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• Bulletin Board February 9 -- Charyl, Tue, February 09 2010, 4:42:26
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  Today is Toothache Day
  
  Today is Extraterrestrial Culture Day in New Mexico, a day for New Mexicans to honor all past, present, and future extraterrestrial visitors. (2nd Tuesday in Feb.)
  
  Today is Read in the Bathtub Day. Read a novel a year in the bathtub. Try not to drop the book.
  
  Today is Bagels and Lox Day.
  
  From Gayle: (Wish I knew how Chessie makes that cat face!)These boys are Tonkinese, a cross between Siamese and Burmese. One has platinum points and the other mink points, but some in their litter and their mother have the soft brown seal points. Born on Christmas Day, 2004, maybe. I can't really recall! Their names started out as Purple Guy and Green Guy (their collar colors) but they've evolved into Big Guy and Little Guy, or as my DH calls them Fat F*&k and the Baby! Often but not always they spend the hours between 9 and 3 sleeping together.
  When I was stranded in Oregon with my broken ankle, Tom brought them up to me for the summer. That's the Little Guy on the window sill, sniffing the strange smells. And last spring, the Little Guy aka The Mighty Hunter suffered a ground squirrel's sharp teeth and claws and had to be put back together again. The collar was insurance against his worrying the stitches near his eye, and the repaired punctures in his paws.
  
  
  
  
  Woo hoo! We have more hosers' pets to post. MaryC, JustGina and Maria. Happy Tuesday, y'all. :-)
  

  
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  • Pretty cats. I love the one with the collar, nothing says 'pd-off' better than a annoyed cat. *G* (NT) -- jayn, Tue, February 09 2010, 5:27:24
  • Between these beautiful cats, and Monica's yesterday, this is like Treat For The Day for cat lovers :-) . Poor kitty in the conehead - who would have thought a squirrel could do so much damage! (NT) -- HollyC, Tue, February 09 2010, 5:28:49
    • My SUV is in the shop getting repaired right now because of a squirrel dropping huge sugar pinecones on it last summer in Tahoe. Watch out for those squirrels!! (NT) -- LisaW, Tue, February 09 2010, 6:50:07
      • And I thought I had it bad with squirrels stealing the food from my bird feeders! (NT) -- HollyC, Tue, February 09 2010, 12:01:43
  • Good morning everyone! (NT) -- 'becca, Tue, February 09 2010, 5:57:40
  • What beautiful kitties ! (NT) -- kgp, Tue, February 09 2010, 6:00:06
    • Yes, and they're sweeties, too! Gayle, is the cat on the bed in the lavender room? (I go there so often in my mind.) And the Elizabethan Collar pic is priceless. How on earth did you get it on him!? He's doing such a slow burn in this photo! (NT) -- Lemora, Tue, February 09 2010, 8:32:54
      • No, that's my bed, Lemora. As for 'getting' the collar on him, the vet just put it on. And during the weeks of recovery, I took it off two or three times a day to sit with him while he ate, and drank water. He was just resigned to having it, I guess. He's not generally docile, tho! I'm sure it was the trauma. And as I say, it really altered his preception of his body in space and center of gravity, so he just waddled. (NT) -- Gayle, Tue, February 09 2010, 17:45:25
  • Somemore wee kitty cats! How sweet they are. We are getting ready forround 2 of Winters Fury. Expecting 10 to15" on topof the 20"we already have. (NT) -- SheltieLass, Tue, February 09 2010, 6:06:28
  • That one pic of their heads on top of each other is sooo cute! I cant imagine a cone on a cat when they move so fast. (NT) -- M&M, Tue, February 09 2010, 6:23:12
    • If only I had a video of when he actually moved with that thing on--he swayed his head from side to side, trying to get his bearings with his different body and center of gravity, and walked SO slowly. It was pitiful. Three pitiful weeks. poor lad. (NT) -- G, Tue, February 09 2010, 7:30:50
  • These are beautiful cats Gayle. Thank you everyone for the compliments on my furbabies. I would have thanked you all yesterday, but it was a bad day. See kirk. (NT) -- MonicaW, Tue, February 09 2010, 6:31:25
  • What pretty cats Gayle!!! They look like velvet. My sisters cats were "fat cat" and "little cat" hahaha (NT) -- Cherie, Tue, February 09 2010, 6:36:27
  • oh, what beauties!!! they look so soft, I want to bury my face in their neck fur! :) Laughing at Little Guy--he wears the cone of shame... (NT) -- FloraMac, Tue, February 09 2010, 6:43:10
  • Your cats are beautiful!!!! Love their coloring!!!! (NT) -- BrandyC, Tue, February 09 2010, 6:43:55
  • Beautiful cats. The top photo would transform into a nice jewelry pin. (NT) -- AngieLass, Tue, February 09 2010, 6:45:43
  • I like the first pic with their heads on top of each other! : ) What beautiful colored fur!! : ) Our last cat's name was.... Kitty! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Tue, February 09 2010, 6:46:28
  • We got 4 inches of snow last night/this morn. Supposed to get about the same amount more. Then the wind is supposed to kick in. Gusts to 45 mph. I have to drive about 7 miles thru open fields. The highway will be crap. I will prob stay home tomorrow, if it does get windy. (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Tue, February 09 2010, 6:48:29
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!!!!!! (those of us in the cold climate need some warming up!!!)>>> -- Piper-Mom, Tue, February 09 2010, 6:50:21
    • Excellent! (NT) -- kgp, Tue, February 09 2010, 7:00:36
    • Oh wow! Don't ever think that because I live in a very warm place I have no use for some extra warmth...especially at night when the Sun hides and the cool breezes from the ocean comes and mphm...It just got a tad warmer here... (NT) -- Ayira from Panama, Tue, February 09 2010, 7:34:17
    • Oh yeah, I'll take this one.. *G* We need a lust emoticon. (NT) -- jayn, Tue, February 09 2010, 9:49:24
    • Suddenly, I need a shower, and that towel! (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Tue, February 09 2010, 9:59:02
    • Posed against the mirror, it's almost like a two-fer! (NT) -- Wee, Tue, February 09 2010, 14:47:32
    • Fanning myself nonstop right now :-) (NT) -- Stargove, Tue, February 09 2010, 17:07:44
  • Gayle, your kitties are really beautiful, and they are soft! I got the chance to pet them when Gayle hosted our Hoser Christmas tea and ornamnet exchange in December. (NT) -- LisaW, Tue, February 09 2010, 6:54:20
  • Gayle, beautiful, beautiful furkids! I have never heard of their breed. Look at the stuff we learn here! They are so regal looking and it cracks me up that their names are Big Guy and Little Guy. *G* Or even what your DH calls them. More *g*. Love all their photos but I really like the one on the bed. And that bed looks so comfy too. Thanks for sharing. (NT) -- Marcie, Tue, February 09 2010, 7:08:14
    • Wanted to say stay warm to all the hosers in the path of the huge snowstorm up nawth. Huggles. (NT) -- Marcie, Tue, February 09 2010, 7:33:15
      • Thanks Marcie! Hugs! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Tue, February 09 2010, 8:09:00
  • Very pretty kitties, Gayle! And so cute all curled up in that first picture. It's so nice to have cats in the house! (NT) -- Ruthgold18, Tue, February 09 2010, 9:24:57
  • Your cats are adorable Gayle, absolutely beautiful (NT) -- Gwen, Tue, February 09 2010, 10:49:52
  • Toothache Day! How appropriate! Just sitting here at the computer after major oral surgery... hurts :_( (NT) -- DianeClaire, Tue, February 09 2010, 11:56:05
  • Gayle, your kitties are absoluutely gorgeous! btw, Happy Birthday to my DH!!!! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Tue, February 09 2010, 12:31:56
  • Gayle, I am so jealous! Your boys are beautiful! I've always wanted a Tonkinese - I've had a Burmese cat before, but thought it would be nice to try a Tonkinese. My cousin Gav has two Tonkinese cats (they are litter mates) and they are so personable! Don't think I can convince the DH though to get another cat. :-/ (NT) -- Leigh (cat addict), Tue, February 09 2010, 15:56:18
  • OMG, your Tonkinese kitkins are just purrrfectly gorgeous! And I'm jealous like Gayle. I've always wanted one, But now I see two are twice as nice! *g* Thanks for sharing. (NT) -- Bandruidh, Tue, February 09 2010, 17:28:42
    • (They are litter mates, from Pendragon Cats. Don't you love the name?! Website ain't so hot, tho. OTHER Tonkinese websites are wonderful! Glad to hear someone besides me knows the breed. We got them b/c they reminded us of our Siamese, Michael, but we didn't want a 2000 Siamese--they look so angular now. Mikey was a 1980s Siamese.) -- G, Tue, February 09 2010, 17:52:58
      • Gayle I kept coming back today to look at the heart picture of your cats curled up together! They are so pretty and that is such a great photo. I can relate to the collar, dealing with it now for my dog. (NT) -- BetsyG, Tue, February 09 2010, 18:32:22
  
