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Anyone else considering not registering on the new board so you can't post? - lovemykids 21:58 Jan 18 (1)

No one has said how long. Can we beg for forever!!! nt - Unicorn 22:30 Jan 18 (0)

Anyone know how to get ringing or whistling in the ears to stop? My dh has been having this for about a month...Anyone have any experience here? nm - KLynnTX 20:21 Jan 18 (3)

I had this for about 18 months. Finally got rid of it - Claire 21:40 Jan 18 (0)
Yep, sounds like tinnitus to me! (m) - 3lilreds in NC 21:35 Jan 18 (0)
No experience, but i think it's called tinnitus --that should help you google some :-) nt - Peek a Boo 21:00 Jan 18 (0)

Anyone who can't get to the new board - I took the advice below about restarting the computer and it worked, so you might give that a try if you haven't already. nt - gardenschooler (I can't leave) 20:19 Jan 18 (0)

Well, the new board has many improvements, but this one is still easier to use! Guess it's going to take some time, that's all. nt - Karin 20:05 Jan 18 (2)

Easier to use, but it's like opening a Matryoshka doll to get to it ;-) nt - karenciavo 20:21 Jan 18 (1)
- So true! LOL. And a few glitches to be ironed out...(nt) - Liz Ca 21:20 Jan 18 (0)

Check out our new logo for our bookstore!! - shanmar 19:36 Jan 18 (4)

I like it! nt - Yvette in CA 19:53 Jan 18 (0)
Looks good! nt - kalanamak 19:44 Jan 18 (0)
Uhh, yeah, she's working on it right now. :)~~~~(actually I am, I'm just side tracked).. nt - GothicGyrl 19:41 Jan 18 (0)
Nice! That's pretty cool. nt - j.griff 19:38 Jan 18 (0)

guy saves two lives using skills learned from playing a video game - j.griff 19:33 Jan 18 (1)

So, there is some redemptive value in game playing? I will never tell my son! (nt) - Liz CA 21:29 Jan 18 (0)

My sister has a red spot on her finger (about 1") that is red with a black spot (about 1/4 ")in the middle. She just left central Mexico yesterday and is in LA today. Does this sound like a Brown Recluse? She'll be seeing a doc in the morning but very anxious (m) - Alexandra 19:14 Jan 18 (3)

I would be anxious too, as fingers have limited ways of getting blood - kalanamak 19:48 Jan 18 (0)
It does sound like a spider bite. I had one like that on my ankle. (sm) - ereks mom 19:42 Jan 18 (0)
Here's a link to a page that gives you a list of symptoms - j.griff 19:19 Jan 18 (0)

So, I didn't wanna change my name, but I have to. The new format needs at least 3 characters. Need a name for Dy? nt - Dy... 18:07 Jan 18 (17)

DIY, lol. So, have you picked one yet? nt - j.griff 19:47 Jan 18 (2)
- After seeing your house renovation and Project Blogging-I say DIY DY. nt - Jennifer 20:26 Jan 18 (1)
  - I vote for this one!! nt - Crissy 20:55 Jan 18 (0)
You can still have DY-- just do it like this ~*Dy*~ and it will be enough spaces. nt - GothicGyrl 19:28 Jan 18 (0)
Me Dy (you Tarzan). Dynomore. Dy Namo. A Dy by any other name is still a Dy. :-D nt - Doran 18:58 Jan 18 (0)
Will Dy (space) work? How annoying that your "real" name won't work! nt - Cindyg 18:39 Jan 18 (3)
- Ah, nuts. Just tried it, and it won't believe me. Maybe asterisks. Or dangly earrings? Something sparkly! LOL! nt - Dy 18:40 Jan 18 (2)
  - Then what about D-y. Newcomers will ponder what it stands for. :) nt - Cindyg 19:05 Jan 18 (1)
    - Or what about "I Dy" Kinda like I Claudius. :) nt - Cindyg 19:06 Jan 18 (0)
How about what you just wrote? "Dy..." Does punctuation count? nt - Old Dominion Heather 18:30 Jan 18 (1)
- Hmmm... existential... hints at the possibility that there's more... or that I'm tired and getting slap happy... and it's not even nine yet! (Thanks for joining in - this is fun!) nt - Dy 18:33 Jan 18 (0)
Dye, Dyed in the Wool, What's your middle name? Perhaps Dye .....? (nt) - Liz CA - still hovering over here 18:18 Jan 18 (1)
- Ah, you know, if I did any fabric craft at all, those would be fantastic. I don't knit much b/c the kids learn bad words. :-S nt - Dy 18:32 Jan 18 (0)
The Dy? Dy dee Dy? DyNamite? :-) nt - Peek a Boo -milking this board format as long as possible, lol 18:14 Jan 18 (3)
- What about Dy Namo? Or Dy Abolical. ;^P nt - nancypants 20:05 Jan 18 (1)
  - OOOH!! OOOH! I *rilly* like Dy Abolical. heh heh heh.....nt - Peek a BOOM! 20:51 Jan 18 (0)
- Hee hee. Have you see "Hoodwinked"? Dee-na-mee-tay. Must be Italian. LOL! nt - Dy 18:31 Jan 18 (0)

Can we talk about SOMETHING please since I can't get to the new board? - Chadam 18:06 Jan 18 (8)

I was supposed to put a pork roast in the crockpot today for dinner - j.griff 19:11 Jan 18 (0)
Dinner was supreme. Math? Not so much. (sm) - Doran 19:01 Jan 18 (1)
- Nice! Glad you enjoyed it. nt - j.griff 19:08 Jan 18 (0)
I'm late to this conversation, but we had pizza for dinner. :-) (m) - 3lilreds in NC 18:55 Jan 18 (1)
- Oh, I miss pizza night!! (sm) - Doran 19:07 Jan 18 (0)
LOL. Hubby brought home popcorn chicken so we could hang a door in the boys' room. Ohhhh, sweet semi-privacy! nt - Dy 18:08 Jan 18 (2)
- Um, re-reading that, it makes no sense. DH wanted to hang the door tonight. So he brought home chicken in order to free up extra time. There. Better. nt - Dy 18:35 Jan 18 (1)
  - It made perfect sense to me, LOL. nt - j.griff 19:07 Jan 18 (0)

Can't get to new board. No one's posting on this board. DH is coming home late tonight- UGH. - j.griff 17:58 Jan 18 (7)

