I sent a broadcast (posted it) a few days ago to all of the members.

I didn't get it myself... did anyone else?

I've had NO RESPONSES.

DO YOU WANT THE UPDATED GROUPS LISTING?

I can do it in between other stuff I'm doing.....

Marvelous Mitsie / Lady of Lists

I've posted a "Welcome" on my Mitsie2 blog site:
http://www.qmb2.com/mitsie2
so I won't post the whole welcome here.

However, I will post the complete listing of groups;
broken down into sections (as usual) and this time,
also broken down into sub-topics:
Active, Sorta Active, Looking for New Members,
and Inactive Groups. Even if a group is listed as
"Inactive", perhaps a few new members actively
posting could be the "restart" of the group!!

I'm starting this listing off with the newest groups
to form, since the last time I did a blog post here,
and then moving on to the Groups Listing.

It will likely be another month before I redo
the Listing, but I will try to add any new Groups
that form in the meantime.

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Newest Groups on the QMB2:

Newest Group out of *HATQuarters*:
- Project Connect
http://www.qmb2.com/rubys_project

Under:
Groups of Red & Pink Hatters:
States/ Provinces/ Countries

New York Red Hatters
http://www.qmb2.com/newyorkredhatters

Red Hatters in San Diego
http://www.qmb2.com/redhattersinsandiego

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Under:
Groups for talking about your Chapters /
OR your Red/ Pink hat life!

Looking for a Chapter
http://www.qmb2.com/loner/

Our Tea Party
http://www.qmb2.com/teaparty

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Under:
For the ladies who love cooking

Camp Cooking with your Red Hat On
http://www.qmb2.com/campcooking

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Complete Listing of QMB2 Groups
(with the exception of the Private Groups).

Here is a group you should definitely join.
It's the "new" version of the QMB.

HATQUARTERS
RED HAT SOCIETY QMB2 MESSAGE BOARD
http://www.qmb2.com/hatquarters
Group Owner: RHSQMB2 Message Board

Hope to see you there!   ~~*~~~*~~

How To Join a Group:

Click on the link of any group.
Way over to the right side of the page,
you will see a place that says
"Join this Group"
Click on that link to join.
Most groups are set up as "automatic"
membership. You join, and you're in!
Some groups are set up to "apply to join".
This is usually for the convenience of the
group owner; one reason may be so
she'll know when there are new members
to welcome. It may take a few days
for you to become a member, as she
may only check her site once a week or so.

Being a member allows you to post in the Group's
Forum, and to receive "Broadcasts" from the owner,
if she uses this option.

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When I do my groups lists,
I always use these headings.

~ Travelling (Including RHS Events)
~ Groups of Red & Pink Hatters: States/ Provinces/ Countries
~ Groups for Chatting / Getting to know each other
~ Groups for talking about your Chapters / OR your Red/ Pink hat life!
~ Groups with HELPFUL Information (& they're FUN too!!)
~ Other Groups for dealing with the challenges of life.
~ Fun things to do while you're here!!
~ For the ladies who love cooking
~ Groups filled with Creativity
~ Groups who do something.. i.e. exchanges
~ Fun and Games
~ Let's talk about our... pets!
~ Outdoor Life
~ Spiritual / Inspiritional

So, you can scroll down to the
"Section" that interests you the most!

Hope you will find something
that will enrich your RHS life!!

~~*~~~*~~

Starting off with another very
important Group to RHS members:

- RHS Online Event Cal(endar)
How to use the RHS Event Calendar
http://www.qmb2.com/rhschapterevents

Even though there has been no recent "activity",
I believe the information given IS current.

