http://agent99bm.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Barbara M. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:58:14 GMT 2010-01-01T19:58:14Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977862479 Cheese Danish This recipe is so easy, even I can make it.  This came to me from my cousin Leslie McAllister through another cousin who made it last weekend at our cousin's get together.  . . . Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:28:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977862479 Barbara M. 2009-10-21T00:28:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826995 Hello my friends, I haven’t been on Gather much recently and wanted to let you know what’s been going on. About three weeks ago, my grandson Brayden (14 months old) got sick with what . . . Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:12:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826995 Barbara M. 2009-09-26T04:12:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799553 I couldn't put the burden of telling all the jokes on George, so here goes:                                               . . . Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:54:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799553 Barbara M. 2009-09-04T03:54:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977777184 Dear Friends, I have not been able to Gather as much lately and I want you all to know that I'm just a bit overwhelmed right now with keeping my grandson, Brayden, and with family events.  I have . . . Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:45:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977777184 Barbara M. 2009-08-17T17:45:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743750 Dinner tonight was spaghetti and meat sauce.  The basis of this recipe was given to me by a co-worker over 30 years ago.  I have tweaked it, changed it, added to it and finally come up . . . Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:29:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743750 Barbara M. 2009-07-21T04:29:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722994 I did it!   I finally cashed out.  I didn't think I would ever make it with Gather's point changes.  I want to thank everyone who helped me reach this goal.  Since I don't post . . . Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:50:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722994 Barbara M. 2009-06-27T16:50:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717251 If you didn't read Part One, go to the link at the bottom of this post and read it first.   And They Called It 'The Cold War' (Part Two) continued... Because of the problems with moving . . . Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:29:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717251 Barbara M. 2009-06-21T07:29:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716704 This is a story that was written by my father, CWO-4 Otey H. Shelton, USMC Ret. (now deceased) about a portion of his active duty time in the Korean War.  My father joined the Marine Reserves . . . Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:28:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716704 Barbara M. 2009-06-21T07:28:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714694 I haven't even been paying attention to my points but I just checked and I have 1504!  I might even be able to cash out today.  How far are you from reaching your goal? Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:51:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977714694 Barbara M. 2009-06-18T15:51:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712049 I wasn't on Gather yesterday and will not be on much the next two days.  I've had a death in my family.  My uncle passed away Saturday morning.  He had had several strokes and was also . . . Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:09:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712049 Barbara M. 2009-06-15T21:09:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977688888 Today, my Nana took me (Brayden 9.5 months old) to the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, Va.  It was my first time at the zoo and I was very excited.  At the zoo we met my great aunt Sandra and . . . Fri, 22 May 2009 06:05:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977688888 Barbara M. 2009-05-22T06:05:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977671722 Wow, I have to tell you about the concert my hubby and I went to on Wednesday.  It was Yanni Voices at the Ted Constant Auditorium in Norfolk, VA.  My husband loves Yanni's music, so I . . . Mon, 04 May 2009 04:32:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977671722 Barbara M. 2009-05-04T04:32:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977671487 Today, my grandson Brayden and I went for a stroll.  Well, he rode and I strolled.  The stroller is Brayden's main form of transportation when outdoors.  We walked all around the neighborhood . . . Fri, 01 May 2009 23:47:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977671487 Barbara M. 2009-05-01T23:47:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977666752 To All My Gather Friends: I just wanted to let you know that even though you haven't seen many comments from me lately, I am still viewing your content. My new computer (Sony Vaio) came in last . . . Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977666752 Barbara M. 2009-04-27T00:00:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977657435 You have GOT to watch this video on YouTube!  This is Susan Boyle from Scotland who is a contestant on Britain's Got Talent (another Simon Cowell production) singing I Dreamed A Dream . . . Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:37:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977657435 Barbara M. 2009-04-16T05:37:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977650894 Several days ago I submitted a post about trying to reach my point goal in order to cash out and I asked for help to get there.  Lots of friends responded and I really appreciate that.  However, . . . Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:16:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977650894 Barbara M. 2009-04-09T04:16:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977649682 I just need 1 more point to make it to 1565.  Thanks to all my friends that have helped me get this far.  You are so appreciated! Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:16:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977649682 Barbara M. 2009-04-08T00:16:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645196 Gather friends, I need your HELP! I currently have a Toshiba Satellite laptop computer.  It's about three years old.  I'm having problems (for about the third time) with the A/C . . . Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:09:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645196 Barbara M. 2009-04-03T04:09:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641975 Our family likes to entertain and we always give it the old Martha Stewart try.  My sister, Sandra von Schilling, made this Thanksgiving arrangement from flowers in her yard, a few gour ds and . . . Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:26:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641975 Barbara M. 2009-03-31T01:26:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977634041 For dinner tonight I cooked a 2 lb. chuck roast in the crock pot.  The reason it was only 2 lbs. is because I cut it in half and made the other half into vegetable beef soup (see previous post). . . . Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:19:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977634041 Barbara M. 2009-03-23T01:19:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977631475 I have made this recipe for years and it never fails to please my family.  Serve with fresh baked rolls or biscuits for a hearty meal.   2 - 3 lb. chuck roast, trimmed of fat and cut into cubes . . . Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:34:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977631475 Barbara M. 2009-03-20T04:34:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977624779 This is my mom's recipe and she always fixed it on special occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas.  When she passed away, we couldn't find the recipe.  Recently, my cousin called . . . Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:31:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977624779 Barbara M. 2009-03-14T21:31:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977617087   This is a delicious addition to any meal. 1/3 cup raspberry vinegar (I use raspberry balsamic vinegar) 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp. dry mustard 1 tsp. salt 1-1/2 tsp. grated onion (I . . . Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:48:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977617087 Barbara M. 2009-03-08T00:48:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977616957 1 box Coconut Supreme Cake mix (Walmart) 1 8oz. Cream Cheese 1 12oz. Cool Whip 1 cup powdered sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 3 packs frozen coconut 2 tsp. vanilla extract I can only . . . Sat, 07 Mar 2009 21:31:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977616957 Barbara M. 2009-03-07T21:31:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977615641 As a long time sufferer of panic attacks, I'm here to tell you that you can have a life in spite of them.  When I was 21, I started having severe panic attacks.  Many times I thought I was . . . Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:06:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977615641 Barbara M. 2009-03-06T04:06:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977614713  Friday at about 4:45 p.m., my husband called and said his truck had run over him.  Needless to say, I was confused, shocked, scared...I had to ask him twice what he said.  Here's what . . . Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:37:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977614713 Barbara M. 2009-03-05T03:37:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977586600 This is a wonderful dessert.  Great for a bring-a-dish get together.   Banana Split Cake     3 sticks margarine 2 cups graham cracker or vanilla wafer crumbs . . . Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:27:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977586600 Barbara M. 2009-02-06T20:27:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977582961 This is a great dish for a party or anywhere you need to take an appetizer.   Vegetable Pizza 1 large & 1 small can Crescent rolls (I found one that had 50% more and it worked perfectly) . . . Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:13:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977582961 Barbara M. 2009-02-03T03:13:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977581747 This is another dip recipe that's a hit at every party!   Scrumptious Seven Layer Mexican Dip   Layer 1: 1-2 cans of Frito Lay Bean Dip Layer 2: 3 ripe avocados - mashed . . . Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:35:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977581747 Barbara M. 2009-02-02T00:35:48Z