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Comment by Lillie on May 16, 2013 at 4:57pm My cats think any sized box will do. It is so funny what they try to get in to. Their favorites are my shoe boxes which is where I keep my shoes. When I return home from an outing and shed my shoes, there is a cat or two in the box where I store that pair of shoes. They are very indignant when dumped out to be replaced with shoes.
Comment by Idaho Spud on May 16, 2013 at 4:39pm FA, love the cat that thinks any size box will do.
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Comment by Ian Mason on May 16, 2013 at 2:43pm Chris, have a great time in Naples.
I'm off to work soon and then to England straight from work in the morning. Have an enjoyable holiday weekend everyone.
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Comment by Patricia on May 16, 2013 at 2:14pm I have lots of pink ribbon symbols......
Comment by The Flying Atheist on May 16, 2013 at 2:01pm Felaine, it delights me to hear about your unexpected good news. You so deserve it. Just between you and me.....if I could, I would love to do so many good things for you that you would be blubbering like a newborn baby. You're very special. I admire your feisty personality, your book-smarts, the volunteer work that you do, and your talented past of professional skating.
Chris, have an enjoyable holiday in Naples. I would love to visit any part of Italy. I've met so many people who have gone there recently. It seems to be THE European place to visit at this time. The food, I'm told, is outstanding.
Joan, as always, you're kindly thought of. Thanks for keeping us updated on your ups and down.
Comment by booklover on May 16, 2013 at 1:58pm whoops, I meant "women have a right to choose", not "woman"
Comment by booklover on May 16, 2013 at 1:57pm Joan, you bet we are part of your team! We may not be there in person, but we are always HERE and thinking of you!
Chris, what a beautiful flower!!!
Patricia, how nice all the Breast Cancer Awareness pics!! Very cool!
Steph, love the look on that cats face. :)
My husband loves Alan Alda too. lol. My Mom and I are going to visit my sister in Green Bay tomorrow. We are staying until Sunday. I asked my family what they would do without me for 2 whole days, ha ha. My sister got a puppy named Summer whom I can't wait to meet. My niece Livi is having a piano recital, so we are going to see that. I just have to make sure my brother-in-law does NOT talk to me about politics or religion, or I will have to excuse myself to go to my room and scream into a pillow!!!!!! He is SO right-wing, and he's an xtian, but he believes that gay people have a right to marry, and woman have a right to an abortion if they so choose. That and the fact that he is funny, and a good husband and father to my sister and their children, keeps me from telling him off. ;) Hugs to everyone~ Mindy
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