Newest Group out of *HATQuarters*:
- Project Connect - http://www.qmb2.com/rubys_project

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Travelling
(Including RHS Events)

Groups Looking for New Members (currently 1 or 2 members)
- Cruise with Kathleen 2009 - http://www.qmb2.com/caribbeancruise

Inactive Groups:
- Asheville Jamboree - http://www.qmb2.com/ashevillejamboree2008
- Cruising in Red Hats - http://www.qmb2.com/ontario
- Decades of Sparkle - http://www.qmb2.com/decadesofsparkle2008
- Foxy Ladies II - http://www.qmb2.com/foxyladies2
- Hats On In Hamilton ... - http://www.qmb2.com/hatsoninhamilton2008
- QMBReunion - http://www.qmb2.com/qmbreunion2009
- Red Hat Events - http://www.qmb2.com/angelflower

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Groups of Red & Pink Hatters:
States/ Provinces/ Countries

CANADIAN:

Groups Looking for More Members: (have 1 or 2 already)
- Nova Scotia Red Hatters - http://www.qmb2.com/novascotia

Inactive Groups:
- Canada - http://www.qmb2.com/canadianredhatters

USA

Newest Groups:
- Florida Hatter's Chatter -  http://www.qmb2.com/floridahatterchatter
- New York Red Hatters - http://www.qmb2.com/newyorkredhatters
- Red Hatters in San Diego - http://www.qmb2.com/redhattersinsandiego

Sorta Active:
- Florida Femmes - http://www.qmb2.com/floridafemmes/

Looking for more Members: (have 1 > 2 members)
- Central TX Red Hatters - http://www.qmb2.com/austin_redhatkazoo
- Louisiana Les Femmes Des Chapeau... -
http://www.qmb2.com/louisianalesfemmesdeschapeauxrouges
- Philly Queens - http://www.qmb2.com/phillyfunladiesinred.com
- SC Queens - http://www.qmb2.com/southcarolinaqueens
- Virginia Pink Hatters - http://www.qmb2.com/vapinkhatters

Inactive Groups:
- Brevard Red Hats - http://www.qmb2.com/brevardfl
- California Girls - http://www.qmb2.com/cagirl
- Central KY Queens Co... - http://www.qmb2.com/ckqc
- Illinois Hatters - http://www.qmb2.com/illinoishatters
- NorCal Red Hats - http://www.qmb2.com/norcalredhats
- PA Places to Play - http://www.qmb2.com/pa_places2play
- Red Hatters Of S. Central PA/N - http://www.qmb2.com/pa-mdredhatters
- Texas Redhatters - http://www.qmb2.com/texasredhatters
- Virginia Chat - http://www.qmb2.com/vaqueen
- WA State Chatters - http://www.qmb2.com/wastatechatters

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Groups for Chatting /
Getting to know each other

Active Groups:
- Let's Meet at the Gazebo - http://www.qmb2.com/ourgazebo
- Memory Lane - http://www.qmb2.com/downmemorylane/
- Nurses - http://www.qmb2.com/nurses
- Rose Garden - http://www.qmb2.com/rosegarden
- The Bunni Trail - http://www.qmb2.com/bunnitrail

Sorta Active:
- Chat with Tea-&-...- http://www.qmb2.com/chatandsit

Lookiing for more Members: (currently 1 > 2 members)
- Bayou Land - http://www.qmb2.com/bayou
- Parking Lot Friends - http://www.qmb2.com/lindaqueenmom
- Sunset Sisters Chapter - http://www.qmb2.com/sunsetsisters

Inactive Groups:
- Canadian Red Maples - http://www.qmb2.com/redmaples/
- Memories and Musings - http://www.qmb2.com/onthehomefront
- Red Hat Sisterhood - http://www.qmb2.com/sisterhood
- Sassy Ladies - http://www.qmb2.com/sassy1200
- Sisterhood - http://www.qmb2.com/redhatsisters
- Sit With Me By The Fire - http://www.qmb2.com/fireplace
- Tea Tramps - http://www.qmb2.com/mz-teas

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Groups for talking about your Chapters
/ OR your Red/ Pink hat life!

Newest Groups:
- Looking for a Chapter - http://www.qmb2.com/loner/
- Our Tea Party - http://www.qmb2.com/teaparty
- Red Hatters Unite - http://www.qmb2.com/redhatdolliesar

Active Groups:
- QMB2 Charter Members - http://www.qmb2.com/chartermembers

Sorta Active:
- Chapters' Pledges And Vows - http://www.qmb2.com/pledgesandvows
- Games to Play (for Chapter events) -
http://www.qmb2.com/gamestoplayatevents
- Party Planners - http://www.qmb2.com/partyplanners
- Queen's Council Worl(d)... - http://www.qmb2.com/queenscouncil

