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• Just wondering -what's your favorite food during the holidays? Is is something you make, or something you buy only during the holidays? -- usmgrad, 05:59:36 11/20/12 Tue [13]
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  • The Turkey!! I usually only cook turkey 2x a year. Thanksgiving and Christmas. We are going to my neice, Lynn's for Thanksgiving. I can't wait we always have such a good time there! (NT) -- Cathy F., 07:29:33 11/20/12 Tue
  • Actually, it's Aunt Milly's creamed onions and dressing. I like to follow the creamed onion recipe on the jar and it is SO doo with the sherry and nutmeg. I could eat dressing every single day...love the taste. For me, a little turkey goes a long way and I get sick of it. (NT) -- jenks, 13:39:20 11/20/12 Tue
    • Of course, that would be GOOD!!! (NT) -- jenks, 13:40:27 11/20/12 Tue
  • I love cornbread dressing and giblet gravy and homemade cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie and...I'll stop now! (NT) -- manette, 16:54:26 11/20/12 Tue
  • Pumpkin Pie I guess. (NT) -- Hope- love Pumpkin, 19:00:24 11/20/12 Tue
  • Sweet potatoes! any way they are cooked. (NT) -- Valerie, 04:44:14 11/21/12 Wed
  • I like turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy all kinda mooshed together--I guess you could call it a Hot Sludge Sundae! (NT) -- Dermis, 08:21:54 11/21/12 Wed
    • Oh, I'm with you. Don't forget the cranberry sauce. There's just so many things to be thankful for and family and food are a treasured thing. HAPPY GOBBLE, GOBBLE to all. (NT) -- carramor, 17:31:56 11/21/12 Wed
  • I love the pumpkin pie milkshakes from Sonic that are only avaialble in November and December- sigh - Also the blueberry pie my grocery store rarely makes except around thanksgiving day and christmas (NT) -- chris k - who wouldn't know how to make homemade cranberry sauce if her life depended on it!! LOL, 03:59:59 11/23/12 Fri
  • My PA Dutch Stuffing, which is actually called "Filling". It's a combination of mashed potatoes and bread stuffing. I've been making it since I was about 12 or 13, when I learned how from my great-grandmother and the elderly ladies at church. My mom made a different stuffing. (NT) -- mar, 15:36:54 11/24/12 Sat
    • Sounds great! Can you share the recipe? (NT) -- Araninda, 09:52:07 11/27/12 Tue
      • Email me & I'll send it to you (NT) -- mar, 16:06:48 12/01/12 Sat

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• Important info... -- MizChief, 16:56:58 11/25/12 Sun [6]
  
  It's always good to be on the lookout for those who would take advantage of us....
  
  http://fb-troublemakers.com/watch-out-for-this-scam-ladies-479/
  

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  • Thank you, MizChief. I'll be very careful to watch for--um, I mean watch OUT for--these perpetrators. (NT) -- Deemus, still chuckling, 04:47:43 11/27/12 Tue
  • Been to WalMart every day since this posted, still haven't seen them -darn (NT) -- usmgrad, 09:30:07 11/27/12 Tue
  • I wish! The only guys I see at Walmart are redneck slobs with their guts hanging out and their butt cracks showing. (NT) -- Araninda, 09:50:55 11/27/12 Tue
  • Clearly I am going to the wrong Wal-Mart. (NT) -- JJ Ronda, 10:30:27 11/27/12 Tue
    • you and me both!! LOL (NT) -- chris k, 17:47:53 11/27/12 Tue

