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curiousgal43

Joined: 7/6/2005

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Popular POF Member Passes Away - Tragically Posted: 5/21/2009 6:00:50 AM
A special guy with a huge heart. The few times we met, he was always smiling and enjoying life...... RIP 'A'

curiousgal43

Joined: 7/6/2005

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2009 Polar Bear swim Posted: 12/8/2008 12:54:36 PM
Come on fishies... it is coming around to that time of year again and I was wondering if there were any brave souls here on POF!! New Years day.. English Bay If there is enough interest, I can look into having a section saved for us (again) at Checkers for both before and after the swim.

curiousgal43

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DANCE NIGHT at the MARINE PUB BURNABY SEPT 6th 2008 Posted: 9/5/2008 7:05:32 PM
I haven't been to an event since I hosted the 'Pirates 'n Wenches' night some time last year! I will make my best effort to come out and meet some of the new fish (to my eyes anyways.. smiles) CG - the dancing fool

curiousgal43

Joined: 7/6/2005

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Funniest and Memorable threads? Posted: 1/9/2008 5:51:53 AM
^^I was a resident of the trailer park! Does anyone remember the spelling errors that went on for weeks? 'smelt colon'

curiousgal43

Joined: 7/6/2005

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POF Polar Bear Swim 2008 ~ English Bay!! Posted: 1/2/2008 9:27:04 AM
Whew... The holiday seasons partying is all done... and what a way to end it and start a new year! You guys ROCK! It was more than a bit chilly in the water, but the warmth from being with my fellow fish took care of that.. grin I am also already looking forward to taking the 'plunge' with you all next year! if anyone has pics they want to post - email me and I will add you

curiousgal43

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POF Polar Bear Swim 2008 ~ English Bay!! Posted: 12/31/2007 2:41:46 PM
Woo Hoo... I will see all you brave fishies tomorrow and for those that can't make it .. Have a safe and Happy New Year!!!!

curiousgal43

Joined: 7/6/2005

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Traffic fines to be added to ICBC insurance Posted: 12/28/2007 7:53:13 AM
I went into the ICBC site to gather some info from the 'horses mouth' so to speak. It is called Driver Risk Premium (DRP) and they have a table with the full scale of fines available on it. It comes into effect January 1st, 2009 ~The DRP is bases on convictions over a three-year period and will apply to offences that occur on or after January 1st 2008. ~Driver Penalty Points and Driver Risk Premium do not affect Autoplan insurance premiums, and are billed whether or not the customer owns or insures a vehicle. ~You may have offences on your record like an excessive speeding ticket, two or more roadside suspensions, or multiple convictions for other on-the-road violations. This can include offences like; not wearing a seatbelt changing lanes without signaling turning without signaling passing on the right of the highway and other violations. You would have to have THREE or more of these seemingly simple offences within three years, for the fines to come into effect It is well worth going to the ICBC site and checking it all out for yourself Just drive safe and within the law and there is nothing to worry about

curiousgal43

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POF Polar Bear Swim 2008 ~ English Bay!! Posted: 12/28/2007 7:32:53 AM
^^oops... great idea! here you all go TO BRING ALONG ~a bathing suit under whatever you choose to wear into the water ~a towel ~some easy slide-on shoes for the wet feet/sand ~housecoat for walking to and from the beach (some prefer fur coats grin) TO DO ~register before the swim at English Bay(they have t-shirts available for sale too) ~DON'T~ turn and have your mouth open once you have dipped to your shoulders!!! There might still be another 2,000 people rushing at you and the salt water doesn't taste so great..... er.. not that i would know that from experience.. wink and most of all HAVE FUN

curiousgal43

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POF Polar Bear Swim 2008 ~ English Bay!! Posted: 12/27/2007 6:19:03 PM
yup.. not unheard of for the tables to be moved out of the way and the waitresses to have to dance around us with the drinks. And somehow the rest of the people there end up on the impromtu dance floor!! woo hoo We fish do like to have some fun!!

curiousgal43

Joined: 7/6/2005

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Role Reversal Posted: 12/26/2007 7:51:49 AM
I have been a single mom since the day I told 'dad' I was pregnant. I'm not complaining, infact... I think that knowing it was all on my shoulders right from the start helped me make the choices I did. My daughter has just turned 12 this last week and she is a joy, plain and simple. I have tried to do as all parents do, teach her, guide her, support her and wipe away the tears for her when needed. I don't know that I would call it being 'dad', but I have taken on some of the more 'male' oriented roles and have loved every moment of it; (eg) -we both have a huge interest in the great outdoors so I signed up in Scouts as a leader and away we went. She also has a good balance of male role models within my family that really help. I am blessed ps~cheerios in the toilet so the boys learn to aim... as all the guys run to try it out!

