AWESOME turnout Thursday night at The Med—thanks to all who came—it was GREAT getting together! We had about 11 of us—it was great! The RB51 Dinner Out idea has taken off—so we’d propose two dates for June; June 10th and 24th. For the night of the 10th we’re thinking about 6:00 at “The Colorado Coal Company” steakhouse in historic downtown Erie, http://www.coloradocoalcompany.com/, and for the night of the 24th we like 6:00 at The “Taj Mahal 3” at 95th and S. Boulder Road, http://www.tajmahal3.com/.
Please check your schedules and RSVP to RB51club@gmail.com about a week before, so we can confirm reservations…
PS: IMPORTANT! Please add the following email address to your “OK” senders list: RB51club@gmail.com. Starting soon, email about our class activities will come from that address via your social committee! Thanks!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
OK—we’re starting to get a feel for the level of interest in these dinner ideas—and it’s mostly positive, so let’s try to do this a couple of times next month and see what happens… The 13th at The Med looks like it will be somewhat popular http://www.themedboulder.com/menus.html , and the idea of somewhere else on the 6th is big. Since the 6th falls right around CU graduation (which is why The Med didn’t work for that date) we decided to either go north or south for dinner—south won, and we’ve picked The Yak and Yeti at about 88th and Sheridan; http://www.theyakandyeti.com/ Time is 6 p.m., and we have an open reservation.
SO; what started out as a confusion is turning into a movement. All good things do.
No need to RSVP, unless you just like sending Jim emails—that’s AWESOME by the way—he loves it. Let’s eat, talk, rekindle and grow!
SUMMARY: May 6th, (Thursday) at 6:00, Yak and Yeti, 8665 N. Sheridan, Westminster
May 13, (Thursday) at 6:00, The Med, 1002 Walnut, Boulder
SO; what started out as a confusion is turning into a movement. All good things do.
No need to RSVP, unless you just like sending Jim emails—that’s AWESOME by the way—he loves it. Let’s eat, talk, rekindle and grow!
SUMMARY: May 6th, (Thursday) at 6:00, Yak and Yeti, 8665 N. Sheridan, Westminster
May 13, (Thursday) at 6:00, The Med, 1002 Walnut, Boulder
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Blog Abuse!
Breaking News! Seems as though this Blog has been neglected for a couple of weeks... We'll try harder to keep up!
Monday, February 22, 2010
11th Night a Hit!
OK. That was fun! Thanks to EVERYONE who came and helped and ate and laughed and danced and ate and laughed and danced and….well, you get the point! Congratulations to John for being mathematically determined to be the sexiest man alive—and thanks to Laura A for arranging the AWESOME location and babysitting and kids activities! OMG—what a blast!
What’s next?
RB 51 Fall 09—what say you?
What’s next?
RB 51 Fall 09—what say you?
Sunday, February 7, 2010
SALSA LESSONS FOR OUR CLASS!
Calling all Salsa Fans
I am finalizing the plans for a group Salsa class for our Rebuilding class. Based on the feedback I have received, it looks like it will be Mondays at 8:00 p.m. The cost will be no more than $10.00 per lesson, but will depend on how many people we have attending. I'm aiming for March 1st to start, but I don't know how many weeks long it will be yet. As soon as I hear back from everyone, I can finalized the plans and send out the correct information.
Please reply as soon as possible, and feel free to call (720-989-6003) or email me with any question.
For more information about the location of the dance studio go to www.boothdance.com . Please don't call the studio directly with questions about the class.
I hope to see everyone there.
Pam
I am finalizing the plans for a group Salsa class for our Rebuilding class. Based on the feedback I have received, it looks like it will be Mondays at 8:00 p.m. The cost will be no more than $10.00 per lesson, but will depend on how many people we have attending. I'm aiming for March 1st to start, but I don't know how many weeks long it will be yet. As soon as I hear back from everyone, I can finalized the plans and send out the correct information.
Please reply as soon as possible, and feel free to call (720-989-6003) or email me with any question.
For more information about the location of the dance studio go to www.boothdance.com . Please don't call the studio directly with questions about the class.
I hope to see everyone there.
Pam
Nissi's a big HIT!
Oh yeah, we rocked AND we rolled! Or, at least we dance our butts off!
Thanks to those that joined us at Nissi's last night for 'That 80s Band!' Eight of us made an appearance for dinner and loads of dancing. The group of girls celebrating a friends 21st birthday only added to the entertainment...
