I've finally accomplished it!!

A complete listing of the Groups here at the QMB2 site!!

WOW!! (lol)

Given in "my" version of "sections"; taken from the current
"Welcome" being sent to newbies here at the QMB2

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Welcome to the QMB2!!

There is a place on the QMB2 home page where you may
click  to check the current listing of QMB2 Groups.
This listing has a description of each group.
Under *Network Vitals* click on
 b.. (164) groups  http://qmb2.com/groups.one
where you will have 4 choices to see the Groups List:
Biggest First - Smallest First - A to Z - Z to A

For a 'briefer" listing, please check out my forum here in this group:
Index  » List of QMB2 Groups
for: Up-To-Date Listing as of June 24th by Mitsie2
http://www.qmb2.com/groupslisting/forum/viewtopic.one?id=306591

I've included some descriptions here in my "Blog" (for your convenience).
Click on the group's url to take you to their home page.

Hope you'll find something you'll enjoy!!

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IF you join a group that doesn't appear to be very active....
just make a post in the forum, or send a message to the owner.
Sometimes all an "inactive" group needs... is a little "action" from
a new member!!

Oh yes.... "instructions" for joining a group:

To the right side of the home page, under "Profile" you will see:
The name of the Group
The group's siggie
The date the Group started
A link that says: Join This Group
A link to: Contact Owner.

Click on the link for "Join This Group"

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.

Check out the rest of the "article" in my forum at:
http://www.qmb2.com/tutorials/forum/viewtopic.one?id=303311

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Starting off with a Group you should all really join:

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

Another very important Group to RHS members:

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

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For the rest of the Groups Listing,
please check out my forum
http://www.qmb2.com/groupslisting/forum/viewtopic.one?id=306591

You'll see groups under these headings:
Travelling (Including RHS Events)
Groups of Red & Pink Hatters: States/ Provinces/ Countries
(Canada and USA sub-headings)
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
Private Groups

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The only groups I'm listing here are the ones with extra descriptions,
that either I or the Group's owner have written.

From Groups of Red & Pink Hatters: States/ Provinces/ Countries
(Canadian and USA sub-headings)

CANADIAN:

Nova Scotia Red Hatters - http://www.qmb2.com/novascotia
Calling ladies from Nova Scotia or visitors coming to Nova Scotia!!

Traveling to Nova Scotia this Summer? Live in Nova Scotia already?
Come join my Group for Nova Scotians!
If you've lived here at any point in time in your life; if you are planning
to visit our beautiful Province this Summer, or at any time; If you would
like to visit here, please come join my Group, and we'll talk about all
of the FUN things that are waiting for you! Festivals and Events,
Flowers in bloom, Celidahs, beautiful white sand beaches, spectacular
sunsets... we have it all!! I'll be posting some beautiful photos of my
lovely home province in a few weeks; Inviting others to do the same.
Peggy, Proud Nova Scotian

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

Let's start off with my own groups.
The complete descriptions are also included in my Forum; click here:
http://www.qmb2.com/groupslisting/forum/viewtopic.one?id=301941

Birthday Twin Search - http://www.qmb2.com/twinsprogramchat
(Twin search program - I find an RHS lady who has the same
birthday as yours! We focus on snail mail contact with your twin(s),
and we have monthly celebrations as well! We're now FOUR years old!!

Canadian Birthday Twins - http://www.qmb2.com/canadianbirthdaygirls
Same info as the above group, but specifically for Canadian gals
in the RHS. Kinda on hold right now, until I get the info up-to-date.

Gutsy Gals Fibro Sup...(port Group) -
http://www.qmb2.com/gutsygalsfibrogroup
(since this group is totally private, you'll need to message me for an
invite to join: Mitsie2 - http://www.qmb2.com/mitsie2 )
If you or a family member have fibromyalgia, please come join us.
We talk with each other, giving support, caring and information
to help everyone cope with this condition.

FibroFriends Having Fun - http://www.qmb2.com/fibrofriendsrhs
This group is for ladies with Fibro, to participate in some fun
"snail mail" things. We'll be starting up in July.

Marvelous Meandering... (with Mitsie) -
http://www.qmb2.com/marvelousmitsie
Whimsical ways, to spend your days. (lol)
You'll never know what you'll find there in the forum.
You have to join the group to read the forum, but, I sometimes
post "stuff" on my blog page too. Come join, if you want
some lighthearted fun in your life!!
(Will soon be posting special days to celebrate in July!)

QMB2 Groups LIST  - http://www.qmb2.com/groupslisting/
This is a group (THIS group!!)  where I've made LISTS...
lists of the groups that are available here at the QMB2 site.
I've broken them down into alphabetical order, and by topics.
The forum is open to read by everyone.

