Hello Gin, Michele, Bruce S, Bruce K

Monday, February 13, 2006

Hello Gin, Michele, Bruce S, Bruce K

Hey guys, give this a whirl. I know it's not JUMC... but nothing will ever be ;) All you have to do below this is click on "comments" and then "post a comment" to start the discussion! Take care everyone!

27 comments:

meme said...: Hey Levi!! What's up? This is way cool! I hope all is well in the County!!

Michele; Monday, February 13, 2006 9:56:00 AM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: I know Michele, at least it will allow us to catch up a little over the time that the guestbook was removed. County is boring, cold, wish winter would pass!!; Monday, February 13, 2006 7:42:00 PM
meme said...: It's been warm here but now it's suppose to be colder for a while and almost snow, maybe but I doubt it! Whatever we already had the "yearly" snow here so we have to wait a few more months!; Monday, February 13, 2006 8:56:00 PM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: Hey Gin, hey Shell, okay, now where's the Bruce's? I'm about to launch my new design here in a bit and this BLOG will be all linked up.

Yeah, I hear it's supposed to get cold. It's snowing in Joseph tonight. I am so excited... NOT!; Monday, February 13, 2006 11:03:00 PM
meme said...: I'm baccck!!! Its cold here and dang I forgot how cold it can get... Oh well it should only last a few days... hope all is well; Friday, February 17, 2006 5:03:00 PM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: Michele, one could only hope! Did you hear we got a foot of snow!?!?!?!

Yeah... PRETTY DARN CRAZY!; Saturday, February 18, 2006 2:19:00 PM
meme said...: Levi nope didn't about the foot of snow.. I miss the snow ya know! Ok that rhymes LOL!! OH well I'm a poet. HOw is life??; Sunday, February 19, 2006 11:27:00 AM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: Michele, yeah snow sucks. I posted a picture -- check it out!; Sunday, February 19, 2006 1:42:00 PM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: Hey everyone! Look Bruce is back! Where ya been, Bruce?; Sunday, March 26, 2006 3:44:00 PM
meme said...: I have to remember this is here!LOL I will come back more all ya!; Sunday, March 26, 2006 5:58:00 PM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: Great to hear from the whole gang. How do we get Bruce S. persuaded now?? I miss his daily take on things.; Sunday, March 26, 2006 9:45:00 PM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: Rumor has it soon, very soon.; Monday, March 27, 2006 7:53:00 PM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: Bruce where did you see me? I didn't see you. When was it?

Yes I think the Sawin Sisters will make a trip to Joseph and not give anyone any warning!; Tuesday, March 28, 2006 11:42:00 PM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: I know what you mean Bruce, but the Sawin Sisters will return. I want to know where Bruce S is though. He should make an apperance.; Wednesday, April 12, 2006 10:32:00 PM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: Bruce I am very much up and about. Running around all the time. It's just crazy sometimes! Hey there are a TON of cans along the road out on highway 3. If you ever make it out that way you'll find lots.; Sunday, April 23, 2006 11:07:00 PM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: Where are the Sawin sisters? I think we are getting 'snubbed' Bruce.; Sunday, April 23, 2006 11:07:00 PM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: Hi everyone! Gin it's great that you joined the group... and Bruce thanks for always being there for us! We are still missing a couple Sawins... What is your bro's email Gin???; Monday, April 24, 2006 10:23:00 PM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: Yeah Bruce, you are right most of the time. However, where are the Sawin sisters? They seem to think they are right and awful lot too.; Tuesday, April 25, 2006 9:55:00 PM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: I'd have to say I agree Bruce, the planet Virginia is on is called T-Mobile, and Michele is definitly occupied with Travis. Do you have an email for Bruce S?; Wednesday, April 26, 2006 8:49:00 AM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: It sure was Bruce! I saw you on my way to work. You were walking up one side of main street. Okay, SAWINS WHERE ARE YOU????; Wednesday, April 26, 2006 7:13:00 PM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: Looks like we finally heard from Gin in the email. Good to hear from you Bruce as always. What an increadible day it was here in the high country. Warm and beautiful. I heard it was a cooker out there in the valley where the Sawin sisters reside as well.; Friday, April 28, 2006 11:04:00 PM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: No kidding... it's now pouring here. Such a sunny last couple of days, now wet wet wet!!!; Saturday, April 29, 2006 8:30:00 PM
meme said...: MM I sorta lost the link to here and now I found it!! I am bad! Sorry guys; Wednesday, May 03, 2006 8:35:00 PM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: Bruce you were on top of it today! Hey Michele, nice to see you around! I have been working 12 hour days because we are short handed at LB Productions. But at last help is on the way and I will have more free time in the near future!!! :); Friday, May 05, 2006 8:00:00 PM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: WOW BRUCE, it sure was cold today wasn't it? Too many more of these cold days I'll think I'm living in Alaska or something!; Monday, May 08, 2006 10:59:00 PM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: Bruce it certainly has been a nice weekend! Hot today! Time to go up to the lake I would guess. You keep up the good work and lookout for the Sawin Sisters.; Sunday, May 14, 2006 5:00:00 PM
Levi J. Bobbitt said...: Bruce S, I am hot as all hell here in Joseph. I cannot believe this weather. I am on the move all the time and it is soooo dang annoying that it is so hot. I am thankful I have central air in my office so I don't roast all day long. Bruce D, glad to see you once again! We missed you between the closure of the JUMC guestbook and this blog. What is your email address so that I can add you to the group email when people post?; Tuesday, May 16, 2006 9:06:00 PM

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Sterling Shetler

Mr. Shetler is my other best guy friend. He and I became a lot closer when everyone disappered from the county. Though, I am no better now that I've taken off as well... I do sincerely hope Sterling and I remain good friends. This is a guy who would do anything for you, and even though he's a bit of a hard ass, he has a heart of gold and is a truley loyal friend who I do not take for granted. I even may have him convinced to come to this side of the state to see me once in a while, and if you know him that is unheard of! But he'll have to trust me that the "wet side" isn't all that bad. Sterling taught me to get outside and enjoy life when I owned my computer business. He is probably one of the reasons I stayed half way sane. He's got a 'get er done' attitude and is a riot to be around when he's on a roll.

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Monday, February 13, 2006