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• Bulletin Board for November 21 -- Charyl, Sat, November 21 2009, 3:24:46
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  Today is:
  
  World Television Day, sponsored by the United Nations.
  
  Family Volunteer Day, a time to encourage families to get excited about community-oriented projects (www.familycares.org, or Disney).
  
  Alascattalo Day, to honor humor and particularly Alaskan humor. An alascattalo reportedly is a cross between a moose and a walrus.
  
  World Hello Day, a day to promote peace by offering a friendly greeting to at least ten people (worldhelloday.org).
  
  National Pumpkin Pie Day.
  
  Furniture Memory Day, a day to see if you can remember when and where you bought each piece of your furniture, how much you paid, and which is your most precious scratch. You could also dust it if you want to.
  
  Gerard d'Aboville Day, marking his arrival Ilwaco, Washington, on this date in 1991. He had left Choshi, Japan, four months earlier alone in a row boat, rowing across the Pacific Ocean on purpose.
  
  Remembrance Day in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
  
  Have a happy weekend, Lallybroch!
  

  
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  • (((Risa))) "get better soon" vibes for you! (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Sat, November 21 2009, 4:40:30
  • Has anyone heard of 31 Purses? I had a friend suggest I be hostess for a party but I hate to do this when I've never heard of them. She has one of their bags as a diaper bag and likes it but I thought I'd get your opinion and see if you gals had heard of them and if you liked/disliked them. (NT) -- Jenk, Sat, November 21 2009, 5:25:47
  • No way am I dusting!!! Hey DSUDIE I forgot I even signed up for the bookmark thingie...what a nice surprise to get mail from LOL central! My mom asked what it was and I told her it was a covert operation from BC...don't ask anymore and I won't have to elimiate you. Love ya! (NT) -- Jeanie, Sat, November 21 2009, 5:35:35
    • Hi Dscini! I'm with you on the dusting. No way! *G* Risa, I hope you're feeling better! :-) And Dsudie, it's always nice to see that the finished/printed/signed bookmark actually ends up looking as expected. *G* Thanks! (NT) -- Lady Jay (Dscei ;-)), Sat, November 21 2009, 7:25:24
  • I think Pumpkin Pie sounds pretty good. Should I make one now or wait until Thanksgiving?....nah Ithink I'll make one now! (NT) -- SheltieLass, Sat, November 21 2009, 7:13:31
  • Hello! How ya doin'? (NT) -- JustGina, Sat, November 21 2009, 7:15:49
  • My son started working at Target yesterday. He looks so cute in red and khaki! LOL (NT) -- JustGina, Sat, November 21 2009, 7:17:35
  • Jay-LeeI got your e-mail but when I replied it says your Yahoo e-mail doesn't work. Just thought I'd mention it. :D (NT) -- Judie, Sat, November 21 2009, 9:28:21
  
  

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• Bulletin Board for November 20 -- Charyl, Fri, November 20 2009, 5:03:16
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  Today is:
  
  Peanut Butter Fudge Day
  
  Learn When to Start Thawing the Turkey Day.
  
  Universal Children's Day, sponsored by the United Nations, as a time to honor children with ceremonies and festivals and to make children's needs known to government.
  
  Air Your Dirty Laundry Day.
  
  Clean the Cat Hair Out of the Vacuum Cleaner Day.
  
  Absurdity Day.
  
  Name Your PC Day. If you haven't already given your personal computer a name, today's the day to do it.
  
  Send Bad Karma to Burglars Day
  
  TGIF Lallybroch?
  

