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8 words with two meanings: THINGY (thing-ee) n. Female... Any part under a car's hood. Male... The strap fastener on a woman's bra. VULNERABLE (vul-ne-ra-bel) adj. Female... Fully opening up one's self emotionally to another. Male.... Playing football without a cup. COMMUNICATION (ko-myoo-ni-kay-shon) n. Female... The open sharing of thoughts and feelings with one's partner. Male... Leaving a note before taking off on a fishing trip with the boys. COMMITMENT (ko-mit-ment) n. Female... A desire to get married and raise a family. Male... Trying not to hit on other women while out with this one. ENTERTAINMENT (en-ter-tayn-ment) n. Female.... A good movie, concert, play or book. Male...... Anything that can be done while drinking beer. FLATULENCE (flach-u-lens) n. Female.... An embarrassing byproduct of indigestion. Male.... A source of entertainment, self-expression, male bonding. MAKING LOVE (may-king luv) n. Female...... The greatest expression of intimacy a couple can achieve Male.. Call it whatever you want, just as long as we do it. REMOTE CONTROL (ri-moht kon-trohl) n. Female.... A device for changing from one TV channel to another. Male... A device for scanning through all 375 channels every 5 minutes.

Saying prayers for your mom.

Tina...this is definitely one that will make you work your brain. I was just reading an article this morning about people over the age of 50 doing this type of exercise to prevent memory loss. So...I have my work cut out for me...lol!

The Current Letter is "A" 01 - A Breed of Dog............................. " Afghan" 02 - A Drink (alcoholic one) ............... "Absolut Vodka " 03 - A TV Show........... American Idol 04 - A item of clothing.................... " " 05 - A Color ............... .............. " " 06 - A flower............ " " 07 - A song ............... " " 08 - A Book or Magazine ............... " " 09 - Actor/Actress ...................... " " 10 - A film............ " "

I'm a coconut....and yes, it is uncanny.

