Maine's Own Off-Topic Thread - Pt. 3 (Orono: long term, accept, social)

[Elcarim]

We HAVE to buy a jeep!

[peachie_in_maine]

Originally Posted by msina

Quite often they're wearing a sweatshirt, work boots and tube socks with those shorts,.... if it's "cold".

yess... were pretty sexy looking creatures here in Maine.

[mollysmiles]

Originally Posted by Elcarim

We HAVE to buy a jeep!

What did you see to make you say that? Did you see Brad's new 4 door?

and yes, no school here today btw! Can't believe you guys go on Veteran's Day! I think if you don't separate and designate holidays as something significant and special then society can begin to lose the value that the holiday has, you know what I mean? It's awful that you guys have school!

[tcrackly]

Originally Posted by starwalker

Well the deadline for the Museum book is this coming Monday. I collaborate with the museum director and work around her schedule.

The other two are personal projects.. one is a compilation (layout, add commentary) of the Words of Wisdom that I receive each morning... a years worth, this having been requested by numerous correspondents who have been reading this work online daily.

The other is a childrens book, for my grandkids (and possible wider distribution) to go with the stuffed moose I am sending them. The story of how the moose finds a friend, based loosely on reality (the story includes Bobs in Dover-foxcroft where I bought them and ends on Christmas day in a grandchild's home.) and the illustration is the hard part.

November is too busy a month, always, for me to even consider doing NaNo like many people I know...

One of my life goals has been to write and illustrate some children's books. I keep getting distracted or I get an idea then later pick it apart until I'm back to square one. Maybe it will just have to be a retirement goal.

[Elcarim]

Saw your pic of the jeep crew on an outing. I don't want to miss out on all that fun!

[mollysmiles]

lol... both of ours are in there That's in that memorial group for Aaron right? The blue one with the I Mud plate is us too

ok, Facebook update! A lot of us are over there, and we created a group so we're easy to find

[Bydand]

Originally Posted by mollysmiles

and yes, no school here today btw! Can't believe you guys go on Veteran's Day! I think if you don't separate and designate holidays as something significant and special then society can begin to lose the value that the holiday has, you know what I mean? It's awful that you guys have school!

We had school here as well. They hold a special assembly every year and this year they had 100 area vets come, along with the Gold Star Mothers from the area. As each vet entered they read off their their name, rank, What they did, and where they served. Along with remembering those from the area who left for service and never returned home. I think it is a wonderful way to drive home the importance of the day and in a way that most of us couldn't replicate if the kids had a day off.

[Bydand]

Originally Posted by mollysmiles

lol... both of ours are in there That's in that memorial group for Aaron right? The blue one with the I Mud plate is us too

ok, Facebook update! A lot of us are over there, and we created a group so we're easy to find

I haven't even looked at Facebook to tell the truth. I thought it was another My Space knockoff loaded with teens and pre-teens. Whoops, guess I was wrong. I'll have to check it out later tonight when I have a free minute, or twenty .

[island mermaid]

Originally Posted by mollysmiles

lol... both of ours are in there That's in that memorial group for Aaron right? The blue one with the I Mud plate is us too

ok, Facebook update! A lot of us are over there, and we created a group so we're easy to find

I can't believe you've found time to wander over here! I've been so busy in there, I've managed to accomplish nothing all day!

Just the gift giving alone has left me exhausted!

I never realized when Moughie requested me last year how much fun that can be. (and yes, addictive) I was amazed at how many people were on there that I already knew and am pleased to get to know fellow cd'ers in a different light.

I'm also thinking we might have lightened 7th & CG's work load a little!

[mollysmiles]

oh Scott that would be great! My older kids do have it, but most of my friends in this area are on, and it's really great to check in and be in touch with the friends who are further away. It's faster and easier than an email, and because it is there can be daily contact