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Posted: 10/7/2008 7:15:33 PM | On January 31, 1957, the Canadian Parliament proclaimed:
"A Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed .. and to be observed the second Monday in October"
This year I am thankful ....
- for another fabulous year surrounded by supportive family n friends
- for a lot of laughter
- that both of my children are healthy n happy, and that my boy is back in school!
- that my both of my parents are still around for me to hug daily
- for Dr. D and the rest of the group
- for 9 glorious days in Mexico this past April
- that divorce negotiations are OVER! (oops..didn't mean to yell)
- for 4 doors instead of 2
- that I finally made it to PR to see my stinkerpot
- for chocolate
- that sometimes maybe means yes
- for a pretty amazing first date
What are YOU giving thanks for this year? | |
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Posted: 10/7/2008 7:24:55 PM | I am thankful that despite the multitude of reasons that might make me feel otherwise, I can still smile, I can still laugh, and make those around me do the same.
I am thankful that people care about me and that I have people to care about. | |
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Posted: 10/7/2008 7:44:21 PM | Good health and wonderful friends for sure.
And when I compare my life to others' in the world, I realize how lucky I am to have the freedom and choices I do.
Nice thread, very yogic. | |
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Posted: 10/7/2008 7:48:27 PM | this year I am Thankful for
- two amazing daughters that are healthy & happy & studying to be Doctors
- a fabulous family that makes me laugh often
- rescuing my kitty from the University's lab , shes become great company
- a great old truck that is "running"
- for being my own boss
- my comfortable home
- my positive & optimistic attitude (so far , so good, lol)
- my friends
- my joy
thank you Bella for a great thread | |
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Posted: 10/7/2008 7:57:54 PM | I'm thankful for: Good health, so far.
Family and friends that matter.
Not growing bitter as I get older.
No debts, (home, cars & toys).
Sunny days at the beach. Retiring and never looking back. Yes!
Just being alive. | |
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Posted: 10/7/2008 8:15:43 PM | aww Bella, your inspirational! 
The last years 'good stuff'
~incredible friends that know who they are!
~Strength...that got me through the rough stuff and finished the tough stuff!
~courage..to take steps I never knew I could, alone
~mortgage approval, to get my own place just in time for the 'crash' 
~opportunity to go back to school, to teach again and to have the honour of working with a very special client group
~peace and contentment...which I thought were elusive!
~ the kids, who make me laugh, challenge me and give me the drive to be a better person...even with the health struggle ahead of us!
~for humility, the 'givers' of this world that taught me to 'pay it forward' without expecting a darn thing in return!
for all of it, POF included cause some of the best people in my life came through this tainted pond | |
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Posted: 10/7/2008 8:46:16 PM | *Edit* ^^^Have a Wonderful Bday tomorrow SweetSunshine 
What a wonderful, positive thread.....
I am thankful for my two wonderful sons
Family and good friends, you mean SOOO much to me.
Where I am in my life right now, the perfect place... | |
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Posted: 10/7/2008 8:52:19 PM | I am thankful for the following:
Gum. I really like gum.. it's chewy!
Beer. Beer makes things nice!
Cigarettes. Smoking is cool!
Carpet.
Airports. Otherwise where would all those planes land?
Oprah Whinerfry. She is the poster child for weight gain, and weight loss.... that's neat!
My rug rats. They like carpet too, hence the name | |
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Posted: 10/7/2008 9:07:22 PM | I am thankful for
> My children, who wake me up every morning, like it or not ...
> Old friends.
> New friends.
> Silver linings.
> Having found a use for my long dormant talents.
> Opportunities to brighten someone else's day.
> Häagen-Dazs® (Vanilla Swiss Almond, Coffee and Mayan Chocolate especially). | |
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Posted: 10/7/2008 9:14:27 PM | ^^^ My new friend .. have you tried Caramel Cone Explosion? 
