- I think the big draw of using an overhead in ps is that the teacher can face the class.... - Rhondabee 21:52 Jul 8
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- The only thing I would use one for would be to draw things on the wall that I or the kids would later paint. nt - Corb 21:34 Jul 8
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- That's exactly why DH wanted one! There's a good chance that sometime in the future one will be taking up shelf space!-nt - Babymacsmama 21:52 Jul 8 (1)
- Wouldn't you be able to accomplish the same thing with PowerPoint?... - Babymacsmama 21:13 Jul 8
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- Inkjet printers print transparencies. nm - Janet in WA 21:34 Jul 8
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- I didn't know that! See, you learn something new everyday!-nt - Babymacsmama 21:51 Jul 8
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- I didn't know that! See, you learn something new everyday!-nt - Babymacsmama 21:51 Jul 8
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- Inkjet printers print transparencies. nm - Janet in WA 21:34 Jul 8
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- No. I almost bought one once at a garage sale, but I decided against it. - lovemykids 21:12 Jul 8
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- No, but you can get one that attaches to the computer! - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 21:07 Jul 8
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- I made a spinning tire swing this way (m) - Rosemary in Colorado 21:33 Jul 8
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- I'd get a net like the OT uses. A hammock (net) seat should.... - Kathy in MD 21:25 Jul 8
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- Air Pogo is the most amazing swing type toy for my dd who has - Carol (mom of 3) 21:14 Jul 8
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- Try an ad on freecycle. nt - Cindyg 20:45 Jul 8
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- Does it have to be a swing? Our Sit-n-Spin (the old kind without lights and sounds) gets tons of use here (m) - Niffercoo 20:42 Jul 8 (2)
- I actually saw one for sale in Walmart, a Little Tikes tire swing- I couldn't believe it. - Trivium Academy 20:37 Jul 8
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- Drive down a country road and look for tires cast off in the ditches or - Jenni in KS 20:28 Jul 8
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- Well, I don't know it, but... - Stacia 22:16 Jul 8
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- PBA? What does it stand for? I'm not familiar with it. (nt) - Wendi 19:43 Jul 8
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- Yes, I may be on the wrong track here. I thought she might have meant PB for Presbyterian. :+) nt - Kate CA 20:58 Jul 8
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- Yes, I may be on the wrong track here. I thought she might have meant PB for Presbyterian. :+) nt - Kate CA 20:58 Jul 8
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- You will probably find what you are looking for on their website: http://www.pcanet.org/ nt - Kate CA 19:30 Jul 8
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- Not an official recipe, but here's what I usually do... - Babymacsmama 21:19 Jul 8
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- Simple but great! - JLynn in Ga 21:17 Jul 8
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- Pick me! Pick me! recipe inside - strider 20:33 Jul 8
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- My fave. From the Longaberger cookbook. - Miz Booshay 19:47 Jul 8
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- Do you boil the chicken and then shred it? - hpymomof3 19:44 Jul 8
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- Oh, microwave the chicken! - Kristine out of lurking 20:30 Jul 8
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- Oh, microwave the chicken! - Kristine out of lurking 20:30 Jul 8
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- Mine... - Virginia Dawn 19:36 Jul 8
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- Here's a different one...(m) - Michele in MN 19:29 Jul 8
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- Re: Anyone have a good chicken salad recipe? Thanks! nt. - ChrisN in NY 19:25 Jul 8
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- My grandmother owned a commicary (sp?) and this is a really good one... - Whitney in KY 19:25 Jul 8
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- There's a really good one that I think is called Hawaiian chicken salad. (sm) - Jenni in KS 19:15 Jul 8
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- Re: Anyone have a good chicken salad recipe? Thanks! nt. - Julie in Austin 19:05 Jul 8
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- Mine is very similar. I add a tiny bit of sweet onion and a couple of tablespoons of finely chopped apple. YUM! nt - Christi/NC 19:14 Jul 8
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- Mine is very similar. I add a tiny bit of sweet onion and a couple of tablespoons of finely chopped apple. YUM! nt - Christi/NC 19:14 Jul 8
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- Um, it's called packing (again!) and driving many miles... - Babymacsmama 21:16 Jul 8
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- Cleaning out our huge shop. Life was insane when we moved the day after Christmas. Things got randomly thrown in boxes and then piled in the shop... - Heidi in OR 20:54 Jul 8
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- Deep cleaning my house, room by room!! I'm done with the 2nd floor!! :-) nt - WTMindy 20:52 Jul 8
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- Deep cleaning the schoolroom, including (!) washing floors, filing etc nt - Peela 20:25 Jul 8
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- Painting here and possibly replacing our shower. Just compelted painting two bathrooms and replacing lighting nt - lynn 20:20 Jul 8
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- Finished painting the kitchen last week - next up is painting the downstairs hallway, and upstairs landing and five doors. Then re-doing the downstairs bathroom if time and $ permit. nt - JFS in IL 20:10 Jul 8
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- Are we only supposed to list one?!?! (m) - Needleroozer 19:56 Jul 8
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- Starting one Arabian gelding and landscaping a 60 foot circle that is no longer a driveway! nm - Remudamom 19:45 Jul 8
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- Grout shower stall in upper bath, install sink plumbing, tile kitchen backsplash, paint/reupholster dining table chairs, crate train our dog. hmmm, that's enough for now! nt - Sweetpeach 19:33 Jul 8
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- Finish out trim on a wood floor, rebuild a broken door frame. Just installed a dishwasher. -nt- - Laura K (NC) 19:30 Jul 8
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- Extreme Makeover room edition for 2 dd's going to camp this week. It should be finished when they return... - Whitney in KY 19:26 Jul 8
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- Me too! - Needleroozer 19:57 Jul 8
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- Me too! - Needleroozer 19:57 Jul 8
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- Painting 10 out of 14 rooms. So far, 8 1/2 down, 1 1/2 to go. I am NOT having fun. It sounded fun at the time. Give me six kids underfoot anyday. nt - Ria (seriously missing her five sons) 19:14 Jul 8
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- Wow, 14 rooms! I thought I had it tough when I had to paint 6! -nt - Babymacsmama 21:54 Jul 8
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- Wow, 14 rooms! I thought I had it tough when I had to paint 6! -nt - Babymacsmama 21:54 Jul 8
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- getting rid of that horrible blue living room color - Karen in CO 19:10 Jul 8
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- Painting the kitchen and figuring out how to homeschool next year. LOL nt - Kate CA 18:54 Jul 8
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- Me too! Ours is French blue, with oak cabinetry and soon to be crackle-finish Provencal blue tile walls. nt - Sharon H. in IL 18:58 Jul 8
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- I will *not* be envious. I will *not* be envious. Repeat.... :+) nt - Kate CA 19:29 Jul 8
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- I will *not* be envious. I will *not* be envious. Repeat.... :+) nt - Kate CA 19:29 Jul 8
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- Me too! Ours is French blue, with oak cabinetry and soon to be crackle-finish Provencal blue tile walls. nt - Sharon H. in IL 18:58 Jul 8
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- I really need to start stripping the wallpaper in the girl's bathroom, kitchen, and the border in our bedroom. nt - cin 18:53 Jul 8
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- Trying to understand and implement my kids' new therapy program! nt - Niffercoo 18:53 Jul 8
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- Building a chicken run and converting part of our carriage barn to a CHICKEN COOP! Can you tell we're excited? (nt) - molly's mom 18:50 Jul 8
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- We're building a chicken tractor right now (out of an old plastic playhouse and pvc pipes!) nt - chickenpatty 19:08 Jul 8
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- We're building a chicken tractor right now (out of an old plastic playhouse and pvc pipes!) nt - chickenpatty 19:08 Jul 8
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- Painting the whole house--3 rooms & a hallway down, 6 rooms & a hallway more to go! (nt) - Beth in Central TX 18:45 Jul 8
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- Still remodeling. Framing is finished. Heating and gas are finished. Plumbing is finished. Windows and doors are installed. Electrical should be this week, and drywall the following week. nt - Crissy in WA 18:45 Jul 8
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- Yay! You are making progess! Do we get pictures soon? (sm) - Needleroozer 19:27 Jul 8
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- Yay! You are making progess! Do we get pictures soon? (sm) - Needleroozer 19:27 Jul 8
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- I'm writing the 2nd book in a trilogy. nt - aubrey 18:44 Jul 8
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- Have I mentioned NaNoWriMo to you yet? Or maybe you've done it in the past?? :) link - 5wolfcubs 22:43 Jul 8
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- Cool! nt - Needleroozer 19:27 Jul 8
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- Have I mentioned NaNoWriMo to you yet? Or maybe you've done it in the past?? :) link - 5wolfcubs 22:43 Jul 8
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- Decluttering (again! It's an ongoing project - one more closet and the kitchen to go!), researching and planning my oldest's homeschooling plan through high school (he'll be in 6th this year and I'm just starting to think about long-term!). nm - Jennifer in MI 18:40 Jul 8
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- Unpacking the rest of the boxes from our move to VA almost 2 years ago...more - PameLA in VA 18:36 Jul 8
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- PLTF: Project Lose the Flub. I start over (AGAIN) tomorrow. nt - DKinTX 18:32 Jul 8
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- We are thinking of taking out the nasty shed and replacing it with a patio surrounded by garden beds. nt - Kelli in TN 18:31 Jul 8
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- Slate patio... I am dreadig it though because I have really NO IDEA how to lay the slate. Suggestions? nt - Old Dominion Heather 18:24 Jul 8
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- Crazy idea: removing walls is *easy*, and if you... - aubrey 19:15 Jul 8
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- You guys are awesome! You're like Makeover Eye for the Homeschool Guy/Girl! (m) - *anj* 18:56 Jul 8
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- Shelves aren't that expensive... - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 21:04 Jul 8 (1)
- Look like your covered! Trucks, a kitchen, games, purses, windows, dinosaurs! What more could you want? :-) - MoniMoni 18:24 Jul 8
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- No reall suggestions, but... - Old Dominion Heather 18:22 Jul 8
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- You know, I would take the doors down.... - Kelli in TN 18:21 Jul 8
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- Ooh! I didn't think about taking of the room door! But that would work - no privacy is needed in there <duh!> nt - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 18:22 Jul 8
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- I think she would be happier with it gone, she no longer has a baby or toddler to protect the room from. nt - Kelli in TN 18:23 Jul 8
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- I think she would be happier with it gone, she no longer has a baby or toddler to protect the room from. nt - Kelli in TN 18:23 Jul 8
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- Ooh! I didn't think about taking of the room door! But that would work - no privacy is needed in there <duh!> nt - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 18:22 Jul 8
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- OKay, here I go for ideas.... - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 18:21 Jul 8
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- So, now we just need a name for our new show! Organized Maniacs? nt - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 18:24 Jul 8
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- No, it has to be welltrained something or others...nt - Kelli in TN 18:25 Jul 8
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- Or maybe "School my room" ...nt - Kelli in TN 18:27 Jul 8
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- Sold! That is the name! - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 21:02 Jul 8
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- Sold! That is the name! - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 21:02 Jul 8
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- Or maybe "School my room" ...nt - Kelli in TN 18:27 Jul 8
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- No, it has to be welltrained something or others...nt - Kelli in TN 18:25 Jul 8
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- Goodness!! Read my post above yours! We should be on HGTV together, we think alike!! nt - Kelli in TN 18:23 Jul 8
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- So, now we just need a name for our new show! Organized Maniacs? nt - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 18:24 Jul 8
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- Growing Scholars. They do have a website too. - Christi/NC 18:12 Jul 8
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- LOL! Welcome back! I loved this post! :) nt - Ria 19:25 Jul 8
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- I'm back-got in touch with primary care dr., who called in a strong pain med and (more) - MamaPapa 20:57 Jul 8
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- When my hubby had to wait out a weekend to get a root canal he used whiskey. But then his head hurt as much as his mouth :-( nt - JFS in IL 20:12 Jul 8
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- Okay, dentist has no emergency number on his machine. I'm going to call primary care dr. now. nt - MamaPapa 18:26 Jul 8
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- Go to the ER if you don't get satisfaction from the dentist *now.* - Jill W. 18:22 Jul 8
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- I would call the dentist and get him to call something very strong in for my ds. If that didn't work I would go to the ER. They'll give him something. I am so sorry. nt - mad charity 17:54 Jul 8
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- Call your dentist and have them prescribe something. They can call in enough to get him to Tuesday. My dentist was more than happy to do this. There are way too many good meds out there for him to be in so much pain. Good luck! nt - Rich with kids 17:54 Jul 8
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- Breakfast tortillas. If you can't use eggs, can you use egg subs or tofu. Or, even just sausage, peppers, onions, etc. Or, - Carol (mom of 3) 20:32 Jul 8
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- We just took a trip cross-country and here are some more ideas - AnneJ 21:43 Jul 8
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- The deli section of the grocery store is our Road Restaurant, lol. We like broasted chicken, breads, yogurt, cheeses, fruit, boiled eggs, salads etc. We also pack lots of homemade wet wipers - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 21:37 Jul 8
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- We travel all over the country to dog shows, (we're talkin' CT to CA!) and here are some of the creative ideas I've come up with to cut down on food bills on the road (m) - molly's mom 19:06 Jul 8
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- Here's our travel plan (and we do driving trips a LOT!) M - Jennifer in MI 18:28 Jul 8
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- Wraps, tubes of yogurt, string cheese, pepperoni sticks, baby carrots, etc. nt - Becky (Alberta) 17:28 Jul 8
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- Beyond sandwiches... - Call Me Cordelia 17:26 Jul 8
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- I'll weigh in here too....cheetos and chili cheese fritos! (m) - Gini AR 17:49 Jul 8
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- I'll weigh in here too....cheetos and chili cheese fritos! (m) - Gini AR 17:49 Jul 8
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- We make and freeze bagel sandwiches with turkey or ham and they stay - Carol (mom of 3) 17:20 Jul 8
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- kim bob if you can bring a cooler or pb&j <more> - Karen in CO 17:18 Jul 8
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- Can you bring a cooler? - RIa 16:57 Jul 8
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- I fill our water bottles about 1/3, and then freeze them. The day we leave I fill them completley. Nice, cold water, and little ice packs too! <more> - cin 17:19 Jul 8
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- This is what we do too. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:14 Jul 8
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- I fill our water bottles about 1/3, and then freeze them. The day we leave I fill them completley. Nice, cold water, and little ice packs too! <more> - cin 17:19 Jul 8
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- becoming more close-knit as a family, customizing dc's education, having more discretionary time for activities important to us, becoming self-learners, being with my favorite people (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 21:59 Jul 8
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- 1 - Family, 2 - flexibility, 3 - music (it's being taken out of our area schools, grrr...) 4 - less $$ to stay home than go to school, 5 - no text books at home - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 21:40 Jul 8
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- my list inside... - Rhonda in TX 20:28 Jul 8
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- 1. Ability to customize 2. Independence 3. Sleeping in 4. Ability to take the time it takes to master material 5. Bonding w/parents. - Cindyg 20:18 Jul 8
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- My children ask my opinion, they hold hands and play with each other well past the accepted age, they read a lot of books that their peers wouldn't touch and wouldn't touch a lot of books that their peers read, they don't have to stay up till all hours working on homework... - Virginia Dawn 20:09 Jul 8
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- Academics, family, joy of learning, flexibility, & ability to pursue other things. m - aubrey 19:31 Jul 8
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- Relationship, Safety (physical, emotional, spiritual), Flexibility, Individuality, Customized Program nt - Kelli in TN 18:30 Jul 8
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- Family, God, Individualized Education, Flexibility, and Peace. nt - Closeacademy 17:34 Jul 8
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- In no particular order: Flexibility close sibling relationships, being able to focus on childrens interests, exploring new experiences together as a family, reading some really great books that you wouldn't get to if your 9th or 10t grader didn't have to have you teach them the literary elements of them next semester :-) (NT) - Mommyfaithe 17:29 Jul 8
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- here's my list - cin 17:26 Jul 8
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- Five "hidden" benefits of homeschooling - MFS 17:19 Jul 8 (1)
- From what I can tell in my limited experience... - Trivium Academy 17:04 Jul 8
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- Just afunny story..ds(13) has new contacts. First question is "Dad, can you take me somewhere to get my eyelashes trimmed? They're too thick and long! Aargh! And no, he didn't get then from me! nt - Debbie C 20:33 Jul 8
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- prescriptive falsies or lash envy nt - lynn 20:24 Jul 8
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- More information please. nm - Janet in WA 20:45 Jul 8
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- More information please. nm - Janet in WA 20:45 Jul 8
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- You've *got* to try Lancome's Definicils mascara. It does not clump... - Jennifer in FL (now in TX) 20:02 Jul 8
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- I have very rarely worn mascara. In high school I wore that clear gel kind and now... - Jenni in KS 19:04 Jul 8
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- It depends on what you're looking for - waterproof? not? (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:13 Jul 8
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- Oh, my. I haven't even thought about mascara, much less used it, since I was 18. LOL! nt - Ria 16:57 Jul 8
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- Nor have I, but my only beauty (which I passed on to both sons) is long, dark eyelashes (nt) - Laura in China 22:31 Jul 8
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- I've *never* used it...(m) - Colleen 16:59 Jul 8
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- Wow, that's surprising! For me, mascara would be one of the top two makeup items I couldn't do without. (m) - Erica in PA 18:45 Jul 8
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- Yes, I've decided if I were stranded on a desert island & only had 2 items, it would be the mascara & eyeliner, lol! nt - aubrey 21:24 Jul 8
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- A little eyeliner and mascara is all I ever wear because I have VERY short eyelashes. :-) nt - WTMindy 20:56 Jul 8
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- Here too. I've worn mascara since I was 12! nt - nutmeg 19:29 Jul 8
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- Mascara makes a big difference for me too. But I wish I could stop caring about that. I HATE applying and wearing mascara. nm - Janet in WA 18:58 Jul 8
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- Yes, I've decided if I were stranded on a desert island & only had 2 items, it would be the mascara & eyeliner, lol! nt - aubrey 21:24 Jul 8
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- Wow, that's surprising! For me, mascara would be one of the top two makeup items I couldn't do without. (m) - Erica in PA 18:45 Jul 8
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- Nor have I, but my only beauty (which I passed on to both sons) is long, dark eyelashes (nt) - Laura in China 22:31 Jul 8
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- Loreal is good too.....when I can't afford Lancome! nt - Gini AR 16:48 Jul 8
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- I really like Estee Lauder's More Than Mascara -- it is nice and smooth and comes off without having to use harsh stuff or a chisel! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 16:45 Jul 8
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- I have used many different brands of mascara from cheap to expensive. The best is Maybeline (the pink w/green lid) for cheap, or Lancome Definicils for more expensive. nt - mama of two-ize 16:21 Jul 8
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- I like Maybelline Lash Expansion. Doesn't clump, and you can reapply it later in the day, still with no clumps. I don't like the applicator in the green and pink tube. nm - Janet in WA 21:12 Jul 8
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- Maybelline is my brand of choice. I don't get the waterproof and it never is a problem. I like black. nt - mad charity 17:59 Jul 8
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- I meant to add that it works for me to get the inexpensive kind because I replace it very often. nt - mad charity 18:00 Jul 8
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- I use Maybelline's green and pink tube mascara as well. (nt) - Erica in PA 18:38 Jul 8
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- Ditto...have used this brand for over 20 years.nm - JulieinAuburn 19:31 Jul 8
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- Yep, after trying fancy stuff, I recently went back to the mascare of my teen years, lol nt - aubrey 19:37 Jul 8
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- Yep, after trying fancy stuff, I recently went back to the mascare of my teen years, lol nt - aubrey 19:37 Jul 8
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- Ditto...have used this brand for over 20 years.nm - JulieinAuburn 19:31 Jul 8
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- I use Maybelline's green and pink tube mascara as well. (nt) - Erica in PA 18:38 Jul 8
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- I meant to add that it works for me to get the inexpensive kind because I replace it very often. nt - mad charity 18:00 Jul 8
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- I like Maybelline Lash Expansion. Doesn't clump, and you can reapply it later in the day, still with no clumps. I don't like the applicator in the green and pink tube. nm - Janet in WA 21:12 Jul 8
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- Try this site... - Crissy in WA 18:49 Jul 8
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- If there is a risk involved that could hurt your family then it is definitely gambling. (CC) - Virginia Dawn 20:29 Jul 8
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- It sounds to me like this is your dh's choice of gambling game. It may not be gambling for everyone, but it sounds like gambling for your dh. nm - Janet in WA 19:02 Jul 8
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- No, No, NO........very dangerous for amateurs and your dh and in-laws are definately amateurs. nm - Stacy in NJ 18:35 Jul 8
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- If your dh wants to day trade for "fun", have him play at Investopedia.com. They have "Stock Simulator" game that's free to play. nt - Becky (Alberta) 17:26 Jul 8
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- No real difference b/w day trading and gambling as far as I'm concerned. (nt) - Colleen 17:16 Jul 8
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- I asked dh. We have stocks, and he does trade them every 6-12 months or so (m) - Ria 17:00 Jul 8
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- You are ignoring a key difference. - A.D. 19:55 Jul 8
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- I have to disagree. Daytraders do, in fact, research the stocks that they trade. To daytrade without doing so is foolish and they certainly would not make the money that they do without knowing the stocks. Daytrading is actually more of a science because you trade a few minutes during the day. It's not gambling.nt - Elaine 17:16 Jul 8
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- My turn to disagree. My Mercedes in the garage that I purchased from my daytrading days is proof that it can work. Most of the time I didn't even know the company's name! (m) - Vkay 19:04 Jul 8
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- I think this depends on the person doing the daytrading. I have no doubt that for *some* people it is indistinguishable from gambling -- and for others, it's very different. nt - abbeyej 18:56 Jul 8
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- My turn to disagree. My Mercedes in the garage that I purchased from my daytrading days is proof that it can work. Most of the time I didn't even know the company's name! (m) - Vkay 19:04 Jul 8
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- You are ignoring a key difference. - A.D. 19:55 Jul 8
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- Not a Christian, but I think Daytrading is DANGEROUSLY close to gambling (m) - Susan 16:44 Jul 8
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- I think it's really up yo how you interpret it. (m) - Elaine 16:41 Jul 8
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- Grrrr! Hit the wrong button. Twice apparently. (m) - Elaine 16:46 Jul 8
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- Grrrr! Hit the wrong button. Twice apparently. (m) - Elaine 16:46 Jul 8
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- I think it's really up yo how you interpret it. (m) - Elaine 16:41 Jul 8
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- Gambling is a game of luck. Stock market is not defined that way... - Sunny 16:35 Jul 8
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- Well to me there is a fat difference (and we don't gamble) - Osmosis Mom 15:58 Jul 8
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- so they're not gambling then because their motive is to earn enough money so they can provide better for their families. nm - CalicoKat 16:00 Jul 8
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- Sorry, I don't understand your comment? - Osmosis Mom 17:17 Jul 8
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- Sorry, I don't understand your comment? - Osmosis Mom 17:17 Jul 8
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- so they're not gambling then because their motive is to earn enough money so they can provide better for their families. nm - CalicoKat 16:00 Jul 8
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- Gross. nt - AnneJ 21:44 Jul 8
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- Gross. nt - lovemykids 20:10 Jul 8
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- Gross. nt - PepperJo 19:34 Jul 8
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- You know, a gal could really get the *wrong* idea, skimming through these posts & finding one followed so unanimously by simply, "GROSS" nt - aubrey 19:33 Jul 8
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- Gross. nt - KIN 19:06 Jul 8
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- Gross. nt - imeverywoman 18:40 Jul 8
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- Gross. nt - Christi/NC 18:14 Jul 8
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- Gross. To us, it is about giving to God first. (nt) - angela in ohio 18:08 Jul 8
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- Gross. nt - srjbdl 16:53 Jul 8
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- Gross. nt. - Brenda in FL 16:51 Jul 8
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- Net but we continue to tithe during the summer when we get no paycheck. So it evens out. nt - Daisy 16:35 Jul 8
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- Gross. nt - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 16:31 Jul 8
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- I disagree. I find it fascinating and really engaging. (m) - Kate CA 17:53 Jul 8
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- Me too! I'm nearly 1/2 way through and I'm definitely enjoying it. I love SWB's sense of humour. nt - Sarah CB 19:23 Jul 8
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- I agree with Kate. Additionally, I appreciated her telling the extent of the evidence and often lack of evidence for some "history" that's out there. more - Delbra 19:01 Jul 8
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- I am not saying it is not interesting - I said I am glad I read it. It is just VERY focused on kings and wars. It should have been titled The Lives and Times of Ancient History's Kings..... (subtitled) A Study on Vanity and the Assyrian Emperors. nt - lemonshine 18:04 Jul 8
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- Me too! I'm nearly 1/2 way through and I'm definitely enjoying it. I love SWB's sense of humour. nt - Sarah CB 19:23 Jul 8
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- Hmmm, that doesn't bode well for me...(m) - Colleen 16:01 Jul 8
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- Re: Hmmm, that doesn't bode well for me...(m) - Julie in Austin 16:32 Jul 8
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- Re: Hmmm, that doesn't bode well for me...(m) - Julie in Austin 16:32 Jul 8
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- It's sitting upstairs still in the package from Amazon. I haven't even unwrapped it. Still painting. I can't take much more! nt - RIa 15:45 Jul 8
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- The best site to answer this question (link only) - Melissa in NC 15:56 Jul 8
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- Oh! Thanks! nt - Hillary in KS 16:33 Jul 8
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- Oh! Thanks! nt - Hillary in KS 16:33 Jul 8
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- And banana peels. nt - KIN 16:39 Jul 8
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- And lemon wedges. nt - Anna 15:57 Jul 8
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- Oh, and lemon wedges are one of the few things I do put down the disposal :-( m - Brigitte in NC 18:59 Jul 8
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- And while I'm here, what CAN you safely put down a garbage disposal? nt - Anna 15:58 Jul 8
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- Here is an article I found...m - Holly in FL 19:17 Jul 8
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- If you have a septic tank, you shouldn't even have a garbage disposal! We don't (the potato peel episode was at our first house, public water/sewer)nt - Ria 17:17 Jul 8
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- You really shouldn't put anything down there on purpose. m - Holly in FL 16:06 Jul 8
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- Hmmm...When we put ours in, the plumber told us to put lots of stuff in it. - Cindy. 20:24 Jul 8
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- Hmmm . . . I always put everything down it with a couple exceptions (potato peels, onion peels, and raw meat). Not a problem. City water though . nm - Jennifer in MI 17:46 Jul 8
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- Yep...we have city water. nt - Holly in FL 18:40 Jul 8
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- Yes, we're on city sewer. If I had a more powerful disposal, I'd put everything down it too. nm - Janet in WA 18:47 Jul 8
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- Yes, we're on city sewer. If I had a more powerful disposal, I'd put everything down it too. nm - Janet in WA 18:47 Jul 8
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- Yep...we have city water. nt - Holly in FL 18:40 Jul 8