Darcy suggested we try for a follow up evening with Something Underground (a favorite local band). We plan to keep an eye out for dates and will let you know when there is a gig in the coming months.
Thanks to Lynn for working with me on getting last night together. It was a blast!
Nancy
Thanks to those that joined us at Nissi's last night for 'That 80s Band!' Eight of us made an appearance for dinner and loads of dancing. The group of girls celebrating a friends 21st birthday only added to the entertainment...
Darcy suggested we try for a follow up evening with Something Underground (a favorite local band). We plan to keep an eye out for dates and will let you know when there is a gig in the coming months.
Thanks to Lynn for working with me on getting last night together. It was a blast!
Nancy
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
ROCK ON...
Riff Raff fans,
Psychedelic Sausage is making it's long awaited return engagement at Whistlers Cafe in Nederland this Friday Night, February 5th, starting at 10 PM
Whistler's Cafe'
161 Jefferson Street, Nederland, CO 80466
(303) 258-0614
Psychedelic Sausage is making it's long awaited return engagement at Whistlers Cafe in Nederland this Friday Night, February 5th, starting at 10 PM
Whistler's Cafe'
161 Jefferson Street, Nederland, CO 80466
(303) 258-0614
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Dance!
WOW!
At last Thursday’s Salsa at the Avalon, we had TEN Rebuilders! What great fun! Darcy said it best: “You can’t get better fun for $8 !!” Turns out that Mike M is a secret salsa maniac, Jim L is a crazed lesson taking Latin macho man, and Denise….well, we have to follow Denise around with a fire extinguisher. HOT!
So, come one, come all—Salsa is every Thursday at The Avalon—speaking only for myself, I’m going until I get it right!
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8….
WHERE: Avalon Studio, 63rd and Arapahoe in Boulder
WHEN: 7:15, class starts at 7:30, open dance at 8:30…
COST: $8
At last Thursday’s Salsa at the Avalon, we had TEN Rebuilders! What great fun! Darcy said it best: “You can’t get better fun for $8 !!” Turns out that Mike M is a secret salsa maniac, Jim L is a crazed lesson taking Latin macho man, and Denise….well, we have to follow Denise around with a fire extinguisher. HOT!
So, come one, come all—Salsa is every Thursday at The Avalon—speaking only for myself, I’m going until I get it right!
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8….
WHERE: Avalon Studio, 63rd and Arapahoe in Boulder
WHEN: 7:15, class starts at 7:30, open dance at 8:30…
COST: $8
Thursday, January 28, 2010
SALSA!
OH YEAH… SALSA CLASS!
WHERE: AVALON STUDIO, 62nd AND ARAPAHOE, BOULDER
WHEN: 7:15 THURSDAY THE 28TH (THAT’S TODAY!)
AND EVERY THURSDAY IF YOU ARE SO BOLD!
COST: $8
Members planning to go already include Darcy, Dan, Jim K, Denise, Ted and Eve, Debbie and maybe Jim L (who has been taking “private lessons…” ooooo! Watch out!).
HOW ABOUT YOU?
WHERE: AVALON STUDIO, 62nd AND ARAPAHOE, BOULDER
WHEN: 7:15 THURSDAY THE 28TH (THAT’S TODAY!)
AND EVERY THURSDAY IF YOU ARE SO BOLD!
COST: $8
Members planning to go already include Darcy, Dan, Jim K, Denise, Ted and Eve, Debbie and maybe Jim L (who has been taking “private lessons…” ooooo! Watch out!).
HOW ABOUT YOU?
Thursday, January 21, 2010
ELEVENTH NIGHT UPDATE!
We have an update for the 11th Night plans!
DATE: Saturday, February 20th
LOCATION: Laura A’s place in Broomfield—which is a perfect equidistant drive for us all—excellent location! THANK YOU LAURA!!
She has reserved the Clubhouse at her complex for our fun! ALSO, and this is HUGE, she’s offered her home as a secondary location for babysitting…
SO—let’s make this a family friendly deal AND our 9th/10th Night continuation—
Family Friendly Pot Luck dinner at 5:00 with music and the whole bit… We have the BEST pot luck’s!
6:30 or thereabouts kids retreat to Laura’s place for some planned activities… We do our 9th/10th Night Question Fun! Everyone still have their list?
8:30 or thereabouts we all get back together for music! Laura reports that the clubhouse isn’t “huge,” but big enough—it’ll be GREAT! AWESOME!!