I've had days like this. I thought I saw your name over on the new forum? Perhaps I'm dreaming. Which drive-through did you choose? (nt) - Liz CA 18:23 Jan 18 (2)
- I registered there, but can't access it now. I went to the dreaded McD's- The Littles eat well when we go there. nt - j.griff 19:06 Jan 18 (1)
  - I have reached an age where McD's is in my past. :) Hope we all will be able to get onto the new forum tomorrow. (nt) - Liz CA 21:28 Jan 18 (0)
Hey, I've had several friends use Guard Geese. They work beautifully. *shudder* (I'm terrified of birds!) (m0- - Dy 18:10 Jan 18 (3)
- That's nice to know (about the geese). We should know by the end of next work week. - j.griff 19:05 Jan 18 (2)
  - Yes, it will. And even better, (m) - Dy 19:47 Jan 18 (1)
    - aww, how mushy and sweet, LOL. Okay, sense there's no action here, and sense I haven't been productive today- I'm gonna go DO something. nt - j.griff 19:50 Jan 18 (0)

Is there such a thing as a bible that gives the hebrew words spelled in english? - Jenn in Mo 17:34 Jan 18 (1)

Have you looked at a concordance? (m) - 3lilreds in NC 18:53 Jan 18 (0)

I STILL can't get onto the new boards! (Still saying "page not found"). Boo-hoo!!!!!!!!!! nt - PepperJo 17:13 Jan 18 (9)

Am I missing something? Isn't this the new board? I always come on from the old board, so perhaps am out of the loop. nt - Karin 18:51 Jan 18 (3)
- Okay found it. Just waiting for the email. Not sure if I like it yet or not. nt - Karin 19:02 Jan 18 (0)
- Completely new forums now....(link inside) - mommybee (aka~ Shannon in CA) 19:01 Jan 18 (1)
  - Thanks! nt - Karin 19:03 Jan 18 (0)
I couldn't get on the new boards but - Carla/TN 18:18 Jan 18 (0)
Me too. :-) - Susan Wise Bauer 17:23 Jan 18 (3)
- Now THAT's funny. I can't get on either, but I didn't write the book. :) nt - OC Mom 18:11 Jan 18 (2)
  - I got in! I followed the link below, waiting now for my email...nt. - Jenny in Ca 18:52 Jan 18 (0)
  - hey, what did I miss? I'm here alot, how could I miss a new board? where is it? link or something? nt. - Jenny in Ca 18:32 Jan 18 (0)

Wah!!! I am feeling so left out....the new board doesnt like me and wont let me register. I keep getting" Invalid Referrer Specified"? Help SWB!:-)nt - Johanna 16:43 Jan 18 (10)

I didn't put anything in the "referrer" box. nt - CrunchyMountainMama 17:27 Jan 18 (3)
- Same. I'm guessing it has to be a referrer whose already on it. nt - Karin 19:04 Jan 18 (1)
  - who's. nt - Karin 19:04 Jan 18 (0)
- Me neither. And no problems getting in. Hope it all clears up soon for y'all. nt - Chris in VA 17:52 Jan 18 (0)
Make sure to use Susan's FULL name, Susan Wise Bauer or else it won't let you. nt - GothicGyrl 16:44 Jan 18 (5)
- ooooooohhhhhhh.....i didnt know that! THanks! See ya over there! nt - Johanna 16:54 Jan 18 (4)
  - Really???? - Susan Wise Bauer 17:17 Jan 18 (3)
    - I tried SWB the first time and got rejected. nt - Holly in FL 17:19 Jan 18 (2)
      - Did it let you in the second time??? (nt) - Susan Wise Bauer 17:20 Jan 18 (1)
        
        Susan, all I put the first time was "susan" and it was rejected. When I put in your full name a drop down box popped up and auto filled it in. So yeah, you gotta use your full name. nt - GothicGyrl 19:11 Jan 18 (0)

When I try to get to the new board I get a 'page not found" error. Am I missing something?nt - Chadam 15:42 Jan 18 (3)

Have you tried typing in www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/index and not clicking on the link? (nt) - Liz CA 15:53 Jan 18 (1)
- yep, it's a no-go. maybe tomorrow. nt - Chadam 15:58 Jan 18 (0)
No. Some of us can't seem to get access. Not sure why. nt - Dana in NC 15:42 Jan 18 (0)

WAIT!!! Before you all run over to the new forum and leave me here (I can't get to it), please give me your perspective(s) on this situation. (sm) - Doran 15:33 Jan 18 (3)

I'm not sure this ol' dog wants to learn the new tricks for the new board... - lovemyboys 21:30 Jan 18 (0)
I suppose it comes down to your style of - Liz CA 15:45 Jan 18 (0)
I do not like the new board. And as far as your dilema M - Karen sn 15:39 Jan 18 (0)

New forum questions? What is a pm? How do I get/make an avatar? There will be more ?'s later! nt - Unicorn9 who was perfectly happy being computer illiterate- phooey) 15:27 Jan 18 (3)

A pm is a Personal Message - kind of like an email. For the avatar... - Jenn in Mo 15:37 Jan 18 (2)
- Well, I've got to go take a nice picture of my horse! nt - Cindyg 17:39 Jan 18 (0)
- Thank you! nt - Unicorn 15:42 Jan 18 (0)

Need suggestions for childcare/baby books for a liberal mom :-) - Peek a Boo 15:10 Jan 18 (13)

I always liked (m) - EKS 18:59 Jan 18 (1)
- hee hee-- - Peek a Boo 19:06 Jan 18 (0)
I think this would be a great neutral book... - Laurie in SEA (who plans to go down with this ship) 16:40 Jan 18 (1)
- that would be a great idea! li'l bro is a Navy corpsman who patched up Marines in Afghanistan and Fallujah, but she isn't :-) nt - Peek a Boo 18:15 Jan 18 (0)
Maybe she doesn't really need a book yet (m) - Dana in NC 16:07 Jan 18 (1)
- they actually asked for baby stuff, and li'l bro included that category :-) - Peek a Boo 16:15 Jan 18 (0)
I just have to say this, and I probably shouldn't - m - StaceyinLA 15:20 Jan 18 (6)
- To help it avoid malnutrition? I'd rather be in a this family than an orphanage. nt - kalanamak 16:38 Jan 18 (0)
- What about the book "learning with love and logic"? - Jenn in Mo 16:02 Jan 18 (0)
- I know. I know. I know. I'm biting my tongue, but - Peek a Boo 15:24 Jan 18 (3)
  - FWIW - the kid will probably still have a MUCH better life with them than in an orphanage. And - Karen sn 15:51 Jan 18 (1)
    - totally agree. nt - Peek a Boo 16:05 Jan 18 (0)
  - There was a book out by Focus on the Family- the title eludes me but I found some of their material not to be too offensive for non-Christians. Perhaps you could check on their website. Not a lot of help here! (nt) - Liz CA 15:50 Jan 18 (0)