  
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  • Anybody got a really really really good recipe for peanut butter fudge? Sending that to school is a good way to get yourself run out of town around here (not to make light of a potentially fatal issue). (NT) -- Jayn, Fri, November 20 2009, 5:48:13
    • Jayn, I make peanut butter fudge a LOT...Inside please,>>> -- JustGina, Fri, November 20 2009, 7:20:24
      • Oh, and I always use butter instead of margarine...sorry I didn't change that when I copied and pasted. (NT) -- JustGina, Fri, November 20 2009, 7:21:21
        • Thank you Gina, I will try it. (NT) -- Jayn, Fri, November 20 2009, 8:06:04
  • Also, you do not want to know what I call my pc. (NT) -- Jayn, Fri, November 20 2009, 5:48:47
    • Probably !@#$%^&, like I call mine! (NT) -- Susannah, Fri, November 20 2009, 8:15:35
  • We DON'T thaw our turkey! We put it down in a fire pit, frozen solid on Wednesday night, and it comes out of the ground Thanksgiving morning perfectly cooked and smokey and tender! Yummy! (NT) -- JustGina, Fri, November 20 2009, 7:23:39
    • 2 years ago I bought a Butterball pre-stuffed frozen boneless turkey. I was a bit concerned but annoyed that I had to cook so not going to 'give it my all', it wasn't my turn. It turned out really well, the stuffing was good (not much though) and the turkey moist and flavourful. Not for the strict tradionalist but if you're having a small group or scared you're not experienced enough a cook I recommend it. I don't know if you can get them in the US but if not there should be something comparable. (NT) -- Jayn, Fri, November 20 2009, 8:05:11
    • How do you get the bag of 'stuff' out of a frozen turkey? What kind of fire pit? Sounds very interesting and delicious. (NT) -- CathyS, Fri, November 20 2009, 9:52:48
      • Cook it with the stuff in. It will either be 'loose' or in a gauze bag that can take the heat. If you mean the gizzards they don't come with those. (NT) -- Jayn, Fri, November 20 2009, 11:29:26
      • Jayn's right, Cathy. You just rub the spices all over the frozen turkey, then put it in a cloth bag and set it in the bottom of a big pot with a little water (We usually do several at once). Meanwhile, we have been burning a fire for about 6 hours in a pit. We lower the pot right down on top of the coals, cover it up with a piece of metal, and bury the whole thing in dirt until no smoke is escaping. The next morning we dig them out and OH it's so good! (NT) -- JustGina, Sat, November 21 2009, 7:14:22
    • While I did have to thaw it, I made Diana's turkey recipe last year (the one stuffed with fruit). It was, quite honestly, the best turkey I've ever had, the gravy that I made from the juices was delicious and the turkey was incredibly moist. (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Fri, November 20 2009, 13:26:13
    • We buy fresh - so no thawing needed! Gonna' try a brine this year, so will make brine one day, soak turkey the next and cook on the third day. (NT) -- Lady_Jane, Fri, November 20 2009, 14:48:14
  • Holiday Card Exchange--> If you've sent me an email in the last week, I'm just now getting a chance to reply. I've been terribly sick with pnuemonia and just haven't had the energy to check emails and such. You should have a reply from me this morning. (NT) -- RisaB, Fri, November 20 2009, 7:27:49
    • Poor lass! I hope you're feeling better now. (NT) -- SueW, Fri, November 20 2009, 7:29:56
    • RisaB I hope you are starting to feel better. Sending you healing vibes (NT) -- SheltieLass, Fri, November 20 2009, 7:34:16
    • Sending virtual ginger tea w/honey. Feel better! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, Fri, November 20 2009, 7:40:55
    • Feel better soon (NT) -- BetsyG, Fri, November 20 2009, 8:41:50
    • Take care, RisaB...get better! (NT) -- Elenna, Fri, November 20 2009, 10:17:54
    • Hope you are feeling better Risa, thanks for doing the card exchange! (NT) -- LisaW, Fri, November 20 2009, 10:43:06
    • Risa, let me know if you need help! Hope you're better soon! (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Sat, November 21 2009, 4:42:19
    • Feel better soon! (NT) -- M&M, Sat, November 21 2009, 7:53:11
  • Happy Friday Lallypals. Bright, Sunny and Windy today. WIll get my haircut this afternoon and then out to dinner. (NT) -- SheltieLass, Fri, November 20 2009, 7:36:24
  • Risa, sorry you have been sick! : ( I hope for a quick full recovery! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Fri, November 20 2009, 7:44:50
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!!!>>>>> -- Piper-Mom, Fri, November 20 2009, 7:49:19
    • Mmmmm.. piratey enough for me! :) (NT) -- Chirre, Fri, November 20 2009, 9:04:29
      • NOW THAT IS ONE GOOD TREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- Lynda J, Fri, November 20 2009, 15:07:20
  • I've aired my dirty laundry quite enough, thank you :+) Don't have to thaw the turkey, DS and I are going to have just the turkey breast and it will be fresh. (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Fri, November 20 2009, 8:14:46
    • mmmm Wegman's fresh turkey breast the best! Couldn't get to a Wegmans this year for the bird so we are making due w/Butterball. (NT) -- BetsyG, Fri, November 20 2009, 8:38:54
      • I ordered Thanksgiving dinner from Wegmans just an hour ago. We will still make some "special" stuff to go with it, but the basic dinner is done. Yay! (NT) -- SaraH, Fri, November 20 2009, 14:06:16
  • Send Bad Karma to Burglars Day Oh my yes! Two of our vehicles had the radios ripped out while they were sitting right in the driveway last night! One was DS's which was a really nice tv radio thingie and they got his iPod too, but the other radio was out of the work truck so not worth as much. Guess we should feel lucky that they didn't get stuff out of the car and Mike's good truck also. *sigh* It's Cmas and the burglars are out Lallypals, beware. (NT) -- Marcie, Fri, November 20 2009, 8:24:47
    • oh Marcie that stinks. My DS car was broken into in Philadalphia two weeks ago. He parked it under a street light in front of a friends apartment. We had a navigator system stolen from a car in our driveway in Michigan --it makes you feel violated and used. Glad you are all ok. (NT) -- BetsyG, Fri, November 20 2009, 8:41:33
      • My husband's work truck was parked under a street light right in front of your house last week and at 12:30 (not the middle of the night mind you), someone came and LOUDLY stole the 30 foot extension ladder right off the top. It was disgusting for me to hear the noise and look out my bedroom window to see the thing being lifted off of the top of his truck. Of course by the time my husband made it out there he wasn't able to even hunt him down. Come to find out the next day the guy also carefully picked and chose some tools from inside his truck and then RELOCKED the door! Some nerve!!! (NT) -- Misty, Fri, November 20 2009, 10:00:36
        • ggggrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Fri, November 20 2009, 10:31:10
    • One of our students came to us yesterday in class... someone broke into his car Wed night... took his backpack, speakers, etc. His lab reports were in the backpack... he was able to get them reprinted. (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Fri, November 20 2009, 10:33:32
    • Aaaaaaah, feck. That just sucks. For all you guys! Why can't people keep their stinking fingers to themselves?! Argh. (NT) -- Chirre, Fri, November 20 2009, 11:45:41
  • Woohoo!!! I have been writng on book 2 today. Hm... now it is a little after 1:30 in the afternoon... guess I should get dressed, wash my hair and eat lunch.. not in that order... tummy growling.. so food will be first! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Fri, November 20 2009, 10:35:24
    • Did you think you woke up next to me in jail? bwahaha (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Fri, November 20 2009, 13:12:34
      • Yes! (with panic in my voice!) hahaha!!! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Fri, November 20 2009, 14:11:54
  • This is so cool, I had to share >>> -- Margy, Fri, November 20 2009, 13:41:42
    • Too cool. Thanks for sharing. A few of those dogs could be featured in the poll this month on The Broch! (NT) -- Lady Lukkarinen, Fri, November 20 2009, 14:25:59
  • Rob Pattinson on Ellen -- anyone watch? Adorable. He was absolutely adorable, and I found his humility verra appealing. (NT) -- ladyphantom, Fri, November 20 2009, 18:46:00
    • He's going to be on here in Australia -This Monday, Channel 9 noon in Qld, don't know about the other States sorry! (NT) -- SueP, Sat, November 21 2009, 2:57:03
  
  

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• WooHoo! I got my bookmark yesterday. As always it is lovely and the start to a great holiday season -- SheltieLass, Thu, November 19 2009, 7:48:04
  
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  • Mine too. Thank you, Judie & Lady Jay. Beautiful! (NT) -- AngieLass, Thu, November 19 2009, 17:09:10
  • Mine arrived yesterday, too! Thanks Judie, and Lady Jay! :) (NT) -- ErinD, Thu, November 19 2009, 18:10:33
  • yes THANK you . love it. have added it to the collection (NT) -- oorjanie, Thu, November 19 2009, 18:11:09
  • Me, too, I actually squee'd out loud! Thanks, Judie, Jay and Diana! (NT) -- LissC, Thu, November 19 2009, 19:21:43
  • Got mine, too!! I love it! Thanks Judie and Lady Jay!!! (NT) -- Florence, Thu, November 19 2009, 19:34:25
  • Got mine too. Amazed at the awesomeness that is Judie! :) (NT) -- ErinR, Thu, November 19 2009, 19:57:45
  • Oh fun! Been away from the computer all day so it was neat to come by here and see this post right off. Great to see more of the bookmarks landing. (Way to spread that hosed holiday cheer, Judie! Woo hoo!) Nice to hear that you're liking what you see. :-) (NT) -- Lady Jay, Thu, November 19 2009, 20:33:22
  • Duh! I forgot to thank LadyJ for the awesome design!! Sorry! (NT) -- ErinR, Thu, November 19 2009, 20:40:15
  • Judie....my bookmark (and the others) arrived this morning too! Thank you so much.....I really appreciate it lass...thanks to you, Lady J and herself! xxxxxx (NT) -- AlexandraK, Fri, November 20 2009, 2:21:45
  • Got mine too. Thank you nice Lallybroch lady! (NT) -- albion, Fri, November 20 2009, 3:43:43
  • Me, too! Me, too! Woohoo! Woohoo! The holidays may now officially begin! (NT) -- MiladyM, Fri, November 20 2009, 4:24:05
  • To my complete astonishment and delight, mine arrived this morning, along with an extra few for cherishing and distributing! *doing a little Happy Dance* Hugs and thank-yous, for sending them Judie, and for your designing cleverness Lady Jay! (NT) -- Elenna, Fri, November 20 2009, 5:35:42
  • Judie, I did not get mine yet. :( I got your acknowledgement email :( (NT) -- Niseold, Fri, November 20 2009, 7:09:36
    • I didn't get mine either or an email... :( I responded to the first shout out you did... (NT) -- NancyH, Fri, November 20 2009, 7:39:28
    • Mine came today, Ladies; some just take longer in transit. Thank you so much, Judie and Jay! (NT) -- SueW, Fri, November 20 2009, 8:41:39
  • MIne came yesterday and it's sooooooooooo pretty! A good addition to my growing collection. Will I ever get to the point where seeing DGs siggie won't give me a little thrill? I hope not! Thanks Judie, Jay, and DG too. (NT) -- Marcie, Fri, November 20 2009, 8:27:50
  • Ooohhh, is it to late to get one Judie? I emailed you yesterday but don't know if you got it. (NT) -- Jay-Lee, Fri, November 20 2009, 9:53:22
  • I received mine as well - thanks Judolf! :-) (NT) -- Colleen , Fri, November 20 2009, 9:58:12
  • Got mine too! Thank you so much :-) (NT) -- Misty, Fri, November 20 2009, 10:07:47
  • Thanks so much Judie and LadyJay! The bookmark's awesome!! (NT) -- Helka, Fri, November 20 2009, 11:35:59
  • I GOT MINE!!!! Thank you SO much!!! :) I got chills just seeing them! :) You are the best!!!! (NT) -- NancyH (THANKFUL!!!), Fri, November 20 2009, 14:48:18
  • THANK YOU! Mine came today. My mom's did too, but I had signed her up without telling her, so she had no idea where they came from but was thrilled when I explained! Thanks again Judie, Jay, and DG! (NT) -- SaraH, Fri, November 20 2009, 16:42:29
  • Mine came today, Judie. Huge Thank you to you and Lady Jay. (NT) -- BetsyBarefootspinner, Fri, November 20 2009, 17:29:35
  • Can I still get a bookmark???? What do I have to do??? (NT) -- Lynda J, Sat, November 21 2009, 7:16:25
    • Send me an e-mail Lynda. (NT) -- Judie, Sat, November 21 2009, 8:34:39
  • Woo hoo! The bookmarks are landing all over the hosed world! Go Judelf! *G* Enjoy! :-) (NT) -- Lady Jay (w/ thanks for the bookmark comments :-)), Sat, November 21 2009, 7:36:10
  • NOTE! I sent a bunch of bookmarks maybe 2 weeks ago? and then some last week. So they will be arriving at different times. If anyone is still missing theirs by next weekend send me an e-mail. I was just too busy to send acknowledgements to everyone. :D (NT) -- Judie, Sat, November 21 2009, 9:34:51
  
