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• HAPPY BIRTHDAY! -- Birthday Faerie, Sat, November 07 2009, 4:10:21
  
  November 7 - SueW
  
  November 8 - JamieW
  
  November 10 - Lady Frey, Susa
  
  November 11 - LeeLeeBroch, LucyAnn
  
  November 12 - Gina C
  
  November 13 - Julie Q, SusanL
  
  
  Best wishes everyone!
  

  
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  • The Happiest of Birthdays to each of you wonderful folkies! : ) (NT) -- Elenna, Sat, November 07 2009, 5:47:33
  • Happy Birthday to all of you!! (NT) -- Niseold, Sat, November 07 2009, 6:11:58
  • Happy birthday!!! (NT) -- LindaT, Sat, November 07 2009, 6:17:37
  • Happy Birthday everyone!!! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sat, November 07 2009, 7:54:40
  • Have lovely Birthdays Hosers!! (NT) -- CarolE, Sat, November 07 2009, 8:02:42
  • Happy Birthday Hosers! (NT) -- Chele, Sat, November 07 2009, 10:20:38
  • Happy Birthday, everyone! Have a great day on your special day!!! (NT) -- Judie, Sat, November 07 2009, 10:48:33
  • Happy Birthday to my fellow Scorpios! (NT) -- SheltieLass, Sat, November 07 2009, 11:54:35
    • Backatcha, lass, and to the other Ladies, too! *G* (NT) -- SueW, Sat, November 07 2009, 13:33:05
  • Happy Birthdays to All!! (NT) -- kgp, Sat, November 07 2009, 13:31:56
  
  

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• Bulletin Board for November 7 -- Charyl, Fri, November 06 2009, 18:16:51
  The Bulletin Board is a post made in hopes of slowing the scrolling of the Social Board. It is one place to go and look for any personal messages that might have been posted for us due to the loss of our email address (Email is more appropriate for personal messages). It is a place for us to post the little questions that we may have or tell little anecdotes.
  
  Today is Republican Elephant Day, marking the debut of a cartoon elephant to represent the Republican Party on this date in 1874 in Harper's Weekly..
  
  Today is Sadie Hawkins Day, a day for women and girls to take the initiative and ask a guy for a date. The tradition was established in the "Li'l Abner" comic strip in the 1930s, when Daisy Mae went after Li'l Abner.
  
  Today is National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day.
  
  Today is 4 Term Day, marking election day in 1944 when Frankin Roosevelt became the first and only person elected to a 4th term as U.S. president. President Roosevelt died only 53 days into his 4th term, and Vice-President Harry Truman assumed the Presidency.
  
  Today is Fala Day in Warm Springs, Georgia, celebrating the memory of FDR's faithful dog Fala. Leashed Scotties are welcome.
  
  Today is October Revolution Day in Russia and Ukraine. A calendar change caused the confusion.
  
  Today is Stay Away from Anyone named Honest John Day.
  
  Today is Solidarity Day in Bangladesh.
  
  
  See that yellow parachute? Am I too old to do that?
  

  
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  • Yeah I'm first. Did that 2 years ago in Panama, you're never too old. (NT) -- Jayn, Fri, November 06 2009, 18:27:20
  • Look at the pretty bougainvillea in the foreground! I have some of that growing in my backyard. And no, Charyl - you're not to old! go for it! (NT) -- Leigh, Fri, November 06 2009, 18:28:19
  • If you like Il Divo, bagpipes and "Amazing Grace" a URL is inside for you to watch, listen and drool! If anyone want's feel free to set up a linkie for it. I think I'll put on the Il Divo CD while prepping and organizing for X-mas baking tonight. -- Beladona, Fri, November 06 2009, 14:56:18 >>>> -- Reposting, Fri, November 06 2009, 19:23:00
  • thought i'd ask here in case anyone has ideas . from my mom's facebook but could email me lol >>>>>> -- oorjanie, Fri, November 06 2009, 20:01:14
  • shoulda just told us that was you doing it hehe! woulda said looking good. not too old if you want to. i'd rather just watch lol (NT) -- oorjanie, Fri, November 06 2009, 20:02:53
  • Not at all my mom went parasailing at 62 (NT) -- Cherie, Fri, November 06 2009, 21:34:52
  • Interesting evening!!! I just got home... at 1:40 am... Sat morning from a concert. DH emailed me earlier this week from his work to me. He said to clear my calendar for Fri. night and that we were going on a date. It was a surprise until right before we left. We went to see Celtic Woman up near Chicago, IL. It was a surprise!!! Really enjoyed the concert!! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Fri, November 06 2009, 22:47:56
    • What a wonderful surprise, Vicki! I'm very happy for you! Celtic Woman must be a great show! I have some CD's, awesome voices! I left a msg for you in FB (NT) -- Covadonga, Fri, November 06 2009, 23:19:53
    • That sounds like a marvellous evening and that it was a surprise was even better! Glad to hear you had a wonderful time : ) (NT) -- Elenna, Sat, November 07 2009, 5:46:28
    • Congrats Pipermom! My parents saw Celtic Women for their anniversary and they loved the show!!!! (NT) -- NancyH, Sat, November 07 2009, 6:26:01
      • The couple sitting next to us were celebrating their 46th anniversary! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sat, November 07 2009, 9:29:01
    • Vicki that is wonderful. Nice of DH to plan this special evening for you. He's a keeper. I long to see Celtic Woman in person someday. (NT) -- SheltieLass, Sat, November 07 2009, 11:56:52
  • I'm leaving for Asturias in a while (my term holidays), but before doing so, I'd like to send a big hug and loads of kisses to our Hoserpal SueW, who's our Birthday Girl today. ¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Susan! Eres la mejor! Enjoy your books and have a verra great day! Hugs! (NT) -- Covadonga, Fri, November 06 2009, 23:22:56
    • Have a wonderful holiday, Cova! : ) (NT) -- Elenna, Sat, November 07 2009, 6:43:31
    • Aw, Cova, que tan amable eres. Thank you! Have a wonderful holiday! (NT) -- SueW, Sat, November 07 2009, 9:29:35
    • Enjoy Cova (NT) -- SheltieLass, Sat, November 07 2009, 11:58:42
  • (NT) -- Judie, Sat, November 07 2009, 0:30:49
    • Woohoo! Oscar the Grouch! (NT) -- Leigh, Sat, November 07 2009, 3:22:28
  • I couldnt even see the yellow parachute -I had to put my glasses on to look! (NT) -- SueP, Sat, November 07 2009, 3:38:07
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!>>>>>>>>>> -- Piper-Mom, Sat, November 07 2009, 8:00:02
    • Well I wouldn't kick him out bed for eating crackers. (NT) -- Jayn, Sat, November 07 2009, 10:35:26
    • *sigh* Thank you. We're watching Phantom right now... ;o) (NT) -- LindaT, Sat, November 07 2009, 10:39:09
    • Thanks for posting...wow....one of my fave piccies of Gerry! Yum! (NT) -- AlexandraK, Sat, November 07 2009, 11:53:17
    • Aww a higland warrior verra nice (NT) -- SheltieLass, Sat, November 07 2009, 12:00:20
    • He's a happy boy!!!! (NT) -- kgp, Sat, November 07 2009, 13:34:29
  • And how did my Gerry keep a straight face with that sword position? (NT) -- Melina, Sat, November 07 2009, 9:03:27
    • "my" Gerry? Isn't he "our" Gerry, Melina? lol (NT) -- ladyphantom, Sat, November 07 2009, 9:20:01
      • Gerry is one we all have to share! I am lucky to have a guy in our class who resembles Gerry verra much!! : ) (Um.... I mean the face! I don't know about the sword!) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sat, November 07 2009, 9:29:48
    • (Um, did she say *my* Gerry?) LOL! (NT) -- LindaT, Sat, November 07 2009, 10:40:02
  • Dropping in to say, Hi, LOLer's !!!! (NT) -- LissC, Sat, November 07 2009, 10:40:06
    • Hi LissC (NT) -- AlexandraK, Sat, November 07 2009, 11:54:03
  