FYI, I changed my name when I registered on the new boards....anyone else change theirs? nt - mommybee (aka~ Shannon in CA) 14:59 Jan 18 (1)

Found the post that asks this question on the new board. So I'm not the only one:) nt - mommybee (aka~ Shannon in CA) 15:19 Jan 18 (0)

I registered on the new board a few hours ago and have yet to receive an e-mail..I have checked my junk folder as well..Do I have to re-register???? Please let me know what to do..nt - Gamom3 14:55 Jan 18 (4)

Mine came in my spam folder. nt - gardenschooler 20:22 Jan 18 (0)
My invite came almost immediately. ??? nt - Holly in FL 15:40 Jan 18 (0)
Same thing here...emailed webmater at webmaster@peacehillpress.com with my user name and had an email within 5 minutes! nt - King Alfred Academy 15:09 Jan 18 (0)
I'm having the same problem. I emailed the webmaster but haven't heard back as of yet. nt - DKinTX 15:02 Jan 18 (0)

Why am I getting different versions of Horatius by Macaulay? Is there more than one or is this a mistake? (sm) - luckygirl 14:51 Jan 18 (0)

What's going on with the boards? I'm so confused! How are we going to talk to everyone again? I'm lost as a goose!!nt - stephanie 14:18 Jan 18 (2)

Here's a link to the new forums..... - Claire 14:53 Jan 18 (1)
- Hey, at least you can get on the new format... it is still telling me "Not Found" nt - Old Dominion Heather 15:08 Jan 18 (0)

Hey, horse friends, what do you think about this for body protection? - Cindyg 13:59 Jan 18 (7)

I dunno. Look at this other picture. - Cindyg 17:32 Jan 18 (0)
hmmm, i like it, better than the vest. nt - Johanna 16:33 Jan 18 (0)
I just need one for my BUTT - Ottakee 15:15 Jan 18 (0)
What is this protection from? nt - Karen sn 15:02 Jan 18 (2)
- Breaking your ribs or puncturing your lungs when you fall off. Also - - Cindyg 15:20 Jan 18 (1)
  - Don't you mean "if"!!!!!! nt - Karen sn 15:53 Jan 18 (0)
It looks more wearable than anything I've found so far. nm - Remudamom 14:38 Jan 18 (0)

Well....I'm registered at the new forum but now can't get back to the new forum! ;-} (m) - Sharon in SC 13:44 Jan 18 (9)

works for me! :-) nt - Peek a Boo 14:49 Jan 18 (0)
I had the same problem... - Susan Wise Bauer 14:40 Jan 18 (0)
I can't find it again either. We need a link to the login page. nm - Remudamom 14:40 Jan 18 (1)
- Nevermind, I'm an idiot, it's below. nm - Remudamom 14:44 Jan 18 (0)
Also, has anyone else begun to get horribly annoying pop ups that *won't* go away just since plugging in (m) - Sharon in SC 13:46 Jan 18 (3)
- We don't have ANY pop-ups. None at all, I promise... - Susan Wise Bauer 14:38 Jan 18 (0)
- You should not be getting pop ups. I just checked it in IE as well, and while the snopes board is identical and has pop ups, this one does not. If you've got pop ups something hijacked your pc. nt - GothicGyrl 13:50 Jan 18 (0)
- Whether it has to do with the new registration at WTM or not, can someone please tell me (m) - Sharon in SC 13:47 Jan 18 (0)
ditto nt - j.griff 13:45 Jan 18 (0)

I've got to post my last kooky posts on this board, because everything will be new and new and noooo (m) - gardenschooler 13:38 Jan 18 (0)

At the new forum, on the bottom of the page is a list of who is logged in-I can just click the user name and send them a little pm!! :) Random pm's of greeting from me are coming! nt - Jennifer 13:28 Jan 18 (6)

I don't come here for a few days and I guess there are big changes? What new forum? Where? nt - Margaret H 18:18 Jan 18 (0)
What is a pm? Is that kinda like an IM? nt - Unicorn 14:44 Jan 18 (0)
I don't come here for a few days and I guess there are big changes? What new forum? Where? nt - Margaret H 13:53 Jan 18 (1)
- Here's the link..... - Claire 14:54 Jan 18 (0)
Okay, where is this? I am not seeing it? nt - Needleroozer 13:44 Jan 18 (0)
Cool! So many fun new things on this new forum. nt - Needleroozer 13:41 Jan 18 (0)

Need a list of really good pregnancy books to send my dd. - KidsHappen 13:26 Jan 18 (2)

"The Pregnancy Book" by Dr. William Sears--LOVE it! nt - DaniM 14:50 Jan 18 (0)
I liked "Your Pregnancy Week by Week" nt - A.J. at J.A. 14:40 Jan 18 (0)

Philosophical question: What do you think it means to be civilized? - Virginia Dawn 13:25 Jan 18 (4)

Do you mean our personal opinion of what *we* mean by civilized? Or our interpretation of the general meaning? nt - j.griff 13:42 Jan 18 (2)
- yep. :-)nt - Virginia Dawn 14:06 Jan 18 (1)
  - LOL, well... - j.griff 14:20 Jan 18 (0)
To treat others with respect, to treat them as we would want to be treated ourselves. Not many people in "civilized" countries really are! nt - Karen sn 13:36 Jan 18 (0)

Is there a website that will allow you to enter the ingredients of a recipe and then give you the calories per serving? - chickenpatty 13:23 Jan 18 (1)

www.sparkrecipe.com (nt)_ - GraceinMD 19:39 Jan 18 (0)

putting video from DVD-R onto blog? - Nancy 13:02 Jan 18 (1)

Can you upload it to photobucket? nt - karenciavo 13:20 Jan 18 (0)

Anyone NOT a fan of change. The new forums seem complicated and I will miss the old board. :-( nt - Karen sn 13:02 Jan 18 (12)

yep I was just thinking the same thing. nt - lynn 16:39 Jan 18 (0)
I'm relieved by the new format. I no longer have to go cross-eyed looking at a page of text links. Yahoo! Thank you, SWB and all at PHP! (nt) - Plaid Dad 14:51 Jan 18 (0)
Then I guess you won't be joining us? Pity, because they new format is so much easier to navigate if you just learn the one trick.. - GothicGyrl 13:22 Jan 18 (9)
- OK - I went over there and spent 10 minutes trying to figure out what you mean by "New Posts". I don't get it...please help! nt - Rhondabee 14:37 Jan 18 (3)
  - When you "log in", you will see at the top 3/4 of the page, a bunch of words that start with "User CP", right there is the "New Posts" button, if you click on it, you can see all of the newest posts. nt - GothicGyrl 14:40 Jan 18 (2)
    - Thank you! got it (Can you look at "new posts" that are specific to one board, tho'?) .... - Rhondabee 18:05 Jan 18 (1)
      - No, you'd have to go to that exact board and whatever is up top is new. The "new posts" part is for the whole board and will tell you what is new in all sections. nt - GothicGyrl 19:12 Jan 18 (0)
- I never got an email that we're supposed to get. nt - Karen sn 13:38 Jan 18 (4)
  - Check your junk or deleted folder. That's where it would be. nt - GothicGyrl 13:49 Jan 18 (3)
    - It's not there either! But I just emailed them. I do like the pictures and m - Karen sn 14:01 Jan 18 (2)
      - Did the webmaster respond to your email yet? I'm having the same problem you are. nt - DKinTX 14:36 Jan 18 (1)
        