  

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• Bulletin Board for November 19 -- Charyl, Thu, November 19 2009, 3:52:14
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  Today is Whatever Happened to Gary Puckett Day?
  
  The Great American Smokeout is today. The American Cancer Society urges smokers to not smoke today. And please don't start. Tobacco could kill a billion humans in this century. That's 10 times the number in the past 100 years. Tobacco is responsible for almost one and a half million deaths worldwide each year. It is estimated that 1.25 billion humans currently smoke cigarettes and more than half of them will die from their habit.
  
  Today is Have A Bad Day Day, for all the grouches who can't stand being told constantly to have a nice day.
  
  Today is National Alligator Wrestling Day.
  
  Today is National Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day.
  
  Today is National Pencil Appreciation Day.
  
  Today is Garifuna Day in Belize and Discovery Day in Puerto Rico.
  
  On this date in 1794 Work began on one of Canada’s most famous thoroughfares, Yonge Street in Toronto. It was named for Sir George Yonge, a British cabinet minister in the government of King George III.
  
  On this date in 1863 U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on a Civil War battlefield in Pennsylvania.
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  • I'm off to go get in line before the doors open at toys r us again. I'm trying to snag a Mindflex game at the more "reasonable" price of $60 vs. The Best Buy one that I got for $100. It's almost as hard to find as the Wii was a few years ago. Uggh! (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Thu, November 19 2009, 5:32:02
    • I suspect that Mindflex will be one of those gifts that my kids get a "coupon" for. Had to do this with the Wii because we couldn't get one. It's good because they are excited that they are getting it, and it makes a little bit of Christmas later in the year. (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Thu, November 19 2009, 5:51:21
      • This makes me glad my greedy little bugger is just asking for money to put towards an iTouch!!! I refuse to buy it out right cuz he just got a brand new ipod, engraved no less, for Christmas last year!! (NT) -- Leaha, Thu, November 19 2009, 6:11:06
        • DD wants an iTouch too. So I told her the same thing, save your bday (Dec 5) and xmas money, and ask for Bestbuy gift cards. I'm not paying for it. But her ipod is broken and I would like mine (DS gave me his old one when he got a new one) back *G* (NT) -- Cherie, Thu, November 19 2009, 6:32:54
          • Just make sure they don't stick the iPod Touch in their jeans pockets - my DD (15) cracked the screen on hers that way. (Of course, if they hadn 't been those stupid skinny jeans, and there was more than one extra millimeter of space, that may not have happened! But she does love the darn thing! (NT) -- ScarlettO, Thu, November 19 2009, 9:20:23
        • My DS wants this also for Christmas, when I told him if he got it, it would be all his presents for the next year. He said never mind. Good choice, I say. (NT) -- LisaW, Thu, November 19 2009, 6:38:45
        • Leaha I left you a msg under the "girl's name" thread. (NT) -- ladyphantom, Thu, November 19 2009, 7:02:21
          • Aww!!! What a wonderful dh!!! It used to drive my dh crazy when I dressed our son in nothing but tye-dye and deady bear clothes!!! (NT) -- Leaha, Thu, November 19 2009, 7:25:43
            • When Jerry died, we took the kids down to the Lincoln Memorial for a candelight memorial... all of us dressed in tie-dye. The kids were toddlers and looked so cute in their shirts. (NT) -- ladyphantom, Thu, November 19 2009, 7:35:41
        • I want an itouch too. There's a guy at church that has an app on his that has the bible so he can look up the verses very quickly, then in choir the other night, while the altos were working a section, I noticed him messing with his itouch. He has an app that is a piano keyboard and he was figuring out his part. I will have one someday! (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Thu, November 19 2009, 8:13:12
          • WE, I have the NIV BIble app on my iphone, & love it. I don't have to lug the big book on Sundays anymore. I think it was about $8, but well worth it IMHO. Hadn't heard of the Piano app, hmm,..(off to go look that one up) (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Thu, November 19 2009, 8:18:49
          • You can get two or three versions of the Bible (NIV is one) for FREE on the Kindle. (NT) -- Lady_Jane, Thu, November 19 2009, 18:07:50
      • I'm looking for a good buy on a laptop for my DS, he is going to need one for college in about 1.5 years. I can;'t believe I'm saying the words DS and college in one sentence. (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Thu, November 19 2009, 7:55:38
        • Voice of experience, LDB. You might think about waiting a bit on the "college laptop." They get tons of wear-n-tear and if you are lucky, will last for 2 years before you have to buy another for the final 2 years. DS got his "college laptop" about a month before the big send-off, and yes, it was replaced just before his final two years. (NT) -- Joyce Mc, Thu, November 19 2009, 15:25:26
          • Good advice there! DSIL is in his last year of graduate school, and is on his third laptop. (NT) -- Page, Fri, November 20 2009, 15:31:35
        • wait until he gets the student discount and you know the tech specs for the campus network (NT) -- shellb, Thu, November 19 2009, 17:19:49
          • Never thought of that, thanks for the tip. (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Fri, November 20 2009, 8:16:34
    • Yesterday & today I've arrived at TRU 10-15 min before it opened at 9am. Yesterday I was 2nd in line, Today I was 20th. Fortunately for me most of the rest of the people are there for those stupid Zhu Zhu pets. I'm so glad my boys are too old for those. Unfortunately, my local TRU still doesn't have Mindflex. I have one coming from Best Buy, but they were WAY overpriced ($100). All the other stores are charging $50-$60 (list price is $80), so I'm really trying to find a cheaper one, & I'll return the BB one. Oh well, I'll try AGAIN tomorrow. :) (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Thu, November 19 2009, 7:57:11
    • My aunt is getting me an ipod touich for DS2 with her AMEX reward points, then I'm paying her back!! I got a reburbished laptop for DS1 through my neighbor who works in the computer division of Gulfstream. So I lucked out this year since I have NO money to spend! (NT) -- TanyaB, Thu, November 19 2009, 11:56:31
      • I've thought about using the AMX points to buy pressies with, but I'm really hoarding the points for a someday trip to UK/Europe. We have almost enough points for 2 roundtrip tickets. Then we'll have to start saving up for the hotel(s). Realistically, I'm still 5 years away from that someday trip. But I can still dream, & pretend... :) (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Thu, November 19 2009, 12:54:37
    • CathrynL - your SS sent you an e-mail - check your junk mail folder. (NT) -- Lallybroch Elf, Thu, November 19 2009, 22:56:39
      • Oooh! Off to go find it! Thanks for the heads up! (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Fri, November 20 2009, 2:56:29
