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Re: Goodbye WBs...For real
I'm sad to see it go, but it just hasn't been the same. I had a lot of good memories and fun on these boards,...
I'm sad to see it go, but it just hasn't been the same. I had a lot of good memories and fun on these boards, and got to meet some great people
Goodbye WB....
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Fav foods/last meals - what's on your menu?
I've got surgery coming up, and I will not be able to eat anything 'normal' for quite some time, and then once I am able...
I've got surgery coming up, and I will not be able to eat anything 'normal' for quite some time, and then once I am able to eat, it will be only tiny bits of super healthy food.
So, I'm taking the next five weeks to eat some of the things that I haven't had recently. Dh and I have been eating super healthy for the last six months, and are ready to enjoy some yummy foods!
I have a list of foods that I want to make sure I get in, but I want to make sure I don't miss anything.
So - what's your "I'll never eat again, gotta make sure I eat ...." ???????? I'm looking for all suggestions!!
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Re: How much would you give as gift?
We had a familiy of 4 give us $60, and singles or a couple give us $200. Every gift was appreciated, no matter how much...
We had a familiy of 4 give us $60, and singles or a couple give us $200. Every gift was appreciated, no matter how much was given.
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Re: What's your reaction to this?
I haven't said anything to her, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to talk to her in person about it, next time I see her....
I haven't said anything to her, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to talk to her in person about it, next time I see her. She's really good at brushing things off as "oh well, it was just a joke", but I thought this was incredibly ignorant.
Growing up, my father left my family, and we were three young girls, and my recently unemployed mother. She worked when she could, but without a car, no high school education, and living in a small town, she was only able to get work at a local chicken-processing place when work was available. We relied on the foodbank every Christmas, not just for food, but also for gifts (we were one of those families that were lucky to benefit from the generosity of others). I can remember times when we ate honey sandwiches for a week, because all we had was bread and a bucket of honey.
I thought the e-mail was simple minded and ignorant. End of today's lesson.
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What's your reaction to this?
I got an e-mail with this today from my MIL. I wanted to post it on FB to see what my friends thought, but didn't...
I got an e-mail with this today from my MIL. I wanted to post it on FB to see what my friends thought, but didn't want to cause trouble. So I bring it to you here at WB.
So this is what it is, I'm curious to know how everyone sees this.
"The Food Stamp Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is actually proud of the fact it is distributing the greatest number of free meals and food stamps ever.
Meanwhile, the National Park Service, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, asks us to "Please Do Not Feed the Animals." Their reason for this policy is that the animals will grow dependent on handouts and will not learn to take care of themselves.
This ends today's lesson."
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Re: What's for dinner tonight?
Lots of spaghetti! Tonight we had turkey thighs, a pan cooked brussel sprouts dish, and then orange glazed carrots and snow peas. I'm thinking a...
Lots of spaghetti! Tonight we had turkey thighs, a pan cooked brussel sprouts dish, and then orange glazed carrots and snow peas. I'm thinking a frozen PC yogurt bar for dessert.
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Re: Goal weight - anyone want to share?
I'm 5'10", and my goal weight is 205 lbs. Which I know sounds like a lot, but I haven't been that weight in over 10...
I'm 5'10", and my goal weight is 205 lbs. Which I know sounds like a lot, but I haven't been that weight in over 10 years. I have lost about 35 lbs so far (since Feb 1st) and still have A LOT of the way to go. I'm looking forward to 205! As like some of you, I am sturdy, so at 205 I will still look DAMN good
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Re: Wedding gift for a parent?
My favourite gifts to give are the ones that you can't tell the cost of. They may be sentimental, or neat, or unique. A picture...
My favourite gifts to give are the ones that you can't tell the cost of. They may be sentimental, or neat, or unique. A picture in a nice frame is a great idea.
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What's for dinner tonight?
Just a quick post to see what everyone out there in WB land is eating/has eaten/wishes they were eating for dinner tonight. DH had to...
Just a quick post to see what everyone out there in WB land is eating/has eaten/wishes they were eating for dinner tonight.
