by Connie C.
Member since:
August 4, 2006

What Is Happening Today On Gather - Friday February 04, 2011

February 04, 2011 11:22 PM UTC
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This week has been a challenge to post all the links that I wanted to spotlight.  I hope you have enjoyed each day's spotlight. If you missed one post this week, you missed some great information.  Each Today post was packed with lots of things to keep you busy this weekend.

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 Nurse Nancy S.  has shared a very helpful and informational post that is worth the time to read.  It may be just what you need if you or your family are sick: 4 Tips for Curing Your Common Cold the Natural Way

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 Forest Wander  has shared a great short video of a Frozen Lake. 

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 Ellen Thatcher P.  has submitted a post that really makes the reader think about what life means to them.  You can read her post by clicking on the following link:  Are you too busy chopping wood to take time to sharpen your Ax?
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 Sophie S. has a rant.  . . or a problem... which ever way you want to look at it. You can check it out by clicking on the following link:
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Rose Hill has submitted a photo essay that rally makes me long for summer.  Shame on you Rose!  You know we are getting slammed with storms!  You can view her lovely post by clicking on the following link:  Sunset Beach in Florida - Sunset Photos
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 Bob B.  has shared his latest tax tip.  If you have a tax question, Bob is your man. He has offered to help answer any of your tax questions for FREE. :) Thank you Bob! You can view his latest tip by clicking on the following link: Tax Tip: Hey Bob, Are There Any Tax Breaks For The Disabled?
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 Janet "Jax" B. is keeping up her new series on keeping the holiday of the day.  You can read the latest holiday by clicking on the following link:
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 Melanie S. is just one of us in the Gather community who are dealing with the storms in the real world.  She has shared some photos of her area.
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 Renita P. is one of these Gather members who are sharing photos from Florida!  I am so sick of winter and I thought we may need a change of pace to remind us of summer.  Renita, I so long for the sunshine. :)
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VERY IMPORTANT POST - PLEASE READ

 Chuck McGuire, Gather.com Member Support has posted a very important post.  I suggest each of us take the time to read this post.  It does affect us in the Gather community. Spam and Malware Alert: Staying Cautious
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 is one amazing lady.  She has such a compassion for her fellow man and spends much of her time fighting for those small children who are being abused.  I admire her more than I can say.  She has submitted a post to update the community on her latest goals for protecting children and making others more aware of the dangers that children are up against in today's society.  Its that time of the year...plans for our children.
Thank you Renee for looking out for the children who cannot speak up for themselves.
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by Julie L. has submitted a post that is well worth the time it will take you to read it.  You will read of ice, snow, sweden, islands all in one post.
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Comments: 70

Sara H. Feb 4, 2011, 11:27pm UTC
Thanks for sharing with us :)
Connie C. Feb 4, 2011, 11:44pm UTC
Sara,

I am so glad you stopped by. I hope you found the post helpful. :)

Have a wonderful night
Sara H. Feb 5, 2011, 9:38am UTC
Thank You. I had Monday to work and been off since and today its snowing again.... lol not enough to have off all next week lol I hope it disappearing, I miss going to work. It's only babysitting my niece with my daughter lol :P
Connie C. Feb 5, 2011, 2:01pm UTC
Sara,

We have been having a terrible winter this year. We have had lots of wind, snow, ice and cold. I am so ready for summer.

Do you think we can just skip spring and go straight to those 80 degree temperatures?!

LOL Hope you get to go back to work soon. :)
Sara H. Feb 5, 2011, 2:05pm UTC
Well, I prefer the spring... Summer gets too damn hot and dry so I prefer Spring and Fall. Winter is too cold. lol. I like middle ground.
Connie C. Feb 5, 2011, 4:45pm UTC
LOL Well where I live, we have lots of shade trees so there is always shade if I get too hot. I love to be outdoors. I enjoy hiking and camping and I can't do neither of those things with the temperatures below 0. NO fun.

LOL
Sara H. Feb 5, 2011, 5:18pm UTC
No, no its not fun lol. The snow would also be more fun if we got to go sledding, but its gonna be awhile before we'll be able to :(
Heather E. Feb 4, 2011, 11:32pm UTC
Thanks for all your hard work Connie.
Connie C. Feb 4, 2011, 11:45pm UTC
Heather,

It is always good to see you. Did you have an opportunity to check out the spotlighted posts?
Janet "Jax" B. Feb 4, 2011, 11:34pm UTC
Thanks Connie....I hope you were wearing red today...LOL.