Looking for more Members: (currently 1 > 2 members)
- Chapters' Flowers - http://www.qmb2.com/flowers
- Chapters' Mascots - http://www.qmb2.com/mascot
- Ruby RedHat's Ramblers - http://www.qmb2.com/rubyredhatsramblers

Inactive Groups:
- Busy Bees - (planning events) - http://www.qmb2.com/drflute1
- Cdn Chapter Insurance - http://www.qmb2.com/insurance
- Chapters' Certificates - http://www.qmb2.com/chapterscertificates
- Chapters' Pins - http://www.qmb2.com/pins
- Frugal Red Hatting - http://www.qmb2.com/frugalredhatting
- Hattie the Traveling Hat - http://www.qmb2.com/hattie
- Queens' Councils - http://www.qmb2.com/queenscouncils
- Red Hat Events - (ideas galone!) - http://www.qmb2.com/angelflower
- Reduation Ceremonies - http://www.qmb2.com/reduation
- Scarlet Sparkles - http://www.qmb2.com/serendipidous

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Groups with HELPFUL Information
(& they're FUN too!!)

Starting off with my groups (lol)

Active Groups:
- Birthday Twin Search - http://www.qmb2.com/twinsprogramchat
- QMB2 Groups LIST  - http://www.qmb2.com/groupslisting/
(If you form a group, please join, & post about it in the forum
Forum is OPEN TO ALL to Read!!.)
- QMB2 Tutorials - http://www.qmb2.com/tutorials
(Julie ~ Texas is now moderator)

Looking for Members Participation:
- Canadian Birthday Twins - http://www.qmb2.com/canadianbirthdaygirls
(This group is run mainly off the boards, but new members are welcome)
- Gutsy Gals Fibro Sup...(port Group) -
http://www.qmb2.com/gutsygalsfibrogroup
(Sparodic activity.... we drop in and out ;) )
- FibroFriends Having Fun - http://www.qmb2.com/fibrofriendsrhs
(Last real activity in May - Fibrogals usually post more
in the colder months of the year)
- Marvelous Meandering... (with Mitsie) -
http://www.qmb2.com/marvelousmitsie
(I keep it fairly active, would like more members participation )

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Other Groups for dealing with the challenges of life.
Join in these groups for support and caring among other
RHS sisters, and information too!!

Active Groups:
- Dealing with Dependancy - http://qmb2.com/dependency
(support for those who have family or friends dealing with alcohol
or drug problems) Since this is a private group, you'll need to contact
the owner for an invite:  Linda - http://www.qmb2.com/hynie
- Disorder Distroyers - http://www.qmb2.com/disorder-distroyers

Sorta Active:
- Aches & Pains - http://www.qmb2.com/achesandpains/

Looking for more Members: (currently 1 > 2 members)
- Joy Quest - Support Group For Wo(men with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) -
http://www.qmb2.com/joyquestgroup.com
- Red Hat Special Mamas - http://www.qmb2.com/redhatspecialmamas

Inactive Groups:
- Childfree Zone - http://www.qmb2.com/childfree
- Health Concerns - http://www.qmb2.com/concernsaboutyourhealth/
- Metaphysics, Etc. - http://www.qmb2.com/queenofwands
- On Our Own - http://www.qmb2.com/onourown
- Red Hat Sparkers - http://www.qmb2.com/spark
- Scale_Down_Lower_Me - http://www.qmb2.com/slim_n_trim_thats_me

~~*~~~*~~

Fun things to do while you're here!!

Newest Group:
- Sandcastles - http://www.qmb2.com/sandcastles/

Active Groups:
- Red Hat Bookies - http://www.qmb2.com/booklovers
- TV Chat - http://www.qmb2.com/tvchatter

Sorta Active:
- Gardening All Year - http://www.qmb2.com/gardenallyear (mine)
- Linda/Lyndas - http://www.qmb2.com/lynda
- News Items of Interest - http://www.qmb2.com/currentnews
- Open Fields - http://www.qmb2.com/openfields/
- Pink Hat Queens - http://www.qmb2.com/pinkhatqueens
- Red & Purple Prose - http://www.qmb2.com/rnpprose
- Red/Pink Hatter Birthdays - http://www.qmb2.com/redhatbirthdays

