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We installed velcro footpads on her last night.

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It's close, so close, to being fully complete (at long last!). Anyway, here are some pics from the finished upstairs master bedroom & bathroom. We moved up a little while ago and are loving the amenities, like a walk in closet with laundry facilities, a delicious spa-like bathroom and space, glorious space to move around. Mmmm!!! All we have left is to modify our construction loan (so we can

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s, "I have seen my future, and it is not written on a grain of rice." - Alan SmitheeWhy are miniatures so fascinating?* Matchbox cars * Model engines & airplanes * Chihuahuas * Baby clothes * Mini-Me * Sea monkeys * Photo lockets * Razr phones * The Littles * etc., etc., ad nauseum *There were several years in the 70's when my sister and I collected miniatures -- tiny couches, chairs, dinnerware,

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Poor, poor Mr. Chameleon! He was hit by a car while riding his bike today. Never fear... he is fine. Sore and scraped. Bruised and battered. Shaken... but not stirred.And he has a nifty impact bruise the shape and breadth of a bicycle helmet brim on his left temple. His front tire, sunglasses, bike gloves and bike helmet, a new and rather unwanted addition to his biking gear just this past

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snip·pet ( P ) (snpt) n.1. A bit, scrap, or morsel: “sparkling black bass... strewn with snippets of coriander and basil” (Gael Greene).2. Informal. A small or mischievous person.** ** ** **Just a few observations from a tired chameleon:a) Work is a full-time job.b) 1/4 of 2006 is already over.c) There are questions that the IRS cannot answer.d) It is well worth it to buy off the shelf curtains,

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I am just dying to see the first real signs of spring. Where are the daffodils? Where are the crocuses? (croci?) When will the cherry blossoms pop? Jeeves told me that the first day of Spring, the vernal equinox, takes place in the northern hemisphere on March 20 at 2:55 p.m., EST, marking the first day of spring. So now I'm on official countdown until then.

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Old game. New twist.(Drawing courtesy of one of my all-time favorite artists.) "I love scotch, scotchy-scotchy-scotch!"

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Have you ever planned a vacation you knew would be amazing once you arrived -- beautiful tropical paradise, white sand beaches, mai tais on the veranda at dusk, sunset embraces in the warm trade wind breezes -- but you also knew the only way to get there would take nearly forever -- an endless journey in itself, first by plane, then by train, then by boat, then by pack mule and lastly some

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1. I'm a procrastinator. (Duh!)2. I am always so happy that I remember lots of my dreams, because they provide me with endless amusement as I try to piece together all the bizarre and random stuff that goes on. The brain is one trippy playground.3. I used to be afraid of cats and small dogs. Big dogs were fine, but it seemed the small the pet, the more tetchy and less predictable they were.

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Happy 2006!I've never really questioned why our traditional New Year takes place near the beginning of winter. But if you think about it, especially as you get more northerly in the in the northern hemisphere, it's kind of odd. Yep, all the leaves are way past brown now, and the sky has been gray for months...Hurray! Let's celebrate new beginnings.It seems like it would be more natural to

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KSPC has been experiencing scheduling difficulties, and regrets the interrupted service to our viewing audience. Highly trained technicians are hard at work on the problem, and we hope to resume our normal programming after the holidays. Until then, please enjoy our special presentation of a Veggie Tales classic...and thank you for your patience.Merry, Merry Christmas! Archibald (Mayor): I'm

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1) My parents still live in the same house I grew up in - a 1930's Spanish style ranch. The hasn't changed much...gotten a bit older, and it somehow seems much smaller when I visit now.2) We used to have a bunch of different trees at my parents house: lemon, lime and orange tree (mmm, fresh squeezed limonade!); apricot (my lab Sebastian would get sick from eating so many fallen apricots); almond,

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1) Run to grocery store; get treats for coworkers birthday.2) Drop treats (& Secret Santa gift) off at work and check voicemail (Yes, I know Monday is my day off).3) Hurry to mom-in-laws to co-sit for nephews Noah & Jonah. Attempt to finish last bit of cross-stitch stocking.4) Afternoon, run the following errands: ***Return several housey items to several stores ***Drive to Portland to get

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I am:1) alive2) totally well3) working stupid, crazy hours at the mo'I will:1) be back post haste2) post again, post haste3) yikes, run!!! Must shower, shave and shine post EXTREME haste and begin the cycle all over again. (two more days 'til weekend...)* * * * *P(ost) S(cript): I actually figured out where I've been all week. I've been in Singapore and didn't even know it! Check out this proof

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**I LOVE it when salespeople are diligent and ask to see I.D. or verify my signature when I use my debit or credit card. My picture I.D. is horrific, but if it helps you confirm I am that name on the card, I'll give you an 8x10 glossy! Thank you, thank you, thank you for taking your job seriously, for protecting your own company and, by those actions, protecting me from theft and fraud.**I LOVE

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1) Three things I did in Egypt ... a) rode horseback across the desert to view the great pyramids at Giza; b) attended an Egyptian wedding, which began at 11PM and carried on until 5AM; c) learned the arabic alphabet so I could read basic street signs to find my way around Cairo.2) Three things I didn't do... a) tour Luxor or Alexandria; b) cook...the flat we stayed in had a HORRIBLY frightening

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Did you feel it? Around 9:30am PST this morning? Don't tell me you didn't notice even the tiniest shifting of the earth's rotational pattern? No meteor showers where you were? What about sudden melting of the polar ice caps...or at least the ice in your beverage? No??? Unbelievable.Well, for those of you who missed the subtle though very present signs of a rather rare convergence, four of our

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Sheila, I was in Linens'n'Things yesterday and spied a Sudoku board game by Michael Mepham and immediately thought of you. Have you seen this? It looks totally fun and right up your alley! That's all. :)

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1. I'm thankful, after a couple of years of loss and troubled times, 2005 has ended up being a year of new lives (nephew #3), new beginnings (weddings, graduations, promotions, careers), as well as new prayers, hopes and dreams for my family and friends.2. I'm thankful that there's always enough upheaval to remind me that I cannot 'do it all' on my own. I'm learning how to rely and trust more on

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Just a little handcrafted card to wish you all a safe and wonderful weekend! And if that includes Thanksgiving with family and friends (or possible friends or perhaps someday family), then remember to wear loose fitting trousers."...Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another

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The bathroom tile is FINALLY going in. I have to say, I love it already. I don't care if there's no grout, it just looks so warm and cozy and Italian... I just want a fluffy cotton bathrobe and some slippers to walk around in there and get ready for the day. After 11.5 years of marriage and only one bathroom in any place we've lived, I am really-OMG-looking forward to having a second bathroom!

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Remodels are like roller coasters. They take forever to get through the lines, buckle in and get going. But boy when they reach that first crest and gravity takes over, it's a wild ride.Here's the latest inside. We've got sheetrock and we've got 'texture' (had no idea how many options there were in wall texture, but we went with practical and flexible 'orange peel,' which should be easy to work

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...I got a little worked up the other day. It was mean. And the corn monkey comment went too far. Please forgive me.

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Just got back from an 11:30 PM showing of HP & TGOF. Liked it much better than the 3rd movie, and still love the books beyond any of the films. (All those actors all growing up so quickly! Ah, where does the time fly?) ***As we were leaving the house tonight at 10:30PM (Eric worked until 10P), our neighbor who lives directly behind us was also pulling out of his driveway. Didn't think much of it,

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HP & TGOF = T - 4.5 hrs...

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