(Posted a new one of Angela).
Connie C. Feb 4, 2011, 11:46pm UTC
I was in my PJ's all day today. LOL I am laying in bed now as I type this. I will go check out the one of Angela right now.
Bob B. Feb 4, 2011, 11:34pm UTC
Thank you for the updates, Connie.
Connie C. Feb 4, 2011, 11:47pm UTC
You are welcome Bob.

Are you still in "sunny California"?
Diane Huizenga Feb 4, 2011, 11:51pm UTC
Thanks Connie, I hope you get some time to look at my igloo post about the students at Purdue University Calumet where my son goes, pretty cool igloo they built during the blizzard we just had.
Connie C. Feb 5, 2011, 12:35am UTC
Diane,

Add the link in the comment area of this post and I will add it to the next edition. I will forget if you don't add the link here. Thanks so much.

I am on my way to view it now.
Diane Huizenga Feb 5, 2011, 1:43am UTC
here is the link first time I posted it it was wrong, don't know why. http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979019845
Connie C. Feb 5, 2011, 4:53pm UTC
Diane,

Thanks for adding the link to your post here. :)

Make sure to view the Monday post.. . . it will be released on Sunday night. :)
Diane Huizenga Feb 5, 2011, 9:45pm UTC
Will do thanks Connie.
Ruthi C. Feb 5, 2011, 12:04am UTC
Great shares, as always, Connie!
Connie C. Feb 5, 2011, 4:54pm UTC
Ruthi,

I have missed you! Where have you been? Are you ok???

Get back here and tell me what is going on. :)
Larry H. Feb 5, 2011, 12:12am UTC
thanks for sharin
Connie C. Feb 5, 2011, 5:01pm UTC
Larry,

We just now had a thunder storm! This winter weather is getting crazier by the day.
Larry H. Feb 5, 2011, 8:16pm UTC
We took Spirit to get some shot at a clinic they were having cheap shots given by a vet. We drove home, later we drove to Rochester mi to a doggie play date with three of the dogs. On the way there the roads weren't too bad, we got about half way there it started snowing and the roads got nasty, At least people werren't driving fast. Went home a differrent way. roads were nasty part of the way home then they got better. In for the night.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Feb 5, 2011, 8:21pm UTC
When was this, Larry? Do we have a storm coming?
Larry H. Feb 5, 2011, 8:36pm UTC
It was this afternoon, in the Pontiac are and Rochester area. Don't know about farther east if it was snowing that way. Did snow where we live. though, the snow storm we were driving in didn't make it our way.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Feb 5, 2011, 8:39pm UTC
It's been warm up here, but I heard the cold and snow is coming back this week.
Larry H. Feb 5, 2011, 8:41pm UTC
tired of snow too.
Thank You Connie you are so sweet. The winter spotlights are pretty but way cold
Connie C. Feb 5, 2011, 5:00pm UTC
LOL

I am just glad I got the spotlight on you to edit correctly this time. :) You . . . dear sweet, strong, and dedicated lady deserve the spotlight. :)
But I liked being stubborn lol
Thank You again
Jan S. Feb 5, 2011, 1:57am UTC
Great spotlights, Connie!
Connie C. Feb 5, 2011, 5:02pm UTC
Jan,

I have not seen you around for a while. How are you doing?

I hope you had an opportunity to check out all the spotlighted posts.
Jan S. Feb 5, 2011, 6:01pm UTC
I'm not posting a lot lately, but do try to read and comment. Grieving for my mother has brought a heaviness to my heart. Her death was so sudden, which makes acceptance much harder.
Eventually, I want to write about her, but can't just yet. Time heals and not enough time has passed yet, I guess.
Karen E. Feb 5, 2011, 11:01pm UTC
Jan, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You have our hearts and prayers. Stay as close as you can and time will bring her healing. Blessings friend.
Kasey Klein Feb 5, 2011, 3:11am UTC
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Kimberly Ripley Feb 5, 2011, 7:34am UTC
There's always something of interest in your newsletters, Connie! Thanks for all the hard work you do when putting them together!
Connie C. Feb 5, 2011, 5:05pm UTC
Kimberly,

Thank you so much. I am glad you found something that interets you. I miss your "regular" posts on gather.

How is the SkyWriter job working out for you?
Ellen T P. Feb 5, 2011, 7:37am UTC
Thanks for the spot light...
Connie C. Feb 5, 2011, 5:08pm UTC
Ellen,

I am very impressed with your posts. I hope others will check them out as well. I think I will be spotllighting another one of your posts in the Monday edition. Make sure to check it out. :)

Did you have an opportunity to check out the other spotlighted posts?

