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When is Gerry hosting SNL? And did he already appear on CF? -- Janet H., Sat, October 03 2009, 11:41:38
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- Gerry will be hosting SNL on October 17. He's scheduled for Jay Leno on October 8 and Craig Ferguson on October 9. (NT) -- ladyphantom, Sat, October 03 2009, 13:23:51
  - Mmmmmmmmmm!!! (I'll be there in spirit) (NT) -- Covadonga, Sat, October 03 2009, 13:45:45
- Thanks LP. Wow, next week cannot be bad. (NT) -- Janet H., Sat, October 03 2009, 13:59:19
- Sweet! I just finished watching The Jury and am looking for more Gerry *G* - will be great to see him live. (NT) -- MaryJ, Sat, October 03 2009, 16:34:02
  - In The Jury, Gerry gives one of his best performances, if not his best (IMHO). (NT) -- ladyphantom, Sat, October 03 2009, 19:22:27
    - I'm trying to find it online... I agree with you, LP. I remember one scene in particular where he drinks heavily (wearing his briefs only) until he collapses.... Awesome! (NT) -- Covadonga, Sun, October 04 2009, 23:36:09
    - I replied to this yesterday - somewhere else on the boards must be a strange message from me *G*. I got it from Netflix to see Gerry (of course) but became engrossed in the entire story - every character was interesting & it was well written. Liked it very much! (NT) -- MaryJ, Mon, October 05 2009, 7:25:34
Good morning! -- SueW, Sat, October 03 2009, 7:13:28
Michelle has just posted some new artwork to my website, theartofsurprise.com. I'll try to post the two pencil drawings in the first reply. One is the house of a couple who go to our church, and the other is my Mom's Shih Tzu, Sugar.

It's a beautiful morning north of Atlanta- hope everyone has a great weekend!

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- Let's see if I can do this>>>>>> -- SueW, Sat, October 03 2009, 7:18:16
  - Sue, I can't imagine how long it must've taken to get the feel and texture of Sugar's fur just right. And, love the country home because I love that sort of home. Wonderful! (NT) -- Merrymags, Sat, October 03 2009, 7:54:31
    - Thank you! The actual drawing is only 5x7 inches, but it did take a long time. She's a furry wee beast. *G* (NT) -- SueW, Sat, October 03 2009, 8:00:19
    - Hi Sue, I love both drawings, but the one of Sugar is fantastic. I used to breed Shih Tzus years ago & you have given me a very large case of Puppy Lust ! (NT) -- KarinP, Sat, October 03 2009, 11:57:12
  - Beautiful, once again! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sat, October 03 2009, 8:12:37
  - Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! Brilliant, Sue - just lovely!!!!!!! :D (NT) -- Judie, Sat, October 03 2009, 9:27:59
  - You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your amazing artwork with us (NT) -- SheltieLass, Sat, October 03 2009, 10:28:53
    - I'm thankful to all who take time to look and comment. Glad you liked it! (NT) -- SueW, Sat, October 03 2009, 14:57:27
  - Sue, your art work continues to impress the hell out of me. Love it! (NT) -- Aislinn, Sat, October 03 2009, 17:30:55
    - (((((((Aislinn)))))))) Thanks! (NT) -- SueW (waving towards Canada), Sun, October 04 2009, 16:09:53
- Ack! Sugar looks like she's about to eat the house. She wasn't that big on the website- Michelle must have tamed her somehow. Judie, please feel free to delete her if the photo is slowing the board. (NT) -- SueW, Sat, October 03 2009, 7:22:10
  - Sugars that big on the website. :-) She will size down to whatever size people have on their browser. Its not a big file, so I left it big so people could see the detail. (NT) -- M&M, Sat, October 03 2009, 8:51:29
    - Ah, I see. I have my type set large for my aging eyes- guess that's why she looks like a friendly monster to me. *G* (NT) -- SueW, Sat, October 03 2009, 9:04:00
      - Noooooooo, not what your type set is..... how big your browser window is. *G* (NT) -- M&M.....still on medium. :-), Sat, October 03 2009, 11:44:52
        
        My next drawing should be a "technotard" sign I can wear around my neck. (NT) -- SueW, Sat, October 03 2009, 11:52:02
        
        Beautiful drawings Sue. When you make one of those signs, make one for me too. (NT) -- Janet H., Sat, October 03 2009, 16:14:15
  - I was gonna say, that's one hell of a shitz tu...what are you feeding her? Beautiful work as always Sue! (NT) -- Jeanie, Sat, October 03 2009, 14:48:51
    - Hahaha, they do tend to slip her table scraps. But she's not that big. *G* (NT) -- SueW, Sat, October 03 2009, 14:56:20
- Constantly admiring your talent, girlfried!!!! Amazing. (NT) -- Keira, Sat, October 03 2009, 8:21:51
- Thank you Sue! Your work always brightens my day. :-) (NT) -- MelvaT, Sat, October 03 2009, 9:23:48
  - I'm so glad! Thanks, Melva. (NT) -- SueW, Sat, October 03 2009, 9:30:51
- What beautifull drawings. Happy weekend ladies I'll be spending it working at dear old Starbucks and watching season 2 of Mad Men. (NT) -- Outlander, Sat, October 03 2009, 9:56:10
- Wonderful drawings, Sue! : ) (NT) -- Elenna, Sat, October 03 2009, 10:28:16
- Wonderful pictures Sue! You've done another great job. I'm simply amazed at your talent. (NT) -- Lucy, Sat, October 03 2009, 12:32:59
- Love your work!! (NT) -- M.F., Sat, October 03 2009, 12:34:14
- You're really a very talented artist, Susan. It's always a pleasure to see and enjoy your works. �Qu� maravilla, muchas gracias por compartirlo con nosotras! Besos! (NT) -- Covadonga, Sat, October 03 2009, 13:48:41
  - Ay, que tan roja estoy. Gracias, amiga. (NT) -- SueW, Sat, October 03 2009, 14:02:21
- Fantastic! love seeing your talent as always! Please post the link again to the site where we can order copies of your prints? (NT) -- BetsyG, Sat, October 03 2009, 15:39:19
  - Bless you, Betsy! I'll put the link inside for you. If you want something besides the work currently for sale, just let me know, and I'll add it to the store.>>>>>>>>>> -- SueW, Sat, October 03 2009, 16:19:55
- You're a genious with a pencil (or paint or whatever), Sue. Beautiful work, as always! (Are you feeling OK? Any more pain in that troublesome spot?) (NT) -- ScarlettO, Sat, October 03 2009, 19:55:29
  - Nothing Aleve can't handle. How about you? (NT) -- SueW, Sun, October 04 2009, 7:01:12
- It's always a treat to view your work, Sue. (NT) -- AngieLass, Sun, October 04 2009, 16:15:08
- Sue, I am always so happy to see your art, you are wonderful! (NT) -- LisaW, Sun, October 04 2009, 19:31:15
Bulletin Board for October 3 -- Charyl, Sat, October 03 2009, 2:25:35
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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 Andy Griffith Day, sponsored by The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club, marking the TV show's debut on October 3, 1960. There are now some 900 local rerun watchers clubs (mayberry.com/tagsrwc/).

Today is Mickey Mouse Club Day, marking debut of the first TV series starring Annette Funicello and Shelley Fabaras on this date in 1955. A later version starred Keri Russell, Christina Aguilera, and Britney Spears.
Other TV premiers on this date:
Captain Kangaroo 1955
Dick Van Dyke Show 1961
LA Law 1986
Our Miss Brooks 1952
Ozzie and Harriet 1952
Pat Boone Show 1957
Quincy 1976
The Real McCoys 1957
Scarecrow and Mrs. King 1983

Today is Play "Hound Dog" by Elvis Day, World Card Making Day and National Carmel Custard Day.

Hope y'all are having a nice weekend. The leaves are peaking and it's raining here. Go figure.