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- That's what we've been thinking. It's purely ornamental ;-). nt - Anna 16:19 Jul 8
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- I've never been able to figure out why they were invented! - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 21:47 Jul 8
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- I've never been able to figure out why they were invented! - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 21:47 Jul 8
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- Hmmm...When we put ours in, the plumber told us to put lots of stuff in it. - Cindy. 20:24 Jul 8
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- Here is an article I found...m - Holly in FL 19:17 Jul 8
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- Oh, and lemon wedges are one of the few things I do put down the disposal :-( m - Brigitte in NC 18:59 Jul 8
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- Potato peels, in excess, have the same effect. LOL! nt - Ria 15:46 Jul 8
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- It's a holiday tradition -- and I'm not kidding -- for dh to be under the sink taking the plumbing apart to fish out the clog of potato peels. I don't know what we'd do on Thanksgiving afternoon if we didn't have a garbage disposal. nm - Janet in WA 16:31 Jul 8
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- I sure am glad I'm not the only one who's done this. nt - Lady Katherine 21:56 Jul 8
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- I sure am glad I'm not the only one who's done this. nt - Lady Katherine 21:56 Jul 8
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- It's a holiday tradition -- and I'm not kidding -- for dh to be under the sink taking the plumbing apart to fish out the clog of potato peels. I don't know what we'd do on Thanksgiving afternoon if we didn't have a garbage disposal. nm - Janet in WA 16:31 Jul 8
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- Also, Cabbage cores tend to turn one's disposal into a salad shooter. nt - Carrie in WA 15:31 Jul 8
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- LOL!!! Oh the image that creates. nt - Brigitte in NC 18:58 Jul 8
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- LOL!!! Oh the image that creates. nt - Brigitte in NC 18:58 Jul 8
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- LOL...where was this announcement before I stuffed the husks down my disposal a few years ago. What a nightmare! nt - flpeggy 15:30 Jul 8
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- Well, you see, you could have saved Kelli some grief ;-). nt - Anna 16:00 Jul 8
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- Well, you see, you could have saved Kelli some grief ;-). nt - Anna 16:00 Jul 8
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- My 13yo dd has volunteered at the library for over a year now....... - JLynn in GA 21:08 Jul 8
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- We used to have this - Closeacademy 17:40 Jul 8
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- Our library has a wonderful bi-monthly program called Homeschool Happenings... - AMY IN PA 16:42 Jul 8
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- It can be any stitch--lace, cables, anything--but if you're going to felt it hard, . . . - PariSarah 15:43 Jul 8
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- any style of stitch. most of the projects I did used stockinet or garter. nm - CalicoKat 15:39 Jul 8
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- I think so. I know my MIL has sold some and done quite well with it. nt - Yvette in CA 15:43 Jul 8
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- Is it sterling or silver plate? Sterling sells very well; it would be worth it. Not so the plate. nt - RIa 15:42 Jul 8
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- Yes, if the child has been with the family for the entire 12 months. - srjbdl 14:26 Jul 8
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- So if a child is moved mid year then neither family can claim the child? nt - Tap, tap, tap 14:35 Jul 8
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- I am correcting what I said - the law changed for 2005. - srjbdl 14:54 Jul 8
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- Thanks.....our fd was placed with us in Late April m - Tap, tap, tap 15:07 Jul 8
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- You should be fine. - srjbdl 16:51 Jul 8
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- How do you figure out "expense" of a child? Is there a chart somewhere? nt - Tap, tap, tap 18:04 Jul 8
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- You estimate what you spent on clothing, diapers, activities, then you add in. . . - Cathy in IL 18:17 Jul 8
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- You estimate what you spent on clothing, diapers, activities, then you add in. . . - Cathy in IL 18:17 Jul 8
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- How do you figure out "expense" of a child? Is there a chart somewhere? nt - Tap, tap, tap 18:04 Jul 8
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- You should be fine. - srjbdl 16:51 Jul 8
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- Thanks.....our fd was placed with us in Late April m - Tap, tap, tap 15:07 Jul 8
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- I am correcting what I said - the law changed for 2005. - srjbdl 14:54 Jul 8
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- So if a child is moved mid year then neither family can claim the child? nt - Tap, tap, tap 14:35 Jul 8
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- Private Christian school for 3.5 years - hs for 1.5 years (reasons inside) - Rhonda in TX 22:48 Jul 8
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- About to start our 7th year (this includes pre-k year); have always hs'ed; original reason was to try it out & see how it went (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 21:52 Jul 8
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- Just finished 4th year. Oldest went to 6 years of school. Youngest was in K when we started. HS'd because 9 yo son asked! Found out it "fit". Here we are. nt - shanmar 20:56 Jul 8
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- Starting 8th year. No ps. Spiritual reasons.ss - Debbie C 20:39 Jul 8
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- 1. 3 years 2. No, but 3 years of Montessori preschool 3. Because there wasn't a Montessori elementary school. nt - Cindyg 20:28 Jul 8
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- Going on 20 years now... - Margaret in CO 19:54 Jul 8
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- 12 years and counting ... my children are 16, 13, 7, and 5 .... - Kelly in VA 19:39 Jul 8
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- This is our 4th year. We have always homeschooled. nt - Heather in OK 19:30 Jul 8
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- Starting our third year soon, did 2 years for my eldest, plan to continue for the .... - Catherine 19:28 Jul 8
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- Finishing our 5th year. They have never attended ps (that might change - I decide each year). Reasons to hs inside.... - Vkay 19:18 Jul 8
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- Starting our 12th year; never been; educational/spiritual/family reasons. m - Veronica 19:03 Jul 8
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- One part-time homeschool year and three full-time (m) - Laura in China - no my children are not really called Calvin and Hobbes 18:42 Jul 8
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- I chose to homeschool for two reasons - Laura in China 18:46 Jul 8
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- If you did not hs, what options would you have there in China? Where are you exactly anyway? Your life abroad sounds so fascinating to me! nt - Alexandra 20:17 Jul 8
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- I've lived outside my home country for all but three of the last twenty years - it's not so exotic now - Laura in China 22:41 Jul 8
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- I've lived outside my home country for all but three of the last twenty years - it's not so exotic now - Laura in China 22:41 Jul 8
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- If you did not hs, what options would you have there in China? Where are you exactly anyway? Your life abroad sounds so fascinating to me! nt - Alexandra 20:17 Jul 8
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- I chose to homeschool for two reasons - Laura in China 18:46 Jul 8
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- #1. 1 year in March. #2. Yes #3. (more inside) - MoniMoni 18:39 Jul 8
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- This will be our seventh school year coming up. Dd went to a private kindergarten for three months, but (m) - angela in ohio 18:13 Jul 8
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- 8 years, no PS, many reasons, but mostly because we feel this is where God wants us to be with our family. (m) - Kate CA 17:57 Jul 8
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- Starting our 8th year, older girls have done public, private and home schools... - Jann in TX 17:50 Jul 8
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- We are going into our 4th year of homeschooling - Closeacademy 17:49 Jul 8
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- Finishing up our 8th year of homeschooling... - erinjd 17:36 Jul 8
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- Starting our 7th year. Our 3 kids have always been homeschooled. nt - Rose in BC 17:28 Jul 8
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- This will be my 4th year. My children attended a Montessori pre-school but started HS in Kindergarten. I also have a son in college who never homeschooled. nt - Dana in NC 16:57 Jul 8
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- Mine are in parochial school and I afterschool signficantly with WTM - Carol (mom of 3) 16:45 Jul 8
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- 4th year.... - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 16:33 Jul 8
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- We are going into our 9th year... - Deece in MN 16:27 Jul 8
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- 1994 was the beginning of our adventure homeschooling journey. - Miz Booshay 16:11 Jul 8
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- oops ...scratch the word adventure in my title. My editor is on vacation. (nm) - Miz Booshay 16:12 Jul 8
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- oops ...scratch the word adventure in my title. My editor is on vacation. (nm) - Miz Booshay 16:12 Jul 8
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- Going on 7 years homeschooling. My boys have never attended school. I started because it didn't make sense to instituionalize a kindergartner. (nt) - Colleen 16:05 Jul 8 (1)
- Been hsing since oldest was a baby. She's starting college in August. Never did ps or private school. nt - Anna 16:02 Jul 8 (1)
- 20 years. Finished last year. None even set foot inside a traditional school until they took SATs in high school. I started simply because I wanted to. That was in 1986. My reasons moved around and grew after that. (nt) - Janie 15:55 Jul 8
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- 14 years of homeschooling. Oldest 2 kids in ps 1st grade for 3 months...that was plenty. LOL! Those two just graduated and will be off to college; I start homeschool year 15 w/ the remaining 4 kids. nt - Ria 15:47 Jul 8
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- We are going into our 6th year. Oldest went to school for K. We only planned to hs for one year. - Niffercoo 15:47 Jul 8
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- Let's see..... - Carrie in WA 15:43 Jul 8
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- Eh. That would be a "very small private school". The kids have never attended public school. nt - Carrie in WA 15:46 Jul 8
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- Eh. That would be a "very small private school". The kids have never attended public school. nt - Carrie in WA 15:46 Jul 8
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- Let's see....child #1 was born in 85 so I reckon I've been doing this since 1990..... - Kelli in TN 15:28 Jul 8
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- Beginning of our 6th year. My oldest 5 went to PS and we pulled them out when my oldest was entering 7th.... - Quiver0f10 15:24 Jul 8
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- 12 years, NO, bc of my dh's work schedule, he wouldln't see ds m-f. We weren't willing to do that. Now, other reasons! nm - Whitney in KY 15:21 Jul 8
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- We're half way through K with our 5yo. :) No public school. We hs because there is no school available nearby (or within our price range) that can give our children the education and lifestyle I desire for them. nt - Heidi in OR 15:19 Jul 8
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- My saga inside..... - JFS in IL 15:17 Jul 8
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- Dd7 never attended PS, we are going into out third year... - Babymacsmama 15:03 Jul 8
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- Well, if you count having at least some of my kids home all day and helping them learn - Karin 15:00 Jul 8
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- Re: Well, if you count having at least some of my kids home all day and helping them learn - lynn 15:13 Jul 8
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- Re: Well, if you count having at least some of my kids home all day and helping them learn - lynn 15:13 Jul 8
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- Beginning our 12th year... - Georgia in NC 14:53 Jul 8
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- Started hsing in 1982 when dd was 6½; hsed older dd until she started taking c.c. classes when she was 14... - Ellie 14:47 Jul 8
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- We began in the summer of 1997. My children have never been to public school, but the oldest... - MFS 14:41 Jul 8
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- Starting our 13th year in two weeks. None of our dc have been to ps. HS for moral, religious, and academic reasons. nft - Momto3blessings 14:41 Jul 8
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- Dd7 went to K at public school, last year was our first year homeschooling. - Trivium Academy 14:36 Jul 8
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- 1) Ds12 starting y4, dd 8 y2...2)public then private then hs...3)because ds asked to m - Tap, tap, tap 14:33 Jul 8
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- My kids are 12 and almost 15. They attended PS for 8 weeks in 2001 <sm> - Pamela 14:30 Jul 8
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- Hs- 13 yrs, none have ever attended school, mainly academic reasons.....but some moral as well. nt - momof7 14:26 Jul 8
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- Run for your lives!! It's a heat wave! (nt) - Wendi 17:42 Jul 8
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- Our local reading is 89 with a heat index of 96. (sm) - MFS 14:35 Jul 8
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- I meant, of course... - MFS 14:36 Jul 8
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- I knew it was a typo - it is just fun to read it. i just showed ds, 15, and he is laughing that the pool should be boiling over by now ;-) nt - JFS in IL 15:08 Jul 8
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- Yes, in just ten degrees, books will burn. (*wry grin*) (nt) - MFS 15:39 Jul 8
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- Nice! -nt - Babymacsmama 21:22 Jul 8
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- lol, I was thinking the same thing. nt - St. Claire 17:07 Jul 8
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- Nice! -nt - Babymacsmama 21:22 Jul 8
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- Yes, in just ten degrees, books will burn. (*wry grin*) (nt) - MFS 15:39 Jul 8
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- I knew it was a typo - it is just fun to read it. i just showed ds, 15, and he is laughing that the pool should be boiling over by now ;-) nt - JFS in IL 15:08 Jul 8
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- I meant, of course... - MFS 14:36 Jul 8
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- Thanks guys!! This was all very helpful as I had to make a decision really fast. I appreciate it! I think I feel comfortable going with them now. nt - Shannon in CA 19:38 Jul 8
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- My dh sells RVs and he always recommends U-Haul for installing hitches. nt - Cricket 15:06 Jul 8
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- We did for towing our boat. They did a great job! Quick and a bit cheaper than the custom hitch place. nt - jmgconner 15:02 Jul 8
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- Generally, the store where you rent a trailer is not owned by U-Haul. nt - srjbdl 14:27 Jul 8
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- We did on our Bravada (wbich we no longer have), about 8.5 years ago. They did a great job with it, and it came in very handy over the years. nt - mama of two-ize 14:20 Jul 8
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- We did too...but on our Surburban. Very satisfied with it! nt - Gini AR 14:58 Jul 8
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- We did too...but on our Surburban. Very satisfied with it! nt - Gini AR 14:58 Jul 8
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- We LOVE our hammies! That said, my dd's rat is sociable and has personality, where the hammies are just cute and cuddly. We dont have a smell problem with either as long as we're faithful about cleaning the cages once a week. nt - Lady Katherine 21:59 Jul 8
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- Not if you own a dachshund! nt - Kate CA 21:01 Jul 8
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- They're cute but smelly. But really cute! nt - Cindyg 20:30 Jul 8
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- We love our shorthair hamster! (m) - Ria 15:44 Jul 8
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- I love hamsters. (m) - Erica in PA 14:30 Jul 8
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- Love them!!!! m - Heather in OK 14:14 Jul 8
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- If rats don't appeal to you and/or your dd, consider gerbils. (m) - Kellin 14:09 Jul 8
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- Not the best. Again, I have to say that rats are the best small rodent pet. nm - Janet in WA 13:51 Jul 8
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- I totally agree.nm - Terri in NS 15:17 Jul 8
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- I totally agree.nm - Terri in NS 15:17 Jul 8
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- dd13 and ds10 use Dance Praise (Christian music, hooks up to computer) almost everyday! nt - luv2lurk 16:31 Jul 8
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- ohhhhh. I missed this!!! Thanks :-) nt - Carol (mom of 3) 16:46 Jul 8
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- ohhhhh. I missed this!!! Thanks :-) nt - Carol (mom of 3) 16:46 Jul 8
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- We have the Mario version and yes they use it. nt - karenciavo 13:39 Jul 8
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- And, yet another reason to buy a Wii for myself ;-) nt - Carol (mom of 3) 16:47 Jul 8
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- And, yet another reason to buy a Wii for myself ;-) nt - Carol (mom of 3) 16:47 Jul 8
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- My 12yods left from FL to TN for camp three days ago.... - Patrice in FL 18:18 Jul 8
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- Did it look like this? (m) - Dy 14:31 Jul 8
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- That's It! (nt) - KidsHappen 15:30 Jul 8
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- That's It! (nt) - KidsHappen 15:30 Jul 8
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- They are freaky, but harmless. Only black widows and brown recluse are poisonous. nt - momof7 14:28 Jul 8
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- And brown widows - a fairly recent addition to the TN Valley! nt - Dy 14:29 Jul 8
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- And brown widows - a fairly recent addition to the TN Valley! nt - Dy 14:29 Jul 8
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- Wolf spiders are pretty big and we do have them in TN.... - Rebecca in TN 14:24 Jul 8
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- Wolf Spider? They have faces. Ugh. nt - Hillary in KS 12:38 Jul 8
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- I use big words when I talk to them, and I taught them to ask when they don't know what one means. (m) - angela in ohio 18:17 Jul 8
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- I'm the OP - let me 'splain... more - jmgconner 15:54 Jul 8 (2)
- The best way we found was constant exposure to the vocabulary through continued good reading and conversation with others with rich vocabularies. nm - Janet in WA 15:31 Jul 8
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- Ditto. nt - Ria 15:48 Jul 8
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- I want to share with you that both of our sons (now college students) have told us that... - Janet in WA 15:37 Jul 8
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- Ditto. nt - Ria 15:48 Jul 8
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- My ds is only 5 yo, but he has a great vocab due to the material we pick for him to read and watch. Beatrix Potter, The Saturdays, Wind in the Willows, etc... We also try not to talk down to him. He uses the language we use. :) nt - Heidi in OR 14:59 Jul 8
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- Sounds like our house. Lots of good books and books on tape and parents that don't "talk down" to the kids. :-) nt - Jami in TX 17:25 Jul 8
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- Sounds like our house. Lots of good books and books on tape and parents that don't "talk down" to the kids. :-) nt - Jami in TX 17:25 Jul 8
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- Introduce them to Shakespeare and P.G. Wodehouse -- early. I'm not kidding. (sm) - MFS 14:53 Jul 8
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- we love wooster here, the kids love the videos nt. - Jenny in Ca 18:53 Jul 8
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- Which Wodehouse book would you recommend - amelia 18:34 Jul 8
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- I have "He Rather Enjoyed It" sitting here to read. Found it for 10 cents a couple of weeks back. :) - momof7 15:58 Jul 8
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- we love wooster here, the kids love the videos nt. - Jenny in Ca 18:53 Jul 8
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- Teach them Rush lyrics. Really. nt - Rebecca in GA 14:25 Jul 8 (2)
- in context ofwhat they are reading. Also, we have some serious Scrabble competitions. :) - momof7 14:25 Jul 8
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- Three things I have done inside - Karen in CO 13:57 Jul 8
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- I write down words as we come to them on "word fishing" projects ....m - Tap, tap, tap 12:45 Jul 8
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- While reading we mention the word and see if we can define it in context. Oh, & we love to play games with who can use those words during the day. Dh & I have always done this w/each other so the kids join in now. nt - Daisy 12:32 Jul 8
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- Thank you. I may go in and order it tomorrow. nt - Jean in Wisc 16:57 Jul 8
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- The Whirlpools did well in Consumer Reports latest. They are solid! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 13:32 Jul 8
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- We are on our 2nd Whirlpool refrigerator... - Teresa in MO 13:12 Jul 8
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- Not sure exactly when but in the fall they have homeschool days - SUPER cheap. nt - momee 18:18 Jul 8
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- Yes to all of this. Pick up a weekly schedule at the ticket booth and look especially for the events for kids OR...link inside - PameLA in VA 17:17 Jul 8
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- Pamela, years ago you posted about Dean .... - Monique in NJ 17:37 Jul 8
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- Monique - Let me know next time you come to CW and maybe we can meet! I'll be meeting Kay and a few others this Wednesday. Can't wait! nt - PameLA in VA 17:46 Jul 8
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- Will do. We are thinking about this fall for the Patriot encampment. nt - Monique in NJ 18:48 Jul 8
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- Will do. We are thinking about this fall for the Patriot encampment. nt - Monique in NJ 18:48 Jul 8
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- You're welcome! Now, if I can only get to live in one of the houses on DOG Street. Maybe when I grow up and work for CW:))) nt - PameLA in VA 17:44 Jul 8
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- Monique - Let me know next time you come to CW and maybe we can meet! I'll be meeting Kay and a few others this Wednesday. Can't wait! nt - PameLA in VA 17:46 Jul 8
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- Link in this email, but read above also...nt - PameLA in VA 17:18 Jul 8
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- Pamela, years ago you posted about Dean .... - Monique in NJ 17:37 Jul 8
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- If you purchase anything in the shops, tell them you homeschool and you will get 15% off... - Monique in NJ 14:46 Jul 8
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- Slight correction, the less expensive annual pass we have only gets 50% off the evening programs..... - Kathy in MD 21:36 Jul 8
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- Slight correction, the less expensive annual pass we have only gets 50% off the evening programs..... - Kathy in MD 21:36 Jul 8
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- stuff specifically for the kids... - Virginia Dawn 12:29 Jul 8
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- Re: What's the best deal for Colonial Williamsburg tickets, and what do you recommend... - Ellie 12:01 Jul 8
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- No help w/ layout but you could paint a section of wall for each child to display their work in! m - 5wolfcubs 12:20 Jul 8
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- Ooooh, interesting. I'd never even heard of magnetic paint. Thx!! nt - *anj* 18:15 Jul 8
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- Or use the magnetic paint for each section. nt - Brigitte in NC 14:11 Jul 8
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- Ooooh, interesting. I'd never even heard of magnetic paint. Thx!! nt - *anj* 18:15 Jul 8
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- I would get graph paper and try to map it out. Cut out pieces for table, bookcases, storege unit, etc... - karenciavo 11:55 Jul 8
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- I think that the main idea is to have the "stuff" consolidated (m) - *anj* 12:08 Jul 8
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- I think that the main idea is to have the "stuff" consolidated (m) - *anj* 12:08 Jul 8
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- Couple questions... - OhElizabeth 11:52 Jul 8
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- Wow! I'm getting energized just from reading your post!! :) (m) - *anj* 12:03 Jul 8
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- Wow! I'm getting energized just from reading your post!! :) (m) - *anj* 12:03 Jul 8
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- could you give pics, closet dimensions, & table size? Also, what is space in the hallway like? nt - aubrey 11:47 Jul 8 (1)
- Money makes life *easier*, not happier! nt - Sweetpeach 19:41 Jul 8
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- Unless easier makes you happier -- as it does for me. nm - Janet in WA 21:31 Jul 8
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- I agree with Sweetpeach nt - Kristy 20:13 Jul 8
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- Unless easier makes you happier -- as it does for me. nm - Janet in WA 21:31 Jul 8
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- Yep, some people are just unhappy. You can be happy without money (look at me ;d) nt - Veronica 19:07 Jul 8
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- A friend of mine made a fortune about 10 years ago. Didn't change her a bit. Still mostly unhappy. (nt) - buddhabelly 16:18 Jul 8
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- But she does enjoy the freedom to find work that she *likes*, whether or not it pays well. (nt) - buddhabelly 16:19 Jul 8
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- But she does enjoy the freedom to find work that she *likes*, whether or not it pays well. (nt) - buddhabelly 16:19 Jul 8
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- This may interest you. (m) - MFS 14:44 Jul 8
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- Unless they homeschool! (Great post, very insightful.) nt - aubrey 21:35 Jul 8
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- Unless they homeschool! (Great post, very insightful.) nt - aubrey 21:35 Jul 8
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- Money can not make one happy..... Severe financial shortcoming and stress can however make one VERY UNHAPPY. nt - Pam L 14:43 Jul 8
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- Money can relieve financial stress if handled "correctly", However, - one l michele 14:31 Jul 8
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- Oh, yes, some people are just unhappy. On the flip side, some people are just happy. Your question differs when you open your post - the spending it on yourself aspect (m) - Rosemary in Colorado 13:42 Jul 8
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- Absolutely not.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 13:15 Jul 8
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- Maybe the real test would be to look at the other end of the spectrum... - aubrey 21:32 Jul 8
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- Maybe the real test would be to look at the other end of the spectrum... - aubrey 21:32 Jul 8
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- It depends (m) - Melinda in VT 12:58 Jul 8
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- I agree, too, & I think you're right to extend this beyond poverty. I've been asking myself, What would I buy with more money? - aubrey 21:44 Jul 8
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- Hmmmm. I am happier with more money, and I don't just want more stuff either... - Denise in VA 15:03 Jul 8
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- My take on this is very similar - m - StaceyinLA 14:01 Jul 8
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- I agree with Melinda. - srjbdl 13:27 Jul 8
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- I agree, too, & I think you're right to extend this beyond poverty. I've been asking myself, What would I buy with more money? - aubrey 21:44 Jul 8
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- I think it might make homeschoolers happy-That way we could buy even more curriculum:)nt - Pajama Mama 12:54 Jul 8
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- I am reading a fantastic book about this very subject right now .... "Happier." - Jen in NY 12:54 Jul 8
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- Link didn't take, but it's worth looking up on Amazon! ('ll try again...) - Jen in NY 12:56 Jul 8
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- Link didn't take, but it's worth looking up on Amazon! ('ll try again...) - Jen in NY 12:56 Jul 8
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- Money cannot buy happiness. - A.D. 12:30 Jul 8
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- To an extent yes and no - Karen in CO 12:24 Jul 8
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- I agree also! NT - Tammy 14:00 Jul 8
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- Wow! What a great way to put it in words. I couldn't agree with you more. nt - Kari C in FL 13:21 Jul 8
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- Yes, this is my experience (m) - CherylCO 13:09 Jul 8
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- Absolutely, I agree with you. - Caroline 12:51 Jul 8
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- I love your last line, "It is not the $20 when he has everything that matters, it is the $2 when he has nothing." That about sums it up. :) nt - Heidi in OR 12:30 Jul 8
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- Nicely put. nt - Jean in Wisc. 12:30 Jul 8
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- I agree also! NT - Tammy 14:00 Jul 8
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- I can assure you that having more money definitely removed a big source of unhappiness for me. It didn't make me totally happy, but it certainly made me happier. nm - Janet in WA 12:21 Jul 8
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- And just for the record, I haven't reached the point where having even more money wouldn't make me even happier. nm - Janet in WA 13:10 Jul 8
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- lol. me, too. nt - aubrey 21:27 Jul 8
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- lol. me, too. nt - aubrey 21:27 Jul 8
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- And just for the record, I haven't reached the point where having even more money wouldn't make me even happier. nm - Janet in WA 13:10 Jul 8
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- Yes. If you view money as something nessesary to provide the basics for your family. As security like Dayle said. You will never be happy if you are obsessed by aquiring $$$ and things. nt - Becky (Alberta) 12:13 Jul 8
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- My take... - Virginia Dawn 12:03 Jul 8
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- Just out of curiousity, are we talking kids or adults? (m) - OhElizabeth 12:01 Jul 8
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- This would be for adults nt - Gini AR 12:06 Jul 8
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- This would be for adults nt - Gini AR 12:06 Jul 8
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- Money gives you security. I know some financially secure people who aren't happy, as well as those with no money who aren't happy as well. Happiness is a choice we make based on our daily life decisions. IMHO,nt - Dayle in Guatemala 11:57 Jul 8
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- Very well said. nt - Melissa in NC 12:10 Jul 8
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- Very well said. nt - Melissa in NC 12:10 Jul 8
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- Money can give you temporary happiness. - Jean in Wisc. 11:54 Jul 8
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- This reminds me of one of my favorite scripture passages... - Virginia Dawn 12:14 Jul 8
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- Ah! Very good :-) nt - Jean in Wisc. 12:16 Jul 8
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- Ah! Very good :-) nt - Jean in Wisc. 12:16 Jul 8