        Nope. nt - Karen sn 15:05 Jan 18 (0)

If you're having trouble getting the forums... - Susan Wise Bauer 12:12 Jan 18 (18)

Oh no, I misspelled my own name as I registered! Now I can't find a way to fix it... - Anne/PA 14:02 Jan 18 (1)
- Email webmaster@peacehillpress.com (nt) - Susan Wise Bauer 14:41 Jan 18 (0)
So what is the link to the new forum? - Anne/PA 13:53 Jan 18 (0)
I restarted my puter, and it worked for a while, but now it's not working again. Ugh. nt - j.griff 13:40 Jan 18 (0)
It should come immediately. If not, email your username to webmaster@peacehillpress.com. Also, add webmaster@peacehillpress.com to your email program's safe list. - Heather 13:23 Jan 18 (1)
- Thanks Heather, I emailed them. nt - Kim in TN 13:35 Jan 18 (0)
I was able to register, but haven't received an email. nt - Kim in TN 13:14 Jan 18 (2)
- Same here. nt - Virginia Dawn 14:08 Jan 18 (0)
- Me either. I can't post. nt - Faith 13:38 Jan 18 (0)
Didn't work for me either. :( Will patiently wait.nt - Jeanne in MN 13:11 Jan 18 (0)
how long will this forum be up - when do we switch for good to the new forum? - ed's daughter 13:00 Jan 18 (0)
oh man! Its not working...guess i wont get a free book (sniff) :-(nt - Johanna 12:58 Jan 18 (1)
- LOL! That's what I thought, but I get the 404 error. Will keep trying, though! :-) See y'all there! nt - Dy 13:03 Jan 18 (0)
ROFL - I typed in *hello* at the forum and *hell* was immediately censored - they left me with a lonely *o* and blanked out the first 4 letters! Having lots of fun today. (nt) - Liz CA 12:52 Jan 18 (3)
- That's LOL funny! nt - Cindyg 17:42 Jan 18 (0)
- Solution: HadesO (smile) nt - Patty Joanna 13:01 Jan 18 (1)
  - Funny! nt - Needleroozer 13:05 Jan 18 (0)
Weird, it worked on my dd's computer- on the same network- she's sitting next to me. LOL. nt - j.griff 12:14 Jan 18 (0)

I lost my second friend in 3 months to breast cancer. Their obituaries were beautiful. How do you hope yours reads? - Jodi-FL 12:02 Jan 18 (8)

aww Jodi - - Pster 14:09 Jan 18 (0)
To paraphrase Gandhi... - Diana in OR 12:45 Jan 18 (0)
She was a fiercely loyal friend whose children enjoyed her company. She never left a room of strangers and was kind to ALL. Come party with us as we celebrate her life - this was her last request. M - Karen sn 12:35 Jan 18 (2)
- love that "come party with us as we celebrate her life" part, here's the obits - Jodi-FL 13:27 Jan 18 (1)
  - I love that someone thought her summer vacation spot was M - Karen sn 13:51 Jan 18 (0)
I think about this all the time (m) - Dana in NC 12:13 Jan 18 (2)
- And I am very sorry about your friends (m) - Dana in NC 12:14 Jan 18 (1)
  - thank you. ironically, my 74 yo aunt has survived 2 bouts with it, but wishes - Jodi-FL 12:40 Jan 18 (0)

Term Life - what companies have good customer service? (M) - one l michele 11:55 Jan 18 (1)

Clark howard recommends - Sara R 12:00 Jan 18 (0)

I have to go through 2 old boards to get here...anyone else have this problem? nt - Jennifer 11:51 Jan 18 (3)

I have to do it every time I come here :o) nt - Kristafish 11:57 Jan 18 (0)
yep, every time I come to the boards for the first time of the day. nt - j.griff 11:56 Jan 18 (1)
- Okay, I confess, I leave a tab open to the boards all day, LOL. But when I refresh or click General Board link it takes me straight here. nt - j.griff 11:58 Jan 18 (0)

New forums! - Susan Wise Bauer 11:50 Jan 18 (64)

These forums are really neato! Lots of little hidden fun things. nt - Barb F PA in AZ 13:51 Jan 18 (0)
Now when I click on the link above I get "webpage not found". Anyone else?nt - Sharon in SC 13:33 Jan 18 (0)
Cant even get on! And I'm taking it personally. SWB must have heard I'm unschooling now, LOL nt - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 13:22 Jan 18 (3)
- I'm taking it personally too, but I assume it's that she hates me because I am beautiful. nt - Dana in NC 13:35 Jan 18 (1)
  - *SNORT* nt - Unicorn 14:42 Jan 18 (0)
- I'm taking it personally too, but I assume it's that she hates me because I am beautiful. nt - Dana in NC 13:35 Jan 18 (0)
I was able to register; I registered as "sclisa" instead of "asil". nt - Asil 12:33 Jan 18 (0)
I tried to register, but it says that one of the words I'm using has been disallowed????? nt - shell in SC 12:28 Jan 18 (5)
- Probably the *hell* part of your name ;-) nt - karenciavo 13:18 Jan 18 (4)
  - LOL, u'll have to use sHades for now, LOL. nt - j.griff 13:45 Jan 18 (2)
    - ROTFLOL! that took me a few seconds..... :-D nt - Peek a Boo 15:13 Jan 18 (0)
    - Seriously LOL :-) nt - Tara in KY (no more) 13:50 Jan 18 (0)
  - LOL - see my post above regarding the *hello* issue...(nt) - Liz CA 13:42 Jan 18 (0)
Aw....man! I'm going to miss this format. Am I the *only* one, lol? nt - Jill, OK 12:24 Jan 18 (18)
- Nope, I looked at both, and I far prefer the older format. - Carol in Cal. 17:26 Jan 18 (0)
- No, I'll go kicking and screaming. But of course I'll go! nt - gardenschooler 12:50 Jan 18 (1)
  - You sound like my son on his way to homework!!! grin. nt - Patty Joanna 13:17 Jan 18 (0)
- No. I already miss the auto-fill. And we have had this one for 8 years!! But new is good, too. Right?! nt - Needleroozer, posting from the studio depths 12:41 Jan 18 (1)
  - Snort. If you say so...I tried to respond to one of your posts on the forum and couldn't even accomplish that! (nt) - Liz CA 12:57 Jan 18 (0)
- Nope. I prefer being able to see all the theads and replies immediately. - Peek a Boo 12:40 Jan 18 (9)
  - Same here. nt - Karen sn 15:08 Jan 18 (0)
  - The new format is much easier to navigate if you click on "New Posts" instead of the individual forum views. That way you can see all of the newest posts and who has replied to them. nt - GothicGyrl 12:51 Jan 18 (7)
    - but i still can't see the replies too ;-( - Peek a Boo 14:29 Jan 18 (4)
      - Yes, yes you can! Go to User Options in the User CP and there's something there about thread views-hybrid or theaded or some such. - Jennifer 20:31 Jan 18 (1)
        
