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I'm Vicki, I'm 28, and into writing, crafts, my 2 dogs, reading, speedway, and anything else that catches my interest throughout the day! I'm a scanner and am most happiest when I have 10 jobs on the go, all at the same time! I live with my hubby of 6 years in Derbyshire, UK, and the first sprog is on the way!

Paige is a mod with a big heart who has got a kind word for everybody! She loves chatting online and changing her signature 3 times a day! She lives in North Carolina with her 2 girls and crazy pets :-)

Ashely joined us at the beginning of the year (I think!) and is a Canadian living in Texas with her hubby and 2 children :-)

Fairygirl joined us in the Spring of 2008 and lives just across from me in the East Midlands! She's looking after the contest and food bits :-)

A word from Lucy

Outdoor cooking...

When the sun comes out it's only natural to think you might like to have a Barbecue. Cooking outside takes place over coal and makes the food taste nice. Here are my tip tips for a successful party.
1)Go to the supermarket with a list. You need coal and something to set fire to the coal. Then you need meat and rolls (for your burger, obviously!) chips because they taste good, sauces and marinades, salad and drink to include non alcohol for children.
2)Keep an eye on how much beer Dad or whoever's cooking consumes. Do not let him have too much if you want food non-burned.
3)You need music for when everyone wants to dance or sing. Pop is good! Think Beyonce or Britney (My favourite!)
4)Eat whatever you want, then run the calories off with a game of fetch. Most dogs will play this with you and then later be told off for knocking something over.
5)Try not to fall asleep outside once you've eaten. At worst you'll get rained on, at best you'll be charred by the sun.

For more useful dog tips you need to come to my website - Just Canine

MARCH 2010

Scroll down to Lucy's column where she answers all your questions!

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This month on the board

Lou, Happykat and Paige have all found their way home since the last update :-) :-)

Things you need to know:

*Book Club!*
Live the life you love is a great read and I'm thinking of going through it on the board! Feel free to join me if you're interested!
See the goal setting forum for progress...
Also Jess and I are going to be hitting the Twilight series together this month. If you'd like to join us the thread will be in the entertainment section

*Health Forum*
Do you want to tone up this year? The encouragement you need is in the health section and if it's not, post a thread!

*Goal setting*
Post your monthly goals in the goal setting forums and give yourself the boost you need to stick to your new years resolution.

Forum News!

(If you have some news, let me know! Otherwise I will make it up...)

Where did you go travelling this year? Any plans for a summer break? Do share!

Easter is on the way... what are your favourite chocolate recipes? Share them in the food section!

The post counts are building up! Who will be the first to reach 500?

The newest addition to the forum will be joining us in a matter of weeks! Lucy insists she'll be helping him to post!

Paige is back! Woohoo!

Don't forget Mothers Day will also be upon us soon...

We are looking for new mods for the contest/freebie section, the goal setting section. and also the food section. Please give me a shout if you're interested!

Boredom Busters!

Since the weather is pants and people are staying in at the moment, how about some cheap but tasty choccy links?!

1)You can't beat Cadburys for chocolate!! Treat yourself!

2)Twitteris THE place to be at the moment. Rachael's on it and so am I come and find us! (VickiHTD)

3)Bake yourself a cake for comfort! here!

4)Send a friend you haven't spoken to in a while a card. Send it by snailmail too - it's more likely to be appreciated! 5)Or why not make yourself one? Click on the link or look in the photo/hobbies section for inspiration for your own handmade efforts. Cards to print

Yearly Forum Awards!

In 2006 you voted...
JOAN as your best newcomer with Ashley in second place!
ROBIN AND ROBBIN as your funniest members!
STEVE as your sexiest member with Melissa in second place!
CHRISTIE as the person you catch lurking the most with Richard in second place!
ROBIN as the person you'd miss the most if they left the board with Paige in second!
PAIGE as the person most addicted to the forums with Ashley in second place!

Hot Topics!

GENERAL CHAT
Snow! Link

9-5
Where do you work? Link

HOME AND FAMILY
I'm pregnant! Link

FOOD AND DRINK
Comfort food! Link

HEALTH AND BEAUTY
Are you getting the swine flu jab? Link

SEX AND RELATIONSHIPS
The cleaner your house the more sex you're getting Link

CELEBRITY CENTRAL
Stephenie Meyer Link

GOAL SETTING AND MOTIVATION!
February Goals Link

HOBBIES
Stitching Link

TRAVEL
Top 10 places to see before you die Link

THE PHOTO ALBUM
Lucy was 6 yesterday Link

We've currently got 649 posts and 150 topics! Let's up it!