QMB2 Tutorials - http://www.qmb2.com/tutorials
My newest Group.
There seems to be a need to have "How-to's" and "What-to-do's"
about the QMB2, all in one place. I've posted them all over
everywhere, but decided to put them in one place.
IF you've found any short cuts, etc, please join, and post them in
the Forum. Let's help our QMB2 sisters!! Alternately, if you have
any questions you'd like answered, please join, and post a question.
Someone will post an answer for you.
We can solve all your problems at this site.... LOL

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

Dealing with Dependancy - http://qmb2.com/dependency
Written up by Linda: This is a forum for those who are having to deal with a
family member or friend who has a chemical dependency; alcohol or drugs.
If you question whether you need to do an intervention or if you have just
general concerns or questions you wish to discuss, this is the place.
Also to discuss Recoveries that are successful or failing.
A place to talk with others going thru the same things. )
Since this is a private group, you'll need to contact Linda for an invite:
http://www.qmb2.com/hynie

On Our Own - http://www.qmb2.com/onourown
(For women who are divorced, widowed, or single)

Red Hat Special Mamas - http://www.qmb2.com/redhatspecialmamas
From "About This Group"
Bring a steaming cup of tea and sit down to exchange stories with other
women who also have special-needs children or grandchildren. Amusing
or uplifting stories are preferred, but if you need advice or a shoulder to
cry on, that's what friends are for.

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

Let's talk about mine first! (lol)

Clowning for FUN - http://www.qmb2.com/clowningaround
If you work with children, if you were/are a clown, or children's
entertainer, or a mother or grandmother who has ever dressed
up to entertain your children/ grandchildren, this group will be
fun for you! If you've done face painting, or made balloon animals,
or acted in a play, or helped sew a costume for your child for a
school event... come join and tell us all about it!!

Gardening All Year - http://www.qmb2.com/gardenallyear
We're a very small group, and we don't post much. Guess that's
cause we're all busy out working in our gardens! Come join us
and tell us your gardening experiences. Maybe you know
something that will help someone else, and don't forget to share
your photos with us. I'm also thinking we might participate in a
"seed" exchange too. Anything I've started is usually fun! (lol)

Other Groups for FUN

Ladies of Imperial Ink - http://www.qmb2.com/imperialink
(for ladies who like to pen-pal and snail mail letters with each other)

Lds Red Hat Ladies - http://www.qmb2.com/ldsredhat.com
(a group for hatters who are Latter Day Saints)

Linda/Lyndas - http://www.qmb2.com/lynda
Excerpt from the first blog: Are you a LINDA or a LYNDA?
This is the place to be! Stop in and inroduce yourself!
Let's see how many Linda/Lyndas there are in the RHS!

Lighthouse Lovers - http://www.qmb2.com/lighthouselovers
We travel around visiting lighthouses, we take photos, we collect
post cards.. speaking of which, we're going to be having a
postcard exchange this Summer.... if you like lighthouses, come join us!

TV Chat - http://www.qmb2.com/tvchatter
Chat is what we do! Julie has set up the group in decades,
so I'm sure there is a show there you would enjoy talking about.
Find out more information about your favorite shows,
whether from the past, or in the present.

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From:
Groups filled with Creativity

Creative Crochet - http://www.qmb2.com/crochet
 Anyone up for a granny square afghan?
Granny square bibs? Pot holders? Any ideas welcome!
Interested in participating in a "Red hat" afghan square exchange?
Join today, and let's talk about doing one, soon!!

Flickr - http://www.qmb2.com/flickr
(this group is for ladies who have their photos stored at Flicker)

Lost Arts - http://www.qmb2.com/lostarts
This is a group for those who keep alive those lovely traditions that
the modern world is in danger of losing! Quilting, sewing, canning,
cooking, and so many more!

RHS Quilt Squad - http://www.qmb2.com/quiltsquad
(this is a group of ladies who live in the bay area (California,
I presume) who want to work together to create create a
Red Hatter quilt. Contact the owner or join the group if you
live in that area and are interested. Perhaps they might consider
"snail mail" participation, too

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From: Spiritual / Inspiritional

Daily Devotions for ... - http://www.qmb2.com/dailydevotions
I've been trying to post a devotion at least once a week.
I did better while I was house-bound this winter, but hope
to start up again in a more active manner when the hot days
of Summer hit. You know... during the too-hot parts of the day.
Yes, we do get hot days in Nova Scotia too! (g).
If you'd like to join in with a discussion about your daily
reading of your Bible, please come join my group

Quiet Meadows - http://www.qmb2.com/quietmeadows -
(the owner has since passed away, but there are some beautiful
poems and photos posted there)

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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.

