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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

A Time To Remember


A Toast!

On Saturday, upon arrival at the airport, I felt myself getting nervous, I pushed back the feelings and read till we boarded the flight. The only flights out of Newark to Chicago (on Saturday's) on Continental are smaller shuttle flights, which I have never been on.

I must say when I entered the plane I froze, in my eyes it was a 2 by 4. It was def a miniature plane, almost like a toy one, just so very small. As I continued down the aisle, I kept telling myself "you can do it" you can do it".
When I sat in my seat, I felt it hard to breath. I immediately took out my ipod and turned my tunes on very loud. As the music played in my ears. I felt the tears, I allowed them to flow. I put my sunglasses on, and continued with my music. My breathing got better with each song, I truly think it was the familiarity of the songs that allowed me to reach out of this panic attack.
Thank goodness it was a short flight, and once I landed into Tina's arms, I felt safe, and knew all would be alright, and it surely was.

Jodi, Tina, Whabby, Mo, Goldie and Dianne's nose!

There is so much to be said about all who attended the MWMAG. I am so very pleased to have met them all. Tina's blog said it all, and Maureen has one I will post tomorrow.

Whabby talking to Shirley!



Sacbarb, Mary and Dianne or Mary, Mary and Dianne!

For today, we have a short vid and some pictures. Thinking back I should have gotten more vid, but we were so engrossed on getting to know each other face to face, at times I forgot to use the flip.

Lynnd and Mr. Goldie

Bebbi and Jodi

Tina taking a picture of me as I take a picture of her

I want to thank all of you who attended and made it so very special. Many owls brought gifts to share with all the owls.. Bebbi, Lynnd, Sacbarb, Just_Lin, Dianne, Mo and Goldie.. Mary brought home made cookies and Jodi made her famous potato salad, both were delish. It was so good to taste Jodi's potato salad, I had waited so long. It was so special to meet Mr. Goldie, what a wonderful man he is. Goldie and Mr. Goldie make a fantastic couple, you can truly see the love in their eyes. Whabby was a pleasant surprise, if not a naughty one, cause I'll tell ya, you just never know what our dear Whabby is going to say. And we got to meet Annie (from Rossland) I remember Annie well as she was on Rossland when I was back in 2006. We had lost touch, but when I saw her and her family it was like we had spoken yesterday. Her family was amazing, from her husband to her children, and most of all her precious Piper, who was practically born on Rossland .

Piper and Logan, two cuties!


Making funny faces as instructed by Mr. Annie

It was a total success, we did it as a group, and it went without a hitch. I wonder how we pulled it off. So many times you hear stories about groups trying to plan a Meet and Greet, and there is so much confusion. Yet with us, it all fell into place. Our group of owls made it happen, it was certainly meant to be. Kudos to all of you.
Me and Just_Lin


Saying goodbye to Whabby!





Its Just_Lin's birthday next week, so in owl fashion we sang to her. The beginning of the vid is dark, as the restaurant was dark. But the rest of the vid is fine

Enjoy!

65 comments:

  1. yes, I meant one..my fat fingers hit the wrong button..LOL

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  2. Great blog Carol..I skimmed but will read more tonight. I am going to be really busy the next few days because of my son's graduation. It's a crazy time...

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  3. Bebbi, you just aren't going to be able to get away with calling yourself fat anymore, now we've seen you live action style.

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  4. What a great blog, Carol! It made me feel part of the M&G. Thanks to all the Owls who made it happen!

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  5. Good Morning!

    CAROL: What a great blog..the video was terrific and really made me feel like I was standing right there. I even waved back! I loved looking at all the smiling faces in the pictures as well. I'm sorry to hear you had some nervousness on the plane..but if there was ever a group that could make you forget about it and feel safe and loved..it would be the Night Owls. Thanks for Flippin' for us! :D

    Congrats on 4 at 1 BEBBI!

    BONACHI: I forgot to thank you the other day for the explanation of cave diving..not something I think I would ever want to do however! ;)

    Well, we're finally going to hit the mid 90's today..I can't complain because the weather has been really beautiful..and afterall..it IS Arizona! :D

    Have a great day everyone!

