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- November 28, 2005 1:37 pm
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- Topic: Small World Stories
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I was in Zermatt in 1992. We met got to talking with another American couple, a bit older than us at the time. As the converstion went on, we discovered that they were from the same town in Northern California as some very good friends of ours. Turns out they knew our friends because their sons were...
- November 28, 2005 12:13 pm
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- Topic: Are you naughty or nice?
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- November 28, 2005 12:09 pm
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- Topic: What is the oldest thing you own?
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The oldest thing is a 17th century English oak coffer. My favorite old things are the Victorian glass bottles that we dug up in our garden in England, when we were erecting 186 ft. of post and rail fencing (after purchasing land from the adjoining field). It turned hard labour into a a kind of arche...
- November 26, 2005 3:44 pm
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- Topic: Last Movie Watched
- Replies: 173
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- November 24, 2005 12:39 pm
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- Topic: Black Friday or Buy Nothing Day?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 674
- November 24, 2005 12:26 pm
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- Topic: Friday Fives - Wednesday Edition :)
- Replies: 32
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1. What do you look forward to the most about Thanksgiving? Stuffing! 2. What do you dread (or not look forward to) the most about Thanksgiving? Cleaning the dishes! 3. What are you most thankful for this year? The health and happiness of my children and those in my life who are dear to my heart. :w...
- November 22, 2005 11:00 am
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- Topic: What Was Your First Car?
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Ford Pinto, I think it was a '73, but I dont remember for sure any more. I think my Pinto was a '72 and I loved that car. :-? White 1972 Pinto Squire http://www.sunmanford.net/arrival_photo/1972%20Ford%20Pinto%20Wgn.jpg This is what it looked like in better days. Ha! The white wagon reminds me of m...
- November 21, 2005 9:55 pm
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- Topic: Time for Egg Nog!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 517
- November 21, 2005 1:59 pm
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- Topic: Down comforter
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1036
- November 21, 2005 1:53 pm
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- Topic: What Was Your First Car?
- Replies: 87
- Views: 3095
What Was Your First Car?
I don't know if this has ever been done before, so disregard if it's repetitive... But what was your first car? Share your stories here. ...back in my day, if I wanted a car, I had to be able to afford to buy, run and insure it myself. Therefore, my first was a cheap piece of junk. Yes, a Chevy Vega...
- November 20, 2005 12:16 pm
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- Topic: How much do you drink?
- Replies: 45
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Over the last year, mostly on the weekends: Margaritas during the summer Red wine the rest of the year Quantities of the above two can be considerable. A spot of cognac in front of the fire. mmmm that warms you up! I just didn't like drinking while home alone w/ the kids (husband travels extensively...
- November 17, 2005 9:04 pm
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- Topic: Know any Monty Python fans?
- Replies: 14
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- November 12, 2005 5:22 pm
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- Topic: A Deserted Island...
- Replies: 30
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- November 12, 2005 1:47 am
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- Topic: A Deserted Island...
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- November 8, 2005 9:21 pm
- Forum: Changes in Latitudes
- Topic: Sailing, sailing adventures & vacations
- Replies: 11
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I couldn't pass up this thread. Yes, I sailed for three years when I lived in St. Thomas (from '89-92). Mostly, we mooched around the VI and frequently didn't make it further than Cane Garden Bay. Then in '92 we sailed my ex boyfriend's yacht from St. Thomas to Spain via Bermuda and the Azores to pa...
- November 6, 2005 10:12 pm
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- Topic: How do you like your pumpkin?
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When I lived in England and couldn't get canned pumpkin, I used to grow my own pumpkins and squashes. I used to roast the pumpkin in the oven, then season and puree it and stuff it in cannelonis. In the meantime, I put the cannelonis in a pan, make an Italian-style tomato sauce, pour it over, top w...
- November 6, 2005 6:48 pm
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- Topic: How do you like your pumpkin?
- Replies: 82
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When I lived in England and couldn't get canned pumpkin, I used to grow my own pumpkins and squashes. I used to roast the pumpkin in the oven, then season and puree it and stuff it in cannelonis. In the meantime, I put the cannelonis in a pan, make an Italian-style tomato sauce, pour it over, top wi...
- October 31, 2005 9:04 pm
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- Topic: Which BN'er has the most dirty mind?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1035
- October 31, 2005 6:13 am
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- Topic: favorite Rum?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 2885
- October 29, 2005 12:25 pm
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- Topic: Friday Fives - No Pain No Gain
- Replies: 37
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1. Have you ever been to the emergency room? Yes, four times. - back when I was 18 and had to get stitches on my right hand knuckle that I sliced open when a glass broke while doing the dishes.. - an ectopic pregnancy. - when I dislocated my right shoulder in a horse riding accident. - after a car ...