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- This reminds me of one of my favorite scripture passages... - Virginia Dawn 12:14 Jul 8
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- For a decent mattress set, plan on at least $400. nt - Momto3blessings 13:57 Jul 8
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- Hermit crabs are low-maintenance... - K&R's Mom 18:25 Jul 8
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- I've had birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits (m) - threelops 12:30 Jul 8
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- Rats are the best small rodent pets. I know this may be hard to believe, but trust me on this. However... - Janet in WA 11:56 Jul 8
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- Yes... I know a cat would probably be best (and my husband is fine with the idea) ... - TinQC 12:07 Jul 8
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- If losing a pet may be an issue, keep in mind that small rodents have very short lifespans -- 2-3 years. nm - Janet in WA 12:12 Jul 8
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- Oh we've had the funniest rat funerals... - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 13:32 Jul 8 (1)
- If losing a pet may be an issue, keep in mind that small rodents have very short lifespans -- 2-3 years. nm - Janet in WA 12:12 Jul 8
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- Yes... I know a cat would probably be best (and my husband is fine with the idea) ... - TinQC 12:07 Jul 8
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- Fish - otherwise we don't do pets until closer to 5 - Karen in CO 11:53 Jul 8
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- Hermit crabs? nt - Rich with kids 11:30 Jul 8
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- A ball python is a very low maintenance pet. (sm) - Jenni in KS 11:20 Jul 8
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- I just read this message to my dh ... - TinQC 11:26 Jul 8
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- Aw, come on... My brother used to thunk his mice on the table so they were dead or at least... - OhElizabeth 11:30 Jul 8
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- Oh my ... you have a very brave mother! nt - TinQC 11:52 Jul 8
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- Oh my ... you have a very brave mother! nt - TinQC 11:52 Jul 8
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- Aw, come on... My brother used to thunk his mice on the table so they were dead or at least... - OhElizabeth 11:30 Jul 8
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- I just read this message to my dh ... - TinQC 11:26 Jul 8
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- Rabbits can be littertrained inside (not that I've actually done it, lol) or raised outside. They're so soft and cuddly, fun to play with in the yard. Otherwise... - OhElizabeth 11:18 Jul 8
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- how are rabbits for those w allergies? nt - aubrey 11:49 Jul 8
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- Depends on if you're allergic ;o) (m) - threelops 12:46 Jul 8
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- oh no! (& I guess there's not a good way to know this ahead of time, is there?) nt - aubrey 19:01 Jul 8
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- oh no! (& I guess there's not a good way to know this ahead of time, is there?) nt - aubrey 19:01 Jul 8
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- Depends on if you're allergic ;o) (m) - threelops 12:46 Jul 8
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- We live in a small, two-bedroom duplex ... how much "room" does a rabbit need? - TinQC 11:29 Jul 8
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- I recommend a cage big enough for him to move about. Let him out only under supervision, as bunnies chew on things (including electrical cords!). But our bunny is such a sweet, snuggly pet.(nt) - Wendi 14:16 Jul 8
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- Rabbits can be very destructive indoor pets if allowed to roam the house. nm - Janet in WA 13:04 Jul 8
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- Well you can do a rabbit hutch (outdoor cage where the droppings fall... - OhElizabeth 11:32 Jul 8
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- I recommend a cage big enough for him to move about. Let him out only under supervision, as bunnies chew on things (including electrical cords!). But our bunny is such a sweet, snuggly pet.(nt) - Wendi 14:16 Jul 8
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- how are rabbits for those w allergies? nt - aubrey 11:49 Jul 8
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- Guinea Pig, they are great first pets. nm - Drama Mama 11:15 Jul 8
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- This was my first thought as well ... - TinQC 11:30 Jul 8
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- This was my first thought as well ... - TinQC 11:30 Jul 8
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- I couldn't find one locally so - Carla/TN 13:34 Jul 8
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- sears, I think--my mom just gave me a new one for xmas...they are WONDERFUL & EASY!! nt - aubrey 11:50 Jul 8
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- You might check Ace Hardware. They carry parts for them, but not sure if they have them new. nt - K-FL 11:40 Jul 8
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- We brought home two girls from Ethiopia this spring - ally 15:29 Jul 8
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- We are adopting from Haiti - Sarah 12:35 Jul 8
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- Re: China adoptions - Sarah 13:23 Jul 8
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- Re: China adoptions - Sarah 13:23 Jul 8
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- We are adopting two girls from Ethiopia... - Mary Ellen 12:17 Jul 8
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- Our double adoption (m) - Lisa in Jax 12:11 Jul 8
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- Oh, and don't forget to factor in the federal adoption tax credit of 10K+ (m) - Lisa in Jax 12:13 Jul 8
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- Oh, and don't forget to factor in the federal adoption tax credit of 10K+ (m) - Lisa in Jax 12:13 Jul 8
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- Thanks, I enjoyed that! nt - aubrey 12:28 Jul 8
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- When we were in France in April, we needed a plug adapter but not a voltage converter for our iPods. nt - Melinda in VT 11:35 Jul 8
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- Thank you! - PiCO 20:38 Jul 8
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- Thank you! - PiCO 20:38 Jul 8
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- I've had my bookmarks disappear temporarily and then come back on their own. I don't know why it does this. nt - Jenni in KS 11:21 Jul 8
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- italian-style meatballs... - Karen K. in TX 14:59 Jul 8
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- Some of our weekly favorites - Karen in CO 12:11 Jul 8
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- I like to make fresh pico de gallo at the beginning of the week... - Dayle in Guatemala 12:04 Jul 8
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- Hey, Jennefer! That's my favorite crock pot recipe, too. :) We call it 'the roast that does everything' LOL!... - Heidi in OR 11:55 Jul 8
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- This might take off the finish, too, but I've had success with ... oh, what's it called? Orange solve? Citris solve? Citrisolve? Something like this. It's a citrus based solvent - bet you couldn't figure that out, lol. It works great on sharpie, but llike I said, it might ruin the wood - - nt- - - Rosemary in Colorado 13:44 Jul 8
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- Magic eraser will undoubtedly work. But be careful, they have a tendency to abrade and dull smooth finishes. nm - Janet in WA 11:59 Jul 8
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- Simple Green. nt - Staci in FL 11:15 Jul 8
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- Magic eraser. Ask me how I know nt - Quiver0f10 10:18 Jul 8
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- Ask me too! Only mine was a desk... Magic Eraser did it! (nt) - LuvBritLit 11:04 Jul 8
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- Me, too. Mil's antique rolltop desk nt - aubrey 12:32 Jul 8
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- Me, too. Mil's antique rolltop desk nt - aubrey 12:32 Jul 8
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- Ask me too! Only mine was a desk... Magic Eraser did it! (nt) - LuvBritLit 11:04 Jul 8
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- Peanut butter! - lovemykids 10:00 Jul 8
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- I think my SIL used Jif. :-) nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:04 Jul 8
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- I think my SIL used Jif. :-) nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:04 Jul 8
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- Rubbing alcohol is the standard solvent for sharpie but I don't know how it will effect the chair's finish...m - Tap, tap, tap 9:21 Jul 8
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- This reminds of what I think when I see a dining room chair or a sofa cushion along side the road. A VERY MAD WOMAN....<nt> - cin 9:12 Jul 8
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- How about a signature quilt or memory quilt? (nt) - KyTriplets 19:09 Jul 8
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- Ooo, hadn't thought of that! nt - OhElizabeth 21:22 Jul 8
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- Ooo, hadn't thought of that! nt - OhElizabeth 21:22 Jul 8
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- My folks just celebrated their 50th and we did something that took some time (m) - CynthiaOK 15:17 Jul 8
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- Thanks for the idea! I'm pondering ways I could do that or integrate it. nt - OhElizabeth 21:24 Jul 8
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- Thanks for the idea! I'm pondering ways I could do that or integrate it. nt - OhElizabeth 21:24 Jul 8
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- what we did for my parents 40th ... - Strawberry Queen 14:33 Jul 8
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- I love it, weiner roast, lol! nt - OhElizabeth 15:50 Jul 8
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- I love it, weiner roast, lol! nt - OhElizabeth 15:50 Jul 8
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- We just did one for my parents 2 weeks ago (m) - Catherine 9:22 Jul 8 (1)
- Horizontal surfaces - - in my case, a large, round table is a must for us. We like our counter tops, and the bookshelves will be there long after the "homeschool" is gone. - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 13:46 Jul 8
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- I love the whiteboard. (m) - threelops 12:37 Jul 8
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- Tons of shelves, a comfy couch for reading, 2 large tables, a huge white board from Home Depot, maps, computers... - Belinda 10:40 Jul 8
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- We have 2 sets of metal shelves <more> - cin 9:23 Jul 8
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- Boy, that sure beats the garage! nt - aubrey 12:34 Jul 8
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- Book shelves I can do but I don't think hubby will replumb for the appliances even if he runs out of socks ! Ha Ha! nm - Terri in NS 10:19 Jul 8
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- Boy, that sure beats the garage! nt - aubrey 12:34 Jul 8
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- Well I personally don't like to see all... - OhElizabeth 9:06 Jul 8
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- Fun!! You make me want to set up a school room! (But then again, it doesn't take much, lol.) nt - aubrey 12:37 Jul 8
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- Thanks some good ideas here... - Terri in NS 10:16 Jul 8
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- Fun!! You make me want to set up a school room! (But then again, it doesn't take much, lol.) nt - aubrey 12:37 Jul 8
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- Wish I had a room just for homeschooling.. Enjoy it!! nt - Kristy 8:51 Jul 8
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- Severe thyroid disease can cause them too. Haven't had a grand mal in 17 years. (m) - Needleroozer 11:50 Jul 8
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- My oldest dd discovered that she was epileptic at age 20 (more) - LuvBritLit 11:10 Jul 8
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- My little guy - Carrie in WA 9:15 Jul 8
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- My husband has epilepsy which is controlled by medication... - karenciavo 9:01 Jul 8
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- yes but... - Betty 15:17 Jul 8
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- There is a difference between forcing treatment and being forceful about basic health. Thanks all I'm saying. nt - karenciavo 15:27 Jul 8
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- typo, what I mean is that's all I'm saying, as in that's all I expect. nt - karenciavo 15:28 Jul 8
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- typo, what I mean is that's all I'm saying, as in that's all I expect. nt - karenciavo 15:28 Jul 8
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- There is a difference between forcing treatment and being forceful about basic health. Thanks all I'm saying. nt - karenciavo 15:27 Jul 8
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- yes but... - Betty 15:17 Jul 8
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- my dd was dx with epilepsy... - betty 7:57 Jul 8
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- I was when younger - Quiver0f10 7:09 Jul 8
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- I meant to include a link... - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 7:05 Jul 8
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- would she voluntarily give dh power of attorney? - katilac 8:22 Jul 8
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- I think so. A POA can specify certain areas it applies to - Claire 9:44 Jul 8
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- Oops! Meant this to go under the post below...... nt - Claire 9:45 Jul 8 (1)
- That's a great idea. I wonder if he could change the will then? nt - cin 9:10 Jul 8
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- I think so. A POA can specify certain areas it applies to - Claire 9:44 Jul 8
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- Alzheimer's is so difficult on everyone. Praying for all of you. nt - LN 7:26 Jul 8
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- I'd let him twirl his hair if he wants to. His hair won't fall out, and I wouldn't tell him that unless it were true. nm - Janet in WA 16:52 Jul 8
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- However, in people with long hair, it can result in knots (ask me how I know). But not hair falling out. nm - Janet in WA 16:54 Jul 8
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- Yes, it can actually. My ds10 had a bald spot on the top of his head from pulling his hair. - Night Elf 18:10 Jul 8
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- Yes, many children pull their hair out. But that's not the same a twirling. nm - Janet in WA 18:35 Jul 8
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- Yes, many children pull their hair out. But that's not the same a twirling. nm - Janet in WA 18:35 Jul 8
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- Yes, it can actually. My ds10 had a bald spot on the top of his head from pulling his hair. - Night Elf 18:10 Jul 8
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- However, in people with long hair, it can result in knots (ask me how I know). But not hair falling out. nm - Janet in WA 16:54 Jul 8
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- My DS started doing this a while back because his head was too hot. (m) - Whisperlily 9:11 Jul 8
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- My 16 year old used to be a hair twirler, still does it occasionally.... - Kelli in TN 8:42 Jul 8
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- It's calming... - Greta Lea:) 7:26 Jul 8
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- I have experience. My oldest started this when he was a baby, 12 months old, ... - Catherine 7:25 Jul 8
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- I can see the t-shirts now... - Virginia Dawn 13:40 Jul 8
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- Re: Regarding the Harry Potter thread below (possible spoilers)... - Remudamom 7:23 Jul 8
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- sounds like my DH, but then I'm the same way nt - cin 7:06 Jul 8
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- hahahahaha! Funny hubby ya got there (the sicko!) ;-) nt - JFS in IL 6:47 Jul 8
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- Echoing several other suggestions...(m) - Colleen 14:08 Jul 8
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- Ooh, Foote was so wonderful!... - abbeyej 15:31 Jul 8
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- I just love to listen to him. "Mesmerizing" is right. Wouldn't you just love to listen to him read his "The Civil War"? (nt) - Janie 16:01 Jul 8
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- The South is a living force, and Foote is one reason why...(m) - Colleen 15:54 Jul 8
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- I just love to listen to him. "Mesmerizing" is right. Wouldn't you just love to listen to him read his "The Civil War"? (nt) - Janie 16:01 Jul 8
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- Ooops, one correction...(m) - Colleen 14:11 Jul 8
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- Ooh, Foote was so wonderful!... - abbeyej 15:31 Jul 8
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- "Battle Cry of Freedom" to cover the Civil War, "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair, "The Invisible Man" by Ellison, "Hiroshima" by Hersey, "Summer for the Gods", Willa Cather's novels. nt - Jami in TX 12:33 Jul 8 (1)
- Adding to the great selections Debra and Abbey have given, I would add the books by Jeff Shaara beginning with the one on the Mexican War. See list inside. - Janie 12:28 Jul 8
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- Are you doing Core 3? Or Core 4? - Debra in CO 7:09 Jul 8
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- Darn! I meant to say Sonlight 4! nt - Dana in NC 13:14 Jul 8
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- Darn! I meant to say Sonlight 4! nt - Dana in NC 13:14 Jul 8
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- David McCullough... - abbeyej 6:08 Jul 8
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- Also Doris Kearns Goodwin - abbeyej 6:15 Jul 8
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- Also Doris Kearns Goodwin - abbeyej 6:15 Jul 8
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- Praying, and btdt - Karin 15:07 Jul 8
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- ((((lops))))) I wish I could help. Prayers. tn - aubrey 12:38 Jul 8
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- Praying and believing for a good report.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 12:07 Jul 8
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- Praying for your family nt - TinQC 11:22 Jul 8
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- My son had neutropenia for years... - LNC 11:14 Jul 8
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- Of course I completely why you are scared. Things like this are sooo hard! Hugs! nm - LNC 11:21 Jul 8
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- Of course I completely why you are scared. Things like this are sooo hard! Hugs! nm - LNC 11:21 Jul 8
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- praying for you nt - Strawberry Queen 10:37 Jul 8
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- My experience... - Teresa in MO 9:18 Jul 8
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- I understand fear of the unknown (((threelops))). Praying for peace. nt - karenciavo 9:03 Jul 8
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- Praying for you and your family..nt - Tap, tap, tap 8:56 Jul 8
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- Praying... - Old Dominion Heather 8:23 Jul 8
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- Still Praying for all of you...nt - MoniMoni 8:15 Jul 8
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- I've prayed for you all since you first posted. And I understand... - Debra in CO 8:01 Jul 8
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- Praying for you. nt - Amy in NY 7:39 Jul 8
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- Prayers. nt - LN 7:25 Jul 8
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- Praying for you! - Quiver0f10 7:11 Jul 8
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- Thank you so much. I'm feeling (m) - threelops 6:26 Jul 8
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- Oh, honey! I'm sorry you're having to go through this. (m) - Doran 6:24 Jul 8
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- Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way... nt - NYSue 6:17 Jul 8
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- (((lops)))--Of course you are. It *is* scary. Prayers. nt - Ms. Riding Hood (formerly known as Lynne) 6:09 Jul 8
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- Prayers here. nt - Tammyla 5:59 Jul 8
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- Praying against all fear and for healing! nt - Rebecca 5:49 Jul 8
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- Threelops, praying for you, your ds and family. nt - Kristine out of lurking 5:42 Jul 8
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- I am praying for you..... - Mommyfaithe 5:33 Jul 8
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- Prayers here (((threelops))) nt - Trivium Academy 5:32 Jul 8
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- I was praying for you last night (m) - Ria 5:24 Jul 8
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- I will join you in prayer for as long as you and J have need. nt - Kelli in TN 5:23 Jul 8
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- Thanks for all these ideas. I think a weekend in the city sounds like a plan!!! - Mommyfaithe 12:42 Jul 8
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- Watching marathons of "What Not to Wear" on TLC always inspires me. I think Stacey and Clinton have a book that has helpful ideas. Or try the website for tips... link - Jami in TX 10:39 Jul 8
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- I like their show a lot, too! (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 22:05 Jul 8
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- I like their show a lot, too! (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 22:05 Jul 8
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- Could you do an overnight in the city? Take a friend (or your dh if he has a good eye)? - Claire 9:53 Jul 8
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- I just want to suggest... - Ferdie 9:40 Jul 8
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- I find it easiest to find a store that has a "look" that I'm after. Do you like Banana Republic, Eddie Bauer, - Carol (mom of 3) 8:44 Jul 8
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- yes, and a lot of these have online outlets that with some checking often, you can find really good deals too! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 9:45 Jul 8
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- yes, and a lot of these have online outlets that with some checking often, you can find really good deals too! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 9:45 Jul 8
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- Take a "with-it" friend to help you choose clothes. nt - Becky (Alberta) 7:31 Jul 8
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- First, find your "color" ... - mull-berry 6:09 Jul 8
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- Browes through some websites to see what style you may like - lynn 5:44 Jul 8 (1)
- Years ago, I purchased an entire makeup collection.. - Linda (Australia) 4:35 Jul 8
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- Re: Who can't sleep b/c of heat? It's so hot our AC can't keep up.. nt - Jenne in AZ 7:06 Jul 8
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- Ours looks like an older model AC so I'm thinking on it's last leg.. We rent, so gonna call in the landlord.. nt - Kristy 8:50 Jul 8
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- Your ac isn't working right if it can't cool. Also, with the new energy ratings, a replacement would save $$. nt - K-FL 11:49 Jul 8
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- It may just need some freon (or whatever stuff goes in). I hope he calls someone for you. nt - karenciavo 9:08 Jul 8
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- Thanks! nt - Kristy 9:30 Jul 8
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- Thanks! nt - Kristy 9:30 Jul 8
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- Your ac isn't working right if it can't cool. Also, with the new energy ratings, a replacement would save $$. nt - K-FL 11:49 Jul 8
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- Ours looks like an older model AC so I'm thinking on it's last leg.. We rent, so gonna call in the landlord.. nt - Kristy 8:50 Jul 8
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- Re: Who can't sleep b/c of heat? It's so hot our AC can't keep up.. nt - kimminy 5:36 Jul 8
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- Wow, didn't know that.. Gonna have to make one :o) Thanks nt - Kristy 8:48 Jul 8
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- Wow, didn't know that.. Gonna have to make one :o) Thanks nt - Kristy 8:48 Jul 8
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- So, how hot is it? It's freezing here - mind you, I'm enjoying our wood fire! nt - Linda (Australia) 4:36 Jul 8
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- Will have to try the ice water under neck.. Sounds great!! nt - Kristy 22:26 Jul 7
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- I always did cold showers before climbing into bed... - Debra in CO 22:21 Jul 7
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- Old trick from my Kansas days.... - kalanamak 22:16 Jul 7
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- We've never used AOL because so many of our friends have experienced all of the above :-/ nt - Ellie 12:05 Jul 8 (1)
- This is SO ME! The only time I"d let myself stop researching for a paper was after 10+ packages of index cards and ... - PameLA in VA 17:33 Jul 8
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- You people are the greatest!! (m) - Doran 6:21 Jul 8
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- It was a huge relief for me too! LOL! nt - Jeanne in MN 9:20 Jul 8
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- I just read your post down below...You won't believe what I've done for the past two Saturday afternoons... - Greta Lea:) 7:47 Jul 8
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- "30° and winter..." LOL!!! I can relate. :-) nt - Doran 9:06 Jul 8
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- "30° and winter..." LOL!!! I can relate. :-) nt - Doran 9:06 Jul 8
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- It was a huge relief for me too! LOL! nt - Jeanne in MN 9:20 Jul 8
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- Oooh! Oooh! Jeanne in MN, who was that speaker - mom2abcd 20:55 Jul 7
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- This was the MACHE conference in MN.... - Jeanne in MN 21:09 Jul 7
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- I was just going to post about Tobias's books which are a great quick read to understand *yourself* and your students! nt - lovemyboys 5:09 Jul 8
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- LOL! You've got that right! Thanks so much! nt - mom2abcd 21:22 Jul 7
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- I was just going to post about Tobias's books which are a great quick read to understand *yourself* and your students! nt - lovemyboys 5:09 Jul 8
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- This was the MACHE conference in MN.... - Jeanne in MN 21:09 Jul 7
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- I'd go in too . . . - Jennifer in MI 20:26 Jul 7
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- Take her in for the shot. She could still have a bad reaction... - Amy in NY 20:20 Jul 7
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- Yes, maybe if you tell her that if she won't let you take her in... - abbeyej 20:27 Jul 7
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- It's amazing how people won't go in for themselves... - Amy in NY 20:30 Jul 7
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- It's amazing how people won't go in for themselves... - Amy in NY 20:30 Jul 7
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- Yes, maybe if you tell her that if she won't let you take her in... - abbeyej 20:27 Jul 7
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- Maybe you should clarify....after reading abbey's post. Are her lips swelling or are they still a little swollen as in improving, but still swollen? That makes a huge difference. - momof7 19:58 Jul 7
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- To clarify - her lips were swollen and remain swollen. They have neither improved or worsened. nt - Alexandra 20:05 Jul 7 (2)
- And I agree with momof7 that if she's slowly-but-surely improving, then you can wait it out. nt - abbeyej 20:04 Jul 7
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- I would probably give more benadryl, and while I would hate to give the wrong advice..... - momof7 19:56 Jul 7
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- If she is swelling *now*, then yes, you should absolutely take her in... - abbeyej 19:54 Jul 7
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- About the Nobility Record - Trivium Academy 5:31 Jul 8
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- Thanks Jessica..sm - Strawberry Queen 14:50 Jul 8
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- I just posted about the reward system I've created for dd's nobility record and weekly chores. - Trivium Academy 7:16 Jul 8
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- Thanks Jessica..sm - Strawberry Queen 14:50 Jul 8
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- sorry about that :) nt - cin 19:39 Jul 7
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- There is www.creativeladiesministry.com... - Leigh Ann 19:41 Jul 7
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- Thank you, all! Just what I needed. nt - Paula H 19:27 Jul 8
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- Gloria Estefan has an album(s) in Spanish, also ... link only - mull-berry 6:15 Jul 8
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- Her name is Selena Quintanilla. (nt) - buddhabelly 18:52 Jul 7
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- Are you thinking of Selena? Link to wiki article, otherwise nt - PariSarah 18:51 Jul 7
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- Not fabric, unfortunately, but for paper and duct tape, there's "Historical Headgear"... - abbeyej 21:15 Jul 7
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- Wow.......I got sucked in by the Brimwood Press website....... - OKCyndi 22:56 Jul 7
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- I've used Marcia (Brim)'s worldview items with ds10 and liked them very much. (m) - GraceinMD 6:15 Jul 8
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- I've used Marcia (Brim)'s worldview items with ds10 and liked them very much. (m) - GraceinMD 6:15 Jul 8
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- Wow.......I got sucked in by the Brimwood Press website....... - OKCyndi 22:56 Jul 7
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- Great interview - thanks for posting it! (nt) - Plaid Dad 10:30 Jul 8
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- Wait a minute, were these voted on by the general public like one of those dumb talent shows on tv??? Ugh, if so. lol nt - Leigh Ann 5:42 Jul 8
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- I'm two down, five to go (nt) - Laura in China 0:33 Jul 8
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- LOL, I read that Brazil did have a huge push to get people to vote for them.... - Michelle T 18:53 Jul 7
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- Regarding the Pyramids (m) - Kate CA 22:28 Jul 7
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- So, it's the Eight Wonders of the World? :just shakes head: New math...go figure! nt - Keilleaghn 10:39 Jul 8
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- So, it's the Eight Wonders of the World? :just shakes head: New math...go figure! nt - Keilleaghn 10:39 Jul 8
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- Have you ever been there? It is extremely spectacular. - momof7 19:49 Jul 7
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- Regarding the Pyramids (m) - Kate CA 22:28 Jul 7
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- Re: Whispermill troubleshooting... - Katie in FL 18:41 Jul 7
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- Thanks. I forgot to say I think the motor is going bad, too. - mom2abcd 18:55 Jul 7
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- Hi MomtoABCD - sterllar 17:20 Jul 8
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- Thanks, sterllar... - mom2abcd 21:02 Jul 8
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- Thanks, sterllar... - mom2abcd 21:02 Jul 8
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- Hi MomtoABCD - sterllar 17:20 Jul 8
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- Thanks. I forgot to say I think the motor is going bad, too. - mom2abcd 18:55 Jul 7
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- I read your blog post - it's bizarre that you don't have DSL where you are! 3 miles?!?! Good grief! Glad you like the house otherwise though. nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 19:38 Jul 7
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- Glad you landed well--hope the settling in goes well! nt - PariSarah 16:09 Jul 7
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- What a blessing to be able to say good-bye like that. ((hugs)) for your loss. (nt) - Rhonda in TX 12:47 Jul 8
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- How blessed she was to have family with her like that, and how blessed you were to be there. I'm so sorry, but so touched by your story - nt - StaceyinLA 7:01 Jul 8
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- I'm so sorry for your loss. nt - Tammyla 6:23 Jul 8
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- Wow. I am in awe of your compassion, beauty, and articulation. Thanks for sharing. Peace to your family. nt - Lisa in Transition 6:12 Jul 8
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- I am so sorry for you loss. (())nt - Kelli in TN 5:25 Jul 8
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- {{kalanamak}} - Hannah 0:34 Jul 8
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- Condolences. nt - MargaretWV 21:36 Jul 7
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- (((Kalanamak))), I am in tears, too. Your mom must have been amazing to have raised such a caring daughter. nt - Amy in NY 20:28 Jul 7
