http://gathergroup.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by GatherGroup en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:50:54 GMT 2010-01-06T15:50:54Z 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=281474977979751&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Good morning friends!!  I hope this extremely cold day finds all of you well.  I am doing well despite the fact my fibro has turned me into a constantly achey and whiney woman. LOL  This . . . Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:14:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977979751&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Tiffany v. 2010-01-06T15:14:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965645&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace These are all the pics I took on Christmas Day.  Most of them are of my son Jeffrey opening and playing with his gifts.                 . . . Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:08:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965645&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Tiffany v. 2010-01-06T15:08:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977979291&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Hey there, Gather CIRCLE... I've read Merlin's Charge - almost twice now ... I was fortunate.   I bought a copy and then won a copy a few weeks later.   WOW, was I lucky or what? . . . Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:31:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977979291&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace M C. 2010-01-06T08:31:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977979155&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Tonight I stopped by Cold Stone and got another one of Kyleigh's birthday freebies: a cup of chocolate ice cream with brownie. Kyleigh ended up only taking two licks and I got the rest.  Hehehe... . . . Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:47:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977979155&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2010-01-06T06:47:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977979144&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Well Larry received a letter from the Social Security Administrator. He has a hearing on February 2, 2010, my son also received notice that his hearing is in the February too. My son's will be . . . Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:29:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977979144&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Angel sent from God Secret Sisters 2010-01-06T06:29:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977979105&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace This morning I took Kyleigh in for her 3-year-old check-up. The nurse checked many additional things they didn't use to check before. Kyleigh is 3 ft. 3 in. (90 percentile), 30-3/4 lbs (52 percentile), . . . Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:04:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977979105&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2010-01-06T06:04:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978940&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Yes, that is what the buzz is this evening. If you are a fan of Twilight, somewhere out there on the Internet is a copy of the script for Eclipse, which is set for release in June. Apparently, someone . . . Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:10:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978940&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Regina A. 2010-01-06T04:10:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978740&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Gather members only, Now through next Sunday (January 10), get a FREE item with any mark purchase made through my mark store !! Some of the items that will be given out for free are items . . . Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:35:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978740&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace cadi w. 2010-01-06T01:35:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978697&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Heart out on a fight My shirt is torn by your acid, your hatred. I bow before the allegations, the rage; feeling insignificant, inadequate.   An owl hoots to a metropolitan . . . Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:01:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978697&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Kushal Poddar 2010-01-06T01:01:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978686&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace I'm a mark. rep , and I'll be donating 10% of jewelry sales from February to a lucky someone. If anyone has a nomination, please let me know in a comment or a message. Please add if you or this person . . . Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:58:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978686&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace cadi w. 2010-01-06T00:58:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978673&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Ingredients 1 (18 ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed   2 cups sliced fresh strawberries . . . Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:40:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978673&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace ♥Chels J. 2010-01-06T00:40:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978449&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace   Ingredients 2 pints premium ice cream 4 Popsicle sticks Assorted mini candies, colored sugars, and gumdrops      Instructions Chill . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:16:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978449&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace ♥Chels J. 2010-01-05T22:16:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978437&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace   Ingredients 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened 2 1/2 tbsp. milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract Red food coloring paste (available at kitchen . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:09:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978437&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace ♥Chels J. 2010-01-05T22:09:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978431&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut butter (not crunchy!) 3 tablespoons softened butter 1 cup confectioners' suger 15 black jelly beans 1 cup red candy chips (such as Wilton Candy Melts . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:03:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978431&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace ♥Chels J. 2010-01-05T22:03:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978404&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace   Ingredients 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup (6 ounces) bittersweet chocolate chips or bittersweet chocolate bar broken in pieces 1 teaspoon vanilla extract . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:58:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978404&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace ♥Chels J. 2010-01-05T21:58:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978396&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace All you need is: Cooking spray Chocolate cake batter Marshmallow creme   Instructions: 1. Simply coat the insides of oven safe mugs with cooking spray, then fill the mugs halfway . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:55:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978396&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace ♥Chels J. 2010-01-05T21:55:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978342&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace   My Representative, Candice Miller, a very nice person who is, inexplicably, a Republican, sent me her newsletter. In addition to the usual Republican reasons why we can’t do anything . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:15:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978342&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Chuck L. 2010-01-05T21:15:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978171&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Dad: “Jimmy, you’re a pig! You do know what a pig is don’t you?!” Son: ”Yes sir, “It’s a hog’s son.” ---------------------------------- . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:39:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978171&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace ♥Chels J. 2010-01-05T19:39:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978147&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Two men were digging a ditch on a very hot day. One said to the other, “Why are we down in this hole digging a ditch when our boss is up there in the shade of a tree?”  “I . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:26:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978147&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace ♥Chels J. 2010-01-05T19:26:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978148&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace   Car thieves have been having a lot of easy targets lately. There's been a rash of cars left running being stolen during the record cold we have been having. We had three in one day alone, where . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:26:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978148&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Dan (Cowboy Up) V. 2010-01-05T19:26:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978125&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Breaking : Michael Yon arrested at Seattle airport Thank goodness our Homeland Security people are on the job after the EunuchBomber botched attack on Christmas Day.  We certainly don’t . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:11:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978125&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Lee Y. 2010-01-05T19:11:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978111&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Today I had a great experience with the system.   I get SSI for my bipolar I disorder and Ankylosing Spondilitis.  So we qualify for assistance with our heat.  I have forced hot air . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:03:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978111&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Karen W. 2010-01-05T19:03:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977977961&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Analogies and Metaphors These came from the annual "Dark and Stormy Night" competition. Actual analogies and metaphors found in high school essays: 1. Her . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:33:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977977961&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Leo Lemmer 2010-01-05T17:33:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977977847&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace 1. Prevent energy leaks at home. 2. Lower your home thermostats! 3. Switch as many bulbs as possible in your home to compact fluorescent bulbs. 4. Use a low-flow shower head. . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:45:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977977847&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace ♥Chels J. 2010-01-05T16:45:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977977711&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Yesterday morning I went to the post office to pick up the package of goodies that I won from RobbinLynn.  Yesterday my son and I enjoyed a variety of home-made goodies and sweets.  Thanks so . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:55:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977977711&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Tiffany v. 2010-01-05T15:55:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977977659&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Hi!  This is my entry for the Gather "Sleeping Pets" photo contest for January.  These pics are of our sweet Gabby taking a nap in different spots around the house.  Here lately she really . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:59:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977977659&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Tiffany v. 2010-01-05T14:59:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977977560&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace There will be 2 winners for this giveaway! The It Kit by mark , which costs $20, is a great quality gift for yourself or someone who's close to you. It's a new product that won't be available . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:24:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977977560&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace cadi w. 2010-01-05T13:24:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976872&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace  Beijing winters are normally cold but dry and usually with only a a light dusting of snow. But Sunday, the city recorded up to 33 centimetres (almost 13 inches) of snow, the most since 1951. . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:51:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976872&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Dan (Cowboy Up) V. 2010-01-05T12:51:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976882&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace It wasn't pre-planned but tonight turned into Round Two of Kyleigh's 3-Year-Old Birthday Party. First of all, I had a coupon for a free birthday scoop of ice cream from Baskin Robbins for Kyleigh. . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:30:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976882&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2010-01-05T04:30:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976817&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Today Kyleigh went back to school for the first time after the long Christmas vacation. She wasn't thrilled to have to get up early this morning. Once we got to the classroom, she clammed on my legs and . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:36:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976817&grpId=3659174697250186&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2010-01-05T03:36:28Z