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fribbles, ltd.Yep, she's Ellen's daughter, they're both oh-so-wonderfully nice!! I really REALLY want JoAnne's panda she has up right now, but my husband would go through the roof!!!
Amelia
Amelia, two of my favorite German words are:
buchertasche (briefcase, but translated literally, BOOK PURSE)... and
versicherung (insurance)
They're just impossible to say. What can I tell you? I enjoy a challenge. 
Newcastle, OntarioAmelia, we had bear bells in Deep River too, for when we were in the bush or hiking. I'd forgotten about them - I think I still have some.
fribbles, ltd.*waves@Edie* G'night!!! =)
Amelia
Is that like when you put bells on a cat to warn/scare the birds away, for their own good? Only I'm guessing that the "bear bells" are worn for OUR own good?
Where did I grow up? Under a rock???? No huckleberries, no saskatoons, no bear bells. Man, I feel deprived!
Yup! Ellen's daughter.
Newcastle, OntarioNight, night, Edie!!
Newcastle, OntarioYep, Shelli, the idea is that the bears will hear the bells and know people are coming and leave the area.
Growing up in Alaska we wore "bear bells" when we went hiking. I've seen more wildlife living here in Portland than I ever did in Alaska though. Just last week, three deer ran across the lawn, up the driveway and disappeared behind the arbivitae. We hear coyote most nights (creepy, let me tell you) and have wild rabbits hopping here and there and everywhere.
Kiprie BearsOh no 21st page ?? 
Good night everyone !! 
I heard sushi gives you intestinal worms.
Yes that is so TRUE.
so if your are eating Sushi(raw fish) make sure to drink GREEN TEA and put some WASABI on you sushi. Green Tea and Wasabi has power of "sterilize". For childrens, they can't stand of the taste of WASABI(too hot) so don't let them eat too much of raw fish.
by the way.... I eat Sushi for every week but
my intestines are ok so far. he he :crackup:
Hugs/Marie
Newcastle, OntarioAleta, you grew up in Alaska? How cool is that! It looks absolutely breathtaking in Alaska. How many years did you live there and do you still have family there?
fribbles, ltd...we have a HUGE bell on a cat who-used-to-be-mine-but-I-gave-to-the-inlaws-when-I-got-pregnant-because-the-cat-kneads-womens'-breasts, and she STILL manages to kill birds. I think she might have two or three bells on her collar now, but she's just learned to walk very very softly.
Amelia
Newcastle, OntarioBells don't work on cats, cuz they stalk too slowly. By the time they pounce and the bird hears the bell, it's waaaaayyy too late. LOL!
Okay girls. Last one up is a rotten egg! I'm going to spend some quality time with hubby. It's been an absolute blast!! We'll have to do this again for sure!!
Quy, how bout a once a month on-line chat? Any more than that and none of us would get anything done!!
Warmest and biggest bear hugs to all who joined in and for all those who lurked about, :hug:
Aleta
Marie, I'm afraid of raw fish. Not for health reasons. Because it's squishy and jiggly.
:)
Undercooked pork can give you intestinal worms too. No offense intended to sushi!
I didn't know that about Wasabi, by the way. I bought some Wasabi peas at Trader Joes (dried; they're a snack food) and I keep wanting to crack them open and try a few. Also found some dried edamame pods. I was on a health food kick. I've been eating CheezeIts instead. My bad.
I once saw a TV special on something like Discovery or TLC which was entirely about parasites. You just cannot BELIEVE what can get into the human body, and what it can do, once there. Ewwww. That about sums it up!
Newcastle, OntarioThis was a great idea, Aleta. Night, night!
fribbles, ltd.G'night, Aleta!! I must go also, husband is getting ready to snuggle on the couch.
*waves* G'night, everyone! Make it to 30!
Amelia
Newcastle, OntarioI hate to be a spoiled sport but it's after 1:30 a.m. and I'm pooped - didn't sleep well last night. The cats will wake me up early to go out. Have fun girls!
Aw, goodnight Aleta! It's so fun when a good thing has to end. But the good things always do, don't they; end, I mean. :(
I should probably be moseying on myself at this point. Just tucked the boys into bed (late) because I was distracted by the great good folks here! And I have some work to do and hubby will be by shortly for some quality time of his own.
You're every one of you a delight and I've enjoyed this fun Fuzzy-Slipper concept enormously. Louise, Aleta, thanks so much for making it happen.
Renae... If you aren't Stevie Nicks/Galadriel in appearance and dress, than you certainly are in spirit, because that's the YOU I've conjured -- and nobody else here remotely close -- since nearly the first words you typed. I'm glad that saying so made you smile.
Love you gals! Nite nite!
Okay. Two more minutes....and only because Brenda asked about Alaska. Alaska is beautiful for those who like short summers and cold, dark winters. I'm a city girl who likes a little bit of country. Just enough to keep the neighbors from peering into your windows. My husband and I grew up there. We went to the same high school.....ran with different crowds. We both still have family there. My sister, her husband and kids live there. My husbands whole family still lives there. My best friend still lives there. I miss her like mad. My husband and I detest going back to Alaska to visit. We've become city folk and Alaska just isn't "city".
Kiprie BearsOh no Shelli, no offence, I know raw fish or raw pork (any of raw thing...) must have something in it !! be aware ～ :twisted:
I once saw a TV special on something like Discovery or TLC which was entirely about parasites. You just cannot BELIEVE what can get into the human body,
I think I saw similar TV show " about parasites ". ewwwwww !!
I saw a lady was attacked by big mosquito at some where in beach and the mosquito left eggs in her head !! how scary !!!!
Ok no more scary story and
sorry for not caching up every body's post.
I will go back to my work ! see ya !!
Hugs/Marie
Newcastle, OntarioOkay ALeta, I was just checking for last posts before turning off the computer. Alaska is one place I would love to see. I actually love winter, and don't do well with summer at all - way too hot! Sooooo, I always figured that Alaska would work for me, but unfortunately, not hubby. It just looks soooo beautiful! How often do you go for visits or do you?
We do visit though not often. Between Bill's family, mine and my best friend it ends up being a tug-of-war. Not fun at all. We'd rather pay to have everyone come and visit us on a one-on-one basis. They love the shopping that the "lower 48" provides and we don't have to leave home. It's a win/win.
G'night Marie, Brenda, Renae, and Shelli!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Newcastle, OntarioI remember visits to our home town, when all our parents were alive. It can be really hard to satisfy everyone else, nevermind yourselves. We always came exhausted and grumpy, so I understand. Everyone wants more than you can give LOL It's nice that you can have eveyone come to visit you. I'm off to bed too, now. Night Aleta!
