nbc.com

(((ANT))) hope you felt that.

ANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(repost from myspace)

AWE HONEY!!!!!!!!!!

I am watching and posting!

I LOVE YOU.

No shame baby.

NO SHAME BABY!

Moving on does not mean you didn't love him.

THat is often a hard thing to "get".

It does not mean you will forget him.

You, my dear, are not perfect.

Damn, I know. I wish we all could be.

You not being sober does not let me down and I bet MOST of the colony is not let down.

I will never leave you buster so just get used to me being here.
I HAVE been lax about myspace (and facebook), but that has nothing to do with you.
I LOVE YOU ANT!
I see that miracle....... I see it for both of us.

Love you more than ever.
You know what they say ...
fall down seven times, get up eight.
You are a strong man and a beacon of love and hope. All will be well.
We are there for you. Please let us be there for you when you need.

(((ANT)))

The love never stops - it just grows. That was really a brave thing for you to do. Thank you for loving yourself enough to do it. Seeing you lead by example is an inspiration to me - sometimes the example is how to get up and brush yourself off - but that's something we ALL need to know how to do. We're here. Every day, every night, every minute.

LOVE LOVE LOVE you!!
xoxo

Oh, yeah, and the only way I ever feel let down by you (pretty much by anyone) is if you need me and don't reach out to me. There's really not much more beautiful than the sight of an outstretched hand, whether it's reaching out for help or reaching out to offer help. It's beautiful because it works.

{{{ANT}}}
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Just remember we are always but a few clicks away
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{{xoxo}}

24/7 The Colony is always OPEN
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{{xoxo}}

What an amazing and self=less thing for you to do. You know we all have your back and have our arms wrapped around you.
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Remember, like Bedbug said, you only have to get up one more time than you fall down.
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I admire you. It probably wouldn't hurt me at all to give up alcohol. My problem is, I don't want to. That's probably selfish of me, as a parent. But, if I'm being honest (said in my best Simon Cowell impression), I'm not ready.
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Love to you and all the other colonites...time to get ready to go play softball. Be strong, never be afraid to ask for help. We're family here and family doesn't judge, but lift each other up.

I saved a copy of a letter I wrote you, not that long ago. Part of it seems appropriate again now, so in case you don't have it handy, I'll send it for you here:
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"Even the toughest challenges and the darkest times serve to show us the strength that we have to get through them. We are changed forever by some of these things, but we continue to BE. We continue to GROW. And, we have those beloved FRIENDS who never leave our side as we take on everything life throws our way. The good, the bad, and the ugly - - we make it through all of these things with reserves of strength we didn’t know existed, and the friends whose existence we never doubted for a moment."
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We're just a few of those friends in your world, ANT - your life is FULL of us. We're all around you. Feel that? I know you do.

ANT
I posted at Facebook and I will post to you here too. I LOVE YOU! I am so proud of you and the courage you have shown in this blog. You are never alone. I (like MANY MANY others) are here with you one second, one minute, one hour, one day, one month, one year at a time. Much love and oodles of hugs to you.

ANT! You NEVER disappoint! You Inspire! To me you seem to just grow and grow. Handling the tough things life throws you with total class.

Watching you especially this last year has inspired me to learn to deal with grief. Thru all that you were here for all of us too. Dont ever think you let us down. You lift us up.

You have given me the greatest gift of feeling at home here with wonderful people. I wish i could do something as inspiring for you.

I have great faith in you that you will continue to be sober. and continue to be the wonderful man you are who inspires and loves so freely.

I LOVE YOU ANT! Thank you for being you. I stand behind you 100%! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

ANT - you've taken the first step. You're going to do great! One day at a time! xxoo

ANT...You have shown great courage on this blog. Just get through the next second, minute, hour. We all love you and are here for you.

PAM...I just went to your profile at myspace to leave you a comment and a notice came up saying that the account has either been canceled or deleted so I couldn't get to your profile. Have you decided to stop using myspace? For some reason it let me send you a comment through the 'friends' portion but for all I know it's out there in cyberspace somewhere. If you're leaving myspace, going somewhere else or have just changed your username can you let me know? Don't want to lose touch with my buddy LOL

The candles have been lit by the window every evening in anticipation of your return. No need for candles today. It's a joyous day. The sun is beating through the window and illuminating the room. The fire is warm, and there is a hearty meal on the stove. Welcome home. Peace, strength, love. Back to lurking.

Repost from Area 51:

((((ANT)))) Thank you for sharing your struggle and your words and thoughts. Please do not worry about disappointing anybody, grieving is so personal and your journey is your own. I am so glad you are taking it one second at a time and moving forward. I may not attend meetings, but I definitely know what it feels like to just want to make it to one more day and I love you for just being you, just as you are. So much peace and blessings being sent your way. ♥♥♥♥

Ya know.
THis is one of the most beautiful blogs I have seen in a long time.
Truly.
ANT.
I am so proud of you.
So inspired by you.
Today is an awesome day!

First off I would swear you were sober during your Vegas show and Seattle I would have bet my life on it

Secondly you are only human...Thank GOD you are human and real and make yourself available to so many

Thirdly...you just try to ditch your loyal Colony...it aint gonna happen...you are our GRAND PUBAJ(sp) forever
you have our ear, shoulder, support, hugs, whatever you need, it's yours no guilt in accepting what we offer freely and openly, it's yours

John might have to give you a pep talk, since he beat the alcohol demon himself and he went cold turkey

as for letting anyone down...#8 of the Colony Creed---NO JUDGEMENTS still holds true today as it did when it was first written

I kinda miss some of the colony squabbles it really let us emote and show our personalities for the most part anyway

now I need to get in the kitchen and make a sammy for Jazzy, he's a growing boy J/K and he knows it
BSA

that almost seemed like one of my old re-caps LOL

and I'm still having computer problems, live cam NO
printer NO
oh well I will just have to live with it
oh and one more thing I get this annoying pop-up that says
ASSERT IN LSP that I can't bannish to cyber land
I don't know where it came from or what it means but I wish it would go away forever geesh

NANCY--I am no computer expert (at all!) but usually when my computer starts acting funny and not doing what it used to it is because of something new. Like an update to whatever browser you are using. When Internet explorer updated my whole computer stopped working. I had to uninstall it and go back to the older version. I have had the same thing happen with Firefox and chrome. I do a system restore and set it back to a previous time when those were not updated and it usually puts everything back to normal. I don't know if that is at all what you are experiencing and anyone with computer knowledge please jump in if I have said anything that is wrong, don't want to make the situation worse!

ANT - Hugs to you today! ♥ ♥
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I have felt something has been off, but couldn't put my finger on it. I thought maybe 2 many spots to post at? I still like this spot the best. You can do your video and we can come here all day or night and post to you. I'm not saying anything about Myspace or Facebook, but this spot right here is where you can put your feelings. Not just a cute quip! I always watch The Cleaner on A&E with Benjamin Bratt and it's very good. I don't drink, but I take too many pills! Not lots, but I could cut back, but it's a good crutch to get you through to the next hour. So I know what you mean. There is sorrow in your heart. You try to move on, but feel guilty. I watch as my brother comes and goes and lives his life and I stay home in sorrow. So I get you my dear friend. I'm glad you are back posting here again. I knew if I hung in here long enough you would come back here more. Love to you always.

Everyone's said all that I wanted to say :P
And I said what I could in private.
So now you get a sneak-hug...


♥ ((((((((((((((((((((((ANT!!)))))))))))))))))))))) ♥

Ant you never have let us down! ever.

you have had wonderful words for us and helped a lot of us thru some cloudy days!

i know a lot of pain is involved for all your loved ones and YOU!
i watched my dad battle with this~

one day at a time
one minute at a time
whatever it takes
and those A A meetings are good for you*
also have a friend to call from there*

i sure wished i could have met you when you were here last time
but my husband lost his job
and my son was way off track~

get yourself as healthy as you can
and you do have the power even though i know it is NOT easy!

stay STRONG*

love n hugs
4ever*XXXXXO

thanks Erin for your advice, my computer had crashed so everything was newly installed therefore I don't have a clue what program is responsible for ASSERT IN LSP that's why I said I'll just have to live with it I am not a computer nerd unfortunately or I would probably know what to do about it
thanks again

I've been lost on the previous page ALL DAY! It updated the video there...
I've been waiting like a coward for someone else to lead in...
I was thinking "Dang, no one knows what to say!"
Then my laptop restarted and I had to open the windows again and BANG
here you guys are!
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I know! know! I'm a dufus!

Day 1 is always the best day to start!

Sending special thoughts and prayers out to ANT, DEE, TREV, JANINE2, JUSTIN, JANINE'S SISTER, DAWN, HEIDI, TLJEAN, SHANNON, as well as all those that need some love and comfort. {{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}

((A N T ))

I believe in You.
I believe in YOU.
I believe IN YOU.
I BELIEVE IN YOU.

Believe in you, too.

with love...

stay strong ant! give you a woot woot all the way from france! you ARE doing it!

bisous

ANDREA THE REDHEAD!!! OMG!!! I was going through all the people on my myspace the other day and I thought I wonder why she never posts anymore? How are you doing? What's new over in France?

"I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition."

Martha Washington
1732-1802, First American First Lady

DEE- We will both try that then to be cheerful!! Hugs to you. ♥ ♥

I should say "HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANT" because yesterday was a sort of rebirth. The beginning of the rest of his life.

I've never felt let down by him. If anything he's helped to promote my work on the "inside" amongst his circle of friends. My circle grows as a result.

He's disappointed me? -slap slap slap- a more serious version of a "spank" though it's just as loving.

No disappointment here. Believe it, bitches. :-p

♥

Back again... this doesn't even need to be printed, but here goes:

I love you A~

♥

GOODMORNING EVERYONE
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CHRIS- Wow,you are up early today! ♥ ♥

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=RPS

GOOD MORNING COLONY

last night my Hubby surprised me after dinner and said he wanted to walk around the block (about 6 streets) we took a flashlight and his walker in case he tuckered out
do you know we killed 89 black widow spiders...they sure love brick walls and the dark ewwww, oh yeah he made it as we took it slowly I'm proud of him

GOOD MORNING (((ANT))) and (((COLONY)))
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(((ANT))) You have always been there for all of us and for others in general. . So much so that I think at times ..... You forgot to take time and be there for YOU! You could never let any of us down. The only person you let down was maybe yourself. We always expect more from ourselves than others and are always willing to forgive others but can't do the same for ourselves. Let yourself off the hook and have faith and know you CAN do this.
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If this were anyone else you would tell them to be strong and have faith..that it is okay....they are human..they are loved ..they will get past this and move on. The same applies to you! The first step is done..facing the problem head on. You are a brave and strong man and we will all be there for you the best we can as you have always been for all of us. Always know that.
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You have had much to deal with ..two big losses in a short time... you cope how you cope...you survive how you survive. You are still here.... you spent this time surviving..... which you did however you needed to. Now it is time to live and feel life again. You need to nurture you. It will not be easy...not much worth having ever is.
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I don't think anyone of us are without our struggles or crosses to bear.......:) Just know you are not now and never will be alone in your journey. Believe in you...we surely do! MUCH MUCH LOVE ALWAYS!

NANCY..YUCH.. I would be terrified.. BLACK WIDOWS?? How did you kill them? and HOORAY For hubby!

((((((DEE))))))......♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
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(((DAWN))) Rest today!!
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((((((COLONY))))))

AK
they were less than a foot off the ground, so I got them with my shoe...SQUISH!!!

I was thinking about Shannon today. and what she said in blog with ANT. I wonder how Shannon is doing with her list. I think it is an inspirational list so im going to write it out for us all to aspire to. Thank you Shannon. i hope you doing it. ♥

1. Take advantage of everyday.

2. Make a positive impact on someones life.

3. Look for hope.

4. Count my blessings.

5. Celebrate accomplishments.

6. Learn things dont have to be perfect.

Sounds like a good plan to me. Happy Tuesday Everyone! A special thank you and ♥♥♥♥ to my friends.

Glad you are back...in every way.

I watched the blog last night and wanted so much to say something..I'm not very good in expressing how I feel into words but all of you have said exactly how I feel about ANT and what has happened so thank you.♥
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You are loved, You are strong, You are ANT and you will always have this beautiful Colony of friends ♥♥♥

DEE @ 12:37 pm.. Thank u for posting that. ♥♥♥♥
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((( Shannon)))

There should be a new BLOG soon, there's a new vid at YouTube. Our support is pretty critical right now, gang - let's really try to keep the comments and positvity flowing. He has told us again and again what it means to him. Let's be double sure he knows what he means to us. (I mean, we KNOW he knows...but if he's going minute by minute, and hour by hour right now, we should do everything we can to be sure there are new comments for him to read when he checks in.) :o)

(((COLONY)))
((((♥ANT♥))))

"Oh, yeah, and the only way I ever feel let down by you (pretty much by anyone) is if you need me and don't reach out to me. There's really not much more beautiful than the sight of an outstretched hand, whether it's reaching out for help or reaching out to offer help. It's beautiful because it works."
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Robin/BB/Colony...I'm guilty of that and I'm sorry...It's very hard for me to reach out because I am so private and cannot fully share what I go through..If u only knew how much I want to..I actually wish many times I can just let go and explain..That is why I get so frustrated and upset because I can't...What a relief it would be...So this is for you, I hope u find it Beautiful from me. xoxoxox
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http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk119/LuvWar/Hand-1.jpg

Piggy backing on what Donna said...those people that have his address maybe could send cards. He may not be able to open them now but at least they would be there for him when he was ready and able. Cards of love, support, for his birthday coming up....I don't know. Just a thought....

HEIDI I LOVE YOU

Steph - I'm guessing that's definitely in the works... Nice thought for sure! He'll need help opening them all, if I know this group at very well (which I think I do...LOL!!) ;) We're a pretty sentimental bunch. Hallmark, here we come!

"Stay in a state of gratitude and awe. You can't feel stressed and
appreciative at the same time."

Dr Wayne Dyer

ANT ♥ Heidi ♥

ANT- For me personally I feel you need some space to sort out your issues. I love the saying that Dee just posted. That is perfect. All of us are here to lend you a hand when you want it and need it. I'm just going by how I feel when I am overwhelmed. Just my choice not everyone else's choice. Thinking of you and praying for you. Strength to you. ♥ ♥

Queen ANT
just a suggestion, if there is an address then there is probably a phone number too try to get more incise directions, if that doesn't work, then there is surely another location for AA meetings

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSxTd-Qr2zw

hello mr. ant and colony first i want to let you all who know me i still visit time to time but i too am walking ants walk and ironic today is day 8 but i will be ok today and mr. ant you are never alone with a place like this take care of yourself

My Facebook status, and a few comments that have been posted so far:
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YOU HAVE INFINITE POWER AND INFINITE POTENTIAL (pass it on)
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Person A:
i am sorry to inform you that I have neither of those.

Donna Monson
Then it gives me great pleasure to inform you that you're wrong! You have both of those. YAY you! :o)

Person B:
Wayne Dyre?

Donna Monson
ANT--Comedian, TV Personality, and inspirational human being

Hi ALL! I made a video today for Dee and ironically as I was uploading it I watched Ant's video day 2 and realized that although I had Dee in mind while I made it, I hope that it can be of some comfort to anyone who is going through their own personal battles. I am amazed at how much any given person here at the colony is going through and I am sure there is more that people keep to themselves, but that they reach out and offer support to others. You ALL inspire me and guide me and teach me as you share your own struggles and your own victories.

ANT--Your honesty is so beautiful and fills me with sorrow for the pain you are going through. I know you will succeed at conquering this demon because you are aware of it, you are seeking help and you are strong even when you are weak. Please keep reaching out ♥

Here is the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbkL5nAei9w

LOVE you ALL!

(((COLEEN))) I am so glad you shared and please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. You are an amazing woman! ♥

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.

thanks mrs. bean

ANT: You're not alone.
I have three months. But it all comes down to minutes, doesn't it? I have this moment right now. So do you. We're even. :)
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Elliot's Friend

Right after I posted my comment, I saw the new vlog. Here's my updated response:
Awesome--you're reaching out to people, you're facing what you're feeling, and you're willing to try something different. I'm so happy to know that, even though today "sucks" (it really doesn't, babe. it's friggin' awesome compared to what it could've been) you're moving through it. Keep it up. It won't always be this hard. Pain is temporary and joy is an option.
Love is here.
Hope endures.
Time heals.
Growth helps.
It won't always be this hard.
Faith, my Friend.
Peace.
:)
EF

You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, "I've lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along." You must do the thing you think you cannot do.
Eleanor Roosevelt


(((ANT)))
First of all...I have ice cream sandwiches too, let's get fat together!!
Second...I'm proud of you no matter what. On the good days and the bad days, I'm SO proud of you.
And third...you had said on the blog a long time ago that you want to experience every emotion there is in life. And that when your time here is done, you want to look back on your life and know that you experienced everything. Well this is something that you have to feel. I wish that I could save you from any heartache...but you need to feel it. We're gunna walk with you. I already have a birthday card picked out, and I just came up with a gift idea. I hope it'll be a reminder that you're not going to walk alone.
You always say, "Don't ask for a sign and then forget to look." ...well I saw three owls last night on my walk. The first two just swooped by, but the third one sat on a tree branch, face-to-face with me. And as it flew off, I looked down and saw an owl feather. Now I was always told growing up "Don't touch bird feathers - they're dirty, they're germy, blah blah blah" ....I didn't listen, I took it home anyway (Thank God for Purell). And I would send it to you, but I don't want to give you paracites lol. For now, it sits next to a framed picture of you and me together...
Miracles happen when fear isn't looking. xo.

ANT****

im sending you really cuddly hugs
i get lost 4 words
but know that i care about you
and want you 2 be healthy~and happy
xxxx
xxo

ANT
Keep up the hard work. You can do it!
Hugs!

COLEEN- ♥ ♥ ♥
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ERIN- Thank you for that lovely video. ♥ ♥ ♥

ELLIOT'S FRIEND- ♥ ♥ ♥
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ANT- ♥ ♥ ♥

ANT - Many of us deal with addiction in some form. It is our mind telling us our body needs these substance. Whether it is alchol, drugs, or coffee. take away some ladies coffee and they will cut you. :) (not saying any names). lol.

I dont know if its okay to give advice as im sure youve heard it all and i dont have all the answers but i can tell you what worked for me. (with alcohol)

I used to drink 3 or 4 bottles of wine a night. a case of beer in a sitting easily. daily for years. It got crazy. I found out I had hepc and was ordered to stop immediately. Horrors!! I could not do it. didnt want to do it. and the more you tell me i cant have something the more i wanted it. So i started playing games with my brain.

I would look at drink and think of all the times i got sick on it, all the crappy things i did on it. Drummed it in my head it was poison. I made myself associate nausea to alcohol. when i used to believe it was only thing that calmed my stomach. Bull! That was alcohol talking. I dont let him speak anymore. I dont forbid myself. i just say you can have it but you know the consequences. is it worth it? disassociating good thoughts with it help. when you hear yourself say but it will calm me. Try to think of how awful it is for you body. and more so for your mind. That it is your worst enemy trying to fool you. Screw that. Lets kick that enemies AZZ.

Way to go E.F! You too Coleen. I have faith in you. and support you all.

Tender Loving Jean!!! Thinking of You!

Erin - ♥♥♥♥

I can't say anything that hasn't already been said....but....WE ROCK!!!! Kick some COLONY arse!

CAN GAL HEIDI- Yeah, Rosie answered your question about Vivi!! She answers you a lot. You go girl!!! SYTYCDC tonight!!!
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DEE- ♥ ♥ ♥

ANT,
Thinking of you and sending you wonderful wishes. Everybody grab a hand!

:?)

KRISTEN - you are just the sweetest person ever! You're so thoughtful and so sincere when you post - LOVE YOU.

"You Are Not Alone"

Another day has gone
I'm still all alone
How could this be
You're not here with me
You never said goodbye
Someone tell me why
Did you have to go
And leave my world so cold

Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay

But you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
But you are not alone

'Lone, 'lone
Why, 'lone

Just the other night
I thought I heard you cry
Asking me to come
And hold you in my arms
I can hear your prayers
Your burdens I will bear
But first I need your hand
Then forever can begin

Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay

For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone

Whisper three words and I'll come runnin'
And girl you know that I'll be there
I'll be there

You are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart

For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay

For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart

For you are not alone...
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8rYl6K2STc&feature=related
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♥ ALWAYS and ALWAYS ♥

GINGER...I love that MJ song! I've been listening to it a lot lately. Thanks for sharing.

TLJ...thinking of you

DEE...&hearts&hearts&hearts

Coleen...thanks for sharing what you're going through. You are in my thoughts and prayers. You are not alone.

MRS. BEAN...I just watched the video you made for Dee. How beautiful! I'm going to have to watch it a couple more times to catch it all though:)

ALI...sending you great big warm hugs &hearts

HI NEBBY &hearts, ANT, HEIDI, BEDBUG, CHRIS, KRISTEN, SHANNON, PAM, NANCY, DR. DONNA, EF, STEPH, CRAIG, LEMON DEB AND ALL ANTS.....

So i went from feeling like I was going to break to feeling very empowered. Realizing again i have the skills to cope with whatever comes my way. realizing that the universe is in control and things will work out as they are intended. I can only control how i deal.

It feels almost spiritual as i once again surrender to the universe and feel grateful for all the wonderful things in my life. I just wish the universe was kinder to my friends and family. I feel so blessed and wish i could give that feeling to everyone.

