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• Bulletin Board for September 21 -- Charyl, Sun, September 20 2009, 21:15:23
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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.
  
  So I was in my local super store getting a few things which I was having trouble locating elsewhere (shopping can be challenging in rural Vermont, you know.) This caused me to browse many unfamiliar aisles. The words "C'mere Deer" caught my eye and I had a really good belly laugh over the contents of that asile. Impulse purchase underway and I came home with some doe-P and two buck lickers. Dunno why I find it so funny, but I do. Git R Done.
  
  What's in your Wal-Mart? ;-)
  
  
  Today is Observe the Speed Limit Day, a day to slow down and see if you can drive legally for 24 hours, and then declare yourself a Law-Abiding Citizen.
  
  Today is World Gratitude Day and Get Out of Town Day.
  
  International Women's eCommerce Days begin today.
  
  Today is National Woman; Road Warrior Day, honoring the nation's traveling businesswomen.
  
  Today is International Day of Peace, sponsored by the United Nations. Also called Pause the World Day, a day to pause, calm down, be nice, and plant a seed.
  
  Today is Miniature Golf Day.
  
  Today is Independence Day in Armenia, Belize, and Malta.
  
  Today is NYPD Blue Day. The ABC-TV series debuted on this date in 1993. Dennis Franz as Detective Andy Sipowicz was there from the beginning. Other temporary stars have included Jimmy Smits, Kim Delaney, Rick Shroder, and Esai Morales.
  
  Today is Throw Away Something Day. Or give away something if you prefer. It's a day to reduce the clutter in your life.
  
  Today is the first day of National Love Your Files Week.
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  • Welcome Back, Charyl! When you gonna come see us in PA? (NT) -- Valerie L., Sun, September 20 2009, 21:26:11
  • Nice to see you again Charyl, we missed you. Thanks for a great summer Lady Jay! We are so taken care of here. (NT) -- LisaW, Sun, September 20 2009, 21:32:27
  • WB my friend! ;o) (NT) -- LindaT, Sun, September 20 2009, 22:09:38
  • Clever of Lady Jay to hand over right before Echo comes out. *G* Seriously, thanks to Jay for the summer fun and a warm welcome back to Charyl! (NT) -- SueW, Sun, September 20 2009, 22:15:11
    • Worked out very conveniently, didn't it? Even if all I did was say, "Okay, Monday works for me." *G* Now I just need to get my hands on the new book! Welcome back, Charyl! (NT) -- Lady Jay, Mon, September 21 2009, 4:30:50
    • Thanks to both! (NT) -- M&M, Mon, September 21 2009, 10:54:35
  • Anyone else a Mad Men fan? The episode last night was made of awesome! From the lawn tractor incident to the last scene of Dan and Sally and baby Eugene, everything about it was amazing. That last scene made my heart melt and probably made me fall a little bit in love with Don Draper. (NT) -- RisaB, Sun, September 20 2009, 23:12:34
    • Ack! I'm 3 episodes behind! Haven't watched my DVR of the two I missed while on vacation. Now this one?! I really need to catch up! Oh and NPH's comment to Jon Hamm in the Emmy opening was made of total win! (NT) -- TracyAnn, Mon, September 21 2009, 4:16:50
    • I am still on Season 2. Ack! btw, Jon Hamm looked dashing last night at the Emmy's. (Mad Men's creator calls Jon blindingly good looking -- he is at that THUD). (NT) -- ladyphantom, Mon, September 21 2009, 6:29:18
    • I LOVE Mad Men! Last night was an awesome show, but then again, this season has been exceptional. I especially loved episode 2 (maybe 3) when Peggy tried to imitate Ann-Margret (from that one movie clip) while she was in front of her mirror at home. Incredible acting on her part. (NT) -- Merrymags, Mon, September 21 2009, 7:06:42
  • WB, Charyl! Hope you had a great summer. Only 18 more hours, yipppeeee! (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Mon, September 21 2009, 2:35:01
  • Throw something away day! I'm giving 3 huge bags of clothes I never wear to a coworker to add to the 4 bags I gave her last week. It's great to purge! (NT) -- TracyAnn, Mon, September 21 2009, 4:15:31
  • Welcome back Bug!! And your humor, as usual, is a little left of center. I needed the laugh today. Sure have missed ya! Well I'm off to work to unpack DG's new book and get them ready for tomorrow. WOOHOOO. I love my job. (NT) -- Dale, Mon, September 21 2009, 5:23:18
  • Many many very odd people are in my WalMart. Of course they all probably think the same about me. (NT) -- 'becca beccabee, Mon, September 21 2009, 5:51:04
  • Hi Charyl. I was thinking I just MIGHT be lucky enough to see you again this year at the Loon Games. Missed you... (NT) -- BetsyBarefootspinner, Mon, September 21 2009, 6:24:00
  • The anticipation of tomorrow is giving me 'dragonflies' in my stomach. (NT) -- Beladona, Mon, September 21 2009, 6:37:11
  • Happy Echo Eve everyone!!! wb charyl (NT) -- oorjanie, Mon, September 21 2009, 6:42:43
  • Thank you Lady Jay and Charyl for all you do!! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, September 21 2009, 6:59:29
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!!>>> -- Piper-Mom, Mon, September 21 2009, 7:02:13
    • Gulp! As you say, THUD! *drrol* (NT) -- Covadonga, Tue, September 22 2009, 1:11:30
      • *drool, that is* :-) (NT) -- Covadonga, Tue, September 22 2009, 1:12:38
  • Walmarts in the suburbs of Chicago aren't very interesting. But do tend not to be very clean or pleasant. That's why we do Target and Meijer. And we better Love Our Files this Week since the d*** online server is still down. (NT) -- LadyBelle, Mon, September 21 2009, 7:08:38
  • Echo's not the only great thing being released tomorrow. Dan Fogelberg's final CD's being released as well. Inside for review write up from his website >>> -- AngieLass, Mon, September 21 2009, 7:15:07
    • Thanks for posting this so that we know about the CD. "Same Old Lang Syne" is one of my favorite songs. (NT) -- JudyL, Mon, September 21 2009, 11:49:12
      • You're welcome, Judy! (NT) -- AngieLass, Mon, September 21 2009, 20:16:53
  • Sorry to yell but I GOT MY COPY OF ECHO YESTERDAY AT CHAPTERS!! So check your bookstores it might be out already. *VBG* (NT) -- Rachel M, Mon, September 21 2009, 7:16:34
    • I just called my local independent bookstore and my copy's in, but they're respecting the release date and I'll pick it up in the morning. I noticed our local chain bookstore, Hastings, is selling Echo for half price -- $15! (NT) -- AngieLass, Mon, September 21 2009, 7:23:35
    • (Fingers in ears) Lalalalalala! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, September 21 2009, 9:45:26
    • I went to Borders and they are sticking to the actual date, thank goodness I stopped in, the guy behind the counter said he's put a reserved slip in one for me so I can just pick it up tomorrow. Forgot to mention, I reserved it months ago. (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Mon, September 21 2009, 11:18:31
  • YYYYAAAAHHHHOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! I GOT THE FIRST HOLD!!!!!!! The information for the book is FINALLY in my public library catalog!!! I just reserved it so HOPEFULLY I will get it tomorrow if not tomorrow then Wednesday.... I am SO excited!!! (NT) -- NancyH :) (joyful, relieved....HAPPY!!!), Mon, September 21 2009, 8:17:23
  • Still pregnant! :) 8 days until due date...Thurs meet with Doc after ultrasound for size...measuring big (no big surprise all guys were big)...maybe I can convince them to induce Friday! :) They were scaring me with c-section but midwife told me the other day they would prob try induction first...we'll see! Today is the date I 'wanted'...12 hours until the day is over! (NT) -- Ceilidh, Mon, September 21 2009, 8:48:23
    • Good luck with that Christine!! Where's Chris? Maybe he could be doing a little inducing of his own *BEG* (NT) -- Cherie, Mon, September 21 2009, 9:26:07
      • Y'know we WERE trying a little "Marsali and Fergus" type induction (in the past pregnancy has been no-sex for the most part!) but I ended up SO uncomfortable one night last week--and not in a 'productive' way that I think the DH is scared to try again! :) We were using his vasectomy 'requirements' as another reason to keep doing the deed...but now that he's been to the lab for his 8 week I think he's going to hide from me! (NT) -- Ceilidh, Mon, September 21 2009, 9:30:01
        • Dammit....just got the call from the lab...leave it to MY DH to fail a semen test! Still has swimmers...*sigh*...was hoping he'd be all 'done' before little one arrived. Oh well...guess I AM having sex tonight! :) (NT) -- Ceilidh, Mon, September 21 2009, 10:38:47
          • Hahaha!!! Well at least he failed it now and not 3 months from now (NT) -- Cherie, Mon, September 21 2009, 12:18:36
          • OMG! He failed his swimmers test? No wonder you two have 4 kids! LOL! But as Cherie pointed out - better that NOW than in a few months time! LOL! (NT) -- Leigh, Mon, September 21 2009, 14:27:35
            • Yep Leigh...still guys swimming in there! Tests again on Oct 18...and now will have to test again on Nov 18...they don't 'clear' you until you have two tests with no swimmers! Poor guy also has to have monthly urine tests because of his pain management docs...THOSE tests have to come up 'dirty' fo drugs or they will accuse him of selling his vicodin! :) Dirty urine and zero sperm count wanted here! (NT) -- Ceilidh, Mon, September 21 2009, 16:48:39
  • Welcome back, Charyl!! Thank you, Lady Jay, for a great summer! (NT) -- Judie, Mon, September 21 2009, 8:53:37
    • Judie, thanks for posting this Google picture. I had to see what it was cuz to me without my glasses I thought it was a sugar cookie gone wonkie. Hahahaaha! It's celebrating the birthday of H.G. Wells though. Thanks to Lady Jay for a GREAT summer! And welcome back Charyl! And Happy Birthday to Mike, DH of Kathy! (NT) -- Marcie, Mon, September 21 2009, 17:59:09
  • Well, I'm happy for all you gals who have gotten Echo early or who will be getting it tomorrow. Alas, I'm one of the Amazon pre-orderers who will not get it until the 28th or so. But tomorrow is still a special day for us - DH's birthday - Happy Birthday, Mike! And Happy Reading to all! (NT) -- Kathy, Mon, September 21 2009, 9:28:29
    • Happy Birthday Mike!!! (NT) -- LindaMc, Mon, September 21 2009, 15:08:16
  • I refuse to step foot in a Walmart so I have no idea. (NT) -- kgp, Mon, September 21 2009, 9:40:06
  • Welcome back Charyl! Lady Jay you did a great job and thank you very much! (NT) -- Lucy (lost my head, rats), Mon, September 21 2009, 11:11:10
  • Note on NYPD Blue: David Caruso played Andy's partner when the series started. They were a good pair. (NT) -- Ruthlass, Mon, September 21 2009, 13:32:18
  • 6 hours and counting!!!!!!!! I am going to work early tomorrow, so I can pick up my reserved copy at the DC Barnes & Noble -- 8:00 am baby!!!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Mon, September 21 2009, 14:39:48
  • Welcome back Charyl!! (NT) -- SheltieLass, Mon, September 21 2009, 14:44:43
  • BIG BANG THEORY is back! Woohoooooo! Cannot wait to get my fix of geeks! LOL! (NT) -- Leigh, Mon, September 21 2009, 14:57:45
    • MEE TOOOOOOOO!!!! 3 hours 19 minutes until I get to see my Sheldon! And Howard and Koothrappali and of course Leonard and Penny! Oh how I've missed them! I just wish Chuck was back, too! (NT) -- TracyAnn, Mon, September 21 2009, 15:13:08
  • I had an interview with the local newspaper this afternoon. It was about my book and about the Feast of the Hunter's Moon, which is our big local 18th C re-enactment event. (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, September 21 2009, 16:40:07
  • Yay! We're home from the hospital! (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Mon, September 21 2009, 17:12:40
  • why isn't it tomorrrow yet??? (NT) -- stephanie jane, Mon, September 21 2009, 17:54:49
    • ummm, because it's still today? LOL! (NT) -- Leigh, Tue, September 22 2009, 4:42:58
  
