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I never liked Christmas or Easter, but I really love Memorial Day. Makes me think of my late uncles & their war memorial in the center of town near where I was born.

Here's to fond memories, to our flag, to our friends, to you. Please be safe this weekend, and share your plans here.

I might nag hubby till he caves to drive to California and invade John (Penni won't be there cuz she's in Florida.)

Then Monday, one of us Bandsters is coming to Vegas to meet me and play with me! I have a four day weekend...

And you?

(Waving flag with hand over heart.)

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Isn't there a banster bash in Vegas this weekend?

You could always cruz up my way....takeing out the boat, I'm going to atempt skiing!

Have a Wonderful Holiday!

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Kuri's bash is here this weekend. But I want to go bye-bye! Chris just called from home & got the rest of the day off. He's gonna shower & cool off then call me back to decide if we could go to the bye-bye place! I sent John (Penni's) an e-mail to see if we could come, but he hasn't written back yet. Vera, how long of a ride to your place? Be careful what you say, cuz I might be there! But Chris hates long car rides (stick-in-the-mud-party-pooper.)

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Saturday we are going to the downtown aquarium in Houston and Monday we are having a BBQ at our house!!!!!!!! Everyone have a safe and wonderful holiday!

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If you take the coast, 101, about 8 hours from LA......but, Vegas to Bartrow to Bakersfieild to Hy 5,cut off @ 152 to Gilroy/Morgan Hill, estimate 8 hours??

Are you lost, I am

I'll leave the light on for you.

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To me being lost is an adventure. I just talked to Pooh-Head (husband.) He wants to lay on the couch all weekend. Plan my funeral, I'm dying of boredom.

Marriage, hmpf!

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Happy Memorial Day! We have already been out of town, went to the graduation in Louisana. Today I am playing catch up, on work, and rest!

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I'm going to atempt skiing!
I tried and tried. I'm sore everywhere!! I did manage to get up off the Water for about 3 seconds...

Well it's back to work. Hope everyone had a good holiday

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