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									Just checking in - The Lounge				            </title>
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                        <title>RE: Just checking in</title>
                        <link>https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/the-lounge/just-checking-in/#post-16067</link>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2020 09:48:42 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Thanks Stella and Linda!!
Linda, the quilt stand is something I picked up several years ago, in college actually. And sorry, but it’s a one-of-a-kind  🤣🤣]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks Stella and Linda!!</p>
<p>Linda, the quilt stand is something I picked up several years ago, in college actually. And sorry, but it’s a one-of-a-kind  🤣🤣</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>RE: Just checking in</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2020 20:26:27 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Liza, that is such a lovely quilt and the colours are great too! Lots of cutting involved! Can you tell me where I can get a quilt stand just like that??? Lol!]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Liza, that is such a lovely quilt and the colours are great too! Lots of cutting involved! Can you tell me where I can get a quilt stand just like that??? Lol! </p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/the-lounge/">The Lounge</category>                        <dc:creator>LK</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: Just checking in</title>
                        <link>https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/the-lounge/just-checking-in/#post-16060</link>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2020 18:44:15 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Beautiful!!!!]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Beautiful!!!!</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/the-lounge/">The Lounge</category>                        <dc:creator>sjlovestosing</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: Just checking in</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2020 20:57:36 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hi all! 
Well, I finished my quarantine project—the baby quilt for our 2 year old nephew. My husband just took it to the post office to mail it. I will attach a picture. 
Not sure what my ...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi all! </p>
<p>Well, I finished my quarantine project—the baby quilt for our 2 year old nephew. My husband just took it to the post office to mail it. I will attach a picture. </p>
<p>Not sure what my next project will be, but having a task to focus on makes the isolation easier. </p>
<p>Happy Stomaversary to both Stella and LL. We are all pretty close. Squeaky’s Birthday is June 18th. 😂</p>
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                        <title>RE: Just checking in</title>
                        <link>https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/the-lounge/just-checking-in/#post-15929</link>
                        <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 07:50:01 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[@llholiday...Thankyou! Goid to know. I&#039;ve read spandex is good too. I&#039;m not sure I could breath behind a mask for  any period of time. I often feel like I need air without one on, I suppose ...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>@llholiday...Thankyou! Goid to know. I've read spandex is good too. I'm not sure I could breath behind a mask for  any period of time. I often feel like I need air without one on, I suppose thats the Asthna tho. In Canada they are saying certain health issues may not be required to wead one but I think I would opt off going out completely before I wear one for as long an outing as errands and groceries. I see people wearing them in their car driving alone...not sure why...deep sigh!  </p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/the-lounge/">The Lounge</category>                        <dc:creator>LK</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: Just checking in</title>
                        <link>https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/the-lounge/just-checking-in/#post-15877</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2020 02:36:13 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[@dlkfiretruck i was lining masks with very thin old dish towel fabric - I had a lot of threadbare ones that I had been saving for something (What? And now I know!)  because they were so soft...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>@dlkfiretruck i was lining masks with very thin old dish towel fabric - I had a lot of threadbare ones that I had been saving for something (What? And now I know!)  because they were so soft - then I ran out and have been making them without linings as long as the two fabrics (front and back) are tight weaves. </p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/the-lounge/">The Lounge</category>                        <dc:creator>LLNorth</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: Just checking in</title>
                        <link>https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/the-lounge/just-checking-in/#post-15874</link>
                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 17:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[@sjlovestosingBelated happy birthday wishes, Stella.  Mine is just two weeks older than yours - such a lot we have learned, and so much has happened! Many more  happy birthdays to you 🎂]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>@sjlovestosingBelated happy birthday wishes, Stella.  Mine is just two weeks older than yours - such a lot we have learned, and so much has happened! Many more  happy birthdays to you 🎂</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/the-lounge/">The Lounge</category>                        <dc:creator>LLNorth</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: Just checking in</title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 13:14:53 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[@dlkfiretruck