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- Kalanamak, I am so sorry for your great loss. (m) - Denise in IN 20:06 Jul 7
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- How beautiful, and how loving and kind you were. I would like to know you someday. nt - Chris in VA 19:56 Jul 7
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- What a beautiful thing you did for your mom. ((((())))) nt - Amy in Orlando 19:23 Jul 7
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- (((Kalanamak))) what a sad, but beautiful post. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family on your loss.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 19:14 Jul 7
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- (((Kalanamak)))) It sounds like your family is very love-filled. I'm sorry about your mom. nt - Michelle T 19:04 Jul 7
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- I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mother sounds wonderful! I'm glad she had you and your brother with her. (nt) - Wendi 17:49 Jul 7
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- I am sorry for your loss nt - Quiver0f10 17:29 Jul 7
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- What a precious gift -- to "help her to die" (m) - Doran 16:51 Jul 7
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- Re: Home - Wild Iris 16:32 Jul 7
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- I'm sorry for your loss, kalanamak. (nt) - threelops 16:18 Jul 7
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- I am so sorry for your loss (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 16:11 Jul 7
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- ((kalanamak)) your mother was one lucky lady to have you for a daughter. nt - erinjd 16:08 Jul 7
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- Oh, kalanamak, I'm so sorry for your loss. nt - PariSarah 16:02 Jul 7
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- I'm sorry for your loss, but glad you'll have memories of a "good death." - GraceinMD 16:01 Jul 7
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- ((kalanamak)) I'm sitting here in tears, that was beautiful. - lovemyboys 15:54 Jul 7
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- (((kalanamak))), I'm so sorry. Glad for you that it's over and that you could be there with here. nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 15:53 Jul 7
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- With HER. Sigh. tn - 2.5lilreds in NC 15:54 Jul 7
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- With HER. Sigh. tn - 2.5lilreds in NC 15:54 Jul 7
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- Oh...I don't quite know what to say (M) - Ria 15:50 Jul 7
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- Lummi Sticks for Kids is great! - Sue in St Pete 19:03 Jul 7
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- Thanks! I'll check the library. nt - mom2abcd 21:03 Jul 8
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- Thanks! I'll check the library. nt - mom2abcd 21:03 Jul 8
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- I found some unpainted ones at the enclosed link (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 15:48 Jul 7
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- Thank you! We have some (dh made some; some we bought with the "ribs")... Just need good resources. nt - mom2abcd 16:06 Jul 7
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- If you go to the Kimbo Ed site, they have lots of resources. (M) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:47 Jul 7
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- Oh, good! I'll check their website. Dvds would probably be easiest. - mom2abcd 18:56 Jul 7
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- Oh, good! I'll check their website. Dvds would probably be easiest. - mom2abcd 18:56 Jul 7
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- If you go to the Kimbo Ed site, they have lots of resources. (M) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:47 Jul 7
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- Thank you! We have some (dh made some; some we bought with the "ribs")... Just need good resources. nt - mom2abcd 16:06 Jul 7
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- It is one of my dreams to go to DC with my 3 dc. I would be beside myself with excitement if it could be on the 4th of July!nt - Dayle in Guatemala 19:17 Jul 7
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- Thanks for the reassurances and suggestions. Hope to see some of you. nt - Delbra 12:51 Jul 8
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- Make sure you go to hear my sil! - Margaret in CO 9:46 Jul 8
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- I'm going, but only to shop (sm) - AFwife Claire 20:22 Jul 7
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- Don't worry, they'll figure it out... - GVA 20:00 Jul 7
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- I'm going! I'll be there for a short time Friday morning. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 18:23 Jul 7
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- I've been to NoVA - Carole in DE 17:28 Jul 7
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- I'm thinking that would be maple pecan ice cream. Yummy. Especially if you toast the pecans. nm - Janet in WA 18:37 Jul 7
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- Ooohh, yes! In fact, I think pecans would taste better anyway! yum -- can I come too! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 15:05 Jul 7
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- Maybe you bought a different edition? Student vs. professional, for example? There may be others. - lovemykids 17:17 Jul 7
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- My 2003 version has it. nm - Caroline 15:33 Jul 7
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- I bought it. Are you *sure* that it came with Word?? nt - Ellie 15:30 Jul 7
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- Hmmm. Mine has it. Could you have accidentally deleted it? nt - lovemykids 15:11 Jul 7
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- Vitamin C serum, followed by high ppd sunscreen each day and a retinoid at night. nt - Carol (mom of 3) 14:37 Jul 7
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- can you tell us more about these products? Pretty please? ;0) nt - Jacqui in mo 15:40 Jul 7
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- I use SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic, Avene or La Roche Posay Sunscreen and Diacneal - Carol (mom of 3) 16:09 Jul 7
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- I use SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic, Avene or La Roche Posay Sunscreen and Diacneal - Carol (mom of 3) 16:09 Jul 7
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- Any chance you read the MUA skin boards? Smile. nm - Janet 14:51 Jul 7
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- You can't just write this and not post a link! Link! Link! Please? :-) nt - lovemykids 17:18 Jul 7
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- inside :-) - Carol (mom of 3) 17:33 Jul 7 (1)
- Why of course! Don't we all ;-). That simple rec has removed so many fine lines and - Carol (mom of 3) 14:55 Jul 7
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- That's awesome! I'm still playing with Vit C due to clogging pores and trying to find the best finish on an LRP SS. It's worth the investment as your results reveal! nm - Janet 17:12 Jul 7
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- Ah, I haven't had the clogging problem with C E Ferulic and have - Carol (mom of 3) 17:38 Jul 7 (1)
- That's awesome! I'm still playing with Vit C due to clogging pores and trying to find the best finish on an LRP SS. It's worth the investment as your results reveal! nm - Janet 17:12 Jul 7
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- You can't just write this and not post a link! Link! Link! Please? :-) nt - lovemykids 17:18 Jul 7
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- can you tell us more about these products? Pretty please? ;0) nt - Jacqui in mo 15:40 Jul 7
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- Forgot to add that the only site I know of is sermons4kids.com. Thanks! - Melora in NC 13:39 Jul 7
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- What we did - Karin 13:41 Jul 7
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- Great idea! Thank you. (nt) - Melora in NC 15:11 Jul 7
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- Great idea! Thank you. (nt) - Melora in NC 15:11 Jul 7
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- What we did - Karin 13:41 Jul 7
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- I researched breeders for over a year before purchasing my puppy this spring... - Jann in TX 18:32 Jul 8
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- Those are stunning dogs! nt - Ria 19:31 Jul 8
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- Those are stunning dogs! nt - Ria 19:31 Jul 8
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- We got a puppy from a newspaper ad (found on-line) that led us to a breeder with AKC papers etc (more) - JFS in IL 16:48 Jul 7
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- We found our dog thru a breed rescue... - farmnwife 15:44 Jul 7
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- My criteria for buying a purebred dog... - Ellie 15:38 Jul 7
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- There's a lot more to it than this (m) - Ria 17:37 Jul 7
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- I agree. Health testing is one of the most important reasons to buy from a REPUTABLE breeder. nt - Kisa in CA 21:38 Jul 7
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- AKC? If a breeder tried to sell me a pup from the breed I follow with AKC papers, he'd be a fraud. And show?.... - Kathy in MD 19:23 Jul 7
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- Now wait a minute! I just got back from showing my border collie in an AKC show(m) - Kisa in CA 21:36 Jul 7
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- Hopefully the attitude with border collies has changed. The info I related is a few years old..... - Kathy in MD 19:29 Jul 8
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- I can see her point though. In Aussies, this is an issue - m - StaceyinLA 7:11 Jul 8
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- Hopefully the attitude with border collies has changed. The info I related is a few years old..... - Kathy in MD 19:29 Jul 8
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- Both our border collie and our border collie/Australian shepherd cross are from working stock. We did not view AKC recognition of the border collie to be a positive development. nm - Janet in WA 21:16 Jul 7
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- Now wait a minute! I just got back from showing my border collie in an AKC show(m) - Kisa in CA 21:36 Jul 7
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- That's true, but these are my *starting* points... - Ellie 18:31 Jul 7
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- I am sure.... - Tammy 18:21 Jul 7 (1)
- I agree. Health testing is one of the most important reasons to buy from a REPUTABLE breeder. nt - Kisa in CA 21:38 Jul 7
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- I think poodle/schnauzer crosses should be called poozers, not schnapoos. Ha. nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 15:55 Jul 7
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- I thought they were schnoodles. :-) nt - Jami in TX 17:18 Jul 7
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- I thought they were schnoodles. :-) nt - Jami in TX 17:18 Jul 7
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- There's a lot more to it than this (m) - Ria 17:37 Jul 7
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- If it's a mixed breed, the newspaper would be fine, or the SPCA. If you want a pedigreed dog, find an extremely reputable breeder . Ask for references, both customer and vet. nt - Ria 15:31 Jul 7
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- Our experience w/ a miniature schnauzer (m) - snickelfritz 13:53 Jul 7
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- Squeeze your zucchini really well before adding to whatever mix. But, seriously, why bread? How about squash chowder? - Stacey in NM 7:20 Jul 8
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- BTW, squeeze your zucc AFTER shredding it. Not as much fun, but more effective at getting the water out. - Stacey in NM 7:21 Jul 8
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- BTW, squeeze your zucc AFTER shredding it. Not as much fun, but more effective at getting the water out. - Stacey in NM 7:21 Jul 8
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- just made 7 batches of this and put into freezer, from a neighbors donation....Chocolate Zuchini bread - Emily in IL 5:42 Jul 8
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- Just happen to have mine sitting here on the kitchen counter..... - Rebecca in TN 14:29 Jul 7
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- Omigosh, the new cut looks so much better. This is the *longest* you should have your hair, in my opinion. Anything longer looks so tired. (nt) - Colleen 13:51 Jul 8
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- I really like the cut. I like long hair just fine too, but I think a, "style" just looks better. I agree with a posted on your blog that it makes your face appear thinner. Great cut!! nt - StaceyinLA 7:22 Jul 8
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- A POSTER on your blog - DUH!! nt - StaceyinLA 7:23 Jul 8
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- A POSTER on your blog - DUH!! nt - StaceyinLA 7:23 Jul 8
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- It looks so fresh a very today cut. You look great! nt - Tammyla 6:28 Jul 8
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- I love the new hair cut... it will feel very nice this summer! nt - frogpond1 21:23 Jul 7
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- Thanks so much everyone! Now keep your fingers crossed I can make it look as good tomorrow! ;) nt - Niffercoo 18:44 Jul 7
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- Lovely! You look younger in the "after." Unless you don't want to look younger. LOL. (nt) - buddhabelly 18:33 Jul 7
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- I think it looked good before, and it looks good after! nt - DKinTX 17:33 Jul 7
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- How cute!! Very nice style! nt - PariSarah 16:03 Jul 7
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- Wonderful. It really adds style and removes the "dated" look from you! nt - Carol (mom of 3) 14:42 Jul 7
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- It's a great cut for framing your face! Really cute! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 13:48 Jul 7
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- Yes, looks good! Still not what I call SHORT, but it suits you! nt - Karin 13:27 Jul 7
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- Great cut! It's still long hair IMHO, but a great length. Before, it was dragging your face down. nt - Michelle T 13:21 Jul 7
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- I love seeing pics of WTMers - love the cut - sporty, yet sophisticated! nt - OKCyndi 13:11 Jul 7
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- You're adorable!! And SOOOO skinny!!! I'm turning green.... ;-) nt - DB in NJ 12:51 Jul 7
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- I know for a fact that you're cuter when you smile. ;o) I really like the new cut! nt - abbeyej 12:47 Jul 7
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- That's what I was thinking. The picture with the "biggest" smile looked the best to me:o) - mom2abcd 15:48 Jul 7
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- That's what I was thinking. The picture with the "biggest" smile looked the best to me:o) - mom2abcd 15:48 Jul 7
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- ooh, I want to do the same thing, but - aubrey 12:46 Jul 7
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- I like it and... - Remudamom 12:46 Jul 7
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- Honestly....right? - Tammy 12:41 Jul 7
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- I agree, but I've never been one to follow fashion! The new cut is cute, though. nt - lovemykids 15:14 Jul 7
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- I agree, but I've never been one to follow fashion! The new cut is cute, though. nt - lovemykids 15:14 Jul 7
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- Wow, that cut really looks good on you! nt - Katrina 12:38 Jul 7
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- Adorable! nt - Call Me Cordelia 12:34 Jul 7
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- After your download it, burn it to a CD for backup. nt - St. Clare 18:10 Jul 7
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- Well, I think... - Doran 14:47 Jul 7
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- What version are you wanting? m - tlcmom 12:16 Jul 7
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- Guess that info would have helped, huh? I was looking at 5.0. Btw, I emailed you. Thx! nt - mama of two-ize 12:23 Jul 7
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- Guess that info would have helped, huh? I was looking at 5.0. Btw, I emailed you. Thx! nt - mama of two-ize 12:23 Jul 7
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- Our Amazon visa is all we use for everything - pay in full each month - score between $200 and $300 in free books/DVDS (more) - JFS in IL 16:42 Jul 7
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- I use mine this way too, and then my school books are free! nt - frogpond1 21:24 Jul 7
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- I am really not as stupid as my typos make me seem. I just type and post too fast. nt - JFS in IL 16:51 Jul 7
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- I use mine this way too, and then my school books are free! nt - frogpond1 21:24 Jul 7
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- I love ours . . . - KH 12:36 Jul 7
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- Or you do it, get the $, forget about it, it's still set to the "automatic" acct, your dh orders you a gift, & 6mos later a collection agency is calling you for a card you don't remember opening... - aubrey 12:16 Jul 7 (2)
- I love mine - Carole in DE 12:15 Jul 7
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- the only reason I could think of is... - tlcmom 12:08 Jul 7
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- Ditto. A lot of people don't realize this. nt - Vkay 13:07 Jul 7
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- I wouldn't for this reason also...it's just one more open credit card. Unless of course, you need another credit card!! nt - 5wolfcubs 12:25 Jul 7
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- Ditto. A lot of people don't realize this. nt - Vkay 13:07 Jul 7
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- Sorry to hear that. Praying here! nt - Diana in OR 19:10 Jul 7
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- How can it fall through? You're freaking *me* out, too! - aubrey 11:38 Jul 7
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- My agent told me roughly 50% of sales fall through. - Belinda 14:41 Jul 7
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- Unfortunately, you can't relax until after closing. Story inside. - KidsHappen 13:51 Jul 7
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- The buyers decided they couldn't make the down payment that was being required of them - Christina in OR 13:34 Jul 7
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- I hope so--can you negotiate w the people whose offer fell through? Maybe help w their down pymt? nt - aubrey 13:40 Jul 7
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- They need an extra 10,000$ no way we can come up with that - Christina in OR 14:26 Jul 7
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- Other than the weird thing w your bank before, HOW does somebody not realize they need an extra $10,000? I hope one of the other buyers works out! nt - aubrey 14:30 Jul 7
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- We had to come up with more money when the house wouldn't appraise for what we were buying it for, we had to come up with the difference. nm - Melissa in FL 14:50 Jul 8
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- I've seen it happen when.... - Tap, tap, tap 8:34 Jul 8
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- We had to come up with more money when the house wouldn't appraise for what we were buying it for, we had to come up with the difference. nm - Melissa in FL 14:50 Jul 8
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- Other than the weird thing w your bank before, HOW does somebody not realize they need an extra $10,000? I hope one of the other buyers works out! nt - aubrey 14:30 Jul 7
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- They need an extra 10,000$ no way we can come up with that - Christina in OR 14:26 Jul 7
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- I hope so--can you negotiate w the people whose offer fell through? Maybe help w their down pymt? nt - aubrey 13:40 Jul 7
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- I think it falls through if the buyer can't get financing. Or if the inspections don't pass? Or if the buyers back out & lose their earnest money? (more) - Dawn in MI 11:47 Jul 7
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- So if the inspection's fine & they're preapproved & they don't just back out, we're fine? nt - aubrey 11:49 Jul 7
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- Not if their sale is based on a sale of their house... we had a domino affect just this month - Sunny 19:19 Jul 7
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- SHOULD be fine. Some things though . . . - Kristine out of lurking 14:09 Jul 7
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- I would think so! :-) nt - Dawn in MI 12:00 Jul 7
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- We backed out once this year because the offer was contingent on inspection. And... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 11:59 Jul 7
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- Not if their sale is based on a sale of their house... we had a domino affect just this month - Sunny 19:19 Jul 7
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- So if the inspection's fine & they're preapproved & they don't just back out, we're fine? nt - aubrey 11:49 Jul 7
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- My agent told me roughly 50% of sales fall through. - Belinda 14:41 Jul 7
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- If you have loamy soil it can cause a permanent ring in the area...nt - Tap, tap, tap 13:52 Jul 7
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- It will die, but you can reseed in the fall. Since the house doesn't belong to you, I'd ask before putting up the pool. nt - Ria 11:41 Jul 7
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- Should say I asked dh to call the other number so that I didn't show that I was becoming mad! :) nt - KIN 11:31 Jul 7
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- Bil had the same problem with a Sears washer... - aubrey 11:22 Jul 7
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- I packed all my Kitchen stuff and bought cheap plastic (washable) dishes/silverware. (m) - Whisperlily 11:39 Jul 7 (1)
- I'd start with drawers and cupboards--esp the ones out of easy reach (m) - Melinda in VT 11:25 Jul 7
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- I would start packing all the stuff on the walls (although I remember you packed a lot of it!) ... - KIN 11:11 Jul 7
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- Yep, we're pretty much down to school stuff, clothes, kitchen, & toys (wow, that sounds like such a lot!)-- - aubrey 11:21 Jul 7
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- Your little one is doing great!!! I gave mine a bottle today just so that I can ... - KIN 11:30 Jul 7 (1)
- Yep, we're pretty much down to school stuff, clothes, kitchen, & toys (wow, that sounds like such a lot!)-- - aubrey 11:21 Jul 7
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- Thanks! I'm going to get one of each and see what we like best! - nt - McKay 16:09 Jul 8
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- Little hi-jack please -- does any one know where to buy - lovemyboys 17:37 Jul 7
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- I have bought pens and ink from this company (link inside) - KerriF 19:38 Jul 7
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- Cool site - thank you, thank you, thank you! nm - lovemyboys 5:17 Jul 8
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- Cool site - thank you, thank you, thank you! nm - lovemyboys 5:17 Jul 8
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- I have bought pens and ink from this company (link inside) - KerriF 19:38 Jul 7
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- I'm a picky pen person, my personal fave--Foray .6mm black ink from Office Depot. nt - Julie in CA 13:58 Jul 7
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- I'm a nerd. I like Pilot's Dr. Grip Easy Touch, retractable and gel roller ball pens. nt - Leigh Ann 13:19 Jul 7
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- Yeah, I have the Dr. Grip too and have used it for several years. nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 13:50 Jul 7
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- Yeah, I have the Dr. Grip too and have used it for several years. nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 13:50 Jul 7
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- I love Pentel's RSVP...cheap, ($1) but write a nice fine line nt - Tap, tap, tap 11:50 Jul 7
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- This is what I use too.. Love the fine point :o) nt - Kristy 17:11 Jul 7
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- This is what I use too.. Love the fine point :o) nt - Kristy 17:11 Jul 7
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- Zebra F-301 (metal) is very, very nice and widely available. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 11:17 Jul 7
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- This is my favorite pen! Love it! You can get the pen and refills pretty much anywhere. nt - Deece in MN 12:01 Jul 7
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- This is my favorite pen! Love it! You can get the pen and refills pretty much anywhere. nt - Deece in MN 12:01 Jul 7
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- Honestly, I love the Bic pens with the grip part. I know you want something different, but, these are the best!nt - Dayle in Guatemala 11:11 Jul 7
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- I don't believe that personality changes are a normal part of a child or teen's development. Can you describe the problem? nt - Ria 15:33 Jul 7
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- whoops.. hit enter too soon... meant behavior has been atroicious lately,, but thanks anyway. nm - Robin 19:10 Jul 7
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- Thank you, i found the information looking for on the net.... nm - Robin 16:21 Jul 7
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- whoops.. hit enter too soon... meant behavior has been atroicious lately,, but thanks anyway. nm - Robin 19:10 Jul 7
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- Also, she wrote "Joy in the Morning," one of my favorite childhood books... - Anne/PA 12:58 Jul 7 (1)
- Up a Road Slowly by Irene Hunt... - melhouse 12:45 Jul 7
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- "A Girl of the Limberlost" has a similar 'feel' IMO. - Carol in Cal. 10:49 Jul 7
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- This is probably why my dh does the grocery shopping, lol! - Ria 17:41 Jul 7
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- Oh, we'd get along great. Food - no biggie. Shopping - "wicked problem" nt - Doran 20:01 Jul 7
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- Oh, we'd get along great. Food - no biggie. Shopping - "wicked problem" nt - Doran 20:01 Jul 7
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- It's called Analysis Paralysis. No advice--just commiseration from a fellow-sufferer. :-D nt - strider 17:19 Jul 7
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- There's actually a name for it!!!??? :-) - sm - Doran 19:59 Jul 7
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- Oh my gosh! That is too funny! The last two words are hysterical and you're so right...it *is* an ego boost! nt - mama of two-ize 20:21 Jul 7
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- Oh my gosh! That is too funny! The last two words are hysterical and you're so right...it *is* an ego boost! nt - mama of two-ize 20:21 Jul 7
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- There's actually a name for it!!!??? :-) - sm - Doran 19:59 Jul 7
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- My $.02 - lovemykids 15:39 Jul 7
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- Yeah, I've got to paste that post to my forehead. Just.Get.To.Work (sm) - Doran 20:01 Jul 7
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- Yeah, I've got to paste that post to my forehead. Just.Get.To.Work (sm) - Doran 20:01 Jul 7
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- Well, I do this exact same thing... - Virginia Dawn 13:07 Jul 7
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- Hmmm...see, now I'm torn. (Is that just hysterical, or what???) - m - Doran 14:30 Jul 7
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- Hmmm...see, now I'm torn. (Is that just hysterical, or what???) - m - Doran 14:30 Jul 7
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- Oh my goodness. This is me to a T! I have some questions for you. - mama of two-ize 11:55 Jul 7
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- Ah...YES!!!! - Doran 14:24 Jul 7
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- More thoughts - mama of two-ize 20:14 Jul 7
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- Wow...Janna! - Doran 9:11 Jul 8
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- Wow...Janna! - Doran 9:11 Jul 8
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- More thoughts - mama of two-ize 20:14 Jul 7
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- Ah...YES!!!! - Doran 14:24 Jul 7
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- Here's the question that I would ask myself... - Carol in Cal. 11:33 Jul 7
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- Curiosity is part of it - Doran 14:08 Jul 7
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- Curiosity is part of it - Doran 14:08 Jul 7
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- Is this perhaps your way... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:49 Jul 7
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- I think I can rule out - Doran 14:00 Jul 7
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- interesting points here.....<more> - cin 13:18 Jul 7
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- Speaking of Really Good Chocolate...I tried Choxie for the first time a couple of days ago. Oh. My. Word. THAT is some good chocolate! nt - mama of two-ize 12:01 Jul 7 (1)
- I think I can rule out - Doran 14:00 Jul 7
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- J.K. Rowling said it was because they couldn't get the proofreading done by 7/7/7. (nt) - KidsHappen 14:03 Jul 7
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- Is the pattern of the date meant to be special? Remember that in the UK it's 21/07/07 (nt) - Laura in China 10:37 Jul 7
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- And it's the seventh book, so there's another seven there. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:51 Jul 7
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- And it's the seventh book, so there's another seven there. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:51 Jul 7
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- If she loves to gossip, then everybody knows she is a gossip - Karen in CO 12:35 Jul 7
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- I say, give her something to talk about. Be outrageous. Take chances. Get messy. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:52 Jul 7
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- Okay, Pam tell us what *you've* done to be outrageous, take chances and get messy. This could be a really fun thread. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 11:29 Jul 7
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- Well, my dear, sweet husband reminded me about the time I... (open cautiously, you've been warned) ... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 11:45 Jul 7
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- While watching TV with my future husband and his parents .... (m) - KerriF 11:54 Jul 7 (2)
- Well, my dear, sweet husband reminded me about the time I... (open cautiously, you've been warned) ... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 11:45 Jul 7
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- Okay, Pam tell us what *you've* done to be outrageous, take chances and get messy. This could be a really fun thread. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 11:29 Jul 7
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- Unless she's harming your marital relationship or children, I agree with Dayle. nt - Trivium Academy 10:41 Jul 7
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- I agree with Dayle, and wanted to add (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 10:32 Jul 7
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- I actually will ignore it. People will always say things, I know the truth, and those who know me know the truth and that's all that matters. If family wants to gossip, true or not, there's really nothing I can do. They'll do it no matter what.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 10:29 Jul 7
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- The box part would never last in my house anyway. ;o) I have the others and will happily buy this one individually. :o) nt - abbeyej 13:03 Jul 7
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- We preordered from Amazon ($17.99) and then will buy a hardcover boxed set for Christmas. nt - Jennifer Not 10:56 Jul 7
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- Maybe she means your library isn't getting it until October? - Deidre in GA 10:40 Jul 7 (1)
- I wouldn't be able to stand waiting to get it from the library. The waiting list must be huge. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 10:36 Jul 7
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- Actually I'm #1 on the list. Small town. nm - Remudamom 11:04 Jul 7
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- Our library is planning to be open from 10pm on that Friday, with Barnes & Noble selling books at 12:01, adn the lib. checking out HP7 to the first 50 folks who reserved it - we are numbers 5 and 8 :-) more - JFS in IL 10:52 Jul 7
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- Actually I'm #1 on the list. Small town. nm - Remudamom 11:04 Jul 7
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- Assuming you have read the other six books, I would buy only the seventh book now and then buy the boxed set when it is available. nt - Melinda in VT 9:58 Jul 7
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- yes, then sell the extra #7, or even keep an extra around for good measure (I have a real problem, I know!) nt - aubrey 10:40 Jul 7
