Glad you are back and feeling better, Annie!
Laura, I emailed my addy. PLMK if you don't get it.
Have a great day to all!

Just ready to get my presents out. Whoops can't find the birthday girls addy. Anybody got time to send it to me? Thanks Susan

Susan, (skyblue52), I just emailed you the birthday girls address via GW. Let me know if you do not receive.

Below, an update on birthday wishes to Shirley and Partners.

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BIRTHDAY WISHES TO OUR SPECIAL GIRL SHIRLEY

*Nikki (cinnie0)
*Margo (smitties)
*Ruth (ruthz)
*Jeanne (sandlapper_rose)
*Beth (Beth_b_kodiak)
*MaryEllen (mellen)
*Sheri (Panhandle_Seed_Swap) SHIRLEY RECEIVED!!!
*Melinda (ilovefarac) SHIRLEY RECEIVED!!!
*Sharon (toomanyanimals)
*Jayeanne (pinkiris) SHIRLEY RECEIVED!!!
*Carol (Veeja11)
*Sue G (Sguanzon)
*Susan (skyblue52)
*Laura (lilangel181)
*Suzanne (hibiscusfan)
*Promise (pmb2005)
*Annie (canyonwind)

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PARTNERS...please post when you send/receive so that I can keep this updated.

*Sheri(panhandle_seed...) sends to Carol(veeja11)
*Carol(veeja11) sends to Nikki(cinnie0)
*Nikki(cinnie0) sends to Beth(Beth_b_Kodiak)
*Beth(Beth_b_Kodiak) sends to Laura(lilangel181)
*Laura(lilangel181) sends to Melinda(ilovefarac)
*Melinda(ilovefarac) sends to Jayeanne(pinkiris)
*Jayeanne(pinkiris) sends to Promise(pmb2005)
*Promise(pmb2005) sends to Ruth(ruthz)
*Ruth(ruthz) sends to Suzanne (hibiscusfan)
*Suzanne (hibiscusfan) sends to Sharon (toomanyanimals)
*Sharon (toomanyanimals) sends to MaryEllen(mellen)
*MaryEllen(mellen) sends to Jeanne(sandlapper...)
*Jeanne(sandlapper...) sends to Sue G(sguanzon) SENT
*Sue G(sguanzon) sends to Susan(skyblue52)
*Susan(skyblue52) sends to Margo(smitties)
*Margo(smitties) sends to Annie(canyonwind)
*Annie(canyonwind) sends to Sheri(Panhandle_seed...)
*Annie(canyonwind) sends to The Birthday Girl aka Shirley(brittneysgran)

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Let me get the dogs out of the pool. I will be back in a bit to post BINGO and a game.

"The world’s favorite season is the spring.
All things seem possible in May"
Edwin Way Teale

Annie

This post was edited by canyonwind on Tue, May 13, 14 at 15:46

I mailed to Sue G this morning. Hope you like it!
Annie, so sorry you have been really sick. Feel better soon.

Jeanne

Game time…we will call it

“SHIRLEY’S BIRTHDAY DINNER”
Yes, Shirley you can play!

I have come up with Shirley’s Birthday Dinner menu. Now you have to figure out what I will be serving. First person to get 1-10 correct WINS. I have not consulted with the birthday girl about the menu, so I have no idea if she will even like it. There are 10 parts to the menu. I kept it fairly simple.

I will be serving appetizers/ouerderves/grazing food….
Nuts…lots of nuts…Shirley likes nuts…the ones you eat….LOL!
Chips and Salsa
Deviled Eggs with Maple Bacon
Bruschetta
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Caviar Mousse
Chilled Red and green grapes
Chilled Marinated Asparagus
Jumbo Shrimp with Killer Cocktail Sauce
Chile Relleno Squares
Antipasto platter

And I will have assorted Red and White Wines, Beer, Margaritas, Martinis for the bold and brave….and if you are not in to alcoholic beverages, I will have bottled water, sun tea, home made lemonade and soda.

Now, the rest of the menu is up to you…..I have included HINTS.

1. SALAD #1
HINT a favorite with many

2. SALAD #2
HINT red

3. SALAD #3
HINT a bit heavy

4. VEGETABLE #1
HINT garlic

5. VEGETABLE #2
HINT butter

6. ENTRÉE #1
HINT not hamburger

7. ENTRÉE #2
HINT healthy

8. DESSERT #1
HINT cake

9. DESSERT #2
HINT fruit

10. DESSERT #3
HINT candy

I will help you along as needed. Good Luck!

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SHIRLEY, IT IS MAY BIRTHDAY BINGO....

I could not get the canines out of the pool, so I decided to join them....very nice!!

The German chose the following for you today! Good Boy!!

41. Church
27. Hens N Chicks

Previously Fetched....

35. Crocheting
24. Shirley’s children Shelia and Steve
38. Cake and Ice Cream
13. Precious Moments Figurines
28. Elvis Presley sings "Happy Birthday Baby"
23. No Dirty Dishes Day (5-18)
19. Oriental Lilies
48. Date Your Mate Month
3. Iris
44.Franklin Garden Club
22.Spacecoast

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Happy Day....Happy Birthday May Shirley!

