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Hey stringer.

How are you and your lovely family?

Halloween is nearly here,your favourite time of year if I remember correctly?

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Originally Posted by redhed35

hey guys,anyone around?

I don't know, am I? :confused:

Hey cat,I decided to come in here for some shelter from the brewing storm.

To avoid talking in code I'm going to keep my fingers crossed you 'hear' me.

On another note,I got some fresh salmon (its not salmon season,don't tell anyone!) can't wait to find a really good recipe for it.

Actually its so beautiful I want to name it.

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Originally Posted by redhed35

hey cat,i decided to come in here for some shelter from the brewing storm.

to avoid talking in code im going to keep my fingers crossed you 'hear' me.

on another note,i got some fresh salmon (its not salmon season,dont tell anyone!) can't wait to find a really good recipe for it.

actually its so beautiful i want to name it.

I am not going to resort to making jokes about corny phone commerials, but yeah, I can here you. :D

Well, it isn't as bad as my daughter naming the Christmas pineapple each year.

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Originally Posted by Cat1864

I am not going to resort to making jokes about corny phone commerials, but yeah, I can here you. :D

Well, it isn't as bad as my daughter naming the Christmas pineapple each year.

I sooo get that!

We name special ornaments,we have the 'long man of limerick' which is an african piece I got as a gift.

We have 'poo' which is a ceramic cat my daughter picked out 10 years ago and named it as only an 8 year old can.

Billysheepbamurphy... yep all one word,he's a sheep that the kids made of pottery clay one christmas morning,all four kids picked part of his name.

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I have a recipe for salmon that I think is the only way salmon should ever be cooked it is so good.
I will send it along si vous plait.

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Originally Posted by redhed35

i sooo get that!

we name special ornaments,we have the 'long man of limerick' which is an african piece i got as a gift.

we have 'poo' which is a ceramic cat my daughter picked out 10 years ago and named it as only an 8 year old can.

billysheepbamurphy ...yep all one word,hes a sheep that the kids made out of pottery clay one christmas morning,all four kids picked part of his name.

Ah, the memories. :)

I wonder if Stringer names his decorations? It would probably take several volumes just to write them all down if he does. :p

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Originally Posted by redhed35

hey stringer.

how are you and your lovely family?

halloween is nearly here,your favourite time of year if i remember correctly?

We are doing fine Red as I hope you and yours are too, thank you for asking.

Yes, I have already begun making plans for this year's décor... one highlight will be a large black coffin with a mechanical skeleton rising up out of it... can't wait. And also laying out th elighting patterns...

Oh boy, oh boy o... BOY!! :) (I know, I know... but it relaxes me.)

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Originally Posted by Cat1864

Ah, the memories. :)

I wonder if Stringer names his decorations? It would probably take several volumes just to write them all down if he does. :p

I don't necessarily name them, but they get new 'friends' each year and the storage space gets larger and larger...

As much as I like decorating for Halloween it is really Christmas that I love a little more... but Marta wants to go to the condo in Fl this year... can you even imagine... not decorating for Christmas?!

I can't... :(

See you allll later, I am taking advantage of what is left of this 60 degree weather and going to my patio to read the newspaper...

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Originally Posted by Stringer

As much as I like decorating for Halloween it is really Christmas that I love a little more...but Marta wants to go to the condo in Fl this year...can you even imagine...not decorating for Christmas?!?!?!?!?

Can't you decorate the condo?

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Originally Posted by Cat1864

Can't you decorate the condo?

It is in Naples Fl.. I have seen the palms decorated... not the same Cat, not the same at all... I need white 'stuff.'

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Originally Posted by Stringer

It i sin Naples Fl.. I have seen the palms decorated...not the same Cat, not the same at all...I need white 'stuff.'

Sand is kind of white. :(

When I was in my teens, my grandparents started spending winters in FL or South Texas. We would visit them for Christmas so I know what you mean.

When I moved to southern TN, I pretty much gave up on the concept of a white Christmas, but it should at least be cold.

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Originally Posted by Cat1864

Sand is kind of white. :(

When I was in my teens, my grandparents started spending winters in FL or South Texas. We would visit them for Christmas so I know what you mean.

When I moved to southern TN, I pretty much gave up on the concept of a white Christmas, but it should at least be cold.

Once you know what a white Christmas is and experienced it... there is no way back. :)

It's got to be a white Christmas! One year we my family and I spent Christmas in Budapest, it was so magical. I have always had a passion for WW2 and seeing the old war torn buildings was amazing in it's self, but to see the town lit up in lights and decorations and the people dressed in the fashions of Europe, it was right out of a Christmas carol.

