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Title: I'm a grandpa --- again...........
Post by: bocker3 on October 07, 2011, 07:39:23 am
My newest grandson was born last night. Gabriel arrived at 11:49 PM -- about 9 weeks early. He weighs in at 2lbs 15oz and seems to be doing fine, but is in the NICU. My daughter is recovering from the emergency c-section at a different hospital for the time-being.  I've not yet had a chance to talk to her. 
Praying that he stays as strong as he appeared to be at birth -- he came out screaming, so his lungs appear to be good (a major concern for such a preemie).

Mike
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Post by: wolfter on October 07, 2011, 09:21:02 am
Congrats!  Sending positive energy their way.  That's a beautiful name for a baby.

Wolfie
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Post by: skeebo1969 on October 07, 2011, 10:05:53 am


  Mike,

     I hope your daughter and grandson are ok, please keep us updated.

     Sending you cautious congrats till they are out of the woods.  I hope everthing turns out fine...

     T

     
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Post by: Andy Velez on October 07, 2011, 10:15:09 am
Congratulations, Mike. Gabriel arrived blowing his horn. Best to all of you.
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Post by: Joe K on October 07, 2011, 10:59:53 am
Mike,

Congratulations on welcoming Gabriel into the family.  I'll be keeping your family in my thoughts.

Joe
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Post by: Miss Philicia on October 07, 2011, 11:17:36 am
Congrats Mike -- so how many grandchildren do you have now? This must keep you very busy at Christmas time but then little kids make that time of year much more fun. This year you'll have a 2 month old under the tree.
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Post by: pozniceguy on October 07, 2011, 12:55:47 pm
Happy  days  for  you and the family  grandkids are  the  most  fun grand dads can have..... enjoy  and hope all is well with them

Nick
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Post by: bocker3 on October 07, 2011, 04:08:18 pm
Congrats Mike -- so how many grandchildren do you have now? This must keep you very busy at Christmas time but then little kids make that time of year much more fun. This year you'll have a 2 month old under the tree.

Gabriel is number 5 -- 3 boys, 2 girls.  I may have only had one child -- but my genes are sure to go out into the pool for quite a while now........

Christmas is fun (albeit, a bit expensive) -- I love to spoil them.

Thanks to all for your congratulations and your positive energy.  No further updates from my daughter yet, but will keep you posted.

Hugs,
Mike
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Post by: hope_for_a_cure on October 07, 2011, 04:11:39 pm
Christmas is fun (albeit, a bit expensive) -- I love to spoil them.


That is one of your jobs now.  Great news about the birth and keeping you and your family in my thoughts.  He should grow 'like a weed' soon and one day hear the stories of how little he was on day one. 
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Post by: Jeff G on October 07, 2011, 04:38:28 pm
Congratulations !!! . I will be sending some positive energy to the newest member of your family .   
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Post by: spacebarsux on October 07, 2011, 04:42:46 pm
Many congrats on the new addition to your family.  :)
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Post by: GSOgymrat on October 07, 2011, 05:31:14 pm
Congratulations!
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Post by: WillyWump on October 07, 2011, 05:43:16 pm
Congrats Gpa! I had forgoten you were close to another one :)

 I am keeping you and the kiddos in my thoughts. Keep us updated.

-Gpa Will

Ps.. This is cute..

Gabriel arrived blowing his horn. 
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Post by: bocker3 on October 07, 2011, 06:03:12 pm
Update:

Baby Gabriel is off the ventilator and holding his own -- they expect him to be in the hospiital for at least six week.  His daddy is with him right now, as mommy is still at the hospital where he was born (no N-ICU, so off he went).  She's having a tough time mentally, because she can't be with her baby and physically, because the c-section was a tough one and she's having some complications that may require further surgery.

Mike
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Post by: Jody on October 07, 2011, 08:59:24 pm
Hey Mike, congrats to the world's youngest looking grandpa on the birth of Gabriel and I will have your daughter and family in my thoughts for a speedy recovery. 

Jody
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Post by: WillyWump on October 07, 2011, 09:16:53 pm
6 weeks, oh my. I'm so sorry. But at least daddy can be there with him and reassure him until mom is well enough.

Blessings to yall.

-Will
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Post by: Miss Philicia on October 07, 2011, 09:49:01 pm
Does anyone market a "Cocksucking Grandpa" line of t-shirts yet? I may have just found a niche in the market to exploit.
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Post by: Since2005 on October 08, 2011, 12:09:25 am
Congratulations on your news! Best wishes to your newborn grandson and your daughter.
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Post by: bocker3 on October 08, 2011, 12:23:37 am
Does anyone market a "Cocksucking Grandpa" line of t-shirts yet? I may have just found a niche in the market to exploit.