LIFE IS GOOD! We’ll need some of you who wish to bring kiddos to help plan some activities for them—and Laura has one 13 year old sitter—we could use at least one more of similar age to help watch the little ones…talk to your older kids and see if they are interested. If we all pitch in a couple of bucks we can pay sitters for the group and maybe buy a few activity related things—fun stuff for them to do!
After, we’ll all hang out and help Laura CLEAN UP! Many hands….
DATE: Saturday, February 20th
LOCATION: Laura A’s place in Broomfield—which is a perfect equidistant drive for us all—excellent location! THANK YOU LAURA!!
She has reserved the Clubhouse at her complex for our fun! ALSO, and this is HUGE, she’s offered her home as a secondary location for babysitting…
SO—let’s make this a family friendly deal AND our 9th/10th Night continuation—
Family Friendly Pot Luck dinner at 5:00 with music and the whole bit… We have the BEST pot luck’s!
6:30 or thereabouts kids retreat to Laura’s place for some planned activities… We do our 9th/10th Night Question Fun! Everyone still have their list?
8:30 or thereabouts we all get back together for music! Laura reports that the clubhouse isn’t “huge,” but big enough—it’ll be GREAT! AWESOME!!
LIFE IS GOOD! We’ll need some of you who wish to bring kiddos to help plan some activities for them—and Laura has one 13 year old sitter—we could use at least one more of similar age to help watch the little ones…talk to your older kids and see if they are interested. If we all pitch in a couple of bucks we can pay sitters for the group and maybe buy a few activity related things—fun stuff for them to do!
After, we’ll all hang out and help Laura CLEAN UP! Many hands….
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Put on your Dancin' Shoes!: That Eighties Band! (Feburary 5th)
Hello RB Buddies!
Here's the latest from Lynn and I on seeing "That 80s Band" on February 5th.
Where: Nissi's @ 95th and Arapahoe in Lafayette
When: Feb. 5
Time: 7:30 until 11:00 PM
Dinner: Available beginning at 6:30
Cost: $12
The deal on what to do to get us all together in one or two tables:
1) Go to http://www.clubnissis.com/nissis/thateightiesbandfeb52010.html to order your own ticket.
In speaking with Teresa at Nissi's she suggested you do this sooner rather than later
2) On the credit card check out page, there is a comments section at the bottom.
- In this comment box note: With Nancy Compton Group
3) Email me (please copy Lynn) when you have purchased your ticket
- Indicate if you noted in the comments with the group or not
- Note if you plan to join us for dinner
Lynn mentioned these folks are in for the evening, please still email to let me know when you have purchased your tix so I can make sure I confirm table seating with Nissi's before the event.
Lynn, Nancy, Darcy, Pam, Jim L., Emily, Adrienne
A few things to know:
The show starts at 7:30, but Nissi's offers a great small plate menu and bar.
Nissi's is a supper club and as part of the great price on tix, we are encouraged to dine before / during the show.
I'll plan to arrive around 6:45 for drinks and dinner. If anyone would like to meet earlier let me know and I could join you.
Notes from the Nissi's site:
Happy Hour: 5 - 6 p.m.
Dinner: 6;30 - 9 p.m.
All shows begin at 7:30 (try to arrive no later than 7 p.m.)
PLEASE JOIN US FOR DINNER BEFORE AND DURING THE SHOW.
We serve award-winning "small plates" cuisine, which is smaller portions
at smaller prices, and designed to be shared and enjoyed throughout the
evening. We also serve wine and beer, along with a limited cocktail menu.
GET DIRECTIONS and all other information at www.nissis.com.
Looking forward to dancing the night away with you and reliving the 80s! Woohoo!
Nancy and Lynn~
Here's the latest from Lynn and I on seeing "That 80s Band" on February 5th.
Where: Nissi's @ 95th and Arapahoe in Lafayette
When: Feb. 5
Time: 7:30 until 11:00 PM
Dinner: Available beginning at 6:30
Cost: $12
The deal on what to do to get us all together in one or two tables:
1) Go to http://www.clubnissis.com/nissis/thateightiesbandfeb52010.html to order your own ticket.
In speaking with Teresa at Nissi's she suggested you do this sooner rather than later
2) On the credit card check out page, there is a comments section at the bottom.