  

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• Bulletin Board for September 20 -- Lady Jay, Sat, September 19 2009, 21:12:32
  

  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....
  
  Women's Friendship Day
  Rum Punch Day
  
  It was also on this date in....
  
  1519 Magellan set sail from Spain in an effort to find a western sea route to the Spice Islands of Indonesia
  1946 that the first annual Cannes Film Festival opened
  1973 that Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in Battle of the Sexes II
  1975 that the single "Born to Run" was released by Bruce Springsteen
  1976 that "The Captain & Tennille Show" premiered
  1984 that "The Cosby Show" premiered
  
  
  Enjoy your Sundays!
  

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  • Hey I'm first again, Just after some thoughts for tomorrow, I have to have surgery to remove a wisdom tooth. Shame Echo isn't out here until Oct 1, I could have read and recooperated at the same time. (NT) -- Jaydub, Sat, September 19 2009, 21:53:19
  • I dearly love my women friends. (NT) -- kgp, Sun, September 20 2009, 4:35:46
  • Does 9:00 a.m. count as too early for rum punch if I'm just getting home from work? I am very greatful for having a good paying, steady job but does it have to SUCK so much so often?? (NT) -- Wee, Sun, September 20 2009, 6:04:29
    • Amen, sista! There are times I love my job, but right now is not one of them! (NT) -- Lady Stormwing, Sun, September 20 2009, 14:55:40
  • Muskrat Susie, Muskrat Sam, do the jitterbug in Muskrat Land. (NT) -- 'becca beccabee, Sun, September 20 2009, 6:06:53
    • and they shimmy, and Sammy's so skinny... (NT) -- JudyL, Sun, September 20 2009, 6:52:34
      • Arrggggg!!!!! (NT) -- LindaMc (*plugging ears*), Sun, September 20 2009, 9:09:19
      • STOOOOOOPPPPPPPPP!!!!! (NT) -- Merrymags, Sun, September 20 2009, 10:04:51
        • OK how about "In the day we sweat it out in the streets of a runaway American dream......" (NT) -- LisaW, Sun, September 20 2009, 10:29:58
          • I don't know, Springsteen always sounds so whiney to me. (NT) -- 'becca, Sun, September 20 2009, 12:02:56
  • Hi everyone thanks for all the birthday wishes down below, I've had a lovely day (NT) -- Gwen, Sun, September 20 2009, 9:46:33
  • I'm getting dressed and going out for an Echo in the Bones book search. Lots of people seem to be getting theirs early, and I don't want to be left out. I am green with envy. (NT) -- Merrymags, Sun, September 20 2009, 10:06:55
    • good luck!!!!!!! i want to do that too (NT) -- oorjanie, Sun, September 20 2009, 10:38:55
    • Heya MerryMags! Figured you'd be happy to hear I have my copy. The only copy in my little town's bookstore. I checked WalMart and super grocery store(Stop&Shop) but they didn't have it. Didn't go down to Borders cuz they know not to sell copies til Tues. I know the whole early copy selling thing stinks but if the bookstore doesn't know that well...... (NT) -- JeanClaire*, Sun, September 20 2009, 10:46:52
    • WAIT!!!!! I read on Compuserve that if you want to increase Diana's chance of making it as high as possible on the NYT Bestsellers List then WAIT to buy Echo until Tuesday!! I know it's not easy. I'm just saying... (NT) -- LindaMc, Sun, September 20 2009, 10:51:30
    • I hope you find a copy. I am driving to the closest book store tomorrow and intend to talk them out of my pre-ordered copy a day early! (NT) -- DawnW., Sun, September 20 2009, 12:26:59
    • As much as I'd like to start reading Echo early, I'm waiting until Saturday to buy it at her book-signing in Dayton. (NT) -- Gina-C, Sun, September 20 2009, 19:12:37
  • In honor of Women's Friendship Day I am glad to have so many Lally Friends! (NT) -- SheltieLass, Sun, September 20 2009, 10:19:24
    • Yes, indeed! Me too! :) ((((Lallysisters)))) (NT) -- Chirre, Sun, September 20 2009, 11:06:40
  • Well my weekend plans got changed! DS#1 was playing touch football in the backyard with some friends, & fell wrong, somehow got his own elbow into his gut. Long story short, we're in the hospital for a couple days for a lacerated spleen. Don't need surgery, but do need close monitoring for a bit until we get the ok to go home. (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Sun, September 20 2009, 11:37:30
    • (((((DS and Cathryn))))), Poor guy, hope is feeling better. (NT) -- LisaW, Sun, September 20 2009, 15:13:31
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!>>>> -- Piper-Mom, Sun, September 20 2009, 16:54:52
  • Hi!!!! Sorry treat is late today.... I was gone all day. From about 8 am to 7:30 pm. Went to a re-enactment event. (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sun, September 20 2009, 16:55:57
    • That's a sweet one - hot guy + teeny baby = CUTE! (NT) -- LissC, Sun, September 20 2009, 17:31:03
  • ok, just one more chapter and then I'll go start the chores, and finish the shelving for a client. Honest! Bwahahahahahaha! (NT) -- Mac!!onpage85, Mon, September 21 2009, 8:57:51
  
  

