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It's Friday!! I am so ready for it. My students and I are all looking forward to the three day weekend. Are any of you from New York City? I was reading another news article about Mayor Bloomberg's policies, and couldn't believe it.…

Throws hat in ring, steps back to see reaction, timidly steps forward: I have been gone for way too long! I have been coming back to the group every Monday for 2 months now, but something always seems to get in the way. I could go into my litany of excuses, but they are really as lame as "The sun was in my eyes" when I…

We continue to move along on our journey. Tonight we are camped beside a beautiful reservoir at American Falls, Idaho. Tomorrow we head for Yellowstone National Park. Hope you are all doing well! Mary, the Happy Wanderer who will be home in ten days

What an unbelievable day! We did it! I came up with a plan to drive as far up the Going To The Sun Road from the west as they would let us (16 miles), then turning around, driving out of the park and around it on the southern border, and driving up as far as they would let us from the east. I told Dan that maybe by the…

Good morning! I am off to see whatever part of Glacier National Park that they have opened up. Have a great Thursday, lovely ladies! Mary, the wanderer who will be home in August

Having gone totally news free since June 11th, I just learned in conversation with a British woman at the campground laundromat that there were mudslides on the Going To The Sun Road at Glacier National Park yesterday. We were planning to drive it tomorrow. I just looked online and part of it is still closed. Trying to…

Jeannie - You have my deepest sympathy. May you find comfort in your wonderful memories, and your loved ones. Mary

Just stopping by to tell you that I am having an awesome time on my trip. Toured the Musk Ox farm in Palmer, Alaska yesterday. Today we are headed to the parade in Anchorage. No fireworks here; it never gets dark. Happy Independence Day to my fellow Americans! Have a safe and happy celebration! And to my Canadian sisters -…

We have made it to southern California, and tomorrow will arrive at Ojai to visit my husband's brother and wife for the weekemd before heading north. Tonight I spent a wonderful 3 hous visiting with a cousin that I had not seen in 48 years (and she doesn't remember that meeting). She brought me pictures of my dad when he…

No time but wanted to say hi. I haven't even read posts for a week. I survived directing a music camp at church this week; had 18 kids ages 3 to 10. They performed this morning. We are leaving on our big Alaska trip in the morning, and I am staying up all night trying to get ready. We should be back about August 3rd. I…

Here is the birthday list. As always, if you aren't on here and want to be, just send me a message! Mary 50+ thread Birthdays January: 5 – csally01 6 – barmbord 13 - Qpeace 17 – grabbit97 22 - celticmuse 25 – zuback55 28 - genealace 29 - ritamerlot February: 2 – doobiedoo 7 – 2youngatheart 7 – jeqrosen 9 – AHealthierSuzyQ…

I think that I will be able to post sporadically while I am gone on my trip, as some of the campgrounds that I have reserved have wifi. I'm off to post the birthday list - back soon! Mary

Kathy - I am so sorry! You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers this morning. Mary

Decided to pop in for an update before drifting off to sleep. Thank you for the birthday wishes! I had a busy, fun week with way too many party days. First my grandson's birthday Tuesday, my birthday Wednesday, Thursday my husband's retirement party, today a trip to see my mother (complete with another birthday cake), and…

Thank you for the birthday wishes. I have had a busy day, as I picked up two loan closing jobs, but it has been fun. Right now I am watching 3 grandsons, and listening to rain, a rare treat around here. The four year old is starting to try to help me type, so I'd better go. Good night! Mary

I have had a very busy weekend. Sunday I hosted a party at the park for two young friends who are getting married this summer, one in June and one in July. I decided to have the party to celebrate with them, as I will be gone on my trip and miss the weddings. I thought many people would be out of town for the holiday…

Barbie - I packed my classroom into boxes and moved it into the new room, stacked in a corner. I can't unpack until August, as they have temporarily shoved the entire Physics lab into my room, and will move it later in the summer. I am still helping my daughter pack up her elementary music classroom, as she is also being…