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- Good Morning! I'm on vacation!! I loved Captain Kangaroo and the Dick Van Dyke show.. (NT) -- kgp, Sat, October 03 2009, 3:08:55
- Good morning! After very little sleep, we're off to Women in Engineering today (DD has gone for four years in a row) and then a Girl Scout mall lock-in all night tonight. Color me tired already! ;o) (NT) -- LindaT, Sat, October 03 2009, 4:11:28
  - Oh yes, the Girl Scout Lock-in. I have yet to find any sort of pad or air mattress that doesn't leave me feeling like I've been beaten by a stick in the morning. (And yes, sometimes I sleep, because unlike the kid who can sleep the next day, I have to function the next day! Have "fun", Linda! (NT) -- ScarlettO, Sat, October 03 2009, 19:57:34
    - Thanks, my friend. I'm about to head to bed. No sleep at all last night! (NT) -- LindaT, Sun, October 04 2009, 4:46:30
- ONE video... my favorite with Bono >>>>>> -- ladyphantom, Sat, October 03 2009, 5:06:12
  - That's one of my favorite songs too. I was just listening to Achtung Baby yesterday. There are so many good songs on that CD. (NT) -- Janet H., Sat, October 03 2009, 8:35:47
  - This is one the few songs that still give me goose pimples. U2 forever!!! (NT) -- Covadonga, Sat, October 03 2009, 13:51:14
- Happy Saturday! Does anyone want to take bets on how long we will have a praying mantis on our back screen door? Today is day 3. The cats are going crazy about the "alien bug." She (I think, because it is really big) acts like we don't exist on the other side of the screen. As long as she helps to eat the other yucky bugs, that is fine with me. (NT) -- SaraH, Sat, October 03 2009, 5:31:06
- ***Attention Hoser Tam***. Would you email me? If anyone can provide her addy, I'd appreciate it. Many thanks. (NT) -- Niseold (denisedotashworthatcomcastdotnet), Sat, October 03 2009, 6:02:14
- Hey there, Niseold. Inside for my email. ALSO - WILLIAMSBURG SCOTTISH FESTIVAL is today. I'm going with my DH AND DD. We'll get there around 1:30ish. Look me up! I'm in denim capris and a green t-shirt. DH is very tall 6;5: in blue t-shirt and shorts. >>> -- Tam, Sat, October 03 2009, 6:53:21
  - Thanks, I sent you the email. I cannot make the Williamsburg Fest this year :(....for sure next year. It is such a glorius day for an outside event too! Hope you had a great, toe-tapping time!! (NT) -- Niseold, Sun, October 04 2009, 8:03:42
  - I'm late to read, Tam, but hope you saw my favorite GfMt. kilt guy, David, and wife. (NT) -- AngieLass, Sun, October 04 2009, 16:16:21
    - I did! I've got pix of Heather on my FB. I talked to them a few times. Same ole same. :) (NT) -- Tam, Sun, October 04 2009, 18:20:23
- I looooove Quincy. Just bought the first two seasons. (NT) -- 'becca beccabee, Sat, October 03 2009, 7:12:35
  - Quincy was one of my favorite shows!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Sat, October 03 2009, 13:19:43
    - Mine too! (NT) -- SueW, Sat, October 03 2009, 14:59:33
      - And he was always right, wasn't he? I loved his boss and his sidekick. (NT) -- ladyphantom, Sat, October 03 2009, 19:23:09
- Does anyone know --- if anywhere on amazon.com you can find out the sales of a book? Not Herself's books, I'm just curious... (NT) -- JudithONH, Sat, October 03 2009, 8:12:39
- TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!>>> -- Piper-Mom, Sat, October 03 2009, 8:15:31
  - He really could be Jamie. btw, PM... I friend from Edinburgh sent me an e-mail last week with Philip's picture as a possible Jamie. lol (NT) -- ladyphantom, Sat, October 03 2009, 9:06:15
    - I can see him as Jamie except the mouth...doesn't Jamie have a wide mouth? (NT) -- Kathy, Sat, October 03 2009, 9:27:35
      - Check out this pic of him! I don't quite like the hair in this one. >>>>>> -- Piper-Mom, Sat, October 03 2009, 10:19:04
        
        THUD THUD THUD (NT) -- ladyphantom likes his hair, Sat, October 03 2009, 19:23:48
      - I can't think about the wide mouth, for some reason I envision him looking like a clown! (My mind is a very strange place sometimes....) (NT) -- ScarlettO, Sat, October 03 2009, 20:04:20
    - I'll take him as Jamie! : ) He has got to be the sexiest man I have ever seen with the name of Philip! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sat, October 03 2009, 10:14:38
      - And here he is sword-fighting! : ) click here (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sat, October 03 2009, 10:25:17
    - What show or movie is he from?? (NT) -- TheresaSt., Sat, October 03 2009, 11:01:31
      - He was in Crusoe... on NBC... based on Robinson Crusoe... but I don't think it got renewed. : ( (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sat, October 03 2009, 19:52:23
        
        He is in a new show... but I forget what it is called... I haven't seen it yet. (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sat, October 03 2009, 19:52:56
  - My oh My! This is Jamie! Stop the search.....Cast him now. Now who is his Claire? (NT) -- SheltieLass, Sat, October 03 2009, 10:24:34
    - Me! hahaha! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sat, October 03 2009, 10:25:48
      - I was going to say that too, Vicki, hahaha!!! Gorgeous man, One of the most accurate Jamies I've ever seen (NT) -- Cova (choose me, Philip!!!) donga, Sat, October 03 2009, 13:55:44
- OMG I have just spent the last 45 minutes laughing so much my face and stomach hurt!!!! If you have NOT seen or heard of this, you have got to. You just must. Clickit >>> Peopleofwalmart.com (NT) -- Sorcha, Sat, October 03 2009, 8:36:16
  - Just think, these people looked in a mirror and said, "Yeah...I look good," before they headed out the door! That is hilarious. (NT) -- Kathy, Sat, October 03 2009, 9:35:33
    - Unbelievable, especially the deer in the trunk. (NT) -- ladyphantom, Sat, October 03 2009, 19:30:36
- SO many great shows. Andy Griffith ia an all time favorite, also liked The Real McCoys and Quincy. Ain't nothing but a hound dog!!! Nice Sat today, sun is out. Had a good yard sale so now I have some extra $$$ (NT) -- SheltieLass, Sat, October 03 2009, 10:27:47
- Silly question..but are there any links to pictures of DG's husband? I'm curious to see what he looks like. I watched an interview where she mentioned that he was a tall redhead. (NT) -- TheresaSt., Sat, October 03 2009, 11:27:19
- ECHO IS AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE! Just downloaded it! :) (NT) -- bethistle, Sat, October 03 2009, 14:15:28
  - WOOOHOOOOO!! I've been checking every day, but I was gone all day today. W/my Gold Membership, this only cost $14.95 for the UNABRIDGED, 45 HOUR version! (NT) -- Lady_Jane, Sat, October 03 2009, 18:10:39
    - I know....Isn't is just **AWESOME**? *BG* (NT) -- bethistle, Sat, October 03 2009, 19:20:37
- YouTube has a bunch of LOLers on it from a 5-part video series by the Howard County Library, East Columbia Branch, when DG appeared there September 29, 2009. I saw several familiar faces and am sure I'll see more. I haven't even gotten through video 1 yet!! >>>>>>>>> -- Merrymags, Sat, October 03 2009, 14:22:37
  - Ha, I think that camera guy had a thing for Scotbymarriage (part 1 at about 2:05). I love DG's readings. Her ABOSAA reading was the snippet regarding Major McDonald and the white sow...But this time it was a bit more risque (Part 4 of these videos, no spoilers). :) (NT) -- DonnaS, Sat, October 03 2009, 20:30:14
Bulletin Board for October 2 -- Charyl, Fri, October 02 2009, 3:41:31
~
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 is Peanuts Day, celebrating this day in 1950 when Charles Schulz introduced us to his pals, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Sally, and Charlie's dog, Snoopy.

Today is Guardian Angels Day, National Diversity Day, World Smile Day, Denhim Day, sponsored by Lee Jeans, and Name Your Car Day.

Today is World Farm Animals Day, celebrated on Ghandhi's birthday.

Today is National Custodial Workers Day.

Tonight is Go for a Stroll After Dinner Night.

Today is Independence Day in Guinea.

No Salt Week begins today.

Today is Friday! TGIF, eh?

