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February 25, 2010 at 4:21 am #2205366
All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
Lockedby michael jay · about 14 years ago
another year comes around, hope they just keep getting better.
Happy Birthday to you.
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February 25, 2010 at 4:35 am #2812567
Yea
by dmambo · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
I’m first wishin Mae HBD.
HBD, mae
Sincerely,
yer pal,
Mambo(Edit: Well, 1st after Michael, but you can’t really count him)
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February 25, 2010 at 5:00 am #2812565
Happy B-day, Mae.
by charliespencer · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
Did you get the new shovel I sent?
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February 25, 2010 at 5:18 am #2812559
Have a good one Mae
by fregeus · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
Happy B-day 2 U
TCB
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February 25, 2010 at 5:37 am #2812552
Happy Birthday!!!
by cmiller5400 · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
😀 😀
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February 25, 2010 at 5:56 am #2812545
Thank you..thank you..
by maecuff · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
It’s good to be the Queen.
We’re going to my favorite restaurant tonight for some Cajun food. And the best coffee on the planet.
I’ll save the booze for the weekend celebration.
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February 25, 2010 at 6:55 am #2812528
ummm….Cajun food
by dmambo · about 14 years ago
In reply to Thank you..thank you..
Ever since my colonoscopy/endoscopy 2-fer-1, I’ve been advised to stay away from the the real spicy food (and coffee and alcohol).
I’m super-jealous!
Enjoy!!!!!
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February 25, 2010 at 7:19 am #2812519
Yeah
by maecuff · about 14 years ago
In reply to ummm….Cajun food
Since I had my gallbladder out in December, just about everything makes me nauseous. But I am going to throw caution to the wind. And hope it doesn’t take TOO long to get home.
We’re really getting old. Old people talk about stuff like this..
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February 25, 2010 at 7:34 am #2812510
You know you’re getting old when
by charliespencer · about 14 years ago
In reply to Yeah
You stop going out for parties and start going in for ‘procedures’.
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February 25, 2010 at 10:40 am #2813129
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February 25, 2010 at 10:49 am #2813125
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February 25, 2010 at 10:53 am #2813123
You’re kidding!
by charliespencer · about 14 years ago
In reply to According to my HP calendar
My wife told me yesterday she’s planning on making chili today. Hers would take the refractory coating off an antimatter combustion chamber.
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February 25, 2010 at 10:56 am #2813118
I had some like that once
by santeewelding · about 14 years ago
In reply to You’re kidding!
Only, it was antimatter combustion [i]itself[/i].
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February 25, 2010 at 3:29 pm #2812962
You’re all wusses
by neilb@uk · about 14 years ago
In reply to I had some like that once
I am the proud owner of a large packet of crushed dried Naga Jolokia chillies. Curries made with this can only be contained in a magnetic torus as it will vaporise any substance that it touches.
I have a small Tokamak in my kitchen for when I want to make a proper Chicken Phal.
🙂
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February 26, 2010 at 6:24 am #2812843
Wuss, eh?
by jck · about 14 years ago
In reply to I had some like that once
Next time you’re across, I’ll pull out my bottle of hot sauce.
It actually has a skull and crossbones on the bottle because of the potency.
BTW, is that joffree (sp?) or vindaloo (sp?) or another curry?
Yes, I am still waiting to have curry there…where I can have it made proper. 🙂
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February 26, 2010 at 11:45 am #2814123
John, a Phal is a curry with lots of chilli powder
by neilb@uk · about 14 years ago
In reply to I had some like that once
It contains fresh chillies but most of the heat is chilli powder. The sauce should be brick red, thick, smooth and very, very hot. It’s generally the hottest curry on any restaurant’s menu and if you don’t raise a real sweat then it hasn’t been made right.
Vindaloo is mother’s milk compared to a good phal.
🙂
I believe that the literal translation is “mouth-scalding gristle for macho foreign idiots”.
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February 26, 2010 at 11:53 am #2814120
hehehe
by jck · about 14 years ago
In reply to I had some like that once
Hm.
That sauce I have is about dark red as it gets without being brown. And, it’s horribly hot. 3 drops in a gallon of beans made it too hot for me to eat. I thought I could handle it. Big mistake. No wonder the instructions said 1 drop per gallon. :^0
Now, neilb…you have me dying to try curry…but, I will hold fast. I am determined to have it for the first time in England where I can have proper made curry.
I waited to have proper fish and chips til I was in Ireland, and my God was it fantastic. And, I had some in Birmingham too and it was equally as good.
Plus, the Chinese take-away is better over there. Less greasy.