PRIVATE Groups

If you have a group, and you don't see it listed here
(in the listing in the Forum), chances are it's PRIVATE.
Since it shows up on YOUR webpage (to you) but not to
anyone else, ladies who are over there may not even know you
have a group! IF you'd like me to do a "blurb" about your group,
please message me at Mitsie2: http://www.qmb2.com/mitsie2

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Don't forget to click on the thread in this Group's Forum
http://www.qmb2.com/groupslisting/forum/viewtopic.one?id=306591
to see the complete up-to-date Listing of QMB2 Groups!

I'm sure there is at least *one* group that you
would like to join, to enhance your RHS experience!!

Marvelous Mitsie
Mistress of Memories

Grande Dame of the Birthday Twin Search Program
Hostess of the FibroFriends Support Group
Lady of Lists / Imp'ress of Info / Cheerleader of the QMB2 (LOL)
Life is more Fun when you're Red Hatting!!

If you're looking for a way to have more FUN in your
RHS life.....
here are some ways for you to do so!!

If you 'do' join some of those groups, perhaps you
would like to "make a comment" here... that you did?
I'd like to know if my efforts to bring extra red & pink
hatted fun to my RHS sisters is actually working. (lol).

Welcome to my site!! Here are some groups that you
might enjoy joining, to enrich your RHS life.

To join other hatters at the main Hatquarters message
board, go here: http://www.qmb2.com/hatquarters
Click on "Join this Group" then click on the FORUM tab
to get to the Board. Go to the "Welcome / Q&A" section
and introduce yourself. If you are looking for a chapter,
post in "Help me find a chapter".

HATQUARTERS
RED HAT SOCIETY QMB2 MESSAGE BOARD
http://www.qmb2.com/hatquarters

NEWS FROM HATQUARTERS
POSTED CALENDAR EVENTS -
    Talk About Them Here
WELCOME! / Q & A
HELP ME FIND A CHAPTER
FUN & GAMES
HATTERS CHATTER
HATTERS' HAPPENINGS
HISTORY, LEGENDS, AND LORE
SPIRITUAL / INSPIRATIONAL;
    CARDS & PRAYER REQUESTS
WELCOME! / Q & A
TECH HELP & FAQ
All the States and Countries

We're in a "membership drive" to turn this forum
into a board just like  the old QMB1.
Please join in.....

My newest thread.....

Just Dropping By...... by Mitsie2
http://www.qmb2.com/hatquarters/forum/viewtopic.one?id=248821

And, there "we" are!!
Drop in and tell us how you're doing!!

*~*

Now, I'm going to do a little "blurb" about some of the
members of my groups.. well, "their" groups, that is.
Hope you'll see 1 or 2 (or more.. lol) that you'd like to join!

Sally (Queen Motherhen3159) was the first one to say
thank you to me, openly (in my group) for making the
extensive lists of the Groups at the new site!
I really appreciated it!!
Sally has formed two groups here:
Chat with Tea-&-Friend - http://www.qmb2.com/chatandsit
Games to Play - http://www.qmb2.com/gamestoplayatevents

Raskal / AKA Gretchen was the next one to join who
had a group. Even though she's now back here at the QMB1
mostly, she did tell me she plans to keep her Group going,
as long as it's active. Let's make sure we keep it active, eh?
I'm in need of some ideas for ..........(g). 
Hope to see you there!!
Costumes, Etc. - http://www.qmb2.com/costumes

Julie - Texas ... now, she is a sweetie!!. She has been
welcoming ALL of the newbies to the new site!!
She posts on every one of their sites.
How "marvelous" is that?!!!

Her "Rose Garden" Group is what most "newbies" join,
and a lot of them, haven't joined any other group (yet).
What a lovely welcome to the new site!
Rose Garden - http://www.qmb2.com/rosegarden
Julie's other Groups:
TV Chat - http://www.qmb2.com/tvchatter
She's got it set up in decades.. and I'm sure that your
favorite show is included!!
She also has this group, for those of you who are
interested in talking about your ancestors and where
you came from.
Any black sheep in your closet? (LOL)
Genealogy Garden - http://www.qmb2.com/genealogy

Queen RazZ joined my group.. one day she wasn't there,
and the next day, she was.
Scarlet Sparkles - http://www.qmb2.com/serendipidous
There are a few there, no-one has posted lately... don't
any of you have some of these serendipidous stories to
tell of your experiences in the Red Hat Society? Do tell!!

There are a few ladies who've joined my Groups LIST
Group, who haven't started any groups, but they've
joined a lot, and are having lots of FUN in those groups!!

Last but not least, is someone who has definitely made
good use of her time at this new site!!

