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• Friday November 27th -- Mahri, 07:09:31 11/27/09 Fri [35]
  I was going to post last night but I think I was in a semi-conscious coma or something.
  
  
  Black Friday at the Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets
  
  
  I never go anywhere near stores, if I can help it, this entire weekend. It's nuckin futs!! Caitlin went last night to the outlets above - she left at 11pm (they opened at 10pm) and came home around 2am.
  She said the entire State of Virginia was there haha - I really can't judge the size of a crowd by her opinion, she's not the shopper and I was surprised when she said she was going.
  
  Do y'all do Black Friday? Is there a Black Friday in Canada?
  
  This is what we'll be doing all weekend.
  
  
  Pulling out the Christmas decorations.
  
  What are y'all up to this weekend?
  

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  • nope did Black Friday once and said never again! I want to decorate too but DH and DS are leaving for Atlantic City and DD thinks unpacking her stuff and moving into basement apartment is priority before she starts new job on Monday! So I guess the decorating will wait. I want to catch a movie if possible. (NT) -- BetsyG, 07:18:32 11/27/09 Fri
    • If I were home today, I'd probably be hanging Christmas lights because, believe it or not, it isn't raining!! (NT) -- PeggyB, 10:18:25 11/27/09 Fri
  • No, we don't have a Black Friday like the States. We have Boxing Day but that would be the closest thing I think. We'll be finishing the decorations on the inside but mostly working on the outside. We have skating lessons and afterward we are all going for a family skate with my dad, so that should be fun. I'll be marking, prepping for the last couple of weeks of the semester and exams, and typing up reports. Oh and we are supposed to fit in shopping for the grandparents too. (NT) -- Tracy, 07:29:03 11/27/09 Fri
  • No way, no how! Last year our local mall actually made the national news due to some mishaps. I can't imagine dealing with those crowds, not my cup of tea. That being said....I am stopping at our local camera store on the way to work (yes, I'm working today) to look at a point & shoot digital camera, but if there's a crowd, I'll just try again after work. I hope those shammies who do go paid attention to all those self defense tips Renfro gave us last week! (NT) -- PeggyB, 08:21:39 11/27/09 Fri
  • I went to one store this morning, something I almost never do on Black Friday, needless to say I left without getting a single thing, I couldn't see standing in line for half an hour. (NT) -- LadyDuBois, 09:04:01 11/27/09 Fri
    • I heard on the radio that after you stand in line to get in, then hopefully get your "deals", you have to stand in line for like an hour to get to the registers. Ugh. (NT) -- PeggyB, 10:17:22 11/27/09 Fri
  • I'm not much for big crowds, so I'm spending the day decorating for Christmas. Marilyn, I love the Rudolph characters on your staircase. :-) (NT) -- Sallie, 09:29:41 11/27/09 Fri
    • Yes, I think they are adorable too! Is that the collection you started years ago? Where did you get the characters? I think RTRNR is my favourite movie to watch over the holidays. (NT) -- Tracy, 09:35:41 11/27/09 Fri
      • It wouldn't be Christmas without that movie. Guess I need to track down a DVD copy, now that we no longer seem to have a VCR hooked up. (NT) -- PeggyB (), 10:11:35 11/27/09 Fri
      • When I was little it was 'The Bremen Town Musicians'- had to watch it every year, without fail. I don't see it around anymore though. (NT) -- celtgirl, 10:19:21 11/27/09 Fri
    • Thanks Sallie, haha, I still put them up even though I don't have young'uns anymore :-) Tracy I got some of them at CVS, the others I had to track down through ebay. We are 'bout ready here to meet the 'new' boy in Caitlin's life (I miss Matthew but I understand and support the girl :-\ Glenn was quizzing her night before last, besides earrings in his ears what else is there that he should be aware of - he doesn't like surprises - like is there anything else he won't approve of (that man acts like he's such a hardass). She said there was nothing else but that he was 6'3" and about 200lbs!! Glenn says 'shit he's a big boy maybe I better back heat'! Haha...poor kid ;-) (NT) -- Mahri, 09:49:23 11/27/09 Fri
      • If it's of any comfort, Patrick had two earrings when I met him, long hair and lots of stubble, wore only jean jackets and jeans all the time and probably made my dad wonder, 'what the hell has she dragged home now?' But that turned out okay. (NT) -- celtgirl, 09:52:54 11/27/09 Fri
        • Ha, I can't imagine Pat with long hair *g* As I said, Glenn likes to act like a hard-ass, it's intimidation. C warned the boy before he came over and she told him her Mom had a tattoo so her Dad's not as bad as it sounds :-) (NT) -- Mahri, 11:47:45 11/27/09 Fri
          • Well, my dad looks like a RCMP officer, and used to say when I was talking on the phone with a boy, 'tell him I'm cleaning my gun.' (NT) -- celtgirl, 11:54:19 11/27/09 Fri
            • I take that back cg - I can imagine the long hair, I remember seeing pictures :-) (NT) -- Mahri, 11:56:20 11/27/09 Fri
      • Hmmm, is Caitlin bringing home one of the brotherhood????? (NT) -- PeggyB, 10:02:29 11/27/09 Fri
        • You're right, he does sound a bit BBDish. Is he sporting some long-ass hair or a tat? (NT) -- Denise, 10:18:47 11/27/09 Fri
          • Well as usual the girl exagerrated (go figure). The boy is over 6' but I don't think he's over 200lbs!! I mean, maybe, if there are some defined muscles I couldn't see haha - but he looks nothing like the BDB in my mind *g* He is however, a goalie for the school soccer team so I'm sure he's fit. Very nice and quiet. I hope we didn't scare him away with our smart-assness ;-) (NT) -- Mahri, 11:45:03 11/27/09 Fri
            • Goalies rock! (NT) -- PeggyB--aka "goalie mom" :-), 12:02:57 11/27/09 Fri
              • Caitie only played that position a couple times...it's a scary position for a Mom, that's for sure! (NT) -- Mahri, 19:17:35 11/27/09 Fri
  • We're heading up to PG to shop, and I'm looking forward to my first dirty martini in awhile. We're leaving the girls at home, and having an 'us' day. (NT) -- celtgirl, 10:06:44 11/27/09 Fri
  • I did black Friday today. Kohls, Target and finally K-Mart. I did get some good deals, but it took me 4 hours and those are 4 hours of my life that I will never get back. I was do displeased with the way that Target handled things, I may not shop there again (it wasn't my favorite store to begin with) (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, 10:14:31 11/27/09 Fri
  • I'm hoping to do a bit of shopping, for Christmas and also trying to replace the items from my lost luggage. It hasn't been fun! Last weekend I shopped for 7 hours and came home with 6 measly articles of clothing. It felt like Pretty Woman's first day of shopping; she had a handful of money, but came home with nothing. I was so discouraged! I'm finding the things I like best are still on the sales racks. I'm pre-programmed only to accept something with a red sticker!! Eeek! (NT) -- Denise, 10:24:56 11/27/09 Fri
  • I don't really mind the busy malls at Christmas time and I think it adds a bit of excitment to the shopping experience. I would never ever dream of going out shopping extra early on Black Friday though. Can't stand the thought of long lines and the panic in peoples eyes to grab the deals. I don't need anything that badly to suffer through that mess. This year so many stores are offering almost the same deals online. I guess I'm lucky this year because I'm buying nothing - Christmas and all holidays have been "X'd" off the list. (NT) -- Noelle, 10:26:32 11/27/09 Fri
  • Not exactly OT, as it involves shopping.....anyone have great difficulty shopping for what should be a very mundane item, like say a MOP??? The last few I've bought have been such POSs, and now I see we need yet another one. What is the deal with mops?????? (NT) -- PeggyB, 13:33:03 11/27/09 Fri
    • I've never found one I was truly happy with either. (NT) -- TanyaB, 13:42:36 11/27/09 Fri
    • did away with one years ago - now I just use the swiffer mopjet they never lasted and I always felt like they just spread the dirty water around. (NT) -- BetsyG, 14:29:07 11/27/09 Fri
      • We tried the Clorox Easy Mop, but Morgan didn't like it. Is the Swiffer better? (NT) -- PeggyB, 14:39:51 11/27/09 Fri
        • We have the Swiffer and at first I really liked it but the spray stuff leaves the tile tacky. Our sneakers make a suctiony squeeky noise like it's sticky and tacky. DH just prefers to use the sponge type mop with warm water and Pine Sol. The idea of the Swiffer Wet Jet is nice especially with animals but can't stand the noise. (NT) -- Noelle, 14:57:00 11/27/09 Fri
  • There was an article in the paper today (or maybe yesterday) about the fact Canadian retailers are starting their "Christmas" sales early in hopes of keeping people from going to the U.S. to shop on Black Friday. I think it's also a product of the recession. I do know from our wee shop that when the owner puts anything on sale she basically looses her profit margin. This probably doesn't hold true in the bigger stores, but does for small shops. (NT) -- Carla, 15:00:48 11/27/09 Fri
  • OMG, remember we were talking about being careful of other people's reviews you see online? I just found this recipe (inside) and the very first reviewer liked it, but described it as "alot of work" ..... uh, nope don't get that at all. We'll likely be eating this Saturday night (I think my culinary skills are up to the challenge) >>>>>>>>>>> -- PeggyB, 15:42:12 11/27/09 Fri
    • Sounds yummy, Peggy. Some people seem to feel having to actually chop or cut fresh produce is a huge amount of work. I guess when you usually pop a frozen prepared meal in the oven or microwave it is :) (NT) -- Carla, 17:43:26 11/27/09 Fri
      • I was just thinking the same thing Carla. Chopping veggies to some people is just too much work. Hello.....do they ever eat salad? (NT) -- Rebecca, 05:59:18 11/28/09 Sat
  • I stay as far away from Black Friday as I can. Yesterday we spent the entire day outside cutting and splitting wood, doing some maintenance on the 4-wheeler and truck and then riding horses. It was gorgeous here, but we were feeling restless after dinner so we got cleaned up and went up to the western store and bought some goodies on sale. I can now sing the song "I've got spurs that jingle, jangle, jingle....." and be singing about me. Have you ever seen spur straps with rhinestones? I will be sporting some soon. We also got DH some jeans that sit lower on his hips and have a boot cut........they look really good. Today we are going to a state park about an hour away and taking the horses on a nice half day ride. It is beautiful and sunny and we will be out in it all day long. This has been the best long weekend we have had in forever. (NT) -- Rebecca, 05:57:59 11/28/09 Sat

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• for Thursday November 26th -- Mahri, 20:00:46 11/25/09 Wed [30]
  
  
  Today is Thanksgiving for the U.S. Shammies. The Canadian Shammies celebrated basically the same holiday about a month ago.
  
  Why can we not celebrate this holiday together??
  
  Though we have different histories and different events that prompted our respective countries to declare this a major holiday, both boil down to the same thing....Giving Thanks for our blessings.
  
  I was going to do a little more research into the history of Thanksgiving in both Canada and the United States, but I'm 'bout tuckered out here *g* Standing all day cooking, and making pies (this I had to do with heels on because I'm short and the counter is high. Ok not spike heels, more like clogs but still heels ;-)
  But...I googled around enough to know that our celebrations are similar. Maybe we have had different things to be thankful for but the common thread is Thanks!
  
  If decide to come together on our celebration date, I vote we start celebrating when the Canadians do, in October. This late November stuff is too close to Christmas. There is almost no division between the holidays.
  