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  6. btw..who's holding that orange drink in the first picture..and what is it? It looks yummy!

    JODI: Is that a tall beer? :D

    I'm going to go watch the video again..CAROL said "Enjoy" so I will! :)

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  7. Morning Glories!

    Bebbi Fore! You look so pretty this morning!

    Carol I don't even remember you doing the flip video. How many drinks did I have?

    What a special night that was I will always have the memory safely tucked away in my heart. Laughter and Love and FOOD! It can't get any better than that. Tho from some of the pics I need to lay off the food. :) I will say that pic you took of Mr. Goldie and I did not make me cringe as much, and really looking at it I have fewer wrinkles than I thought. lol

    I finally made it home at 2:00 am. Exhausted does not even begin to explain how I was feeling. It did perk me up when sacbarb called me as soon as she and J/L got off of their plane to make sure I had landed safely.

    When she called Mr. Lynn D and I were in frigging Walmart! As soon as he picked me up he announced we had to stop in Lacey to get dog food on the way home. Crime-a-nitly I left him with plenty of cash just in case something like this happened, but Nooooo he waits till I get home??? The dogs were so excited to see me, now I know why he was probably feeding them cereal.

    Actually he said our dog Seamus has been laying in the yard just staring at the road every day. Like he was on Mom watch. I have to say he is so excited this morning. I crawled out of bed and he damn near knocked me down, he tried to jump up and throw his paws over my shoulders. So at least someone at home noticed I was gone.

    So glad to be back in my two nests!!!

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  8. Wow! Blog turned out better than I thought.. I started it @ 11p last nite and did not finish till 1a.. I did not even proof read it.. I figured I would tweak it this morning, but only had to change one thing..

    I am still in a fog, I think its because I am working alone, so I just can't seem to catch up..

    Happy First Bebbi... your son is graduating from college?

    Zona... thats me, its a frozen strawberry margarita.. and it was delish. I ordered a second one, but then I got a major Hot Flash and had to leave the restaurant and did not take the drink with me.

    And how cute are Piper and Logan!!

    LOL on Tina taking a pic of me as I take a pic of her, also LOL on her peeking above the camera..

    Lynnd.. no need to cringe you look totally fab..

    Bonacci.. Tina told me you sent a blog, I just want to get all the Chicago ones posted, and then we can get back to our regular sked programming.. thanks for understanding..

    I would love to hear from some peeps that have not been here in a while, I hope they comment on the blog today, I know most still read so it would be good to hear from them.. I know this blog has not been for everyone, and so many have left. But seeing what we just accomplished in Chicago, I would hope they would realize that we would welcome anyone back with open wings..

    I also want to thank all the owl picture takers, I have some confidence issues about my appearance and asked for certain pics/vids not to be posted, and all respected my wishes.. so thank you!

    Ok.. I have to get to work..

    Waving to all above me and all below me..

    Hope everyone has a great day!

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  9. Just talked to Zona and filled her in about my trip! Waving at you!

    I forgot to say how fun it was meeting Annie and her family. I did not remember her from the Rossblog. I think I came in to late. She and her husband were a hoot. Very nice people and her kids were so cute and funny. I love that photo on the front page of them making silly faces. Just proves to me you can make friends anywhere if you open your heart.

    Carol I will try to put together a blog today about my impressions of this fab trip.

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  10. I'm exhausted.....and all we did for 5 days was eat~ What's wrong with me?!!! I also don't want to be at work! THANK GOD for Janice. She worked my 5am this morning and let me work her 8am, so that helped! Dang it if these people don't expect me to actually work today!!!!!! What's wrong with them?!!! The fun part is, they all want to know how the trip was....and I think they are a little jealous~ (they should be!)

    Bebbi~ congrats on prettiest~

    Bonachichi~ are you in the U.S. yet?