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- Me too, having an extra #7 around would drive me nuts, unless I had extras 1-6 too nm - Remudamom 11:15 Jul 7
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- Me too, having an extra #7 around would drive me nuts, unless I had extras 1-6 too nm - Remudamom 11:15 Jul 7
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- yes, then sell the extra #7, or even keep an extra around for good measure (I have a real problem, I know!) nt - aubrey 10:40 Jul 7
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- Some more interviews to read for fun... - Sara R 9:02 Jul 8
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- Mugglenet has a new editorial up that notes that perhaps Harry will use the Scorcer's Stone (more) - JFS in IL 16:58 Jul 7
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- I think it had something to do with what (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:50 Jul 7
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- yes nt - aubrey 7:22 Jul 8
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- yes nt - aubrey 7:22 Jul 8
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- I think it had something to do with what (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:50 Jul 7
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- Some of my hunches. - KidsHappen 14:38 Jul 7
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- I think (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:59 Jul 7
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- Re: Some of my hunches. - Virginia Dawn 17:14 Jul 7
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- Dumbledore.... - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:56 Jul 7
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- Yes, he is dead, but he is supposed to appear somehow in book 7 according to this interview with Daniel Radcliffe (Harry in the movies): - Sara R 8:46 Jul 8
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- I always thought he'd be back in one of the paintings... you know, like the other deceased former headmasters. nt. - JC in ON 20:55 Jul 7
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- He is. Already. It's not really *him* though, just sort of a shadow of his former self. nt - abbeyej 23:06 Jul 7
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- Where? I didn't see this. nm, - Remudamom 4:47 Jul 8
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- After the battle in book 6 (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 5:21 Jul 8
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- After the battle in book 6 (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 5:21 Jul 8
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- Where? I didn't see this. nm, - Remudamom 4:47 Jul 8
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- He is. Already. It's not really *him* though, just sort of a shadow of his former self. nt - abbeyej 23:06 Jul 7
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- Yes, he is dead, but he is supposed to appear somehow in book 7 according to this interview with Daniel Radcliffe (Harry in the movies): - Sara R 8:46 Jul 8
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- Dumbledore.... - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:56 Jul 7
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- Yup - I think McGonagall and any Order members who do NOT know of the Horcruxes are safe (more) - JFS in IL 17:02 Jul 7
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- I think (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:59 Jul 7
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- Or what if . . . - KidsHappen 14:29 Jul 7
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- no!! Harry wouldn't do that! nt - aubrey 7:20 Jul 8
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- I don't know, but what if....... - Remudamom 16:47 Jul 7
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- no!! Harry wouldn't do that! nt - aubrey 7:20 Jul 8
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- Lol, this is what I get for waiting 6 books in to start reading HP. I can't avoid spoilers! And it's fair game to post them, it's not like I haven't had several years to get caught up. :-) nt - Jami in TX (done with book 2, waiting for the library to email me that they've got book 3 waiting.) 11:27 Jul 7
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- I'm right behind you Jami and I thought I'd stop after book 2 . . . - Brenda in FL 22:03 Jul 7
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- Oh, drat. I'm so, so sorry. I'll try to catch subject line stuff. Ack! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 11:53 Jul 7 (1)
- Ack! Tell me this isn't the first time! - Doran 11:44 Jul 7
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- No worries about spoilers! It's my own fault, I could have been reading them as they've come out. But...well, - Jami in TX 11:52 Jul 7
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- ignore your kids to read Harry Potter? are you kidding? - Katrina 12:56 Jul 7
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- There will be at least three people in this house reading non-stop until they are done. Since dh isn't one of them he gets to watch everyone who is not reading. (nt) - KidsHappen 14:25 Jul 7
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- My dh knows I get the whole day to read the book. I'm usually up all night too. People know not to call me and everything, LOL! tn - 2.5lilreds in NC 13:02 Jul 7
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- Oh, get this! My dh thinks I'm going to *wait* so we can read it *together* SLOWLY over a period of DAYS. Um, I hope he knows better! nt - aubrey 13:11 Jul 7
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- BWAHAHAHAHAHA! Ah, men and their delusions. LOL! My dh has only seen the movies- he's been listening to some of the audiobooks with me and now has all these questions. He has a lot of catching up to do! nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 19:41 Jul 7
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- Yea, my dh wanted to do something like that...I laughed! nt - Katrina 16:32 Jul 7
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- BWAHAHAHAHAHA! Ah, men and their delusions. LOL! My dh has only seen the movies- he's been listening to some of the audiobooks with me and now has all these questions. He has a lot of catching up to do! nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 19:41 Jul 7
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- Oh, get this! My dh thinks I'm going to *wait* so we can read it *together* SLOWLY over a period of DAYS. Um, I hope he knows better! nt - aubrey 13:11 Jul 7
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- There will be at least three people in this house reading non-stop until they are done. Since dh isn't one of them he gets to watch everyone who is not reading. (nt) - KidsHappen 14:25 Jul 7
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- What do you mean "unless"? I waited a long time, too, thinking it hype and yet another... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 11:56 Jul 7
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- And you need to know: by the time you get that far, that is a very real possibility, lol! nt - aubrey 11:54 Jul 7 (1)
- ignore your kids to read Harry Potter? are you kidding? - Katrina 12:56 Jul 7
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- And read them faster by getting the paperbacks from 1/2 price! Or let me know what you need, & I'll see what we've got (unpacked) nt - a 11:51 Jul 7
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- Well I'm ready for 3 and the library is out of them at present. I've got 4 in hand. I did think of running over to Half-Price. And I've got a Borders gift card. ;-) nt - Jami in TX 11:53 Jul 7
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- Then maybe we should meet for coffee! tn - aubrey 11:55 Jul 7
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- *sigh* we should. But I already took the morning to go to the zoo. I'm supposed to be doing house stuff. *blech* nt - Jami in TX 12:53 Jul 7
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- Well, we have to cook out with in-laws this evening, but maybe sometime in the next week. We may go blueberry picking again tomorrow, but otherwise, I think we're finally slowing down. m - aubrey 13:13 Jul 7
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- Sale?! I think I missed the email. What day is it? I'm in. :-) nt - Jami in TX 13:19 Jul 7
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- July 10-14. I'll fwd it to you. Do you want to go w or w/out dc? nt - aubrey 13:21 Jul 7
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- July 10-14. I'll fwd it to you. Do you want to go w or w/out dc? nt - aubrey 13:21 Jul 7
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- Sale?! I think I missed the email. What day is it? I'm in. :-) nt - Jami in TX 13:19 Jul 7
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- Well, we have to cook out with in-laws this evening, but maybe sometime in the next week. We may go blueberry picking again tomorrow, but otherwise, I think we're finally slowing down. m - aubrey 13:13 Jul 7
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- *sigh* we should. But I already took the morning to go to the zoo. I'm supposed to be doing house stuff. *blech* nt - Jami in TX 12:53 Jul 7
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- Then maybe we should meet for coffee! tn - aubrey 11:55 Jul 7
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- Well I'm ready for 3 and the library is out of them at present. I've got 4 in hand. I did think of running over to Half-Price. And I've got a Borders gift card. ;-) nt - Jami in TX 11:53 Jul 7
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- No worries about spoilers! It's my own fault, I could have been reading them as they've come out. But...well, - Jami in TX 11:52 Jul 7
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- I got spoilers, too. When my bro got dh to read them, I had to *swear* I was never going to read them so they'd quit going outside to talk about it, lol! nt - aubrey 11:39 Jul 7
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- I'm right behind you Jami and I thought I'd stop after book 2 . . . - Brenda in FL 22:03 Jul 7
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- How about this? - Remudamom 11:11 Jul 7
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- Yeah, I think we talked about this down below. m - aubrey 11:14 Jul 7
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- Yeah, I think we talked about this down below. m - aubrey 11:14 Jul 7
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- Harry isn't a horcrux. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 10:37 Jul 7
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- Could be an accident. That's what dh thinks. I've also heard - aubrey 10:42 Jul 7
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- I heard that too, but I have to believe it won't happen!!! nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 10:45 Jul 7
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- Although the accidental horcrux theory is an interesting one. Hmmm.... nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 10:45 Jul 7
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- Yes, nice twist to the story, but if it means killing HP, I won't have it. I'll be MAD. Like I said below, lol. nt - aubrey 10:49 Jul 7
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- I still don't think he is, because of the part of the prophecy that says "For neither can live while the other survives." I think that means one of them has to die, but it could be *either* one. nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 10:56 Jul 7
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- Huh. Good point. I like it. nt - aubrey 11:10 Jul 7
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- Huh. Good point. I like it. nt - aubrey 11:10 Jul 7
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- I still don't think he is, because of the part of the prophecy that says "For neither can live while the other survives." I think that means one of them has to die, but it could be *either* one. nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 10:56 Jul 7
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- Yes, nice twist to the story, but if it means killing HP, I won't have it. I'll be MAD. Like I said below, lol. nt - aubrey 10:49 Jul 7
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- Although the accidental horcrux theory is an interesting one. Hmmm.... nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 10:45 Jul 7
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- I think she'll lose all the respect she's earned if she kills off HP. nt - Doran 10:43 Jul 7
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- Why will she lose people's respect if she kills off Harry? (nt) - Laura in China 10:46 Jul 7
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- Because he's the hero! ;-) - Doran 10:50 Jul 7
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- Actually, no, the books are not "meant to appeal to children". JK said she wrote them for adults and the theme is death/dealing with death. This isn't Disney....(m) - Katia 14:13 Jul 8
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- I won't be surprised if she does kill him - Laura in China 10:59 Jul 7
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- Interesting piece of trivia that I hope won't offend anyone... - Virginia Dawn 13:41 Jul 7
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- Hey, I'm and INFP. Guess I am keeping good company. (nt) - KidsHappen 14:14 Jul 7
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- So is my 8yo ds, but I don't think I'll pass this info on to him yet. ;-)nt - Virginia Dawn 14:17 Jul 7
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- Yeah, I think I'll keep it from dh, too, lol. nt - aubrey 14:32 Jul 7
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- Yeah, I think I'll keep it from dh, too, lol. nt - aubrey 14:32 Jul 7
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- So is my 8yo ds, but I don't think I'll pass this info on to him yet. ;-)nt - Virginia Dawn 14:17 Jul 7
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- Hey, I'm and INFP. Guess I am keeping good company. (nt) - KidsHappen 14:14 Jul 7
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- And I'll be shocked if she doesn't. (Unless there's an alternate redemption plan that I'm just not getting.) nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 11:24 Jul 7
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- Alternate plan -- LOL! - Doran 11:34 Jul 7
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- J.K. Rowlingsbaum. I love it! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 12:05 Jul 7
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- J.K. Rowlingsbaum. I love it! nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 12:05 Jul 7
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- I also believe that Snape is deep undercover and working for good. Maybe it is he that dies (m) - Laura in China 11:29 Jul 7
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- He's hardly innocent, though. Harry still is. So... but maybe it's... (Book 6 (I think?) spoiler) - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 11:51 Jul 7
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- You know what though, what Lupin said at the end of book 6 sticks with me about Snape (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 13:06 Jul 7
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- Intriguing idea - I don't quite believe it though - Laura in China 11:56 Jul 7
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- Uh... Mithraism? LOL Nah, I just meant that... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 12:04 Jul 7
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- Uh... Mithraism? LOL Nah, I just meant that... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 12:04 Jul 7
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- You know what though, what Lupin said at the end of book 6 sticks with me about Snape (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 13:06 Jul 7
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- He's hardly innocent, though. Harry still is. So... but maybe it's... (Book 6 (I think?) spoiler) - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 11:51 Jul 7
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- Alternate plan -- LOL! - Doran 11:34 Jul 7
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- Quotation went weird. See inside (m) - Laura in China 11:01 Jul 7
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- Interesting piece of trivia that I hope won't offend anyone... - Virginia Dawn 13:41 Jul 7
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- He'll die. But somehow, he'll live again. If it continues true to type, that'll be what happens. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:54 Jul 7
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- You think? I mean... - abbeyej 13:13 Jul 7
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- Or, he'll be soooooo near death, but not die. (sm) - Doran 11:02 Jul 7
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- No. I think he'll go behind the veil, but he'll come back. And I think (and this eludes to what Laura posted above)... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 11:14 Jul 7
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- See, now I've thought for a long time (since #5) that going behind the veil - Doran 11:27 Jul 7
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- I've always thought of a crossing the veil (esp. of death)... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 11:40 Jul 7
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- Yes, yes. (m) - Doran 11:53 Jul 7 (1)
- I've always thought of a crossing the veil (esp. of death)... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 11:40 Jul 7
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- Isn't it amazing how our fingers type homophones without a single 'nother thought? "Alludes." Sheesh. Its spelling eluded me, it seems. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 11:25 Jul 7
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- Naughty fingers! (nt) - Laura in China 11:26 Jul 7
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- Naughty fingers! (nt) - Laura in China 11:26 Jul 7
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- See, now I've thought for a long time (since #5) that going behind the veil - Doran 11:27 Jul 7
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- Now, Sirius I could take. I mean, what *actually* happened to him? nt - aubrey 11:11 Jul 7
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- I was very upset (m) - 2lilred in NC 17:54 Jul 7
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- I was very upset (m) - 2lilred in NC 17:54 Jul 7
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- Remember, Dumbledore told him there's no bringing back the dead. nm - Remudamom 11:07 Jul 7
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- No. I think he'll go behind the veil, but he'll come back. And I think (and this eludes to what Laura posted above)... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 11:14 Jul 7
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- You think? I mean... - abbeyej 13:13 Jul 7
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- ooh, good analogy! nt - a 10:53 Jul 7
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- Actually, no, the books are not "meant to appeal to children". JK said she wrote them for adults and the theme is death/dealing with death. This isn't Disney....(m) - Katia 14:13 Jul 8
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- It would make readers too mad. They wouldn't forgive her. nt - aubrey 10:48 Jul 7
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- Because he's the hero! ;-) - Doran 10:50 Jul 7
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- Why will she lose people's respect if she kills off Harry? (nt) - Laura in China 10:46 Jul 7
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- I heard that too, but I have to believe it won't happen!!! nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 10:45 Jul 7
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- Could be an accident. That's what dh thinks. I've also heard - aubrey 10:42 Jul 7
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- Ack! No! I can hardly bear the thought of (m) - ALexandra 9:44 Jul 7
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- Petunia is a witch, too. She's just in denial. nt - Jennifer Not 11:33 Jul 7
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- Ooooh! That's why she's friends with... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 12:08 Jul 7
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- I'm afraid JK has said that she's absolutely *not*... - abbeyej 14:18 Jul 7
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- I read this as well. (nt) - KidsHappen 14:19 Jul 7
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- I read this as well. (nt) - KidsHappen 14:19 Jul 7
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- I'm afraid JK has said that she's absolutely *not*... - abbeyej 14:18 Jul 7
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- Ooooh! That's why she's friends with... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 12:08 Jul 7
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- I think Malfoy is a werewolf. That's my prediction. nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 10:37 Jul 7
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- Petunia is a witch, too. She's just in denial. nt - Jennifer Not 11:33 Jul 7
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- In our house, kids start making their beds at 6. We use - Karin 13:36 Jul 7
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- My boys just have a comforter to spread out over the bed. Hobbes (7) has no problem doing it. (nt) - Laura in China 10:35 Jul 7
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- My kids 5 & 7, pull up the sheet then pull up the quilt... - KIN 9:25 Jul 7
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- Same here. When I change the sheets I tuck the flat sheet in well and fix the comforter so all they have to do is pull the sheet up "sort of flat" then the comforter and tuck slightly around it. nt - lynn 14:32 Jul 7
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- Mine started doing it this way at 3 & 6...I tried not to "correct" after initially teaching, & they've gotten pretty good at it over the last 6mos. nt - aubrey 10:45 Jul 7 (1)
- Same here. When I change the sheets I tuck the flat sheet in well and fix the comforter so all they have to do is pull the sheet up "sort of flat" then the comforter and tuck slightly around it. nt - lynn 14:32 Jul 7
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- Not exactly sure what you mean... - Ellie 9:19 Jul 7
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- Just requested the Esquith book, too! So glad my library had it! Thanks. nt - Ms. Riding Hood (formerly known as Lynne) 6:21 Jul 8
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- I love the Maxwell book and *Marva* I requested the 3rd from the lib, Thanks! nt - stellar 17:42 Jul 7
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- Thanks for the ideas. I could use a little inspiration! nt - ALexandra 9:47 Jul 7
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- Haven't tried that particular program, but - Claire 10:25 Jul 7
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- Here's what we did (more) - Jennifer Not 11:01 Jul 7 (1)
- What I use to stock up - Melissa in FL 9:15 Jul 7
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- I like the kind that is purified by reverse osmosis, with minerals added back in for taste. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 8:25 Jul 7
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- We like spring water the best....distilled tastes funny, and drinking is just tap water in a bottle (maybe will last longer due to chemicals)..nt - Tap,tap, tap 8:05 Jul 7
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- My cat did this to me when I was 10. I woke up to a bed with 4 kittens on it and my purring Pearl. - dirty ethel rackham 16:46 Jul 7
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- We had a cat do this in my sister's drawer and I was so envious! nt - Karin 13:40 Jul 7
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- That's so fun! We had kittens several times when I was growing up. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 8:26 Jul 7
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- Add me to the list of cat midwife (more) - JFS in IL 8:20 Jul 7
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- That's so exciting! That mommy must trust your dd! nt - TanyaS 8:03 Jul 7
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- Aww, that happened to me too! - ChristyX5 7:51 Jul 7
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- She is so excited, she wants to be a wildlife biologist. We are worries since there is only one kitten .. nt - Lee in CA 7:53 Jul 7
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- She is so excited, she wants to be a wildlife biologist. We are worries since there is only one kitten .. nt - Lee in CA 7:53 Jul 7
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- My two "favorites" right now - Karen in CO 12:22 Jul 7
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- The veggie quiche recipe sounds great. Thanks! nft - Momto3blessings 13:15 Jul 7
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- The veggie quiche recipe sounds great. Thanks! nft - Momto3blessings 13:15 Jul 7
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- Shredded wheat with cottage cheese on top instead of milk - I eat it everyday!! nt - Shelly in IL 11:34 Jul 7
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- Smoothie: 1 cup soy milk, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 frozen banana. - Claire 10:42 Jul 7
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- My DH, who is becoming IR, eats oatmeal for breakfast. - Carol in Cal. 10:16 Jul 7
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- If you can get used to the flavor,... - Karen K. in Tx 8:39 Jul 7
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- Dannon Light and Fit is a yogurt I like... - Jeanne in MN 9:20 Jul 7
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- Dannon Light and Fit is a yogurt I like... - Jeanne in MN 9:20 Jul 7
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- Get a South Beach Diet cookbook. - PiCO 8:21 Jul 7
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- I do protein shakes in the morning. nt - kRenee 8:01 Jul 7
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- How about omelets with a variety of good stuff in them -- veggies, cheese, meats, etc. nm - Janet in WA 7:51 Jul 7
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- I eat a lot of eggs for breakfast. :-) nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 7:45 Jul 7
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- me too -- get the good organic free-range eggs to spoil yourself. - CalicoKat 14:15 Jul 7
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- me too -- get the good organic free-range eggs to spoil yourself. - CalicoKat 14:15 Jul 7
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- Prayers for peace dear (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 12:04 Jul 7
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- No advice, but... - mom2abcd 11:29 Jul 7
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- Yes. It could most definitely be much, much worse - Hannah 11:45 Jul 7
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- Yes. It could most definitely be much, much worse - Hannah 11:45 Jul 7
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- Just an idea... - Laurie in SEA 9:17 Jul 7
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- I'm sure the kids would love having a service dog in the house :) - Hannah 9:28 Jul 7
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- I'm sure the kids would love having a service dog in the house :) - Hannah 9:28 Jul 7
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- ((Hannah)) I can't even imagine . . . - Jennifer in MI 8:56 Jul 7
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- No support groups around here, - Hannah 9:24 Jul 7
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- No support groups around here, - Hannah 9:24 Jul 7
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- You're not alone. Here's a great resource. - Diana 8:19 Jul 7
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- Thanks for the link Diana - Hannah 9:22 Jul 7
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- I've been surfing the ecommunities since you linked them - Hannah 10:44 Jul 7
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- Hang in there! - Diana 12:11 Jul 7
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- {{{Hannah}}} I'll be thinking of you. Any news on emigrating? nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:56 Jul 7
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- Hi Pam. Nice to "see" you :) - Hannah 11:30 Jul 7
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- Where in Europe? (nt) - Laura in China 11:37 Jul 7
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- UK (I have two sisters living in London) or Holland (where we have other family) nt - Hannah 11:46 Jul 7
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- UK (I have two sisters living in London) or Holland (where we have other family) nt - Hannah 11:46 Jul 7
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- Where in Europe? (nt) - Laura in China 11:37 Jul 7
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- Hi Pam. Nice to "see" you :) - Hannah 11:30 Jul 7
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- Hang in there! - Diana 12:11 Jul 7
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- I've been surfing the ecommunities since you linked them - Hannah 10:44 Jul 7
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- Thanks for the link Diana - Hannah 9:22 Jul 7
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- Hannah I can only imagine how terrified you are, I wouldn't be able to relax either. - Trivium Academy 8:16 Jul 7
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- Thank you Jessica - Hannah 9:20 Jul 7
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- Thank you Jessica - Hannah 9:20 Jul 7
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- (((Hannah))), what a tough situation for you! (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 7:44 Jul 7
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- Thank you 2.5lilreds - Hannah 7:56 Jul 7
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- Thank you 2.5lilreds - Hannah 7:56 Jul 7
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- We've used these books, too...we just use the two violin parts plus piano. Sound great! (nt) - Beth in OH 7:40 Jul 7
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- I forgot to follow up and thank everyone! - Dana in NC 7:39 Jul 7
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- My first two were only 12 months apart, and i have loved it! They are the best of friends. nt - Just Me 17:36 Jul 7
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- My kids are 18, 8 and 2 - all were "planned" babies just not exactly how many years apart... - Kari C in FL 14:38 Jul 7
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- Either I planned them for 10 and 4 years apart or suprisesjust as good as plans <nt> - Karen in CO 12:39 Jul 7
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- My 1st two are 2 1/2 years apart because.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 11:05 Jul 7
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- 3 years is my favorite... - Kelly in VA 10:33 Jul 7
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- Ours are all between 20 & 23 months apart. No planning, and I love the age difference!! nt - Liz in NC 10:01 Jul 7
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- We had three in 18 months and would never advise that!!!... - Jeanne in MN 9:27 Jul 7
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- 3 years, 'cuz... - Ellie 9:22 Jul 7
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- Whatever spacing the Lord send them! - Margaret in CO 9:17 Jul 7
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- Mine are 2.5 years apart. If I could do it over, I'd have several more in the 2-2.5y apart range -- or twins. ;o) nt - abbeyej 9:16 Jul 7
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- I vote for 2 yrs. They have more in common. More likely to be friends/playmates growing up. Family vacations are easier, etc. nt - Heidi in OR 9:14 Jul 7
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- Mine are 2.5yo apart and it works well. I think I'd want at least one out of diapers before the nxt one was born. That's what we did. nt - Daisy 8:57 Jul 7
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- My 1st 2 are just over 2yrs apart, & they're like 2 musketeers. I was heartsick over having to wait 4 yrs for #3, though. - aubrey 8:57 Jul 7
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- Our age gaps go from 18 months to 5.5 years. . . - Jennifer in MI 8:53 Jul 7
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- Well.....My first two were 2.5 years apart and at first it was hard but then they always had someone to play with. - lynn 8:29 Jul 7
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- Mine are 3 1/2 years apart. It works fine, but much more than that and they wouldn't be playmates (nt) - Laura in China; no my children are not really called Calvin and Hobbes 8:26 Jul 7
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- Wow. Thanks for all the great responses. Lots to think about lol. (nt) - St. Claire 8:19 Jul 7
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- I think 2 years or less is nice...but not on my body! LOL nt - Leigh Ann 8:10 Jul 7
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- I'm right there with you on that! nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 8:28 Jul 7
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- I'm right there with you on that! nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 8:28 Jul 7
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- Less than 2 years (nt) - My living equivalence gem 7:59 Jul 7
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- 3 1/2 to 4 has been great here. nt - Laura in CT 7:56 Jul 7
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- Our oldest are 2.5 years apart (sharing the history cycle) and little sis is 4 years younger - perfect for joining them their 2nd round. - Jenn in Mo 7:49 Jul 7
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- I did a lot of reading on this before I had children (thinking it was up to me, lol!) and there are advantages/disadvantages - TanyaS 7:45 Jul 7
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- Have the first four two years or less apart, then every three years for the next 3. Works very well here! nt - Becky (Alberta) 7:35 Jul 7
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- My sister and I are 3 minutes apart. We've always been pretty happy with that. nm - Janet in WA 7:34 Jul 7
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- How'd your mother plan that one? lol! nt - Karin 13:44 Jul 7
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- Badly. My sister and I were definitely not planned. They just got lucky. :-) nm - Janet in WA 18:18 Jul 7
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- Badly. My sister and I were definitely not planned. They just got lucky. :-) nm - Janet in WA 18:18 Jul 7