curiousgal43

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Boxing Day Sales Here Now Posted: 12/24/2007 11:25:51 PM
I did the online BOXING DAY future shop thing at 5pm Christmas eve.. and got some great deals and they will be delivered to my door! No crowds, no parking lots.. woo hoo

curiousgal43

Joined: 7/6/2005

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Interest in Polar Bear swim 2008? Posted: 12/21/2007 2:15:45 PM
YAY.. 10 people signed up and I know I am bringing along an extra body!! Looks like a good turnout will be there this year! Don't forget... You are more than welcome to come out and hold towels for us crazy fish that are jumping in

curiousgal43

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Interest in Polar Bear swim 2008? Posted: 12/19/2007 12:35:24 PM
http://forums.plentyoffish.com/datingPosts8928668.aspx here is the link for the sign up info folks! Woo Hoo .. Happy New Year

curiousgal43

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POF Polar Bear Swim 2008 ~ English Bay!! Posted: 12/19/2007 12:33:27 PM
OK all you fishies, It is coming up to that time of year again. Time to wash away the old year and start the new one off with a dip in the Ocean!! This will be the third year the POF'ers gets together for this event. ALL are welcome to either jump in with us, or be our cheering section! We will be meeting: !!~NEW YEARS DAY~!! any time after 12 noon (head to the beach about 1:30) at Checkers Bar and Grill in the Best Western Sands Hotel 1755 Davie St., (right near Davie and Denman) Vancouver, BC The swim takes place at 2:30pm with registration opening up at 12:30. So get down to the beach and register first, then head over to the Sands Hotel, CHECKERS and meet up with us crazy fish! Our very own, BigPapaG is spinning the tunes starting at noon for the pre and post swim party and the kitchen will be open even earlier than that! Last year we got there early, enjoyed a meal and a bit of the 'hair of the dog' before heading down to the beach (1/2 block away). After our 'dip', we headed back to the hotel where we had a place to change and back to CHECKERS for some dancing in the aisles.. literally! For those driving down, if you get there early you can usually pay for parking in the back of the Sands Hotel.. *************************************************************** Thanks healthconcious for the suggestion to have this info TO BRING ALONG** ~a bathing suit under whatever you choose to wear into the water ~a towel ~some easy slide-on shoes for the wet feet/sand ~housecoat for walking to and from the beach (some prefer fur coats grin) TO DO ~register before the swim at English Bay(they have t-shirts available for sale too) ~DON'T~ turn and have your mouth open once you have dipped to your shoulders!!! There might still be another 2,000 people rushing at you and the salt water doesn't taste so great..... er.. not that i would know that from experience.. wink

curiousgal43

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Interest in Polar Bear swim 2008? Posted: 12/18/2007 10:19:59 AM
Looks like there are a few people interested! Woo Hoo.. I will get the info on the hotel, pre and post Swim party and get the event thread up soon!!

curiousgal43

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Interest in Polar Bear swim 2008? Posted: 12/17/2007 9:17:47 AM
Hello all, Is anyone interested in the annual Polar Bear swim down at English Bay? We had a great turn out from POF last year and would love to see both the old and the newbies come out to celebrate the New Year.. and cure what ails you!! If there is enough interest, I will look into setting it up and posting on the events thread..

curiousgal43

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CHICKEN SH*T BINGO Posted: 5/23/2007 5:16:21 AM
ha.. chicken sht bingo.. I used to put it on at my campsite! What a blast it is... hehee When I did it, it was not a big fundraiser so I scaled it down: ~ always use a square* pen(and no not the type to write with) ~ 49 squares and simply divided the board into 7 equal squares. ~ just $1- per square (again not for a huge fundraiser, just fun) ~ $25- went to the 'house' and $24- went to the winner, but if the chicken hit on the line then $12- per, if it hit 3 squares=$8-per, right on the cross=$6- per so if you do 10 x 10 squares to make 100 of them, $500- / $250- / and so on if they split.. make sure have the rules posted and explain that on them (be VERY specific on how much poop has to be in the other square to count as a split ....) and I always had three chickens because yes, they do get pooped... most of all.. HAVE FUN!! ahh.. the crazy info I have in this brain of mine!