I find now with E around, I found a bit of that Christmas spirit I lost in my teens. It's so fun to do the sleigh rides, and the ice skating, snow men, tobogganing, etc... And it's even better because she remembers who Santa was from last year, so this year she is really going to be into it. I can't wait!

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Originally Posted by Aurora_Bell

It's got to be a white Christmas! One year we my family and I spent Christmas in Budapest, it was so magical. I have always had a passion for WW2 and seeing the old war torn buildings was amazing in it's self, but to see the town lit up in lights and decorations and the people dresses in the fashions of Europe, it was right out of a Christmas carol.

I fond now with E around, I found a bit of that Christmas spirit I lost in my teens. It's so fun to do the sleigh rides, and the ice skating, snow men, tobogganing, etc... And it's even better because she remembers who Santa was from last year, so this year she is really going to be into it. I can't wait!!

Oh... Christmas is for children too... :)

Oh you guys! What I would do just to have it drop to 80 here. Today is September 28th, and it is still 107 here. I miss Chicago winters. *sigh*

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Originally Posted by Stringer

Once you know what a white Christmas is and experienced it...there is no way back. :)

We have some awesome White Christmases here in Ut.

Clear up to your B Ut street. And higher occasionally.

It is an experience that stays with you , it is staggering to see 18" to 24" of sparkling snow on everything. And the colored Christmas lights sparkling and reflecting off the snow makes you feel like you live in a Christmas card.

And shoveling your way out of the house , to the driveway , then to the street in order to get your car out... makes you feel like you're the centerpiece in a Get Well Card . Or will be when you black out from shoveling 22 tons of beauty out of your way. The ambulance lights reflect off the snow nicely , even better than the lights from the Christmas tree.

Happy Holidays!

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Originally Posted by Enigma1999

Oh you guys! What I would do just to have it drop to 80 here. Today is September 28th, and it is still 107 here. I miss Chicago winters. *sigh*

Still high 80's here, a little higher than average.

Coldest day recorded in September is 28 F. -2.22 Sept 13 1928
The warmest 90 F 32.2 C Sept 30 ,2002

Right now is the best weather we get all year, and I always try to get out both days.

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Still high 80's here, a little higher than average.

Coldest day recorded in September is 28 F. -2.22 Sept 13 1928
The warmest 90 F 32.2 C Sept 30 ,2002

Right now is the best weather we get all year, and I always try to get out both days.

I'll take the 80's. Want to trade?:)

We (N. Nevada) are 92 currently, and expecting 97 tomorrow. Last week was in the 80's. To me, that is perfect. Next week, they are calling for the 70's.

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Originally Posted by Just Looking

We (N. Nevada) are 92 currently, and expecting 97 tomorrow. Last week was in the 80's. To me, that is perfect. Next week, they are calling for the 70's.

To me, I think the 70's is perfect. I just can't wait for that to happen.

Tic tock tic tock...

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Originally Posted by Enigma1999

To me, I think the 70's is perfect. I just can't wait for that to happen.

Tic tock tic tock......

In Arizona, you'll have a long wait, right? Isn't that your winter weather?

I just looked at Big Sur,CA where we are getting married next week. It's calling for the 70's. That will be really pleasant there. :)

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Originally Posted by Just Looking

If Arizona, you'll have a long wait, right? Isn't that your winter weather?

I just looked at Big Sur,CA where we are getting married next week. It's calling for the 70's. That will be really pleasant there. :)

Yes. Our winter consists of 60-70's. It's very nice. That will last until March, then back to the good old hot days.

Congrats on the wedding.:) You will have a nice one, with it in the 70's. That's perfect.

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Originally Posted by Enigma1999

Yes. Our winter consists of 60-70's. It's very nice. That will last until March, then back to the good old hot days.

Congrats on the wedding.:) You will have a nice one, with it in the 70's. That's perfect.

Your winter weather sounds so nice. We're typically around 20-30 degrees, with the nights dipping lower. The coldest we ever got that I remember was a minus 24. That was bad news.

Thanks. It will be nice if it stays in the 70's. We hope to marry outside on a bluff overlooking the ocean. If not we'll move indoors, but I always wanted to marry outside.

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Originally Posted by Just Looking

Your winter weather sounds so nice. We're typically around 20-30 degrees, with the nights dipping lower. The coldest we ever got that I remember was a minus 24. That was bad news.

Thanks. It will be nice if it stays in the 70's. We hope to marry outside on a bluff overlooking the ocean. If not we'll move indoors, but I always wanted to marry outside.