        • Response sent, Santa! (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Fri, November 20 2009, 3:36:18
  • Yay, pencils!!! (NT) -- kgp, Thu, November 19 2009, 5:47:14
    • Hear, hear! *G* (NT) -- SueW, Thu, November 19 2009, 6:14:27
    • There is nothing like a freshly sharpened pencil. (NT) -- LisaW, Thu, November 19 2009, 6:39:37
      • I love the smell of a freshly sharpened pencil. Is that weird or what? (NT) -- Merrymags, Thu, November 19 2009, 7:32:10
        • Well, if it is, we can just be weird together! : ) (NT) -- Elenna, Thu, November 19 2009, 10:59:52
      • FINALLY!!! Someone else! I have ALWAYS loved the smell of a freshly sharpened pencil but no one ever said the same so, I figured I must be the friek :-) (NT) -- Misty, Thu, November 19 2009, 11:13:04
  • Hoping for success for all who participate in the Smoke Out Day. Smoking is deadly to the smoker AND those around the smoker. Best wishes to those who attempt to quit today. (NT) -- Kathy, Thu, November 19 2009, 6:26:01
  • Going to a back-to-back Twilight then New Moon at midnight party at the theatre. I CAN'T WAIT!!! How old am I?!?! I even have my Team Jacob t-shirt. (NT) -- LadyBelle, Thu, November 19 2009, 6:54:31
    • You're never too old for Twilight!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- ladyphantom is Team Edward, Thu, November 19 2009, 6:56:32
      • Will see NM this weekend. You're never too old for Twilight. I'm mid-40s and Team Edward all the way. He's a century old so I'm only half his age. Jacob will always be a hot teenager. (NT) -- MonicaW, Thu, November 19 2009, 10:25:23
    • Team Edward here, too. RP just did an interview on Regis and Kelly, am hoping to see New Moon w/DS sometime this weekend. (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Thu, November 19 2009, 7:44:24
      • Rob will be on Ellen tomorrow -- I can't wait!!!! (NT) -- ladphantom, Thu, November 19 2009, 8:19:35
    • I'm Team Jacob too - I think RP looks like he needs a shower. (NT) -- ScarlettO, Thu, November 19 2009, 9:21:10
      • (although, since Taylor Lautner is my DD's age, I feel like a dirty old woman for saying that!) (NT) -- S., Thu, November 19 2009, 9:21:39
        • Mwahahahaha! That makes two of us, Kim! (NT) -- Leigh, Thu, November 19 2009, 22:34:10
      • I am not impressed with any of the choices for the roles except Alice, Emmett, Esme and Rosalie. I don't think there are people out there who could ever measure up to my Edward and Jacob. (NT) -- LadyBelle, Thu, November 19 2009, 10:00:19
      • I am not a fan of the show, but I agree. He looks slimy and his eyes are whacked. Nothing appealing to me at all. He almost looks cross-eyed. I bet he is more handsome ala naturale, at home, no Hollywood goo or eye-posing. (NT) -- Niseold, Thu, November 19 2009, 11:22:16
        • It's not Robert Pattinson, it's the character of Edward. I personally don't find RP repulsive but he isn't half bad. (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Thu, November 19 2009, 11:28:33
          • Its all a matter of personal taste isn't it, I think he's lovely in real life and as Edward. Probably more so as Edward though mmmmm (NT) -- Gwen, Thu, November 19 2009, 12:05:41
    • We're going to the midnight show tonight. And I like BOTH Edward and Jacob... ;o) (NT) -- LindaT, Thu, November 19 2009, 14:43:06
  • Good Lord you don't check in for a while and you miss the Winchesters as TFTD!!!!! Oh and i'm Team Twilight (i'm greedy and can't choose, Edward, Jacob, Emmett, Jasper, Carlise i'll take any) (NT) -- Miss Jo, Thu, November 19 2009, 7:04:35
  • Love the Smoke-Out because I hate smoking. Cigarette smoke has always made me ill and one of the single greatest reasons that travel -- to other parts of the US (outside California) and certainly outside this country -- has been a challenge for me. I would be happy if NO ONE ever smoked again. (NT) -- Merrymags, Thu, November 19 2009, 7:39:33
    • You can come to TN now because there's a law against smoking in any public building or restaurant. BTW, where are you in CA? I'll be in San Diego in March! (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Thu, November 19 2009, 8:15:04
      • that's the same as in Australia - no smoking in public places such as shopping malls, public buildings, restaurants and even pubs and clubs! It's been AWESOME since they brought that law in a few years ago. Remember the days when people used to smoke on public transport? BLAAAHHHH! (NT) -- Leigh, Thu, November 19 2009, 20:29:25
  • I don't think I'll be wrestling any alligators today. Have to keep my leg elevated so I am ensconced on the couch with laptop (NT) -- SheltieLass, Thu, November 19 2009, 7:45:57
  • Btw, has anyone clicked on the link above for Monks Bread? Looks like some really yummy stuff on that site. (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Thu, November 19 2009, 7:56:48
    • OK, I think I must be missing something. I don't see a link for monk's bread, plus the other day someone referred to a cookie board and I couldn't find that either...HELP! (NT) -- Kathy, Thu, November 19 2009, 8:03:49
      • I was wondering about the Cookie board too. Have to make 2 dozen for DS1's class tomorrow. (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Thu, November 19 2009, 8:16:12
        • Don't know about the monk bread, but I bookmarked the cookie board last year. I don't believe it's "open" right now for the 2009 season, but you can still view the recipies. Inside for link>>> -- Cathryn_L, Thu, November 19 2009, 10:24:59
          • Thank you,Cathryn. (NT) -- Kathy, Thu, November 19 2009, 14:25:12
        • WE, there's a great site for Christmas baking at www.northpole.com - every recipe you could want (except for Hoser recipes...) (NT) -- JudyL, Thu, November 19 2009, 12:00:19
    • Just go to monksbread.com (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Thu, November 19 2009, 11:38:10
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!>>> -- Piper-Mom, Thu, November 19 2009, 8:36:29
    • He's adorable. And did you know that he was born in Scotland? (NT) -- LindaT, Thu, November 19 2009, 14:42:17
      • Born in Scotland, raised in Florida! He really reminds me of Craig Ferguson- the mannerisms and something about their eyes! Just bought Torchwood 3 off Ebay so that's what I'm doing this weekend - and working! (NT) -- SueP, Thu, November 19 2009, 15:53:41
    • Never heard of him before, but nice addition though. Another "Treasure from Scotland" to add to my collection, thanks, PM! (NT) -- Covadonga, Fri, November 20 2009, 1:15:35
  • I think Mr. Shoe sang a Gary Puckett song on Glee last night....Young Girl. Is that right? (NT) -- JulieO, Thu, November 19 2009, 8:51:59
    • "Young Girl you're outta your mind...." Yup he did, that was a kewl mashup! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, Thu, November 19 2009, 9:41:46
  • I saw Gary Puckett open for The Monkees (I think?) in the '80s. I was crazy for The Monkees (NT) -- stephanie jane, Thu, November 19 2009, 13:05:14
  • Day two of school behind me and first try at giving a real massage today! Can you tell we're doing this at highspeed? *g* (NT) -- Chirre, Thu, November 19 2009, 13:13:39
  • I'm off to see Michael the Rat!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay! (NT) -- LissC, Thu, November 19 2009, 19:23:57
    • Give Donald the Duck a hug for me please!!! (NT) -- Shari in Houston; Duck Lover Extraordinaire, Fri, November 20 2009, 7:51:06
  