Annie

1. SALAD #1 Fruit Salad
HINT a favorite with many

2. SALAD #2 Tossed Salad
HINT red

3. SALAD #3 Pasta Salad
HINT a bit heavy

4. VEGETABLE #1 Potatoes
HINT garlic

5. VEGETABLE #2 Corn
HINT butter

6. ENTRE #1 Chicken
HINT not hamburger

7. ENTRE #2 Fish
HINT healthy

8. DESSERT #1 Birthday Cake
HINT cake

9. DESSERT #2 Pineapple
HINT fruit

10. DESSERT #3 Grand Candy Bar
HINT candy

Melinda, I didn't get your email, so I just sent you one that hopefully you can just hit "reply" to. *crosses fingers*

Annie, I'm so glad you're feeling better!! Now tell those pups they started strong on my Bingo card but lately are letting me down :)

Annie, glad you are feeling better That stuff is No fun
My guesses:
1 Caesar Salad
2 Waldorf Salad
3 German potatoe Salad with hot Bacon Dressing
4 Green Beans with Garlic and almonds
5Corn on the cob with herbed butter
6Steak
7grilled Chicken
8Angelfood cake with Strawberries and whipped cream ( perfect for Shirley)
9Braised Pears in wine
10Assorted dark chocolates

Yummy Beth you are killing me here.

Annie I do like nuts (I married one)....
I'm sure glad Eddie doesn't read these.

1. SALAD #1 Tossed Salad w/thousand Island Dressing
HINT a favorite with many

2. SALAD #2 Fruit Salad
HINT red

3. SALAD #3 Chicken Salad
HINT a bit heavy

4. VEGETABLE #1 Potatoes
HINT garlic

5. VEGETABLE #2 Corn
HINT butter

6. ENTRÉE #1 Ribs
HINT not hamburger

7. ENTRÉE #2 Fish
HINT healthy

8. DESSERT #1 Cream cheese cake
HINT cake

9. DESSERT #2 Strawberry Pie
HINT fruit

10. DESSERT #3 Mounds
HINT candy

Night ladies

Shirley

1. SALAD #1 - Pasta salad
HINT a favorite with many

2. SALAD #2 - Mojito Fruit Salad
HINT red

3. SALAD #3 - Potato salad
HINT a bit heavy

4. VEGETABLE #1 - Thai Stir-fried Vegetables
HINT garlic

5. VEGETABLE #2 - squash
HINT butter

6. ENTRÉE #1 - Rib-eye Steak!
HINT not hamburger

7. ENTRÉE #2 - Shrimp on the Barbi
HINT healthy

8. DESSERT #1 Happy Birthday Carrot Cake
HINT cake

9. DESSERT #2 - Strawberry Shortcake
HINT fruit

10. DESSERT #3 - Chinese Good Luck Candy
HINT candy

I'm going to bed with an empty tummy, sure do wish this Birthday dinner was here at my house tonight!
sharon

So far, you have three correct #1, #3, #5. Keep checking in for more clues and keep guessing. The winner will be the first person who gets them all correct. It is a winner take all.
I am picky about the answers...LOL!

1. SALAD #1 CAESAR SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a favorite with manyXXXXXXXXXXX

2. SALAD #2
HINT red, green

3. SALAD #3 PASTA SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a bit heavyXXXXXXXXXXXX

4. VEGETABLE #1
HINT garlic, saute

5. VEGETABLE #2 CORN ON THE COB WITH BUTTERXXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINT butterXXXXXXXX

6. ENTRÉE #1
HINT not hamburger, expensive

7. ENTRÉE #2
HINT healthy, more specific than fish

8. DESSERT #1
HINT cake, nuts

9. DESSERT #2
HINT fruit, dark

10. DESSERT #3
HINT candy, nuts...shirley likes nuts (and so do I) LOL!

Tata...until tomorrow

Annie

1. SALAD #1 CAESAR SALAD
HINT a favorite with many

2. SALAD #2 Spinach Strawberry salad
HINT red, green

3. SALAD #3 PASTA SALAD
HINT a bit heavy

4. VEGETABLE #1 Garlic Roasted Brussel Sprouts
HINT garlic

5. VEGETABLE #2 CORN ON THE COB WITH BUTTER
HINT butter

6. ENTRÉE #1 Prime Rib
HINT not hamburger

7. ENTRÉE #2 Salmon
HINT healthy

8. DESSERT #1 German Chocolate cake
HINT cake, nuts

9. DESSERT #2 Blueberry Tart/Pie
HINT fruit, dark

10. DESSERT #3 Almond Chocolate Bark
HINT candy, nuts...shirley likes nuts (and
do I) LOL!

My choices:
1. Caesar salad
2. strawberry spinach salad
3. pasta salad
4. sautéed green beans with garlic
5. corn on the cob
6. prime rib
7. grilled mahi mahi
8. walnut cake
9. blackberry cobbler
10 Ferrero rocher chocolates with hazelnuts

Laura, I didn't get another email. I will try and resend to you!
Melinda

Nikki, I responded to your email. Let me know if you do not receive.

Shirley, Jayeanne, Margo and Ruth, I emailed each of you this morning!

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GAME "SHIRLEY'S BIRTHDAY DINNER"

Ok Ladies, so far, you have five correct #1, #3, #5, #7, #8..... Keep checking in for more clues and keep guessing. The winner will be the first person who gets them all correct. It is a winner take all. I predict a winner by the end of the day!
I am picky about the answers...LOL!

1. SALAD #1 CAESAR SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a favorite with manyXXXXXXXXXXX

2. SALAD #2
HINTS red, green, extra virgin olive oil

3. SALAD #3 PASTA SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a bit heavyXXXXXXXXXXXX

4. VEGETABLE #1
HINTS garlic, saute, compost and color

5. VEGETABLE #2 CORN ON THE COB WITH BUTTERXXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINT butterXXXXXXXX

6. ENTRÉE #1
HINTS not hamburger, expensive, tender

7. ENTRÉE #2 GRILLED SALMON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS healthy, more specific than fish XXXXXXXXXX

8. DESSERT #1 GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE XXXXX
HINTS cake, nuts XXXXXXXXXX

9. DESSERT #2
HINTS fruit, dark, no fork needed

10. DESSERT #3
HINTS candy, nuts...shirley likes nuts (and so do I) LOL!, should not be hard on the teeth

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SHIRLEY, IT IS MAY BIRTHDAY BINGO....