Which fruit are you? Don't spoil it....just do it. Pick a fruit, click replies (and tell us what you are, lol.) with the fruit you chose on the Subject line. Which fruit will you pick if you were handed these: 1. Orange 2. Apple 3. Banana 4. Coconut 5. Pineapple 6. Papaya 7. Mango 8. Cherry 9. Black Grapes 10. Peach 11. Custard Apple 12. Pear What is your pick??? (Pick before you scroll down .... Do Not CHEAT!!!) ORANGE - If orange is your favorite fruit, it speaks of a person who has enduring patience and willpower. You like to do things slowly, but very thoroughly and are completely undaunted by hard work. You tend to be shy, but are reliable and trustworthy friend. You have an aesthetic bent of mind. You select your partner with care and you love with all your heart, and not in for just a fling. You avoid conflict at all costs APPLE - If apple is your favorite fruit, you are an extravagant, impulsive and outspoken person, often with a bit of a temper. While you may not be the best organizer yourself, you make a good team leader and are good at taking things forward. You can take quick action in most situations. You enjoy travel immensely. You ooze with charm when you are with your partner. You have an enthusiasm for life, unmatched by most. BANANA - You are a softie! Loving, gentle, warm and sympathetic by nature is the banana lover. You often lack in self-confidence and are quite timid by nature. People often take advantage of your sweet temperedness, and sheer vulnerability to a situation. You adore your partner in every which way, both for their mental and physical beauty! Because of the way you are, your relationship is always very much in harmony! COCONUT - The coconut lover is a serious, very thoughtful and contemplative person. Though you enjoy socializing, you are particular about the company you keep. You tend to be stubborn but not necess arily foolhardy. Shrewd, quick-witted and alert, you ensure that you are right on top of any given scenario, especially at work. You need a partner with brains, and while passion is important it certainly isn't everything for you. PINEAPPLE - You are quick to decide and even quicker to act. You are brave in asking career changes, if that is what is to your advantage. You have exceptional organizing abilities and are undaunted by the size of the task at hand. You tend to be self reliant, sincere and honest in your dealings with others. Though you are not given to making friends very quickly, but once you do, it is for life. You rarely, if ever, make romantic overtures. Your partner is often impressed with your sterling qualities but disappointed in your ability to show affection. PAPAYA - You are a pain in everyone's *ss. You are truly fearless and take much that happens in life yet you are lonely & sad. You take this in your stride. You give considerable thought to things you do, in fact people think you are very sloooooooooow & dumb. You have a sense of humor that only you & cows have in common that go along with your generous nature, which keeps you in most people's mind when on the toilet going for a number 2. You are a go-getter in your professional life & this has done you well since prostitution became legal last year and have a knack for being in the right place at the right time on the right street corner. You enjoy meeting new people and seeing new sights whenever you can get out of your bedroom. Your sense of humor is what attracts cows,sheep,lambs & the homeless of the opposite to you more than anything else. You must be a Moloo supporter, get a LIFE!! MANGO - A mango lover is a personality to beckoned with; quite often, you are a person who has quite fixed ideas, and influencing you is not an easy task. You tend to be an extremist with strong likes and dislikes, and at times even like to control a situation. You enjoy getting involved in something that presents mental challenge. Strong as you may be, you are like a kitten when you are with your partner. You accommodate the love of your life, and make up for all the strong will elsewhere! CHERRY - If cherry is your favorite fruit, life isn't always as sweet for you. You often face ups and downs, particularly professionally, and find that you make small sums of $$$, instead of a lump sum. You have a fertile imagination and are often involved in creative pursuits. You are a very sincere and loyal partner, but find that expressing your feelings is not very easy. Your home is your haven, and you love nothing more than being surrounded by close family and your beloved partner. BLACK GRAPES - You are a polite person in general, but do have quick flare-ups of temper that cool down just as quickly. You enjoy beauty in all forms,including beautiful people. You are very popular because of your warm, gregarious nature. You have a zest for life; you enjoy everything you do, right from the way you dress, to your style and your day-to-day life. Your partner must share your zeal and zing for life to enjoy all you have to offer! PEACH - Like a peach, you enjoy the juice of life & all its lush ripeness! You are the friendly sort, and are quite frank and outspoken, which adds to your charm. You are quick to forgive and forget; and value your friendships highly. You have an independent and ambitious streak in you that make you a real go-getter. You are the ideal lover, fiery and passionate but sincere and faithful in love. You don't, however, like to display all that passion in public. CUSTARD APPLE - You are a modest and conservative person who can be quite sensitive at times. You tend to be thoughtful and contemplative, and therefore are rarely rash in doing things. You are quite ambitious and are good at anything that requires much detailing or working with numbers. You are quick at finding fault with others. While looking for a partner, you value a person's intellect far above their looks or good old passion. You are quite shy and not very comfortable demonstrating affection. PEAR - If you put your mind to something you can do it successfully, but by and large you tend to be fickle and have trouble completing a task with the enthusiasm you started it with. You need to know the results of your efforts almost immediately. You enjoy mental stimulation and love to get into a good discussion! You tend to be a restless and high-strung person, and are easily excited Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect! It means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!

10 Questions & 26 Letters Game How to Play: Copy the 10 questions from the last reply in the thread. Add ONE answer to the thread using the current letter of the alphabet. Once all 10 answers for a letter have been given, move on to the next letter of the alphabet using the same 10 questions. When "Z" has been completed ... start 10 new questions. The Current Letter is "A" 01 - A Breed of Dog............................. " Afghan" 02 - A Drink (alcoholic one) ............... " " 03 - A TV Show .............. " " 04 - A item of clothing.................... " " 05 - A Color ............... .............. " " 06 - A flower............ " " 07 - A song ............... " " 08 - A Book or Magazine ............... " " 09 - Actor/Actress ...................... " " 10 - A film............ " "

Don't Let Go Of Hope Hope gives you the strength to keep going when you feel like giving up. Don't ever quit believing in yourself. As long as you believe you can, you will have a reason for trying. Don't let anyone hold your happiness in their hands; hold it in your own, so it will always be within your reach. Don't measure success or failure by material wealth, but by how you feel. Our feelings determine the riches in our lives. Don't let bad moments overcome you. Be patient, and they will pass. Don't hesitate to reach out for help; we all need it from time to time. Don't runaway from Love, but towards love; because it is our deepest joy. Don't wait for what you want to come to you. Go after it with all that you are; knowing that life will meet you half way. Don't feel like you've lost when plans and dreams fall short of your hopes. Anytime you learn something new about yourself, or about life, you have progressed. Don't do anything that takes away from your self-respect. Feeling GOOD about yourself is essential to feeling GOOD about life. Don't ever forget how to laugh or be too proud to cry. It is by doing both that we live life to the FULLEST. -Author Unknown-

