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by chonsigirl
Tue Jan 01, 2013 5:15 am
Forum: Holidays
Topic: New Year Resolutions
Replies: 12
Views: 2359

New Year Resolutions

<t>Very good resolutions.<br/> <br/> I really do not make them, always want to improve my life. But if I listed some:<br/> <br/> 1. More time with family, means more trips to take which is a hard logistics now.<br/> <br/> 2. Less stress over school, start to mellow down to 4-5 years from now retirem...
by chonsigirl
Sat Dec 29, 2012 6:19 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: I feel so old ....
Replies: 6
Views: 446

I feel so old ....

How wonderful! :-4
by chonsigirl
Sat Dec 29, 2012 6:18 am
Forum: Missing Adults
Topic: It's going to be called Silver Alert
Replies: 4
Views: 20827

It's going to be called Silver Alert

That is an excellent idea.
by chonsigirl
Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:47 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Member
Replies: 42
Views: 5783

New Member

Hi Lucy!
by chonsigirl
Tue Dec 25, 2012 6:16 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Christmas duties
Replies: 23
Views: 1314

Christmas duties

Easy Christmas cooking-roast is in the crock pot, for a Mexican meal. (requested by the kids) Shredded beef tacos and burritos with all the home made sides, tamales are already made. :)
by chonsigirl
Tue Dec 25, 2012 6:14 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: New Member
Replies: 5
Views: 419

New Member

Hi there!
by chonsigirl
Tue Dec 25, 2012 6:14 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Fiscal Cliff
Replies: 66
Views: 14290

Fiscal Cliff

<t>I read on MSNBC that the tax hikes would be quite steep, just under $300 a month more for my income level. I think this is a really bad idea, the recession will never end. No 2013 IRS table is available as yet, leaving employers to keep the current tables for one or two months. That means most of...
by chonsigirl
Tue Dec 25, 2012 6:10 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Merry Christmas Everyone!
Replies: 5
Views: 484

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Merry Christmas all!
by chonsigirl
Sun Dec 23, 2012 11:52 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Broken Water Pipe
Replies: 4
Views: 556

Broken Water Pipe

<t>It was one of those older pipes, should have been recalled. But the work is done, and the carpet and tiles are very pretty. When I fix up the rooms, I shall take a pic.<br/> <br/> I thought alot of my FG friends while packing the hutch; the otter from Snooze, the bunny from abbey, a pretty wolf h...
by chonsigirl
Sat Dec 22, 2012 5:39 am
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: Don't forget to turn off the gas
Replies: 26
Views: 1436

Don't forget to turn off the gas

:)...

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by chonsigirl
Sat Dec 22, 2012 5:28 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Broken Water Pipe
Replies: 4
Views: 556

Broken Water Pipe

<r>Repairs to fix water damage underway since yesterday, gosh I never knew this would be so much work. I will have new carpet and tiles for the holidays, but the cleanup afterwards will take my whole vacation. One day in the bedroom where we had to store everything (and where I must sleep for now) t...
by chonsigirl
Thu Dec 20, 2012 3:38 pm
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: Don't forget to turn off the gas
Replies: 26
Views: 1436

Don't forget to turn off the gas

Better not happen, I'm having new carpet installed on Saturday.
by chonsigirl
Thu Dec 20, 2012 2:16 pm
Forum: Arts Animation
Topic: The Art of Ironing
Replies: 1
Views: 3169

The Art of Ironing

Wow!
by chonsigirl
Wed Dec 19, 2012 3:26 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Detention
Replies: 13
Views: 1142

Detention

<t>He needs a different TA-they should never shout at a student, and a one on one should be the same person all day long who is compatible with him.<br/> <br/> This is a major issue-mainstreaming is not a way to get a special needs student to achieve higher, if they need specific attention to disabi...
by chonsigirl
Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:30 pm
Forum: Weather Station
Topic: Cold Playlist
Replies: 10
Views: 7400

Cold Playlist

No snow here yet, and that is fine with me. :)
by chonsigirl
Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:23 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Detention
Replies: 13
Views: 1142

Detention

<t>What specific things does the school provide to assist your son? I see you mentioned a TA, is that person present with him in the classroom, and on a daily basis?<br/> <br/> I have inclusion students, and we need to provide for them according to their plans.<br/> <br/> My suggestions for question...
by chonsigirl
Mon Dec 17, 2012 3:14 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets Galore
Topic: What electronic device do you rely on?
Replies: 58
Views: 29769

What electronic device do you rely on?