We have a guest fetcher today.....Dante, the Chocolate Lab is here visiting. It is windy and hot here....there are five canines swimming in the pool having the best time. They
really can entertain themselves....LOL!

2. Daylilies
12. Mums Day….Mothers Day

Previously Fetched....

41. Church
27. Hens N Chicks
35. Crocheting
24. Shirley’s children Shelia and Steve
38. Cake and Ice Cream
13. Precious Moments Figurines
28. Elvis Presley sings "Happy Birthday Baby"
23. No Dirty Dishes Day (5-18)
19. Oriental Lilies
48. Date Your Mate Month
3. Iris
44.Franklin Garden Club
22.Spacecoast

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There seems to be problems with emails/addresses getting through to people. If anyone needs me to email an address, let me know. I think I have most of the OBFERS addresses.

Off to do laps in the pool, if I am allowed.

This post was edited by canyonwind on Wed, May 14, 14 at 12:39

1. SALAD #1 CAESAR SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a favorite with manyXXXXXXXXXXX

2. SALAD #2 Tomato and Cucumber salad
HINTS red, green, extra virgin olive oil

3. SALAD #3 PASTA SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a bit heavyXXXXXXXXXXXX

4. VEGETABLE #1 Sauted Summer Squash and Zucchini
HINTS garlic, saute, compost and color

5. VEGETABLE #2 CORN ON THE COB WITH BUTTERXXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINT butterXXXXXXXX

6. ENTRÉE #1 Coconut Shrimp
HINTS not hamburger, expensive, tender
7. ENTRÉE #2 GRILLED SALMON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS healthy, more specific than fish XXXXXXXXXX

8. DESSERT #1 GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE XXXXX
HINTS cake, nuts XXXXXXXXXX

9. DESSERT #2 Watermelon
HINTS fruit, dark, no fork needed

10. DESSERT #3 Chocolate Fudge with nuts

1. SALAD #1 CAESAR SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a favorite with manyXXXXXXXXXXX

2. SALAD #2 Red and Green Salad With Anchovy-Mustard Vinaigrette
HINTS red, green, extra virgin olive oil

3. SALAD #3 PASTA SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a bit heavyXXXXXXXXXXXX

4. VEGETABLE #1 Sautéed garlic and mushrooms
HINTS garlic, saute, compost and color

5. VEGETABLE #2 CORN ON THE COB WITH BUTTERXXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINT butterXXXXXXXX

6. ENTRÉE #1 filet Mignon
HINTS not hamburger, expensive, tender

7. ENTRÉE #2 GRILLED SALMON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS healthy, more specific than fish XXXXXXXXXX

8. DESSERT #1 GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE XXXXX
HINTS cake, nuts XXXXXXXXXX

9. DESSERT #2 Chocolate covered strawberries
HINTS fruit, dark, no fork needed

10. DESSERT #3 Millionaires
HINTS candy, nuts...shirley likes nuts (and so do I) LOL!, should not be hard on the teeth

My next choices:
1. Caesar salad
2. caprese salad-tomatoes, basil, cheese, and olive oil
3. pasta salad
4.sauteed kale with garlic
5. corn on the cob
6. tenderloin
7. salmon fillets
8. german chocolate cake
9. figs
1o. fudge

Sent mine in today's mail.

Ok Ladies, so far, you have eight correct #1, #2, #3, #5, #6 #7, #8, #9..... #4 is incomplete...so work on that one as well as #10. The winner will be the first person who gets them all correct. It is a winner take all. I predict a winner by the end of the day!
I am picky about the answers...LOL!

1. SALAD #1 CAESAR SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a favorite with manyXXXXXXXXXXX

2. SALAD #2 CAPRESE SALADXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINTS red, green, extra virgin olive oil XXXXXX

3. SALAD #3 PASTA SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a bit heavyXXXXXXXXXXXX

4. VEGETABLE #1
HINTS garlic, saute, compost and color, mushrooms and color x 2

5. VEGETABLE #2 CORN ON THE COB WITH BUTTERXXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINT butterXXXXXXXX

6. ENTRÉE #1 FILET MIGNON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS not hamburger, expensive, tender XXXXXX

7. ENTRÉE #2 GRILLED SALMON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS healthy, more specific than fish XXXXXXXXXX

8. DESSERT #1 GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE XXXXX
HINTS cake, nuts XXXXXXXXXX

9. DESSERT #2 STRAWBERRIES DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS fruit, dark, no fork needed XXXXXXXX

10. DESSERT #3
HINTS candy, nuts...shirley likes nuts (and so do I) LOL!, should not be hard on the teeth, melted chocolate

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PARTNERS UPDATE...please post when you send/receive so that I can keep this updated.

*Sheri(panhandle_seed...) sends to Carol(veeja11)
*Carol(veeja11) sends to Nikki(cinnie0)
*Nikki(cinnie0) sends to Beth(Beth_b_Kodiak)
*Beth(Beth_b_Kodiak) sends to Laura(lilangel181)
*Laura(lilangel181) sends to Melinda(ilovefarac)
*Melinda(ilovefarac) sends to Jayeanne(pinkiris)
*Jayeanne(pinkiris) sends to Promise(pmb2005)
*Promise(pmb2005) sends to Ruth(ruthz)
*Ruth(ruthz) sends to Suzanne (hibiscusfan) SENT
*Suzanne (hibiscusfan) sends to Sharon (toomanyanimals)
*Sharon (toomanyanimals) sends to MaryEllen(mellen)
*MaryEllen(mellen) sends to Jeanne(sandlapper...)
*Jeanne(sandlapper...) sends to Sue G(sguanzon) SENT
*Sue G(sguanzon) sends to Susan(skyblue52)
*Susan(skyblue52) sends to Margo(smitties)
*Margo(smitties) sends to Annie(canyonwind)
*Annie(canyonwind) sends to Sheri(Panhandle_seed...)
*Annie(canyonwind) sends to The Birthday Girl aka Shirley(brittneysgran)

Let me know if I missed anyone!
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"Any time women come together with a collective intention, it's a powerful thing. Whether it's sitting down making a quilt, in a kitchen preparing a meal, in a club reading the same book, or around the table playing cards, or planning a birthday party, when women come together with a collective intention, magic happens"
Phylicia Rashad
Enjoy your Evening!