DH had to drive an hour to an appointment tonight for 7, so he came home early, and we had dinner at 4:30ish. I made baked chicken breasts, roasted cauliflower, and steamed asparagus. Right now, I'm eating baby carrots and dip.
I wish, instead, that we would have had East Side Marios - I've had a HUGE carving lately ...
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Re: Food for a road trip
DH and I just had a mini roap trip, and since we were driving in the evening/night, we took wraps and a crab salad (we...
DH and I just had a mini roap trip, and since we were driving in the evening/night, we took wraps and a crab salad (we took turns driving while the other ate), and then cauliflower and brocoli, cut up with a yogurt dressing.
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Re: Two-year-old Calgary boy made member of Mensa
From the article ... Quote: ...
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Re: Spin: How many TVs do you have?
We have three - none in our bedroom. Living room, rec room/basement, and the craft room. We are not opposed to one in the bedroom,...
We have three - none in our bedroom. Living room, rec room/basement, and the craft room. We are not opposed to one in the bedroom, especially times when I am feeling less than stellar, and just want to watch TV in bed.
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Re: POLL Would you have moved? (Fast food resto)
No friggin way would I move. Those two seater tables are TINY, and if I was lucky enough to score a 4-seater, awesome. My substantial...
No friggin way would I move. Those two seater tables are TINY, and if I was lucky enough to score a 4-seater, awesome. My substantial a$$ needs a bigger seat, so I'm going to take it.
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Re: Sorta Spin: Do you & your DH/SO match physically?
I outweigh DH by quite a bit. He's average/normal, and I'm not. Even after I reach my goal weight (which is still an entire person...
I outweigh DH by quite a bit. He's average/normal, and I'm not. Even after I reach my goal weight (which is still an entire person away), I'll still weigh more than him. But that's okay.
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Healthy stuff to make in my KitchenAid
I won a silent auction in the fall for a shiny new KitchenAid mixer. I used it for a bunch of baking at Christmastime, but...
I won a silent auction in the fall for a shiny new KitchenAid mixer. I used it for a bunch of baking at Christmastime, but since DH and I have started eating healthy, I haven't used it at all.
All I can this to make with it is cakes, batters, cookies, shipped cream ... but nothing healthy.
So I'm asking for healthy recipe stuff. What do you use your KitchenAid for, besides sugary yummy stuff? I hate the idea of it just sitting there all the time ...
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Re: Do you put butter on your PB&J?
Butter on sandwiches grosses me out ... I only ever butter toast if I'm having it plain with eggs. ...
Butter on sandwiches grosses me out ... I only ever butter toast if I'm having it plain with eggs.
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Re: Have you opened a small-town tavern?
There's a place like that in our small town. Its a very nice place, well maintained, nice patio. They have food and drinks, and live...
There's a place like that in our small town. Its a very nice place, well maintained, nice patio. They have food and drinks, and live music on weekends. Their food is nice, 7 layer dips, sandwiches, salads, soups - and nothing deep fried.
I find them pricey for lunch, but its good food and a nice clean establishment.
Oh, they have about 50 seats, plus the patio.
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Re: WB Confessional!
I have a confession to add! (hope I'm not late to the party) Yesterday, at work, I was having a conversation with someone, and I...
I have a confession to add! (hope I'm not late to the party)
Yesterday, at work, I was having a conversation with someone, and I mentioned that I was pissy. He commented "With a rack like that, I can't imagine how anyone could be pissy." Totally inappropriate, but it made me feel pretty good about myself!
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Re: Cardmaking Post
CH - I love that ornament stamp and punch set - love love love them! And I need Easter stamps too - even though I...
CH - I love that ornament stamp and punch set - love love love them!
And I need Easter stamps too - even though I just told DH that I am done buying stamps. SplitCoastStampers is a great place to buy cheap used stamps.
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Re: Keurig VUE?!
With anything, they may start phasing the old cups out, which sucks, but we have the My K-cup, which should be fine. ...