  

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• Driving along minding my business when what do I see but a quite tall, well built auburn-haired gentleman (not red and no kilt but hey, close). Holey guacamole I nearly went off the road, definitely a stranger in town. Fortunately I knew one of the fellows he was with (so who was that hunk of man-hood I saw you with yesterday and is he taken?) going into a building I know is for rent. -- Jayn, Fri, November 06 2009, 11:10:25
  
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  • Woohoo!!! Keep us posted if you find out anything else!! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Fri, November 06 2009, 13:06:25
    • Oh crap, forgot the best part. His hair was long, looked verra touchable, that was what made me notice first. (NT) -- Jayn, Fri, November 06 2009, 13:37:20
  • It's interesting that I never paid any attention to auburn/red haired men until Jamie came along. Now I can't help but look, stare, oggle, drool.... LOL (NT) -- ladyphantom, Fri, November 06 2009, 13:57:26
    • That very same thing happened to me. When I met redhaired men at work I ask to myself, "Jamie, is that you?" :-) We need pics! (NT) -- Covadonga, Fri, November 06 2009, 23:26:05
  
  

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• Bulletin Board for November 6 -- Charyl, Thu, November 05 2009, 18:52:34
  The Bulletin Board is a post made in hopes of slowing the scrolling of the Social Board. It is one place to go and look for any personal messages that might have been posted for us due to the loss of our email address (Email is more appropriate for personal messages). It is a place for us to post the little questions that we may have or tell little anecdotes.
  
  Today is Good Morning America Day. The ABC-TV morning program debuted on this date in 1975. Initially hosted by David Hartman and Nancy Dussault, the program was called "A.M. America."
  
  Today is Meet the Press Day. honoring television's oldest program. The news program made its TV debut on November 6, 1947. It had been on radio from 1945.
  
  Today is International End Gossip Day.
  
  Today is National Nachos Day.
  
  The 24th annual World Champion Punkin Chunkin begins today in Bridgeville, Delaware.
  
  Today is International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, sponsored by the UN.
  
  
  Have a super weekend! (Thank goodness for fences)
  

  
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  • Hey, it's Elvis!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Miami Vice. :D (NT) -- Judie, Thu, November 05 2009, 18:59:28
  • Jiminy Christmas that scared me when it loaded! (NT) -- TracyAnn, Thu, November 05 2009, 19:07:08
    • LOL! Yes, me too!! : ) (NT) -- Elenna, Fri, November 06 2009, 7:42:46
  • Haaahaaahaaaahaaaa, LMAO!!! This is really brilliant Charyl. I love it. Ugly as sin, yes. (NT) -- Keira (I know you all wonder about my sense of humour, lol.), Thu, November 05 2009, 19:24:36
  • GREAT NEWS!!!!!!! Katiebug's MRI was clear!!!! She doesn't have MS... and is at low risk in the future!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for yor thoughts and prayers!!! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Thu, November 05 2009, 20:45:59
    • Wonderful news KatieBug. (NT) -- Jayn, Fri, November 06 2009, 3:23:37
    • That's terrific news! (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Fri, November 06 2009, 4:23:05
    • WoooHoooo! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, Fri, November 06 2009, 5:51:31
    • Wonderful news!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes-breathing a big sigh of relief!, Fri, November 06 2009, 6:25:50
      • excellent news :):):) (NT) -- ali cat, Fri, November 06 2009, 11:08:05
    • Oh, what a relief. I am so glad she's ok!!!!!! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Fri, November 06 2009, 6:34:12
    • That is really good news! (NT) -- LisaW, Fri, November 06 2009, 6:35:24
    • Wonderful news! :-) (NT) -- JustGina, Fri, November 06 2009, 7:51:36
  • Thank goodness for fences, indeed. (NT) -- Jayn, Fri, November 06 2009, 3:24:02
    • Good fences make good neighboUrs! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, Fri, November 06 2009, 6:02:12
  • Ewww, gator breath, yuck! (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Fri, November 06 2009, 4:14:09
  • Hi Charyl! Did you turn this dude loose yesterday when the boat landed? (NT) -- JudyL, Fri, November 06 2009, 5:14:45
  • Uh oh - where's Margaret Campbell? (NT) -- kgp, Fri, November 06 2009, 5:24:54
    • My thoughts exactly!! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, Fri, November 06 2009, 5:48:29
  • Did anyone else see the laptop Walmart has on sale for $298 tomorrow? I am Dreaming I wish I could, but I know better. (NT) -- Tanya_P, Fri, November 06 2009, 5:37:23
  • Looks like my backyard. Seriously. (NT) -- LindaT, Fri, November 06 2009, 5:47:27
  • Hey, was there a books timeline around here somewhere?? Yes, I'm actually rereading from the beginning! We'll see if I make it thru but right now I've just past Prestonpans. (NT) -- JeanClaire*, Fri, November 06 2009, 5:50:47
  • Hey! He looks like one of my bosses! He's even got a better smile! This is very odd... I did not know my boss had relatives in America (NT) -- Covadonga, Fri, November 06 2009, 6:24:54
  • He looks like he is saying "Hi", but I think he has other things on his mind! :) (NT) -- LisaW, Fri, November 06 2009, 6:34:56
  • This is my fave so far ... (NT) -- Cherie, Fri, November 06 2009, 6:43:02
    • Awwww, how can ye no love Bert & Ernie? (NT) -- ladyphantom, Fri, November 06 2009, 7:29:08
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!!!!!>>>>> -- Piper-Mom, Fri, November 06 2009, 9:41:28
    • Now he is aging very nicely!!! (NT) -- Keira (always a Clooney fan), Fri, November 06 2009, 10:24:44
    • Nice. I'm re-reading all The Books and just finished "DIA". Since casting actors for the roles when and if a movie is made, is always fun, I somehow think George Clooney would make a nice Dougal. Since Dougal was in his 40's and George is the same age, it might work. As for the brown vs green eyes: there are contact lenses:) (NT) -- Gael Cridhe, Fri, November 06 2009, 10:36:31
      • George is (I think) too smooth looking to be a barbarian. More of LJG maybe. But I'd take him. (NT) -- Jayn, Fri, November 06 2009, 11:05:07
        • Gerry as Dougal!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Fri, November 06 2009, 11:52:45
          • Gerry would make a great Dougal. Gerry would make a great anything *G* (NT) -- LadyGrace, Fri, November 06 2009, 13:31:32
        • PLUS - not Scottish. Just a small point, but telling... (NT) -- Margy, Fri, November 06 2009, 12:04:07
          • But... an actor who should be able to change his accent! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Fri, November 06 2009, 13:08:20
      • I think I've seen George in too many goofy roles. He seems too soft to be Dougal. I can't picture him as an evil villian. (NT) -- LadyGrace, Fri, November 06 2009, 13:33:19
    • I love a man that smiles with is eyes.. oooh.. his eyes...! (NT) -- Chirre, Fri, November 06 2009, 10:37:39
    • How about Brian Fraser? (NT) -- kgp, Fri, November 06 2009, 10:39:27
      • Brian might be good... I don't see him as Dougal. (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Fri, November 06 2009, 13:09:06
    • He is a keeper and has aged verra well. He will be like Paul Newman, Sean Connery handsome at all ages (NT) -- SheltieLass, Fri, November 06 2009, 10:43:12
      • Aged?? Aged??? The man isna even 50!!!! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Fri, November 06 2009, 13:09:34
        • The man is younger than me....gosh I'm old. Yes, I agree, see him maybe as Brian. (NT) -- Jayn, Fri, November 06 2009, 13:41:03
  • Help I am in a panic. I am meeting Diana Gabaldon on Monday in Perth Western Australia at a morning tea and book signing.... but I haven't finished reading the book yet and probably won't get it finished..... I am so afraid i will be the only one in the audience who has not read it!!!. Can't wait to see LOLKate, Janelle and Sheila again. Do most hosers give her a gift when they see her.... sort of a LOL thing (NT) -- JackieR, Fri, November 06 2009, 16:55:28
    • Have fun Jacki!!! I've not met her yet myself. : ) I doubt there will be a problem that you've not finished the book. (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sat, November 07 2009, 7:57:16
  • Bridgeville, De is 45 min from us-They're Pumpkin Chunkin is the thing to do -- SheltieLass, Fri, November 06 2009, 10:44:56 [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit] Replies: Cool!!! I have see Pumpkin Chunkin on TV.... my boys drool over it!!! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Fri, November 06 2009, 13:07:08 (NT) -- Judie, Fri, November 06 2009, 19:20:55
  
  

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• Ho! Ho! Ho! Hosers! Don't forget to sign up for Secret Santa! -- The Elves, Thu, November 05 2009, 7:47:03
  Ho Ho Hosers! The deadline for signing up for Secret Santa is drawing near! The announcement went out yesterday (Thanks Judie!), so check your inboxes. So, join in the fun!
  