    Zona~ stay cool~

    Carol~ Loved ur blog (can't stand seeing me in motion.....but heck....everyone already saw me!) LOVE LOVE LOVE the pic of the kids....Annie was such a good sport taking all 8,887 pictures for us~

    LynnD~ I can hear you when I read your posts....made me smile~ (and you have email!)....and Janice felt bad that you got home so late~

    okay....back to work~ :D

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  11. I think I'll change my avatar early....this one's my favorite~

    btw....has anyone heard from the Mary's~ :)~

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  12. Happy Tuesday Owls.

    I am up and dressed and the coffee is made waiting for J/L whenever she gets up. I told her last night we had no agenda today except to SLEEP IN!

    I am still processing all the memories I made in Chicago. I am so happy I went and that I got to meet all those who were there.

    Annie, I do remember you from the 'other' blog and it was so nice talking to you. Your kids are such cutie patooties.

    Carol, none of this would have happened without you. First, you created this safe, happy home for us and you keep it going. Then, you arranged this wonderful event where we could all meet and again it was a safe, happy place. We couldn't have asked for a better arrangement, with the free shuttle from the airport and the Outback attached so we could have our dinner together. It couldn't have been more convenient.

    I'm sorry you had a little anxiety about going to Chicago, but I am so happy that you didn't let it stop you from making the trip.

    We did miss a few of the Owls, but they were all in our hearts and thoughts. Maybe we can do this again and they can make it to the next one.

    OK, J/L is up so I will go play host now. Have a wonderful day everyone. BBL

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  13. Good morning, Hooters! I slept like a rock! SacBarb (aka Mary) has been so sweet, opening up her home so I could crash here before and after the Great Meet and Greet. I couldn't have asked for better roomies in Chicago than Barb and LynnD. Okay, have to get my cawfee. bbl

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  14. Good Morning/Afternoon Everyone!!

    Carol~ what a great blog today, it made feel "almost" like I was there with you all! I know Miss Laurie and I would have had a ball meeting you all, and seeing Mary, Barb and Whabby again. Maybe next time, hopefully there will be a next time!!

    I couldn't make out the Hotel name. Where did you stay?

    I have been enjoying all the pictures on FB, and reading the Blogs. Such fun times!!!

    I don't remember Annie either. What name did she use? Maybe she was gone by the time I joined the RossBlog.

    Oh my that was three years ago this month!!! Boy time sure does fly by with all my Owl Friends!

    And, I still keep in touch with a few of the old Rossland bloggers as well. Remember Chucklehead 6, JFK, and who could ever forget SSL(SesideLady)!! Good times and Great Friends forever!

    Well, I think I just might watch the video again, just because I can, and I want to!!!!

    And, I totally understand about pictures. I never like any of my pictures!!! I wonder sometimes when I see one of myself, "who in the heck is that?" It sure isn't what I thought I looked like in the mirror that morning, LOL!!!

    Have a fabulous day all,

    Peace, Love & Happiness,
    Donna Jean, Laurie Elizabeth & Olive Elizabeth

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  15. Everyone has so much to SAY!!!! Wonderful!!!

    I am back in the USA, Tina!! Somewhere between Podunk, no. Bugger. No, Boondock. No BANGOR Maine and Boston!! Our SatNav went down, so I was navigating with my computer. Then I blew out my network card. I'm at a Borders bookstore whilst my co-pilot gets a new air card.

    Shirley, we are headed your way next, then on to Carol's neck of the woods. New York, anyway.
    I have a HUGE bone to pick with all the MWM&G Owls... You all got on my case about fat people, and not a single one of you are FAT!!!!! I know. You just wanted to make me feel guilty! Well, it WORKED, you SNOTS!!

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  16. Oops, that last post was supposed to be broken up a little. Sorry, guys. I have a question about Annie... Did she come to the M&G on purpose, or just happen to be there? How nice you all made a new friend. Since we share, share and share alike, we all get her, yes??

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  17. Tina, there is a Shiekh traveling with us and your new avatar reminds me of him. I'm just sayin'....

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  18. Oops. That would be a Sheikh. I can never remember his name and I don't want to insult him by screwing it up.

