We have about 7 inches on the ground and it just started with the freezing rain here in Vestal, NY. Wow! Don... 27°? You're going to have to buy some long johns. If it was that cold in town, I wonder what it got down to out in the desert? This winter surely is strange; but I'm done with it and spring can roll in any old time!!! Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Linnea Miller Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 11:22 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Winter weather warning I'd say we got about 4 or 5 ins before it started with the freezing rain. Looks like we have about 1/4 in of that on the trees. I'm in southwestern Lebanon county. The roads are really crappy, that's why I stayed home today. I made sure my birdfeeders were full last night and put up another suet cake for them. They've been at the feeders all morning! -Linnea On Jan 28, 2009, at 9:58 AM, [email protected] wrote: > I was surprised we did not get a greater impact from this storm.? > We have about 2 inches of snow with some ice on top.? Does not seem > to be too hazardous from what we can tell.? The snow is enough that > the ice breaks with any weight put on it.? Connie in south central > PA- York County. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Mary Sayman <[email protected]> > To: [email protected]; [email protected] > Sent: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 1:11 am > Subject: [PD-LIFE] Winter weather warning > > > > Our snow started here a couple of hours ago. We are supposed to > have up to > 12 inches by the time the storm passes us tomorrow night. > > Mary > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Becky Sanning > Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 1:05 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees > > (Big smile) We are under a winter weather warning.? They say 10 > inches of > snow by noon tomorrow.? I hope so.? I'd like to get caught up on the > homework and it's funny to watch my son Aaron (who doesn't believe > shoes > should be tied) tromp around the backyard with the grandkids and > the dogs.? > Goober looks like a small pony galloping across the back yard.? > --- On Mon, 1/26/09, Cathy And donald w raber > <[email protected]> > wrote: > > From: Cathy And donald w raber <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees > To: [email protected] > Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 4:29 PM > > Well, yes, Becky it takes alot to get used to the hotter > weather > for > sure, when your used to colder weather, up north for sure. Usually > warm > around > X-mas, like 70's! yuck or 60's anyways, then we get colder when > you all > do with the frost like this year! I love the changes that occur, > but I know > yesterday some lady was saying she was wanting spring already! Man > we ain't > had winter yet! But that's FL, we're supposed to be in the upper > 70's maybe 80, & I just talked to my cousin, in OH & you all aare > having a winter advisory! Yikes, & already had some snow! Talk about > jealousy! Sure wish I could trade with you all! Though gotta > admit I took > a > hike with my husband this morning & it was a nice thing, & enjoyed the > cool 60! Cathy > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 3:16:27 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees > > I'm in. Heart candies.? Connie > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Russ and Sally <scott > [email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 2:56 pm > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees > > > > Yes I think it does?????? but I also love those Cows that are in > the snow > and going to go to California. Oh God here come the giggles > again. Well > now don't you wish we were all at Lynns kitchen table with Rick and > the > virtual Chirstmas no wait let make them Valentine Cookies that are > fresh!!!!! Hugs, Sally I know Becky is saying yes and Lynn is > thnking what > coffee can I make!!! Me I will bring and appetizer I just love > them!!!! > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lynn Vondran" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 2:43 PM > Subject: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees > > >> LOL!!!! You're watching too many of those Laughing Cow commercials > :o) >> or >> are they the Turkey hill cows? I love Laughing Cow cheese_the >> light ones >> (low fat)_they are delicious! Doesn't one of their commercials have > one >> of >> the cows walking away, speaking with a PA Dutch accent? Did they >> get that >> idea from you, Sally :o) >> Hugs! >> Lynn >> Sally wrote: >>> Hi Becky; One of the funniest things that I saw in Florida was a > heard >>> of >>> cows under some palm trees. I don't know why that struck me as so > funny >>> maybe because it was Christmas time and we had just left lots of ice > and >>> snow as we drove to Florida to spend Christmas with friends that had > just >>> moved down there and were very lonely. Seeing those cow just >>> made me >>> laugh. >>> Now as I recall that image of palm trees and cow I see them all > talking >>> in >>> different languages, I bet there are some speaking Pa Dutch along > with >>> French. 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Janice, I have always preferred crocheting over knitting. Knitting takes too long. Like you, I have made many, many things, including bedspreads and afghans and clothes. And when you say you love dark chocolate and popcorn.... Wow! move over, 'cause you are going to have to share!!! I will some times take cheddar cheese chunked up with just a tiny dab of Fresh Buttery Taste bread spread on top and nuke it until it melts, then drizzle it over my popcorn. YUM! Mary -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Janice Danielson Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 1:43 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [PD-LIFE] All You Knitters and Crocheters All this talk about knitting and crocheting---goodness, does it ever hit home with me!! I made a queen sized crocheted bedspread (out of doily type thread) back in 1983 when I had gastric bypass surgery. It is white, with alternating baskets of flowers---and is done all in ONE piece!! The pattern called for it to be done in strips and then sewn together---but I decided I wanted it all in one piece. So I sat down and figured it out and just did it on my own. Then I went for a lot of years without doing any more crocheting. This past year I have gone on a "bender" and have been crocheting like mad!! I made a queen sized bedspread (again with doily thread) for my daughter---got it done in about 3 months of steady crocheting every night!! And I cannot even tell you how