And the drink is better too. 🙂
I need to get over there ASAP. I’m in need of some good food and drink again. Been 4 years 🙁
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February 26, 2010 at 12:45 pm #2814106
John: If you get to London,I will take you to Brick Lane
by neilb@uk · about 14 years ago
In reply to I had some like that once
It’s the curry capital of the UK. More than thirty restaurants.
Neil 🙂
I have a sauce called Dragons Blood, made from Naga Jolokia chillies. I tried some, no more than a tiny drop on a piece of cracker, and it hurt for twenty minutes. There is a sauce called Dragon Slayer but I don’t have the nuts to try it.
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February 26, 2010 at 1:16 pm #2814103
Going to England just for Curry
by jamesrl · about 14 years ago
In reply to I had some like that once
Surely you know there are other places….
My city has 150,000 people who are first or second generation immigrants from the Indian Subcontinent. There is a wide variety, Nepalese, Madras etc.
Before Oz chimes in, I’ve had good Indian in Vancouver (Saffron in Burnaby).
I ate Indian food a few times before I was taught to appreciate by my father in law. He was in the British Army in the early 50s and was taught by officers who had served in India.
James
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February 26, 2010 at 2:47 pm #2814087
James: India seems the obvious place
by neilb@uk · about 14 years ago
In reply to I had some like that once
or Bangladesh or Pakistan. Or, as you say, Nepal.
Goa’s good, they say.
🙂
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February 26, 2010 at 8:26 pm #2814052
Goan is more difficult to find
by jamesrl · about 14 years ago
In reply to I had some like that once
Though I know several people in Toronto that were either born in Goa, or whose parents were born there, their cuisine is less easy to find here. We predominately have people immigrated from Pakistan, the Punjab, or Sri Lanka. My uncle spent a month in Goa and enjoyed the cuisine.
I’m lucky to have an Indian grocery store near me where the owners make their own samosas. They are much hotter than any mass produced variety. And they are inexpensive, half dozen for less than a loaf of bread, including Tamarind sauce.
The Nepalese place I go to doesn’t advertise it as Nepalese, I happened to meet someone immigrated from Nepal, and his relatives owned the place.
I’m not a fan of Vindaloo and hotter, I like to taste all the ingredients in my food. 🙂
I’m waiting to do a survey of Hakka restaurants, the Hakka are ethnic Chinese who migrated to India. I love my Singapore noodles (curried vermicelli) so I imagine some similarities.
James
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March 1, 2010 at 7:13 am #2814749
Curry, England, and immigrants
by jck · about 14 years ago
In reply to I had some like that once
Er. I wouldn’t be going to England *just* for the curry. I have a dozen friends there, 2 of which live in London, then there’s Pendeen, Basingstoke, West Bromwich, Newcastle, Peterborough, Cantebury, etc etc.
But, I have heard that the curry in places around where I live is horrid. The one restaurant just opened about a year ago, and I’ve not heard about their curry from ex-pats and what not yet. But, I did have their fish and chips and it’s a delight.
As for immigrants, we have a lot of first generationers from India and what not. The walk-in clinic I go to when I can’t get in to see my physician is run by a couple who both were born in India and came here to become doctors. Super nice folks. There is also an Indian temple about 30 miles from here. But for some reason, no Indian restaurants here.
But, I want to have curry for the first time there. I know England has a large population of people from India and thereabouts and would offer me a better variety than what I can get here. And therefore, probably better quality.
Plus, my mates all over swear they each have the best curry spot in all of the UK. So, I have to try them all and see. lol :^0
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March 1, 2010 at 8:48 am #2814723
You wanna see a temple?
by jamesrl · about 14 years ago
In reply to I had some like that once
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Microgalleries/hindutemple/?&pic=0
The amazing thing is that this was built by hand with imported masons from India. The Prime Minister, Premier(like Governor) and Mayor were all there. I drive by it every night and some night must take my camera and tripod, cause the white stone against a black sky is pretty cool.
My city of 450,000 has by census data has almost as many people from South east asia (Indian subcontinent), with 153,000 “white” and 147,000 South Asian (2009 stats from wiki). Yet you’d think there would be more Indian restaurants. I’ve come to the conclusion that this group tends not to eat out at Indian places, perhaps because they can cook it better at home. There are a number of good places, but not as many as you would expect given the size. The Caribbean community, on the other hamd, is well served by Caribbean restaurants, and there are some excellent ones.
Toronto has a whole restaurant industry, so if you want to go for the excellent places, they are in Toronto.
I’m sure there are lots of great curry places in London, but I’m sure you can find some closer to home – no need to deprive yourself. In Florida you might have to look a little hardder than Toronto though.