With anything, they may start phasing the old cups out, which sucks, but we have the My K-cup, which should be fine.
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Re: Do you not love your job?
I really do not love my job. I even hate it. My dream, when I was little, was to work in a tall building, carry...
I really do not love my job. I even hate it.
My dream, when I was little, was to work in a tall building, carry a briefcase, be in business. I had that job, for 8 years. I didn't always *love* that job, but it was overall awesome. It was M-F, paid vacation, good hours, all stat days off, and benefits.
Last year, DH got an amazing career opportunity, and we packed up and moved back to both where we were both from. We totally upgraded to our forever home, and a career for DH that has the ability to really set us up in the future. I had to sacrifice my office job.
In my new small little town, jobs are scarce, and are mostly retail, food service, or production/factory. I was "lucky" enough to get a position at OLG slots, on contract. The pay is good, one of the best in this area, but the hours SUCK, I'm still on contract, have no benefits, and no stat days off. I'm so frustrated, since they just announced no more hiring of permanent positions.
If we had the means, I'd quit, go to school for social work. I wish I had known 12 years ago what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.
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Re: Calling all Families of two (plus some animal(s))
BAC: She's actually a Basset Hound (body, little legs) X Shar Pei (colour, ears) The dog we are about to pick up on Thursday is...
BAC: She's actually a Basset Hound (body, little legs) X Shar Pei (colour, ears)
The dog we are about to pick up on Thursday is a Basset X Beagle
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Re: Calling all Families of two (plus some animal(s))
Hi! I'm Tracey. DH and I were married in Sept 2008, TTC'ing for a bit until our GP advised us not to, until I lost...
Hi! I'm Tracey. DH and I were married in Sept 2008, TTC'ing for a bit until our GP advised us not to, until I lost a lot of weight (like, half my person). After doctors, and specialists, and clinics and therapists, I am awaiting bariatric surgery, and will need to wait 2 years post-surgery to begin TTC'ing again. We are looking into adoption, but that's going about as fast as the surgery process!
So! Right now we are a family of 2, with one lady dog (Charlie), a cat (Izzy), and we are looking into another dog very soon (like Thursday!) I don't know if we will ever be parents, and are right now quite enjoying our FOT lifestyle
And, as requested ....
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Re: The weather - since there's not much else going on
I'm LOVING the weather we are having in MidWestern Ontario. Today I've got windows open and the sun is shining - not a cloud to...
I'm LOVING the weather we are having in MidWestern Ontario. Today I've got windows open and the sun is shining - not a cloud to be seen!
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Type 1 Diabetes
I made this on the weekend - I left out the sugar and you could use sugar free jam, and no sugar on the tortillas,...
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Re: Castleville Friend Recuritement!
I play! I need new neighbours! ...
I play! I need new neighbours!
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Re: Turning 30 - Party!!! Theme?
Oh!! In addition to the Goat, for the HIMYM, we'd hafta have balcony/rooftop jumping!!!! ...
Oh!! In addition to the Goat, for the HIMYM, we'd hafta have balcony/rooftop jumping!!!!
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Re: Turning 30 - Party!!! Theme?
Oh you guys have some great ideas! I LOVE the prom idea! And the HIMYM is awesome! The goat would be hilarious!! And I've heard...
Oh you guys have some great ideas! I LOVE the prom idea! And the HIMYM is awesome! The goat would be hilarious!!
And I've heard of the Favourite Things party - that's really cool too!
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Turning 30 - Party!!! Theme?
We are in the beginning stages of planning a birthday party for me! I turn 30 on April 30th, and am pretty excited about it!...
We are in the beginning stages of planning a birthday party for me! I turn 30 on April 30th, and am pretty excited about it!
We were talking with friends last night, and he mentioned his perfect party - a baseball theme - hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn, baseball cards, teams, everything. Sounds like an easy way to make a party about something that is important.
As much as I like baseball, or hockey, I'm not interested in either of those as a party theme.
