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Old Jun 3rd, 2005, 09:26 AM
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eileenleft- yours is the biggest rant of all - others pale in comparison.
Can not imagine what she is going through-- very sad!!
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Old Jun 3rd, 2005, 09:27 AM
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Rave: I am a greataunt, vs the great aunt I used to be! My favorite neice just had an 8 lb 15 oz daughter- the first of this generation!

Rave: have spent all week making ti-leaf swags, mock orange garlands, and picking/washing ferns to decorate the arena for graduation tomorrow night.

Rant: That after tomorrow, I'll no longer be a Punahou School parent. It has been a wonderful experience over the last 13 years and I will truly miss being a part of the school.

Rave: Thailand and India in August!

Rave: Scarlett's sale! May it go smoothly and quickly!
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Old Jun 3rd, 2005, 09:36 AM
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Cheney telling it like it is.

Rant: people acting like Felt is some sort of hero. I doubt the people of southeast Asia would agree.
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Old Jun 3rd, 2005, 09:37 AM
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Rave: Just returned from a great vacation in Naples, FL and still in the "vacation state of mind" ... loved it there ... wouldn't mind moving there, except those hurricanes scare me!

Rave: Actually, nothing to rant about!
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Old Jun 3rd, 2005, 09:38 AM
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eileenleft, how terrible for your friend and the family. That is truly a tragedy. I'm so sorry to hear it.
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Old Jun 3rd, 2005, 09:46 AM
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GoTravel: What's the word on your girlfriend? Are you sure it was a Brown Recluse? Depending on the person their bites can be extremely serious!

Rave: Scarlett's Sale! Congratulations!

Rant: Eileen's news--unfathomable.

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Old Jun 3rd, 2005, 09:56 AM
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yawn-boring~is that you ahhhnold?
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Old Jun 3rd, 2005, 10:14 AM
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Thank you for listening. I really really appreciate the concern-and the family will too.
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Old Jun 3rd, 2005, 10:28 AM
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GoT: Happy "Forty-and-Fabulous" to you!
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Old Jun 3rd, 2005, 11:34 AM
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PamSF, I thought you were being creative!

Sunbum, so sorry to read about your beloved kitty.

Eileenleft, breaks my heart to read what you wrote--I am so sorry for your friends loss.
 
Old Jun 3rd, 2005, 11:38 AM
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Congratulations, Scarlett!
 
Old Jun 3rd, 2005, 11:52 AM
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Scarlett, such wonderful news... SO happy for you. I hope your move to Portland will be very smooth and happy!

eileenleft, I am so sorry for the pain your friend is enduring. Can't imagine anything worse.

Sunburn1944, I am sad to hear about your beloved kitty. I have a 15 year old Cairn Terrier, and it will be so hard for us when his time comes.

cd, what a bummer with breaking your ankle. I hope your recovery will be fast and pain-free. (I broke mine on a trip to Hawaii, had to come home 10 days early,so I can empathize! )

Thank you ........ girlonthego, cd, dcespedes, Statia, borealis, bennnie, Tiff, mms, Cassandra, Byrd, OO .. for your good wishes. You've all been cheering me on for the past eleven months, and it helps tremendously!

Yes, girlonthego, I exercise almost every day, water aerobics, biking & weights or a long walk, and I have come to love it! If learning to love exercise could happen to me, there's hope for all!

Byrd, aren't these grandchildren's imaginations wonderful? My 7 yr. old GD can change the rules of ANY game so she & Granny can play it!

Statia, have a wonderful visit with your DH's daughter. My GD will be with us for 3 weeks in August, and I can hardly wait!

Cassandra, you are too funny! I hadn't thought about having to change my name... you WOULD think of that!

 
Old Jun 3rd, 2005, 11:55 AM
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Rant: allergies. Please send some of that rain to Chicago. My allergies and my lawn would appreciate it.

Rave: leaving next week for 12 days in Italy - Capri, Positano, and Naples. We booked this trip last August, and I've spent nine months telling myself it was too early to get excited about it. Now I can!

Rant/rave: as usually happens right before vacation, workload has shot up exponentially. Bad for the stress level. Good (income) for future traveling opportunities.

Rave: and on the subject of (former) work, the US Supreme Court unanimously overturning the conviction of Arthur Andersen this week!

Eileenleft - so sorry to hear about your friend's son.

Scarlett - congrats on your sale, but we won't be able to wave to you anymore on our way to Amelia Island.

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Old Jun 3rd, 2005, 12:14 PM
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Raves: Congratulations to Scarlett and Bonniebroad, and happy birthday to GoTravel!

Rant: Eileenleft, I'm so sorry for your friend and her family.

Rave: Leaving in a few minutes to attend a marriage conference with dh. I managed to Priceline a Sheraton for $50/night - I hope the room is nice!

Rave: The aforementioned dh and I saw a sneak preview of Cinderella Man Tuesday night. Excellent movie with great performances and a gripping storyline.

No other rants today. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

Lee Ann
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Old Jun 3rd, 2005, 12:20 PM
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HUGE RAVE: 12 days of ice-cream in Switzerland!!

Rant: came back to work to learn a dear co-worker lost his only son to illness.

GoTravel, 10 years from now you'll remember this day as a happy one!

Bonnie, congratulations. I haven't gained a pound in Switzerland... let me try to join your weight loss club...

Jorr: no electricity means being romantic, no?

CD hope your ankle will heal soon.

JJ5, that was scary! Glad your (grand)baby is OK.

Eileen, sorry for your loss. Icuy, congratulations!

Scarlett, will you stop in the Bay Area on the way to Portland? It IS on the way, huh?
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Old Jun 3rd, 2005, 12:27 PM
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Cassandra:
I call her Bonnie-not-so-broad.

 
Old Jun 3rd, 2005, 12:29 PM
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Bamakelly, and if I succeed, I'll change my nickname from Faina-A-Gain to Faina-A-Loss LOL
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Old Jun 3rd, 2005, 12:29 PM
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Wow, for a "short" week, it sure felt long! Thank goodness it is Friday

Rant: I got a "parking" ticket on campus last night -- you bet I'm going to fight it, lol!

Rave: My DS and his roommates have settled on an apartment. The lease is in circulation at this moment. I am holding my breath that it all works out.

Rant/Rave: My "baby" boy is moving out and starting his new life.

Rave: My DH went nuts and bought a lot of camping equipment. This should be very interesting, LOL

Rave: Happy Birthday GoT! Have a great trip!!

Rave: Mikemo, that's great news!

Rave: Good for you Bonnie babe! My gym membership is coming up -- I was actually contemplating not renewing because I seem to never get there, but I MUST make time for myself!

Rave: Scarlett, that's great news! I bought a lot of those bins from Target for my son's move too.

Rave: The quick moves of JJ5's guy and son or SIL (?) and fishing the little guy out of the water! How frightening for the little one.

Rant: cd & kcapuani: Broken bones...ouch! I hope everything heals well.

RANT: eileenleft...such sad and horrible news!

Rave: The weather. Even though we are going to get some rain, Sunday is supposed to be near 80

Have a safe and happy weekend, everyone!
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Old Jun 3rd, 2005, 12:35 PM
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Hugs to all who need them. Cheers to all the good news.

I've been in a really ranty mood the past few days. Don't want to bring people down with my mood so I won't go into details..

Rave: It might have stopped raining in NC. Sun's out right now, but it could start again soon.
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Old Jun 3rd, 2005, 12:39 PM
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BonnieBabe--I love it!!!
 


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