  

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• Are you sick and tired of being snowed in???????? -- Judie, Mon, February 08 2010, 20:00:30
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  Jayn sent me this to share with the snowed in hosers - and any hosers, for that matter. :)
  
  Hopefully it will brighten your day.
  
  Click the link - then click and hold your mouse button down and drag it all over the page - have fun with it. :)
  
  http://www.procreo.jp/labo/flower_garden.swf
  

  
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  • Pretty! (NT) -- Cathryn L, Mon, February 08 2010, 20:12:50
  • Awww, I feel way better now - I love flowers! (NT) -- Bandruidh, Mon, February 08 2010, 20:35:11
  • Thank you, Jayn. I canna believe we're getting another 10-15 inches tomorrow. I will be off again tomorrow, b/c the Fed Gov is closed. Tomorrow is DH's birthday and he has to work... I hope his office closes early. But the kids and I will be up early to celebrate a bit before he leaves. (NT) -- ladyphantom, Mon, February 08 2010, 21:31:44
  • Pretty! And I love the wallpaper, too, btw! (NT) -- LissC, Tue, February 09 2010, 3:44:53
  • Pweety fwowes! I like fwowers! (NT) -- Ayira from Panama, Tue, February 09 2010, 9:39:51
  • That was such fun, I couldn't stop doing it. Thanks for sharing Jayn (NT) -- Gwen, Tue, February 09 2010, 10:51:57
  • It's pretty much fun holding down the button and scrolling all over the place--woohoo, thank you! So, who is the programmer who has so much time on her/his hands as to write this one?! (NT) -- Gayle, Tue, February 09 2010, 15:42:52
    • For the record it wasn't me. My computer skills are challenged forwarding stuff. *G* (NT) -- jayn, Tue, February 09 2010, 17:04:49
  
  

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• Bulletin Board February 8 -- Charyl, Mon, February 08 2010, 4:15:58
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  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 Laugh and Get Rich Day, a day to recognize laughter's power to help workers be more effective, remember things better, and not change jobs as often.
  
  Today is Science Fiction Day, the birthday of Jules Verne, the father of science fiction, on this date in 1828.
  
  Today is Culture Day in Slovenia.
  
  Today marks Cowtown's Last Old West Gunfight at the White Elephant Saloon in Fort Worth, Texas. The gunfight of February 8, 1887, between saloon owner Luke Short and former Marshall "Longhaired Jim" Courtright will be reenacted.
  
  Freelance Writers Appreciation week begins today.
  
  From MonicaW:
  I don't have a picture of our new fish, but here are our 2 cats Dave (gray) and Tom (orange). As kittens they were the same size. Now Dave is 17 pounds of love and his hobbies include eating, purring and sleeping in sinks. Tom is 13 pounds and very vocal. He hunts daily and catches every living thing he can in the woods behind our house. He is a very active cat so all this snow is driving him crazy.
  