Carol Ann - here, under three "home pages".
If you click on: http://www.qmb2.com/hudsonvalley
You'll see that she's started these Groups:
Hattie the Travelling Hat - http://www.qmb2.com/hattie
Let's Meet At the Gazebo - http://www.qmb2.com/ourgazebo
Sit with me by the Fire - http://www.qmb2.com/fireplace

If you click on: http://www.qmb2.com/hudsonvalleyviolets
(her chapter) you'll find she's formed these groups:
Chapters' Certificates - http://www.qmb2.com/chapterscertificates
Chapters' Flowers - http://www.qmb2.com/flowers
Chapters' Mascots - http://www.qmb2.com/mascot
Queens' Councils - http://www.qmb2.com/queenscouncils

And lastly, if you click on this site:
http://www.qmb2.com/httpqueenbeeschaptersymbols.blogspot.com
You'll see these groups:
Chapters' Pins - http://www.qmb2.com/pins
Chapters' Pledges and Vows - http://www.qmb2.com/pledgesandvows
Reduation Ceremonies - http://www.qmb2.com/reduation

She's doing her best to "replicate" some of the many threads
we've had there at the old board, for the users of this site!

I'd like to say a thank you to the ladies who joined my group..
YOU have kept me motivated!! Thanks so much!!

Moving on....
In my "Marvelous Meanderings" Group, there is one lady
who has formed a group or two. I'd like to focus on this one,
as it sounds sooo interesting, and I hope at some point in time,
to be able to participate "properly". So far, I'm just a "silent"
member.. waiting until I'm all caught up, and have everything
done. (lol) Likely not until Summer, when I'm "on vacation"
from the Twins Program.
Queen Mama Talena's Group:
The Poet's Pen - http://www.qmb2.com/thepoetspen

From the Birthday Twins CHAT
(now the Birthday Twin Search) Group:

Staress (who is also my May Birthday Celebrations Hostess -
thanks, Joy! ) has formed a group herself.
I'm hoping at some point in time, to have some "free" time
(there's that word again!!) to join in her group..
wordgames - http://www.qmb2.com/wordgames

In my Daily Devotions Group, there are two ladies
who have their own groups.

"Queen Carolina" started SC Queens, and is waiting
for ladies to come chat with her!
SC Queens
A group for South Carolina queens to chat and share.
http://www.qmb2.com/southcarolinaqueens

"Bev" started Crockpot Cooking, and the group is active
Crockpot Cooking
This group is designed to share crockpot/slowcooker recipes
amongst ourselves.
http://www.qmb2.com/crockpotcooking

My Creative Crochet Group has a few ladies who've
started their own groups too.

"Duchess Ruby of Furballs" started Childfree Zone;
the group was active in April.
Childfree Zone -
A place to discuss the non-parent role of women
in todays world.
http://www.qmb2.com/childfree

"pateabag" is waiting for ladies to come chat with her
Red Hatters of S. Central PA/N (Baltimore Co. MD)
PA Places to Play
http://www.qmb2.com/pa_places2play

"Queen Blabalot" is the only one in the Canadian Birthday
Twin Search Group that has started her own group.
In fact  , she's started up 3 Groups!!
The 2 Canadian groups are quite active.

Canada
A place for Canadian Red Hatters
http://www.qmb2.com/canadianredhatters

Cdn Chapter Insurance
http://www.qmb2.com/insurance
this is just to let you know that there is now an
insurance program available for Canadian
Chapters of the RHS

Recipes to Share
http://www.qmb2.com/recipes
I started this as I am putting together a collection
of recipes to use at chapter get-togethers.
Hopefully the majority will be foods
that are red or pruple or variations thereof.

In the Birthday Twin Search Group, there are quite
a few members who have their own groups

In "Diamond Queen Maureen's" group, they're being
"secret" at both RHS sites! LOL
QMB Secret Sisters
http://www.qmb2.com/secretsisters
We're sneaky. We're clever. We're loving.
With secret identities we send smiles and hugs through
emails, snail mails and gifts of all types to those that mean
the world to us. We welcome one and all to come out
and play with us. Never been a Secret Sister before?
Come join us!

"Social Rose Vickie" and her Friendship Roses,
are playing at both RHS sites too.
Friendship Roses
http://www.qmb2.com/friendshiproses
Taking care of our garden of FRIENDSHIP makes
our ROSES bloom & flourish! Our Friendship Roses
was started August 2007. We have monthly events such
as a pin exchange, reflections of 2007, small gifts, card
exchanges and many more wonderful events yet to
come! Currently this is open to those who are currently
members of the Friendship Roses. However, as some
blooms fade we will gather new roses to fill our garden.
Please contact owner for how many roses are available.