As i trip and almost fall, i feel the safety net of my friends ready to catch me and I spring back up before they have to bend down to far to pick me up. so happy and content to feel so cared for that i cant be down for long. just too much to appreciate.

Ali-Kat ♥ - My GG, my friend, my reason to smile everyday.
Dawn♥, Erin♥, Teri♥, Steph♥, Craig♥, Nebby♥, Heidi♥ - Always there for me and everyone!

Doc, Kristen, Beck, Chris - My adopted family.♥♥♥♥

Love you Colony! Love you Ant!!!

I found ANT shortly after I lost my partner in an effort to stay away from the herbal cigarettes and cold beverages.

He helped me immensely in that struggle. He probably doesn’t realized how much he helped.

Now it seems the tables have turned and I’m at a total loss about HOW to help him.

Completely lost on this one. I know first-hand when you’re in a funk… everything is just “words.” I can’t use his own words of advice, can I?

Will he hear me? Is he listening? I feel responsible for his pain because I’ve considered myself a friend, and yet I paid ZERO attention to this. I had no idea what was happening behind the scenes, but I had a few suspicions. Something unknown was the only thing really “known.” Does that make sense?

-I will now sit quietly- ♥

OMG I have an internet connection for the first time in a few, I come to see you guys and this is where we are?

ANT I will sober you up. You wanna see a middle aged fat lady naked? That will do it.

LOL you know I joke even when it is a serious subject, because I know you can do this. There is always room for one more at the lake if you need to change the scenery.....Sebago is always here for you.

Lean as long as you need to. I'm from Chicago and my shoulders are HUGE! You have my phone number, please use it no matter the time.


♥ xoxo I love you! ♥

Good Morning one and all!! I tried to come and visit last night - I don't know what it is with my home PC, but it seems to freeze when I am here for some reason. So, I'll try to be here more during the day.
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ANT - hope you're able to get at least a little bit of rest. I am sure these are difficult days. You are strong, you are loved, and we're all here for you. xxoo

CHRIS- Just perfect for what ANT needs I think. Your post at 0409!! ♥ ♥

Chris, that makes perfect sense. Every word was beautifully said.


I feel like I owe Ant an apology because I had my suspicions for awhile too that this may have happened. And did I speak up? No.
I remember him saying last year that he hopes those of us who are his friends would warn him if we felt like he was in a situation where there was danger ahead. At that time, I left him a comment somewhere saying that it's better to speak up about something and then turn out to be wrong, than to be right and not say a word about it.
I'm sorry Ant. I let the fear of being wrong take over the act of being a good friend.

(((COLONY))) Love you all ♥

Hey babe..........u let no one down........u totally rock!

I am too going thru stuff......family sickness, family drama.......typical stuff. You have helped me thru so much of it just thru your motivation....brillant stuff.

So......lean on those who have benefitted from your love and your devotion. We are all here for you and will continue to be so.

Minute by minute......u can do it. Let us help you.....love u.....yes u.......i see u......

hugssssssss

GOOD MORNING COLONY
AND happy hump day
Happy Birthday Elena

What has the Colony done for me? Is that the question?

Everything that's the answer

You all were with me through my trial with cancer and chemo treatments
you are always around if I need to vent about something (like this ding dang computer)
I come her for the friendships, news, music videos (yep found bands I never would have found on my own), support given or received, and comradery shared, living vicariously through the colony adventures, learning something everyday, and who can forget the parties and trivia
I think that sums it up for me I have found new friends here I wouldn't have met up with anywhere else (in person or in cyberspace)
Queen ANT you made it all possible
BSA
now I have to get ready for my luau lunch with the Red Hat Ladies

I think all of us can look back now and say that there were thoughts and concerns - - with everything that's happened in the last year, it was just too easy to chalk things up to grief in general, rather than seeing things for what they were at the time. I'm sure all of us feel guilt over not having said something sooner - but the best thing we can do now is to be here and keep offering our support and strength to ANT during these (really really difficult) days...
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"If you're going through hell, keep going. "
~ Winston Churchill
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That made sense to me for some reason - just keep on going, you'll make it out the other side and the sun will shine down, and you'll lift up your face and feel it's warmth, and be filled with gratitude for EVERYTHING. I can't wait to see the day. Those sable eyes will sparkle and we'll feel your joy as if it were our own.

Morning EVERYONE! It's a brand new day, maybe that is why we have night and day so we can have the feeling of starting fresh in the light each morning. Or maybe not! :)

(((CHRIS))) (((KRISTEN))) Loved reading your words and I love all the owls you are seeing Kristen! ♥

KANDYED--SO Good to see you! Are you feeling any better? ♥

NANCY-- I think you should write a blog for the AARP on how to stay active, educated, happy, and involved in life. You completely rock with all your activities and positivity! Have fun at your Luau! ♥

(((DEE))) You are amazing too with how you handle life and its ups and downs. Love you! ♥

Hugs and love to PQDQ94, DAWN, LOIS, TERI, ALI, CRAIG, COLEEN, DONNA (LOVED your status story!!), STEPH, ANDREA!!!, NEBLINA, ANT, HEIDI, BEDBUG, SHANNON, PAM, EF, LEMON DEB, GINGER, KHAY, SWEET PEA, EMJAY, AMYWINGA, and ANYONE who wants or needs them ♥

Hope today is a good one for ALL! ♥

BECK-- did your boys watch More To Love last night? I found myself wondering what they were thinking when Lauren made it through and seems to be someone he is actually really interested in. Kids impressions are usually right on the money! :)

I watched my first episode of More to Love last night with my newest roomie. (A reality TV junkie, she'll fit right in! LOL) I'm still catching up with the names - but whoa! It was so hard not to make the "easy" jokes every time dude opened his mouth! "I'm so glad to be able to give these ladies their dream prom..." Wha??? Whose dream is to go with a bunch of other women to Prom, and share their date? Oh well. I have to laugh at myself because I keep watching...

LoL DONNA! I have to laugh at myself for watching too and I agree how is this Prom any different than the ones they were describing where they went with a bunch of friends? I also don't like that he is always acting like he is doing them some huge favor and then they act like he is too! As Cathy the comic strip would say, ACCH! (or something like that!) :)I bet it is fun to watch with a reality tv junkie! My boys leave the room shaking their heads when it comes on.

New video.
I don't know what to say, or if you're even gunna read this. But sometimes things have to get worse before they get better. It's fine to spend a day in bed, shut the world out and re-energize. We're doing the best we can to help. xo.

DAY 3 is up now*

(((ANT))) Words don't seem big enough or powerful enough right now, please know that you WILL feel better if you stick it out. I don't know what your triggers are, but I am sure you do and if you can't avoid them all then please if possible have a buddy who will check you when it is unavoidable (I am thinking of you having to work tonight where temptations will be)

You are not ruining your career!! You are handling this with grace, dignity and class. Lots of love and healing prayers being sent to you. ♥♥♥♥

Maybe it might be best if you put your career on hold...leave the area...go to some place to get some extra help. Part of me takes back what I said about staying in bed for a day, only because I don't want you to be alone for a whole day right now. Anything can happen. We want you healthy again, and I know you do too. The first few days/weeks will be the hardest. Maybe there's a place you can go to where you'll be safe and protected and getting the help you need. I don't know what kind of help you're getting right now, so that's why I'm putting this out there. I still believe in you though.
Forget about your career. I'd rather have you kill your career than yourself. I don't care about your fame or celebrity. I've let that go. And I don't feel like I'm saying all of this to a celebrity. I'm saying all of this to someone I care about immensely. Focus on getting yourself better, and then worry about your career later. I hope you read this soon.

ANT OR HIS FAMILY- Please get some help. You can't do this alone!! HUgs.

ANT!!! Get your AZZ out of bed and call someone Now!!!

I will not let you lie there in pain and allow you to sink further. What would you say if it was one of us? Reach out! You have too many people that care about you and are ready to help for you to be giving up. Many people have No one. What would your mom say? Get out of bed and eat some breakfast young man. Move your body. Even if you dont want to. DO EET!!!! Turn on some good happy music and just move.

YOU WILL BE OKAY!!

You WILL survive!!

You Will come back even stronger.

You will learn a lesson.

You will put that lesson to use.

You Inspire love and compassion in others and will continue to do so.

ANT you have been thru alot and come out stronger each time. You will Again! Let us inspire you for awhile.

Chris! Kristen! and all trying to help ANT. Your words are powerful and you Do help. If not Ant then others with your comments. YOU are all good friends to ANT. and to the colony. Dont forget that. please dont be hard on yourselves. We can only try to help friends, then they have to do the rest. ♥♥♥♥.

awwww

ANT****

I LOVE YOU DARLING ONE****

sending you hugs~
xxxo

peacensmiles ant colony~

ANT
{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}
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For anyone else in need of them{{{{{HUGS}}}}} too. It is nice to see familiar monikers here. With no internet at home it takes a while for me to get back here on a regular basis. But I think of you all and wish the best for you.
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Hey Mrs Bean!!!!!
Beautiful YouTube vid by the way.
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Day 3..Who ever wants to grab on for ANT. Please take my hand xo

I'll take Heidi's hand. xo.

Heidi,
What a great hand to grab!
:?)

Hey, wait for me -- I'm grabbing on, too!

ANT I LOVE YOU!

ANT, honey, do me a favor. That address you can't seem to physially locate? Call the non-emergency number of your local fire department and ask them. They will tell you exactly where it is without a moment's hesitation.

physically

grabbing DONNA's hand

So, a little catching up.

This is what I've been working on.
www.gogangsteratthespeakeasy.com

(Both the web site and the details of the event.)

Also, I alluded last week on my MySpace to exciting news and it was about my LadyBug. I didn't want to spill it early and jinx her, but it's official, it seems. As you know, she works with me and is going to college for jewelry design and business. Well, she got a phone call from the most prestigious and long-standing jewelry and gift store in our area and was asked to come work there part-time. She hadn't even put an applicaation but they asked her to bring her resume. (They knew of her because she had just won a scholarship they award.) She starts next week and will just scale back her hours in marketing at my place.

We're so excited. It's a great next step for her. Just the right move at the right time to continue her hands-on experience.

YAY, LadyBug!!!! You go design momma a big fat diamond something-or-other!!

ANT, how big is that bed and how many of us do you think can crawl in there with you? Well, first off, how good is the security at your building?
You know we're kind of like the Marines here. We leave no man, er, ant behind, so it's time to cuddle up and get serious in the healing, folks. Many cyber handholding sessions are in order.

Also, Dudey, love and gratitude to you, our dear friend. We are ever indebted to you for being present to do what we cannot.

BEDBUG- I just love jewelry. I'd love to see some of her designs. I'm so happy for her and you too!!!

Grabbing BEDBUG's hand ♥

Thank you (((Khay))) ♥ It has been nice to see you posting :)

BEDBUG--What a cool party you are throwing! I want to live close enough to come. I almost started doing the Charleston when I heard the music. I LOVE the 20's!!! After seeing Depp as Dillinger I can't get the end death scene out of my head. For some reason it just seemed out of place even though it really happened. I hope you will post pictures :) CONGRATULATIONS to LadyBug! What a really awesome job to have and to study in college.

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Hey, ANT and Colony! This is a drive-by hand-grabbing, cyber-hugging, friendship-renewing, encouraging-thought-tossing, power post from one of the many who, upon seeing the bedded-down blogger thought, "I've SO been there." (Notice that I didn't say we thought, "oooh, I am SO glad that is not me today" because that would make some of us appear to be insensitive and self-absorbed which is completely NOT the point. :P)
Hope that the evening has been tolerable for you, ANT. And, as for killing your career: hardly. *gives ANT a ~look~ before moving on*
Shoutouts to Dawn, Dee, Bedbug, Teri, Mrs. Bean, Steph, Donna, Khay, Chris, Kristen, pqdq94, Nancy, Lois Lane, Kandyed, Ginger, Beck, Heidi, Coleen, Ali-Kat, Emjay, Craig, LemonDeb, Sweet Pea, Sarahedw, pj, Andrea, Pam, and EveryAnt. ♥
Feel better, ANT, and keep us posted. We loves. :)
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Jack's complete lack of surprise,
Elliot's Friend
:P
(It's Movie Quote Day inside my head. You're all invited.)

True confession time...
I was bi-curious.
So, I went where I had never gone before.
FaceBook.
Yep. I tried it.
I thought it was ucky though.
I'm not sure if I'll ever go back.
I don't know. Maybe it takes time to get used to.
Ucky.
Eeew.
I'm getting off the 'puter now and heading for the TV.

My journey through BB's 8:47 post:

:-O --> :-D --> O.o --> -.- --> :-/

lol Colour me disappointed. I thought we were about to get all share-y and stuff. haha
:-P

"Obscene finger gestures from such a pristine girl."

*wanders off humming "Don't You Forget About Me"*

BEDBUG--I was totally going to friend you! ;o) ♥

EF--I love movie quotes! Playing along and missing John Hughes especially because there will never be another movie from him. I was hoping he would change his mind and make some more!

Dear Mr. Vernon, we accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it was we did wrong. But we think you're crazy to make an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us... In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain...
...and an athlete...
...and a basket case...
...a princess...
...and a criminal...
Does that answer your question?... Sincerely yours, the Breakfast Club.

ANT!!!!!!!!!
Feel this.
I love you.
:o)

:)

Shawshank Redemption: "Andy Dufresne...who crawled through a river of s**t and came out clean on the other side." Man, I love that movie...

A story of three dots:

My partner Timothy would always say “I love you baby” or “I love you sexy man.” He drove me insane with it. Seems every hour I heard those words. He would send text messages of the same copied text.

Over and over again.

One time I got snappy and said “I know… you love me… and you love me enough for the both of us, can’t we just live in silence for a while?” He didn’t appreciate my tone that day, but it didn’t stop him. As he slowly digressed with side-effects of cancer treatments, I began to wonder how long he’d be with me. He was only 33.

One Thursday, I got no message in the morning. I called his cell phone with no answer. A few hours later I got a text message from him that said “…”

I knew instantly what the code message was and it carried a heaviness I can’t forget. Everything stopped… the room spun… I literally floated above my body because I knew… it was happening.

He didn’t have energy to write the message so he abbreviated the sounds with dots… like that: “…”

Some folks may notice I use the three dots… a lot. To me it has an underlying meaning… and I intentionally place it throughout text conversations as a reminder to myself of all that’s possible, all that was… and all I’ve been given.

And when I use it today, it’s away of saying I LOVE YOU without using those exact words. It’s very discreet. If you didn’t know this story you probably wouldn’t pick up the message. I know it’s there. A strength from the inside. Corny as hell I know. It’s a small way to keep myself going. It’s ridiculous and yet… I love it.

My profound message has again fallen short… as usual. :-p There was no purpose to its’ meaning other than to show how simple life’s complexities can be handled.

At first I was hammered all the time. One beer turned into six until I was suddenly waking the next morning in a fog. I did it over and over again. The day I bumped up from a 6-pack to a 12-pack was the last day I actually bought beer. I knew I was worth more than $15.95.

All I could see was three dots. I hope you all can find yours… somewhere… somehow. ♥

“Magic only happens when fear… isn’t looking.”

(((Chris))) ♥♥♥

CHRIS- ♥ ♥ ♥

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=RPS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LYNETTE (a day of accusations)

hate to have to type and run but I have an AARP bus to catch, boy will my legs be tired :^)

EF I will never look at...the same again, thanks for sharing that with us

Grabbing hands with EF and joining the ANT TEAM. Bedbug let me know when we infilltrate (sp?) the building!!

I LOVE YOU ANT!

Chris! You are amazing. with your words, with your kindness, with your wisdom. I have so much love and respect for you.♥

Elliots Friend - ♥ I love your posts. You crack me up and inspire me. what more could a girl ask for?

You are all inspiring. I love this colony.

Kandyed - Nice to see you posting.

ALI ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.

(((CHRIS))) I knew, without knowing the details. Thank you for sharing that part of your life, which had to be unimaginably, unspeakably difficult to get through. I'll never see those three dots again in my lifetime without thinking of you.

Dear sweet Chris:
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Thank you!
What an inspiring story.
Amazing.
Beautiful.
It should be published somewhere.
Truly.

ANT.
Today I decided the word for me is
POWER!
You have it.
I know you do.
Use it.
We are all here holding you.
Have some of ours.
Power like this grows with borrowing it from others.
No one gets less,
we all get more from the sharing.

I love you today.
No different than yesterday or last year or next year.

(((((Chris)))))

Oh, and BEDBUG - it takes a minute to get used to Facebook, but I GUARANTEE you will get over your aversion to it. Soon, you'll carry around a mobile internet device in the crook of your arm, stroking it compulsively like a hairless cat, while you post your status, and read the results of your friend's quizzes -- it WILL suck you in. Just like it's done to the rest of us. No one liked it the first time they tried it. Ask Emjay - she was totally ANTI Facebook, and look what it's done for her!

DAY 4

Great to see you up, ANT. And, yes, you rocked the hair today! :) You're doing this.
You're making it happen.
You are amazing.
xxoo

Day 4...Love you ANT!...Your doing great.. 1 step, 1 min at a time. xo
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((( Colony)))

ANT
You did more than make it one second at a time with this blog. You made it through 255 seconds! Great job! So glad to see you up and pushing through. Much love and many hugs to you!

http://www.oa.org/
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♥CHRIS♥

((((ANT))))

I am so glad you keep checking in and someday when you look back on your videos you are going to see what we see-- a really beautiful man-- I hope today is a little easier than yesterday and that your meeting gives you support and a feeling that you CAN do this. If not just check here and read all the messages from people who love and believe in you ♥♥♥♥

DONNA--I can't get the image of you stroking your phone out of my head, LOL!!! Too funny!! :)

(((EF)))---In honor of Alfred Hitchcock's birthday:

Norman Bates (Psycho):
"Uh-uh, Mother-m-mother, uh, what is the phrase? She isn't quite herself today."

Hope EVERYONE enjoys today and has a little sunshine in their soul today ♥♥♥♥

DAY FOUR thoughts while watching vid:
Hi sweetie! I am so glad to see you and I wish I could have been there, even if you didn't have time to say hello or anything. Just to be in the same oxygen with you. :o)
STOP with the "bloated", you do not.
You don't have to lighten anything for anyone other than yourself.
It's ok to be behind. I have a BIG ONE you can borrow!
HA!HA!HA!... Read More
One second. You can do it. You have the power honey.
I love ya too ANT!

((((CHRIS))))

Thank you for sharing your story. It was very moving and beautiful and I agree that it should be published somewhere. You have a gift for sharing tender things. I hope you know that you are allowed to find love again and it won't ever diminish the love you had. I can't explain it other than as a parent I love both my children, but I do love them differently because they are different people. I have little things that are personal to each of them that I don't do with the other. It is not the same as romantic love, but I think you have so much love to give and you deserve to be loved. Hope you allow yourself the beauty of finding it again ♥ because you may just be exactly what someone else has been waiting for.

OOPSIES!!!!!!
The "read more" is not supposed to be in there!
HA!HA!HA!HA!
I am imperfect.
Damn. :o)

(((Chris)))
:)

ANT, I'm thinking of you-praying for strength for you:)

(((((ANT))))) Thank you for checking in everyday. I'm very, very, VERY proud of you and nothing will ever change that. But I'll be honest and say that I'm also very worried. I still believe in you though, and I'm still praying and sending positive vibes your way and asking for signs. Keep asking for them too Ant, and keep your eye out. We're always here for you and don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything else. I love you. xo.

:-) it's been published somewhere today... right here.

You think I give this crap away to just anyone? ♥

CHRIS- ♥ ♥ ♥
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ANT- I'm glad you shaved and are up. At least it makes you feel a bit better. ♥ ♥

I was at the waterpark today with my kids and James (my bff that's the drag queen you all helped win entertainer of the year) and ANT was on my mind. I was telling James about his journey back to sobriety and how proud of am of him...that led to a deeper conversation about life in general. We talked about the things in our lives that bring us to that brink, the brink that we all go over at one time or another. I know some things in life just can't be avoided...we are going to have losses in our lives and they are going to hurt like hell. But, what dawned on us both is that a lot of the pain in our lives is brought on by others...by insensitivity, judging, and just plain hatred. It's the things people say and do to us that make the unavoidable things harder to bear. I don't know how to fix this or change it, other than to start with myself. I am going to work to be more aware of people around me and their general needs and emotions. I am VERY unobservant, you could send a naked man running through my living room and I would have him fully dressed if I had to describe him. Having ADHD is like living life at warp speed, there are probably so many times throughout my day that I could make someone's day better and I never even notice, because I don't slow down and pay attention.
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Chris, thank you for sharing. You're an amazing person and I am so happy to have you in my life.
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Kristen, you have not checked in with your parents lately young lady! Just because YOUR racer won yet again, doesn't mean that you don't have a responsibility to let us (both me and me) know you are alive! Geez...teens these days.
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BEDBUG...come over to the dark side!

ANT! You look terrific! You dont look bloated. Those get less and less without alcohol. You are doing great!

Lots of accomplishments:
You got out of bed
You got dressed (and look fabulous)
You did a show
You did this blog
you found a meeting, etc, etc.

Way to move. To do.. to Be...

Erin! Beck! You ladies move me so much. Your writing is so insightful and thoughtful.

Heidi!!! So good to see you here! you cant hide when your friends need help can you? Love you Heidikins.

Well i guess we know how Dr. Donna got her name. Dr. Evil Donna, trying to turn our Bedbug into her mini-me at Facebook. I got my eye on you and your little kitty Doc.. ♥

CHRIS - I'll never look at 3 dots in the same way ever again! Thanks for sharing. &hearts&hearts&hearts

ANT - Baby steps. I know how hard this is but you can get through it. Believe me!