  What are you Thankful for Shammies??
  I am, of course, Thankful for family and health, but I am also Thankful for you ALL. I honestly don't know what I'd do with myself sometimes if I didn't have you guys to talk to, laugh with or roll my eyes at ;-)
  I'm Thankful y'all are here, in good times and bad...in the end y'all are still here :-)
  

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  • Well here's a short list: My lovely wife and our two boys, you Shammies, my very cool job (most of the time), having a holiday dedicated to eating and being blessed to do so, and lastly, the opportunity to take the new road in life I've recently chosen. But yet there is so much more......... (NT) -- Morgan, 21:54:54 11/25/09 Wed
  • I think our Thanksgiving is early simply because it's connected with the time of year the final harvest would come in- that's just a guess on my part. As we tend to be colder here, we're earlier. I'm thankful for all sorts of things, having just read 'Reading Lolita in Tehran' I'm thankful to have free access to whatever I want to read, and to have equal rights in a democratic society. I'm thankful for friends and family and a warm home with plenty of food on the table. I'm grateful to have choices in life and to have hopes and dreams. I've been reading so much about women in other societies of late and it's made me really look at how fortunate we are in the West. (NT) -- celtgirl, 22:46:47 11/25/09 Wed
    • That's my understanding, as well, Cindy, that Canada celebrates a month earlier simply because that's when our harvest is done. I'm sure those closest to the border on both sides have similar harvest dates, but the mid and deep south would certainly harvest much later than those in Canada. (NT) -- Carla, 06:05:36 11/26/09 Thu
      • Actually the original Thanksgiving wasn't about the harvest but about giving thanks to God for the survival of the pilgrims. It was a religious celebration and at times was celebrated with fasting. Many different dates were used anywhere from June to December. Abe Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November and FDR declared the fourth Thursday as sometimes Nov had five Thursdays. From 39-41 it was celebrated on the third Thursday but was met with opposition so back to the Fourth Thursday it went. So nothing to do with food but religion and then turned into a secular holiday. (NT) -- Noelle, 11:34:45 11/26/09 Thu
        • I was just saying that I figure that here in Canada the reason for the different time likely had to do with the harvest timing- not sure when it even started in Canada. (NT) -- celtgirl, 12:42:57 11/26/09 Thu
    • That's what I thought as well, different harvest times - Thanksgiving is essentially a harvest celebration - sometimes it feels like we're trying to eat the whole damn harvest in one day ;-) (NT) -- Mahri, 06:20:21 11/26/09 Thu
      • hahahaha! that's so true! (NT) -- Ren, 07:02:07 11/26/09 Thu
      • haha that we are Mahri--in the old days they didn't have good preservation! Tradition demands too much food! (NT) -- BetsyG, 07:26:27 11/26/09 Thu
  • I am very thankful for a healthy family and wonderful friends (to include My Shammies!). I am thankful to be able to put food on the table and have a safe and nice place to call home. I am thankful for technology giving me the ability to send Thanksgiving wishes to friends and family who are all over the world. Oh and I'm thankful for pumpkin pie with whipped cream!! *g* (NT) -- Lil, 23:10:28 11/25/09 Wed
  • Morning Shammies!! I'm thankful for my wonderful family (including my cyber family), I can't even put into words how blessed I am. I'm also thankful for being able to be a SAHM. I'm really enjoying having the time with my kids. (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, 04:31:25 11/26/09 Thu
  • Happy Thanksgiving Shammies! You've made a beautiful post Mahri and hope those pies taste delicious after all your hard work in heels! I'm thankful for my family and extended family and am blessed that my road has brought me to where I am now. Loving and being loved by children and a good man is such a blessing especially when I thought it would never happen. I'm thankful for my Shammie friends and like Mahri, not sure what I would do without you girls. Have a lovely celebration with your loved ones and I'll be thinking of you! (NT) -- Tracy (), 05:06:29 11/26/09 Thu
  • As always, family and friends and kitties! I'm also thankful for how "rich" we are. The things I have now, including a nice house, I thought I'd never have growing up. I'm thankful for my (grrrr) job and thankful I can "grrr" about it. Majorly thankful for good neighbors. Thankful my little bro is out of the sandbox for the 3rd time and will be stationed in Ft. Knox in the spring. And very thankful to live in a country that though as individuals we differ greatly, as a people we live and love freely. Also thanks to the Native American tribes that helped & shared with the settlers, but also give my sorrow to them as a race for what those settlers brought upon them later. (NT) -- Renfro, 05:44:43 11/26/09 Thu
    • Ren, is Angel dragging you out shopping in the morning like last year? (NT) -- PeggyB, 09:47:32 11/26/09 Thu
      • no, we actually don't have anything to shop for that's out in the BF sales. we are however, going to some furniture stores in the afternoon to look at couches, FINALLY! (NT) -- Renfro, 16:14:23 11/26/09 Thu
  • You've all put it so well, that there's not much more to add. Happy Thanksgiving to the U.S. Shammies -- enjoy your turkey, sweet potatoes, pies and the love of family and friends. (NT) -- Carla, 06:07:12 11/26/09 Thu
  • I am always thankful for my family and friends. I have a decent house, a decent job, a decent running vehicle and that's all I 've ever really cared about. This weekend I am particularly thankful for my 'found' family. To know you're loved by people you've never met is a wonderful thing. I am also thankful that this year is nearing its end. I plan on 2010 being a year of new beginnigns and I know that whatever the year brings, I have the support and love of many people. (NT) -- TanyaB (), 06:08:48 11/26/09 Thu
  • I am so thankful for my wonderful family - that has had to put up with me this past month! I am thankful for my recovering health and the wonderful doctors I am able to access. You my dearest cyber friends come next and I am thankful everyday when I can come and be part of this great group of friends from the US, Cananda, Australia and everywhere else! (NT) -- BetsyG (), 07:24:52 11/26/09 Thu
  • O/T- Has anyone heard from Becca lately? I've been thinking about her and wondering if all is okay with her. (NT) -- celtgirl (), 08:55:29 11/26/09 Thu
    • I haven't heard a peep from her in a while. Was she traveling? (NT) -- LindaT, 09:09:56 11/26/09 Thu
    • She went to visit her parents on 11/9, but told me she'd be back on the 19th. I hope all is ok. (((('becca & parents)))) (NT) -- PeggyB, 09:36:28 11/26/09 Thu
    • was just thinking that the other day and meant to email her. (NT) -- Ren, 09:42:56 11/26/09 Thu
    • I was thinking the same thing in the last few days. I sent her an email recently with animal piccies and she usually responds to that. Hopefully it's a case of her being out of town and out of touch. (NT) -- Denise, 10:41:31 11/26/09 Thu
  • I am thankful for my family, my friends and my good health! ;o) (NT) -- LindaT, 09:09:31 11/26/09 Thu
  • Right this minute, I'd be thankful if DS#2 would be willing to try something new foodwise. I made steel-cut oats for breakfast (he loves oatmeal) and because it's not the kind we usually has, he refuses to try it. Grrrrrr. (NT) -- PeggyB, 09:38:37 11/26/09 Thu
  • Happy Thanksgiving to all those that are celebrating today. I have a lot to be thankful for this year. Topping the list is my amazing and loving husband, our good boy, Seamus - my father, who has been most generous to us. My older sister who has helped guide me through this difficult year. Everyday I am thankful for all of you here that have offered amazing support and brought a smile and laugh when it was desperately needed. You have made such a difference and it's depths I can't even put into words. (NT) -- Noelle, 11:54:12 11/26/09 Thu
    • ((Noelle)) Happy Thanksgiving! (NT) -- PeggyB, 13:29:14 11/26/09 Thu
  • I can't express my thankfulness any better than what has already been said, but I truly do feel lucky in so many ways. (NT) -- Denise, 14:10:52 11/26/09 Thu
  • What they said*g* We are so lucky to be healthy, have beautiful children (for the most part), have jobs so we can cover not only our needs, but a few of our wants as well. I am thankful as I sit here at 6:30am, having been here an hour working on my presentation (Trac - I didn't need to add a "Colin Farrell what" in there!) that I can see blue sky shining at me (hm sounds like a song) Thankful to have family and friends who love me and like me and let me know, cyber friends who understand real life gets in the way of playing here but really really thankful holidays start in 3 weeks *G* (NT) -- Sheila, 14:36:47 11/26/09 Thu
  • Happy Thanksgiving!!!! Let's just say I am thankful for just being, the past 2 or 2.5 years have taught me to take notice of the little things and to know that's what is important. And, of course, I am very grateful to have my DS without whom, life would suck :+) (NT) -- LadyDuBois, 16:49:15 11/26/09 Thu

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• Holidays in the Patch Reminders -- Elfie #3 (), 11:00:42 11/25/09 Wed [23]
  My deepest apologies for knocking the quivers down the page a bit ;) but want to send out a few reminders about the upcoming holiday season here in the Pub......
  
  Remember to send along any food or drink recipes and/or music selection ideas for our "12 Days or So of Food, Drink and Music in the Pub". Please email theshamrockelves at yahoo dot ca by November 30 with your ideas.
  
  Remember to visit the Secret Santa board to join in the fun and frolicking. The pretty link is above
  
  Ok, back to oogling and drooling over the quivers for today. Yooo hooo Brad..... *THUD* :)
  

