This Night Owl Blog has given so much! It is a fun place, we don't bash and we have fun being "tedious"! We offer advice, give love, lots of free food and an open forum which can be about anything that is important, thought provoking or just plain silly. And sometimes we just March (some to different drummers, but all together). :) It is not about a single person, it is about all the people on any given day blended together.....Goldie!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Scrambled Thoughts
i have missed blogging, i did not realize how
much i enjoyed putting my thoughts into
writing, until this week, when my break from
blogging occurred, it is somewhat freeing
to put all that is in my mind into words, it
releases that pressure of all thoughts being
jumbled, it puts things in order for me, as
you see in my mind, they run wild, however
here in black and white i can understand
them better, as i read them back the jumbled
thoughts become clear
this past week has been trying for me, here at
the nest and in my home life, it is strange to
me how it all occurred and blurred into one,
as i was trying to calm the waters here, my dad
was having problems, i, at first ignored his pleas
as i thought his ailments were just simple
everyday occurrences, actually truth be told
i was just to preoccupied, i was not focused,
i chose to scramble my priorities, and now that
i think back, i realize i scrambled in the wrong
direction~
when saturday arrived and i saw my dad, his eyes
foggy, his tummy upset, i went into action, and
off we went, the hospital admitted him, and my
priorities are now in order, never to be scrambled
into one again!
i do really feel in my heart that today will go well
with my dad, as we have been down this road before
and he is very strong, his heart doctor has known
him for 20yrs, and he is confident my dad will be
ok, so i am positive and will stay that way, until
someone tells me otherwise
and my helping hand was not able to smooth the
tide, i realized i had lost control, not only was
i front and center, but the most important personalty
trait of mine "control" was lost, as i so wanted to
control the situation, i so wanted the peace~
however it was not to be, so i let it go, i gave up
and took my wounded self in hiding, and let the
"control" go, one cannot control a situation that
was not in their being, one at a point of submission
needs to pass, like a game, when you pass your turn
so, i let the nest be, and will always be grateful to the
owls who kept it going in my absence, it was a group
effort, as it should be~~
today is our 200th blog, i think we will observe
today a little differently than the last time, we should
remember what brought us here, how we all came
together, how we started as perhaps 10 owls and
have now become close to 50 owls, all should comment
as each of you are important as the next, if you all
allow each comment to enter your heart for just
one moment and understand the reasoning for the
owls entry into the nest, perhaps we can get past
the hurt, perhaps there is a light at the end of this
tunnel, time will tell~~
as you all read this i will be tending to my dad
who i love so very much, his procedure is today,
we will know today if a heart stent is needed
i will be with him, as i should be, my priority
i always say "baby steps" and it is time we
take ours!
congrats owls, on your 200th blog!
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CONGRATS ON OUR 200TH BLOG!!:)
WOOHOO! I love this place and always have...I have tried to just turn the other cheek to the drama lately..I sure hope we all do what you suggested for today Carol, and reflect on what brought us here and realize how much we've grown!
Cute pic of you and your Dad..I will keep him in my prayers!!:)
Have a great Monday y'all! Thanks for the fabulous food as always Shirley!!
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5..okay off to the store and I'm gonna find something for breakfast:)
Happy Birthday Sandie!! I didn't see your b-day on myspace and couldn't even remember if you're on my list! lol
CAROL - Congrats on your 200th blog!!! I so appreciate all that you do for us. This has become a place of refuge for me.....something that I have come to care a great deal for. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your Dad today.
Waving a wing at JOEY!!! Congrats on first!!! Can't wait to see what you find for breakfast....my tummy is grumbling. :D
left, left, left, right, left!!!
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Good Morning Joey
Good Morning Jodi
Joey -Congrats on being First.
yahee..people are stirring lol
Morning Jodi and Tinka!!
In honor of the 200th blog, I threw together a simple little graphic!
I also realized NEST can stand for:
Nice
Every
Single
Time
:)
Let the ones who want to bring "ugly" here think of that BEFORE they post and spew hate!
200th BLOG
Congrats on our 200th blog.
Happy Birthday Sandie.
I will read the blog after I feed my babies and I will be back.
This should be a fun day.
Well, I'm not as good as Shirley, but here is a little something Jodi and everyone else!
assorted breakfast cereals
skim, 1%, 2% and whole milk(someone drinks soy don't they? lol.I forgot!)
fresh bagels with cream cheese
bacon(sorry moweenie lmao)
eggs prepared to order
grits(for those of us in the South)
panckakes with maple syrup
waffles with maple syrup
assorted fruits
orange juice
coffee
raisin toast, wheat, white
assorted jams
muffins with butter
Well, that's about all I have for now lol
enjoy!
Jodi, some mountain dew for you! ha
Now I'm hungry!!!
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Oh Carol - I should have read the blog first. I will keep your dad in my prayers and thoughts all day. Be strong my dear. It is going to be a long day for you. I will go to the church and light a candle.
Good morning and congrats on 1st-6th Joey! Your welcome for the food. I hope you enjoy it.
Carol you wrote a lovely blog for the 200th anniversary. Your family should always be your top priority. I hope everything works out well for your Dad.
I was asked by several people to come to this blog. I hesitated. I observed for a while. Then I dove in, unsure of what I was getting into. I was welcomed with open arms and the rest is history. I have be MIA at times only because my life has been in turmoil. You have all welcomed me, supported me and loved me. You even like my cooking! Lets remember today (as Carol tends to her Dad) what this blog has meant to each of us over the past several months.
Happy 200th Blog!
Good morning! Thank you so much for the birthday comments, Joey and Tinka! And, thanks to everyone on myspace for the lovely birthday picture comments. It's nice to see all those first thing in the morning!
Carol, thank you for singing the birthday song to me on the post page!! You're so sweet. Best wishes for an easy day for your Dad.
Wow, Shirley, wonderful food spread! I'm so lucky the 200th blog falls on my b-day!
Thanks, Mo, for taking care of those Area 51 comments. I couldn't sleep last night and when I checked the blog and saw that, it really bothered me. But everything seems worse at night (why is that?) and today is a bright new day!