Chris...my bad, I put EF instead of your name blaming it on lack of sleep, that's my story and I'm sticking to it

( ( ANT ) )

Nice to see you with a fresh start. So glad you have a meeting for YOU.
And if you really were a Macy's Day Parade balloon we would have no excuse NOT to follow your ass.
:-P

((Chris))



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EF!! It's random movie quote in your head day!!! Yay! Can it be a internation holiday too? That would be so much fun. :-)

Here's my favorite:

"You've got me? Who's got you?!?"

Happy Day Colony.

I got so excited I forgot an 'al'

Oh well.

It's my only fault. Well, other than I see dead people.
Crap! That was another random quote! Maybe no one will notice. Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming.
Ugh.
I did it again! As Lucy would say: "Stop the world! I want to get off."

:-P
Just kidding. I would never want to get off.


The Earth

I mean.

Sheesh! Dirty minded people!

he he he

- "Stay out of my way, or you'll pay. Listen to what I say."

- "Yeah, why don't I go eat some hay. I can make things out of clay, or lay by the bay, I just may. Whaddya say?"

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- "Lot of pressure. You've gotta rise above it. You've got to harness in the good energy, block out the bad. Harness... energy... block... bad. Feel the flow, feel it. It's circular. Its like a carousel-- you pay the quarter, you get on the horse. It goes up and down and around. Circular... circle. With the music, the flow. All good things."

- "Yeah, yeah. Well, nice to meet you, but I gotta go golf... psycho."

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- "Looks like a slight hill. Whaddya think?"

- "And a slant to the left."

- "That's cause you're only wearing one shoe."

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET EMJAY!!!!!!!!

MAY YOUR DAY BE AS SPECIAL AS YOU ARE.

XOX

((((((((((ANT)))))))))) I am so proud of you. You are 4 days closer to your goal that's something to be proud of sweetie! You have an incredible spirit and that transcends in all you do, you can do this sweetie I know you can. We are all here to support you and send you strength and love always. XOX

Grabbing Steph's hand in continued support and love for ANT.

((((Shannon)))) Thinking of you today.

((((Chick a Dee!)))) Love you, sending you lots of Hugs!

((((ALI MY NOG!!!!!!)))) OMG you know how bad I am at checking my emails!!!! I will write soon promise. You should come over to the myspace ;^) Miss you there!!!! XOX

Chris

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You know the rest.

((((Coleen)))) Day 8! So proud of you sweetie. You too can do it. We are all here for you. xo

((((Teri)))))

((((Dawn))))

(((((Heidi))))) you know the rest.

(((Craigyyy!)))
(((Argus))))

((Nancy)) Ok first of all 89 BLACK WIDOW SPIDERS!

There are no words right now. OMG given the fact that spiders make my skin crawl and totally disgust me I just cannot imagine taking a walk and seeing 89 Black Widow Spiders. I would have been running and screaming like a girl after having seen the first one LOL! I'm a though coookie but when it comes to spiders Fo'get about it!! lol!
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Good job to your Hubby!!

Good Job to Ladybug! YAY!!

(((Erin)) just because. :^) How are you lady? Hope all is well. xo

*Sneaking in an extra HUG to ANT before leaving* xo Hang in there sweetie. xo

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMJAY! HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY. LOVE YOUR FLOWERS FROM HUBBY! ♥ ♥ ♥

NEBLINA- Have a wonderul weekend. Hug to you. ♥ ♥ ♥

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Say 'hello' to the weekend!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf2S7kKLtEQ

Hi Neblina!!!! :-)
Could I interest you in a Spider

Monkey?

:-P

((A N T ))


Thank-you for making it through this minute.

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Thinking of you. Sending out positive vibes.

Good Morning, BIRTHDAY GIRL EMJAY!! Hope you're having a fantastic day!!

GOOD MORNING COLONY

TGIF

EMJAY this is for you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCQ2zTdtUAg
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETIE

it's going to be hot again today so I will stay indoors mostly, I got the lawn mowed so it looks good
I do get to have High Tea and lunch today with my Red Hatters so I better hop in the shower now
you all have a great weekend ESPECIALLY QUEEN ANT

CRAIG-y-POOH!!
I bet you don't get called that very often.
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Kitty ((snuggles)) to ARGUS, too!
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As you can see I am home from the hospital after 7 days. I now walk with a wheeled walker. I am not steady enough to get around on my own yet. The doctor spoke with both me and Corey and he said he sending home me for no rehab place had a bed available. They did what I needed done in the hospital
with the medicine so I didn't qualify a bed in the hospital, so home I came and Corey now handles all my medicine, helps me bathe, fetches for me. My legs are swollen back and hurt like the dickens.
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I want to thank Dee (though I have two listed in my address book, but I am only thinking we have one and that is the one I am thinking about) for the lovely gifts sent to me by her and the Colony. The lady who works in the gift area said Dee wanted a present given to me every day I was in the hospital. I was surprized when the lovely basket of yellow and lavender colored flowers came to me from Ginger. I sent them home so mom and david could enjoy them and the balloon she sent after a couple of days. I thought that was a wonderful gester from her. Thank you again GINGER, oh and thank you and NANCY for the lovely cards you'all sent. When the lady from the shop told us that DEE had intructed to her to give me something each day I was in the hospital that was really a huge surprise that someone loved me that much. My family didn't even send flower, and so I wasn't really expecting any gifts. Corey was in the room when she deliver the last gift and said I should stay one more day to see what I would get. I just looked at him with that isn't very nice look, besides they wouldn't let me go far when learning to use the walker. DEE also sent me some very nice cream and lovely scented candle. Whew I am getting tired.
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I have to stop now. But I wanted everyone to know that was very surprized and felt warm from the love these gifts gave me.

CRAIG-y-POOH!! He's called that more than one would imagine, right Craig-y-Eyore?

:-p

A kind of SICK method of spider deterrant, but effective with almost any bugs... insects... pests in general.

Crush copious amounts of the insect you're trying to irradicate, and spread the "corpse paste" around the area where they congragate.

Mother nature will alert them DANGER - DANGER WILL ROBINSONBUGG... do not enter this area.

So if you have a tough stomach... start crushing.

Otherwise I think insect repellants are probably the second best answer. Or Nancy's method works too :-p

♥ hey, don't BUG me... it's just a suggestion.

Ant, please hold on. I am sending to you many giggling sweet baby laughs.
Love jean

Welcome home, TLJ! I'm sure it feels nice to be back with your own bed and your own things around you. ((HUGS))

This month is such a special one its birthday time for you, We'd really like to celebrate this happy day with you, so zippity a and heidi ho there's something we can do, we'll sing a song that we all know, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear EMJAY, Happy Birthday to you!

HOPE your DAY is AWESOME!!!! ♥♥♥♥

Ant, I love you. You do not have to be "on", funny, cheery, etc. all of the time. You are human. You can get through anything I promise. xoxo

TLJEAN!!!!! SO happy to see you posting and that you are out of the hospital! Hope you are comfortable enough at home and will be able to recover peacefully. That (((DEE))) is something else! What a wonderful surprise that must have been.

(((ANT))) Hope Day 5 is moving along and each second is getting a little better. ♥♥♥♥

(((NEBLINA))) ♥♥♥♥ SO great to see you!! I saw that you got your motorcycle license---very cool! I haven't been on a motorcycle in so long, hope you have so much fun!! Please be so so careful!

Has anyone heard from Jigglin' In Jax? Hope her move went as smoothly as possible!

It's FRIDAY!!! YAY!!! I went to do back to school shopping just for the supplies. I got carded!! What in the world!? I had a can of the spray air that cleans keyboards. I was informed that it is a controlled substance.

Hope EVERYONE has a great weekend! ♥♥♥♥

HAPPY FRIDAY TO EVERYONE.

TLJ - Welcome home. I bet you're happy to be able to recuperate in peace now

DEE - What a beautiful thing you did for Jean. You have such a big heart! &hearts

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMJAY. Have a wonderful day!

NEBBY - Great to see you. I bet you're enjoying your motorcycle. Be safe.

DAWN - Is your water problem all solved now? Hope you're able to have a relaxing weekend. &hearts

MRS. BEAN - Hope you have a wonderful weekend. &hearts

New Video Up!
5 effin' days...way to go! How about you get a massage? You could have a masseuse come to you if you don't have the energy to get out. Maybe that'll help you feel a little bit better.
And did I hear you say "..hopefully if I make it to (day) 6"? That kinda talk isn't allowed here. You WILL make it to day 6. You're doing great so far and I couldn't be more proud. If you need anything, you know how to reach us all. I hope you're catching up on the comments and messages, and taking strength from each of them. We love you and just want you healthy and happy. We're here anytime. Love you, stay strong. xo.

ANT You look great, you sound great - DAY 5 is a winner of a day. This second, this minute and this hour are under your belt. HOORAY! xoxoxo

DAY EFFIN 5!!!!....Ya for 5 friggeneffin days!!! ((( ANT))) xo

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMJAY!! XO

WELCOME BACK HOME JEAN!!

One nice thing about being home is getting on the computer. I'm tired as is usual for me. My legs swolled up while I was in the hospital but just could't lay down all the time so I sat in a chair and was nosey as I watched all the comings and goings. So I am having to start all over on my legs and thighs. They hurt like the dickens. Now that Corey is in charge of handling my meds, which the doctor agreed with, he said it is better this way because I still get very confused and this way I take the right pills at the right time, I can't take pain pills as needed, it said 8 hours or as needed. Instead he sits me down in my chair gives me the warmmed heating pad which I then poke under my gown and onto my thighs.
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Every one was extremely nice to me. Corey said it was because I am a good patient. I do what they want and talk to them at the same time. The tech that came for my 6 vials of blood was great, I never felt her stick into my sore arm.
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How I ended up back in the hospital less than 24 hours is I lost my balance. I got up from my bed, bumped into Corey's bed, then hit my chair and then headed into the bathroom to pee, but I didn't get a chance because as I tried to balance I fell forward into the laundry baskests and could't get out. I had to scream for David and that took about 7 or 8 loud cry outs for him to hear me. I told him to call the fire dept, but he dialed 911. The fire dept did get me out, took me to their truck as the ambulance pulled up. since I had been out less than 24 hours they took me back to the hospital and I then was taken upstairs to the 3rd floor, bathed and then they check all my bruises. I had a whopper on both upper arms that went down to the bend in my arms, then they checked my back which was ok. This time I promised I would bully anyone to go home like I did the last time. I also had a scattering batch of bruises all over my frontal area. But the two big ones caused me the most pain. After I got in bed the tech came back and stuck me for an IV. They taped it up as best as they could.
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Every morning before 6, when I am awake anyway, she stuck me then wrapped it up as soon as shelf secure enough to remove the tape.
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ANT DARLING we all love you but I know it isn't enough. You would do better if one or two of us could visit so you could reach out and touch us and give you tender loving candy coated hugs.
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Love to every one. As I feel up to it I will continue the saga of Jean is a fool. Love Jean

DEE.Your simply an Angel xoxo

NEBBY ..Yup..you guessed it..You know the rest. xo ;)

COLONY XOXOXOXO

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ((EMJAY))!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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((((((((((((((((((((((((ANT)))))))))))))))))))))))) So proud of you! You can do this. xoxo
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Everyone has written such beautiful things here.. I do not have it in me today..but even though my words are not here... my heart is.
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GLAD YOU ARE HOME TLJ!
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♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ COLONY ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

ALI said it best....I do not have words today but my heart is also here. Love and hugs to you all.

ANT I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!

Tender Loving Jean!!! So glad you are home. As a fellow hepper, you know im always thinking of you. Miss your hugs around here. Same as Ginger and the whole colony. Now stay out of laundry baskets. :) ♥♥♥♥

ANT - dont know if you will see this but if you get some Glutathione it will help you with withdrawals. Also a good amino complex will do wonders. Both very good for you. Inositol or vitb will help too to calm central nervous system.

LOVE YOU COLONY!!!

Speaking of honorary degrees - HELLO DR DEE!! You always know the best cures and treatments for things. If I ever have an ailment, I'm coming straight to your place.

Support and people is what this
place
is
about.
No
luck
with
the
spacebar
on
this
library
computer,
but
sending
everyone
love!!!
:?)

Have
a
good
evening
all
and
{{{{HUGS}}}}
all
around!
Elliots~Friend
so
good
to
see
you!
:?)
Out
of
internet
time :(

is it just my computer or is anyone else having trouble with the volume of the last few ANT videos?

Hey Doc! guess we all become doctors when we go thru serious illness huh? and there are some of us who are obsessed. I love ayurvedic and chinese medicine. I study medical journals to compare. It so interesting exploring what is out there in the world of medicine.

My friend discovered this fellow Rick Simpson who has been healing people with hemp oil. She has stage 4 IBC and has opted to try hemp oil rather than chemo. Day 2 and she already has lots of energy. will be interesting to see how it goes. Research is showing injections of THC will kill cancer cells. or it can be orally ingested. fascinating stuff. There are testimonials coming from people claiming it cured stage 4 cancer even. Im not advocating this for anyone but if interested check out his story on youtube.

Coleen - Hope you are doing well in your recovery. ♥♥ Thinking of you.

too many names to list.you know who you all are..♥♥♥♥

Nancy - Thank you for taking time to find out Jeans info for me.

Hey a deer just walked by my window. cool. oh life is good. ♥

NANCY
I am having trouble hearing ANT and I have a HUGE lag with what his lips are doing and the sound.

Same problem with audio/video synching and with low volume.
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Welcome home, TLJ!
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Happy Bday, Emjay!
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(((ANT)))
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"look how they massacred my boy"--big mafioso spider over crush-zone spider
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Craig, I see your Superman quote and raise you a Star Trek XI:
"Are you out of your Vulcan mind?"
:P

Just a driveby. I've been MIA because I had to have my mom at the hospital for surgery. I was there 12 hours with her and then they decided to keep her over night after all. She's going to be fine though. Just sick from anesthesia.
I'm so tired. Only 15 minutes sleep last night. Ugh.
Heading to bed soon. Have to work tomorrow.
My heart is warmed by the love I see and feel here among everyone.
Please forgive me for not reading closely and saying all the things I probably should be saying right now. You all know I love you though. I hope so.

Steph
oh good I see a lag too, it's not just my computer then, thanks for letting me know
I was ablle to get rid of my popup and reinstall my vidcam yay thanks Pam for the help
I got the Hubby to walk again this evening but only 2 streets worth this time
Dee you did a wonderful thing for TLJ what a caring Colony we have

TLJ you are NOT a fool
loved seeing some colonists posting that haven't been here for a while

Chris...you got me started using the ... It's ALL your doing!
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Now that I know the meaning...
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I'm going to use it even more...
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Because ... I ... LOVE ... YOU! ...
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G... ♥

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=RPS

Nancy- I can't hear the video and it's not in sequence with the voice either!!!

((ANT))

Congratulations on making to day #5!! :-) :-)

(((D E E))

((Tender Loving Jean)) Wonderful to see you posting. Sounds like you have lots of help. :-) :-) Corey is a wonderful man. :-)

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To: DRDonna from Craigy-Pooh

A special Hello to a wonderful YOU.
To be honey bear'd is such a delight.
The fun nick name made my night.

:-)

Hmmm..EF...you pose an interesting challenge. :-)
I volley with:
Star Trek II
"I thought you were supposed to be dead." and
this abba filled aussie film quote:

"Muriel, you're terrible"
and this quote is GOLD:

"No, Mr Bond. I want you to die!"

If you could only put your finger on it. :-P


Happy Saturday!

Hmmm mmm mmmm. A Bond fest? Cool!

Goldfinger. He's the man, the man with a Midas touch. A spider's touch.Such a cold finger. Beckons you, to enter his web of sin. But don't go in.

By the way....how did Vancouvergirl's date with Rod Stewart go???

HAPPY DAY FIVE ANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, actually I do believe this was YESTERDAY and I am going to ass-u-me that we are now onto day 6. BUT, about day 5:

I love your "extra chin" cuz it is perfect and you may not know it, but you look fANTastic!!!!!!
AND YOU HAVE 5 EFFIN DAYS!!!!!!!

Did you know that I graduated high school from "EFFING"ton?!?! REALLY! IT's crazy but true and I so need to know if the song from Ben Folds is about my town! Maybe that is why I am a bit dirty mouthed and toss the F-bomb around..... I have my diploma from Effington! HA!HA!

THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU Who were so nice to wish me happy birthday!!!!
I was gone ALLLLLLLLL day yesterday and drove 90 miles an hour home literally trying to beat a scary thunderstorm. I don't like driving that fast or being that scared! I was thinkin "I can't die on my birthday in this car!!!!!!" HA!HA!HA!HA!

I will try and stop back later to read more of what is up with you all. Blake's "recently found him daughter" contacted us yesterday to pray for her dad. He had a brain annurism yesterday and last night was having brain surgery. I hope HOPE HOPE to hear some good news today!

BB FANs - Chima walked off show last night. she is gone! Yay!

DEE- I saw that this morning. I'm so glad she is gone too!!!

I have to chuck a random movie line out there.
"If you have poo, fling it now!"

I’m with MJ and ANT’s little double-chin. ♥

-breathe-

{{{{{{{{{{CHRIS}}}}}}}}}}

DAY 6!!!
ANT I can see the light coming back to you. That sparkle in your eyes was so evident today. I love you and I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!
6 fan-freakin-tastic days!

DAY SIX ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
You look amazing and I will have a diet coke with you for sure!
I am actually quite excited to the point of giddyness cuz the twinkle in your eye is CRAZY COOL!!!!!!!!!!
I love you!

Chris!!!

1. I love you! You are so caring. Come snuggle up on the CK couch with me and Steph (I share Steph). ♥♥♥♥

2. Myspace is still here for you. no silly apps even. ;) but then have to reconcile that Rupert Murdoch owns it. agh.. where was i going?

3. oh ya. and Chris did i mention i love who you are. ♥♥♥

DAY 6--AWESOME!!! (((ANT))) You look so much better and I love you talking about hearing the traffic. It has been very nice to hear your voice everyday and thank you for being so honest and brave. Onward and upward!! :)

(((CHRIS))) You are a good friend. Sometimes people aren't ready for good friends. This video deals with the power of words, it is short and powerful and ends with a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. that says: "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2hWcZlrEss

How many times have we wanted to say something to someone, but feared that they would take it the wrong way or that it would anger them or upset them? I am guilty of that and of not wanting to rock the boat. Alcohol is a tricky thing, because it is a legally recognized addictive substance. Adults are allowed to drink it whenever they want to. I could go on and on about that subject, but I will just say that I think you were being a good friend and those can be few and far between in life...♥

(((BEDBUG))) Hope you got some rest and that your mom is doing better! ♥

DEE--CHIMA is gone, Jordan is HOH, what an exciting weekend, lol!!

Lots of love to EVERYONE! Thinking of all of you and wanting to write something to each of you, but need to finish Saturday chores (or privileges depending on how you look at it!) ♥♥♥♥

(((((DAY 6)))))) = Simply beautiful. xo

(((((((( Chris/My brother friend)))..I am so sorry your hurting..Just know that I am always here for you and I would never " dump" you .I cherish our friendship and I'm greatful more than u could ever know for it. xo

oops... .Forgot to add the most important part.
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I LOVE YOU! ♥
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And one other thing..Didn't you know that when you hang around us woman long enough your bound to get " Your Time of the Month..Fun eh?! ugh..lol

"How many times have we wanted to say something to someone, but feared that they would take it the wrong way or that it would anger them or upset them?".
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Ummm,ok well this is what I am sort of going through right now...I hope noone will take it the wrong way because I love you all...BUT..I just ask one tiny little favor to please add a "Spoiler" when discussing Big Brother..Some people may have not watched or have the live feeds available to them..Ok crawling back in the corner now with my head down.

((( Colony ♥ )))

(((HEIDI))) OOPS! come out of the corner, lol!! I don't have the live feeds either, but I found this guy on youtube that does a recap of the feeds everyday except Saturday. If you want to know the scoop before the show and I have found they leave tons of stuff out of the shows you can go to youtube and search for poisonstinger (all one word) then I just click for the most recent upload or go to his channel and look for which one is the most recent. He is kind of funny about how he delivers the information, but he can be entertaining when he talks about certain things. I hate surprises so spoilers never bother me, so sorry!!!! Glad you said something! :) ♥

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB9yYxape2I

PMS-- not something to joke about ;o)

Look at the video of day 6!

Look at that.

♥

-ANTicipating greatness-

I don't put words into other people's mouths but I will say this on Heidi's behalf. What she meant to say was:

"Stop spoiling the show for the rest of us, 'ya peckerheads."

The hell ails me lately? ...don't answer...

Doh! Sorry guys. My bad. i will post spoiler alert. i just got a little excited. Heidi ♥♥♥♥ YAY Heidi speaking your mind. I like it. i like it alot!! I got schooled. :)

Chris, i have had online dumping that i have not understood either. I write it off to miscommunication, rumors, or im just not their cup of tea. I have deleted my whole page and some took it personally. Cant blame them but i did it for my own personal reasons. not to slight anyone. I wasted alot of time trying to figure out the why. Better just to move on from people who dont want to communicate and discuss.

