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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! -- Birthday Faerie, Sat, July 04 2009, 3:31:28
Bulletin Board for July 4 -- Lady Jay, Fri, July 03 2009, 22:05:29
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's holidays include....
Independence Day (USA)
UN International Day of Cooperatives
Freedom from Fear of Public Speaking Day
Country Music Day
Sidewalk Egg Frying Day
Barbequed Spareribs Day
It was also on this date in....
1855 that the first edition of Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass was published 1895 that the song "America the Beautiful" was first published 1954 that a sensationalized murder trial inspired The Fugitive 1976 that Elton John and Kiki Dee's "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" was released 1997 that Pathfinder landed on Mars
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekends so far! Have a happy and safe 4th of July!
uk hosers----heads up girls --this is an emil from orion books -- offering us a chance to get our hands on ECHO promptly -- ali cat, Fri, July 03 2009, 2:49:05
From: Bill Massey
Subject: RE: Diana Gabaldon
To: "ali cat"
Date: Wednesday, 1 July, 2009, 9:12 PM
Dear Alison
I applaud your enthusiasm and dedication - and of course I appreciate you don't want to wait a second longer to read An Echo in the Bone than necessary.
So I think we may have an idea that will mean you won't have to - and also means you can help to make the book a bestseller.
If you - and any other of the Ladies of Lallybroch - would like to pre-order the January hardcover edition from Amazon, we will then gladly send you a copy of the trade paperback that we publish simultaneously with the US edition.
This is the edition that goes on sale in Australia and New Zealand and other export markets, but isn't available in UK bookstores.
That way, you would have the UK hardback, which hopefully with your help will be a bestseller, and in addition, and at no extra cost, the trade paperback at the first possible moment the book is available anywhere in the world.
Two books for the price of one, and no delay in getting straight to the latest installment of Jamie and Claire's story.
All you would have to do is to email us your Amazon invoice/receipt as soon as you have it, which would include your delivery address, and we would be primed and ready to send you your own copy of the trade paperback.
Do let me know if this idea would appeal or if you would like any further details. I'm very much hoping you will take us up on our offer.
Bulletin Board for July 3 -- Lady Jay, Thu, July 02 2009, 22:30:28
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Today's holidays include....
Air Conditioning Appreciation Day
Stay Out of the Sun Day
Compliment Your Mirror Day
Dog Days of Summer begin
Eat Beans Day
Chocolate Wafer Day
It was also on this date in....
1608 that the city of Quebec was founded by Samuel de Champlain 1890 that Idaho became the 43rd state of the US 1922 that "Fruit Garden and Home" magazine was introduced--it was later renamed "Better Homes and Gardens"
Bulletin Board for July 2 -- Lady Jay, Wed, July 01 2009, 22:00:45
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Today's holidays include....
Halfway Point of 2009
I Forgot Day
Anisette Day
It was also on this date in....
1934 that Fox signed Shirley Temple 1937 that Amelia Earhart disappeared during an attempt to fly around the world at the equator 1955 that "The Lawrence Welk Show" debuted 1981 that Bruce Springsteen played the first show ever at the 21,000 seat Brendan Byrne Meadowlands Arena in New Jersey 1986 that the Prince movie "Under The Cherry Moon" was released 2005 that MTV and VH1 aired the 8 hours of the Live 8 concerts featuring U2, Coldplay, Dave Matthews Band, Madonna, and many others to raise awareness of poverty in Africa
Bulletin Board for July 1 -- Lady Jay, Tue, June 30 2009, 22:46:20
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Today's holidays include....
Canada Day (Canada)
International Joke Day
Build a Scarecrow Day
Praise a Postal Worker Day
Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day
Gingersnap Day
It was also on this date in....
1941 that the first official TV commercial was aired on NBC 1956 that Elvis appeared on "The Steve Allen Show" and sang "Hound Dog" to a real basset hound 1963 that "She Loves You" was recorded by the Beatles 1973 that "Jesus Christ Superstar" closed in New York City after 720 performances on Broadway 1978 that Foreigner's "Hot Blooded" was released 1979 that Sony introduced the Walkman 1991 that Court TV began airing
Have a great day, everyone! Happy Canada Day, hosers!