Cute -- and you probably could sell LOTS of them..... 
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Post by: BT65 on October 08, 2011, 05:05:00 am
Congrats on the newest addition to your family!  I have 3 grandkids myself, and know exactly what you mean about loving to spoil them.

I hope your grandson's and daughter's situations turn out well.  Sounds like your grandson is doing great, but I am sorry about your daughter possibly needing more surgery.  Hopefully that will not bring more trauma.  I'll be thinking about them both.
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Post by: denb45 on October 08, 2011, 12:15:04 pm
Mike {{{ mazeltov }}}  guess I can now call you Grandad  ;)
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Post by: Assurbanipal on October 08, 2011, 08:43:43 pm
Congratulations!

...Gabriel is a really nice name, too. 

A
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Post by: bocker3 on October 08, 2011, 11:04:52 pm
Congrats on the newest addition to your family!  I have 3 grandkids myself, and know exactly what you mean about loving to spoil them.

I hope your grandson's and daughter's situations turn out well.  Sounds like your grandson is doing great, but I am sorry about your daughter possibly needing more surgery.  Hopefully that will not bring more trauma.  I'll be thinking about them both.

Well - good news has come.  My daughter was released from the hospital today -- she has to watch her incision closely though.  She has now, finally, met her new son.  She was still under when he was wisked away to the N-ICU at another hospital.  It was a very tough 48 hrs for her. 
They had actually put her in the same room that she had to deliver her stillborn daughter last year.  So, all she kept thinking was that here she was in the same room, after giving birth, with no baby to hold -- again.  I am so happy that she got better quickly -- I fear that she might have really sunk down low if more time had elapsed.

Mike
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Post by: anniebc on October 09, 2011, 12:25:19 am
I'm glad she is going to be with her wee one Mike, the same thing happend to me when my youngest daughter was born, all kinds of terrible things go through your head.

Big hugs to Grandpa Mike.. ;)
Aroha
Jan :-*
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Post by: WillyWump on October 10, 2011, 06:59:23 pm
Good news Mike. My thoughts are with you all.

-Will
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Post by: bocker3 on October 29, 2011, 10:53:09 pm
UPDATE

Little Gabriel continues to do very well.  He is gaining weight - he has blown past the 3 lb. mark now.  They are trying to wean him off the oxygen and they are slowly lowering the temp in is little isolette.  He can't go home until he is able to maintain is body temperature on his own and hits 4 lbs 10 oz. 

My daughter has recovered -- though she has some sort of bug which is keeping her from the baby this week. 

I am hoping to get down there for Veteran's Day weekend (Nov 11) -- but my daughter wants to play it by ear -- she is in a bit of whirlwind, schedule wise.  I am trying to make her see that Grandpa could entertain the 4 older ones while she spends a day at the hospital, or maybe taking a little time for herself -- perhaps with a nice pedi paid by Dad.

I'll be sure to let you know when Gabriel gets to leave the NICU.

Mike
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Post by: anniebc on October 29, 2011, 11:48:33 pm
I'm glad the Gabrial is getting his weight up a bit more, things are heading in the right direction so you must be happy with the positive changes...it's amazing their how little bodies can fight back.

I hope you manage to visit, I'm sure your daughter will be glad of the help, and I hope she recovers from the bug she has picked up real soon.

Aroha to you all
Jan :-*
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Post by: Ann on October 30, 2011, 08:51:39 am
Thanks for the update, Mike. I was thinking of little Gabriel just yesterday and hoping he was gaining weight. Sounds like he'll be home in time for Thanksgiving - very appropriate. Sending "gain weight and strength" vibes to the little one.
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Post by: skeebo1969 on October 30, 2011, 10:28:01 am


   Thanks for the update on little Gabriel, Mike.   I know your daughter will love the pedi and some "me time".   I'll keep the little one in my thoughts and prayers.

   Take care and have fun with the grandkids...

    Thomas
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Post by: WillyWump on October 30, 2011, 11:51:47 am
Great news Mike! I hope you can get there Veterans day and spend some time with your daughter, maybe you can even give little Gabriel a "Grandpa talk" to help him get better and get home :)

-Will
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Post by: denb45 on October 30, 2011, 12:11:59 pm
 Mike, I'm sending out Good Positive Healing, and a speedy recovery for your Grandson & his Mommy as well  ;)
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Post by: Theyer on October 31, 2011, 05:02:13 am
Dear Mike, Sending you and your family as much good thoughts as I can .Keep us in touch mhtv
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Post by: wolfter on October 31, 2011, 07:50:15 am
Awesome news.  Glad it's all going well.

Wolfie
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Post by: bocker3 on October 31, 2011, 10:15:43 pm
Things are moving fast.....

Gabriel is now a pudgy 4lbs 1oz AND.....  he's been moved out of his isolette into a "big boy crib".  They are trying a second take with removing the oxygen.  Very happy news.  He even managed a little breast feeding (although that is, apparently, a huge energy sap for a wee little one, so there won't be too much of it).  Looking more and more like he may celebrate his first Thanksgiving at home.