Joey - Thanks for breakfast. I will have bacon and pancakes please. That is good of you to make them.
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Joey, thanks for breakfast and I love the Nice Every Single Time!
Hi Shirley. You are so right.
Morning Tinks and Jodi!
Thanks for brakfast Joey! It looks great! I think I'll have pancakes and syrup with some coffee.
CAROL: I am so grateful to you for creating the nest for all of us. It is a place where we can all come together to help those that hurt, celebrate together when things work out and joke and have fun with one another on a daily basis. As TINA wrote in one of the earliest blogs...this is OUR ROOM..and it is a wonderful room indeed.
JOEY: Congrats on FIRST on the 200th Blog!!
JODI: SWAK! MWAH! and BUMP-de-BUMP!! ;)
TINKA: Hello my wonderful friend!!
SANDIE: HAPPY BRTHDAY!!!
TINA: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Gotta go feed Mr Z...Happy 200 EVERYONE! I'll be back with more exclamation points later!!! :D
Good Morning Shirley and
Sandie - the birthday girl.
We must keep the next tidy and calm for Carol's sake.
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Good morning and Happy Birthday Sandie! How do you plan on spending your day?
Zona- my- baby - You are up.
Nice to see you. I will be back in a while too.
Happy 200th Day to All OUR OWLS.
CAROL: Saying prayers for your dad, and sending {{hugs}} to you.
JOEY: Heck, I'll have Mr Z come in here and we'll eat some of the breakfast you left for us all!
SHIRLEY: Good Morning...and thanks for the afternoon menu as well!
So much to comment about where to begin.....
1. I absolutely love the picture of Carol and her dad.
2. I'm glad writing makes Carol feel better.
3. Happy 200th day!
4. Happy Birthday Dear Sandie!
Joey - You have written an acrostic poem. Maybe we could all do one.
Courageous
Angel
Lovely
Owl leader
Loves everyone
Iteach - Good morning my friend. I must feed my babies as I am sure you must feed yours.
It is only 6:30 here but not where you are so maybe you have your morning routines already finished. I am just starting and by golly it's going to be a good day.
6. Carol I have your dad in my thoughts.
7. Joey please get some milk for me at the store, while you are out. Thanks!
8. Sandie you are so right about it being a bright new day.
9. Happy Anniversary in Utah!
10. Ending on an even number for Jennifer.
Tinka- Only Carolyn is up right now. My boys are being sleepy heads. Carolyn and I snuggled on the couch for about a hour watching Barney together. Now she is eating her cheerios.
Any more acrostic poems? They are easy to write. Just think of a word and write beside each letter the first thing nice that
comes to your mind. I know there are a lot of creative owls out there.
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Thank you, iteach and Shirley. You're both so very sweet.
Shirley, I'm headed out shortly to go with my parents to pick up their new car. They finally sold their big ole caddy and got a small SUV. Then my parents and my hubby and I are going out to lunch (we went last night with the kids). I'm hoping tonight we can all play a fun game of UNO! I know, we're weird, but we all love playing card games together--my Dad is a riot! Thanks for asking!
Tinka, I love your acrostic poem about Carol.
Tinka I will think of a poem while the kids are napping. It is time to get the sleepy boys up.
Everyone have a great day!
How about this one?
2 owls can fill a nest
0 negative comments
0 hurt owls
Beautiful
Loving
Owl
Gals & Guys
Sandie just right.
Sandie - Thank you. I love your acrostic poem too. Have fun picking up a new car for your parents and playing games tonight. Some of the best birthdays are the ones that just include your family.
Iteach - I will check back later to see your poem.
Shirley - I forgot to thank you for the beautiful celebration dinner you prepared. This afternoon I am going to come back for the feast.
Tina - Happy 18th Anniversary to you and Mr. Tina. Have a great day.
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Good morning,
Congrats to you, Joey, for first, and the great breakfast. Oh, and I was also a little surprised that Lisa didn't win the Next Food Network Star. But AAron is a nice man.
Happy Birthday Sandie. Sounds like a fun day ahead of you.
Happy Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Tina. I hope your day has many Ahhhhhh moments.
Waving a Good Morning wing to Jodi, Shirley, iteach and Zona. Iteach, did you enjoy Barney.
Tink, Good morning, and I like your idea of writing an acrostic poem.
Carol, my prayers are with your Dad this morning and sending comfort to you and your worried family.
Beautiful Blog, and I love the picture of him and his baby girl.
Congratulations on the 200th Blog.
This is getting so long, I'm splitting in in half. Be right back.
Good Morning Hooters! Busy little nest this morning.
Joey- congrats on 1st and thanks for breakfast.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANDIE
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MR & MRS TINA
Happy 200th blog Carol and all of the Hooters. Thanks as usual for the fine menu provided by Shirley.
I am sending my best wishes for your dad today Carol. Loved the picture of you too- so now who was that fine young lad in the picture with you??
As with others, I was invited to this blog when it started. I waited a little while, (not long) because I didn't want the same old, same old. But I jumped in to it with open wings and it has been a delightful ride so far. So many old friends, and so many new.
Goldie - Good Morning. How are you today?
Ronnie - Joey started with the poems. I just reminded owls of the name, "Acrostic". Every class I ever had loved writing them because everyone can do it.
Carol - I loved that picture too.
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Good Morning Goldie. Hope you had fun with the grandbabies.
J Jersey
E Everlastingly
R Raised
S Showing
E Everyone
Y Yellow
G Grew
I Into
R Respectful
L Lover of humanity
Hi Tink- I'm doing better and am at work. Yesterday was a full day of laying on the couch (after a full moring of puking my guts out) sorry if that is TMI- LOL
Nothing like being sick when you are not home and then having a 2 hour car ride home.....UGH
I am sipping water, no coffee yet for me. But hoping to join in on the buffet line later today!
Hi ronnie- thanks but the grandbabies is this coming weekend! Can't wait.
I thought you were at the lake with them. Sorry. Well, (I love that word) enjoy your upcoming weekend.
It's hell getting old. lol
Is it Monday?
Morning everyone! Joey, congrats on being first again! Thanks for the breakfast too!