Annie

Melinda, it WORKED! I'll pop yours in the mail by end of the week.

1. SALAD #1 CAESAR SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a favorite with manyXXXXXXXXXXX

2. SALAD #2 CAPRESE SALADXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINTS red, green, extra virgin olive oil XXXXXX

3. SALAD #3 PASTA SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a bit heavyXXXXXXXXXXXX

4. VEGETABLE #1 Sautéed Mushrooms & Garlic in Red Wine
HINTS garlic, saute, compost and color, mushrooms and color x 2

5. VEGETABLE #2 CORN ON THE COB WITH BUTTERXXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINT butterXXXXXXXX

6. ENTRÉE #1 FILET MIGNON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS not hamburger, expensive, tender XXXXXX

7. ENTRÉE #2 GRILLED SALMON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS healthy, more specific than fish XXXXXXXXXX

8. DESSERT #1 GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE XXXXX
HINTS cake, nuts XXXXXXXXXX

9. DESSERT #2 STRAWBERRIES DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS fruit, dark, no fork needed XXXXXXXX

10. DESSERT #3 Chocolate Fondue with nuts
HINTS candy, nuts...shirley likes nuts (and so do I) LOL!, should not be hard on the teeth, melted chocolate

1. Caesar salad
2. caprese salad
3. pasta salad
4. sautéed swiss chard with mushrooms and red wine, garlic
5. corn on cob
6. filet mignon
7 salmon fillets
8. german chocolate cake
9. strawberries in chocolate
10. chocolate fondue with nuts

I sent to Jayeanne several days ago. Sorry, didn't know was suppose to let you know! Melinda

1. SALAD #1 CAESAR SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a favorite with manyXXXXXXXXXXX
2. SALAD #2 CAPRESE SALADXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINTS red, green, extra virgin olive oil XXXXXX

3. SALAD #3 PASTA SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a bit heavyXXXXXXXXXXXX

4. VEGETABLE #1 Mushrooms and Garlic Sautéd in White Wine
HINTS garlic, saute, compost and color, mushrooms and color x 2

5. VEGETABLE #2 CORN ON THE COB WITH BUTTERXXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINT butterXXXXXXXX

6. ENTRÉE #1 FILET MIGNON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS not hamburger, expensive, tender XXXXXX

7. ENTRÉE #2 GRILLED SALMON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS healthy, more specific than fish XXXXXXXXXX

8. DESSERT #1 GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE XXXXX
HINTS cake, nuts XXXXXXXXXX

9. DESSERT #2 STRAWBERRIES DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS fruit, dark, no fork needed XXXXXXXX

10. DESSERT #3 Ice Cream Sunde With Chocolate and Nuts On Top
HINTS candy, nuts...shirley likes nuts (and so do I) LOL!, should not be hard on the teeth, melted chocolate

No problem Melinda!

GAME....SHIRLEY'S BIRTHDAY DINNER

LOL!.....Ladies, No banana on # 4 and #10. Try again!!

1. SALAD #1 CAESAR SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a favorite with manyXXXXXXXXXXX

2. SALAD #2 CAPRESE SALADXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINTS red, green, extra virgin olive oil XXXXXX

3. SALAD #3 PASTA SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a bit heavyXXXXXXXXXXXX

4. VEGETABLE #1
HINTS garlic, saute, compost and color, mushrooms and color x 2, red and yellow

5. VEGETABLE #2 CORN ON THE COB WITH BUTTERXXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINT butterXXXXXXXX

6. ENTRÉE #1 FILET MIGNON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS not hamburger, expensive, tender XXXXXX

7. ENTRÉE #2 GRILLED SALMON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS healthy, more specific than fish XXXXXXXXXX

8. DESSERT #1 GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE XXXXX
HINTS cake, nuts XXXXXXXXXX

9. DESSERT #2 STRAWBERRIES DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS fruit, dark, no fork needed XXXXXXXX

10. DESSERT #3
HINTS candy, nuts...shirley likes nuts (and so do I) LOL!, should not be hard on the teeth, melted chocolate, candy thermometer
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Happy Thursday!!

Annie

1. Caesar salad
2. caprese salad
3.pasta salad
4. mushroom sauté with garlic, butter, and red peppers
5.corn on the cob
6. filet mignon
7. salmon fillets
8. german chocolate cake
9. strawberries dipped in chocolate
10. chocolate truffles rolled in nuts

1. SALAD #1 CAESAR SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a favorite with manyXXXXXXXXXXX

2. SALAD #2 CAPRESE SALADXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINTS red, green, extra virgin olive oil XXXXXX

3. SALAD #3 PASTA SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a bit heavyXXXXXXXXXXXX

4. VEGETABLE #1 Mushrooms Sauteed in Garlic with Red and Yellow Bell Peppers
HINTS garlic, saute, compost and color, mushrooms and color x 2, red and yellow

5. VEGETABLE #2 CORN ON THE COB WITH BUTTERXXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINT butterXXXXXXXX

6. ENTRÉE #1 FILET MIGNON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS not hamburger, expensive, tender XXXXXX

7. ENTRÉE #2 GRILLED SALMON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS healthy, more specific than fish XXXXXXXXXX

8. DESSERT #1 GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE XXXXX
HINTS cake, nuts XXXXXXXXXX

9. DESSERT #2 STRAWBERRIES DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS fruit, dark, no fork needed XXXXXXXX

10. DESSERT #3 Toblorones with Nuts
HINTS candy, nuts...shirley likes nuts (and so do I) LOL!, should not be hard on the teeth, melted chocolate, candy thermometer

Sent beths out on the 12th, and the birthday girls out yesterday.