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• I got the book! about an hour ago :) in Coles, coquitlam center mall. Seems that Save On Foods and Wallmart jumped the gun, so Coles decided to as well. There goe's my sunday chores! LOL -- Mac!!, Sat, September 19 2009, 17:05:56
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  • No way!!!!! I'm so jealous!!! (NT) -- Tam, Sat, September 19 2009, 18:38:04
  • Well crap... guess I didn't go to the store like I should have! :P Oh well. (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sat, September 19 2009, 19:07:24
  • ooooooooooooh so jealous. and happy for you too. really (NT) -- oorjanie, Sat, September 19 2009, 19:18:54
  • CHAT anyone? p/word hosers (NT) -- oorjanie, Sat, September 19 2009, 19:19:20
  • Man alive! (NT) -- Judie, Sun, September 20 2009, 0:29:23
  • i got it today too! -- cee, Sun, September 20 2009, 1:36:39
  • ooopsies! (NT) -- 'b, Sun, September 20 2009, 5:28:28
  • Waaaahhhhhh! I want my copy too! (NT) -- albion, Sun, September 20 2009, 5:38:38
  • I should have re-read the series, I'm having trouble remembering some of the characters. I'll not say who as I don't want to spoil it for those poor folks who have to wait LOL and I've been up several times in the night, reading. what time doe's starbucks open??? (NT) -- Mac!!, Sun, September 20 2009, 8:26:37
  • No suh! Boy I am really really jealous! (and happeh for ya *g*) (NT) -- Colleen L, Sun, September 20 2009, 8:59:51
  • I just cleaned out the house of all the change I could find, looks like I'm getting Echo after all. It was close but I did it!!!! Amazing what you find under car seats and couch cushions :) (NT) -- LadyDuBois, Sun, September 20 2009, 9:00:36
  • I'm on page 135 ! It's great so far. (NT) -- Lady Lukkarinen, Sun, September 20 2009, 9:42:38
    • arghhhhhhhh. im dying with anticipation i think lol but yeah just keep rubbing it in hehe (NT) -- oorjanie, Sun, September 20 2009, 10:39:45
      • Hi oorjanie. I only meant that it was that good. Not rubbing it in.....although .....*g* Try Coles if you have one near you. That's where my daughter found it and brought it home surprising me. I'd only been standing at the front window waiting for the UPS truck. (NT) -- Lady Lukkarinen, Sun, September 20 2009, 17:39:30
  • I checked my Walmart this morning, but, alas, it is not there yet! Drat! (NT) -- bethistle, Sun, September 20 2009, 9:46:44
  • Hmm I wish I had mine too, the waiting is soo hard. I am going to my bookstore tomorrow around 8pm thinking they will have their new books ready to go for Tues AM. They close at 9 (NT) -- SheltieLass, Sun, September 20 2009, 10:22:12
  • I ordered mine from Barnes and Noble. So I will just have to be patient and wait for mine to come in the mail. Arrrg! Patience is not what I'm known for. Tick tock tick tock (NT) -- Miss Michele, Sun, September 20 2009, 10:48:32
    • Me too. I waited this long. It will be ok. (NT) -- SaraH, Sun, September 20 2009, 11:49:19
  • i finished echo today. long, wordy and complicated! i wouldn't expect anything less, of course. it was fantastic. (NT) -- cee, Sun, September 20 2009, 17:00:47
    • Well done, cee! There are a lot of us who are hoping to be able to say the same soon. :-) (NT) -- Lady Jay, Sun, September 20 2009, 18:42:07
      • I can't believe you want to rush through it so quick after such a long wait. I'm going to savour it when I eventually get it. (NT) -- Gwen, Mon, September 21 2009, 7:41:55
        • Oh, I don't intend to rush through it at all, but the book will probably dictate the pace--yeah, and real life will likely interfere, too. *G* It's actually just the having it on hand and ready for when I have the time to read it that I'm looking forward to. This is the 5th book I've waited for (not counting DIA 'cuz I didn't know about it ahead of time)--dove right into Voyager, but FC sat for quite a while before I got into it, and ABOSAA was a leisurely read. We'll see with this one. :-) (NT) -- Lady Jay, Mon, September 21 2009, 9:10:29
          • I meant cee actually Jay, I can't believe how anyone has finished it already. Amazed!! I waited for all of them but this one I'm going to be waiting longer than everyone else as I couldn't really afford to pre order it so will get it when I can afford it. I don't mind really as long as no one lets anything slip here. :-) Are we having a special board Judie? (NT) -- Gwen, Mon, September 21 2009, 12:00:40
            • I noticed that on the Books board Judie mentioned an ECHO board that she hopes to remember to open tonight. *HINT HINT* So I think we'll be doing the usual no discussing the new book on these boards until most folks have had a chance to get their hands on it and read it. But you know, now I'm curious to see if this is one of those books that'll keep me up reading until the wee hours. Been a while. (NT) -- Lady Jay, Mon, September 21 2009, 12:18:29
              • I have to be honest I'm a little worried because I am not that keen on American history (no offence meant haha) so I'm hoping its not going to bore me in parts. I'm getting by by holding on to the fact that its out there and I still have the pleasure of reading it to come. (NT) -- Gwen, Mon, September 21 2009, 12:58:02
                • echo does focus heavily on american history. kudos to diana for all the research! and gwen, i read extremely fast. i finished the book in about 9 hours! (NT) -- cee, Mon, September 21 2009, 15:09:47
                  • thats amazing reading. I feel tired just thinking about it. :-) (NT) -- Gwen, Wed, September 23 2009, 8:08:15
  • well I'm only on page 44, but its as exciting as the first novel :) (NT) -- Mac!!, Sun, September 20 2009, 18:59:10
  
  

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• Bulletin Board for September 19 -- Lady Jay, Fri, September 18 2009, 21:42:15
  

  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....
  
  POW/MIA Recognition Day
  Wife Appreciation Day
  International Coastal Clean Up Day
  International Eat An Apple Day
  International Talk Like A Pirate Day
  Responsible Dog Ownership Day
  Butterscotch Pudding Day
  
  It was also on this date in....
  
  1777 that Gen. Horatio Gates and Brig. Gen. Benedict Arnold argued over military decisions at the First Battle of Saratoga leading Gates to remove Arnold from his post as second in command
  1968 that Steppenwolf won its first gold record for "Born to Be Wild"
  1970 that "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" premiered
  1975 that Eric Clapton received a gold record for "I Shot the Sheriff"
  1994 that NBC began airing "ER"
  
  
  Hope you're all enjoying your Saturdays so far!
  