Still waiting for my daughter to give me thumbs up for a visit -- although, I may appear no matter what -- I mean, I stay in a hotel, so................

Thanks again for all the kind thoughts......

Mike
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Post by: bocker3 on November 06, 2011, 10:05:35 pm
Some very good news...

Gabriel has moved out of the N-ICU.  He's up to 4.5 lbs and is doing well without oxygen now too.  .

And.............  I will be meeting and holding him on Friday.

Hugs,
Mike
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Post by: anniebc on November 07, 2011, 05:23:52 am
Some very good news...

Gabriel has moved out of the N-ICU.  He's up to 4.5 lbs and is doing well without oxygen now too.  .

And.............  I will be meeting and holding him on Friday.

Hugs,
Mike

That is good news indeed Mike, so glad the wee one is making great headway...I bet you can't wait to hold him.

Don't want to Hi-Jack your thread but..I'm waiting on news anytime now about my great granddaughter, my granddaughter (grandson's wife) is in hospital now being induced, hopefully she won't be in labour too long.

Aroha
Jan :-*
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Post by: hope_for_a_cure on November 07, 2011, 05:36:03 am

Gabriel has moved out of the N-ICU.  He's up to 4.5 lbs and is doing well without oxygen now too.  .

And.............  I will be meeting and holding him on Friday.

Hugs,
Mike

Now this is great to read!  Awesome news Mike. 
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Post by: wolfter on November 07, 2011, 08:45:03 am
 :) :) :)  So happy for you're entire family. :) :) :) 

Wolfie
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Post by: BT65 on November 08, 2011, 07:22:33 am
Mike I hope you have a wonderful time Friday, I have a feeling you will.  It's so cool that Gabriel is getting stronger so quickly.  Good wishes, still, for the baby and mama.  And have fun bonding!
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Post by: bocker3 on November 08, 2011, 07:42:22 am
Thanks all.  If I can figure out how to do it, I'll post a pic of me and Gabriel when I return.

Hugs,
M
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Post by: Jody on November 09, 2011, 09:01:27 pm
Have a great trip with your loved ones this coming weekend Mike and here's hope for good health for all.

Jody
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Post by: bocker3 on November 11, 2011, 12:58:11 am
Well, Gabriel must have heard that grandpa was coming on Friday -- because he will be heading home for the hospital on Friday afternoon!!  Can't wait to see him and hold him tomorrow.

all your good thoughts seemed to work wonders

thanks,
M
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Post by: GSOgymrat on November 11, 2011, 08:16:51 am
Great news!
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Post by: Ann on November 11, 2011, 10:14:11 am
That's fantastic news, Mike. Little Gabe must be quite a fighter. Have fun and take loads of photos!
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Post by: WillyWump on November 11, 2011, 11:26:25 am
Some very good news...

Gabriel has moved out of the N-ICU.  He's up to 4.5 lbs and is doing well without oxygen now too.  .

And.............  I will be meeting and holding him on Friday.

Hugs,
Mike

Awesome news Mike!! So happy for you and the family.

btw, I jsut got back from 4 days with my granddaughter  :)

-Will
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Post by: denb45 on November 11, 2011, 11:52:01 am
Good News Mike, spoil to hell outta him as he grows up :)
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Post by: bocker3 on November 20, 2011, 01:14:24 pm
Ok -- assuming I can figure out how this works -- here is a pic of me with all 5 grandkids.

(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h324/bocker3/IMG_0814.jpg)

Woo Hoo -- I figured it out!!


Mike
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Post by: denb45 on November 20, 2011, 02:06:54 pm
Ok -- assuming I can figure out how this works -- here is a pic of me with all 5 grandkids.


Woo Hoo -- I figured it out!!


Mike

Nice pics of your family Grandpa, thanks for sharing  :D now if you will excuse me, I have to get back to my RAIDERS Game.."GO RAIDERS"  ;D
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Post by: Miss Philicia on November 20, 2011, 02:08:26 pm
Utterly frightening how a gay man can produce so many offspring. :D
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Post by: wolfter on November 20, 2011, 03:20:25 pm
Congrats again.  Such a beautiful family.

Wolfie
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Post by: denb45 on November 20, 2011, 04:54:17 pm
@ least Mike & Sid will have someone around to take care of them when they grow old, I wish I could say the same, but, unfortunately I cannot, as I didn't have any kids, but now that I'm older
I understand why you need them  ;)
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Post by: Jeff G on November 20, 2011, 06:07:56 pm
That's a handsome family you have there Mike , congratulations ! .
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Post by: bocker3 on November 20, 2011, 06:44:56 pm
That's a handsome family you have there Mike , congratulations ! .