Oh, and Guido .. you forgot kitties .. I know you're grateful for kitties.
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Did I mention I'm grateful for chocolate? .... and popcorn. | |
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Posted: 10/7/2008 9:59:42 PM | Great Post!!!
This year I am thankful for ....
*my 2 wonderful kids - proud mom
*My parents who I love and understand more and more as the years go by
*My friends who stick by me thru ups and downs
*my loyal and faithful dog of 10 years
*the new man who has come into my life - see what the future holds???
*creature comforts
*a warm bed on a cold night
*long soak in a bubble bath
*Hot shower at 6 o'clock in the morning
*Strong coffee to get the cob webs out of my brain
*Warm sun on my face
*my good health
*learning from the choices I've made | |
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Posted: 10/7/2008 10:02:26 PM | geez ..things i'm thankful for...this is a tuff one Bella...hmm..
i'm thankful i put the run on my little guy's mom...
before her ((coughs loudly)) ..((drug problems)) could effect him..love you" G "..
for our silly little roads that we call our hwy's....
at least i have something to ride my bike on... until i can get to some real hwy's..lol..
girls can't live with em...can't live without em...
growing up poor...it gave me excellent survival skills...
i'm not sure at what price though..because i have nothing to compare it to..
when i eat my smarties i eat the red ones last...dang red ones can really make a mess...
i'm thanful for phone sex...without it i might not have any...
the tuff part sometimes .. is getting the phone back....
i think i finally now know the value of a $$ dollar $$....and not a moment to soon..
music.. music..music....did i mention GIRLS...oh ya ok....and my 7 yr old " G "..... .. | |
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Posted: 10/7/2008 10:23:23 PM | awesome thread Darlin Bella...
I'm thankful for the wonderful friends i have met most... of them threw this pond also!!!!
my 3 awesome son's... 23/20/17
my family...that they are healthy..
too have my father still with me... he's 93 and his darlin wife will make a good recovery...
my health... cancer free for yet another year.14 years now.....
to have Been to Mexico for 9 awesome day's. in April with some special women...
too being content.. n not allowing rotten people to enter my life...
ELL YA CHOCOLATE n SUSHI
campin a TON this passed summer...
wishing my beloved soul sista a Happy birthday tomorrow...
Happy Birthday Thursday to my youngest son...
Yes I have many things to be thankful for... | |
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Posted: 10/7/2008 11:30:42 PM | -Being Debt Free
- Starting my 5 year plan
- My B1tch
- Kitten
That is all I can think of off the top of my head. | |
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Posted: 10/8/2008 12:39:45 AM | Wow, so many blessings to count.
-I am thankful that my son and family are here in BC again and that both my children and all 3 grandchildren are nearby and I can be involved in their lives. (should add that they let me be involved too......cuz that is important!!)
-That I have a job that supports me and allows me a lot of flexiblity to help lend support in my loved ones lives.
-That we had lots of time to spend together as "family" and make life long memories.
-That there are so many interesting people online that I can observe and learn from....vicariously and from afar.
-That I am able to see the blessings in these things and be truly grateful for them
-For music
-For laughter
-For humility
For yadda, yadda, yadda......cuz the list does go on! | |
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Posted: 10/8/2008 3:32:23 AM | | Response to message #6 - yeah whatev on Thanksgiving! If you come over to MY place for Thanksgiving you'll get a slice of old turkey roll and a beer bottle lobbed at your head - ha ha ha! Mi casa su casa - DUCK! Look out - jungle love. | |
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Posted: 10/8/2008 3:32:34 AM | | Response to message #6 - why don't you invite me over to YOUR house instead? It might be safer - unless we go for a ride in that CAR...then we can be grateful to get home in one piece! Then we can throw the turkey in the pool and play "bob for the turkey". Wouldn't be the first time....lol | |
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Posted: 10/8/2008 5:41:17 AM | Another great thread Bella
~I am thankful for my healthy children
~my loving man in my life
~all of my great friends
~for gas prices falling, so I can get to the city to see my friends
~the new roof over my head.....finally done
~ my wonderful family
~and for doing some crazy volunteering the past few years...compassion has taught me so much about life and sharing with others....
