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ILLINOIS N4M

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Who wants to make an Illinois N4M site with me? Calling all Illinois Sailor families.

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Latest Activity: Apr 7, 2021

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Comment by T-Lynn on November 7, 2009 at 10:14pm: I mean liquor. And no haven't had any yet - I just can't spell.

Comment by T-Lynn on November 7, 2009 at 10:14pm: Now that's a god idea! I was about to get out Jack Daniel old #7 black lable. A shot is all I need. I have Irish - Scottish - German - French in me - but can't hold my liquid.

Comment by Pat L. in IL on November 7, 2009 at 10:10pm: T-Lynn, Maybe Motrin at bedtime would be a good plan???

Comment by T-Lynn on November 7, 2009 at 9:10pm: Love the anwers! So far on this site - A has it. Put them out with nice weather. And Kimmy - that is so precious of an idea.- to get those lights up and then surprise your daughter - nice touch of love. No my sailor will again be gone for this holiday. But I never thought of a choice D! Carol - that is wonderful idea. - Actually I was trying to hint the idea of getting up the lights today to my hubby - it was near 70 degrees. - but no we did the final rakings of leaves. Well my hubby also just had to use that huge yard vac. In truth - I operate it. Oh am I sore all over. That thing was not self propelled ! It even hurts to sit down - so I was REALLY working some muscles. Got to check the other site to see how they voted - I'll share the results. And I need to get up and move - I am now getting stiff. Wonder what morning will be like? talk later TLynn

Comment by Pat L. in IL on November 7, 2009 at 4:08pm: I vote for "A" and I am sorely tempted to do it today or tomorrow. (Not plug them in just get them up on the eaves)

Comment by carols_kitchen on November 7, 2009 at 4:07pm: Welcome Mel!

Comment by carols_kitchen on November 7, 2009 at 4:05pm: Ha ha T-Lynn. I vote for (D) making them all red/white/blue and leaving them up all year round!

Comment by T-Lynn on November 7, 2009 at 12:12pm: HI everyone - How is everyone doing?
Going outside today - to do the final leaf of raking. But I was watching the news station this morning - with family and drinking of plenty of piping hot coffe - aka I was awake! And the TV show was interviewing Home Depot and the talk was Christmas lights . So a question came up : When is the right time to put up the Christmas lights? A. When the weather permits? B. Over the Thanksgiving vacation when you have relatives are trapped and they can help? C. The males of the household do it the day after Thanksgiving - while the women take the money and start and finish the Christmas shopping? Answers please. TLynn