Jodie,<BR> I guess 75 would be chilly when you're used to 90'.Our best months are coming up,(Aug-Sept)so I guess I had better make the best of them.You have any plans?<P> Thinking about going to Palm Springs around Christmas time to visit my folks new home.<BR> Plus it's not too far from Wally World!<BR> Think my 79 yr-old father would go on Space Mountain with me? <P> ~~Murph

Murph,<P>I have plans to work so far. There's a small amusement park about 2 hours away from here in PA. I'm gonna take the boys there one Saturday. It's an all day event for us. We go at least once a year. <P>I want to take them to Blackwater Falls too. It's a state park about an hour from here. Since I work all week, I try to think of things to do with them on the weekends. Plus I'm going to look for a car too! <P>You'd stand a better chance of getting your dad to ride than you would getting me to! LOL LOL LOL <P>Jodie

Jodie,<BR> OK,I have a great idea!<BR> I'll stick the dog in a daycare,you put the kids in the kennel,and we'll meet down there,and hit all the big rides!<BR> Won't that be fun! Let me know!<P> So,what kind of car you looking for?<BR> Not a 4X4 pickup with a gunrack,and a Pitbull in it,I hope!<P> ~~Murph

Murph,<P>LOL LOL Honestly, some days my kids act like they belong in a kennel! LOL LOL LOL <P>Not the BIG rides, the FUN rides!<P>I have no idea what I'm looking for. Just something newer that doesn't have a lot of miles on it. And no nothing with a gunrack, either. But something I can tie three rotten kids in the back seat of. <P>Jodie

Jodie,<BR> You might pick up a Consumer Reports guide to used cars.It would let you know what's a good,reliable car.Or van.Or SUV.Or 4X4 <P> Have you ever looked at Discovery.com?<BR> Has some pretty interesting stuff to look at.I'm always looking at new websites that might be fun to check out....<P> No,not THOSE websites! Besides,you have to pay to get into most of those!<P> ~~Murph/DOM

Murph,<P>My brother works for one of the car dealerships here. He works in the body shop at a Chevrolet garage and the owner also has a Ford dealership. He's been checking things out for me. Plus he's good at getting them to come down on their price! <P>I have looked at discovery.com a few times. But sometimes I have to let the kids look at stuff too! LOL I also do a lot of genealogy stuff on the internet. I've found out a lot of neat stuff about my family. <P>Jodie

Jodie,<BR> That's good you have some help buying a car.Sometimes they take advantage of a single woman,"This little number has your name written all over it,SweetHeart!" <P> Genealogy sounds interesting to look into.Maybe you can steer me towards some sights?<BR> <BR>But,now the YardGod has to get his beauty,er....his old fart sleep!<P> Have a good day tomorrow/today.Nite-Nite!<P> ~~Murph/DOMASO

Murph,<P>I, too, am going to bed. Stbx is coming early in the morning to get the boys for a couple of hours! I guess it's about time he saw them!<P>There are a lot of genealogy sites on the internet. Anytime you want to know about them, let me know.<P>At my age, is it still considered beauty rest??<P>Nite-nite,<BR>Jodie

The Man vs. Woman post was one of the funniest things I've read in a long time.<P>By the way, where's the birthday party? I've seen lots of posts from people who are having birthdays soon. Mine is tomorrow. Last year I didn't get a single present. Not from my mom, sister, children. No one.<BR>I need to be on the honoree list. <P>But we can't have the party tomorrow. I won't be near a computer. What about another day? What sounds good to the other B.D. people? Give me a date and I'll check my calendar.

Cinderella,<P>I think maybe we should just have a big ole party right here for everyone who is going to have a birthday soon and anyone who's birthday we missed! Mine has already passed. We can all just wish each other HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Complete with balloons, music and a cake!<P>My birthday was May 12. I turned 31. <P>How does Friday sound for everyone?? We could just make it a weekend party!!!! <P>Let me know!<P>Mitzi

Yes we do need a party. Today is mine. I'm 39. My MIL was the first to call and wish me a happy day.

