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So glad for you Katie! gail p-m

Pretty Baby Beneath the Sheets

Respect and safety are the first two things that came to my mind before I looked at what others wrote. gail p-m

Rotweiller

The view of snow-covered Mt. Baker in the distance on a clear summer day. If you go into Vancouver, you must see Stanley Park and look across the water to the mountains on the North Shore.

I'm bringing Ginny's meatballs to my school pot luck on Friday. They are so yummy and easy to make!!!! If I'm in a rush, I sometimes throw together ambrosia --- great, if you have a sweet tooth like I do. Pasta salad is also a good standby too. gail p-m

Teresa-- So sorry to hear about your kitty's passing but glad it was a peaceful one. As you said, I know that losing a pet doesn't compare to the grief and loss on this board but pets are part of our family and see us through many things. It hurts a lot, an awful lot. I lost one of my dogs back in Sept. to oral scc and will soon lose my Black Lab to hemangiosarcoma. What can I say? There will be another void in my life. Again, I'm sorry to hear about Crystal. She sounded like a special girl. gail p-m

Poor memory -- but it was Robin Williams when he and his family rent a motorhome and go on a vacation. It was really hilarious -- the kind of movie I love to watch on a Sat. night to relax.

Cinnamon bun especiatlly those with a cream cheese frosting !!!! gail p-m

Fay was one special lady. I miss her too. gail p-m

Grey's Anatomy. I also like Ugly Betty and love the Malcom in the Middle reruns to unwind by.

Grace, I'm so sorry. Keeping you and your girls in my thoughts and prayers. Gail p-m

i followed Dave Grant's survivorship for as long as I "knew' him. He was one of those people with "attitude" and lived each day to the fullest. Dave will be missed by many. gail p-m

I do remember Ray very well. He was one of the first people to respond to me when I first joined the boards and he was a very kind, caring fellow. I've wondered about Ray from time to time since he stopped postiing and had hoped that he was doing well. Please accept my sincere condolence. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. gail p-m

I am so sorry Grace. What a difficult time for you and the girls -- Prayers for all of you. gail p-m

I'm so sorry to hear about Dave. He was another one of those people who lived life each day to the fullest and fought the cancer with everything he had. He'll be missed by many. gail p-m

Oh, I do so understand. It's been 6 months since my Dad passed away. (I can't believe it's been that long already). Anyhow, he lived in the house since 1966. Yes, it's "Dad's house". I live quite far away but my sister has been slowly cleaning it up; she couldn't even go into it by herself for the first few months. There will probably be a garage sale in April and then the house will be put on the market. When I think of Dad's house, I think of him sitting in "his chair" in the living room. That's the way I will always remember it. I have talked to my "counsellor" and she mentioned to me what I already knew -- that I should go back before it's sold because I need some sort of "closure" with the house and N.Y. since I've been there virtually every summer for a few weeks and that won't be happening anymore. I can't imagine anyone else living in "Dad's house" but, of course, have to accept the inevitable. So yes, Nancy, I do understand only "too well" what your feeeling. ((Nancy)) gail p-m

I'll miss Frank -- his courage, inspiration and positive outlook. He lived life on his terms and I hope he's enjoying a Bud Lite and chocolate donut at this very moment. My deepest sympathies to Connie, you and the rest of his family. gail p-m

Keeping Frank and his entire family in my thoughts and prayers. gail p-m

Frank-- You keep on "writing" == typos matter NOT! Glad to hear you have a first class team working for you. I, too, look forward to many more chapters of your book and I hope Bud Lites figure in them also. Thinking of you and Connie! gail p-m

Sending many prayers for Carlton, you and your girls. Hopefully, things will be better today. gail p-m

Haven't even a clue as to how to play football. Don't know tons about hockey (I live in Canada) either but I sorta know what's going on when I watch. gail p-m

Oh, I like this thread. Some really good "stuff" written --- You do your best and sometimes it's not perfect. Guilt really sucks big-time and won't get you anywhere. You need to forgive because sometimes "it is what it is" as someone said. You sometimes have to move on, hard as it is.

Frank, I too have followed your journey since you first came to the boards and have never missed one of your posts. I so admire your determination to fight the d*** disease and to live each day to the fullest. And you've never forgotten your compassion for others during your own "ordeal." You and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers. gail p-m

Love being at home especially on snowy or rainy days. Always have lots to do and if I ran out of things to do, I'd read the books and magazines that are waiting for me. Always have my dog too so I'm never really alone. gail p-m