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  • Yay, I'm first, It's the end of a lovely Spring Saturday here. We have lots of very cute black and white lambs. (NT) -- Jaydub, Sat, September 19 2009, 0:33:46
  • Oh and more importantly DG is coming to a venue only 45 minutes from me. It's a cocktail evening, would this be a dress up evening do you think and is there always a book signing opportunity? (NT) -- Jaydub, Sat, September 19 2009, 0:37:02
    • Cocktail evening means dress up to me. I'd be in a pencil skirt, heels, sleek top and sparkly earrings. Lucky you!! She's not coming anywhere near New England that I've seen. I'd drive two hours or so for a signing. (NT) -- kgp, Sat, September 19 2009, 3:45:42
  • Greetings from Bilbao, dear Lallyfriends! Back from a two week holiday at the beach. I missed you and Jamie very much (in fact I'm seriously thinking about re-reading the novels for a hundredth time! Happy weekend to you all! <<>> (NT) -- Covadonga (glad to be back), Sat, September 19 2009, 4:16:04
    • Bienvenida, amiga! (NT) -- SueW, Sat, September 19 2009, 6:04:07
      • ¡Muchas gracias! Me alegro que te encuentres bien, un beso muy fuerte (NT) -- Covadonga, Sat, September 19 2009, 6:15:26
        • Igualmente. *G* (NT) -- SueW, Sat, September 19 2009, 6:29:36
    • Glad to have you back!! Hope you had a restful holiday!! : ) You sure deserve it! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sat, September 19 2009, 7:33:20
    • welcome back cova. hope you had a nice relaxing time (NT) -- oorjanie, Sat, September 19 2009, 8:52:11
    • Hey Cova! Welcome back. It's raining here, wish i could be on a sunny beach somewhere. (NT) -- Jay-Lee, Sat, September 19 2009, 10:17:59
  • mmmmm.....sleeping baby & fresh coffee. :-) happy saturday! (NT) -- shellb, Sat, September 19 2009, 6:15:52
    • Oooohhhhhh....I remember those mornings. Pure bliss. Thank you, shelb, for conjuring up memories of a wonderful, beautiful, and cherished time of my life. (NT) -- LindaMc, Sat, September 19 2009, 8:21:41
    • That does sound so lovely, enjoy your morning. (NT) -- LisaW, Sat, September 19 2009, 8:36:37
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!!>>>> -- Piper-Mom, Sat, September 19 2009, 7:39:07
    • Ohhhh, he has wonderful eyes! (NT) -- LisaW, Sat, September 19 2009, 8:37:19
    • He'd make a good Steven Bonnet. (NT) -- Merrymags, Sat, September 19 2009, 9:31:39
      • Agree w/Merrymags he would be a good S. Bonnet (NT) -- SheltieLass, Sat, September 19 2009, 9:47:05
    • Actually yes.. he'd be a great Bonnet! Never thought of that! :) (NT) -- Chirre, Sat, September 19 2009, 12:29:13
      • Never saw him as Bonnet, but he would be pairfect. THUD (NT) -- ladyphantom, Sat, September 19 2009, 13:08:16
        • Not as Bonnet.... I think he has Jamie's mouth tho!! : ) Slurp! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sat, September 19 2009, 14:19:33
      • yeah i see him as bonnet. why did bonnet have to be so bad. (NT) -- oorjanie, Sat, September 19 2009, 19:20:22
    • I agree on Bonnet! (NT) -- bethistle, Sat, September 19 2009, 16:49:07
    • Well.... perhaps. (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sat, September 19 2009, 19:08:09
  • ...tuesday, tuesday, tuesday.... (NT) -- LindaMc (trying to remain calm...), Sat, September 19 2009, 8:23:04
  • FACEBOOK PEOPLE: In honor of today's Talk Like a Pirate Day, you can change the language of your pages at FB to pirate talk. Last night, LindaT posted that if you scroll down to the bottom of your page, where it states the language used for your page, if you click on that, it'll open up a window with language options. Click on English (pirate) and you'll see a funny change to your page. Enjoy! (NT) -- Merrymags, Sat, September 19 2009, 9:35:19
    • Thanks for posting this, my friend! ;o) (NT) -- LindaT, Sat, September 19 2009, 9:42:41
    • This is HILARIOUS!!! Thanks for the heads up! I have been cracking up since I changed it...about 30 shots o'rum ago... :) (NT) -- Lady Cap'n NancyH, Sat, September 19 2009, 12:18:31
    • I am already having problems with Facebook tho.... I wish they would fix it!!! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sat, September 19 2009, 14:22:41
    • Arrg, this be pleasin' to me eye! (NT) -- Annie Stewart, Sat, September 19 2009, 16:15:07
  • Beautiful fall day! Back from the farmers mkt. WIll have lunch on the patio and then tomorrow is the Kirkin O the Tartans at church. Can't wait. DH will wear his Ross Tartan Tie (NT) -- SheltieLass, Sat, September 19 2009, 9:45:29
    • Sheltielass, what denomination do you belong to that they kirk the tartans? (NT) -- MacPudel, Sat, September 19 2009, 11:57:22
    • Woohoo!!!! Are you Presbyterian? (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sat, September 19 2009, 14:24:27
    • OT, but don't you live on MD's eastern shore? If I were you, I'd be over in St. Michael's trying to get a keek at Johnny Depp.*g* His yacht's been sighted in the vicinity, at least.. A girl can dream. (I was over there last weekend.) (NT) -- DonnaS, Sat, September 19 2009, 14:58:38
  • Does anyone out there have Kindle? Thoughts? Am thinking of asking for one for Xmas. Good idea? (NT) -- jayne, Sat, September 19 2009, 11:05:44
    • A lot of people who have them seem to like them... my personal opinion.... I like a book of paper to hold in my hands. And.. I canna afford a Kindle. (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sat, September 19 2009, 14:26:34
    • My opinion is that, with a paper book, you can grab it off your bookshelf & read it anytime in the future...with a Kindle, what if that file format changes or your kindle poops out? I love the feel & smell of a book in my hands! (NT) -- bethistle, Sat, September 19 2009, 16:51:35
    • there is a new one i saw and posted about awhile ago - but i dont know anyone who has it to say yay or nae - it is lighter and cooler looking:) www.coolreaders.com - i think i'd get that if asking for one. it can play mp3s too so could have audio books on it (NT) -- oorjanie, Sat, September 19 2009, 19:21:53
    • Reading a Kindle is just like sitting and reading a book. Correct? I have an mp3 player and have been downloading free audiobooks from the library or ripping books on CD also from the library. I listen to books while on my morning walk, doing stuff around the house, on long drives, waiting around for appointments, etc., in other words, it is not "reading" as an exclusive activity but enjoying the content all the same. Safe to say, the Kindle isn't for me, but I'm sure that listening to books on an mp3 player isn't for everyone. (NT) -- Joyce Mc (who has already reserved Echo on CD at the library), Sun, September 20 2009, 6:13:48
  • I am going to see Herself in Minneapolis. Will anyone else from Lallybroch be there? I'm there on a business trip anyway, and as kgp noted, DG is not coming anywhere near my hometown of Boston on this tour. -- MacPudel, Sat, September 19 2009, 11:55:03
    • I won't... but have fun!!! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sat, September 19 2009, 14:27:18
  • book release in Phoenix -- Sharon B, Sat, September 19 2009, 14:29:18
  • They won't leeeeeeave! waaaa! DH is doing a sleepover at the church and DS is supposed to be going out. It is supposed to be MY NIGHT to be a couch potato and they're STILL HERE! (NT) -- kgp, Sat, September 19 2009, 15:41:23
    • Got my sympathies... my dh finally went away for a weekend but for some reasons my kids are sticking like glue... I 'm beginning to think I'll never get any alone time EVER...*sigh* (NT) -- drm, Sat, September 19 2009, 17:59:35
  
  

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• HAPPY BIRTHDAY! -- Birthday Faerie, Fri, September 18 2009, 7:17:49
  
  
  SEPTEMBER 18
  Ritz VZ
  
  SEPTEMBER 19
  Emmanuelle
  
  SEPTEMBER 20
  Gwen, Nana8
  
  
  
  Best wishes to all!
  

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  • Happy Birthday Hosers! (NT) -- LisaW, Fri, September 18 2009, 8:58:38
  • Happy Birthday! I hope your day is wonderful! (NT) -- LadyBelle, Fri, September 18 2009, 9:39:48
  • Have a wonderful birthday Hosers! (NT) -- Jay-Lee, Fri, September 18 2009, 10:16:12
  • Happy Birthday all, especially Gwen xxx (NT) -- Kirsten, Fri, September 18 2009, 12:46:04
    • Ditto what Kirsten said! (NT) -- albion, Sat, September 19 2009, 11:54:04
  • Happy Birthday!!! (NT) -- Lucy, Fri, September 18 2009, 13:42:15
  • Happy Birthday! Celebrate! (NT) -- JudyL, Fri, September 18 2009, 15:20:18
  • Many happy returns!! (NT) -- LindaMc, Fri, September 18 2009, 16:10:41
  • Happy Happy Birthday Hosers! (NT) -- Lady Olivia, Fri, September 18 2009, 16:26:27
  • Happy Birthday Hosers! Have a great weekend! (NT) -- Miss Michele, Fri, September 18 2009, 17:45:53
  • Happy Birthdays Lovely Ones! (NT) -- 'becca beccabee, Fri, September 18 2009, 17:49:41
  • Happy Birthday! (NT) -- Gina-C, Fri, September 18 2009, 18:24:25
  • Happy Birthday, Hosers! (NT) -- LindaT, Fri, September 18 2009, 18:46:34
  • Happy birthday everyone! (NT) -- Leigh, Fri, September 18 2009, 22:41:33
  • Happy Birthday Lally Pals!! (NT) -- SheltieLass, Sat, September 19 2009, 9:47:37
  • Happy BIrthday Hosers!!! (NT) -- Chris, Sat, September 19 2009, 11:19:53
  • Happy birthday, Ladies! (NT) -- AngieLass, Sat, September 19 2009, 11:34:40
  • Happy Birthday, Hosers! (NT) -- Tam, Sat, September 19 2009, 18:39:37
  • Thank you everyone, having a lovely day, and Happy Birthday to the other ladies too. (NT) -- Gwen, Sun, September 20 2009, 10:26:43
  • Happy Birthday to you all! (NT) -- Lemora, Sun, September 20 2009, 14:02:22
  
  

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• Bulletin Board for September 18 -- Lady Jay, Thu, September 17 2009, 21:55:29
  

  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....
  
  World Water Monitoring Day
  Respect Day
  Chiropractic Founders Day
  Cheeseburger Day
  
  It was also on this date in....
  
  1709 that Samuel Johnson, creator of the first dictionary of the English language, was born in England
  1851 that the first issue of "The New York Times" was published
  1895 that Daniel David Palmer gave the first chiropractic adjustment
  1963 that "The Patty Duke Show" premiered
  1965 that "I Dream of Jeannie" premiered
  1976 that Boston released "More Than a Feeling"
  1978 that "WKRP in Cincinnati" premiered
  2002 that Bon Jovi performed at the Shepherd's Bush Empire in London with more than 375,000 people watching via live web cast
  
  
  TGIF!!!!!
  

