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The last post in this thread was June of 2011. I think it's time to get it rolling again! I'd like to get a good group of online buddies going, and hopefully we can get together once the weather gets a little warmer. We have some great trails around here--The Audubon Trail and Valley Forge are on this side of the county. I'm not as familiar with the rest of the county, but I'm sure there are some great places to check out.

Where are you, and what is your favorite walking spot?

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6/27/11 11:57 A

Hello -

Feel "quilty" in the social thread, as I have no regular transportation, due to health problems, and lack of busses in my area (am in the Village of Neshaminy Falls, in Montgomeryville).
I'm a "lifetimer" in WW, but beginning to have problems maintaining: doctor wants me to limit my liquid intake, and need to increase salt intake to control sodium level. Just the opposite of weight loss instructions, but too low salt causes dizziness in me. Seems I'm weird.

At present time have nothing planned for this coming weekend - and I'm off work both Monday & Tuesday - so if anyone willing to pick me up, am open to any kind of get-togethers, even just shopping (not necessarily spending anything), yard sales, walking (but not running or extra long), etc.

Barbara

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6/25/11 12:14 P

Hi Rappleart!

I went to BU also! It was so awesome, I miss Boston all the time! I often wonder why I moved home... but I figure everything happens for a reason, and I never would have met my hubs if I hadn't! But BU was amazing. What did you study there? I was in COM.

Lindy

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6/15/11 11:00 P

Hi Bulbs!

I've been told before my name is unusual, but I don't think any more so than anyone else's. I've used it so long it's just become a part of me.

And yup, BU stands for Boston University. Loved it up there. Hope to go back. And I'm from the Ambler area, right down 309, so Montgomeryville is a short trip away from me.

Hope you did well at your weigh in :D

-Rappleart

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5/31/11 9:20 A

Good morning, Rappleart -

Unusual name. And reading your page, show my ignorance. Where is BU??? I know of BYU and BJU, but not from this area until marriage in 1980. Oh, just thot. Is it BOSTON Univ.??

And where are you living?? Montgomery County is big. As mentioned before, I'm from Montgomeryville. Hoping to get to the Montgomery Mall this evening to "weigh in" for the month (will be last chance) at Weight Watchers. It's only about 1-1.25 miles from my home, but with no car at this time, having trouble with transportation.

Barbara

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5/26/11 10:17 P

Edit: Woops! Looks like I missed that one by awhile... Just ignore that ^^;;

Anyone here?

Edited by: RAPPLEART at: 5/27/2011 (23:07)

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8/18/10 11:51 A

Hey Veggielady (and others interested) - wondering about going to the Farmer's Market (on Main St, near the RR tracks) - probably a good place to "finish" . At least if we got hungry, would have acceptable food to eat.

Barbara

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8/13/10 9:40 A

VEGGIELADY - I'm willing if not too long or fast. Know I need to do more exercise (or all kind), but very little right now. I live in Montgomeryville. Any time after 9:00 am would be Ok with me - where would be a good place to meet? The Mall isn't far from me, would like to go around areas with yard sales (but not planning on buying anything), etc. - at least sidewalks. None in development where I live.

Barbara (bulbs)

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8/13/10 7:37 A

Does anyone want to get together on 8/21 for a walk in the morning or afternoon? I live in Lansdale but can go anywhere in Mont Co.

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6/21/10 1:09 P

This weekend doesn't work for me, my son's 6th birthday party is that Saturday and then my oldest son has a baseball game on Sunday. the following week I am going to my parents, not sure about the week after that, we have baseball games every weekend from now until the end of the season, but depending on what time you guys were thinking I might still be able to make it.

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6/21/10 10:22 A

Bluedress - hope the graduation went well, and you had fun while at the shore.

Irishgirl - what's up? Heard from any others?

Barbara

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6/17/10 9:43 A

Good morning - Irishgirl - Nothing planned on my end that weekend (other than church on Sunday, so avail. afternoon).

Bluedress - sounds like you're busy for the rest of this month! Have fun (esp. while getting ready to graduate!).

At this moment, I'm available every weekend 'til sometime in August same as mentioned above (after work on Friday, all Saturday, and Sunday after service at church).

Barbara

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6/16/10 8:00 P

On the 26th, I have to work for my dad - he's a wedding videographer, and now and then I have to be his second camera. Always a very long and exhausting day - we sometimes arrive while the bride is getting dressed and we stay until the lights go up at the end of the reception. But he's Dad and he needs help, so what do you do? Hope whatever you have in mind works out.