Don't miss the TV much, but I do like my laptop....
by chonsigirl
Mon Dec 17, 2012 3:12 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: A new thread for Bruv 'cause he's worth it
Replies: 14
Views: 861

A new thread for Bruv 'cause he's worth it

Oh, I wish I had that many grandchildren!
by chonsigirl
Mon Dec 17, 2012 3:11 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Things I Don't Understand
Replies: 15
Views: 893

Things I Don't Understand

I filed for all the water damage from the broken pipe, it was my first claim ever. I shall see what I get for repair work.
by chonsigirl
Mon Dec 17, 2012 3:10 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 5
Views: 844

Newbie

Hi there! :-6
by chonsigirl
Sun Dec 16, 2012 5:19 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: A new thread for Bruv 'cause he's worth it
Replies: 14
Views: 861

A new thread for Bruv 'cause he's worth it

Save up your money all year-I do it every year for a one week trip to see my one and only grandchild. It is always worth it.
by chonsigirl
Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:05 am
Forum: Music
Topic: UNESCO Puts 'Arirang' on Intangible Heritage List
Replies: 1
Views: 709

UNESCO Puts 'Arirang' on Intangible Heritage List

<t>It is indeed a worthy song to put on the list. It is song that recognizes no DMZ but only love of the people. <br/> <br/> I still remember it, and many of the other folk songs with the traditional movements/dances. My Korean sister taught them to us as children, and I can still play and sing it.<...
by chonsigirl
Sat Dec 08, 2012 6:46 am
Forum: People
Topic: Neighbours....
Replies: 6
Views: 933

Neighbours....

<t>My neighbors are gems-even the notorious ones. A pipe broke in the house Thursday, flooded two floors, they called me at school, saved my husband from injury from falling ceiling tiles. Yes, their friends will do the cleanup, it seems very sensible to me to reward them and keep them on the good s...
by chonsigirl
Wed Dec 05, 2012 4:14 pm
Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
Topic: Calvin and Hobbes Snow Art Gallery
Replies: 16
Views: 26492

Calvin and Hobbes Snow Art Gallery

Love those two!
by chonsigirl
Tue Dec 04, 2012 3:15 pm
Forum: Autos Vehicles
Topic: Motorcycle cop competition
Replies: 7
Views: 6276

Motorcycle cop competition

Oh, that is cool!
by chonsigirl
Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: If Your Eight Year Old Self Met You Today ....
Replies: 15
Views: 960

If Your Eight Year Old Self Met You Today ....

My eight year old self would say-"why didn't you be a paleontologist like you wanted to!" I think I will one day go back to school just for that degree, I always loved dinosaurs.

But I still do the music like I did at eight, I have played the piano for 51 years. :-6
by chonsigirl
Sun Nov 25, 2012 4:57 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Which Pill Do You Choose?
Replies: 9
Views: 1974

Which Pill Do You Choose?

I would want to fly, that would be loads of fun.
by chonsigirl
Sun Nov 25, 2012 4:56 pm
Forum: Welcome To My Day!
Topic: The Commonwealth Chorale Presents ...
Replies: 2
Views: 4423

The Commonwealth Chorale Presents ...

Oh, you will enjoy it so much. One year go to a sing along Messiah, they are so much fun!
by chonsigirl
Sat Nov 24, 2012 6:45 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: I curse...
Replies: 17
Views: 1184

I curse...

Stay safe up there Betty!
by chonsigirl
Sat Nov 24, 2012 6:24 am
Forum: Travel Vacation
Topic: Give yourself a gift .
Replies: 17
Views: 16176

Give yourself a gift .

My walls are adorned with paintings my daughter created during college years. The ones she didn't take with her, I have up-and still have over 50 to hang. Nothing like good art to make a home feel grand.
by chonsigirl
Sat Nov 24, 2012 6:22 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Larry Hagman has died
Replies: 6
Views: 335

Larry Hagman has died

Yes, I was just watching Dream of Jeanie with him in it.
by chonsigirl
Thu Nov 22, 2012 5:29 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Nicknames are relative
Replies: 10
Views: 572

Nicknames are relative

I am called Nana by my grandson, as was my great grandmother. :-4
by chonsigirl
Thu Nov 22, 2012 5:28 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Big Brother Comes to a School Near You
Replies: 3
Views: 308