many other pieces I have made this last year!! I LOVE to do filet crochet, and that's all I do. If I tried to make a round doily it would turn into a ball I am afraid---I crochet pretty tight, so round things tend to curl up for me. Guess that's why I don't do them any more! I promised my dau-in-law that I would make her a KING sized bedspread out of doily thread, IF she would get me the measurements for their bed. So far she hasn't done it---kind of slow I guess. Anyway, she is going to have to pay for the thread--it is going to take a LOT of thread for that big of a spread. I am getting cheap in my old age I guess---sigghhhh!! Just thought I would add my 2 cents here about the crocheting thing. I truly enjoy the homey conversations we all have in this group---feels good to know we can talk about things that we like to do and things we like to EAT!! My favorite thing!! My favorite foods are dark chocolate and popcorn!! Ha! Better quit before this becomes a book!! Take care all of you out there---and keep crocheting!! Janice in Iowa ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi, list. Sally and I have been talking off line. We just discovered that we are, indeed, cousins. Our lineage goes back to two brothers, Johannes and Ludwig, who were sons of Johann Ludwig SEAMAN/SAEMANN. Isn't that exciting? Now Lynn and Rick won't be the only cousins on the list. LOL. Hugs to all, Mary -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mary Sayman Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 1:35 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Blue Birds/Girl Scouts Sally, Did you ever figure out if we were related? My Lineage is as follows: Myself Guy Mayo SAYMAN Luia Henry SAYMAN Manessa SAYMAN Benjamin Jonathan Lewis SEAMAN/SAYMAN Ludwig SEAMAN Johann Ludwig SEAMAN/SAEMANN b. 1722 in Obermoschel, Bayern, Germany; buried in St. Michael's Cemetery in Hamburg, PA Mary -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Russ and Sally Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 9:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Blue Birds/Girl Scouts Hi Cathy: I am not new but I do lurk a lot hoping someone will mention my ancestors but I like no LOVE all the stories so much. It is like comfort food for me. My ancestors came from Berks Co. in the 1700's and it is a bygone moment in time for me to go back and try to imagine what their lives were like. Plus I love the people on this list, they are all so caring and loveable. Thank you for the welcome and Hugs to all, Sally ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cathy And donald w raber" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Blue Birds/Girl Scouts > > I guess Blue birds went out with the bathwater, so to speak. I've not > heard of them in years, so Girl scouts must've won out, but I am away from > OH now, so I guess I'll have to ask my relatives there! Do any of you in > PA hear of Bluebirds at all, nowadays? Your close enough I would think?! > I figured there were more out there somewhere. Welcome Sally! Cathy > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Russ and Sally" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 11:32:29 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Blue Birds/Girl Scouts > > no blue birds but was a brownie and then flew up to a girl scout. Also > was > in Girls Friendly Society wow am I feeling old > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lynn Vondran" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 10:24 PM > Subject: [PD-LIFE] Blue Birds/Girl Scouts > > >> Nope, not Blue Birds, but went all the way through to Senior Girl Scouts. >> Still have my Girl Scout manuals, too, and found a really old Girl Scout >> manual when they had the book sale at the public library one year. >> :o) >> Lynn >> PS Had girlfriends who were in Blue Birds. >> >> Cathy wrote: >> I got my blue bird pin. Anyone do blue birds similar to Girl scouts! I >> must not have been in it long though, but remember how I loved the >> uniform! >> And especially myself getting the pin! Wow I haven't thought of that for >> years! >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Trish, and Joan, Yes, what Joan said is ABSOLUTELY correct. I just had a chance to read some of my email, after coming in from shoveling all that we have to shovel_only took 3 1/2 hours to hand shovel everything, since my sister-in-law and I did it together. We have a whole lot, and more to come with the rubber roof lets its load loose. Yes, my immune system is fantastic, and probably because of this asthma. I haven't been sick for 44 years, which is GREAT. Lexus and Mike always have colds, or are always fighting colds_my residents at the home were very sick at times, yet I never caught anything. Probably carried a lot of germs home to Mike and Lexus, but I was never sick with a cold, or anything. Just, when I am around some things, my breathing passage can slam shut, and that's it, until I get my emergency inhaler out. Or I could lose my voice just like that, from something in the air, and after that the breathing passage starts to close. Or I could look thin one minute, and look really overweight the next_I've actually grown right before Mike's eyes, when we tried sitting outside the one summer. We are hoping that I am even better this year, so we can sit at the side of our house again, someday. I look normal, and very healthy, but this can happen at any moment, with whatever passes by me in the air. It could cause me to aspirate suddenly, also, which is never good. I did have a friend, who had NORMAL asthma, which she had since childhood. She hadn't grown out of it, as some say can happen. She was in her late twenties, married with two children. She heard of what you said, back then, in the 80s, and tried it. When she went to the Chiropracter (sp?), it made her problem a little better, with her everyday breathing problems a little less, but it didn't take it away. She still had allergy problems, and the breathing problems. And a big bill to pay on top of all her other doctor bills. The ONLY thing the doctor told me I can do for this is exactly what Joan said, to stay away from what triggers it. I am not allergic to anything, unless I am pre-exposed to perfumed products, or people who use them in their homes, or on their bodies. So, I don't have to take any kind of meds at all. I'm not a med taker. I was on meds for allergies for 3 1/2 years, holding onto furniture to make sure my feet were still on the ground. These were inhalers, pills, etc. I took myself off the meds, and when I told the doctor how I felt half the time, he quickly said, "Get off the meds!!!" Told him I already had, and he said good. Okay, next