Make sure to post pics of your wedding on here.:)

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Originally Posted by Enigma1999

Make sure to post pics of your wedding on here.:)

I will, if anyone is still around. We won't get back until the end of October. Hope there is still a chat thread going then.

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Originally Posted by Just Looking

I will, if anyone is still around. We won't get back until the end of October. Hope there is still a chat thread going then.

It is sad that people are leaving. Hopefully they will stay.

How exciting to get married. How long have you two been together?

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Originally Posted by Enigma1999

It is sad that people are leaving. Hopefully they will stay.

How exciting to get married. How long have you two been together?

Just over a year. I knew him casually as a neighbor and fellow runner for a year before that, but he'd see me with my ex and I knew he was dating someone. One day last summer, about a month after I broke up with the ex, that all changed... and then my whole world changed. :D

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Just over a year. I knew him casually as a neighbor and fellow runner for a year before that, but he'd see me with my ex and I knew he was dating someone. One day last summer, about a month after I broke up with the ex, that all changed ... and then my whole world changed. :D

That's great! I'm glad to see you happy.:)

Just wait ALONG time before kids. Lol

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Originally Posted by martinizing2

We have some awesome White Christmases here in Ut.

Clear up to your B Ut street. And higher occasionally.

It is an experience that stays with you , it is staggering to see 18" to 24" of sparkling snow on everything. And the colored Christmas lights sparkling and reflecting off the snow makes you feel like you live in a Christmas card.

And shoveling your way out of the house , to the driveway , then to the street in order to get your car out.......makes you feel like your the centerpiece in a Get Well Card . Or will be when you black out from shoveling 22 tons of beauty out of your way. The ambulance lights reflect off the snow nicely , even better than the lights from the Christmas tree.

Happy Holidays!

We spent 3 days in Utah last month Martin. The arches are very beautiful.

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Originally Posted by Enigma1999

That's great! I'm glad to see you happy.:)

Just wait ALONG time before kids. lol

We're thinking 2 years. I'll be 30 and he'll be 34. Allowing time to have more than one and not knowing how long it will take to get pregnant, I'm not so sure I want to wait any longer.

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Originally Posted by Just Looking

We're thinking 2 years. I'll be 30 and he'll be 34. Allowing time to have more than one and not knowing how long it will take to get pregnant, I'm not so sure I want to wait any longer.

That's a perfect age! By then you will have had your fun with each other alone. You look a lot younger then what I thought. I thought you were in your early 20's. Lol

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Originally Posted by Enigma1999

That's a perfect age! By then you will have had your fun with each other alone. You look alot younger then what I thought. I thought you were in your early 20's. lol

Wow, you're kidding. I'm glad to hear that. I've never heard it before - usually just the opposite. People think I'm older than I am. It must be how mature I act. ;)

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Originally Posted by Stringer

We spent 3 days in Utah last month Martin. The arches are very beautiful.

The Moab , Arches area is home base for running The Colorado and The Green Rivers.
I spent from April to September there for a number of years.
But my time was on one of those rivers hauling people through the white water.
I got 4 days a month off to go to Greenriver , or Moab
It is one of my favorite places

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Originally Posted by Enigma1999

It is sad that people are leaving. Hopefully they will stay.

How exciting to get married. How long have you two been together?

This could maybe help solve the problem of losing people.:mad:

Since they are newly weds , Congrats.
They can work on re populating ;)

Just an idea

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Originally Posted by martinizing2

The Moab , Arches area is home base for running The Colorado and The Green Rivers.
I spent from April to September there for a number of years.
But my time was on one of those rivers hauling people through the white water.
I got 4 days a month off to go to Greenriver , or Moab
It is one of my favorite places

Yes we had dinner and took the boat up river for the sunset scenic tour, absolutely fantastic. And I loved the historical areas and the petroglifs also. A different and very beautiful area.

And the sunsets... wow.

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Originally Posted by Stringer

Yes we had dinner and took the boat up river for the sunset scenic tour, absolutely fantastic. And I loved the historical areas and the petroglifs also. A different and very beautiful area.

And the sunsets...wow.

I went to Chicago shortly after the Democratic Convention to protest at the trial of the Chicago 7.

The sunsets through the clouds of tear gas were better than I expected.

My more recent visits were less hectic. I really like it there, exciting city... in ways you don't expect.

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I went to Chicago shortly after the Democratic Convention to protest at the trial of the Chicago 7.

The sunsets through the clouds of tear gas were better than I expected.

My more recent visits were less hectic. I really like it there, exciting city ....in ways ya don't expect.

Every place has it's own personality and beautiful in it's own way, I think.

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