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- How'd your mother plan that one? lol! nt - Karin 13:44 Jul 7
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- 18 months - 2 1/2 years. Although I never thought of it in terms of history cycles, lol (m) - Veronica 7:34 Jul 7
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- 18 minutes is good:) nt - Dana in NC 7:29 Jul 7
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- ::snicker:: nt - Kristine out of lurking 7:32 Jul 7
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- ::snicker:: nt - Kristine out of lurking 7:32 Jul 7
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- My 4 are 20 months between the first two, 2 years between the middle two, and 2 1/2 years between the last two. About two years apart worked nicely for us. nt - Jenni in KS 7:26 Jul 7
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- There was absolutely *no* planning involved though, LOL! nt - Jenni in KS 7:27 Jul 7
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- There was absolutely *no* planning involved though, LOL! nt - Jenni in KS 7:27 Jul 7
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- Ours are 4 years apart...I love it ! m - Tap,tap, tap 7:26 Jul 7
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- We have two, 3 1/2 years apart. They get along very well, and it will work out (m) - Melora in NC 7:19 Jul 7
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- Our 2 children are 4 years apart but hsling and classical ed. were not a factor at all in that! Lol (CC) - Trivium Academy 7:08 Jul 7
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- Oops, "would NOT plan" instead of would plan. nt - Trivium Academy 7:09 Jul 7
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- Oops, "would NOT plan" instead of would plan. nt - Trivium Academy 7:09 Jul 7
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- You mean you can plan it? That's news to me! (m) - threelops 7:05 Jul 7
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- You can if you conceive first try every time like my sister. n t - Karin 13:45 Jul 7
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- I used to say that if my dh winked at me from across the room, I'd be pregnant. - Elizabeth B. in NC 14:19 Jul 7
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- I used to say that if my dh winked at me from across the room, I'd be pregnant. - Elizabeth B. in NC 14:19 Jul 7
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- We had no plan either. Calvin arrived after 8 years of trying; Hobbes 3 1/2 years later (nt) - Laura in China 10:31 Jul 7
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- LOL - I tried to plan, but was never successful. - Rhonda in TX 9:35 Jul 7
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- LOL - we had no real plan, either! My first 2 are 12 months, 2 days apart. "Schmooey" will be nealy 6.5 years younger than my youngest dd. Neither is what I would have chosen had I "planned" anything. :-) nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 7:42 Jul 7
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- Plan? What? ;-) nt - Jami in TX 7:38 Jul 7
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- Me, too. None of mine were based on my own planning. nt - Belinda 7:35 Jul 7
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- You can if you conceive first try every time like my sister. n t - Karin 13:45 Jul 7
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- 4 is too much of a gap, IMO. I think 18 months apart is good. :) nt - Ria (who had 6 kids in under 8 years, lol!) 7:03 Jul 7
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- I love that my two are 17 months apart. I would have done it again, if DH had agreed. - Rhonda in TX 9:37 Jul 7
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- and 5 years is WAY too many! (sm) - Nicole M 7:21 Jul 7
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- LOL. It wasn't as bad as it seems. First two were twins, then a 3-yr gap before the next one, then 18-22 months apart after that. nt - Ria 7:40 Jul 7
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- I feel better knowing there was a bit of a gap after the twins (sm) - Nicole M 7:59 Jul 7
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- I feel better knowing there was a bit of a gap after the twins (sm) - Nicole M 7:59 Jul 7
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- My dh is one of 6, and the first 4 were all 11 months apart! nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 7:31 Jul 7
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- LOL. It wasn't as bad as it seems. First two were twins, then a 3-yr gap before the next one, then 18-22 months apart after that. nt - Ria 7:40 Jul 7
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- I love that my two are 17 months apart. I would have done it again, if DH had agreed. - Rhonda in TX 9:37 Jul 7
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- I never really thought about it LOL But we have some 1 year apart and some 3 years apart - Quiver0f10 7:00 Jul 7
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- Thanks everyone! I think we're going to go for light yellow maybe with even with the blue shutters! nt - Sarah in VA 5:49 Jul 8
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- yellow nt - aubrey 8:50 Jul 7
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- Our first house was light gray with dark gray shutters and a red front door. - TanyaS 8:05 Jul 7
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- It really depends on the style of the house and color of the shutters. - Trivium Academy 6:59 Jul 7
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- Shutters?? But we don't have shutters!... - Ellie 9:26 Jul 7
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- Shutters?? But we don't have shutters!... - Ellie 9:26 Jul 7
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- Wedgewood Blue. That is what we painted our 100+ year old house. nt - JFS in IL 6:57 Jul 7
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- I buy at garage sales, and I don't worry much. - Carol in Cal. 12:07 Jul 7
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- And it depends a lot on the brand... - Laura in CT 8:01 Jul 7
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- It's so dependent on the child. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 7:37 Jul 7
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- Re: Encouraging children, rewarding children- what to do? (a little long) - Julie in Austin 10:35 Jul 7
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- What great responses! - Trivium Academy 8:46 Jul 7
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- My boys prefer the following - Jenn in Mo 7:45 Jul 7
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- What we do (m) - Jean in Newcastle 7:15 Jul 7
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- One thing I have noticed (m) - Dana in NC 6:34 Jul 7
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- ((((Threelops)))) We are praying... nt - MoniMoni 12:35 Jul 7
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- Threelops... - mama of two-ize 12:00 Jul 7
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- Will pray. (nt) - VH in MN 6:46 Jul 7
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- Praying for you here too... stay strong. nt - Kay in Cal 6:36 Jul 7
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- (((threelops))) Be strong, we're praying. nt - Trivium Academy 6:28 Jul 7
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- I will be thinking of you and your son.The waiting must be SO very hard on you.nt - ctkim 6:24 Jul 7
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- Oh, I'd have the hardest time waiting for that appointment. Praying. nt - Dana in NC 6:08 Jul 7
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- Most of these are reprints of out of print Landmarks. They are great finds!! nm - LNC 9:20 Jul 7
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- Yes, I found these last year and my boys love them! (nt) - Nancy in MI 7:03 Jul 7
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- Thanks! I searched and found them on the Target website. They look great - for girls too! nt - Dana in NC 6:04 Jul 7
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- Oh! Thanks! (nt) - Andie 5:54 Jul 7
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- Yippie! Just now coming to the board - Happy Birthday!!!! :+) nt - Kate CA 22:00 Jul 7
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- Happy birthday, dear friend. We'll celebrate together in a few weeks, but know I am thinking of you. In fact... - Diane in No Cal 20:51 Jul 7
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- Happy, happy birthday!! nt - PariSarah 16:06 Jul 7
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- Happy Birthday!!! nt - MoniMoni 12:37 Jul 7
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- An auspicious day--I'm 50 and it's 07-07-07. And so many friends to say hi, and all you nice people...I'm pickled tink! - Patty in WA 12:13 Jul 7
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- An auspicious day--I'm 50 and it's 07-07-07. And so many friends to say hi, and all you nice people...I'm pickled tink! - Patty in WA 12:12 Jul 7
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- Hippo, Birdie, Two Ewes. Hippo, Birde, Two Ewes. Hippo, Birdie Deer Patty & Andie. Hippo, Birdie Two Ewes! - Sue in WA 11:33 Jul 7
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- Happy Birthday, Patty and Andie! (nt) - GraceinMD 11:00 Jul 7
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- `*~Happy Birthday~*' dear ladies!! :oD nt - Carrie in WA 10:18 Jul 7
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- Oh, happy birthday to two of my favorite invisible friends! I hope today is absolutely fantastic for both of you! nt - Dy 9:57 Jul 7
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- Happy Birthday to two very amazing, beautiful women! Enjoy your day, ladies! nt - Needleroozer 9:24 Jul 7
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- Happy Birthday Patty! Happy Birthday Andie! Many Happy Returns of the Day! nt - Jami in TX 7:40 Jul 7
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- Have a wonderful birthday, Patty! nt - Veronica 7:36 Jul 7
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- Happy Birthday Patty! (nm)d - Miz Booshay 7:31 Jul 7
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- Happy birthday and many happy returns of the day! (nt) - Plaid Dad 6:16 Jul 7
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- Happy Birthday Patty!!! Have a glorious day. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 6:04 Jul 7
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- Happy Birthday! (nt) - threelops 5:57 Jul 7
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- Happy Birthday Patty! nt - Stephanie in FL 5:55 Jul 7
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- Happy birthday! nt - Quiver0f10 5:40 Jul 7
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- Oh, Patty! Happy, happy birthday! It's my birthday too! (m) - Andie 5:38 Jul 7
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- Happy, happy birthday!! nt - PariSarah 16:05 Jul 7
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- Happy Birthday, Andie! nt - MoniMoni 12:37 Jul 7
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- HEY! Happy birthday, ya whippersnapper! (I *remember* 34...grin) nt - Patty in WA 12:02 Jul 7
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- Wow, what a busy birthday month you have. Enjoy the day! nt - karenciavo 6:48 Jul 7
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- Happy Birthday Andie! Cheers to growing up! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 6:30 Jul 7
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- Happy birthday to you, too, Andie! (nt) - Plaid Dad 6:16 Jul 7
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- Happy Birthday, Andie. (nt) - VH in MN 6:03 Jul 7
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- Wow, that is big :o)! Have a wonderful day, Andie! (nt) - threelops 5:58 Jul 7
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- Happy Birthday! nt - Quiver0f10 5:56 Jul 7
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- Happy Birthday Andie! nt - Stephanie in FL 5:54 Jul 7
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- Happy, happy birthday!! nt - PariSarah 16:05 Jul 7
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- A very happy birthday wish to you, Patty! May you remember your past years with fondness, enjoy the day today, and anticipate wonderful years to come. (nt) - Janie 5:36 Jul 7
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- My package says 2 1/4 tsp. nt - battlemaiden 8:39 Jul 7
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- Yep, 2 1/4t. nt - Classical Michele 16:28 Jul 7
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- Yep, 2 1/4t. nt - Classical Michele 16:28 Jul 7
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- 2 1/2 teaspoons. nt - Laura in CT 5:26 Jul 7
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- Thank you so much! nm - Whitney in KY 5:30 Jul 7
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- Thank you so much! nm - Whitney in KY 5:30 Jul 7
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- I just looked... - Ms. Riding Hood (formerly known as Lynne) 5:44 Jul 7
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- I wanted to add that what we've used for constipation here is (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 6:00 Jul 7
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- Several people mentioned this one... - Ms. Riding Hood (formerly known as Lynne) 6:20 Jul 7
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- Sorry - I didn't have time to read all the responses yesterday. :-) nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 8:27 Jul 7
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- Sorry - I didn't have time to read all the responses yesterday. :-) nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 8:27 Jul 7
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- Several people mentioned this one... - Ms. Riding Hood (formerly known as Lynne) 6:20 Jul 7
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- I wanted to add that what we've used for constipation here is (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 6:00 Jul 7
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- Thanks so much for all the GREAT suggestions!! n/t - Amy in WI 15:45 Jul 7
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- For my son, going to a larger bike raised his center of gravity and it was easier to balance. Good luck. nt - Maria from IN 15:12 Jul 7
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- Have her learn it on the smaller bike where she can put her feet on the ground. That's how ds did it. nt - Karin 13:47 Jul 7
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- my dd didn't learn till she was eight - katilac 11:24 Jul 7
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- Yes! - Cindyg 10:33 Jul 7
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- We just dropped the subject - Laura in China 10:33 Jul 7
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- have her ride in the grass. that's what finally worked for us. nt - mom42terrificgirls 10:26 Jul 7
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- I've not succeeded with my nearly 8yo DD yet, so no advice, just sympathy. nt - Daisy 8:59 Jul 7
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- Find a small grassy hill for her to ride down...worked great for us! - Lorri 6:26 Jul 7
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- We always start them out on the lawn. It's a much softer landing pad. nt - Amy in NY 6:15 Jul 7
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- bribery - any DQ treat when she's got it figured out! :) This worked for 3 kids including our 3 yo. nm - CalicoKat 5:23 Jul 7
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- Is the seat down as far as it will go to make sure her feet are flat on the groud? m - Holly in FL 5:12 Jul 7
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- That's what did it for my younger son, too. nt - Susie in Ca 6:48 Jul 7
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- It's not that low; dh thought that it'd be harder to ride w/the seat - Amy in WI 5:17 Jul 7
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- It does make it harder to pedal, but the goal is learning to balance. - PiCO 6:18 Jul 7
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- This worked for us, too - learning to balance... - Karen K. in Tx 7:40 Jul 7
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- This worked for us, too - learning to balance... - Karen K. in Tx 7:40 Jul 7
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- It does make it harder to pedal, but the goal is learning to balance. - PiCO 6:18 Jul 7
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- That's what did it for my younger son, too. nt - Susie in Ca 6:48 Jul 7
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- What works for my kids... - Virginia Dawn 5:00 Jul 7
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- Yep... or younger brother pressure! My 2nd son learned when he was four. My oldest learned later that same day! LOL nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 13:18 Jul 7
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- Peer Pressure worked for DS(7), he was the child on the street this spring who still had training wheels... - akmommy 8:46 Jul 7
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- Should say "only" child. nt - akmommy 8:47 Jul 7
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- Should say "only" child. nt - akmommy 8:47 Jul 7
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- Yes, peer pressure worked for ds and all it took was one neighbor kid. Within a week of moving to our home in MN, he was zipping right along. (nt) - VH in MN 5:33 Jul 7
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- Peer pressure is great ;o) Unfortunately, we don't know anyone w/that many kids, lol! n/t - Amy in WI 5:18 Jul 7
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- Lol, I have a friend with six kids-I'm sure one of them would love this task! Great idea Virginia. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 5:14 Jul 7
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- Yep... or younger brother pressure! My 2nd son learned when he was four. My oldest learned later that same day! LOL nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 5ds 13:18 Jul 7
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- I know you love to make lists <G> Do you have a list of books you are wanting to read for fun? Do you need suggestions? ; - ) nt - Chris in VA 8:16 Jul 7
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- I'm forgoing any lists for my personal reading, it sort takes the fun out of it. - Trivium Academy 8:30 Jul 7
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- Oh Jessica...Jessica...there are sequels to MP...at least 3 of them... - Carol in Cal. 12:09 Jul 7
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- Oh Jessica...Jessica...there are sequels to MP...at least 3 of them... - Carol in Cal. 12:09 Jul 7
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- I'm forgoing any lists for my personal reading, it sort takes the fun out of it. - Trivium Academy 8:30 Jul 7
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- I just did this as well . . . - wendy m 6:15 Jul 7
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- I'm so glad! (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 5:58 Jul 7
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- I love to read children's fiction... - Virginia Dawn 4:55 Jul 7
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- Just prayed here... nt - StaceyinLA 5:14 Jul 7
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- Oh Mandy... (m - Christian prayer included - I didn't have your e-mail so I just posted it here) - Jess in OK 2:42 Jul 7
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- Update - Mandy in WY 3:39 Jul 7
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- I'm sorry for your loss. Will be praying for strength and comfort for you & your family during this difficult time. nt - Jess in OK 10:55 Jul 7
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- So sorry for your loss. Take care. (nt) - VH in MN 5:34 Jul 7
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- I am so sorry... nt - StaceyinLA 5:15 Jul 7
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- We're going through the same thing. Prayers for all involved. - Trivium Academy 5:12 Jul 7
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- Praying for you and sending hugs. nt - Chris in VA 4:47 Jul 7
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- I'm so sorry for your loss. ((((((HUGS)))))) nt - Solamichella 4:37 Jul 7
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- (((Mandy))) and peace to you and your dh during this difficult time. nt - Doran 4:27 Jul 7
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- I'm sorry for your loss. Will be praying for strength and comfort for you & your family during this difficult time. nt - Jess in OK 10:55 Jul 7
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- Update - Mandy in WY 3:39 Jul 7
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- Did you trim the stem down? I cut that sucker all the way off, LOL! You really don't need it (m) - Melissa in NJ 3:51 Jul 7
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- Re: Diva cup placement question - Amy in Orlando 23:46 Jul 6
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- Was it "ScanCard System"? (nt) - Rebecca S 12:57 Jul 8
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- Me, too. I cried when he died. I will always remember the episode (m) - buddhabelly 18:47 Jul 7
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- Before becoming Mr. Rogers, wasn't he a sniper for the Marines? Possibly urban legend but I thought he wore those long sleeve sweaters to hide tatoos. nt - LG Gone Wild 16:37 Jul 7
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- FALSE. As Snopes says the nice guys make easy targets for this kind of rumormongering.... - lovemyboys 5:35 Jul 8
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- FALSE. As Snopes says the nice guys make easy targets for this kind of rumormongering.... - lovemyboys 5:35 Jul 8
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- I grew up on Mr. Rogers and am glad to see him defended (m) - Veronica 7:41 Jul 7
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- We love him here too! I read that article in the WSJ (m) - Melora in NC 7:15 Jul 7
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- I agree... and my little ones still do. Love those repeats! nt - Kay in Cal 6:38 Jul 7
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- Me too... - Virginia Dawn 4:58 Jul 7
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- Yes, I do too! And so did my children, in fact, - Kelli in TN 4:42 Jul 7
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- I "heart" Mr. Rogers as well. (m) - Amy in Orlando 23:59 Jul 6
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- For some reason I couldn't see the photos (m) - Dana in NC 4:37 Jul 7
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- Me too. (m) - Needleroozer 1:04 Jul 7
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- For some reason I couldn't see the photos (m) - Dana in NC 4:37 Jul 7
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- answers inside... - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 21:52 Jul 6
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- Thank you. - just the kind of answers I was hoping for <nt> - Karen in CO 22:40 Jul 6
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- Thank you. - just the kind of answers I was hoping for <nt> - Karen in CO 22:40 Jul 6
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- yes, pain tends to cause low grade fever in some people /nft - katilac 9:12 Jul 7
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- My ds ran a fever when he broke his leg, so it might be possible with a sprain. Do you think he needs an x-ray? Can he walk? (nt) - Wendi 21:04 Jul 6
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- He is walking fine today. He even mowed a neighbor's yard. He said he felt well enough to. Boys nm - Whitney in KY 21:20 Jul 6
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- He is walking fine today. He even mowed a neighbor's yard. He said he felt well enough to. Boys nm - Whitney in KY 21:20 Jul 6
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- For school or just for everyday type things? nt - Kristy 21:16 Jul 6
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- Re: For school or just for everyday type things? nt - PJ 21:25 Jul 6
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- Gregg Harris's Home School Organizer.. - Ellie 9:34 Jul 7
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- Here is what I bought to use.. I like it.. It has lots of info..(link inside) - Kristy 21:28 Jul 6
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- Gregg Harris's Home School Organizer.. - Ellie 9:34 Jul 7
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- Re: For school or just for everyday type things? nt - PJ 21:25 Jul 6
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- My 7yo was like this, but it seems to have stopped for a while. She is 8 and doesn't smell anymore. nt - Robin 9:06 Jul 7
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- Becky, btw, (m) - Lisa in Jax 8:21 Jul 7
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- Thanks, Lisa. I will look into this option too. nt - Becky (Alberta) 8:38 Jul 7
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- Thanks, Lisa. I will look into this option too. nt - Becky (Alberta) 8:38 Jul 7
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- We have the opposite problem - hpymomof3 7:44 Jul 7
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- My best friend was 17, so I wouldn't worry. nt - Karin 13:53 Jul 7
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- I was fifteen too. There are always going to be outliers (nt) - Laura in China 8:29 Jul 7
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- My best friend was 17, so I wouldn't worry. nt - Karin 13:53 Jul 7
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- Thanks so much everyone. I believe I'll take her in just for peace of mind. nt - Becky (Alberta) 7:40 Jul 7
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- My daughter was 6. We were a bit fearful at first, but she held off til 9 to get going so we were thankful - Pamela 6:25 Jul 7
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- Happened with our 6 yr. old. Saw endocrinologist for peace of mind and monitoring. He said to do nothing except teach, use deod., etc.. He did run labs to make sure that all was fine. DD didn't get her period until normal range (9-12). Also, your dd's ethnicity can affect onset of puberty. HTH's, Janet - Janet 6:05 Jul 7
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- we've got a 6 yo with precocious puberty. Our MD didn't suggest anything to do--except educate her. - CalicoKat 5:26 Jul 7
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- I hate to say it but 9 isn't considered precocious - momofkhm 4:58 Jul 7
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- This happened with a friend's dd. Doc wasn't worried. nm - Whitney in KY 20:56 Jul 6
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- Go see a ped. endocrinologist.... - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 20:55 Jul 6
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- Our daughter, adopted from India at age 8, had all of the signs you've mentioned by at 9. (m) - Lisa in Jax 7:21 Jul 7
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- I started at 9...grew 8.5 more inches too... - Jann in TX 6:34 Jul 7
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- Same for my family. - srjbdl 15:23 Jul 7
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- Same for my family. - srjbdl 15:23 Jul 7
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- I'd take her too - just as a precaution. nt - Dana in NC 6:27 Jul 7
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- I'd take her too - just as a precaution. nt - Dana in NC 6:27 Jul 7
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- I agree with seeing a peds endocrinologist - Ottakee 4:07 Jul 7
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- Our daughter, adopted from India at age 8, had all of the signs you've mentioned by at 9. (m) - Lisa in Jax 7:21 Jul 7
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- I like trauma center, but some thinks its weird...m - St. Claire 6:42 Jul 7
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- Ugh, we are a bunch of weak-stomached wimps... - Jacklyn 11:53 Jul 7
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- Ugh, we are a bunch of weak-stomached wimps... - Jacklyn 11:53 Jul 7
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- Only buy WiiPlay if you need another remote ... - mull-berry 5:22 Jul 7
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- Great advice! I hadn't thought of renting.... - Jacklyn 11:50 Jul 7
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- The difference between Wii Sports and Wii Play ... - mull-berry 18:15 Jul 7
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- The difference between Wii Sports and Wii Play ... - mull-berry 18:15 Jul 7
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- Great advice! I hadn't thought of renting.... - Jacklyn 11:50 Jul 7
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- WiiSports (comes with it), WiiPlay (mini games), Wario Ware. nt - Jami in TX 20:38 Jul 6
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- Just tried WiiSports this morning. The tennis is really fun. Thanks! nt - Jacklyn 11:55 Jul 7
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- Just tried WiiSports this morning. The tennis is really fun. Thanks! nt - Jacklyn 11:55 Jul 7
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- My daughter got a light pink sandpaper rash on her face & stomach & arms after 9 days of amoxicillin. (more) - Dawn in MI 11:57 Jul 7
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- have you looked up Roseola? She is just the age mine was when he did very much like your dd is! (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 7:42 Jul 7
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- Is it a sandpaper type rash? - Ottakee 4:10 Jul 7
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- Is she allergic to penicillan? The rash could be from the penicillan. nt - LMA 20:56 Jul 6
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- I just realized that you said that she had it at the dr.'s office. - LMA 20:59 Jul 6
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- I just realized that you said that she had it at the dr.'s office. - LMA 20:59 Jul 6
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- Yes! I was going to ask this, but (m) - MoniMoni 20:43 Jul 6
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- I hope everything is going to be alirght with her... Thinking of You :o) nt - Kristy 19:51 Jul 6
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- I'm so sorry! - amy g. 20:23 Jul 6
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- Ah, that's alright. This one wasn't love, just practical... - aubrey 20:33 Jul 6
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- Ah, that's alright. This one wasn't love, just practical... - aubrey 20:33 Jul 6
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- What fun! - K&R's Mom 18:58 Jul 7
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- I'm Black-eye Brat! nt - Becky (Alberta) 16:41 Jul 7
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- Maleficent Flash here! (nt) - OhM 14:07 Jul 7
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- anything with my real name was boring , but I thought this was pretty funny... nt - Nice Board (aka Debra in CO) 10:13 Jul 7
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- I may need to explore some other sides of my personality, I guess,,, - Kinky, rare breast! 6:44 Jul 7
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- No fair! Mine were too boring to post! nm - Janet in WA 7:53 Jul 7
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- Me, too- - Cool! Rapid moan. 7:02 Jul 7
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- No fair! Mine were too boring to post! nm - Janet in WA 7:53 Jul 7
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- So appropos. nt - Headily Tyranninc Sage 6:27 Jul 7
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- typing sideways always does that to me. It's "Headily Tyrannic Sage." nt - Stacey in NM 6:28 Jul 7
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- typing sideways always does that to me. It's "Headily Tyrannic Sage." nt - Stacey in NM 6:28 Jul 7
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- Ha! A fitting one for my birthday - "Nice, aged me" (m) - Andie 5:44 Jul 7
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- My son's is "Tally-Ho, Dear Son. nt - Mandamom 5:42 Jul 7
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- My "new" name is inside... - JFS in IL 4:37 Jul 7
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- Oh, no! My 8yos was "Jail or Cage." :-O nt - Virginia Dawn 4:27 Jul 7
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- Mine is *perfect*! "Type banter." nt - Patty in WA 0:43 Jul 7
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- Hehehe...My first name and maiden are rather apt, too: "Clean else lose". LOL (nt) - Colleen 2:24 Jul 7
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- Hehehe...My first name and maiden are rather apt, too: "Clean else lose". LOL (nt) - Colleen 2:24 Jul 7
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- OK, I am "Envy, zesty, acute nun", and dh is "fancy candid virus" (m) - Yvette in CA 22:58 Jul 6
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- I think I win the prize... - Robin in NC 22:54 Jul 6
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- Yes, you do! nt - Karin 14:18 Jul 7
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- ROFLOL! nt - Virginia Dawn 4:30 Jul 7
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- Well, that is special. nt. - JC in ON 4:17 Jul 7
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- Yes, you do! nt - Karin 14:18 Jul 7
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- Pop quiz! Who are these boardies? - Veronica 22:40 Jul 6
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- LOL!! I thought Linkobutfrus was bad, it gave me: "I am lush rat" too funny! nt - Linko 22:12 Jul 6 (1)
- I am a "common, arc brick".... don't think I will change my name. :) nm - Robin in Ca 21:52 Jul 6
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- "I am the Key Dream" -- I'll take it! "-D - Peek a Dream, lol! 21:27 Jul 6
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- Full name was "Harsh Urea Lies" and then (exluding my middle name) was, "A Slushier".........I think I'm offended. LOL! nt - happymainemom 21:11 Jul 6
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- Happymainemom becomes, "I am a nymph poem"........I am no longer offended! nt - happymainemom 21:16 Jul 6
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- Happymainemom becomes, "I am a nymph poem"........I am no longer offended! nt - happymainemom 21:16 Jul 6
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- Taking a break from my sewing. Using my whole name, I got (m) - Needleroozer 21:06 Jul 6
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- Tee hee- Needleroozer becomes "One zero elder". OK, back to my evil sewing machine. nt - Needleroozer 21:09 Jul 6
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- Tee hee- Needleroozer becomes "One zero elder". OK, back to my evil sewing machine. nt - Needleroozer 21:09 Jul 6