Looking for more Members: (currently 1 > 2 members)
- Clowning for FUN - http://www.qmb2.com/clowningaround (mine)
- Lds Red Hat Ladies - http://www.qmb2.com/ldsredhat.com
    (Latter Day Saints as well as Red hatters

Inactive Groups:
- Bubbles of Fun - http://www.qmb2.com/soaplady
- Celts Wa Hae - http://www.qmb2.com/scotswahae
- Don't kick my seat! - http://www.qmb2.com/movielovers
- Gardening - http://www.qmb2.com/gardening
- Genealogy Garden - http://www.qmb2.com/genealogy/
- Grandparent/Parent Moments - http://www.qmb2.com/grandmothers
- Interested in Politics - http://www.qmb2.com/queencharb
- Ladies of Imperial Ink - http://www.qmb2.com/imperialink
- Lighthouse Lovers - http://www.qmb2.com/lighthouselovers
- Movie Lovers - http://www.qmb2.com/moviegroup
- Product Distributors - http://www.qmb2.com/sacredgoddess.org/
- Sincere Disposition - http://www.qmb2.com/creative_writers
- The Poet's Pen - http://www.qmb2.com/thepoetspen
- Wild Birds and Me - http://www.qmb2.com/bird_feed_seed

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For the ladies who love cooking

Newest Group:
- Camp Cooking with your Red Hat On - http://www.qmb2.com/campcooking

Sorta Active:
- Favorite Family Recipes - www.qmb2.com/familyfavorites/

Inactive Groups:
- Cooking With Your Hat On ! - http://www.qmb2.com/barefootcontessa
- Recipes to Share - http://www.qmb2.com/recipes
- shortcuts 4 cooking... - http://www.qmb2.com/creative_cookery

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Groups filled with Creativity

Active Groups:
- Nu Creative Cards N Things - http://www.qmb2.com/nucreativecardsnthings

Sorta Active
- Costumes Etc. - http://www.qmb2.com/costumes
- Creative Crochet - http://www.qmb2.com/crochet
(Mine - will be more active in the cooler months of the year)

Looking for more Members: (currently 1 > 2 members)
- Flickr - http://www.qmb2.com/flickr
- Quilters - http://www.qmb2.com/quilting
- RHS Quilt Squad - http://www.qmb2.com/quiltsquad

Inactive Groups:
- Crafting fools - http://www.qmb2.com/lindapcrafts
- Crafts for Hats - http://www.qmb2.com/craftsforhats
- Crafty Ladies - http://www.qmb2.com/crafts
- Cuttin Up Two - http://www.qmb2.com/yes_youarehere2
- Handmade Jewelry - http://www.qmb2.com/jewelry
- Lost Arts - http://www.qmb2.com/lostarts
- Love of Photography - http://www.qmb2.com/photo_opt
- Machine Embroidery - http://www.qmb2.com/kathleen
- Stampers Delight - http://www.qmb2.com/stampersdelight
- the big ideas - http://www.qmb2.com/gopferreds

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Groups who 'do' something..
i.e. exchanges

Sorta Active: (it's at the old board too)
- Sharona Sweetheart Cards - http://www.qmb2.com/sharonasweethearts

Inactive Groups: (These groups are active at the old board)
- Friendship Roses - http://www.qmb2.com/friendshiproses
- Hootsie's Heartstrings - http://www.qmb2.com/heartstrings

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Fun and Games

Active Groups:
- wordgames - http://www.qmb2.com/wordgames

Sorta Active:
- Laughs, Giggles, &.. (Jokes) - http://www.qmb2.com/funstuff

Inactive Groups:
- My Palace - http://www.qmb2.com/mypalace
- Wowzers Unlimited - http://www.qmb2.com/wowzersunlimited
(Webkinz, anyone?)

~~*~~~*~~

Let's talk about our... pets!
The furry ones (cats, dogs, bunnies, et all)  and
the not-so-furry ones - there are groups for all!