        but it's only for each thread, not for the whole forum --still gotta open each thread to see them :-( nt - Peek a Boo 20:59 Jan 18 (0)
      - Oh well. :) You'll just have to get used to it. You adapt easily enough, Peek, you can do this. :) nt - GothicGyrl 14:35 Jan 18 (1)
        
        [fast shallow breaths] ::cloooose eyes::: CLICK! CLICK! CLICK! nt - Peek a Boo :-) 15:12 Jan 18 (0)
    - Aahhh, I see. Thanks! Come on Liz, be brave, let's go try it again! nt - Needleroozer 13:04 Jan 18 (0)
    - Thanks for the info. I was sooo lost over there. I came running back here. (nt) - Liz CA 12:54 Jan 18 (0)
- No, you are the only one. This format is much easier to keep up with, because you can scan all the post replies without opening every single post. Well, I guess we'll adapt. nt - Tracy in Ky 12:39 Jan 18 (2)
  - Well, it will certainly help me spend less time here, lol! Not that I wouldn't still enjoy chatting, but... - Jill, OK 12:48 Jan 18 (0)
  - I mean you are NOT the only one! lol nt - Tracy in Ky 12:40 Jan 18 (0)
i registered but didn't get an e-mail..checked in my bulk folder and nothing..should I do it again? - Gamom3 12:14 Jan 18 (3)
- Same with me (nt) - Angela in TN 13:07 Jan 18 (0)
- Me three! (nt) - Jenne in AZ 13:05 Jan 18 (0)
- Same problem here. nt - Karen sn 12:47 Jan 18 (0)
I'm registered and finally changed my name to Happy Tree:) nt - Mary in ID 12:10 Jan 18 (0)
Worked for me! :-) nt - Sharon in SC 12:10 Jan 18 (0)
Yay! It looks wonderful, if a little empty. Let's go fill it up with new posts! nt - Needleroozer 12:09 Jan 18 (0)
Changed my name there to Blossom'sGirl nt - Cheller 12:05 Jan 18 (2)
- Me, too...I'm now Mamagistra. :) (nt) - Debra in TX, now with 33% more personality ;D 12:36 Jan 18 (1)
  - oohh, that's a great name! nt - Stellar 12:42 Jan 18 (0)
Re: New forums! - mom26 12:03 Jan 18 (1)
- Mine went to my bulk (junk) folder...check there. nt - Jennifer 12:06 Jan 18 (0)
Thank you for all your hard work! nt - one l michele 12:02 Jan 18 (0)
Woo-hoo! I'm registered too. Probably would have been a good time to change my board name, but did I? Nope. In too big of a hurry to be one of the first 15. When do we find out? Huh? Huh? ;o) nt - mama of two-ize 12:02 Jan 18 (1)
- Yes, will you post the first 15 asap? We are all such fan-girls, aren't we? nt - Needleroozer 12:21 Jan 18 (0)
I went and registered..Same user name as I use here :o) nt - Kristafish 12:00 Jan 18 (0)
I'm there! I kept the name "Jennifer". Original, eh?? nt - Jennifer 11:59 Jan 18 (0)
Well done! Looks great. nt - Jodi-FL 11:59 Jan 18 (0)
I'm registered! Under this name. nt - GothicGyrl 11:58 Jan 18 (5)
- How for did you get it to work? nt - j.griff 11:59 Jan 18 (4)
  - I don't know what problem you are having, but it came right up for me. ntq - GothicGyrl 12:03 Jan 18 (3)
    - mine is saying "webpage not found"- as if there is an error in the link or addy. nt - j.griff 12:05 Jan 18 (2)
      - Yep, that's what it says for me too. A shame since I would have so been one of the first 15! nt - PepperJO 12:08 Jan 18 (0)
      - I don't know. I just clicked on Susan's link and went right in. nt - GothicGyrl 12:07 Jan 18 (0)
the link isn't working for me nt - j.griff 11:51 Jan 18 (7)
- Not working here either. nt - nancypants 20:12 Jan 18 (0)
- Me neither. nt - Sue in Texas 12:25 Jan 18 (0)
- Okay, so I restarted my computer and now the link works. I'm registered with same name. nt - j.griff 12:20 Jan 18 (0)
- Nor me! nt - DKinTX 12:06 Jan 18 (0)
- Nor me. nt - Rebecca in GA 12:03 Jan 18 (0)
- Me neither. nt - PepperJo 11:52 Jan 18 (1)
  - Ditto not - schmittgirlz 11:53 Jan 18 (0)

Another beater of dead horses wonders... If 90% of the soybeans and 70% of the corn grown in the US is genetically modified.. - Jane in NC 11:49 Jan 18 (1)

I had no idea that much food was already GM. I do buy quite a bit of organic. nt - Karen sn 15:11 Jan 18 (0)

Aquarium owners...what metal is this? m - Holly in FL 11:42 Jan 18 (4)

It IS lead. I tested it with my lead-testing kit. nt - Holly in FL 11:53 Jan 18 (3)
- Wow, and they want you to put it in your aquarium? With living beings? nt - j.griff 11:54 Jan 18 (2)
  - That's what they were using in their snail tank to hold down the veggies. nt - Holly in FL 13:10 Jan 18 (1)
    - Where did you find your lead testing kit? Was it expensive? Easy to use? Limited or unlimited use? nt - lovemykids 22:07 Jan 18 (0)

Need totally frivolous advise - faced with this every 4-6 weeks...should I go gray or keep coloring???? Advise???? - ed's daughter 11:35 Jan 18 (5)