  

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• Hammie goes-a-courtin' -- Beladona, Wed, November 18 2009, 7:20:25
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  • Ooooops, would the Bulletin fairy put this where it belongs? my bad (NT) -- Beladona, Wed, November 18 2009, 7:21:50
  • How funny!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Wed, November 18 2009, 7:25:50
  • How cute! What a sweet thing to see first thing in the morning. Hammie, even though you are a lush, you are one romantic rodent. (NT) -- Marcie, Wed, November 18 2009, 7:51:20
  • That is just way too cute!!!!! LOL, love it. (NT) -- Keira, Wed, November 18 2009, 15:20:41
  • That is just precious!! (NT) -- LadyGrace, Thu, November 19 2009, 7:21:27
  
  

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• HAPPY BIRTHDAY! -- Birthday Faerie, Wed, November 18 2009, 6:31:26
  
  
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  • Happy Birthday to all our wonderful hosers. Hoping the year ahead is wonderful for you. (NT) -- Lady Lukkarinen, Wed, November 18 2009, 6:59:51
  • Hope you both have a wonderful birthday!!!! (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Wed, November 18 2009, 7:07:25
  • Happy Birthday fellow Scorpios (I'm on the 21st) !!!!!! (NT) -- Beladona, Wed, November 18 2009, 7:23:26
  • Happy Birthday!!! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Wed, November 18 2009, 7:26:11
  • Happy Birthday! Hope you have a fun day! (NT) -- LisaW, Wed, November 18 2009, 7:29:36
  • Happy birthday and may all your birthday wishes come true. (NT) -- Marcie, Wed, November 18 2009, 8:03:31
  • Happy Birthday Ladies! (NT) -- BetsyG, Wed, November 18 2009, 8:41:24
  • Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Wed, November 18 2009, 8:48:44
  • Happiest of birthdays, Hosers! ;o) (NT) -- LindaT, Wed, November 18 2009, 9:54:33
  • Happy Birthdays!! (NT) -- kgp, Wed, November 18 2009, 10:13:02
  • Happy Birthday, dear Lallypals! (NT) -- Covadonga, Wed, November 18 2009, 11:36:28
  • Happy Happy Birthday! (NT) -- HollyC, Wed, November 18 2009, 14:09:56
  • Happiest of Birthdays Ladies! (NT) -- Lucy, Wed, November 18 2009, 14:59:19
  • Happy Birthday!! (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Thu, November 19 2009, 3:09:55
  • Have a great day! (NT) -- Niseold, Thu, November 19 2009, 5:49:45
  • Happy Birthday Lally Pals!! (NT) -- SheltieLass, Thu, November 19 2009, 7:40:47
  • Happy Birthday wishes to you both! (NT) -- Elenna, Thu, November 19 2009, 11:04:42
  • Happy Birthday, lassies! (NT) -- SueW, Thu, November 19 2009, 16:52:13
  • Happy birthday! (NT) -- Gina-C, Thu, November 19 2009, 17:49:48
  • Thanks everyone! Had two friends take me out for a very long lunch. It was terrific! Tonight is opening night for BIL's play in Portland, after a quick dinner with DH and MIL. Happy birthday, fellow Scorpios! (NT) -- JulieO, Fri, November 20 2009, 15:18:54
  
  

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• Bulletin Board for November 18 -- Charyl, Wed, November 18 2009, 4:22:41
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  Today is Mickey Mouse Day. His first cartoon, "Steamboat Willie," opened in New York on November 18, 1928. Two other cartoons, "Plane Crazy" and "Gallopin' Goucho," were completed first but released later. Mickey's voice was Walt Disney, but the character was created by artist Ub Iwerks.
  
  Today is Push-Button Phone Day, marking debut of telephone push buttons on this date in 1963. Touch tone service was available at an extra charge in only two Pennsylvania cities. Rotary phones still operate today, but you don't see many of them.
  
  Today is Total Disregard for Taste Day, marking the debut of "The Howard Stern Show" on WXRK-FM in New York on this date in 1985.
  
  Today is Married to a Scorpio Support Day, a day of remembrance to honor those who are married to Scorpios. (Sponsor: Tom & Ruth Roy, Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania)
  
  Today is National French Vichyssoise Day.
  
  Today is Independence Day in Latvia and Morocco and Army Day in Haiti.
  