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  •   Quasi-OT. Turkey Tip for USA Thanksgiving tomorrow (with apologies to the resident vegetarians). Seattle is home to "celebrity chef" Tom Douglas, one of his tips (which I am going to try for the first time) is to put onions and garlic (I presume sliced, but will try to check) in the bottom of your roaster, under the bird. They combine with the drippings to make an extra yummy base for gravy. I've heard him mention this before, but haven't done it, heard it again this morning and intend to try it. Also, he "copied" one of my tricks, I simmer the giblets in water with a little seasoning, and I use that water to make the gravy (the giblets go to the cat and dog). If anyone's interested, here's a link where you can listen to Tom's Turkey Tips CLICK HERE (NT) -- PeggyB, 11:23:44 11/25/09 Wed
    • You don't have to slice the onions just quarter them. You can also throw in with that big chunks of carrots and celery. Just scoop everything out before making the gravy. (NT) -- Noelle, 11:31:59 11/25/09 Wed
      • The white wine and butter basting makes a truly tender turkey, I think it was Angel that put me on to this, and I do it everytime we have turkey now. (NT) -- celtgirl, 11:40:12 11/25/09 Wed
        • Buddah makes everything beddah!! I use sherry instead of the white wine. My father always used sherry for the turkey so that smell/taste says Thanksgiving to me. I even put a splash into my stuffing. (Drinking quality of course). (NT) -- Noelle, 13:03:39 11/25/09 Wed
        • I remember Angel posting how to do this, with the wine/butter basting....will someone post the instructions again...pretty please. Not doing the turkey this year but I'll need for it next - I promise to print it out this time *g* (NT) -- Mahri, 13:53:51 11/25/09 Wed
          • I sent you a link for it. (NT) -- celtgirl, 14:05:29 11/25/09 Wed
            • Thank you :-) (NT) -- Mahri, 14:12:02 11/25/09 Wed
              • send it to me too please! With just the four of us and adult kids we are trying new things this year! (NT) -- BetsyG, 14:19:22 11/25/09 Wed
                • Done, Betsy. :) (NT) -- celtgirl, 14:27:08 11/25/09 Wed
        • Traditionally, our turkey has been always basted with wine and butter. This year it's just DH, kidlets and their spouses so we we're doing an Italian-American Thanksgiving. DH grew up in the Italian North Beach, San Francisco with a small pasta course as part of Thanksgiving so....Stuffed artichokes, penne w/prosciutto-tomato sauce, turkey basted with butter, lemon & oregano w/red onions, stuffing with Italian sausage, sauteed chard w/garlic, roast potatoes w/panchetta & parsley, cranberry-grappa mold and pumpkin-marscapone pie. This will be our first non-traditional Thanksgiving. Who knows...next year, Irish-American, German-American? Thanksgiving hugs to all. (NT) -- GinnyJ, 17:25:53 11/25/09 Wed
          • I'm drooling on the keyboard here, Ginny, if it shorts out I'm blaming you. What a feast, it sounds wonderful. (NT) -- celtgirl, 17:28:30 11/25/09 Wed
          • We had Thanksgiving last month, but I'm going to Ginny's to celebrate American Thanksgiving this year! All in the spirit of friendship between our two countries, of course, it has nothing to do with that incredible sounding feast. (NT) -- Carla, 18:22:03 11/25/09 Wed
          • I can be there in 3 hours....what time's dinner?? (NT) -- PeggyB, 19:10:29 11/25/09 Wed
          • Oh, Ginny, that all sound so fabulously delicious!! I'd be very happy to have that every year. Enjoy!! (NT) -- Noelle, 20:15:58 11/25/09 Wed
      • Thanks, Noelle. (NT) -- PeggyB, 11:57:04 11/25/09 Wed
    • I'm in the Deep South here, we deep-fry our turkey!!!!!! You guys can keep all that fancy stuff! (NT) -- TanyaB, 18:08:54 11/25/09 Wed
      • We have never done this, those plenty around us do - in fact I've never even tried it, but Glenn has and he said it's to DIE for :-) (NT) -- Mahri, 18:43:32 11/25/09 Wed
        • It's very popular out here too, but we usually just roast in the oven...occasionally we cook it on the barbecue---yummy! (NT) -- PeggyB, 18:57:32 11/25/09 Wed
      • I've heard good things about deep fried turkeys but like Mahri, have not tried it . Hopefully someday though. (NT) -- Morgan, 21:34:34 11/25/09 Wed
  • Celebration Shammie, I just LOVE those twinkling Christmas trees!! So pretty.... (NT) -- Noelle, 12:27:43 11/25/09 Wed
    • That Celebration Elf is da bomb, isn't she? :) (NT) -- celtgirl, 12:37:32 11/25/09 Wed
      • So clever, I can barely remember to get my name right most days (NT) -- Sheila, 16:18:51 11/25/09 Wed

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• for November 25th -- Mahri, 19:41:10 11/24/09 Tue [48]
  
  
  
  Nothing surprising here yea?
  
  Period costume though given the Thanksgiving holiday Canada celebrated last month and the U.S. will celebrate tomorrow.
  This is THE BEST looking John Smith I've eva seen :-)
  
  
  *THUD*
  
  Let's Quiver Shammies :-)
  

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  • If we're going with period costume, then I gotta go with Toby as Mr. Rochester. (NT) -- celtgirl, 21:48:55 11/24/09 Tue
    • I can't argue with that! (NT) -- PeggyB, 22:22:54 11/24/09 Tue
    • I think it's time to watch this movie again :-) (NT) -- Mahri, 08:14:33 11/25/09 Wed
      • I just have to hear Toby say 'Jane, you and I aren't the platonic sort...' every other month or so, and of course, I pretend my name is Jane while he says it. :) (NT) -- celtgirl, 08:40:06 11/25/09 Wed
        • I finally added this DVD to my "permanent" collection a couple of weeks ago. (NT) -- PeggyB, 10:21:37 11/25/09 Wed
          • The only thing that surprises me there, Peggy, is that it took you this long to buy it. :) (NT) -- celtgirl, 10:34:20 11/25/09 Wed
            • Blame my Scottish roots...I was looking for a deal...never found one. I'm still annoyed that Costco had the BBC Austen DVDs AND Wuthering Heights (shudder) but not Jane Eyre! BTW, I have had "North and South" from the library for two weeks now and no time to watch it. Maybe tomorrow. (NT) -- PeggyB (), 10:47:36 11/25/09 Wed
  • Colin Firth as the ONLY Mr. Darcy who 'does it' for me. (NT) -- Leigh, 22:24:22 11/24/09 Tue
    • Oh, I agree, Leigh. Sigh. (NT) -- Carla, 05:46:46 11/25/09 Wed
      • Sigh x infinity..... how will I get any work done today?!? (NT) -- MaryC in KY, 06:13:06 11/25/09 Wed
    • Totally agree!! I think I'll have to watch P&P today. (NT) -- Noelle, 11:00:57 11/25/09 Wed
      • I'm so excited that Zoe is reading P&P right now and she just loves it, she tells me everyday what's happened in the book- so she and I will have to watch the mini-series together after she's done. (NT) -- celtgirl, 11:45:29 11/25/09 Wed
        • Awww..how cute is she!! No doubt she'll love to see it come alive. Colin Firth as Mr Darcy is just pure magic. (NT) -- Noelle, 12:36:01 11/25/09 Wed
          • He really became Darcy- I have a hard time taking to anyone else in the role. (NT) -- celtgirl, 12:36:52 11/25/09 Wed
      • One of these days I will read JE or P&P, I can just imagine how horrified you must be that I have neither read nor watched them.*G* and then there is North and South to worry about as well. (NT) -- Sheila, 15:26:20 11/25/09 Wed
  • There's always Henry Cavill as Charles Brandon Any man who can look this hot in puffy pants is indeed quiver worthy. A much earlier era, but how about James Purfoy as Mark Anthony? (NT) -- Carla, 05:45:58 11/25/09 Wed
    • Carla, woman, are ya trying to kill me!?!?!? I like imagining James Purefoy out of his toga on a regular basis...haha! (NT) -- Lil, 16:08:26 11/25/09 Wed
      • I do have a picture of that, Lil, if you'd like me to send it to you? (NT) -- Carla ;), 18:23:32 11/25/09 Wed
        • Oh yea that'll do her in hahaha (NT) -- Mahri, 18:44:55 11/25/09 Wed
  • Don't know if this is the best picture from the movie "Last of the Mohicans" but I was in a hurry.... This man can rescue me anytime!
    (NT) -- MaryC in KY, 06:22:44 11/25/09 Wed
    • Oh MY yes :-) I don't think he's aged very well but he sure did it for me in this movie!! (NT) -- Mahri, 07:14:02 11/25/09 Wed
  • Aw, heck... I'm game! ;o) (NT) -- LindaT, 07:38:03 11/25/09 Wed
    • Thanks for posting this, Linda. I was looking for an Attila pic last night (I mean, seriously, if we're talking "period" pieces...that goes back to the first millenium!) and I got a malware alert on my computer, which triggered all sorts of time wasting emergency measures...totally ruined my evening, let me tell you! (NT) -- PeggyB, 10:24:22 11/25/09 Wed
      • ;o) (NT) -- LindaT, 10:34:04 11/25/09 Wed
    • Gotta love that man's sword!!!!! (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, 16:55:40 11/25/09 Wed
  • (NT) -- Tracy, 07:53:14 11/25/09 Wed
  • Not completely vintage but couldn't help posting this! In memory of LallyVic ...Donny won! BetsyG, 07:42:28 (NT) -- reposting for Betsy, 08:09:09 11/25/09 Wed
    • I lurve me some Donny!! I am so happy he and Kim won! (NT) -- Tracy, 08:41:33 11/25/09 Wed
    • I was really happy he won last night. I voted for him and Kym!! LallyVic would have loved this whole season of DWTS. (NT) -- Noelle, 10:54:54 11/25/09 Wed
  • Alrighty then, since we're talking period peice men: (NT) -- Renfro, 08:49:28 11/25/09 Wed
    • I cannot wait to see this movie. I was in a meeting once when RDJ was going to be on Oprah. I was noticeably twitchy I think, and finally someone said, 'Is something wrong?' I said, 'RDJ is going to be on Oprah and I'm worried we won't wrap up in time for me to see him.' It was all women in this meeting, and everyone there packed up and ran home to watch. Love that man. (NT) -- celtgirl, 08:52:33 11/25/09 Wed
      • This is gonna be a great movie to watch. Saw an extended preview at "New Moon" over the weekend. RDJ + Jude. Excellent! (NT) -- PeggyB, 10:28:20 11/25/09 Wed
      • Omg I love RDJ - even through the bad years. (NT) -- Noelle, 11:04:00 11/25/09 Wed
        • Me too, always thought he was brilliant even when he was so troubled. After 'Chaplin' there wasn't much wrong he could do in my eyes. And he shares our birthday too. (NT) -- celtgirl, 11:39:26 11/25/09 Wed
          • "Chaplin" is what did it for me, too I was astounded by his preformance. He is just amazing. (NT) -- Noelle, 12:24:52 11/25/09 Wed
    • Renfro! I just got my breath back after seeing James Purefoy up there (and again imaging him sans toga) and now this combo...RDJ makes me all melty!! love him! (NT) -- Lil, 16:11:52 11/25/09 Wed
  • As usual, I'm interrupting the quiveraton. I just got a package in the mail with Peggy's return address. As I sit here with tears rollng down my face, all I can say is "Thank You" (NT) -- TanyaB, 09:24:31 11/25/09 Wed
    • we love ya, babe (NT) -- Renfro, 09:52:51 11/25/09 Wed
    • Hot dude for Tanya! (NT) -- MaryC in KY, 09:59:45 11/25/09 Wed
      • ooooo this one ya gotta share Tanya! love ya, lass! (NT) -- BetsyG, 13:53:45 11/25/09 Wed
    • Merry Christmas, Tanya from Shamrocks & Stones and Grandfather Mountain! Big hugs to you and the boys. (NT) -- S&S and GFM conspirators, 10:26:46 11/25/09 Wed
    • What Ren said. You are very loved. (NT) -- LindaT, 10:34:46 11/25/09 Wed
    • (((Tanya))) Merry Early Christmas :-) (NT) -- Mahri, 13:49:02 11/25/09 Wed
    • Hugs!!! I hope you and the boys have a wonderful Christmas (NT) -- Cherie, 14:13:47 11/25/09 Wed
    • Never forget how much you are loved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, 16:57:02 11/25/09 Wed
    • Enjoy Christmas with the boys - and maybe now you'll have fewer worries about how you're going to pull it off. (NT) -- Denise, 19:13:20 11/25/09 Wed
  • You guys are killing me!!!! I can't see any pictures at work so I have to wait till I get home to look at them all and see who your drooling over. Hot Damn!!! it was a good drooling day (NT) -- Cherie, 20:05:35 11/25/09 Wed

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• Shamrock Birthday Announcement for November 25 in Australia -- Celebration Shammie, 07:25:30 11/24/09 Tue [25]
  
  
  
  
  
  May flowers always line your path
  And sunshine light your day
  May songbirds serenade you
  Every step along the way
  May a rainbow run beside you
  In a sky that’s always blue
  And may happiness fill your heart
  Each day your whole life through.....An Irish Blessing
  
  I believe in loyalty. When a woman reaches an age she likes, she should stick with it..... Eva Gabor
  