Many think of discussion as confrontational so avoid it. We all cope differently. I purposely have just a few friends on myspace who i trust totally with my heart. I guess we cant expect to click with everyone. but you sure click with me Christopher! clickety click.. ♥♥♥♥

Oh my gosh, I am laughing so hard at being called a P***erhead!! I have never been called that before, too funny!!!! Strangely, it made my night, lol! :) I swear like the lady in Misery, so the most you will usually get out of me is a, "what the heybob?" , cheese and crackers, flippin' chips and salsa or if I am really upset I say fudgesicle. You might be asking yourself if people find themselves hungry after being around me when I get angry and the answer is yes. ;o)

I need a hearing AID. I can't hear the video!!!!
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LOVE TO EVERYONE tonight. ♥

LMAO Beans! Chris! Heidi! I love the peckerhead comment. You know my son got suspended from school at 14 for jokingly calling his friend peckerhead at lunch. We were shocked. I told the principal he was the peckerhead.

i always thought the word goofy was cute. like the disney character. Warning. Dont call bad guy a goof... just saying. :)

ANT ((((hugs))))) and "cheers" -- you with a diet coke and me with an ice water. Here's to DAY 6. You are amazing.

a double wink
I feel blessed
and the hair looks MAHVELOUS

Ant you sound great. One day at a time. Coleen - Thinking of you as well. ♥

Day 6, Ant, you SHOULD be proud!!!! I am so proud of you. You have my love. xoxo

HAPPY SUNDAY MORNING EVERYONE.

((((((((((ANT)))))))))) Hi...welcome back to life. :)
Computer crashed yesterday so I wasn't around, but damn, you were on my mind like nothin else. I also mailed a lil' somethin, somethin...for a lil' someone, someone...who I am SO proud of. I can't put it into words Ant. You just make me so proud.
I'm feeling a little quiet today - really..me?! ..so...when..wow...i can't believe it... Yeah, I can be kinda quiet sometimes. Doesn't mean that I'm not around if you need anything. I'll be there.
And yeah Beck/Mommy/Daddy, I'll be watching NASCAR today. :)

God bless America and cinnamon buns because I'll tell you this... there's nothing to get my senses worked up faster than HOT & JUICY FAT ASS CINNAMON BUNS on a Sunday.

Butter a'drippin'. Eat it ♥

Later

... just thought I'd throw it out there.

Sometimes I'm too passionate in all the wrong ways.

GOOD MORNING ANT AND COLONY!
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WAY TO GO ((((((((((((((((((((♥ANT♥))))))))))))))))))))
You SHOULD be proud of yourself...You ARE going to get through this...you are a SURVIVOR!!!!.
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We are ALL survivors here! I am sure there is not one of here without pain or illness or heartache or struggle or loss in some form or other that we carry within us each and every day. Some have more to battle through and more scars to carry...but we all deal the best we can. I know I fight every day to hang on and some days are harder than others. Some are also easier. I am sure it is the same for most of us.
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It is just such a blessing that because of ONE PERSON...ANT we have this place to visit whatever our needs or reasons and someone is always here to support us or to be supported...just as important.
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We are all always here for you too ANT.. as you have been for us...always know that! and remember ... "to be so strong that nothing can disturb your inner peace" Wonder who wrote that?? :) xoxo
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((((((((((COLONY))))))))))
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Hope everyone has an enjoyable and restful Sunday.

MRS BEAN...I watched a little of poisonstinger this am..needed some ZONE OUT...he is funny guy..love the voices etc and the way he delivers his synopsis!!! Should be interesting tonight to see how they cover Chima etc...♥ ♥ ♥
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CHRIS ♥ ....hope you have let whatever happened go..you do what you feel is right..what someone else does is about them not you. Though not always so easy to accept that.. I still struggle with it...and feelings exist...but all you did was ...speak your mind and feelings..how can feelings be wrong? Sometimes I guess our perceptions can be..but not how we feel or what we believe.

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And with friends...myspace etc.... I have just been overwhelmed .. and not able to keep up with so much. ....so not even been there in a bit...
I do not know how you guys do it all!! .......but will get back there soon!! I hope none are offended and I still have friends there!! :)
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Off to rest......

Every time I see Beck/mommy/daddy
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it reminds me of CatDog!

Good Sunday Colony!

wow did I sleep in late today
it feels good though
Ginger I'm lost what is CatDog?
AK you are offending no one

Nancy- CatDog is a cartoon on Nickelodeon.
They are Half cat half dog...conjoined twins, but not?
There is always a dilemma
that pulls them in separate directions and
we get to see how they
work it out by compromising.

Ginger thank you for the explanation, I never would have figured it out LOL

DAY 7!! One week sober!

ANT I LOVE YOU!
ANT I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!

I want to send the best birthday wishes to JANINE2(in Cali) & to TERI!!! I know I am a day early but I don't want to forget tomorrow in the craziness of my day. Love and hugs to you both.

c/p facecrack plus a p.s.:
NICE! PIZZA!!!!!! I was gonna say,"you, cook?" HA!HA!HA! I know that you COULD cook if you wanted to cuz you are talented and, as they say on "Ratatoulle", "Anyone can cook!"
I am glad you are in the living land too. :o)
What a GREAT BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ya know, I spent time today really appreciating the small, simple graces.
I am healthy enough to mow my yard.
I laughed out LOUD after I did my nose douche thingy thinking about how FUN it is and how much BETTER something so simple can make me feel! AND, I thought of Auntie T/T-bird who first got me to try it.
I was stupid/happy when I found that I did NOT finish 1/2 a can of diet coke that I thought I did.
A 40 calorie no-sugar-added fudgecicle tasted like heaven on a stick.An aquaintance, friend of my friend, brought me a sweet birthday gift today with thee best card. I am out of space. I am so proud of you ANT and so excited about your future!!! Emjay

P.S.
Here is what the cover of the card my "new friend" gave me said:

You drink... you cuss... you shop wiht a fury... you have questionable morals... you're everything I've ever wanted in a friend

HA!HA!HA!HA!
Now. some of those are not true, but well, some are. :o)

She wrote inside that the card fits all 3 of us, (our mutual friend and us) and she talks about how we have saved her from overwhelming sadness this year (her best girlfriend died after years of cancer treatment). I am not used to being "friends" with women. A new chapter for me. I sorta think I love it! HA!HA!HA!

(( A N T )))

I am glad you are celebrating eat step. Each renewal.
"Not out of the woods" as you say, but on the right path!

((Chris))

I heard this song the other day,
I hadn't heard it for such a long time. It is by the Skydiggers and I pretend it is the universe singing the song to me. :-)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxEFF2gsUKM

CHRIS! You are passionate in all the right ways as far as I can tell!!!!!!

Ali-KAT!

I simply adore you!!!!!!

Ok. THat's all I have time to catch up on at this moment.
I too am overwhelmed with too much to read, reply to, etc. Luckily many of my friends are too and so we all understand. :o)

(((ANT)))

DAY 7, all kinds of biblical references go through my mind ( probably because it is Sunday ) but you really do look rested, hopeful, and handsome.

I can't believe how much fun it was to watch someone else eat pizza on a Sunday. There are no pizza places open on Sunday where I live. I know, you are all crying for me, lol! I am just so happy that you are on your way and that you are sharing it. I know that you will have helped someone today with your video and sharing how people were there when you reached out. Beautiful. ♥

Hope everyone is having a good Sunday! (((COLONY))) ♥♥♥♥

((CRAIG)) Really pretty song, I had never heard it before. For some reason as I watched the video in my mind the drummer was air drumming. How I missed the drums I don't know.

GINGER--My oldest used to watch CatDog all the time when he was little. It always kind of disturbed me, lol!

((((ALI))))

I am just happy to see you post when you can and when you feel up to it. Who could be offended by you doing your best? ♥

Poisonstinger is funny with the way he imitates voices. I loved his Chima stories. I would just have to see his face to know who he was talking about :) Glad you got to zone out ♥

and on the seventh day ANT rested LOL

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=RPS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANINE LA (2)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCRAPPYSMOM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERI
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM ALL OF US TO YOU
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY NOW MAKE A WISH COME TRUE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERI! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Ali-Cat, I loved your card. I just found it under a pile of mail that no-one had checked for a while. I think you give me too much credit, I am afraid, so I have to be strong. I am too afraid to try to walk without my walker right now. I still get dizzy and it feels good to have that with me when I walk. I am doing all I can to make this time period I am in livable with some positive attitude. Moaning because I can't do something agrevates me, so I remain as chaos free as possilbe and try to do myself. Right now I have my shaking as if I have no motor control, because it is low. I have to hold a cup of fluid with both hands and still sometimes it is so bad that I splash water all over me. :: sigh :: I am trying to deal with all that is going on reminding myself that someone will have to die before I have a chance of a new liver. That sadness keep me in a positive zone. So I try to make the best of what is going on.
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Ant I am so proud of you. I heard that it is easier than trying to get off ciggerttes than it is to kick a drug habit. Please hang in there.
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I am waiting for the visiting nurse to come today. I don't know when she is due. I get a nurse visit once a week and twice a week a therapist to work on rebuilding my balance and get stronger.
Oh well enough on me.
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I love all of you.
Shaking, happy and loving everyone here. Jean

Ali-Cat, I loved your card. I just found it under a pile of mail that no-one had checked for a while. I think you give me too much credit, I am afraid, so I have to be strong. I am too afraid to try to walk without my walker right now. I still get dizzy and it feels good to have that with me when I walk. I am doing all I can to make this time period I am in livable with some positive attitude. Moaning because I can't do something agrevates me, so I remain as chaos free as possilbe and try to do myself. Right now I have my shaking as if I have no motor control, because it is low. I have to hold a cup of fluid with both hands and still sometimes it is so bad that I splash water all over me. :: sigh :: I am trying to deal with all that is going on reminding myself that someone will have to die before I have a chance of a new liver. That sadness keep me in a positive zone. So I try to make the best of what is going on.
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Ant I am so proud of you. I heard that it is easier than trying to get off ciggerttes than it is to kick a drug habit. Please hang in there.
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I am waiting for the visiting nurse to come today. I don't know when she is due. I get a nurse visit once a week and twice a week a therapist to work on rebuilding my balance and get stronger.
Oh well enough on me.
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I love all of you.
Shaking, happy and loving everyone here. Jean

((((ANT)))) SO SO Proud of you sweetie!! ONE WEEK!!! WOOT FRIGGING WOOT!! GOOD JOB!

XO

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERI!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANINE!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCRAPPY!!

(((((Chris))))) You know the rest. Luv your heart YOU ROCK MY FRIEND!!

Thinking of you Chick a Dee. Love your heart also. I have always known you are a gift and have an incredibly generous and kind soul. What you did for TLJean is so thoughtful and you too ROCK MY FRIEND!! XOX

BEDBUG Thinking of you. How is your mom?

ALI MY NOG!!

Sweetie, take all the time you need. The important thing is that you rest and feel better. I will have to think of some other punishments for me for not writing sooner LOL!

Luv you lady!!

P to the S ! LOL

I forgot to tell you ALI and since I'm thinking of it NOW might as well tell you LOL ;^) A year after you told me about them I finally tried them. What you may ask? ;^) The Snapea Crisps!! I was at the store the other day and I saw them and though OH YEAH I have yet to try them and it made me think of you immediately and so I bought some and tried them. They are VERY GOOD!! Very light and crispy YUM!

CRAIG YOU SILLY BILLY YOU!! LOL

COLEEN Thinking of you.

ERIN YES! I did get my motorcycle permit! Went for a drive Sunday morning before it was too HOT! It was nice. I was a little nervous but Hubby was with me and made me feel relaxed and confident that I could do it!! LOL and I did! YAY!

And now that you mention it, I do feel hungry after reading about what you say when you get angry ;-P I just prefer to SHOOT THE BEAR!! HAHA!!

Happy Birthday Scrappysmom!! ♥

Happy Birthday Teri!! ♥

Happy Birthday Janine!! ♥

How cool is it that you all share the same birthday?! FUN!!!!

NEBLINA--What a nice thing to do with your husband. My dad used to take us on his motorcycle and it was so fun (and scary!) I am glad you felt confident!! I hope you don't mind if I still worry about you... can't help myself! :) ♥

Hope Everyone has a great Monday! I am going to cut my boys hair for school. I hate cutting their hair, because I am so worried I will ruin it, but they both want me to, so I am going to save the $30 and do it myself. Channeling Edward Scissorhands....:)

GOOD MORNING ANT AND COLONY!!
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WOW ..THREE birthdays today?? Must have been some hunkering down and snuggling going on when winter hit!! LOL
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCRAPPYSMOM!!!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANINE!!!!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(((EMJAY!!!! ))) DITTO DITTO DITTO right back at you..as Patrick Swayze would say!! :) ♥ ♥ ♥ I guess we all get overwhelmed and overloaded so all should hopefully understand! :)

(((TLJ)))Oh.... I understand with the dizziness..no fun at all.... Just glad you are home and doing all you can to keep yourself safe and strong mentally and physically! Glad you are getting in home therapy..that should help.

DAWN ♥ ...SPECIAL HUGS TO YOU TODAY!!!!!

MY NOG.......yea your punishment might have to do with images of those 89 black widows Nancy killed!! NO..I can't do that to you....LOL and heck anyway..I am the one have to get back to THE MYSPACE PLACE!! I might be the one needing punishing....:) Glad you liked the snappea things..just something to have or carry along if want a snack type thing...to me ..they kind of melt and are very easy to get down so I like them! I only have tried the plain..cant have any of the other ones!
Okay ...A MOTORCYCLE????!!! ..oh shoot....you will find ANY excuse to wear leather!! LOL!!!
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I am joining along with Neblina's WOOT FRIGGIN WOOT for ((((((ANT))))))!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxo
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Happy Monday (((COLONY)))

ANT
DAY 7 was a hit! You looked awesome. And, I could taste that hot melty cheese and delicious pepperoni right through my monitor. Yummy!!! That looked delicious.
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Now, pretend we are accross a crowded room, and you can only read my lips from afar. I say to you:
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"Elephant Shoes!!"
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and
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"Olive Juice"
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Either one works. Try saying them. They may not SOUND like the words I'm sending your way, but your mouth will move in a very similar way as it would if I said "I love you". Kinda cute, right?
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Elephant Shoes with all my ♥.
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:o)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCRAPPYSMOM!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANINE!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERI!!

ANT!..Thankyou so much! ...Even though today/Monday would be day 8..For Day 7 I am treating myself to a PIZZA and I will not feel any guilt about eating the whole thing!! :)...Hoping day 8 is just as delicious as you ♥ I am so proud of you!

Happy Birthday Ladies..I hope your all having a wonderful day. ♥

Teri!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAUTIFUL!!
Happy Birthday Scrappysmom and Janine!

August 17 horoscope:

Fire, Electricity, Wind are some of the single words that come to mind when we think about an August 17th person. They are flexible and grounded enough to make all their energy work for them in a positive way most of the time. Just don't piss them off. (BOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!) Some think they are aloof but they just have an unusual way of achieving some interesting results.

Famous Birthdays; Mae West, Robert De Niro, Sean Penn.

Nice company you are all in. Love me some Leos!!!!

Teri!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAUTIFUL!!
Happy Birthday Scrappysmom and Janine!

August 17 horoscope:

Fire, Electricity, Wind are some of the single words that come to mind when we think about an August 17th person. They are flexible and grounded enough to make all their energy work for them in a positive way most of the time. Just don't piss them off. (BOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!) Some think they are aloof but they just have an unusual way of achieving some interesting results.

Famous Birthdays; Mae West, Robert De Niro, Sean Penn.

Nice company you are all in. Love me some Leos!!!!

"Elephant Shoes!".."Olive Juice"
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DR.D..I can't believe I just looked into my mirror and said those words....And now I realize I just said " I love you" to myself!..I never did that before...I'm glad noone was looking other myself..lol ugh. ..Kinda of strange to see in an odd way but very sweet that u said it for ANT. ..Hugs xo

I cannot wait till WINTER!...We have been in a heat wave for 5 days and today the humidex is 43cel..I hate it...Now I have to come back to this blog in DECEMBER to make sure I said .. " I cannot wait till WINTER"..lol

Today will be a great day.
Today I am loved.
Today was made for me.
Today I love me.
Today I attract only the good.
Today I attract what I seek.
The best in life finds me today.
I have abundance beyond imagination.
I am a magnet for positivity.
I am centered.

CUTE, Heidi!! See? It's a tricky way to get mushy in a crowd without anyone knowing...LOL ;)

ANT is now in week 2!
(loud, vigorous clapping)
Good Job!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIRTHDAY ANTlings!
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SCRAPPYSMOM! Woo
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TERI! HOO
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JANINE! HOO
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(in the style of TIGGER!)
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Don't be "ridick-orous". Tiggers only bounce up!
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Look out above, Darbuddy! Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo!
(He's after cake! Where is it?)
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I just saw the DWTS new line up. I am actually excited for this season, I have heard of most of them!! YAY! Donny Osmond, Kelly Osbourne, Debi Mazar, Macy Gray, could be a fun season! :)

for Leos

Cleaning clutter out of your daily life helps clear the clutter out of your brain.
Overview

You're going through some pretty big emotions right now, but you're much more focused on how others are handling them. You're showing what you're capable of, and most folks like what they see.

Yep, Dancing With The Stars is back!

The "celebrities" to show off their twinkle toes will be…

- Former Sabrina The Teenage Witch actress Melissa Joan Hart
- Rock royalty Kelly Osbourne (hey, she did get a reality show, kind of)
- Recovering addict Aaron Carter (Ha!)
- Singer Mya,
- Ultimate Fighting Champion Chuck Liddell
- Professional snowboarder Louie Vito
- Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin (we would have preferred Tony Romo)
- Six-time gold medalist for swimming Natalie Coughlin
- Actress and Madonna BFF Debi Mazar
- Zlist actor Mark Dacascos
- Swimsuit model Joanna Krupa
- The son of George Hamilton and Alana Stewart, Ashley Hamilton
- Donny Osmond (don't faint like your sister),
- Tom DeLay (WTF???)
- Former supermodel Kathy Ireland

DAY 8
Isnt' it GREAT?!?

SO HAPPY - LOVE to hear you LAUGHING...it's like music to my ears.

xoxo

Day 8 video
I like the little tour of the room with the camera, and I never get enough of the sable eyes looking right into my soul, and I'm not tuning in to see you bleed or fall...
I tune in to see you rise above it all, living proof it can be done if you stop the excuses and just do it

TERI, JANINE AND SCRAPPYSMOM: Happy Birthday!!!

NEBBY: My mom's fine. Thanks for asking.
DR DONNA: ha ha ! Olive Juice! ("The Other Sister" is one of my all-time favorites. If anyone hasn't seen it, go rent it. You'll love it!)
FOODIES: OK. I have a "tried and true" how on zucchini pie. It has a refrigerator crescent roll crust, sauteed zucchini and onion, and some egg and shredded mozzerella cheese. This recipe is so wonderful. If anybody wants it, just let me know.
I made two, planning to give one away. I said it out loud during dinner, and my hubby screamed, "NO!!" After realizing how dramatically he had reacted, he quietly added, "I'll eat it."
So, I'm just sayin' ... it's that good.

DAY 8 IS DEFINITELY GREAT!
ANT I LOVE YOU!
ANT I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!

DAY 8!!!
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Pizza is finished and now I will celebrate day 8 and ANTS love for Life with my freezer and Ice-creme..I went to the gym so no guilt/ well just a tad...I have to figure another option without food or I'm going to gain weight.
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So happy to hear about Greece..ANT u needed a vacation badly and with your family..Perfect!
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Love to all xoxo

You made me happy cry ANT! I haven't cried with laughter and immense happiness in a very long time. Seeing you smile and hearing you laugh was the highlight of my day, and a great start to a new week.
Love you. :) xoxo

I'm enjoying seeing daily video's again :) ..BUT there r over 300 comments now and I have missed seeing some comments..ANT if it's not too much of a hassle, tomorrow can you start a new one? Thank u xo
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Bedbug/Robin..I missed about your mother?..I'm glad she is ok.. And Congrats go out to your daughter :)

HI GUYS. I wish that I could thank each and every one of you personally for the beautiful birthday wishes I received today. I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of friendship and love that I felt today. I definitely know where to come the next time I feel like I'm alone.

Thank you so much! Love To All!

BEDBUG...How is your Mom doing? Were you able to get the much-needed rest?

TLJ and SHANNON...Thinking of you both and just want you to know that you are both an inspiration. xoxo

KRISTEN...have your computer problems gotten fixed?

MRS. BEAN...Did you cut the boys hair? I loved your Edward Scissorhands analogy. The picture that popped into my head was really scary! Hope the boys came out unscathed. LOL

HEIDI...it's going down to 11C (51) tonight and tomorrow night to 9C (48) here in Manitoba. It may not be winter here yet but it sure feels like fall! I just wish I could send you some of my weather and I'd take some of yours LOL

NANCY...I have been cleaning house lately but don't know that my brain feels any less cluttered yet! LOL

Have a great evening everyone. Love to All

I LOVE THIS DAY 8 BLOG!!!!!!!!
I was accidentally GONE all day and can't catch up tonight.
My friend had a colonoscopy and at least we know it isn't cancer that is causing her symptoms.
Loooooong day, weird day.
Just wanted to stop by and
CHEER
REALLY
FREAKIN
LOUD
for
DAY 8!!!!!!!!!!

HEIDI: Mom just had gall bladder out. she's fine.
ANT: Soooooo happy about your trip to Greece. Just what you need right now!
Love and prayer to all who need 'em. I'm trying to keep up online but I'm pretty busy at work right now, so I know I'm falling behind here. I apologize if I am seeming like a "bad friend."