Newest Group:
- Cats Rule - http://www.qmb2.com/catsrule/

Active Groups:
- Puppy Love - http://www.qmb2.com/puppylove

Looking for more Members: (currently 1 > 2 members)
- Parading Ponies - http://www.qmb2.com/paradingponies

Inactive Groups:
- I Love My Horse - http://www.qmb2.com/ilovemyhorse/
- Pet Lovers - http://www.qmb2.com/furkids/
- Red Hat Fur Kids - http://www.qmb2.com/rhsfurkids
- The Furry Cat House - http://www.qmb2.com/qmb2.comfelinecathouse

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Outdoor Life

Newest Group:
- PT Cruisin Red Hatters - http://www.qmb2.com/ptcruisinredhatters

Looking for more Members: (currently 1 > 2 members)
- Camping Red Hatters - http://www.qmb2.com/trippingout
- Trailer Travel - http://www.qmb2.com/trailertravelUSA

Inactive Groups:
- Hi Society Biker Babes - http://www.qmb2.com/hisocietybikerbabes
- RH Bikers - http://www.qmb2.com/redhatbikers.com
- RV Red Hatters - http://www.qmb2.com/chicago
- TRAVEL - http://www.qmb2.com/travel

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Spiritual / Inspiritional

Sorta Active:
Devotions and Bible Verses ... - http://www.qmb2.com/dailydevotions
(Mine - would like some member participation)

Inactive Groups:
- New Age Spirituality - http://www.qmb2.com/newage
- Pink/Red Paranormal Page - http://www.qmb2.com/paranormalpage
- Praying for You ... an (you and you and you) -
http://www.qmb2.com/prayer_request_list
- Quiet Meadows - http://www.qmb2.com/quietmeadows -
- Shayna Madels - http://www.qmb2.com/shaynamadels
- The Spirit Side of T(hings) - http://www.qmb2.com/spirit_with_heart

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There you have it... a more-or-less
complete list of the Groups at the QMB2!!
I don't believe I've left any out, other than
the totally private groups. Hopefully, those
owners will be sending out their own welcomes to you.

~~*~~~~~*~~~~~*~~~~~*~~

 No matter WHY you are here at the
new QMB2, hope you'll really enjoy
being here, and that your stay here
will enrich your RHS life.. immensely!

Marvelous Mitsie
Mistress of Memories
Grande Dame of the
*Birthday Twin Search Program*
Lady of Lists / Imp'ress of Info
Life is more Fun when you're Red
(and Pink) Hatting!!

I've run out of "Red Hat" time >> NEWEST Groups in a Nutshell

Under:
Groups of Red & Pink Hatters:
States/ Provinces/ Countries

Florida Hatter's Chatter
 http://www.qmb2.com/floridahatterchatter

~~*~~~*~~

Under:
Groups for talking about your Chapters /
OR your Red/ Pink hat life!

Red Hatters Unite
http://www.qmb2.com/redhatdolliesar

~~*~~~*~~

Under:
Fun things to do while you're here!!

Sandcastles
http://www.qmb2.com/sandcastles/

~~*~~~*~~

Under:
Let's talk about our... Pets!

Cats Rule
http://www.qmb2.com/catsrule/

~~*~~~*~~

Under:
Outdoor Life

PT Cruisin Red Hatters
http://www.qmb2.com/ptcruisinredhatters

~~*~~~*~~

I don't believe I've left any out.

Update..... whenever I have a chance.

Mitsie

Early this a.m., I posted the current up-dated
listing in the Forum, plus the new groups that
have formed since mid-June, in a separate thread.

When I do my groups lists,
I always use these headings.

~ Travelling (Including RHS Events)
~ Groups of Red & Pink Hatters: States/ Provinces/ Countries
~ Groups for Chatting / Getting to know each other
~ Groups for talking about your Chapters / OR your Red/ Pink hat life!
~ Groups with HELPFUL Information (& they're FUN too!!)
~ Other Groups for dealing with the challenges of life.
~ Fun things to do while you're here!!
~ For the ladies who love cooking
~ Groups filled with Creativity
~ Groups who do something.. i.e. exchanges
~ Fun and Games
~ Let's talk about our... pets!
~ Outdoor Life
~ Spiritual / Inspiritional

Eventually, I plan to have a section in the forum
for each "Heading", with groups listed under them.
That way, it will be easier to keep up-to-date
with the listing.
Perhaps by Winter I'll be organized enough for this!
LOL

The following groups are new since my
last listing of mid-June 2008.
I've posted greater descriptions in the forum.
Come check it out!!