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- TGIF is right! Happy Friday everyone! Have a good weekend! (NT) -- TracyAnn, Fri, October 02 2009, 4:02:26
- Morning!! In case anyone didn't hear...Ceilidh's baby boy arrived yesterday!!!! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, Fri, October 02 2009, 4:10:21
  - Well done Ceilidh! Rest happy. (NT) -- 'becca, Fri, October 02 2009, 4:55:11
  - Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What wonderful news. Does anyone know what she decided on a name? (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Fri, October 02 2009, 6:21:25
    - She said Orry Nicholas on FB. (NT) -- kgp, Fri, October 02 2009, 6:39:04
  - Oh I'm so happy for her, how is that big boy doing? (NT) -- LisaW, Fri, October 02 2009, 6:46:58
    - Big!!! He's 10lbs 2oz!! She did have him naturally, her water broke an hour before her section was scheduled. (NT) -- Vicki, Fri, October 02 2009, 8:03:27
      - Oh, that's wonderful!!! I know she was worried about the C-section. I'm glad she was able to do it naturally. (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Fri, October 02 2009, 8:08:13
      - Holy C***!!! Give the woman a medal!! (NT) -- kgp, Fri, October 02 2009, 8:42:06
      - She is THE woman!!! Holy Moly, 10lbs!! (NT) -- LisaW, Fri, October 02 2009, 8:45:58
      - As my friend said after having a 9.5 pounder years ago, the ice pack is your friend! Welcome Orry!! (NT) -- MaryC in KY, Fri, October 02 2009, 9:08:50
      - Holy butterball, Batman! I'm very happy for her (NT) -- Wee, Fri, October 02 2009, 15:36:20
  - Yay!!! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Fri, October 02 2009, 7:58:23
  - That is wonderful news! Many congratulations Ceilidh and family, and welcome to wee Orry! : ) (NT) -- Elenna, Fri, October 02 2009, 8:17:22
  - Congratulations on the birth of your little boy!!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Fri, October 02 2009, 8:23:13
  - Congratulations Ceilidh! Well done! (NT) -- Miss Michele, Fri, October 02 2009, 9:43:53
  - Congratulations, Ceilidh & family! (NT) -- AngieLass, Fri, October 02 2009, 9:55:12
    - Fantastic news!!! Congratulations to Ceilidh, family and wee baby Orry. Thank god mine were both only 7lb 2oz!!! (NT) -- Em, Fri, October 02 2009, 10:11:14
  - Welcome, Orry! Congrats to Ceilidh (Bless you woman!) and family. I had a 9 lb,10 0z, 24" baby boy 24 years ago. He heard his first swear word as he came into the world. :-) (NT) -- Peg, Fri, October 02 2009, 17:36:14
    - Happy Birth Day little Orry! Welcome from all your Lally-relatives. Warm hugs and congrats to Ceilidh. (NT) -- Marcie, Sun, October 04 2009, 8:13:25
- Congratulations to Celidh and welcome little one. (NT) -- Lady Lukkarinen, Fri, October 02 2009, 5:21:41
- 8 hours until vacation!!!!! So far as I know I'll be dancing at Goshen at 12:15 and 1:30 unless they've changed the schedule. Building B for anyone coming. It's not supposed to rain the whole time. (NT) -- kgp, Fri, October 02 2009, 5:26:28
  - Depending on the rain, aye! I'm no such a hearty Scot that I want to run around Goshen in the rain! If all goes well after depositing children at acting class, and Dad's work, I should see you at 1:30! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, Fri, October 02 2009, 5:52:30
    - I hope it holds off. It's so beautiful there and it's a great event. (NT) -- kgp, Fri, October 02 2009, 5:59:53
      - wooohoooo---well done ceilidh lass -- and a big warm welcome to your wean:) (NT) -- ali cat, Fri, October 02 2009, 6:11:56
- Happy Friday everyone, and congrats to Ceilidh and family and welcome to little Orry (NT) -- Gwen, Fri, October 02 2009, 6:19:04
- I'm back from my U2 Charlottesville road trip... working with about 4 hours of sleep. But I am still on a high from the concert. Bono, I love you and wherever you go, I will follow. (NT) -- ladyphantom, Fri, October 02 2009, 7:51:37
  - Did they sing that song? I so happy you had fun! (NT) -- LisaW, Fri, October 02 2009, 8:46:43
    - Lisa, which song? (NT) -- ladyphantom, Fri, October 02 2009, 9:14:48
      - Not Lisa but "I will follow" is my FAVORITE U2 song! That's what popped into my head when I read your post :) (NT) -- MaryC in KY, Fri, October 02 2009, 10:01:31
        
        That's the one I was thinking of also, that is my favorite too. (NT) -- LisaW, Fri, October 02 2009, 10:25:44
        
        Here it is ladyphantom>>>>>> -- LisaW, Fri, October 02 2009, 10:50:36
        
        Wow! Thanks for the link, LisaW. Talk about a trip down memory lane! 1980!! They look sooo young! Heck, we are were.... (NT) -- LindaMc, Fri, October 02 2009, 15:09:04
- TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!>>>> -- Piper-Mom, Fri, October 02 2009, 8:47:26
  - Oh, PM. What a nice pick me up. Thank you! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Fri, October 02 2009, 9:15:57
    - heehee.... I Knew you'd like it!! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Fri, October 02 2009, 9:18:35
  - He's still no Edgar Hansen. Clicket (NT) -- kgp, Fri, October 02 2009, 9:24:33
    - Did someone say Edgar Hansen? Is this THE Edgar Hansen... who's on the Northwestern? If so, then THUD!!!! >>>>> -- ladyphantom, Fri, October 02 2009, 9:50:13
      - THE Edgar Hansen - he's mine!!!!! (NT) -- kgp, Fri, October 02 2009, 12:14:40
        
        kgp, can't we share... please? Edgar is my favorite. If you dinna wanna share, I guess I'll take Crosby LaVeen from the Wizard. >>>>>> -- ladyphantom, Fri, October 02 2009, 13:07:33
        
        We can share - I'll take King season, you can have Opilio. Of course Crosby is quite spectacular in his own right. Then there's young Jake Anderson. Hmmmmm Clicket (NT) -- kgp, Fri, October 02 2009, 16:19:49
        
        Oh, Jake is such a sweetie... (NT) -- ladyphantom, Sat, October 03 2009, 4:33:08
    - Ok, Ok.... I willl put him in the album! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Fri, October 02 2009, 10:28:09
  - Very nice! (NT) -- Miss Michele, Fri, October 02 2009, 15:54:41
- MacPudel!! Did you see DG last night - and what are you doing so far from home? Happy Friday everyone and congrats to Ceilidh and baby Orry too. (NT) -- HollyC, Fri, October 02 2009, 8:50:47
- I just bought Echo last night(and a red velvet cupcake) can't wait till everyone is out of the house this morning! (NT) -- Outlander, Fri, October 02 2009, 9:02:06
- We saw Diana last night in Minneapolis. What a wonderful night! She is so awesome! It was great to see you again, JaniceM! (NT) -- DeAnnZ, Fri, October 02 2009, 10:00:23
  - Any pics from the evening? (NT) -- Merrymags, Fri, October 02 2009, 18:08:29
- (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Fri, October 02 2009, 10:27:35
  - very cool! (NT) -- kgp, Fri, October 02 2009, 12:19:39
- Echo -- Marianne Finnie, Fri, October 02 2009, 22:25:20
Meeting Diana in Australia - Victorian Lunch -- DonnaC (Melbourne Australia), Thu, October 01 2009, 16:45:36
Allissa, and anybody else (I have left a message on the Reading Recs Board for Marg), Who wants to come and see DG at The Windsor on Thurs 12 Nov. I have decided that I can afford to attend, Anybody else that wants to come is VERY welcome, respond here or email me on donnacc49athotmaildotcom and we can organise to book together and sit together.

