OT. Last night I participated in local Relay for Life, the major fundraiser for American Cancer Society. It was the first time I've done that, but not the last. I was inspired and moved when the Survivors took their laps. At least one is a member of my quilt guild who had shown her Hug Quilt (from...

I started walking the survivors lap 4 years ago. I hope I can walk it again tomorrow. In case I can't, I will wear one of my survivor shirts to work tomorrow and another on Saturday. -- Mary http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948

I found out today, that our cadet corps who has been standing guard at the cenotaph for over 14 years will NOT be doing that anymore. Why? Because of parents who don't want to bother driving the kids over to the location so they can observe what to me is a very important part of our ceremonies...

Ash is into the genetics books again. He came running up to me to show me an illustration saying "Wow! Wook! poweepide bons! woooooo!" That that translates into "Wow! Look! Polypeptide bonds! wooooo!" DH swears he added the 'wow look' part on his own, but has confessed to teaching him the...

As some of you know, I got home from my quilt retreat last week to discover my computer had died an untimely death. (DH *swears* he didn't do it. Yeah, right! LOL) As I took the computer in for its warranty brain surgery, I was desperately trying to remember how recently I had backed up. :( I...

Please join hearts, hands and prayers for our Sherry who's having gastric by-pass tomorrow. Sherry's not having the by-pass to lose weight; her stomach is in trouble and she needs the surgery to survive. We want for her: fine care and quick healing. Polly

OFF TOPIC! OT! Does anyone here know about hobby remote control planes? Is this your hobby, or your spouse's hobby? We are thinking of buying one for DS2 for Christmas. We do not have experience and need some help. What should we buy as a beginner set for an adult? If you have suggestions...

The tiny preemie shirts underway here really needed hook and loop fasteners. Alcohol and silicone would not remove the gummy from the SM needle so they could be stitched down. Cleaning the needle after every stitch wasn't exactly progress anyway. You may remember the expression I learned...

OK , I have been reading certain posts, not saying a word, but gosh darn it , today is my limit. To the (trolls) ones that complain about us sharing info about life and what ever else Have you ever heard the saying , IF you can't say anything nice Don"t say anything. Ok that being said here is the...

This landed in my inbox today and I had to sha http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/replacing-world-landmarks-with

I don't know what is considerate here. Please help me. There have been many comments about not seeing, receiving, getting this post or that reply. When I climb in somewhere with my two cents, is it kind of me to leave in or wipe out all that came before. I know that some of you have limited time on...

To whom it may concern: Some time ago our friend Nancycog in Maryland intimated that she makes wonderful chocolate chip cookies. Of course I was interested in the topic! I indicated that if her claims were true, perhaps she would consider assuming the role of RCTQ Countess of Chocolate Chip...

Dave is home feeling a little stiff but OK. The doctor told him that he would hurt worse tomorrow so to keep taking the Tylenol for several days. The plumbing problem is the line to the refrigerator, both the drinking water and the ice maker. That line was closed for now so the remainder of the...

I sent this an hour ago and it still has not appeared. Usually my posts aren't a big deal but this one is. Maybe even worth reading twice. Polly You already know this but let me nag and bore you once again. Check your Christmas shopping bills line-by-line. My credit card company called...

I've received quite a few emails asking for the recipe, so I am posting it again. I'm really pleased everybody is enjoying the recipe! First a few caveats- brown sugar always seems to have tiny to not so tiny lumps in it. I put the measured brown sugar in a big bowl and sift thru it with my...

My grandson has ADHD and recently became very interested in maps and geography. I am hoping quilters will send him picture postcards from their home area. Will is in 2nd grade. If you are willing to send him a postcard, email me for his address. Thanks. --...

Hold positive thoughts for me as I go to the surgeon in just over 9 hours to schedule a hernia repair. I know this is a minor surgery but it's none the less frightening. -- Mary http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948

I good use a few stray good thoughts. Mum told me yesterday that my last surviving grandparent has been diagnosed(sp) with pancreatic cancer (this is the extent of her knowledge on what's happening). -- Melinda http://cust.idl.com.au/athol

Hi Folks, Mom (name is Sue) has one of those "big deal" birthdays coming up on Saturday, the 14th. I wont' tell you directly which one but I can tell you I hit 30 (for the first time) last May *smirk* should be easy enough to figure from that. Anyway, I thought it would be nice if she got...

Hi Guys, My DNiece Lisa is preggers again for the third time. She miscarried the first two times within the first trimester but this time things look much better. She's been to the Dr. 3 times now and each time the fetal heartbeat has been strong so we hope this one stays! She's right at...