Loulabelle:

(it helps that he thinks my GBS obsession is adorable!)

You have every GBS fangirl's dream guy. You realize that, right?

Congratulations!

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Love,

I get so lost sometimes...

The show in Edmonds should be interesting, and all kinds of awesome! He has coined a term for me though...Great Big Theism. So what if I sing Let It Go like a prayer it has a good message. Right?

I'm happy with him! 

Love,

Loula

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Well there’ll be music all around you, You should see the way it feels

Good for you Loula! I'm happy for you. It put a smile on my face on a really tough day for me.

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-Ruthie

"I get by with a little help from my friends." - The Beatles

"Whatever happens here tonight, we're blaming it on the moon." -GBS Concert 9/5/09 Buffalo

Hey Ruthie,

(Super hugs) Hope this cheers you up!

If you ever need a supportive friend to talk to send me a PM or an email. I'm a good listener.

Lots of love and hopes for brighter days,

Loula

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Well there’ll be music all around you, You should see the way it feels

Thanks Loula, you rock!

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-Ruthie

"I get by with a little help from my friends." - The Beatles

"Whatever happens here tonight, we're blaming it on the moon." -GBS Concert 9/5/09 Buffalo

Anytime! I'm always here for a hug and a listen (this goes for everyone!)

This is what friends are for,

Loula

group hugs for all!

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Well there’ll be music all around you, You should see the way it feels

So glad for you Loula!! Hugs Ruth-hope this weekend is better for you!!

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Summer Mis


"For those who know,no explaination is necessary-For those who don't,no explaination is possible"

Anybody for stuffed mushrooms and pumpkin ale?    I could live on hors d'oeuvres/tapas/starters!  What's your favorite?

Love, Columbine 

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Mmmmmmmm stuffed mushrooms....I love stuffed mushrooms. My favorite hors d'oeuvres recipe is for baby bella mushrooms stuffed with blue cheese. I make them every year for my birthday. Unfortunately, this year my birthday is on thanksgiving, so there won't be enough room in the kitchen with the rest of the thanksgiving feast. I guess I'll have to make them some other time instead.

Thank you everyone for the hugs and good thoughts.

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-Ruthie

"I get by with a little help from my friends." - The Beatles

"Whatever happens here tonight, we're blaming it on the moon." -GBS Concert 9/5/09 Buffalo

I am looking for those poppies they sell in Canada around this time of year. Has anyone in the Golden Horseshoe area spotted them yet?  Thanks so much!

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Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus
"Take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." E. Wiesel
OKP's Resident B****
Imprudens est draconem vivum de consiliis tuis omittere.
Steet team Leader for NYS, OH and Southern Ontario.

yep, they're everywhere.  I got mine at McDonalds, but they're at most convenience stores and many other places too.  I've actually got a few stuck to the ceiling of my car. 

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Sing an unwritten song or repent for the deeds you left undone.- GBS
If curious means that you trade your routines for something free, the freedom you feel's the whole point of the deal so curious I'll be! - BNL
Priates over Ninjas!!

Various coffee shops and cafés also have a donation box at the cash.  Then of course you can follow me around ;-)  No sooner do I buy one that it falls off.  That's okay because for every poppy I purchase, more money is donated.

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Live ♥ Love ♫ Rock

"She spends all her cash on letting go"

I've got the same problem, plus, this time of year, one never knows what coat to wear.  Hence the collection in the car.  I wore one on my hat for a few years when my kids were still small enough to need carrying.I didn't want them to get poked and scratched by the pin.  I asked couple retired padres I know if this was ok, or if it was too disrespectfull.  The answer was essentially that the important part is to remember the purpose of the poppies, not to strictly adhere to protocol.

The Legion puts them around, if anyone is looking for a larger quantity.

Lest We Forget...

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Sing an unwritten song or repent for the deeds you left undone.- GBS
If curious means that you trade your routines for something free, the freedom you feel's the whole point of the deal so curious I'll be! - BNL
Priates over Ninjas!!

Best way to hang onto them (and not stab yourself) is to remove the pin, grab one of those Canadian flag lapel pins they give out on Canada day, and stick that through the centre. Makes your remembrance patriotic to boot (and that doesn't stop you from giving money a few more times as you pass the tables to cover the ones you would have lost :)

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"I see you in the front row, bouncing up and down, you're ripped and ready for a night downtown." ~ Margarita
What's wrong with a little flirtation?

Monster Tee

I agree with that.  Earring backings, a piece of eraser, they're all good.  Of course when I'm out and about, and pick up a poppy in mid-late October I get one whenever I see a box.  I haven't preplanned it, stick it on my shirt.  3 hours later - gone.  Thus the cycle continues.  Why break with tradition

Today was a day that I was very proud to work for the company here I'm currently employed.  Memorial wreaths were in the lobbies of their main offices across Canada, flags were flying at half-mast, the company intranet had pictures and stories of staff members that served in WWI and WWII (this company is well over 100 years old), and current staff were reminded in company bulletins to take their moment of reflection and remembrance.  I see too much in today's society where such things don't happen, that it was comforting to see such an important date being recognized respectfully.

 

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Live ♥ Love ♫ Rock

"She spends all her cash on letting go"