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- See here for more information http://www.dymocks.com.au/LiteraryEvents/victoria.aspx I think we should have this booked on Monday by the latest. (NT) -- DonnaC, Thu, October 01 2009, 16:48:28
- Just tagging on here re my post below...anyone going to the Brisbane (Cleveland Point) dinner with Diana? Leigh??? Anyone??? (NT) -- Joanne, Thu, October 01 2009, 20:55:22
- I emailed you Donna. We need to get onto this asap I think. Should we put a post up on the BB maybe? (NT) -- Alissa, Thu, October 01 2009, 23:44:43
- Email sent back - it's all go. (NT) -- Donna, Fri, October 02 2009, 2:06:49
- I am not sure. There are supposed to be two other days of DG in Melbourne but I can't find any details anywhere on what those events are. I am holding off at this stage, hoping to hear more shortly. Doesn't help that Paullina Simons is in Melbourne for one day only, on that same date! If there is no news within the next week or so then I will definitely look at booking. I have noted your email address so I can let you know what I decide eventually. (NT) -- Marg, Fri, October 02 2009, 4:32:18
  - Paullina is in Melbourne too? Oh I didn't know that. Where will she be? I don't get to the city very much and to see my two favorite authors on the same day would be great. (NT) -- Alissa, Fri, October 02 2009, 5:24:20
    - Yep. There is a cocktail party at the Arts Centre. I'll put the details inside. I rang a day or so ago and the tickets aren't on sale yet, but they will put your name down on the list and let you know when the tickets do go on sale. -- Marg, Fri, October 02 2009, 14:19:58
      - Mmm bit late for me considering I need to travel 2 hours to get home. I wonder where she will be through the day! (NT) -- Alissa, Fri, October 02 2009, 16:44:20
        
        Only one appearance for Paullina this time I am afraid. That's kind of why I am so keen to find out about other DG appearances. (NT) -- Marg, Fri, October 02 2009, 18:16:37
  - OMG, thats insane they are there the same day! (NT) -- M&M, Fri, October 02 2009, 6:53:36
    - I know how you love them both -- did you price any flights?!? (NT) -- MaryC in KY, Fri, October 02 2009, 10:02:18
      - LOL I think I would have to pick Paullina, I already saw Diana twice this year. *G* (NT) -- M&M, Fri, October 02 2009, 11:48:25
Bulletin Board for October 1 -- Charyl, Thu, October 01 2009, 3:22:49
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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.

"October" means the "eighth month." It has been the 10th month since New Year's Day was moved from March to January. At other times in history October has been called Germanicus, Herculeus, and Faustinus.

Today is World Vegetarian Day, sponsored by the North American Vegetarian Society.

Squirrel Awareness Month begins today, sponsored by the Squirrel Lovers Club of Elmhurst, Illinois.

Pudding Season begins today.

Today is Scare a Friend Day. SueW, BOO!

Today is International Day of Older Persons, sponsored by the United Nations.

Tonight is National Popcorn and Tears Movie Appreciation Night. Men can stay home and vacuum.

Today is Independence Day in Nigeria, Cyprus, and Tuvalu.

Hope today is shinning brighter for you kgp. :-)

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- Calling VICTORIANS in Australia! Does anyone want to meet up to see Diana next Month? DonnaC have you booked your ticket? I replyed to your mess down below. (NT) -- Alissa, Thu, October 01 2009, 4:19:07
- Apparantly my fears about being a student again were completely unfounded. I am even good at the MATH, for the first time in my life! There is a ton of information for me to memorize and study, but I am much less worried than I was before I started classes. (NT) -- Sorcha, Thu, October 01 2009, 4:24:09
  - Hey good for you lass :-) Morning everyone from a reasonable sunny Wales. (NT) -- Gwen, Thu, October 01 2009, 4:40:14
  - Yay for you! :) (NT) -- Chirre, Thu, October 01 2009, 5:01:21
  - Glad it went well -- and in math too! (NT) -- AngieLass, Thu, October 01 2009, 5:07:47
  - Enjoy the learning experience. Its nice when you surprise yourself at how much you do know. (NT) -- LindaE, Thu, October 01 2009, 5:33:04
  - So happy to hear it is going well Sorcha. (NT) -- LisaW, Thu, October 01 2009, 8:17:19
  - I have found as I get older my capacity for learning is easier. Maybe its because we are mature now and doing something we want to do. Way to go Sorcha. I wish you all the best in your new career!! (NT) -- SheltieLass, Thu, October 01 2009, 10:45:27
- Soooo... turns out U2 is coming to Finland next year in August! Yeaaaaaahhhhhhhh! Now the biggest problem is gonna be to get tickets 'cause the concert will be sold out in minutes... but MAN, I need to see them! (NT) -- Chirre, Thu, October 01 2009, 5:03:00
  - I hope you can secure tickets. I'm going to see them tonight in Charlottesville, Virginia. They performed in Maryland on Tuesday night, but I was at Diana's book signing. I am so excited to see Bono again!!!!!! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Thu, October 01 2009, 6:30:26
    - Ooooh, have a great time! :))))) (NT) -- Chirre, Thu, October 01 2009, 7:30:26
  - hope you get tickets! fingers crossed. have fun LP! woohoo (NT) -- oorjanie, Thu, October 01 2009, 7:00:36
    - Have fun LP. Hope they put on a good show. (NT) -- Janet H., Thu, October 01 2009, 7:13:18
  - You can do it, don't give up hope, I am amazed everytime my DSis gets tickets. (NT) -- LisaW, Thu, October 01 2009, 8:18:40
  - Good luck, Chirre! I heard yesterday they'll play in Seville, Spain, next year too... WOW! (NT) -- Covadonga, Thu, October 01 2009, 12:22:38
- Good morning, Charyl!! (and everyone else, as well) It is a brighter morning today. Anyone with a dog is aware of squirrels all the damn time. (NT) -- kgp, Thu, October 01 2009, 5:23:49
  - I have a Jack Russell/Beagle mix and she makes us aware of all squirrels, possum, rabbits, birds and anything else that may wander into our yard. (At their own risk of course) (NT) -- LadyGrace (why am I not signed in?), Thu, October 01 2009, 6:55:17
  - Yup, my little mini daschund, who's about the size of a squirrel, is determined to catch one one of these days. ;-) (NT) -- Fiona, Thu, October 01 2009, 8:03:05
  - We have a crazy squirrel in out yard the past few months, that thing is driving our dog bananas!!! Me too! (NT) -- LisaW, Thu, October 01 2009, 8:21:11
- Join me tonight in Minneapolis (metro area) to see Diana! Boston hoser in the Twin Cities - rare appearance! (NT) -- MacPudel, Thu, October 01 2009, 6:24:22
- My all-time favorite squirrel (NT) -- LizT, Thu, October 01 2009, 7:13:20
  - Hahahahaha! What a cutie, Liz! (NT) -- Covadonga, Thu, October 01 2009, 12:23:43
- Bwahahaha! It worked, Charyl. I was sleepily reading today's events when I spotted my name, gasped, and said "Aaah!" (NT) -- SueW (glad she's not in trouble), Thu, October 01 2009, 7:24:10
- TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!>>>> -- Piper-Mom, Thu, October 01 2009, 7:46:41
  - He is verra cute *thud*, but he canna act to save his life. Case in point: Timeline with Gerry. LOL (NT) -- ladyphantom, Thu, October 01 2009, 7:58:11
    - I've not seen him act... but he is nice to look at! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Thu, October 01 2009, 8:07:31
      - You have to watch Timeline. The movie isn't great, but Gerry as Andre Marek is major THUD!!!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Thu, October 01 2009, 9:17:35
        