IF I've left any out, it was purely unintentional;
please contact me to have your group added.

Under:
Groups of Red & Pink Hatters:
  States/ Provinces/ Countries

Louisiana Les Femmes Des Chapeau... -
http://www.qmb2.com/louisianalesfemmesdeschapeauxrouges

~~*~~~*~~

Under
Groups for Chatting /
  Getting to know each other

Nurses -
http://www.qmb2.com/nurses

~~*~~~*~~

Under
Other Groups for dealing
  with the challenges of life

Health Concerns -
http://www.qmb2.com/concernsaboutyourhealth/

~~*~~~*~~

Under
Fun things to do while you're here!!

Open Fields -
http://www.qmb2.com/openfields/

~*~~*~

News Items of Interest -
http://www.qmb2.com/currentnews

~~*~~~*~~

Under
For the ladies who love cooking

Favorite Family Recipes -
www.qmb2.com/familyfavorites/

~~*~~~*~~

Under
Groups filled with Creativity

Nu Creative Cards N Things -
http://www.qmb2.com/nucreativecardsnthings

~~*~~~*~~

I'll add new groups occasionally
as they form.

Now, I know in my recent blog (below),
I said I wouldn't be doing this list this Summer.

Hmmmm.

Well, I guess I meant..
I didn't want anyone depending on me
to do this listing.
Same as the welcomes to newbies.
However, this week, I've had a lot
of INSOMNIA, and what better way
to spend sleepless hours..
than doiing up....
LISTS.

LOL.

Ms. Mitsie
Imp'ress of Info / Lady of Lists (lol)

Many groups are CLOSING,
because no-one is participating.

Do YOU belong to a Group?

POST IN IT.

Post a comment under the owner's blog.
Post a comment on ANY thread in the forum.
Send a message to the owner, telling her you
appreciate her work in her group.

TALK to your sisters in red (& pink) hats, or...
the group may just go...
*POOF* some day!!

~~*~~~*~~

You may have noticed, I haven't been
posting any new lists of Groups.

Since no-one has posted any comments
(to let me know they were READING
what I was posting), I STOPPED.

In fact, I'm taking a lovely little VACATION,
away from the work associated with this Group.

Group owners can list their own groups,
in their own blog sites.

However, I may list the new groups that
have opened since my last listing in
mid-June, and I may also list the ones
who have closed since then.....
whenever I have a few minutes free from:

Berrying (picking raspberries and blueberries)
Making birthday cards for the Twins Program.
Making Cheer cards for our Church members
Housecleaning (which I ENJOY)
Doing jigsaw puzzles at the cottage.
Walking at the beach in the evenings
Spending time with my cats.
Spending time visiting relatives from away.
Spending time with my sister, mother and two aunts
Going to Festivals and Exhibitions.
Gardening.
Taking photos.
Reading books and magazines.

Or, I may not.

Life is SHORT.
We've lost THREE ladies from our
ladies Group at our Church since early June.
Why should I be HERE on the computer,
when I could be outdoors,
LIVING my life to the fullest?

Life IS short.

LIVE it while you can!

~~*~~~*~~

JOIN a group and
participate to the FULLEST!!

I encourage.. group owners..
to delete their members who are
not actively participating, then
send out welcomes and
invites to their groups to
the NEWBIES to this site!!
Perhaps a whole new influx
of INTERESTED RHS'ers
might be JUST the thing
that your group needs!!

As for THIS group..
well, its existance is ..

????????????

Who knows?

I'll be back, sometime,
maybe,
to continue the lists.

Right now....

M.I.T.S.I.E.
is on

V.A.C.A.T.I.O.N.

P.S. I read your comments... THANKS for posting!!

1) I have FIVE cats.. I'm not allergic to cats!!

LOL

2) Housecleaning? Stand in line! The cottage is next.....

3) I've been picking berries, matching up twins, visiting

4) Don't plan to join new groups, getting out of some I belong to.

See ya around!!