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  • Getting excited!!! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Thu, November 05 2009, 8:23:45
  • Ho ho ho -- Dorothy, Thu, November 05 2009, 8:27:31
  • All I want for Christmas is Charyl's vacation... (NT) -- JudyL, Thu, November 05 2009, 11:01:34
    • I would like a trip to go see Elenna and Cova!!! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Thu, November 05 2009, 11:44:34
      • An our respective Lairds ;-).... Sorry, but what's this Secret Santa thing? (NT) -- Covadonga, Fri, November 06 2009, 6:26:39
        • Tis where hosers exchange names and send presents in time for Christmas. The fun thing is that one does not know who sent their gift until later. If you want to join, you must be sign up with the Lallybroch message list (e-mail Judie). Then you e-mail the elves and give us the important info - name, addy, where you can send to, e-mail, ect. Ask PiperMom if curious) (NT) -- Oneof the Elves, Fri, November 06 2009, 16:34:42
  • I signed up for Secret Santa and got a reply that came to me but it was addressed to another name. So . . . am I in? Just need to be verified cuz I would hate to miss this. (NT) -- CathyS, Thu, November 05 2009, 13:43:26
    • Yes, you are! Just consider that the Elves are hosed. :D (NT) -- Elf 1, Thu, November 05 2009, 13:58:14
      • Thanks guys. Just a bit insecure here. Can't wait for the festivities to begin. (NT) -- CathyS, Thu, November 05 2009, 16:20:53
      • Are you two dipping into the eggnog already? :D (NT) -- Judie, Thu, November 05 2009, 19:00:50
        • Who? Us???? (NT) -- The verra cheerful Elves, Thu, November 05 2009, 19:23:29
          • Me thinks the answer is ... Yes! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Fri, November 06 2009, 13:10:14
  • I would like the next book to be out. (NT) -- Jayn, Thu, November 05 2009, 13:51:26
  • How does one sign up for the Secret Santa extravaganza? Is it too late? (NT) -- Lady Stormwing, Thu, November 05 2009, 14:41:11
    • Not too late Lady Stormwing. If you are on the lallybroch announcements list, you should have gotten a e-mail. If your not, e-mail Judie to be added to the list. And then write to the Elves . *G* (NT) -- Elf 1, Thu, November 05 2009, 17:10:40
      • Will do, thank you! Judie! Email sent! (NT) -- Lady Stormwing, Thu, November 05 2009, 18:49:45
  • I can't wait!! (NT) -- stephanie jane, Thu, November 05 2009, 15:51:00
  • has anyone got this or has this been mentioned and i missed it? looks interesting >>>>> -- oorjanie, Thu, November 05 2009, 16:07:44
    • oh feck meant it on the bulletin board sorrry (NT) -- oorjanie, Thu, November 05 2009, 16:08:04
  • HEY ELves!!!! Sorry to shout but please make sure to include me!!!!! (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Fri, November 06 2009, 2:54:24
    • Write to the Elves with the "Join SS", ect! :D (NT) -- Elf 1, Fri, November 06 2009, 5:36:13
      • Thanks Elf 1, I think I just did that, let me know if you don't get the e-mail. (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Fri, November 06 2009, 7:34:26
        • Got it! :D (NT) -- Elf 1, Fri, November 06 2009, 12:06:52
    • Hey you Elves! Let me know if you don't get mine too. I signed up yesterday, I'm a SS virgin, so hopefully I didn't screw it up. :) (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Fri, November 06 2009, 9:15:21
      • OMG! A Virgin! I'm an old pro at this - having done it once - then skipped a couple of years and again enjoyed it last year. You're gonna love it! Actually, as an official Christmas Grinch for many years, I have to admit that Lally holiday celebrations have turned me into a Christmas lover. Never thought it could happen. I've even got my ornaments half made . . . feels good to get started. (NT) -- CathyS, Fri, November 06 2009, 9:56:08
      • Hi Catheryn Got your e-mail! We elves are kinda slow. :D (NT) -- Elf 1, Fri, November 06 2009, 12:08:01
        • Maybe you should share that eggnog! *G* LOVE good eggnog. (NT) -- CathyS, Fri, November 06 2009, 14:05:01
  • this sounds like fun...what kind of presents do ya'll send...without giving away too much... (NT) -- Carrie R, Fri, November 06 2009, 18:07:08
    • Depends! Limit is $10. USA; depends on the currency! Hosed items - anything with thistles, hedgehogs, kilts, ect are acceptable. Ornaments, food items, ect, (NT) -- Elf 1, Fri, November 06 2009, 18:41:38
  • Hey elves! This is a few days down, so I'm hoping you see it. Just checking in to see if you got my email. Don't want to miss out on this! (NT) -- Lady Stormwing, Sat, November 07 2009, 13:16:48
  
  

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• Bulletin Board for November 5 -- Charyl, Wed, November 04 2009, 19:24:42
  The Bulletin Board is a post made in hopes of slowing the scrolling of the Social Board. It is one place to go and look for any crocodiles that might have been posted for us due to the loss of our email address (Email is more appropriate for personal messages). It is a place for us to post the little questions that we may have or tell little anecdotes.
  
  Today is the first day of Veterans Homecoming Week in Branson, Missouri (bransonveterans.com).
  
  Today is National Men Make Dinner Day (menmakedinnerday.com).
  
  Today is Roy Rogers Day. The "King of the Cowboys" was born Leonard Sly in Cincinnati on this date in 1912. He died in 1998.
  
  Today is Gunpowder Day in England, also known as Guy Fawkes Day, marking a plot to blow up Parliament in 1605. The plot failed when 20 barrels of gunpowder were discovered under Parliament. Guy Fawkes and seven other conspirators were beheaded..
  
  
  Uh oh, hon, we have company.
  