        I concur, I've seen it twice and bought the DVD and it wasn't even that great of a movie but Gerry and time travel is quite a combination. (NT) -- LadyGrace, Thu, October 01 2009, 10:42:20
        I'll say more: he's a SUPERMEGATHUD!! (NT) -- Covadonga, Thu, October 01 2009, 12:26:21
    - Oh, funny! Was he in Timeline? Heeeeeeeee! (NT) -- Covadonga, Thu, October 01 2009, 12:25:09
- Ever have one of those days where you just know you are getting sick? Everything has a dull ache all day. Had one yesterday and I felt awful all night, guess I will just curl up on my bed and read all day! Got a good book right now. :) (NT) -- LisaW, Thu, October 01 2009, 8:23:05
- Vegetarian Day yeah!!! now if i could just convince my meat eating family ( they love nothing more than to gross me out with greasy ribs, pork rinds etc) Have a great 1st of October! So glad it's here. (NT) -- Outlander, Thu, October 01 2009, 8:40:33
  - Lone vegetarians, Unite!! I'm the only one in my house as well. (NT) -- kgp, Thu, October 01 2009, 9:22:55
  - I may not be vegetarian, but we eat vegetarian at least 3 nights a week. Tonight it was stir-fry - lotsa' veggies, rice, a yummy spicy sauce - and there ya' go. :) (NT) -- Lady_Jane, Thu, October 01 2009, 15:53:11
- A few of us hosers met up this past Tuesday at the Howard County Library in Columbia, MD for DG's book signing. I had a great time meeting some fellow hosers, and enjoyed hearing Diana speak in person - what a lovely person she is. Click HEREto see a group photo! (NT) -- Traci_Mc, Thu, October 01 2009, 13:01:15
  - Another great pic Tracy, so lovely to put more faces to names (NT) -- Gwen, Thu, October 01 2009, 14:01:17
    - Great pic! I missed you guys! AND MY autographed book is in that bag behind Donna! Thank you dear Donna! Hated having to be at work! (NT) -- BetsyG, Thu, October 01 2009, 15:31:20
  - Wish I could have been there. Had to work and noway I could have gotten off. You Ladies look great! (NT) -- Tanya_P, Thu, October 01 2009, 16:30:51
  - Lovely photo! Don't you just love meeting up to see Diana?! (NT) -- Gina-C, Thu, October 01 2009, 16:43:01
- I have to say I'm feeling a little left out - So many of you are getting to meet Diana (and I've verra happy for ye), but she's coming nowhere Florida that I can tell. I'd so love to meet her! (NT) -- Kathy, Thu, October 01 2009, 15:42:20
  - I feel your pain, Kathy. Although DG is coming to California, she's not stopping in SoCal at all! Two visits in NoCal, but not even one down here!!! And though some kind LOLers offered me a place to stay, I can't get away for even the brief visit. I feel ripped off. (NT) -- Merrymags, Thu, October 01 2009, 17:14:20
    - Is there something I can get signed for you Merrymags? I would more then happy to send it down to you. (NT) -- LisaW, Thu, October 01 2009, 17:40:50
Bulletin Board for September 30 -- Charyl, Wed, September 30 2009, 2:45:24
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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 Cheers Day, marking the TV show's premier on this date in 1982. It was a Boston bar, where everybody knows your name.

Today is First Fair Proclamation Day, marking this day in 1641 when New Netherlands declared "henceforth at Fort Amsterdam" there shall be annually a Cattle Fair on October 15 and a Hog Fair on November 1. New Netherlands later became New York and New Jersey.

Today is National Mud Pack Day.

Today is Women's Health and Fitness Day.

Today is National Chewing Gum Day, Independence Day in Botswana and Lemon Ice Cream and Cake Appreciation Day.

Today is Do Something Wacky with a Grandparent Day. Take pictures.

Happy hump day everyone.

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- Happy Mmmph day, everyone! (NT) -- TracyAnn, Wed, September 30 2009, 3:17:18
- Can it be Go Back To Bed and Start Over Day? (NT) -- kgp, Wed, September 30 2009, 5:19:25
  - Well, it's definitely a nap day! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, Wed, September 30 2009, 10:04:28
- Happy Hump Day, too! BTW, while googling "Jacobites", I found this page and a couple of interesting essays trying to explain this hunger for Scottish romance worldwide; both mention Herself and our beloved Jamie. What do you think? I'd like to hear your points of view... LINKS INSIDE >>>>>>>>>> -- Covadonga, Wed, September 30 2009, 6:00:06
  - Well, I have to say that one of my favorite books is actually Fiery Cross, I know it starts out slow , but the family dynamics and Jamie and Rogers relationship make it all worth it. (NT) -- LisaW, Wed, September 30 2009, 7:04:15
    - Lisa I also like Fiery Cross. Indeed it shows the dynamics of the family and how Roger and Jamie become closer and (NT) -- SheltieLass, Wed, September 30 2009, 8:19:26
    - Lisa I also like Fiery Cross. Indeed it shows the dynamics of the family and how Roger and Jamie become closer. What Roger went through at Almanace and the effect on the family as a whole. DG sure does know how to spin a yarn! (NT) -- SheltieLass, Wed, September 30 2009, 8:21:31
- TREAT FOR THE DAY!!>>> -- Piper-Mom, Wed, September 30 2009, 6:41:09
  - I like this guy. He has a nice bum. Do you have any pics of that? *vbg* (NT) -- Miss Michele, Wed, September 30 2009, 9:24:57
    - No... I don't. May have to Google it! ; ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Wed, September 30 2009, 10:34:30
  - He doesn't really do it for me... so no bite marks from me on this one! ; ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Wed, September 30 2009, 12:35:21
  - I love Paul Bettany. He was in the Da Vinci Code and was nekkid as he flagellated himself -- beautiful bum, hunky legs, great back, beautiful feet. Yum-O (NT) -- Merrymags, Wed, September 30 2009, 16:27:44
  - He was very good in "The Young Victoria" as well. (NT) -- SueP, Wed, September 30 2009, 21:21:42
  - He's not the earthquake kinda treat, but he's a good actor and a nice lad (nice bum too :-) )... Thanks, PM!! (NT) -- Covadonga, Wed, September 30 2009, 22:04:28
- I'M SEEING DIANA TONIGHT IN NAPERVILLE! I'll tell her you all said hello. Anyone else joining me? (NT) -- LadyBelle, Wed, September 30 2009, 6:54:36
  - Have fun!!! Sorry can't make it this time either. : ( (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Wed, September 30 2009, 10:34:56
- Had a wonderful time last night! I got to meet DG for the first time and have her sign Echo and my TOC she was wonderful. I got to finally meet the lovely ladyphantom and her friend. Then I learned that I was her first hoser meet and I feel special as it was not long ago that I had my first axe-murderer luncheon. If I did this correctly, there should be pics inside>>>>>>> -- LadyGrace, Wed, September 30 2009, 7:10:36
  - Lovely pics, glad you got to meet up and meet Diana. She's lovely isn't she? (NT) -- Gwen, Wed, September 30 2009, 7:35:35
  - Hey there, good to see you again!! Seems so long ago that we met for lunch with those "other axe-murderers" :) Waving from Kentucky... (NT) -- MaryC in KY, Wed, September 30 2009, 7:54:16
    - Hi Mary, I thought about all of you last night and wished you were there. The hightlight was getting two more signatures for my TOC and it was just awesome that one was DG's. (NT) -- LadyGrace, Wed, September 30 2009, 8:10:52
  - Great Pictures! Thank you so much for sharing with us. I am Jealous you got to meet Herself (NT) -- SheltieLass, Wed, September 30 2009, 8:15:04
  - Nice pics!!! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Wed, September 30 2009, 10:37:25
  - Lovely Lallybroch Ladies!!! (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Wed, September 30 2009, 11:03:02
  - Very nice! It's great to see pics of the fun. Thanks for sharing. :-) (NT) -- Lady Jay, Wed, September 30 2009, 11:45:06
  - Oh what great pics! You all look great, and DG looks like a kind, easy-to-go person (I'd love to meet her one day). Glad to meet you and thanks for sharing them with us. LADYPHANTOM: you look beautiful in that lace top... Does Gerry know it suits you so well? :-) (NT) -- Covadonga, Wed, September 30 2009, 22:02:19
- Oh ladyphantom - guess what I read on the way to work this morning? All I can say to you is OMG! and thank you, of course. ;-) (NT) -- LadyGrace, Wed, September 30 2009, 7:14:05
  - I hope you weren't driving, LOL. How many times did you read it? (NT) -- ladyphantom, Wed, September 30 2009, 7:38:44
    - I was a passenger in a car, lol, even still I only read once but will go back and read again later and probably again after that. lol (NT) -- LadyGrace, Wed, September 30 2009, 8:09:07
- CHARYL! (NT) -- SueW (who loved Cheers), Wed, September 30 2009, 7:37:38
  - I am a graduate of St. Cletus' Institute for Wayward Girls (NT) -- Jeanie, who loved Cheers too., Wed, September 30 2009, 13:16:22
- Seeing Diana tomorrow in Minnesota. I'll be wearing my Claire's Ring... Anyone else planning to be there? (NT) -- MacPudel (far from home), Wed, September 30 2009, 9:49:29
  - Welcome to the Twin Cities, MacPudle!! I would love to go but have teacher's conferences that night...I'm trying to rearrange things though (and I am surprised at the choice of location for this signing - there are nicer & more central areas) (NT) -- MaryJ, Wed, September 30 2009, 11:16:56
- Thanks to LadyGrace's suggestion of having Diana sign Echo using my LOL name was wonderful, b/c as soon as she saw my name, she said "ooohhhh, ladyphantom". It brought a smile to my face. Here are my pictures from last night >>>>> -- ladyphantom, Wed, September 30 2009, 10:11:42
  - That was a great idea to get Diana in the background of our photos. (NT) -- LadyGrace, Wed, September 30 2009, 10:17:34
    - It certainly was! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Wed, September 30 2009, 10:30:46
  - Way cool!!! Wish I could have been there too! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Wed, September 30 2009, 10:38:38
  - You mean that's NOT you name? Glad you had a good time! (NT) -- Jeanie, Wed, September 30 2009, 13:17:55
  - As I said above, you both look great, and I'm glad to put faces to your names... Hugs! (NT) -- Covadonga, Wed, September 30 2009, 22:13:50
- Last night at class we danced The Fireside Reel which is a real 18th century Scottish Country Dance. It made me smile to think of folk on The Ridge dancing by the fire. (NT) -- kgp, Wed, September 30 2009, 11:18:50
  - Awesome!!! We have a Scottish Country Dance group here in town! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Wed, September 30 2009, 12:03:50
    - PM - have you tried it? I got hooked about ten years ago. (NT) -- kgp, Wed, September 30 2009, 12:11:49
      - No... I have so many other irons in the fire. The group here is called... The Whole Nine Yards. They are a branch of the 42nd Royal Highlanders, Inc. I am involved with the other side... the bagpipe band... and am the secretary on the board of directors. (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Wed, September 30 2009, 12:34:06
- Womens Health and Fitness Day? I've just done a very strenuous hour of Pilates, does that count? (NT) -- Kirsten, Wed, September 30 2009, 12:23:51
  - National Chewing Gum Day?? Yuk, hate the stuff, hate to see people chewing it. I think it's foul, especially when they spit it out on the street. (JMO) (NT) -- Kirsten, Wed, September 30 2009, 12:25:31
    - Ya, or in a parking lot. Then I get out of my car and step in it. Just happened the other day. (NT) -- Janet H., Wed, September 30 2009, 16:47:54
- Got to agree with Kirsten about the chewing gum. I always think of the original Charlie and the chocolate factory and the umpa lompa song about gum(especially when i see a woman walking up to the cash register at work blowing bubbles. (NT) -- Outlander, Wed, September 30 2009, 13:19:12
  - "...Chewing and chewing all day long, The way that a cow does..." !!! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, Wed, September 30 2009, 13:38:32
Bulletin Board for September 29 -- Charyl, Tue, September 29 2009, 4:34:30
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The Bulletin Board is a post (that is late today because I overslept. It felt sooooo good, too *G*) 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 "Thirtysomething" Day, marking the debut of the popular TV series on this date in 1987. It starred Ken Olin, Mel Harris, Timothy Busfield, Patricia Wettig, and Melanie Mayron.

