dip, chips and queso, I've learned to substitue cucumber slices for chips with quacamole or humus and sometimes I'll have shrimp and sauce instead to avoid the carbs and calories - but I'm definitely a muncher. (NT) -- chris k, 15:51:32 01/20/13 Sun
  • I'm a sucker for a 'homemade' anything to make me feel 'at home' . inside -- mj, 01:54:05 01/21/13 Mon
    • You heard me -- pasties! http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/7776/cornish-pasties (NT) -- mj, 02:06:30 01/21/13 Mon
    • I know what pasties are! My grandmother was from Cornwall. Pasties are one of my father's (her son) favorite dishes. She also started us on Shepherd's Pie. We make stroopwafels every Christmas in honor of my Dutch great grandparents. All of those are some rather tasty treats! Unfortunately they aren't on my diet now, especially pasties with my mother flakey & BUTTERY pie crust! (NT) -- doc, 09:58:44 01/21/13 Mon
      • You sound like a great cook! We're alll coming to yours for a visit! (NT) -- mj, 14:51:30 01/22/13 Tue
  • Vanilla Ice Cream with Hershey Syrup. I eat it whether I'm happy or sad. And when I'm sick. It's my favorite food. Steak is my second favorite! (NT) -- Cathy F., 09:46:11 01/21/13 Mon
  • Tomato soup or split pea soup have always been my favorite comfort foods. (NT) -- Araninda, 22:01:28 01/21/13 Mon
  • Comfort and food, really do I need to say more? Chocolate is a must, it cures whatever ails you. Then there's those times that call for something salty, Ruffles potato chips fill the bill. But this time of year it's Girl Scout cookies, will perk up any bodies mood. (NT) -- usmgrad, 10:00:01 01/22/13 Tue
  • soup and anything cheesy.LOL!!~ (NT) -- T2, 12:25:46 01/23/13 Wed
  • Tomato basil soup and grilled cheese sandwich. (NT) -- TF, 07:51:46 01/27/13 Sun
  • I must be a man. However, I've just found out I won't be able to eat my comfort food ever. I've been diagnosed with celiac's so no more gluten. Huge sigh. There's no great substitute for my fave's. Still, no biggy. i'll do what I have to do and try not to think of yorkshire pud with gravy. . (NT) -- Cece...ticked off that a disease has been named after me., 04:43:07 02/04/13 Mon

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• Laurence, can you please email me, I have some questions about an upcoming trip. -- Katiegirl, 01:33:37 01/12/13 Sat [8]
  
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  • Katiegirl, e-mail on your way. It's 16:28 here. (NT) -- Laurence, 07:28:50 01/13/13 Sun
    • when I say : " it's 16: 28 " read : ' 04: 28 P.M ' ... don't know if you know about it... (NT) -- Laurence, 07:21:16 01/15/13 Tue
      • Military family, completely understand 24hour clock (NT) -- Katiegirl, 15:25:55 01/15/13 Tue
        • ok didn't know I'm sorry I hope I didn't offend you :( (NT) -- Laurence, 02:42:34 01/16/13 Wed
          • Not at all. Plus I am right down the other end of the world. (NT) -- Katiegirl, 15:27:40 01/16/13 Wed
  • Katiegirl, it's past 08:00 p.m for me time for bed. Hoping it's ok. (NT) -- Laurence, 11:15:19 01/13/13 Sun
  • keep me in touch (NT) -- Laurence, 10:06:35 01/16/13 Wed

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• serious topic - please unlurk if you have input -- chris k, 19:36:12 01/08/13 Tue [16]
  
  I just had a very odd thing happen with my mother - who is in her late seventies
  
  she still works in her retirement -
  today she and my daughter set up for a trade show tomorrow
  
  tonight - at 9:30 - in the pitch black pouring rain she showed up at our house and rang the bell - she thought it was tomorrow morning at 9:30
  
  she said she fell asleep, woke up, saw the time on her watch and scrambled to get out the door.
  
  I can understand that - we all have had some point or other when we wake up and are dioriented, confused.
  
  but to drive 20 minutes in the pitch black and not realize it is NOT daytime?
  
  How worried should I be about this?
  