"Oceanpeg" has two groups, both active

Crafty Ladies
Sharing and talking about each others interests and
involvements with crafts. From art to wood carving, etc.
http://www.qmb2.com/crafts

Flickr
Red hatters that have PhotoStreams at Flickr on the Internet.
http://www.qmb2.com/flickr

Last of my members with their own groups...

Darlene aka Queen Gator, has opened up a Group to
share life with her RHS sisters
Bayou Land
http://www.qmb2.com/bayou
A place to come to to just talk. As women this is how
we heal. No one has to fix anything just listen.
We can share ways to relax, how to cook something
different, spirtual experinces and just life.
Relax breath deep it is good for the soul.

*~*

And, last (but not least) there are my groups!!
Most of them have been "on hold" while I fought against
downloading Firefox. But now that I've gone and done it (lol)
I'm slowly catching up with blogs in my groups.

Birthday Twin Search
http://www.qmb2.com/twinsprogramchat
(Twin search program - I find an RHS lady who has the
same birthday as yours! We focus on snail mail contact
with your twin(s), and we have monthly celebrations
as well! Want an RHS twin? Join today!!
Post at the group, or message Mitsie
http://www.qmb2.com/birthdaytwinsprogram

Canadian Birthday Twins
http://www.qmb2.com/canadianbirthdaygirls
Same info as the above group, but specifically
for Canadian gals in the RHS

Gutsy Gals Fibro Sup...(port Group)
http://www.qmb2.com/gutsygalsfibrogroup
This group is totally private. You'll need to message
me for an invite. Just click on http://www.qmb2.com/mitsie2
and send an email to me. If you or a family member
have fibro, please come join us.
We talk with each other, giving support, caring and
information to help everyone cope with this condition.
And yes, I have fibro, and it's a struggle, but I'm managing.
In part, to the support I find in this special group of women.

FibroFriends Having Fun
http://www.qmb2.com/fibrofriendsrhs
This group is for ladies with Fibro, to participate in
some fun "snail mail" things. Like.. sending cards to your
fibro sisters, having a "secret pal" among the girls, exchanging
birthday gifts, and we're hoping to do a "Christmas Stocking"
exchange with each other this year.
Having fibro should be fun, too! The group is open to join,
just click on "Join this Group" and you're in!! Post in the
thread of the thing you're interested in, or message me
with your choice(s). We'll be starting up in July.

Daily Devotions for ...
http://www.qmb2.com/dailydevotions
I've been trying to post a devotion every day. I did
better while I was house-bound this winter, but hope to
start up again in a more active manner when the hot days
of Summer hit. You know... during the too-hot parts
of the day. Yes, we do get hot days in Nova Scotia too!
(g). If you'd like to join in with a discussion about your
daily reading of your Bible, please come join my group.

Creative Crochet
http://www.qmb2.com/crochet
We're taking a "break" right now, as most don't
crochet during the Spring months. I'll be soon posting
some ideas for small projects to take on your summer
vacations. Anyone up for a granny square afghan?
Granny square bibs? Pot holders? Any ideas welcome!

Marvelous Meandering... (with Mitsie)
http://www.qmb2.com/marvelousmitsie
Whimsical ways, to spend your days. (lol)
You'll never know what you'll find there in the forum.
You have to join the group to read the forum, but,
I sometimes post "stuff" on my blog page too.
Currently, I'm working on "Special Days to Celebrate...
in May and June". Come join, if you want some
lighthearted fun in your life!!
P.S. I'm a clown (children's entertainer) so a lot
of what I post here, is slightly child-related. (chuckle).
Let the little child in you come play!!
Join in whimsical ways to spend your days
with Marvelous Mitsie!

Clowning for FUN
http://www.qmb2.com/clowningaround
If you work with children, if you were/are a clown,
or children's entertainer, or a mother or grandmother
who has ever dressed up to entertain your children/
grandchildren, this group will be fun for you!
If you've done face painting, or made balloon animals,
or acted in a play, or helped sew a costume for your
child for a school play... come tell us all about it!!

Gardening All Year
http://www.qmb2.com/gardenallyear
We're a very small group, and we don't post much.
Guess that's cause we're all busy out working in our
gardens! Come join us and tell us your gardening
experiences. Maybe you know something that will help
someone else, and don't forget to share your photos
with us. I'm also thinking we might participate in a
"seed" exchange too.
Anything I've started is usually fun! (lol)

QMB2 Groups LIST
http://www.qmb2.com/groupslisting/
(THIS Group!!)
This is where I... make LISTS.  (lol)
I've made lists of the groups that are available here
at the QMB2 site. I've broken the listings down
into alphabetical order, and by topics also
(similiar to what I'm doing here, but in more
detail for everyone's groups).
The forum is open to read by everyone.
IF you start up a group, and would like a
"special feature" done, just join my group,
send me the name of your group, and what you'd
like ladies to know about it, and I'll "announce"
your group. My nickname is "Lady of Lists"..... (chuckle)
I also send out a Broadcast once in awhile with the
changes to the Groups List.

