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Chit Chat / Re: Birthday party activities?

« on: April 11, 2008, 11:10:53 PM »

WOW...Esther and Joyce both came up with good ideas. The only thing I can think of is to make the monkey imitation a contest.  Give a prize to the the one who can come up with the best monkey imitation.  That should be a blast with four-year-olds.  (Maybe a little hard to judge, tho.  )

I love the food ideas!   

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Chit Chat / Re: Don't forget to visit Kaz on her round the world cruise.

« on: April 11, 2008, 10:39:56 PM »

Kaz'z blog is the first thing I check when I get on the computer.  It's just so neat to see all the wonderful places she has visited. 

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Chit Chat / Re: If I come visit you....

« on: April 08, 2008, 09:45:44 PM »

That's pretty cool, Krista!!!    That will make traveling with the boys sooo much easier.  Congrats on your purchase...and on your new truck, too.   

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Chit Chat / Re: Rain, rain go away (who all is sick of rain?)

« on: April 07, 2008, 08:23:53 PM »

Double S, I live in Beautiful Southeast Kansas...Parsons, to be exact.   

I've been wondering where you live, too. 

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Chit Chat / Re: Where is Bart?

« on: April 03, 2008, 10:29:16 PM »

Good!  I hope he gets around to supplying pictures of his house renovation one of these days.  I hope he does set up a new pond at the new house.   

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Chit Chat / Re: Happy Birthday Andy aka El Jefe...

« on: April 03, 2008, 10:25:10 PM »

Happy Belated Birthday, Andy! I hope you had a wonderful day!!!   

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Chit Chat / Re: Rain, rain go away (who all is sick of rain?)

« on: April 03, 2008, 09:54:53 PM »

After going through about five years of drought (which killed a few of our trees), I'm not sure I can ever get too much rain...even though we've had quite a bit lately.   

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Chit Chat / Re: A New Tomato For Jerry to try...

« on: April 03, 2008, 09:51:09 PM »

LOL, the Peter Peppers are too funny, Mikey!   

John, I should have known you've been growing them for years.     JK!    I would ask for some seeds, but jalapenos are way too hot for me (I make a big pot of salsa with about three jalapenos).  I don't want to try anything hotter.   

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Chit Chat / Re: Some Americanponder's came over today..

« on: April 03, 2008, 09:16:48 PM »

That sounds like fun! 

Since I don't live really close to any ponders, I think I'll buy my usual two or three hundred annuals and then invite my grandchildren up for pizza and flower planting.     Believe me, they really would love that.  I know Miss Kylie and her brother Braden love to dig in the dirt, and I'm pretty sure the other five "little ones" (some of them are getting up there...11-12 years) would, too! 

I've already found out that they are really good at cleaning out flower beds.  I see no reason why they can't plant also.  Hee, Hee! 

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Chit Chat / Re: Has anyone ever heard?

« on: April 03, 2008, 09:05:02 PM »

Thank you, Mikey.  That was very interesting.   

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Chit Chat / Re: Pete's new toy.

« on: April 03, 2008, 08:04:04 PM »

LOL @ Esther!    I have to agree, tho.  That thing looks awfully banged up and unsafe to me.  Maybe Pete could fix it up and let someone else fly it.   

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Chit Chat / Re: A New Tomato For Jerry to try...

« on: March 31, 2008, 09:52:42 PM »

That's just toooooo funny!     I imagine the tomatoes do taste good, but the "Buy it Now" price is a bit steep for just 15 seeds.    I wonder how much they will actually sell for?

The monkey kinda creeps me out, too.  It might be hard to eat the tomatoes while thinking of that picture.   

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Chit Chat / Re: When ir rains.....

« on: March 31, 2008, 09:10:55 PM »

Dear Tink, I am so sorry!  :'(  Take care of yourself (while running yourself ragged), and just remember...This too will pass.  God Bless.  I will keep you in my prayers and I know that with His help, you (and your family) will get through this.    Huggggs from KS.   

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Pond Chat / Re: What do tadpoles eat?

« on: March 28, 2008, 10:50:46 PM »

I raised a tadpole (inside) a couple of years ago.  (I named him Bob.)  I fed him boiled lettuce, and he did fine.  I put him out into the pond after he had morphed because I didn't think I could find enough live insects for him at that time.

After he grew a bit in the pond, I was finally able to identify him as a leopard frog.  I thought he was a green frog until he got big enough to get his final coloring.

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Pond Chat / Re: My bad and good news

« on: March 28, 2008, 10:22:07 PM »

I bought a Sequence from Gene about seven years ago (after going through two or three submersibles) and it's still going strong. (Or at least it was when I "put it to bed" for the winter.)  I can't say enough about the importance of buying a good pump.   

I'm sorry to hear that Esther. I hope Gene gets his website (and himself) on his feet soon.  I hope he doesn't give up on his business since he lost Katherine.  He seemed to be doing fairly well (considering the circumstances) right after she died.  Did you try to call or email him?   Gene's a great guy and very helpful to his customers.  I really hope he stays in business for many more years.  We need him. 

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Pond Chat / Re: Turtle love nest built!

« on: March 28, 2008, 10:09:22 PM »

That's so cute, Jerry!  Do you have fencing, rocks, etc. to keep her from wandering further than you want her to?   

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Pond Chat / Re: I'm so excited, what I walked into

« on: March 28, 2008, 10:03:09 PM »

WOW!!!     What a lucky find, Kim.     Pics as soon as possible, please.