  
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  • Wow! Am I first? Totally cool picture, Charyl. Guy Fawkes Day? Being a Catholic, I've always wondered if other Catholics in England "celebrate" this day? (NT) -- Merrymags, Wed, November 04 2009, 21:42:23
    • As far as I'm aware we all celebrate it, its not a religious thing its about someone trying to blow up the houses of parliament. His religion doesn't come into it. We build our bonfires, burn his effigy eat toffee apples and let off fireworks, its brill. I'd be interested to hear from any catholics though as i'm pretty sure religion has never come into it but I'm a protestant after all. (NT) -- Gwen, Wed, November 04 2009, 23:45:27
    • I've never heard anyone take a religious stance on this, here in the UK or in New Zealand, where we also celebrated it, all my life. I like it better in the UK, you don't have to wait til 10pm for it to be dark enough to see the fireworks and sparklers *g* I haven't been to a display for a few years now, but I go outside and watch them all. Have to crate up my oldest dog though, she gets totally spooked. (NT) -- Margy, Wed, November 04 2009, 23:53:49
      • In Canada we have Simcoe day Aug 1st, honouring the first governor general (I think that is what he was, personally I honour it by drinking beer). Some have made that religious because, being British, he didn't/doesn't represent all the founding peoples. Ok politically he didn't but religious - give me a break. A lot of folk around here also make Thanksgiving religious instead of just being thankful. (Be thankful to the Lord, or whomever you want - or dont, you can still be thankful) (NT) -- Jayn, Thu, November 05 2009, 3:27:53
    • I would think that 400-odd years ago, the political/religious significance (the religious divide being a Big part of the political situation then) was a very great part of the "celebration". That has (thankfully) been eroded over time, and I also wouldnt say anyone seriously considers it now...though with a bit of an exception. Guy Fawkes, besides being Catholic, was a Scot, and popular Scots sentiment at the time (at least in private) considered it a shame that he and his co-conspirators hadn't succeeded. And with quite a few folkies I know now its Still considered a (political) shame they didnt succeed! *laugh* Anyway, as a result, the day up this end is actually known as Bonfire Night. >>>>> -- Elenna, Thu, November 05 2009, 3:38:23
      • Thanks Elenna for the info on Guy Fawkes... inside -- Jayn, Thu, November 05 2009, 5:28:21
        • Guy Fawkes wasn't a Scot...he was born in York to English parents....as far as I'm aware he had no Scottish connections at all. All his co-conspirators were also English.However, the King he and his co-conspirators tried to blow up was Scottish as it was James VI and I who was on the throne at the time. I'll go long so I'll go inside >>>>>>> -- AlexandraK, Thu, November 05 2009, 12:59:52
          • Thanks Alex, thats exactly how i've seen it. I had no idea about his nationality I'm ashamed to say. Definitely agree with the terrorist comment. I think it was me who said it but not in so many words. (NT) -- Gwen, Thu, November 05 2009, 14:16:15
            • I wouldn't worry about not knowing his nationality Gwen....for years I thought he was actually Spanish because he called himself Guido Fawkes when he was a mercenary soldier for Spain! (NT) -- AlexandraK, Thu, November 05 2009, 16:07:36
          • May I ask in what part of Scotland it is you live, Alexandra? And just to make it clear (to all) that I did Not say there is any religious dimension to the celebrations nowadays, though there certainly was to the event in the 17th C. People now, however, celebrate together...for whatever reason they feel they are celebrating! I am sorry if it sounded otherwise. However, the whys adn hows I indicated are very true of this part of Scotland, and any others my family have lived, and it has always been known as Bonfire Night wherever we have been. But very weird is that I have read educational source material that said Guy Fawkes, though born in York, was of Scots parentage, and a recent TV documentary described him as "The only one of the 13 conspirators who was a Scot" (NT) -- Elenna, Thu, November 05 2009, 17:05:17
            • If this is any help, this link inside is to an article published by the BBC for York and North Yorkshire about Guy Fawkes' background. I have also seen on BBC Look North, a feature about how the pupils from his old school don't burn guys on Bonfire Night. >>>>>>>> -- Kirsten, Thu, November 05 2009, 17:13:45
              • Thats really interesting Kirsten, after all that he was a protestant by birth. Amazing what you learn here. (NT) -- Gwen, Thu, November 05 2009, 23:38:59
            • Hi Elenna...I live in a wee village near Edinburgh although I was born in Ayrshire and brought up both there and in Argyll (Auchincruive/St. Quivox and then near Strontian and Arisaig for a time). my DH is from Edinburgh. Your post didn't come over to me like you were saying that there is a religious dimension now and I totally agree with you that there certainly was back in 1605! >>>I'll go inside in case I go long again>>>> -- AlexandraK, Fri, November 06 2009, 1:51:20
              • Thanks for posting that website Kirsten....very interesting. (NT) -- AlexandraK, Fri, November 06 2009, 1:56:24
        • That was interesting, Jayn, thanks for that. And yes, I agree that in quite a number of places, globalisation, political shifts, and secularisation these days tends to leave a lot of people wondering just Why some holidays are held...I dont say celebrated, because how can one celebrate something when one has no idea what it is all about?...as well as creating a void regarding heritage within education. It may be something that is impossible to stop from happening, but I think it is a sad loss. (NT) -- Elenna, Thu, November 05 2009, 17:23:39
      • The whole Catholic v Protestant thing is much bigger in Scotland than anywhere else in the UK (other than Ireland) so I'm not surprised they treated it more as a religious thing. I used to love making my guy and getting pennies for him. And burning him on the bonfire. I never gave it a thought as to why he tried to blow up the king and parliament just that he shouldn't have and thats why he was burning. We've always called it Bonfire Night though, the Guy Fawkes stuff was just something you did on Bonfire Night. I still love it although you don't see kids doing penny for the guy anymore. It became frowned upon as begging and in my area at least seems to have died out. (NT) -- Gwen, Thu, November 05 2009, 7:54:32
        • It's 'Bonty Night ' here :) and we do the same as Gwen :) (NT) -- Ali Cat, Thu, November 05 2009, 10:01:00
      • Thanks Elenna I learned some more on Guy Fawkes. That is another reason I love being a part of the LOL we live in different places , have different customs etc. (NT) -- SheltieLass, Thu, November 05 2009, 7:54:58
      • As SheltieLass said, I learn all kinds of things at LOL. I never heard of this before, very interesting. (NT) -- LisaW, Thu, November 05 2009, 8:25:21
      • Because of the religious basis of this event, I have wondered for years whether Catholics participated in the night's events. As always, the Scots being who they are, your info made me smile, Elenna. 400 years later and some are still miffed Fawkes failed in his mission!!!! LOL (NT) -- Merrymags, Thu, November 05 2009, 8:39:18
        • I still would argue that anywhere else in the UK its never been a religious event Merrymags. Catholics and Protestants have always celebrated Bonfire Night together, its never been an issue certainly in Wales anyway. Hope we've answered your question. (NT) -- Gwen, Thu, November 05 2009, 8:49:29
          • You Ladies are awesome!! As someone else said, I learn so much here -- what a safe place to come and ask questions with no fear of ridicule. (NT) -- Merrymags, Thu, November 05 2009, 16:04:29
            • I agree Merrymags....I love this place for that very reason altho my questions tend not to be so interesting.....I'm usually intrigued by something I hear when I'm watching a programme like Everybody Loves Raymond and I hear someone talking about Cream of Wheat and I think I need to ask what that is! I had to come on here to ask what 'grits' were too! (NT) -- AlexandraK, Thu, November 05 2009, 16:13:02
  • Yikes! I will try hard not to lose anybody's email address! (NT) -- SueW, Wed, November 04 2009, 21:56:24
  • Look out - three hour tour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D (NT) -- Judie, Wed, November 04 2009, 23:26:42
    • OH!!!!!!!! I see they are doing a series! (NT) -- Judie, Wed, November 04 2009, 23:28:06
      • Cookie Monster and Grover were always faves. (NT) -- Judie, Wed, November 04 2009, 23:28:36
      • Hahaha - I just came here to post this - beat me to it, Joudie! I like the Cookie Monster, but I like Grover more. (NT) -- Leigh, Thu, November 05 2009, 0:52:16
      • Well at least they let him have cookies and not vegetables! (NT) -- TracyAnn, Thu, November 05 2009, 19:06:35
  • Did anyone notice this in Grey's Anatomy the other night? At the end, after Derek's successful surgery, Derek and Meredith open a bottle of champagne to celebrate. Just one problem - Meredith is recovering from having had some of her liver taken to save her Dad's life. WTF? Someone with a recovering/partial liver should not be drinking alcohol, right? DUH! Stupid writers! (NT) -- Leigh, Thu, November 05 2009, 2:44:52
    • My sister may need a liver transplant (emphasize on 'may'). Since they can take a piece, I offered her part of mine. She said mine has been too well used. (NT) -- Jayn, Thu, November 05 2009, 3:29:40
  • Hey Ma, get tout the extry grits pan and water down the stew some! (NT) -- Jayn, Thu, November 05 2009, 3:12:00
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!!>>> -- Piper-Mom, Thu, November 05 2009, 8:37:34
    • Nice guy but I'm not keen on beards myself (NT) -- Gwen, Thu, November 05 2009, 11:32:55
      • Hmmm... if you treated him well... perhaps he might shave! : D heehee... (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Thu, November 05 2009, 11:45:21
        • Now I'm seeing a Jodie Foster/Richard Gere in "Somerville" moment - yeah baby!! (NT) -- SueP, Fri, November 06 2009, 4:58:09
          • That was "Sommersby" and yes, that was a hot moment. (NT) -- Lemora, Fri, November 06 2009, 21:44:31
            • oops - was too! At least you knew what I meant! (NT) -- SueP, Sat, November 07 2009, 3:39:56
    • I;m not usually a beard person either, for this man I would make an exception. One of my faves!! Thanks PM!! (NT) -- SueP, Thu, November 05 2009, 12:16:13
    • Nice man and bonnie pose. Beard's not bad though I only have eyes for Gerry's beard.... *deep sigh*. To beard or not to beard.... :-D (NT) -- Covadonga, Thu, November 05 2009, 18:19:49
  • I homeschool my kids and we are doing a project that needs some help >>> come inside>>> -- stephanie jane, Thu, November 05 2009, 15:52:21
    • I will send the kids a letter from Australia - I love doing this stuff!! (NT) -- SueP, Thu, November 05 2009, 15:59:44
      • I'll send something too (NT) -- Margy, Fri, November 06 2009, 6:06:49
        • I have a few San Antonio post cards laying around I was sending back home when we moved here earlier this year....I'll send one up your way! (NT) -- NancyH, Fri, November 06 2009, 6:13:44
    • thanks!! (NT) -- stephanie jane, Fri, November 06 2009, 19:36:37
  • Ft. Hood shootings.... so, so tragic. I just found out that my friend, her husband and baby daughter, are all okay. He is in the Army and they just moved to Ft. Hood this summer. What a horrible thing to happen. (NT) -- ladyphantom, Thu, November 05 2009, 16:00:04
    • Thank God they are alright. What a terrible tragedy - It's just unthinkable that he would turn on his brothers in arms. (NT) -- kgp, Fri, November 06 2009, 5:40:38
  