I am so happy that Iteach invited me to join in on your blog. It really has helped give me a lift when I need it and to focus on others instead of myself! I am so happy with all the friendships I have formed here. I am glad to be a part of the celebration today!
Thanks Carol for creating this very positive place of safety! I will also be praying for your dad today.
Morning to Jodi, Tink, Shirley, Sandy, Zona, Iteach, Ronnie, and Goldie. Waving both wings at all who fly in later.
I am sad to think that once school starts (and more classes I have to take) that I won't be able to play as much in here. But I am happy for the present and am living in the moment now!
Have a great day everyone! Happy 200th blog!!!
Goldie - I am sorry you were so sick. If you had asked me (nobody ever does, LOL) I would have told me to stay home today. The rule of thumb is to stay home for one day after you feel better. Otherwise, the first day back at work can be very hard because you aren't completely well. I know it's easier said than done. If you stay home feeling almost well you think you are cheating at your job. I can say that now that I am retired but I can remember doing the same thing. By the time you have made the car ride to work you feel like crawling into bed. That is the best part of retirement. If you don't feel well, you don't have to call in sick.
Ronnie - Loved your poem.
Good Morning Jennifer - You were a great addition to the nest. We will miss you when you are back at school and won't be able to post as often.
Do you have a poem for us this morning?
Morning Glories!!
Orgasmic (the only other O word I could think of this morning was Orange)
wHOlesome
loving,laughing,lasting
sanity because you all help me keep mine!
Okay I know not a true acrostic as I had to put descriptions and disclaimers but hey I gave it a shot!
Good morning!
Congrats Joey!!
Happy Birthday Sandie!!
Happy Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. T!!
Carol please keep us posted on your dad. I send positive thoughts your way for a smooth procedure.
That is an adorable picture!
Wow 200 blogs, and there are still so many topics we have not discussed.
Watching GMA and the tribute to professor Randy. So touching.
I'll check back in a while! Hope everyone has a good day today :)
Here's my attempt at an acrostic poem.
Hos
Appetite
Party
Playful
Y'all
Awesome
Naughty
Nice
Inviting
Variety
Exciting
Racey
Supportive
Answers
Respectful
Yipee!!!!
How'd I do Tinka?
Good morning Ronnie, Jennifer, Goldie, Lynn D and EBJ!!
Carol, I've been trying to think about what I want to say about the blog. It's hard to believe it's been 200 already, as it seems it was just a short time ago we were all meeting on the ross blog.
I am thankful for you for your dedication to this blog and your friendship, which you gladly give to everyone. You are always honest, caring and kind--and you really put yourself out there. (Sorry, just had to say that DeAnna people.)
I so appreciate you! Thank you, Carol. I hope today is kind to you.
Happy 200th, everybody!
Our
Wonderful
Living
Sanctuary
Nurturing
Entertaining
Scintillating and
Transforming
Good Morning Owls!
Carol: You and your dad will be in my thoughts and prayers today. {{Hugs}}
Sandie: Happy Birthday!!!
I saw Miss Saigon yesterday at our Muny. Since it's an outdoor theatre, they were able to do the most impressive "Fall of Saigon" I've ever seen.
Instead of using a life-size helicopter prop on stage, like when I saw it back in '95, they flew in a real helicopter that hovered overhead during the scene and flew off once the GI's were evacuated.
It was incredible, and by far, the most memorable theatre experience out of all the shows I've seen!
Unfortunately, Mother Nature must not have been enjoying the show as much as we were, because a bad storm started brewing during the second act. Kudos to the actors who continued giving flawless performances despite flashes of lightning, rumbles of thunder, and people leaving.
About 10 minutes before the finale, they abruptly ended the show due to the storm. What a HUGE disappointment that was! Imagine being emotionally engrossed in a great book only to discover the last chapter is missing. It sucks!!!
Now, I remember why I don't buy season tickets to our Muny. :)
Waving HI to everyone!
Happy 200th blog!
I came to the Nest almost a month after Carol built it. I hung out on the other blog on November 30th for a few days, then stayed pretty much to myself. Mo and I had become good friends and she invited me to join in here. Of course I was a little apprehensive because she also had asked me to play on the Ant Hill. LOL I was assured it wasn't another 'war-zone', and lurked for a week. She then dressed me in a feathered suit, and here I am.
I've met so many wonderful Owls, eaten fantastic meals, laughed until I had to go change clothes,
cried because my heart hurt for a friend, slept well because I was told good-night in an otherwise silent home. This all goes on and on, but you see my dear friends, all of you warm my heart.
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Joey got first! Woot Woot! Happy 200th! I snagged a waffle! I loooove waffles!
Shirley I will be back for your buffet in a bit! I loooove to eat!
Happy Birthday Sandie!
Happy Anniversary to Whoretina and Mr. Whoretina!
I came to the nest beacuse I adored the people who had moved over here. They were some of my favorite posters on another blog!
I also loved the idea of everyone having a chance to post about anything and everything that was either on their minds or was happening in their lives. How fun for all of us to share and then to respond back with our own view points and ideas!
I come back everyday because I see the friendship, the love, the support and the plain craziness here!
I woke up this morning feeling overwhelmed by my life and I drug my butt in with a cup of coffee and right off the bat I could feel my mood getting lighter just by reading the blog and the first few posts! That is what you all do for me and this is why I stay!
So I am saying a huge THANK YOU, not just to Carol but to all of you who hold my hand and make me laugh everyday!
Bless you all!
so if I am respectful of everyone.....I can expect the same? Sounds great! I think that I will become a regular poster here.....it will be great to rekindle my friendships with....oh....for instance... Amicus and Bono..and Dreama...etc....How exciting!! Total respect!! Promise!! I may even bring some of that imaginary food yall like so much! I've fot to find me an owl avatar!!
great to know that my puking made you laugh lynn........bwahahahahah
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Carol thinking only positive thoughts for your Dad!
Donna Hart positive thoughts for your Mom today also!
That's right Delores...if you are respectful of others you will get respect back.
Good Morning Owls - Flying in faster than I can type.
Shirley - Fantastic poem. You put so much effort into it.