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- Thanks for the *g* Hello my name is ..."Yum, I am a none!" or (m) - MoniMoni 21:05 Jul 6
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- Hobbit names... - saved1112 21:02 Jul 6
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- Dh's and dd's inside: - Karen 20:57 Jul 6
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- Oh my! Mine is "Ill-omened, irrational wench!" Eek! nt - Maverick 20:51 Jul 6
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- Before and after... - saved1112 20:50 Jul 6
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- Put in some people with longer board names, lol. OK, I"m stopping ;d. nt - Vain Core 20:38 Jul 6
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- Mine is "presently ransacks nuns" - this makes me feel slimy.... nt - NYSue 20:38 Jul 6
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- Dh's is even worse - I'm not sure I can post it here!! nt - NYSue 20:48 Jul 6
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- Dh's is even worse - I'm not sure I can post it here!! nt - NYSue 20:48 Jul 6
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- My baby's is... - My living equivalence gem 20:31 Jul 6
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- I'd better put my family all in one post... - My living equivalence gem 20:38 Jul 6
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- I'd better put my family all in one post... - My living equivalence gem 20:38 Jul 6
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- "A lively buyer"--that's it. And "lively" is already my name! :( - aubrey, who's not changing her board name any time soon! 20:31 Jul 6
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- I WISH I wanted a new board name, I'd be "woman to tricksome king"! nt - Kristine out of lurking 20:28 Jul 6
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- hey, that's neat. nt - aubrey 20:31 Jul 6
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- hey, that's neat. nt - aubrey 20:31 Jul 6
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- I am SO changing my board name to... - amy g. 20:26 Jul 6
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- PIMPL - I'm "Giddy Neo-kantian" - ROFL. Oh. That's hilarious. nt - Dy 20:26 Jul 6
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- With my married name, I got "agitate the lazy bible." With my maiden name, I got "able, giant haze filth." lol. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 20:22 Jul 6
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- Dh is "trendy, obdurate gem." nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 20:24 Jul 6
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- Dh is "trendy, obdurate gem." nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 20:24 Jul 6
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- this is fun! Mine are joy! a charming ant or rang dynamic. <more> - cin 20:14 Jul 6
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- "Ornate or kid" is what I got. nt - Karen 20:07 Jul 6
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- I'm "A Liked Saint"!!nt. - Ida 20:05 Jul 6
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- Since I have nothing else to do on a Friday night...Just having fun :o) - Kristy 20:03 Jul 6
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- Mine's good! - Veronica 19:58 Jul 6
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- And another (I don't think this is good!) - Veronica 19:59 Jul 6
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- Dh is.... - Veronica 20:02 Jul 6
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- Dh is.... - Veronica 20:02 Jul 6
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- And another (I don't think this is good!) - Veronica 19:59 Jul 6
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- Bwaa ha ha! That was great! nt - Slick Shady Rat (aka ChristyX5) 19:55 Jul 6
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- That's funny LOL nt - Kristy 19:58 Jul 6
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- That's funny LOL nt - Kristy 19:58 Jul 6
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- Wanna see mine? - nutmeg 19:48 Jul 6
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- Mine was too horrible to repeat! I requested no offensive words, really! nt - shanmar 19:54 Jul 6
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- Re: Mine was too horrible to repeat! I requested no offensive words, really! nt - Dana in NC 19:56 Jul 6
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- Re: Mine was too horrible to repeat! I requested no offensive words, really! nt - Dana in NC 19:56 Jul 6
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- Mine with my first name and middle was.....gotta look inside... - Kristy 19:50 Jul 6
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- Mine was too horrible to repeat! I requested no offensive words, really! nt - shanmar 19:54 Jul 6
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- I want a new board name too.. I am gonna try the link :o) nt - Kristy 19:48 Jul 6
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- Link (m) - Dana in NC 19:36 Jul 6
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- My dd and I... I wouldn't want any of them! - JC in ON 22:12 Jul 6
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- My dd and I... I wouldn't want any of them! - JC in ON 22:12 Jul 6
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- Ha! Too funny! I need a link! nt - Old Dominion Heather 19:33 Jul 6
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- That sounds like a fun one - got a link? nt - Veronica 19:32 Jul 6
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- We're going to need a link for that! nt - aubrey 19:32 Jul 6
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- I looked at yours and thought it was great. I left a comment, too. nt - Brigitte in NC 7:21 Jul 7
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- Well, I took a look and I think your blog looks pretty darn interesting. (sm) - Jenni in KS 19:27 Jul 6
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- Thank you all for the support. I'm going to let him read these posts. - Grandmother 20:05 Jul 6 (2)
- I just read your post below... - NYSue 19:53 Jul 6
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- BTW, I have an adopted son - I give thanks for him everyday! nt - NYSue 20:41 Jul 6
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- BTW, I have an adopted son - I give thanks for him everyday! nt - NYSue 20:41 Jul 6
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- I didn't read your post earlier. Dh's family had a similar situation about 37 years ago. (sm) - Jenni in KS 19:51 Jul 6
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- The older I get the more I realize that older people are a lot more understanding--in many cases--than young people think they will be. - Patty in WA 18:46 Jul 6
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- I agree wholeheartedly... - Virginia Dawn 4:39 Jul 7
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- I agree wholeheartedly... - Virginia Dawn 4:39 Jul 7
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- I wish our society was more supportive of parents who offer children for adoption........ - OKCyndi 18:29 Jul 6
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- I agree 100% with this! (nt) - Nancy in MI 5:16 Jul 7
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- I agree! (nt) - Wendi 20:33 Jul 6
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- Amen. nm - Janet in wa 18:38 Jul 6
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- I agree 100% with this! (nt) - Nancy in MI 5:16 Jul 7
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- Can I please tell you from personal experience the gift that your son and his girlfriend provided? - Staci in FL 18:26 Jul 6
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- What Staci Said. 2dds. Our children's birthparents were not allowed to keep their children (China & Vietnam). My heart aches for them, but rejoices for our joy. nt - cin 19:23 Jul 6
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- Speaking as an adopted child... - Call Me Cordelia 18:37 Jul 6
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- I agree, here, too. (Yup, runs in my family too!) - cin 19:33 Jul 6
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- I agree, here, too. (Yup, runs in my family too!) - cin 19:33 Jul 6
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- What Staci Said. 2dds. Our children's birthparents were not allowed to keep their children (China & Vietnam). My heart aches for them, but rejoices for our joy. nt - cin 19:23 Jul 6
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- Oh, that's good news (m) - Ria 17:41 Jul 6
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- Amen to this!! You are a wonderful mother, Grandmother!!!! nm - Jennifer in MI 17:42 Jul 6
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- Amen to this!! You are a wonderful mother, Grandmother!!!! nm - Jennifer in MI 17:42 Jul 6
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- Maybe you should change your board name to "Tonks?" Sounds fun! Enjoy it. nt - Amy in Orlando 0:03 Jul 7
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- Oh! I'd forgotten about Tonks! I can hardly wait for that movie. (nt) - Melora in NC 7:25 Jul 7
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- Oh! I'd forgotten about Tonks! I can hardly wait for that movie. (nt) - Melora in NC 7:25 Jul 7
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- Our camera is being repaired, I'll try to post a picture when I can get one.nt - Michelle T 21:15 Jul 6
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- Pictures! Plezzzzzzz - Karen in CO 19:34 Jul 6
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- I missed the discussion, but I have been thinking of cutting mine and going pink... - Old Dominion Heather 19:24 Jul 6
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- Re: upsetting the toddler- (m) - Needleroozer 1:19 Jul 7
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- Re: upsetting the toddler- (m) - Needleroozer 1:19 Jul 7
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- What fun!! Enjoy! (m) - Michele in MN 18:41 Jul 6
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- Well, can we see pictures? Maybe the old fogie naysayers like me will have a turn around and go book appts for our own pink streaks! nt - Kelli in TN 17:43 Jul 6
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- What she said! nt - Doran 18:59 Jul 6
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- What she said! nt - Doran 18:59 Jul 6
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- I missed your original post...here is what a pharmacist told me to do...m - Holly in FL 18:07 Jul 6
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- I think some of you must have prayed for me! Thank you! - lovemykids 15:48 Jul 7
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- You know what's funny... - Doran 19:52 Jul 7
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- You know what's funny... - Doran 19:52 Jul 7
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- If it's anything like we had a few weeks ago (m) - Amy in Orlando 0:05 Jul 7
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- Have dh get you some movies, and your best sick/comfort foods. (m) - Needleroozer 17:16 Jul 6
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- I'd start taking Cold Fx and see if that helps - Michele 17:16 Jul 6
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- See, at least you are trying. Some of us have a sewing machine in a closet hoping that someday we will learn to sew. Ugh! (nt) - VH in MN 5:45 Jul 7
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- If this is anything related to anything I might think it is related to, please do not stress on this!!!!!!! nt - Patty in WA 22:09 Jul 6 (1)
- Ha! When ds see me struggle to mend a seam with my trusty machine they are amazed to hear that I once made actual clothes. "No way" nt - lovemyboys 17:24 Jul 6
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- Mine too! I made almost all my daughters' clothing when they were young.... - Kelli in TN 18:12 Jul 6
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- Wow, that's impressive! I have always struggled with sewing clothing and following a pattern. (m) - Needleroozer 21:12 Jul 6 (1)
- Mine too! I made almost all my daughters' clothing when they were young.... - Kelli in TN 18:12 Jul 6
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- Don't you know that sewing is evil? Silly girl! nt - Ria 17:15 Jul 6
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- Yup, right along with ironing :-) nt - VH in MN 5:46 Jul 7
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- Silly is right!! ;-) nt - Needleroozer 21:13 Jul 6
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- Yup, right along with ironing :-) nt - VH in MN 5:46 Jul 7
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- Not quite the same thing, but my daughter volunteers as a costumed interpretor in a living history museum. I just called and asked them. nt - Kelli in TN 4:51 Jul 7
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- No, but I've always thought it was a cool idea... - Stacia 21:00 Jul 6
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- Do a search for re-enactments in your area and you probably will come - Momto3blessings 19:19 Jul 6
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- Ds13 is addicted to reading. He can't help himself. - dirty ethel rackham 16:56 Jul 7
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- Another "I was that girl." I never felt weird. I still don't. nt - Amy in Orlando 0:07 Jul 7
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- I used to, and I'd like to have him back. Sigh. - Cindyg 21:30 Jul 6
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- I was this way at her age - I wish that gene had been passed on to *my *dc!! nt - NYSue 21:07 Jul 6
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- Thank you all for your great responses! (m) - Karen 20:01 Jul 6 (1)
- I was that kid. Now my dd is that kid, too. LOL nt - strider 19:21 Jul 6
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- My almost 10 yo son has inhaled two books today! He would have me - Momto3blessings 19:21 Jul 6
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- My dd and her friend down the street meet almost everyday to exchange the books they just read. nt - Chocolate Princess 18:54 Jul 6
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- My friend has a couple like this. I cracked up one time <more> - cin 18:54 Jul 6
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- We're not supposed to do that? Now you tell me. nm - Janet in WA 18:39 Jul 6
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- That's funny. One of my relatives by marriage told me that I was weird at the 4th of July cookout when she found me hiding behind a boat reading The Brothers Karamazov instead of fishing or socializing. The summer I was 12 I was working on reading through the entire Bible. My own mother worried about me because I would spend hours in my room reading. nt - gandpsmommy 18:09 Jul 6
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- Not weird - Karin 18:03 Jul 6
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- Yes, I have one who would, and for the most part, I think it's a good trait. (m) - Erica in PA 17:45 Jul 6
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- Exactly :-) nt - karenciavo 17:47 Jul 6
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- Exactly :-) nt - karenciavo 17:47 Jul 6
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- I lead my DD7.5yo around Costco b/c she won't take her nose out of the book. She is ALWAYS reading. She eats 6th grade books for breakfast. LOL. nt - Daisy 17:38 Jul 6
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- Yep! My 8yo dd asks to sit IN the carriage so she can read and not walk into things at Sam's Club!! (nt) - Nancy in SoCal 18:22 Jul 6
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- Yep! My 8yo dd asks to sit IN the carriage so she can read and not walk into things at Sam's Club!! (nt) - Nancy in SoCal 18:22 Jul 6
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- WEll then my 13yodd is weird also...but so are we all at my house :) nt - Clara in Miami 17:34 Jul 6
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- I was that way, so is my DD(10), and we are labled weird my DH and DS. (m) - Lee in CA 17:31 Jul 6
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- If that is the case, then my entire little family is wierd. We get comments (m) - Needleroozer 17:21 Jul 6
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- If she's weird, then I am (was) too ;o)! (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 17:04 Jul 6
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- I was that way as a kid. A little unusual, maybe, but I wouldn't say it was weird. (m) - Melora in NC 17:02 Jul 6
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- She isn't weird, she's discerning. LOL! - lovemykids 17:01 Jul 6
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- That was me when I was younger -- oh wait, it is still me :). It is actually - Mandamom 16:59 Jul 6
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- ((Rose))..will pray for you. (nt) - VH in MN 5:40 Jul 7
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- That is unnerving, to put it mildly. Praying that it is something very simple and harmless. nt - Kelli in TN 17:44 Jul 6
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- Thanks nt. - Rose in BC 22:48 Jul 6
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- Thanks nt. - Rose in BC 22:48 Jul 6
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- Waiting is so hard... - Carol in Cal. 16:27 Jul 6
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- Thanks for sharing. nt. - Rose in BC 22:48 Jul 6
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- Thanks for sharing. nt. - Rose in BC 22:48 Jul 6
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- ((Rose)) ... - Classical Michele 16:22 Jul 6
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- Thank you. nt. - Rose in BC 22:48 Jul 6
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- Thank you. nt. - Rose in BC 22:48 Jul 6
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- Use a good brush, decent paint and have fun, according to dh. Don't drip. A good brush helps it look better. nt - Karin 17:59 Jul 6 (1)
- I agree about a quality brush, but it needs to be angled...m - Julieofsardis 17:47 Jul 6
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- Get a very good brush...dh recommends Purdy brand. Also put some Floetrol in with the paint which makes is less prone to keeping brush marks and streaks. NT - Denise in VA 17:04 Jul 6
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- Domeboro. It's a very old remedy, and cheap. - Patty in WA 19:09 Jul 6
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- That pink Calamine or caladryl stuff - don't remember what its called, but its pink and feels soo nice and helps the itching <nt> - Karen in CO 18:44 Jul 6
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- Aveeno makes a great soothing bath with oatmeal! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 17:06 Jul 6
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- Do you have raw oatmeal in the pantry? If so, - Claire 15:36 Jul 6
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- Oatmeal in an old nylon? nt - Carrie in WA 15:35 Jul 6
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- Baking soda? nt - angela&4boys 15:35 Jul 6
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- The baking soda cure works here. - Closeacademy 5:27 Jul 7
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- The baking soda cure works here. - Closeacademy 5:27 Jul 7
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- I don't know where it comes from, but I have heard it used to refer to the precocious loss of innocence of modern city kids. - Carol in Cal. 10:51 Jul 7
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- I can't find the origin either.. (m) - Jess in OK 2:59 Jul 7
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- A very brief, oversimplified answer to some of these, and you're welcome to email me for more. - PariSarah 16:29 Jul 6
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- Re: A very brief, oversimplified answer to some of these, and you're welcome to email me for more. - Julie in Austin 17:36 Jul 6
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- don't forget Exodus 22:2-3; here's a site that offers several interpretations that seem to justify violence: - Peek a Boo 21:13 Jul 6 (1)
- Please, I do not have a Bible with me - what does Matt 10:34 say? Thanks. nt - lemonshine 17:47 Jul 6
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- {{biblegateway.com is great for stuff like this online! :-) }}}} nt - Peek a Boo 21:09 Jul 6
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- I didn't even think of that. I found it the old fashioned way. - PiCO 6:22 Jul 7
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- :-) I did that w/ fil the other day-- - Peek a Boo 12:29 Jul 7
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- :-) I did that w/ fil the other day-- - Peek a Boo 12:29 Jul 7
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- I didn't even think of that. I found it the old fashioned way. - PiCO 6:22 Jul 7
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- "Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword." - PiCO 19:16 Jul 6
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- {{biblegateway.com is great for stuff like this online! :-) }}}} nt - Peek a Boo 21:09 Jul 6
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- How do I email you? nt - lemonshine 17:28 Jul 6
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- Whoops! Forgot. - PariSarah 17:29 Jul 6
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- Thanks - I emailed you. - lemonshine 18:31 Jul 6
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- Thanks - I emailed you. - lemonshine 18:31 Jul 6
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- Whoops! Forgot. - PariSarah 17:29 Jul 6
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- How so I email you? nt - lemonshine 17:24 Jul 6
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- Re: A very brief, oversimplified answer to some of these, and you're welcome to email me for more. - Julie in Austin 17:36 Jul 6
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- Wikipedia's articles on Hitler and antisemitism can help answer #4 nt - Melinda in VT 16:09 Jul 6
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- Long shot, but #4 **might** come from Mel Gibson and his father. When they were making the Passion, Gibson's father, who is a devout Holocaust denier, went on record - GothicGyrl 15:37 Jul 6
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- Well, I've heard that Hitler was Catholic & that the church never excommunicated him. m - aubrey 15:58 Jul 6
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- Claiming isn't being (see Matthew 7.) nt - karenciavo 17:53 Jul 6
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- ? nt - aubrey 19:34 Jul 6 (2)
- Claiming isn't being (see Matthew 7.) nt - karenciavo 17:53 Jul 6
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- Oh and this isn't an attack on anyone. I was just answering the question as I understood it. I know nothing about Martin Luther and all that. nt - GothicGyrl 15:39 Jul 6
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- Well, I've heard that Hitler was Catholic & that the church never excommunicated him. m - aubrey 15:58 Jul 6
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- Question 5 is not well worded (sm) - lemonshine 15:28 Jul 6
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- I can answer a few of those I think - Christina in OR 15:18 Jul 6
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- I'd be happy to correspond with you off-board via e-mail about it, but don't care to "get into it" here either ;-) NT - LauraQ 14:29 Jul 6
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- I emailed you. nt - lemonshine 17:23 Jul 6
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- I emailed you. nt - lemonshine 17:23 Jul 6
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- Let's hear it for PB&J! Glad to hear you're feeling better. nt - aubrey 14:19 Jul 6
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- Aubrey, have you looked at any FSBOs? Find an area that you like and look around for private sales. m - Lana in the Yukon 17:13 Jul 6
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- Thanks, I'll look, but those are usually too much for us, too. - aubrey 19:37 Jul 6
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- Thanks, I'll look, but those are usually too much for us, too. - aubrey 19:37 Jul 6
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- investigate the neighborhood thoroughly. <more> - cin 16:29 Jul 6
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- We *did* that with this neighborhood, & boy a lot can change in 2 yrs! :( nt - aubrey 19:38 Jul 6
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- Ditto this advice! And call the local police dept -- ask about kind/frequency of calls they get. nt - 5wolfcubs 19:22 Jul 6
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- Great advice. Friendly neighbors will often share info with passersby... - lovemyboys 17:34 Jul 6
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- Great advice. Friendly neighbors will often share info with passersby... - lovemyboys 17:31 Jul 6
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- We *did* that with this neighborhood, & boy a lot can change in 2 yrs! :( nt - aubrey 19:38 Jul 6
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- OK, I'm going to get dh, & we're going to go look again. Y'all want pics of the other house, or do you basically get the idea? tn - aubrey 16:00 Jul 6
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- If you can swing it financially, I'd go with house #2 -- - Claire 15:26 Jul 6
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- Also, at least where I live, it would be easier to re-sell a house with 1800 sq ft - Claire 15:28 Jul 6
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- Well, 1800 may be the middle of some markets, but for our price range, 1800 is big... - aubrey 15:53 Jul 6
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- Plus, I really don't like the sound of the middle bowing in house #1. - Claire 15:32 Jul 6
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- Well, there's one spot where you have to walk "down" in both houses. m - aubrey 15:51 Jul 6
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- Well, there's one spot where you have to walk "down" in both houses. m - aubrey 15:51 Jul 6
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- Well, 1800 may be the middle of some markets, but for our price range, 1800 is big... - aubrey 15:53 Jul 6
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- Also, at least where I live, it would be easier to re-sell a house with 1800 sq ft - Claire 15:28 Jul 6
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- My completely worthless advice: pick the one closer to Jami. :-) nt - Jami in TX 15:18 Jul 6 (2)
- Any possibility of getting a house w/o major structural issues? - Christina in OR 14:52 Jul 6 (1)
- Well, they both look nice - but... - Lady Jenn, RRMSSW (aka desert mom) 14:41 Jul 6
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- Yes, that's part of what I'm trying to determine about my hesitation... - aubrey 14:47 Jul 6
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- Yes, that's part of what I'm trying to determine about my hesitation... - aubrey 14:47 Jul 6
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- Done! nt - Call Me Cordelia 16:33 Jul 6
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- I think it depends on the child. My 5yo ds is very good at keeping himself clean, so he can shower (but I still supervise). nt - Liz in NC 9:21 Jul 7
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- All 5 of my DC shower. Baths are a rare luxary in my house. ;-) DS 9 washes himself but I check his hair when he comes out for soap spots. DD7 still asks for help. ds5, dd3, & ds1 of course need help. nt - Jess in OK 3:03 Jul 7
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- ds11 only really able to wash own hair (which is longish) in th last year or so... - Peela 23:20 Jul 6
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- BODY BATH: about 5 yrs old. HAIR WASHING: ds was 6 yrs and dd with loooong thick hair took until 9 yrs old before she could manage it. nt - Vkay 22:06 Jul 6
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- I still wash my 7yo's hair but that's it. My 5yo has to be supervised b/c he has had a seizure in the bathtub. nt - Daisy 17:39 Jul 6
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- Recently had my 8 yo walk out of the shower with a dry head and a grease spot of shampoo. They learn by "doing" (m) - Lee in CA 17:36 Jul 6
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- 4 - and he washes his own hair because he fights me if I have to do it. - CalicoKat 17:32 Jul 6
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- Well, DS is 11 and still needs some reminders to wash hair and really scrub..... - Michelle T 17:29 Jul 6
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- Well, I'd say about age 5 or so they could bathe themselves. I haven't gotten to the point YET though where they go to bathe by themselves without at least a few reminders. ;-) -nt - BirkenstockMom 17:16 Jul 6
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- Dd could wash her body at 3yo, her hair at 5yo, but really it depends on the child. Ds is 3.5 and I still wash him myself. nt - gandpsmommy 15:59 Jul 6
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- Ds has been doing his own washing and shampooing for over a year now, so age 5? Dd (5) can now do her own washing and hair (but she has shorter hair than your dd). Dd (3) still gets help, whether she wants it or not. nt - Jami in TX 15:11 Jul 6
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- Hmph. So mine *are* old enough, lol! How do you *know* they're CLEAN? nt - aubrey 15:14 Jul 6
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- Um, they don't stink like wet puppies when they get out? ;-) I usually assume they're in there (shower or bath) long enough that most of their parts should get washed. And they know the important parts not to skip. nt - Jami in TX 15:17 Jul 6
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- Ok, so this brings up another debate between dh & me: - aubrey 15:26 Jul 6
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- My narly 11 year old washes herself, and washes her hair, but I rinse it, because she doesn't do a good job rinsing. as soon as she's been able (well or not) I let her do it, and then do touch up (while playing) if necessary. nt. - JC in ON 22:17 Jul 6
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- That should be my *nearly* 11 year old... though some may consider her to be narly. nt. - JC in ON 22:18 Jul 6
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- That should be my *nearly* 11 year old... though some may consider her to be narly. nt. - JC in ON 22:18 Jul 6
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- black feet and dalmation faces don't go away just sitting in the water. Vigorous scrubbing and soap are required :) - CalicoKat 17:33 Jul 6
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- I go along with the philosophy that sitting in warm, soapy water - Mandamom 17:01 Jul 6
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- Yes, for most things will soak off (m) - Karin 18:06 Jul 6
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- Yes, for most things will soak off (m) - Karin 18:06 Jul 6
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- My narly 11 year old washes herself, and washes her hair, but I rinse it, because she doesn't do a good job rinsing. as soon as she's been able (well or not) I let her do it, and then do touch up (while playing) if necessary. nt. - JC in ON 22:17 Jul 6
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- Ok, so this brings up another debate between dh & me: - aubrey 15:26 Jul 6
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- Um, they don't stink like wet puppies when they get out? ;-) I usually assume they're in there (shower or bath) long enough that most of their parts should get washed. And they know the important parts not to skip. nt - Jami in TX 15:17 Jul 6
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- Hmph. So mine *are* old enough, lol! How do you *know* they're CLEAN? nt - aubrey 15:14 Jul 6
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- Body - 3 or 4. Hair - 8. nt - lovemykids 14:42 Jul 6
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- ooh, thanks for breaking it down! nt - aubrey 14:43 Jul 6
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- ooh, thanks for breaking it down! nt - aubrey 14:43 Jul 6
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- 5 yo, but I'm still close and check on them often. nt - Chocolate Princess 14:30 Jul 6
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- For safety, of course. What about cleanliness? Can they get the job done? nt - aubrey 14:36 Jul 6
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- My dd were good my son still needs help sometimes because he likes to play too much! nt - Chocolate Princess 14:39 Jul 6
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- And how do you determine "clean" if you didn't do it yourself? No visible dirt? - aubrey 14:49 Jul 6
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- Well...... - Chocolate Princess 18:58 Jul 6
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- Well...... - Chocolate Princess 18:58 Jul 6
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- And how do you determine "clean" if you didn't do it yourself? No visible dirt? - aubrey 14:49 Jul 6
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- My dd were good my son still needs help sometimes because he likes to play too much! nt - Chocolate Princess 14:39 Jul 6
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- For safety, of course. What about cleanliness? Can they get the job done? nt - aubrey 14:36 Jul 6
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- 4 nm - Stacy in NJ 14:07 Jul 6
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- It's like that here - Michele 17:24 Jul 6
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- Oh for heaven's sake. We jsut pulled our son out of competative U-10 soccer and it wasn't even a close to that bad . . . - Marie in OH 17:08 Jul 6
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- Ya know...I'm reading this at the WRONG time and probably shouldn't comment...BUT - Greta Lea 16:38 Jul 6
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- Speaking as someone whose children all play sports... - Call Me Cordelia 16:58 Jul 6
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- I hope I didn't offend you... - Greta lea:) 18:45 Jul 6
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- I hope I didn't offend you... - Greta lea:) 18:45 Jul 6
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- Dang, Greta, how do you really feel about team sports? LOL! nt - Kelli in TN 16:51 Jul 6
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- LOL...I am little more emotional than usual... - Greta Lea:) 17:08 Jul 6
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- But you know, I have seen some very healthy competition, - Kelli in TN 17:41 Jul 6
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- No, I'm not gonna get to go... - Greta Lea:) 18:18 Jul 6
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- Aw, well, I can't blame you. As good as the fair will be, a chick-trip is even better! nt - Kelli in TN 18:21 Jul 6