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• Okay now how about favorite left over receipes? Just what do you do with the left over turkey and dressing -- Usmgrad, 12:09:49 11/23/12 Fri [5]
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  • well - not me - but hubby loves thanksgiving pizza- He takes pizza crust pre made - uses cranberry sauce instead of tomato sauce and then adds whatever moves him - turkey, stuffing, sometimes sweet potato or even mashed potato - - He loves it (NT) -- chris k, 07:53:21 11/24/12 Sat
    • That's interesting. Maybe not for everyone, but I give him points for creativity. (NT) -- JJ Ronda, 10:38:41 11/24/12 Sat
  • I'm afraid I'm not much help. I just eat the leftovers "as is" until they're gone. But I'm the kind of person who doesn't mind if I eat the same thing at every meal for a few days. (NT) -- JJ Ronda, 10:41:34 11/24/12 Sat
  • Made "turkey slop" tonight - carved up pieces of turkey, warmed in a pan with gravy, served open face over toast with other leftovers (stuffing, taters, peas, etc.) (NT) -- The Chief (really gonna try to make soup this year, too. Maybe Monday...), 21:17:57 11/24/12 Sat

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• found this this evening ( past 7 p.m here ) -- Laurence, waving ' hi ' to everyone, 10:14:29 11/15/12 Thu [2]
  http://www.wwd.com/eye/people/in-france-a-new-fashion-regime-reigns-6142618?full=true
  
  my answer to this:
  ( I don't want to give my e-mail adress so I didn't post it... unfortunately )
  
  You speak about the story concerning the jean ? When you're a ministre there are certain rules to respect. The jean for example isn't an outfit to wear when you're a ministre because you're an influential & hightly placed person. In life there are rules of etiquette to respect ! Even more when you're a public person ! You've to show the example.
  

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  • jeans are taking over the world - I'm in south america at the moment and were you never saw jeans 8 years ago - and 4 years ago you might see them on Sunday- now they're as common as they are in the States - Mr. Strauss should be very happy. (NT) -- chris k, 03:26:01 11/17/12 Sat

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• This was posted on Facebook by my 25 yr old adopted son. "I'm not saying my naval career thus far has been overly difficult. In fact, as compared to other salty vets, I've had it pretty easy. But I can tell you, with 100% certainty, I faced my most difficult challenge today: taking a knee in front of a bereaved widow and reciting the following phrase "On behalf of the President of the United States, the United States Navy, and a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of appreciation for your loved one's faithful and honorable service." -- Valerie, 05:24:30 11/02/12 Fri [7]
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  • I can't imagine anything that would be harder to do. God bless him. (NT) -- Lee, 08:38:11 11/02/12 Fri
  • That has to be the hardest thing in the world to do. I cry just watching those kind of scenes on TV. (NT) -- Cathy F., 09:08:49 11/02/12 Fri
  • I got tears in my eyes just from reading it. I can't imagine doing what he did. I'd be a blubbering idiot. (NT) -- JJ Ronda, 18:16:01 11/02/12 Fri
  • Solemn thanks and gratitude to the one who gave all, and the one who represented all of us to the widow. God bless them both. (NT) -- The Chief, 22:34:32 11/02/12 Fri
  • What an emotional and heartbreaking duty. The sadder thought to me is that it goes on almost every single day somewhere in our country. It takes a lot of courage to maintain ones poise and do this. God Bless him for his strength. (NT) -- jenks, 04:34:22 11/03/12 Sat
  • So sad. Like the statements above, I, too, cry when there's a 'missing man fly over', the 21-gun salutes, and, TAPS, wether on the TV or otherwise. I don't think we show enough gratitude to our service men and women for ALL they do for us and our nation. (NT) -- carramor, 21:03:24 11/03/12 Sat