Bulletin Board for June 30 -- Lady Jay, Mon, June 29 2009, 21:37:43
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Today's holidays include....
Leap Second Time Adjustment Day
Sky Day
Ice Cream Soda Day
It was also on this date in....
1936 that Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind was published 1952 that "The Guiding Light" debuted on CBS-TV 1953 that the first Corvette was rolled off the assembly line, it sold for $3,250 1966 that The Supremes made the studio recording of "You Keep Me Hangin' On" 1974 that Russian ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov defected in Toronto, Canada 1985 that Yul Brynner left his role as the King of Siam after 4,600 performances in "The King and I" 1986 that Madonna released "True Blue"; Steve Winwood released "Back in the High Life"
Keith Urban -- Janet H., Mon, June 29 2009, 10:03:26
I saw Keith last night in concert. He was fantastic! I actually got to touch him. He got right in the crowd and was only a couple of feet away. I couldn't resist.
I was searching BBC news and found this article...if anyone else has commented on it...sorry! :) Thought it was interesting! (I don't know how to do links!) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8116431.stm -- NancyH, Mon, June 29 2009, 8:57:00
ANNOUNCEMENT!!! -- Piper-Mom, Mon, June 29 2009, 7:16:37
Hey, I wanted to let you all know that you can go ahead and order 'The Journey' now, if you want. : ) Go up to the 'LOL Advertisers' link and click on my banner. There is a link 'Buy the book'. Click on that and follow instructions.
Thanks so much for your support, encouragement, etc. over the last several months!!!! Hugs!!!!!!
Bulletin Board for June 29 -- Lady Jay, Sun, June 28 2009, 22:05:11
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Today's holidays include....
Please Take My Children to Work Day
Almond Butter Crunch Day
It was also on this date in....
1951 that "Life of Riley" went off the air 1956 that Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller were married; they divorced on January 20, 1961 1957 that Buddy Holly recorded the song "Peggy Sue" 1995 that the shuttle Atlantis and the Russian space station Mir docked, forming the largest man-made satellite ever to orbit the Earth 1999 that Art of Noise released "The Seduction of Claude Debussy" 2007 that the Apple iPhone went on sale 2008 that "Guitar Hero: Aerosmith" was released
Bulletin Board for June 28 -- Lady Jay, Sat, June 27 2009, 21:36:30
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Today's holidays include....
Descendants Day
Summer Fairy Fun Day
Tapioca Day
It was also on this date in....
1888 that Robert Louis Stevenson set sail for the South Seas 1919 that the Treaty of Versailles was signed ending WWI five years after it began & establishing the League of Nations 1939 that Pan American Airways began the first transatlantic passenger service 1969 that Crosby, Stills & Nash released their first album 1975 that Rod Serling, best known for the anthology series The Twilight Zone, died after open-heart surgery; David Bowie's "Fame" was released 1986 that Wham! made their final concert appearance at London's Wembley Stadium 1996 that Charles M Schulz got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
We have a new LOL Advertiser! Thistle House Bed and Breakfast owned and run by Phyllis Esler and her husband Ronald. Phyllis used to hang out a few years ago but, as things go, had to attend to life, but has now returned. Here is a brief history of Thistle House B&B from her:
Thistle House Bed & Breakfast was opened in 2007 with a Scottish theme for 3 reasons...
1) We were inspired by the Gabaldon books (both my husband and myself) and spent some time in Scotland. In fact we thought we might retire there, but because our children are in the USA we decided that North Carolina was the next best thing. Little did we realize when we moved to Granite Falls (mentioned several times in The Firey Cross) that we would be living a short 30 miles from where Fraser's Ridge would have been.
2) My husband and I both have heritage that is Scottish, and wanted to use our own family history in the B&B.
3) We are in the heart of where many of the survivors of Culloden and the clearances came to live.
At Thistle House Bed and Breakfast we have four rooms with queen sized pillow top beds, each room with its own private bath, and personality. Our breakfasts are awesome and are talked about as the number one most memorable thing about Thistle House. We are on 4 acres of land and we have something flowering nearly year around.