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  19. Carol~ Next year, I say we take a nude group picture~ Ijs~

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  20. Good afternoon Owls!!

    My kids are so stinkin' cute!! I love that picture!!

    I would love, love, love to be an Owl or Owl in Training, or a Hooters Girl. You have all welcomed me so warmly, I will never go away.

    Ya know, I can't remember what my name was on the RossBlog. I think I was Annie or TheOriginalAnnie. In Ross Chat I was Annie No Pants. I was Blogger of the month once... I can't remember what month or year tho. Sucks getting old.

    Bonachichi ~ Whabby (I call him Bear) sent me an email to let me know he was going to be coming to Chicago and asked if I would like to meet up with him. My hubby and I were planning to take the kids to a hotel to celebrate my step-daughter's birthday so we changed our plans and went to the same hotel the Owls were at. I am so glad we did!!

    I need to get off the computer and start dinner. The hubby's best buddy is coming for dinner. He's a single guy and loves a home cooked meal.

    Have a great evening Owls!

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  21. CAROL - Great blog...and the video was cute!!

    BEBBI - Congrats on 4!!!

    BONACHICHI - Welcome back to the "States".

    ZONA - Good eye....and YES, it was a tall beer!!!

    LYNN - Glad you made it home safely, but REALLY?!!? He couldn't get the dog food BEFORE you got home?!!? I still say you spoon the best....even if you thought BARB was in bed with you ♥

    TINA - Ole!! You look tres chic for the festivities tomorrow!! You're lucky that JANICE switched with you!! Luckily I didn't have to open today....cuz at 5:05 my co-worker called and woke me up!! YIKES!!! I was supposed to be there at 5. I must still be on OWL time!!!

    BARB & SLIN - It was so great to chat with you ♥ SLIN have you started farming yet?!!? ;)

    DONNA JEAN - Waving a wing @ you and LAURIE!!

    ANNIE - Your family is soooooo cute!! It was fun to make a new friend. Welcome to the HOoters!!

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  22. Hi!

    I would love to have been at the M&G, looks like so much fun. I enjoyed seeing the pics on FB over the weekend.

    I actually checked on last minute flights and thought about pulling a Bear.

    Hopefully I will be able to go to the next one! I am considering having a BABB here this summer. I hate not continuing the tradition that Bear started 3 years ago.

    We are having a patio cover installed next week (with ceiling fans!) so it will be cooler out there this time.

    Carol you would only show your eyes not all that long ago, now we have full body shots! That's coming a long way!

    Annie I think I remember you from the old blog, I am glad you are here now and yes your kids are super cute!

    I had a busy day today starting with CPR class.

    Keep the pics coming!

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  23. Tina, if there is going to be a nude group shot, you have to be in front!

    Jodi, It was great talking to you too. ♥

    J/L and I have been working on her FB page...Yes folks I have enabled again! It is so late now that for her to make the two hour drive home would put her in all the rush hour traffic (why do they call it RUSH HOUR when it goes so slow)so she is spending the night again. Yayyyy. We can watch Idol together and bitch about Simon!

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  24. Hi all..! Back from Zumba and belly dancing...Oh, do I feel rejuvenated. That was so nice. :) I got 25,164 steps today..I haven't done that for along time!

    woo hoo hoo...!

    Carol: Yes, my son graduates from U of L this Saturday. We have lots of family coming.

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  25. Tina: You are the only one that would have a body to take a nude picture..! :)

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  26. apparently, I should have done the "mommy dance" for ya'll~ then you wouldn't be talkin' crazy-like~ :)~

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  27. I am a little down today. I don't know why, but I am. :( The weather is beautiful, I just came back from an awesome trip, I have been working out and doing good but I am still down in the dumps. I hate when that happens.

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  28. Loved the blog Carol!! Especially the pic of Bear talking to me on the phone!! Cool!! I hope he gave everyone the hugs I instructed him to.

