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!!

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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

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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?)

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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.

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 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 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.

~~*~~~*~~

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.

~~*~~~*~~

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

~~*~~~*~~

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)

~~*~~~*~~

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

~~*~~~*~~

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.