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- Ya know...I don't need to be tempted to purchase anything... - Greta Lea:) 18:42 Jul 6
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- Ya know...I don't need to be tempted to purchase anything... - Greta Lea:) 18:42 Jul 6
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- Aw, well, I can't blame you. As good as the fair will be, a chick-trip is even better! nt - Kelli in TN 18:21 Jul 6
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- No, I'm not gonna get to go... - Greta Lea:) 18:18 Jul 6
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- But you know, I have seen some very healthy competition, - Kelli in TN 17:41 Jul 6
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- LOL...I am little more emotional than usual... - Greta Lea:) 17:08 Jul 6
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- Speaking as someone whose children all play sports... - Call Me Cordelia 16:58 Jul 6
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- Ummm...not to that extent! - Call Me Cordelia 16:35 Jul 6
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- Good grief! What are they forming teams for? Summer league? All Stars? Select? Or just next year? - Andie 14:05 Jul 6 (2)
- That doesn't go on around here as far as I know. (m) - Jackie in AR 13:46 Jul 6
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- Glad to hear, Jess! nt - 5wolfcubs 19:25 Jul 6
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- That's great, Jess! nt - Veronica 16:17 Jul 6
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- Hooray!! I love Bay Shore and was... - Doran 14:56 Jul 6
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- Thanks! (more) - Jess in OK 2:37 Jul 7
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- OK I meant to say we go back once every 2 years. LOL nt - Jess in OK 2:38 Jul 7
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- Nooo..we're not ON the island. (sm) - Doran 4:26 Jul 7
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- Nooo..we're not ON the island. (sm) - Doran 4:26 Jul 7
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- OK I meant to say we go back once every 2 years. LOL nt - Jess in OK 2:38 Jul 7
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- Thanks! (more) - Jess in OK 2:37 Jul 7
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- Yea! Yea! Yea! (nt) - MoniMoni 14:55 Jul 6
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- So glad it worked out!! nt - PariSarah 14:10 Jul 6
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- Huzzah, Huzzah!! (I've got it too!) nm - Remudamom 13:44 Jul 6
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- Oh, Jess, I'm so glad! (nt) - Andie 13:38 Jul 6
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- YEAH!!!!! Congratulations, what a blessing.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 13:36 Jul 6
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- Rifles for Watie. nt - Virginia Dawn 13:52 Jul 6
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- We loved this one, as well (nt) - Nancy in SoCal 15:35 Jul 6
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- We loved this one, as well (nt) - Nancy in SoCal 15:35 Jul 6
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- Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt nt - Jenni in KS 13:24 Jul 6
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- Definately! nt - Kelli in TN 13:26 Jul 6
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- Definately! nt - Kelli in TN 13:26 Jul 6
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- Thank you for sharing this, Debbie... - Ms. Riding Hood (formerly known as Lynne) 16:42 Jul 6
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- my oldest dd had her's clipped at 2 she was getting surgery anyway. Her ds was also tongue tied and his was clipped 20 mins after he was born no meds, no problems(nm) - Cheryl Leclerc 23:27 Jul 6
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- My 63 year old brother is tongue tied. No one has *ever* been able to understand a word he says. Due to this, I'm pretty irrational about it, if you kwim. I'd get it treated - - nt - - - Rosemary in Colorado 22:31 Jul 6
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- Oldest got clipped at 2 wks of age. (Sorry, not what you asked). nt - Veronica 16:16 Jul 6
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- Thank you for all of your responses. As of now, we will revisit this in Sept. for her one yr check. nt - jubilee 16:11 Jul 6
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- It can cause speech problems later and you don't really want to wait until there is a problem to correct it. nt - Christina in OR 14:58 Jul 6
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- our 2 mo foster baby is tongue tied. - CalicoKat 14:50 Jul 6
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- One of mine was - lovemykids 14:48 Jul 6
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- 3 tongued kids here..... - Amy 14:01 Jul 6
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- Depending on the severity, it can cause rather pronounced speech impediments. I have a friend whose 9-yr old lisps horribly...and yes, now they are going to have the snip. nt - Ria 13:47 Jul 6
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- I did! (sm) - Amber in SJ 13:46 Jul 6
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- Re: Anyone have a tongue tied baby? Did you opt for surgery or did time heal? (m) - Josie 13:40 Jul 6
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- We didn't even know my daughter was tongue-tied until last year... - Rebecca in VA 13:22 Jul 6
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- How old is she now? Did her speech improve immediately? nt - Jess in OK 13:33 Jul 6
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- No, it hasn't. I wonder if she has just developed bad speech habits. We will have that corrected at some point. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 13:51 Jul 6
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- The younger the child, the faster remediation takes place. - Claire 14:54 Jul 6
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- The younger the child, the faster remediation takes place. - Claire 14:54 Jul 6
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- No, it hasn't. I wonder if she has just developed bad speech habits. We will have that corrected at some point. (nt) - Rebecca in VA 13:51 Jul 6
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- How old is she now? Did her speech improve immediately? nt - Jess in OK 13:33 Jul 6
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- We don't live near anyone... (m) - Jess in OK 3:05 Jul 7
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- Beautiful Central Alberta, Canada....wiki link inside.. - Becky (Alberta) 17:59 Jul 6
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- Southern California, Los Angeles County.... - Michelle T 17:36 Jul 6
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- And "THE OC" can be even pricier.... - Laurel in CA 17:49 Jul 6 (1)
- Southwestern Ohio - Marie in OH 17:34 Jul 6
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- South West China - Laura in China 17:02 Jul 6
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- Hong Kong (our second home) - Laura in China 17:06 Jul 6
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- Hong Kong (our second home) - Laura in China 17:06 Jul 6
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- We live in central Ohio. sm - gandpsmommy 16:18 Jul 6
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- Beautiful Colorado Springs is terrific!!!! - Kristine out of lurking 15:01 Jul 6
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- What she said :-) nt - mommylaw 17:02 Jul 6
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- What she said :-) nt - mommylaw 17:02 Jul 6
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- Website... - Verena 14:52 Jul 6
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- Of all the places I've lived or visited... - Jenni in KS 14:35 Jul 6
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- Stacey.... - Anna 13:53 Jul 6
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- I think Michigan it totally fabulous, but since I was bron & raised there, I could be biased. Blueberries. Cherries. The Great Lakes, for goodness' sake! What more could you want?!? nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 14:19 Jul 6
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- IS fabulous. BORN there . Good grief. Can I blame poor spelling on being pregnant? ;-) tn - 2.5lilreds in NC 14:20 Jul 6
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- I think it is more likely quick fingers! I am always making mistakes like that. :+) nt - Kate CA 14:30 Jul 6
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- I think it is more likely quick fingers! I am always making mistakes like that. :+) nt - Kate CA 14:30 Jul 6
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- IS fabulous. BORN there . Good grief. Can I blame poor spelling on being pregnant? ;-) tn - 2.5lilreds in NC 14:20 Jul 6
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- Anna, where were you in LA? Where are you in MI? We visited Midland some years ago. I think MI is further than I would go, but I did really love it there... nt - StaceyinLA 14:02 Jul 6
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- Email me, Stacey... - Anna 14:10 Jul 6
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- Email me, Stacey... - Anna 14:10 Jul 6
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- I think Michigan it totally fabulous, but since I was bron & raised there, I could be biased. Blueberries. Cherries. The Great Lakes, for goodness' sake! What more could you want?!? nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 14:19 Jul 6
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- Come to Indiana Amish Country. :) ... - KIN 13:52 Jul 6
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- Or SE PA Amish country! :) nt - Ria 14:18 Jul 6
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- Yeah, we have a great house for you out there...big discounts for WTM members :) - Barb F PA in AZ 17:01 Jul 6
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- Great price, I can't believe it hasn't been snatched up. nt - karenciavo 7:18 Jul 7
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- Me neither... - Barb F. 17:43 Jul 7
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- Me neither... - Barb F. 17:43 Jul 7
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- Barb your house is beautiful, too bad we're not moving to PA! nt - Angela in TN 18:11 Jul 6
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- Thank you, Angela. We're starting to get really antsy. nt - Barb F. 17:43 Jul 7
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- Thank you, Angela. We're starting to get really antsy. nt - Barb F. 17:43 Jul 7
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- Great price, I can't believe it hasn't been snatched up. nt - karenciavo 7:18 Jul 7
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- Yeah, we have a great house for you out there...big discounts for WTM members :) - Barb F PA in AZ 17:01 Jul 6
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- Or SE PA Amish country! :) nt - Ria 14:18 Jul 6
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- I am always telling people to come to West Tennessee but nobody does!!.... - Kelli in TN 13:29 Jul 6
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- I would love to be in Memphis! - Rhonda in TX 16:09 Jul 6
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- I love all the activities in Memphis (I live in the same town Kelli does just west of Memphis)... - Greta Lea:) 17:01 Jul 6
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- Do you really think it is so bad around the zoo? ..... - Kelli in TN 18:07 Jul 6
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- The zoo is perfectly safe (m) - Veronica 19:52 Jul 6
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- Oh, it's not so much the zoo area... - Greta Lea:) 19:09 Jul 6
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- The zoo is perfectly safe (m) - Veronica 19:52 Jul 6
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- Do you really think it is so bad around the zoo? ..... - Kelli in TN 18:07 Jul 6
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- I love all the activities in Memphis (I live in the same town Kelli does just west of Memphis)... - Greta Lea:) 17:01 Jul 6
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- That's b/c SE Tennessee is so much better! : ) - momof7 13:41 Jul 6
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- I agree - SE TN is the best!! :) :) :) nt - Carla/TN 20:54 Jul 6
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- momof7, what's the diocese like down thar? Homeschool friendly? Conservative, liberal? - Andie 14:06 Jul 6
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- Very conservative diocese. Though we just lost our wonderful bishop. - momof7 19:56 Jul 6
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- Very conservative diocese. Though we just lost our wonderful bishop. - momof7 19:56 Jul 6
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- Tell me more!! How's the climate, job market (and pay), etc?? When you say cheap housing, what are you considering cheap, and where is it? And what are some of the bigger cities around SE TN (I have no geographical skills) - nt - StaceyinLA 14:01 Jul 6
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- Chattanooga is the biggest city in the area. - momof7 19:51 Jul 6
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- Chattanooga is the biggest city in the area. - momof7 19:51 Jul 6
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- I agree - SE TN is the best!! :) :) :) nt - Carla/TN 20:54 Jul 6
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- I would love to be in Memphis! - Rhonda in TX 16:09 Jul 6
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- I'm in Brenham, Tx - Dot 13:12 Jul 6
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- Umm, would it be possible to request that you FedEx me some ice cream?... - Ms. Riding Hood (formerly known as Lynne) 16:45 Jul 6
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- Our choices when we moved last time were Victoria, TX and TN.......When we visited Victoria, I told dh "NO way!!" - momof7 13:44 Jul 6
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- Umm, would it be possible to request that you FedEx me some ice cream?... - Ms. Riding Hood (formerly known as Lynne) 16:45 Jul 6
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- I know how you feel-my cell phone broke, my pda broke, and my laptop broke-technology and I aren't really on speaking terms today. nt - Julie in CA 13:47 Jul 6
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- And you have a new baby? ((KIN)) Get up, go to the store. Buy your favorite chocolate. You *need* it! nt - aubrey 13:07 Jul 6
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- Well, on the plus side my 4 week old slept 6-1/2 hours solid last night! Sleep makes all the rest of it easier to take! nt - KIN 13:09 Jul 6
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- :( nt - aubrey 14:20 Jul 6
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- :( nt - aubrey 14:20 Jul 6
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- Well, on the plus side my 4 week old slept 6-1/2 hours solid last night! Sleep makes all the rest of it easier to take! nt - KIN 13:09 Jul 6
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- I love the Sandpoint area nt - Heather in the Kootenays 17:37 Jul 6
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- What part? I think some places still have affordable land. (m) - JillP 14:35 Jul 6 (1)
- Tell me............ - Remudamom 14:33 Jul 6
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- Another question - How do you keep yourself on track? Should I have 6 week "goals", semester, etc. m - kj in nc 12:44 Jul 6
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- Thanks for all the advice. Great ideas and gets me started. nt - kj in nc 20:05 Jul 6
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- Here's what we do... - Karen in CO 19:00 Jul 6
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- Oh and for the reading - Karen in CO 19:04 Jul 6
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- Oh and for the reading - Karen in CO 19:04 Jul 6
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- Here's what I do: - aubrey 13:05 Jul 6
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- I'm not much help with your first question, but I can try here (m) - katalaska 13:02 Jul 6
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- Thanks for all the advice. Great ideas and gets me started. nt - kj in nc 20:05 Jul 6
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- Coat them with foamy egg whites, to keep them from darkening while preparing. nt - Beth S 12:47 Jul 6
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- We just cut them up and fry or bake them. Top with salt. nt - Tammyla 12:11 Jul 6
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- Congrats....she's beautiful! nt - Tap,tap, tap 7:53 Jul 7
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- Congratulations! My oldest is an Independance Day baby, too. He was eight yesterday. nt - Old Dominion Heather 19:33 Jul 6
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- Congratulations! She is beautiful! nt - Verena 14:55 Jul 6
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- Cute! Now your blog counter needs to say.......... - Remudamom 14:36 Jul 6
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- Congratulations! She is precious... nm - Robin in CA 14:27 Jul 6
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- Congratulations, Amy! What a sweet baby :) nt - Yvette in CA 14:01 Jul 6
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- She is precious! Congratulations! nt - Dana in OR 13:53 Jul 6
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- What a beautiful baby! Congratulations! (nt) - Jackie in AR 13:37 Jul 6
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- Wow! Great timing. Now she'll have fireworks to celebrate every birthday. - Jenni in KS 13:32 Jul 6
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- Precious! Congratulations. :) nt - Classical Michele 13:14 Jul 6
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- How sweet! Congratulations! (And it's a good birthday, btw.) ;) nt - aubrey 12:46 Jul 6
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- Oh she is pretty. Seems like mine was that little yesterday. She is 7 monthsnext week. Enjoy! nt - Marie in OH 12:45 Jul 6
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- Beautiful! Congratulations! nt - Quiver0f10 12:30 Jul 6
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- She's absolutely beautiful!! Congratulations! nt - Michele in MN 12:19 Jul 6
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- She is perfect!! Congratulations! nt - Kelli in TN 12:18 Jul 6
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- Oh! She's so precious!! Congrats! nt - Ria 12:11 Jul 6
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- What a beautiful baby. Congratulations~ nt - Tammyla 12:10 Jul 6
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- She's gorgeous!! nt - Veronica 12:09 Jul 6
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- How beautiful!! Congratulations! nt - PariSarah, jealous in NC 12:08 Jul 6
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- That leaves you, my dear, to hit my birthday tomorrow! 7-7-07 is a great birthdate. (nt) - Andie 13:23 Jul 6
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- I'm so ready. nt - PariSwollenBlimp 14:08 Jul 6
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- Heh. Me too and I have at least 8-9 weeks to go. Sigh. nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 14:24 Jul 6
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- Heh. Me too and I have at least 8-9 weeks to go. Sigh. nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 14:24 Jul 6
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- I'm so ready. nt - PariSwollenBlimp 14:08 Jul 6
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- That leaves you, my dear, to hit my birthday tomorrow! 7-7-07 is a great birthdate. (nt) - Andie 13:23 Jul 6
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- Congratulations, she's beautiful! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 11:57 Jul 6
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- She's beautiful, Amy, congrats!! :-) nt. - erinjd 11:56 Jul 6
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- What a sweetie! Congratulations! nt - Shelby6 11:52 Jul 6
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- Congratulations - she's beautiful! (m) - Denise in IN 11:51 Jul 6
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- Congratulations! She is so lovely! So glad it went well :o) ! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 11:46 Jul 6
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- Precious! Congratulations. :-D - Jami in TX 11:45 Jul 6
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- Awwww...I'm in love...she is beautiful! :-) nt - RhondaM. 11:44 Jul 6
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- Oops, that link is to my blog, not to a diaper website - crazy autofill! nt - Amy loves Bud 11:40 Jul 6
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- I would do exactly what Ann in KY said. - happymainemom 18:34 Jul 6
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- I would just call in ask, I don't know why they wouldn't be okay with that. - lynn 13:19 Jul 6
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- Re: Rehearsal dinner question... - Diana 11:55 Jul 6
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- Best to call a member of your family and have them ask the Grooms family. - Ann in KY 11:40 Jul 6
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- I agree. nt - aubrey 14:39 Jul 6
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- I agree. nt - aubrey 14:39 Jul 6
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- Where is the rehearsal? m - Jennifer in MI 11:33 Jul 6
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- The dinner is here. - amy g. 11:38 Jul 6
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- The dinner is here. - amy g. 11:38 Jul 6
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- Check the external connections and reboot. nt - GVA 11:20 Jul 6
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- Not sure, but here's something we learned about phone lines - Karin 11:17 Jul 6
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- Vinegar is great! When I want something stronger I used Simple Green or Shaklee stuff. (tile floor) nt - strider 14:28 Jul 6
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- Hot water (under the tap) and a good quality microfiber mop. No buckets. nt - Becky (Alberta) 12:35 Jul 6
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- Vinegar's smell isn't foodish. However, we can't stand the smell when I clean with it. nm - Janet in WA 11:46 Jul 6
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- Vinegar is a bug detractor! Ants hate it, and yes it cleans very well. I always dilute it. nt - Tammyla 11:38 Jul 6
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- I've never had a problem with vinegar attracting bugs. I clean counters, mirrors, windows, etc. with vinegar. (nt) - Wendi 11:12 Jul 6
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- I've never heard of vinegar attracting bugs . . . the smell dissipates quickly. nt - TanyaS 11:09 Jul 6
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- My mother used to have us use vinegar (m) - Karin 11:06 Jul 6
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- Where do you buy Bio-Kleen? thanks nt - saved1112 11:22 Jul 6 (1)
- Oh, good. Hope the results are just as good. nt - Tammyla 11:40 Jul 6
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- So far, so good! I agree, keep us posted. nt - Sharon H. in IL 11:26 Jul 6
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- Keep us posted, and I'm glad it didn't hurt! nt - TanyaS 11:11 Jul 6
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- I think any of us would feel the same way (m) - Doran 19:16 Jul 6
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- (((Grandmother))). nt - Verena 14:58 Jul 6
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- You know, fear can cause very strange behaviors (m) - Ria 13:51 Jul 6
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- I know. Thankfully, he's at work all day (m) - Grandmother 14:40 Jul 6
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- A family in our former church is going through a similar thing right now (m) - RIa 14:53 Jul 6
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- Oh, and he also announced that he's quitting school and getting a job. nt - Ria 14:55 Jul 6
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- Oh, and he also announced that he's quitting school and getting a job. nt - Ria 14:55 Jul 6
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- You know, he may have been protecting his GF. - Carol in Cal. 14:45 Jul 6
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- I hadn't thought of that. That's most definitely a possibility. (m) - Grandmother 15:10 Jul 6
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- I hadn't thought of that. That's most definitely a possibility. (m) - Grandmother 15:10 Jul 6
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- A family in our former church is going through a similar thing right now (m) - RIa 14:53 Jul 6
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- I know. Thankfully, he's at work all day (m) - Grandmother 14:40 Jul 6
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- I'm so very sorry. What a terrible thing to go through. ((hugs)) (nt) - Jackie in AR 13:40 Jul 6
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- (((Grandmother))) So sorry.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 13:38 Jul 6
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- Oh, I'm so sorry. nt - Merry 12:33 Jul 6
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- Wow, I am really sorry you are going through this ((())) nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 11:50 Jul 6
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- Oh my. I'm so sorry. ((hugs)) nm - Jennifer in MI 11:29 Jul 6
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- SO sorry! ((((())))) nt - Call Me Cordelia 11:26 Jul 6
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- So Sorry. nt - LN 11:25 Jul 6
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- So sorry. :( nt - saved1112 11:17 Jul 6
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- There are no words...I am so sorry. nt - Brigitte in NC 11:01 Jul 6
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- (((Grandmother))) nt - aubrey 10:41 Jul 6
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- I am so sorry, hugs to you. nt - Angela in TN 10:40 Jul 6
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- ((((C))))) I'm praying! (nt) - Andie 13:22 Jul 6
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- Wow, I'm sorry. I will be praying for things to get better. Keep us posted. nt - Classical Michele 13:16 Jul 6
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- ((threelops)) - aubrey 10:53 Jul 6
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- See, that's why I don't blog... or tell non-understanding people too much... - mom2abcd 12:06 Jul 7
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- FWIW, your curriculum looks fabulous! You're going to have a great year and as for the naysayers... - Anita in Ohio 17:49 Jul 6
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- Thanks for that Anita, I really am looking forward to this year - Angela in TN 18:01 Jul 6
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- Thanks for that Anita, I really am looking forward to this year - Angela in TN 18:01 Jul 6
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- Thanks for sharing my pain! I knew I wasn't alone but it's nice to hear it. :) nt - Angela in TN 12:29 Jul 6
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- yup, I found out the hard way... - Valerie(TX) 11:32 Jul 6
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- Valerie--would you email me? nt - aubrey 12:47 Jul 6
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- Valerie--would you email me? nt - aubrey 12:47 Jul 6
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- I had the same situation - Christina in OR 11:28 Jul 6
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- I have a cousin like that... - saved1112 11:16 Jul 6
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- Arg! Why do my posts keep double or triple posting?? nt - saved1112 11:16 Jul 6
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- Arg! Why do my posts keep double or triple posting?? nt - saved1112 11:16 Jul 6
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- I have a cousin like that... - saved1112 11:16 Jul 6
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- I have a friend like that... - aubrey 10:48 Jul 6
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- Oh, I Feel Your Pain - e. in nc 10:26 Jul 6
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- Ironing? What on earth is that? - Karen in CO 19:08 Jul 6
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- LOL. When dd was 3.5 or 4yo, she said, "Mommy, what's an iron?"... - Stacia, the iron avoider 21:19 Jul 6
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- LOL. When dd was 3.5 or 4yo, she said, "Mommy, what's an iron?"... - Stacia, the iron avoider 21:19 Jul 6
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- I'm always amazed at the things I'll do to keep from doing what I need to be doing. ;-) Good for you for doing the prep work; to me, that is the ickiest part of painting. (nt) - Jackie in AR 13:42 Jul 6
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- now I've finished the first coat, and the kids are in the sprinkler:-)....but.....ironing might have to happen now :-( nt - Strawberry Queen 12:33 Jul 6
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- I'm impressed! If you'd like more reasons, feel free to come over here! I need to paint, declutter, sort books, etc. nt - lovemykids 11:53 Jul 6
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- LOL! Can't complain about the ironing now, can they? nt - Sharon H. in IL 11:30 Jul 6
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- How fun for you!! I love going to our big Farmer's Market too... - Kristiana 14:55 Jul 6
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- I caution you to see a doctor, I gave my grandson an enema suggested by a pharmacist and it was - Cheryl bc 23:39 Jul 6
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- Magnesium and probiotics - Cindyg 21:21 Jul 6
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- Miralax was the only thing that really helped my son and now - frogpond1 14:06 Jul 6
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- Long term solution (m) - Melissa in NC 12:14 Jul 6
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- Since my kids were young I have....m - kRenee 11:43 Jul 6
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- My dd now 8yo has struggled with this since infancy. Solution inside. - Staci in FL 11:15 Jul 6
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- Yep, freshly ground wheat and long grain brown rice. We no longer have that problem. :-) (nt) - Jackie in AR 13:43 Jul 6
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- Yep, freshly ground wheat and long grain brown rice. We no longer have that problem. :-) (nt) - Jackie in AR 13:43 Jul 6
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- Long term solution... - srjbdl 10:36 Jul 6
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- Grape juice sounds better than what my dad uses--prune juice. However - Karin 10:56 Jul 6
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- Also, oats are good. nt - Karin 11:13 Jul 6
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- Also, oats are good. nt - Karin 11:13 Jul 6
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- Grape juice sounds better than what my dad uses--prune juice. However - Karin 10:56 Jul 6
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- the grocery store will most likely have the enema - katilac 10:14 Jul 6
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- This is good to know (as she's munching an apple)... - Ms. Riding Hood (formerly known as Lynne) 10:25 Jul 6
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- Are you aware that apple juice causes constipation in some children? - Claire 17:08 Jul 6
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- Are you aware that apple juice causes constipation in some children? - Claire 17:08 Jul 6
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- This is good to know (as she's munching an apple)... - Ms. Riding Hood (formerly known as Lynne) 10:25 Jul 6
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- If you want food/drink suggestions - Ann in KY 10:00 Jul 6
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- opps thought of some more - Ann in KY 11:30 Jul 6
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- oh, also, one other thing.... - Nicole M 10:12 Jul 6
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- (darn, why can't I do the END italics?) - Nicole M 10:13 Jul 6
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- (darn, why can't I do the END italics?) - Nicole M 10:13 Jul 6
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- opps thought of some more - Ann in KY 11:30 Jul 6
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- My now 6 yo started with a chronic constipation problem around 3 years old (more) - Jennifer Not 9:57 Jul 6
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- at that age we had a similar issue.... - Nicole M 10:09 Jul 6
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- Same here - Miralax. DD#2 (3-1/2) has been on stool softeners and later Miralax since she was 16 mos. Hope the OP's little one gets some relief soon! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 10:08 Jul 6
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- at that age we had a similar issue.... - Nicole M 10:09 Jul 6
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- Milk of Magnesia helps my ds out. But (m) - threelops 9:54 Jul 6
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- you can put in in milk or ice cream, though! /nft - katilac 10:16 Jul 6
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- Don't tell my ds. I know he's really got a tummy ache when he's willing to drink it ;o) (nt) - threelops 10:25 Jul 6
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- Don't tell my ds. I know he's really got a tummy ache when he's willing to drink it ;o) (nt) - threelops 10:25 Jul 6
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- you can put in in milk or ice cream, though! /nft - katilac 10:16 Jul 6
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- I really like Aaron Shust (sp??). Definately alternative/rock praise. He has a new album out, too. nt - Kay in Cal 17:11 Jul 6
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- Third Day - Wherever You Are is one of my favs. I also have had good luck with the WOW cd's. - dirty ethel rackham 15:22 Jul 6
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- You can listen to our christian radio station online to get more ideas--WAVA. Just google and go. (based in Maryland) nt - Chris in VA 15:14 Jul 6
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- TY all so much! I can't wait to start listening!!! (n/t) - Laurie in VA 14:32 Jul 6
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- Newsboys; I Could Sing of Your Love Forever is a compilation cd... - Karen K. in Tx 14:30 Jul 6