question to doc was "What do I do now? How do I exist?" I am a real people person_was doing volunteer work equalling two full time jobs. He started taking down everything I was allergic to, and in the middle of it, said he was sending me to an allergist. He began writing the referral up, and when I got to perfumes, laundry products, etc. in my list, he stopped writing the referral, and tore it up. Said he was not going to waste my money. That's when he told me there is nothing they can do about it, that they weren't even researching it at that time, and all he could tell me to do was stay away from what triggers it all, which was probably the perfumed things. I told him that would be very hard, because everything has perfume in it these days, and being the Band Front Director for the high school marching band, and teaching preschool, along with all the volunteer work I was doing_how can I give all of that up! He said, "Well, it's up to you. If you want to live, you have to give up the things that put you into the position of having your breathing passage swell shut like that. It's dangerous to your health." He went on to say that there is no medicine that can help, except the emergency inhaler to get me out of an attack. So, that's what I had to do, and it's not easy, believe me, with everyone wanting to smell the way they do, and have the strongest products out there, to make everything stink these days :o) He explained it's not like normal asthma, that it's from the chemicals in the products, and in the air from these products, soaking in, when I breathe, or in through my skin. So, that's when I had to slowly give up all the things I was doing. It's like environmental asthma to the max. A lot of people have environmental asthma, sports asthma, and other kinds, yet can go anywhere they want, and do most anything they want, because their breathing passages don't swell (SLAM suddenly) shut when their exposed to these products that are normal, everyday products around your house. My body absorbs everything in the air, and doesn't let it go. I don't know of any chiropractor or accupunturist who can keep a body from absorbing chemical particals in the air. My doctor said it was from having many Anaphylactic mini-shocks for many years, when we thought they were just bad allergies_so I was constantly being exposed to the triggers. Now it is this, and the only way it gets better is to just stay away from the stuff as much as possible. Believe me, I am a LOT better now, than I was a few years ago, before I stopped being around the stuff. Back then, I was actually counting my days, wondering if I was going to wake up in the morning_or if Mike would find me dead, when he came downstairs. I would dream I was dying, and couldn't catch my breath, and it would, THANKFULLY, wake me up_sure enough, I wasn't breathing. I don't have that anymore, unless I am over-exposed. I don't have the severe, daily migraines, and my head isn't swollen to the point that when I press on it, the finger dents stay in for days. So, what I am doing, is working, and what the doctor told me, is working. To the NORMAL person, it doesn't seem it, but I wouldn't be able to have any visitors at all, if I were like I was a few years ago. I just have to be very careful. I have a friend, from back home, who suggested the exact same things as you did, Trish. It was hard explaining it all to her, also. No one in my family, in past generations, had anything like this that we know of. But, my first cousin sounds like she has what I have, or is getting there. We spoke for three hours, last year, after not having contact with one another for about 20 years. Not that we were fighting or anything like that, we just live far away from each other, and always did. Anyway, in talking with her, it sounds like she has what I have. But, then again, she has been around perfumed products most of her working life, and it could have been just a coincidence that she was over-exposed at one point in time, also. I asked her dad, my Uncle Milt, who is my mom's brother, if he ever knew of any kind of breathing problem in the family, and he said no. I was wondering if maybe it is a result of the mustard gases that our grandfather was exposed to during WWI_he, eventually, died of the complications of being gased. Maybe the effects skipped a generation and hit mine and my cousin's. I don't know. Welp, better get busy with indoor stuff, now. Hugs from icy Columbia!!! boy, was that heavy stuff to shovel this morning! :o) Lynn Joan wrote: > Trish- > > I'm not Lynn and I don't believe that acupuncture and chiropractic are > hocus-pocus but there are limits to what each can do. Most diseases have > both > physical and mental components and it isn't always possible to be certain > that a > specific treatment is the cause of an improvement in your condition. It > is > wonderful that there was a significant improvement for you and your > friend, but > it may or may not have been the result of acupuncture or chiropractic. > > Acupuncture could possibly trigger endorphins that help with the symptoms > of > asthma making you feel better temporarily -- but it wouldn't be a cure or > remedy for the underlying cause of asthma itself. > > Asthma is partly genetic and is believed to be controlled by two genetic > markers plus environmental (pollution), viral (infections), allergens, > and > psychological factors that trigger the condition. There wouldn't be any > way that > chiropractic or acupuncture could remove the root causes of asthma (you > can't > change your genes) and I seriously doubt they could have much of an > effect on > Lynn's condition either -- unless the beneficial effect was primarily > psychological. > > I understand that you are saying as a "last ditch effort" try anything > that > you can and obviously people are free to choose to do that--but if money > is a > factor it would probably just be an unnecessary expense. > > I, too, have a form of asthma that is triggered by strong odors, mold, and > upper respiratory infections although my condition is nowhere near as > severe as > Lynn's (she and I have discussed this before). The best thing I can is > avoid > the triggers, try to keep from getting colds and other infections and > make > sure I keep my immune system working its best. Her condition may well > improve > over time (I know mine has) but avoiding the triggers is often the best > recourse. > > Just my opinion and two cents' worth--you don't have to agree. <g>