Today is Quick Draw Day, always on the birthday of Quick Draw McGraw, the cartoon horse who got elected sheriff in 1959. His deputy, a Mexican burro named Baba Looey, was much smarter than Quick Draw, but never let the sheriff know it.

Today is National Attend Your Grandchild's Birth Day.

Today is Make a List of the Top Ten Happiest Days in Your Life Day.

Today is Monkey Bars Day, a day to go to the park and see if you can still do your old tricks. Be careful.

Today is Gene Autry Day, marking his birth in Tioga, Texas, on this date in 1907. He made 94 feature films, 91 TV shows, and 635 recordings. He wrote "Riders in the Sky," "The Last Roundup," and "Back in the Saddle Again." His biggest hit was "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." Gene has five stars on Hollywood's Walk of Fame for radio, TV, movies, records, and live performances. He died in 1998 at age 91.

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- Why is it that almost every item of clothing that I put away after last Winter seems to have food stains on it??? Well, yesterday was Dumb Question Day. I missed it. (NT) -- 'becca beccabee, Tue, September 29 2009, 4:36:42
  - Shout Advance (there's also a new one from spray & wash) works even on old stains. It can be sprayed on and left for up to a week before washing - although if I let it go that long I give it another shot before washing it. I double check by air-drying just in case. I seldom have to do it a second time. Unfortunately, I usually don't notice the stains (usually grease from cooking) until the clothes come out of the dryer. This new Shout is the first product I've found that gets out stains the dryer baked in. Good luck. (NT) -- CathyS, Tue, September 29 2009, 14:06:05
    - Thank you, Toots. I got out what I thought was a clean lavender sweater this morning and was horrified because it looked like it held my last meal of Winter! I'll have to look for that Shout. (NT) -- 'b, Tue, September 29 2009, 15:10:20
    - Thanks CathyS!! I too find all the grease splatters after things come out of the dryer.... I was just folding clothes muttering about how 3 new shirts I bought this summer are stained already -- maybe they can be saved! Or now that the weather's cooling off, they can be worn under a sweater till next spring :) (NT) -- MaryC in KY, Tue, September 29 2009, 17:03:04
      - I'd like to find out from the 'barefoot contessa' how she/someone gets the grease splatters out of all those wonderful silk blouses she wears. Ancient Chinese secret? (NT) -- CathyS, Tue, September 29 2009, 17:35:56
    - Sunlight liquid dish soap always gets stains, old and new, out for me. Very rarely do I need to do a second application. (NT) -- Beladona, Wed, September 30 2009, 8:44:32
- Good morning!!! I am pretty excited... today I start Real Estate School! I'm a wee bit nervous as well, I haven't been in a classroom in over 15 years! (NT) -- Sorcha, Tue, September 29 2009, 5:00:28
  - Good luck, Sorcha! You'll do fine. (NT) -- Gina-C, Tue, September 29 2009, 5:05:53
  - Good luck! I'm sure you'll get used to school in no time, Sorcha. (NT) -- HollyC, Tue, September 29 2009, 5:46:47
  - Good luck!! I teach real estate law to paralegals, and I know there are other lawyers and real estate agents here, so just ask us the tough questions if you get stuck! We're here to support you! (NT) -- LadyBelle, Tue, September 29 2009, 6:40:17
  - Sending you good vibes as you start school! (NT) -- SheltieLass, Tue, September 29 2009, 7:37:02
  - Fortan math (forstan ma - good luck), Sorcha! (NT) -- New Scotty (Alba Gu Br�th!!!), Tue, September 29 2009, 9:34:13
  - Good Luck, Sorcha! (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Tue, September 29 2009, 11:30:43
  - By this time next week you won't even remember being worried. All the best to you! (NT) -- 'becca beccabee, Tue, September 29 2009, 13:02:29
- I always liked El Kabong!!!!! My sister and I would pretend to conk each other with the guitar. 635 recordings and best known for Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer. That's actually quite sad. (NT) -- kgp, Tue, September 29 2009, 5:32:07
  - I don't think Baby Louy did much to hide his superior intelligence, Quick Draw was just too stupid to notice. (NT) -- LizT, Tue, September 29 2009, 8:30:27
- I never missed Thirtysomething, watched it every week. (NT) -- Janet H., Tue, September 29 2009, 5:39:49
  - I loved thirthsomething too - it's now on my Netflix queue. I think it will be so interesting to watch it again now that I'm older than thirtysomething, contrasting what I thought of it when I watched it the first time as a twentysomething. (NT) -- MaryJ, Tue, September 29 2009, 5:56:43
    - I loved Thirtysomething... had a major crush on Peter Horton (in fact, I dreamt he was Jamie at one point, THUD). (NT) -- ladyphantom, Tue, September 29 2009, 7:13:00
- Monkey bars- I have not thought of them in ages, and I'm sure I could not do my old tricks! I used to love hanging by my knees. I don't think they are even on playgrounds around here anymore - probably banned for potential lawsuits : ) . (NT) -- HollyC, Tue, September 29 2009, 5:51:32
  - We used to have monkey bars on the tarmac in our school yard, we used to swing upside down hanging on by our knees and let go, do a somersault and land on our feet. Would never be allowed these days and yet I never remember anyone getting seriously hurt on them. (NT) -- Gwen, Tue, September 29 2009, 13:00:59
- Attn people who like Coldwater Creek!!! Come inside for the coupon code for free shipping through Oct 13! I just got 2 really cute pairs of capri pants on sale for 14.99 each. They have a bunch of stuff on closeout for less than $20>>>>>>>>>>>> -- Whiskey Eyes, Tue, September 29 2009, 6:30:29
  - I got got an order yesterday *G* I have this on right now , but in brown *G*>>>> -- M&M, Tue, September 29 2009, 10:47:40
    - Oooo, I really like that!! Does it fit true to size? I might have to order one. (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Tue, September 29 2009, 11:41:50
      - Yeah I think so, its a kind of gauze on the body, so it stretches a bit. :-) (NT) -- M&M, Tue, September 29 2009, 12:15:02
- Diana in Naperville tomorrow night! Anyone else going to the signing at North Central College? If so, post here so we can try to meet up for a mini-gathering. (NT) -- LadyBelle, Tue, September 29 2009, 6:44:17
- Diana coming to Falls Church tonight -- I am so excited!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Tue, September 29 2009, 7:13:47
  - Wished I did not live on the other side of the bay, FC is just too far for me to travel right now. DARN (NT) -- SheltieLass, Tue, September 29 2009, 7:38:42
  - I'll be there ! ! ! ! I called Borders this morning and was told that they started passing out tickets when they opened this morning and there was a line waiting already. I'm going to run over there at lunch time to get a ticket. also, there is a 3 book limit, more at the end if there is time, photos allowed but not "posed" photos. (NT) -- LadyGrace, Tue, September 29 2009, 7:53:54
    - I am SO glad I saw your post, LadyGrace! I just sent my mom over there to pick up a ticket for my friend and I. Wheww! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Tue, September 29 2009, 9:49:25
      - I got my ticket, I got my ticket! I'm #36 the clerk said the rush had died down and they still had plenty of tickets. But they are numbered and will be called in groups for signing and there is no guarantee that there will be time for all numbers to be called. (NT) -- LadyGrace, Tue, September 29 2009, 10:36:33
        