  
  Send your pet pictures to Charyl at Lallybroch dot com. Gayle is up next and she is the last one in my inbox. :-)
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  • Those of you measuring your snow in feet may skip the following announcement. Here in Memphis, we have 2 1/2 inches and it's still coming down! Hey, it's a big deal for us. No school, and, best of all, no work for me! Woohoo! I'm going to put some plastic bags on my feet, break out the winter coat, and go have some fun! The dog is in heaven, the DS right there along with him, and it is absolutely beautiful outside. DS is going to take some pictures with my phone, since I no longer have a camera. Snow day! (NT) -- MiladyM, Mon, February 08 2010, 4:51:53
    • I'm just going to rub it in...Lol! PANAMA CITY CURRENT TEMPERATURES: 79ºF / 26ºC...Don't get too excited, the humidity level is 78%. FORECAST (for the rest of the day) 11:00 am - 90ºF, 12 md - 93º...SENDING SOME WARM THOUGHTS TO ALL OF YOU DARLINGS. Of course, I am comfortably inside my air conditioned office...with a warm cup of coffee, and eating a few of the delicious Maple Syrup Shortbread cookies Jayn brought me...yummm...enjoy the sunshine! (NT) -- Ayira from Panama, Mon, February 08 2010, 7:03:50
    • Send some of that white stuff our way to Middle Tenn, Milady M. I'd like a snow day tomorrow too!!!! (NT) -- Lady Grey, Mon, February 08 2010, 18:25:44
  • Still digging out in Virginia. The Federal Government is closed today, no school, and it's Arctic cold. But just look at our nice Valentine's Week wallpaper! (NT) -- JudyL, Mon, February 08 2010, 5:04:12
    • I'll tag onto Judy--no school in Frederick County VA for today and tomorrow. Here in my SE county of PA where I live but don't work the schools have only a 2 hour delay today. More snow on the way Tuesday night - I may never see my students this week - jeez! (NT) -- BetsyG, Mon, February 08 2010, 6:41:30
      • Betsy... is not seeing your students necessarily a bad thing?? ; ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, February 08 2010, 10:26:01
    • Still digging out here in SW PA. Kids didn't have school today and now they're calling for up to 10 more inches starting tomorrow afternoon and not stopping till wednesday evening. That's how this last storm started out on Friday so who knows what we'll end up with. sheesh i don't think i can handle another round of this. But at least we have the adorable pets to enjoy. THANKS CHARYL!!!! (NT) -- Dale, Mon, February 08 2010, 10:40:23
  • OMG...more cute furbabies...I don't say il every day but I sure do enjoy seeing everyones pets .. (NT) -- Lynda J, Mon, February 08 2010, 5:26:42
    • What gorgeous kitties! I also love all the pet photos posted here. So, Gayle, tomorrow we get to see Purple Boy and Green Boy? Rub their tummies for me! (NT) -- Lemora, Mon, February 08 2010, 9:12:27
      • Yep! (NT) -- G, Mon, February 08 2010, 13:56:45
  • Good morning Lallybroch! The sun is shining and while it isn't warm outside, it is supposed to make it to 45. I'm going to enjoy today, for tomorrow the rain/snow mix is back. Monica, I love your kitkins, they are beautiful! (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Mon, February 08 2010, 6:05:22
  • Good morning everyone. The kitty's are adorable!!!!!! (NT) -- BrandyC, Mon, February 08 2010, 6:25:50
  • Pretty Kitties. We have black and orange cats too, I love the sink picture! (NT) -- BetsyG, Mon, February 08 2010, 6:42:19
  • Monica, your furbabies are so adorable! A sink sleeper, that's great! (NT) -- LisaW, Mon, February 08 2010, 6:45:14
  • Awe they are so cute. I love Kitties who sleep together, mine always do. I used to have a cat who slept in the bathroom sink too. (NT) -- Cherie, Mon, February 08 2010, 7:00:29
    • I had a cat who was a sink sleeper! : ) She was pure white with blue eyes... and deaf. Her name was Snowflake. : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, February 08 2010, 10:27:31
      • Ours does that in the summer, when the sun comes in the bathroom window. 'Course, there's no freakin' sun here now, 22" of snow, and 8-12" more expected tonight! Argh! (NT) -- LissC, Tue, February 09 2010, 3:46:55
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!>>> -- Piper-Mom, Mon, February 08 2010, 7:03:03
    • Woohooo! temp went up a few notches over here...who's the cutie? (NT) -- Ayira from Panama, Mon, February 08 2010, 7:12:07
      • He is an actor on a daytime soap opera "All of My Children" ... also "Days of our lives" soap. (I don't watch those shows) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, February 08 2010, 8:21:16
  • What beautiful kitties, Monica! Everyone in the mid-Atlantic region ready for more snow? They are forecasting more snow, starting tomorrow. Yikes! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Mon, February 08 2010, 7:29:12
  • Pretty Kitties1 Love the kitty in the sink. I am really missing having a kitty in the house. (NT) -- SheltieLass, Mon, February 08 2010, 8:15:56
  • Oh, crap, Michiganders, we didn't miss out on the snow after all - it's coming our way this week. Heavy snow predicted Tuesday into Wednesday (at least 12" is what I heard) - my kids are already praying for a snow day (and I'm missing a few spoons, so I think they're trying other, less-tired-and-true, methods as well. Maybe we'll have a snow day at work, too...?? (NT) -- ScarlettO, Mon, February 08 2010, 8:16:42
    • We are supposed to get some down here in my neck of Indiana. Maybe up to 7" total. : ( I have to drive in the crap! They are saying wind for Wednesday to blow it around. :P Where is spring??? (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, February 08 2010, 10:29:22
    • Yup, it'll be here tomorrow. They're predicting up to 13 inches here, but I'm guessing it'll "only" be 8 or 9 inches. Don't matter, anything over 5 or 6 & they'll cancel school for Wed. The Snow Dance the kids have been doing must have worked! I hope they have school on Thursday, because they have Fri & Mon off for President's weekend anyways. Me? I still have to work. The kiddos will be DH's problem, since he works from home. :) (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Mon, February 08 2010, 13:03:15
      • I just checked the weather report, & they've downgraded it to a top end of 9 inches for my area-Flint & the Thumb...Still enough to get a day off of school! (NT) -- Cathryn L, Mon, February 08 2010, 20:11:20
    • We here in Rhode Island were spared the last storm...but alas not this week's. They're watching the development and it could be 12"+ for us! (NT) -- CarolSR, Mon, February 08 2010, 13:35:26
    • NOT looking forward to the 12 inches we're supposed to have by Weds. evening.......plus blowing and drifting. I get to drive to work in this crap, and usually the hours I'm on the road are the ones the plows are NOT working. (NT) -- Maria, Mon, February 08 2010, 15:23:24
    • Unless it gets a LOT more windy and we get MORE snow, I think my dream of a snow day is gonna' remain only a dream. :( (NT) -- Lady_Jane, Tue, February 09 2010, 18:38:51
  • How cute are those kitties? They look alot like the boys that come around my place! :) (NT) -- Chirre, Mon, February 08 2010, 8:48:01
    • Chirre, I thought the same thing. "Looks like Chirre's boys!" Love the pictures and the info about the kitties Monica. It's so fun meeting all the furbabies. Congrats on the new fishie too. (NT) -- Marcie, Mon, February 08 2010, 10:29:39
      • Chirre's boys..! *G* (NT) -- Chirre, Mon, February 08 2010, 12:37:48
        • You know what they say about a girl who has lots of boys comin' round her house! ;-) (NT) -- Leigh, Mon, February 08 2010, 13:14:10
  • Tam - Sorry to shout, I left you a reply on the polls/surveys board about your phone and the problem with it turning off. If you can't find it, drop me a line - inside >>>>>>>>>> -- ScarlettO, Mon, February 08 2010, 8:55:38
    • Scarlett O, could you please contact Judie (link up above) about a SS giftee that did not get a pressie from her Secret Santa. Everyone played along so nice this year. We did have two disappointed hosers and we do our best to try to see what happened. Thank you. (NT) -- Elves #1 and #2, Mon, February 08 2010, 16:09:04
      • And Melissa N, please contact me as well. Thanks. (NT) -- Judie, Mon, February 08 2010, 20:07:40
  • Adorable kitties, Monica. We here in Iowa are expecting another foot of snow starting tonight and into tomorrow and Wed. The kids will be going to school till the middle of June. Not good! (NT) -- Janet H., Mon, February 08 2010, 9:01:56
  • Hey, Charyl! I sent some pictures but forgot to say who I was! Thanks for doing the pet pics! (NT) -- JustGina, Mon, February 08 2010, 9:20:37
  • Good job vibes needed please - not kirk worthy - I applied for a new job at the local HS last night and would like some good vibes to even just get an interview, let alone the actual job! I am over my current role and need a change and fresh perspective on life! Thanks ladies and hugs to you all. (NT) -- AmandaW, Mon, February 08 2010, 12:08:07
    • Best of luck!! Sending ((((good interview vibes)))) (NT) -- Niseold, Mon, February 08 2010, 12:34:22
  • Awww, the kitties are teh cute! Love that first pic of them snuggled together as wee ones. :-) (NT) -- Leigh, Mon, February 08 2010, 13:14:52
  • Happy Culture Day, Slovenia!!!! (NT) -- ladyphantom is part Slovenian, Mon, February 08 2010, 20:55:45
  
  

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• Hello Ladies! Well, just to let you all know that Jayn and I finally met...she was spending a week-long vacation in Panama with her lovely family (DH, DD, DS) and they left their Hotel earlier to come down to the city where we met and finally were able to be all together in one car doing a tiny (and tireing) mini-tour of the city...She is a very lovely, smart, funny, lady and we all had a great time! We did take the de rigueur picture and I'm sure she'll have posted here once she sorts out the return home. She was kind enough to bring me some additional copies of "The books" as they are horribly difficult for me to get them here, in fact I've never seen one of the books here in Pana, neither in Spanish or English. Now I can hose some more people! So long, for now...more to come from Jayn herself, later on... -- Ayira from Panama, Sun, February 07 2010, 10:15:04
  