1. SALAD #1 CAESAR SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a favorite with manyXXXXXXXXXXX
2. SALAD #2 CAPRESE SALADXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINTS red, green, extra virgin olive oil XXXXXX

3. SALAD #3 PASTA SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a bit heavyXXXXXXXXXXXX

4. VEGETABLE #1 Mushrooms Sauteed in Garlic with Red and Yellow Peppers
HINTS garlic, saute, compost and color, mushrooms and color x 2, red and yellow

5. VEGETABLE #2 CORN ON THE COB WITH BUTTERXXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINT butterXXXXXXXX

6. ENTRÉE #1 FILET MIGNON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS not hamburger, expensive, tender XXXXXX

7. ENTRÉE #2 GRILLED SALMON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS healthy, more specific than fish XXXXXXXXXX

8. DESSERT #1 GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE XXXXX
HINTS cake, nuts XXXXXXXXXX

9. DESSERT #2 STRAWBERRIES DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS fruit, dark, no fork needed XXXXXXXX

10. DESSERT #3 Chocolate Peanut Butter Divinity candy
HINTS candy, nuts...shirley likes nuts (and so do I) LOL!, should not be hard on the teeth, melted chocolate, candy thermometer

GAME...SHIRLEY BIRTHDAY DINNER

Ok girls, # 4 is now correct. That #10 seems to be a stumper. I do wish I had some of "it" right now. I might just stop at the candy store on the way home. Good Luck!

1. SALAD #1 CAESAR SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a favorite with manyXXXXXXXXXXX

2. SALAD #2 CAPRESE SALADXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINTS red, green, extra virgin olive oil XXXXXX

3. SALAD #3 PASTA SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a bit heavyXXXXXXXXXXXX

4. VEGETABLE #1 MUSHROOMS RED AND YELLOW PEPPERS SAUTEED IN GARLIC, BUTTER AND WINE XXXXXXXXX
HINTS garlic, saute, compost and color, mushrooms and color x 2, red and yellow XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

5. VEGETABLE #2 CORN ON THE COB WITH BUTTERXXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINT butterXXXXXXXX

6. ENTRÉE #1 FILET MIGNON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS not hamburger, expensive, tender XXXXXX

7. ENTRÉE #2 GRILLED SALMON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS healthy, more specific than fish XXXXXXXXXX

8. DESSERT #1 GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE XXXXX
HINTS cake, nuts XXXXXXXXXX

9. DESSERT #2 STRAWBERRIES DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS fruit, dark, no fork needed XXXXXXXX

10. DESSERT #3
HINTS candy, nuts...shirley likes nuts (and so do I) LOL!, should not be hard on the teeth, melted chocolate, candy thermometer, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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SHIRLEY, IT IS MAY BIRTHDAY BINGO.....

Todays fetches....

50. A Shirley quote, "I guess this birthday will be my 29th and holding"
10. Granddaughter Brittney

Previously fetched....

2. Daylilies
12. Mums Day….Mothers Day
41. Church
27. Hens N Chicks
35. Crocheting
24. Shirley’s children Shelia and Steve
38. Cake and Ice Cream
13. Precious Moments Figurines
28. Elvis Presley sings "Happy Birthday Baby"
23. No Dirty Dishes Day (5-18)
19. Oriental Lilies
48. Date Your Mate Month
3. Iris
44.Franklin Garden Club
22.Spacecoast

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PARTNERS UPDATE...

*Sheri(panhandle_seed...) sends to Carol(veeja11)
*Carol(veeja11) sends to Nikki(cinnie0)
*Nikki(cinnie0) sends to Beth(Beth_b_Kodiak) SENT
*Beth(Beth_b_Kodiak) sends to Laura(lilangel181)
*Laura(lilangel181) sends to Melinda(ilovefarac)
*Melinda(ilovefarac) sends to Jayeanne(pinkiris) SENT
*Jayeanne(pinkiris) sends to Promise(pmb2005)
*Promise(pmb2005) sends to Ruth(ruthz)
*Ruth(ruthz) sends to Suzanne (hibiscusfan) SENT
*Suzanne (hibiscusfan) sends to Sharon (toomanyanimals)
*Sharon (toomanyanimals) sends to MaryEllen(mellen)
*MaryEllen(mellen) sends to Jeanne(sandlapper...)
*Jeanne(sandlapper...) sends to Sue G(sguanzon) SENT
*Sue G(sguanzon) sends to Susan(skyblue52)
*Susan(skyblue52) sends to Margo(smitties)
*Margo(smitties) sends to Annie(canyonwind)
*Annie(canyonwind) sends to Sheri(Panhandle_seed...)
*Annie(canyonwind) sends to The Birthday Girl aka Shirley(brittneysgran)

Let me know if I missed anyone!
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I will post our next game tomorrow morning. Yes, we are once again headed off to the horse track.....The Preakness runs this coming Saturday. I believe there are only 10 horses running....so the first 10 people that pick a horse are in.

Happy Thursday!