Whabbear - You poem is as eloquent as you are.
Lynn - Yours was great too. A little hint for next time. Put the first letter in capitals and don' t worry about disclaimers, let the reader figure it out. Now I am trying to sound like a teacher, sorry about that. Carry on owls.
Good morning to my Owl friends I missed while getting more coffee and talking on the telephone...
I have a few thing I need to do today, but will be back later.
Delores
I am not going to ignore the obvious here.
Respect is a two way street and in my book must be earned.
Courtesy and civility I was raised to show to all. Unless they were less than courteous to me or others.
Being kind takes so little effort, but, the other side of that, being unkind in the long run just steals from your own soul.
I
Linger
Over the
Variety of
Eloquent
Thoughts presented
Here in our Haven.
Incredibly
Sustaining!
Pleasant &
Loving,
Artistic &
Crazy ~~~
Each of you, GEMS
Good morning Bon'O! Great poem!
Good Morning Amicus - What a disappointment after such a fantastic start. I was so impressed with the helicopter when it landed on stage. It must be something to see it outside. Imagine the disappointment of the actors as well the audience. Did they refund your money so you can see it when it doesn't rain? Probably not.
Delores - Good Morning - Wishing you a respectful and respected day.
Bonnie - Beautiful poem!!! I have to leave as I am taking my 'fur babies' to the groomers. I will be back to read some more great poems and have some of that fantastic meal. Have a wonderful day every Owl, every where.
OK Tink, I'll give it a try...
Open hearted
Wonderful people
Land in this
Sanctuary
I am enjoying all the poems!
Morning Lynn D, EBJ, Amicus, and Whabbear.
Delores, welcome.
Iteach: I forgot to thank you for the even number (esp. since it was 10...which is my favorite number).
I will check back later....
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Jennifer - Great poem. I am sorry I stepped on you. I landed on an even number for you.
86 for Jennifer.
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I am leaving for breakfast.
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testing my owl.....
Delores - Cute owl.
I must get breakfast. I am starving. The benefits of orange juice lasts just so long.
Novel
Interesting
Generous
Hos
Thoughtful
Open
Wise
Lively
Silly
Boisterous
Loving
Off-the-wall
Goofy
Tinka,
No, we won't receive a refund, and since it was closing night, we won't get to see this tour again. It was my third time seeing it so I was more disappointed for my friend, because it was her first time.
I'm sure the cast was disappointed too. They were amazing - best cast I've seen! I would have loved to have given them the closing night curtain call they so deserved.
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100!
is an owl mandatory?
GOLDIE: Glad to hear you are feeling better. Saw the pics on your MS, your grandbabies are adorable!
JENNIFER: When school starts, just pencil in visiting the blog as part of your homework! ;)
AMICUS: Congrats..you got 69!! :)
RGIRL: I'm up late..I will always say goodnight to you!! :)
Waving HI to EBJ, BON'O, LYNND, WHABBEAR and DELORES.
Have a great day everyone!!!!
LYNND: Congrats on 100!!
Amicus - That was a disappointment. I always feel so sorry when something is interrupted by rain and there is nothing we can do about it. I have been to weddings that were supposed to be out in gorgeous gardens and ended up in car ports because of a sudden storm. It's always so sad.
Zona - Great poem. I knew you would write a good one.
Delores - I liked your own much better as an avatar, even though owls are not mandatory.
Hello Owls! It's a wonderful, positive day! Joey got first. We all had a great, calorie-free breakfast. It's Sandie's birthday. It's Tina's Anniversary. Goldie is going to feel MUCH better today. Amicus survived a terrible storm, even if she did have to miss the ending of the show. (Trying to look on the bright side Amicus.) Everything went fine at the hospital this morning with my mom. And it's the 200th Blog!!!! So I just know everything will go okay for Carol's dad.
Enjoy this glorious day everyone!
Delores - I meant 'owl' not 'own'
Donna - I am happy everything went fine with your mom. Yes it's going to be a good day.
Good Morning Owls...havn't read today's comments but wanted to tell Sandie Happy Birthday and to have a good day and also wanted to wish Mr and Mrs T a Happy Anniversary.
I will read later as I have to take my daughter to the doctor shortly. I hope everyone has a good cheerful day and one more thing.....HAPPY 200TH BLOG TO ALL OF US!!! (Thanks Carol)
No Delores an owl is not mandatory! If it was I would have to put feathers on my peanut.
Hmmm that just sounds wrong some how!
Tinka how come I get the teacher lecture and Zona gets the that was wonderful?? LOL
Back to the chalk board for me. (sigh)
Glad that your mom did well Hart!
As for feeling much better- that may have been an over statement. LOL But better non the less.
I keep trying to come up with a poem or ode but my foggy brain won't let me..
Thanks Tinka & Goldie. It's good to know people were thinking of my mom this morning.
Goldie: Hope you continue to improve. At least you're here! That's better than yesterday, right?
Just a quick "hi" before I read the blog and finish my house work.
Waving at everyone ~~~~
Lynn - My darling. You missed my first line. I said "Yours was great Lynn". I am sorry if you took my little suggestion as a criticism. Oh dear, I didn't mean it that way. I guess I have been listening to too many Randy Pausch's speeches where he says to always push your most brilliant student to go to an even higher level. You did a great job. Love, Tinka
Hello Everyone!
Just a quick post to wish everyone a Happy 200th Blog!!!
I don't feel so good.....I think Goldie plagued me....dizzy, queasy and shaky....going to lay (lie?) down....
Donna~ I'm glad this procedure is over for your Mom. I'm sending good thought to her, I know it wasn't pleasant.
Awww come on Lynn. If you put feathers on your peanut, please take pictures.
You're sweet Zons...
Sending love to Dianne.
lynn d: Thank you for your positive thoughts for my mom as well. I just went back and read some more comments and saw where you had posted that to me. I really appreciate that.
Zons=Zona
Hartldo,
If they hadn't needed to end the show to cover all the technical equipment, I would have stayed through the lightning, thunder, hail, and high winds. A tornado sweeping me out of my seat is the only way I would have left. LOL!
Glad your mom's procedure went well!
Carol....Thinking of your dad today!!