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  • Here I am home. We had a lovely time with Ayira and her dd, who is the same age as mine. DS got attacked by killer ants in the rain forest (LOL, eh Ayira?) We had a lovely time and I would recommend Panama to anyone looking for a verra hot vacation, with your own personal tour guide! Thanks Ayira for a great day. ps, here in the snow belt we have no snow! But that's ok, you guys can take a turn. (NT) -- jayn, Sun, February 07 2010, 10:37:23
    • Hahaha! Jayn's DS's last words to me at the airport were: "thanks for almost giving me a heart attack at the rainforest!" We went to this trail that goes thorugh the middle of the rainforest, and he was all excited reading all the markers and learning stuff...until he stopped and was standing, quite still, in the middle of red ants's path...I never thought he was going to be so surprised by it, and maybe I was less than tactful when I removed him from the path (me knowing first hand how those bites hurt)...he was panicked...and he said he didn't like the rainforest anymore! Jayn, didn't you feel like we were walking in the middle of the North Carolina wilderness during summer? (I felt just like Claire!) Anyone wishing to come and visit, I'm here, and I will clear a whole day to show you guys around... DD and Me shall be visiting the snow belt next year, if everything goes according to plan... (NT) -- Ayira from Panama, Sun, February 07 2010, 10:58:58
  • Sounds like a great time, would love to see the pic! (NT) -- Jodi YoB, Sun, February 07 2010, 20:59:52
  • Pictures inside >>> -- Charyl, posting for Jayn, Mon, February 08 2010, 4:26:38
    • It's so nice to meet you. :-) Looks like fun was had AND it was someplace warm ;-) (NT) -- Charyl, Mon, February 08 2010, 4:27:49
      • What nice photos; you both look like you're having a great time. Thanks for posting these; it's fun to put faces with names. (NT) -- JudyL, Mon, February 08 2010, 5:02:39
      • More than Warm, Cheryl! (NT) -- Ayira, Mon, February 08 2010, 11:25:14
    • You look great, and it sounds like a great time too. (NT) -- LisaW, Mon, February 08 2010, 6:43:37
    • You may notice who's local and who's not! Lol! Jayn's kids had a close encounter with Panama's Sun...poor things. So did Jayne, btw...I don't burn that easily anymore...You see her DS looking down? he was looking at the fire ants, as he thought they were going to 'attack' him...poor fella was really scared of them...The restaurant is located in a Marina and there was a breeze...we decided to eat inside to get out of the awful heat and the humidity...although Jayn and her DF didn't seem to mind...I really don't like the heat and humidity...But it was a fun tour, wasn't it? (NT) -- Ayira from Panama, Mon, February 08 2010, 6:52:21
    • Nice to see all of you! Sounds like a really fun visit! Thanks for sharing. (NT) -- LadyJay, Mon, February 08 2010, 21:05:05
  • Wow what a wonderful benefit of being hosed! Thanks for sharing! (NT) -- BetsyG, Mon, February 08 2010, 6:39:36
  • Ok Canadian hosers, help me explain to Ayira the 'other' meaning of hoser (remember hosebags, or is that regional?). I really don't want her shouting 'hi hosers' at the airport, *G*. (NT) -- jayn, Mon, February 08 2010, 9:18:43
    • I am not Canadian... but you can just say it is for someone who isn't very educated. Just like I shouldn't stand at the airport and yell Hillbilly! ; ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, February 08 2010, 10:31:05
      • Now that's the kind of thing I'd do. Hoser isn't really an insult though, I imagine among friends hillbilly isn't either (emphasize on the 'among friends'). I wear toques and drink beer and say 'eh' a lot but I don't think I am a hoser. And the term has come to mean something a little different (I think) than it did 30 years ago (Gosh am I that old? Were Bob & Doug really that long ago?)) (NT) -- jayn, Mon, February 08 2010, 14:20:47
  • How wondeful to see you and your families Ayira and Jayn! Looks like a wonderful visit and you are both so generous to welcome others to your stomping grounds. I love hosers! (NT) -- Marcie, Mon, February 08 2010, 10:44:09
    • See Jayn? I'm not the only one! OMG! to think that I would commit such faux-pas as yelling "Hi hosers" at the airport...sounds just like me...it reminds me when I was still in my very early stages of learning English, and I told a friend of mine that I was a 'junkie'...meaning that I liked 'junk food', not the other kind of 'junk'...I knew I'd said something bad when she looked at me with this saucer-like eyes... (NT) -- Ayira from Panama, Mon, February 08 2010, 11:22:28
  • Really great to see you both!!! And I love the pictures of your little guy looking at the ground for ants, Jayn! LOL (NT) -- LisC, Tue, February 09 2010, 3:49:29
  
  

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  • Happy Days to All! Days with no freezing or wading mud or treading water! (NT) -- 'becca, Sun, February 07 2010, 5:33:02
  • Happy Birthdays to All!! (NT) -- kgp, Sun, February 07 2010, 5:33:21
  • Happy Birthday Lasses!!! (NT) -- CarolE, Sun, February 07 2010, 8:15:56
  • Happy Birthday to my fellow birthday week hosers! (NT) -- BetsyG, Sun, February 07 2010, 8:54:43
  • Happy Birthday Lally Pals!! (NT) -- SheltieLass, Sun, February 07 2010, 9:27:55
  • Happy Birthday!!! Enjoy your day! (NT) -- LisaW, Sun, February 07 2010, 10:32:08
  • Happy Birthday Ladies! (NT) -- DawnW., Sun, February 07 2010, 10:55:09
  • Happy birthday, lasses! (NT) -- Gina-C, Sun, February 07 2010, 11:19:41
  • Happy birthday, everyone! (NT) -- Stargove, Sun, February 07 2010, 12:58:53
  • Happy, Happy Birthday Lally Ladies! (NT) -- Niseold, Sun, February 07 2010, 14:29:38
  • Happiest of birthdays!!! (NT) -- LindaT, Sun, February 07 2010, 14:43:23
  • Happy Birthday Hosers! (NT) -- Lucy, Sun, February 07 2010, 18:43:51
  • Happy Birthday! (NT) -- Piper Mom, Sun, February 07 2010, 19:17:22
  • Happy Birthday, ladies!!!!!!!! Woo hoo!!!!!!! All the best! (NT) -- Judie, Sun, February 07 2010, 23:12:47
  
  

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• Bulletin Board February 7 -- Charyl, Sun, February 07 2010, 3:11:13
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  Today is Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbors Day, sponsored by Tom & Ruth Roy of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, who urge everyone to "wave hello and mean it." Oh brother. Methinks the folks in PA are going to be too busy with their fingers around shovels to wave ;-)
  
  Today is Man Day, always the Sunday before Valentines Day to celebrate the men of the world.
  
  Today is Super Bowl Sunday. Super Bowl-44 is at Dolphin Stadium in Miami.
  
  Jell-O Week and Just Say No to Powerpoint Week begin today.
  
  Today is Fettuccini Alfredo Day.
  
  Today is Independence Day in Grenada.
  
  From Janet H - This is our dog Pugsley. She is 10yrs. old and is very lovable. She is the best dog a family could ever have.
  