I managed to finish school! Yea! I am very busy trying to play catch up at home before my youngest daughter comes home this evening for a long weekend. Just wanted to pop in and tell you that I survived . . . Mary

Tue, May 22 Addiograsso (Deneen) - 12 AngieSchaible - 8 Belvie_101 - 2 (since monday) btanton27- 11 Colleen (Smudjie) - 2 DEVLe -22 Doc - 1 (finally done with the remodel, YEAH!) Welcome back Doc! Mollie flowerforyou Dounia - 19 Evelynandchris - 14 Fit_2012- 3 Glittersoul - 13 Hearts - 9 Jill (PJilly) - 16 Jmcconnell345 -…

I am in the middle of Algebra finals, and trying to post while answering questions from students, so this may or may not make sense! Anyway, only 2 more hours with students. I think that I may make it. One of my coworkers gave me a card yesterday, after listening to me try to help yet another math student prepare for…

Another quick check in. I made it through yesterday, and my goodness, am I ever thankful today is Friday! I do keep leftovers for when I don't know what to do about dinner - the problem was that I rushed in from the pool at 6:00, had to change clothes and drive across town to pick up my daughter at 6:15. Not even time to…

Thursday, May 17 Addiograsso (Deneen) - 9 AngieSchaible - 8 Belvie_101 - 2 (since monday) btanton27- 11 Colleen (Smudjie) - 2 DEVLe -17 Dounia - 16 Evelynandchris - 11 Fit_2012- 3 Glittersoul - 11 Hearts - 9 Jill (PJilly) - 13 Jmcconnell345 - 12 Jokersrs - 10 Jovz10 ~ 14 Kelli (daisy51981) - 0 Keri - 12 Lana - 12 Linda…

Another frantically busy day, but I am going to do my best to get my swim in between school getting out for the day and the high school concert tonight. I really don't know what to do about dinner though - it might be sandwich night for hubby and I. I read your posts, and I am thinking of all of you. Hope you have a great…

Mimi - Welcome back! Of course we want you back! Michele - A quicker way to see all of someone's posts is just to click on the # under their profile picture where it says how many posts they have made. Back to work - will this school year ever end?? Last day for my seniors is today though. Have a great Wednesday! Mary

Wednesday 16th May Addiograsso (Deneen) - 8 AngieSchaible - 6 Belvie_101 - 2 (since monday) btanton27- 11 Colleen (Smudjie) - 2 DEVLe -16 Dounia - 15 Evelynandchris - 10 Fit_2012- 3 Glittersoul - 7 Hearts - 9 Jill (PJilly) - 11 Jmcconnell345 - 9 Jokersrs - 10 Jovz10 ~ 8 Kelli (daisy51981) - 0 Keri - 11 Lana - 10 Linda…

Bumping to look at later - can't seem to do it on my work computer. Darn work anyway!

Peeking around the corner to tell all of you a quick hello! Hope you have a great day! Mary

Tuesday, May 15 Addiograsso (Deneen) - 7 AngieSchaible - 6 Belvie_101 - 2 (since monday) btanton27- 11 Colleen (Smudjie) - 2 DEVLe -15 Dounia - 13 Evelynandchris - 10 Fit_2012- 3 Glittersoul - 7 Hearts - 9 Jill (PJilly) - 11 Jmcconnell345 - 9 Jokersrs - 10 Jovz10 ~ 8 Kelli (daisy51981) - 0 Keri - 10 Lana - 10 Linda…

Too busy to post, but read all of the posts so wanted to mark my spot. Happy Monday! Mary

Monday, May 14 Addiograsso (Deneen) - 5 AngieSchaible - 6 Belvie_101 - 2 (since monday) btanton27- 8 Colleen (Smudjie) - 2 DEVLe -13 Dounia - 13 Evelynandchris - 10 Fit_2012- 3 Glittersoul - 7 Hearts - 9 Jill (PJilly) - 10 Jmcconnell345 - 9 Jokersrs - 10 Jovz10 ~ 8 Kelli (daisy51981) - 0 Keri - 9 Lana - 9 Linda (bigmama) -…