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  • Have a very HAPPY Birthday Sheila!!!!!! Eat large quanities of cake! (NT) -- M&M, 07:26:58 11/24/09 Tue
  • Happy Birthday, Sheila, hope it's a great one! (NT) -- celtgirl, 07:40:48 11/24/09 Tue
  • Enjoy your day, Sheila!!!! (NT) -- PeggyB, 07:42:07 11/24/09 Tue
  • Happiest of Birthdays to you She - hope you have a wonderfully spoiled day!! (NT) -- Mahri, 07:52:17 11/24/09 Tue
  • Happy Birthday Love! See you in my dreams (or your dreams whatever) (NT) -- CBF, 07:54:34 11/24/09 Tue
  • Happy birthday, Sheila!! (NT) -- Ren, 08:13:03 11/24/09 Tue
  • Wishing you a Very Happy Birthday, Sheila!! Enjoy your special day!! (NT) -- Noelle, 08:23:48 11/24/09 Tue
  • Have a wonderful birthday, She!! (NT) -- Denise, 08:26:15 11/24/09 Tue
  • Ahh my Aussie Poke n' Go partner and ever graceful friend :) my wishes for the happiest of birthdays to you!! Eat Cake with a Tracy's Baileys or two :) Are those your colours? (NT) -- Tracy, 09:23:27 11/24/09 Tue
  • Happy Birthday Shelia! Have a wonderful day! (NT) -- BetsyG, 10:10:26 11/24/09 Tue
  • Happy Birthday Sheila. Hope you have a fantastic day! (NT) -- Fiona, 10:19:53 11/24/09 Tue
  • Happy Birthday, Sheila!! Drink a pint or two for me!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- LadyDuBois, 10:24:38 11/24/09 Tue
  • Happy Birthday, She!! Have a wonderful fantabulous day! (NT) -- Lee, 10:44:50 11/24/09 Tue
  • You look good in any color! I hope you have a wonderful birthday and some nice presents besides. (NT) -- FranS, 11:18:37 11/24/09 Tue
  • Thanks guys. I am currently listening to my new Michael Buble cd and I smell good coz I got Angel body lotion *G* Saving the chocolates for a bit later in the day. (NT) -- Sheila, 15:13:46 11/24/09 Tue
  • Happy Birthday to my favourite Sandgroper! Have a wonderful day, Sheila! (NT) -- Leigh, 15:14:31 11/24/09 Tue
  • Happy birthday, Sheila! (NT) -- LindaT, 15:23:52 11/24/09 Tue
  • Happy happy birthday Sheila! I hope you have a wonderful day and get to eat lots of birthday cake. (NT) -- Rebecca, 16:13:19 11/24/09 Tue
  • Wishing you a lovely day, Sheila!! Hope you get spoiled rotten... happy birthday! :) (NT) -- Lanette, 16:24:40 11/24/09 Tue
  • Happy Birhtday, Sheila. Hope your day is filled with friends, cake and smiles. (NT) -- GinnyJ, 17:01:42 11/24/09 Tue
  • Happy Birthday, Sheila! I hope you have a lovely day, that Mike and the kiddies spoil you rotten and you fall asleep filled with cake and wine to dream of CBF. (NT) -- Carla, 17:13:30 11/24/09 Tue
  • Hope you had a wonderful day Sheila (NT) -- Cherie (), 18:27:22 11/24/09 Tue
  • Happy birthday, Sheila! I hope you have an amazing day! (NT) -- Lil, 19:10:45 11/24/09 Tue
  • Hope you have a fun and memorable birthday my dear Sheila. (NT) -- Morgan, 16:11:04 11/25/09 Wed

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• for Tuesday November 24th -- Mahri, 19:41:15 11/23/09 Mon [62]
  
  
  We love watching this show - though I like the items that are handed down in families, what really astounds me are the things people find in garage sales or the trash.
  It never fails, while watching this show, that Glenn will look over and say something like 'do you have anything like that somewhere?' or the one that always makes my eyes roll 'NOTHING! We are throwing NOTHING away!!' *sigh*
  
  We really don't have antiques, we do have a few pieces that are pretty old and we keep for sentimental reasons, but I honestly don't think they are long lost treasures. While visiting my Grandma in Maine last month, my Aunt mentioned a tiny tea set and did I know anything about it..she had found it in the farmhouse after my grandpa died. I said well yes, Mom said I was given a tea set by my paternal grandparents when I was born. She brought it out and sure 'nuff it was mine. Come to find out it was handed down to me from my Dad's bio Mom whom he never knew (she died when he was 1), though I know it has no monetary value, it has a huge sentimental value and I agreed to split it up with my two sisters.
  Glenn's reaction when I got home was 'WHAT...have you lost your mind? Have you learned nothing from Antiques Roadshow?' hahaha
  
  So...since I'm at a loss for better Craic today - do you have anything you would take to Antiques Roadshow if you had the opportunity? Do you have old items handed down from previous generations? What are they? How old? Do they have a story?
  
  Reminder - the Holiday board is active, make sure you check in over there if you're playing Secret Santa this year!
  
  And feel free to hijack the Craic shammies :-)
  