  Once again I have no more pet pictures in my inbox. Janet is the last one. Pet Week has turned into Pet Months. *g* If memory serves the first pet pic was posted on December 11th. I was hoping that we would at least go the full two months. :-) Is there anyone else?
  Have a Super Sunday, y'all. :-)
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  • Good Morning!! Last night I watched Lost In Austen, I loved it, & parts of it were hysterical! I think i'll get a couple gals I know are P&P fans together, & watch it again with them. Gotta love that Netflix download thingie. DH has ours rigged up to the flatscreen TV, running through the PS3 & last night I figured out all the remotes/controller buttons by myself to successfully watch the movie, haha! (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Sun, February 07 2010, 4:05:38
  • What a sweetie, I adore pugs, My sister has two and they are just fabulous. I love their little faces. Thanks for sharing Pugsley with us Janet. (NT) -- Gwen, Sun, February 07 2010, 4:40:43
    • Your welcome Gwen. We love her dearly. (NT) -- Janet H., Sun, February 07 2010, 17:17:22
  • Fettucini Alfredo is tasty for the first three bites. (NT) -- kgp, Sun, February 07 2010, 5:35:57
    • try mixing in some grilled chicken breast and peas, yummmmm! (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Sun, February 07 2010, 7:41:45
  • My parents built a house before I was born. While my mother was climbing the ladder to do some work on the roof the neighbor's dog came up the stairs between the properties and proceeded to climb the ladder behind my mother, grabbing her sock. So, Mother kicked the poor guy in the face. He was fine. Forever after the neighbors teased her that she had squashed their poor pug's face. (NT) -- 'becca, Sun, February 07 2010, 5:37:12
  • That looks like DG's MIL's dog. I made some mugs for her a couple years back. *G* (NT) -- M&M, Sun, February 07 2010, 7:04:53
  • CathyS!!! In answer to your question below it is called Red Fire Ice Cream by a company by the name of Vosges Haute Chocolat out of Chicago. The ice cream also contains ceylon cinnamon, it is fabulous. They give a phone number on the container it is 1-888-301-yumm. Purchased mine at Whole Foods. (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Sun, February 07 2010, 7:46:40
    • Lady D, Thank you. I'll do some research and see if I can find it. It would be a great birthday surprise for my good friend that we'll see this week. I'm pretty sure I'll love it as well. (NT) -- CathyS, Sun, February 07 2010, 11:36:52
  • The snow is over, the sun is out, and the sky is blue. We ended up with about 28" at our house. Click HERE to see of few pics from yesterday and this morning. (NT) -- Traci_Mc, Sun, February 07 2010, 8:21:14
    • Nice pics, Traci. Are you still coming to Valley Forge next weekend? (NT) -- JudyL, Sun, February 07 2010, 8:33:28
      • Wow, cool pictures! Stay warm! (NT) -- Lucy, Sun, February 07 2010, 18:48:12
      • JudyL - not sure about next weekend, they are calling for possible "significant" snow Tuesday night into Wednesday (waaaaaaaahhhhhhh). As of 10:50 p.m. tonight, our road still hasn't been plowed. : ( (NT) -- Traci_Mc, Sun, February 07 2010, 19:52:19
  • Superbowl Sunday. Who ya'll cheering? I'm hoping for a New Orleans win, but I won't be disappointed if Indy wins... I do like Peyton Manning. I just hope it's a close name and not a blowout. (NT) -- ladyphantom, Sun, February 07 2010, 9:27:11
    • I'm hoping New Orleans as well, my favorite city. (NT) -- DawnW., Sun, February 07 2010, 10:59:51
      • I would love it if New Orleans won, but the Colts are really good. Either way, as long as the game is exciting and the commercials are good I'm happy. Luckily we are going to a neighbors house since we live in the new snow belt (central VA) (NT) -- MonicaW, Sun, February 07 2010, 11:09:11
      • I would be rooting for the Saints, if Indianapolis wasn't playing. Go Colts! (NT) -- Gina-C, Sun, February 07 2010, 11:22:45
    • Since I went to school at Univ of TN, Peyton's alma mater, I'm a colts fan all the way. (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Sun, February 07 2010, 14:20:34
    • I'm in Indiana, so Colts all the way!! (NT) -- Mirnavela, Sun, February 07 2010, 16:09:36
      • Saints win the Superbowl!!!!!Marcie-you got us all cheering but I think the Saints heard you and pulled it out of the bag!!! Woohooo-way to go Saints!! (NT) -- Keira, Sun, February 07 2010, 18:59:30
        • I am in Indiana... like the Colts. Went to school at Purdue and now work there..... like Drew Brees!!! Really happy that the Saints won.... they deserved it! : ) (NT) -- Piper Mom, Sun, February 07 2010, 19:19:32
          • WOOHOO, NEW ORLEANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Sun, February 07 2010, 22:30:05
  • A sweet pup. Ilove Pugs and I am an Auntie to my nephews pug, Cabo. (NT) -- SheltieLass, Sun, February 07 2010, 9:31:09
  • A beautiful sunny day in Easton, MD .The snow is beautiful andwhen we woke up our driveway was cleared and sidewalks shoveled. This is a plus living in a community with such ammenities. DH is going to take some more pics later. Backyard we measured 28" (NT) -- SheltieLass, Sun, February 07 2010, 9:41:14
  • One of my fave solo lunches, a little bit of jarred alfredo sauce (I am not going to make it when I'm alone), a few frozen shrimp and the pasta. Reasonaly low-cal and verra tasty. Dh says New Orleans. (NT) -- jayn, Sun, February 07 2010, 10:31:57
  • whata cute little pug! (NT) -- FloraMac, Sun, February 07 2010, 12:25:40
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!!!!!>>>>> -- Piper Mom, Sun, February 07 2010, 13:45:32
    • I think he's adorable. ;o) (NT) -- LindaT, Sun, February 07 2010, 14:44:13
  • Let me see if I can get a couple cute pics of my cats -- who are, generally speaking, pains in the a$$. (NT) -- Merrymags, Sun, February 07 2010, 14:24:44
  • What a cute doggy! I especially love the last pic, cause I love it when dogs cock their head like that!! What little snow there was here has mostly melted off today, though I've missed most of the day - DH and I spent most of the day in bed! *G* (NT) -- Mirnavela, Sun, February 07 2010, 16:15:00
    • Her head is like that because she was just asked if she wanted to eat. (NT) -- Janet H., Sun, February 07 2010, 17:23:46
  • I would like to send a picture of our dog. What e-mail do I send it to? (NT) -- Stephanie M, Sun, February 07 2010, 16:36:52
    • Hi Stephanie. Send to Charyl at Lallybroch dot com (NT) -- Charyl, Mon, February 08 2010, 4:59:37
  • What a sweet looking dog! (NT) -- Lucy, Sun, February 07 2010, 18:44:55
  
  

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• Bulletin Board February 6 -- Charyl, Sat, February 06 2010, 3:32:23
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  Dump Your Significant Jerk Week begins today, Time to get rid of a jerk girlfriend or boyfriend before Valentine's Day..
  
  Today is Frozen Yogurt Day.
  
  Today is Waitangi Day in New Zealand, marking the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 between the native Maori and the Europeans.
  
  From Lucy: These are our pets. Left to right, oldest to youngest. Tim is a Green Wing Macaw and 18 yrs old. He's in charge of just about everything. At least that's his opinion. Al an Umbrella Cockatoo is 16 yrs. old, he's in charge of getting into everything. That's everyone's opinion. MacDubh is 8, a Maine Coon and he just wants to be left alone. He's probably the lightest weight Maine Coon out there at just 10lbs. He's still big just skinny. Sorcha is our 6 yr.old Irish Terrier. We weren't sure we would all live to see her 6 years old. I had no idea a terrier had so much energy. She has turned out to be a sweetie pie that everyone loves like crazy. She goes to daycare twice a week for free. The day care people missed her so much when we had to stop sending her they asked for her back and don't charge us. That is so nice of them. She really enjoys going there and playing with all of the other dogs.
  
  
  So, how much snow did y'all get?
  