  

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• Bulletin Board for November 4 -- Charyl, Tue, November 03 2009, 18:56:42
  The Bulletin Board is a post made in hopes of slowing the scrolling of the Social Board. It is one place to go and look for any personal messages that might have been posted for us due to the loss of our email address (Email is more appropriate for personal messages). It is a place for us to post the little questions that we may have or tell little anecdotes.
  
  Today is Will Rogers Day in Oklahoma, marking his birth on Nov. 4, 1879. He said, "What this country needs is dirtier fingernails and cleaner minds."
  
  Today is Use Your Common Sense Day, always on Will Rogers' birthday. Rogers said, "Common sense ain't all that common."
  
  Today is Honeymoon Day, a day to celebrate honeymoon memories, always on the birthday of actor Art Carney, who won six Emmys for his work on "The Honeymooners" TV series.
  
  Today is Reverse Bite Day, a day to tilt your head in the other direction to eat your taco.
  
  Today is National Candy Day.
  
  Today is Victory Day in Italy, marking the day in 1918 when Tentino and Trieste were transferred from Austria..
  
  Today is Flag Day in Panama.
  
  
  Hello Lallybroch! Gray and loving it :-)
  

  
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  • Aaawww, what a lovely pic! Glad to meet you, Charyl. You both look so happy and relaxed... I'm glad you're enjoying your holidays (NT) -- Covadonga, Tue, November 03 2009, 19:27:10
  • have a great day everyone!! its been a while since I posted thought I would say hello!! (NT) -- Carrie R, Tue, November 03 2009, 20:33:13
    • Hi, back at ya!! (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Wed, November 04 2009, 1:39:06
  • Charyl, you two look fabulously happy and relaxed. Vacations are wondeful for the soul. (NT) -- LisaW, Tue, November 03 2009, 20:50:12
  • Only Lallyfriends can understand...Yesterday I was browsing my cousin's genealogy efforts (since he's got lots more info than me). I found up the family tree a Duncan Malcolm, born in 1720 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, died 1808 in Paisley, Scotland. I got a silly grin on my face, & thought "Another Hosed moment.". First, here was a contemporary of Jamie's (born 1720, in the Highlands), I immediately wondered if he'd been at Culloden, etc. Plus, he had one of Jamie's names too! I know,--hosed! (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Wed, November 04 2009, 1:16:11
  • Hey you two!! (insert waving madly here). My dad always said he wasn't gray, he was just aged to perfection. I think you too look GREAT!! (NT) -- Dale, Wed, November 04 2009, 4:24:43
    • That should read 'you two'. Can I blame it on lack of coffee...sheesh (NT) -- Dale, Wed, November 04 2009, 4:25:58
  • I love it too! Happy to have you join me in the Proudly Gray Club! (NT) -- Susannah, Wed, November 04 2009, 4:31:03
    • Charyl and Susannah, I am a member of the Proudly Gray Club, too!! On Facebook, I am the ONLY one of all my contacts that is gray, and I think of all that $$$$ I'm saving that I'd otherwise be spending on coloring and touch-ups. My DH has been silver-haired since age 42 (he's 52), so we're a matching pair. (NT) -- Merrymags, Wed, November 04 2009, 8:31:29
  • HAPPY 40TH ANNIVERSARY SESAME STREET!!!! (NT) -- ladyphantom loves Elmo!, Wed, November 04 2009, 4:44:31
    • Did you see Dinner Impossible? Chef Irvine was making the celebration dinner at Sesame Place with Maria, Elmo and Cookie Monster helping him. All the dishes had to begin with the letter B. (NT) -- kgp, Wed, November 04 2009, 5:50:55
      • Let me guess... "Bird" was not on the menu... (NT) -- JudyL, Wed, November 04 2009, 8:54:47
        • LOL....Snark! (NT) -- Niseold, Wed, November 04 2009, 10:24:48
  • Gee, you look so happy and relaxed - I am jealous. What a great pic! (NT) -- Jayn, Wed, November 04 2009, 4:50:58
  • What a beautiful vacation for beautiful couple! Have loved catching up with your photos Charyl! (NT) -- BetsyG, Wed, November 04 2009, 5:21:16
  • Hi Charyl!!! Ye look so lovely in your pic with that handsome gentleman!!! Glad you are having a great time!! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Wed, November 04 2009, 5:48:06
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!>>>> -- Piper-Mom, Wed, November 04 2009, 5:51:24
    • *sigh* tingle tingle (NT) -- kgp, Wed, November 04 2009, 7:12:30
    • I'll second kgp's sigh ,tingle tingle! ;) (NT) -- LisaW, Wed, November 04 2009, 7:19:34
    • I'll make it unamimous! TINGLE (NT) -- SheltieLass, Wed, November 04 2009, 7:30:28
    • Can I make it tri-nonymous? (NT) -- Jayn, Wed, November 04 2009, 8:00:51
    • If he were only an actor... he would be absolutely pairfect as Jamie. He is positively delicious. THUD (NT) -- ladyphantom, Wed, November 04 2009, 8:12:21
      • Oh, he's French, they are good actors by birth. Besides, he is pretending to be in love with someone other than me...clearly the man can act. (NT) -- Jayn, Wed, November 04 2009, 12:26:12
        • Hahaha! (NT) -- Leigh, Wed, November 04 2009, 14:09:51
    • Nice eyes! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, Wed, November 04 2009, 10:44:15
    • ¡Madre mía! Jamie's eyes! *drooling wildly* (NT) -- Covadonga, Wed, November 04 2009, 11:00:52
    • Is he beefy enough to be our Jamie??? (NT) -- Piper Mom, Wed, November 04 2009, 13:22:17
    • Um, yeah. That one does it! (NT) -- SaraH, Wed, November 04 2009, 16:28:42
      • OK, I just realized that my toes were curled after that. You know he's gotta be good if your toes are curled. (NT) -- SaraH, Wed, November 04 2009, 16:30:13
        • In my mind's eye, this is what Jamie looks like, but with blue eyes. (NT) -- Janet H., Wed, November 04 2009, 17:05:05
    • Gorgeous man! I laughed at what Jayn said. (NT) -- Gina-C, Wed, November 04 2009, 18:42:09
  • (NT) -- Cherie, Wed, November 04 2009, 6:09:01
    • Grover was always my Fave!!! (NT) -- Cherie, Wed, November 04 2009, 6:10:13
      • Mine too! (NT) -- LindaT, Wed, November 04 2009, 6:52:20
        • I love Grover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Wed, November 04 2009, 13:17:32
  • I'm with you! I'm all salt and pepper now (coming in mostly *salt*). DD says, *It's not gray...it's silver!* (That makes me feel SO much better...) ;o) (NT) -- LindaT, Wed, November 04 2009, 6:52:04
  • A previious hairdresser of mine calls it 'silver highlights to show our wisdom'. You look fab and smart! (NT) -- Beladona, Wed, November 04 2009, 6:57:00
  • Yay, there's Bob and Charyl!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hi, Bob and Charyl. :D Keep on having fun down there! (NT) -- Judie, Wed, November 04 2009, 6:59:39
    • You two look mahhhhvelous, darlings!!!! Enjoy your vacation!! (NT) -- Keira (really wishing she was away on vacation too, lol)., Wed, November 04 2009, 7:26:41
  • Charyl your picture is great. Glad you are relaxing and enjoying your trip, (NT) -- SheltieLass, Wed, November 04 2009, 7:24:24
  • You look like your having a great time! Love the picture, you look make a wonderful couple. (NT) -- Lucy, Wed, November 04 2009, 7:46:43
  • Can I go home yet? (NT) -- kgp, Wed, November 04 2009, 10:54:58
    • Yes, go home..............always ready to help! (NT) -- Jayn, Wed, November 04 2009, 12:27:03
  • This is our google today, 20 years of Wallace and Gromit, i love them (NT) -- Gwen, Wed, November 04 2009, 12:51:44
    • Our family loves Wallace & Gromit. "The Wrong Trousers" is my absolute favorite!!!!!!!!!!!! Inside for a clip >>>>>>> -- ladyphantom, Wed, November 04 2009, 13:20:53
    • Love it! (NT) -- Leigh (lost me heid!), Wed, November 04 2009, 14:10:30
    • My guys are just crackers about cheese. (NT) -- AngieLass, Thu, November 05 2009, 6:42:26
  