There you have it... some of the "special" groups
here at the QMB2 site!!

Have fun!!

Marvelous Mitsie
Mistress of Memories
Lady of Lists (LOL)

It's May!! April Showers bring May FLOWERS...
so why are we still having showers?

And rain, and snow in some places.... weird, huh?

Well, it's a beautiful windy day today, so I'm going
OUT in it.. as it's giving RAIN tomorrow, rain Sunday,
rain Monday, rain Tuesday.. well, you get the picture.....
RAIN Rain, Go AWAY
Come again some other day
(like... mid-July when we really need it! lol)

Maybe May showers will bring JUNE Flowers, ya think?

 While it's been raining this week, I've been
doing lots of things! Like, matching up twins,
and getting my "Groups List" up-to-date!!

Check our my Forum for an update to the
Groups Listing from February 15th.

1) Update Feb. 15th Groups
2) Groups as of April 25, 2008
3) New Groups May 2008

The Home Page Listing claims there to be 163 Groups.
There are 142 in their Listing.
I believe that the "totally private" groups make up the
difference. I presume these owners are sending out
invites to ladies to join their groups.

I'll do an "update" to my Listing, here in my Forum....
once a month, and will send out a Broadcast to the
members of this Group, and my Friends, and anyone
else who is interested in keeping abreast of Groups
that are forming. I try to check them once a week.

I'm sure there is a Group YOU would like to join!
Let's keep this RHS FUN happening!!

Marvelous Mitsie
Mistress of Memories
Lady of Lists (LOL)

 Edited: to change over from the old Font 5 to the new Font 2, so that everyone can read my post.

It's April!! Time for Gardening, Walking, Spring - Cleaning,
Spring Flowers, Spring in the Air, a Spring in your Step..... LOL

It's been awhile since I featured any Groups.
I'm one of the ones whose reading of the fonts in the forums is

teenie tiny

It's not much use to be on here if I'm gritting my teeth
in frustration...... it's hard on my teeth!! LOL

However, there ARE ladies who aren't having that problem,
so it's for those ladies that I'm posting the information about
some of the groups that go along with the Spring Season.

~~*~~~*~~

First of all.... Spring into Spring, with a Spring in your Step!!

Did you know? There is now a link to a listing of the
Groups here at this site... here at this site?!!

On the Home Page http://www.qmb2.com/

Just look down the page on your left aways, and
there is a link to "Groups". It shows as 145 groups,
but there aren't really. Last time I counted them
(about a week ago) there were around 124.
The PRIVATE GROUPS aren't listed there.

The url for that page is:

http://qmb2.com/groups.one

You have a choice of which way to view the List:

What's shown is.... Largest First

Don't know about you.. but that would tend to keep me
away.. you know, getting lost in the crowd.
I'd rather join the smaller groups, as you'd be more
appreciated in those, i.e. heard better.
That's just me... (g)

Oh yeh, the choices:
A to Z
Z to A
Largest First
Smallest First

You can also click on the "Catagory", which has a
drop down menu. Unfortunately, you won't find all
of the "Friends" groups (as an example) under the
Friends Catagory..... as some of the group owners
(me included!) didn't know we had a choice, and
ALL of our groups are set as "alternate lifestyle".
I'd like to change some of mine, but haven't been
able to figure out how to do it.

IF you choose to leave the Listing of Groups
at the "default" choice, the group at the top is:

Largest First:
QMB2 Charter Members
331 Members
Be among the first to join this Charter group.

If you choose "A to Z" it's....
Asheville Jamboree
10 Members
2008 Asheville Jamboree

"Z to A" is...
ZZ FRIENDS
18 Members
FRIENDS

"Smallest First" is
Red Hat Special Mamas
1 Members
Mothers of special-needs children
Owner: JeanLucy

Going on down the first page....

Virginia Pink Hatters
1 Members
A meeting place for Virginia Pink Hatters to
interact with one another...
Owner: Queen Tangela

Trailer Travel
1 Members
Seeing the USA in your Home Away from Home
Owner: Queens Berry

Brevard Red Hats
1 Members
For Queens & VQs in Brevard County, FL
Owner: Patrice

Bayou Land
1 Members
Sharing life
Owner: Darlene

Red Hatters Of S. Central PA/N. ...
1 Members
Red Hatters wishing to share
fun in PA/MD area
Owner: Beverly

Testing123
1 Members
testing123
Owner: LadyDi REDHat

Sunset Sisters Chapter
1 Members
Lexington, KY chapter of Red Hatters
Owner: Jane

Philly Queens
1 Members
Meeting new Queens
Owner: Ann

Parading Ponies
2 Members
For fun loving paraders, especially
those on horseback
Owner: Jane

Bubbles Of Fun
2 Members
No matter the age, you can always have fun
Owner: Helen

Clowning For FUN
2 Members
For children's entertainers, storytellers,
face painters... let's chat!
Owner: Mitsie

I didn't yet put any of the Group urls with this listing.
BECAUSE... when you click on one of the Groups,
yes, you go to that Group's home page.... Let's do
the Bubbles of Fun group, as I think that one's new..
I don't remember seeing it before.