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  • Good Day, my friends! I wish you all a wonderful day with surprises that thrill, not chill. Hugs! (NT) -- Gayle, Thu, September 17 2009, 22:17:44
  • Good morning Lallybroch. Are we all getting ready for Tuesday? (NT) -- Lady Lukkarinen, Fri, September 18 2009, 4:18:52
    • wohoo yeah cant wait. it is already #3 bestseller on amazon.ca bestsellers list and not technically released yet! (NT) -- oorjanie, Fri, September 18 2009, 6:59:26
  • Herb, I don't like little gustos. (NT) -- 'becca, Fri, September 18 2009, 5:42:36
    • There's a monkey on my foot! (NT) -- LynnC, Fri, September 18 2009, 6:00:15
      • But I'm obtuse! (NT) -- Jeanie...there's a reason I became a DJ, Fri, September 18 2009, 10:05:39
    • "I thought Turkeys could fly!" (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Fri, September 18 2009, 10:08:05
      • ...and then they seemed to...organize. Probably the best episode ever! (NT) -- Jeanie, Fri, September 18 2009, 11:43:13
  • Gerry's Graph of Manliness THUD >>>>>> -- ladyphantom, Fri, September 18 2009, 6:01:20
    • I just loved that naked butt shot from 300. What could be better than Gerry in a banana hammock and sandals? (NT) -- Merrymags, Fri, September 18 2009, 6:25:28
    • They left out the best film of all, Dear Frankie! I know, he probably wouldn't have scored any points for manliness, but he made my heart cry during that film. IMHO, the best Gerry movie EVER! (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Fri, September 18 2009, 7:50:00
      • I noticed it was missing, too. I wonder why? It is the BEST Gerry movie, and in my top 10 of all time. I do think The Stranger would score points for manliness. THUD (NT) -- ladyphantom, Fri, September 18 2009, 8:05:12
      • I love how quiet he is in that movie, I know that sounds weird but he says so much with so little. (NT) -- LisaW, Fri, September 18 2009, 9:04:33
        • Not weird at all. I am attracted to the strong, gentle, quiet type and his character makes me melt in so many ways. (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Fri, September 18 2009, 9:23:46
          • Have you all watched the "deleted dance scene"? It is soooo wonderful. *swoooonnn* (NT) -- ladyphantom, Fri, September 18 2009, 9:56:55
            • Oh yes. Swoon, indeed!!! (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Fri, September 18 2009, 10:58:48
            • Where can I find the scene? (NT) -- LisaW, Fri, September 18 2009, 13:23:48
              • Lisa, it's part of the special features on the DVD. You will love it! In addition to this scene, the interviews with the cast are a must-see, especially Emily Mortimer's interview (she talks about having to kiss Gerry... poor thing, lol). (NT) -- ladyphantom, Fri, September 18 2009, 14:49:02
            • oh yes.......wow. i just love him in that. that dvd cost me $30 bucks but it was worth it (NT) -- oorjanie, Fri, September 18 2009, 21:40:36
      • Dear Frankie is my favorite GB movie too :-) (NT) -- LizT, Fri, September 18 2009, 21:07:25
    • My, my LP, you do know how to lure me out of lurkdom! And I agree with you, Beowulf-Gerry is absolutely yummy--The Stranger-Gerry from Dear Frankie irresistible and the deleted dance scene is an absolute swoon-fest!! But I've gotta tell ya lass...even though I haven't seen the movie Law Abiding Citizen yet, Naked-backside-Gerry definitely demanded my attention! (NT) -- LindaMc, Fri, September 18 2009, 12:43:17
      • I canna wait for LAC to come out. Gerry as a vigilante... crazy and naked -- yowza! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Fri, September 18 2009, 13:13:58
    • I have to agree with you all, The Stranger from Dear Frankie is my all time favorite role. When Emily Mortimer tells him how Frankie lost his hearing, the emotions that we see cross his face are oscar-worthy. His best role IMHO. (NT) -- Sorcha, Fri, September 18 2009, 20:37:45
  • Morning! Yummy, cheeseburgers on Cheeseburger Day. Off to watch the Oprah while I workout at the YMCA. Have a great day! (NT) -- LadyBelle, Fri, September 18 2009, 6:55:30
  • YAY for Daniel David Palmer! :) (NT) -- Chirre, Fri, September 18 2009, 8:32:19
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!! -- Piper-Mom, Fri, September 18 2009, 8:44:13
    • NOM NOM... (NT) -- LindaT, Fri, September 18 2009, 18:47:52
  • What happened to "Attila"? I thought Gerry looked great in that. (NT) -- LynnB, Fri, September 18 2009, 19:03:05
    • I found Attila! >>>>>>>> -- ladyphantom, Fri, September 18 2009, 19:35:20
      • Thud! (NT) -- LizT, Fri, September 18 2009, 21:08:09
      • AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!! (NT) -- Covadonga (mmmm), Sat, September 19 2009, 4:41:55
      • I am literally purring.......... (NT) -- LindaMc, Sat, September 19 2009, 8:14:21
  • carine and i on chat if anyone wants to join....... (NT) -- oorjanie, Fri, September 18 2009, 21:00:56
  
  

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• Analog vs Digital Photo Frame -- Kylie McA, Thu, September 17 2009, 19:07:19
  Does anyone know the difference, if there is any, between an analog photo frame and a digital photo frame??? We just bought a couple that were advertised as 'digital' but have 'analog' written on the box. They appear to be digital frames with all the widgets and gadgets of a digital but we're a little stumped by the wording on the box and the guy at the store could only offer a "we don't know either" *geesh!* Thanks for your help :)
  

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  • Inside>>>> -- Diane Claire, Fri, September 18 2009, 3:37:06
    • Diane Claire, thank you so much for your help! I'll pass this info on to my mum and we'll take it from there. I really appreciate your input and please thank your DH, too. (NT) -- Kylie McA, Sat, September 19 2009, 20:42:50
  
  

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• Bulletin Board for September 17 -- Lady Jay, Wed, September 16 2009, 21:23:31
  

  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....
  
  Citizenship Day
  Constitution Day
  Apple Dumpling Day
  
  It was also on this date in....
  
  1778 that the United States signed its first treaty with a Native American tribe, the Delaware Nation
  1787 that the Constitution of the United States of America was signed by delegates at the Constitutional Convention
  1963 that "The Fugitive" premiered on TV
  1964 that "Bewitched" premiered
  1965 that "Hogan's Heroes" premiered
  1966 that "Mission Impossible" premiered
  1967 that The Doors appeared on the "Ed Sullivan Show" and performed "Light My Fire" and "People Are Strange"
  1972 that "M*A*S*H" premiered
  2002 that Kelly Clarkson's first single "A Moment Like This" was released
  
  
  Have a lovely Thursday!
  