- In this comment box note: With Nancy Compton Group
3) Email me (please copy Lynn) when you have purchased your ticket
- Indicate if you noted in the comments with the group or not
- Note if you plan to join us for dinner
Lynn mentioned these folks are in for the evening, please still email to let me know when you have purchased your tix so I can make sure I confirm table seating with Nissi's before the event.
Lynn, Nancy, Darcy, Pam, Jim L., Emily, Adrienne
A few things to know:
The show starts at 7:30, but Nissi's offers a great small plate menu and bar.
Nissi's is a supper club and as part of the great price on tix, we are encouraged to dine before / during the show.
I'll plan to arrive around 6:45 for drinks and dinner. If anyone would like to meet earlier let me know and I could join you.
Notes from the Nissi's site:
Happy Hour: 5 - 6 p.m.
Dinner: 6;30 - 9 p.m.
All shows begin at 7:30 (try to arrive no later than 7 p.m.)
PLEASE JOIN US FOR DINNER BEFORE AND DURING THE SHOW.
We serve award-winning "small plates" cuisine, which is smaller portions
at smaller prices, and designed to be shared and enjoyed throughout the
evening. We also serve wine and beer, along with a limited cocktail menu.
GET DIRECTIONS and all other information at www.nissis.com.
Looking forward to dancing the night away with you and reliving the 80s! Woohoo!
Nancy and Lynn~
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
eleven…
“e•lev•en (noun) something in a numbered series with a value of 11”… and in this case it’s about time!
ANNOUNCING: Rebuilders Fall 09 Eleventh Night!
WHEN: Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
WHERE: OK sports fans—HELP!
A number of us have talked about this for the last couple of weeks—we need to get this together!
Best date on the calendar for most seems to be February 20th, a Saturday.
However: location, location, location… that’s the issue.
We’ll scale back the plans and skip the need for space to allow a dance—no problem there, we can still do some music—but we do need a spot for us all to land! We can do a dance another time, for a gathering that we can invite guests and kids and the whole 9 yards…
Current thoughts are that we need to have one of our MOST AMAZING pot luck’s, followed by taking care of “unfinished business,” and continuing our 9th and 10th night questions on relationships and sexuality. Could be lots of fun! Are you in?
If so, Mark the 20th on your calendar—and shoot me your ideas about WHERE we might pull this off!
Love you all!
Jim, Lynda, Denise and Steve
“e•lev•en (noun) something in a numbered series with a value of 11”… and in this case it’s about time!
ANNOUNCING: Rebuilders Fall 09 Eleventh Night!
WHEN: Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
WHERE: OK sports fans—HELP!
A number of us have talked about this for the last couple of weeks—we need to get this together!
Best date on the calendar for most seems to be February 20th, a Saturday.
However: location, location, location… that’s the issue.
We’ll scale back the plans and skip the need for space to allow a dance—no problem there, we can still do some music—but we do need a spot for us all to land! We can do a dance another time, for a gathering that we can invite guests and kids and the whole 9 yards…
Current thoughts are that we need to have one of our MOST AMAZING pot luck’s, followed by taking care of “unfinished business,” and continuing our 9th and 10th night questions on relationships and sexuality. Could be lots of fun! Are you in?
If so, Mark the 20th on your calendar—and shoot me your ideas about WHERE we might pull this off!
Love you all!
Jim, Lynda, Denise and Steve
Mardi Gras! From Denise!
Hi Everyone!
H. and I are having a Mardi Gras party Sunday Feb 14th starting at 5pm.
His house 911 Madison Court
Erie, CO 80516 US (720) 212-3757.
Neither of us has ever had, or been to, a Mardi Gras party so any and all suggestions are appreciated! Anyone and everyone is welcome to come, kids included.
Please bring either something cajun/creole or a beverage.
RSVP if you can but, as usual, there will be plenty of food and space, so feel free to drop by even if you haven't RSVP'd.
I hope to see you there!
Denise
H. and I are having a Mardi Gras party Sunday Feb 14th starting at 5pm.
His house 911 Madison Court
Erie, CO 80516 US (720) 212-3757.
Neither of us has ever had, or been to, a Mardi Gras party so any and all suggestions are appreciated! Anyone and everyone is welcome to come, kids included.
Please bring either something cajun/creole or a beverage.
RSVP if you can but, as usual, there will be plenty of food and space, so feel free to drop by even if you haven't RSVP'd.
I hope to see you there!
Denise
Sunday, January 17, 2010
That Eighties Band at Nissi's
Hey Everybody!
