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Post by xengab on May 29, 2005 4:06:22 GMT -6
Hi marysgurl,nice of you to think of me.Things are getting a little easier and I am lucky,because I have a lot of support from family and friends. Anyway,can I buy everyone a cup of coffee.Hope you have a nice sunday. Bye for now Margret.
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Post by Grrlpower on May 29, 2005 14:24:20 GMT -6
Mmm nice warm cup of java...My face is getting steamed up...So is this steam good for the pores? Hope everyone takes the time to honor our soldiers on memorial day. May they all return home soon and for those who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms...I pray for their families and friends and know that they have etched their own place in the hall of heros...
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Post by xengab on May 30, 2005 3:27:22 GMT -6
Morning everyone.It is a bright sunny day and everything is beginning to look a little better.The coffee is on and whatever else you would like.Take care.
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Post by Phalon on May 30, 2005 7:08:30 GMT -6
Good Morning, Xengab. Thanks for the coffee. I drink way too much of it - my preferred social drink over anything else, but can always use another cup in the morning - especially before work.
And off to work in a few, this holiday with its somber meaning. Shortened working hours so the employees can spend time with family and friends. Hubs and BP are already out the door to catch LX marching in the parade down to the cemetary for a short ceremony to remember the purpose of this day.
A beautiful, sunny day here as well - in fact perfect weekend with only a bit of rain - the complete opposite of what the weatherman predicted.
Gotta run. Later all.
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Post by erco on Jun 3, 2005 8:17:55 GMT -6
Kind of musty in here and the coffee is cold and stale.
I've got the windows open now and fresh pot of coffee brewing.
I'm so glad this week is drawing to an end. It may have only been a 4 day work week, but it seemed like 40. Hope everyone else is looking forward to their weekend and has lots of plans. My mom sold her house this weekend and has to be out in 3 weeks. Two of those weekends my whole family will be at the beach, so it looks like there will be a lot of packing going on this weekend. Hopefully we can convince the weather gods to cooperate. We have had so much rain this week and more to come. The weather has been unseasonally cool. Yesterday the temps were so low they sd. we had not been that cool on a June 2nd in over a 100 years. Pretty freaky. I'm ready for our usual 90 degrees at this time.
Well, the coffee is ready and I must head out. Have a good one.
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Post by dixielandyankee on Jun 3, 2005 21:10:07 GMT -6
hello all
i've been away a while settling into a new job and a new location but ithought i'd check back in and see how everyone's doing.
Xengab i was so sorry to hear about your husband, it seems so cruel to have someone taken away from you like that. my thoughts are with you.
how is everyone else? hope people are well and happy.
I'm working in a beatiful part of england - in Keswick in the Lake District, at a really nice little theatre for the summer season, it's a lot of fun...or it was until i jumped drunkenly into the lake last week and sprained my ankle. serves me right i guess!
love to you all
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Post by marysgurl1 on Jun 3, 2005 23:06:20 GMT -6
Hello Dixie....good to see you around & glad for all the things in your life that make you smile!
Would love to hear more of the drunken ankle in the lake story......lol
Don't be a stranger!
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Jun 3, 2005 23:55:43 GMT -6
Check it out.....my wench has returned...and with a twisted ankle....hmmmm....dare I ask?
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Post by xengab on Jun 4, 2005 4:21:48 GMT -6
Hi dixielandyankee!!Nice to see you back and thank you for your kind thoughts. You have found a wonderful place to work,hubby and I have spend many happy holidays in the Lake District.Hope your ankle gets better soon.Thanks again.
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Post by eirene on Jun 4, 2005 12:25:38 GMT -6
It's just a short visit to tell, that my mother died thursday afternoon after a long sickness...
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Post by marysgurl1 on Jun 4, 2005 16:29:49 GMT -6
You are in our thoughts & prayers, Eirene....hopefully she has found some peace now....
Quetta & Mary
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Post by Joxcenia on Jun 4, 2005 18:15:10 GMT -6
Very sorry to hear that Eirene.
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Post by katina2nd on Jun 4, 2005 21:52:45 GMT -6
Terribly sorry to hear the sad news Eirene, and I echo what marysgurl says.
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Post by eirene on Jun 5, 2005 13:17:05 GMT -6
Thanks for all your wishes and prayers. My friends and my family ( one in special ) helps me a lot to go on every day...
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Post by Joxcenia on Jun 5, 2005 17:01:53 GMT -6
Somebody please tell Eirene in Cyrene's that she has my condolences.
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Post by Grrlpower on Jun 6, 2005 20:40:38 GMT -6
Eirene I am so sorry for your loss. A mother is an important figure in a person's life and she will never be forgotten as long as you continue to be all you are and remember all she has taught you. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family!