So what else? I'm totally coming up blank for ideas. I know that YOU don't know what my interests are, but what parties have you been to, fun parties with food and decorations and a theme that works - or what would your perfect party be?
I'm not a big drinker, and I'm not a fan of beer at all...
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Re: Must buy items in the US?
We grabbed some Raspberry M&Ms last time we were there - AMAZING! We tried pineapple soda, which was also amazing. We ended up buying a...
We grabbed some Raspberry M&Ms last time we were there - AMAZING!
We tried pineapple soda, which was also amazing. We ended up buying a bunch of groceries - we just wandered the aisles and grabbed what looked interesting, or at a good price. Strawberry and Chocolate Hershey syrup
mmm
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Re: Are you giving up anything for Lent?
It's not just Catholics - we participate in Lent as well. I chose Sushi, DH chose video games. ...
It's not just Catholics - we participate in Lent as well. I chose Sushi, DH chose video games.
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Re: Cardmaking Post
Thanks Cheesehound I think your cards are awesome too ... we should do this together sometime. Okay? Okay; deal. EmilyAnna - I love your cards,...
Thanks Cheesehound
I think your cards are awesome too ... we should do this together sometime. Okay? Okay; deal.
EmilyAnna - I love your cards, I am definitely impressed with how "flouffy" they are. I am definitely a more bold, basic, brights kinda gal, but you have intricacies, softness, lace ... I can't do it!
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Re: Cardmaking Post
I need some more sentiment stamps! I have ONE set, and all my cards say "Birthday Wishes" or "Thinking of You" ... ...
I need some more sentiment stamps! I have ONE set, and all my cards say "Birthday Wishes" or "Thinking of You" ...
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Re: Cardmaking Post
Can I add some of my cards? I have been making cards for some time, usually with stickers. I have just gotten into stamping -...
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Re: What to do with wedding dress AFTER the wedding!
I think it is kinda creepy! Sorry! To me it looks like Snow White in her glass coffin. Esp because of the satin lining ......
I think it is kinda creepy! Sorry!
To me it looks like Snow White in her glass coffin. Esp because of the satin lining ... sorry! I'm sure you love it, and I'm not trying to take that away from you!
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Re: 'baby on board' signs - a poll *X-post*
I saw this on a window at WalMart: ...
I saw this on a window at WalMart:
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Re: SGF Reveal Thread
I think the SGF sending to me bailed at the last minute and didn't send me a December gift - boo. ...
I think the SGF sending to me bailed at the last minute and didn't send me a December gift - boo.
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Re: Good Church things - whats your fav?
I love hearing everyone's fav things It's good that everyone gets a lot out of it, and all for different reasons. I love a lot...
I love hearing everyone's fav things
It's good that everyone gets a lot out of it, and all for different reasons.
I love a lot of the other things that everyone else has mentioned too, especially the sense of family, trust, and warmth from everyone in the congregation. DH grew up in this church, and I was the same demonination, just a different church in a different town. Everyone there knows Chris from forever, and has welcomed me too.
And our pastor is younger, unmarried but dating a really nice girl, and we have become good friends with them. DH and PJ are football buddies
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Re: Ideas for 30th birthday
I turn 30 at the end of April, so I am trying to think of ideas too. I' thinking a murder mystery party at my...
I turn 30 at the end of April, so I am trying to think of ideas too. I' thinking a murder mystery party at my place, or I was thinking a big car rally. Not sure ...
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Good Church things - whats your fav?
I was thinking today about the one song we sing every week in Church, and how it often gets stuck in my head, but I...
I was thinking today about the one song we sing every week in Church, and how it often gets stuck in my head, but I don't mind, since it's upbeat and thankful and cheerful. I have a few "Fav things" about the service this week, I thought I'd share, and ask for what you enjoy the most.
If you go to church every week, just on holidays, or maybe every now and then for a wedding or a baptism, and have something that you enjoy the most, share it!
My favs:
- Thankful Hearts - sung every week after communion
- the benediction and sending
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Re: Could you do it?