There is some amazing talent in the Gather community.
RedBird. B. Feb 5, 2011, 8:53am UTC
Connie, Great Saturday Morning Post! I enjoy looking and reading about all The Featured
Members. I Hope Things are going Better for You!
Blessings,Friend!
Connie C. Feb 5, 2011, 5:11pm UTC
Hey RedBird!

I am so glad you enjoyed reading about the spotlighted members. Do you go to all the posts or do you just pick and choose?

How is your weekend going so far?
RedBird. B. Feb 5, 2011, 7:17pm UTC
Connie, I have been been just picking and choosing lately because I have been trying to Catch-Up on all the groups I have not had time for.
But, Do love the ones I'm seeing!
Week-end is quite at the moment! :)
J W. Feb 5, 2011, 8:58am UTC
good article
Connie C. Feb 5, 2011, 5:12pm UTC
J W.

It is so good to see you on the Today post. I hope you found something of interest to you in the post.
DIANE D. Feb 5, 2011, 9:05am UTC
Good Morning
Connie C. Feb 5, 2011, 5:15pm UTC
DIANE,
Is that a wedding photo as your icon? Wonder who it is???? Well I am going to find that photo and see what the story is behind it?

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you found something interesting in it
Renita P. Feb 5, 2011, 9:37am UTC
thanks for taking the time to put all these together. You had some great picks, as always
Connie C. Feb 5, 2011, 5:17pm UTC
Renita,

I am so glad you liked the spotlights in this edition of the Today post. I just don't know how you do all the things you do on gather. You are always so busy.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Feb 5, 2011, 10:33am UTC
Have a wonderful weekend.
Connie C. Feb 5, 2011, 6:45pm UTC
Gloria,

I am so ready for summer! I am sick to death with all this winter stuff! LOL
J. Reid Feb 5, 2011, 10:44am UTC
A think positive Saturday to You, Connie, so this is me thanking you.

Life is worth a lot more Smiles!
Darlene B. Feb 5, 2011, 11:23am UTC
Thanks, Connie! Enjoy the weekend and the Superbowl Game!
Connie C. Feb 5, 2011, 2:04pm UTC
Hey Darlene,

It is great to see you! Where have you been keeping yourself? I have been hearing on the news that people are having a lot of problems in Texas driving in the Superbowl area!

Glad we will be viewing it on TV instead of attending. :)

Will you be watching on TV or attending?
Darlene B. Feb 5, 2011, 9:54pm UTC
Hi, Connie!
I'll be watching the Superbowl on TV. I'm in Missouri. Most of my family are still in Texas and each state is experiencing the same type of weather.
Karen M. Feb 5, 2011, 5:37pm UTC
Thanks Connie...I hope that all is well!
Sandra H. Feb 5, 2011, 6:23pm UTC
Another information packed post, thanks for all you do, Connie!
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Feb 5, 2011, 6:52pm UTC
Great spotlights!

There was an article by Bob that I missed and you brought it to my attention. Thanks!
Marilyn M. Feb 5, 2011, 7:10pm UTC
Thanks, Connie. You rock.
August Lady Feb 5, 2011, 7:37pm UTC
They must be backed up in the "email notification" department~I received this Saturday @ 6:23PM.
elizabeth evans Feb 5, 2011, 8:25pm UTC
Thanks Connie for keeping us abrest of what is happening on Gather. Love your Spotlights.
Ms Lee P. Feb 5, 2011, 9:19pm UTC
I shall check out the ones you have listed. Thanks.
Mary M. Feb 5, 2011, 9:43pm UTC
Thanks for the update, Connie!
gaelyn k. Feb 5, 2011, 9:45pm UTC
Thanks for sharing.
Nurse Nancy S. Feb 6, 2011, 3:14am UTC
As always...a great post!! Thanks for the Spotlight!
DIANE D. Feb 6, 2011, 7:07pm UTC
Will be on in morning, still ill.
dee b. Feb 6, 2011, 9:28pm UTC
As always you keep us informed. Great job again!
Madeline L. Feb 7, 2011, 12:56am UTC
It's late now, but I just came across your post. I will join the group as I haven't been going to Gather too much lately. I don't seem to get any emails anymore from the different groups I belong to. Can you tell me what's going on? Thanks!
Angela A. Feb 7, 2011, 3:52pm UTC
:)
carolyn b. Feb 8, 2011, 12:33pm UTC
Thanks Connie
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Feb 11, 2011, 8:21pm UTC
Thanks Connie. Have a good weekend.

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