  

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• Bulletin Board for November 3 -- Charyl, Mon, November 02 2009, 18:51:49
  The Bulletin Board is a post made in hopes of slowing the scrolling of the Social Board. It is one place to go and look for any personal messages that might have been posted for us due to the loss of our email address (Email is more appropriate for personal messages). It is a place for us to post the little questions that we may have or tell little anecdotes.
  
  Today is Cliché Day. Tom & Ruth Roy of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, urge everyone to use as many clichés as possible today. Hey, why not? Give it a shot .
  
  Today is General Election Day in the U.S., always on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
  
  Today is International Tongue Twister Day in Burlington, Wisconsin.
  
  Today is National Housewives Day, always on the birthday of comic Roseanne Barr.
  
  Today is Sandwich Day.
  
  Today is Let Someone Have the Last Word Day.
  
  Today is Independence Day in Andorra, Panama, Dominica, and Micronesia, and Recreation Day in Australia, particularly Tasmania..
  
  
  Bob and I were having a very nice dinner on the beach last night when these four ran to the front of our table (on the beach) and chanted "something something trick or treat." "Oh how cute," I said But what did they want? We had no candy or anything to give *rolling eyes*. I took their picture and showed it to them and heard many giggles and much laughter and then they continued with the chant.... I managed to get them to understand me--that I did not know what they wanted. ;-) They ran off. Three minutes later they were back chanting... Money... Money... (uh huh) I laughed and said, oh so you DO speak English, Bob soon ran out of coins. We were now targets and these four seemingly told all their friends. They really were cute.
  

  
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  • They are so adorable, Cheryl. btw, where are you vacationing? (NT) -- ladyphantom, Mon, November 02 2009, 20:56:32
    • Hi ladyphantom. We are in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. It is SO pretty here. (NT) -- Charyl, Tue, November 03 2009, 18:33:21
  • Cliches are so yesterday, if I've heard one I've heard them all, and what have you done for me lately? Cute kids but you do get 'marked'. . (NT) -- Jayn, Tue, November 03 2009, 4:28:16
    • Good one, Jayn :-) (NT) -- Charyl, Tue, November 03 2009, 18:34:37
  • Today is clean, clean, clean day for me. Well, at least this morning. Have to finish up because the new DfD's social worker is coming over. Also have to take DS1 to his yearly MD check up and then later he has an orthodontist appt. Get to find out the projected cost for getting his teeth and bite alligned. Sigh! (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Tue, November 03 2009, 4:44:54
    • Hugs out to you for the orthodontist Julie. All three of the tripets needed braces. I sold my wallet when we started this process. It was just taking up space in my purse. *G* (NT) -- Lady Lukkarinen, Tue, November 03 2009, 5:34:27
      • Wow, all at once would be very tough! At least there are a few years between each child. We're also hoping that DS2 and DD might not need them. We knew that DS1 would need them because he is so much like me. (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Tue, November 03 2009, 8:49:00
        • Yikes. Hope it all went well. (NT) -- Charyl, Tue, November 03 2009, 18:36:13
  • We brought 20 golden dollar coins with us when we went to Italy. I read that the local kids like small presents, trinkets and coins. One day, I was at our beachfront,>>>> -- Niseold, Tue, November 03 2009, 5:55:21
    • Cute story Niseold! (NT) -- Gina-C, Tue, November 03 2009, 17:43:52
    • Great story, Gringo. *G* (NT) -- Charyl, Tue, November 03 2009, 18:37:08
  • That's so cute Charyl. The last time my dad was in Mexico by day 2 all the kids on the beach would chant El Cheapo at him when he walked by *G* (NT) -- Cherie, Tue, November 03 2009, 6:29:17
    • HAHAHAHA! I fear we may get there *G* (NT) -- Charyl, Tue, November 03 2009, 18:38:26
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!!!!!!!>>>> -- Piper Mom, Tue, November 03 2009, 6:31:17
    • Oh... happy birthday to Emma!! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Tue, November 03 2009, 8:47:09
      • I havna been good at getting my replies in the right spot this week. :P (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Tue, November 03 2009, 8:47:55
  • Today is my DD Emma's 5th birthday. A Princess Tea Party to follow on Saturday. Happy Birthday baby girl! (NT) -- Tanya_P, Tue, November 03 2009, 7:10:39
    • Happy birthday, Emma!!! (NT) -- LindaT, Tue, November 03 2009, 7:31:42
    • Happy Birthday, Princess Emma! (NT) -- Merrymags, Tue, November 03 2009, 8:16:01
    • Happy Birthday Emma!!! Post some pics of the tea party, Tanya, my almost 5 yr old DD would love to see (and so would I) (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Tue, November 03 2009, 8:51:12
    • Happy Birthday sweet Princess Emma! (NT) -- SheltieLass, Tue, November 03 2009, 10:11:58
      • Thanks for all the Birthday wishes to her. I will post pictures on FB after the party on Saturday. If you are not a friend on FB already I am listed as Tanya Libonate Phelps. (NT) -- Tanya_Phelps, Wed, November 04 2009, 7:02:54
  • Cute story, Charyl -- although be careful! I had a similar experience in Paris about 25 years ago. Sitting at a cafe, cute kids and all. Left the cafe with my friend, heading to the Louvre, and we got swarmed by a mass of kids and they tried to rip us off, attempting to cut my purse , tearing at our clothes, etc. Thank GOD! the police saw and helped us out. Got away with minor bumps, bruises and all ID and $$$ intact. (NT) -- Merrymags, Tue, November 03 2009, 8:20:32
    • Thanks for the advice, Merrymags. We'll tighten the ship. (NT) -- Charyl, Tue, November 03 2009, 18:42:32
  • Bruce Springsteen. If you ever get a chance to see him, do it. I went last night (2nd time) and had a blast. He is the most amazing performer... played for 3 hours with no break. My sister and I lucked out and went down to the Verizon Center to buy our tickets from the scalpers. Once the show started, it was easy to find cheap tickets... they were giving them away!!! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Tue, November 03 2009, 10:09:46
    • Cool. I never saw him. Glad you got in on it and had a good time. One of my friend's daughter got pulled up on stage by Bruce and he carried her around, lifted her off her feet and danced with her while he sang. He then placed her gently in her Dad's arms (they were 2 rows from the front). It was all caught on video and made it to You Tube. What a memory for a lifetime and she got the video to show her children one day! (NT) -- Niseold, Tue, November 03 2009, 10:44:27
      • Awww, what a cute story. Bruce pulled a young boy (about 10) on stage during "Sunny Day", handed him the mic, and let the boy sing. It was adorable. (NT) -- ladyphantom, Tue, November 03 2009, 11:31:07
    • I have loved Bruce since I was 15, and he has always put on an incredible show. The man can still do it at 60. I'm so glad you had a great time last night. (NT) -- LisaW, Tue, November 03 2009, 13:59:23
    • Sorry, he doesn't float the boat for me.... glad you had a good time tho!! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Tue, November 03 2009, 17:15:14
      • PM, I was never a big fan. It wasn't until I was given tickets to a show two years ago that my opinion changed. My DH went to that same show, but once was enough for him. But me... I'm not a fan for life! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Tue, November 03 2009, 18:28:06
        • What I mean to say was "I'm a fan for life!" lol (NT) -- ladyphantom, Tue, November 03 2009, 18:28:52
    • I saw him back in the 80's on his "Born in the USA Tour". OMG - he was freakin' fantastic! It was so good, I went back to the following night to try and buy a ticket from scalpers, but didn't have any luck. He sure is a legend of rock! (NT) -- Leigh, Tue, November 03 2009, 17:31:52
    • My DS is a Bruce junkie! He goes to every concert he can get too, since DC is home for him now he was there! Did you know that Sirius/XM has a Bruce station - its channel 95! Since DS is coming home for a couple of days I'll find 95 on in my car! (NT) -- BetsyG, Wed, November 04 2009, 5:20:34
  