Let's relive those 80's memories/songs on Feb. 5. I hope you saved that Friday.....Tickets are $12 and the show starts at 7:30 and they'll play until about 11 pm. I think Nancy was planning on working with Teresa to get us a table, etc., but I would like to know who is planning on going so we can get the ball rolling. Trust me, you don't want to miss out.
So, can you let Nancy or I know if you are planning on attending? We'll probably need to buy our tickets pretty quickly. You can go to www.nissis.com and buy your ticket NOW if you would like.
Hope to see you there!
Lynn and Nancy
Let's relive those 80's memories/songs on Feb. 5. I hope you saved that Friday.....Tickets are $12 and the show starts at 7:30 and they'll play until about 11 pm. I think Nancy was planning on working with Teresa to get us a table, etc., but I would like to know who is planning on going so we can get the ball rolling. Trust me, you don't want to miss out.
So, can you let Nancy or I know if you are planning on attending? We'll probably need to buy our tickets pretty quickly. You can go to www.nissis.com and buy your ticket NOW if you would like.
Hope to see you there!
Lynn and Nancy
Saturday, January 9, 2010
From Denise--LET'S COOK!
Hi Everyone!
Many of you have heard me rave about my favorite restaurant in Longmont, Terroir. They occasionally offer cooking classes that are a lot of fun. Several of you have asked me to let you know when classes are available, but I can't remember who all was interested! These aren't really classes for a very beginner cook, but Tim is pretty flexible and easy going. They are a great value - $65 for 3 hours of instruction, a fabulous lunch, and a $10 gift certificate to the restaurant. Contact Terroir directly if you want to take a class (303) 651-0630. Let me know if you want to keep receiving emails about Terroir's events. Feel free to email me any questions!
Denise
Upcoming Cooking Class Schedule:
Saucier 1 Beginning Sauces: The first of a four-part series, this class will focus on pan sauces, beurre blanc and other quick sauces, stocks, and gastriques -- Saturday, January 16th from 9 a.m.until noon
Saucier 2 Egg Based Sauces: The second of a four-part series, this class will focus on hollandaise, bernaise, and clarifying butter -- Saturday, January 30th from 9 a.m. until noon
Saucier 3 Modern Sauces: The third of a four-part series, this class will focus on coulis, vinaigrettes, and chutneys -- Saturday, February 13th from 9 a.m. until noon
Saucier 4 Dessert Sauces: The last of the series, this class will focus on coulis, creme anglaise, and sabayon --Saturday, February 27th from 9 a.m. until noon
All About Fish: Learn how to cook, prepare, butcher, store, and sauce fish -- Saturday, March 13th from 9 a.m. until noon
All About Pasta: Learn how to make dough, shape, store, and cook hand-cut pastas -- Saturday, March 27th from 9 a.m. until noon
All classes are limited to six students. All supplies, use of equipment, and clean-up included in price of $65 per class. Also, included in price is a $10 gift certificate for Terroir.
Purchase any three classes for discounted price of $165, including a $30 gift certificate for Terroir.
To make a reservation for any of these classes, please call (303) 651-0630.
Terroir Restaurant is located at:
246 Main Street
Longmont, CO 80501
Phone: 303.651.0630
Fax: 303.651.0631
Get more information about Terroir Restaurant
Make a reservation at Terroir Restaurant
Many of you have heard me rave about my favorite restaurant in Longmont, Terroir. They occasionally offer cooking classes that are a lot of fun. Several of you have asked me to let you know when classes are available, but I can't remember who all was interested! These aren't really classes for a very beginner cook, but Tim is pretty flexible and easy going. They are a great value - $65 for 3 hours of instruction, a fabulous lunch, and a $10 gift certificate to the restaurant. Contact Terroir directly if you want to take a class (303) 651-0630. Let me know if you want to keep receiving emails about Terroir's events. Feel free to email me any questions!