    I would have been extremely nervous if I had been there Carol. Don't know if I would have had a panic attack. Hell I was nervous just talking to all of you one the phone! Lol! It did make me feel a part of things though. Thanks Jodi for including me!!

    I have to say that I have mixed up pictures of Mary and SacBarb before, but in person I don't think I would.

    I also have to say that Tina surprised me by being so tall. I just thought you were short. Anyway I loved it all! Maybe someday I could get enough convidence to meet you guys...maybe someday. Good Night everyone!!

    Welcome to Owl Manor Annie!! Don't believe a bad thing they say about me!!! hehehe!!

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  29. freaking hell....why am I short? I've always been the tall one~

    And Bebbi~ i HATE that feeling~ just get thru it....you have an exciting weekend coming up~ :D

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  30. Tina: I'm trying..maybe I need rest. I am going to go and lie down...goodnight all.

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  31. Goodnight Bev~

    I'm going too~

    Goodnight all~ (and Mary~) :D

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  32. Which Mary? The Mary Mary, or the SacBarb Mary?

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  33. Evening everyone!

    I meant to get on the blog again, but I thought I would lay down and take a little nap....just woke up slept for about 5 hours. The sad part is that I am thinking about bedtime already.

    Tina tell Janice that she is to sweet! I made it home so all is good at this point.

    Bebbi it is the let down after all of the excitement of meeting everyone. You were running on adrenalin and nerves and now you are relaxed some. It will leave you feeling blue every time. You will be so busy the rest of the week planning for your sons graduation that it will soon go away.

    Jodi I think I slept better spooning with you!

    Ok going to try to finish clearing my in box on facebook. Holy heck it is full!

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  34. Sorry, couldn't let that go...

    Okay, I'm surprised by a few things in the photos. Here goes. Tina's tall? What in the world does Carol have to be insecure about? Whab's sexy? Jodi & Bebbi are holy-crap-drop-dead gorgeoous? Goldie & LynnD are blondes?

    Some things that didn't surprise me... Diannes got a smile that could light a room. Lin isn't just a pretty face, there's a brain in there, too.

    You all have messed me up with respect to Mary & SacBarb; they could look completely different, but I'll get them mixed up forever now.

    Overall, I was surprised that I could stand looking at the pics. You all talk about yourselves like you're ugly farm-wimmin'. You ALL need flippin' glasses!!

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  35. If I missed anyone, I'm sorry. I don't have the luxury of looking at them closely. I've lost 6 pairs of glasses and 3 sets of contacts so far this trip.

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  36. LYNN - That's what MARY said ;)

    BEBBI - Hang in there girl....and get some rest. You have a huge weekend ahead of you!!!

    BONACHICHI - Why thank you ma'am!!!

    Well, it's official....my car died today. It got hot again when I drove to Wallyworld, so I checked the coolant, and the damn reservoir was empty!! So I bought more coolant, filled the reservoir and drove home. By the time I got home it was EMPTY!!! WTC!!! Whatever is wrong with it, I don't care, I'm just not spending one more penny on that piece of rat crap car. PERIOD!!! Hopefully my Dad will front me the cash to get another car til my money comes thru from Grandma's estate. ok....end of my rant ♥

    I hope everyone has a good night. I hope that I can get some sleep....I'm a little keyed up right now. Maybe a Spotted Cow will help.....at least I know where I can find a bottle opener....ijs ;)

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  37. 40!!! Just for shits and giggles ♥

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  38. Mary here, you know, the one in the vid. The short one.The dark haired one,the one with glasses, the one with dark eyes, the one that oh poop, no wonder Diane got us mixed up lol!!

    I am a little down too. I am sooo missing all of you "Chi towners". I think I want to run away with all of you,even those who were not there. Alas, reality can be such a slap in the face! Unfortunately I didn't win on my lottery ticket, so I won't be hosting an owl trip.

    Bonachi, I suggest you get your eyes examined. You totally missed me, the short chunky one with boobs-a-floppin, and a bad need of a face lift! ijs. Tina and Diane towered over me. Now I know how my mini Doxie feels lol

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  39. Crap, Jodi... It sounds like the radiator itself has sprung a leak. If you could narrow down where, you could patch it.