I haven't forgotten my offer to host a get-together for our team sometime this summer. Right now I'm trying to get my oldest child through her HS graduation tomorrow night (she's bonkers) and take her to the shore for the weekend....then next weekend, the wedding job....I can concentrate on the rest of the calendar after that.

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6/16/10 6:38 P

How's everyone's schedule for the weekend of the 25-27th?

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6/16/10 1:42 P

I think everyone's outside challenging themselves to walk more. Or maybe everyone went out to walk and got lost....but I'm still here! So HI!

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6/16/10 12:50 P

Anything going on?? Hope everyone is OK.

Barbara

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6/10/10 11:34 A

Sounds good! I will take a look at the calendar and let you all know!

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6/10/10 10:37 A

Well, the count is up to 5!!

"Let's get together, ..."

Barbara

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6/9/10 1:38 P

I'm interested! It would be nice to meet some people from the area since I just got here! My weekends are a little hectic with baseball, but let me know when you guys are thinking and I will let you know I can make it.

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6/8/10 8:05 P

Awww, thank you for offering. That's so nice of you. I'm interested. You all know my crazy schedule. Let me know what day you guys are looking at and I'll see if I can make it :)

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6/8/10 6:22 P

Sounds like fun!! Let me know

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6/7/10 1:41 P

Great! Well, that makes two of us....let's see who else agrees!

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6/7/10 1:01 P

Bluedress -

I'm interested! And at present time, almost any weekend (Sat or Sun afternoon) would be available. That "pot luck" sounds good, too.

Barbara

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6/6/10 11:13 P

Looks like it's been a long, long time since anyone posted here. Would anyone be interested in a summer get-together? I live in Towamencin (near Lansdale) and have a pretty darn big backyard, a super tropical party deck, and an awful lot of seating outside. It would be awesome to have a whole bunch of Spark friends fill it up sometime!

If anyone might be interested.....let me know! Once I find out whether there's an interest, we can decide when to go ahead with it. We could do a "pot luck" thing where everyone brings a healthy dish to share. What do you think?

Hope to hear from some of you!

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8/27/09 4:11 P

Good question. I don't know. I'll ask my dh when I get home. He may remember.

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8/27/09 3:12 P

Hope to "see less of you" (per words our WW meeting teacher says every week when time to leave ) - but more of the group - when we meet.

Irishgirl - do you know if there is a Borders (bookstore) nearby?

Barbara

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8/27/09 8:35 A

sounds good. anyone else in?

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8/26/09 1:37 P

That's OK with me - just needed to know where to go!

Barbara

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8/26/09 12:48 P

sorry, yeah I meant the one on Trooper Road! Is that okay?

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8/26/09 12:43 P

Dinner at 5:00 on Sat. the 29th sounds good. When looking up locations of Applebees (assumed thats where we'd meet), they didn't have any listed at Oaks, but the one on Trooper Rd is "Norristown", and they also have one in Limerick on Buckwalter Rd. And both these places were given to me when asking others where "Oaks" was - which do you mean? Want to be sure I get to the right one!

Barbara

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8/25/09 7:14 P

How about dinner? Oaks? 5?

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8/18/09 10:53 A

Either sounds OK to me - which Applebee's? Anybody else have an Applebee's in your area, and want to join us?

Oops - just realized I have an appt for car inspection that morning, so better try for dinner rather than lunch.

Barbara

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8/18/09 8:34 A

Barbara, how about lunch or dinner at applebee's on Saturday, 8/29?

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8/17/09 2:04 P

Saturdays open (at present time) for rest of August.

Barbara

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8/14/09 10:13 A

How about a walk at Valley Forge Park or dinner at Applebee's? I'm open any weekend.

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8/12/09 2:26 P

Hello -

Are we going to try getting together sometime this month? This weekend is already filled up for me - but the following is "open to suggestions". Send us your ideas.

Barbara

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8/3/09 1:48 P

Hello -

That storm came thru at the wrong time! This past weekend was a mess.

Barbara

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7/28/09 7:33 P

I'd have to check that out. Good point!

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7/28/09 9:18 A

If we were to meet on Sunday, it'd have to be in afternoon for me (after church). Is there a good place to "walk" near an Applebee's, etc. where we could meet to eat & chat - along with any who don't or can't get in on the walking part?

Barbara

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7/28/09 8:47 A

I'd vote for Sunday~dh is going out, i think, on an all day thing. We could go bowling, for a walk, or for lunch.