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Chit Chat / Re: Meet the Parents....

« on: March 24, 2008, 09:37:57 PM »

I'm glad your meeting with the parents went well, Michael.  I wish you well with your relationship with Kim. 

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Chit Chat / Re: For you Rocky fans...

« on: March 24, 2008, 08:47:50 PM »

OMG, Michael, I just watched the "Life with Rocky" video!!!!!!!!! 

First of all, I LOOOOOOVE that song!!! 

Second, I finally saw a picture of you, and can't imagine why in the world you are still single.  You are a very nice looking young man (and as an old lady, I think I can get away with saying that without anyone making something out of it    )  I hope this relationship with Kim works out happily for you. 

Oh, yeah, I liked the "Rocky playing on the couch" video, too.   

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Chit Chat / Re: Gonna need some help planning a 50th anniversary party

« on: March 24, 2008, 08:30:27 PM »

I like the ideas you already have, Kim...especially the picture with a matte that can be signed by all the attendees.   

I agree with Bonnie that the party, itself, will be the best gift...especially if you can invite friends or relatives they don't often get to see.  When our daughters did a surprise 40th anniversary party for us, I really enjoyed getting to see people I hadn't seen in a while.   

Do your parents still get around OK (i.e., go to the grocery store, beauty shop, etc.)?  If so, gift certificates to restaurants or services (haircut, manicure, pedicure, massage, cable TV or satellite TV...whatever) are always nice. 

One of our friends at our party gave us a basket with champagne, pretty glasses, and a scented candle in a cute little holder.  The daughters gave us money for and made arrangements for us to change to Dish Satellite with DVR (TIVO) services.  It was a great party!   

I know how hard it is to get something for someone who doesn't want for anything or need anything.  My DH's 80th birthday is coming up Friday, and I have no idea what to get him.   

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Chit Chat / Re: Patti Patton Bader (UPDATE)

« on: March 21, 2008, 07:49:14 PM »

I'm still voting, Esther.  I'll try not to forget during the next 11 days.   

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Chit Chat / Re: BlindToo

« on: March 21, 2008, 07:46:55 PM »

Hmmmm...I tried it, also, and it doesn't work.  I think it has something to do with the apostrophe in your screen name.  How strange!   

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Chit Chat / Re: Test results are in... Whewwwww. I will be around for a few 100 years!

« on: March 18, 2008, 08:28:30 PM »

No lap top but maybe I can get a nurse to sit on my lap??

Ohhhhhhh...you're such a baaaaad boy!   

I'm soooooo glad your test results came out so well.     After my DH ("the old guy") had that Thallium test, we were told he had to have a quadruple bypass and a carotid endarterectomy ("the surgical stripping of a fat-encrusted, thickened arterial lining so as to open or widen the artery for improved blood circulation").    

I was just wondering about your test results today.  See, we do love you!      

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Chit Chat / Re: My new hobby..."Golfing"

« on: March 16, 2008, 09:18:25 PM »

What a cute little car!  I'd like to have one like that...especially with today's gas prices.   

I'm sure you will have your gardens in beautiful shape in no time.   

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Chit Chat / Re: Staying on top of it...

« on: March 14, 2008, 10:55:34 PM »

Hee, Hee!   

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Chit Chat / Re: Soldier's Angel

« on: March 14, 2008, 10:32:13 PM »

I voted for Patti, Esther.  I hope it helps.  I'll continue to vote until the end of the month.   

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Chit Chat / Re: Do you like poetry?

« on: March 14, 2008, 10:00:19 PM »

Michael, Kim is a lucky girl to have met you and Rocky.  I'm glad she makes you happy.   

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Chit Chat / Re: Staying on top of it...

« on: March 14, 2008, 09:29:47 PM »

Jerry, I had a double post there because the 'puter told me it didn't go through when I replied to your post ("My treatment, the Dr. says we need to be on top of it").  However, when I tried to post it again, it became a new post...go figure!   

I almost fell out of my chair laughing when you told me to "kiss the old guy" for you.    Besides having dementia, he's also very homophobic...so I can just imagine his reaction if I gave him a kiss from a GUY on the forum.  If you don't mind a lot, I'll give him a kiss but I won't tell him it's from Jerry in California. 

As Kim said, yes, you do have to be careful with the coumidin.  DH bleeds like a stuck hog if he just gets a scratch or slight puncture.  Just make sure (while you're taking the coumidin) that you tend to any and all scratches and cuts (i.e., put a very tight bandaid on it and keep checking it).   In addition, you have to stop taking it before having a tooth pulled and before some medical procedures/tests.

I'm sorry you have to wait until Tues. to get the results of your tests.  That's kind of a PITA. 

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Chit Chat / Staying on top of it...

« on: March 12, 2008, 11:00:27 PM »

Jerry, I'm glad they are doing more tests and are putting you on blood thinners.  My hubby takes that and he just has to go in and get it tested once a month...no big deal.  I'm sure the Dr.'s will get you all fixed up.   

You just be a good boy and take all your medications and do as the Dr.'s tell you.     Hugs! 

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Chit Chat / Re: My Treatment, The Dr. says We need to be on top of it.

« on: March 12, 2008, 10:54:24 PM »

Jerry, I'm glad they're doing more tests and putting you on the blood thinner.  I'm sure they will be able to fix you up if you just cooperate and take all your meds.    

You just be a good boy and do what the Dr.'s tell you to do.      Hugs!!!