Annie

1. SALAD #1 CAESAR SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a favorite with manyXXXXXXXXXXX

2. SALAD #2 CAPRESE SALADXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINTS red, green, extra virgin olive oil XXXXXX

3. SALAD #3 PASTA SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a bit heavyXXXXXXXXXXXX

4. VEGETABLE #1 MUSHROOMS RED AND YELLOW PEPPERS SAUTEED IN GARLIC, BUTTER AND WINE XXXXXXXXX
HINTS garlic, saute, compost and color, mushrooms and color x 2, red and yellow XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

5. VEGETABLE #2 CORN ON THE COB WITH BUTTERXXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINT butterXXXXXXXX

6. ENTRÉE #1 FILET MIGNON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS not hamburger, expensive, tender XXXXXX

7. ENTRÉE #2 GRILLED SALMON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS healthy, more specific than fish XXXXXXXXXX

8. DESSERT #1 GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE XXXXX
HINTS cake, nuts XXXXXXXXXX

9. DESSERT #2 STRAWBERRIES DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS fruit, dark, no fork needed XXXXXXXX

10. DESSERT #3 Snickers Pie ?!?!
HINTS candy, nuts...shirley likes nuts (and so do I) LOL!, should not be hard on the teeth, melted chocolate, candy thermometer, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Melinda's choices again:

1. SALAD #1 CAESAR SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a favorite with manyXXXXXXXXXXX
2. SALAD #2 CAPRESE SALADXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINTS red, green, extra virgin olive oil XXXXXX

3. SALAD #3 PASTA SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a bit heavyXXXXXXXXXXXX

4. VEGETABLE #1 MUSHROOMS RED AND YELLOW PEPPERS SAUTEED IN GARLIC, BUTTER AND WINE XXXXXXXXX
HINTS garlic, saute, compost and color, mushrooms and color x 2, red and yellow XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

5. VEGETABLE #2 CORN ON THE COB WITH BUTTERXXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINT butterXXXXXXXX

6. ENTRÉE #1 FILET MIGNON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS not hamburger, expensive, tender XXXXXX

7. ENTRÉE #2 GRILLED SALMON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS healthy, more specific than fish XXXXXXXXXX

8. DESSERT #1 GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE XXXXX
HINTS cake, nuts XXXXXXXXXX

9. DESSERT #2 STRAWBERRIES DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS fruit, dark, no fork needed XXXXXXXX

10. DESSERT #3 Rocky Road Bars
HINTS candy, nuts...shirley likes nuts (and so do I) LOL!, should not be hard on the teeth, melted chocolate, candy thermometer, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

My mailing is done. I sent my birthday envelope and my card today.

I am beginning to think it will never get warm and stay warm. The rain keeps falling daily and the temperatures keep going lower and lower. I am worried I won't be able to get any gardening done. I have a porch full of plants that I can't get in the ground and I am having to pull the basils into the house every night because the temps are too cold for them. Ugh.

Not doing too well at Bingo. Have 5 words crossed off so far.

Margo

Margo, have faith..great weather will come! Lots of time on BINGO.....

GAME SHIRLEY"S BIRTHDAY DINNER

Ladies, still working on #10....it is considered a candy! I would be shocked if I learned you have never heard of it. It must be my clues...LOL! The good stuff...not cheap, out here in CA anyways. I want some now!!! I might try to make a batch tomorrow. Our fine candy store does a much better job than I do...but I try!

1. SALAD #1 CAESAR SALADXXXXXXXXXX
   HINT a favorite with manyXXXXXXXXXXX

2. SALAD #2 CAPRESE SALADXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINTS red, green, extra virgin olive oil XXXXXX

3. SALAD #3 PASTA SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a bit heavyXXXXXXXXXXXX

4. VEGETABLE #1 MUSHROOMS RED AND YELLOW PEPPERS SAUTEED IN GARLIC, BUTTER AND WINE XXXXXXXXX
HINTS garlic, saute, compost and color, mushrooms and color x 2, red and yellow XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

5. VEGETABLE #2 CORN ON THE COB WITH BUTTERXXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINT butterXXXXXXXX

6. ENTRÉE #1 FILET MIGNON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS not hamburger, expensive, tender XXXXXX

7. ENTRÉE #2 GRILLED SALMON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS healthy, more specific than fish XXXXXXXXXX

8. DESSERT #1 GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE XXXXX
HINTS cake, nuts XXXXXXXXXX

9. DESSERT #2 STRAWBERRIES DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS fruit, dark, no fork needed XXXXXXXX

10. DESSERT #3
HINTS candy, nuts...shirley likes nuts (and so do I) LOL!, should not be hard on the teeth, melted chocolate, candy thermometer, _ _ _ _ _ _ _/ _ _ _ _ _ e (two words, first word is 7 letters, second word is 6 letters

Good Luck!

Annie

I'm pretty sure this is not it as I wound not consider this easy on teeth, but I'll guess anyway

1. SALAD #1 CAESAR SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a favorite with manyXXXXXXXXXXX

2. SALAD #2 CAPRESE SALADXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINTS red, green, extra virgin olive oil XXXXXX

3. SALAD #3 PASTA SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a bit heavyXXXXXXXXXXXX

4. VEGETABLE #1 MUSHROOMS RED AND YELLOW PEPPERS SAUTEED IN GARLIC, BUTTER AND WINE XXXXXXXXX
HINTS garlic, saute, compost and color, mushrooms and color x 2, red and yellow XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

5. VEGETABLE #2 CORN ON THE COB WITH BUTTERXXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINT butterXXXXXXXX

6. ENTRÉE #1 FILET MIGNON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS not hamburger, expensive, tender XXXXXX

7. ENTRÉE #2 GRILLED SALMON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS healthy, more specific than fish XXXXXXXXXX

8. DESSERT #1 GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE XXXXX
HINTS cake, nuts XXXXXXXXXX

9. DESSERT #2 STRAWBERRIES DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS fruit, dark, no fork needed XXXXXXXX

10. DESSERT #3 English Toffee
HINTS candy, nuts...shirley likes nuts (and so do I) LOL!, should not be hard on the teeth, melted chocolate, candy thermometer, _ _ _ _ _ _ _/ _ _ _ _ _ e (two words, first word is 7 letters, second word is 6 letters

Stealing from Ruth a little for #10 ....