I like my silvery hair! - Laurie in SEA 17:30 Jan 18 (0)
I have alot of grey at 35 - luckily it blends in with the blond of my brown hair. m - Karen sn 15:18 Jan 18 (0)
I'm going grey! It's just streaks right now - but still definitely noticable. (sm) - OhM 12:56 Jan 18 (2)
- I think my cut is pretty up-date (though my kids probably disagree). So, how do you go from coloring to gray without the funky color fade? Does hair color remover work to take out the color and then - poof- I'm totally grey? (nm) - ed's daughter - changing moodasz on the new boards 13:14 Jan 18 (1)
  - Do like Bob Barker did -- take a few months off for a get-away...come back grey! LOL nt - lovemyboys 21:35 Jan 18 (0)

My dd burned popcorn in the microwave and now it's the interior is yellowed... - Michelle/OK 11:34 Jan 18 (1)

oh this happened to me. A year later of trying all kinds of kooky things, we got a new microwave....b/c the smell never goes away! nt - tess in the 'burbs 12:09 Jan 18 (0)

Is anyone else having trouble getting to the comments section on Blogger blogs? Frustrating! nt - Needleroozer 11:29 Jan 18 (1)

Nope, and as a matter of fact I just left yours! LOL (nt) - Andie 11:37 Jan 18 (0)

Not to beat a dead horse - just yes or no poll - would you knowingly, willingly feed your family cloned meat? What about GM fruits and veggies? nt - Karen sn a "no" on both accounts 11:26 Jan 18 (11)

No, never knowingly. nt - Karin 19:10 Jan 18 (0)
no and no nt - lynn 16:41 Jan 18 (0)
No. And no. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 15:23 Jan 18 (0)
Hades, NO! nt - Old Dominion Heather 15:14 Jan 18 (0)
My family doesn't eat meat, but even if they did, no on both. (nt) - Plaid Dad 14:53 Jan 18 (0)
Sure to cloned stuff [unless they start adapting or changing the process they are using now]; depends on the GM stuff. nt - Peek a Boo 12:45 Jan 18 (0)
Not no but HECK NO!!!!! nt - shell in SC 12:30 Jan 18 (0)
Not knowingly. nt - PariSarah 12:25 Jan 18 (0)
no,not knowingly (but prob have unknowingly!)nt - 5webblets 11:34 Jan 18 (0)
No. (nm) - ed's daughter 11:33 Jan 18 (0)
no, no nt - Jean in Newcastle 11:29 Jan 18 (0)

Games: Just tried "The Touch Game", and also Hyperdash comments; Other game recommendations? m.... - Stacey in MA 11:17 Jan 18 (0)

Write an essay for German homeschoolers - Sebastian (a lady) 11:04 Jan 18 (3)

I think their whole point in keeping HS illegal is not finer education - but mind control. m - Karen sn 11:32 Jan 18 (2)
- Interesting. I read something about the origins of free public education in Boston - Karin 19:12 Jan 18 (0)
- Hmm. Culture control, perhaps, but honestly, most Germans I know are very critical thinkers and are what I would consider at least in some part free thinkers. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 15:27 Jan 18 (0)

I've finally had it w/ my vacuum. Any recommendations for a new vacuum under $200 (pref. closer to $100)? (sm) - Sue G in PA 10:59 Jan 18 (0)

My DH is taking the boys to a Monster Truck thing tomorrow for ds's bday. Anyone ever attended such an event? The girls and I are sitting this one out, but they'll have fun, right? nt - Rich with kids 10:57 Jan 18 (3)

Oh, yeah...they'll have fun. But only if they like dirt, crushing things, and *loud* engines :o). (nt) - JudoMom 11:17 Jan 18 (0)
haven't done this one before either, but dh is taking 13yod and 6yos tomorrow. - j.griff 11:06 Jan 18 (0)
I have been. I am a fan of Grave Digger. They will love it. nt - Karen sn 11:05 Jan 18 (0)

Link to the Curriculum Board's Weekly Updates, for anyone who wants to participate, here... - Jill, OK 10:43 Jan 18 (0)

I just might have to change my screen name to Ewyuk. - Ms D 10:34 Jan 18 (2)

Okay, with a teaser like that...you have to give us a link! ;o) nt - Jill, OK 10:40 Jan 18 (1)
- Arrrrgghhhh! Never do anything in a hurry - Ms. D 12:40 Jan 18 (0)

Anyone know if Dr. Kenneth Boa is theologically reformed? m.... - ShelliR 10:18 Jan 18 (1)

link - ShelliR 10:22 Jan 18 (0)

Missionaries in Fiji... - Bilby 10:17 Jan 18 (0)

Mean Girls (the movie)--family friendly? Yea or Nay? If nay, why, pray? nt - PariSarah 9:59 Jan 18 (7)

The rec center had this playing in the lobby last night during swim lessons! (sigh) nt - OhM 12:58 Jan 18 (0)
http://www.kids-in-mind.com/ - outtamyshell 11:09 Jan 18 (1)
- I should have mentioned these reviews are full of spoilers... but you can watch a pre-teen flick without being surprised at the ending, right? nt - outtamyshell 11:11 Jan 18 (0)
No, No, No! - amy g. 10:31 Jan 18 (0)
DH & I just watched this a couple of weeks ago. It is PG13 for a reason... - Amy in NH 10:09 Jan 18 (2)
- I think I even remember... - Jill, OK 10:28 Jan 18 (1)
  - Okey-dokey! Thanks for the details! nt - PariSarah 10:30 Jan 18 (0)

Needleroozer--refresh my blog, I added my newest piece up there. nt - GothicGyrl 9:48 Jan 18 (2)

Very nice! (m) - Needleroozer 10:54 Jan 18 (1)
- WOW, that means I actually did a good job, because her hair **was** haloed with flowers and knots!! I curled, then intertwined the curls into each other like weavework, then placed little flowers in the weave. That's so cool. :) nt - GothicGyrl 11:00 Jan 18 (0)

I have an emergency need to sell some curricula today. (m) - Lady Katherine 9:27 Jan 18 (0)

"When things go bump (and howl) in the night"....(m) - Doran 9:18 Jan 18 (5)

I can't imagine my child being exposed to that! And in our own house! Yikes! - Cindyg 17:38 Jan 18 (0)
If you hear it again call the police - Chadam 15:56 Jan 18 (0)
I think taking over a plate of goodies is a nice idea - Sebastian (a lady) 15:43 Jan 18 (0)
I think it's possible that... - j.griff 9:52 Jan 18 (0)
Yuck. Just . . . yuck. nt - PariSarah 9:49 Jan 18 (0)

Time Warner Cable...I'm having problems with my digital phone. Before I call the service man (more) - DKinTX 9:02 Jan 18 (1)

try unplugging them - the phone jack, the outlet everything. Wait a minute. Plug everything back in. Then ask someone to call you to check if it works. nt - Jean in Newcastle 11:35 Jan 18 (0)