  

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• HAPPY BIRTHDAY! -- Birthday Faerie, Mon, November 02 2009, 5:10:56
  
  NOVEMBER 2
  LindaW, Lady Ireland, NatalieG
  
  NOVEMBER 3
  DebraH
  
  NOVEMBER 4
  Bryn, Lady Tait
  
  Best wishes everyone!
  

  
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  • Happy birthday, O Hosed Ones! ;o) (NT) -- LindaT, Mon, November 02 2009, 5:41:58
  • Happy Birthday to everyone! (NT) -- HollyC, Mon, November 02 2009, 5:45:34
  • Happy Birthday Hosers!!! (NT) -- Fiona, Mon, November 02 2009, 6:07:20
  • Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, November 02 2009, 6:30:32
  • Happy Birthday! I hope your day is wonderful! (NT) -- LadyBelle, Mon, November 02 2009, 6:39:27
  • Happy Birthday!! Enjoy your day! (NT) -- LisaW, Mon, November 02 2009, 6:44:42
  • Happy Birthday to each of ye! (NT) -- SueW, Mon, November 02 2009, 9:27:24
  • Happy Birthday everyone. Have a great day. (NT) -- Lucy, Mon, November 02 2009, 9:51:46
  • Happy Birthday Lally Pals!! (NT) -- SheltieLass, Mon, November 02 2009, 10:09:47
  • All good wishes for wonderful birthdays, folkies! : ) (NT) -- Elenna, Mon, November 02 2009, 10:11:32
  • Happy Birthday all, my DD is also Bd this month...new Twilght movie is out (ok, I like men in kilts she likes Vampires...I win) (NT) -- Jayn, Mon, November 02 2009, 10:44:44
  • Hosers!!! (NT) -- CarolE, Mon, November 02 2009, 11:56:18
  • Happy birthday!!! (NT) -- Leigh, Mon, November 02 2009, 16:28:27
  • Happy birthday to you!!!! I hope you all have a great day!!!! (NT) -- Covadonga, Mon, November 02 2009, 18:37:46
    • Happy Birthday!!!! (NT) -- BrandyC, Tue, November 03 2009, 14:53:19
  • Happy Birthday ladies! (NT) -- Gina-C, Tue, November 03 2009, 17:44:51
  
  

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• Bulletin Board for November 2 -- charyl hoser, Sun, November 01 2009, 18:36:17
  The Bulletin Board is a post made in hopes of slowing the scrolling of the Social Board. It is one place to go and look for any personal messages that might have been posted for us due to the loss of our email address (Email is more appropriate for personal messages). It is a place for us to post the little questions that we may have or tell little anecdotes.
  
  Today is National Refuse to Capitalize the First Letters in Your Name Day, always on singer k.d. lang's birthday.
  
  Today is National Traffic Directors Day, a day to recognize the folks who schedule all the commercials on radio and television. And the good ones, of course, also schedule a little time for the programs.
  
  Tonight we will see the Beaver Moon, so-called by the New England and Great Lakes Native Americans because it's time for beavers to get serious about preparing for the coming winter.
  
  Today is Plan Your Epitaph Day, based on the premise that a forgettable gravestone is a fate worse than death, sponsored by Dead or Alive of Arcata, California.
  
  Today is Deviled Egg Day and Piggy Bank Day, a good day to take your lunch to work and save.
  
  Today is All Souls' Day.
  
  Today is North Dakota Day and South Dakota Day. North Dakota became the 39th U.S. state on this date in 1889, South Dakota became the 40th state.
  
  
  Father and daughter at sunset. These two were so cute playing in the sand and running from the waves.
  