1. SALAD #1 CAESAR SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a favorite with manyXXXXXXXXXXX

2. SALAD #2 CAPRESE SALADXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINTS red, green, extra virgin olive oil XXXXXX

3. SALAD #3 PASTA SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a bit heavyXXXXXXXXXXXX

4. VEGETABLE #1 MUSHROOMS RED AND YELLOW PEPPERS SAUTEED IN GARLIC, BUTTER AND WINE XXXXXXXXX
HINTS garlic, saute, compost and color, mushrooms and color x 2, red and yellow XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

5. VEGETABLE #2 CORN ON THE COB WITH BUTTERXXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINT butterXXXXXXXX

6. ENTRÉE #1 FILET MIGNON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS not hamburger, expensive, tender XXXXXX

7. ENTRÉE #2 GRILLED SALMON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS healthy, more specific than fish XXXXXXXXXX

8. DESSERT #1 GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE XXXXX
HINTS cake, nuts XXXXXXXXXX

9. DESSERT #2 STRAWBERRIES DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS fruit, dark, no fork needed XXXXXXXX

10. DESSERT #3 Caramel Toffee
HINTS candy, nuts...shirley likes nuts (and so do I) LOL!, should not be hard on the teeth, melted chocolate, candy thermometer, _ _ _ _ _ _ _/ _ _ _ _ _ e (two words, first word is 7 letters, second word is 6 letters

1. SALAD #1 CAESAR SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a favorite with manyXXXXXXXXXXX

2. SALAD #2 CAPRESE SALADXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINTS red, green, extra virgin olive oil XXXXXX

3. SALAD #3 PASTA SALADXXXXXXXXXX
HINT a bit heavyXXXXXXXXXXXX

4. VEGETABLE #1 MUSHROOMS RED AND YELLOW PEPPERS SAUTEED IN GARLIC, BUTTER AND WINE XXXXXXXXX
HINTS garlic, saute, compost and color, mushrooms and color x 2, red and yellow XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

5. VEGETABLE #2 CORN ON THE COB WITH BUTTERXXXXXXXXXXXXX
HINT butterXXXXXXXX

6. ENTRE #1 FILET MIGNON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS not hamburger, expensive, ten der XXXXXX

7. ENTRE #2 GRILLED SALMON XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS healthy, more specific than fish XXXXXXXXXX

8. DESSERT #1 GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE XXXXX
HINTS cake, nuts XXXXXXXXXX

9. DESSERT #2 STRAWBERRIES DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE XXXXXXXXXX
HINTS fruit, dark, no fork needed XXXXXXXX

10. DESSERT #3 Ferrero Rocher
HINTS candy, nuts...shirley likes nuts (and so do I) LOL!, should not be hard on the teeth, melted chocolate, candy thermometer, _ _ _ _ _ _ _/ _ _ _ _ _ e (two words, first word is 7 letters, second word is 6 letters

I got the cutest card (and a bunch of seeds) from Jeanne.

The card has a picture of a 50's (picture June Cleaver) mom in heels and perfectly coifed hair and apron, mopping a floor and the caption is "I get rid of stress by mopping my floor and buffing it to a perfect shine"

Then you open it up and it continues "Then I bang my head on it for a couple of hours"

LOL!

Here are the seeds I receive (love them all!)

Angel Wing begonias (from her garden)
Portulaca Sundial mix (love portulacas they do so well here)
Marigolds
Euphorbia

Thanks Jeanne!

Oh and also Sweet Chocolate Pepper !

GAME SHIRLEY'S BIRTHDAY DINNER

Congratulations Ruth. You have won a prize!! It is English Toffee!!!!!! The good stuff is never hard on my teeth...LOL!!!!! Ruth, do you have See's Candy in Texas? They make a pretty good Victorian English Toffee. It actually melts in my mouth.......

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NEXT GAME THE PREAKNESS
I will be back in a bit to post the horses .

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PARTNERS UPDATE...

*Sheri(panhandle_seed...) sends to Carol(veeja11)
*Carol(veeja11) sends to Nikki(cinnie0)
*Nikki(cinnie0) sends to Beth(Beth_b_Kodiak) SENT
*Beth(Beth_b_Kodiak) sends to Laura(lilangel181)
*Laura(lilangel181) sends to Melinda(ilovefarac)
*Melinda(ilovefarac) sends to Jayeanne(pinkiris) SENT
*Jayeanne(pinkiris) sends to Promise(pmb2005)
*Promise(pmb2005) sends to Ruth(ruthz)
*Ruth(ruthz) sends to Suzanne (hibiscusfan) SENT
*Suzanne (hibiscusfan) sends to Sharon (toomanyanimals)
*Sharon (toomanyanimals) sends to MaryEllen(mellen)
*MaryEllen(mellen) sends to Jeanne(sandlapper...)
*Jeanne(sandlapper...) sends to Sue (sguanzon)SENT/RECEIVED XXXXXXX
*Sue G(sguanzon) sends to Susan(skyblue52)
*Susan(skyblue52) sends to Margo(smitties)
*Margo(smitties) sends to Annie(canyonwind) SENT
*Annie(canyonwind) sends to Sheri(Panhandle_seed...)
*Annie(canyonwind) sends to The Birthday Girl aka Shirley(brittneysgran)

Let me know if I missed anyone!
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And now for BINGO....

SHIRLEY, IT IS MAY BIRTHDAY BINGO.....

My black Lab decided to fetch x 3 today. It is Friday thus a bonus pick! GOOD LUCK!

39. Jealous
16. Blueberry Cheesecake Day (5-26)
18. May Queen

Previously fetched....