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  • We've got a supposed 19th C. French armoire that I would like the Kino bros. to look at and let me know if it truly is from the Brittany area in c. 1875 or not. but either way, the craftsmanship on this armoire is beautiful. I've also got a peice of a bunker from a certain German post that I can't detail since I'm not really supposed to have it... *ahem*. Have many old coins, from the Roman era to 20th C from all over the world. Now, some of those may be worth something since many of the countries I have no longer exist. (NT) -- Renfro, 19:50:55 11/23/09 Mon
    • oh, more on the furniture... we have a Hoosier desk that was out of the 1950's KS City Railyway Authority HQ's. And then there's the simple 40's deco armoire in the guest room. I'm still kicking myself for passing up the British pub table that I wanted to bad. We do have a county sign "Buckinghamshire" that was brought over my our former antique dealer friends. Solid metal, perhaps aluminum, with a crest. Really would like to know where and when it came from. Oh, and an old English iron gate hanging in the entry way. Ok, we need the Roadshow guys here! (NT) -- Renfro, 19:54:37 11/23/09 Mon
  • Um, kids aren't considered antiques are they? :-) seriously though, the only thing I have that old and might be valuable is a ring that was my grandma's. Old setting style, with a few diamonds. Nothing too unique. (NT) -- Lil, 20:08:30 11/23/09 Mon
  • never mind the font fairy (NT) -- ff, 20:12:30 11/23/09 Mon
  • Truly, in our house, if you stand still long enough, you get chucked out! I hate storing stuff and dusting stuff! (NT) -- Sheila, 22:43:14 11/23/09 Mon
    • I feel that way too, She. I have a plan for the weekend (Thanksgiving here) to clean out at least one closet of things I've "put aside for another day". Well its about that time to sort, clear, organize or donate. (NT) -- Lil, 22:56:42 11/23/09 Mon
    • LOL! This is my house too! I cannnot stand clutter or knick-knacks. (NT) -- Leigh, 17:22:23 11/24/09 Tue
  • arghhh! (NT) -- IsabelleKiltup (), 04:55:14 11/24/09 Tue
    • Isa, it's soooo cool what you have! We adore antiques and the histories behind them. You're stuff sounds facinating! (NT) -- Ren, 06:32:40 11/24/09 Tue
  • We have an old trunk that was my great-grandmother's, along with her flour sifter, some bread pans and a couple of earthenware bowls -- probably not worth enough at auction to buy dinner, but I love knowing she used all of these things in her daily life and now they are used to decorate my home. (NT) -- Carla, 05:08:25 11/24/09 Tue
  • We have several pieces from DH's grandmother. Our favorite is a beautiful glass fronted secretary that DH's great grandmother bought in the late 1800's for something like $5.00. It was carried on a buckboard wagon from Nebraska to Texas. I guess great-grandfather was cursing that piece of furniture the entire trip. It still has the original glass in it and is a wonderful old piece. (NT) -- Rebecca, 06:15:40 11/24/09 Tue
    • As far as value, we have a hideous little Royal Doulton figurine that is worth in the neighborhood of $500-1000 based on auction sites I have seen. I also have a wonderful little art deco silver mesh (think small chain mail) purse that has a unique brand on it and is worth in the $100's of dollars. (NT) -- Rebecca, 06:20:33 11/24/09 Tue
  • I have an upright grand piano from 1895, and on top of that some antique pocket watches from Brians grandfather, and an clock from my mom. I have a really neat photo album from the 1890's also. Oh and some cameras. And I have some purses too, I have a little silver mesh one like Rebecca too, dont know about the brand. My stuff is all family related, and I just love having them. (NT) -- M&M, 06:34:09 11/24/09 Tue
    • Here's my piano The top has more on it now, not so bare. *G* But this picture reminded me of another antique I have, that piano stool the plant is on. It was my grandmas, and when we were little all the grandkids would all fight over it to sit on it because it spins. When I was older I said joking to her.... Grandma when you go, I want that stool so Im the grandkid that gets to sit on it forever! *g* She said, I will be sure to put your name on it! LOL She didnt of course, but by mom made sure I got it. (NT) -- M&M, 07:23:17 11/24/09 Tue
      • Love your piano Michelle. I also love the leather chair you have in the corner. (NT) -- Rebecca, 12:06:09 11/24/09 Tue
  • My mom has her grandmother's tea set that we have nicknamed the Titanic Dishes because they almost set sail on the Titanic, but thankfully didn't. She will passthem down to me one day and I am really excited to have them because of the history, the story and the sentiment attached to them. DBF's parents were kind and let us pick some antique furniture from their collection so we could finish the front formal room. I love the colours and the textures we pulled together and of course love the Indian flare to the furniture. My mom is still enjoying the antiques from her side of the family but one piece of furniture that means a lot to both of us is the cabinet my grandpa bought for my grandma as a wedding present. Like Carla said, it's nice to be surrounded by things that were used by people you loved and that the pieces and memories survived. (NT) -- Tracy (), 07:00:44 11/24/09 Tue
  • Mahri, this is going to be my last morning among you for this week as we are heading up to Myrtle Beach today! I knew many antique dealers in France through my brother who had restored a little provencal chateau into it's original shape with antique furnishing of the time period, I had several opportunities to buy nice deals but it would have cost too much to have it shipped over to the US, so I never did, but because of my brother's generosity and the few friends antique dealers who gave DH and me nice presents for my wedding, I got some interesting pieces. My whole cristal glasses set come from the French presidential palace from the 1930's. I have a religious wooden head dating from the 10th century, an icone from the 19th century, a few bronze plaques from a famous american sculptor from the 19th century and a beautiful bronze statue from a 19th century french sculptor which we bought in France and had shipped to England when we lived there. -IsabelleKiltup, 04:59:31 11/24/09 Tue (NT) -- Reposted for Isabelle, 07:13:42 11/24/09 Tue
    • When you get back, Id love to see your 10th century head! Safe travels! (NT) -- M&M, 07:26:24 11/24/09 Tue
  • I had a love/hate relationship with Antiques Roadshow while clearing out my parents' house, too many items that I had to google and try to determine whether it had enough value to try to sell rather than donate. We had a few pleasant surprises, but nothing off the charts. I do have a violin that purports to date from the 1700s .... I really should take better care of it! (NT) -- PeggyB, 07:46:35 11/24/09 Tue
  • Sorry if this sounds odd- but I know have tons of stuff that I don't have a clue about! i.e. all my MIL stuff in the basement! No one would believe the amount of knickknacks, china,dishes etc. I don't know what is worth anything and what isn't. I do have an old sewing machine a piano stool and old grape crate and some depression glass plates that I treasure. Funny story about the plates inside>>> -- BetsyG, 07:49:00 11/24/09 Tue
    • I cant believe that Betsy! How sad! (NT) -- M&M, 11:18:31 11/24/09 Tue
  • Just a fossilized potato from the old country and a leprechaun that plays naughty tricks. :) I have a couple of very old books, though I have no clue if they have value, one is a crumbling leatherbound volume of Robbie Burns. (NT) -- celtgirl, 07:52:31 11/24/09 Tue
    • Can you still tell it was a potato? Or does it just look like a plain rock? LOL (NT) -- M&M, 11:19:25 11/24/09 Tue
  • Mahri or Peggy- one of you ladies with the power, there's more spam in the Cottage, if one of you could sweep it out the front door, it would be much appreciated. (NT) -- celtgirl, 07:53:32 11/24/09 Tue
    • Housekeeping...check! :-) (NT) -- Mahri, 07:58:07 11/24/09 Tue
      • oh hey do ya want to fix the posts below this I wasn't logged in (NT) -- BetsyG, 07:59:29 11/24/09 Tue
        • Haha, do you really want me to? It's not so bad..it makes me smile :-) (NT) -- Mahri, 08:03:40 11/24/09 Tue
          • ok whatever you want --its a plague in December w/SS going on! *g* (NT) -- BetsyG, 08:10:51 11/24/09 Tue
      • Thanks, babe. :) I can't believe how much spam has been over there lately, especially with the captchas on. (NT) -- celtgirl, 08:01:29 11/24/09 Tue
        • I can't explain it, Cindy; honestly, that board gets nailed more than any of them. It is possible to password protect it, but that would prevent casual visitors from dropping in. (NT) -- PeggyB, 09:31:04 11/24/09 Tue
          • It's no big deal, Peggy, I wonder why that board though? (NT) -- celtgirl, 12:07:15 11/24/09 Tue
  • OT can I ask for some vibes?? Tonight at 7 pm I have the final interview for my licensure portfolio that I have been working like crazy on. I have to review and support my 33 page narrative. Then I have to support what documentation I chose to prove I meet special education standards. We had to chose previous assignments from our coursework to support each of the 10 standards set up by the Council for Exceptional Children for special education teachers. Each standard had to have 2 assignment that demonstrate mastery. I have been working like crazy on this and can (NT) -- BetsyG, 07:55:26 11/24/09 Tue
    • to finish! Thanks! oh and for those that have been following my travelers are less than 300 miles away! (NT) -- BG finishing the above., 07:56:43 11/24/09 Tue
      • that s/b can't wait to finish! (sorry for the issues with this posting) (NT) -- BetsyG, 07:58:42 11/24/09 Tue
    • Best of Luck vibes for your interview tonight Betsy!! I'm sure you'll do awesome!! (NT) -- Mahri, 08:00:43 11/24/09 Tue
    • Best vibes, Betsy, like Marilyn said you'll do great. (NT) -- celtgirl, 08:02:12 11/24/09 Tue
    • Big vibes going your way for a successful interview! I know you'll do a wonderful job, Betsy! (NT) -- Denise, 08:29:23 11/24/09 Tue
    • Good luck, Betsy!! (NT) -- PeggyB, 09:42:16 11/24/09 Tue
    • Good luck Betsy, but you won't need luck, You have all the hard work done! (NT) -- Sheila, 15:29:49 11/24/09 Tue
    • Good luck Betsy. I know your hard work will knock them out. (NT) -- Rebecca, 16:14:19 11/24/09 Tue
    • Crossing fingers and toes crossed for a very successful interview. (NT) -- GinnyJ, 17:03:26 11/24/09 Tue
  • I'm not aware of having anything of value in that regard. I suppose there might be something I'm not recognizing of that description, but I won't be inclined to check it out so it really doesn't matter! (NT) -- Denise, 08:31:17 11/24/09 Tue
  • WOLF HALL I'm putting in an order to amazon for a Christmas present and thought I might include 'Wolf Hall' but I noticed it only got 2 out of 5 stars in review. Whazzup? Anyone care to comment or recommend this? (NT) -- Denise, 08:33:29 11/24/09 Tue
    • Where on earth did it only get that, Denise? Sallie, Carla and myself all loved it. It was my favourite read of the year. I really never thought a book could make me fall a bit in love with Thomas Cromwell, but this one did. It's brilliantly done and Mantel totally deserved her Booker win. There are a lot of five star reviews on both Amazon and Amazon.uk. Some people don't like the present tense she uses, but I thought it worked really well and her spare descriptions are gorgeous. I'm really having to gird up my courage to watch the final episode of Season 3 of 'The Tudors' because of what I know is going to happen to Thomas in it. (NT) -- celtgirl (), 08:38:41 11/24/09 Tue
      • I was looking at amazon.ca! I noticed my library has an extremely long hold list for the book, which is usually indicative that it is a good one. It's not that expensive so I thought I'd place it with the order for Simon. Oh yeah, the last episode of 'The Tudors' Season 3 isn't very pretty :( (NT) -- Denise, 09:15:36 11/24/09 Tue
        • Okay, went and looked and it's the complaints I see whenever someone gives it low ranking- present tense and they can't figure out who is speaking. You have to go with the knowledge that when Mantel says, 'He' she always means Cromwell. If you know that going in, it's a snap. :) Also someone ranked it one star that hadn't read it, because they preferred the UK cover design. (NT) -- celtgirl, 09:20:42 11/24/09 Tue
          • Isn't that amazing? I too look at reviews for some things I buy, but that's an example of why you can't just go by the number of stars and have to read what they actually said. Another reason I prefer to get feedback from trusted friends (i.e., shammies) when picking a book! (NT) -- PeggyB, 09:44:43 11/24/09 Tue
            • I am enjoying the book, although not far into it at this point. I would recommend it based on the little I have read. (NT) -- Tracy, 10:24:27 11/24/09 Tue
          • Thanks for checking into the problems with the ranking. I looked at it late last night and didn't pursue it further to check out the comments. From the recommendations of everyone here, I think I should add a little present for myself on the order for Simon! (NT) -- Denise, 10:57:43 11/24/09 Tue
            • I admit too, that as I read 'Wolf Hall' I had James Frain's face right there for Cromwell. I think he's done such a beautiful job of playing the role, it's been a subtle but powerful performance on his part and I'm really going to miss him in Season 4. (NT) -- celtgirl, 11:53:04 11/24/09 Tue
  • OT. I'm rather disappointed this morning. DS#2's soccer team was scheduled for a tournament this weekend, so we made no plans to get out of town for the holiday (USA Thanksgiving). Just learned this morning that the tournament was unable to fill the BU13 bracket, so no tourny for us. Morgan and I have wanted to try spending Thanksgiving at the coast, staying in one of the cabins at LaPush and having our holiday there, hiking, ocean watching, etc. but at this late date all the cabins with kitchens are booked, so pffffffttttttt. Guess we're "home for the holidays" again. (NT) -- PeggyB, 10:42:19 11/24/09 Tue
    • That is a bummer! Sorry about your change of plans.... I have to say tho, I am such a bad soccer mom, I would refuse to enter a tournament on t-giving. I am always so pleased when the season is over, like now, I need a break! (NT) -- MaryC in KY, 10:50:59 11/24/09 Tue
    • Ah, that's too bad that your plans have changed. Maybe try to take some nice day trips over the long weekend to compensate and at least get some fresh air and family time together. (NT) -- Denise, 12:37:43 11/24/09 Tue
  • Did someone here watch The Tenant of Wildfell Hall recently? The one with Toby Stephens in it? Was it good- worth it to buy I mean? I can't get it on my on-line movie service, so am contemplating buying it. BTW got the H1N1 vaccine yesterday and feel like creeping crud today- it's been a long time since I was vaccinated for anything. (NT) -- celtgirl, 17:13:09 11/24/09 Tue
    • It's on it's way here soon....don't know if it's the next three but sometime after that it's coming. Not sure if you'll wait for that reviewn (NT) -- Noelle, 19:11:48 11/24/09 Tue
      • Btw....I think it might be too soon for the shot to manifest it's self into something. To get a cold/flu or anything like that takes a 3-4 day incubaction period. iirc but Fran or WE may know better. (NT) -- Noelle, 19:16:08 11/24/09 Tue
        • I don't have the flu, it's just side effects from the shot, which they warn you about. The side effects essentially are like the flu, it'll wear off in a couple of days. No big deal. (NT) -- celtgirl, 19:41:17 11/24/09 Tue
          • I hope that's all it is - sorry you're feeling cruddy (((Cindy))) (NT) -- Mahri, 19:58:54 11/24/09 Tue
            • Better me than the girls, they have sore arms but that's it. (NT) -- celtgirl, 20:37:05 11/24/09 Tue
    • I borrowed it from the library not long ago. I'd say it's worth buying. I was unfamiliar with the story and of course loved watching dear Toby in it. Here's a 7 minute clip on youtube:

      (NT) -- PeggyB, 21:18:12 11/24/09 Tue

      • I know, Toby is a big factor in the buy-a-bility. :) (NT) -- celtgirl, 21:51:13 11/24/09 Tue

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• for Monday November 23rd -- Mahri, 19:42:38 11/22/09 Sun [52]
  
  
  First impressions on looks alone.
  
  
  I was on a 'break' outside O'Connor's one night in Doolin. A car stops in front of me and sits there a second or two before the guy inside says 'I was gonna talk to ye but ye don't look like you want to talk'. Huh? I was just standing there taking a break - I had a pint and a bunch of wonderful friends waiting inside so I wasn't angry or anything (cold maybe *g*). I'm sure I wasn't standing there with a big ass smile or grin on my face either but still....
  I think I must have an 'unapproachable' look about me or something. I don't mean to, not that I wanted to be approached either hahaha it wasn't Colin Farrell in the car, I feel friendly but maybe my looks don't say friendly..ya know?
  
  I have often said things to my youngest DD about the 'mad' look on her face. Sometimes while I was waiting for her after school, I'd see her coming and, to my eyes, she'd have this angry look on her face. When she got in the car she was in a good mood though, so hell, maybe she got that from me and I never realized it or recognized it about myself before :-\
  
  Though I know it's not the same, what do you think someone else's first impression, on looks alone, would be of you? Or have you had someone tell you what their impression of you was before you even opened your mouth?
  

