http://sdgirljoyce.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:30:54 GMT 2010-01-06T17:30:54Z 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=281474977799719   Today is the anniversary of my father's death. It has been many years now since he past on. I am posting this story to remember him. Going to visit my Dad was always an adventure. Over the . . . Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:00:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799719 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2009-09-04T09:00:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799682 I never thought it would happen to me. I never thought it even could be remotely possible. I've heard of World of Warcraft and Halo 3, but I never felt like trying them. I never thought I would be messing . . . Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:52:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799682 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2009-09-04T07:52:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799534 Has anyone tried Phone Lagoon? If so, how did you like it? This description is from their website. Phone Lagoon "Your Phone and Bill ARE on Us" The Only Site willing to buy a pre-paid cell phone, . . . Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:33:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799534 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2009-09-04T03:33:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799360 My 14 year old son broke his ankle while skateboarding, right at the start of the summer. He was doing a trick he had already mastered. This time, he just happened to land wrong. It was a major break, . . . Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:25:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799360 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2009-09-04T00:25:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977760276 My daughter is so beautiful. I need makeup , she will never need it. No dark circles, just perfectly smooth skin. She complains her skin is dark, yet I must pay to have her beautiful tan. . . . Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:51:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977760276 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2009-08-03T00:51:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977759284 Growing up my grandparents had a fig tree. This was (and is) my favorite summer salad. A great mix both salty and sweet. You can grill or serve the figs fresh. If you try it, let me know how you like . . . Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:51:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977759284 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2009-08-01T23:51:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977741957 Over the years, bedtime moments have changed as my daughter got older. My daughter is now 12. She loves to read and is interested in the Twilight books. To transition into bedtime, we each read a chapter . . . Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:37:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977741957 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2009-07-18T22:37:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977475691  The first two websites listed are my personal favorites for editing photos.  Picnik has many professional type effects, but is very easy to use. You can upgrade and use a few more features.I . . . Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:07:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977475691 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-10-12T23:07:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977473962 Is this normal? I would love to hear feedback from anyone. I have been on Gather for hours today & my points seem stuck. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:52:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977473962 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-10-10T21:52:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977470990 My grandma had a apricot tree in her yard. Oh, how I loved it when the apricots were ready for making jelly.It became a tradition is our family for years to come. I remember standing next to grandma . . . Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:50:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977470990 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-10-07T23:50:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977422483  What is visually appealing varies for all of us. Have you ever wondered if there is a reason you prefer looking at the beach or the mountains? I found this web site pretty interesting. It was . . . Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:33:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977422483 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-08-15T20:33:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977414001 Please come join my group: Genealogy, Family History & times gone by (if you have not done so already) http://ourfamilyhistory.gather.com/ For those who wish to tell their family . . . Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:24:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977414001 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-08-05T04:24:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977413959 Recently, I had my DNA tested for genealogy.Well, my brothers anyway. I'd been researching our male line for a few years but needed to pin down the country of origin. Would you try DNA . . . Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:38:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977413959 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-08-05T03:38:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977409326   I sure felt this one.It felt like the ground was rolling, like a wave. I did not feel any of the aftershocks. Just the 5.8 one, until later in the day. It had . . . Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:37:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977409326 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-07-30T00:37:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977390731 Now that its summertime, my daughter & I were both tired of our long hair. Although pretty, our hair was just way too long. (down to the bottom of our backs)  I was starting to get headaches . . . Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:07:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977390731 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-07-06T01:07:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977390696 A few days ago I went to La Jolla Shores with my friend Christine, and my two children Chris and Dee Dee. Christine was leaving California in a few days, and was sad about leaving. I hoped a quick trip . . . Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:32:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977390696 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-07-06T00:32:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977374116 Having fun in San Diego doesn't have to cost tons of money. You can find many things to see and do here that are free.     Visit one of San Diego's many . . . Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:57:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977374116 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-06-15T22:57:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977372773 Any ideas why? Or any help with this? Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:38:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977372773 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-06-14T01:38:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977372610 I have Sprint cell phone service. My husband and I share a family plan. He dropped his phone somewhere earlier this week, and someone picked it up. (and started to use it) We've been . . . Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:18:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977372610 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-06-13T22:18:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977371465 As ridiculous as these "headlines" sound, you have to wonder how close to the truth some of them will prove to be.                                          . . . Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:09:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977371465 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-06-13T02:09:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977371451 I got this from Amanda "Middle of Nowhere" C. She told me to blame it on Rob. Two Names You Go By: Momma Sexy Two Things You Are . . . Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:54:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977371451 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-06-13T01:54:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977371366 It's that time of year again. Time for me to get a haircut. My hair grows fast, and in summer, very fast. I am at the point where I can hardly stand it anymore. My hair is just . . . Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:50:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977371366 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-06-13T00:50:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977361828 My first trip to Grapevine Canyon was early last year. Visiting my mother in nearby Arizona, we stopped outside of Laughlin, Nevada for a side trip back in time. When I learned the area . . . Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:49:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977361828 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-06-05T03:49:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977361630 What are we going to do if gas costs more than you earn at work? In 1999 gas cost 90 cents a gallon.Currently, its almost 5.00 where I live. What exactly happened? As a very young child I . . . Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:41:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977361630 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-06-04T23:41:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977356976 Last week was my birthday, nothing major, just a birthday. Usually they are less and less fun the older I get. Yesterday was nice. Soon after my alarm went off at 6:30, my oldest son handed . . . Fri, 30 May 2008 00:14:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977356976 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-05-30T00:14:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977347198 This afternoon I went to visit Lakeside, California, and yes, its true, the temperature read 100 degrees. The area is inland San Diego, California but far from the desert. It sure does seem like summer . . . Fri, 16 May 2008 23:18:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977347198 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-05-16T23:18:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977344290 Early this morning my 13 year old son woke up with a huge swollen lump in his gums. This was right on top of a back molar, or just behind it.  The poor kid, it looked like a wisdom tooth was infected. . . . Tue, 13 May 2008 01:24:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977344290 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-05-13T01:24:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977339269 I just read THIS is from off this web site. http://www.provida.com/loseweight_fs_fakesugared.asp I do know that the people on the other side of the world are shaking their head in wonder . . . Mon, 05 May 2008 20:17:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977339269 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-05-05T20:17:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977339256 I've been away … but now I'm back   I am trying hard anyway.  My absence is due to illness, pain and a series of tests. (including one endoscopic surgery) . . . Mon, 05 May 2008 20:01:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977339256 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-05-05T20:01:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977327704 Things That I've Come To Realize ......... Feel free to repost with your own answers. 1. I've come to realize that I AM ... Fabulous 2. I've come to realize that . . . Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:22:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977327704 ~JOY ~bringing it 2 every1 she knows ;-) H. 2008-04-20T03:22:41Z