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  • I'm up, I'm up... (NT) -- LindaT, Thu, September 17 2009, 2:59:08
    • Up for what? Anything interesting??? (NT) -- 'b, Thu, September 17 2009, 4:27:24
    • That is too early Linda. :) (NT) -- LisaW, Thu, September 17 2009, 6:46:27
  • I'm showing my age, but I remember when all those shows (shown above) first aired. They were some great ones. (NT) -- Gina-C, Thu, September 17 2009, 4:59:35
  • Good morning Lallybroch!!! M*A*S*H and Bewitched were my two favorite shows as a kid. (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Thu, September 17 2009, 5:22:15
    • Mine, also - I also never missed Hogan's Heroes. I had such a crush on Richard Dawson. (NT) -- kgp, Thu, September 17 2009, 5:34:22
      • Ha, ha- me too. My sister and I, inspired by the show, decided to make a secret tunnel between our two bedrooms. But since the house was built on a slab, we had to settle for carving a small hole in the drywall inside my closet and behind the picture hanging over her bed, so we could see each other and pass notes through. Our parents didn't ken it was there until they put the house on the market and found they had some patching to do. *G* (NT) -- SueW, Thu, September 17 2009, 7:19:35
        • That's great, Sue!!! (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Thu, September 17 2009, 7:37:10
        • Hahaha Sue, that is funny! (NT) -- Chris, Thu, September 17 2009, 7:38:33
        • LOL! Some of your trompe d'oeil art would have maybe made a good disguise for that hole. ;-) (NT) -- Lady Jay, Thu, September 17 2009, 9:47:44
          • But then I'd be able to spy on my sister all the time. I could always close my closet door if I didn't want her to see in, but if I felt like being a pest, I could knock down her picture with a pencil and see into her room. *G* (NT) -- SueW (bad), Thu, September 17 2009, 9:59:07
  • ~~~** 4 DAYS **~~~ I am so excited! (NT) -- bethistle, Thu, September 17 2009, 5:30:25
    • I am so excited that my teeth hurt!!!! (NT) -- Merrymags, Thu, September 17 2009, 6:58:16
      • I can not keep a coherant thought in my head if it has nothing to do with the characters or the storyline...I am re-reading ABOSA almost done...my house is suffering thank goodness my DH is TDY for the week... :) (NT) -- NancyH, Thu, September 17 2009, 7:08:36
        • I'll be on TDY next week- transferred to the 1700's. *G* (NT) -- SueW, Thu, September 17 2009, 7:29:05
          • Now I know what to tell him....thats a good one!!! :) (NT) -- NancyH, Thu, September 17 2009, 8:38:25
    • Okay people--let's all get the annoying housework done, stock up the groceries, premake some meals this weekend so we can concentrate next week on what's REALLY important! Yes my friends, deal with those time draining distractions! Eyes on the Goal!!! (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Thu, September 17 2009, 7:59:22
      • Thanks for the encouragement, I like your way of thinking Cathryn! (NT) -- LisaW, Thu, September 17 2009, 8:16:22
      • Yes me too I am going to look into this thing called housework and see how far I can take it...and laundry too...anyone have any extra house elfs they can send my way??? (NT) -- NancyH, Thu, September 17 2009, 8:39:54
    • me too. i cant think of anything else. i m worried in case the bookstore are eejits and don't have it. i will die i think. this weekend will be a long arse one i can tell already feck (NT) -- oorjanie, Thu, September 17 2009, 15:54:36
  • DH brought home apple pie for my birthday last night - close enough to dumplings? (NT) -- kgp, Thu, September 17 2009, 5:35:08
    • Happy Birthday! (NT) -- DawnW., Thu, September 17 2009, 6:30:23
    • Happy Birthday kgp, hope you enjoyed your pie! (NT) -- LisaW, Thu, September 17 2009, 6:43:21
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!>>> -- Piper-Mom, Thu, September 17 2009, 8:25:44
    • I love me some Hamm!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was watching Gilmore Girls yesterday and he showed up... young and very cute. (NT) -- ladyphantom, Thu, September 17 2009, 8:28:01
    • STAY AWAY FROM THE HAMM -- IT'S MINE, ALL MINE!!!!! (NT) -- Merrymags, Thu, September 17 2009, 15:07:31
      • Well, if he's anything like Don, we can both have him. heehee (NT) -- ladyphantom, Thu, September 17 2009, 16:11:25
        • Yeah, the hound dog. (NT) -- Merrymags, Thu, September 17 2009, 17:18:32
  • ScarlettO The air is getting cooler... I have my thick comforter off my bed... and am using the lovely throw you made me as an extra blanket!! Thanks again for your lovely Christmas gift!!! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Thu, September 17 2009, 8:27:19
  • Inside for a couple pictures of our new 3 1/2 week old hamsters >>>>> -- Cathryn_L, Thu, September 17 2009, 11:47:40
    • Those are so cute! My first husband and I raised hamsters to sell to a local pet store until our mama hamster got fed up and started throwing her newborn babies out of the cage onto the floor. Oooops! (NT) -- 'becca beccabee, Thu, September 17 2009, 13:02:00
      • I so know how she feels, some days! LOL! *G* (NT) -- Leigh, Thu, September 17 2009, 14:22:34
        • Mine don't fit through the bars anymore!!!! (NT) -- TanyaB, Thu, September 17 2009, 18:35:36
          • Bwaaaahahaha! (NT) -- Leigh, Thu, September 17 2009, 22:28:50
    • They are so sweet! How cute! (NT) -- LisaW, Thu, September 17 2009, 13:26:34
  • http://www.amazon.ca/gp/mpd/permalink/mLU6UWST3C5J2:m15JETRBIRFNHG/ref=ent_fb_perma_icon/190-9322026-5408060 (NT) -- oorjanie, Thu, September 17 2009, 21:07:53
    • sorry was trying to post an interview with DG. really good (NT) -- oorjanie, Thu, September 17 2009, 21:10:03
      • oorjanie, that was a good interview. DG mentioned the LOL as being one of the oldest and biggest online communities discussing her books. Hail to the Chief: Judie! (NT) -- Merrymags, Thu, September 17 2009, 21:59:21
      • Thanks! Fun insights in that interview and just enough hints about the new book to heighten the anticipation. (NT) -- Lady Jay, Fri, September 18 2009, 5:58:45
      • ok glad y'all managed to watch it. yeah i thought it was really great too:) (NT) -- oorjanie, Fri, September 18 2009, 6:58:28
    • Thanks, oorjanie! (NT) -- AngieLass, Fri, September 18 2009, 5:36:45
  
  

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• Am I thankful? Ooooooh yeah! :D -- Mairghread, Wed, September 16 2009, 16:29:05
  I was reading the posts over at Facebook where the hurrah over Echo in the Bones is going strong and it dawned on me that the book is coming out at Mabon, the harvest end festival. Somehow that strikes me as being just a peachy-keen time to have something to add to the sense of celebration. :D
  
  Anyway, I've had the towel snapped at me for missing my postings at the turning of the wheel of the year so gie me a couple of minutes and I'll have something for you just a wee bit early. :)
  

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  • >>>> -- Mairghread, Wed, September 16 2009, 16:46:31
    • Thank you Maighread! I always enjoy reading these bits about the holidays. (NT) -- Lucy, Thu, September 17 2009, 12:17:27
  • Thanks for this Mairghread... I always looks forward to these posts, you just learn so much from them. This one in particular gives me alot to think about... (NT) -- drm, Wed, September 16 2009, 20:12:55
  • Not a towel-snapper here, but I do enjoy seeing your seasonal posts. :-) Thanks for another very interesting read! (NT) -- Lady Jay, Wed, September 16 2009, 21:28:27
  • I always learn so many things from your posts Mairghread. I like the idea of making sacrifices for the good of our world around us. (NT) -- LisaW, Thu, September 17 2009, 6:45:44
  • That was really interesting. I was wondering where the Welsh link came in as Mabon is very definitely a Welsh name. Thanks for sharing lass (NT) -- Gwen, Fri, September 18 2009, 3:09:59
  • I'd never snap a towel at you Mags...thanks for your post! (NT) -- Jeanie, Fri, September 18 2009, 11:51:08
  
  

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• movie? -- renee, Wed, September 16 2009, 11:21:32
  Does anyone know if there is still talk about making an Outlander movie?
  

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  • The last I heard it was in the pre-production stage. The screenplay was written and is being sent out to the directors. I haven't heard whether a director picked it up or not. (NT) -- Janet H., Wed, September 16 2009, 13:22:53
  
  

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• Bulletin Board for September 16 -- Lady Jay, Tue, September 15 2009, 21:40:46
  

  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....
  
  Women's Friendship Day
  International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
  Stepfamily Day
  Anne Bradstreet Day - in honor of the 17th Century Puritan widely considered to be the first American poet
  Guacamole Day
  
  It was also on this date in....
  
  1620 that the Mayflower departed England
  1949 that Warner Bros. introduced the Road Runner in the cartoon short "Fast and Furry-ous"
  1963 that "She Loves You" was released by the Beatles
  1968 that "The Andy Griffith Show" was seen for the final time on CBS
  1972 that "The Bob Newhart Show" premiered
  1984 that the first episode of "Miami Vice" aired on NBC
  1998 that Meryl Streep received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
  
  
  Happy Hump Day, hosers!
  