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• Hey, hope all of the Eastern Harmies are staying safe this week. Even Western PA is going to feel the effects of Sandy, or Frankenstorm Prayers going out to my family in Virginia Beach, and Chantilly, VA and Anapolis, MD. Also to our friends in Richmond, VA and New Jersey.. -- Martian Barb, 07:12:42 10/29/12 Mon [18]
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  • It's 11:20 here in upstate NY around Albany. The wind just started to gust a little. Not looking forward to this at all!! Jenks please stay safe up in the mountains!! (NT) -- Cathy F., 08:22:06 10/29/12 Mon
  • That's 11:22 AM (NT) -- Cathy F., 08:23:10 10/29/12 Mon
  • Thought moving from Va. Bch. to Richmond would eliminate the worring over coastal storms -- well, put that theory away! Its been raining here since last night. Each wind gust seems to be stronger than the one before. Of course, the local TV channels are keeping us up to date on this Frakenstorm -- they're telling us the worse is yet to come. Va. Bch. doesn't seem to be faring very well -- the old fishing pier was on a newscast earlier and wasn't looking good. Best we can do is stay inside! (NT) -- carramor, 12:30:39 10/29/12 Mon
    • We have very good friends in Powhatan. I have been worried about them all day. (NT) -- Martian Barb...the winds are starting to pick up here in Mars, PA, 13:24:59 10/29/12 Mon
  • Thoughts go out to anyone in the path of Sandy. Stay safe and be careful. (NT) -- Hope, 15:08:31 10/29/12 Mon
    • Arlington, VA. chiming in here- it is *NASTY* out there!!! Really scared for my 70+ year old maple tree out front- hoping it doesn't fall over! Praying my roof and basement fare well, too. Hope everyone in this storm's path is safe and comes through with little to no damage! (NT) -- Matou/Carol, 18:42:07 10/29/12 Mon
  • Yes, please take care and stay safe everyone. Praying for everyone in Frankenstorm's path. (NT) -- Dee, 21:19:44 10/29/12 Mon
  • Cold rain and biting wind here in southwestern West Virginia on Monday evening. Temps hovering in mid-30s. Roads covered in water. We are expected to continue to get only rain over the next day but it is snowing in the higher elevations which are about an hour away from me. Lots of snow -- 10 - 18 inches or more and blowing causing some whiteout conditions. (NT) -- Araninda, 21:28:33 10/29/12 Mon
    • Well, so much for the weather forecast. Our rain turned to snow. . .lots and lots of snow. About 6 inches here where I live and well over a foot in the mountains. Everything at a standstill today because the snow was unexpected and the road crews were unprepared. Power blipped intermittently most of the day fortunately stayed on. (NT) -- Araninda, 22:24:26 10/30/12 Tue
      • Glad you and yours fared well, in spite of the weather, I thought of you when they were showing the weather map, on cable news. (NT) -- mkim, 18:11:46 11/01/12 Thu
  • spoke to Cher (some of you remember her) in Virginia - she was working from her basement - sounded like they were anticipating power loss soon - y'all stay safe (NT) -- chris k, 05:07:52 10/30/12 Tue
    • Of course we remember Cher. She and judi founded the BAs and the HB. Glad to know she is okay! (NT) -- Cece, 18:30:49 10/31/12 Wed
  • The aftermath of Frankenstorm...I'm safe in the Adirondacks of NY, but the winds were bad, the many TALL trees behind my house just swayed and leaned until I had my doubts, leaves are ALL over the place in layers, minimal amount of rain or loss of power...we did good!! The sun is trying to come out. Hope the rest of you in the threatened areas are safe and, Cathy F., I'm trying to get back to you from your email. Things have been hectic! (NT) -- jenks, 06:16:40 10/30/12 Tue
    • glad to hear you're safe! (NT) -- chris k, 09:37:11 10/30/12 Tue
  • Thinking about you all!! We watched the weather channel all day/night yesterday. (NT) -- Pretz--and for once we didn't get pummeled in NC, 12:08:33 10/30/12 Tue
  • I'm in the center of NJ and we are ok, no power lost. Trying to convince my 77 yr old FIL to come here. He has no power, so no heat, hot water, ect. (NT) -- Valerie, 11:58:59 11/01/12 Thu
  • I've been without internet for the last week-- and I'm so glad to hear eveyone is safe. I have friends and family in all these areas and so far everyone's fne. A lot lost power for a while, but my heart goes out to everyone concerned! (NT) -- manette, 14:29:42 11/03/12 Sat

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• Edward Hopper -- Laurence, 06:28:24 10/28/12 Sun [2]
  http://www.rmn.fr/english/les-musees-et-leurs-expositions-238/grand-palais-galeries-nationales-257/expositions-258/edward-hopper-2926
  

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  • interesting pictures Laurence (NT) -- Bev uk, 07:27:40 10/28/12 Sun

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• Just thought this was appropriate -- while reading 'old' stories, this appeared in the author's comments at ff.net --author: jpstar57 (2009). Inside...... -- carramor, 18:50:40 10/16/12 Tue [7]
  OBITUARY FOR THE LATE MR. COMMON SENSE
  
  Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense,who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.
  He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: Knowing when to come in out of the rain; why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; and Maybe it was my fault.
  Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge). His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6 year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
  Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get Parental consent to administer Calpol, sun lotion, or a band-aid to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.
  Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.
  Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
  Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason.
  He is survived by his 3 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.
  