  
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  • Happy Waitangi Day my fellow New Zealanders! (NT) -- SueP, Sat, February 06 2010, 4:24:23
    • This is noted on my calendar - I've been wondering what is this holiday celebrating? (NT) -- MaryJ, Sat, February 06 2010, 5:35:24
    • You too Sue, and AmandaW and Tooki and Judithea. Did I leave anyone out? (NT) -- Margy, Sat, February 06 2010, 6:22:15
  • It's 7:30 a.m., and the snow is to the top of the tires on my mini-van -- and it's suppose to snow all day today!!!! DH made it home from work (he had to work last night) He got in around 5:30 a.m. His car, however, is still snowbound at the Park and Ride lot. He carpools and the other guy drove last night (He has a truck). But this morning they couldn't get into our development, so DH was dropped off at the main road and walked home (about 1/2 mile) He said the snow was up to his knees! Hope all the other snowbound hosers are well. (NT) -- Traci_Mc, Sat, February 06 2010, 4:32:47
    • Traci, so glad Phil got home ok.....snow "up to his knees!!" Gotta be deep cause he's a tall guy! I measured my backyard at 7:30 am.....18 inches..and counting. In Dec I measured 26 inches..so maybe it won't get that bad again. As long as we have power, I am ok with it all. Hugs to you and Phil and the girls. (NT) -- Niseold, Sat, February 06 2010, 6:39:35
      • Hi Niseold!!! Hope you all are safe and warm! I stuck a tape measure out on the back deck about an hour ago, we were at 24". Robin and I are getting ready to go out to do some shoveling - figured 2 ft. will be easier than 3, especially since it's that wet, heavy snow. The wind is picking up, though, so it's gonna be cold (brrrrrrrrrrrr). (NT) -- Traci_Mc, Sat, February 06 2010, 7:14:54
      • Mother Nature has a sense of humor, eh? Glad to hear that you all are ok. I went out to shovel this a.m. and lo and behold -- two men with shovels appeared! Talk about getting excited... I almost kissed them. This will add five years to my life 'cause there's no place left to put the snow and I'd have to lift the shovel over my head to dump it. Being old AND short has it's disadvantages! Stay safe and warm, my friends. (NT) -- JudyL, Sat, February 06 2010, 7:25:24
  • It is still snowing here in Horsham, looks quite blizzard-like. I would guess we have atleast a foot of snow and they are saying that it is falling at 1-3 inches per hour. (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Sat, February 06 2010, 4:59:37
    • Do you have plenty of Coca-Cola, chocolate and chips laid in? (NT) -- 'becca, Sat, February 06 2010, 6:30:53
      • I have "Throwback Pepsi", lots of salsa and chips and I still have a tiny bit of this really awesome chocolate ice cream made with anjou chilli and chipolte chili powder!! (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Sat, February 06 2010, 9:05:40
        • OH! Have to know. What is this ice cream you speak of? I have had Jacques Torres Wicked Hot Chocolate - with the same ingredients and it is to die for. I have tried to duplicate it and can't quite get it - either too 'hot' or too mild. Your description of this ice cream makes my mouth water. (NT) -- CathyS, Sat, February 06 2010, 13:43:57
  • Here in South Jersey Im thinking we got about 15 inches so far but haven't measured yet... I know I have to get my wellies on and shovel a path for the dogs to go out here soon or its gonna get messy :+)... (NT) -- drm, Sat, February 06 2010, 5:41:26
    • Di, Don did that last night...he dug a path to the woods, then dug a circle out for my dog to use. I had to bribe mine out with a treat...he wouldn't go! Good luck to you today. (NT) -- Niseold, Sat, February 06 2010, 6:43:14
      • well my old chowgirl only wants to go out 1 door.. the back one which is always buried with snow since it faces west... so here I am at 6 am with the broom trying to make a spot for her... good thing since the dh and son decided to wait til the snow STOPPED to do any digging or snowblowing... I was out shoveling and the snow was over my knees...Tell me Denise when did our state move to the Tundra ???????? (NT) -- drm, Sat, February 06 2010, 16:20:24
        • Hi again. My backyard measured 23 inches! Snow like this is tough for an old dog to get thru. Glad you took care of your furbaby and made her a path. My half-Chow boy, Bear, likes to eat the snow...mouthfuls of it. Not good for his tummy let me tell ya. He bolted out of the path earlier and went straight into a drift. It fell on top of him and he was covered up to the tips of his ears! I had to dig him out! He ran back to the patio after that. Unfortunatley, our temps are gonna stay very cold this coming week, so the snow will be around for a while. (NT) -- Niseold, Sat, February 06 2010, 18:14:26
  • We were expecting three and got about 12. Hopefully forecasters aren't that far off in other parts of the East (NT) -- madelyn, Sat, February 06 2010, 5:42:41
  • Lovely and colorfu pets, Lucy. Sorcha must be a very sweet and special dog for the daycare people to ask her to come back. (NT) -- Gina-C, Sat, February 06 2010, 5:51:00
  • what cuties! and does everyone get along? No snow here in Mass. I'm thinking of everyone to the south! (NT) -- FloraMac, Sat, February 06 2010, 6:25:41
  • No snow yet in east Ky. It should begin any time. But we won't be getting such impressive amount as those of you in the east are getting. (Thank God!) (NT) -- DawnW., Sat, February 06 2010, 6:57:40
  • Here in SW Pennsylvania we have 21" so far. looks like it's slowing down now. DH works at Pittsburgh airport in the tower and as of 9am he was the only guy on his crew that had made it to work. Looks like he may not be home tonight. I've never been in snow like this, it's kinda wild not seeing any cars on the road. (NT) -- Dale, Sat, February 06 2010, 7:14:10
  • We only measured about six inches yesterday evening, but it's been steadily piling up all night, so who knows? I have no desire to go out and check again! I just love these flakes though--really big and soft and leave snow globs on the tree branches. Some friends made a snow-horse! (NT) -- Susannah, Sat, February 06 2010, 7:22:01
  • I just love each and every write up of folks' pets. Birds who believe themselves in charge, dogs going to daycare, etc. Too funny. No snow in the general Los Angeles area but LOTS of rain. Almost 24 hours of solid rain, predicted for most of today, too. (NT) -- Merrymags, Sat, February 06 2010, 7:24:09
  • Delmarva Peninsula (I am in MD)we have 18" and still snowing. We are under a blizzard warning. Snow is wet and heavy (NT) -- SheltieLass, Sat, February 06 2010, 7:30:59
  • DH has been out shoveling once, its close t o 2 ft here in SE PA (MD border) still snowing hard with whipping WIND. The wind at least is keeping the tree branches from being loaded and then breaking. (NT) -- BetsyG, Sat, February 06 2010, 7:36:02
  • I'm very thankful that this storm missed us. 2 snows of greater than 7 inches is much more than we normally get, so I'm fine if we don't get any more. For those that are getting the snow, big hugs and stay warm! (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Sat, February 06 2010, 7:57:18
  • Lucy your brood is great! Love their names too! Hope all you in the BIG snow are hanging in there. Stay safe! (NT) -- LisaW, Sat, February 06 2010, 7:58:27
  • i posted further down but maybe it was missed. you can PRE ORDER my sister emma's groups new CD on amazon!!! >>>>>> -- oorjanie, Sat, February 06 2010, 8:34:58
    • Done oorjanie. I was just listening to her on my run this morning, she has an amazing voice. (NT) -- LisaW, Sat, February 06 2010, 10:02:45
      • cool!! they got signed to a record label so that's exciting. it's good you have that picture of you and her for the future eh? hehe (NT) -- oorjanie, Sat, February 06 2010, 20:28:14
    • I was listening to her last night before bed. DH and I both really enjoy Joy Kills Sorrow and their sound. It's kind of Allison Krauss meets Nora Jones. (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Sat, February 06 2010, 14:54:13
  • What lovely babies! We didn't get much snow here, maybe an inch, but the wind has been brutal! It's a wonder my little dog didn't blow away last night! I hope everyone is staying safe and warm! (NT) -- Mirnavela, Sat, February 06 2010, 9:53:44
  • Snowing here again! Love all the pets! The birds are beautiful! Love the kitty and the dog too--love their names! (NT) -- WeeWelshLass, Sat, February 06 2010, 10:00:11
  • We live between Buffalo and Rochester and for a change it's not us getting the blizzard. (NT) -- Lady Elizabeth, Sat, February 06 2010, 10:26:52
  • I have never seen an Irish Terrier. She is stunning, as are the rest of your babies! (NT) -- Toddles, Sat, February 06 2010, 10:27:31
  • How adorable is your family! I love the birds and the fact that they are in 'control' of the household. Your kitkin is a beauty - Maine coon's have always been a favorite of mine, and I love seeing your Irish Terrier. Like Toddles, I've not seen one before either. Thanks for sharing. (NT) -- Bandruidh, Sat, February 06 2010, 10:40:31
  • I fully expect to get many snowballs lobbed at me, but we are having an absolutely beautiful day here in Michigan. The sun is shinging, the skies are blue, the snow is white - and the wind is brutally cold. GIven the state of much of the rest of the country, we're feeling awful lucky for such pretty scenery out the front window. (NT) -- Lady_Jane (Who'd still like a snow day), Sat, February 06 2010, 11:16:46
    • I was just looking out the window at all that sunshine, & thinking the same thing, LJ! (NT) -- Cathryn L, Sat, February 06 2010, 11:26:00
  • Lucy those are really beautiful pics of your pets! Gorgeous dog! Love your comments too! (NT) -- BetsyG, Sat, February 06 2010, 11:17:55
  • Lucy, what a lovely menagerie! Tim is a gorgeous bird - 18 yrs wow! Now don't throw snowballs at me you mid-Atlantic hosers, but I'm kind of sad we didn't get snow near Boston. (NT) -- HollyC, Sat, February 06 2010, 13:17:52
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!!!>>>> -- Piper-Mom, Sat, February 06 2010, 13:54:38
    • Fab! I could wake up next to that. (NT) -- kgp, Sat, February 06 2010, 14:27:16
      • Now that you mention it, he would make a great Fergus! (NT) -- WeeWelshLass, Sat, February 06 2010, 17:14:37
    • I really love this guy, he's always been my picture of Fergus. (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Sat, February 06 2010, 14:56:31
    • Hmmm.... great idea! (NT) -- Piper Mom, Sat, February 06 2010, 17:59:24
  • Lucy, I love your pets. Mac Dubh reminds me of Misty! : ) We got maybe 3 inches of snow. I've not been out since yesterday afternoon. Even tho I live in town, I could hear the wind howling last night and early this morn. :P (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sat, February 06 2010, 13:58:54
  • Lucy, just love your dogger!!!!!!!! We got about 6 or 8 inches and today its nice and sunny and the streets are clear already. (NT) -- M&M, Sat, February 06 2010, 14:22:57
  • The birds are beautiful!!!! (NT) -- BrandyC, Sat, February 06 2010, 14:38:43
  • Your fured and feathererd kids are just beautiful Lucy... not so much a bird person but your guys are really wonderful.... and the furs aren't too shabby either... looks like lot of love in your house !!! (NT) -- drm, Sat, February 06 2010, 16:25:46
  • Thank you for all the lovely comments Hosers! I hope you're all warm and cozy where ever you are. (NT) -- Lucy, Sat, February 06 2010, 17:57:33
  • No snow here on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia, but we have had TORRENTIAL rain overnight and there has been flash flooding in my area. DH and I took a drive around this morning to see the damage and it's quite amazing! The small, man-made lake across the road from us has burst its banks. All the rain has just added to the humidity though - ugh! (NT) -- Leigh, Sat, February 06 2010, 21:25:12
  • Hi Lucy - my DH's GreenWing Oliver waves Hi to your Tim. Ollie is 6 years old - DH also has a Double-Yellow-Headed Amazon (Elliott) who is 22!! Nice to see pics of your birds, and also the cat and pup. Sweet pets, all!! (NT) -- ScarlettO, Mon, February 08 2010, 8:05:20
  