        Woohoo!!!!!! We are #41 and #42... right behind you! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Tue, September 29 2009, 10:55:34
        
        Did you notice they moved the time to 7:30? Gives Diana a little more time to get there, since she's coming from Columbia, MD. (NT) -- ladyphantom, Tue, September 29 2009, 11:12:15
        
        Great it'll be easier to find you. I'm wearing a black,white,red plaid shirt have short brown hair and glasses. When I was there the sign still says 7:00 I checked my ticjet and it looks like it was originally 7:30 but they made the 3 into a 0 with ink. Me thinks it is a typo. (NT) -- LadyGrace, Tue, September 29 2009, 11:46:24
        
        I am short w/light brown medium-length hair and wearing brown dress pants and an off-white crocheted top. (NT) -- ladyphantom, Tue, September 29 2009, 12:13:01
        
        Hope you get to take some pictures, I love seeing pics of hosers. (NT) -- Gwen, Tue, September 29 2009, 14:05:44
        
        LadyGrace and I had a wonderful time tonight (my first hoser meeting). Diana was her usual gracious and witty self. I hope to have the pictures up tomorrow! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Tue, September 29 2009, 18:06:18
        
        Very cool. Look forward to seeing your pics! (NT) -- Lady Jay, Tue, September 29 2009, 21:11:08
- TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!!>>>>> -- Piper Mom, Tue, September 29 2009, 7:46:24
  - Sorry, I left his hair a wee bit messy! ; ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Tue, September 29 2009, 7:47:30
  - Messy hair. Me likey! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Tue, September 29 2009, 7:53:24
  - At least you covered up the bite marks this time (NT) -- kgp, Tue, September 29 2009, 8:26:34
    - Yeah... I am getting better at that... : ) I left the bite marks where he normally wears clothing! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Tue, September 29 2009, 18:06:16
  - Mmmm - Nice! (NT) -- MinnesotaLass, Tue, September 29 2009, 9:55:38
  - Oh yum. (NT) -- LindaT, Tue, September 29 2009, 15:30:33
  - I'd like to have a look at that wee bedroom of yours... It's worth a visit -yum! (NT) -- Covadonga, Wed, September 30 2009, 0:50:12
    - I might have a thing or two for you to see there! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Wed, September 30 2009, 12:04:46
- Just got the call from the hospital...c-section is booked for Thursday October 1st! Guess I'll only get that September baby if I go into labour tonight! :) (In case you hadn't heard--today is my due date but baby is measuring BIG, over 10lbs last week!) (NT) -- Ceilidh, Tue, September 29 2009, 8:42:34
  - (((((((bless you, ceilidh))))))) (NT) -- 'b, Tue, September 29 2009, 10:05:45
  - (((((hugs!! ))))) (NT) -- Covadonga, Wed, September 30 2009, 0:51:08
- I overslept too, my dogs escaped from their kennel at 2 am and went running around our 5 acres trying to chase a coyote(ugh sometimes dogs are worse than kids!) (NT) -- Outlander, Tue, September 29 2009, 9:33:57
- Yay! Today was DS#1's first full day back to school after his Hospital stay a week ago. (He lacerated his spleen playing football in the backyard). He's feeling better, but still has lots of restrictions for the next 6 weeks or so. I'm just happy to return to a normal routine! (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Tue, September 29 2009, 11:33:40
  - Glad to hear he is back to a little bit of normal. My DS is still recovering from his skate stab wound, luckily with very little restrictions left even though they are keeping the wound open to continue to heal from the bottom. It's been 5 weeks now. *sigh* It's really hard to keep these active guys still!! (NT) -- Fiona, Tue, September 29 2009, 12:06:19
    - Fiona... I pray for continued healing! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Tue, September 29 2009, 18:08:38
    - Fiona, I didn't know about your DS's injury--yikes! I'll pray he finishes healing soon! I agree, it's very hard to get these high-energy boys to mimic a couch potato. In the hospital, I had a little chuckle when they told me they were going to keep my ADHD kid quietly in the bed for 24 hours. Pretty soon, the automatic buttons were found, & the the bed was going up & down, the lights were flashing on & off, & the TV channels were flipping. I drew the line when the ICU nurse call button got pushed on "accident." :) (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Wed, September 30 2009, 6:51:33
  - What a relief Cathryn!!! It has been a scary time. (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Tue, September 29 2009, 18:08:15
    - Thanks for the support, PM! (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Wed, September 30 2009, 6:54:01
- Can I say here that I am loving Echo so far? I am afraid to go to Echo board and read a spoiler and just want to share my excitement/enjoyment! (NT) -- TheresaS, Tue, September 29 2009, 11:43:17
  - Me too, I want to see what people are saying, but I don't want to wreck my read. (NT) -- 'becca beccabee, Tue, September 29 2009, 14:24:38
    - Me Three! I want to go, too, but I am just less than half way through and don't want to ruin anything for myself! (NT) -- bethistle, Tue, September 29 2009, 15:11:57
      - Ladies, DON'T GO TO THE ECHO BOARD until after you finish your read. Too many spoilers. Consider yourself warned. (NT) -- Merrymags, Tue, September 29 2009, 15:44:24
        
        I'll second that! SO glad I waited. (NT) -- SueW, Wed, September 30 2009, 11:02:38
  - where'd yo uget to ? i'm about the 600s. i am enjoying it so much too but like you don't want to go to Echo board quite yet (NT) -- oorjanie, Tue, September 29 2009, 20:40:18
    - Don't! At least, not until you hit page 814. *G* (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Wed, September 30 2009, 6:55:13
- Finally got my Echo in the mail today... think I'm gonna finish HP and the Goblet of Fire before I take on Echo, though..! But YAY, it's here! :) (NT) -- Chirre, Tue, September 29 2009, 12:44:53
  - YES! I just got mne too. (NT) -- Janet H., Tue, September 29 2009, 15:37:35
- I FINISHED READING TODAY!!! Got near to the end and couldn't put it down even though I was trying to savor it!!! :) I went and took a peak at the Echo board gonna have to go back and check it out more when I have more time! (NT) -- NancyH, Tue, September 29 2009, 18:22:59
I just booked to see Diana in Brsbane...WOOHOO!!!! -- Joanne, Mon, September 28 2009, 18:27:53
Any other Aussie hosers going to see Diana on November 19th at Grandview Hotel Cleveland Point?? I am so excited as last time my DH and I met her it was a morning tea and I was thinking I'd have to miss out now I'm working full-time. But finally got round to checking the link and saw an evening event. They just took my name and phone number (I would rather have a ticket and a credit card debit but I'm just a worry wart *G*) but apparently it is all booked. Something to look forward to! I only bought the book yesterday and keep looking at it like a big box of chocolates that I'm not game to start because it will be finished before I know it....Hmmm better pick it up and get started, goodness knows it has been a long enough wait :-) Hopefully see some of you on the 19th.

