I've been in tears much of this morning. A local CBS morning news anchor, Heather Pick, passed away yesterday at my age, age 38, of breast cancer. I didn't even watch her that often, but you could tell that she had a wonderful spirit. After watching today's 5am-7am newscast (I had recorded to watch later this morning) that was a tribute and celebration of her, I am just in awe of what a wonderful person...wife, mother, friend, and professional...she really was. Not that you would remember, but she's good friends with Jack Hanna, so he would sometimes let her travel with him to NYC for the David Letterman show. So she would sometimes be seen on camera on Dave's show bringing out animals. Anyways, her passing has really hit me.
I never even knew she had breast cancer until 2 years ago when I had a scare. I saw her story in a brochure at my surgical oncologist's office. One would never had known that she had been going through treatments. What an amazing, selfless person! So I'm going to take this opportunity to remind all you women out there to not overlook exams and be a good friend, mom, sister, and daughter and encourage those loved ones to do this too. A self exam is how I discovered I had a lump. I was very forutunate, and I want the same for all of you!!!
....We came home from the DoubleDip to the news that Dave's plant is closing
He is one of the "lucky" ones as he has work up until closing in April.....
I'm so sorry to hear that. He's had a few unfortunate blows with work in the past year or so. I really hope things turn for the better soon!
....Kimberly, when you watch the game tomorrow, just wear big slippers and stay warm - that is when football is at its best.....
The game just started, and it's wet and chilly out, so I actually am about to cuddle up on my OSU sweatshirt blanket! I can smell lunch cooking in the crockpot....about to have some tea....cuddle on the couch....indeed it's a football afternoon!
Ahoy there, me hearties!
Sorry to interrupt the chat, but I'd like to introduce myself and let you all know that we'll be joining the crew!
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Lynn, come on aboard! Glad you and your family will be with us!!
...Times are tough here too....DP got layed off last week. They eliminated her entire team....
I'm so sorry to hear that happened to her. When needed, come over here to escape and keep your spirits up!
We are getting ready to head out in the MH... the plan is to head out for Oregon on Tuesday. We will be in OR and WA until just after Thanksgiving and then will head south with DL our destination before we head east and wind up at WDW at some point....
How exciting!!! Please have safe travels. Like someone else mentioned, I hope you can avoid lots of snow! Have fun!!!!!!
Dylans is no frills as well, Manual transmission...But we wanted to make sure he was driving , and not texting on his phone or talking on the phone and driving , hence the reason why its a manual tranny ...
Wow...what a brilliant idea that I hadn't thought of. I'm certainly passing that idea along to some friends who will have their first of 4 girls driving next year.
We have had a few flurries, but so far the passes look like they will be ok if we drive in the afternoon. A bit of ice in the evenings and mornings. It is only about 3 hours to our first stop in Idaho and no mountain passes after that until we get to southern OR after Thanksgiving. We will just have to watch the weather and grab a window of opportunity when we head into CA.
We are getting one at 
I hope it turns around quickly for you. I am glad we are not hte only crazy ones out there booking cruises when the future is uncertain. You are right that it really does help to have something to look forward to.
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Oh well, I cannot control what other people think. DrHug says he still loves me. 
Aboard Mate ... Good to see you have already added the cruise logo to your signature line .... Ye be a fine example of a Pirate that follows directions ...LOL 
I was really thrilled to be able to finally add something - thanks for posting a "how to" or my siggie would still be non-existant! 
I'm old,
forgive me, but I don't remember meeting you.
