I agree - haven't been that exciting

• any Dancing with Stars fans finding this bunch - - mdlfcrs
  • Love Julianna, I think she is the best choreographer! - PERPLEXED
  • I think it's been a great season so far! (sm) - San Francisco
  • I'm with you.... and why in the world do the judges just love....sm - Georgia Gal
  • gosh no, i think its better than ever!! - nm
  • I agree - haven't been that exciting - MT4eight
    • What?! Wayne Newton not exciting? Surely you - jest.

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I've been BFing since I was just a little kid.  My mom always drug me out an hour before the stores opened. 

The ads usually come out in Thursday's paper (Thanksgiving Day).  In the past, I've forgotten this and bought the Wednesday paper only to be disappointed.  Get the paper and make a game plan.  Some stores open an hour or 2 later than others, so you may be able to get to both in time for the specials you're after.  Wal-Mart generally has a lot of specials, especially in the toys dept.  Our Wal-Mart gives you a map when you enter to tell you where each BF special is located in the store.  They put some stuff in strange places -- like TVs in the meat dept, computers in dairy, etc.  It's all wrapped, so you can't tell just by looking.  Ask the Wal-Mart greeter when you enter.  Our Wal-Mart is also open 24 hours, as are most, which means no waiting outside.  We usually arrive an hour before the sales start so we can be in "position" for the item.  Obviously, the most-sought after items are electronics, so be there early if you're looking for one of those. 

Target is 1 of my favorite places because their specials run all weekend, not just until 11 a.m.  (I hope it's still that way this year).  They usually open an hour after Wal-Mart.  I usually head there second because even though the specials run all weekend, they do run out of stock. 

Kohl's usually runs a special in addition to their BF ads, which gives you $10 Kohl's cash for every $50 you spend.  The cash can be redeemed usually starting the Sunday after Black Friday. 

Don't forget that K-Mart has layaway.  If there's something there that you like, you can put it on layaway and go back later to pick it up. 

General advise:  Wear comfortable shoes.  Be polite to others, but don't be a doormat.  If you got there first, it's yours.  Make sure you and DH have cell phones so you can communicate if you get separated.  Most importantly, HAVE FUN!!!!

Let us know how you make out afterwards. 

Wow, where do I start?  I left MI when I was 23, having heard San Diego was nice.  I loaded up the Chevy and headed West.  One of many, many adventures I've had.  I've driven back and forth relocating across this country too many times to count, taking my job with me where ever I go.  Atlanta, Chicago, LA, San Diego.  I've done it with cats, a baby, and a 30-year-old car -- everytime all by myself.  I have a CB radio to keep in touch with the truckers and they would always help me when I would break down, overheat, or need any sort of help.  There is nothing like seeing this great country of ours one slow mile at a time.  Colorado and Utah are by far the most beautiful, but treacherous because of the Rocky Mountains.

As far as moving to a city you don't know a whole lot about, you have to contact the Chamber of Commerce for any particular city for all sorts of information about their town --- also part of the adventure.  I always loved being a stranger in a strange land. 

And fear, oh yes, but more bravery than anything.  I've always told people that pretend bravery is the same as the real thing, just fake it and you'll do fine.  If you're young and courageous, I say totally go for it!!

I pulled out some flowers that didn't make it to the end of the summer, but some of my annuals look better now than they did earlier so I hate to pull them.  We haven't had a frost yet, so most of my summer stuff looks great.  Once we have a frost, I will pull the annuals and plant my bulbs.

I am in Central PA, so yes the leaves are starting to turn.  They look so pretty.  Where are you?  Your pepper plant sounded interesting.  What kind of weather, growing zone do they like?

I only have the one child, also, but a daughter, so I know the feeling of wanting to get that perfect gift for your "one and only."  She is four and wants everything, so I guess that makes it a little easier, since I can buy anything and it will be something that she wanted.   

Your son is going to be SO excited!  What a good mommy you are. 

but I have this recipe in my "To Try" files.  If the filets are really thin, I would grill them on an oiled sheet of aluminum foil. 

Ingredients
2 pounds flounder fish fillets 
1/2 cup olive oil 
1/4 cup lemon juice 
2 teaspoons salt 
1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 
1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning 

Directions
Arrange fish on a well-oiled grill.  Combine remaining ingredients and baste fish.  Grill, turning and basting occasionally, for 10 minutes per inch of thickness or until fish is flaky and no longer translucent in the center. 

Haven't you ever said something and after you said it you realized it didn't come out the way you meant it to and you wished you had never said it.  Men act first and think later most of the time.  My son is always teasing his wife, she wants to become a nurse practitioner and he always says he is going to retire when she gets her NP license.  He is kidding but if she was really touchy about it she would get mad.  He is an electrical contractor and makes alot of money but he still says he is going to retire and let her support him. 

Since this is a new relationship for you I would back off a little bit on paying for things.  Think of free stuff to do and spend more time with him getting to know him.  If he is looking for someone to pay the way he will be on his way and you will have your answer.

have seen the ads for his show on HGTV.  He looks fun.  Like you would want to invite him over to a party at your house, even if he couldn't decorate for you!! 

Don't know about what he does with silk but whatever it is, I bet it is snappy!!!

This website is free and is a tool used to help keep track of your calorie/fat/carb intake. 

I have limited myself to 1000-1200 calories a day.  I was really hungry for the first couple of days, but then I adjusted.  Now, I am not hungry.  If you go less than 1000 calories you won't lose any weight.  I started about 2 mos ago and I just hit the 20-pound mark today.  I don't have time to exercise.  I work full time and have 2 small children.  Now that it is nice, we walk across the street to the park a couple times a week, which doesn't really count 'cause it isn't "strenuous" at all.  Just being more active has helped me.  Plus I feel better about myself. 

I have a long way to go, but I am off to a great start!  Good Luck!!!

I've had her for 5+ years now and have no clue what she even looks like!  No matter where I've lived, I always ask to see the NP, but that's my choice.  I personally prefer seeing NPs, as I think they spend a lot more time with the patient and aren't as harried.  Plus, she's a fatty and I don't feel so bad about myself when I see her and I'm all nudie-toonie!  How bad is that?!