I'd say we got about 4 or 5 ins before it started with the freezing rain. Looks like we have about 1/4 in of that on the trees. I'm in southwestern Lebanon county. The roads are really crappy, that's why I stayed home today. I made sure my birdfeeders were full last night and put up another suet cake for them. They've been at the feeders all morning! -Linnea On Jan 28, 2009, at 9:58 AM, [email protected] wrote: > I was surprised we did not get a greater impact from this storm.? > We have about 2 inches of snow with some ice on top.? Does not seem > to be too hazardous from what we can tell.? The snow is enough that > the ice breaks with any weight put on it.? Connie in south central > PA- York County. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Mary Sayman <[email protected]> > To: [email protected]; [email protected] > Sent: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 1:11 am > Subject: [PD-LIFE] Winter weather warning > > > > Our snow started here a couple of hours ago. We are supposed to > have up to > 12 inches by the time the storm passes us tomorrow night. > > Mary > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Becky Sanning > Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 1:05 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees > > (Big smile) We are under a winter weather warning.? They say 10 > inches of > snow by noon tomorrow.? I hope so.? I'd like to get caught up on the > homework and it's funny to watch my son Aaron (who doesn't believe > shoes > should be tied) tromp around the backyard with the grandkids and > the dogs.? > Goober looks like a small pony galloping across the back yard.? > --- On Mon, 1/26/09, Cathy And donald w raber > <[email protected]> > wrote: > > From: Cathy And donald w raber <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees > To: [email protected] > Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 4:29 PM > > Well, yes, Becky it takes alot to get used to the hotter > weather > for > sure, when your used to colder weather, up north for sure. Usually > warm > around > X-mas, like 70's! yuck or 60's anyways, then we get colder when > you all > do with the frost like this year! I love the changes that occur, > but I know > yesterday some lady was saying she was wanting spring already! Man > we ain't > had winter yet! But that's FL, we're supposed to be in the upper > 70's maybe 80, & I just talked to my cousin, in OH & you all aare > having a winter advisory! Yikes, & already had some snow! Talk about > jealousy! Sure wish I could trade with you all! Though gotta > admit I took > a > hike with my husband this morning & it was a nice thing, & enjoyed the > cool 60! Cathy > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 3:16:27 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees > > I'm in. Heart candies.? Connie > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Russ and Sally <scott > [email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 2:56 pm > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees > > > > Yes I think it does?????? but I also love those Cows that are in > the snow > and going to go to California. Oh God here come the giggles > again. Well > now don't you wish we were all at Lynns kitchen table with Rick and > the > virtual Chirstmas no wait let make them Valentine Cookies that are > fresh!!!!! Hugs, Sally I know Becky is saying yes and Lynn is > thnking what > coffee can I make!!! Me I will bring and appetizer I just love > them!!!! > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lynn Vondran" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 2:43 PM > Subject: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees > > >> LOL!!!! You're watching too many of those Laughing Cow commercials > :o) >> or >> are they the Turkey hill cows? I love Laughing Cow cheese_the >> light ones >> (low fat)_they are delicious! Doesn't one of their commercials have > one >> of >> the cows walking away, speaking with a PA Dutch accent? Did they >> get that >> idea from you, Sally :o) >> Hugs! >> Lynn >> Sally wrote: >>> Hi Becky; One of the funniest things that I saw in Florida was a > heard >>> of >>> cows under some palm trees. I don't know why that struck me as so > funny >>> maybe because it was Christmas time and we had just left lots of ice > and >>> snow as we drove to Florida to spend Christmas with friends that had > just >>> moved down there and were very lonely. Seeing those cow just >>> made me >>> laugh. >>> Now as I recall that image of palm trees and cow I see them all > talking >>> in >>> different languages, I bet there are some speaking Pa Dutch along > with >>> French. Lord I am laughing again!!!!!Have a giggly day. >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an emai > l to > [email protected] > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the > body of > the mes > sage > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE- > [email protected] > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of > the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE- > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message

The Gecko is a funny little creature. When we were in Okinawa we kept at least one in the house all the time as they eat bugs. We didn't have any problems with mosquito's or flies in the house. My wife had a pet Gecko in the kitchen that liked peanut butter. Every night she would leave a little peanut butter on a paper plate and it would be gone in the morning. The way we knew it was the Gecko eating it was we would see it if we happened to get up at the right time through the night. Don in AZ

Oh SAlly-I agree with the wondering.  Cousin Elsie heads toward Reading all the time.  Keep fingers crossed that I get the driver's license back at the end of March.  I haven't driven since 2004 and I AM READY!!!  My nephew has vowed to help me "learn"!  He's sixteen-can you see it?   Becky

I'm glad to hear that things seem to be heading in the direction you and your husband think they should be.  It is a horrible feeling to be fighting at that time.  I think the lesson I learned was to make sure everything was in order.   Remeber we are here if you need.   Becky

Now I just received an email from the funeral home. They did NOT do the cremation yet and have only received money from Bryan and I. They will only proceed with the cremation after more money is received. The sister said she had some money to add but hasn't yet. Now I don't know what to tell Bryan. He will be so very upset to learn about the cremation not taking place. It's beyond my understanding how the family can lie about everything. I guess I just wait until he asks and then tell him the truth.   tracy   --- On Tue, 1/27/09, Connie wrote: I knew it would settle down at some point.  Unfortunately, it did not happen in my husbands family.  I think all families have some issues eventually.   

