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Old 08-08-2009, 05:28 AM
 
Location: NE Florida
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Good morning everyone
Happy Saturday
Yay it is the weekend !!!
So before everyone gets going on their plans for today, be sure to take a few minutes to answer

Today's Question(s):


Since we are still on "Grandpa-to-be Garlic Guy" Baby watch

What day do you think will be "The Day" !!

Bonus Question:

How many of those fabric tote bags do you have hanging around your home ?

Do any have vacation destinations on them ?

Extra Credit Question:

The "See The Sates Fairy" is stopping by to pick you up

What is one State you have never been to that you will be first on your list ?

What State would you like to revisit ?

(No "state of confusion" doesn't count lol see how well I know some of you )

Just for Fun:
In Honor of Studes special Day
(scroll down to look, we will wait)

What is your favorite "I eat it because it is good, not because it is good for me" treat ?

Anyone going to a Garage sale today ?


Today in History:
1864 - Red Cross forms in Geneva
1876 - Thomas A. Edison of Menlo Park, NJ patented the mimeograph machine.
1960 - "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini" hits #1
1963 - Kingsmen release "Louie, Louie," radio stations label it obscene
1988 - Temperature hits high of 88 on 8/8/88 in New York City


Word of the Day:

travail\truh-VAYL; TRAV-ayl\ , noun:
1. Painful or arduous work; severe toil or exertion.
2. Agony; anguish.


Today is :

National Zucchini Day
National Frozen Custard Day
Dollar Day
National Garage Sale Day
Happiness Happens Day
(The following was suggested by studedude)
National Eat Something Because it's Good, Not Because it's Good For You day !!
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Old 08-08-2009, 05:31 AM
 
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The "See The Sates Fairy" is stopping by to pick you up

What is one State you have never been to that you will be first on your list ?

Hawaii, so I can just sit for a few days on the beach and watch the water and the sunrise.

What State would you like to revisit ?

Delaware - because that's Dela-where-I'm-gonna-retire!
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Old 08-08-2009, 05:40 AM
 
Location: Gary, WV & Springfield, ME
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What day do you think will be "The Day" !!
Monday morning

How many of those fabric tote bags do you have hanging around your home ?
3

Do any have vacation destinations on them ?
No


What is one State you have never been to that you will be first on your list ?
Montana

What State would you like to revisit ?
Texas

What is your favorite "I eat it because it is good, not because it is good for me" treat ?
Chocolate cake or brownies

Anyone going to a Garage sale today ?
Yep. My romantic interest and I are just gonna drive around side streets in search of garage sales
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Old 08-08-2009, 05:40 AM
 
Location: central Maine
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good morning..... no news.....

Today's Question(s):


Since we are still on "Grandpa-to-be Garlic Guy" Baby watch

What day do you think will be "The Day" !! I've said all along it will be Wed the 12th... (was due the 4th)

Bonus Question:

How many of those fabric tote bags do you have hanging around your home ? 4 or 5

Do any have vacation destinations on them ? no

Extra Credit Question:

The "See The States Fairy" is stopping by to pick you up

What is one State you have never been to that you will be first on your list ? Oregon.... not many I haven't been to

What State would you like to revisit ? Arizona


Just for Fun:

What is your favorite "I eat it because it is good, not because it is good for me" treat ? chocolate, chocolate, chocolate

Anyone going to a Garage sale today ? not me... haven't been to any in a couple months... I'm trying to get rid on junk around here and not collect more


Today in History:
1864 - Red Cross forms in Geneva
1876 - Thomas A. Edison of Menlo Park, NJ patented the mimeograph machine. quick smell the paper....
1960 - "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini" hits #1 nice visual
1963 - Kingsmen release "Louie, Louie," radio stations label it obscene
1988 - Temperature hits high of 88 on 8/8/88 in New York City
Keep smiling....!!
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Old 08-08-2009, 05:45 AM
 
Location: S.Dak
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Anyone going to a Garage sale today ?
Oh, boy. You just have to ask me that? We are on our way to Pierre, SD, shortly. I'm pretty sure, the only way I'll get to stop @ a garage sale is if the life jackets & tackle boxes are visible, from the road............
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Old 08-08-2009, 05:47 AM
 
Location: NE Florida
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lol GG I was going to put something about smelling the paper but didn't want people to think

Hmmmm OK Karla !!!!!

How come they take away all the "good smelling things"
the mimeograph
the good magic markers
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Old 08-08-2009, 05:51 AM
 
Location: Sudcaroland
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Good morning!!


Today's Question(s):

Since we are still on "Grandpa-to-be Garlic Guy" Baby watch

What day do you think will be "The Day" !! Today!

Bonus Question:

How many of those fabric tote bags do you have hanging around your home ? Oh dear, maybe 4?