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  • First Impressions: tonight on the AMA's, Adam Lambert is disgusting. That's my first impression. (NT) -- Renfro, 20:08:10 11/22/09 Sun
    • I guess I'm not as conservative as you are Ren 'g', I loved it! (NT) -- IsabelleKiltup, 04:43:21 11/23/09 Mon
    • Was that supposed to be an angry song? It felt angry to me, I wasn't impressed either and I'm not that conservative where music is concerned...hey Fiddy ;-) (NT) -- Mahri, 07:30:21 11/23/09 Mon
    • I just watched it on You Tube, so I really couldnt tell details it was kinda small and blurry. But that song sucked big time. It seems kinda old and lame, in a Dynasty or Dallas kind of way. *G* (NT) -- M&M, 07:47:03 11/23/09 Mon
    • I'm with you, Ren, and you can throw in GaGa or GagGag, whatever her name is! I liked Adam on Idol, but screaming is not singing and he can keep his dark side to himself. (NT) -- FranS, 08:02:20 11/23/09 Mon
    • on another AMA note, it wasn't just Adam that threw me off... Rihanna was wearing what equated to hospital grade duck tape and GaGa wore an Ace Bandage outfit. It's Cher all over! Man, I'm gettin' old and gripey. And what was with all the lip synching? If you can't perform your own chit while doing gymnastics on stage, then just stand there and sing it. Anyone can dress up and lip synch to look / act like the performer; hell, look at Vegas! I'd rather HEAR you SING than WATCH you LIP-SYNCH!! (NT) -- Ranting, pms'ing, still sick, crabby, Renfro, 09:23:48 11/23/09 Mon
      • For you Renfro, and (NT) -- Tracy (), 15:57:46 11/23/09 Mon
        • thank you, Tracy!! (NT) -- Renfro, 17:23:44 11/23/09 Mon
      • Wow, I'm really surprised to see how you all perceived Adam Lambert. I was listening to CNN and people are complaining as well and seem shocked about all the stuff he was doing! I guess it's another case of culture difference me being from Europe and not being surprised or shocked. I just took it for what it was, entertainment! Now, Lady Gaga, I love her songs, I just have a hard time looking at her! (NT) -- IsabelleKiltup, 16:12:38 11/23/09 Mon
  • Hmm, I don't know really. It's hard to say how someone reads you on first glance, y'know? But as I do get approached a fair bit by all sorts, I think I must look approachable. Truth is I will talk to most people, and maybe that shows. On planes, in the street whatever, people will often go past others to ask me for directions, help etc. Also in pubs in Belfast at least we always had someone come sit with us and just start talking. And apparently if I wear red, I'm irresistible to horrifically drunk Derrymen. :) FWIW Miss Mahri, I would think you're pretty approachable, but maybe you were just lost in thought and looked distant that night. (NT) -- celtgirl (), 20:15:33 11/22/09 Sun
    • Aww thanks babe - I'll talk to anybody too, my family finds me doing it all the time :-) I wonder if what used to be just a 'distant' look or a straight face has turned into a permanent scowl with all the drooping and wrinkles...ugh! I am a friendly person inside hahaha (NT) -- Mahri, 07:28:14 11/23/09 Mon
    • Oh Cindy, you remind me of Brian. Whenever we are out in a big city he is always approached to ask for directions to someplace. (NT) -- M&M, 07:48:09 11/23/09 Mon
      • That happens to me, just this weekend in fact. It always puts me a bit on guard as that is one tool pick-pockets use to distract; so when it happens and I'm traveling, I'm especially on edge....most exotic location to be asked for directions? Outside the Louvre! I just told them I didn't speak French. (NT) -- PeggyB, 10:41:40 11/23/09 Mon
  • I think I give good first impressions, I worked many years in Tourism as an Interpretor or a tour guide and I've often seen people change groups to be with me. It has nothing to do with beauty people always say my smile is welcoming! Several years ago I worked for the Sultan of Oman and his armada, seeing their reaction when they saw me the first time was chilling but I found out that being Muslams they had requested a man! Too bad for them I was the best in my field ahahah! After 3 days of that, the Sultan had me presented with a beautiful gold brooch with diamond/ruby and emerald and his compliments. I never felt more validated! (NT) -- IsabelleKiltup, 04:57:30 11/23/09 Mon
    • I would agree, my first impression of you was that you were a very welcoming, easy going person. My impression was correct! (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, 14:25:03 11/23/09 Mon
      • Oh thank you Julie, I felt a little presomptuous assuming what people think of me, I just know what I know from my professionnel environnment but I don't go around friends to ask what they think of me, so thank you! By the way HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE, I'm off to Myrtle Beach, SC tomorrow where we will have our family gathering, the first without my MIL! But being all together should ease my FIL's solitude. I've baked pumpkin breads all day ! 'g' (NT) -- IsabelleKiltup (), 16:07:42 11/23/09 Mon
  • I dont know what I give since Im not on the other side of it. I think it depends on my mood. There have been definetly times on airplanes where I didnt feel like carrying on a conversation for the whole flight and I immediately stick my nose in a book and dont make any eye contact or anything. But usually I think Im pretty approachable. (NT) -- M&M, 07:50:07 11/23/09 Mon
    • Airplanes put us in strange situations, don't they? Where else in our lives are we compelled to share such a tight space with strangers for hours on end? Definitely violates the personal-bubble that most of us in the USA typically adopt. (NT) -- PeggyB, 13:35:20 11/23/09 Mon
      • Too close for me! Although I have met some fascinating people! (NT) -- M&M, 18:37:42 11/23/09 Mon
  • I think strangers feel pretty comfortable talking to me. I'm asked for directions, or spoken to on the street quite often. I will regularly start a conversation with a stranger as well, commenting on some topic that should be in common. I like people and enjoy comversing with all sorts. At work, I talk a lot with co-workers, students, instructors, and anyone else so at times I'm not shy at all. Other times I will close in on myself if I feel uncomfortable, and build a little protective wall around myself. It doesn't make sense, does it? Unless given a reason, I suppose I'm OK with the chitchat, but will shut that down to protect myself if I feel threatened in any way. (NT) -- Denise, 08:47:54 11/23/09 Mon
    • It's difficult for me to comment on "first impressions" for a lot of the shammies, since those I've met, I already "know" pretty well online. I know when I first met you, D, that I was simply relieved to have finally made it to the campground...so you were like a glowing beacon of welcome!! (NT) -- PeggyB, 09:50:41 11/23/09 Mon
      • I was very happy to finally meet you that day too - even if was during Noah's flood! (NT) -- Denise, 11:35:12 11/23/09 Mon
  • I rarely get out of a store without someone asking me something or commenting to me! It has happened all my life, so I'm quite used to it. I grew up with our house attatched to our flowershop, so being around customers was a daily activity from infancy. My little grey-haired avatar in Farm Town has even been hit on a couple of times! It's amazing. (NT) -- FranS, 09:11:11 11/23/09 Mon
    • Fran, I think you have a very welcoming demeanor. It's very easy to immediately feel comfortable around you. (NT) -- PeggyB, 09:48:29 11/23/09 Mon
  • Like others, I'm really not sure how I come across. My mom used to tell me I was intimidating, not sure exactly how she meant that. I'm not the most outgoing among strangers, believe it or not, I'm actually pretty shy around people I don't know well, so perhaps I put out that "leave me alone vibe." Never know what to say, and I don't do "small talk" well with people I've just met. That's why I was so grateful to have roomies for my first Surrey and Fergus trips, at least I knew one person I could "cling" to!!! **vsg** DS#2 amazes me with his ability to make friends quickly in any situation. (NT) -- PeggyB, 09:55:34 11/23/09 Mon
    • I've never had the impression that you would be anything less than friendly and open with strangers. Maybe that's because you weren't alone and didn't feel uncomfortable, but somehow I doubt that. You're just a friendly sort of person, I'm sure! (NT) -- Denise, 11:33:09 11/23/09 Mon
  • According to DS, it's either Biatch or stuck up, never thought I came across that way, guess it just depends. Speaking of DS, Lord save me from 16 yr, olds!!! I came home from work only to have a fight with him because he has to work more than normal (about 10 hrs wkly) It's THANKSGIVING for gosh sakes, the place is a madhouse, what did he think was going to happen in a grocery store?? Rant over, thanks for listening. (NT) -- LadyDuBois, 10:05:54 11/23/09 Mon
    • It only gets better, just got a call frome DS's father, he got laid off today, I just cleared up the last finacial disaster and here come's another, Shoot, I'm out of ideas, solutions, grrrrr!!! How am I going to pay two rents without 2 incomes?????????????? I quit!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- LadyDuBois (), 13:23:07 11/23/09 Mon
      • You have got to be kidding. Deb, exactly when did you break the mirror that hands out 7 years bad luck? This has to turn around soon. ((((Debbie and family)))) (NT) -- PeggyB, 14:51:08 11/23/09 Mon
  • I didn't find it avant garde, new or edgy and it was just gimmicky with no relevance to the song. The song choice was really bad. His whole look with the black hair and eyeliner is just old and played out. That look has been done and gone back in the 80's. Show me something new and exciting - now that would take some real talent. (NT) -- Noelle, 11:36:48 11/23/09 Mon
    • Dang - this was supposed to go under Ren's Adam Lambert post!! (NT) -- Noelle, 11:39:14 11/23/09 Mon
  • I *thought* *I was approachable too - I always smile when I make eye contact..even with strangers. I was gonna ask if y'all thought I had a standoffish, snobby look about me...but if you do, you probably wouldn't responds so's not to hurt my feelings, then I'd just be neurotic about that hahaha - gonna go practice a nicer look in the mirror *G* (NT) -- Mahri, 11:39:55 11/23/09 Mon
    • Maybe the guy outside O'Connor's was drunk hahaha (NT) -- Mahri, 11:40:57 11/23/09 Mon
      • I met you and felt instantly comfortable and never for a minute thought you were unapproachable. That guy was probably smoking crack. (NT) -- Noelle, 12:00:01 11/23/09 Mon
        • Actually I was just going to ask what Mahri was smoking, did she have the "wrong" brand of cigs??? (NT) -- PeggyB, 12:15:29 11/23/09 Mon
          • I think you need to keep in mind what he was aiming for.......... (NT) -- FranS, 13:08:12 11/23/09 Mon
    • Well.... I wasn't going to say anything....but.....JUST JOKING! I love you to pieces and you are approachable and have a bee-you-ti-ful face. Did you come up with anything new in the mirror though? Frill Love you girl! (NT) -- Tracy, 16:03:08 11/23/09 Mon
      • LOL love you too girl!! I think I need a new mirror ;-) (NT) -- Mahri, 16:50:19 11/23/09 Mon
  • I don't know what people think when first meeting me or seeing me. In HS and my 20's I had the nickname "The Intimidator" and I've been told I have a deadly stare. I do think that stare is just me lost in my thoughts. I've must have mellowed with age because DH always jokes that I'll talk to anyone. It is true I love talking to people and hear their story. I find you can learn something from everybody. I try to smile and say hello to everyone I make eye contact with. A smile or one kind word can change a person's life...you just never know. (NT) -- Noelle, 11:55:25 11/23/09 Mon
  • PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - FACEBOOK USERS: Guys on my motorcycle board posted this and some have evidently already got the virus. "FYI!! for you FaceBook users....BE CAREFUL! there is a Virus going around. It is spread through the facebook email system. It is spread through people that you know on facebook as a innocent email, but when you open it you now spread it to all of your contacts." (NT) -- Renfro, 13:11:09 11/23/09 Mon
    • Terrific. Thanks for the head's up. (NT) -- PeggyB, 13:18:25 11/23/09 Mon
    • Yup, I got 2 weird messages today. (NT) -- TanyaB, 18:48:58 11/23/09 Mon
  • I have been told that I am intimidating upon first impression. I'm sure that it has something to do with the fact that I'm nearly 6ft tall and I'm not a small person. I think, after people get over my size, I'm not so intimidating, and hopefully my smile takes care of any other worries. (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, 14:31:20 11/23/09 Mon
  • I'm just a Wus...don't think I'm intimidating...especially to the kids I teach..wish I was some days! (NT) -- BetsyG, 14:53:01 11/23/09 Mon
    • Betsy Loo, please come visit me at the Holiday board (you'll have to scroll a wee bit). I do not believe you are a wuss lass! (NT) -- NutMeg, 15:13:41 11/23/09 Mon
  • I can't recall ever asking anyone what I seem like on first impression but it's a good idea. I think I am easy to talk with and I try to smile and ask the other person general questions about him/herself to get the conversation going and be friendly. I would hope people think of me as friendly and kind. Again, I guess it depends on the situation as I would likely have a different look upon my face if I was meeting people at a Christmas party versus standing at a bus stop at night or at a bar in Derry! LOL. (NT) -- Tracy, 16:07:36 11/23/09 Mon
  • Like a few others have mentioned, I think it depends on my mood and where I am. Sometimes I come across as a goofball and sometimes serious. I don't even know. Tom says outgoing, friendly and personable. I am not going to pass on the other adjective he used to describe me as it is a little personal (I know what is on his mind though). Now Tom on the other hand can be the most unapproachable, mean looking person you have ever met. He isn't and he doesn't mean to be, it is just a look he gets. Sometimes I do have to remind him to look friendly and not intimidating. (NT) -- Rebecca, 16:08:37 11/23/09 Mon
    • Ha, Glenn is the same way Rebecca. In fact I just last night told him to start practicing smiling cuz I WANT a smile on his face if we do a group picture at Xmas! (NT) -- Mahri, 16:52:38 11/23/09 Mon
  • First, I have to say that the first time I met you, i thought you were very friendly! :-) as for me, I am often told I seem intimidating or snobby. I think it's mire that I'm a little reserved when I first people and tend to listen more on the sidelines than engage right away. But once I get to know you and trust you.... Beware! :-) I'll talk your ear off. The only place I don't feel reserved is on a dance floor. The music takes it all away...I'll dance all night if given the opportunity. :-) (NT) -- Lil, 18:52:38 11/23/09 Mon
    • Typing on my phone...sorry for my typos and missing words! :-) (NT) -- Lil, 18:53:32 11/23/09 Mon
  • I'm sot sure but I think I come across as friendly and approachable. I seem able to strike up a conversation with anyone even on airplane flights. A few of you have met me and might have an impressinn one way or the other. (NT) -- Morgan, 19:30:33 11/23/09 Mon

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• For Sunday November 22nd -- Mahri (), 19:01:52 11/21/09 Sat [36]
  Posting early tonight - still not feeling real great here :-\
  
  I saw an article on AOL the other day about winter travel destinations for your zodiac sign. This is what came up for mine.
  