Hart...Glad Mom is fine
Thanks to you too Ronnie! This place is so nice and supportive! I sure wish it hadn't taken me so long to come visit.
Get some rest scirish. I hope you feel better!
I was up so early with Mom this morning and didn't sleep well last night. I might just get a nap today. Gosh, I love naps!!!!
Thanks Amicus & scirish! I'm feelin' the love.
Thanks Tinka....I have missed you a lot.....
I am taking a friend to Physical Therapy today but will be back later....I have a lot of respect to win back....thanks to you all for the chance.
Sincerely...DeeDee
Congrats on 200!! What an accomplishment! :)
Joey: Congrats on first and really cute graphic!
Sandie: Big hug!! That made me just sick to see and hated that it happened on such a nice blog too. :( I saw it but didn't know how to respond to that or even if I should. I just went on to bed, too late for me anyway.
Hi to Joey, Tink, Jodi, Shirley, Scirish, Hartldo, Goldie, R-girl, Shirley, Sandie, Zona, EBJ, Amicus, LynnD, i-teach, jennifer, Whabby, Dianne and any Owls I may have missed.
Going to finish reading commments. I hope everyone is having a pretty good Monday.
Carol: Special prayers are with you today with your dad. I hope it goes well.
Harldo: Same with you and for your mom.
Mary/Mi - missed you there, Hiya. And Delores, you too..hello.
Carol,
First off let me say that I hope that your Dad will be 100% soon!
I came to this blog because some of my friends encourgaged me to. I enjoyed getting to know people better and the laughter and the fun. I also enjoy reading all of your blogs Carol. They make me laugh, make me think, give me different points of view...etc., etc....
Joey
Congrats on being #1.
Sandie: Happy Birthday!!
Good Morning Bebbie and Dreama-
This is day 200. I think it should be a fresh start for everyone. Miss Tinka suggests that everyone thinks hard before he or she posts, do a draft, think again and then 'publish'. Let's comment today Owls. Let's Roll !!!!!!!!
I am off to take my babies to the groomers. Be back after my afternoon nap. I have been up 4 hours and it feels like 8.
Have a great day all owls.
I am off to take
Good idea Tink, fresh day, fresh start. :) 200 woooooooooooooo hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo..yay!! :)
I am heading back to work, talk to you all later tonight, if I get a chance. Hugs and Peace Out!
Apropos of yesterday's blog and ensuing comments:
This quote was from a news piece on Comcast this morning:
"A man who opened fire inside a church, killing two people with a shotgun hidden in a guitar case, was frustrated at being unable to find a job and blamed liberals and gays, police said on Monday."
As the Church Lady would say...
"Isn't that special"!!!
Congrats on 1st, Joey!
Carol, so good to see you blogging again. Owl's RULE!
Happy Birthday, Sandie!
***********OWL SAID*************
I meant to submit this last night but accidentally sent it to Custard instead! LOL These fine words from Whabbear are especially appropriate today:
We should strive to treat our fellow human beings with politeness and compassion and support, because as humans, we're kind of vulnerable creatures, aren't we, with sorrows and emotional scars and needs to be accepted and hugged by our fellows.
Okay, I will read the posts now.
Good Afternoon Owls,
I came to this blog the day Carol set it up, infact she had to set up my account to post I had no idea how to THANK YOU CAROL.
I started off at Rossblog in June 2007, then moved to ANTS in July 2007. I met very nice people on them blogs. Then in Oct. 2007 I set up a myspace Ginger told me it was easy and fun I was hooked.
Carol started this blog in Jan. 2008, I love it. I know I don't post everyday, I'm raising 3 boys and taking care of my mother, and as everyone has said family is a prioity. My mom has slowed down ALOT since last summer, it scares me she has COPD and the doctor told us 2 months ago shes in end stage. I really am ignoring that. But I am trying to spend as much time with her as possible and I also informed my sister of that. I don't let my mom do to much anymore maybe thats good, maybe thats bad, shes 66 but I want her around till 100. Hey one can hope.
I know I deleted some people from my page a while back, I am sorry for that. I hope you gals can forgive me. But I sometimes as we all can be a little irrate and act immature. I asked someone for forgiveness (a blog buddy) in a very heartfelt letter to her. She told me to have a nice life. It hurt my feelings, but I guess I had it coming. But LIFE IS TO SHORT to hold grudges and be mean, I just learned this a few months back when I learned about my moms condition. I was raised by my mother to forgive, maybe not forget, but forgive and be nice. Like I said I'm sorry for hurting the people I deleted. This is very hard for me to write this, as asking for forgiveness is very hard to do. But getting hurt is also very hurtful as a lot of us know.
Carol, my thoughts and prayers are with your father today, I hope all goes well.
Ronnie: Thanks for letting me know who won on Food Network, now I don't have to watch it on DVR.
Donna: I'm glad everything went ok with your Mom.
Joey: I like your BLUE SIGN CUTE!!
Sandie: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Tinka: My dogs need grooming, but its so hard for me to find the time. But I love the way smell and look when they come home.
Goldie: I'm still waiting to see MAX LOL
Dreama: Good Afternoon, we will talk soon.
Okay, I have to go help my mother get her pills ready for the week. Then I have to help her with a shower. I can just say one thing, I'm so glad I quit smoking when I did. BIG THANKS to my BOYS who made me quit. I only need to loose about 80 or more pounds. So I still question myself whats better smoking or the extra weight???
Ok Mommas waiting.
Love to all!!!!!
Renee Eve xo xo
Tinka just teasing you! (((Hugs)))
Whabbear I saw that and I find it very weird that he then shot people in a church. Very obviously a very disturbed individual.
When fear rules your life I think this is the outcome.
Back to my cleaning.
Ohh I went and read the article about him and he blamed the church because he felt it was to liberal.
I wonder how he will feel about the very conservative murder laws in Tennesee?
I also wonder how a church can be to liberal sounds like those folks were trying to practice their faith to me.
Just so very sad :(
HAPPY 200th BLOG OWLS
Howdy Owls!
WTG early bird Joey :o)
Thanks for breaky.