((ANT))

So glad you are taking care of YOU!
I am certain your parent's are excited to have you visit. I don't think you have been to Greece for a very long time.
Day 8! Great!

I was reading Bedbug's 9:28pm posting. And if you read between the lines I suspect:

"bad friend" = "naughty vixen"


I know! Oh my!


You think you know someone and then blammo pajammo out of left field comes this new revelation.

"shocking"


Yup.
Who knew. Whooo knew.


he he he


:-P

Dearest Ant it is so good to see you smile and laugh. I have never thought of leaving because nothing bad has happened and it's now over you seem boring. Bah! What kind of friendship is that? Not my kind of friend. I hope nothing happens to alter your plans to go to Greece. I think it will do you a world of good just to be close to your Momma. I am not calling you a momma's boy, I just know there are sometimes I am glad to just reach out and touch mine. You are in my thoughts and prayers for continued riding the wagon and not falling off. Hang in there Ant, I am sure it will be over soon and you won't be tempted by having a drink. Not even one tiny drink.
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My nurse came yesterday and took all my vitals, asked me questions. I now have a visiting nurse for the next five weeks, and so does Mom. We both also have pyschical (?) therapist who come twice a week. I am only on the schedule for 5 weeks worth of visits and then they decide if I should have more.
I feel so very safe with my walker. I still get dizzy and knowing that I won't fall because the walker is right with me.
I'm going out today. We are taking Darlin to Pet-co for a package deal that only cost 30 dollors. They bath her, brush her really really good, do her toe nails, brush her teeth and clean her ears. We think 30 is a great price for all that. Me and my smaller walker, (Moms walker that she doesn't use too much) and Corey are making an after noon of just being out. I also need to see Dr.Geotzen at 4:10 to go over my hospital stay. I was in the hospital for nine days. You all should see all the bruising all over my arms, belly and legs. The bruise on my right upper arm is one massive bruise that nearly covers my whole arm. I got to where when people asked about it, I tell then that I won. They just smile or laugh and go on their way.
I got a nurses assistant who was very good to me and I loved talking with a thank you card as did I the nurse who came and took 5 vials of blood each morning. She was a bit plump, but had the prettist face and I told her so. That started our talking to each morning as she took blood. I will deliver them on Friday when I go back to the hospital to see my mental health therapist (not Dr. Bleak pronouced Blake).
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Well love to all and may it rain sunshine, puppies and kittens all day in your life. Love Jean

Dee,
I sure wish you could see and hear the Teddy bear you and the colony sent me. It came with beautiful flowers in a long stem vase and the teddy bear came rubbered band to it. You squeeze his tummy and he can say 5 things, well 5 sentences. One is he hopes my boo' boo's go away soon, reminds me to smile and laugh and has a babby giggling on one of the sentences. It is really cute and means so much to me. I play with every night as I get into bed. Thank you again for the lovely surprises you sent me all those days from you and the colony.
Love, and may a tebby of happiness land right in your lap today.
Jean

Ellen Degenours (bad spelling on this word) This was sent to me to give me a smile, I am now passing it along to you.
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I don't understand the sizes anymore. There's a size zero, which I didn't even know that they had. It must stand for: 'Ohhh my God, you're thin.
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Our egos tells us we're the only ones that have any kind of feelings. We're the only ones with a relationship. We're the only ones with family. You know, I think that if you kill a spider, there is a relationship that you're ruining. There's a conversation going on outside with the other spiders. 'Did you hear about Chris?....Killed, yeah....By a sneaker. And now Stephanie has nine hundred babies to raise all alone. Well, she's got her legs full I'll tell you that right now. Chris was so kind, wouldn't hurt a fly. It's just been tough for them lately. They just lost their web last week. Those humans think they're so smart. Let them try shooting silk out of their butt and see what they can make.'
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I feel like I have a hangover, without all the happy memories and mystery bruises.
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[Golden eagles have an interesting way of mating, where they connect in the air while flying at eighty miles an hour] and then they start dropping and they don't stop dropping until the act is completed. So it's not uncommon that they both fall all the way to the ground, hit the ground and both of them die. That's how committed they are to this. I thought to myself, 'Boy, don't we feel like wimps for stopping to answer the phone.' I don't know about you, but if I'm one of these two birds, you're getting close to the ground... I would seriously consider fakin' it.
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I ask people why they have deer heads on their walls. They always say because it's such a beautiful animal. I think my mother is attractive but I have photographs of her.
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Procrastination isn't the problem, it's the solution. So procrastinate now, don't put it off.
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The sixties were when hallucinogenic drugs were really, really big. And I don't think it's a coincidence that we had the type of shows we had then, like The Flying Nun.
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If we don't want to define ourselves by things as superficial as our appearances, we're stuck with the revolting alternative of being judged by our actions, by what we do.
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I have just learned that penguins are monogamous for life, which doesn’t really surprise me all that much because they all look exactly alike. It’s not like they’re going to meet a better looking penguin someday.
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I think they should have a Barbie with a buzz cut.
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I'm on the patch right now. Where it releases small dosages of approval until I no longer crave it, and then I'm gonna rip it off.
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What's with this sudden choice of disorders we get right now? When I was a kid, we just had crazy people. That's it, just crazy people.
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At movie theaters: We stock up on popcorn and candy like we're crossing the Sierras, don't we? "I'll have a couple of soft pretzels, a hot dog, Milk Duds, Snocaps. Is that the largest popcorn you've got there, that bucket? You don't have a barrel or anything like that? Do you have a donkey or a pack mule or anything? - Oh, and a Diet Coke."

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You ever watch ants? It's interesting because if you watch them, they're always in that one long single-file line. They don't have to be. There aren't little lanes painted for them that they're forced to stay in. They can go anywhere on the ground that they want to go, but they stay in that line. Don't you think there's gotta be that one ant? That one asshole ant in the back, just filled with road rage back there, just... 'Come on! Let's go!' You ever notice sometimes an ant will pick up a dead ant and walk around with that dead ant carrying it around? That's to get into the carpool lane to pass up that line.
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All the commercials on TV today are for antidepressants, for Prozac or Paxil. And they get you right away. "Are you sad? Do you get stressed, do you have anxiety?" Yes, I have all those things! I'm alive!
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On hosting the Emmys after the 9/11 tragedy (November 4, 2001): We`re told to go on living our lives as usual, because to do otherwise is to let the terrorists win, and really, what would upset the Taliban more than a gay woman wearing a suit in front of a room full of Jews?
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My cat, Ethel, is an indoor cat but somehow she's sneakin' out at night. 'Cause the other morning I found a stamp on her paw... I wouldn't have noticed myself, but I just bought this new black light and she passed right under it and I said, 'Hey, what's that on your paw?'
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I don't need a baby growing inside me for nine months. For one thing, there's morning sickness. If I'm going to feel nauseous and achy when I wake up, I want to achieve that state the old fashioned way: getting good and drunk the night before.
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I'm a godmother, that's a great thing to be, a godmother. She calls me god for short, that's cute, I taught her that.
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The only thing that scares me more than space aliens is the idea that there aren't any space aliens. We can't be the best that creation has to offer. I pray we're not all there is. If so, we're in big trouble.
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In the beginning there was nothing. God said, 'Let there be light!' And there was light. There was still nothing, but you could see it a whole lot better.
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Stuffed deer heads on walls are bad enough, but it's worse when they are wearing dark glasses and have streamers in their antlers because then you know they were enjoying themselves at a party when they were shot.
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♥♥♥ANT♥♥♥
For You.
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♥Colony♥
For you too.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7V5t9ECZXo
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*turns around, grabs a little extra faith, hope, & love... stuffs it in backpack.*
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It's always here, when we need it. :D

Good MORNING!! Happy TUESDAY everyone!! The sunny beautiful week is off to a great start. It would be exponentially greater if I were outside, in the sunshine...but I'm grateful to have a job to come to each morning, so I'll just enjoy the weather on my way to and from work...lol!!
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Boy, I am a habitual "..." typer, and now I think of Chris every time... I should start doing -- instead, maybe?

Jigglin'! Hi!! So nice to see you - I love posting next to you, it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. :o)

♥

OK Ant! You broke my scroller finger. Please can we have a new page? Hope you are feeling great today.

Jean! Oh im so glad you got the bear. I thought you left before you got it. It was my favorite thing. The lady at the gift store played it for me and i fell in love. I got every bear she had in the store for her to give out. That little kid voice on there is so cute. I love knowing you are hearing that. You so deserve it.

ALI-Kat - You are so cute. You couldnt offend someone if you tried. you come back to myspace when you are up to it. Maybe even add me as a friend??? ;) Love you Ali.. Just take good care of you for me, k?

ErinBear! I love you to bits. I love that we have diverse views and can share them so openly. You Rock girl!!

Teri, Nebby, Dawn, Steph, Donna, Heidi, Bedbug, Kat, Kristin, Craig and Chris - I want you all to know that you Rock my world. Im so grateful to call you my friends.

IM grateful for ALL of the Colony.

Coleen - Thinking of you today! ♥

CRAIG: I'm not sure I "get" what you're saying, but I like it anyhow.

In the spirit of adventure I now throw down a triple-dog-dare. In the course of my work today I had occasion to peruse the web site of a candle company (which happens to be local). I'm looking for favors for various events, and this was one option.
So, I'm looking over the list of scents you can choose from and reading them out loud, when lo and behold I come upon a ridiculous combination of a word and an f-word that I don't say out loud. No, not that f-word, the other one. Well, I guess I can type it. Anyways, the candle is scented of "monkey farts." I'm not kidding. Right in there along with coconut cream pie and creme brulee and lavender -- plain as day.
So, I ask out loud, what in the heck is that supposed to smell like, and LadyBug chimes in, "Bananas?"
Well, we dared each other back and forth so many times to call them up and ask about the scent and we worried about the caller ID and when one of us finally caved in (ME!), they were closed and we got their answering machine.
What I'd really like is to see how many ants (obviously only those with free long distance dailing) would call 1-304-564-4777 and have a little fun with some serious inquiries about the "monkey farts" scent. I'd actually LOVE it if someone (Lois Lane, are you out there? Heady, can you hear me?) could do it on video and speaker phone and then post it so we could hear both sides of this unlikely conversation.
I know this is sophomoric humor. But you know what? Sometimes that's just what the doctor ordered. We could all use a big laugh.
OK. I'm waiting to see who can make this happen in a big way. The challenge is on for tomorrow. And remember, they're in the Eastern time zone.
To sweeten the deal, Ladybug and I will judge the best presentation of this phone call (video or not) and we will send the winner a "monkey farts" scented candle from this local handmade soy candle shop.

(((ANT))) Loved seeing you and especially loved hearing your
spontaneous...in good spirits....belly laughter!! So good you are going to get away to relax and renew. Also let your Mom "mother" you. It will be good for both of you! :)
Love to you. xoxo

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LOVE to the colony..
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That is all I got today..just LOVE...... ♥ ♥ ♥
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Hope everyone has a good night.
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(((DAWN))) Special HUGS to you... Hope you feel better soon.

GOOD MORNING COLONY
well afternoon really

I have been busy in the yard weeding and pulled out some dead stuff and cut back some jungly stuff, you get the picture now I'm hot and sweaty and gonna chill with some iced tea
aaaahhhhhhh drip drip drip

DR DONNA
I have been a habitual "..." typer for years but every time I type it now CHRIS pops into my head, I smile, and feel the love. He is amazing!

BEDBUG
"Monkey Farts" are you kidding? OMG! That is hilarious!

NANCY
I was doing the same thing today in my yard. Now I am chillin with some Crystal Light Lemonade.

DEE
You are awesome! I love ya

TLJEAN
So happy to hear you are home and on the road to recovery.

HEIDI
Love you sista

COLONY KAT
Miss you around here. Sending you love and hugs.

MRS BEAN
Hope you are enjoying the last few days of summer with the kids. It goes so fast.

BECK
Hope your 2nd day back is going well.

TERI
Hope you had a great birthday!

DAWN
Sending you love and hugs for a peaceful day.

COLONY
You are the best!

ALI
I love seeing you post! Makes me smile every time.

JAX
I have missed you and hope that all is going well.

COLEEN
Many hugs to you

SCRAPPYSMOM
How are things going? Miss you!

EMJAY
You rock!!

KENNY
How are you and Kuma doing? How is that amazing mustang?

HEADY
Hope the dentist went well.

LOIS
Sending you and your family much love.

TUTU
Miss you and hope you and the kids are well.

AMI ANT
I haven't seen or heard from you in ages. Hope you are doing well.

JAZZY
Hello my friend!!

STRONGPAWZ
How are things going with the comedy nights?

KRISTEN
I love reading your posts and hearing about the signs you see. Makes me smile

VANCOUVERGIRL
Your chair is still here and I would be happy to make popcorn anytime!!

GINGER
How are you and the grandkids doing?

NANA
Love to you and the grandbabies! Love hearing stories about them.

JANINE2
Keeping you, Ben, Keith and Justin in my prayers. Happy Anniversary to you and Keith this week!!

Afternoon Everyone! DAY 8 was great, can't wait to see 9! :) ANT, I love that you are going to Greece, hopefully your tech stuff will work so we can get a taste of the beauty you will be surrounded in. So proud and happy for you! ♥

BEDBUG--First day of school tomorrow and the first time in 14 years that I will be home alone during the day for longer than 2 and a half hours. I just might need a diversion like calling a candle company. I don't say that word either though, so that might be worth the giggles in and of itself. If I was going to call I would like to see the website first so I could sound like I had a real inquiry, lol!! Can you post the website link? I'm guessing Ladybug is right with banana, (I hope anyway, I have been in the monkey house at the zoo and if there is a candle that smells like that it is only to gift to your worst enemy!!) I hope you get lots of responses :)

(((DEE))) thanks for sparring with me on diverse topics and always keeping it real and fair. Neigh!! or should it be EEaw? :) Love you too! ♥

JAX-- Loved that video!! So pretty and inspiring. Hope your move went well! ♥

Hope Everyone has a great rest of the day! (((COLONY))) ♥

CRAIG
You have been quiet lately. Hope you and ARGUS are well. {{{hugs}}}

Hi Colony!
So I've been MIA for I don't know how long, like 7-8 months. But I've kept watching ANT's videos and I'm amazed at his strength. It has made me think about certain things in my life that I need to change and I've realised that it is possible to change.

Day 9 video
made me cry
just goes to show you how much support there is at the colony

of and Queen ANT
orange is really YOUR color
like sunshine

(((((ANT)))))

DAY 9 and you my friend are looking divine!!! I LOVE YOU ANT AND I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!

ANT Thank you for saving your own life... the one person you forgot to mention.

ANd a big thank you to the spirit of all things~ Richard...

Thank you Richard for allowing ANT emotional space to heal.

Thank you for setting his heart free ♥

Love love... ♥

O is for OUTSTANDING, which you truly are!!
R is for REMARKABLE - which is why you've come so far!!
A is for AMAZING; a word that suits you to a 'T'.
N is for NEARBY, which is the proximity I prefer between you and me. (Okay, that's a little "wordy" but it's what I want to say anyway. :o) )
G is for GIANT which describes the hugs you'll get..
E EVERY TIME you see any of us; we're as affectionate as pets!! (I figure with all of the cat and dog lovers we have out there, this was a safe bet - - LOL!)

Hi, EMMA - super to see your name here again!

DR DONNA
Very nice acrostic poem!! You are very talented!!

DR DONNA
It feel good to be back. I didn't realise how much I missed this place or how helpful it have been until I came back.

♥EMMA♥
welcome back

MRS. BEAN: That would be www.newcumberlandcandle.com and although I hate to say it, when I revisited the site, in addition to just a listing of scents I found a DESCRIPTION of scents. So, at least somewhere on there they tell you about it, but you could just act like you hadn't seen that.
They say Monkey Farts is "A wonderful exotic blend of bananas and coconut."
We'll see.

EMMA!!!

I forgot to say that when I was a county tourism director, my office was located in the city building right around the corner from the New Cumberland Candle Co. Their ware is as beautiful and functional as it is great smelling. The air in the entire building was just delicious. (And I never smelled one monkey stinker the entire time I worked there.)

((Bedbug))
(1) I was just being silly.
(2)You are too hard on yourself. I don't see how you could be a 'bad friend' for taking care the things and people in your life.

"Naughty Vixen" is more fun to say than 'bad friend'. :-)

((ANT))

Day 9 is sublime!!
:-) :-) :-)

NANCY/SoCal
Thanks for the welcome back!
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BEDBUG
Hi to you too. I've missed you all!!

{{{{{{EMMA}}}}}}

Hugs to you to Steph ♥

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Well, I'm off to bed now cause it's starting to get really late. But I'll be back in the morning.

happy hump day

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=RPS

Jean! OMG! Those are hilarious. I have to save those. Thank you for the belly laughs.

Steph - You are so amazing remembering everyone.. Love you and Ditto what Steph said. ;)♥♥

yeah, ditto what Steph said! ♥
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:)
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LOL @ monkey farts!

~Sweet Dreams Colony~
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*blows out candles*

Ant, day 9, you did it!!!!! This video brought me to tears. You know, we are all human so by saving "your" life we are truly saving our own. I will continue to pray for you as each minute counts. I am so proud of you and admire your courage right now. xoxo

Dee, oh yes I just love the Teddy Bear. I took him to Lynnettes home Saturday for a quiet afternoon and Wilson, one of her corgies took it out of my purse, not to worry, we rescued him before any damage was done. He was just a little wet, but still had it's GRUND lable on him.
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I found out yesterday the reason I am shaking all the time and can't even give myself liquid meds which Corey now does by holding the small container to my lips and since it makes me gaga, I wear a towel over me to catch the run overs. But I was told it was my liver acting up due to the ammona (sp) level in my body. I will probally shake all the time now, and I understand my liver is getting worse. I also get so dizzy now its so frustrating. My memory is going to and I sometime like in way past, or at least that is what it seems like. Any way confustion is a daily thing now and I try to make sense, but don't always. All of this simply because my liver is getting worse. My doctors now talk with Corey as I have asked him to be in charge of medicine. It gets difficult for him too at times, but he ask a lot of questions and the doctor now speaks with him because he is my care giver. He takes his role very serieous (sp) and makes sure I don't consume more liquid than I am suppose to. I am now on a restricted fluid in take. Talk about hard to do, but I get so thirsty, but the more water I consume the greater the damage is intinsived (sp). I hope this letter makes sense.
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Ant, I am sending you you one of my cool cards with my own message in it. Love to all and may you spend the day in the park playing wityh puppies and toddlers. Love Jean

TLJ - there is nothing better than the wishes you make for all of us. I can't imagine a better way to spend the day than at the park with puppies and toddlers. It would be WONDERFUL! God Bless you for being here every day, despite all that you're dealing with at home, and GOD BLESS Corey for being the best caretaker you could hope for. What a sweetheart. Sending you all of my love, and as much strength and positivity as you can take. XXOO

Okay, is anyone up for another LOVELY example of the delights that sometimes fill my day? (Fair warning, there is a titch of foul language included -- LOL!!)
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[10:51:55] CUSTOMER: what internet options are available to me?
[10:52:38] CUSTOMER: I looked and I can only get the lowest ACME PHONE COMPANY servive at 30 per month, is this true?
[10:52:53] DOC: Yes, that's correct.
[10:53:10] CUSTOMER: well, we have a problem then
[10:53:56] DOC: I'm sorry to hear that, sir. How can I help?.
[10:54:28] CUSTOMER: I just had an IT person from Microsoft here, at the cost of over $2000.00 to only find out that for the last 3 years, ACME PHONE COMPANY has only been delivering hlaf of their promised internet speed
[10:54:45] CUSTOMER: half*
[10:55:24] CUSTOMER: currently, my upload speeds are at 48% and download at 51%
[10:55:43] CUSTOMER: and have been for quit someime
[10:56:09] CUSTOMER: it is NOT on my side, I have documented proof of that now, in hand
[10:56:52] DOC: Okay, I understand your concern. However, all of the Internet speeds are listed at "up to" a specific rate. This is true of any Internet Service Provider. There is no way to guarantee that top speed at all times. I am very sorry.
[10:58:19] CUSTOMER: excuss me, I damn well know what ACME PHONE COMPANY's fine print says, put, in this case, that isn't going to cut it. What is ACME PHONE COMPANY willing to do for me to correct this issue? My next door neighbor doesnt have this problem
[10:58:33] CUSTOMER: but*
[10:58:51] DOC: I would appreciate it if you did not use inappropriate language. If you continue to do so, this chat session will end.
[10:59:07] CUSTOMER: fuck off you stupid cow
[10:59:18] DOC: I will now close the chat due to inappropriate language.

Thank you Donna for the support all of the colony, including those who are ill seekers, for having a colony to go to and pour out your sadness as well as your joy. Thank you for saying those nice things about me. It makes me feel good that they are enjoyed.
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Just for you I wish your day be blissful abd calm with no stupid customers givng you a problem. And where ever you walk you will see abundence (sp) of pretty flowers if only in your mind. May you meet no one without a smile on their face that makes you smile too. I love you my friend.
Jean

AAww, Jean, you are the sweetest!! It's rainy here today, but I have flowers pictured in my mind, they are bright and vivid and lush! I can smell the warm sunshine (it does have a smell) and feel it's warmth on my face. And, in my mind, I'm sitting with you and our friends here at the Colony, under the shade of a beautiful tree. Ahh, blissful. Just like you predicted! :o)

Oh I didn't mean that Donna was in charge of the colony, that is for Ant who gave us this wonderful place. Right now I am not sure of what I was thinking when that came to me. I'm afraid as time goes by since the liver is really doing numbers on me my thoughs will be scattred (sp) every where.
Love and big soft leapord cubs who's fur is so soft that you don't want to stop feeling them hugging you. Love Jean

:o) I am so glad you are happy. Love Jean

:o) I am so glad you are happy. Love Jean

Well, I'm a little disappointed that I haven't read any updates on the status of the great Monkey Farts challenge. Perhaps none are up to the task?