curiousgal43

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Wedding songs ~ do they predict the outcome? Posted: 5/2/2007 10:25:39 AM
I was talking to a friend of mine about what kinds of 'first dance' wedding songs we have heard and boy did we laugh! ~a family member, 2nd marriage for her.. 3rd for him.. their "song" was I can get you back in the saddle baby! and the age old.. 'Every breath you take' that was so popular until people realised it was about a stalker! what 'first dance' songs have you had a giggle over??

curiousgal43

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The Bum pinch... so whats the rule? Posted: 4/30/2007 9:03:15 AM
Unless I know you and have FLIRTED with you or I am your friend... You are not to pinch, grab or otherwise touch me. So I am allowed because?? hehe I agree with fox and tiger and I am not even an animal... well, not in name anyway I hate when someone I don't know, or know very casually thinks it is ok to touch, pinch, grind without any kind of permission... well, you get the picture. As for me doing the same to others, only with full on eye contact / verbal permission where I know it will be taken in the fun flirty way it was intended

curiousgal43

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Pirates 'n Wenches night pics.. Posted: 4/28/2007 2:09:45 PM
I have tracked him down through the great network that is POF.. but he is rather busy with guests.. so I will hound him next week and see if we can get a few more pics up .. Captain CG

curiousgal43

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New Feature for Women. Posted: 4/28/2007 10:03:46 AM
As admin stated... we (women) will be *able to see* who has sent us this advisory, so we can decide how much faith to put in the warning! I think it is a helpful tool and if it comes from someone who's judgement I trust, then I will take heed and proceed with caution. With this being a free site, it opens up the door for many .. unsavoury people and any warning system should be welcomed in my book! I can see that this tool could also be used for the men too and hopefully that would quelch the sexist comments... my $.02

curiousgal43

Joined: 7/6/2005

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New Feature for Women. Posted: 4/27/2007 10:21:34 PM
"Great dating material list"? that would be the testimonial.. lol I think the idea is great!...as long as I know who on my faves list sent it to me. I have those females that are close friends and then some that are because of events that we have met at... so if I know WHO it is coming from, it will help me in my judgement (or not) of the fellow involved! happy fishing. and you RAWK Marcus..

curiousgal43

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Is BDSM wrong in your view? Posted: 4/27/2007 1:19:39 PM
Flogging?? Did I hear Flogging?? Was that double flogging? as she sits back and takes notes

curiousgal43

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young ones Posted: 4/26/2007 6:47:55 PM
from the receiving end.. when I look at the who 'viewed me' today I had from an 18 year old (hook him up with yours?) to a 63 year old... I just check on the ones in my age range and giggle about the others..

curiousgal43

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Pirates 'n Wenches night pics.. Posted: 4/24/2007 5:56:40 AM
Ummm....wasnt there more pics YES!!.. there was a 'newbie' wandering around and he took a million pics! Nice BIG black camera.. not in costume.. so if anyone knows who it was.. please, please let me know what his user name is!! and 'g scoot'... So many things I am not going to say here! hehe

curiousgal43

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Pirates 'n Wenches night pics.. Posted: 4/23/2007 12:25:15 PM
OK.. I am trying to figure out who the man was that won the 'Pirate' portion of the contest! Message me please so I can post it on here.. as for our lovely wench.. yes, it is the new POFer Catchmeifyoucan69! Once again thanks to all and as my co-host Mo Mo stated .. a big thanks to Eclipse Bar & Grill for helping with prizes and the judging of the contest! They love us POFers and welcome us back anytime! and I am still waiting on a few others that took some pics! Contact me please!! hehehe

curiousgal43

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Pirates 'n Wenches night pics.. Posted: 4/22/2007 11:31:06 AM
Ok.. now that I have hung up my sword, put away the boots.. First and foremost I want to thank my crew! Fishfancy & Mo-Mo as co-hosts and Who the Fox as my special helper! You ladies have been so great in making this event happen and run smoothly! low bow with hat being swept off As for the rest of you pirates and wenches and POFers .. Thank YOU for making this a fun time for all. I had a chance to talk to many 'newbies' and they said that all they talked to were very welcoming! and a big congrats to the winning pirate and wench.. please email me so I can get the names right! (yup.. two newbies that joined in the fun with gusto!) ps-anyone that was taking pics last night.. if you could contact me so I can enable you!

