I had to change my user name 'cause I couldn't get logged in under my kathytheshopper account anymore. It's been a crazy year. Dealt with my aunts estate in Texas in May and that was a traumatic experience (I swear I have a little PTSD from it). Came home and almost had a breakdown. That Texas mess is a whole different story. Luckily, my son came home from college 5 days after I got home or I don't know if my mind would have recovered. Then 3 weeks later a co-worker that I really admired and loved committed suicide. Then in Nov-Dec in a 4 week period I lost an uncle (semi-expected), an aunt (had cancer, went out of remission and downhill in a matter of a week) and a cousin 3 weeks older than me (unexpectedly-we still don't know what happened). 2010 really sucked! My son goes back to college from winter break in the morning and I can't even say how much it meant to me to have him back here. We had a blast together. He really is my best buddy. 2010-throw in financial problems, dental work (no insurance), car problems, etc.. I just hope 2011 is easier!
A belated Merry Christmas to all!

Glad to see you back and hope 2011 is a better year for you -- and all of us

Exactly

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I was just wondering about you the other day. I'm glad to see you back! May the New Year bless you in every way!

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Welcome back! If I remember, you're from Iowa, right? You always pretty much cleaned up with the deep discounts. I am sorry to hear that the past few months could have been a lot better, but that's all behind you now. Hoping this year is a productive and healthy year for all of us.

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Yes, that's me! Still at the bargain shopping too!
Thanks all for the good wishes everyone!

Welcome back Kathy... ~Lisa

Welcome back Kathy and so glad to see a familar and friendly name sorry to hear about all your troubles and sincerely hope 2011 is better for you... Catherine

As soon as I saw that new username (not on this board, but on the LWIF-B&M board), I just HOPED it was really you!

It is! I'm so glad you survived your rough year. So glad you're back. It can only get better, right?

Happy New Year to you!

Any good finds this year for the big family that you like to look out for? I love your stories!

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Again KTS so glad a really familar friendly person has returned to the cafe. I was thinking of usanmom and she is back and I was also thinking of Susiecat I have not seen her posting in a really long time, hopefully she will return as well... Catherine

Welcome back Kathy I hope 2011 is a better year for you

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I just got a firm grip on reality....
Now I can strangle it

Welcome back, Kathy! Glad to see you. Hope 2011 is better for you!

Thanks again all!