:)) I am just dying here...simply dying over that "three word story" thread!
RAVE RAVE : Fodorites are such funny folk! :))

It's 4.42 in San Francisco, and I'm still at work. They won't let us go home early :(

rant: I'm sure *they* will pull that three word story by Monday. I must try and save it.

Monday? I don't see how it can last that long. Maybe if we keep it clean.

Another Rave: Enzian running for Genie. I think the halo is a good idea! Plus the recipe....oh my....

Yet another Rave:Starrsville is posting lab pictures! Tiff, will Sophie be next?????

MIKEMO - nothing would make DH more happy then this middle child joining the USNA!!!!!

enjoy the 4th!!! How is Mexico??!!

Thanks, cmcfong.

Are we posting Lab pictures? Here's Nora:
http://topspin.smugmug.com/gallery/908102/1/41314799

She is gorgeous. What a face!!!!

enzian - if ever I had a dog, it would be just like your Nora. Love the nighty-night photo. Precious!

hsv: Celebrate! My friends were at the game (an American married to a German and living in Berlin) and there is a party tonight for sure.

starrsville: if I saw that snake I would have to put my house on the market! And move elsewhere in the meantime! Or hire a gardner. Or..a hitman.....hitsnake....whatever

Rave: jorr got the approval.

Rant: Another McMansion on the Cape.

Rave: enzian running for Genie. And Nora is adorable.

First, Faina's roll call - I did scroll.

Second, cmcfong, I can do that? Post Sophie? Remember last week, I JUST figured out how to import my digitals and email them. I don't know if I am up to the challenge of the website thing, LOL.

I can do this though ((&)) (ha)

p.s. Oh and for those asking about the three word story, they have in the past let it keep going. As long as it stays clean, and some of try to keep it travel related at times, hee hee.

I usually begin with greetings to other Fodorites, but this rave can't wait:

Rave: MUD WRESTLING ON FODORS!! Yeeehawwww, it's about time!! I'm in, I want to wrestle someone--anyone--NOW!! C'mon you chickens, get in the mud with me, who wants a piece o' this?? :@

<deep breath>
<deep breath>

OK sorry I got so carried away, but as you can see, mud wrestling is my favorite pastime and it makes me a little crazy. b-( But now I've got that off my chest, back to greetings, then R&R's.

Happy Anniversary to Tess and amwosu, may you have many, may more. ((L))

Bon Voyage, marigross, I am so jealous. BTW, planning a trip to Switzerland was what brought me to this board.

kopp, thoughts and prayers to Genie.

bennie, congrats on the award, and enjoy your lamp. ((I))

jetset, your comment about the bumblebee cracked me up!! Lately I know all too well about dealing with bees. I haven't had to kill a hive in about a month now, but I bought a new can of Raid today just in case. 'Tis the season. :-(

vegasnative, I hope your Mom's surgery goes well.

Starrsy, although I am a huge animal lover, I still maintain that the only good snake is a dead snake. They scare the beejeebees out of me. :-O

Big Rave: I'm glad you all liked the story of my grandparents' wedding day. Your responses warmed my heart and gave me a happy sniffle. >:D<

Rave: Off to the DFW area tomorrow for a girls' slumber party complete with food, liquor, and brownies. No men allowed!! >:O

Wishing all Fodorites a happy and safe holiday!!

Thanks for starting it, Tiff. Made my day. . .

Rave: I had a wonderfully emotive dream in which I saw my cousin (who I have not seen for 4 years!!) and woke up feeling like she was just here. I actually don't miss her right now!

Rave: After a week of strep, I did some retail therapy yesterday and am totally cured.

Rant: My did is being extremely irresponsible with his liver cancer and it is starting to look like things might go awry.

You want a RAVE? A dear friend whom I have been so worried about just advised me that she just got a clean bill of health from her doctor! I am taking a big breath and going to have some french fries I just fixed with a glass of wine! Life is beautiful!!

That is a rave, LoveItaly!! I heard some good health news from a friend today also. I have wine close at hand too, so let's raise a glass together. ((D))

OH my, Nora is an absolute doll!

((D))

Glad you could join our toast, Scarlett!!

And yes, Nora is adorable. :-)