curiousgal43

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Pirates 'n Wenches.. Sat, April 21st at Eclipse in PoCo Posted: 4/22/2007 11:17:17 AM
Ok.. now that I have hung up my sword, put away the boots.. First and foremost I want to thank my crew! Fishfancy & Mo-Mo as co-hosts and Who the Fox as my special helper! You ladies have been so great in making this event happen and run smoothly! low bow with hat being swept off As for the rest of you pirates and wenches and POFers .. Thank YOU for making this a fun time for all. I had a chance to talk to many 'newbies' and they said that all they talked to were very welcoming! and a big congrats to the winning pirate and wench.. please email me so I can get the names right! (yup.. two newbies that joined in the fun with gusto!)

curiousgal43

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Pirates 'n Wenches night pics.. Posted: 4/22/2007 1:57:33 AM
ahhh... the boots are off and the feet are up! I hope everyone had as much fun as I did! Great turn out and thanks to all that showed up.. and especially those that made it in costume! Pics will be up shortly! Captain CG

curiousgal43

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Pirates 'n Wenches.. Sat, April 21st at Eclipse in PoCo Posted: 4/21/2007 11:58:19 AM
Tis almost time to set sail on our voyage o' fun 'n frolic! So batton down the hatches me matey's.. it could be a bumpy ride! And yes.. as some might have guessed.. there are prizes for best pirate & best wench costumes! attention for those new to a POF event The three hosts will be wearing flashing parrot pins, so please make yourself known to us so we can take a moment to introduce you around to a few people to get your evening started! Remember, you get out of the evening what you put into it!

curiousgal43

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Pirates 'n Wenches.. Sat, April 21st at Eclipse in PoCo Posted: 4/20/2007 5:22:33 PM
Yo ho ho and a bottle of RUM! Arrrh.. me matey's, We be counting down to the fun and frolic! Have we our costumes, have we our fun? Have we our GROG Me matey's and I are looking forward to greeting ye all tomorrow eve.. don't be forgetting to arrive early if ye want to moor your ship!

curiousgal43

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Profile pictures expanded when you mouse over them Posted: 4/19/2007 5:44:46 AM
I like this new feature too.. and better than that.. the three gay women are no longer the picture on the top.. we finally have ourselves a fish! ok.. at least on the main page we do....

curiousgal43

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Pirates 'n Wenches.. Sat, April 21st at Eclipse in PoCo Posted: 4/18/2007 5:50:52 AM
Arrgh... we allowed to wear our replica weaponry into this event? Hmm... now I know many of us will be having plastic weapons, but not very 'real' looking, so there will be no confusion.. As for replica weaponry.. You are on your own with that decision. If there is any problems the hosts/POF are NOT responsible...

curiousgal43

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Winks..... what is this new on POF Posted: 4/17/2007 7:02:14 PM
and to make it better.. I can't look at my own profile anymore??? Can't even see how many of those dreaded favourites lists I am on.. seems I can see my profile from my faves area.. but not from the inbox page ha.. now it has changed again.. can't find my own profile. lol and how do we send those pesky winks?

curiousgal43

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After date confusion Posted: 4/16/2007 4:34:02 PM
so far... my experience has been good with dates. We seem to be on the same page..whether it is a possitive or a not so much! lol I haven't been on many dates from here(take mt time with them), but there has always been some kind of mutual contact after the 'date' and some nice friendships made as for who does the contact first after... just simply depends on timing...

curiousgal43

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Pirates 'n Wenches.. Sat, April 21st at Eclipse in PoCo Posted: 4/13/2007 10:01:00 AM
It looks to be shaping up nicely! I am getting emails about those that are bringing along friends too.. so look out PoCo.. Ye are about to be Boarded! And who knows who will have to walk the plank... and swim with the fishies

curiousgal43

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so, how old are your profile pictures? Posted: 4/9/2007 4:49:52 PM
well mine come off as just that, poser pics. ha.. no poser pics for me! Heck, they aren't even that flattering, but they do show my sense of fun! Let's see.. oldest is from this past summer when in Alberta with a group of POFers.. newest is from the POF St Patty's day party..

curiousgal43

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Pirates 'n Wenches.. Sat, April 21st at Eclipse in PoCo Posted: 4/9/2007 11:29:56 AM
Ahoy me matey's.. It looks like there will be some grog and mutton specials for the night! Some special shooters (I will confirm the price soon) and 'pirate' goodies - select 2 for 1 appy's! ~keep an eye (the one without the patch) on the main page for any updates!~ Hope all are finding their bits & pieces for their 'outfits' for the evening..