Good genes..........   ;D
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Post by: WillyWump on November 20, 2011, 07:04:39 pm
Oh Wow what a brood! Such a beautiful family, and little Gabriel is ADORABLE and you are beaming with pride! So cute, I want to hold him  :P

-Will
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Post by: Miss Philicia on November 20, 2011, 07:21:12 pm
So cute, I want to hold him  :P


I would never let you around my children.
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Post by: WillyWump on November 20, 2011, 07:28:33 pm
I would never let you around my children.

Please, what children? No one in their right mind would procreate with you.

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Post by: Miss Philicia on November 20, 2011, 07:30:36 pm
Please, what children? No one in their right mind would procreate with you.


Please girl, you had to trick someone to do it with you. Let's not go down that nasty road.
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Post by: WillyWump on November 20, 2011, 07:38:48 pm
Please girl, you had to trick someone to do it with you.

LOL @ P just making stuff up as she goes! I'll ahve you know I was quite the ladies man, and had a bevvy of sweet thangs wanting some of this Willy Juice.

-W
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Post by: Miss Philicia on November 20, 2011, 07:39:52 pm
LOL @ P just making stuff up as she goes! I'll ahve you know I was quite the ladies man, and had a bevvy of sweet thangs wanting some of this Willy Juice.

-W

Did they approve or disapprove of your Beiber psychosis?
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Post by: WillyWump on November 20, 2011, 07:47:06 pm
btw Mike, did you get to change any diapers? After 12 years I was reinitiated into diaper changing 2 weeks ago. I was real nervous on the first one, but then it all came back to me.   ;)

-W
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Post by: bocker3 on November 20, 2011, 07:53:40 pm
btw Mike, did you get to change any diapers? After 12 years I was reinitiated into diaper changing 2 weeks ago. I was real nervous on the first one, but then it all came back to me.   ;)

-W

Grandpa 101 -- you only change diapers if mom and dad are not around.  If they are, they do the "dirty" work.  Being a grandpa is about spoiling them and having fun.  You have much to learn, Grasshopper.

So.... no, I did not change his diaper.  Perhaps on the next visit -- when Sid is with me, we usually send the parents out on a nice dinner date and watch the kids for the evening.

Oh -- and please -- you and Miss P. must go and get a room.  Get all this foreplay over with and do the deed.  Pretend you two are procreating or something

Mike
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Post by: skeebo1969 on November 20, 2011, 08:03:59 pm



  That's a nice picture of you and the grandkids, thanks for sharing Mike.
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Post by: Miss Philicia on November 20, 2011, 09:27:25 pm

Oh -- and please -- you and Miss P. must go and get a room.  Get all this foreplay over with and do the deed.  Pretend you two are procreating or something

I had pizza for dinner, from a box, will that do?
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Post by: bocker3 on November 20, 2011, 09:51:15 pm
I had pizza for dinner, from a box, will that do?

I'm guessing that it might be close.......
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Post by: Ann on November 21, 2011, 10:48:30 am
Those are some nice looking kids, Mike, including the big kid in the middle. ;D
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Post by: bocker3 on November 21, 2011, 06:30:21 pm
Those are some nice looking kids, Mike, including the big kid in the middle. ;D

Oh aren't you sweet!  Must be slim pickens on that Rock you call home.   ;)

Mike
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Post by: hope_for_a_cure on November 21, 2011, 06:34:39 pm
You have every right to be a proud Grand-Pappy!  Much happiness to come while watching ALL of those grandchildren grow up.  Just think, this little guy will be all dressed up in Sept for your big day! 

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Post by: WillyWump on November 21, 2011, 06:57:55 pm
Grandpa 101 -- you only change diapers if mom and dad are not around.  If they are, they do the "dirty" work.  Being a grandpa is about spoiling them and having fun.  You have much to learn, Grasshopper.



hmmm. I see. So clearly I have been bamboozled by the kids once again. ;D

-W
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Post by: Ann on November 22, 2011, 02:14:26 pm
Oh aren't you sweet!  Must be slim pickens on that Rock you call home.   ;)

Mike

It's just that your inner beauty shines forth. And a fifth of scotch.


Ann
(who believes a little ass-kissing now and then never hurts) ;D
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Post by: bocker3 on November 22, 2011, 05:49:41 pm
It's just that your inner beauty shines forth.

Is that a bald joke, Missy???

M
(who knows that some men choose to use there testosterone to grow hair -- I prefer to use mine for other purposes.......)
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Post by: Ann on November 23, 2011, 12:16:13 pm

Is that a bald joke, Missy???


Busted!!!!  ;D
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Post by: BT65 on November 25, 2011, 03:39:47 am
Don't know how I missed that picture.  Very nice, and you're beaming.

I only have 3 grandkids, and haven't met the youngest yet, but hopefully that will change next year.