I was surprised we did not get a greater impact from this storm.? We have about 2 inches of snow with some ice on top.? Does not seem to be too hazardous from what we can tell.? The snow is enough that the ice breaks with any weight put on it.? Connie in south central PA- York County. -----Original Message----- From: Mary Sayman <[email protected]> To: [email protected]; [email protected] Sent: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 1:11 am Subject: [PD-LIFE] Winter weather warning Our snow started here a couple of hours ago. We are supposed to have up to 12 inches by the time the storm passes us tomorrow night. Mary -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Becky Sanning Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 1:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees (Big smile) We are under a winter weather warning.? They say 10 inches of snow by noon tomorrow.? I hope so.? I'd like to get caught up on the homework and it's funny to watch my son Aaron (who doesn't believe shoes should be tied) tromp around the backyard with the grandkids and the dogs.? Goober looks like a small pony galloping across the back yard.? --- On Mon, 1/26/09, Cathy And donald w raber <[email protected]> wrote: From: Cathy And donald w raber <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees To: [email protected] Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 4:29 PM Well, yes, Becky it takes alot to get used to the hotter weather for sure, when your used to colder weather, up north for sure. Usually warm around X-mas, like 70's! yuck or 60's anyways, then we get colder when you all do with the frost like this year! I love the changes that occur, but I know yesterday some lady was saying she was wanting spring already! Man we ain't had winter yet! But that's FL, we're supposed to be in the upper 70's maybe 80, & I just talked to my cousin, in OH & you all aare having a winter advisory! Yikes, & already had some snow! Talk about jealousy! Sure wish I could trade with you all! Though gotta admit I took a hike with my husband this morning & it was a nice thing, & enjoyed the cool 60! Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 3:16:27 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees I'm in. Heart candies.? Connie -----Original Message----- From: Russ and Sally <scott [email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 2:56 pm Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees Yes I think it does?????? but I also love those Cows that are in the snow and going to go to California. Oh God here come the giggles again. Well now don't you wish we were all at Lynns kitchen table with Rick and the virtual Chirstmas no wait let make them Valentine Cookies that are fresh!!!!! Hugs, Sally I know Becky is saying yes and Lynn is thnking what coffee can I make!!! Me I will bring and appetizer I just love them!!!! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynn Vondran" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 2:43 PM Subject: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees > LOL!!!! You're watching too many of those Laughing Cow commercials :o) > or > are they the Turkey hill cows? I love Laughing Cow cheese_the light ones > (low fat)_they are delicious! Doesn't one of their commercials have one > of > the cows walking away, speaking with a PA Dutch accent? Did they get that > idea from you, Sally :o) > Hugs! > Lynn > Sally wrote: >> Hi Becky; One of the funniest things that I saw in Florida was a heard >> of >> cows under some palm trees. I don't know why that struck me as so funny >> maybe because it was Christmas time and we had just left lots of ice and >> snow as we drove to Florida to spend Christmas with friends that had just >> moved down there and were very lonely. Seeing those cow just made me >> laugh. >> Now as I recall that image of palm trees and cow I see them all talking >> in >> different languages, I bet there are some speaking Pa Dutch along with >> French. Lord I am laughing again!!!!!Have a giggly day. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an emai l to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the mes sage ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I have seen those commercials and find them hilarious. If I do see one of those as I fast forward I will stop to watch.   tracy --- On Tue, 1/27/09, Sue wrote: selling california cheese..."the best cheese comes from happy cows"...they have a real cute one where the cows get all excited about a small earthquake, calling it a "hoof massage"...the whole series of commercials is pretty funny...