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March 1, 2010 at 10:00 am #2814707
Yeah, no doubt
by jck · about 14 years ago
In reply to I had some like that once
Florida is full of cuban and puerto rican food.
There’s a nice little Mexican place I eat that we go to about once a week, but I am tightening the belt and not eating out as much now.
Just hoping I can go back across to England, Ireland, and Scotland again, as well as visit Germany and Holland and Italy on the next trip.
We’ll just have to see how bill paying goes for the next 9 months or so. Hopefully no more medical bills lol :^0
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February 25, 2010 at 6:24 am #2812535
Happy Birthday!
by shellbot · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
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February 25, 2010 at 7:12 am #2812523
Don’t hurt me cause I’m late to the topic
by jamesrl · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
Happy Birthday, enjoy it.
Lord knows when you get older you need something to look forward to….ducks..
James
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February 25, 2010 at 7:20 am #2812518
You’re safe
by maecuff · about 14 years ago
In reply to Don’t hurt me cause I’m late to the topic
And I AM getting older. But nothing says that I have to be more mature.
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February 25, 2010 at 7:36 am #2812509
“I’m growing older, but not up.”
by charliespencer · about 14 years ago
In reply to You’re safe
Jimmy Buffett
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February 25, 2010 at 11:05 am #2813115
One of…
by cmiller5400 · about 14 years ago
In reply to “I’m growing older, but not up.”
One of my favorite songs 🙂
At least it’s optional 😀
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February 25, 2010 at 7:55 am #2812501
Happy birthday, Maecuff!!
by notsochiguy · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
Hope it’s a great one, followed by many more!
🙂
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February 25, 2010 at 10:35 am #2813133
Happy birthdae, May
by neilb@uk · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
according to our official NHS site’s notes “If you have had your gall bladder removed (cholecystectomy) you can continue to eat a normal healthy diet.”
and
“You can continue to drink alcohol once your gall bladder has been removed.”
So go for it! Have a great birthdae!
Neil 🙂
It goes on to sae “However, if you begin to experience diarrhoea over a prolonged period of time, alcohol may be the cause.”
So watch out on Wednesdae!! :p
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February 25, 2010 at 11:21 am #2813106
Thank you, Neil..
by maecuff · about 14 years ago
In reply to Happy birthdae, May
Because my birthday just wouldn’t be complete without discussing the possibility of diarhhea in my future..
I don’t know about CONTINUING a normal healthy diet. I guess perhaps I should START a normal healthy diet. Right after I eat this cake I got from my co-workers.
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February 25, 2010 at 11:43 am #2813086
So..
by maecuff · about 14 years ago
In reply to Happy birthdae, May
So far, for my birthday..
I unclogged the bathtub drain. Relit the pilot light on the furnace and had lunch with my husband. While we were at lunch, I got to listen to a little old lady tell her son about accidently crapping in her pants at the mall and then dropping her cell phone in the toilet.
The fun NEVER stops. 🙂
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February 25, 2010 at 3:19 pm #2812964
I always keep a small tape recorder handy
by neilb@uk · about 14 years ago
In reply to So..
I would have played the little old lady’s anecdote back to her.
I have just had a couple of beers with my pal in the pub and for the entire time this old biddy was listing her medical history in excruciating – and bloody loud – detail to her mate at the next table.
Subtle hints didn’t slow her down “Ian, please make her stop! Pleeeease!”. Finally I got her to pause by leaning over and saying “I think you’ll find that it’s called ‘hypochondria'”.
🙂
I didn’t get anything close to unblocking the drain, though. I am SO jealous!
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February 25, 2010 at 6:07 pm #2812937
Yeah..the drain
by maecuff · about 14 years ago
In reply to I always keep a small tape recorder handy
It was either a huge hairball or a dead badger.
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February 25, 2010 at 6:46 pm #2812921
I’m trying so hard
by boxfiddler · about 14 years ago
In reply to So..
not to laugh, in case I get old and crappy! :^0
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February 25, 2010 at 10:38 am #2813132
Happy Burfdee to yoooooooo!
by gadgetgirl · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
have a good one, Mae – enjoy the meal!
GG
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February 25, 2010 at 11:25 am #2813102
Thanks!
by maecuff · about 14 years ago
In reply to Happy Burfdee to yoooooooo!
I am so looking forward to going out.. 2 hours 25 minutes..
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February 25, 2010 at 10:47 am #2813127
Happy Birthday, Mae!
by boxfiddler · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
By all means, do everything I’d do. 😉
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February 25, 2010 at 11:23 am #2813105
Ohhh..
by maecuff · about 14 years ago
In reply to Happy Birthday, Mae!
