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  1. ~alex~
    I'm so sorry Susie. I am thinking thoughts and praying prayers of strength and comfort for you, David, and his family. Especially for the three young children. I can only imagine their confusion and sorrow. I don't understand why life can be so cruel sometimes. I am sure you are a source of great comfort and strength to David. I hope everyone in his family...
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    I would think it would be fine. Engagement is more of a social construct than an legal one, I think. I'm sorry for the difficult situation your daughter is going through. I'm sure she's grateful to have the soft landing of home to boomerang back to during this hard time. And I have to second what Patti mentioned -- I have a great aunt who went through a...
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    That is very disappointing! Maybe a big storm system will hover over Ottawa while you're gone and the big game will have to be postponed until you guys are back. Hopefully he can at least be back for the requisite end of the season team party. Hopefully I am handed a glass of wine upon entering the house! Or perhaps I should do a little predrinking...
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    Thanks Emily, that makes me feel good about what I wrote. I had a candlelit bath and a couple glasses of wine, got in my comfiest pajamas and then just did it. I said what I wanted, tried hard not to be such a self-critic, and I feel good about it. I'm glad I was able to do it . . . sweet relief! Thanks! I talk big now but I hope I can follow through...
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    Yes, well done Sarah! I hope I can learn to be as patient and to speak (type) as kindly as you did in that thread. That kind of self righteous BS those posters were spewing makes me feel quite ill. I don't think I would be able to type a response without calling them stupid-heads! The whole "I'm a better mommy than you are because I don't let my kids watch...
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    Don't scare me guys! It's a good thing that all of those invasive GI tests have helped me overcome some of my body shyness. I will definitely need bring some back up along to give me a gentle firm push into the fitting room with the consultant. I feel like I'm going to be weighed, measured, and found wanting! That was so sweet. Some wild animals...
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    Wow, multiple pages of bra and boob talk. I'm very unaccustomed to this in my male dominated world. It would be funny to see my dad, grandpa, and brother shift uncomfortably in their seats if I brought up bra fittings the next time I had them over for supper! Yes, it should be a walk in the park compared to the endoscopy + colonscopy! No being...
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    Thanks, good to know! I'm going to the mall with Ryan's sister next week so hopefully I can get it done then. It definitely can't be more invasive than the endoscopy and colonoscopy! Although at least I was sedated for that! I shouldn't have to make an appointment, should I?
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    Does that mean drunk? I didn't know that! A fun new saying!!! With all of talk of double D's and such -- has anyone ever had a professional bra fitting? My bra never feels comfortable and I'm not really sure what size I am. I lost quite a bit of weight when I was sick so things kind of um . . . deflated but now that I'm at a healthier weight things...
  10. ~alex~
    Making sure his favoUrite toys are near his bed is another good thing we found! Also hip massages and tummy scratches if you can manage that. And don't forget the frequent kisses on the snout! Ryan and I went looking around some used car lots today. We have one safe newer car and one beat up '89 Toyota Corolla. So we have decided to start looking...
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    Thanks for all of the input about the gift thingy everyone! It sounds very unanimous that it won't come across as creepy in anyway. I think I may write a note to go with it so that she can know exactly how I feel and why I want her to have it in case I get too nervous or emotional to say everything I want to. I really do think it is a great opportunity to...
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    That makes my heart hurt. Cruel is a good word to describe that . . . I would also say lazy and lacking in imagination on the part of the gym teacher. There's so many different more creative ways to divide teams. Does anyone here fancy themself an Emily Post . . . Emily perhaps you're in a good position to channel her holy etiquetteness through your...
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    :lol: I actually can't believe how nice those dresses are. But I spilled about half a class of wine (white thank gawd!) on my chest area at the reception so things may have gotten a little R-rated had I been wearing one of those beauties. Yeah for Jack! Sounds like a very charming concert. Must be great for his confidence too! So I saw Get...
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    I don't know why but that just made me laugh SOOOO hard!!! :lol: That's exactly what the promo would sound like I think. That totally makes me think of something I just read in the new the other day -- Open Original Shared Link. Apparently a 18 year old woman was in Hawaii with her cheerleading team when she went off to the room of some guys...
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    That's terrific!!! It must have been a huge relief when you heard that! I'm happy that you and your family can relax now! I'm sure all of that worrying had been wearing you down.
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    Both my brother and I have Celiac disease and neither of our parents had it. Perhaps our parents' genes together combined to make us more vulnerable than either of them were or maybe we were exposed to something like an illness or life stressor that our parents never were that triggered the disease in us. Unfortunately I don't think there is enough known...
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    My dad loves Corner Gas! I bought him one of the seasons on DVD for Christmas. I usually watch it but I'm kind of just meh about it. It does make me laugh quite consistently but I don't think that I have the appreciation like you guys and my dad have for the show. And all of this talk about reading and book clubs, I must admit that I hardly ever...
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    Wow, I leave for a few hours for a home cooked birthday meal and some DVD watching and I'm behind 4 pages. You were all in Phine Phunny Phorm this evening! We watched My Big Fat Greek Wedding and The Princess Bride-- two perennial favourite feel good movies. I must remember to pay Ryan back by watching some Batman movies on his birthday! I know...
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    Thanks for all of the happy birthday wishes everyone!!! You are too kind! Where's an aw shucks blushing emoticon when you need one? I'm having a very happy birthday so far. I celebrated with my dad and Colin last night and they made me a very delicious dinner! The pic in my av was taken by Colin. He gave it to me as a present. He has a blown up version...
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    Happy Father's Day to all of the Sillyville dads and to all the dads of Sillyville residents! We visited with Ryan's dad this morning and then I'm having my dad and grandpa (as well as Colin) over for super tonight! Then we'll probably all play some fun Nintendo Wii!
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    Thanks for all the kind words about our wedding picture! I put a front view up. I know it looks kind of cheesy and posed but it actually wasn't posed. Our photographer (a friend of ours) snapped it during the ceremony while our attendants were signing the registry. Ditto! Very enjoyable to read about. I am extremely blessed with my grandpa. He...
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    So that's what it meant! I will try to allot more time to Sillyville frivolity. Isn't it annoying how the responsibilities of real life get in the way of Sillyville time? I guess you're right. I put one up for you guys to see. I don't know why but it's my favoUrite pic from the big day. Well, we're off to meet Ryan's parents for some golf...
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    Poor Big Brown, finishing last! We were disappointed -- we wanted to see a triple crown. At least it looks like he's not hurt or anything. Overall, Colin is improving but it's a bit of a bumpy road. His concentration and initiative are getting better all the time and he has many more moments of happiness (which makes me happy ). The depression is still...
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    Many positive thoughts and prayers for your mom as well as your whole family. Boo, that sucks ! I hope you're feeling better. As unfun as vomiting is, I think it feels worse to not be able to puke when you're horribly nauseated. Is everyone watching the Belmont Stakes today? I'm hoping to see Big Brown win the triple crown! His great-grandfather...
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    Congratulations Queen Emily! Way to make your country proud! I understand why you're upset about that. It seems very unfair! Is it possible that you have a better benefits package than she does which accounts for her higher wage? Or does she hold a union job and you don't? If you're unionized you might have a case concerning parity. If your job provides...
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