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7/28/09 8:47 A

Thanks! That's a good idea. Suggestions on where to meet?

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7/27/09 2:50 P

Irishgirl - tell your DH "Happy Birthday" for us.

How about Sat - afternoon or eve - for "July/August" combination (leaving room for breath with last of summer/labor day free).

Barbara

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7/25/09 10:04 A

This month is flying by! I can't get together this weekend. I have a birthday party tomorrow and work today. Next Friday is dh's birthday. Anyone else available?

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7/24/09 1:29 P

Are we getting together this month? Next weekend, we actually start August on Saturday! Shocking when I realized it last nite.

Will check in Monday to see results.

Barbara

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7/6/09 2:21 P

Hello -

Saw a couple suggestions this morning on another, that sound like they'd be possibilities for our get-togethers. Bowling & mini-golf are both activites that would be good for most of us; whether or not we "ate together" would be an option. I haven't bowled in over 15 years - and have only been mini-golfing about 5 times in my lifetime, but have fun when I do. (not great scores, but so what!)

There's a bowling alley (think it's still there) in Norristown, and a mini-golf place in Montgomeryville near me. Sure there are more, esp. since I've never been to that one. Any other ideas? Thot some activity would be helpful for all of us.

Barbara

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6/7/09 4:22 P

Glad to hear it was a great time.

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6/1/09 1:21 P

Good afternoon -

Yeah, Irishgirl & I had nice dinner Sat. eve. Good conversation as well as food.

Hope the rest of you had nice weekend. Beautiful weather for a change - supposed to be decent for a few days. Hope to get a chance to do some gardening this afternoon/eve - will see when I get home. At least did some "walking" indoors this morning before leaving for work.

Barbara

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6/1/09 9:20 A

Sorry I couldn't make it to dinner! I was out of town for a few days. Sounds like you had a good time though!

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6/1/09 6:34 A

Glad you two had a good time! Sorry I missed it!

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5/31/09 3:45 P

It was nice. It was WWBulbs and myself. We had a great time. I had the chicken sandwich. Very good. We'll have to start plannning for June.

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5/31/09 9:54 A

How was dinner last night?

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5/30/09 1:50 P

looks like there's going to be only 2 of us?

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5/30/09 11:03 A

I wish I could but DH made plans with his family.
I will think of you when I am with my in laws.
Have a great time!

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5/30/09 10:30 A

I can't make this one, I am working but hope to get to the next one.

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5/30/09 9:13 A

Okay, so we are meeting at Applebee's on 2333 Welsh Road, Lansdale, PA 19446 (phone:(215) 631-7242) tonight at 6:30. Who can make it?

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5/29/09 3:11 P

OK - the Applebee in Lansdale/Hatfield sounds good. I've been in there a few times.

Barbara

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5/29/09 9:19 A

I know there's one on Welsh Road, in Lansdale, PA. The one on Trooper Road is closer to me, but I can find the one in lansdale. Can we all me in Lansdale?

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5/28/09 11:59 A

No objection here - just let us know where as well.

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5/27/09 9:02 P

Looks like 3 or 4 of us can meet. Do you all mind if I post where we are meeting with some of the chester county folks? I have at least one Phoenixvilleian (sp?) who may like to come along.

Barbara is in the Montgomeryville/Lansdale area. Kellie, where are you at? Tammie, are you able to come with us?

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5/27/09 2:18 P

Time's getting close! Where are we meeting??

Barbara

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5/22/09 11:10 P

I think we said the 30th at 6:30. We just have to pick the place.

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5/22/09 12:00 P

OK - what's the final date, time, place?

Barbara

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5/20/09 6:28 P

It doesnt look like I will be able to make it on the 30th. the 29th is my husbands bday and he wants to go to the shore.
Hopefully the next time you guys get together I will be able to attend.

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5/20/09 5:36 P

Okay the 30th seems good if everyone can do it.

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5/20/09 10:03 A

May 30th OK with me - nothing else scheduled for that afternoon/eve, so 6:30 sounds fine. As mentioned before, there's an Applebee's not far from me in Montgomeryville/Lansdale area - and the Montgomery Mall is close by if any desire to walk off whatever they eat (window shopping only .

Barbara

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5/20/09 8:27 A

I am looking at the 30th. Maybe meeting up 6:30 somewhere?

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5/20/09 7:52 A

Which sat are you talking about? If it is this sat 23rd? If so I am working until 5

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