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Post by xengab on Jun 13, 2005 7:02:01 GMT -6
I feel I should give Cyrene's a I'm leaving some cookies on the bar,homemade of course and the coffeepot is on the go.Where is everyone?Hope to see someone soon,bye for now.
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Post by marysgurl1 on Jun 13, 2005 9:50:21 GMT -6
Hey xengab!! I love cookies--peanut butter cookies or white chocolate/macadamia nut...& coffee sounds good too.
It has been very quiet all over the place--especially this past weekend....real life, summer....who knows:dunno:
Thanks for the goodies & hope the rest of your day is wonderful!!
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Post by Phalon on Jun 13, 2005 17:23:18 GMT -6
Hello Xengab! Thanks for the cookies. Hey Marysgurl.
Senara! I see you're back in town. Stop in one of your old haunts and catch me up on what you've been doing. How's Life?
Later all. Enjoy your evenings, (or whatever part of the day it is where you're at).
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Post by marysgurl1 on Jun 13, 2005 20:40:12 GMT -6
OUCH!!! CAN YOU SAY "DANGLING PARTICIPLE"?? ...gotcha....
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Post by Phalon on Jun 14, 2005 0:03:12 GMT -6
Ack! What are you speaking of? My particples are dangling? OMG, it sounds so offensively shocking. I don't see where you're looking at.
BOLL!
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Post by marysgurl1 on Jun 14, 2005 6:20:19 GMT -6
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Post by xengab on Jun 14, 2005 7:09:19 GMT -6
Hi Marysgurl and Phalon.Nice to see you,glad you liked the cookies.Must admit,I have got no idea what you two are talking about,maybe I'm just a bid slow on the uptake. Hehe.Anyway,take care see you soon.
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Post by marysgurl1 on Jun 14, 2005 10:42:30 GMT -6
Sorry xengab....I was busting Phalon out on some grammatical issues.... ....just being silly..... The cookies were delicious...how about some tollhouse cookies...with coconut & white & chocolate morsels?? Know the ones I'm speaking of?? I love those..... How are things in your neck of the woods?? What is the weather over there? Does it get hot & humid like we are having now....AAARRRGGHHH....take a shower & sweat while you are trying to get dressed!! Gotta run....take care & have a nice evening!
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Post by katina2nd on Jun 14, 2005 21:41:09 GMT -6
"Does it get hot & humid like we are having now....AAARRRGGHHH....take a shower & sweat while you are trying to get dressed!!" Hot and humid, in England. A mid summers day there would be considered mild spring weather down here in Oz or in Yankee Doodle Dandy land. Sorry xengab, as you're probably aware, we Aussies can't help ourselves when it comes to taking cheap shots at the English weather.
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Post by Phalon on Jun 15, 2005 6:03:46 GMT -6
Hot and humid weather. Argh, indeed. It's horrible to work in, and the last week or so has been unseasonably just that. Temperatures in the high eighties and low nineties and typically we don't get that until August. Lots of threats of thunderstorms; nothing but lightening and thunder though; the rain coming all around us like it typically does. The configuration of the shoreline creates a vacuum that causes us to miss the much needed precipitation. We are in drought conditions again, although just north, south, and inland the rainfall is nearly at a normal level.
Finally - rain. And wind off the lake. A relief from the heat and today the high is only supposed to be 67F. with a light rain. About normal for this time of year. Yay! Day off, and planning on enjoying it - even in the rain, (if we actually get it).
And that is the weather report from the left side of the Mitten.
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Post by eirene on Jun 15, 2005 12:44:24 GMT -6
So many people around, it's unusual... I were afraid that the Tavern is a ruin when I come back... Hey tuffy do you've left some chocolate cookies for your pet?? Here in Germany the weather is sunny,sunny... almost 30°Celsius - so no cause to sweat...
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Post by ilb on Jun 15, 2005 13:49:30 GMT -6
hey eirene!! good to see u...
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Post by marysgurl1 on Jun 15, 2005 14:10:17 GMT -6
Eirene!! Nice of you to drop in. We got a break from the humidity today so nothing here but beautiful bright blue skies!!
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Post by xengab on Jun 16, 2005 7:07:34 GMT -6
Hey katina2nd.We love our good old english weather,hehe.You never know what to expect,so it keeps you on your toes.Every morning before you go out you have to decide,wether to take your umbrella or not.Anyway I am getting some german relatives visiting tomorrow for three days and the weather men have promised a nice weekend,so we shall see. I am glad everyone likes my cookies and there are choc cookies for my pet. ;D
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