Hi Linda, 
It was nice to be able to do that for Roy. He is a very talented young man as he plays the viola, violin, piano, guitar, autoharp, and writes music. He calls us hi...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>@dlkfiretruck</p>
<p>Hi Linda, </p>
<p>It was nice to be able to do that for Roy. He is a very talented young man as he plays the viola, violin, piano, guitar, autoharp, and writes music. He calls us his "Heavenly Choir" (we are actually more like the "Wing Nut Choir"! lol) and has arranged music for us to sing. We've even performed in one of his local concerts. </p>
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<p>God Bless,</p>
<p>Stella</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>RE: Just checking in</title>
                        <link>https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/the-lounge/just-checking-in/#post-15871</link>
                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 09:48:15 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[@llholiday,  Linda,  yes, Johnny Jump Ups was the old name for these pretty little Panseys. These ones are blue and purple. A sherbert mix of Violas. The elderly (98 yr. Old) twin sisters ne...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify">@llholiday,  Linda,  yes, Johnny Jump Ups was the old name for these pretty little Panseys. These ones are blue and purple. A sherbert mix of Violas. The elderly (98 yr. Old) twin sisters next door) school me periodically on the correct names for many flowers! Both my son and I help them with yard work, he mows &amp; weed eats &amp; runs errands,  I weed and fix simple things they need basic help with and we both check the mail.. Last week I replaced their flower bed edging &amp; moved a few plants for them...they are just precious Ladies to us both!  My puppy loves to eat the flowers off my Violas... naughty girl, but I'm onto her sneaky antics now!  Look out Missy! Mommas eyes 👀 in the back of her head are baaccckkkkk!!! 🙃 Lol! 🐾🐾</p>
<p>It looks like it's time for me  to get sewing masks 😷 also. B.C. Canada 🇨🇦 is starting to lift a few  restrictions &amp; masks  will be required where social distancing, is not entirly  possible. May  I ask what you are lineing them with if you are lineing them?  I agree Ties would be better over elastics behind the ears. I'm sure many appreciate  the kindness of you &amp; your sister  giving masks to help others. That is such a nice way to encourage and bless someone.</p>
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<p>@ glenn.giroir...my favorite item for organizing and my stone stash is a 3 drawer plastic dresser, on wheels. About 16 × 14 inches, give or take! Nice size drawer!  It holds all of everything I need in one place. Its about 3 or 4 inches shorter then the bathroom counters.  During a sudden forest fire  evacuation,  with little effort it was ideal to roll to the door, carry down the stairs and pop in the car. Try it first before an emergency. It was just  as easy to bring in at our assigned  destination for the night! The top has room for a box of baby wipes, two cups for rinsing &amp; the M9 bottle. TIP...heavy stuff goes in the bottom drawer or like most  dressers,  it may tip if two or 3 drawers are heavy &amp; open at once. I also keep in a zip bag, with recipe cards &amp; names, numbers and all of the supplies I require &amp; contact phone numbers of  companies, doctors and pharmacies in there as well.</p>
<p>Glenn, Our School Teachers sure have an extra load as of late! Please, know that  you &amp; all teachers  are highly appreciated by parents and Grandparents everywhere! The 2 high school students in our home have a new appreciation for your  hard work &amp; being able to contact their teachers! Thank you for all YOU DO,  before, during and after COVID19! </p>
<p>@sjlovestosing...Stella, that's is such a wonderful gift for the young man you &amp; your choir got together to sing Happy Birthday too! I am sure he and his family sure appreciated the celebration of another year of his life, ten fold, &amp; will remember that gift of  encouragnent &amp; joy  for a very long time.  He is obviously a real life fighter and is lucky to have the support of so many around him! What an awesome gift you all gave to him! I have a few  "extra" kids by way of my  friends and I love them as my  own . When they hurt, I hurt also. I am  sure  you feel  the same.</p>
<p>Well folks...COVID19 sure has been a challenge!  More  so for some then others. I want to encourage everyone to be, strong. Please follow regulations given by our Health Officers no matter where you are in our world. They are highly trained for times  like this and are putting what they've trained for and know into practice.  Trust them.  Be your best &amp; do your best. This is not just for you but for everyone you know and love. Be respectful and grateful everyday.  Be strong and stay healthy.  We can all do this together. One link is weak, but a chain is strong! Most  of all Thank them.  All the best everyone! </p>
<p>Linda</p>
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                        <title>RE: Just checking in</title>
                        <link>https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/the-lounge/just-checking-in/#post-15849</link>
                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 19:29:55 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hi Stella, Many happy returns your journey back to normal has been inspirational. That’s very sad to hear of that young guys illness. Gods good grace to you all 👍]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Stella, Many happy returns your journey back to normal has been inspirational. That’s very sad to hear of that young guys illness. Gods good grace to you all 👍</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/the-lounge/">The Lounge</category>                        <dc:creator>john68</dc:creator>
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