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  • We have an old green rotary phone on our kitchen wall, and when there is an extended power outage we have the only phone for miles that works. It came with the house, and it was too much bother to do anything but leave it there. (NT) -- Susannah, Wed, November 18 2009, 4:43:07
  • Good morning all! Today is "air the baby's butt day" here. Our DfD had a couple of really bad diapers yesterday and even though we changed her immediately, she has terribly sensitive skin her butt and bump (what my DD calls girly bits) are bright red. So now she's butt naked on a blanket in the den. Hoping this and the butt paste will do the trick. (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Wed, November 18 2009, 5:44:20
    • Hope she's better soon (NT) -- LynnC, Wed, November 18 2009, 5:56:23
      • Poor thing. My mom told me to put my (then) sleeping baby with his butt up and an ordinary light shing on it, as close as possible but far enough for safety - it was the warmth that helped. Diaper rash is oowey. (NT) -- Jayn, Wed, November 18 2009, 5:59:27
    • DS2 had those a few times.. Puir lassie of yours. (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Wed, November 18 2009, 7:27:38
    • Those are the worst, but then you get to look at that tiny hiney rolling around the blanket. Hope it gets better today. (NT) -- LisaW, Wed, November 18 2009, 7:32:13
  • JOHNNY DEPP is the Sexiest Man Alive for 2009. Leigh, you called it -- way to go! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Wed, November 18 2009, 5:55:38
    • Dang LadyPhantom, now I have to choose....or maybe I'll be Lizzie and have multitples. *G* (NT) -- Jayn, Wed, November 18 2009, 6:02:57
      • Heard on the news that he has signed a 35 Million dollar contract to be in the 4th Pirates movie! (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Wed, November 18 2009, 6:17:52
        • I like his face, but his body is too thin. (NT) -- Janet H., Wed, November 18 2009, 6:23:29
          • I just don't think this pic looks like him (in the face). Where did those rounded cheeks come from? Who is this man and what did he do with Johhny? (NT) -- Niseold, Thu, November 19 2009, 5:49:14
            • The cover photo is awful... what an embarrassment, because he is definitely sexy, but this photo does him no justice. Shame on you, People! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Thu, November 19 2009, 6:18:32
              • I sooooo agree! (NT) -- Niseold, Thu, November 19 2009, 11:06:48
      • I volunteer to console poor neglected Gerry. (NT) -- LizT, Wed, November 18 2009, 7:07:37
      • Pure, unadulterated sex! (NT) -- CarolE, Wed, November 18 2009, 15:50:55
      • He is just too HOT for words. I really had a hunch it would be Johnny - he's perfect in every sense of the word. (NT) -- Leigh, Wed, November 18 2009, 20:46:40
  • My DH would stand in line for the Married to a Scorpio Support Group. But then, I get a Bright Shiney Star to wear on my coat for Married to a Virgo and Survived. (NT) -- BetsyBarefootspinner, Wed, November 18 2009, 5:58:35
    • Hahaha! Y'all sound like us. Be sure you keep your star brightly polished- I suspect the sight of tarnish would be verra upsetting to the puir man. *G* (NT) -- SueW (Scorpio marrit to a Virgo), Wed, November 18 2009, 7:55:46
      • I survived a Virgo! (stands up straight and proud) (NT) -- LadyGrace, Thu, November 19 2009, 7:24:16
  • To continue with yesterday's weather reports...the water in my bird bath was frozen this morning. Yuck. (NT) -- Jayn, Wed, November 18 2009, 6:01:29
  • Speaking of sexy, here are two new photos of Gerry >>>>>> -- ladyphantom, Wed, November 18 2009, 6:20:37
    • Oh yes, very nice!!! Thanks so much! (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Wed, November 18 2009, 6:42:00
    • These are now going in the TFTD album! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Wed, November 18 2009, 7:29:09
      • Woohoo!!!!!!!! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Wed, November 18 2009, 8:00:24
    • Very Nice!!!!! (NT) -- LisaW, Wed, November 18 2009, 8:18:30
    • We have a guy in our class this semester that looks verra much like Gerry!!!!! Makes class fun! Too bad his isn't in my lab section.... but I get to see him in the one before mine. : D (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Wed, November 18 2009, 8:30:40
    • Oh, nom nom... (NT) -- LindaT, Wed, November 18 2009, 9:57:39
    • Dear ladyphantom, did I ever tell I LOVE you? Thanks, thanks, thanks (NT) -- Covadonga, Wed, November 18 2009, 11:39:09
      • I love you, too. I love all of you. But most of all, I love Gerry!!!!! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Wed, November 18 2009, 12:32:05
        • Hahahahahahaha!!! (NT) -- Covadonga, Thu, November 19 2009, 0:25:17
    • Best ones yet! Seems he lost a wee bit 'o weight? Maybe it's the camera and "touch-up?" He looks great !!!! (NT) -- Niseold, Thu, November 19 2009, 5:46:50
  • Wow, watched almost all of season 2 of The Tudors this week (for once having cramps was enjoyable!). Season 3 doesn't come out on Netflix until mid December - boo hoo - I'm hooked on this show! (NT) -- MaryJ, Wed, November 18 2009, 7:01:35
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!>>> -- Piper-Mom, Wed, November 18 2009, 7:41:55
    • WOW!!! Thank goodness I am sitting down... having both of the Winchester boys in one week (plus dad too!) makes for a VERY good week thanks PM!!! (I need it too since I have a paper due on Monday and company coming in on Friday and no time to clean the house!!!!) (NT) -- NancyH, Wed, November 18 2009, 8:37:53
      • Glad I could be of help! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Wed, November 18 2009, 10:50:27
    • I see a dimple that needs a kiss!!! (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Wed, November 18 2009, 9:00:33
    • I showed DD and she said, *I..I...I...* One of my favorites! ;o) (NT) -- LindaT, Wed, November 18 2009, 9:55:43
      • : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Wed, November 18 2009, 10:02:49
    • OMG I almost shorted out the keyboard drooling!!!! I so love that boy!!! (NT) -- Sorcha, Wed, November 18 2009, 14:53:58
    • Holy crap! My hormones just went from one to one hundred in 2 seconds - call the fire brigade - I need a hose down!! (NT) -- SueP, Wed, November 18 2009, 17:33:17
    • I just can't begin to tell you all the nasty, dirty thoughts (and feelings) that race through me when I look at that man, in that position (fanning herself). (NT) -- Merrymags, Thu, November 19 2009, 7:34:32
      • Oh... I can imagine... they are probably the same ones I have! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Thu, November 19 2009, 8:34:10
  • Rats! Pioneer Woman is coming to sell/sign cookbooks at my mall on Saturday & I can't go! Has anyone else bought her cookbook? Like it? (NT) -- MaryJ, Wed, November 18 2009, 7:53:52
    • Isn't she the cutest thing! I don't have the cookbook yet, since I don't cook guess that isn't a biggie. I did get to see her interview and recipes in Southern Living. (NT) -- Marcie, Wed, November 18 2009, 8:05:44
    • I do have her cookbook, it just came yesterday. It's WAY cheaper to order on Amazon than to get it at B&N, and I don't think it's worth the full price there anyway. All of the recipes in the book are available on her website, but at the discounted price I'm still glad I got it. I would go to B&N and look through it before you buy it to be sure. (NT) -- Sorcha, Wed, November 18 2009, 14:55:44
  • Coffeemaker help needed Mr Coffee is spitting out the water instead of dripping it. When I check the filter afterwards the grounds are all splashed up the sides and every pot has grounds in it. Today was especially bad and I'm picking them out of my teeth it seems like.... I'm making the same amount as always so I'm not overfilling the filter basket. I've run vinegar thru and it didn't seem to help but maybe I need to do it again? All advice appreciated, thanks! (NT) -- MaryC in KY, Wed, November 18 2009, 8:58:25
    • This happened to us when we changed filter types. Ended up wasting a new pack of filters because they ruined the coffee. (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Wed, November 18 2009, 9:01:45
      • Happened here too, just last week... never thought filters could cause it... I'm gonna try that, and hear what other solutions might help. NT (NT) -- Rhonda W (aka Ladyhawke), Wed, November 18 2009, 11:12:35
  • Today is a sad day of rememberence..... -- Dave, Wed, November 18 2009, 9:14:54
    • (((((Dave))))) (NT) -- Lady Lukkarinen, Wed, November 18 2009, 9:28:24
    • (((( Dave and your safety team and all Aggies everywhere )))) thanks for reminding us and for sharing your story, so we never forget those 12 students. (NT) -- MaryC in KY, Wed, November 18 2009, 9:31:32
    • I'm so sorry. (NT) -- kgp, Wed, November 18 2009, 9:33:03
    • Hugs to you Dave. I remember when that happened... I remember seeing it on the news. How sad. (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Wed, November 18 2009, 10:05:04
    • ((((((((((((((((Dave, the safety team and all Aggies that are too remembering))))))))))))))))) (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Wed, November 18 2009, 10:09:23
    • ((((((Dave)))))))) What a horrible tragedy. (NT) -- ladyphantom, Wed, November 18 2009, 10:39:45
    • I saw that on the news this morning and the first thing I thought of was you, Dave. ((((((((((((Dave)))))))))))) (NT) -- Shadow, Wed, November 18 2009, 11:19:52
    • ((((Dave)))) What a terrible day that was. (NT) -- Maria, Wed, November 18 2009, 11:25:42
    • Dave, you are a brave and wonderful man. I'm sorry you had to go through that. (NT) -- Margy, Wed, November 18 2009, 13:47:12
    • (((Dave, and the families of the lost students))) (NT) -- Lucy, Wed, November 18 2009, 15:04:33
    • {{{Dave, Rhonda, and the families and friends of those lost}}} (NT) -- Tam, Wed, November 18 2009, 18:32:34
    • (((((((((((Dave))))))))))) (NT) -- Sorcha, Thu, November 19 2009, 8:34:42
  • Here's a nice little review of American History for y'all SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK -- kgp, Wed, November 18 2009, 9:26:44
    • Aahh, the memories of Saturday mornings.... (NT) -- MaryJ, Wed, November 18 2009, 13:10:22
  • Does anyone know what's going on with yahoo mail?!?! It's not showing the body of any of messages!! It's been like this ALL day!! ERRR!! (NT) -- Leaha, Wed, November 18 2009, 15:22:00
    • I've been having a problem with the Yahoo Groups where it says that my browser isn't accepting cookies--but the settings haven't changed. I did all kinds of troubleshooting to make sure. Wound up asking my group's members if they were having the same issue and they all said they did. Yahoo is being a patootie... (NT) -- Chessie >^..^<, Wed, November 18 2009, 15:53:07
      • A BIG patootie!!! I'm glad it's not just me!!! (NT) -- Leaha, Wed, November 18 2009, 17:42:55
    • I'm glad to hear that - I emailed you and another friend and wondered if you guys got the messages - 'cause I usually hear from the other person at least once a day, and it's unusual not to get even ONE message for me! (NT) -- Marti, Wed, November 18 2009, 18:26:46
  • I'm married to a Scorpio. Poor me. *G* Guess God figured I was tough enough. (NT) -- JustGina, Wed, November 18 2009, 16:48:13
  • I'm not married to a Scorpio, but DS is one. It's not easy, so I can't imagine being married to one, lol. (NT) -- ladyphantom, Wed, November 18 2009, 18:27:40
    • I live with 3 Tauruses... DH and both DSs. :P (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Thu, November 19 2009, 9:01:49
      • Hey! What's so bad about Tauruses? DD#2 and I are both bulls.....oh, never mind. You're right. (NT) -- ScarlettO, Thu, November 19 2009, 9:27:30
        • If I get any grief I just say...."be grateful I am not a twin." (NT) -- Niseold, Thu, November 19 2009, 11:14:04
  