About me ... I am retired from the medical profession where I worked in business administration for over 40 years. I would be there still if I had not become "the patient." Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, I am a 3 1/2 year survivor, still in treatment, but with a good result and a better attitude. I work two days a week as a secretary for a local church. My husband and I have been married 32 years this August and we have "yours, mine, ours" children and 12 grandchildren. (Our first great will be born in July.) I am a part-time writer and have had several published stories. I also do needle work, some of this is for sale and can be seen on the website www.thistlehousebb.com. My favorites are the tartan items that I have around the B&B. Pillows and placements (any tartan available, INCLUDING Faser and MacKenzie.)
BY THE WAY ... it doesn't take much to get my husband to change into his kilt.
I am also a certified Wedding Coordinator and we do weddings at Thistle House. If the LOL members are looking for the perfect Claire and Jamie setting ... we are IT. We are located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge and just a short drive to the Great Smokies. A beautiful place to be.
Phyllis says that they will also be at the Grandfather Mountain Games and LOL members can find them at the Clan Bell tent! Look for them there. They still have one room available if anyone is interested in staying at Thistle House B&B. All guests staying there that weekend will be going to the games!
Who wants their last room!!!!!!!?????????? :D
Welcome Phyllis and Ronald. Continued success with Thistle House! :)
Just a mention about Voy again .... -- Judie, Sat, June 27 2009, 15:36:25
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In light of the "trauma" *G* that we all suffer when the boards go down, I really should remind folks that Rudi and Brandon (the board owners, husband and wife) run the Voy boards as their livelihood, and if we love the boards and appreciate their efforts, it would beHOOVE us *G* to make contributions to their efforts every now and then.
The CONTRIBUTE and create member account links apparently aren't working at the moment, but Brandon is working on it and on making all user names free. It will also help him to control the spam issue.
Nevertheless, if you already have a unique user name, you can always send a Paypal contribution (as can anyone) to:
payments@voy.com
Every little contribution helps. There is also a snail mail address if you prefer that. :D
Also, if anyone would like to send get well wishes to Rudi, you may contact her at:
support2@voy.com
Thanks, gang!
Judie (I get no commission for this, by the way. *G* Just trying to help B & R out.)
Bulletin Board for June 27 -- Lady Jay, Fri, June 26 2009, 22:28:56
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Today's holidays include....
Great American Backyard Campout
Frozen Yogurt Day
Indian Pudding Day
Orange Blossom Day
It was also on this date in....
1922 that the first Newbery Medal was awarded for children's literature 1939 that one of the most famous scenes in movie history was filmed--Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara parting in "Gone with the Wind" 1959 that the play, "West Side Story," with music by Leonard Bernstein closed after 734 performances on Broadway 1975 that Sonny & Cher divorced 1989 that NBC aired "Miami Vice" for the last time, and Tom Jones was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Birthday Faerie, Sat, July 04 2009, 3:31:28 
Boy I did a good one for "I Forgot Day". Went to the store to pick up stuff for Saturday's BBQ. Got all the ingredients for potato salad...except for the potatoes! ;) (NT) -- Chessie >^..^<, Thu, July 02 2009, 12:04:40
Sounds like something I would do! Once when we were first married and I still thought it was romantic to get up with DH before work and make his lunch (didn't last very long to be sure!) I made him sandwiches one was great but one was only bread mustard and mayo...no cheese or meat! After 15 years he still teases me about my yummy "air" sandwich!!! :) (NT) -- NancyH, Thu, July 02 2009, 13:13:46
My DH is addicted to court tv! It's funny! (NT) -- Lady Redhead, Wed, July 01 2009, 5:51:39
(NT) -- oorjanie, Wed, July 01 2009, 8:42:03
Claire's Ring? -- Lady Redhead, Mon, June 29 2009, 22:15:15
phew----thats a bit better--- i think it must be a voy problem -- couldna possibly be me doin it wrong, aye? (NT) -- ali cat, Sun, June 28 2009, 1:12:59
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Hello Hosers! I haven't been around for quite awhile (don't know how many remember me).>>> -- 