curiousgal43

Joined: 7/6/2005

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can i ask a question? Posted: 4/9/2007 10:36:04 AM
Here are some thoughts of mine since I have hosted 2 events: one small~Polar Bear Swim & one large ~Valentines party As a host; I think our responsibility is mainly to have the venue 'ready' for the numbers we think are going to be there (please try to sign up when you are going as it does help with this!). If there is a way to have an area set aside, if there is a way to have signs, if we can have any drink/food specials, special covercharge issues, etc for larger venues, then to have that taken care of. Some choose to have nametags, some choose to do glow bracelets, some try for a reserved section so we can identify each other, but us POF members are trying! (not for glory, for making something fun ~ remember this is time, energy and sometimes our own money, that goes into this) As a newbie; I would suggest contacting the host (s) and seeing if they can either introduce you around themselves when you get there or set you up with someone that can. This is for intro's only, not to babysit you all night (yup, have seen that before..lol) Get to a larger venue earlier, not later.. so you have some time to meet people before the crowds come. Once their 'friends' have shown up, it is naturally where their focus will go. And yes, you do need to get out and make yourself known that you are part of POF.. as many have stated, you will find some that are very outgoing, but you are also going to find others that are quiet and there is no reason you can't be the one to approach them.. so with my .02 cents worth.. I think the OP has enough for a cold one!!

curiousgal43

Joined: 7/6/2005

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What's the first stat you look at? Posted: 4/9/2007 9:25:16 AM
The first three stats I take in first #1) marital status #2) age #3) height ~ at 5'11".. well, that one makes sense

curiousgal43

Joined: 7/6/2005

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Painter wanted to Help make Chelsea's wish come true Posted: 4/7/2007 8:52:24 AM
I have never tried painting murals before, but I have a good imagination and am handy with a paint brush! I might even have a contact to get some supplies donated... So let me know if I can help out in anyway.. It would be a great privilege to spend some time at Canuck place and honour Chelsea...

curiousgal43

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Starlite Starbrite ... very first Star ... Techies ... and Love Posted: 4/4/2007 5:05:18 PM
Starlite444 , Techie64 and AllweNeedisLove. Happiest of Birthday wishes for you all!

curiousgal43

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Pirates 'n Wenches.. Sat, April 21st at Eclipse in PoCo Posted: 4/3/2007 1:30:50 PM
Avast me matey's Thar seems to be some fun afloat! If me ears are working .. thar might be some of them wenches that might be carrying a whole other type of treasure. Don't forget.. you can come as a pirate, come as a wench or come as you.. all are welcome and the fun is for everyone!

curiousgal43

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May long weekend camping at Thurston Meadows Posted: 4/3/2007 11:13:36 AM
Soon.. very, very soon!! I have all my gear ready to go.. and my daughter can't wait to do another POF camping trip at Thurston Meadows!

curiousgal43

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Attempted Child Kidnapping Posted: 4/3/2007 6:52:20 AM
for those of you that think this is a laughing matter take it elsewhere...there are 1000's of other threads with meaningless crap in it, make your home there Bravo! I work with kids all the time and am constantly keeping my eyes open for their safety.. ~Thanks for the heads up Peach ~

curiousgal43

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What a day to be a 'Fancy fish' Posted: 4/2/2007 9:33:36 PM
Ahh.. My fishy friend! Thanks for the invite.. I had a great time at the John B celebrating with you.. Once again.. Happy Birthday woman! slurp

curiousgal43

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kayaking group Posted: 4/2/2007 5:32:09 PM
^^ I have seen these guys work with the students and they are really professional!! If you want to message me samadongshi.. I might have a bit of an 'in' with them and can see what kind of prices we can get.. I want to head out onto the water too!

curiousgal43

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What a day to be a 'Fancy fish' Posted: 4/2/2007 5:49:52 AM
Yes................................ it's my gal Fancyfish's Birthday today! *HAPPY BIRTHDAY 'C'!!!* From Sinnin' to sailing the seven seas.. You ROCK woman!!

curiousgal43

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SIN CITY Richards on Richards-March 31 2007 Posted: 4/1/2007 9:07:11 AM
Well .. looks like some time became available and I was able to make it down after all! The POF fishies I saw were swimming among the fetfish and looking like they were having a really good time! A Happy Birthday wish a day early for our Hostess with the flogger!! (about the size to take on a Ken doll, mind you) You did another great job making the 'gang' feel comfortable...

curiousgal43

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SIN CITY Richards on Richards-March 31 2007 Posted: 3/31/2007 4:44:58 PM
met up with FishFancy and CuriousGal and they made sure I was well outfitted for tonight and Who The Fox too! Hehehehe.. Didn't you feel like Julia Roberts in 'Pretty Woman' with all those shopping bags! Gotta love getting together with the gals for some sinfully good shopping! Have fun tonight all..

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