Happy B'day SS | |
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Posted: 10/8/2008 7:07:11 AM | thankful ;
- to my kids for caving in to my strike in one day so i don't have to live with that mess
- to the person who always park in my spot to finally .................leave
- to myself for finally getting my floors redone and fixing my door , procrasination's a ****
- to finding an online job that allows me more time with my younguns
- to be able to wake up early enough to have 'me' time and watch the sun come up
- to the friends who keep in touch so i don't feel sad about the ones who don't
- to my body for reminding me every morning just how old i really am so i don't make a fool of myself thinking i'm younger 
- to the ability to laugh, its better then crying | |
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Posted: 10/8/2008 7:07:12 AM | I am thankful:
for my two sons and all the joy they bring to my life on a daily basis.
for all my friends
for my boats (and my friend is who is a marine technician)
that summer comes every year
that my basement suite pays my mortgage 
my home that I bought in my name only with my own money without help from anyone.
malibu rum and orange juice ( my new drink)
the gym
a great job
internet
my mom who is always there for me even if we dont get along very well most of the time.
tigger
last but not least my new windows in the house ( aahhh peace and quiet finally) | |
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Posted: 10/8/2008 9:26:43 AM | I an thankful for
my kids
my family
my friends near and far... | |
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Posted: 10/8/2008 9:53:59 AM | I am most Thankful for....
**My two amazing children ( 6 & 8) and the pleasure they give me each and everyday
**My Mom and Dad and Brothers for being there for me
**My Rainbow Connection.. especially Splendid,Bella,Mb,and SweetSunshine & Stinkerpot
because they have taught me i have "Balls" and how and when to use em...
**My home ( even if it is untidy at the moment )
**My free time
** That I am not as crazy as a lot of my friends
** That I still get many opportunities to smile, laugh, and love
** My new found interest in Fishing and my talent in using the right Lure (grins)
Oh ya and I am grateful for Black PVC...lots and lots of black PVC
Almost forgot Steely Dan... I"m very grateful for Steely Dan :P | |
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Posted: 10/8/2008 10:27:12 AM | Bella, what a great thread!
I am thankful for my health (even though I am currently resisting the invasion of a cold)
For living in the most beautiful city in Canada and discovering the word “breath-taking”
The amazing view of the mountains that greet me every morning
For Little Miss Blue, who brings a lot of pleasure to my life even though she sheds (a lot!)
My cosy little abode
For the amazing friends I have met on POF that similarly and enthusiastically embrace life
For a job that I truly enjoy and a dynamic, wonderful boss that is an inspiration to work with
For the opportunity to make acquaintances with special POF people who enjoy the Grind,
hiking, snowshoeing, dancing and food. A few have even gotten me back running.
For travelling to Calgary with 2 awesome POFers to join another working part-time in Calgary,
to enjoy the stampede
For meeting the Girlz in da Hood (love ya all) and the opportunity to enjoy a camping trip with them
For the opportunity to volunteer for the Arts and enjoy the many talented performers that have
made Vancouver their home
For the friends who like to dine (alpha ethnic dinner group and the Divine Divas – I always
wanted to say I was a double D)
For the opportunity to share my gratefulness over Thanksgiving dinner
For daily reminders of how truly fortunate and blessed I am! | |
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Posted: 10/8/2008 12:12:43 PM | oops forgot another one......
I am thankful that
Hey I'm cheap..so that won't crunch your budget too much.... | |
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Posted: 10/8/2008 4:55:00 PM | thankful for:
~the incredible wishes of so many wonderful people that took a moment to make sure my day was special....today is one of those days when you realize how 'lucky' you are and 'how many' people are in my circle
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