Oh my stars what a beautiful buffet today. Thank you Shirley!!I'll be sure to "owl out"on that later.
Carol You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Sending happy thoughts filled with sunshine your way xox
Love the pic! Thank you.
Sandie A big Happy Birthday to you. Have a great one!!
Tina Wishing you and Mr T a very Happy Anniversary filled with lots of XRated enjoyement.
I'm out to enjoy some sunshine today, because I know the rain is coming tomorrow :o)
Seeya later Owls!
xox
Renee Eve- I will be seeing Max in 2 weeks , I will take pictures!!
Also, a direct quote from my dr. "you can always lose weight, you can not grow a lung back- quit smoking!" I did, and it was no easy task believe me. But as the saying goes, if I can do it you can too!! :)
Glad you quit too renee eve!!
Happy 200th Blog Everyone!
Joey, congrat's on being First!
Shirley, The menu is Wonderful!
Sandie, Happy Birthday!
Tina, Congrat's to you and Mr. T on
your Anniversay!
Carol, Thinking of you and your Dad! ♥
Hartldo, Glad your Moms' procedure went well!
I wish you ALL a good day!
Gotta figure out what the heck we're having for dinner.
Will try and stop in later!
♥♥♥
It took me FOREVER to catch up on the blogs and comments.....but I'm caught up now....and I have to tell you how incredible it was to meet Kgrl in Hawaii! She was so much fun and on our way to the airport, my youngest said, "Mom, I don't know how any of your other friends could be any cooler!" Kgrl is the cool Auntie~ We got to see her every day but one. And she is the BEST cook...she made us dinner.....and took us to the yummiest spots to eat~ We even went to the movies and saw Mama Mia.....thank God Colin Firth was in it!! :)~ I told Kgrl that a successful blog buddy meeting is one were you still want to talk to the person after you meet~ :D Dang......I really should call her! j/k~ Oh...and I loved the motorcycle ride and her roomies~ Basically...she's a hoot and my family loved her~ and we got to meet her friend Sunway and hear her sing......bonus~
ReneeEve
Sorry that I missed you. I get why you deleted your Myspace down to size. It can get confusing if you have 100 people on it and then you get hacked. I am glad that you and I decided to exchange phone #s and get to know each other outside of the blog world. Only a few bloggers have my phone #. Trey is one of them in case he needs an emergency fix and needs chocolate chip pecan cookies made for him. LOL. And I have my ulterior motives with him.(Get your minds out of the gutter)!! I was hoping he'd send me pictures of Rosie from the cruise! LOL.
Thank you everyone for the well wishes....the mister took me out to breakfast this morning and we fly home tonight~
Happy 200th~
Joey~ glad you had a happy birthday and congrats on 1st~
Zona~ Sorry I missed you this morning~
Hodi~ mwah~
Dianne_in_Denver~ I have mom working on it~
DeeDee~ I love you~
Carol~ You are the biggest crackwhore in the freaking world~ And I truly hope your dad is okay~
Hartldo~ Nice to see you here~
Lovey~ No x-rated....my aunt met me in CA!~ :(
thank you also to everyone for your kind comments on my blog the other day....and Bear..I thought of Christmas as well, but that has become so not about Christ that I figured it wouldn't matter~ (and thanks for still having drunk, kinky sex with me!) :)~
Tinkatia
I ditto what you said. LOL
Guys I am at work and I can't do a shout out to everyone here but I still love ya! :0)
Joey Congrats on being first again. You were almost a virgin again. LOL
Carol Thank you for today's blog. My best wishes to you and your family. Hopefully everything will go perfectly today.
LynnD LMAO @ feathering your peanut!!!!
Hart So glad your mom did well today.
ReneeEve It's better that you stopped smoking. Kudos to you. I finally quite over 2 yrs ago after smoking for over 40 years. It's not easy, I know.
Shirley Thank you for the wonderful menu today. You are the best!
Sandie I hope you're having a wonderful birthday.
Tina Happy Anniversary. I hope you have a pleasant flight tonight. And, WTF, don't you love me, too???? J/K LOL
Delores I hope you're having a good day.
Good Afternoon All Owls,
I just returned with my two freshly groomed babies. The groomer had help today so it only took 2 and a half hours which wasn't long enough to drive home and back there again. Brian and I had a lovely lunch overlooking the water, then a ride in the country. I am badly in need of a nap. I will be back in the nest this evening. Hope everyone is having a fun day.
Love, Tinka
Shirley, I'm going to try everything on the menu once. Then I will go back again for seconds. Next I will go to the bathroom to make more room for thirds. After thirds I will borrow my grandma's elastic band pants and eat fourths.
How does that sound? :)
iteach Good plan! LOL
Lin, does that mean you will be joining me?
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Iteach~ you snuck in and YOU were 149!
I was 150! Yay!
I wonder WHOO WHOO will be 200?
Rosie News
I'm glad I wasn't able to get good tickets to the Hollywood Bowl Les Mis Concert, because Rosie has withdrawn from the show. She did so to take care of her son who has a broken wrist. A prayer for his speedy recovery.
But, this is happy news...
Once a network television staple, the family-aimed variety show — think Carol Burnett or Ed Sullivan — has long been absent from the airwaves.
Emmy Award winner Rosie O'Donnell, the stand-up comic, actress, TV host and Broadway performer, producer and champion, may soon rectify that reality.
Fox News reports that O'Donnell, who was most recently on Broadway in the revival of Fiddler on the Roof, hopes to revive the variety-show format for network TV. The news organization says that O'Donnell's show would likely be filmed live Sunday evenings from a Broadway theatre (just as the old Sullivan show was) and would include a mix of skits, musical performances and various acts.
I hope it all works out, because I would love another variety show like Carol Burnett. :)
Donna- That will be very interesting!
I have to get ready to make dinner, the kids are playing with daddy outside.
I will be back later.
Ahhhh, I had a good, long nap. Just what I needed after getting up at 4:30 this morning!
Thanks to Bebbi, Renee, Birdee and Just Lin for your good thoughts toward my mom.
Tina: I think it's absolutely wonderful that you got to meet K-girl, and even better that the connection was so great! You will be life-long friends and this was an experience your children will never forget. Warms my heart.