YAY Ant! ONward and UPward! Good job! Sending healing thoughts to all those battling a demon.

Jean, thanks for letting us know how you are doing. How much do I love Corey! What a great guy. So happy you have a wonderful person like that in your life.

Jean i know you are under strict doctors orders but can you just ask him about Ornithine, Arginine, Carnitine, and Glutathione. They are just amino acids but they help to detoxify ammonia buildup and so much more for the liver. Available at health food store. Also Choline is very helpful for the liver.

LOL to teddys adventures. Hey puppies like teddy bears too. ♥♥♥♥

DArn! Bedbug! You know i cant resist a dare. I called twice and they were closed. but guess if i got up before 2pm mst i might make it.. Hey i tried. Coconuts and Bananas sound good. Great.. now im craving monkey fart candles. thanks BB!

Happy Wednesday!!!!

My computer is having a hard time with all the comments here, going so slow loading the colony page...but your all worth the wait ♥

My oldest is home from his first day of high school, he texted me on his walk home and the text said, "I'm Alive" LOL!! He actually had a good day so breathing a little easier. My youngest is still at his first day of first grade, but I haven't had any phone calls or emails, so I am going to keep hoping it is going well. He had a hard morning getting there, but bonus was I got lots of extra hugs :)

BEDBUG--I tried to call the company and it would not go through. My internet was spotty this morning though so the problem could be on my end. If I try tomorrow I will let you know! :) I would LOVE to hear Lois or Heady call though, if they are reading this :)

(((TLJEAN))) I am so glad you are updating and that you have been able to get out a little. The shaking sounds so hard to deal with. A thought for your oral medication--when my boys were babies they would fight taking any medicine in a spoon or little cup and shake their heads and I would end up spilling it on them or their shirts so my doctor gave me a little syringe without a needle on it. I would suck up the proper amount into the syringe and then I could place it in their mouths and squirt it in and they wouldn't have to taste it as much and it would not spill on them. I don't know if this would help you or Cory, but know that I am so sorry you have to go through so much.

DONNA--Oh my heck I don't think I could keep from laughing if I had your job!! You get some of the funniest(most annoying, lol) people! You must have superhuman patience :)

(((STEPH))) You are AWESOME!!!! When do you start back to school?

HI YAYAYOGA!! :)

DAWN--I hope you are doing okay! Miss seeing your posts, but hope you are taking good care of yourself! :)

HEIDI, DEE, and anyone watching BB--not a spoiler, lol! I just had to say that I am not following Chima on twitter, but I have read some of her tweets and she is something else! I so wish they would have shown the whole thing...it makes no sense to me, what do you guys think?

HI TERI!!! I am off to check out Coco's photos :)

EMMA--SO cool to see your posts! How did college go this year? :)

HI to EVERYONE--hope you are all having a good day!

(((ANT))) ♥♥♥♥

DAY 10. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

(( ANT)))) you look so cozy in bed..I just want to jump right in and give u the biggest hug..I was going to ask you if you whitened your teeth, wow they look so white as with your eyes..Beautiful. xo

(((ANT))) DAY 10!! I'm so proud of you. Take it easy and get lots of rest. Already can't wait to "see" you tomorrow. xo.

DAY 10 and I say AMEN!!!
I love you ANT!
I am so proud of you!
Keep it up...you are doing great!

{{{{{HEIDI}}}}}
{{{{{TLJ}}}}}
{{{{{MRS BEAN}}}}} I go back to work the 31st. We get kids on the 8th.
{{{{{DEE}}}}}

I just wanted to share my message from the Universe this morning and I will explain why after.
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" The real reason so many have trouble with baby steps, Heidi--doing all they can, with what they've got, from where they are, no matter how humble or seemingly futile--is because they haven't yet grasped that the baby steps trigger unseen forces that throw wide the floodgates of unstoppable momentum, Infinite abundance, and eternal life...Just some tiny steps.
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The belief in myself is pretty low in many areas. This is going to sound very minor to all but I actually went ahead and put together my printer/scanner/copier instead of asking my doorman to do it for me like I usual do.." There is no way I can install this thing".." nope can't do it..Not even going to attempt...If I do, then something else will break down"..1 week it has been in the box..I couldn't take it anymore and went ahead, followed the steps and installed it!!...I consider this a small step and maybe it will lead to others steps..
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I volunteered at a hospital today..This was a huge baby step that I can't really get into why it was but I left there actually feeling a " little" better about myself today...Dear God I hope it lasts.
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Back to that message I received this morning..Coincidence?
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((( StephSista-Friend))))))

Mrs.Bean..xoxox.
.I am so glad that Chima is gone..WTF is her problem!! joining BB when there are 1000's who would give anything to be on that show.

HEIDI I AM PROUD OF YOU!!
Baby steps are still steps...keep going. You are worth every step. Love you

Day 8: When you laughed it warmed my heart and brought a Huge smile on my face. Yay for the couch huh? LOL! Glad that you are able to get away and take a trip to see your parents, I'm sure that they can't wait to see you too.

Day 9 : Looking Good in Orange ANT!!

Day 10: You look so cozy in bed, and YES your lips does look particularly yummy today ;-)

SO SO Proud of you sweetie. Big hugs XO

Where is Mr. Spankalicious?? xo

((((Heidi)))) See girl!! You can DO IT!! So proud of you sweetie! xo

Ok Bedbug I must have missed something what is this Monkey Fart business?? lol!

BIG BROTHER SPOILER ALERT!!!!

MADE YOU LOOK!!

HAHAHAHA

Kidding!! I have nothing!!

;^P

((((♥♥♥♥COLONY♥♥♥♥))))

I will however say this about Big Brother about Sunday night's show. OMG What a laugh at had at the sight of those 3 girls crying their eyes out and sobbing and sniffling over Jesse eviction!!!! OMG! that was so funny to me! Anyone else found it funny?? No? Just me?? LOL!

Toodeloo everyone! ♥

Hello MRS.BEAN
Well, my first year of college was alright. I passed all my classes and I've meet some really nice people.
Although I'm still not sure if this is what I wanna do when I finish college and thats a bit scary.

OOOOOOOOOOOO
I would love a huge slumber party
just picture us having pillow fights and throwing marshmallows at each other LOL
and spanking Chris...

So the race is on between Dee and Mrs. Bean. Congrats to both for trying to call at least. If you play your cards right, you might BOTH get Monkey Fart candles.
NEBLINA: Scroll back to yesterday afternoon to the challenge I made about someone contacting this candle company with a rather questionable name for a candle scent.
ANT: Love love love you! Congrats on Day 10. Can't think of a better place to spend it, actually, than in bed, me being a BedBug and all!

I'm all about the slumber party, too! Once again ... the BedBug thing.

GOOD MORNING COLONY
and good night

Yay! Kitchen table & chair tent! Yay! Slumber party! (which by default includes pizza) Yay! Nancy spanks! Yay! :-)

I think blankets or pillows could mean something special beyond the gathering. We could *theoretically* search the area for elderly facilities and child welfare / human services agencies to create a list of possible ‘recipients’ of these items.

Not Salvation Army necessarily where they resell items, but a place where people would benefit from the stuff itself.

And! The whole thing could possibly be supported by a bedding company +/or interior furnishings business (I.e. Wal-Mart - lol) who wants to help.

Ideas on this - yes? no? Good idea in a bad direction?

yes? no?

(((Nebby))) (((Jax)))

{{{CHRIS}}}

I would LOVE a slumber party!
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A homeless shelter would love to have are pillows and blankets!
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I'd even work the next day serving food to them if it could be arranged to be included.
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Most hotels have conference rooms to rent. :)
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Someone would have to keep me company all night :) I don't sleep in the dark.
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We could have the...
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'First Annual ANT Colony Pillow Fight for the Homeless'!
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WHOO HOO FOR DAY 10!
(As Nini says "Two whole hands"!)
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Now
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WHOO HOO FOR DAY 11~
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:D

I hope for Day 11 we get a new blog page!

All you Afghanis out there...
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DON'T FORGET TO VOTE TODAY! :)

(( A N T )))
10! A great number! Glad you are taking care of yourself. :-)


:-)

Love the direction the slumber party, pillow fight is heading! Love it! Yes, we definitely need a corporate sponsor for this.
True that chain hotels have large conference rooms and smaller meeting rooms perfect for this sort of thing.
And for those who cannot make it in person, another couple ways for them to be involved. You know how they have those "snowball fights" over e-mail where you get hit? Well, cyber pillow fight! Yeah, baby!
And for a small donation -- like $5 or whatever -- a pillow or throw blanket could be purchased and donated to the total cause or end donation.