  
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  • Concerned, but not overly I don't think. Regardless of what was around her, she was so focussed on the fact that she was late, she ignored everything else. Check with her to make sure she is OK and just keep looking out for her. (NT) -- Katiegirl, 00:33:31 01/09/13 Wed
    • I so hope you're right - she lives alone still - (NT) -- chris k, 07:13:36 01/09/13 Wed
  • Very concerned...you need to pay close attention to what she does because this is not normal IMVHO!! There could be other things happening that you are unaware of. I'd keep a list of anything unusual and good luck. My mom is 92 and doesn't drive, thank God!! (NT) -- jenks, 06:31:49 01/09/13 Wed
    • my mom and daughter just left a few minutes ago for the show today- my daughter is going to keep a more alert eye on her to see if there are other things we've been missing. I don't see her very often - her brother sees her more regularly- I may call and talk to him. (NT) -- chris k, 07:15:18 01/09/13 Wed
  • I'd be very concerned. She may have had a mini-stroke or it could be the first sign of dementia that you've seen. I think I'd talk to her doctor about this. (NT) -- Lee, 07:23:49 01/09/13 Wed
    • there's the catch she doesn't like doctors- ignores what they tell her - but perhaps I can convince her to go see my doctor- A mini stroke is not a posibility I had thought of - thank you (NT) -- chris k, 11:56:06 01/09/13 Wed
  • Has she had any change in medication? My 83 year old mother was prescribed a pain killer and muscle relaxer for chronic back pain and they caused extreme confusion. Found out later from a geriatric nurse that numbers of meds which you or I can take are not good for seniors. (NT) -- lisa, 09:26:19 01/09/13 Wed
    • she is supposed to take thyroid medication but she doesnt like how it maks her feel so she doesn't take it - other than that - she's pretty healthy- though now I'm wondering if this has anything to do with the aoirtic anuerism she's had most of her life - sigh (NT) -- chris k, 11:57:38 01/09/13 Wed
  • She definetly needs to see a Dr. This sounds like she had some kind of mini stroke. My MIL has them every once in a while and can be confused from anywhere to a few minutes to an hour. She's 92, but she has been having them since she was in her late 70's. She is in great physical shape, but her mind is going. I would have her checked by a Dr. IMHO!! (NT) -- Cathy F., 17:22:57 01/09/13 Wed
    • your the third person to mention mini stroke - Right now I'm down with the flu- but am going to talk to my uncle and see if he can help (NT) -- chris k, 14:44:17 01/10/13 Thu
  • I would keep a close eye on her. It was only after my grandmother got a ticket for driving on the wrong side of the road (she claimed she was in a turn lane--but there was no turn lane and it was a road she had been driving on for decades), that we started hearing stories from other people about how they wouldn't ride with her any more because she would fall asleep at the wheel! Yikes! Inside -- JJ Ronda, 18:58:42 01/09/13 Wed
    • the sad thing is mom doesn't have a lot of friends - she moved to texas to be near her grandbabies and never got around to making very many friends outside of us - but fortunately her younger broter retired here from california - I'm going to talk to him (NT) -- chris k, 14:45:54 01/10/13 Thu
      • Sounds like a VERY GOOD idea, at least alert him to what you know. (NT) -- jenks, 06:09:46 01/11/13 Fri
  • Sounds like she could have had a TIA - mini stroke that messed up her sense of time and these types of strokes correct themselves but are a warning for something much worse. I hope shes okay but she does need to be seen and scanned. (NT) -- Codedriver, 11:49:58 01/12/13 Sat
  • In elderly people it could be something as simple as a urinary tract infection causing behavioral changes. I would definitely have her checked out by her PCP. Also have her take her thyroid meds at night before bed. Most people do that if it causes side effects. It should only do that until her TSH levels out. Make sure her dr does a TSH level too. (NT) -- TF, 14:21:03 01/16/13 Wed

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• The New Year is upon us - We've all made resolutions in the past - but if you could have ONE thing come to pass this year what would it be? -- chris k, 06:51:10 12/31/12 Mon [14]
  
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  • This is tough - out of my control I'd love to have a good steady job for my son. But more of a resolution - I'm torn between losing 10 pounds and payind down my debt - I hate to say it - but I think the ten pounds means more to me - LOL> (NT) -- chris k, 06:53:21 12/31/12 Mon
    • Actually- lol- I'd probably be willing to pay down my ten pounds- LOL (NT) -- chris k, 06:54:17 12/31/12 Mon
  • A Miracle for my Grandneice Shereen that her brain tumors would shrink and go away and she could return to a normal life. But, as hard as we are all praying she probably will leave us in the near future. She is only 22 yrs old. (NT) -- Cathy F., 09:24:16 12/31/12 Mon
    • well I just hugged my 22 year old daughter - and still hope for miracles. (NT) -- chris k, 16:09:20 12/31/12 Mon
    • Hugs to you, Cathy F. (NT) -- manette, 13:53:43 01/01/13 Tue
    • Hugs and prayers to you and your family - the Lord works in mysterious ways. My New Year's wish for you and your family is more time together with Shereen (NT) -- usmgrad, 08:39:07 01/02/13 Wed
  • More time with my grandchildren (NT) -- usmgrad, 18:11:12 12/31/12 Mon
  • To be pain free and a get a lighter job with less hours (NT) -- Bev uk, 05:56:51 01/01/13 Tue
    • I hope you New Year's wish comes true (NT) -- usmgrad, 08:35:54 01/02/13 Wed
  • if it could 'come to pass' this year for me to move back to the States -- even if for just awhile -- I would be very thankful. For various reasons, now would be a good time for me and my family. (NT) -- mj, 06:20:29 01/01/13 Tue
  • After a New Year's "Family Meeting", I think our family "resolution" is "Take care of what you have". Whether it's your clothes, your car, your room, your job, your school work... Take care of it , make it last, keep it nice and in good working order. (NT) -- The Chief (cuz we probably won't be able to afford a new one if you break it), 10:04:54 01/08/13 Tue
    • Sounds like an excellent resolution that we should all make. (NT) -- Lee, 07:28:28 01/09/13 Wed
      • I agree. (NT) -- Laurence, 08:15:12 01/15/13 Tue

