by Randee "The Court Jester of LaLa Land ! ! !" always and forever, I just want to celebrate
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March 29, 2007

☜3☞ Chattin' It Up-A-Thon For My Coke Codes Wednesday ☜Page 3☞

August 13, 2009 09:33 AM EDT
views: 27 | rating: 10/10 (5 votes) | comments: 97



Welcome to ☜Page 3☞





We've still got an active chat going on with this contest....

The first page was moving like molasses in the wintertime....

and the second page has so many comments now it has joined the first in "speed".....

do you do mycokerewards ? ? ?

............

　



here's the rules:

The person who can chat-it-up the most here and maybe on any continuations that may or may not be needed, will win 5 Coke 12 pack codes.....

to the person who chats it up the second most........goes 3-12 pack codes........

　

I REQUEST THAT YOU PLEASE MAKE FULL SENTENCES IN YOUR COMMENTS, PLEASE DON'T BREAK UP SENTENCES UP BETWEEN THE COMMENT BOXES.....

　

---PLEASE!!!---

and no copy and paste and/or HTML, they slow down the page......

　

Deadline:

12 noon cst today, Thursday 8/13/09...

less than 3 1/2 hours to go.....

　

　

　

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Comments: 97

☼ Lisa ☼ G. Aug 13, 2009, 9:57am EDT
wow third page already..I am sure I can't catch up to whoever is in the lead!
☼ Lisa ☼ G. Aug 13, 2009, 9:58am EDT
I was busy yesterday a close friend of mine his mother passed away yesterday morning
☼ Lisa ☼ G. Aug 13, 2009, 9:58am EDT
I just got off the phone with my grandma and found out my cousin also passed away yesterday from cancer at the age of 44
☼ Lisa ☼ G. Aug 13, 2009, 9:59am EDT
I have a funeral tomorrow and a viewing tonight
Sandy C. Aug 13, 2009, 10:01am EDT
Good Luck to everyone!
☼ Lisa ☼ G. Aug 13, 2009, 10:02am EDT
Looks to me like Cynthia R. is on the lead so I am not going to try to beat her since her cokes codes are going for education..Good luck to her.
☼ Lisa ☼ G. Aug 13, 2009, 10:03am EDT
I got a bunch of cokes codes last nite from a friend so I am good.Thanks for the contest though Randee
☼ Lisa ☼ G. Aug 13, 2009, 10:03am EDT
I will try and make it to the next chat a thon!
☼ Lisa ☼ G. Aug 13, 2009, 10:03am EDT
Good luck to all.
☼ Lisa ☼ G. Aug 13, 2009, 10:04am EDT
So I won't be on much tomorrow since I have a funeral to attend at 1 pm and I am closing daycare at 11:30 tomorrow and will be out the rest of the afternoon
oh no........
so sorry to hear about that Lisa.....

I changed this weeks contests to a M/W/F schedule to break the monotony......
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:28am EDT
I'm sorry Lisa. Prayers for you and the family.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:28am EDT
I was hoping someone was here to chat with.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:28am EDT
If I'm here alone, then I'm talking to myself again. :)
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:29am EDT
Then we'll have the nut house after me.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:30am EDT
Oh, thanks Lisa. I donate them to our Special Ed Preschool.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:30am EDT
We have a lot of kids with Downs Syndrome and other physical, mental, and cognitive disorders.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:30am EDT
I've donated all of my Six Flag wins.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:31am EDT
I even donated my Movie ticket wins.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:31am EDT
We are giving them to families that need a break from life's journey.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:32am EDT
I even purchased TGIF gift certificates for the movie viewers. They get to go out to eat afterward.
you are so generous Cynthia.....
it makes me so proud to have met you........

I am so lucky.......
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:34am EDT
YOU are the generous one, Randee. You don't realize how your codes helped out.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:35am EDT
I told my munchkins that I met someone new. When I added your points to the graph, I was told that you are "a wonderful person to meet."
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:36am EDT
So, the kids know who helps us out. And generosity is a terrible thing to go unnoticed and not thanked.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:32am EDT
The Best Buy win went to purchase labels for the school.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:33am EDT
And the edo Mastercards are helping with needs for the center.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:33am EDT
Sometimes the parents need a break from all they go through.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:33am EDT
A night out gives them the opportunity to replenish and handle the tasks at hand.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:39am EDT
I have even babysat for one family, so the parents could have their evening out.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:42am EDT
I can't believe that the linen was already dry, being outside.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:44am EDT
And the tomato I picked must have been a pound by itself. It was my first of the season.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:50am EDT
I also have some pretty large green peppers ready soon.
no you done and did it....
you made me blush Cynthia.....

