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12:06:26 |
Webmama_Tina |
ok, today we are honored to have peggy o'mara, editor
and publisher of mothering magazine, on board as our
guest speaker! |
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12:06:36 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Thanks, Tina. Great to be here. |
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12:06:52 |
Webmama_Tina |
i can't imagine many people here not knowing who you are
peggy...but just in case...how about introducing
yourself and telling us a little of your background with
mothering and such? :) |
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12:09:28 |
Webmama_Tina |
hang in there mamas, peggy may be typing |
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12:09:29 |
Webmama_Tina |
:) |
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12:09:38 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
I am the mother of four adult children. Lally 30. Finnie
28. Bram 26 and Nora 22. The magazine was started in
southern Colorado by Addie Eavenson in 1976 and I
submitted an article and a poem that were accepted. I
then became an editor, but had three kids under five and
it just didn't work so I quit. Then Addie sold the
magazine to me in 1980 with no down payment, but I
signed a wicked contract. In 1980 the mag had a
circulation of 3000 and was a hippie, back to the land,
pregnancy and birth quarterly magazine. I've grown it
over the years just trying to figure it out as I went
along and provide the information and support I always
wanted as a mom. |
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12:10:10 |
Webmama_Tina |
ah there she is :) |
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12:11:20 |
Webmama_Tina |
Welcome to this week's Mothering Sponsored chat! This is
a moderated chat. Please make sure you read and fully
understand the Moderated Chat Instructions before
participating in this chat. Instructions can be found
here: http://www.mommychats.com/modrules.htm ...A
Friendly Reminder: Please do not post unless it is your
turn to ask a question. If you have a question, please
post a single ?" and you'll be added to the queue. Have
your question ready when your name is called." |
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12:11:40 |
Webmama_Tina |
when you are done with your introduction, peggy, just
let us know you are ready for your first question. :) |
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12:11:48 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
We have a circulation of 85,000 now and I'm happy that
we are reaching more people with the great ideas of
natural family living. |
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12:11:54 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Ready Teddy |
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12:11:57 |
Webmama_Tina |
:) |
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12:12:02 |
Mod_Beckie |
Char ~ You are our first question |
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12:12:02 |
Webmama_Tina |
ok beckster, line em up, LOL |
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12:12:20 |
char |
Ok, Hi Peggy |
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12:12:26 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Hi Char |
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12:12:41 |
char |
I am wondering first if we are able to discuss issues
with the BOard today? |
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12:12:56 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Fire away. |
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12:13:24 |
char |
There have been alot of changes at MDC lately as I am
sure you know |
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12:13:41 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
How would you describe the changes, Char. |
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12:13:45 |
char |
I am wondering if you are aware of the impact some of
these changes have had to users |
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12:13:52 |
mom4tot |
Hi |
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12:14:00 |
char |
and thier views on the magazine |
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12:14:00 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Could you describe the changes and the effect on
members. |
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12:14:26 |
mom4tot |
Can't get in, sorry. |
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12:14:47 |
lilylove |
hmm? |
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12:14:52 |
char |
well for one, the Cric board and the fact that we are
not allowed to contain any links that may be graphic in
showing an actual circ? |
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12:15:44 |
char |
also some of the censorship has gotten some members
quite riled as I am sure you know by th eamount of e
mails you have gottn in the past |
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12:15:59 |
chris_rezade |
? |
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12:16:13 |
char |
I am wondering how you feel about the Boards as a whole? |
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12:16:44 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
I think this is a reasonable restriction. It's the same
challenge we face in the magazine. In the early days we
were one big club and we had graphic birth images
because everyone was used to them. However, now, we are
more cautious because we have a wider audience.
Likewise, on the boards, we have a mix of people and I
don't think we have to hit them over the head with
imagery to convince them. |
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12:17:15 |
Vonnie |
? |
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12:17:59 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
I take issue with the censorship criticism. We do not
intend and have never intended to be everything to
everyone. We are not an adult site. Children read it
over the shoulder of their moms. We are a parenting site
and the discussions in Talk Amongst Ourselves are
personal and optional in my opinion. |
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12:19:07 |
char |
I am wondering why you didn't come to Cynthia's Aid when
she is obvoiusly under such fire from some members. |
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12:19:16 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
I love the boards. They are a vibrant, active community.
We have a challenge now, I believe, because like the
mag, as we get bigger our audience is more diluted and
not totally purists. I want to strike a balance between
supporting the moms who are into natural family living
and teaching the new moms, but the emphasis should be on
support I think. |
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12:19:30 |
Webmama_Tina |
peggy, when you feel you've finished answering a
question, just let us know by saying next question" :)" |
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12:19:52 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Cynthia and I emailed every day and I am totally
supportive of her and the great staff of volunteer
moderators. Cynthia's authority on the boards is her
own, not dependent on me. |
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12:20:01 |
lotusdebi |
? |
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12:20:21 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
next question |
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12:20:35 |
char |
ok thank you very much Peggy. Try not to be a stranger
to the MDC eh? |
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12:20:42 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Tha |
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12:20:43 |
Mod_Beckie |
Chris_rezade us next |
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12:20:44 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
That |
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12:21:10 |
Mod_Beckie |
sorry, toddler helping me type, Chris_rezade is the next
chatter |
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12:21:28 |
Webmama_Tina |
:) beckie |
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12:21:51 |
Mod_Beckie |
upcoming chatters ~ Vonnie & Lotusdebi |
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12:22:03 |
Webmama_Tina |
chris_rezade, you still there? |
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12:22:23 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
I would love to be on MDC more, but time just doesn't
permit. But, give me the benefit of the doubt. |
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12:22:37 |
Mod_Beckie |
I will add chris to the end, and I guess Vonnie can go
for now then :) |
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12:22:38 |
chris_rezade |
Your mag is quite a talking point among my online
friends but I've never really noticed MDC what am I
missing? |
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12:22:43 |
Mod_Beckie |
never mind, LOL |
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12:22:43 |
Webmama_Tina |
ah ha there she is |
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12:23:32 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Check it out. It's a great place to ask questions, find
support, meet new friends. MDC moms even get together
for local conferences. |
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12:24:03 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
What's up with the next question? |
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12:24:09 |
Vonnie |
hi ok |
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12:24:16 |
Vonnie |
in regarding to Char's ? |
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12:24:44 |
Vonnie |
i wonder if there is a way to add a section" where
Graphics or any general discussion can be done - for
example the gay issues, the circ issues, and all" |
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12:24:56 |
mizliz |
? |
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12:25:39 |
Vonnie |
i am very supportive of them to be able to have equal
access since they mother just the same as us but live
differently however for the circ part - for example my
boy is uncut and i would show why i rather it be left
that way so i am wondering if there isa |
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12:25:47 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
I've thought about that, but think they are well covered
on the boards. Queer Parenting, and of course, the Circ
board. Maybe some things you don't find on MDC would be
better for a private chat or board. |
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12:25:50 |
Vonnie |
for those who wouldn't take offense and feel free to go
in |
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12:26:21 |
Vonnie |
kids looking over our shoulder" though I think is our
responsibility and our decision whether or not we want
them to see" |
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12:27:16 |
littleants |
? |
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12:27:31 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
You must realize that the boards are a totally free
service that we provide. Only this year have we covered
the costs of running the site and the boards. We have
mostly a volunteer staff. We just can't do everything.
I'm not worried about the kids seeing the bleeding
penises, but it's just not appropriate for a board as
big as ours. |
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12:27:56 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
And, you must have babies if you really think you can
keep older kids from doing everything you don't want
them to do. |
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12:28:06 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Next question. |
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12:28:07 |
Mod_Beckie |
Lotusdebi, your turn... |
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12:28:12 |
lotusdebi |
Hi, Peggy. You say Cynthia Mosher's authority on the
boards is not dependent on you. Does that mean that
there is no oversight? That Cynthia is free to run the
board as she pleases? |
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12:28:24 |
Mod_Beckie |
upcoming chatters ~ mizliz and littleants |
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12:28:41 |
lotusdebi |
What about reports that members have been banned without
any warning, due to things as silly as sig lines |
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12:29:02 |
lotusdebi |
What about the patronizing PMs that Cynthia sends with
veiled (or not so veiled) threats? |
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12:29:20 |
lotusdebi |
What about Cynthia punishing people on MDC for things
they've posted on other boards? |
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12:29:37 |
lotusdebi |
Do you support Cynthia's actions in these cases? |
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12:30:05 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
I love Cynthia Mosher. The integrity of the boards is
totally due to her long service. The rules and
regulations of the boards were written and created by
me. Cynthia regulates them on the boards. There is total
oversight, but her authority on the boards rests on her
position as Webmaster and Board Admistrator. That
authority was given her by me. It is useless for you to
try to undermine Cynthia's authority by suggesting that
she does not work at my direction. She does and and she
has my total support. |
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12:30:48 |
lotusdebi |
Are you aware that many people have canceled
subscriptions to the magazine due to Cynthia's actions
on MDC? |
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12:31:57 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
People cancel their subs all the time for everything we
do, but new subscribers love it. Our subs are growing.
I'm not afraid of losing subs because of controversy. I
don't like, however, this fantasy that you have to agree
with everything we do to subscibe. Get real. |
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12:32:41 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Next question. |
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12:32:43 |
Mod_Beckie |
Mizliz, your turn... |
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12:33:05 |
mizliz |
Here |
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12:33:12 |
Mod_Beckie |
Upcoming Chatter ~ Littleants |
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12:33:13 |
Webmama_Tina |
you're up mama :) |
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12:33:18 |
Webmama_Tina |
(mizliz) |
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12:33:23 |
mizliz |
Off topic of boards |
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12:33:37 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Any topic is fine. |
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12:34:25 |
mizliz |
Looking at raising kids with my 1st twos dad deceased
and volatile soon to be ex with infant ...any advice
here...tactics...last name issues? |
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12:35:33 |
Vonnie |
? |
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12:35:51 |
mizliz |
looking to decrease disparity |
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12:36:12 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Do you have male friends and relatives who can act as
other" dads? Look out for them. Find good male models,
friends for your kids. Last names could be your name or
a name you all choose or the dad's names. I don't know.
Check out the MDC boards for support." |
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12:36:53 |
mizliz |
I was curious of you education..new to SF |
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12:37:10 |
mizliz |
I've seen your bylines |
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12:37:34 |
mizliz |
no offense intended here |
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12:37:45 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
I have a BS in secondary education from the University
of Wisconsin, but most of what I've learned I have
learned from my children and this crazy magazine. |
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12:37:56 |
mizliz |
thanks |
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12:38:07 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
No offense taken. |
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12:38:10 |
paxye |
Hi everyone! :D |
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12:38:36 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Hi Paxye |
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12:39:04 |
Mod_Beckie |
littleants, you're up if Peggy's ready |
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12:39:09 |
mizliz |
I'm being food now... so I guess all for now |
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12:39:10 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
ready |
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12:39:19 |
littleants |
Hi Peggy, I love reading Mothering. I have a bunch of
Father's I know that want to know why there isn't
something similar for them and are interested in
starting a Fathering" magazine. With all your hindsight
wisdome, do you have any suggestions?" |
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12:39:51 |
paxye |
Peggy... I just want to say thank you.... Mothering is
my escape in a very mainstream little town.... |
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12:40:22 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
What a great idea. There have been a few attempts over
the years, but it wasn't until the commercial success of
Men's Health magazine. Have the dads checked with Joe
Kelly at Dads and Daughters. I would support this effort
in any way possible, but it should come from the dads
themselves. |
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12:40:52 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
You're welcome. I hope we can have family centers in all
towns some day soon. |
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12:41:01 |
Mod_Beckie |
Friendly Reminder: Please do not post unless it is your
turn to ask a question. If you have a question, please
post a single ?" and you'll be added to the queue. Have
your question ready when your name is called. THANKYOU!
:)" |
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12:41:05 |
littleants |
Any suggestions on how to get a readership and do the
original funding? |
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12:41:55 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Have someone call me to chat. Big questions. I would
suggest starting small with a newsletter and growing.
Kimber suggests taking tips from The Full Monty. |
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12:42:32 |
Webmama_Tina |
LOL! |
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12:43:01 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Next question. |
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12:43:04 |
Mod_Beckie |
Vonnie, you are up! |
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12:43:06 |
littleants |
Thanks so much! I will have my husband contact you! He
is in love" with you!!!" |
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12:43:06 |
Vonnie |
Just that since you had started as a hippie" I was
hoping we could compromise to keep that area open for
some of us who still feel that way - It is almost like
now I have to look elsewhere" |
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12:43:30 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Can't wait to meet your husband, littleants. |
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12:43:44 |
Webmama_Tina |
did you have a question vonnie? |
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12:43:57 |
Vonnie |
tho the comment on you must have babies" but I have
plenty of friends with kids much older than my boy and
agree with them on openness rather than hiding and
letting us guide our kids than the schools - you know
and being a single mom WAHM being online is" |
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12:44:10 |
Vonnie |
so i was wondering if there is a way to compromise to
keep some certain areas open |
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12:44:15 |
Vonnie |
still i mean |
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12:44:43 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Vonnie, please give me a specific suggestion of what you
have in mind. What do you mean by keeping certain areas
open?"" |
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12:45:09 |
Vonnie |
ok how you lived back when you first started |
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12:45:23 |
Vonnie |
is there a way for us to keep that - especially when it
is much more nowadays |
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12:45:28 |
Vonnie |
and many of us are new like me |
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12:45:47 |
Vonnie |
am i making sense? |
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12:46:36 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Also, I'm not willing to negotiate our rules and
standards on the boards. I still live the same values as
I always did, but I don't wear the clothes anymore. With
25,000 members we have to have boundaries and so we
won't have graphic images or graphic talk. That's just
the way it is. |
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12:46:53 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
New question. |
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12:47:06 |
blessed2bamommie |
? |
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12:47:17 |
Mod_Beckie |
go ahead blessed2bamommie |
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12:47:43 |
blessed2bamommie |
I just wanted to say thank you for the book Having a
Baby Naturally. It was like a friend was talking to me
about pregnancy and childbirth. |
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12:47:53 |
mom4tot |
? |
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12:47:56 |
blessed2bamommie |
when i was faced with a transfer I took it with me to
the hospital |
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12:48:06 |
blessed2bamommie |
to talk to the staff about my care |
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12:48:29 |
blessed2bamommie |
and thanks for the free mothering mags at ap groups too.
I was so psyched yesterday to get one |
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12:48:37 |
lilylove |
? |
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12:48:46 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
That makes me so happy, blessed2bamommie. Thank you for
telling me that. |
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12:48:52 |
blessed2bamommie |
sure. :) |
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12:48:59 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
We are wanting to get more free mags out to hospitals
and birthing centers. |
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12:49:04 |
blessed2bamommie |
awesome! |
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12:49:48 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Next question |
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12:49:56 |
Mod_Beckie |
mom4tot! |
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12:49:59 |
Mod_Beckie |
You're up! |
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12:50:43 |
mom4tot |
Peggy, my sisters have been reading Mothering since
it's inception...it is the reason we have all nursed,
not circ'd , stayed with our babies...thank you |
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12:50:56 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
You're very welcome. Love to hear it. |
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12:51:19 |
mom4tot |
Also, where do you see Mothering mag and the boards
going as they grow? |
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12:53:22 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
We are poised for big growth. The boards are one of the
biggest on the web as is the site. We have just made a
partnership with Whole Foods to help them promote
natural food to new moms so I'll get to do a lecture
series sponsored by them in the fall to 6 major cities.
Also, we're working on creating a breastfeeding, natural
bag for hospitals and birth centers to replace the evil
formula bags. We always face the challenge of growing in
a way that we can handle and staying true to our values,
but natural is big and I think it's our time to shine. |
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12:53:47 |
Vonnie |
? |
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12:54:22 |
mom4tot |
That's great news. Growth certainly has it's
challenges, I love the natural breastfeeding bags! |
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12:54:48 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
We can go 15 minutes more as far as I'm concerned. |
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12:55:21 |
annakiss |
? |
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12:55:31 |
Webmama_Tina |
ok peggy, thanks! :) |
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12:55:32 |
Birth_Junky |
? |
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12:55:41 |
Mod_Beckie |
At this time, the queue is full. Questions already in
line will be asked, but we cannot take anymore today.
Sorry for the inconvenience. |
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12:55:50 |
Birth_Junky |
No problem! :) |
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12:55:59 |
Mod_Beckie |
no, you are okay birth_junky |
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12:56:02 |
Mod_Beckie |
no more after you, LOL |
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12:56:09 |
Mod_Beckie |
Unless they go quick :) |
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12:56:09 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Do we have a new question? And, we can schedule more
regular chats. |
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12:56:16 |
Mod_Beckie |
Lilylove you are up |
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12:57:16 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Hello, Lillylove, sis of our Fulfillment Manager, Steph. |
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12:57:37 |
Mod_Beckie |
I hope she's typing, give her another moment i think |
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12:57:42 |
lilylove |
Mom4tot, asked it, but I am curious if you have another
books in the works? |
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12:58:50 |
Mod_Beckie |
Upcoming Chatters ~ Annakiss, Birth_junky, Vonnie |
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12:58:56 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
We are working on a new edition of my essays, A Quiet
Place. We are also working on an update of our
Vaccinations book. The next original book I would like
to write would be one on the philosophy of parenting,
but then that is in my essays. |
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12:59:29 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
What book would you like me to write? What books would
you like from Mothering. |
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13:00:20 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
We're also sellling more books by other authors on our
website, books that our my favorites. Let us know what
books and products you would like us to carry. |
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13:00:28 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Any new questions? |
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13:00:33 |
lilylove |
Maybe something more specific to childhood and societal
pressures |
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13:00:39 |
Mod_Beckie |
Annakiss, you are up! |
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13:01:15 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
I hope the essay book will help with this. It's great to
read them all together. And, A Way Back Home, my early
essays is still available. |
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13:01:56 |
annakiss |
Hi. I suppose I should have just emailed my comment, but
I wanted to send my thanks to your staff for the card
that I received in February after my car accident. It
really meant the world to me that a volunteer mod from
MDC was at all known in Santa Fe. |
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13:01:59 |
annakiss |
So thanks. :) |
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13:02:02 |
Webmama_Tina |
peggy, would you like suggestions and questions to be
emailed to you after the chat? |
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13:02:27 |
Webmama_Tina |
(i'm thinking since you asked for book recommendations
and such, just now) :) |
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13:02:37 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Oh, my goodness, you are our herione. We love you. I am
so glad you and your baby are ok. Tell us how your baby
is and have you recovered from the trauma? |
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13:02:56 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Sure, email suggestions and questions to me at
peggyo@mothering.com |
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13:03:03 |
Webmama_Tina |
great, thanks |
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13:03:09 |
annakiss |
My baby is growing and kicking. I'm 35 weeks and I'm
doing well. I'm set for a homebirth sometime next month. |
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13:03:43 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Congratulations. I admire your courage very much!
*fingersx* |
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13:04:08 |
annakiss |
Thank you. :heart: |
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13:04:19 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Sooooo much love!!!! |
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13:05:05 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
How we doing with our questions? |
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13:05:07 |
Mod_Beckie |
Birth_junky is our last question |
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13:05:09 |
Birth_Junky |
No question from me either, just a comment. |
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13:05:24 |
Birth_Junky |
I am a pregnancy massage therapist, infant massage
instructor, doula, aspiring midwife, and hoping to start
our family next year . . . |
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13:05:24 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Sure. |
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13:05:34 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Whoa, girl. |
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13:05:51 |
Birth_Junky |
Just wanted to let you know how much I admire your work
in the magazine and in your books--Having a Baby
Naturally is my new favorite pregnancy book, and I
absolutely DEVOURED your natural family book as well. |
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13:05:59 |
Birth_Junky |
Can't wait to see more from you, and keep up the good
work! |
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13:06:30 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
I am so glad. You don't know how much your positive
comments mean to us here at the mag. Thank you so much. |
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13:06:47 |
Birth_Junky |
:blush: |
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13:07:24 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Let's schedule a new chat and make it a regular thing. |
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13:07:31 |
Webmama_Tina |
well since that was the last question/comment...maybe
i'll add something in there...peggy do you know what
your readership numbers are? for the magazine, i
mean...was the 85,000 for that or the boards? |
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13:07:42 |
Webmama_Tina |
yes, a regular peggy chat would be wonderful! |
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13:08:17 |
Webmama_Tina |
i can go weekly/biweekly/monthly/whatever works for you
:) |
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13:09:12 |
Webmama_Tina |
you can email me after the chat and we can work it out
:) |
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13:10:09 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Our mag circ is 85,000. That's 45,000 subs, 25,000 on
the newstand and15,000 to baby friendly hospitals and
free standing birth centers. The website gets 6 million
hits a month and is the 23,000th site on the web. The
boards are the 70th biggest boards on the entire net.
That's why I am so grateful to The Mosher and her
rocking moderators. We have more traffic on our site
than any of our mag competitors. We've come a long way,
women. |
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13:10:37 |
Webmama_Tina |
wow, awesome! |
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13:10:41 |
Webmama_Tina |
those are great numbers to hear!! |
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13:10:53 |
Webmama_Tina |
i don't know how you all handle it all...that's HUGE! |
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13:11:00 |
Webmama_Tina |
keep up the GREAT work!!! |
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13:11:29 |
Webmama_Tina |
thanks so much peggy, this has been a great chat! i
really appreciate you taking time out of your busy
schedule, as i'm sure we all do :) |
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13:11:40 |
mraven721 |
? for tina |
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13:11:52 |
mom4tot |
Thanks ladies |
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13:12:02 |
Webmama_Tina |
and thankyou to all the mamas for coming and joining us
and if you are not yet on the egroup, please join so you
can get the notices about chats |
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13:12:16 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
We are always running about with more to do, but we
love. Thank you so much for your passionate response.
And, thank you to the great staff I work with here at
Mothering. Come visit us some time in Santa Fe. We have
a great new office with space for a meeting room and a
great lending library. |
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13:12:17 |
Webmama_Tina |
i will post what we decide about regular peggy chats :) |
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13:12:42 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
I'll be in touch, Tina. We'll figure out a time. |
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13:12:42 |
Webmama_Tina |
how many staff members do you have working there peggy? |
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13:12:50 |
Webmama_Tina |
it looked small from that article recently |
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13:13:00 |
Webmama_Tina |
sounds great peggy! |
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13:13:27 |
Webmama_Tina |
mraven721 what's your question? |
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13:13:37 |
Webmama_Tina |
here's the link to the egroup for those that haven't
joined yet: |
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13:13:53 |
mraven721 |
are you planning on transcripting this chat? I missed
the first few minutes |
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13:13:57 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Fifteen staff in house with a few more who just work
during production. Plus the web volunteers. |
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13:13:57 |
Webmama_Tina |
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mommychats |
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13:14:18 |
Webmama_Tina |
yes all chats are transcripted...i'm just super behind
in posting them due to all my crazy business planning
our local babyfest :( |
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13:14:41 |
Webmama_Tina |
wow peggy, that's not many people to do all you do!
GREAT JOB! :) |
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13:15:14 |
Webmama_Tina |
the babyfest is this saturday, and i'm hoping to be able
to finally catch up totally after that and not fall
behind again...hang in there...its coming |
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13:15:21 |
Vonnie |
GOOD LUCK!!!!!! lol |
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13:15:28 |
Webmama_Tina |
i'll make this transcript my top priority to post
though...i usually do with the mothering chats |
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13:16:28 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Thanks, Tina. Good luck on the catching up. I always add
something big again just when I think I'm going to catch
up. Thanks everyone for your great questions. |
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13:16:45 |
Webmama_Tina |
lol, yeah me too, lol |
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13:17:00 |
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13:17:05 |
miiniicooper |
Thank you for letting us be here and I hope to
participate in another one of these soon :) |
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13:17:22 |
Webmama_Tina |
yup, this is peggy's 3rd chat with us...and we'll work
out when the next one will be and post it |
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13:17:23 |
Webmama_Tina |
:) |
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13:17:26 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
And, someday I will catch up on my phone calls. Oh, my. |
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13:17:32 |
Webmama_Tina |
LOL peggy |
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13:17:44 |
Webmama_Tina |
yeah that's like me and my emails...drowning in them! |
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13:17:55 |
Sandrine |
Tina? |
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13:18:00 |
Webmama_Tina |
yes Sandrine ? |
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13:18:18 |
Webmama_Tina |
i'm open for questions now for those that have
them...the chat is now officially over so y'all can
throw them at me... |
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13:18:19 |
Webmama_Tina |
heeh |
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13:18:23 |
Webmama_Tina |
just be gentle, lol |
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13:18:24 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
I'm a bit better with the email because now I have a
laptop and they are all in one place so they seem more
manageable. I get about 200 a day. |
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13:18:29 |
Vonnie |
lol |
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13:18:45 |
Webmama_Tina |
yikes peggy, that's about what i get too...well close... |
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13:18:53 |
Vonnie |
just sent you one peggy btw |
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13:19:13 |
Webmama_Tina |
and so many actually need responding too! i had to
create an autoresponder to remind people to email again
if they don't hear from me, lol |
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13:19:46 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Time to go. Gotta have some lunch and have a circulation
meeting early this afternoon. Talk to you all again
soon. |
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13:19:52 |
Webmama_Tina |
see ya peggy and THANKS AGAIN!! |
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13:20:00 |
trishshack |
Thanks Peggy |
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13:20:02 |
Peggy_O_Mara |
Thank you, Tina. |
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13:20:13 |
lilylove |
Thank You |