  
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  • Now that's a pretty sight. Hope you're having a great time. (NT) -- Dale, Sun, November 01 2009, 19:37:21
    • That is a wonderful picture. (NT) -- LisaW, Mon, November 02 2009, 6:47:53
  • Lovely!!!!!!!! Sounds like you are having lots of R&R, Charyl. Woo hoo! :D Rest up - the Vice President for Lallybroch PR will be needed very soon - hahahahahah. (NT) -- Judie, Sun, November 01 2009, 19:40:19
  • Gorgeous Charyl. Keeping posting these pics and I'll be planning a trip next, lol. (NT) -- Keira, Sun, November 01 2009, 19:45:37
  • Saw the moon setting this morning in the back over the hills, quite pretty while the sun was rising in the front cross the valley! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, Mon, November 02 2009, 3:39:29
    • It was beautiful this morning. I was walking Senga up the hill by Bradley Int'l with the setting moon on the left and the rising sun on my right. (NT) -- kgp, Mon, November 02 2009, 5:30:15
  • Good Day all. I have the day off and am going to go out to play with my BF. Yipppeeeee!!!! (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Mon, November 02 2009, 4:15:56
  • hey I was a traffic director for most of my working life and I didn't know we had a day. (NT) -- Jayn, Mon, November 02 2009, 5:34:48
    • Like kiss that tummy and work your way down!!! Hey.... it is Monday... so I can say it! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, November 02 2009, 6:52:56
  • Good Morning all! My friend is in a contest to win being able to sing with her favorite singer. To win, she has to have the most views of her YouTube video. Take a look and tell your friends! She's really very good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWzCkaL-Bno (NT) -- LynnC, Mon, November 02 2009, 6:16:12
  • Lovely pic Charyl!!! I am sure it was a delight to watch these two! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, November 02 2009, 6:51:23
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!!!!>>>>>>>> -- Piper-Mom, Mon, November 02 2009, 6:58:33
    • Was the kilt still on and where are Elenna's hands? (NT) -- Jayn, Mon, November 02 2009, 8:06:19
    • How tall is Ewan? And, Yeah! Where are Elenna's hands? Ewan's got a funny little grin on his face and Elenna looks like the cat whose stolen the cream.........*cough*............. (NT) -- Merrymags, Mon, November 02 2009, 8:34:57
    • He is 5' 10 1/2" and she is something like 5' 2". Hm... where is her hand?? Good question! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, November 02 2009, 8:44:36
      • Hmm.. Elenna... where are you??? Did you run off with Ewan on his motorbike??? (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, November 02 2009, 9:50:51
        • Heehee...I wish! No, I was seeing to dinner as well as typing a reply...and I got an error message when I sent it, so had to type it again. Below is a (rather rushed) 2nd try. (NT) -- Elenna, Mon, November 02 2009, 10:09:48
    • Wow Elenna what a "photo op" !! He looks different, not boyish anymore. You look lovely! What pretty blue eyes you have! (NT) -- Niseold, Mon, November 02 2009, 9:21:51
    • Ok., ok, PM...now I know why you were chortling at me over on Facebook a wee whilie ago! : P >>>>>> -- Elenna, Mon, November 02 2009, 10:05:43
      • Elenna, is that seriously Ewan MacGregor next to you? How lucky can you get? (NT) -- JudyL, Mon, November 02 2009, 14:53:33
    • Boy I needed this today. This picture of dear Elenna and Ewan brought a grin to my face. Lucky Scottish Lass!!!!!! (NT) -- SheltieLass, Mon, November 02 2009, 10:14:33
    • Wow, you look great Elenna and that "man" next to you looks pretty good too! :) (NT) -- LisaW, Mon, November 02 2009, 14:27:10
    • LOL! Love it!!! (NT) -- LindaT, Mon, November 02 2009, 17:58:05
    • Wow! The more I see your pic, the more I like it, Elenna. Not to mention the gorgeous kilted Ewan photo that our dear Vicki graciously posted *drool*. Thanks for putting a smile on my face today (even at 03:30am -eeurghh1) (NT) -- Covadonga, Mon, November 02 2009, 18:42:51
      • HEY! Some minutes later I noticed something.... Where are Elenna's hands? Where are Ewan's? Why does he have that grin on his face? Why Gerry hasn't phoned me yet from Berlin? (uuups, forget about this last thing, I just let my mind talk aloud) (NT) -- Covadonga, Mon, November 02 2009, 18:48:10
        • Ahhhhh, Cova, I think you're the first person to think to inquire where Ewans hands were *giggling*...perhaps someone should ask Him that!! : P (that gives a whole different interpretation to the photo, aye? *winking*) But I dont know I can help with Gerry...I dont have his number, else I'd text him a reminder to phone you : ) (NT) -- Elenna, Tue, November 03 2009, 7:27:01
          • Ewan and Elenna... what naughty folks!! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Tue, November 03 2009, 8:49:36
          • Hahahaha!!! Hillarious! I was sure he'd given a good use to his hands, who could blame him for that? Being so close to a wee, bonnie lassie (that's you) is something that does not happen every day! :-) About Gerry, any help is welcome (hahaha) Elenna = ¡guapa!. And thanks to Vicki to post this funny treat (((hugs))) (NT) -- Covadonga, Tue, November 03 2009, 19:22:42
          • Hahahaha!!! Hillarious! I was sure he'd given a good use to his hands, who could blame him for that? Being so close to a wee, bonnie lassie (that's you) is something that does not happen every day! :-) About Gerry, any help is welcome (hahaha) Elenna = ¡guapa!. And thanks to Vicki for posting this funny treat (naughty girl!) (((hugs))) (NT) -- Covadonga (P.S.: Gerry, Aren't there phones in Berlin?), Tue, November 03 2009, 19:24:50
  • Lovely photo! Brings back memories of my Dad and me inn Ocean City, MD many years ago (NT) -- SheltieLass, Mon, November 02 2009, 10:11:14
    • I remember me an my Dad building sand castles at the waters edge in OC Maryland too. Dads are great! (NT) -- Tanya_P, Tue, November 03 2009, 7:17:35
  • *sigh!* Wonderful pic! It brings many memories to me... *sigh again* (NT) -- Covadonga, Mon, November 02 2009, 18:44:09
  
  

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• Regenerist question -- CathyS, Sun, November 01 2009, 11:33:50
  Just got back from Costco. They had several different regenerist things. I'm looking for something to use as a daytime moisturizer to rehydrate my rapidly hag-like appearing face. Got a good look in a magnifying mirror (a gift from my sister - not funny, Jo!) and just about stopped breathing. So . . . which one is it that I want?
  

  
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  • I started using Oil of Olay Regenerist, thanks to the ladies here. I love it!!!! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Sun, November 01 2009, 12:25:07
    • I really like the Oil of Olay regenerits serum as well. It soaks in and doesnt feel greasy or heavy at all. I use to you use something called velvadue by Shaklee most of my life and when they stopped it years ago i was crushed until this one. (NT) -- Reenie, Mon, November 02 2009, 17:07:11
  • Aveeno products are good as well. If you really want to see things change, get a prescription for any form of Retin A and use it at night. (NT) -- DawnW., Sun, November 01 2009, 12:33:29
  • I'm using Olay Complete. it has the moisturizers plus spf 15. (NT) -- kgp, Sun, November 01 2009, 12:47:54
  • I wash my face with Cetaphil. I have been using it for over 20 yrs. One time Oprah had Cindy Crawford on talking about makeup and someone asked her what she used to wash her face with and she said Cetaphil. She too had been using it for years. It is great stuff. I then use Nu Skin moisture restore for a moisturizer. I absolutely love this. A little goes a long way. (NT) -- Janet H., Sun, November 01 2009, 12:53:12
  • Olay Rengerist girl. (NT) -- Jayn, Sun, November 01 2009, 13:15:27
  • i really like the new aveeno stuff. :-) (NT) -- shellb, Sun, November 01 2009, 14:28:40
  • Which regenerist? There are several different products all called regenerist but that do different things. Are you talking about the serum? The daytime moisturizer with SPF? There are several more, I think? Talk about confusing . . . (NT) -- CathyS, Sun, November 01 2009, 14:33:29
    • I use the day time moisturizer with SPF in the pump bottle and the night time stuff that is a purple grey colour. I am very happy with them but different skins are different. Olay. though, is fairly inexpensive so you can try different ones.. (NT) -- Jayn, Sun, November 01 2009, 16:39:18
    • I use the enhancing lotion with SPF 15, I also use the night time cream. I will soon switch to the one with a hint of colour for the winter. I also use the Total Effects eye cream. (NT) -- Cherie, Sun, November 01 2009, 21:23:18
  • I use the serums for face and eyes, and the 7 in 1, I mix in my foundation. I cant use the spf it makes me pink and burns a bit. I also have the one in the maroon jar and plan on using it in the winter when my face gets dry. I use the Olay exfoliating scrub in the shower on my face and love it. (NT) -- M&M, Sun, November 01 2009, 18:14:36
  • According to Paula Begoun, the Cosmetics Cop (www.cosmeticscop.com), if your skin is normal to dry, you want Olay Total Effects 7-In-1 Anti-Aging Mature Skin Moisture Therapy. If your skin is normal to oily/combination, you want Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum. However, that's at night. During the day you want something with an SPF of at least 15. Paula recommends Almay Daily Moisturizer for Normal/Combo Skin with Grape Seed SPF 15, among others. (NT) -- MacPudel (an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?), Sun, November 01 2009, 19:55:40
  
  

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• To all my Lallybroch friends - I don't want to loose a single one of you WHEN YOU TURN BACK YOUR CLOCK CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARM BATTERIES. Be safe, my new friends. -- Jayn, Sun, November 01 2009, 4:37:07
  
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  • I lurk daily but don't post much anymore...but wanted to take the time to thank you Jayn for the very important reminder to not only turn back our clocks but to check those battries in our smoke alarm...and let's also remember the carbon dector...which I need to get a new one. Be safe everyone. (NT) -- Lynda J, Sun, November 01 2009, 7:57:16
  • Thank you for this very important reminder! (NT) -- SheltieLass, Sun, November 01 2009, 10:10:23
  • This is such an important thing to do! A smoke detector saved my life 11 years ago :) (NT) -- ErinR, Sun, November 01 2009, 11:19:06
  
  

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