I am glad that I too can be of some help...even in such a small way....
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:53am EDT
Have you ever eaten stuffed tomatoes and peppers with rice, Randee?
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:54am EDT
Small ways matter the most, Randee.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:55am EDT
No kindness should go unnoticed.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:56am EDT
Randee, how do I vote for your site?
there should be a rate button after the body of the post and before the commenting section.....if you pass you're pointer over it a whole bunch of stars should appear...then just click on whichever star you wish to rate....
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 11:41am EDT
I clicked on the star, but I didn't see the votes go up from 3 to 4 people voting.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 10:58am EDT
I don't see anywhere to click at the top.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 11:02am EDT
I'll be back in a bit. The weenie dogs need to go and play before it heats up outside.
Steph-in-NE ..... Aug 13, 2009, 11:43am EDT
so I am a bratso now,,, at least I look good for a brat,, esp at my YOUNG age,, LOL
man I love picking on you,,,,
and I love it when you pick on me Steph....it gives me just another reason for living....
hehehe........
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 11:47am EDT
I'm finally back, Randee.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 11:48am EDT
Hi Steph.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 11:50am EDT
I can't get over how fast these little guys can run, especially with their short legs.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 11:54am EDT
Am I alone again?
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 11:55am EDT
Alone again...Naturally... I think that's how the song goes.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 11:56am EDT
I think I'm showing my age now.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 11:57am EDT
Well, Randee, I'm off to get more things done around here. Have a super day! Stay sweet, but watch out for the mosquitos...they like sweet!
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:30pm EDT
Well, I stopped back again.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:30pm EDT
I decided I need to sit for a while.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:31pm EDT
I've been busy all day, in between the chatting.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:32pm EDT
But the house is clean and errands are all done.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:33pm EDT
Maybe tomorrow I will have a day off, after I help out at the Preschool.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:33pm EDT
I've been trying to help out a bit more so that the other volunteers can take mini vacations.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:35pm EDT
It's hard to believe that regular school starts soon.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:35pm EDT
Most grade schools will be back in session by the end of the month.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:36pm EDT
That's a big reminder to watch out for the school buses.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:37pm EDT
They ought to put signs on the buses: precious cargo.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:38pm EDT
What's for lunch today, Randee?
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:39pm EDT
I think I'm going to make some egg salad sandwiches here.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:46pm EDT
I can't believe they are saying we will be 85 and over for the next two weeks.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:46pm EDT
I don't think the power companies deserve what they charge.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:48pm EDT
Maybe if I had shares in their company I would feel differently.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:48pm EDT
It's just that people are having such a hard time making ends meet.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:49pm EDT
When you hear horror stories about Seniors choosing between their medication or food to survive, it sickens me.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:50pm EDT
We came up with a way to try to help those in our neighborhood.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:50pm EDT
I teach 5th Grade Religious Ed at my Church.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:51pm EDT
Every year the 5th Grade hosts the Advent Celebration and all grades and families are invited.
it's going to be over 90 again today......
hoooray..........

I do not use a/c as it tends to make me sleep....I theorize that it is either bad, or maybe I am allergic to it....

honestly....I think all of the a/c being used and the massive amounts of electricity that has to be produced is more of a problem to our dear mother earth than most stuff that's being blamed....IMHO...that is....
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:53pm EDT
I totally agree. I hate AC myself. But when it reaches 90 outside, it will be 90 inside. My Mom is 77 years young, and has had heart surgery. I can't risk her health with the heat. BUT, we put our AC on 82. We survive, our bills are lower, no one freezes.
but if we all turned off the air conditioners and we started saving money on our electric bills, the electric company would just raise their rates even more to make the same amount of money if not more...
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:55pm EDT
So true! That's exactly what happened with gasoline. Consumer demand goes down...the price goes up!
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:51pm EDT
The teachers take attendance at the Mass too.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:53pm EDT
We ask every family to come to the Mass with non-perishable food items.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:56pm EDT
Last year, we had so much piled on tables in the Narthex. I was wonderful to see the spirit in action.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:56pm EDT
Oops, *It was wonderful...
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:57pm EDT
Randee? You mentioned "stamina" in how often you do this...are you ill?
no I am not ill, I do have a few physical problems caused at my last job and the improper physical therapy used and early return to the job....shoulders, back, knees.....

but on top of Gathering, I also go out and do little things around the yard and laundry and preps for dinner.....

I am the house husband now as my wife tries to work two jobs to try to make what I did at the jobs I have had....
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 1:12pm EDT
Then you too are a survivor of those "injuries of life". I think it's great that you help in any way you can.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 1:13pm EDT
I have had numerous back, knee, wrist, ankle... surgeries.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 1:13pm EDT
Mine was the result of an accident back in 1986.
no surgeries.....the doctors all say that things will work themselves out someday....well it's been 8 years......and patience has never ever been one of my forte's ....
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 1:16pm EDT
I know physical therapy too well, having spent four years in rehab after the accident.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 1:17pm EDT
I honestly believe, the best type of doctors are those who went through what we are going through.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 1:17pm EDT
Eight years is a long time to wait for things to work themselves out though. I would be impatient too.
life goes on, I've just had to learn to adjust...my brain still tells my right arm to try to do things I "know" I shouldn't do....and watching me walk is like watching Monte Python's School of Funny Walks...hahaha/....

I so kill me sometimes...

: )
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 1:48pm EDT
Your attitude is great about it all. Your sense of humor is wonderful. And, I appreciate the laugh and getting to know you better.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:57pm EDT
Or are you a survivor of the "injuries of life" as I am?
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 12:59pm EDT
And, I had the opportunity to look at your photos and such.
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 1:03pm EDT
Are those your four-legged babies in the photos?
only one of the puppies I've posted is mine (that'd be Bear//the real fuzzy one), the rest I see everyday while out delivering newspapers....dogs just love me for some reason...
Cynthia R. Aug 13, 2009, 1:05pm EDT
Speaking of, I think over the weekend I shall work on my own profile.
this one has a nice clean fork coming forth,,,,,
so in the hopper this one goes.....

I am almost positive that Cynthia R. has won the First Prize of 5-12 pack codes....

as for Second Prize....well....it's time to do some counting....
and now I can say for all certainty that the Second Prize of 3-12 pack codes was won by Alena Chauntee AKA Kitten

off the the Gather Post Office....

and thanks to everybody who helped make this another successful little chat....

I ♥ you all.....

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