What a nice birthday I've had! Thank you so much to the owls who wished me a happy birthday after I flew in this morning.
Thanks to EBJ, Ronnie (loved your poem), Goldie (hope you feel better!), Amicus (would love a Rosie show!), Lynn, Shirley, Donna (so glad Mom is okay), Birdee, Just_Lin, Dianne, Bebbi, Whabbear, and Renee!
Thanks for all the wonderful myspace b-day wishes, too! I don't think I've ever had so many people tell me happy birthday--it's been really nice.
Zona, I have to say it--it's soooooo hot here today.
HAPPY 200th BLOG ANNIVERSARY TO EVERYONE!!!
Carol said we have around
50 Hooters among us so, with my trusty and sharp # 2 this is how many I have counted so far,
2:47 pm Pacific time!!
CAROL (for the BLOG itself, and without you there would be no Blog)
JOEY #1 Today, yay!
JODIE
TINKA
SHIRLEY
SANDIE
ZONA
ITEACH
RONNIE GIRL
GOLDIE
JENNIFER
LYNN D
EBJ
WHABBEAR
AMICUS
DELORES
BON'O
DONNA JO
SCIRISH
BEBBI
DREAMA
JUST_LIN
RENEE EVE
LOVEY
BIRDEE
TINA
ME
We are missing some really wonderful Owls, please return home to our comfy nest, we miss you!
SHIRLEY~ OMG!!! Your fantastic, delicous, decadent, over-indulgent repast is too much to ask for!!! I was salivating over the menu! I have already tasted almost everything virtually, and seriously, may cook up some of the suggested menu for real this evening! You truly are: THE "MARTHA STEWART" OF THE NIGHT OWL BLOG!!! Actually you are BETTER than MARTHA, you are a woman unique and unto yourself!!! And, we are so very fortunate that you continually serve us only the best of cuilinary delights.
Carol~ my thoughts and prayers are with you today as you are with your Dad, and if he is in need of a stent, I know the Dr's will take wonderful care of him and do what is best!
I have so enjoyed reading everyone's posts today, and especially those clever ones who make up little poems, or other clever sayings!
That is why I come here. To be given laughter, encouragement when needed, give back support to those in need and above all RESPECT everyone's views and thoughts and opinions.
That doesn't mean any of us have to agree with everyone. There are way too many of us with differing opinions for that to happen! LOL!It just means we are NOT judgemental or disrespectful. We do not (or should not, maybe) be like the Ladies on The View, who talk and sometimes scream over each other.
Well Ladies and Gentlemen, I think it's time to go back over to Shirley's Ultimate Seafood Gourmet Buffet table and partake of just a bit more.
Since I started writing ths, I have been interrupted three times, so there may be more Owls that have flown in, so I wish all of you a wonderful Monday evening.
Peace and Love to All,
Donna Jean and Laurie Elizabeth.
Wow Donna Jean! That took some time! KUDOS to you!!!
Happy Monday and 200th blog day Owls.
Mo: Thanks :)
Joey: congrats on #1 and I love the graphic you made for our 200th. Thanks for breaky even though I missed it.
Shirley: Thanks for the feast. I love lobster.
Heartldo: I'm glad things went well for your Mom today.
Carol: Praying all goes well for your Dad today.
Ronnie: I think you just gave Zona a new nickname = zons :)
Sandie: I'm glad you are having a nice birthday.
Tina: There is always tonight to have an x-rated celebration.
Scirish: I hope you feel better soon.
Waving a wing at all the other Owls. I hope you are all having a great start to your week.
***ALERT: Bear with me or ignore what will be a long post...your choice.***
I'm posting the following excerpt from a breaking news story here NOT to bring folks down, but just as another reminder of how fragile ALL are, and to be valued and appreciated while we can.
We were just talking yesterday about Hospice Care Angels on earth. This Angel was my dad's oncologist and local Director of hospice care. Dr. Gary Lee was a SUPERB athlete (World Record in Indoor Rowing, of all things) and the kindest, most gracious person--in ANY field--I have ever met.
HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP) - A 55-year-old oncologist descending from the summit of Mount Hood died after a rock fell from the snow and knocked him a thousand feet downhill, authorities said.
Dr. Gary Lee of Eugene was an experienced climber who was with his son, Devon, Sunday afternoon when a rock "dislodged from the ice above" and hit him at about 9,000 feet on the 11,239-foot peak, the Hood River County sheriff's office said in a statement.
He fell about 1,000 feet before coming to rest in an area of rock and ice above Eliot Glacier, the sheriff's office said.
Lee specialized in palliative care for terminally ill patients, his practice's Web site said. He was medical director of hospice at Sacred Heart Medical Center. He had practiced in Eugene since 1984.
Efforts to retrieve his body began Monday. One mountaineer said it would be dangerous because of what he called the crumbling, "rotten rock" and softening snow that mark summer climbing on the volcanic peak.
I ask that you all continue in joy and friendship as if this had not been posted....but with added compassion toward ALL. Thanks.
Good Evening Feathered Friends...
********CAROL'S DAD UPDATE*******
I got a text from CAROL with news about her dad and she asked me to share it here.
His cath was pushed back to 12:30 EST. They did find a blockage and put in a stent.
I don't know how long he will be in the hospital, but I know we all wish him a speedy and full recovery.
BON - How terrible about Dr. Lee. Thanks for the reminder that life is too damn short. You're one classy lady!! :D
MO - Thanks for the update!! Continuing to send healing thougts and prayers for Carol's Dad and her family.
Now for some business!!!
SANDIE...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Are you 34, too? LOL
HARTLDO...glad your mom's procedure went well. And glad you got that needed nap in!
whoreTINA...HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to you and Mr. wT!!
AMICUS...glad you didn't wait around for a tornado to blow you out of your seat! I would never get used to calling you Dorothy!!
JOEY...congrats on 1st and thanks for breakfast. I love breaky food at night!
BONO...so sad about Dr. Lee. Everyday we are reminded that you just never know what tomorrow will bring...even the possibility of no more tomorrows.
