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mary
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response 200 of 229:
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Feb 12 19:53 UTC 2009 |
Mary won't be a available until near the end of the month. Just pick a
date where you and Glenda can meet and let me know when that is. If I'm
in town and not working I'll join you. Sounds like fun.
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glenda
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response 201 of 229:
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Feb 26 22:31 UTC 2009 |
Other than Dr appts on Mar 5, Mar 10, and Mar 27, I am free anytime. I
do need to set up a lunch date with my Aunts sometime this month, but if
we set up something other then lunch time it won't be a problem.
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denise
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response 202 of 229:
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Mar 16 14:21 UTC 2009 |
For our tea gathering, would some afternoon in the next week or two
work? I have a 3:00 appt. tomorrow [Tuesday, 3/17] and am tied up til
noon on Wednesdays, but other days could probably work.
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glenda
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response 203 of 229:
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Mar 16 16:16 UTC 2009 |
STeve is having a surgical procedure on Wednesday (not Thursday as he
said in the mail to baff). It is supposed to be a simple 90 min
procedure and he is planning on going to work on Thursday. I would
rather keep it free just in case. Friday would probably work or anytime
next except Friday the 27th, we both have Dr appts then.
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denise
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response 204 of 229:
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Mar 17 22:21 UTC 2009 |
Glenda, would you want to try for this Friday afternoon? Though we could
schedule something for next week. Monday afternoon next week I do my
volunteer work; Wed. morning I have an appt., Thursday or Friday late
afternoon I'll be tied up at my brother's [then at my niece's school
play]--but since he lives just a couple blocks away, we could still do
something a bit earlier in the afternoon...
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denise
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response 205 of 229:
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Mar 17 22:21 UTC 2009 |
Mary or anyone else game?
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slynne
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response 206 of 229:
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Mar 17 23:10 UTC 2009 |
I would but I most likely have plans on Friday evening and I might have
to take my dogs up to S. Lyon first. But if I take them on Thursday, I
might be free around 5ish. You were talking about meeting at the new
sweetwaters out by Plymouth and Green right?
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mary
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response 207 of 229:
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Mar 17 23:16 UTC 2009 |
I'm working Friday and next week is spattered with obligations. Just pick
a day and time that works for you and Glenda and I'll fill in if possible.
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slynne
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response 208 of 229:
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Mar 18 14:34 UTC 2009 |
Yeah. Just pick a time you two and I'll be there if I can.
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glenda
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response 209 of 229:
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Mar 19 04:18 UTC 2009 |
STeve's procedure went well, other than communication on the medical
staff's part, but he is taking Thursday off. He can't carry his
backpack for 48 hrs :-)
This Friday afternoon, early evening works for me, as does any day but
Friday next week. Tuesday looks like it will work also.
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denise
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response 210 of 229:
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Mar 19 22:02 UTC 2009 |
Well, let's see who can show up tomorrow, late afternoon'ish. Say, 4:30
or after? That way people that are working during the day [Lynn and
depending on what shift Mary's working] can come if they are able. We
can talk then, too, about possible dates in the near future.
And yep, this is the new Sweetwaters on the northwest corner of Plymouth
Rd and Green Rd [a 1/2 mile or so west of 23] in the new complex that
also has Olga's Kitchen, a sushi place, an ink store, a bank, and I'm
not sure what all else [there are still a few empty places, too].
I'll probably bring something to read with me in case, with this being
short notice, nobody else can make it.
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slynne
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response 211 of 229:
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Mar 20 02:02 UTC 2009 |
I'll be there!
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glenda
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response 212 of 229:
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Mar 20 04:35 UTC 2009 |
I'll be there.
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denise
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response 213 of 229:
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Mar 24 21:05 UTC 2009 |
I had fun at Sweetwaters the other day. We'll have to do it again
sometime soon!
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denise
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response 214 of 229:
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Aug 21 15:47 UTC 2010 |
I was walking at Briarwood earlier this week and stopped at Teavana and
sampled some tea. One sample I really liked was a rooibos tea blend of
blueberry and strawberry that was served chilled. I ended up buying some
to bring home. Though to get the full flavor, it takes a longer brew
time then the recommended 5-6 minutes. I remember learning about
rooibos tea from another tea shop; this tea shop said to brew while at
a low boil for 15-20 minutes, IIRC.
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mary
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response 215 of 229:
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Aug 21 22:22 UTC 2010 |
I'm certainly no tea expert having come to enjoy it just a couple of years
ago, but I've already discovered different teas have different brewing
needs. White tea especially can't steep for more than 2 minutes or it
starts to get a weird, bitter taste. And I've yet to find a rooibos blend
I didn't like.
Teavana samples can be dangerous - I've ending up spending too much on
teas more than once.
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denise
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response 216 of 229:
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Aug 22 02:14 UTC 2010 |
You're right, Mary; Teavana can be a dangerous place! It's definitely
pricier than the tea shop I used to frequent in Durham.
And yes, various teas have different brewing times as well as
temperatures. By the time I figure out the strength and brewing time of
this blend I brought, it's going to be gone! It's definitely different
from what the directions say. Still, it's a nice, light summery blend.
I do like flavored rooibos tea though not so crazy about the plain.
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slynne
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response 217 of 229:
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Aug 22 04:42 UTC 2010 |
I like Rooibos tea because it is favored by Mma Romotswe in The No. 1
Ladies Detective Agency series. ;)
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mary
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response 218 of 229:
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Aug 22 12:11 UTC 2010 |
Sounds like a good reason to me. I know I like Newman's Sockarooni
Spaghetti Sauce because of his blue eyes. ;-)
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denise
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response 219 of 229:
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Aug 22 13:59 UTC 2010 |
I read the Ladies Detective series... :-)
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slynne
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response 220 of 229:
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Aug 23 19:45 UTC 2010 |
resp:218 I do that all of the time. I have liked eating oatmeal since I
was child because it's fun to pretend it is the gruel served at the
Lowood School in Jane Eyre. Of course Paul Newman's eyes could sell just
about anything. :)
resp:219 Whenever she talks about drinking red bush tea, she is talking
about rooibos tea. I always found the little arguments between her and
Mma Makutsi about regular tea vs black tea to be very amusing.
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denise
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response 221 of 229:
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Aug 23 20:54 UTC 2010 |
I wonder if there are any new books out in the series that I haven't
read yet. And yep, red bush tea is the same as rooibos tea. :-)
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slynne
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response 222 of 229:
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Aug 23 21:42 UTC 2010 |
McCall Smith seems to put one out every spring. I am actually a couple
behind and have not yet read the two most recent installments:
Tea Time for the Traditionally Built
The Double Comfort Safari Club
I might have to see if the library has either one available.
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denise
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response 223 of 229:
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Aug 24 14:24 UTC 2010 |
There was one season on TV based on the first few books of this series.
If you missed it, then check it out from Netflix. :-)
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slynne
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response 224 of 229:
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Aug 24 16:50 UTC 2010 |
I've just finished watching it. I thought that HBO did a nice job
capturing the spirit of the books. I liked that they filmed it in
Gaborone too.
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