    What's a spotted cow?

    I have to get back to work... I'm procrastinating. Maybe I need to cut my toenails or shave my nose hairs.

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  40. Mary, I did notice you were little. I expected you to be a little package of energy. I didn't miss you, I'll just screw you and
    SacBarb up forever, thanks to our sistah's.

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  41. Hi....I'm home. Ok, I got home late last night. I had a very long way to go from where I got off the plane to the luggage and car and was very discouraged with my own airport and the help I had requested. My husband parked and came in as far as he could and 45 min later....I sure was glad to see him. We stopped and ate on the way home and yes TINA, BARB AND J/L...I was able to eat. I was wishing I still had the leftovers from our lunch on Monday...dang it!!

    It was a great weekend and I slept until 1:30 today. I was so tired and so glad to not see anything on my calendar for the day. I feel like I have been doing wash all day but guess it was all afternoon and night. My husband is leaving for three days in the AM for a work convention in the mountains...so no cooking for me and he was nice enough tonight to get Subway. I spent a lot of time on the phone today with my daughter and DIL telling them all about my trip. My DIL is still worried that I went to meet people I didn't know. lol

    I had a great time and loved meeting everyone. It was very embarrassing to me to continue to call BARB MARY most of the trip. I did really well after dinner on Saturday night until Monday at lunch and then there was the "Mary name" again. After reading Mary's description of them...hell, no wonder I kept getting their names mixed up. I was telling my husband about dinner on Saturday night and how BARB kept eating while I was trying to ask her what she was eating and I could barely get the story out when I was telling him about MARY answering.

    Ok, I am going to post this and write some more so it won't seem so long and totally overwhelming.

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  42. Jodi.. sorry about your car.. and you just paid to have it fixed.. I agree, don't put a another penny towards it. Glad your dad can loan you his..

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  43. Annie..

    I know, they are so freakin cute.. and that funny face one is def my fave..

    I remember you on Rossland as "Annie" and in chat as "Annie no pants" just never knew where the no pants came from, actually, not sure I want to know, esp if Whabby made it up.. lol

    And just for the record, you are officially a Owl! :O)

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  44. Bebbi..

    College is a great accomplishment, congats to the grad.. enjoy the grad festivities and all the family that is coming in.. sounds Totally fun!

    Sorry you are down, but there is always tomorrow to brighten things up!

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  45. I think it was so fun to meet everyone and like everyone too. Thank you so much for the presents you all brought and I am still trying to figure out what to do with my Green Bay pennant. SACBARB, it so warmed my heart to see a Raider fan carrying around a Bronco bag. ZONA, you are probably fainting right now but Yup....she did all weekend. I think did hear someone say they were going to use it for dog poop but I am sure it was a JOKE...right???? And, I can't remember who said it.

    TINA, I loved our trip to Walmart and around Chicago on Sunday. Thanks for doing all that driving. I am missing the GPS lady telling us to "follow the road".

    Chicago was a beautiful town and flowers everywhere. We all noticed what a clean town it was also. I loved the boat trip I took and all the history. I had been there once before but many many years ago. I just wish I could have hoofed it around better and more.

    LYNN, boy it sounds like you really were long time delayed getting home and I too would not have been happy going to get dog food after the whole weekend.

    The pictures and video are great but I hate looking at myself in the pictures. I should have been more like CAROL and previewed before they were shown. I am like LYNN.....what I see in the mirror is nothing like what I see in the pictures. I will tell you all between my recent cruise and this trip...I am so over my picture being taken....more than I can ever tell any of you. I will be the picture taker on any new events in my family. I would much rather have pictures of my grandkids to post than myself.

    Well, I think I will sign off and see you all tomorrow. Again, it was a wonderful trip and loved meeting you on the phone SHIRLEY.

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  46. Mary..

    You crack me up.. "mini doxie" lol

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  47. Lynn.. I would think you need a 10 hr nap after that awful delay.. it totally wipes you out....