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  • This is Excellent and so True!!! I keep saying these days Common Sense should be considered a Super Power!! (NT) -- Cathy F., 08:05:20 10/17/12 Wed
  • I agree w/Cathy F. So true. I'll copy/to paste and forward it to some I know. I' also will have to translate in my mother-tongue, so I'll can forward it to some friends in my country. (NT) -- Laurence, 13:18:32 10/17/12 Wed
  • I agree this is excellent and very true (NT) -- Bev uk, 09:59:42 10/19/12 Fri
  • Some time ago I decided Common Sense has become an endangered species! (NT) -- carramor, 17:26:57 10/19/12 Fri
  • I love this!!!! (NT) -- mkim, 12:20:12 10/20/12 Sat
  • Such a sad, but true reflection! The world seems to be all about hype, 'breaking news', and extremism these days. Voices of calm and reason are lost in the cacophony, so I just do my part to live my life showing kindness, caring, common sense, openes, and love wherever I live and to whomever I meet. I hope it makes a difference.. (NT) -- mj, 03:01:42 10/22/12 Mon

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• ChrisK -- Laurence, 04:17:14 09/30/12 Sun [2]
  Not sure you receive my e-mail.
  
  So please check inside below.Thank you.
  

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  • There's a problem with your e-mail addy, because it appears with a red background -- Laurence ( it was middle of the night when I received your e-mail ), 04:21:40 09/30/12 Sun

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• What a big milestone at our house today. My baby (who is no longer a baby) made her first holy communion. I am so proud of the little girl that she has grown up into, if she keeps going like that, she and her sister will be amazing women. -- Katiegirl, 23:56:52 09/22/12 Sat [8]
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  • Aw how lovely Katiegirl wow i can still remember my holy communion and how exciting it was even after all these yrs LOL enjoy the day (NT) -- Bev uk, 07:02:51 09/23/12 Sun
  • A milestone indeed, I'm happy for you and your family. (NT) -- mkim, 20:09:30 09/23/12 Sun
  • How sweet, very happy for you and your family. (NT) -- Dee, 06:56:44 09/24/12 Mon
  • Ah, that's great. I wish that I could have met the girls when I was there, but I realize that they were in school. (NT) -- Lee, 09:11:00 09/24/12 Mon
  • Congratulations to your daughter. That is a big milestone. (NT) -- Cathy F., 05:36:08 09/25/12 Tue
  • Congratulations!!! (NT) -- Angela -- Mommy of 2 JAGlettes, 08:02:00 09/25/12 Tue
  • Congratulations ! I'm happy for you. :) (NT) -- Laurence, 13:01:17 09/26/12 Wed

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• Cece, MJ check your e-mails. I've sent you a youtube link who very interesting.Cece, not knowing if it was ' ok ' to post this vid hereI I 1st post you. Check below the vid for the transcript. but I think I did a copy/to paste in the e-mail.I think this vid will ( escuse -me the pun ) interest many people here.Thank you. -- Laurence, 02:48:18 09/12/12 Wed [3]
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  • Okay. I think ' I've the answer to my e-mail '. (NT) -- Laurence, 09:01:47 09/13/12 Thu
  • Hi, Lurence! Sorry, I have been away to a remote island that had no internet access, so I haven't been able to check my emails. I can't seem to find it! I'm back to 'civilization' now. Hope all is well with you. (NT) -- mj, 11:42:40 09/18/12 Tue

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• Helpful, maybe? -- The Chief, 19:56:52 09/09/12 Sun [2]
  
  I would have posted this to the techie page, but I think more people check this board....
  