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  • 5 1/2 more days!!! (NT) -- Cathryn L, Wed, September 16 2009, 3:15:34
    • Woo hoo! And speaking of 5 1/2 more days, DG posted on her blog that she'll be doing a promotional chat on Facebook on Tuesday the 22nd. Here's a link to her blog post. (NT) -- Lady Jay, Wed, September 16 2009, 4:28:54
      • was there a time there or i missed it? i guess it'll be different for pacific time (NT) -- oorjanie, Wed, September 16 2009, 6:44:57
      • Thanks Lady Jay, just joined her fans Facebook. (NT) -- LisaW, Wed, September 16 2009, 6:50:50
      • maybe it's just me but another question, is facebook chat meaning the tiny one at the bottom of your usual facebook screen that is really annoying and hard even when chatting with just one person? or they'll set up another one. any ideas? (NT) -- oorjanie, Wed, September 16 2009, 6:56:17
    • I checked my Amazon pre-order and it says to expect my delivery on 9/28 :(...guess I'll be avoiding the boards for awhile. Or are we not going to discuss AEITB for awhile? Seems like I read something about that. (NT) -- Kathy, Wed, September 16 2009, 4:56:21
      • We typically don't discuss the new books on this board for a while. Judie (or somebody) usually sets up a separate board for those that want to discuss. (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Wed, September 16 2009, 5:49:44
      • I actually canceled my order from Amazon, because they said mine would ship on the 28th and wouldn't arrive till after the 5th of Oct. I am going to hear DG speak on Oct 1st and wanted to make sure I had it for that date. I have no idea why it would take them so long to ship it after it was released... (NT) -- DeAnn Z, Wed, September 16 2009, 9:17:02
        • I was in Target yesterday (FB friends know that is another story)they had Dan Brown's new release out front (NT) -- SheltieLass, Wed, September 16 2009, 10:44:33
        • I was in Target yesterday (FB friends know that is another story)they had Dan Brown's new release out front . I am thinking Echo will be out on shelves when doors open on 22nd. (NT) -- SheltieLass, Wed, September 16 2009, 10:46:33
      • Aye weel, I have a big assignment due on the 23rd, so maybe it's just as well I don't get the book for a bit. I can clear the homework decks and be ready for some guilt-free time with J and C. (NT) -- LizT (*waiting patiently*), Wed, September 16 2009, 9:20:09
    • I have to wait an extra week for mine, it won't come until I'm away on holiday... bad timing, I wanted it to take away with me :( (NT) -- alisonb, Wed, September 16 2009, 5:21:24
    • Woo Hoo!! I'm going to buy both a hardcover copy and a Kindle copy - I'm hoping if I stay up until midnight, I can buy it as soon as it's officially 9/22! (NT) -- ScarlettO, Wed, September 16 2009, 20:11:35
  • M&M - please can you post a link for the website that I can order your gorgeous lallybroch inspired jewellry from? I assume they ship to the UK as well? (NT) -- alisonb, Wed, September 16 2009, 5:26:19
    • Here you go Allison I will put it on the inside>>>>> Oh and if you email Marie and ask, they will ship postal service but it wont be insured. UPS is outragiously expensive because its insured, but I do know she shipped postal to someone over the pond before. -- M&M, Wed, September 16 2009, 13:05:28
  • Good morning Lallybroch. This morning on the subway a flash of blue caught my eye and the woman sitting across from me pulled out a PB copy of Voyager from her purse. I leaned over and asked her how she was enjoying the book. She said, "So far so good. She then said " I've just finished Drums of Autumn." -- Lady Lukkarinen, Wed, September 16 2009, 5:49:24
  • Happy Women's Friendship Day to my Lallypals!!!! What nice women friends you all are! (NT) -- AmyGirl, Wed, September 16 2009, 6:25:54
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY x 2!!!!!!!>>>>> (Sorry I forgot yesterday!) -- Piper-Mom, Wed, September 16 2009, 7:07:35
    • YUM on Jon ;) (NT) -- Tam, Wed, September 16 2009, 7:47:00
    • Mmmmmhmhhhh. Jon. :) (NT) -- Chirre, Wed, September 16 2009, 8:03:47
    • I was excited to see Jonothan Bryn, then I saw Jon Bon Jovi. Both of those make me very happy! (NT) -- Miss Michele, Wed, September 16 2009, 8:04:36
    • Two of my favorites!!!!!! I"m soooo excited. I just love JRM!! He was so good in August Rush!! Thank you PM!! (NT) -- Dale, Wed, September 16 2009, 8:20:33
    • OMG!!! Jon Bon Jovi! Faint............ (NT) -- Merrymags, Wed, September 16 2009, 17:23:46
    • Oooohhhh, yummy yummy for JBJ - I think JRM is too pretty/fairy - for some reason he creeps me out. But, again, I'm all for 30 days of JBJ!! (NT) -- ScarlettO, Wed, September 16 2009, 20:08:27
  • My pictures from Toronto >>>>> -- ladyphantom, Wed, September 16 2009, 16:29:23
    • Were you seriously that close to Viggo!!!??? I SO would have passed out or made a complete fool of myself! He is such an awesome person and a great actor!!!! LUCKY YOU!!!! (NT) -- NancyH, Wed, September 16 2009, 19:17:36
      • I was close to Viggo, but had to zoom in, b/c it wasn't close enough. LOL He, with the cast and the director, introduced the film and then he was back up on stage after the movie for the Q&A. He is very soft spoken and it was so sweet to see he and Kody together... they no doubt formed a bond while filming. btw, The Road is a very good movie and it may garner Viggo (and Kody) nominations come award time! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Thu, September 17 2009, 5:41:07
    • wow awesome. thanks for sharing. you must have had a brill time. hope all well with your DD too (NT) -- oorjanie, Wed, September 16 2009, 20:41:22
      • Thanks. DD is doing better. (NT) -- ladyphantom, Fri, September 18 2009, 11:52:10
    • ladyphantom they are just awesome! Viggio has long hair again, yeah!!! Hope you had a great time. (NT) -- LisaW, Wed, September 16 2009, 21:04:19
      • Ladyphantom, I clicked on your link and it sent my Mac into conniptions! I had to manually shut down my computer. Had no ill affects after the fact, but it was weird when it happened. (NT) -- Merrymags, Wed, September 16 2009, 21:44:03
        • Oh, sorry that you had problems. It must have been Viggo's hotness that screwed up your computer. LOL (NT) -- ladyphantom, Thu, September 17 2009, 5:35:53
          • I hope not -- I couldn't even open the link, so I never saw what was there. (NT) -- Merrymags, Thu, September 17 2009, 6:59:54
    • I saw them no problem, lovely pics lady P, I'm very jealous. I love Viggo and I love Toronto (NT) -- Gwen, Thu, September 17 2009, 7:44:48
  
  

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• Canadian Hosers!! -- JudyL, Tue, September 15 2009, 8:05:00
  Chatelaine Magazine is running a contest in conjunction with the release of "An Echo in the Bone". If you're a resident of Canada, check out the magazine for a chance to win two seats on the Outlander Tour(R) for June 20, 2010. Yep, the Celtic Journeys tour... two free seats... and airline tickets... go to www.chatelaine.com and click on "contests" and good luck!
  

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  • Thanks Judy!! I have my fingers crossed!! (NT) -- Cherie, Tue, September 15 2009, 8:46:20
  • OMG how cool is that! (NT) -- M&M, Tue, September 15 2009, 11:03:08
  • Sooo exciting!!! Thanks for the heads up. (NT) -- Jay-Lee, Tue, September 15 2009, 11:43:28
  • Any chance we'll see a contest like that in a Finnish paper soon, Judy?! ;)))) (NT) -- Chirre, Tue, September 15 2009, 12:20:13
    • Don't know... it's not my contest. It would be nice if every country had one, eh? (NT) -- JudyL, Tue, September 15 2009, 12:42:05
      • Judy, this might be the only way I can get onto one of your tours, lol, so I have entered the contest. (NT) -- Keira, Tue, September 15 2009, 16:43:04
      • Oooohhh yes, it would! :) (NT) -- Chirre, Wed, September 16 2009, 12:48:49
  • Wow thanks!! (NT) -- Carine, Tue, September 15 2009, 15:46:37
  • ooooooh i mentioned it way down there and remember you can only win if you take me as guest:) mwahaha that's my rule i added (NT) -- oorjanie, Tue, September 15 2009, 15:50:50
  • Hmmm .. who wants to push adoption papers through right quick??? Michigan might as well be Canada - we're so close already! LOL (NT) -- Lady_Jane, Tue, September 15 2009, 18:18:14
    • i can bring huge suitcase maybe? you wanna squeeze in there? (NT) -- oorjanie, Tue, September 15 2009, 20:39:25
  • I hope you all win; there will be extra room in the suitcases too! (NT) -- JudyL, Wed, September 16 2009, 16:00:56
  • Thanks!!! :))) (NT) -- Astrina-Brenna, Wed, September 16 2009, 19:31:54
  
  

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• Bulletin Board for September 15 -- Lady Jay, Mon, September 14 2009, 21:17:09
  

  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....
  
  Born to be Wild Day
  Someday Day
  Linguine Day
  
  It was also on this date in....
  
  1928 that Alexander Fleming noted the killing properties of penicillin, a substance produced by the mold Penicillium notatum
  1930 that Hoagy Carmichael recorded "Georgia on My Mind", the official state song of Georgia
  1965 that "Lost in Space" and "Green Acres" premiered on CBS
  1977 that the 10th season of "Hawaii Five-O" began
  1980 that "The Elephant Man" debuted on Broadway with David Bowie in his acting debut
  1982 that the first issue of "USA Today" was published
  1995 that the first episode of "Xena: Warrior Princess" aired
  
  
  Hope you have a great Tuesday!
  

