http://leighcard.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Leigh 3. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:29:40 GMT 2010-01-05T08:29:40Z 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=281474977745127 My teenage daughter and I are going to Myrtle Beach with some friends.  We've never been before, so we're looking for suggestions. We're looking for "can't miss" things to do, buy or see.  . . . Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:48:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745127 Leigh 3. 2009-07-21T18:48:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977663487 I grew up with the officer who was killed on this night (Todd Bahr).  Todd's family really wants Joe to win this, so I'm doing my part by sending this to everyone I know and posting . . . Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:48:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977663487 Leigh 3. 2009-04-23T00:48:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977559562 Today is Peculiar People Day!   How many words can you make out of Peculiar People Day ? Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:46:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977559562 Leigh 3. 2009-01-11T00:46:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977557469 Today is Bubble Bath Day! Now, this is my kind of holiday. How many words can you make out of Bubble Bath Day ? Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:35:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977557469 Leigh 3. 2009-01-08T21:35:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977556444 Today is Old Rock Day!   SO get out there and enjoy those rocks and fossils!  :)   How many words can you make out of OLD ROCK DAY ? Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:31:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977556444 Leigh 3. 2009-01-07T22:31:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977555464 Two great holidays today...Bean Day and Cuddle Up Day! How many words can you make out of Bean Day and Cuddle Up Day? One word per post please. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:44:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977555464 Leigh 3. 2009-01-07T01:44:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977554076 Today is National Bird Day! How many words can you make out of National Bird Day ? One word per post please. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:16:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977554076 Leigh 3. 2009-01-05T19:16:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553004 January 4th is Trivia Day! How many words can you make out of TRIVIA DAY? Also, do you have any random trivia to share? One entry per post please :) Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:57:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553004 Leigh 3. 2009-01-04T18:57:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977552033 It's Festival of Sleep Day!   It's the perfect day to catch up on your napping!  :)   How many words can you make out of Festival of Sleep Day ? One word per post . . . Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:57:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977552033 Leigh 3. 2009-01-03T15:57:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551363   Run it Up the Flagpole and See if Anyone Salutes Day!  So, let your creative side run free today! lol Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:42:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551363 Leigh 3. 2009-01-02T20:42:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548535 National Bicarbonate of Soda Day National Bicarbonate of Soda Day National Bicarbonate of Soda Day, or Baking Soda Day, celebrates the many benefits and uses of Bicarbonate of Soda. Most people . . . Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:17:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548535 Leigh 3. 2008-12-30T16:17:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977547854 My husband and I were recently on a 4 day cruise aboard the Carnival Imagination.  Our cabin stewards made us the cutest towel animals. First was a cute little frog:     . . . Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:50:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977547854 Leigh 3. 2008-12-29T20:50:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977547808 Pepper Pot Day! Origin of Pepper Pot Day: This warm and hearty day dates back to when it was first made to serve the Continental Army on December 29, 1777. We do not know when it first was celebrated . . . Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:41:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977547808 Leigh 3. 2008-12-29T19:41:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977547281 December 28 is . . . . Card Playing Day and National Chocolate Day.   So, how did you celebrate? lol I try to celebrate National Chocolate Day everyday! Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:42:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977547281 Leigh 3. 2008-12-29T02:42:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545741 Our little kitty, Bella, decided that she wants to be an ornament lol.     Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:06:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545741 Leigh 3. 2008-12-26T21:06:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545095 Merry Christmas Everyone! Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:45:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545095 Leigh 3. 2008-12-25T18:45:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545005 I just joined today, so I don't know that much about it yet.   It's a social networking site where you can earn money.  It's still in beta stages, but maybe it's worth . . . Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:39:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545005 Leigh 3. 2008-12-25T15:39:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977535370   Pecan Puffs Start heating oven to 375 degrees. In bowl, cream 1 cup vegetable shortening (I use butter flavored shortening) with 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar until fluffy. Then beat in . . . Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:58:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977535370 Leigh 3. 2008-12-14T21:58:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977506013 Is there a quick way to empty my Gather mailbox? I have nearly 5000 emails in there and it's taking forever to delete them all. I suppose that's what I get for joining all those mass . . . Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:17:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977506013 Leigh 3. 2008-11-13T21:17:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977503284 My husband and I are going on a short cruise next month.  The first stop is Key West and, since we've been there before, we know what we want to do. The second stop is in Cozumel, Mexico.  . . . Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:26:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977503284 Leigh 3. 2008-11-11T01:26:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977485325 This pie turns out great everytime I make it.  This weekend I turned it into french apple pie by adding raisins and a powdered sugar glaze. 9-inch pastry shell, unbaked, chilled 1 cup sifted . . . Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:25:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977485325 Leigh 3. 2008-10-22T14:25:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977401792 I realize this is an urban legend, but these cookies are REALLY GOOD!  Enjoy!   $250 Neiman Marcus Cookie Recipe (Recipe may be halved):     2  cups butter . . . Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:32:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977401792 Leigh 3. 2008-07-19T17:32:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977374905 The man who smiles when things go wrong has thought of someone to blame it on. ~ Robert Bloch Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:32:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977374905 Leigh 3. 2008-06-16T21:32:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977370911 Well, the triple points are almost over and I've really enjoyed getting all those extra points.  Haven't you?  I have a few pictures of my dogs that don't have many comments on . . . Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:24:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977370911 Leigh 3. 2008-06-12T18:24:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977366758 Just thought I'd post a few pics of Key West that we took from the Carnival Liberty in April.  I hope you like them!                . . . Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:22:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977366758 Leigh 3. 2008-06-09T17:22:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977364135 The first stop on our Western Caribbean Cruise was Key West, FL.  Let me start by saying it was HOT HOT HOT that day!  :)   We didn't really have anything planned, so we just . . . Sat, 07 Jun 2008 02:43:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977364135 Leigh 3. 2008-06-07T02:43:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977359385 We've been invited to a graduation party this weekend and I have no clue what to gift to get the graduate.  Does anyone have a good gift ideas for a girl who's graduating high school?  . . . Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:29:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977359385 Leigh 3. 2008-06-02T11:29:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977356851 We took the kids fishing at Lake Redman last Sunday.  It was such a beautiful day, even if the fish weren't really biting.               . . . Thu, 29 May 2008 20:44:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977356851 Leigh 3. 2008-05-29T20:44:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977353048 My husband and I went on a cruise on the Carnival Liberty in April, 2008.  We had such a great time and I'd love to go again.  Here are a few pictures of her.    This one . . . Sun, 25 May 2008 00:27:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977353048 Leigh 3. 2008-05-25T00:27:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977346809 The first stop of our cruise was in Key West, FL.  We rented bikes and started off down Whitehead St toward the southernmost point.  Actually, we found a cool sandal shop called Kino's . . . Fri, 16 May 2008 14:45:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977346809 Leigh 3. 2008-05-16T14:45:58Z