Anyone remember where the link is to that video that was a little assembly at a school and it was teachers acting in it, teaching the lesson of not saying "that's so gay"? I need to find that link for someone. I know it was on here but I can't remember when.

~~~ANT~~~
10 DAYS!!!! That is a lot of seconds to get through... That's Fabulous!
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Happy Thursday
Ant Colony Peeps
:?)
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(((((ANT)))))

(((((COLONY)))))

I admire ((ANT))

He sought a change in his life.

I hate change.
More accurately, change and I do not see eye to eye.

I like the quiet rhythmn of life to glide along like a sailboat on a calm lake.

I don't know when I chose to not like change, but I did and never looked back.

I know change had to come.
I understand that change is necessary in order to grow.

Perhaps that is it.
I'm afraid to grow.

The milk commercials that run here in this country taunt me.

"Grow. Grow All ways".
Here is the commercial:

">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nalIyli4W2w

Have we passed 400 comments yet?

Thought I would check...

porcupine

What animal do you bring to a fondue party?

You have to admit their quills would make great fondue sticks.

What if in ancient times when the knights rode the landscape of Europe for king and country. There could have been a brave knight...Sir Harold... his trusty steed ..Prescence and his valiant secret weapon: A porcupine.
Foe and friend alike would fear Sir Harold. He would wield his porcupine, Pierce, as steadfastly as a sword. The quills would spring from the brave animals back with such stealth and speed that no other weapon or shield could defend upon it.

At day's end Pierce would snooze quietly next to Prescense. Until one night the other knights pinched Pierce from his post and had him for a snack.

Sir Harold was distraught. He had raised Pierce from a small pin cushion.

Leaning against a tree he thought fondly about his prickly friend. As he leaned the tree seemed to vibrate. A sharp tapping sound came from above him. It was a woodpecker. Sir Harold smiled. He would soon have his revenge.


Months later a messenger boy ran swiftly through a newly established camp. He thrust a parchment into the hands one of the knights. The knight tired from the day's battle slowly opened the message and his eyes grew wide. He shouted:
"Sir Harold and his flock of Woodpeckers are coming this way!!"

~end

“Let him come” slurred a large knight. “We will be ready for him and his silly birds” Woodpeckers! Scoffed the knight and took another slug of the ale he was working on.

Suddenly Sir Harold rode up. “Hear this you rancid dirt dogs! Surrender or feel the wrath of my flock!” A loud flapping noise was heard and the trees around the nasty knights were filled with woodpeckers.

The evil knights laughed. “We will take you and your little birds Sir Harold”. They grabbed their bows, preparing to shoot down the birds but as they reached for their arrows, the “arrows” came alive. They weren’t arrows at all.

The children of Pierce sprang forward shooting their little needles into the men. The knights ran off screaming as the woodpeckers chased them pecking at their heads.

Sir Harold ran to the baby porcupines. Mini Pierce! He exclaimed as he hugged the quill-less porcs. His family was complete again.

..the end.... again.

HEY THERE!!!!!!!!!! Day 11!?!??!
Where's dat strappin young man we love? :o)
ANT! I hope you are doing well and just so busy "doing well" that you didn't have time to post today.
:o)

I adore you.

Craig the bard...who knew
WTG guy
I was longing for TLJ to continue her story of the Scottish Bride, but Craig has filled in admnirably
thanks Craig

((DEE)) Thank-you for taking the story to the next level! Wonderful!!!!


Thank-you. :-)

DAY 11 & we get a NAKEY BLOG!!! ANT I love you and I am so proud of you.

HURRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
My post about day 11 from facecrack:

I hear ya, no tired, angry, lonely, or tired!
I love that you had a perfect day.
You will have MANY MANY MANY MORE!!!!!!
I love NAKEY BLOG!
STOP HATING YOUR BODY!!!!!!... Read More
THAT IS ASSININE! WHAT would you say to ME if I said that!?!?
:o)
ANT!
You have saved MANY peoples' lives!!!!!
Even those you didn't save, you enhanced.
NOne of us know shit.
TRULY!!!!!!
I love that none of us know shit.
There is power in the powerless for sho.
I love you back!
Tomorrow is dozen day! HURRAY!

Emjay thank you for letting us know # 11 was posted
and I like your dozen day tomorrow too then Saturday can be a bakers dozen day LOL

Craig, i was hoping you wouldnt mind. You know i need a happy ending. :)

OKAY, Im officially on Strike. My scrolling finger is worn out. I need that finger. It is very useful little finger. Kinda says it all. Can you guess what it is saying to the blog when it lamely scrolls to get to the bottom of 400 plus comments?

Oh wait before my fingers go on strike.

EMJAY - YOU ROCK!!!! You speak my language. ♥♥♥♥

Okay strike over. Im crossing my picket line. so okay this statement always gets to me. i dont like my body.

How can one not like their body. Did you just see the respect i gave my middle finger? Well that should apply to all of us.. I love my nose, even thought i broke it on a windshield and on a door. It helps me smell stuff. Lets me know when im on fire. and my legs they help me run when im on fire.

My hair keeps my neck warm. i cut it off and it comes back. My brain does all kinds of crazy shit. I love it. My eyes let me see the most beautiful sights. and my ears let me hear music. How could i not love my body.

I love my belly roll. it reminds me of my mom. kinda snuggly. I love the scar across my chin that reminds me cans in fires is a bad thing. and pain really is tolerable. I love my toes that i used to stuff into small high heel shoes. now i cover them in fluffy things.

Does your body not do those things for you? How you not love it? Do your eyes not enable you to show all you need to of yourself. That is where the beauty lies as we can see thru peoples eyes and expressions how they feel. Ive never seen a happy person who wasnt beautiful.

Maybe we need not change a thing about ourselves except for our definition of beauty.

♥

A potential headline if one were to organize as such…

PILLOW FIGHT FOR FREEDOM ™

Comic ANT® and his friends have organized the “Pillow Fight For Freedom™” campaign this year in the Twin Cities. Comedian and motivational lecturer ANT® (short for Anthony) has recently lived a number of life‘s changes, namely in his private life where he lost his partner and his closest personal assistant within months, and has continued battling the temptations and effects of substance abuse.

A man of wit and sassy spirit, Comic ANT ® has utilized these experiences as the foundation for his one-of-a-kind take on life with the newly created “Pillow Fight For Freedom™” campaign. His loyal friends and fans alike will descend onto Minneapolis and St. Paul this year for their “pillow fight” which includes oversized pillows (thanks to J. Crew), blankets (courtesy of Sears) and slippers (graciously provided by L.L. Bean) to be donated to various church and humanitarian organizations throughout the area.

This ceremonial event will include… etc etc etc

*can you feel it being written?* In a sense we’re writing our own articles everyday. Write yours the way you want… ♥C

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=RPS

You've saved way more than just a hundred souls. I can't speak for everyone, but you saved my life as well. And you may never understand, but trust me...you did. And you continue to everyday. Maybe you had to save all of those lives, so that they could now save yours.


"And in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make." - The Beatles. ♥

(((ANT))) this is for day 11...( I am behind! LOL) Snuggling is the best.... and when it is COLD..feels so good... I loved the talk of the blanket tents too...How much fun was something like that as kids.. We just used to put sheet between two beds...and hang out in there... such a little thing...but SO MUCH FUN!!! You really do look fantastic.. and must be such a great feeling to know you made this decision and you are doing it!! Now day 12.... That is so wonderful and all the things you did just to keep yourself busy and grounded and living life.... you look truly wonderful and I hope you know you have already saved 100 souls!! And you have already given so much.. You were giving so much you forgot to give to you...well now you must take care of you first then the rest of us!! :)

BEDBUG!!! Here is the link to ANT blog with the clip you were looking for.....and then the link to just the video itself... hope that helps...
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http://www.youtube.com/antcomic#play/uploads/100/Iws-PpSdPqM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ifqyAAoo2Y

((TLJ))).. Love how sweet you are to always come and wrap others in your care! And to leave things to make us laugh...and to help us remember to imagine beauty and softness and love.. We all need to do that.. Leaving some of the same here for you. xo
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DR DONNA ♥ so funny... I guess must be hard to stay calm sometimes..but actually suppose you just have to laugh at people like that. thanks for sharing!!
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EMMA. ♥ We just celebrated your birthday here not too long ago..but you did not stop in!! Glad to hear you are doing well...hey you can always change your mind about what you want to do and be in life....

(((DAWN))) Hope you are feeling better!!
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(((KHAY))) SO nice to see you!!!
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(((MRS BEAN))) OH..... the first days of school ..all the little problems and anxieties...it really never gets any easier even the older they get...( and I am talking about for US!!! LOL) well ...okay..for them too!!

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(((STEPH))) GOOD LUCK TO YOU as you start your new year!!!!

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(((TERI))) thinking of you and I will write soon!

NEBBY....MY NOG. ♥ ♥ ♥ ........OMG .. I cant remember who I told but that scene with them crying was priceless......were they KIDDING? and over our "favorite" guy!!! They were RIDICULOUS!!! It was really too much! too funny...

(((CRAIG and DEE))) You guys are great... I wish I could join in the fun..but my mind a goner.. could never top you two anyway...LOL!!

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(((((EMJAY)))))) xoxoxo You are just tooo cute! AND your words are so true..ANT has no idea how many of us he has saved and encouraged and given a purpose to.

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(((CHRIS))) (((KRISTEN))) (((GINGER))) (((HEIDI))) (((BECK))) (((ELLIOTS FRIEND))) (((NANCY))) (((KAT)))
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I have been really tired and going through some stuff and just down and out but thinking of you guys and just wanted to stop in... and say HI! I want to comment to more of you...but need to rest...r...i...g..h..t........ n....o...w.... :)
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HAPPY FRIDAY (((COLONY)))

Good Morning
I hope everyone is doing well today. ANT your the best and don't you forget that. I've been here a long time ago, there are a lot of new names here, I recognize a few, Dee, Ali-Kat, and of course Nancy/SoCal and Jean, I remember her as just plain Jean I am right, right. Where has everyone gone, the old timers.

Jigglin in' Jax
Birdee
Moweenie
Ronnie Girl
Gracie
Tresa
Pam
WOW a lot of people are missing.

I really have never "left" I read almost everyday, but I feel the need to post today ANT You will make it through Your a very strong willed Man.

Oh and one more or a couple more

Kevin T????
Janine2?????
our Barista Amy??? SP not sure

{{{{{ALI}}}}}

CHRIS
That is a great start to the announcement of the pillow fight. You have such a way with words. Very talented my friend...very talented!!

HEIDI I love you!!

DEE
What you said about your body is great! If we could all just do the same thing there would be a lot more strong, confident people walking around.

NANCY
I thought of you today when I was watching an advertisement for our upcoming state fair. They are hosting a HUGE red hat luncheon for all red hat ladies in the area. Made me smile!

Hope you all have a great day today! One more day until ANT's birthday! Wonder what he will wish for???

LOVE AND HUGS AND PRAYERS to you all

(((ANT))) Looking good, sounding good....:) wonder if you will get any spankings on your birthday? Since I can't be there in person, I will start you off with one virtual spanking.....Spank.....who's next? ;o)

(((COLONY)))

It is hard to post here, my computer actually says to me, really you want me to load that page again? And I just click it anyway. You work for me computer, remember? (You have to keep your electronics in line or they will rise up and attack you---or at least that is what Hollywood keeps telling me) (I need sleep!!)

NEBLINA and ALI--I rewound to the sniffing on BB and watched it a few times. It was priceless!!!! So funny! :) Kevin's face was the best!

EMMA--I think we all feel that way at some point in college. I'm glad you had a good year! ♥

DEE and CRAIG-- LOVED the story!!!! and the happy ending! I'm a hedgehog fan myself, but a porcupine will do in a pinch. You both are so creative, thanks for sharing your talents!!

CHRIS--Great ad for the pillow fight! I liked all the sponsors. My husband worked at LL Bean for 6 years. Ayuh! :)

((TERI))♥ ((DAWN))♥

((HEIDI))♥ ((TLJEAN))♥

((DONNA))♥ ((STEPH))♥

((BECK))♥ ((NANCY))♥

♥♥((EVERYONE))♥♥

Hope you all have a beautiful Friday!! It's the weekend!! YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

((BEDBUG))♥

SPANK!!
I am joining the line of spankers!!

{{{{{MRS BEAN}}}}}

11 - it's a great number. It made me think of "elevensies" and I wondered where I'd heard that term. Then I remembered. LOTR:
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Aragorn: Gentlemen! We do not stop 'til nightfall.
Pippin: But what about breakfast?
Aragorn: You've already had it.
Pippin: We've had one, yes. But what about second breakfast?
[Aragorn stares at him, then walks off.]
Merry: Don't think he knows about second breakfast, Pip.
Pippin: What about elevensies? Luncheon? Afternoon tea? Dinner? Supper? He knows about them, doesn't he?
Merry: I wouldn't count on it.
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LOL!!

(((((ANT)))))

(((((COLONY)))))

Oh My. I just slept for 14 hrs.wow. Hey world. What up?? OMG im surrounded by cows again! apparently fencing isnt real popular around here. Farmer code says i have to let them run on my beaver pond property. Im NOT a farmer. i dont want cows mooing 30 ft from my room. Aghh.

Anyway i want to say how impressed i am with everyone.

Ali-Kat- You are incredible. dealing with all you do and yet here for everyone. I love you to pieces. oh gotta go chase cows....

Kristen - You are wise beyond your years. Im so impressed with you. I so want to be your mom but not responsible enuf. so aunt maybe.

Steph - Thank you for reading my piece on body issues. Are you all ready for school? I hope you and the boys had a wonderful summer. ♥

Erin - What can i say. Just love you to bits.

Dawn! You are being suspiciously quiet. Hope you are doing well. ♥

Nebby ♥ Teri ♥ Coco♥

Ant dearling, I see how hard you are working to get better. As you sleep in your little bed I would surround you with one of kind stuffed animals I could find in a high end baby and toddler's speciality store, including pink and light blue teddy bears that I place next to your hand and a very large Puff the magic dragon to have intelligent conversations with while you rest in bed. Puff is sitting on the floor next to you since he is too big for your bed.
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I am wishing every one here whom I love as my family and me being the Momma, that you all get your favorite stuffed animal join each in a large circle and you all laugh and remember what good times you've had here. I love you all.
Jean

Sorry I have been MIA. This first week back has been long and busy. The kids start back Monday and so does my bus route....wooohooo!
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I try to read your comments daily and they always make me smile. I am fighting my own battles as of late, but that's all they are battles, and I will win.
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I did figure out how to run my laptop off of my iphone so that I can have internet at school that's not blocked. What's that mean? It means I can post while at work and see uploaded videos.
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I will get back in a routine with my videos. I will try to do at least one a day, so if you enjoy watching, look for it...maybe I'll let ya'll ride my school bus Monday...of course I will not record while moving down the road...LOL.
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Love you all very much!
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I think we ought to have a big slumber party one of the nights we are in MN for the Colony picnic next summer, that would be fun!

Dee, I am sooo your wanna-be-daughter lol. Always have been honestly. You're responsible enough by me.
By the way, I love your 1:10 post. It opened my eyes to a new way of thinking, and I won't forget it. I'm always learning something new from you. See...it's things like that that make you responsible enough in my eyes. ♥

ALI-KAT: Thank you for finding that link for me.

Wow we just had a storm come thru here, with hard rain and hail. Jack triple dog dared me to run to shop with him to hear the hail on the tin roof. Woo What a rush.

I needed that to break the funk i was in due to the attack of the cows. Neighbor seems to think its our responsibility to keep his cows off our place. I think i will be having steak dinners. grr.

Oh Kristen i would be love to be your mom but its all fun and games till we need someone to bail us out of jail. If we keep Doc and Beck on speed dial we should be okay. ;)

ANT, I tried to post this once and it disappeared. I'll try again. You say you came to save 100 souls and instead you got saved. I think perhaps it should be that "in addition" you got saved. You surely have saved at least 100 souls here, mine included. And you know how. You were there for me and set me on my path with your tough love and straight talk as my tears flowed from so deep I didn't know they were there. And I've always known you would be there if I need you.
If we stand and be counted, you would see there are so many of us who feel that you've saved us.
And you mention "paying back" but a wise man told me to just pay it forward, so I have. You should keep that in mind.
Not a person here wants "paid back" for loving you.

Ok, Day 12 blog is now my #1 favorite. :)

DAY 12 and you are looking fine!! I love you ANT! I am so proud of you! I hope you have a wonderful Saturday. Your birthday, your niece's 1st birthday...what could be better?!

ANT you made me cry (in a great way!) That hug felt so warm and loving. You are the best!!

The love and compassion was flowing out of my computer screen. You have such an infectious personality! I believe everything happens for a reason. I also believe we are all a part of each other's lives because we are meant to be. We all offer something that someone else in the colony needs. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
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ANT, have a wonderful birthday. It's a re-birth day...the first birthday since you have started your new life of sobriety. I am so glad to know that you will get to spend that day with your niece, celebrating her first birthday...very special!
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I love you all! BIG ((((((((((ANT)))))))))))!!!!

(((((ANT)))))

(((((COLONY)))))

It's officially Saturday so that means...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUEEN ANT

HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS, ANT. I wish you a day filled with joy. I love you, my friend.

((ANT))

Wishing you the very best birthday!

I felt the HuG. Thank-you. :-)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzJ2NKp23WU

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Extra special birthday wishes for an extra special and exceptional man!!!!!!!!!!! This is going to be a fantastic year for you. Much Much love to you! xoxoxoxo
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivpUCjZpL7c&feature=related

August 22.


Since I was a kid, I went from counting down with excitement to this day, to absolutely dreading it. Now for the first time in years, I feel more happiness than I've felt in a long time about this day.

Ant knows what I'm talking about. That's all that truly matters. Anyone who knows me knows about Rene. She was born today. Ant was born today.
Out of everyone that has come into my life, Ant and Rene have made the biggest impact...that without these two people, I don't know where I'd be today. And out of everything I've gone through so far, they're both the only part of my life that ever made sense.
For them to share the same birthday is no wonder. But I love and care for them as the individuals that they are. The only sad part about today is that I can't be there with either one of these two, but I'm still celebrating.


No one else here may never, ever understand a word I'm saying. Although I think Ant and I are clear.


Lightning CAN strike you twice. xo.


Happy Birthday ANT :) ♥

Copy/paste from your Facecrack Wall:

ANT!!!!!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! I EFFIN LOVE YOU!!!!!!
Your Dozen Day Vid ROCKS! LOOK at you! YOU ARE ALIVE AGAIN!
I FREAKIN LOVE that vid! It was like you gave a birthday gift to ME this morning with that video.
I hope you have a GLORIOUS day... with your fam and I hope that the pile of gifts on that table make you smile so big that your face hurts. And yes, your teeth ARE that white btw. HA!HA!HA! Your joy is my joy!

~~♥♥HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANT ♥♥~~

Hope it is a wonderful day filled with love and laughter.

(((BECK))) Love your videos and hope you are doing okay. Yes,we all have battles, but everyone's battles are important. Love your positive attitude. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

HOPE EVERYONE HAS A WONDERFUL SATURDAY!! (((COLONY)))

08/22/09

As all things are connected, it helps me to have ANT's birthday on this very day.

In two days I "celebrate" the life of my Timmie... only it wasn't the day he was born. :-/ I was "born" on the 24th, the day he died. It's a weird concept.

I still don't understand, but I do know that ANT's been sent to me as a guiding spirit of sorts again this year.

He's knows Tim vicariously through me, and Richard already had the intro. They're probably laughing at us right now... and Tim knows about the spank paddle so he might want to tone it down... or not as was often the case with him :-)

Spankity spank ♥

Have a Happy Birthday A!

Ant, it is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good to see "YOU" again!!!!!!! I adore you and I have missed you dearly. I am thrilled to see you sparkle again. Remember, you don't pay anything back, you pay it forward. I will continue to pray for each day.
Happy early Birthday my man!!! XOXO

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANT!! I wish nothing but the best for you today and every day after. I love you! I am so proud of you!

Tweeked from da Spa:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
I LOVE YOU!
ARE YOU UP YET!?!?!
GET UP!
GET UP!
IT’s yer BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!
I KNOW it is only (now 10 to 10) there but you have gifts to open and a partay to attend!
GET UP!!!!!!!!!!!
Jump out of bed! Slide down the firemans pole (pretend cuz I always did as a kid)! Turn on your fave cartoons…. or perhaps at this age some fun music! Have yourself your fave morning beverage and tear into some gifts! It’s time to be a kid again cuz it’s your BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

I EFFING ADORE YOU! HAVE for YEARS, WILL for YEARS to come!!!!!!!!

Today will be day 13 of ANT's road back. LUCKY 13 on his birthday...coincidence...I THINK NOT!

did I hear PARTAAAAAAY?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ((ANT)) Looking GOOD! Love your new haircut!

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HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY LITTLE SOPHIA

The boys made ANTY a birthday video. Hope you all have a great weekend, for most of us it's the last one before we are all back at school.
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http://www.youtube.com/user/NationBeck#play/all/uploads-all/0/ASOSUhQ3wCQ

Over a year ago, this (then) 16-year-old student at Waterloo Collegiate Institute in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada found a way to decompose plastic bags. Daniel Burd's project won the top prize at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Ottawa. He came back with a long list of awards, including a $10,000 prize, a $20,000 scholarship and recognition that he has found a practical way to help the environment.
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From Wired: 'Burd mixed landfill dirt with yeast and tap water, then added ground plastic and let it stew. The plastic indeed decomposed more quickly than it would in nature; after experimenting with different temperatures and configurations, Burd isolated the microbial munchers. One came from the bacterial genus Pseudomonas, and the other from the genus Sphingomonas.
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Burd says this should be easy on an industrial scale: all that’s needed is a fermenter, a growth medium and plastic and the bacteria themselves provide most of the energy by producing heat as they eat. The only waste is water and a bit of carbon dioxide.'
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I can't find anything new about Daniel Burd on the net but if this really works, shouldn't the news be huge?
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Plastic bags are one of the worst polluters on the planet, taking over a thousand years to decompose and making up most of the mass of the ocean's trash vortices like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a floating 'island' of trash twice the size of Texas and comprised of over 80% plastic.
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You can read more about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in articles by Discover Magazine and National Geographic.
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I hope that Burd's science fair project works on a large scale. We won't stop polluting so the best we can do is find ways of disposing of our waste sanely.

Oh that happy birthday song was adrorable (sp). The boys were so darn cute.
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Ant I am thinking about you, I do that every day. You are a major part of my world. Happy Birthday my dear sweet Ant.
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I am going to go read the last chapter of the Buchanan Brides and see if I can write a little bit today. Today I feel stronger even though I can't see very well. I have an eye appointment next Thursday. Couldn't get me in sooner because it is back to classes for the kids. So I figger
I should have glasses by the middle of October. My eyes, please excuse my not pleasant word, are going to hell in a hand basket. It just started and it was like POW I woker up and every thing was fuzzy and I have to get inches from the computer to be able to read it. Oh well my body keeps fussing, but I just do what I can to make it go silent. Next week, Wednesday, I will be going to Milwaukee to be exammed by the liver doctor. I am hoping and praying that I have lost enough weight that I can now get on the waiting list. I have tried hard and I really want this new liver, but I pray it will come from a live donar and not a dead one. I hate to think that some one had to die to give me life. Sometimes I cry about that.
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Ant this saying is one my grandmother used to say when I melted down and just sobbed. She'd wrap her arms around me and tell me "go ahead and cry, because the more you cry the less you piss!" Try thinking about that when you are crying. It helps you realize it is ok to cry.
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I love you Ant, your like a big brother to me.
Love Jean

Oh Jean! HUGS!!!!!!!!

"but I pray it will come from a live donar and not a dead one. I hate to think that some one had to die to give me life."

Honey. That person didn't die to give you life...... that person died. A SIDE benefit of their life was their desire to GIVE something to a stranger that they no longer needed. Personally, I think it is SUCH a beautiful gift. A TRUE honor and testiment to a beautiful soul to receive and USE that person's organ after they are gone. You would be, in a way, letting part of that person live on in you.

My sister got a pancreas and kidney from a 19 year old girl who died of a drug overdose. 6 years later.... her organs are still giving my sister life. I often wish her family would understand what that gift did for my sister and her family. I imagine that they would feel so happy to know that their daughter's gift of donation let my sister carry on an amazing life.
My father in law and sister in law have both had cornea transplants. My ex- brother in law, a heart transplant.

I always imagine people going to Heaven and meeting God with all their organs with them. God smiles at them and lovingly says "why did you bring those?"

I am bummed. I sent ANT a birthday card over a week ago and ironically it was returned to me today. I even checked with other people to make sure I had the address correct. I don't get it. I will not give up. I will try to figure out what happened and send it again. I just really wanted him to have it today.

Jean, I have always wanted to be a donor. i signed up to donate my body to science despite parents argument. I was informed im no longer needed as they dont take anything from a person with hep. That broke my heart. i have never felt alot of self worth and so i figured the one reason i was put here was to donate my body. Like Ant i never believed i would live this long.

So please dont think of it like someone has to die to give you an organ. They want someone to have their organs. They signed that card for that purpose. nothing could make one happier than knowing they helped another to live after they passed. It is not taken. It is a gift from a loving soul. To another loving soul. In a way you carry on for them.

If i passed today i would be thrilled to know i helped you or another to live. Sending so much love to you Jean...

OK...EMJAY helped me out and I figured out what happened. I had one to many numbers in his address. EMJAY THANKS!!! Problem resolved and card is in the mail (again) to get to him this week!!!

Emjay and Dee, that you for the thoughtful words. You made me look at this a different way, and when I get that new liver I will thank the person who gave it to me and hope they went to heaven.
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Guess What Y'all....... thats right, I started on Chapter 29 today. I had to go back an reread the last two chapters. I noticed a lot of errors and spent a while correcting them. Now I may have a little trouble typing, but if I go slow enough I can get them right. But I got quite a bit written today. I will work on it some more tomorrow or maybe tonight if I am not so sleepy.
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Love you all enough to sit and dethorn all your beautiful pure white and bright red roses. Love Jean

Happy birthday, ANT!!! xoxo

Happy Birthday ANT

(((((ANT)))))

(((((COLONY)))))

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANT

Chapter 29 is now available y'all. It has been a long dry spring for me, Well part winter and all of the spring too that I have been so sick I didn't have the energy to think yet alone create stories. I am pleased with this chapter. Enjoy!

TLJ
you have not lost your touch...the next chapter was great
now time for bed

CHRIS- ♥
ALI-KAT- ♥
TERI- ♥
STEPH- ♥
ERIN- ♥
ANT-♥
DEE- ♥
CRAIG- ♥
GINGER- ♥
VAN GIRL- ♥
NANCY SO CAL- ♥
Pamela- ♥
JIGGLIN IN JAX- (SAN ANTONIO) ♥
JAZZY- ♥
Nanasu- ♥
BECK- ♥
TENDER LOVIN JEAN- ♥
COLONY KAT- ♥
LOIS LANE- ♥
EMJAY- ♥
NEBLINA- ♥
BEDBUG- ♥
DR DONNA- ♥
HEIDI- ♥
SHANNON- ♥
COLONY- ♥
Colony- ♥

Good Morning Colony
this makes 2 weeks and I know most of you (and myself) are thinking too many posts on one page, time to open a new one, scrolling scroooooooolling, scrolling forevermore
besides we want to know if there is a video opening birthday gifts, or of sweet little Sophia at her party, or...
mostly we just want to see our Queen ANT still doing fANTastic

Day 13/14 are up...and I am SOOO happy you had a very busy and wonderful day. That's the way birthday's should be! Love you!

NEW BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Must watch part 1 before part 2!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN ANT!

You may want a chain just a bit longer than that one on that LAF. :o) It was made by a Fargo Artist out of old car license plates and when I saw it, I thought of you. The A in the middle is orange and the L is red, Richard's fave color.
You can even just hang it over something to remind you to laugh at how funny life is. I have one that says "ART" and had it hangin from my rear view mirror to remind myself that I am an artist.

I am sooooo happy you had a great birthday celebration with your friends and family.

I don't think anyone was upset that you didn't post yesterday. I am pretty sure that we were all just believing that you were out having an awesome time!

I am so very thrilled that you've made amends with your family. Seeing Sophia blow out that candle was SOOO worth it. I'll be watching my nephew Olan blow out his candle next month, and I can't wait!! :o)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANT!
{{xo}}

My computer keeps shutting off so I have to make this quick =(
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I just want to say I am happy for you ANT and I hope all my friends are doing well ")
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I will get this fixed ASAP. Probably the fan motor (cat hair) LOL! And be back with you all soon.
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Bunches of {{hugs}} to ALL! xoxo

((ANT)) Thank-you for sharing the present opening experience. It was so nice to spend some time with you via 'youtube'.

So glad you kept busy and had such a full and wonderful day.

((TLJ)) So good to see you posting again!

((DEE)) Thank-you for being a wonderful writing partner.

((DAWN)) I would have never known they had moved SYTYCDC if you hadn't of told me.

((Chris)) Thank-you.

Have a wonderful Sunday night.

blame hubby for wrapping it like fort Knox, it wasn't me, that's my story and I'm sticking to it

we are up to 477 posts and some of those are long posts, no wonder it takes so long to scroll to the end of the page

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

I finally got my computer anti virus program up and running and everything is in the green again, what a relief, the computer WAS responding slower and slower, now it is normal again

I'm planning a chat rendezvous with Janie in a hr and half in livestreams aroom if anyone wants to join us

I hope by now every who is interested in the story has read it. While I was sick these past few months, not that I am still not well, that is going to take a new liver, I lost my editor. Would anyone like to edit for me? I sure could use one or two editors to catch my mistakes, make sense out of some sentences that I tend to make and not aware of because even though I am trying to edit my work I still miss a lot of things. If you interested, you would be first to see the newest chapter and I would appreciate the help.

May you master the art of quil writing with the beautiful feathers and have huge bird cages of Nightengales singing while you work.
Love Jean
Oh, write me at my e-mail addy so I can have you addy too.
DancerUnderAMoon@aol.com
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thank you.

Ant, you are so lucky. Everyone just loves you to pieces. I sent you two e-cards and I promise they are spam free. It says so on the sight. I hope you get around to reading sometime.
Wishing gentle winds to sail your dream boat all the way to a beautiful song filled island. Love Jean

I LOVE THE COLONY!!
I LOVE YOU ANT!
I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!

HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE. I hope you all had a great weekend.

ERIN...you have mail

DAWN...thinking of you today &hearts&hearts

DEE...how are you doing? I'll try and email in the next few days.

ALI...thinking of you. hope all is well &hearts

NEBBY...I miss you. How are you doing?

JAX...how's the move coming along? You must be swamped!

PAM...thanks for always thinking of me. I hope your computer doesn't give you any more trouble!

STEPH...how's your little guy doing?

TLJ...warm loving hugs, my friend. You are in my thoughts always.

SHANNON...thinking of you. how are your treatments going?

LOIS...how are you doing? I know you've had a lot thrown at you lately.

GINGER...I hope you're able to get on here soon

HI CHRIS, BECK, VANCOUVERGIRL, BEDBUG, COLEEN, HEIDI, DR. DONNA, CRAIG, NANCY, EMJAY, COLONYKAT, KRISTEN, ANT (hang in there), JANINE2, MALEA, SCRAPPYSMOM, HELGA, NANASU, KANDYED, JAZZY, SVJ and all ANTS,

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY. LOVE TO ALL.

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Jean, Emjay is right. We donated my brother James's organs and when we talked to the 2 recipient's we've met, we told them that he would have died whether we donated his organs or not. Now we know that his life continues on in some way, even though he's not here with us anymore. Why shouldn't we help people after we are unable to use the organs we have. They are no longer necessary for our good health. But could significantly change someone else's. One person can potential help up to 50 others, kind of staggering really.
Meeting two of the people my brother helped made the circle of life feel even more complete, and gave us a sense of closer you don't often get when you lose someone.
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Okay off the soap box and on to sending out love and {{{HUGS}}} to everyone reading this.
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ANT
2 weeks YEAH!
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just 17 more posts and we hit 500 shall

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it?

TLJ
I have to agree with the others
organ donors are special
they want to make their death count for something
I have met a lot of people on both ends of that spectrum the donors and the donees
the families of the donors get some closure as well knowing their loved one continues in anothers body helping make life possible for an anonymous person/persons
BSA

just when I thought I had my computer whipped into shape
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it firmly put me in my place and started acting up again
geesh

10 more posts
anyone gonna help me?

ok

I'll

do

it

myself

I found and watched 2 seasons worth of a series called GREEK
it is about college sororities and fraternities and pledging, hazing, rivalries, love angst, sabotage, you name it and it is covered, even had gays some out and proud and others hiding it frome their fraternal brothers, found the 44 episodes very entertaining (now I know why my Mom was in a sorority LOL)

♥{{{HUGS}}}♥
to all the COLONY
I don't want to get mushy but...I love ya

mileage run
now where is that Kandyed

and 1 to go

woot woot
500
signing off
adieu my friends

((ANT)) Thinkin of you toda!



((Nancy/SoCal)) Thanks for getting us past 500!

This is the only song I could think of with the 500 theme. :-)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM0sTNtWDiI

I am still looking for some one to be my editor for my story. If you think you'd like to do please let me know. One of the perks is you will get to read the story before anyone else. Please contact me at DancerUnderAMoon@aol.com
Love Jean

(((TLJ)))

lol @ Nancy doin' it herself! *high-five* And I also laughed at Craig's mention of "Toda." There was no typo... but I still need a secret decoder ring from the 80's. Who?

Organ donation… that invokes an uneasy feeling in most of us. I’m a listed donor and the family is onboard (an important piece). It’s still kind of creepy.

Speaking of which… I’ve witnessed how they begin the process where basically a person passes away, and within moments a team of hospital personnel has ice packs placed on the body to rapidly cool the areas of interest. My friend Tim wanted his eyes donated in particular. The hospital made every effort but his rare form of cancer left no room for chances… the doctors decided that even a 0.0001% chance of passing that cancer onto someone else was too risky.

I don’t know why I ramble. Actually yes I do. I’m bitter as the day is long. And moody? I flow with the best of ‘em. Good morning!

The organ donation: I say “recycle my ass” and I don’t mean it literally, but I suppose whatever’s useful will be utilized as such. What?

I said I need coffee. And where’s Nebby? Jax? Heidi? Are they having a party somewhere? Why does that make me instantly think of chocolate pudding bikini wrestling? Wouldn’t that be a fun sport (to watch)?

Olympics entry, 2014.

Lord help us all. Even those who ramble. And wrestle in bikini’s. Amen, Tuesday. ♥

p.s. Dee, Teri and Dawn would like to add an international flavoring element to the bikini sport… so they’re on “the team” now.

Why do I always make stuff up?

CHRIS- You must like Canadians?? LOL! ♥ ♥ ♥

(listening to Eric Carmen)
{{{{{{{{{{{{Hugging all of you}}}}}}}}}}}}}
I wish I could reach out and hug each and every one. Thanks Steph, Erin, Heidi, Nancy, Teri, Joey, Craig, Scrappysmom, Tresa, Janine,Robin Ginger, Neblina, Kristen,Elliot's Friend.... EVERYONE :)
I am heading off to Oklahoma (driving but flying by the seat of my pants....) I am anxious (as in anxiety) Kathy, my sister, is begining her radiation and massive chemo Monday.. every day for 6 weeks. Her chances for a long life are really poor. She is willing to give it a try. Her daughter, Sarah, is flying back Monday and I will get there whenever... I have NEVER done this and it's way out of my comfort zone... but this is my chance to be useful... maybe Sarah will feel comfortable leaning on me. I am hoping once I'm there, I can really take time to re-connect with all of you. I will be on the road for a few days... I am going to Huntington Beach (I know, it's the other way) with my cousin, then visit my folks... then off to Desert Center (where the gas pumps are rusted to .35 cents a gallon). PRAY for me.... Thanks for all of your love and cheering me on. Steph, hope the little one is feeling better! Erin... Beautiful, beautiful card!!!! Teri and Steph... my heart is so full... LOVE YOU!!!! {{{{{{{{{HEIDI}}}}}}}}}}}
{{{{{{{{{Neblina}}}}}}}}}} ..... I need to run for now, but I want to send my love. Hope to see you soon!!!!! HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!!

Chris I am so sorry I upset you with this donor talk. It is just an important part of my life right now so it is heavy on my mind. But since you don't like it, I won't bring it as often as I have in the past.
Love you and bless you with pastle colored raindrops to dance in this day. Jean
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Helloooo Janine, welcome back, it's been a long time. Jean

MORNING ALL.

JANINE2...Great seeing you here. I'll be thinking of you. Positive thoughts.

CHRIS...trust me when I say you don't want to see me take part in a bikini sport! I'll definitely egg on Dee and Dawn though! LOL

Gotta go, taking my glasses back for an adjustment. Have a great day everyone.

HELLO EVERYONE!!!
I hope you are all busy enjoying the end of summer. It is a bit quiet around here...although that is funny to say when we are over 500 comments.

TLJEAN I wish I was closer to give you a huge hug. Your posts warm my heart.

CHRIS you always make me smile, laugh and/or think differently about things. I love that! {{{hugs}}}

JANINE I pray for a safe trip and I will keep you all in my thoughts. LOVE YOU

DAWN I hope today is a good day. I suppose if you have time you can start practicing for the chocolate pudding bikini wrestling.

TERI Thank you for always remembering everyone and checking in. My little guy is still coughing but his breathing is better. No ER trip so that is good.

NEBLINA I miss you. I hope you and Emma and your family are ok.

HEIDI Gosh darn it girl! Get your arse out here. You know how I worry when you disappear.

NANCY Very impressive job getting us to over 500. Hope the heat is dying down and your garden is doing well.

MRS BEAN How did school go for everyone? I am trying really hard not to get myself all worked up for my kiddo to go to kindergarten. You would think that being a teacher would help but I think it is making it worse.

VANCOUVERGIRL I hope that you are well. I miss seeing you here.

KHAY Are you starting school this fall? How is life going? I have missed seeing you.

KENNY Hope you get the camera situation fixed and give Kuma a pat for me.

CRAIG How is life going for you? How is Argus? Sending you love and hugs.

DR DONNA Have a great time at the fair. Tell your mom good luck!

DEE How are the cows this morning? Your house sounds like heaven for my boys. They would be out there chasing those cows and mooing at them all day!

BEDBUG How is the party planning going? I thought about you yesterday when I was organzing some of the books in my classroom and I ran across your book. It made me smile to know that I 'know' you and you are an author! So cool.

COLONY KAT I miss you. I hope all is ok with you. Can't wait to see you posting again.

So many ANTS....I send love and hugs
NANASU
JAX
MOWEENIE
PAMELA
EMJAY
SCRAPPYSMOM
STRONGPAWZ
COLEEN
TRESA
ALI KAT
LOIS LANE
HEADY
KRISTEN
HELGA
KANDYED
GINGER
EMMA
BECK
ELLIOTS FRIEND
observANTs

ANT!! If you read this. PLEASE NEW PAGE! loading and scrolling 500 comments is keeping people away!

Jean - im sure Chris wouldnt want you to stop talking about something so important in your life right now. you need to be able to freely express. just as we all do. Please dont ever stop sharing. Love you Jean and want to make sure you always feel that.

Chris - Nice try but i dont do tan lines, hence no bikini..

Steph - im outta sorts. im fighting with cows for god sakes. well more like the farmer who doesnt understand we own that land now and his cows cant roam it.

Sending love to all the colony!

Colony! I have a favor to ask. Does anyone know about Hyperthermia with low dose radiation? Apparently it is FDA approved and most medicals pay for it in US. Is that the kind of treatment alot in US are doing? or is it just regular chemo and radiation.

With so many colony members being around cancer i was hoping someone would know this. or could find out.

It is very expensive for canadian to go for that treatment in US. so i want to know if its a popular protocol they are using as im reading about great results with it.

I know i ask alot of questions but this is really important to me so please if anyone can help, let me know. Thank you Colony.

There are times when I like to be taken by surprise.
I didn't expect this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoDrViaueJw

sorry Dee I haven't heard of this therapy/treatment

day 16 is a beautiful day and I have been attacking that jungle I like to call my backyard, but I have barely put a dent in it, and the water bill yikes! but I am getting my vitamin D LOL

Oh Jean honey - please talk about whatever you wish! I didn’t mean to give off that negative tone… yes I get worked up but in a good way.

Don’t let me stop you from chatting here. Please! I actually welcome the conversations I butt into :-p because it gives me a chance to look on the inside. You know, look at the pieces that I dismiss… the angry bits that lay about… I usually sweep them into a corner and play this happy-fool character.

The one who spanks everyone but doesn’t even get action on the weekends! Good evening! :-p

Tan lines? I have a classic “farmer’s tan.” Everything that isn’t covered by a basic T-shirt is nicely tanned - the rest is a pasty pale white rarely catching a glimpse of sunlight. Never mind any length long enough to tan. If I took my shirt off, you wouldn’t see a difference. That’s a tan line. Bless us. :-p

hmmm Maybe I should start tanning to improve that weekend thing...

DAY 15/16 is up at Youtube and o...m...g...
CUTENESS OVERLOAD!!
Welcome to the colony Mr. Girl ♥

Why do I post that crap?

For the record I just made a Kristen sandwich. Thank you very much! ♥

Off to you youtube.

Twitter me, follow me spank it

(((Mr Girl!)))

:-p

ANT Colony Bikini tournament?

ok the placing of that bikini bit seems weird but if you read above you'd see the connection.

Maybe nobody sees the connection.

Go away Chris.

Okay I will then. Fine. ♥

ANT- Cute little puppy! ♥

ANT- Cute little puppy! ♥

I was still waiting to post here about Mr. Girl but can't wait any longer! I STILL smile sooooooo big thinking of you with her!!!!!!!
ANT.
A VERY groovy decision you made.
I love him already cuz he brings you so much joy!

Since I spazzed OUT on your facebook vid I will mellow it out here.
i am just really excited about your new adventure as a Dog Daddy!!!

CHRIS: If I still had the body God blessed me with when I was 22 (well, actually, I think it's still under there somewhere, ha ha! -- like something hiding in a junk drawer!) I would bikini wrestle in pudding in a heartbeat ... online on video ... no lie!
For charity, of course! I'm not THAT shallow!
Organ donation doesn't make me the least bit uncomfortable. And folks need to remember that even if they can't donate the organs due to illness, they often can donate the entire body for research purposes. This, too, saves lives!
I must be missing a video, because I don't see a puppy anywhere...

Oh, I found it! OMG! Mr. Girl is adorable! But, I agree, he does look more like The Bandit!
Welcome, little guy!
Let's all sing a rousing chorus of "Can You Feel the Love Tonight!" You two are awesome together with your little kissy kissy faces and snuggling. And I'm so glad he gets to travel with you.

I♥puppy
so cute and shy
and well behaved in the short time we got to see him
and affectionate

Keeping this short and sweet (at least for me, lol) ((ANT)) such a cute puppy, you two look so cute together. May you have many years of happiness together.

STEPH--I totally understand about your son going to kindergarten. It is so hard.....Will he be at your school? School is going good so far for both my boys. My first grader is having anxiety, but he is going. Every morning he tells me he does not want to go and tries to get out of it. I told him the other day that it as against the law for him to not go to school. That I could go to jail if I did not send him to some kind of school. He thought about it for a minute and said in a really sad voice, "I'm sorry you have to go to jail mommy." LoL. I guess I know where I stand :o)

I hope EVERYONE is doing well and having a wonderful week.

((((COLONY))))

(((TLJEAN))) I LOVED your new chapter!!!!! It was such a wonderful way to end the day yesterday. I am so glad you felt up to working on your story. I have family visiting for the next few weeks, but after that I would not mind helping to edit your new chapters if you haven't found someone else.

(((CHRIS))) ♥ Just for being you and always sharing so much of your heart.

I want to do a long shout out, but am afraid it won't post... so just know that I am thinking of each of you and wishing for you nothing but the best. ♥♥♥♥

Mr. Girl...PERFECT!!!
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Much love, horrible day at school...can't say much now...will share later. Love you all!

ANT...Mr. Girl is just beautiful! You won't be lonely anymore. It's great that he'll be traveling with you.

ERIN- I just loved your story about your son saying "Bye Mommy, sorry you have to go to jail!" That made me laugh! You know where you stand alright! LOL! Too funny!

ANT- What happened to going to Greece?

day 17 is hump day
but I think ANT has gotten over the hump and feeling as well as looking healthy again woot woot

Oh Ant dearling, I am so thrilled that you now have a cuddle baby boy. He is just beautiful and I love the way he snuggles up to you when you hold him. Did he came potty trained or do you have to do that? Once you get Mr. Girl used to going outside or on a paper in your home, taking trips will be a lot easier. But right now he's not really old enough, (is he a puppy it looks like to me) to connect the two yet. But he looks to be a smart boy, so I think he will figure it out soon. Oh do have him netured (sp) if he hasn't been yet, that will give him a better life because he won't go searching for a girl friend when her heat is on. It may stop him from marking up your house as his domain by hitching up that little leg of his and marking every thing in the house.
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I hope I haven't upset with this talk. It is I am such a dog lover and supporter of the ASPC. I think that is the rescued pets people.
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Love Jean and may you and Mr. Girl have excellent walks when you teach him how to do his business outside.

Oh Ant dearling, I am so thrilled that you now have a cuddle baby boy. He is just beautiful and I love the way he snuggles up to you when you hold him. Did he came potty trained or do you have to do that? Once you get Mr. Girl used to going outside or on a paper in your home, taking trips will be a lot easier. But right now he's not really old enough, (is he a puppy it looks like to me) to connect the two yet. But he looks to be a smart boy, so I think he will figure it out soon. Oh do have him netured (sp) if he hasn't been yet, that will give him a better life because he won't go searching for a girl friend when her heat is on. It may stop him from marking up your house as his domain by hitching up that little leg of his and marking every thing in the house.
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I hope I haven't upset with this talk. It is I am such a dog lover and supporter of the ASPC. I think that is the rescued pets people.
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Love Jean and may you and Mr. Girl have excellent walks when you teach him how to do his business outside.

ANT: I was just thinking, you'll have to set up a playdate in the park with Ross and Weezie!!

I need help from my techies. A few days ago at work, my computer suddenly had no video showing where videos used to be. Such as, where I used to see ANT and could click on the arrow to make it play, now all I have is a large white square with a tiny little square in the upper left hand corner and it has a red square, green circle and blue triangle in it.
What's up with that? It's not even an option to see video there.
But if I, for instance, go to youtube.com right now, I'd be able to see video.
What do I do now?

Bedbug that is weird, and I haven't a clue (you all know I'm no computer nerd)

Mr girl might be the same age as Ross's new adoption Amigo (chuachua) very tiny...gives new meaning to
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
I couldn't resist hehehe

Oh, I keep watching and watching and watching this over and over again - and he just keeps getting CUTER and MORE ADORABLE!!! (And Mr. Girl isn't bad either...LOL!!) We know the joy these little guys bring to your life and I am so excited to think of all of the happy days you two will share! Never again will you walk into an empty loft. You'll ALWAYS have your furry friend there to greet you!! YAY!!! Oh, Happy Day.

xxoo (Those kisses have puppy breath! Don't they smell yummy!!?)

((ANT)) Great to see you today! Welcome Mr Grrrrl!

A pet is a wonderful friend to have. :-)

I'm glad you rescued Mr Grrrrl. Rescue animals are the best.

I know you will have a great time caring for this animal. :-)

((DAWN)) I will get to watching SYTYCDC soon. :-)

((MrsBean)) Let us know how jail goes. :-P

((Ali-Kat)) :-)

((Dee)) Hope you found the answer you were looking for. I have no idea where to even look.
((Chris))

((DRDonna))
:-)


((CanadianGalHeidi))

((Steph in Oregon))



Have a great day everyone!

Bedbug - Reinstall Flash.

Ant! - New page please!!!!!

yes
new
page
pretty
please
with
sugar
on
it

(((((ANT)))))

(((((COLONY)))))

Dee: Thank you. Love you. Don't know what that means.

♥♥♥♥(((COLONY)))♥♥♥♥

CRAIG--Jail is just how I pictured it after watching the Martha Stewart story on Lifetime. ;o) SORRY! I have a disorder where I tell really bad jokes and think they are funny....

ANT-- if you can, a new page would be great. For some reason it is very hard to load this page and get it to post. Hope you are doing well on day 17 and that 18 is unbelievably great.

NIGHT ALL! ♥♥♥♥

Love and Peace, ANT and Colony
:)
EF

LOL Bedbug! Click this link. and install adobe flash. ♥

http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/

day 18
how is the potty training coming along?
unconditional love and kisses isn't it wonderful

gonna be another scorcher here today predicted to be 106 so I'll probably stay indoors today
tomorrow is another Red Hat luncheon so today I'll pick out my outfit and accessories for tomorrow
everybody keep cool today

NANCY - It's going to be hot here today too. 31C Then tomorrow it's back down to 24C. Tonight is BLT sandwiches with no oven!! LOL!

Chapter 30 is now up. It's a little longer than I write. I had to put the last part in a separate file.
Love Jean

STEPH
I will be heading back to school at the end of Sept.
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CHRIS
Hmmm... Ass probably the least requested part of the body to recycle. Although I am sure someone out there wants more butt; especially someone who likes to be spanked!
~~~