  
  
  Ummmm....NOT!!
  
  I do think I'm a little adventurous sometimes but I'm not THAT adventurous or athletic. Plus I really don't like being cold. I would love a ski resort if I spent my time in the lodge by the fire.
  
  There are other traits/qualities that always pop up for my sign that I don't feel fit me either.
  Not moody or emotional..uh yea I am!
  Outdoorsy and loves to explore...umm not so much!
  
  I guess if I'm being fair, the majority of a Sagittarian's qualities do 'speak' to me but some just seem so far off I wonder if I'm repressing or was born in the wrong sign *g*
  
  So how well do the qualities/traits of your zodiac sign describe you?
  
  Here's the Winter Travel site, check out your optimal destination:
  http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/galleries/travel-horoscopes?ncid=AOLCOMMtravdynlprim0652
  
  Learn more about your astrological sign here:
  http://zodiac-signs-astrology.com/
  

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  • Well, we Leo's are bull-headed and have to be boss... that's certainly accurate, BUT, I live with a Virgo, so that got overruled real quick! For the winter travel horriblescope: "loves to dress up..." HA! However, loves culturally rich cities and stays in a castle... awe hell feckin' yeah. For the Leo profile on the second link, that's just about right. The "Leo deep inside" is pretty dead on. Let's face it, self-centered, pain in the arse that loves a lot. (NT) -- Renfro, 19:08:15 11/21/09 Sat
    • Yea the 'in a nutshell' for Sagittarius describes me pretty well too - it's just the moody, nonemotional stuff that has me thinking 'huh' *g* I want Glenn's travel destination...go look at Scorpio, that's where I need to be :-) (NT) -- Mahri, 19:18:50 11/21/09 Sat
  • Sag here, living with an Aries and a Leo (three fire signs). It sure gets interesting around here. But I *AM* a true Sag... ;o) (NT) -- LindaT, 19:25:53 11/21/09 Sat
  • I'm very much a Taurus and I totally agree with the travel suggestion "Our Recommendation: Sonoma County, Calif. for wine tasting " Hell Ya!!! (NT) -- Cherie, 19:34:27 11/21/09 Sat
    • Taurus here too and totally agree with the description. They say Taurus learn life through their senses, I'm all senses! I've always said that my idea of camping is a Hilton somewhere, I guess they think so too 'g' My ascendant is Aries, so the combination makes me very 'headstrong' and not very patient, but a total Epicurian! 'g' I'm also married to a Taurus and my kids are Leo and Libra... (NT) -- IsabelleKiltup (), 06:13:24 11/22/09 Sun
  • Rome, Italy is my travel city and everything said seems to fit me to a Tee! The other link, well Virgo in a Nutshell fits...the erogenous zone, not so much! (NT) -- Angel, 19:44:23 11/21/09 Sat
    • I'm Virgo too, Angel, and I think the description fits perfectly. Ahhh, Rome. Now there's a city I'd like to visit. (NT) -- Sallie, 20:03:47 11/21/09 Sat
    • I was born on the cusp of Leo and Virgo and both signs have my traits. My rising sign is a Scorpio, I am just not the person to mess with. (NT) -- LadyDuBois (), 11:53:21 11/22/09 Sun
  • I'm an Aries, but frankly have no desire to rock climb. :) Some of the personality traits fit rather well- moody, impatient and all that, yeah, I know myself well enough to know that. Some stuff doesn't fit either. I think I'm pretty headstrong, which fits well with Aries too. (NT) -- celtgirl, 20:10:43 11/21/09 Sat
    • I'm another (NT) -- FranS, 10:59:01 11/22/09 Sun
      • When is your birthday, Fran? (NT) -- celtgirl, 11:39:54 11/22/09 Sun
  • Well, I'm supposed to go to Berlin as I like to discover new places and am interested in history and politics. I do like history and visiting new places and wouldn't mind a trip to Berlin should someone offer to pay, but it's not tops on my list and certainly not where I'd go in the winter. The other site, as with everybody else, partly fit and was partly WTF. It's the only description of Aquarius as being "unemotional" that I've ever come across. Fun stuff, Mahri, and I hope you're feeling better soon, girl. (NT) -- Carla, 20:19:42 11/21/09 Sat
  • I'm an Aquarius also...and Berlin is NOT on my list. *g* But I loved some of the things on the other site."Aquarius needs a secretary." I totally agree! :-) I was surprised at how much fit me that was on that second website....I think we get a bad wrap sometimes, Carla, on that "unemotional" topic. I've seen that over and over on horoscopes. I don't think its a lack of emotion, but our emotion doesn't always dictate our course of action. We are very Vulcan. *g* (NT) -- Lil, 20:44:08 11/21/09 Sat
    • HA! You Trekkie! (NT) -- Ren, 06:32:36 11/22/09 Sun
  • Well I almost completely fit the Sagittarius profile perhaps with the exception of not being very athletic but have been in the past and still try. The traveler descriptions fit well too. I really enjoy visiting foreign countries, even Canada sometimes*g* and really could not do my job if I didn't like to travel. I have at least one Cancer tendency in that I really prefer to be near water. (NT) -- Morgan (), 21:04:18 11/21/09 Sat
  • Pisces here! However, I'm not a true Piscean. My rising sign is Scorpio - believe me, peeps, you do NOT want to piss me off! *G* I have a sting in my tail that defies my quaint Pisces sun sign! I am a lot more Scorpio than I am Pisces. I did relate to this, though, about Pisces: Pisces have formidable intuitive ability. Yep, that is me for sure! It has scared the beejeesus out of me at times. (NT) -- Leigh, 23:30:31 11/21/09 Sat
    • You know Leigh, the symbol for Pisces is represented by two fishes with heads in opposite direction. It means that there are two different personnalities in Pisces, there is the one turned towards the spring who is more introvert and the one turned towards the ocean who has a more outgoing personnality, adding to that your ascendant (I guess it's called 'rising sign' in english) is scorpio, really gives you an edge! I do believe the ascendant is what makes you who you are. (yeah I know I'm the geek who studied astrology intensively in her younger days 'g') (NT) -- IsabelleKiltup (), 06:19:08 11/22/09 Sun
    • ya can't be too much of a Scorpio... every one I've ever known I don't get along with. Wonder if Leo's & Scorpio's can't coexist? My mother is a Scorpio and GEEZ, 6 hrs together is the maximum. (NT) -- Renfro, 06:34:27 11/22/09 Sun
      • LOL Glenn is a Scorpio - I haven't read his info yet...let me go see how accurate it is...in my eyes *g* (NT) -- Mahri, 07:03:55 11/22/09 Sun
      • Now Ren......come on. I always thought you and I would get along like gangbusters. (NT) -- Rebecca, 14:59:11 11/22/09 Sun
      • Ren - my Dad is Scorpio and he and I get along really well - always have. And I'm thinking that you and I would get along because, let's face it, we're complete nutters! *G* (NT) -- Leigh, 22:02:40 11/22/09 Sun
  • I've always felt very comfortable in my Gemini-ness, and most of these seem to hit true. "“This is not a sign that’s going to go to a hotel and not move. They’re pretty active but since they’re so intellectual they’re going to want to see a few museums too"--I think I demonstrated this pretty well on the shindig *bg* "Even though Gemini is a social butterfly, they always need time for themselves and that should be respected. " -- oh yeah, that hits close to home, I definitely need my alone time. (NT) -- PeggyB, 23:32:41 11/21/09 Sat
  • I am on the cusp of Sagitarius and Scorpio, so I might pick and choose the bits I want. Unfortunately I do have the Sag 'foot in mouth' thing, if you don't want the truth, please don't ask me *g* And I married the same, and have Pisces, Cancer and Leo children. (NT) -- Sheila, 00:26:35 11/22/09 Sun
    • Hahaha, check out the Scorpio travel thing, it is me to a tee!!!! (NT) -- Sheila, 00:28:28 11/22/09 Sun
      • Hahaha I said that already, under Ren's first post - quit copying me *g* (NT) -- Mahri, 07:09:46 11/22/09 Sun
      • Oh yeah, I can handle the Scorpio travel destination! I agree with some of the Scorpio characteristics - the control thing is true, but other stuff...pffft! I think I could find some things I agree with others I don't for each sign. Oh did I say I was a sceptic too? (NT) -- Denise, 11:57:30 11/22/09 Sun
  • Pieces here, and my "type" of vacation isnt for me either. I like cities, museums, vacations with lots to do everyday. This had me tucked away at a beach or a cruise... Im not much for either. (NT) -- M&M, 06:10:54 11/22/09 Sun
  • Angel has the most beautiful and bright smile ---> EVER! (NT) -- Renfro, 09:45:36 11/22/09 Sun
    • Uh oh, what did you do, Ren?????? (NT) -- PeggyB (**d&r**), 11:42:23 11/22/09 Sun
      • ha! nothin'. but when I don't feel good *and* pms, I get all sentimental (NT) -- Renfro, 12:35:43 11/22/09 Sun
      • Just ordered some beautiful & bright candles from Angel with the beautiful & bright smile :-) The fragrances get me all sentimental during the holidays. (NT) -- GinnyJ, 16:42:22 11/22/09 Sun
  • I am a true Pieces, the description pegged me pretty well. I'm not sure about the vacation, though, I would probably like to visit Japan, but I don't long to go there. Interestingly, DH is a Virgo and I would venture to say it has him pretty well pegged too, even though his birthday is Aug 22 and could have a bit of Leo there, he's a Virgo all the way. (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, 11:59:44 11/22/09 Sun
  • Scorpio here. Mahri, we can switch. I will go skiing and you can go to my beach. (NT) -- Rebecca, 14:40:46 11/22/09 Sun
  • I'm Aries and the travel destination is correct in that I do prefer warmer climates. I don't like Winter sports or activities - I don't have the ankles or arches for any of it. I do like the desert and mountains but LOVE the beach. As far as the Aries traits I do see many that describe me very well. I do have a low tolerence for boredom and a lack of patience. Plus, I am notorious for not finishing something I've started because I get so easily bored. I am NOT childish nor do I throw temper tantrums but I do fight back in a rather aggressive nature. DH is Leo and I read him the traits - he is pretty much a true Leo. He is strong, loyal and can at times be domineering until I put the kibosh on it. I love my little Leo. (NT) -- Noelle, 17:08:07 11/22/09 Sun
  • Am I the only GEMINI in the Pub????? (NT) -- PeggyB, 21:08:08 11/22/09 Sun

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• Craic o' the Day for Saturday -- Craic Ho' Renfro, 19:57:19 11/20/09 Fri [46]
  Well folks, thanks for letting me Craic for ya this week. To close, given Cindy's recent home scare, I'll touch on one last thing. If you're not comfortable with fire arms in your home, it's still nice to keep something inconspicuous within reach at all times. One thing would be a five iron golf club. Why? Well, first off, I like the five iron, got a pretty good swing with it :) Secondly, it's really good to wrap it in black electrical tape so that light doesn't reflect off of it at night, therefore it's not as visible carrying it by your side in the dark, and certainly not as visible leaned up against the corner of your choice.
  
