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I WISH EVERYONE HERE A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!

Posted: Dec 31, 2009

See ya next year....and hopefully it will be better all the way around.

I splurged even though I shouldn't have, but those 1 pound giant lobsters looked too good to let anyone else have them. Now I'm going to enjoy.

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Thanks BT and to everyone too a Happy New Year - just me/hmmm

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Enjoy your lobsters - that sounds good. I don't have anything special like that. Just munchie junk food tonight. Anything I don't have to cook and I'm fine.

I wish everyone on this board no matter what differences we share in politics and issues a very happy new year. And like Backwards Typist said - prosperous. I hope everyone's wishes for this next year come true.

I hope our government will turn around and improve the lives of all citizens of this country, and if anyone is doing something to contradict that I hope they receive the full consequences they deserve.

I hope this next year the board will become a little more "anonymous friendly", but then again it's a political board. Need I say more. LOL :-)

Just wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday.

Same to you! And I am jealous of those lobsters! - Colleen

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YUM!

Blush~that should be "jealous ABOUT those lobster! - Colleen

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LOL - Don't worry we all know you're not jealous of a lobster - just me

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Thanks for giving me a laugh after I read a reply in the main board of someone calling me a jerk and to do everyone a favor and stay off the board.

This made me smile. I thought Colleen is jealous of a lobster??? HA HA HA (I knew what you meant, just had to give you a hard time).

Wishing you and your family a happy New Year Colleen (and everyone else I debate).

And also to you! Hopefully, this year will be one that - Colleen

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we will all look back on a year from now and agree that it was a much better year than 2009.

LOL! There's that great sense of humor! Happy New Year, Colleen.! (nm) - Nikki

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Thank you, BT, and right back atcha. Enjoy the lobsters! - Nikki

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All the best in the new year to you and yours - NJ

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And that goes for everyone.

NJ

A happy and healthy new year to all. My resolution is...sm - oldtimer

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to make a difference. I am going on a Caribbean cruise in January, stopping at the island of Dominica where I have been before. It is a very beautiful but poor island and the school children are in dire need of school supplies. I am in the process of gathering school supplies to bring with me, toothpaste and toothbrushes too. It is such a good feeling to help someone less fortunate.

I think that is AWESOME! - Colleen

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I will find ways to follow your lead. That is an EXCELLENT resolution! And for my own resolution, I am going to make a point that I try to do something for anyone who truly needs it, regardless of race, country, sexual orientation, relgion, etc, in whatever way I can, even if it is just to get an old blanket out for the homeless guy under the bridge.

What a wonderful heart! (sm) - Nikki

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I don't know of anyone who would do what you're doing! You are absolutely inspiring. I have done itty-bitty things (like invite two neighbors without family to my home for Thanksgiving and to give food and coffee to another neighbor who is worse off than I am), and that's nothing compared to what you're doing, but I can attest to the great feeling it gives to try to help someone who needs it. I hope you have a safe and happy journey.

(I hope they allow you to take the toothpaste on the plane!)

No praise needed. I am taking a vacation. I am just happy to know...sm - oldtimer

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that my small offering will be appreciated. If anyone wants to read about a real inspiration, here is Chris Lawrence's website. She is a retired English school teacher who lives in Dominica and volunteers her time to help the schools there.

http://show-me-wow.com/default.aspx

You know, this reminds me of a trip my parents made to Mexico where - Colleen

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kids kept coming up to them and begging for what they thought was peso's, until the tour guide told them they were saying pencils! They just wanted pencils for school! Makes me want to cry. Oldtimer, you should feel extra proud of yourself for this act of kindness.

I went to Dominica some years back and - L

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before arriving asked husband who was already there to find a place with a pool. When we landed and went through the town I was thinking I hope I have a roof! Extremely poor place and much begging goes on with the children there. One evening family including my child of about 8 or so was out at a restaurant, approached by many kids begging and my child wanted to know where were their parents. She knew it was dark and here all the children seemingly alone. With a few baseball caps and tennis shoes I think you could about swap for anything there. The need for soap is great also.

Goes to show how spoiled we as Americans can be - Colleen

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So much that we take for granted, food, water, school supplies, clothing, soap-there are so many out there suffering so much more. If I can ever afford to take a trip, maybe that would be a great way to get rid of kids outgrown clothes; hand them out there.

one must also know... - cj

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There can be consequences, some of which may not be what you expect. After visiting the same resort in Jamaica yearly for over 20 years with a group of 12 couples, we saw some of it. The place had a very consistent staff, and we got to know some of them. One year we all left books, shoes and some clothing for our housekeepers and their children. Next year we went back and they didn't work there anymore. Turns out the management thought they had stolen those items for guest rooms. Can you imagine how awful we felt? Poverty is so great, though, and theft so common that if anyone who had anything new or of high quality it was assumed to be stolen goods. Now when we leave something behind we always let the management know that we are leaving something for the staff and provide a detailed listing. Every time I think about this I feel so horrible about the unintended consequences of our actions. While trying to help, we certainly did more harm.

That is a great thing to know! Thanks! - Colleen

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This is why it is alway good to have an official contact...sm - oldtimer

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wherever you want to help. Chris Lawrence knows the head of the Rotary in Dominica who is also the port customs agent. We deliver the donations through him to Chris. Also, the danger of handing out donations to beggars is that they most often sell them and the people most in need don't get them. We also have an address where we can mail donations to the customs agent and tag it donations for Chris Lawrence's school children. As you can tell, I am really excited about this.

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