SHIRLEY...OMG...what a spread! After I have breakfast, I am going to join ITEACH in the race to the buffet...again and again!
CAROL...relieved your dad is doing well. I love the pic of you and him! For some reason, I get the feeling that if I lived near you, your parents would be like surrogates to me! And especially since it comes with zeppolis!
TINKA - Here is my stab at the poem!!!
P Pretty
I interesting
N nice
K kanuck (sp?)
T Thanks
I its been
N nurturing and
K kindhearted!!!
I hope that made sense. Teacher....do I get a gold star?!!?
CAROL...great blog. I can not believe it has been 200 days already since the nest was built. You have given so selflessly of yourself to all of us, to make the house a home. The owls that have nested and the ones that only fly in for a respite and sadly the owls that have migrated away all bring a unique sense of themselves to the mix and that created a wonderful melting pot of friendships. If I weren't so old and my wings so tired, I would fly to all the states that are represented here and wrap my cowlie owlie (thanks Goldie!)wings around each and every one of you.
Thank you CAROL and all the OWLS!
AHA!
SACBARB has flown in! Hi there!
Donna Jo~ so very glad the test went well for your Mom today. I know how stressful it is to be the one in the waiting room, when one of our loved ones are undergoing major tests. Miss Laurie is going to see her Cardiologist tomorrow and hopefully we will have more answers as to when her heart surgery will be. (((Hugs))) to you and your Mom. I hope next year's test will be just as you all wish for!
BON'O~ I am so very sorry for the loss not only of a gifted Physician, but of someone you personally knew, and who was a part of yur life. Many heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you.
MO~ Thank you so much for updating us on Carol's father. Much love, good wishes and healing thoughts to our dear Carol and her family for a speedy and healthy recovery!
SANDIE~ OOPS, almost forgot to wish you a very special day today! May all your wishes and dreams come true!
Peace and Love to all, Donna Jean
left, left, left, right, left!!!
Do, do, skip to my do.....!!!(for Eunice)!!!
Nurturing
Individuals
Giving
Hugs and hearts
To those who need them
with
Open
Wings
Lovingly and
Selflessly
169!!! (for Turtle)
MO - Ok....you definitely get a gold star (I'm not a teacher, I just play one on tv....bahahahaha!!!) Beautiful poem from a pretty lady. :D
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
I got one SIXT NINE!!!!!!!
I guess that I should share my score with whoreTINA as it is her anniversary and K-GIRL who is the coolest Auntie!
Flying through quickly as I just spotted the coconut shrimp at the buffet table! Oh I love Coconut shrimp!!!
Carol and Donna Hart so happy to hear that the procedures went so well today!!
Bon I am so sorry to hear about that accident and yes life is damn short!
waving at everyone! Will be back later.
DONNA JEAN - You (and you #2 pencil) contiunue to amaze me.....:D
SACBARB - Waving a wing at you from Wisconsin!!!
SHIRLEY - I don't where the heck my manners are.....THANK YOU for a beautiful spread!!! I LOVE seafood.....and the tables were beautiful, just the right setting for today!!
I hope everyone has a great Monday night!!! This HO has to get to bed.....my alarm goes off in less than 6 hours.
MO - So gracious of you to share your 69!!! :P
LYNN D - SWAK.....just cuz!!! You and I were posting at the same time!!
Tina et al., is sitting at gate 61 at LAX waiting for her flight home at 530PST....and texting me the funniest things....but what she dosen't know is that I have been in touch with Delta and there is going to be a little anniversary announcement on board once they are in the air!
Hope you all have a nice evening!!
Carol: Thank you again for creating this wonderful place for us and for selflessly tending it for us. I know how much time it takes out of your already busy schedule and I love you for it. I hope we can keep it the safe and loving place it started out to be.
DELORES...that is a riot that they will announce the T's anniversary! I wish we could have a vid of her face when they do that! Thanks for the update.
Hey DonnaJean, Tuttle & I are still here! lol!
You did better than I would have. My pencil is out of lead lol!
I just finished cleaning up after a pot roast dinner. I am in the middle of packing for a short trip to Vegas. I haven't decided if I will take the lap top or not. I may need a di$traction lol!
BonO,What a sad ending for such a caring man!Life is truly precious.
SACBARB...hello! I dont think I have said hi to you in a while. How is your knee? I know it has been over a year since your surgery and I hope it is still doing well.
DONNA JEAN...thoughts and prayers for you and Miss Laurie that the appointment with the cardiologist goes well tomorrow. Please keep us posted.
Hi Donna Jean
Jodi, get to bed.
Zona, you up yet????
Hi LynnD, just 'cause.
DEE DEE - Thanks for the update on TINA.....can't wait to hear about her response to your surprise!!! I'm sure she'll love it!!!
MARYinMICHsoontobeinvegas...Have a good and prosperous trip! You can send my share of the winnings to P.O Box 69!!!
LYNN D...putting feathers on your peanut???? Oh the visual image I have!!! But the image is worse of you putting feathers on Mr.Lynn's peanut...or the fact that it is only a peanut! OK,ok...off to the naughty mat for me!! bwahahaha
SACBARB - Yes, ma'am!!! Just logging out now. :D
DEE DEE - Love your colorful owl!!! I just makes me smile. :D
Hi Mo, My knee is doing great. thanks for asking. Now if I can just some of this tonage off, my knee would be grateful, I'm sure. Maybe some of that slicing like Shirley was doing on you the other night would help. :)
oopsies...my post posted twice. sorry
Prayers for the family and friends of Dr. Gary Lee.
Just waking up - Not quite with it yet.
Bonnie - What a poignant story. It really shows we have to live each day like it's our last.
Jodi - You get a gold star, a great big hug and a little tear. It touched me.
Maureen - Great poem too.
Delores - Great surprise for Tina! She will love it.
Donna Jean - What a lot of work. Kudos!!
I know I am missing some thoughts that I wanted to write down. I think I need a Diet Coke. Then I will come back and choose from the menu.
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Who is going to march with me?
I can't do it all by myself. Owls where are you?
Are you ready?
Here Goes!!
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200????????
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200?????
201 - You got it Maureen. Good for you.
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