    Glad you home safe and sound and glad your puppy was happy to see ya... I was happy to see ya to.. all tho with me there was no jumping on you.. ijs.

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  48. I am off to bed.. I have been going to bed to late every nite, and then have a hard time getting up..

    Nite everyone!

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  49. Forgot to say Hi to EBJ and DonnaJean!

    Good to see you both!

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  50. Oh and Tina..

    I think it was the white castle that put ya over the edge..

    :O)

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  51. Shirley..

    Yes.. Whabby gave us each a hug, but he was a little sloshed.. so he kinda feel over us.. lol

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  52. Sacbarb..

    Glad J/L is hanging with ya.. thanks for the very nice things you said.. and without you we would have not had a name for the blog..

    :O)

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  53. Annie an owl? Yay! Stick around a spell... I think you'll like it here!

    And Carol, yes, she was Annie_no_pants. No, no, nothing like that! It was because she was pregnant with Piper during the early rossblog days, and too big to wear pants!

    Well, OK, I guest "something like that" was the cause of the moniker! LOL!

    Shirley, I think you're a "bah humbug" type when it comes to Christmas. Just wait for Annie! LOL!

    A few observations on the weekend:

    Tina, you look fabulous!

    Carol,'weenie, J/L, Tina, Jodi, and Bebbi, it was so GREAT to meet you finally! Goldie, Mary, Barb, Dianne, and Lynn, it was like seeing old friends with you guys, even though we've only met once or twice (or in Barb's case, three times). Special thanks to all the owls who brought gifts... they were awesome! And Goldie, thanks to you and John for plying me with drinks before dinner!

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  54. So funny to read about the trip, guys! Dianne, you just take it easy... It's never fun to get over "travel" lag. Like your whole world gets turned up-side-down with each time change, yes?

    I'm just going to lay my head down on the pillow... just for a short while. Anyone know where DeeDee is?? I miss her....

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  55. Good morning feathered friends!

    I could not post yesterday at all.

    CAROL...LOVED your blog! The pics were AWESOME! And PIPER and LOGAN...to precious!! Thanks for flippin!

    LYNN D...I'm sorry your flight home was so long and tedious! Glad you made it safely.

    JUST LIN...So fun you got to spend an extra day with SACmaryBARB!

    BEBBI...I was sad yesterday, too. ALways when a fun time comes to an end, there is an emptiness that sets in. It just reminds us what a great time we had...and it ended too soon.

    I want to comment more, but I have to get ready for work. I'll be back tonight and hopefully will be able to get in here and comment.

    Have a great hump day!

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  56. Good Morning Everyone!!

    Glad to see the rest of you Owls got home safely....hope you all slept well and feel better today.

    Carol, love your blog and the vid was great.

    Annie, Hi! Nice to meet you. Your kids are adorable!!

    Donna Jean and EBJ, HI!! Sorry I totally forgot to say Hi and nice to see you both again last time I posted. ;o)

    Goldie!! How cute are you and Mr. Goldie!!!! Loved hearing your voice.

    Jodi, Sorry about your car...it does suck being without one! Some idiot hit my car while it was parked at my daughters house friday night. Of course they didn't leave a note or come up to the house....we're sure it was one of the neighbors but, can't prove it.
    And, Jodi....of course I would meet up with you if you were in my neck of the woods....

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  57. Ha!!! Carol.....good avatar pic. Now I see what you meant by electrifying!! LOL

    Thanks for getting me out of that winter suit.

    I think you all take nice pics...I Hate pics of myself! I look like a freaking chipmunk with a mouth full of nuts, retaining 50 gallons of water!!! LOL!!!!

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  58. LMBO Birdee!!!!!

    Happy Cinco de Mayo Everyone~

    Bear~ I do believe that you need new glasses~ ijs~

    Hi EBJ~ It's so nice to see you~ Next time you have to come~

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  59. Zona!!!! Thinking about you.....how are you feeling today??

    Bebbi, congrats on all those steps!

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  60. so weird.....i can't get to the homepage~ yikes~

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