We did it. We moved from a city, to a house in a very tiny community (30 houses) in the middle of nowhere. We are...
We did it. We moved from a city, to a house in a very tiny community (30 houses) in the middle of nowhere. We are now a lot closer to family (15 mins) but 1.5 hrs from friends, good shopping, and good restaurants. I would do it all again in a second.
I love it out here. We sold our semi-detached house for almost $15,000 more than what we bought our forever, fully detattched, 3/5 acre house. Our friends come to visit, and we visit them, and its always a good time.
There are times when I wish I could just 'pop by', but we made more friends here, and are really thriving.
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Re: what happened to northerngirl?
As much as we are all strangers and should take things in stride, some people are more kindhearted, and take things to heart, than others....
As much as we are all strangers and should take things in stride, some people are more kindhearted, and take things to heart, than others. There was the off-colour "You can find it at JC Penney" comment in that thread that I thought was in bad taste ... said only to pick on NG, and lent nothing to the conversation.
Well, it sucks losing NG. She will be missed.
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Re: Girls night in - any movie recommendations?
Friends with Benefits is the funniest movie I've seen in a long time. DH and I laughed our butts off. ...
Friends with Benefits is the funniest movie I've seen in a long time. DH and I laughed our butts off.
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Re: NYE LC
I'm kinda here .. I'm working tonight, until MIDNIGHT. Really? I could live with 11:30, 03 1:30, but midnight. grrrr. Just on a break before...
I'm kinda here .. I'm working tonight, until MIDNIGHT. Really? I could live with 11:30, 03 1:30, but midnight. grrrr.
Just on a break before I head back out there ...
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Re: Port Huron, MI
Thanks for the suggestions! We are not set in stone yet, we just have the dog booked in her 'holiday place' and the time off...
Thanks for the suggestions! We are not set in stone yet, we just have the dog booked in her 'holiday place' and the time off work, so we are still pretty open to suggestion!
And thanks Milly
Its so true. And in actuality, if you saw me running, you might even call the ambulance
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Port Huron, MI
Dh and I have a few days off next week and are going to head stateside. We thought having been to Buffalo NY and Erie...
Dh and I have a few days off next week and are going to head stateside. We thought having been to Buffalo NY and Erie PA before, we'd try out Port Huron.
So we understand that most of the places we want to go are on one main road ... but we could use some advice on where to stay, fav places to eat, places we need to go.
All advice is welcome!
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Re: I'm Christian, unless you're gay
I was more responding to the comments in the thread, and just trying to stick up for everyone. I just wish all the hate would...
I was more responding to the comments in the thread, and just trying to stick up for everyone. I just wish all the hate would stop.
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Re: I'm Christian, unless you're gay
I am so sick of people putting other people into categories. I hate these posts that put Christians, or other believers in a bad light....
I am so sick of people putting other people into categories.
I hate these posts that put Christians, or other believers in a bad light. There are many many good Christians in this world everywhere.
And FYI Gay people can be good and bad too! Just because you are Gay doesn't mean that you get to look down on someone else!
Just because you are Gay and I am Christian doesn't mean that I get to put you into a "wrong" category, and in the same light, you can't put me into a "hateful" category.
People are what they are. Gay, Christian, Christian AND Gay, black, white, homeless, rich, poor, uneducated, hooked on drugs, or whatever else. Who is *anyone* to judge?
Stop comparing people! Stop judging people or leaving your anti-Gay or anti-religious comments.
And dammit ... Merry Christmas.
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Re: For those highly allergic to the sun people
I would avoid it. I know you look forward to your vacations down south every year, but maybe the easiest way is to avoid it....
I would avoid it. I know you look forward to your vacations down south every year, but maybe the easiest way is to avoid it. Find another vacation destination.
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Re: Miracles - have you experienced one?
I definitely believe in miracles. I have not experienced any huge miracles that anyone else might recognize as a miracle, but I recognize miracles in...
I definitely believe in miracles. I have not experienced any huge miracles that anyone else might recognize as a miracle, but I recognize miracles in even the little things.
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