More about my dd. Some one commented that they had noidea she was in such a fragile state. Well, neither did we. - KidsHappen 9:01 Jan 18 (10)

Have you thought about Teen Challenge for adolescent girls? sm - Tammi 20:29 Jan 18 (0)
Is this the same girl who was going to stay for a week at her boyfriend's house? - Cindyg 18:37 Jan 18 (0)
I'm so so sorry. (m) - Dana in NC 12:43 Jan 18 (1)
- This child is very stubborn and she is really digging in her heels right now. - KidsHappen 13:24 Jan 18 (0)
Having to follow all these links is driving me crazy, and has caused me to miss some thing. . .KidsHappen, I had no idea this is going on. . .I have a 17yo dd who has been through a lot as well. I will be praying for her, you and your whole family! nt - shell in SC 10:31 Jan 18 (0)
my thoughts are with you (( )) nt - Pster 10:24 Jan 18 (0)
((((((((((Kidshappen))))))))))))))))).nt - wbtx 9:54 Jan 18 (0)
Re: More about my dd. Some one commented that they had noidea she was in such a fragile state. Well, neither did we. - Karen sn 9:37 Jan 18 (2)
- I am taking . . . - KidsHappen 9:55 Jan 18 (1)
  - My first thoughts - Chadam 10:04 Jan 18 (0)

Speaking of grain mills, please tell me which one you suggest, Nutrimill or WonderMill ? I've got to make a decision. Thanks! - Janie 8:31 Jan 18 (15)

I've used my Whisper Mill for nearly 10 years now with no problem whatsoever. nt - Tracy in Ky 12:43 Jan 18 (0)
WonderMill? (nt) - Janie 8:32 Jan 18 (9)
- This is just my experience, Several friends I know with a wispermill/wondermill have had problems. nt - stellarmom 10:14 Jan 18 (0)
- I have had both.... - Kelli in TN 9:41 Jan 18 (5)
  - Kelli, this is exactly the comparison I'm looking for! But., in your last statement, .... - Janie 9:55 Jan 18 (4)
    - Yes, I did mean that. Mistakes like that are what come of trying to homeschool and play on the internet at the same time! nt - Kelli in TN 10:24 Jan 18 (3)
      - LOL! Thanks, Kelli! Ditto about Pleasant Hill. (nt) - Janie 10:28 Jan 18 (0)
      - Oh, and for wonderful customer service may I recommend Pleasant Hill Grain as a dealer for the Nutrimill? nt - Kelli in TN 10:25 Jan 18 (1)
        
        Another recommendation for Pleasant Hill! (nt) - KH 10:34 Jan 18 (0)
- WonderMill gets my vote. - Carla/TN 9:22 Jan 18 (0)
- I am really enjoying my WonderMill but I've never tried another so I can't compare. It IS loud, I don't know if they all are. nt - Julie 9:20 Jan 18 (0)
Nutrimill? (nt) - Janie 8:31 Jan 18 (3)
- love my nutrimill - great customer service too- - Pster 10:23 Jan 18 (0)
- I love my Nutrimill : ) (nt) - KH 8:39 Jan 18 (0)
- My vote! nt - Holly in FL 8:33 Jan 18 (0)

ergonomic pocketbook??or backpack?? - HollyDay 8:16 Jan 18 (2)

HollyDay, you're one step ahead of me all the time! LOL How about AmeriBag - Healthy Back Bag? - mom2abcd 12:35 Jan 18 (0)
I recently discovered Travelon bags . . . - TanyaS 8:59 Jan 18 (0)

A word of thanks, a few pictures, and good-bye for now... - momof10 8:06 Jan 18 (11)

Even though I think you're making a good decision, you'll be missed. Think you'll visit in the summer? nt - Karin 19:18 Jan 18 (0)
Praying all goes smoothly. You look great! Have fun! nt - mom2abcd 12:49 Jan 18 (0)
Best wishes on all of your upcoming events! nt - Basketmaker Amy 9:40 Jan 18 (0)
Well, your family needs you more than we do (or at least they deserve you more). ;0) But we will miss you!! nt - Unicorn 9:28 Jan 18 (0)
You and your input will be missed, but boy, do I know how you feel...(sm) - Sue G in PA 8:19 Jan 18 (0)
*Love* the dress! But where's the picture of you in it? :) nt - Claire 8:17 Jan 18 (5)
- OK...here goes - momof10 10:03 Jan 18 (4)
  - Very pretty! nt - LisaL 13:30 Jan 18 (0)
  - This calls for a splurge on Bare minerals! You can't wear that and just any old makeup! nt - Karen sn 11:19 Jan 18 (1)
    - I'm definitely saving up to look as - momof10 12:00 Jan 18 (0)
  - You look beautiful! (m) - Denise in IN 11:08 Jan 18 (0)

My Whispermill won't grind my dried corn? The kernals are too large to feed in the hopper. What can I - LNC 7:59 Jan 18 (1)

Heating pads... Bake corn at low heat to remove all moisture, - mom2abcd 12:51 Jan 18 (0)

What kind of snack can I bring to a beach party..... - Tammy 7:43 Jan 18 (3)

Watermelon, pineapples, broccoli, carrots, celery, pigs in a blanket,cheese, sliced meats, cupcakes...nt - Gamom3 7:52 Jan 18 (1)
- I don't know if this is true or not, maybe someone on the boards can cofirm, but last summer when I took watermelon to a picnic, someone told me... - Amy in PA 9:18 Jan 18 (0)
fruit? you could cut up oranges and put them in a bowl; grapes are also easy /nft - katilac 7:46 Jan 18 (0)

Doran: I talked with my Chicken Friend last night. (m) - JudoMom (er, ChickenFairy) 7:38 Jan 18 (1)

Oh, thank goodness!!! Now I can sleep again! ;-) (sm) - Doran 8:02 Jan 18 (0)

Has anyone heard from CalicoKat? It's been quite some time - I hope she's not in pain. nt - jmgconner 7:32 Jan 18 (4)

I've been thinking about her a lot too. Still praying. Hope to hear soon that all is well.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 11:08 Jan 18 (0)
Have been thinking and worrying about her myself. (((CalicoKat))) nt - strider 9:54 Jan 18 (0)
I'm concerned for her as well. Still praying. (((Calico))) nt - Unicorn 9:37 Jan 18 (0)
I'm worried about her. - Claire 8:20 Jan 18 (0)

Calling all Italian cookers!!! question about ziti... - Nancy 7:22 Jan 18 (2)