It was 27 degrees in sunny Arizona when I got up this morning. That is cold for here! Don in AZ

selling california cheese..."the best cheese comes from happy cows"...they have a real cute one where the cows get all excited about a small earthquake, calling it a "hoof massage"...the whole series of commercials is pretty funny... sue (in kinda cool, extremely foggy NE Florida) -- i believe i'm experiencing amnesia and deja vu at the same time~i think i've forgotten this before... -------------- Original message -------------- From: [email protected] > They are selling dairy products.?? That is why they are happy cows.? Connie

Hi Janice: I am off to bed but when I saw food..... now you are talking. There isn't too much I don't like. Your bedspreads sound beautiful. Your daughter in law doesn't know how lucky she is. I would have had my measurements there immediately. OK its off to dreamland for me so I can dream about some really good food, God Bless and pleasant dreams, Sally ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janice Danielson" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 1:43 AM Subject: [PD-LIFE] All You Knitters and Crocheters > All this talk about knitting and crocheting---goodness, does it ever hit > home with me!! > > I made a queen sized crocheted bedspread (out of doily type thread) back > in > 1983 when I had gastric bypass surgery. It is white, with alternating > baskets of flowers---and is done all in ONE piece!! The pattern called > for > it to be done in strips and then sewn together---but I decided I wanted it > all in one piece. So I sat down and figured it out and just did it on my > own. Then I went for a lot of years without doing any more crocheting. > This past year I have gone on a "bender" and have been crocheting like > mad!! > I made a queen sized bedspread (again with doily thread) for my > daughter---got it done in about 3 months of steady crocheting every > night!! > And I cannot even tell you how many other pieces I have made this last > year!! I LOVE to do filet crochet, and that's all I do. If I tried to > make a round doily it would turn into a ball I am afraid---I crochet > pretty > tight, so round things tend to curl up for me. Guess that's why I don't > do > them any more! > > I promised my dau-in-law that I would make her a KING sized bedspread out > of > doily thread, IF she would get me the measurements for their bed. So far > she hasn't done it---kind of slow I guess. Anyway, she is going to have > to > pay for the thread--it is going to take a LOT of thread for that big of a > spread. I am getting cheap in my old age I guess---sigghhhh!! > > Just thought I would add my 2 cents here about the crocheting thing. I > truly enjoy the homey conversations we all have in this group---feels good > to know we can talk about things that we like to do and things we like to > EAT!! My favorite thing!! My favorite foods are dark chocolate and > popcorn!! Ha! > > Better quit before this becomes a book!! Take care all of you out > there---and keep crocheting!! > > Janice in Iowa > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Sally, Did you ever figure out if we were related? My Lineage is as follows: Myself Guy Mayo SAYMAN Luia Henry SAYMAN Manessa SAYMAN Benjamin Jonathan Lewis SEAMAN/SAYMAN Ludwig SEAMAN Johann Ludwig SEAMAN/SAEMANN b. 1722 in Obermoschel, Bayern, Germany; buried in St. Michael's Cemetery in Hamburg, PA Mary -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Russ and Sally Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 9:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Blue Birds/Girl Scouts Hi Cathy: I am not new but I do lurk a lot hoping someone will mention my ancestors but I like no LOVE all the stories so much. It is like comfort food for me. My ancestors came from Berks Co. in the 1700's and it is a bygone moment in time for me to go back and try to imagine what their lives were like. Plus I love the people on this list, they are all so caring and loveable. Thank you for the welcome and Hugs to all, Sally ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cathy And donald w raber" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Blue Birds/Girl Scouts > > I guess Blue birds went out with the bathwater, so to speak. I've not > heard of them in years, so Girl scouts must've won out, but I am away from > OH now, so I guess I'll have to ask my relatives there! Do any of you in > PA hear of Bluebirds at all, nowadays? Your close enough I would think?! > I figured there were more out there somewhere. Welcome Sally! Cathy > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Russ and Sally" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 11:32:29 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Blue Birds/Girl Scouts > > no blue birds but was a brownie and then flew up to a girl scout. Also > was > in Girls Friendly Society wow am I feeling old > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lynn Vondran" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 10:24 PM > Subject: [PD-LIFE] Blue Birds/Girl Scouts > > >> Nope, not Blue Birds, but went all the way through to Senior Girl Scouts. >> Still have my Girl Scout manuals, too, and found a really old Girl Scout >> manual when they had the book sale at the public library one year. >> :o) >> Lynn >> PS Had girlfriends who were in Blue Birds. >> >> Cathy wrote: >> I got my blue bird pin. Anyone do blue birds similar to Girl scouts! I >> must not have been in it long though, but remember how I loved the >> uniform! >> And especially myself getting the pin! Wow I haven't thought of that for >> years! >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Yes, Lynn, I do believe it came with a booklet of recipes, but I have no idea where I put it. I just throw stuff in and mix it up until it tastes good to me. LOL Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Lynn Vondran Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 2:08 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Magic Bullet I remembered the plastic stuff that came with the blender I have now, when I gave it to my mom, it really, really smelled from those containers. She never did use them, and I threw them away when I inherited the blender. This is really good to know about the Magic Bullets!!! Someday we'll have to get one of those. I think they are very interesting and can make for really good experiments in the kitchen! Did they come with recipes? Did I remember reading that? Hugs! Lynn Mary wrote: > Mine didn't have any smell either. I'd smell it, too. I am also very > sensitive to odors...... PeeeeeYewwwww! Don in AZ wrote: > mine didn't have any smell. Mine is not the original brand so > it doesn't have all the extra's, just two jars and lids and one > cutter, but it meets my needs. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Mary where are you? Sally ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Sayman" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 1:11 AM Subject: [PD-LIFE] Winter weather warning Our snow started here a couple of hours ago. We are supposed to have up to 12 inches by the time the storm passes us tomorrow night. Mary -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Becky Sanning Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 1:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees (Big smile) We are under a winter weather warning. They say 10 inches of snow by noon tomorrow. I hope so. I'd like to get caught up on the homework and it's funny to watch my son Aaron (who doesn't believe shoes should be tied) tromp around the backyard with the grandkids and the dogs. Goober looks like a small pony galloping across the back yard. --- On Mon, 1/26/09, Cathy And donald w raber <[email protected]> wrote: From: Cathy And donald w raber <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees To: [email protected] Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 4:29 PM Well, yes, Becky it takes alot to get used to the hotter weather for sure, when your used to colder weather, up north for sure. Usually warm around X-mas, like 70's! yuck or 60's anyways, then we get colder when you all do with the frost like this year! I love the changes that occur, but I know yesterday some lady was saying she was wanting spring already! Man we ain't had winter yet! But that's FL, we're supposed to be in the upper 70's maybe 80, & I just talked to my cousin, in OH & you all aare having a winter advisory! Yikes, & already had some snow! Talk about jealousy! Sure wish I could trade with you all! Though gotta admit I took a hike with my husband this morning & it was a nice thing, & enjoyed the cool 60! Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 3:16:27 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees I'm in. Heart candies.? Connie -----Original Message----- From: Russ and Sally <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 2:56 pm Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees Yes I think it does?????? but I also love those Cows that are in the snow and going to go to California. Oh God here come the giggles again. Well now don't you wish we were all at Lynns kitchen table with Rick and the virtual Chirstmas no wait let make them Valentine Cookies that are fresh!!!!! Hugs, Sally I know Becky is saying yes and Lynn is thnking what coffee can I make!!! Me I will bring and appetizer I just love them!!!! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynn Vondran" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 2:43 PM Subject: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees > LOL!!!! You're watching too many of those Laughing Cow commercials :o) > or > are they the Turkey hill cows? I love Laughing Cow cheese_the light ones > (low fat)_they are delicious! Doesn't one of their commercials have one > of > the cows walking away, speaking with a PA Dutch accent? Did they get that > idea from you, Sally :o) > Hugs! > Lynn > Sally wrote: >> Hi Becky; One of the funniest things that I saw in Florida was a heard >> of >> cows under some palm trees. I don't know why that struck me as so funny >> maybe because it was Christmas time and we had just left lots of ice and >> snow as we drove to Florida to spend Christmas with friends that had just >> moved down there and were very lonely. Seeing those cow just made me >> laugh. >> Now as I recall that image of palm trees and cow I see them all talking >> in >> different languages, I bet there are some speaking Pa Dutch along with >> French. Lord I am laughing again!!!!!Have a giggly day. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the mes sage ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Our snow started here a couple of hours ago. We are supposed to have up to 12 inches by the time the storm passes us tomorrow night. Mary -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Becky Sanning Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 1:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees (Big smile) We are under a winter weather warning.  They say 10 inches of snow by noon tomorrow.  I hope so.  I'd like to get caught up on the homework and it's funny to watch my son Aaron (who doesn't believe shoes should be tied) tromp around the backyard with the grandkids and the dogs.  Goober looks like a small pony galloping across the back yard.  --- On Mon, 1/26/09, Cathy And donald w raber <[email protected]> wrote: From: Cathy And donald w raber <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees To: [email protected] Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 4:29 PM Well, yes, Becky it takes alot to get used to the hotter weather for sure, when your used to colder weather, up north for sure. Usually warm around X-mas, like 70's! yuck or 60's anyways, then we get colder when you all do with the frost like this year! I love the changes that occur, but I know yesterday some lady was saying she was wanting spring already! Man we ain't had winter yet! But that's FL, we're supposed to be in the upper 70's maybe 80, & I just talked to my cousin, in OH & you all aare having a winter advisory! Yikes, & already had some snow! Talk about jealousy! Sure wish I could trade with you all! Though gotta admit I took a hike with my husband this morning & it was a nice thing, & enjoyed the cool 60! Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 3:16:27 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees I'm in. Heart candies.? Connie -----Original Message----- From: Russ and Sally <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 2:56 pm Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees Yes I think it does?????? but I also love those Cows that are in the snow and going to go to California. Oh God here come the giggles again. Well now don't you wish we were all at Lynns kitchen table with Rick and the virtual Chirstmas no wait let make them Valentine Cookies that are fresh!!!!! Hugs, Sally I know Becky is saying yes and Lynn is thnking what coffee can I make!!! Me I will bring and appetizer I just love them!!!! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynn Vondran" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 2:43 PM Subject: [PD-LIFE] Cows, and Palm Trees > LOL!!!! You're watching too many of those Laughing Cow commercials :o) > or > are they the Turkey hill cows? I love Laughing Cow cheese_the light ones > (low fat)_they are delicious! Doesn't one of their commercials have one > of > the cows walking away, speaking with a PA Dutch accent? Did they get that > idea from you, Sally :o) > Hugs! > Lynn > Sally wrote: >> Hi Becky; One of the funniest things that I saw in Florida was a heard >> of >> cows under some palm trees. I don't know why that struck me as so funny >> maybe because it was Christmas time and we had just left lots of ice and >> snow as we drove to Florida to spend Christmas with friends that had just >> moved down there and were very lonely. Seeing those cow just made me >> laugh. >> Now as I recall that image of palm trees and cow I see them all talking >> in >> different languages, I bet there are some speaking Pa Dutch along with >> French. Lord I am laughing again!!!!!Have a giggly day. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the mes sage ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Becky, Perhaps this will sound a little callous, but I have always felt that just because you are related to some one doesn't mean you have to like that person. I know it hurts you that your brothers are so greedy and inconsiderate; but you really don't need that type of attitude/chaos present in your life. If they never see the big picture because of their greediness, and they never apologize for treating you so poorly, then it is their loss. You can still continue loving them (because they are - after all - your brothers), just from a distance. Love is funny that way. You can love them whether they are standing next to you, or 1000 miles away. It is the same love, given in the same manner. I'm glad you stood your ground. Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Becky Sanning Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 12:44 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Tracy The great thing about this list is that we can laugh at each other.  And cry with each other. I understand the need for the explosion and I understand the anger.  When my father died five years ago, I had two brothers standing in my kitchen threatening to beat me up and to sue me over an insurance check that they thought I should share with them even though it had been daddy's directive that that money come to me.  To this date, I have two brothers that will not talk to me and another that only calls once a year.  I do sympathize.   Becky ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Lynn, I have sensitivities and asthma, too, though not as severe as yours. I underwent patch testing this summer. I hope I never have to go through it again. I was found to be highly sensitive to nickel (which I knew), 'fragrance mix', and cobalt. I have had to search for new laundry detergent, soaps, shampoos, hair dye, fabric softeners, etc.; go through anything I would use or be exposed to as far as getting on my skin or into my system and get rid of it; stop using candles with any fragrance; and be ware of anything else that might spark a reaction. I spent a lot of time in my bathroom with a huge magnifying glass reading all the ingredients on every label. I still haven't gone through it all, but I have sorted out a lot of the things I can't use and replaced what I normally use with safe things. I'll get to the rest later. Until then, I don't even touch the bottles or containers. Still, I am not as bad as you. For those who may want to take a peek at one of the test results for Fragrance Mix, here is the link: http://www.truetest.com/PatientPDF/Patient_Fragrance.pdf. If you want to look over the whole site, here is the link for that, too: http://www.truetest.com/commonallergens.aspx It may help you to understand the severity of Lynn's CSSA. I, personally, cannot have anything with cinnamon or cloves in it because I so allergic that my mouth turns into one huge mass of blisters that last for a week. I am supposed to be wary of anything with vanilla or citrus in it, too, as well as wearing gloves if I have to peel citrus. That goes for anything that will touch or absorb into my skin. Allergies build up over time. It is RARE that one has an immediate, extreme reaction to something the first time one is exposed. PLEASE do not let any one tell you any differently. I developed the nickel allergy, which nearly killed me, when I was around 26. It was fortunate that I decided to go to the doctor's office when I did. Another day or so, and I would have died. The rest of it all developed over the past 35 years, because it took time to build up in my system. The fact is that your system can naturally handle a certain amount of allergens, even small overdoses if they are sporadic. But once your body hits that point where you are over the edge, that's when it all hits the fan! After my testing in June, I went to my hairdresser's salon to talk with her about the products we had been using on me. She was not there, and the lady at the front desk, Pat, who is a complete love, unwittingly went and had another hair dresser come out. This hairdresser is an idiot! and she explained to me quite loudly so every one in the shop could hear that ".... NOTHING they use in their salon could have possibly caused any problem because I would have had an IMMEDIATE reaction." I truly believe she thought I was there to go after the salon for causing my problem rather than listening to the fact that I was there for help, which I plainly stated. I became extremely upset, but she never had an inkling that I was quite livid. I thanked her for her time, calmly turned to Pat, and said, "Please have J.K. call me when she returns." Besides giving horrible haircuts (personal experience), that woman will cause a problem one day by giving some one bad information. In just one product I had purchased from the salon and had used heavily for the previous nine months had four allergens in it. Thankfully, my asthma seems to have lessened drastically. It may have been caused by all the allergens I was exposing myself to on a daily basis. At least for now, I am off my inhalers and have few symptoms. My breathing is much improved. Hugs to all, Mary