  

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  Today is Homemade Bread Day, a day to make bread at home, sponsored by the Homemade Bread Day Committee of Montague, Michigan.
  
  Today is John Peter Zenger Day, marking his arrest on this date in 1734 for libel against the colonial governor. Zenger edited his New York Weekly Journal from jail and was acquitted, an early victory for freedom of the press in America.
  
  Today is Take A Hike Day, Baklava Day and Public Restroom Hand Dryer Appreciation Day.
  
  Brrr. It's a frosty morning here in Vermont. What a weather shock. Happy Tuesday, everyone.
  

  
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  • Hi Lallybroch!! Ooooo, pretty snowflakes! (NT) -- Lady DuBois, Tue, November 17 2009, 4:48:41
  • Good Morning! It feels like snow, cold and damp, though the temps will still reach the low 50's around here. (NT) -- kgp, Tue, November 17 2009, 5:14:29
    • 40 degrees so far in my corner of CT. Nice clear blue sky tho, doesn't make me feel snow. (NT) -- JeanClaire*, Tue, November 17 2009, 6:22:54
      • It was overcast and damp when I arrived In NH 3 hours ago. (NT) -- kgp, Tue, November 17 2009, 6:43:34
  • Gerry fans... go to the bottom of yesterday's social board to see videos of our boy in a kilt! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Tue, November 17 2009, 6:18:53
    • pant, pant...*EG* (NT) -- Jayn, Tue, November 17 2009, 10:14:56
    • Finally got my speakers working and this was the first thing I listened to. I almost swooned when he said "Jamie" (Fox, his co-star). I do think this is the man. (NT) -- Jayn, Tue, November 17 2009, 17:53:41
    • Thanks, ladyphantom! That put a smile on my face before going to work (it also put some more things on my mind, but this is not the place to describe them...) (NT) -- Covadonga (loves G in kilt), Tue, November 17 2009, 18:50:18
    • I just got a chance to sit down and watch it and it was wonderful. He is so cute and so gracious. Thanks lp! (NT) -- LisaW, Tue, November 17 2009, 19:48:08
  • Home made bread, yum!!! I find the Home Baking Assoc. website full of info esp. fun for baking ideas with the kids... http://www.homebaking.org/recipes/index.html#breads (NT) -- JeanClaire*, Tue, November 17 2009, 6:28:52
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!>>> -- Piper-Mom, Tue, November 17 2009, 6:34:19
    • Sorry pic is so little! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Tue, November 17 2009, 6:34:45
      • Good things come in tiny packages. (NT) -- Jayn, Tue, November 17 2009, 10:15:31
    • He is yummy! (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Tue, November 17 2009, 6:41:11
    • ooh! Bite - Sized!!! (NT) -- kgp, Tue, November 17 2009, 6:44:12
    • cute kgp, bite size. (NT) -- SheltieLass, Tue, November 17 2009, 7:38:34
    • Ps...I love him! (NT) -- Niseold, Tue, November 17 2009, 8:02:56
      • Just what I thought too! PS, I love him. *G* (NT) -- Marcie, Tue, November 17 2009, 10:00:40
    • very nice! (NT) -- Miss Michele, Tue, November 17 2009, 8:45:28
    • Has anyone watched "An accidental husband"? He's in it, along with Colin Firth and I've seen it pop up on the New Rentals.... looks interesting, if only for the eye candy :-) (NT) -- MaryC in KY, Tue, November 17 2009, 10:05:02
    • Ohhhhh... I'll take him. Big. Little. Any way I can get him! ;o))) (NT) -- LindaT, Tue, November 17 2009, 14:02:51
    • The only thing I can say is... ˇˇGuapoooo! (cute) (NT) -- Covadonga, Tue, November 17 2009, 18:51:32
    • He has a great bootie! (NT) -- LisaW, Tue, November 17 2009, 19:59:28
  • Homemade bread would be perfect today. Think I will drag out my breadmachine and make a small loaf. (NT) -- SheltieLass, Tue, November 17 2009, 7:40:06
  • I'm trying to get into the habit, just like my grandma, of making bread at least once a week. I have a loaf in the bread machine now rising. I hope it comes out--the last loaf was very dense. Can you say 'hockey puck'? ;) (NT) -- Chessie >^..^<, Tue, November 17 2009, 8:51:27
    • Well, it came out okay, but the top looked like the seven hills of Richmond--it was lumpy. Doing some reasearch, I found that I probably didn't have enough moisture in there. Ooops. Oh well, it's still edible. (NT) -- Chessie >^..^<, Tue, November 17 2009, 17:21:37
  • Judie! I got my bookmarks today... THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! (NT) -- Sorcha, Tue, November 17 2009, 15:33:56
    • Woo hoo - that's great, Sorcha. :D (NT) -- Judie, Tue, November 17 2009, 19:21:59
  • Thank you Judie! The bookmark arrived safely and unbent. (NT) -- Beladona, Tue, November 17 2009, 16:57:56
    • Woo!!!!!!!!!! :D (NT) -- Judie, Tue, November 17 2009, 19:22:14
  • I found a possible Jamie. My old choir director posted a couple YouTube videos of one his favorite composers, Eric Whitacre on his FB Wall. OMG! Of course, being a musician, a man, a STRAIGHT man, he IS my Jamie! Come inside for a musical example -- Eric/Jamie conducts......>>>>>>>>>>>> -- Merrymags, Tue, November 17 2009, 17:15:27
    • Love this Eric guy!!! Good choice! (NT) -- JulieMarie, Tue, November 17 2009, 17:49:24
    • Definite potential -- but I must confess the hair style gave me a "COACH" flashback to Survivor! LOL (remember the symphony conductor slash ninja guy who was captured in the Amazon rain forest?) (NT) -- Lady_Jane, Tue, November 17 2009, 17:56:19
    • Hmmm.... : ) Oh... and can't you picture Jamie directing a choir, being tone deaf and all! : D (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Wed, November 18 2009, 7:33:56
    • I'll hold his baton any day. This guy is pretty close to my idea of Jamie, except maybe too thin? Can he act? (NT) -- Jayn, Wed, November 18 2009, 11:52:10
  • It must be SO nice to have a cold Christmas. I've had one, but it wasn't very personal, as we stayed in a large hotel near Lake Tahoe. But what I wouldn't give to not swelter through Christmas! (NT) -- Leigh, Tue, November 17 2009, 17:28:31
  • OKAY LADIES -- People's Sexiest Man Alive 2009 will be announced tomorrow. Who do you think it will be??? My guess is either Rob Pattinson or Gerry. (NT) -- ladyphantom, Tue, November 17 2009, 17:44:13
    • It SHOULD be Johnny Depp. (NT) -- Leigh, Tue, November 17 2009, 17:49:11
    • Bon Jovi has another CD out "The Circle"...just sayin'... ;) (NT) -- Chessie >^..^<, Tue, November 17 2009, 18:01:49
      • I have tickets for St. Patrick's Day in Detroit. *G* (NT) -- Maria, Wed, November 18 2009, 2:06:34
    • My heart says "Gerry", and my head says it too! One of those rare moments when they have a agreement -thanks for that, Gerry! (NT) -- Covadonga, Tue, November 17 2009, 18:55:15
  