  Now, this is also a personal decision, but unless you've had knife training, I would suggest that you not keep a knife at close hand for defense / combat purposes. Knives can be turned more quickly against you than just about any other weapon. At least with a club or a bat, you've got two hands that can be close together for a forceful swing or spread apart for leverage if they rush you. Not to mention a bat or club keeps you three feet away from your attacker during a swing rather than less than 12 inches for a knife jab or slash.
  
  I'm no expert, and self-defense consists of a lot of things; awareness, prevention, combat techniques, and physical ability. If you can, check out self-defense classes in your area. When seconds count, the police are only a few minutes away.
  
  Hope y'all have a great weekend and have lots of good times!
  

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  • Great job this week Renfro! I think it is very important to play scenerios in your mind so that you have a bit of a chance to make decisions before you really have to. Oh, and speaking of 5 irons, The other day, I thought DH and gone to the store and it was just me and the new baby at home. I heard the garage door open and then the basement door beeped (we have an alarm system). I grabbed one of the golf clubs out of the upstairs closed and was headed down stairs to beat the snot out of whoever it was. Found out it was DH, he had forgotten to get something and had come back. (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, 06:02:43 11/21/09 Sat
    • Geez, I guess I need coffee. That should read I thought DH had gone and the golf club came from the upstairs closet. (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, 06:04:00 11/21/09 Sat
  • Great week Ren!! Glenn does have a hand gun in the house but it's always locked up in a safe - I've often wondered what good it would do if he ever needed it...he couldn't get to it fast enough and lord knows I wouldn't know what to do with it period *g* He also keeps some kind of pipe thingy under his nightstand. I need to get myself a golf club or baseball bat :-) (NT) -- Mahri, 07:47:11 11/21/09 Sat
  • Im thinking some of you guys should move. *G* (NT) -- M&M, 07:51:39 11/21/09 Sat
    • *snort!* (NT) -- Ren, 08:14:48 11/21/09 Sat
  • Great week, Ren. Like Cindy, I'm of the walk-softly-and-carry-a-big-dog school. (going long, come inside) >>>>>>>>>> -- PeggyB, 09:42:29 11/21/09 Sat
    • Great dog story, Peggy! (NT) -- FranS, 10:42:56 11/21/09 Sat
    • I have shot guns and I don't like them. Everytime I've used one I have gone straight into an anxiety attack, complete with an inability to breathe. I'll stick with the bat. (NT) -- LadyDuBois, 11:07:12 11/21/09 Sat
      • My boys would laugh if I tried to wield a bat...can't hit nuttin'!!!! (NT) -- PeggyB, 14:55:16 11/21/09 Sat
    • Must add that she posted adds in the newspapers of nearby towns looking for the owner but nobody ever came forward. I'm sure they were very unhappy to loose such a great dog. (NT) -- PeggyB (), 11:15:36 11/21/09 Sat
    • Thats a great story Peggy! (NT) -- M&M, 11:48:47 11/21/09 Sat
    • aww great story! After this week I wish we had Tara in the room with us but honestly we are ALL sleeping better when she is crated--but she wouldn't have a clue if someone tried to get in. People in our neighborhood leave their doors unlocked I feel spoiled and glad we live here! (NT) -- BetsyG, 16:52:12 11/21/09 Sat
      • Shona, our current lab, has 3 crates. One in our bedroom, one in the living room, and one in my truck! She sleeps in our room, either in her crate with the door open or under our bed. (NT) -- PeggyB, 23:35:01 11/21/09 Sat
    • Years ago, I was taking a walk through a nearby park with Molly (our Boston Terrier who never weighed more than 12 pounds). In a somewhat isolated part of the park, we passed a man sitting on a bench who made me feel very nervous. He asked, "Is that one of them Rottweilers?" to which I responded, "Why, yes it is." (Not long after that, Molly was curled up in the front seat of my car when someone commented on the "cute little bunny".) (NT) -- Sallie, 17:34:19 11/21/09 Sat
    • I didn't know that was how Shasta came into your life. How fortunate that she scared the the peeping tom away! (NT) -- Denise, 18:28:48 11/21/09 Sat
  • Great week, Renfro! I keep a Louisville Slugger just within reach in my bedroom, been doing that since DS was a toddler. (NT) -- LadyDuBois (), 11:02:57 11/21/09 Sat
  • We've got a bat under the bed and DBF's muscles. I've also been told by my family that I could just talk the intruder to death! (NT) -- Tracy, 12:25:33 11/21/09 Sat
    • I don't know Tracy, after witnessing you in that Pub in Derry, I'm thinking you could back any intruder up mighty fast. Do NOT mess with WhiteBread from May-Barrie. (NT) -- Carla, 13:44:27 11/21/09 Sat
  • Here are some pics of the bathroom. That home reno craic was a great idea! Inside for bathroom and Christmas deco pics. I thought it might be dark enough for the light to show up but maybe will try a fe more pics tonight. Anyway this is what we got done...so far >>>>>>>>>>>>>> -- Tracy, 12:38:43 11/21/09 Sat
    • Very nice, Tracy! Everything looks great and I love the dark wood in the bath and your beautiful staircase. (NT) -- FranS, 13:24:48 11/21/09 Sat
    • Looks perfect, Tracy!! Makes me almost want to put my Christmas tree up.....ok, maybe not but sure does look pretty!! I'm not doing Christmas again this year. (NT) -- Noelle, 14:05:23 11/21/09 Sat
      • We have the boys every other week so we thought it's good to have things up early so they can enjoy it before it has to be taken down. Have you thought about a table top tree Noelle. That might be more manageable so you dont put strain on your back. (NT) -- Tracy, 16:00:55 11/21/09 Sat
        • Maybe Marfa could come on down to help me decorate!!? (NT) -- Noelle, 17:33:06 11/21/09 Sat
          • I'd be there in a heartbeat girl! (NT) -- Tracy, 18:06:46 11/21/09 Sat
    • Oh, it's all gorgeous, Tracy. I wish I had the space to decorate better, but it's a Charlie Brown Festivus around here- I suck at decorating. (NT) -- celtgirl, 14:29:06 11/21/09 Sat
    • Looks lovely. I'd love to redo our master bath but I think an act of god will have to happen first. And I can't believe you're all decked out for the holidays. I'm actually glad I get to skip all that this year and be pampered instead. (NT) -- CindyS, 15:59:43 11/21/09 Sat
    • Tracy you even manage to make the bathroom look elegant! Jeez its all just gorgeous! (NT) -- BetsyG, 16:49:18 11/21/09 Sat
    • Oh it's gorgeous Tracy - the bathroom and the decorations :-) Love the color in that bathroom, what's it called? I love the lit garland on the staircase too, can't wait to put mine up now. (NT) -- Mahri, 17:07:01 11/21/09 Sat
      • I teased DBF that is was diahrea green. It's not my fav colour but it was already in and now I just decorate around it. I actually don't know the proper name and DBF doesn't remember. (NT) -- Tracy, 18:02:44 11/21/09 Sat
    • Oh Tracy, your bathroom is beautiful and I love the accents you added. (I need to see if I can find those snowflake towels.) Your Christmas decorations are just lovely. Boy, I wish you lived closer so you could give me some hints. :-) (NT) -- Sallie, 17:20:12 11/21/09 Sat
    • I LOVE the color of the bathroom! (NT) -- Angel, 17:20:42 11/21/09 Sat
      • Angel, lots of people comment on the colour and that they like it or love it. I think I was missing something because it jsut never struck me as a colour I liked. It has grown on me though. I guess I thought it was a bit dreary at first and would be hard to decorate or coordinate colours BUT thanks to Shammie decor week all was fixed! (NT) -- Tracy, 18:06:10 11/21/09 Sat
    • Very nice, Tracy girl! The bathroom looks very classy, and the garland is beauuuuutiful. I need some inspiration! I might be having my whole office over for a Christmas potluck, so that will make me decorate the house, whether inspired or not! (NT) -- Denise, 18:34:37 11/21/09 Sat
    • Great job! I love the Christmas decor! Im getting anxious to get mine out this coming weekend! (NT) -- Lil, 19:27:11 11/21/09 Sat
    • Looks great Tracy! I love the color of the bathroom too, looks like it goes really well with the floor too. (NT) -- M&M, 16:06:32 11/22/09 Sun
  • OT posting this from my new smartphone its a learning curve for me! (NT) -- BetsyG, 16:39:55 11/21/09 Sat
    • testing 1... 2... 3... hey, I can count! (NT) -- Renfro, 16:43:04 11/21/09 Sat
  • Just got back from a trade show in Las Vegas. Just enough time to wash clothes and repack - we leave for Texas Monday afternoon. Inside for Vegas story..... -- LucyAnn, 17:15:46 11/21/09 Sat
    • hahaha, "farmer"... depends on what you're trying to "grow", dear. where in TX you gonna be? (NT) -- Renfro, 17:24:28 11/21/09 Sat
      • Heading for Waco but will be joing brother and wife in Waxahachie for Thanksgiving. (NT) -- LucyAnn, 05:13:39 11/22/09 Sun
    • That is a good one.... (NT) -- Morgan, 21:11:33 11/21/09 Sat
  • Wow, MIA again this week, and likely for next week too. Dh is very unwell with his asthma and the doc really got into him this week when he finally went. Went to see New Moon with my adult niece yesterday and taking my own kids today. Still haven't started my speech though Tracy's suggestion of "Colin Farrell what" might just be the opening! On the breakin front, I just found that the security grill on my front door has been pushed in so far I will have to get the door replaced so I don't know if this is just malicious damage which must have happened while I was at work or a foiled breakin attempt, but icky feelings either way. Glad you got your tickets Cindys, very jealous wee Aussie here! (NT) -- Sheila, 17:17:08 11/21/09 Sat
    • Oh, no She, I can't believe two Shammies had trouble in the last 2 days. This week's Craic came at a very apropo time. Sorry to hear you have to replace the grill esp. right before the holidays. (NT) -- Noelle, 17:38:27 11/21/09 Sat
    • Been missing ya girl!! Hope Mike starts feeling better soon! (NT) -- Mahri, 19:06:00 11/21/09 Sat
  • Thanks for the week, Dena! It made me think a lot about how unprepared I truly am for a personal attack. In light of the potential house break ins, I'm not really ready for that either! I have some thinking to do. (NT) -- Denise, 18:55:21 11/21/09 Sat

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