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- Lame to reply to my own post, but I swear I proofread and still missed my mis-spelling of Brisbane...duh ;-) (NT) -- Joanne, Mon, September 28 2009, 18:32:12
- I'm still waiting to find out when and where in Melbourne she will be. I'm planning a holiday up to Queensland in Nov/Dec and I don't want to miss her. (NT) -- Alissa, Tue, September 29 2009, 5:25:47
- Very jealous, have a fab time :) (NT) -- Gwen, Tue, September 29 2009, 14:03:52
  - Melbourne date confirmed. Thurs 12th Nov for lunch at 'The Windsor' (very posh). Follow the link for more info http://www.dymocks.com.au/LiteraryEvents/victoria.aspx It's $82 - but neither Diana or the Windsor come cheap!!. If people book together we should be able to sit together . Any thoughts? (NT) -- DonnaC (Melbourne of course), Tue, September 29 2009, 19:38:18
    - Yes I would love to meet up with other LOLers! I thought she would be doing a few book signings in Melbourne though! Not sure how we can go about it. Any other Victorians interested? We better be quick. (NT) -- Alissa, Tue, September 29 2009, 22:53:22
- Joanne I'm seeing her for a luncheon in Sydney on the 16th. Your post sounds exactly like me *lol*.... just bought Echo but haven't cracked the spine yet, wish I had something tangible to show that I'm lunching with Herself, hope to meet up with some Hosers at the event.... :) I hope you have a fantastic time. I know I will. (NT) -- Kylie McA, Wed, September 30 2009, 1:14:20
- Not sure at this stage Joanne. I met her in NZ 6 years ago when FC came out and got my photo taken with her though - was great to meet her! (NT) -- SueP, Wed, September 30 2009, 21:24:18
Bulletin Board for September 28 -- Charyl, Mon, September 28 2009, 3:37:31
~
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 is Love Note Day. Go ahead .... jot one.

Today is Family Day, a day to eat dinner with your children.

Today is Read a Child a Book You Like Day.

Today is Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement.

Tonight is Go to Bed Early with a New Mystery Novel Night.

It's National Strawberry Cream Pie Day..

Today is Ask a Stupid Question Day.

Today is Cabrillo Day, the anniversary of Juan Cabrillo's discovery of California in 1542.

Happy Monday! Hope your week is off to a great start and that you get a love note *G*

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- Happy Monday! Okay, dog woke me up at 4:45. I'm not really this chipper...:-D (NT) -- TracyAnn, Mon, September 28 2009, 3:40:51
- Hope the other UK fans on the Early release mailing list got their books today too!!!!!! Hubby left the house this morning resigned to the fact that the dishes were NOT getting done today lol.. and i will be tucked up on the couch with a soda, a bag of gingernuts and Jamie&Claire.... (NT) -- Heather McNally (Excitable), Mon, September 28 2009, 4:17:35
- My Book arrived this morning!!!! - Thank you Ali.xx (NT) -- Kirsten, Mon, September 28 2009, 4:22:44
  - Oh no, I feel guilty. I e-mailed Orion this morning asking if they had sent me a copy because I hadn't received it and this afternoon it arrived on my desk at work. I hope they didn't mind... maybe they'll send me another one!!! :) (NT) -- alisonb, Mon, September 28 2009, 9:10:37
- I was a late one as I didn't intend ordering just yet but I caved once I heard everyone else had theirs. I'm not sure when I'll get mine but I'm still hopeful. (NT) -- Gwen, Mon, September 28 2009, 4:43:39
- Is it 'damn with feint praise' or 'damn with faint praise'? (NT) -- kgp, Mon, September 28 2009, 6:29:45
  - Faint. I believe. As for love note day, I just left a note for my DH, text of which, in its entirety, follows: TRASH. Perhaps I need to make another effort. *G* (NT) -- SueW, Mon, September 28 2009, 6:43:40
    - haha yeah i'm feelin the love on that one (NT) -- oorjanie, Mon, September 28 2009, 6:54:05
      - He did ask me to remind him. *G* (NT) -- SueW (loving), Mon, September 28 2009, 10:20:12
- TREAT FOR THE DAY!!!!!!!>>>>>> -- Piper-Mom, Mon, September 28 2009, 6:50:57
  - Oh, yeah!! Here we go! (NT) -- kgp, Mon, September 28 2009, 6:52:20
  - Oooh, la la. (NT) -- ladyphantom, Mon, September 28 2009, 8:22:26
  - *swooon* (NT) -- Chirre, Mon, September 28 2009, 9:04:55
  - Oh i'd sail the 7 seas with him!!! (NT) -- Miss Jo, Mon, September 28 2009, 11:37:17
  - In this pic he's a real cuttie, isn't he? (NT) -- Covadonga, Mon, September 28 2009, 13:09:28
  - Oh, my, OH MY! If I was a wee bit younger.... (NT) -- Bandruidh, Mon, September 28 2009, 16:01:24
  - Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about! (NT) -- Tam, Mon, September 28 2009, 18:17:15
- I am happy Juan discovered California or I wouldn't have a place to live right now. :) (NT) -- LisaW, Mon, September 28 2009, 7:03:14
  - Ditto! Muchas gracias, Juan! (NT) -- LizT, Mon, September 28 2009, 10:02:43
- BEAVERCREEK, Ohio Booksigning Attendees! NewScotty, Sue, Susannah, Lori! I printed out the group photo of us from the event & will be glad to snailmail them to you! See inside for email addy to send me your address & I'll send them out to you this week! -- bethistle, Mon, September 28 2009, 7:54:45
- Reguarding reading a book I like to a child day.....I really don't think it would be appropriate to read Echo to my 8 and 13 yr old DD's.... (NT) -- NancyH, Mon, September 28 2009, 8:10:28
  - Perhaps an excerpt then! ; ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, September 28 2009, 8:16:55
    - *VBG* I do actually do that since they know all the characters anyhow... :) (NT) -- NancyH, Mon, September 28 2009, 9:50:34
- I finally got my book. Now I can quit whining! (NT) -- MinnesotaLass, Mon, September 28 2009, 9:03:11
  - Mine came this moring too. (NT) -- albion, Mon, September 28 2009, 10:20:14
    - OK - I'm going to whine again. I had to work today and an hour lunch break was not enough reading time! (NT) -- MinnesotaLass, Mon, September 28 2009, 14:27:14
- Covadonga, your Echo has left the building! (NT) -- SueW, Mon, September 28 2009, 10:21:19
  - OMG! It's so exciting! I can't wait! ��Much�simas gracias, Susan!! (NT) -- Covadonga, Mon, September 28 2009, 13:11:12
    - De nada, chica. (NT) -- SueW, Mon, September 28 2009, 15:19:05
- NEW YORK Hosers!!! Sorry to shout. A friend of mine is coming over next week and he's picking me and DSis up a copy of Echo and i was wondering how much you paid for your copy? (NT) -- Miss Jo, Mon, September 28 2009, 11:40:37
  - List price is $30 but the Barnes and Noble in CT had it 20% off at the store. NYC should be about the same. What a good friend! (NT) -- kgp, Mon, September 28 2009, 12:45:06
    - With the B&N coupons and my membership coupons my copy was $18.00 (NT) -- 'becca beccabee, Mon, September 28 2009, 12:54:44
    - I did pay list price across the border here in CT. But that's cuz I like to support my local bookstore once in awhile and I bought it 3 days early so it was worth the price!! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, Mon, September 28 2009, 12:55:22
  - My parents surprised me with it. They got it for $16.99 at Costco here on Long Island. (NT) -- KerryD, Tue, September 29 2009, 18:53:25
- Funny, but today seems to be my day, as I'm going to bed (not so early as it's 22:10pm now) with a new mystery novel: Giles Milton's "Edward Trencom's nose" -a novel about History, dark intrigue and cheese (comment on back cover) (NT) -- Covadonga, Mon, September 28 2009, 13:17:11
- ... (NT) -- 'b, Tue, September 29 2009, 4:35:14

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