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hi folks!

We've been so busy at the store that I don't get on OH much. I'm doing great and loving my life so that's great. We aren't traveling like we used to but we are enjoying the folks we meet thru work. Hope you all are happy and healthy!<

Hi friends,

Last night Kay had bunko so I went to Social alone. They had the best formed beef I've ever tasted! Of course I couldn't eat much but we'll enjoy the rest tonight! Then some bagpipers came in and played a couple of pieces. It was aw

Monday Roll Call - HI friends, Off to Madison today to hang out with our friends! Just love that group. Glad the artic blast appears to be somewhat over and it's just normal cold. Those bitter days ...

Saturday Roll Call - hi friends,  I went to a boys choir concert last night which was a great way to get in the Christmas spirit. We are planning a simple holiday this year since we have the store. At...

Saturday roll call - Hi everyone! Another busy week for us and now it's Sat. We are making up kits for the holidays--that's more work than it looks. We ran in to our coffee roaster last night at Socia...

Tuesday roll call - Hi folks! well it's evening and no one has posted. As usual we have been so busy I haven't been on OH even to read. The store is going well, way better than we hoped. This is the ...

Weekend Roll Call - It's after seven and no one posted so I'll combine the days! I have lurked all week but haven't had time to post. It's been a really hectic week with several special events at the ...

Sunday roll call - Hi gang!  I am in NYC at the airport, on my way to Spain. We are on a garden tour for two weeks. Kelly is back at the store. I do t know how much time I'll havr to get online, but...

Friday Roll call - Hi friends, I just realized it's been a while since I posted. I didn't expect to be so busy, but we are having fun! I hope each of you is doing well and enjoying the end of summer...

Roasted okra - Cut the hard ends off the Okra. Put them on a foil in a cookie sheet. Spray with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt. Roast at 400 for 115 minutes depending on size of okra.  I...

Thursday Roll Call - Hello friends, I've had a moderately busy day marking new products and talking to visitors, but I also had time to knit for a while. Tonight is a Chamber of Commerce event which I...

Late for Saturday/early for Sunday roll call - OK I know it's a beautiful day but where are all of you? We had a busy day at the store but I got to knit with friends some of the time. Now I just want to kick back the rest of th...

Saturday Roll Call - Good morning, For those not on FB, we went to Social last night and as usual we were talking to the staff and to other customers because that is what Social is all about. When we ...

Friday Roll Call - Dear friends, Kay and I are now married! We changed our civil union papers for a marriage certificate this morning. We had our civil union July 25, 2011 and so Kay wanted to wait ...

Saturday Roll Call - Good morning, It's another beautiful day in northern IL. I hope it's as lovely where you are. I am at the store already getting ready for the day. Last night we went to Social for...

Monday roll call - Good morning, A quiet morning before I go to the store around 11. We have a yarn rep coming at 1 and then my lovely computer teacher is coming by later to bail me out of the thing...

Saturday Roll call - Hi! You know why no one was on today? They were at our store in Rockford! What a surprise to see Nancy, Lisa and Crystal come into the store! Thanks, dear friends. We were honored ...

Thursday Roll Call - Good morning, I am already at the store and should be cleaning up, but I wanted to drop in and say hello. We've been constantly busy and that's exciting. We are making progress wi...

Fourth of July Roll Call - Hi everyone! Happy Fourth! Our neighbors have a third of July pig roast each year which we attended. It's really fun and we enjoyed just hanging out. Frankly, it felt weird to han...

Monday Roll Call - Hi friends, It doesn't seem like anyone else is on. I'm at the store while a friend makes the cash box secure and then I think we are ready for tomorrow!! I might even get a nap t...

Saturday Roll Call - Hi everyone, We are at the store early to get some work done before our friends come to knit. The rest of the day I'm going to enjoy knitting and then we are going to a party toni...

Sunday roll call - Good morning Illinoisans, I'm tossing  between going to the Pec Thing which is antiques and shabby chic or going to Ikea to get some shelving. Which to do? I guess I'd better get ...

Sunday roll call - Good morning on this beautiful Mother's Day! To all of you who are mothers--hats off to you! It's the hardest job in the world whether or not you gave birth to your kids. Some of ...

Wednesday Roll Call - Good morning, I woke up at 5 and couldn't go back to sleep. Bummer. Gone are the days when this was my regular time to get up. It didn't seem so early then. LOL We met with the ow...

Tuesday Roll Call - Good morning, It is somewhat unnerving to buy stock for the store when you see the total $$$$ flying out the window. We put in a big order yesterday and will do most of the rest t...