In my opinion, it tasted fresher when baked the same day it's served. I would assemble & refrigerate. Wait to bake until company comes. nt - Asil 7:26 Jan 18 (1)
- *tastes* not tasted. :) nt - Asil 7:27 Jan 18 (0)

Getting ready to go to the dr.. - Kristafish 7:04 Jan 18 (1)

I remember that feeling. Hope time flies! nt - Jean in Newcastle 8:06 Jan 18 (0)

Going grocery shopping and needing some healthy, lo-cal, frugal dinner ideas. nt - kw 6:52 Jan 18 (0)

Read alouds for ancients (m) - Amy in VA 6:39 Jan 18 (4)

We couldn't stick with Golden Goblet at that age - Sebastian (a lady) 10:35 Jan 18 (0)
The Golden Goblet, Tirzah, Hittite Warrior, The God King, Victory on the Walls, Ides of April, . nt - Kendra in CA 9:14 Jan 18 (0)
We really liked Pepi and the Secret names-it's a picture book, but kind of long, also...(m) - Jenny in Ca 8:57 Jan 18 (0)
Well, my kids are enjoying the audio of Cat of Bubastes...(m) - Sue G in PA 8:24 Jan 18 (0)

please pray!!!!!! - Mary H 6:25 Jan 18 (4)

Praying for peace during this bittersweet time... nt - mom2abcd 12:55 Jan 18 (0)
Praying for you. nt - Jean in Newcastle 8:07 Jan 18 (0)
Praying now. nt - WTMindy 7:05 Jan 18 (0)
Done.(nt) - Andie 6:28 Jan 18 (0)

So, Doran, I was hearin' ya with my good ear about those watermen and getting all up and down.... - Nicole M 6:12 Jan 18 (2)

Darn tootin' -- !!! (m) - Doran 8:24 Jan 18 (1)
- first, a clarification about my bud... - Nicole M 10:37 Jan 18 (0)

I am so sick of hear movie stars getting special treatment - Gamom3 5:53 Jan 18 (2)

And the reports I read say the problem is with the LA jails...no room...celeb or not. (nt) - Scarlett 9:31 Jan 18 (0)
I realize movie stars get the attention, but it's basically a fact that those who can afford high price lawyers rarely see the inside of a cell. nt - Dot 6:10 Jan 18 (0)

OT: Last night I watched Sharpe's Rifles with Sean Bean.. why has no one told me about these before!!! - Lizzie in Ma 5:31 Jan 18 (13)

Don't let your sons watch the one with Elizabeth Hurley - Jeannie in NJ 7:42 Jan 18 (0)
so just how not-kid-friendly are these? we finished Hornblower and are looking for another series (sm) - Nicole M 6:15 Jan 18 (10)
- Have you seen Foyle's War? I highly recommend it. (nt) - Brit 7:04 Jan 18 (1)
  - haven't seen that one. Thanks! nt - Nicole M 7:12 Jan 18 (0)
- It's not the rifles, it's the mature subject matter. There is a little language(nothing bad), and sometimes it can get pretty **ahem** intense... nt - GothicGyrl 6:35 Jan 18 (7)
  - intense as in "hubba hubba" intense? As in, those fellas are gettin' all up and down with the womenfolks "intense"? - Nicole M 6:38 Jan 18 (6)
    - From what I remember, that have been a few "hubba hubba" moments, but nothing that they might not have seen on regular tv..Remember, it's the BBC - GothicGyrl 6:50 Jan 18 (1)
      - oh, I love this! "Remember, it's the BBC"! - Nicole M 7:14 Jan 18 (0)
    - Hijacking here - it can get rather "romantic" at times tn - HollyDay 6:48 Jan 18 (3)
      - I've seen Sharpe described as the James T. Kirk of the Napoleanic Wars. nt - MargaretWV 7:04 Jan 18 (2)
        
        heh, heh! The girls in this crowd would like that, but the boys would barf! They're more into that military "stragedy" (rhymes with "tragedy") - Nicole M 7:12 Jan 18 (1)
        
        Oh, they'll get a kick out of the military stuff... It's filmed in a different style than a normal tv show.. - GothicGyrl 7:25 Jan 18 (0)
Oh so mommy friendly is the clean way of saying it. :) (see I told you I could..).. Sean Bean.. Yup, very good night's sleep. :) nt - GothicGyrl 6:12 Jan 18 (0)

I am interested in learning more about herbs and their medicinal/healing/health-giving properties, as well as how to grow and utilize them. What are the best books for this? nt - Tracy in Ky 5:21 Jan 18 (5)

Prescription for Nutritional Healing - cat in black 13:48 Jan 18 (0)
I like The Herb Bible by Earl Mindell. He also has The Vitamin Bible which I love. nt - Karen sn 8:57 Jan 18 (1)
- Thanks, Karen! nt - Tracy in Ky 12:44 Jan 18 (0)
I have two books I like, but they're older.... - Nicole M 6:21 Jan 18 (1)
- Thank you! nt - Tracy in Ky 7:48 Jan 18 (0)

Angie in Va, I've responded below to your countertop query! nt - Sharon in SC 5:19 Jan 18 (1)

Oh, thank you! Going there now and channeling Sally Field: - Angie in VA 5:25 Jan 18 (0)

Maria from IN.- Where's that pork chop recipe?? I have some thawed out. nm - Remudamom 5:16 Jan 18 (1)

It's not a recipe, per se, it's just a lotta stuff thrown together... - Maria from IN 8:33 Jan 18 (0)

Survey: What volunteer activities do you and/or your dc participate in? (m) - angela in ohio 5:16 Jan 18 (6)

Toys for Tots, Special Olympics, nursing home. (m) - Rebecca in GA 10:34 Jan 18 (0)
We used to go to the animal shelter. Soon we'll be working in the community garden, growing food for the food bank. ~nt - myfunnybunch 8:25 Jan 18 (0)
My boys are 6yr and 9yr and we fold bulletins every week for our church plus sometimes help at the local food pantry sorting food, serving lunch to the homeless at a church and visit at an assisted living facility. nt - A.J. at J.A. 8:14 Jan 18 (1)
- 9yr and I also went to Guatemala on a mission trip last year and will be going again this year... nt - A.J. at J.A. 8:15 Jan 18 (0)
We volunteer once a month at the local food bank sorting food. We also volunteer whenever possible at church. nt - Arch At Home 6:51 Jan 18 (0)
We volunteer at the animal shelter. Play with the animals, bathe them occasionally. nt - Dot 5:39 Jan 18 (0)

Where are Durkee fried onions in the grocery store??? nt - Dawn in Ohio 5:14 Jan 18 (2)

on the shelf above the green beans!! nt - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama too) 5:16 Jan 18 (0)
Near the green beans here. nt - Rich with kids 5:16 Jan 18 (