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[trailmix 77]

Yeah I like them too, just not in the house and in particular not under the bathroom cabinet

[Kathryn41 3,205]

This afternoon I decided to visit the Georgia Archives which are nearby. They are actually the Southeastern Regional Archives of the National Archives. It was my first time there. They had a new exhibit that just opened last month called 'Documented Rights' about rights issues as presented through documents - from slavery issues, through immigration and citizenship issues through women's rights and civil rights, etc. The exhibit is excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed touring it. While I was there there was a man taking photographs (without flash) and since the archive staff didn't object I presumed he had permission.

So, this evening I was reading the Atlanta Journal Constitution online and see an article about this new exhibit. When I clicked on it, there is a photograph - and quess what! I am in the background! Yep - the fellow taking photographs must have been the reporter/photographer from the paper.

Anyway, here is the link to the article. You can click on the photograph to see it enlarged - I'm the blonde in the background behind the child:

http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/sto...it_slavery.html

[Sprailenes 47]

Cool stuff Kathryn!

I just woke up because I was hungry so instead of just making a quick snack I decided to roast some tomatoes and garlic in the oven and mash it up and put it over pasta with some basil.

It was really delicious! But I mean, it was 12:30 am. Now I can't sleep because I'm full of energy.

[MrsCat 6]

Chris and I are finally taking a day to hang out. Since we moved in April, we have had almost no weekends together. So we're heading to Honolulu tomorrow for some shopping, Popeye's Chicken (don't ask), watch the first boats to arrive from the Transpacific Race and to look at a sailboat we're thinking of buying. Then fly back the same night to tuck ThomasJ, Oscar and Dale into bed.

[trailmix 77]

That's really cool Kathryn. Enjoy your adventure MrsCat !

Good morning everyone!

Edited July 11, 2009 by trailmix

[trailmix 77]

Wooo hooo Winnipeg!

Winnipeg crowned Slurpee capital of the world

Winnipeg Free Press July 10, 2009

WINNIPEG — Winnipeggers can hold their heads — and Slurpees — high, for their city has again been crowned Slurpee Capital of the World.

This is the 10th consecutive year the honour has been bestowed on the city.

Mayor Sam Katz was presented with an honorary Slurpee Cup trophy and a commemorative plaque dubbing the province “Slurpeetoba.”

The sweet, syrupy beverage runs deep in the veins of many Winnipeggers.

Curtis Kopeschny said one of his earliest memories is of taking in a long, cold sip of a Slurpee.

“I was five or six, and I remember getting on my BMX bike and going down to the 7-Eleven,” Kopeschny said.

[SapphireDreams 71]

Okay can someone enlighten me on why all the Italian Salami here tastes like summer salami or is just generally crappy?

All I want is some nice Mastro Genoa Salami... can't seem to find anything

Aren't you in NYC, Sapphire? There should be lots of Italian delis where you can get proper meats.

You would think so Krikit, but it must be something about how they cure meats here and different laws, because the deli meat sucks!! It is nothing like what you can find in Toronto, or perhaps I just need to find a better place. Although, I'm sure anywhere else will be super expensive.

[Sprailenes 47]

Chris and I are finally taking a day to hang out. Since we moved in April, we have had almost no weekends together. So we're heading to Honolulu tomorrow for some shopping, Popeye's Chicken (don't ask), watch the first boats to arrive from the Transpacific Race and to look at a sailboat we're thinking of buying. Then fly back the same night to tuck ThomasJ, Oscar and Dale into bed.

Sounds like a fun adventure! How fun!

Good morning all.

Haha omg slurpees! I remember in highschool my friend and I would meet at the corner store for "slurpee dates"

[Sprailenes 47]

I have decided to go visit my mom for a week before I bring Ethan back. But I have decided to drive alone. I know this isn't a big deal to some of you who do it all of the time, but I usually don't drive long distances because I am hypoglycemic.

There have been times with Mike and I that I have had to pull over and quickly eat something because I get faint and dizzy. I never really feel it coming on either, sometimes it just happens. But I have decided I can do it, I'll just stop every 2 hours to eat a piece of fruit and get some water at a rest stop... if there's anything I love about the drive, it's that there is A LOT of rest stops.

I am kind of embarrassed to admit that I have never driven long distances alone before, because I hear about people doing it all of the time. The only part I am nervous about is getting into Canada and there's quite a long stretch before I hit the 400 and am on the home stretch and I'll probably have to stop then too. So I am hoping all is well.... takes about 2 hours so if I stop before the border and then on the 400 I should be okay.

I am always nervous that I am going to be that woman who ends up passing out at the wheel and killing myself or someone else, but I will attempt to stop a lot... it will probably take me 13 hours to get home but that's okay.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Why not just test ur blood glucose levels at more frequent intervals?? Nothing like a long drive!! I look fwd to them, but then thankful when they are over,lol

[Sprailenes 47]

I don't have a blood monitor... my doctors told me it wasn't necessary.... yet.

I am usually fine, I try to eat regularly but it's when I am in the car on long drives that I tend to forget.

Edited July 11, 2009 by Sprailenes

[trailmix 77]

I don't have a blood monitor... my doctors told me it wasn't necessary.... yet.

I am usually fine, I try to eat regularly but it's when I am in the car on long drives that I tend to forget.

You need a slurpee!

Yeah, maybe it would help to make a list of times you plan to stop to have a snack or something, just to remind you

[MrsCat 6]

I don't have a blood monitor... my doctors told me it wasn't necessary.... yet.

I am usually fine, I try to eat regularly but it's when I am in the car on long drives that I tend to forget.

That's not something to be embarrassed about. There are already so many things that can go wrong on long car trips.

Perhaps schedule with Mike, call in times where you pull over and check-in. Have a quick snack at that time too? I dunno, its so easy to put on the cruise control for hours and never really remember how long since you last ate or even stretched your legs for a few minutes.

[Sprailenes 47]

Yea we're actually mapping out the rest stops and when I can stop. I'll bring oranges with me and stop once for lunch somewhere.

[Sprailenes 47]

I don't have a blood monitor... my doctors told me it wasn't necessary.... yet.

I am usually fine, I try to eat regularly but it's when I am in the car on long drives that I tend to forget.

That's not something to be embarrassed about. There are already so many things that can go wrong on long car trips.

Perhaps schedule with Mike, call in times where you pull over and check-in. Have a quick snack at that time too? I dunno, its so easy to put on the cruise control for hours and never really remember how long since you last ate or even stretched your legs for a few minutes.

Thats exactly what it is, I forget on road trips. I am sure I'll be fine, we're going out to buy a blue tooth today and my mom and Mike will be calling me a lot I'm sure.

I just hear about people doing the drive by themselves and saying its not big deal and I feel stupid because I have never done it alone. I know I can make it, I have driven the entire way before but I have always had someone in the car with me which helps incase my sugar gets low and we usually stop 3 times.

The drive back, I'll have Ethan which makes me even more nervous but again, I'll have to stop. It's hard because you want to get to your destination as quickly as possible.