http://jaxom.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Janet "Jax" B. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:34:28 GMT 2010-01-01T02:34:28Z 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=281474977965685 A lot of our Marines and National Guard here in Georgia are currently either deployed, getting ready for deployment, or just back from deployment. I guess never thought about how that would affect . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:00:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965685 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-12-28T22:00:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962834 Merry Christmas! I just wanted everyone to know there is a new holiday Swag Code posted on the home page. It's good all day today.     Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:38:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962834 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-12-25T17:38:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947580 "Oh, the puppy will get to be Maggie's size, maybe a little bigger. She'll end up about 30-35 pounds," said my husband back in August. Yea, right. Lily puppy has turned into Lily monster puppy, or as . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:53:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947580 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-12-22T17:53:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945867 It is that time of year again....Time for Angela to get Maggie all ready for the holidays. This year Angela bought a pair of antlers from the dollar store for the dogs, and a pair of holiday pj's for . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:14:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945867 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-12-14T18:14:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937239 Yes, it's raining here in Georgia, AGAIN. According to the weather forcaster, we could see as much as 2 inches in our area and 4 inches north of us. I know that doesn't sound like a lot of rain, but the . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:34:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937239 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-12-08T20:34:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924916 With all the bad stuff and bad news that we've had around here lately, it was nice to have a bit of good news. Angela got her report card update last week.  Angela's very dyslexic and has to work . . . Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:14:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924916 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-12-01T06:14:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977909208 I will NOT be going back to my daughter's middle school anytime in the near future. Nope...not at all....and her one teacher knows it....and I think he completely understands. First, it's been a VERY . . . Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:56:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977909208 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-11-19T22:56:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903628 As with all Halloween parties, there was a lot of food of all types....main dishes, appetizers, and desserts. It was amazing how much food there was....I shouldn't have made dinner for me and Angela. . . . Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:25:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903628 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-11-16T22:25:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901289 We have about 80 kids in our dance company, plus all of the non-company dancers. This makes for one very interesting Halloween party. Being in Georgia, we have to have at least one "Dirty Bird." . . . Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:00:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901289 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-11-15T02:00:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977481957 This year our dance company had a small Halloween party at the studio. It's not just for the company kids, but for all the kids that dance and their families. Halloween day a few of us parents . . . Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:30:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977481957 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-11-13T05:30:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894578 This year, Krispy Kreme is honoring veterans and active military personnel on Veterans Day, November 11. Krispy Kreme will give away one free doughnut of any variety to all veterans and active military . . . Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:47:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894578 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-11-10T19:47:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977890518 We all know that Dogs Rule® - now it's time to tell us how! Using the acronym “DOGS RULE” describe how wonderful your favorite canine is. Simply take the phrase and use an adjective . . . Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:40:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977890518 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-11-08T02:40:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977884984 I ordered from Alice.com on the evening of November 1st, and I'm happy to say my order arrived today. I'm impressed. The box was packed well, with bubble bags taking up the space, so my items didn't move . . . Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:06:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977884984 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-11-04T17:06:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977880779 Yes, my Montana is dead in the driveway. Well, the day after it died, Mike was coming home from work on his motorcycle when he ran over something. It was probably from all the construction work that is . . . Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:47:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977880779 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-11-02T03:47:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977880645  I thought that I would try Alice.com at least once. I signed up for Alice through Mypoints, and as I looked through their coupon sections, I found some good deals. The shipping is always free.....so . . . Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:16:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977880645 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-11-02T01:16:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977878639 I went to pick up Pher from school on Tuesday and put my Montana in park as I waited in the car line. When I went to move up a few feet, I put the vehicle in drive and all that happened was the engine . . . Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:39:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977878639 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-10-31T03:39:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977876338 Here is number 5 on he Urban Legend charts....just in time for Halloween on Saturday. The hospital where I use to work (in Michigan), now wraps the deceased up before transporting the body to the morgue. . . . Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:51:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977876338 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-10-29T18:51:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977875177 Sorry, I'm behind in posting number 4, but things here are nuts. We are down to one vehicle, which doesn't work very well with our schedule.   A Halloween Stunt Goes Wrong in the Least Surprising . . . Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:56:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977875177 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-10-29T02:56:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977873509 Since Lily is still a puppy, this will be her first Halloween. I don't think she quite understands why Angela is dressing her and Maggie up, but Lily didn't mind too much. She only tried to eat the hood . . . Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:14:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977873509 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-10-28T05:14:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977871617 This one goes to show you that people are not neccessarily all that bright at times....   "The Curiously Realistic Decoration" The Legend: What was thought to be your typically charming . . . Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:33:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977871617 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-10-27T03:33:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977870650 Here is the 2nd of the 5 "myths" for Halloween. I know with today's technology, it is very easy for master special effects crews to mimic a body....and I'm sure people have wondered if some of the ones . . . Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:40:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977870650 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-10-26T16:40:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977869811 With Halloween quickly approaching, I thought it would be fun to check in to some of the most common scary urban legends. The best creepy campfire stories are always the ones that end with the words, . . . Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:56:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977869811 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-10-26T03:56:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977857313 Tonight Angela decided to start getting Maggie ready for Halloween. It's always interesting to see what Angela comes up with, since she uses items from the dress up box.   I guess Maggie is . . . Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:55:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977857313 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-10-17T02:55:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977857251 Help! I need to find a total of 85 pair of these fingerless gloves by December. I have found almost 40 pair already, but I still need 45 more pair. They are for our Dance Company girls for the Woodstock . . . Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:03:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977857251 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-10-17T01:03:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977855995 Tonight was the 5th annual Free theater program that gave away over 75,000 theater tickets to productions all across the country. It is the second year that we were able to particapate, though it wasn't . . . Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:43:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977855995 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-10-16T05:43:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977843580 We've had Lily puppy for almost 2 months now. She is starting to fit in with our family pretty well, but she is a puppy.....and she is a little hyper at times. Maggie tolerates her, and now that Lily . . . Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:21:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977843580 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-10-08T04:21:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977838684 It's just pouring again....and a lot of us are worried. We are back under a flood watch, since 4 inches of rain is predicted. We DON'T NEED this rain, and now a few roads are being closed off "just in . . . Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:08:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977838684 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-10-05T03:08:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977836582 Today was my orthopedic appt...and yeah!!!! I got my cast off. I still have some issues with my arm, like I can't turn it in certain ways without it hurting...BUT, the cast is off. That's such a relief. . . . Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:42:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977836582 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-10-03T03:42:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977823701 Ah, it was a long, long night here. The work crews were going non-stop for 30 hours and finally took a couple hour break at 3 am. I do feel bad for the workers, since some of them haven't been home since . . . Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:43:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977823701 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-09-23T19:43:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977822786 Well, right now we are home. Mike, the kids, and I hiked in earlier today, via a little handmade bridge. I wish I could say it was easy, but it wasn't. I was being so careful and slow crossing the footbridge, . . . Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:46:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977822786 Janet "Jax" B. 2009-09-23T04:46:28Z