Bubbles Of Fun
2 Members
No matter the age, you can always have fun
Group Owner: Helen
Clicking on the "Bubbles Of Fun" link
http://www.qmb2.com/soaplady
Group Intro:

Age is a number. Actually, its the number they give your body, cause inside
we never feel the age they give us. Our spirit never grows old, keep your
spirit young and fresh, full of life. Never tire of meeting new people, they
become your friends you didn't know you had. So scrub off that old age body
with lots of bubbles of fun. Call a friend, go out and eat, take in a movie,
trip, what ever you like to do. I make lye soap, so I'am always meeting new
people and i'am glad that what I make is helping people with their skin
problems, it brings me a feeling of accomplishment. Bubble your cares away!
(End Quote)

Their home page is open to view to logged in
members of the QMB2 site;
their Forum is open to members of their group only.

~*~~*~

So, you want to go back to the complete listing
of the Groups at the home page?
Click on the "Back" button....

Warning: Page has Expired

sigh

REFRESH the page.....

Refreshing the page..
gives you a page with different "small" groups!!

 This site sure requires patience..... LOL

The "new" listing ( I get) is...the same,
but with the groups all mixed up
from the first list.. plus a new one or two....

Really new (as in never saw this one before...
gotta check it out later )
Parking Lot Friends
2 Members
parking is free...
Owner: Linda

Other "new" choices:

Flickr
2 Members
Red hatters that have PhotoStreams
at Flickr on the Internet.
Owner: Oceanpeg

Okay, checking out the "Parking Lot Friends" group:
http://www.qmb2.com/lindaqueenmom
Group Intro:
Come in park yer self down, and chat awhile...
Tell me whatcha like to do... Talk to me......
Home Page:
Open to view to logged in QMB2 members
Forum: Open to Group members only

Back... to the Page has expired, and a refresh.

Another new one:
Camping Red Hatters
2 Members
RHS members who own motor homes
Owner: Matildaruu
http://www.qmb2.com/trippingout
Group Intro:
RHS members who want to discuss their
adventures on the road.
Either weekenders, full timers or wantabes.
Home Page: Open to view
Group Forum: Membership is Required

Another Refresh.. same groups showing.

Okay, let's "feature" some of those groups...
(adding the urls to their information below)

Back in a Bit......

as I find doing a Blog post to be very tiring....

plus there are some edits that need to be made to

"line everything up" ... and.. more patience needed!!

 I need a chocolate cookie.... lol

It's a *Marvelous March Madness* Week!

No school!! People are travelling south!
There's BASEBALL on TV!!
LOL

PART ONE ~ below.
Check to see the added descriptions!

PART TWO ~ Featuring Members' Groups

The Groups I'm featuring in the 2nd part
of "March Madness"... are the groups started
by the members of my groups.. just a little added
"thank you" for being a member.

As I do in most of my features,
these groups are in "catagories"..
for your convenience.. nah, mostly mine!! LOL

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

During ~
"Mitsie's Marvelous March Madness* Week
we're featuring ~

Sally

Get to know Sally!
Sally's personal blog site:
http://www.qmb2.com/queenmotherhen3159

Sally's groups ~

Chat with Tea-&-Friend

Chat with Tea-&-Friend
A place to Sit and Chat
http://www.qmb2.com/chatandsit
Group Intro:
Hello! Welcome to my lovely tea room- I've been looking forward
to your visit! Come on in and make yourself comfortable while
I put the finishing touches on our tea tray. We have scones
fresh from the oven to tempt your tastebuds...Mmmmm.
Can't you almost smell them?! Please have a seat and make
yourself comfortable... We all could use a cup of tea and a chat.
So drop on in, sit a spell, chat with your pals in this thread and
show off your Hats and Boas. Subject is open, what would
you like to talk about? No politics or religion please, we don't
want to start an argument ;-) I sure could use a cup of tea though.
I believe I'll brew a cup as mine seems to be occupied ;-)
Hugs to all and have a wonderful day!