That just opened up a world of possibilities. 🙂
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February 25, 2010 at 11:24 am #2813103
happy bday
by rookietech · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
hope you have a great time
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February 25, 2010 at 11:26 am #2813101
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February 25, 2010 at 11:40 am #2813091
haha
by rookietech · about 14 years ago
In reply to I will
hope you and captain morgans have a fun nite lol
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February 25, 2010 at 11:41 am #2813088
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February 25, 2010 at 12:01 pm #2813071
mmmm
by rookietech · about 14 years ago
In reply to No..no booze tonite
Bourbon so good good times ….. aswell as bad times and for tequila those nites have always been a blur hahaha
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February 25, 2010 at 12:16 pm #2813053
im sorry mae
by rookietech · about 14 years ago
In reply to No..no booze tonite
i didnt know you were a lady im terrible sorry didnt mean to offend 🙁 sawy
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February 25, 2010 at 12:31 pm #2813042
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February 25, 2010 at 11:57 am #2813074
Happy Birthday, maecuff
by jck · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
I almost typed your name lol :^0
Happy birthday to you, oh one who once threatened my life if I dared to be interested in your daughter! :^0 😉
Seriously. Happy birthday. And yes, we should get together sometime for drinks/dinner…per my b-day thread suggestion 🙂
Or for you to beat me up…either way…it’d be nice to have someone to share a b-day with again. 🙂
Happy b-day 🙂
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February 25, 2010 at 1:40 pm #2813004
Happy Birthday, Mae
by nicknielsen · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
Many happy returns…and a sealant for the shovel, so any blood washes right off. 😉
etu
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February 25, 2010 at 1:41 pm #2813002
Happy Birthday Mae
by av . · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
Another year younger! How do you do it?
AV :^0
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February 25, 2010 at 6:09 pm #2812935
Good genes
by maecuff · about 14 years ago
In reply to Happy Birthday Mae
and I don’t mind lying.
My mother turned 70 this year. She said she was going to pass on that. That she would just go ahead and stay 69. She says 69 isn’t old, but 70 definitely is.
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February 25, 2010 at 2:27 pm #2812980
Happy Belated Burfday to you Mae
by hal 9000 · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
May your Shovel remain coated red with your enemies blood and none of your’s. 😉
Col
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February 25, 2010 at 6:10 pm #2812934
Thanks, Col
by maecuff · about 14 years ago
In reply to Happy Belated Burfday to you Mae
I often injure myself with kitchen utensils, but the shovel? No way I’m hurting myself with that.
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February 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm #2812977
Happy HeyDay Mae!!!
by jessie · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
Hey, hey, hey!!! It’s You’re BIRTHDAY!!!
Hope it’s a GREAT one!!!
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February 25, 2010 at 6:11 pm #2812933
Thanks, Jessie..
by maecuff · about 14 years ago
In reply to Happy HeyDay Mae!!!
It was nice. Looking forward to continuing the celebration over the weekend.
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February 25, 2010 at 4:45 pm #2812949
Happy Birthday Mae!!!
by Tammy.Cavadias · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
Hope it’s a day filled with everything your heart desires 🙂
-Tammy [_]3
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February 25, 2010 at 6:12 pm #2812932
Thank you!
by maecuff · about 14 years ago
In reply to Happy Birthday Mae!!!
I could have done with a bucket of money, but the spa certificate my husband got me will do nicely. 🙂
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February 25, 2010 at 6:32 pm #2812928
Happy b-day, Mae!
by Sonja Thompson · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
I hope that mojo treats you to something really special today. Enjoy!! (((((hugs)))))
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February 25, 2010 at 6:42 pm #2812924
Thinking of you often, failing to actually reach out
by tig2 · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
But thinking of you anyway.
I hope you had a wonderful birthday today. I am so sorry I have been missing so much that is truly important to me.
Sending you love and hugs and enough red lippy to keep Neil going for at least a year.
And a special hug to my friend who told me first that I am ‘young and hot’. Not so much, but you give me something to aspire to.
(((hugs)))
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February 26, 2010 at 6:01 am #2812850
Hey Tig
by maecuff · about 14 years ago
In reply to Thinking of you often, failing to actually reach out
No worries.
I’ve been mostly absent for a while now. Not enough hours in the day.
Thanks for thinking of me!
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February 26, 2010 at 8:23 pm #2814053
Ooer, a belated Happy Birthday to you.
by seanferd · about 14 years ago
In reply to All Rise and greet the Queen Mae, Happy Birthday To You Maecuff
I certainly wish you and your shovel all the best. 🙂
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