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• Well, Christmas Day and Boxing Day are over for another year and were wonderful. I hope your festivities were fantastic too. -- Nettie, 02:26:02 12/26/12 Wed [5]
  
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  • this was a very pleasant holiday despite the lack of prep time - I do however wish the fairy housekeeper would appear to clean up the remnants!! LOL (NT) -- chris k, 10:55:41 12/27/12 Thu
  • if she shows up send her my way when she finishes at your house (NT) -- usmgrad, 11:33:35 12/27/12 Thu
    • I'll take her after you, usmgrad!! Hope she does windows and dusting. (NT) -- jenks, 07:27:08 12/30/12 Sun
      • I'm thinking grout cleaning - who thought tile floors was a great idea any way??? LOL (NT) -- chris k - Happy New Year Jenks!, 06:55:17 12/31/12 Mon

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• If you would receive ONE present this Christmas that you REALLY want, what would it be? -- mj, 06:46:53 12/22/12 Sat [8]
  
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  • For all mankind to love one another. (NT) -- Lee, 10:23:38 12/22/12 Sat
    • Never going to happen, and it would be a dull world if we were all 7 billion of us singing kumbyah...LOL. I'm a pragmatist. One Christmas pressie I would love to have is a house contractor to finish my never ending renoes. Hmmm...that's never going to happen either! (NT) -- Cece, 16:48:52 12/30/12 Sun
  • to live in peace and harmony with one another (NT) -- Bev uk, 12:36:21 12/22/12 Sat
  • I think we all want to live in peace and harmony with one another. I would be so thankful if my husband could get a job!! Things have been very hard here and not a very Happy or Merry Christmas! (NT) -- Cathy F., 08:31:27 12/23/12 Sun
  • A return to values and common sense (NT) -- usmgrad, 12:10:59 12/23/12 Sun
    • I 100 % agree ! (NT) -- Laurence, 04:12:02 12/24/12 Mon
  • sorry guys- the winning lottery numbers - then I could contribute to world peace, hunger, poverty- and a fewer gray hairs!! LOL. (NT) -- chris k, 19:43:42 12/25/12 Tue

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• The gift of giving! A story: I had baked some apple, cranberry walnut loaves for several people in the community and gave them out last week before it gets too busy and crazy. Plus, with a Dutch husband, we celebrate 'Sinterklaas' as much as Christmas and it felt 'right' to give presents last week. inside -- mj, 10:07:19 12/11/12 Tue [11]
  Well, I'll tell you -- you just never know how much the little things mean to people. One of the ladies just called me thanking me SO much for the delicious bread and told me that she's basically been surviving on it for the past 10 days as she was so 'skint' last week, she could only buy milk, tea, sugar, and some eggs. With those items and my bread, she was able to keep going! She does nails and some clothes alterations here in the neighborhood, but, had to have an operation a few weeks back, which interrupted her income flow. She's now working more steadily, but, after helping to pay for one of her children's weddings, she was really low on funds. Anyway, one can never know what effect the time and trouble to give a thoughtful present can have! Merry Christmas!
  

  
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  • You truly are a lovely person MJ god bless you and its very true what you say its lovely to give to someone else (NT) -- Bev uk, 11:32:01 12/11/12 Tue
  • That was a great thing to do. Sometimes a little something means so much to another person!! Merry Christmas to you MJ!! (NT) -- Cathy F., 13:11:03 12/12/12 Wed
  • I think you may be one of God's angels, mj. I received this in an email and it seems appropriate to share it here. Inside... -- Lee, 13:26:48 12/12/12 Wed
    • That was beautiful, Lee! Thank you. (NT) -- mj <]:), 04:21:08 12/13/12 Thu
    • I'm crying.Thank you Lee. (NT) -- Laurence, 04:34:58 12/13/12 Thu
    • Fantastic and so true. We may truly be all the God some people ever see. (NT) -- mkim, 11:47:22 12/17/12 Mon
    • Wow, that was just powerful! (NT) -- Angela -- Mommy of 2 JAGLettes, 08:06:30 12/18/12 Tue
  • You never know when things are going badly for many people. That's why it's so important to think of others at this time of the year. Nice story, mj. (NT) -- jenks, 13:37:52 12/12/12 Wed
  • we all have different purposes -anything I baked would have more likely made her ill not healthy- LOL - But you're right - we should never under estimate the value of anything we do for others - whether it's baking, offering a ride, even calling to say hello - (NT) -- chris k -, 17:26:59 12/12/12 Wed
  • Thank you also to you MJ. (NT) -- Laurence, 04:37:52 12/13/12 Thu

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