50. A Shirley quote, "I guess this birthday will be my 29th and holding"
10. Granddaughter Brittney
2. Daylilies
12. Mums Day….Mothers Day
41. Church
27. Hens N Chicks
35. Crocheting
24. Shirley’s children Shelia and Steve
38. Cake and Ice Cream
13. Precious Moments Figurines
28. Elvis Presley sings "Happy Birthday Baby"
23. No Dirty Dishes Day (5-18)
19. Oriental Lilies
48. Date Your Mate Month
3. Iris
44.Franklin Garden Club
22.Spacecoast

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Happy Morning!

Annie

Congratulations Ruth! I almost put that but it always seems hard on my teeth! Must not eat good kind!
Nice seeds and card Sue!
Have a great day all! Melinda
Was definitely fun playing!

GAME TIME....girls were off to watch the ponies again!

THE PREAKNESS 2014

RULES:

At presant, there are 10 horses running. Rules are pretty much the same as The Kentucky Derby. This time SHIRLEY does not get to pick two horses...sorry!

*To Shirley and each of her party guests (if you want to play), pick one horse and put your name next to it. DO NOT PICK a horse that someone has already chosen.

*If you choose a horse and it is scratched, meaning for whatever reason it does not run in the race...to bad....LOL!

*If you decide to play, please post your pick by 3PM Eastern/12 Noon Pacific on Saturday, May 17. If there are any horses left, I will put horse name(s) in a dog bowl...and in another dog bowl put all of the party guests that are playing.......and possibly you will get another horse.

******If per chance, you come late to the game and all the horses are spoken for, I will have another game....YOU WILL PICK WHO COMES IN LAST PLACE. I don't like excluding people from playing games and since there are only 10 horses and 17 possible OBF players....well, you can do the math....LOL!

I will then post it for all to see.

Prizes...
WIN....1st
PLACE...2nd
SHOW...3rd

And a prize for LAST PLACE if we go down that road!

And if you will, as you each pick your horse, copy and paste the entire group of horses with names next to it, so everyone will know who has already been picked. Hope that makes sense!

POST time..6:20PM Eastern on NBC
I have removed ODDS, Jockey info. So take a guess on who will win THE PREAKNESS .

Post Horse
1 Dynamic Impact
2 General a Rod
3 California Chrome
4 Ring Weekend
5 Bayern
6 Ria Antonia
7 Kid Cruz
8 Social Inclusion
9 Pablo Del Monte
10 Ride On Curlin

GOOD LUCK!!

Annie

1 Dynamic Impact
2 General a Rod
3 California Chrome- Melinda
4 Ring Weekend
5 Bayern
6 Ria Antonia
7 Kid Cruz
8 Social Inclusion
9 Pablo Del Monte
10 Ride On Curlin

1 Dynamic Impact
2 General a Rod
3 California Chrome- Melinda
4 Ring Weekend
5 Bayern
6 Ria Antonia
7 Kid Cruz
8 Social Inclusion
9 Pablo Del Monte - Promise
10 Ride On Curlin

Congrats on the dinner party Ruth! Also, I got your package in the mail today.

I got a lot of errands done today worrying about my almost 14 year old boy (May 20th) who is at Six Flags Atlanta today for his 8th Grade Field trip. All I can think about is the kid who fell off one of the roller coasters there a few years back. SHEESH!!!

My garden LOVED the rain, I have many yellow flowers on cukes and squash!

My name is Promise and I'm addicted to seeds. I can't stop thinking about and dreaming about seeds and growing more plants. I broke my garden hoe today digging up a new garden bed. Maybe I need to go to Lowes for my intervention.

Have a marvelous weekend everyone!

1 Dynamic Impact - Laura
2 General a Rod
3 California Chrome- Melinda
4 Ring Weekend
5 Bayern
6 Ria Antonia
7 Kid Cruz
8 Social Inclusion
9 Pablo Del Monte - Promise
10 Ride On Curlin

1 Dynamic Impact - Laura
2 General a Rod
3 California Chrome- Melinda
4 Ring Weekend
5 Bayern
6 Ria Antonia
7 Kid Cruz
8 Social Inclusion - SHERI
9 Pablo Del Monte - Promise
10 Ride On Curlin

I mailed Carol's packet today. It should be there by Tuesday.

Have a great weekend everyone! Thank you for the games, Annie! :)

Sheri

1 Dynamic Impact - Laura
2 General a Rod
3 California Chrome- Melinda
4 Ring Weekend
5 Bayern - Jayeanne
6 Ria Antonia
7 Kid Cruz
8 Social Inclusion - SHERI
9 Pablo Del Monte - Promise
10 Ride On Curlin

Hey Annie!

I rec'd my prizes today! And I love them both!! thank you ever so much!! I will be looking for a good bottle for these both ;)

thank you Annie!
Hugs! Jayeanne

Melinda...you did not waste anytime getting on California Chrome....LOL!

I just noticed we are getting close to 150 posts...so...I am going to fiil this one up with "whatever". I have started a new thread Update #2 obf tiz party time...let us celebrate this woman.

Annie

Jayeanne.....enjoy!

Annie

OK, I am going to carry the following over with rules to the new thread.........post their from now on.

Five horses have been chosen.................

THE PREAKNESS 2014

POST HORSE

1 Dynamic Impact - Laura
2 General a Rod
3 California Chrome- Melinda
4 Ring Weekend
5 Bayern - Jayeanne
6 Ria Antonia
7 Kid Cruz
8 Social Inclusion - SHERI
9 Pablo Del Monte - Promise
10 Ride On Curlin

OK partiers, DO NOT POST HERE. GO TO UPDATE # 2

And I will carry all BINGO, Partner stuff over later today or tomorrow.

Thanks,

Annie