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elcome from Sharon to the September 17th, 2004 Edition of the (Bigsis Original Design) Online Newsletter In this issue... Random Acts of Kindness: Weather Updates Messages from members News and Announcements Member Questions & Answers Tips & Recommendations Swaps Recipe Crafts Fun Tests & Quizzes Reader Feedback Fun Featured Site Mystery Member Lets Do Lunch Hi everyone! We have had an incredible response to the WWWCOF Survey and I thank each of you for responding. It has been so interesting to learn more about the members. I hope you have taken the time to email those who have responded to say hello. This week's issue brings back Mystery Member. I hope you have fun playing this and good luck. To the Top Messages from Members I now have 19 pieces in my collection. They are as rare as hens teeth in this area . When I lived in Ontario I used to find them occassionally.....but to my surprise I did find one in an antique shop a few weeks ago. Every cup and saucer has a different pattern.I started this collection in the 80's and bought the first piece for five dollars. To my amazement it has just been vallued at $1200.00CDN. A good investment wouldn't you say? Rosina Editor's Note: Rosina mentioned in her survey that she collects Rosina China Balie Jayde Jones arrived by c-section at 6:42pm Monday Sept 13th, weighing in at 6 lbs 14 oz and 20 inches long. Mother is doing fine, baby had a little problem she had her left leg over head, being the reason she could not deliver normally no broken bones just some stretched tendons that will return to normal soon. The Dr broke Felicia's water way earlier and it appears that an infection set in before he decided to do the c-section but with antibiotics Balie will be fine. Mom and daughter are doing just fine and will be home on Friday. Loretta Please visit my website. Bob has finished 15 of his 30 radiation treatments,so far so good,he is not sich but sleeps often and his hair is comming out in spots.This has been such a shocker ,I still can't believe what is happening.It wasn't quite bad enough with his older sister being diagnoised with liver and colen cancer,we just got word his sister in Ohio was told today she has 6 months to a year as she has brain cancer as well.I feel like my whole world has fallen apart.I just keep praying for miracles.Thanks for listening .Love Dorothy Well, what a time I will have here in Florida, flea markets all over the place, one just a few miles away is opened Fri, Sat, & Sun, another one on Wednesday and Tues, & Fridays are yet another, boy will I have fun shopping!lol... Jb and my son just finished building me a lovely deck, so Now I have a place to go outside have coffee read the paper. Hurray!!!! Bea To the Top News & Announcements As many of you know, our Circle has its own travelling mascot, Ruby. She started life with the Circle from Australia, went to Ontario, Canada and had an active part in the Circle Reunion and continued travels to Argentina visiting the girls in Mar del Plata. She has been there since the 4th August, but now recognises that she will soon have to move on, as she is eager to visit as many of the members as possible. If you would like your name on the list to have her for a month or so please let me, Daphne know on here or email me at daphne@speedy.com.ar or let Sharon know. All the names on the list by 26th September will be put into a bag and the lucky host/hostess will be randomly drawn. Ruby has her own journal which goes where ever she goes but, while you are waiting for her to visit you, you can follow her travels and adventures so far by visiting Ruby's Site The draw will be held the first weekend in October. To the Top Reader Feedback Reunion Stories The Reunion According to Daphne Sharon's Memories of the Worldwide Circle of Friends Reunion 2004 in Ontario, Canada The Reunion - The Michigan Chapter according to Ruth & George

Lets Do Lunch Okay we know so very well that this Let's do Lunch" thing is contagious! Three of the Island Girls Chapter of the World Wide Web Circle met at Playtime Bingo in Nanaimo and we had a wonderful time! I have to say that the staff at Playtime Bingo should receive some kind of Kindness Award....they were so great! Anyone else planning a "Lets Do Lunch"? Swaps Watch this section for our International Swap Information. The WWWCOF Tea Towel Swap has just closed but a new and equally as wonderful swap will starting soon! For more information please email our Swap Queen, Ruth. These exchanges are a lot of fun, they are inexpensive and are a great way to get to know some of the fantastic people who belong to this wonderful circle. So every have a wonderful time doing these swaps. To the Top Members Questions & Answers Q: HOW WAS THE TRIP??? One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the trip?" "It was great, Dad." "Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked. "Oh yeah," said the son. "So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?" asked the father. The son answered: "I saw that we have one dog and they had four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night. Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon. We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight. We have servants who serve us, but they serve others. We buy our food, but they grow theirs. We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them." The boy's father was speechless. Then his son added, "Thanks, Dad, for showing me how poor we are." Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don't have. Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends! "Life is too short and friends are too few." submitted by Fran A: DISCLAIMER: Replies to questions reflect personal opinions and beliefs and should not be taken as anything more. To the Top Tips & Recommendations No tips this edition. Please send in yours. DISCLAIMER: Tips reflect member suggestions and are not verified by the WWWCOF. To the Top Recipes Baked home-made granola Most store-bought granola is high in fat and calories. By making your own, you can control the fat content and boost the goodness with nuts and seeds. Use it for everything from a healthy snack to a topping for yogurt or a baked apple. Preparation time: 10 minutes Baking time: 30 minutes Baking time: 40 minutes Cooking time: 60 minutes or less Makes: 6 cups (1.5 L) Ingredients: 4 cups ( 1 L) rolled oats 2 cups ( 500 mL) mixed nuts and seeds, such as slivered almonds, coarsely chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds 1 tsp ( 5 mL) cinnamon 1/2 tsp ( 2 mL) nutmeg 1/2 cup ( 125 mL) warm water 1/2 cup ( 125 mL) pure maple syrup 1/2 tsp ( 2 mL) vanilla 1 cup ( 250 mL) mix of raisins, chopped dried apricots and dates Directions: Preheat oven to 300F (150C). Lightly oil 2 jelly roll pans or large cookie sheets. In a large bowl, stir oats with nuts, seeds and spices. In a small bowl, stir warm water with syrup and vanilla. While stirring, gradually pour into oat mixture. Stir to evenly coat. Spread out on oiled pans. Bake in centre of 300F (150C) oven, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent burning, until granola is crumbly and golden, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately stir in raisin mixture. When cool, store in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature or up to 1 month in the refrigerator. Nutrients per 1/4 cup (50 mL) 4.6 g protein, 6.3 g fat, 17.4 g carbohydrates, 2.7 g fibre, 1.6 mg iron, 26 mg calcium, 137 calories, 4 mg sodium Do be sure to check out all the wonderful recipes in the WWWCOF Cookbook and we would love for you to add your own favourites or email The Recipe Lady aka Claudia who will be happy to add them to our ever growing collection. To the Top Past Issues of Newsletter August 6/04 | August 13/04 | August 20/04 | August 27/04 | September 3/04 | September 10/04 |

Crafts Do you have an unattractive inexpensive wooden framed mirror that you want to do something with? First off, paint the frame white, glue on leaves either all around or just in the corners of the wooden frame, whatever is your preference. Glue on flowers spaced around the frame amongst the leaves. The transformation is absolutely lovely and you can matched the flowers to the colours in the room wherever the mirror is hung. Use your imagination here, if you are not a flower person, embellish the mirror with decorations of your choice ... easily changed with the seasons too! Have fun with this easy project. Do you have a favourite craft that you would like me to publish in an upcoming issue of the newsletter. Do be sure to email it to me. Be sure to check out all the wonderful craft ideas in the WWWCOF Craft Site and add your own favourites or email Crafty Jayne who will be happy to add them to our ever growing collection. To the Top Remember to take a moment to enjoy looking at some pictures Pat, aka Bigsis, has published online for us. She has done a great job with the reunion photos and I know Claudia was busy doing uploading her photos so check the albums for new pictures! More Photo Albums for your enjoyment! Member Albums To the Top Fun Tests & Quizzes Check this out. I discovered for my sins I'll live to 104! David DISCLAIMER: This section is indended for member amusement purposes only and the WWWCOF accepts no responsibility for individual outcomes, lol. To the Top Send an Anita's Designs Friendship Flower! powered by iPowerWeb JUST FOR FUN Ok, here's a good one I found for all you dog lovers and computer addicts. For Your funny Bone... 10 Reasons Why dogs Don't Use Computers Can't stick their heads out of windows 98 Fetch command not available on all platforms Hard to read the monitor with your head cocked to one side Too difficult to "mark" every website they visit Can't help attacking the screen when they hear "You've Got Mail" Fire Hydrant icon simply frustrating Keep bruising noses trying to catch that MPEG frisbee Not at all fooled by Chuck Wagon screen saver Three words: Carpal Paw Syndrome Saliva-coated mouse gets mighty difficult to maneuver submitted by Bigsis Pat To the Top FEATURED SITE - Geeks Corner A new and improved site of computer tips is now in the process of being set up by Daphne so be sure to check it out and if you have any computer tips that you would like to share please email Daphne and she will get them published on the site. To the Top Mystery Member Time to bring back the "mystery member" component of our website. This week's clue: "Our mystery member lives in the United States of America and she enjoys sewing and quilting." Who is this person? Any guesses as to who this member is? At any time you feel you know which member email me! The clues can be found throughout the Circle of Friends Community site or from the surveys that have been distributed. If you think it might be you..........you never know it could be!! Good Luck and......... Have Fun! If you have not completed your WWWCOF Survey yet please take a visit over to the Survey Page where you can easily complete and submit it online. To the Top I do hope you have enjoyed this newsletter, and I hope each of you have met new friends. We close off this week's edition with letting you know what I am up to. I have registered to participate in the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure on Sunday, October 3, 2004. Many of our friends, family and co-workers have been touched by cancer so I have decided to do, not just talk, and I invite you to support my participation by donating online. An e-tax receipt will be delivered right to your inbox within 30 minutes after your payment has been successfully received. This is quick and secure, and I thank you for any support you can give to this worthwhile cause. Also I encourage you to do the same. To the Top Newspaper Articles Tilbury Times - July/04 The Hastings Reminder To the Top HOME | Member Calendar | Cookbook | Crafts | Ruby's Page | Spanish Website | Survey | Membership Form| Message Board | Swaps |Random Acts of Kindness | Motherhood! What a Glorious Career | Catalogue | HTML Lessons | Contact Sharon