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  • Wow! I'm first (actually, it's still Monday in my time zone -- I'm just finishing up some homework and toddling off to bed. Check out the Sept 15 art for Google! :-) (NT) -- LizT (*waving hi*), Mon, September 14 2009, 21:30:27
  • Jamie's crest is done if you wanna peek! :-) Link inside.>>>>>> -- M&M, Mon, September 14 2009, 21:35:30
    • I love it! Very cool! (NT) -- JustGina, Tue, September 15 2009, 1:36:14
    • Verra nice, Michelle. Good job! (NT) -- Gina-C, Tue, September 15 2009, 4:38:37
    • Very awesome! Can you explain, please, the difference in the crests and the relationship to Brian? (NT) -- kgp, Tue, September 15 2009, 4:56:00
      • All I know about the bar across is that it represents when the father is alive, I remember the same thing of the John of Gaunt arms. The reason why it represents that, I dont know. Theres more on Jamies arms in The Companion around page 214, and I will put a link to a site that has a wee bit on it inside>>>>> -- M&M, Tue, September 15 2009, 10:33:25
    • You're right, Michelle. It's too cute. Loved your blog too! (NT) -- AngieLass, Tue, September 15 2009, 5:00:59
    • Awesome! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Tue, September 15 2009, 6:26:00
    • looks so great! i love how it's double sided:) (NT) -- oorjanie, Tue, September 15 2009, 6:51:36
    • You have done it again, the crest is really cute, I agree! (NT) -- LisaW, Tue, September 15 2009, 6:57:54
    • Wow you are so talented!!! :) The crest is beautiful! (NT) -- NancyH, Tue, September 15 2009, 7:23:18
    • Will the crest be made into a pin or a pendent? Something else? Its very nice. (NT) -- DawnW., Tue, September 15 2009, 7:55:23
      • They made it into a charm, earrings, pendant, key ring and moneyclip. (NT) -- M&M, Tue, September 15 2009, 18:01:24
    • I love the crest and hope to be able to buy it as a pin or charm and or pendant. (NT) -- SheltieLass, Tue, September 15 2009, 9:32:32
    • Oh good job! It is very cute indeed. (NT) -- Lucy, Tue, September 15 2009, 16:18:00
    • I didn't realize its double sided - its CUTE!!! wow! (NT) -- BetsyG, Tue, September 15 2009, 17:00:11
      • Its not double sided Betsy its two different charms. :-) (NT) -- M&M, Tue, September 15 2009, 18:00:33
        • oh oops sorrrrrrry . my mistake. i thought it was. we have to buy 2? sorry im confused dont mind me (NT) -- oorjanie, Tue, September 15 2009, 20:10:49
          • I figured if people liked young Jamie, they needed the one with the bar. *G* (NT) -- M&M, Tue, September 15 2009, 20:19:36
  • I am not having a good day! : ( Woke up at 6:30 this morn with a burning neck and couldn't get comfortable. After I got up, I started my allergy sneezing, blew my nose and had a nosebleed. I feel crummy and I am at work. I have to help with the lab from 11:30 - 2:20 and teach from 2:30 - 5:20. Hope I am feeling better by then. (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Tue, September 15 2009, 6:24:23
    • Awww hugs for you Piper-Mom. (NT) -- LynnC, Tue, September 15 2009, 6:30:55
    • Hope you feel better soon. It's the pits when you feel bad but still have to be up and about. Sorry :( (NT) -- Kathy, Tue, September 15 2009, 7:03:59
    • Sounds miserable! Hope your day starts going well and that you feel better soon. Hugs to you. :-) (NT) -- Lady Jay, Tue, September 15 2009, 7:05:30
    • Healing hugs for you Lass. I hope you get through the afternoon and then can go home and rest. TAKE CARE OF YOU! (NT) -- SheltieLass, Tue, September 15 2009, 9:29:23
    • (((((((((((PM)))))))))))))))) (NT) -- ladyphantom, Tue, September 15 2009, 10:59:27
    • (((PM)))) Hope it's gotten better. (NT) -- Miss Michele, Tue, September 15 2009, 15:45:33
    • I hope you survived - I know how nasty it is to teach when you feel like you should be home in bed, so I hope the students were more than polite (dare I say - compassionate?) and helped you get through it. :) (NT) -- Lady_Jane, Tue, September 15 2009, 18:21:00
    • Thanks everyone!!! I made it thru the day... and my board meeting tonight. I felt like a sloth all day. My neck was doing better, but it starting to hurt a bit again. : ( (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Tue, September 15 2009, 19:08:08
      • I even sold 2 more books tonight at the meeting! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Tue, September 15 2009, 19:09:50
  • Well, Alexander Flemming might have noted the killing properties of penicillin on this date in 1928, but WE all know that Claire was using it well before then. Wink, wink! (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Tue, September 15 2009, 7:17:39
    • : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Tue, September 15 2009, 7:22:00
    • Yep I was thinking the SAME thing!!! :) (NT) -- NancyH, Tue, September 15 2009, 7:23:57
  • Today is my DD's 14th b-day. Happy Birthday, Katherine. I love you sweetie pie. (NT) -- Janet H., Tue, September 15 2009, 9:46:50
    • Happy birthday, Katherine. It's a great age!!! ;o) (NT) -- LindaT, Tue, September 15 2009, 17:45:25
    • Happy Birthday to Katherine! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Tue, September 15 2009, 19:09:21
  
  

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• HAPPY BIRTHDAY! -- Birthday Faerie, Mon, September 14 2009, 6:22:20
  
  SEPTEMBER 14
  
  BridgetA
  
  
  SEPTEMBER 15
  
  Colleen and Steve LeHoser
  
  
  Best wishes for a happy day!
  

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  • Happy Birthday!!!! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, September 14 2009, 6:43:30
  • Happy Birthday! Enjoy! (NT) -- LisaW, Mon, September 14 2009, 6:46:12
  • Happy Birthday, Hosers!!! (NT) -- Tam, Mon, September 14 2009, 6:57:58
  • Happy Birthday Lally Pals!! (NT) -- SheltieLass, Mon, September 14 2009, 7:32:39
  • Have a Happy Birthday! ! ! (NT) -- LadyGrace, Mon, September 14 2009, 8:19:56
  • Happy Birthday everybody! :) (NT) -- Chirre, Mon, September 14 2009, 9:54:09
  • Happy birthday, O Hosed Ones! ;o) (NT) -- LindaT, Mon, September 14 2009, 10:06:47
  • Happy Birthday to LeHo and Mr LeHo! Happy Birthday Bridget. (NT) -- Marcie, Mon, September 14 2009, 10:25:28
  • Happy Birthday! (NT) -- JudyL, Mon, September 14 2009, 11:41:29
  • Happy Birthday! I hope your day is wonderful! (NT) -- LadyBelle, Mon, September 14 2009, 13:17:49
  • Happy Birthday Bridget and The LeHoser's!!! I've always thought it was quite clever of you two to find someone of the same birthdate. :) (NT) -- Lucy, Mon, September 14 2009, 14:14:52
  • Wow - I just love seeing Steve and I up here every year - thanks for remembering us! We're celebrating in style this year @ Disney World which is only 2 hrs north of where we live now. Disney is doing a promo for free admission on your birthday this year - so we are doing Hollywood Studios Disney tomorrow for free! My cousin is a member of Disney Vacation Club and redeemed points for us for two nights @ Old Key West Resort - so again for free, a lovely 1 bedroom villa! We're going to cap it off by going to see La Nouba @ Cirque De Soleil in Downtown Disney tomorrow evening - I think this will be the most fun birthday I've have in a long time - again - thanks again Lallypeeps for the good wishes and being a part of mine and Steve's special day. (NT) -- Colleen L, Mon, September 14 2009, 18:13:14
    • Have FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And Happy birthday too, but I know it will be happy! (NT) -- M&M, Mon, September 14 2009, 18:16:02
    • Definitely a magical b/d. Enjoy! (NT) -- AngieLass, Mon, September 14 2009, 20:17:58
    • Just try not to get thrown out of Pleasure Island like Tam and I did...oh right, it's closed now. (Hey, I had nothing to do with that!) Happy Birthday to you both! (NT) -- Jeanie, Tue, September 15 2009, 17:17:58
  • Happy Birthday Bridget! (NT) -- M&M, Mon, September 14 2009, 18:16:36
  • Happy birthday! (NT) -- Gina-C, Mon, September 14 2009, 19:04:01
  • Happy Happy Birthday to you all! (NT) -- ScarlettO, Mon, September 14 2009, 19:24:15
  • Happy birthday, BridgetA! (NT) -- AngieLass, Mon, September 14 2009, 20:18:47
  • Happy Birthdays everyone. Love the sound of the disney birthday Colleen, enjoy :-) (NT) -- Gwen, Mon, September 14 2009, 23:20:48
  • Happy birthday hosers! (NT) -- Miss Michele, Tue, September 15 2009, 8:41:09
  • Happy birthday!!!! I hope you thoroughly enjoy it!!! (oh, and an email to catch up would be great!) (NT) -- Karen H., Tue, September 15 2009, 9:06:37
  • Happy Birthday Lehosers and hoser! (NT) -- BetsyG, Tue, September 15 2009, 17:01:13
  
  

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