  Thought this graph might be helpful for creating more interesting posts on facebook, etc. I don't think it works here tho.
  
  http://www.tedmontgomery.com/tutorial/altchrc.html
  

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  • Cool! Thanks for sharing! I knew some of the low number ones, but this is great! (NT) -- JJ Ronda, 03:45:04 09/10/12 Mon

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• Just a mom-brag moment.... -- The Chief, 13:57:36 09/08/12 Sat [3]
  At TONIGHT's NASCAR race, the VA National Guard 29th INF DIV Band will be playing the National Anthem. One of those Tuba Players will be my oldest son. :-D
  
  ESPN - coverage starts at 7pm, but a line of thunderstorms passing thru the area between 7 & 8 will probably delay the start and the anthem. Original time for anthem was 7:40, but will probably be closer to 8.
  
  Anyway, just letting you know :-)
  

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  • That's so cool!! Congrats to your son!! (NT) -- Cathy F., 08:03:49 09/09/12 Sun
  • Well, there was a 90 min rain dealy, so they didn't actually play until almost 9pm, but it was worth it! My husband, other son, and I were all taking pix of the screen with our phones! LOL (NT) -- The Chief, 13:17:51 09/09/12 Sun

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• Jamaican me Crazy! -- The Chief, 23:10:39 09/03/12 Mon [11]
  
  Anyone here been to Jamaica and can offer any ideas for touring around?
  
  Hubster and I celebrated our 20th anniversary last week by selecting a vacation trip to a resort in the Ocho Rios area of Jamaica (we have a wonderful travel agent who found a fantastic place). We will be there for 6 days, and I know my hubby will want to get out and explore a bit.
  
  Any suggestions?
  
  Thanks!!
  

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  • Hello Chief !! All my congratulations to you and Hubster for your 20th anniversary !! Take care ! :) (NT) -- Laurence, 01:34:36 09/04/12 Tue
    • Just so you know, Laurence.... -- The Chief, 06:29:46 09/04/12 Tue
      • Sorry. But believe me or not, I first thought it was what you've given me as explanation, but * again * my insecurities have won. :( for " Hubby " & " DH " I already was sure about them.Thank you for the explanation. :-)) (NT) -- Laurence, who should be more confident in herself :(, 09:08:48 09/04/12 Tue
        • No worries, Laurence! We get lots of folks from around the world here, so I wanted to make sure you knew our American "slang" :-) (NT) -- The Chief, 05:59:15 09/05/12 Wed
          • Thank you ! I know I wanted to add something but it's late here. Thank you Chief and everyone. :) (NT) -- Laurence, 13:32:20 09/05/12 Wed
  • My DH and I climbed the falls at Ocho Rios when we were there. We thought it was fun, so you might want to look into that. Have fun on your trip and congratulations on your anniversary. (NT) -- Lee, 08:35:44 09/04/12 Tue
  • My DH and I went there when we were both young and way better looking....LOL. That was in 1972. We had some fun (and scary) experiences, but I thought that Jamaica was simply beautiful. The snorkeling in Montego Bay has never been beaten. Stunning! And climbing up Dunns River Falls in Ocho Rios was wonderful. The food was great too. Everyone was slow moving, but we learnt to relax and get used to the pace. Oh read The White Witch of Rosehall while you are there, then go and see the house. Great atmosphere and provides some history. (NT) -- Cece (This was the home of Ian Flemming of James Bond fame.), 11:39:50 09/04/12 Tue
    • We do like historical tours. Thanks for the tip, CC! (NT) -- The Chief, 06:00:24 09/05/12 Wed
  • A close friend went and loved it. However, he did say to notgo off the beaten path because it can be VERY dangerous. Stick with the crowd and have others around you. Enjoy your fun and leisure...Belated Happy Anniversary wishes to you both. (NT) -- jenks, 03:51:22 09/05/12 Wed
    • Yes, I'd heard that. Will keep that in mind :-) (NT) -- The Chief, 06:01:17 09/05/12 Wed

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