I have to agree that a new page would be great, but it almost sounds like that isn't going to happen, from up above:
"THE VIDEO BLOG ENTRY IN THE YOUTUBE WINDOW CHANGES. THIS PAGE WON'T."

~~~
JANINE2
Sending you good and comforting thoughts and all the prayers you can handle.
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ANT
How sweet, what a cuddle bear.
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ALI_KAT
Hi there! Hope you are doing well.
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Thinking good thoughts for you all!!!
:?)

555... triple five baaabie

Where is everyone!? So lonely in here even with 556 comments...hope you are all having fun and doing well!! Lots of new videos up at the top. (((Colony)))♥♥♥♥

Erin- I'm holding out for a new page! It takes way to long to load this one. Once I push POST the loading game starts again!
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Our Colony Secretary ANT should get on this problem STAT! Please????

Ginger I agree
but what can I do?
I did post my opinion already
SIGH...takes me a long time too

Boy did I screw up Chapter 30. I tried to type it all on one of the file systems that come with AOL and it didn't finish it. Now I need to go back and see if I can get the last part on straight and finished.
Love Jean, and may spring flower brust open with beauty with every step you take today.

TGIF day 19

seems like we need a trivia night
give me some feedback on that suggestion colony

((CRAIG)) Just watching that video of y'all fine young fellas on y'alls way to the BBQ, and it reminded me of driving with you in Seattle...Such FUN!!!

((DrDonna)) I hadn't seen that tweedeo until now. The traffic made a very short trip...very long. lol

I also have very fond memories of the Mercer Slough.
:-P

Dang guys, I thought I'd posted chapter 30. I discovered I hadn't a few minutes ago, so I got it on the blog now.

Love and warm fuzzy bunny snuggles, Jean

Hey ANTlings!
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My son came today and tweaked my laptop a little. It had some weird spy crap attached on it, by thank G*D it is gone now!
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Being brand new and all I was really scared I had done something to add it by mistake but he said sometimes it just happens.
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Jean- I'm going to read your new chapter now! I'm SO excited! I went last night to read it and it wasn't there, I thought it was just my wanky laptop again! LOL
Glad you are up to writing! You have such a gift!
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Nancy- I don't know what more we can do to get ANT to give us a clean slate...EXCEPT...bang on his front door!
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Besides I want to see Mister Girl again!
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Hey JEAN! You could make Mister Girl a coat like did for Darlin'!
That would be so cute for Christmas!
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YES I SAID CHRISTMAS!
It's getting closer than you think people! Start planning NOW so you are not all stressed out later!
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YES I want to do a Trivia Night!
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I'll be back and forth here all night along with Myspace and FaceBook.
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Good grief I didn't even get up until 4:30! Someone PLEASE keep me company! :)

~DJ AM found dead of apparent overdose~
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So sad, he got a second chance at life after the plane crash...sad, just plain sad.

Ok ants where the heck are ya?

Hey ya'll?
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Ollie, Ollie, Oxen Free!
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Ollie, Ollie, all home free!

hi Gingerlicious

day 20

I have actually ordered a few Christmas gifts a some for LadyBug's late November birthday. I feel like I'm on the ball, even though I am somewhat money restricted again this year. I don't care. We did a lot of homemade gifts for people last year and it turned out fabulously, so I'm sure this year will go really well, too.

"Yes" to trivia.
I'd love to.
Nobody's ever here any more.

ok that's 3 yes to trivia that I count do we have any others?

today I head to my daughter's to use that pool it took so long to build and babysit the kids

Yes, trivia sounds good. Where would it be? Here? Mogolus (or whatever the new name is for that place)?

Since I am not the only one thinking ahead to the holidays, I am wondering if others are interested in doing a card swap again this year. I know it made my holiday to have cards to put on my mantle.

(((((ANT)))))

(((((COLONY)))))

BEDBUG- NO ONE IS EVER HERE ANYMORE BECAUSE THEY CAN'T LOAD ALL THIS ON THE COMPUTER EVERY TIME! I DOUBT ANT IS EVEN LOOKING?

Hello ANT and ANTlings!
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Happy Birthday Micheal Jackson, Tricia and Jessica from the Myspace Colony!

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ColonyKat- I want to do a card exchange too!
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I need some CHEER! Do I hear a Cheer, Cheer, Cheer?
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ANT- I'm still holding out hope you read all your comments...
We need a new page PLEASE!

I hope he's reading the comments too. But it's not a new page that I want...it's an update. I just hope he's ok. We haven't heard much from him in awhile, and it reminds me of what it was like before he came clean with us.
I hope you're reading...we're all Team ANT here...we love you.

DAWN: No, it's not that. Or it's not JUST that. I mean going further back than that. It's just not the same.

BEDBUG- I agree with you it's just not the same. I always feel so sad about it. Everyone loves Facebook and I really don't understand. Like I have said so many times before the reason I like this one is I can come back tomorrow and still see your post and answer you. Hugs!

Good night (((COLONY))) Hope everyone had a great Saturday!! DAWN, BEDBUG, everyone...I hope that this place can come back to being what it was...even though I can see most of you at myspace or facebook, this place had/has a specialness to it. I find that the real nitty gritty human emotions and love and support have been given here by so many to each other. It is a magic place. Okay, maybe I am just being hormonal and in a few days it won't seem so sad to me...Love to ALL of you!♥

Off to bed...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz :o)

Here's something neat that Doug Baron posted on Facebook... I appreciated the message and probably most of you will too! Enjoy~

Washington, DC Metro Station on a cold January morning in 2007. The man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time approx. 2 thousand people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.

After 3 minutes a middle aged man noticed there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds and then hurried to meet his schedule.

4 minutes later:

The violinist received his first dollar: a woman threw the money in the hat and, without stopping, continued to walk.

6 minutes:

A young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his watch and started to walk again.

10 minutes:

A 3-year old boy stopped but his mother tugged him along hurriedly. The kid stopped to look at the violinist again, but the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. Every parent, without exception, forced their children to move on quickly.

45 minutes: