Happy Birthday Amy Hahn! If you get a chance to get together with one or more Active Rainers, TAKE It! I have, and I am a happier person because of it.

Sir Rog, it is a wonderful chance to take!  I am so glad I did.

You know me Conrad, I just have to have fun!  That is what life is all about isn't it?

Thank you Tish, she really is!  I think there must be something in the water in NC!

Thanks John, I did indeed.  I cannot wait till my next visit.

Charles, it was phenomenal!  If you ever get a chance, take M on up!  Fun new profile pic there buddy!

Well Michael, you might get some strange looks, but I bet folks won't be able to be cranky in the least!  Hard to look at that shirt and not smile (or wear just that shirt and not smile ~ ha?).   Glad you liked this post!

Well Ms.Shar, You will have to talk to Amy about the shirt.  I have no say in who does and who does not get one.  But they sure are cool!!!!!  Grinning like a Cheshire cat since I got mine!  You would have loved NC and the whole group.  As far as Ohio is concerned, we need to call Amy and coordinate!  I am so ready!

Thank you Sharon!  I do love all my friends here in the Rain.  Thank you for being one of them.

It is amazing what fun a bunch of clowns can have Susan.  I can only imagine the craziness you would add to the mix.  I do hope to meet you in person some day!

Gasp!  Gary, are you telling me you have never heard of the "Most Awesome YOU" posts or the "Craig Rutman Lucky Sweater"?  I thought you were one of the cool guys!  LOL!!!  Just teasing!  Although they are really cool!  You should check them out.  Anyhow, I did have a great time meeting Amy.  She is one amazing person.  Hope you had a great day.

Craig that is a fantastic idea!  It would be a whole lot of fun for sure!  I am so ready to come down there again.  However, I am certain we could all get together somewhere to pose for a photo,..... but I am not so certain we would all fit in "the sweater"!  But,... hey,...we can try!  <giggle giggle>  ;-).

Ha ha ha Kerrie, it is a little scary for sure, but oh so much fun!  What a bunch of goofs we all are!  And I don't know if you have met Amy in person yet, but she is absolutely the coolest! 

Juli, I am so glad I thought of this idea!  I have a few more friends with birthdays coming up soon too.  What fun!  I wish you could meet the NC group, you would just LOVE them all.  And no doubt they would just absolutely love you!

Awe David!  Walking sunshine?  Now that is sweet.  Of course you are always so sweet to me.  That's one of the things I love about you!  Now, about the sweater,... you have got to see this post;

Roger Mucci

That just makes me so happy Amy!  You rock! 

Karen, had you shown up with all those singles for Craig,...... you might have gotten a t-shirt!  Lesson learned here.  LOL  I do wish you guys could have made the trip, but I understand why you couldn't.  We'll do it again, no doubt!

Ellen, if you get a chance to meet Amy, don't hesitate.  You two would have a great time clowning around,... of course I would want to be in on the fun as well!  It was a blast!

Kathy, you were partly the inspiration for this post.  You are so techie savvy and you and Roger shared so much of your wonderful get togethers, that it inspired me to do the same.  The buttons came to me when I was still scrambling for something special and different for a gift.  I think I will continue this tradition!

Tom, I think there is truly something in the water in NC!  I have just fallen in love with that part of the country.  It is beautiful and the people really are so very nice.  I think I will have to travel there a bit more!

Shame on me indeed Marian.  What ever I was thinking?  Clearly I must be completely mistaken!  Fine southern women such as Amy and yourself would surely never behave in such a manner!  Oh, but wait,.... what is this?  Didn't you yourself call Craig Rutman;

"Craig is totally funny and creative, just like his blogs.  He's also the epitome of charm and "Southern Gentleman."

Now, I am certain it was just a moment of shock, in seeing these photo's become public (thanks for sending them to me ;-), that would make you call Craig "Nasty & Old", but even he is not so proficient at photo shop to create these beautiful legs;

Now, surely since "The Craig Rutman Lucky Sweater" is held in the highest regard, it would indeed be acceptable for even the most ladylike southern bell to be seen in public in it.  Otherwise, I have no doubt neither of you would have ever partaken in such an activity. 

You are just a ROCKIN' that t-shirt Marian!

HEY NOW, thanks for the back up you two,... I think I may just have to reconsider our friendships!

Chickens!

Ummmm Hummmmm!  I was going to say it looks like the rooster got into the hen house but,.... aren't those all roosters?  Lucky Amy surrounded by a bunch of,...Cock-a-doodle-do's!

Good Morning Amy Hahn!  I will, you too!  I'm running off to work as soon as I walk and post a blog.  Enjoy your family!  Give your mom a hug for me!  Gosh I wish I was there!