PARENTAL EXCUSES These are actual excuse notes from parents excusing their children from missing school (includes original spelling): ~ My son is under a doctor's care and should not take P.E. today. Please execute him. ~ Please excuse Lisa for being absent. She was sick and I had her shot. ~ Megan could not come to school today because she has been bothered by very close veins. ~ Chris will not be in school cus he has an acre in his side. ~ Please excuse Ray Friday from school. He has very loose vowels. ~ Please excuse Tommy for being absent yesterday. He had diarrhea and his boots leak. ~ Please excuse Jennifer for missing school yesterday. We forgot to get the Sunday paper off the porch, and when we found it Monday, we thought it was Sunday. ~ Sally won't be in school a week from Friday. We have to attend her funeral. ~ Please excuse Jason for being absent yesterday. He had a cold and could not breed well.

77 year old Morris went for his annual physical. All of his tests came back with great results. Dr. Cohen said, "Morris everything looks great physically. How are you doing mentally, emotionally and are you at peace with yourself, and have a good relationship with God?" Morris replied, "God and me are tight. We are so close that when I get up in the middle of the night, *poof*...the light goes on when I go to the bathroom and then *poof* the light goes off!" "Wow," commented Dr. Cohen, " That's incredible!" A little later in the day Dr. Cohen called Morris's wife. "Becky," he said, " Morris is just fine. Physically he's great. But I had to call because I'm in awe of his relationship with God. Is it true that he gets up during the night and *poof* The light goes on in the bathroom and then *poof* the light goes off?" Becky replied, "The darn fool!...He's peeing in the fridge again!"

Karhart (Karen) is the closest. She lives just a skip and a hop from me. Muriel, in Orlando, would be the second closest.

So very sorry.....

I have a copy of the book, also. I found the book to be so informative, just when I had so many questions.

So very sorry for the loss of your mom.

Connie, I too am so very glad that you posted here. I hope you will become a regular. We would love nothing better than to hear from you. I agree with you Frank was one special person. He is really missed here, among his message board friends.

Do you know which member of this message board lives the closest to you?

Fred...give our Kasey girl a great big hug from all of us!!! Kasey is someone that truly makes a difference on this board. She's always there to give us love, support and understanding. Can't wait to read at least 3000 more posts from you, Kasey.

I am so very sorry for your loss.

(((((((((((((Grace)))))))))))))) I can only imagine how "drained" you must be, both physically and emotionally. Dealing with cancer is like riding on a roller coaster. There are just so many ups and downs to deal with. Although I know it's hard, if I were you, I would let nature run its course right now. Of course, talk with Carlton's doctor and see if he has any different suggestions or advise. I am so glad to hear that Carlton's breathing is less labored now. I know that makes it much easier for you. Grace, please remember how much you and your family mean to us. You have really touched our hearts and we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

So very sorry to read this post about Dave. Just after Dennis was diagnosed, I was online, desperately seeking answers to so many questions in my mind. Dave was the first person to actually "be there for me" and talk to me about what was happening. I am sure that Dave and all the help and support he gave to lung caner patients and their families will be truly missed.

Two blondes were sitting on Cocoa Beach one evening. One blonde said to the the other...."which do you think is further away, Oklahoma or the moon?" "Daaaa," the second blonde replied. " You can see the moon."

Very good one, Larry.

Like Rich, I love comedy. I like to craft and be creative. I'm a Nascar fan

Oh yes....I have to have that water turned on and steaming hot before I get into the shower. I'm a real wimp when it comes to cold (or cool) water in the shower.

Kathleen, I am so very sorry for the problems you are having with your sister. I know how very much you loved your mother and how important her special belongings are to you. I remember that you already have a room in your home for her cherished things, so you can go there and feel closer to your mom. I just think it's wild how the death of a family member can so often bring out the absolute worst in people. You mentioned that your sister in envious of the relationship you had with your Mom. Well, just remember that relationship is something your sister can never take away from you. That is something that will live in your heart forever. I know how much this hurts you right now. But...make sure and listen to the words in Becky Snowflake's post. There is so much truth and wisdom in her words. Kathleen....please PM me when you need to talk. I'm always here for you!