Do any have vacation destinations on them ? No

Extra Credit Question:

What is one State you have never been to that you will be first on your list ? Alaska, maybe. But there are so many places I'd love to go to!

What State would you like to revisit ? Massachusetts


Just for Fun:

What is your favorite "I eat it because it is good, not because it is good for me" treat ? Anything with chocolate

Anyone going to a Garage sale today ? Not me!


Word of the Day:
travail\truh-VAYL; TRAV-ayl\ , noun:
1. Painful or arduous work; severe toil or exertion.
2. Agony; anguish.
LOL, another French word! Which in French just means... work


Today is :
National Zucchini Day Very good!
National Frozen Custard Day Very good!
Dollar Day Wish I had more in my pocket!
National Garage Sale Day Never been to one, but I won't try today: it's too hot to go out!
Happiness Happens Day Hope it happens everyday!
(The following was suggested by studedude)
National Eat Something Because it's Good, Not Because it's Good For You day !! Very, very good idea!

Have a very nice day!
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Old 08-08-2009, 06:10 AM
 
Location: Florida (SW)
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Good morning everyone Happy Saturday and to you too, Karla.

Today's Question(s):

Since we are still on "Grandpa-to-be Garlic Guy" Baby watch

What day do you think will be "The Day" !! I havent been following that drama, so I don't have any idea as to due dates etc.

Bonus Question:

How many of those fabric tote bags do you have hanging around your home ? I have 5.

Do any have vacation destinations on them ? Not sure what this means...there was one with a nice print of a sea otter, but the handle tore this last trip.....and another is an llbean canvas bag wth a golden retriever on it. The others are $1. supermarket bags.

Extra Credit Question:

What is one State you have never been to that you will be first on your list ?

Idaho, Montana or Wyoming

What State would you like to revisit ? Arizona

(No "state of confusion" doesn't count lol see how well I know some of you )

Just for Fun:
In Honor of Studes special Day
(scroll down to look, we will wait)

What is your favorite "I eat it because it is good, not because it is good for me" treat ?

Corn on the Cob, with lots of buttah.

Anyone going to a Garage sale today ?

No but its not a bad idea.

Today in History:
1864 - Red Cross forms in Geneva
1876 - Thomas A. Edison of Menlo Park, NJ patented the mimeograph machine.
1960 - "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini" hits #1
1963 - Kingsmen release "Louie, Louie," radio stations label it obscene
1988 - Temperature hits high of 88 on 8/8/88 in New York City


Word of the Day:
travail\truh-VAYL; TRAV-ayl\ , noun:
1. Painful or arduous work; severe toil or exertion.
2. Agony; anguish.


Today is :
National Zucchini Day
National Frozen Custard Day
Dollar Day
National Garage Sale Day
Happiness Happens Day
(The following was suggested by studedude)
National Eat Something Because it's Good, Not Because it's Good For You day !! I guess its not zuchinni!
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Old 08-08-2009, 06:13 AM
 
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What day do you think will be "The Day" !! well, the most special august bday was always my dad's on the 8th - so im going with that for dear emily

How many of those fabric tote bags do you have hanging around your home ? plenty - but not nearly as many as i'd have if i took one every time my mom tries to give me one!

Do any have vacation destinations on them ? don't think so - most are plain, thank goodness - and from makeup companies (my mom)

What is one State you have never been to that you will be first on your list ? New Mexico! I want to see the hot air balloon festival and the art and eat the food and get a feel for the place - looks striking and beautiful

What State would you like to revisit ? Oklahoma - only so i could be with my man

What is your favorite "I eat it because it is good, not because it is good for me" treat ? as much as i love chocolate - and eat it every day - i think my answer is ice cream because it's a real treat for me thanks Dude!

Anyone going to a Garage sale today ? nope, havent been to one in years - hardly ever been ever!
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Old 08-08-2009, 06:16 AM
 
Location: Tennessee bound...someday
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Since we are still on "Grandpa-to-be Garlic Guy" Baby watch, what day do you think will be "The Day" !!
Probably Tuesday. Between 7 and 8 in the evening.

How many of those fabric tote bags do you have hanging around your home ?
Pro'lly about nine or ten.

Do any have vacation destinations on them ?
Maybe half. The others have the conference or whatever I attended when they handed them out.

The "See The States Fairy" is stopping by to pick you up

What is one State you have never been to that you will be first on your list ?
Alaska, then Hawaii.

What State would you like to revisit ?
My home state: Colorado; and my hopefully future home state: Tennessee.

What is your favorite "I eat it because it is good, not because it is good for me" treat ?
Thank you Studedude!!! I will be working at a three-county fair today. Lots of cotton candy, homemade lemonade, fried dough & big hotdogs.
Normally I would pass all that up, but thanks to Studedude (he has the all-important connection btw!), I will enjoy some fair food!!!
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