  

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• Advertisement -- Colly, Mon, November 16 2009, 12:18:14
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  The Etsy site also contains my daughters new business "Charming Bookmarks by Lauren". Lauren started making bookmarks this summer and is doing very well with it. Check them out, they make great stocking stuffers. Shipping on bookmarks is free if combined with a soap order.
  
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  • Hi Colly! Your website link doesn't seem to be working; y'all should go to her website and see some of these amazing soaps and gift items. And the bookmarks are amazing too! Way to go Lauren! (NT) -- JudyL, Mon, November 16 2009, 15:10:25
  • Colly's website linky HERE http://www.skinsationshandmadegiftsoap.com/ (NT) -- Santa's helper, Tue, November 17 2009, 6:13:05
    • Doh! I don't even know my own web address! Sorry. And thanks to Santa's Helper for fixing that problem. (NT) -- Colly, Tue, November 17 2009, 14:41:07
  
  

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• OH JUDIE!!!! LOL Bookmark arrived just now and it's gorgeous! Don't want to spoil the surprise for anyone, so I'll just say that it's verra creative! Thanks to you and Lady Jay and Diana for this great start to the season. The arrival of your bookmark is always opening day of the Santa Express! You guys rock. -- JudyL, Mon, November 16 2009, 9:49:50
  
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  • Mine arrived today too. Thanks ladies xxxx (NT) -- Margy, Mon, November 16 2009, 12:03:17
  • I'm late to the party as usual :( Is it too late to request one? (NT) -- MacPudel, Mon, November 16 2009, 13:54:13
    • Send me an e-mail McPudel. :D (NT) -- Judie, Mon, November 16 2009, 22:57:04
  • I got my bookmark in the mail today also! Thank you ladies! What a beautiful bookmark! (NT) -- KerryD, Mon, November 16 2009, 14:05:11
  • WooHoo! Thanks Lady Jay and Judie! I finally figured out what the plaid letters said in the background - duh! (NT) -- TeriB waving from the chilly desert of Nevada, Mon, November 16 2009, 14:46:23
    • *G* Glad you got it, Teri. I think that part's a little subtle until you really take a closer look at it. :-) (NT) -- Lady Jay, Mon, November 16 2009, 21:02:06
      • I had to go back and look. didn't even realize there WERE letters in the background!! (NT) -- TanyaB, Tue, November 17 2009, 3:19:28
  • What a great surprise to find in today's mail! Thank you so much to all who worked on this, its lovely! (NT) -- HollyC, Mon, November 16 2009, 14:51:40
  • I had a nice envelope from you waiting for me when I got home from work today. THANKS!!!!! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, November 16 2009, 16:43:44
  • Just got home and there it was! Thank you so much! (NT) -- LisaW, Mon, November 16 2009, 18:01:00
  • I came home from a yucky day at work to a beautiful Hoser bookmark. Judie, you made my day!! Thank you so much. It's lovely Lady Jay!! Woohoo! (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Mon, November 16 2009, 20:37:51
    • Glad you like it, Cathryn. Also glad that Judie had such good timing! :-) (NT) -- Lady Jay, hoping your Monday improved, Mon, November 16 2009, 21:04:58
  • Always fun when the bookmarks start landing, and you're right, Judy, it's definitely starting to feel like the holidays are on the way now! :-) (NT) -- Lady Jay, Mon, November 16 2009, 21:21:48
  • They are beautiful, aren't they! Thanks to Lady Jay for her wonderful creativity, and to Diana for always being so accommodating to us. :D (NT) -- Judie, Mon, November 16 2009, 22:57:59
  • Thanks for the bookmark! I love it! (NT) -- JustGina, Tue, November 17 2009, 9:09:26
  • Waiting for mine....waiting for mine....anxiously waiting for mine to arrive. *g* (NT) -- Marcie, Tue, November 17 2009, 10:02:24
    • me too me two! (NT) -- BetsyG, Tue, November 17 2009, 10:46:11
      • Me three!! (NT) -- Niseold, Tue, November 17 2009, 18:10:37
  • I'm late too, did I miss the bus? I would love one :) (NT) -- Lady_Ireland, Tue, November 17 2009, 14:46:44
    • E-mail me. :D (NT) -- Judie, Tue, November 17 2009, 15:01:53
  • I got mine today! THANK YOU THANK YOU! It is wonderful!!! (NT) -- bethistle, Tue, November 17 2009, 15:08:23
  • Just jumping on to say I got mine today too!! Thanks again Judie!! This year, I might just keep it instead of giving it away, lol. (NT) -- Vicki, Tue, November 17 2009, 15:16:22
  • I'm looking forward to mine.... I feel like a child before Xmas day (NT) -- Covadonga, Tue, November 17 2009, 18:53:19
  • Mine too, thank you SOOOOO much. (NT) -- DonnaC, Tue, November 17 2009, 20:29:13
  
  

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• Head on over to Broch Talk for the November Poll. It is a bit unusual and different, but we think you will have fun participating! -- Pollsketeers, Mon, November 16 2009, 8:19:10
  
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