  

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• Bulletin Board February 5 -- Charyl, Fri, February 05 2010, 3:27:39
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  Today is National Weatherperson's Day.
  
  Today is National Wear Red Day, kicking off the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" cardiovascular disease campaign. First Friday in Februay.
  
  Today is Bubble Gum Day. Today kids who donate 50 cents to a charity of their school's choice will get to chew bubble gum at school.
  
  Today is National Primrose Day.
  
  Today is Constitution Day in Mexico.
  
  TGIF Lallybroch?
  
  From BrandyC: . . . "Picture of our beagle 3 years ago when he was a puppy" And Bello the golden retriever.
  
  

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  • Two cuties! (NT) -- SueP, Fri, February 05 2010, 3:29:52
    • I know you meant three, Sue. I was too slow with my edit. Rough morning here. *G* (NT) -- Charyl, Fri, February 05 2010, 3:37:53
      • Yes three - the cute dog was posted when I posted my first message! (NT) -- SueP, Fri, February 05 2010, 11:57:10
        • Err - wasnt posted....! (NT) -- SueP, Fri, February 05 2010, 11:57:46
  • Three cuties! :) TGIF everyone! Even better news--the 3 snow days I had this week will NOT be made up! Woohoo! (NT) -- WeeWelshLass, Fri, February 05 2010, 3:53:04
  • Adorable! Hey East Coasters -- can you hear the snow a comin'? (NT) -- JudyL, Fri, February 05 2010, 5:26:39
    • We are just on the line Judy, a couple of miles from Route 80 in the center of the State. Every time it's a waiting game to see if we get hit or not. Good luck with your part of the world. I hope it is not as bad as expected. (NT) -- 'becca, Fri, February 05 2010, 5:47:05
    • Cuties pies... all three of them. DH and I came to work... the ride to DC was wonderfully short and sweet -- about 15 minutes from Falls Church. Woohoo! Getting home will be a different story, I'm sure. Meanwhile, the kids are home, all nestled in their beds. :-) (NT) -- ladyphantom, Fri, February 05 2010, 6:01:11
    • Be safe! Even though it must be a pain to drive, and have to shovel all that snow, do you still get that excited feeling, like when you were a kid, for a big snow storm? (NT) -- LisaW, Fri, February 05 2010, 6:09:05
    • We're in the 9-12" range - we're down by the 99/22 interchange, and Lisa - we do still get excited, even though it's still a big PIA mostly. (NT) -- LissC, Fri, February 05 2010, 14:40:11
    • Yeah, South Jersey is in the 18 -24 inch zone... AGAIN... not that I don't like a little snow here and there but come on... second zonker storm of the season. Its like Im living in the mountains of Western MD again!!!! Im ready tho, went to town today and loaded up on milk eggs & wine so I'm set. (NT) -- drm, Fri, February 05 2010, 21:58:59
  • Sweet lad and the beagle is cute, too - boy, those big "Golden" eyes get me every time!! (NT) -- ScarlettO, Fri, February 05 2010, 5:49:32
  • Those are three cuties! I'm sure the first two have gotten a wee bit bigger since the pic was taken. (NT) -- LisaW, Fri, February 05 2010, 6:11:24
  • This winter storm is going to miss New England for a change... yippee!! (NT) -- CarolSR, Fri, February 05 2010, 6:13:29
    • Double yip! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, Fri, February 05 2010, 10:37:09
    • It's about time New England missed a storm! (NT) -- Stargove, Fri, February 05 2010, 15:01:29
  • love the doggies and the boy!! : ) How cute!!! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Fri, February 05 2010, 7:17:31
  • Good News!!! Jenna's ultrasound of her lower spine came back normal!! Now we can procede with physical therapy and hope that the weakness she is exibiting is from lack of stimulation the first 8 months of her life. She's making great strides in her development and scoots around the den jabbering away. She has finally gotten to where she can pull up on the couch and while it took 10-15 minutes, she sidesteped and cruised the whole length yesterday. Thanks for the thoughts! (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Fri, February 05 2010, 7:18:14
    • Yay!!! Glad to hear the good news!! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Fri, February 05 2010, 8:14:42
    • That is great news! You go Jenna! (NT) -- LisaW, Fri, February 05 2010, 8:20:46
    • Such good news! I'm sure the PT will help. You're gonna have a home program, for sure, but know that between you Shaun and the kids you can give her exercises the attention they demand. Good luck & hugs to all of you. (NT) -- CathyS, Fri, February 05 2010, 9:35:06
    • Does my heart good to hear of this! Thanks for the update! You are truly a blessing. (NT) -- LynnC, Fri, February 05 2010, 10:06:50
    • That is good news! (NT) -- DawnW., Fri, February 05 2010, 10:07:06
    • I'm glad you got good news. It is always so heartwarming to hear what love and encouragement can accomplish in a child's life - you and your DH are to be commended for opening your home and your hearts to her :o) (NT) -- lori v, Fri, February 05 2010, 12:45:21
    • That is wonderful news Whiskey Eyes. There will be no stopping her now. My Mom told me when I was a babe she was wondering if I was ever going to walk. I scooted on my butt. Pediatrician told her when I was ready I would walk. And one day I stood up and started taking a few steps and then I was off to the races. (NT) -- SheltieLass, Fri, February 05 2010, 12:49:45
      • She's a scooter too, SheltieLass. Partly, I think it is because of the weaker left leg, but mostly because the way she scoots leaves her right hand free to hold things and pick up things. She actually let go and stood for about 5 seconds on her own and she's really cruising around the couch today. (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Fri, February 05 2010, 13:04:48
    • Great News WE!!! AND cutie pie puppys and lad!!! (NT) -- CarolE, Fri, February 05 2010, 14:51:31
    • Great News WE!!! (NT) -- FM, Fri, February 05 2010, 14:52:27
    • Julie, this is the kind of news that brings joy to my heart! Jenna is so blessed to have you and your family caring for her, giving her the life she deserves, the love she's entitled to. Bless you all. And keep your chin up! (NT) -- Merrymags, Fri, February 05 2010, 16:34:10