Big Brother Comes to a School Near You

<t>Definitely over the top. Students should not have to be tracked during school hours like that. I wouldn't like it if teachers were required to wear them.<br/> <br/> Reminds me of a local flap, our new county supplied trash cans have sensors in them-we were not told that when we received them. Why...
by chonsigirl
Wed Nov 21, 2012 2:18 pm
Forum: Holidays
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving!
Replies: 5
Views: 1450

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!
by chonsigirl
Tue Nov 20, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: The Kitchen
Topic: Clementines
Replies: 20
Views: 23465

Clementines

They are great, my husband loves them.
by chonsigirl
Sun Nov 18, 2012 5:48 pm
Forum: The Outdoors
Topic: Biking the Hiawatha Trail
Replies: 5
Views: 8464

Biking the Hiawatha Trail

Some very pretty trails, and the weather is still good enough for a ride.
by chonsigirl
Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:25 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: When Last Did You Write a Real Letter??
Replies: 9
Views: 590

When Last Did You Write a Real Letter??

I still write letters to friends and family, once or twice a month. We talk on the phone all the time. I only text my kids, it is there way of communicating these days, and I like getting instant photos of the grandson.
by chonsigirl
Sat Nov 10, 2012 7:17 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello to all
Replies: 6
Views: 1100

Hello to all

Hi Irma. :)
by chonsigirl
Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:20 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: News from Kathy Ellen...
Replies: 38
Views: 14711

News from Kathy Ellen...

I am so glad you are safe Kathy. :-4
by chonsigirl
Wed Oct 31, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: Weather Station
Topic: Hurricane Sandy
Replies: 144
Views: 21782

Hurricane Sandy

Oh, no news from Kathy yet? I think phone and electricity is still down up there.
by chonsigirl
Wed Oct 31, 2012 2:23 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Congratulations
Replies: 24
Views: 1728

Congratulations

Happy Brithday Bryn! :)
by chonsigirl
Tue Oct 30, 2012 4:28 am
Forum: Weather Station
Topic: Hurricane Sandy
Replies: 144
Views: 21782

Hurricane Sandy

<t>Lady J, how did you do? I bet your leaves headed my way! :wah:<br/> <br/> It was a big one, waiting for the sun to finish coming up to go out to inspect the house and neighborhood for damage. <br/> <br/> The wind gusts was so strong, the medium sized trees across the street at the school were goi...
by chonsigirl
Mon Oct 29, 2012 12:35 pm
Forum: Weather Station
Topic: Hurricane Sandy
Replies: 144
Views: 21782

Hurricane Sandy

Yes, those stinky little leaves.

Daughter's power is out, I texted her to come over with hubby for the duration.
by chonsigirl
Mon Oct 29, 2012 11:01 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Bill Clinton's coming to My High School
Replies: 16
Views: 1484

Bill Clinton's coming to My High School

What a shame you couldn't go. :(
by chonsigirl
Mon Oct 29, 2012 4:14 am
Forum: Weather Station
Topic: Hurricane Sandy
Replies: 144
Views: 21782

Hurricane Sandy

<t>Rain and rain right now, no school or work today for everyone but emergency workers. What a shame I'll have to miss my dentist appointment this afternoon......:p<br/> <br/> Mass transport was shut down last night, up in NYC and here during the night. <br/> <br/> Yes tabby, they are showing those ...
by chonsigirl
Sun Oct 28, 2012 4:20 pm
Forum: Weather Station
Topic: Hurricane Sandy
Replies: 144
Views: 21782

Hurricane Sandy

LOL, love those tumbleweeks!

No school tomorrow, I am going to sleep in, and let those leaves all fall........................
by chonsigirl
Sun Oct 28, 2012 10:23 am
Forum: Weather Station
Topic: Hurricane Sandy
Replies: 144
Views: 21782

Hurricane Sandy

Wind to start in a few hours, but the leaves are already falling everywhere......
by chonsigirl
Fri Oct 26, 2012 3:56 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Eat more broccoli
Replies: 15
Views: 951

Eat more broccoli

I eat it, but phooey on spinach.....
by chonsigirl
Fri Oct 26, 2012 3:55 pm
Forum: Weather Station
Topic: Hurricane Sandy
Replies: 144
Views: 21782

Hurricane Sandy

I hear surfs up down at the beach, and that little old storm is coming this way. They say 50-80 mph winds, and 6" or more of rain due here.

I just know every leaf in the neighborhood will fall in my back yard.......

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