Weirded Out,<P>Happy Birthday to you,<BR>Happy Birthday to you,<BR>Happy Birthday dear weirded out,<BR>Happy Birthday to you!!!!!!<P>Can't ya hear me singing?! <P>Mitzi

Happy Birthday to YOU!<BR>Happy Birthday to YOU!<BR>Happy Birthday dear YOOOOOOUUUUUU!<BR>Happy Birthday to YOU!!!<P><A HREF="http://www3.bluemountain.com/cards/box4253i/jjh2akjjiimdvdk.htm" TARGET=_blank>Weirded Out ~~ 39 & Holdin'!</A><P><A HREF="http://www3.bluemountain.com/cards/box4253u/ssw2fkyyrsjiybx.htm" TARGET=_blank>Mitzi ~~ Better late than never! </A><P><A HREF="http://www3.bluemountain.com/cards/box4253r/ffh2bcppznibpuk.htm" TARGET=_blank>Cinderella ~ Watch out for that Pumpkin shaped cake!!</A><P><A HREF="http://www3.bluemountain.com/cards/box4253k/ppp7vkccfwmnwcv.htm" TARGET=_blank>Flutterby ~*~ Butterfly!!</A><P>Ok, I'm sure I've missed a few people.... watch the GQ section for more B-day celebrations.... I'm hosting a party again this year (since it's my Birthday too), so drop on by and have some cake and ice cream (keep an eye on Murpy ~ I've heard about him and his ice cream ).<P>Hugs & Kisses Everyone,<BR>TCF<P><P>------------------<BR>If you have a special occasion, or see someone here who could use a card... please e-mail me at card_fairie@hotmail.com. <BR>Hugs & Kisses,<BR>TCF

Friday sounds ok to me. An all-day internet party? Could be a novel experience. We need a birthday/e-mail address list so we can send each other free cards. After all, last year I didn't get a single present - so I deserve lots of cards this year. <P>If there's such a list, where do I sign up? I can never remember where I saw what list. <P>Card faerie - thanks for the wishes for my cake. But I'm much more worried about Prince Charming. Too hard to keep our hands off each other. Don't want him to turn into a rat.<p>[This message has been edited by cinderella (edited July 25, 2000).]

Friday Night Party!!!<BR> Oh Boy,I'll bring the ice cream! <P> Maybe Mitz and Dana can share their pictures with us then.<BR> Wouldn't that be nice? <P> Jodie,<BR> OMIGOSH!<BR> You're 31?<BR> I didn't know you were that OLD! <BR> And here I thought I was chatting with a hot,little 20-something!!!<BR> <BR> You just never know who you're talking to on these darn things,right???<P> ~~Murph/Fabio

Thanks Mitz, thanks TCF -<P>I've a big non-event birthday today, except that an OLD friend called and I unfortunately had to fill her in on my stuff. The hard part is that I'm telling the story of my disloyal husband to a friend whose H has been screwing around for a long time, and I know it and have never said anything to her. He gave her g-herpes, but somehow convinced her she got it when the kids had a bad case of chicken pox. So that was hard. <P>I'm happy and feeling pretty strong. I'm dancing and skipping around the neighborhood. Have laringitis (sp?) tho so can't sing for beans. See ya'll Friday.

Murph,<P>I got a birthday card from The Card Fairie!!!!!!<P>You better watch who you're calling old!! I seem to recall that you're older than I am! I'm still a young hottie!! <P>TCF,<BR>Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!<P>To all,<BR>I can't be here all day Friday. Have to work. But I'll be here before and after and probably all weekend!! I don't have a life!! LOL LOL<P>Jodie

Hi all,<P>Back from Europe, wow I recommend going to the running of the bulls quite a spectacle. Glad to be home was gone almost a month. Sounds like you are all doing well even having party's. Weather here is beautiful. That always happens to me leave town and it stops raining. It was good to get away. I haven't thought much about my impending divorce. Bonded with my bf and had a killer time seeing plays in London and fireworks in Paris. Caught the last showing of the Graduate with Kathleen Turner. She appeared nude and she is definitely showing her age. Well thought I would check in. Happy b day to all those celebrating. <P>Ger

Gerri,<P>Good Lord!! Welcome back!! I thought maybe you decided to stay in Europe! <P>As you can see, we haven't stopped having fun! <P>Mitz/Jodie

Heya,Jodie,<BR> <BR>Just teasing you again,ya know! <BR> Actually,you're about BoyToy's age.Maybe I should set you two up?<P> No,you're definitely not as old as this old fart! <P> What do you mean,you don't have a life?<BR> You're breathing,ain't ya? <P> ~~Murph<BR> <BR>