    • Wonderful news. With all the love and support you are giving this angel she will catch up in no time flat. (NT) -- jayn, Fri, February 05 2010, 17:49:43
    • That's wonderful, Julie. I hope she keeps progressing during therapy. (NT) -- Gina-C, Sat, February 06 2010, 5:52:58
    • Great news (NT) -- BrandyC, Sat, February 06 2010, 18:01:09
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!!!!!!>>> -- Piper-Mom, Fri, February 05 2010, 7:20:29
    • Yikes! What a HOT picture! Feeling warmer already. (NT) -- CathyS, Fri, February 05 2010, 9:32:08
    • Woooooooooooooooooooweeeeeeeeeee!!! (NT) -- JC*, Fri, February 05 2010, 10:37:41
    • I read in a magazine recently that there is an internet campaign after Hugh's wife Deb, saying she is too old and frumpy for him, and that she was his 'beard' - meaning he is gay and pretending not to be. Makes me so angry - these two have had a solid marriage for 14 years. Why do people always have to be so cruel, and try to discredit other peoples happiness? (NT) -- SueP, Fri, February 05 2010, 12:01:57
      • I totally agree with your sentiment - I always say if that type of person would use his/her powers for good instead of evil, the world would be a much better place! (NT) -- lori v, Fri, February 05 2010, 12:47:44
    • *Love, Love, Love* Hugh and get upset, too, by all the crap that is said about he and his wife. I think they are great role models for good marriage! (NT) -- bethistle, Fri, February 05 2010, 16:23:35
    • Gosh, her slip is wet, and I don't think she's wearing any panties. And Hugh . . . whew. :-) (NT) -- Gayle, Fri, February 05 2010, 20:37:58
    • What movie is this? Methinks me should watch. (NT) -- Lady Grey, Fri, February 05 2010, 21:06:21
      • It's from the movie "Australia". Verra hot scene! :-) (NT) -- Leigh, Fri, February 05 2010, 21:46:48
  • Such cute doggies, and your little boy too, Brandy! (NT) -- Ruthgold18, Fri, February 05 2010, 8:34:10
  • OMG, these pics just might put me over the puppy lust edge! Beautiful! (NT) -- M&M, Fri, February 05 2010, 9:30:40
  • I LOVE both of these breeds so much! Beagles just make my heart melt. And Golden Retrievers are the best companions ever. Gorgeous pups! (NT) -- Bandruidh, Fri, February 05 2010, 9:44:31
  • 3 heart-melting faces there, Brandy! (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Fri, February 05 2010, 10:25:16
    • Absolutely, the three of them are beautiful. (NT) -- Gwen, Fri, February 05 2010, 11:25:28
  • awwwwwww I LOVE the smile on your son's face. Kids and puppies the BEST! (NT) -- BetsyG, Fri, February 05 2010, 11:39:30
  • Love the pics of the pups and I am asucker for beagles. (NT) -- SheltieLass, Fri, February 05 2010, 12:41:12
  • All three are adorable! Good luck with your weather easteners! (NT) -- Lucy, Fri, February 05 2010, 12:48:50
  • We are home from Annapolis & having my xrays. Timing was perfect,had lt snow on the way home and now it is steady and heavy. 1 question I have.."Why do they make some xray tables so high w/a little step"? When you are hurting and have a problem moving it is so hard to get up on those damn things. (NT) -- SheltieLass, Fri, February 05 2010, 12:54:57
  • "Merrymags" Did you get the email I sent you or is it floating around in cyberspace somewhere!! Let me know. Thanks (NT) -- Jaydub, Fri, February 05 2010, 12:58:03
    • YES!!!! I didn't check email until just a few minutes ago. I'll get going on a response........ (NT) -- Merrymags (Midge), Fri, February 05 2010, 16:36:50
      • Cool, Thank you so much, how far away (in time) are you from Disneyland? (NT) -- Jaydub, Fri, February 05 2010, 18:23:11
        • Return email sent. On a good day, it takes about 40 minutes to get to Disneyland. In California times, that's right next door! (NT) -- Merrymags (Midge), Fri, February 05 2010, 19:18:08
          • hahaha, thanks for the info, can put my thinking cap on now. (NT) -- jaydub, Fri, February 05 2010, 23:57:22
  • aw, what cuties!! all 3 of them! (NT) -- FloraMac, Fri, February 05 2010, 14:51:52
  • PRE ORDER EMMA'S NEW CD!!!!!! >>>>>>>>>> -- oorjanie, Fri, February 05 2010, 17:26:44
  • SCARLETT! I just now noticed your reply about needing a vacation on the Books Board. I completely, whole-heartedly agree! We go Jan. 4 through April 5 without ANY days off or half-days. We were hoping to get at least one or two more snow storms! LOL (NT) -- Lady_Jane, Fri, February 05 2010, 20:51:54
  
  

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• Win a copy of "An Echo in the Bone"! -- JudyL, Thu, February 04 2010, 13:59:16
  A hardback, first edition copy of "Echo" is up for grabs. The first person who gives me all the names of the pets in the entire Outlander series is the winner. E-mail your list to judy@celticjourneys.us and good luck!
  

  
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  • May I just say that HAVING such a list like that with which to determine the winner indicates a level of dedication I cannot even begin to imitate! Will you share it when the contest is completed for us lesser mortals! ;-) (NT) -- Lady_Jane, Thu, February 04 2010, 15:48:31
    • The person with the most pet names wins, not necessary to have them all! (NT) -- JudyL, Thu, February 04 2010, 18:36:06
  • thanks for contest - i tried but doubtful . dont have books right here (NT) -- oorjanie, Thu, February 04 2010, 19:17:03
  • just emailed you my answers!!!! (NT) -- BrandyC, Thu, February 04 2010, 23:28:48
  • Wow! Way to go, Judy! LOL, do you think anyone can name all of the pets that have been featured on the SB? (NT) -- Charyl, Fri, February 05 2010, 3:39:09
    • Hey Charyl, there's another copy of Echo for anyone who can! (NT) -- JudyL, Fri, February 05 2010, 5:24:02
    • That's not fair Charyl.... you have quick access to all of them. ; ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Fri, February 05 2010, 7:18:23
  • Is the White sow a pet? She is the only one I can think of. Guess I wont win this one. *G* (NT) -- jayn, Fri, February 05 2010, 18:05:25
  
  

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