Games to Play

Games to Play
Games from the old Q M B... and New Ones
http://www.qmb2.com/gamestoplayatevents
Group Intro:
Games from the old Q M B... and NEW ONES
I have a Ton of Games I have in my FILES..
I CAN NOT TAKE CREDIT for them I'm only
Posting them for newcomers.. If I post one of your
I well give you credit ..(Just let me know which one it is)
And I'm sorry if in the past I did not copy your name and
added it to my files... And Please add any Games you
would like to Share... I'm know as the game Lady in the
4 chapters I belong too .. I love finding games so if you
need a new Game Just ask maybe some one has one to
Share So I well be adding NEW ONES

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

LadyDiREDHat

Get to know LadyDiREDHat!
LadyDi's personal blog site:
http://www.qmb2.com/mzteas

LadyDi's Groups ~

TEA TRAMPS

TEA TRAMPS
http://www.qmb2.com/mz-teas
Group Intro:
For the tramp in all of us ~~ TEA TRAMP that is.
Have Red/Pink hat, and a love for (tea) parties?
We will "tramp" to your (tea) party.
We promise to place nice ~~ ;-)

Celts Wa Hae

Celts Wa Hae (all Brits and wannabees welcome)
British anything, but especially Scots.
Drop in anytime for a 'cuppa and a chat
http://www.qmb2.com/scotswahae

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

Raskal / AKA Gretchen

Get to know Gretchen!
Gretchen's personal blog site:
http://www.qmb2.com/elvisgirl
Gretchen's Quote:
"Everything in life happens for a reason"...

Gretchen's Groups ~

Costumes Etc.

Costumes Etc
costumes and "themed" clothing and hats
http://www.qmb2.com/costumes
Group Intro:
A place to post pics, ideas, suggestions, questions etc
regarding RHS costumes and "themed" clothing and hats.

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

Julie - Texas

Get to know Julie!
Julie's personal blog site:
http://www.qmb2.com/rosebrigade
Julie's Quote:
Life is too short to take it seriously!

Julie's Groups ~

Rose Garden

Rose Garden
Bouquet of sisters... come into the garden, sit back
and relax and enjoy the company of other Red Hat Sisters...
chat about whatever's on your mind.
http://www.qmb2.com/rosegarden
Group Intro:
A place for all to gather and chat about whatever's on our minds...in the
spirit of fun and friendship. Chat in any of the topics, or start a thread
of your own. Everyone is welcome here!

TV Chat

TV Chat
A place to chat about TV shows...open to all!
http://www.qmb2.com/tvchatter
Group Intro:
We all have favorite shows we love to watch. Share yours with us and let's
chat about what's on television! We also have sections for shows by decades
as well as TV commercials. Suggestions for other topics welcome... Come on
in, grab a seat, have some popcorn!

Genealogy Garden

Genealogy Garden
A place for you to expand your family tree
http://www.qmb2.com/genealogy
Group Intro:
This is the place to post surnames, research tips, ask questions, share your
knowledge and help each other in our love of family history.

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

Queen RazZ

Get to know Queen RazZ!
Queen RazZ's personal blog site:
http://www.qmb2.com/bwitzell@san.rr.com
Queen RazZ's Quote:
Stop and smell the roses.

Queen RazZ's Group ~

Scarlet Sparkles

Scarlet Sparkles
Serendipidous moments in Red Hatting
http://www.qmb2.com/serendipidous
Group Intro:
SCARLET SPARKLES:
a Scarlet Sparkle is a story of something serendipitous
that happens in the life of a Red Hatter, which has some
sort of reference to her membership in our group.
(In other words it is a magical connection
that arises from the Red Hat Society.)

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

Carol Ann

Get to know Carol Ann!
Carol Ann's personal blog site:
http://www.qmb2.com/hudsonvalley

Carol Ann's Groups ~

Let's Meet At The Gazebo

Let's Meet At The Gazebo
Relax and sit in the gazebo with your sisters.
http://www.qmb2.com/ourgazebo
Group Intro:
Members pick the discussions' topics.

SIT WITH ME BY THE FIRE

SIT WITH ME BY THE FIRE
Let's Chat
http://www.qmb2.com/fireplace
Group Intro:
Members of our group pick the discussions' topics.

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

To all of you who have joined this group,
but don't have groups of your own for me to feature..
I just want to say... THANKS for your support!
It means a GREAT deal to me!

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

Coming next week... until the end of March

Mitsie's *Marvelous March Madness* Feature Groups

I'll be featuring the groups of members from my other groups,
and my Friends' groups.

LOTS of fun, for these cold dreary days of March..
at least in this end of the world......

LOOKING forward to.... SPRING!!

Marvelous Mitsie
Mistress of Memories
LIFE is more FUN when you're RED Hatting!