Denise
Upcoming Cooking Class Schedule:
Saucier 1 Beginning Sauces: The first of a four-part series, this class will focus on pan sauces, beurre blanc and other quick sauces, stocks, and gastriques -- Saturday, January 16th from 9 a.m.until noon
Saucier 2 Egg Based Sauces: The second of a four-part series, this class will focus on hollandaise, bernaise, and clarifying butter -- Saturday, January 30th from 9 a.m. until noon
Saucier 3 Modern Sauces: The third of a four-part series, this class will focus on coulis, vinaigrettes, and chutneys -- Saturday, February 13th from 9 a.m. until noon
Saucier 4 Dessert Sauces: The last of the series, this class will focus on coulis, creme anglaise, and sabayon --Saturday, February 27th from 9 a.m. until noon
All About Fish: Learn how to cook, prepare, butcher, store, and sauce fish -- Saturday, March 13th from 9 a.m. until noon
All About Pasta: Learn how to make dough, shape, store, and cook hand-cut pastas -- Saturday, March 27th from 9 a.m. until noon
All classes are limited to six students. All supplies, use of equipment, and clean-up included in price of $65 per class. Also, included in price is a $10 gift certificate for Terroir.
Purchase any three classes for discounted price of $165, including a $30 gift certificate for Terroir.
To make a reservation for any of these classes, please call (303) 651-0630.
Terroir Restaurant is located at:
246 Main Street
Longmont, CO 80501
Phone: 303.651.0630
Fax: 303.651.0631
Get more information about Terroir Restaurant
Make a reservation at Terroir Restaurant
Sunday, January 3, 2010
From Darcy! Pampered Chef Party!
Happy New Year to Everyone!
I hope you all can make it to the Pampered Chef party on January 23rd at 5:00 at my house. We're hoping this will be a fun event. (Fun is not overrated!) Come and join us even if you are not into cooking utensils, etc. It is not intended to be a pressured selling event at all.
Kids and friends are welcome.
It will be a pot luck. Please, bring a dish to share or something to drink. Laura C. will demonstrate/make a dessert for us. Perhaps Jim K. will bring us some good music.
See you soon!
Darcy
P.S. For those of us who are participating in the Graduate Rebuilding class at my house this coming Thursday, if you want to arrive a bit before the class starts that's fine, especially if you're coming from work. Come anytime between 5:30 and 6:30. Again, if you want snacks feel free to bring something.
I hope you all can make it to the Pampered Chef party on January 23rd at 5:00 at my house. We're hoping this will be a fun event. (Fun is not overrated!) Come and join us even if you are not into cooking utensils, etc. It is not intended to be a pressured selling event at all.
Kids and friends are welcome.
It will be a pot luck. Please, bring a dish to share or something to drink. Laura C. will demonstrate/make a dessert for us. Perhaps Jim K. will bring us some good music.
See you soon!
Darcy
P.S. For those of us who are participating in the Graduate Rebuilding class at my house this coming Thursday, if you want to arrive a bit before the class starts that's fine, especially if you're coming from work. Come anytime between 5:30 and 6:30. Again, if you want snacks feel free to bring something.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Cowtown Goddess, C'est Moi!
Happy New Year my precious friends -
Thanks to Jim K. for choosing blogger.com as our social e-venue! I have recently revived an old blog on this site myself, and would like to invite you all to visit. This is an experiment in self-expression and for me. As I become more familiar and comfortable with the site, I plan to use it as a continuation of my RB progress. I'll be musing on divorce recovery, in slice-of-life observations. As the very trusted members of my new post-divorce family, I welcome your comments, suggestions and feedback! I imagine the possibility of an online continuation of our RB group work here, if anyone is iterested and the mood strikes. The best to all of you in 2010! Blessings! Lynda(www.cowtowngoddess.blogspot.com)
Thanks to Jim K. for choosing blogger.com as our social e-venue! I have recently revived an old blog on this site myself, and would like to invite you all to visit. This is an experiment in self-expression and for me. As I become more familiar and comfortable with the site, I plan to use it as a continuation of my RB progress. I'll be musing on divorce recovery, in slice-of-life observations. As the very trusted members of my new post-divorce family, I welcome your comments, suggestions and feedback! I imagine the possibility of an online continuation of our RB group work here, if anyone is iterested and the mood strikes. The best to all of you in 2010! Blessings! Lynda(www.cowtowngoddess.blogspot.com)
PAMPERED CHEF FOR REBUILDERS!
We'll taste a delicious recipe, try tools that make kitchen tasks easier, and learn entertaining and cooking tips. And you won't believe how simple the recipes are! We can also catch up with each other while we shop.
Please let me know if you can make it. Mark the date on your calendar and ask a friend or two to come along!
Your Pampered Chef® Consultant
Laura Carpenter
http://www.pamperedchef.biz/lauracooks
Show Date:
Sat, Jan 23, 2010
Show Time:
5:00 PM
Host:
Darcy Mordhorst
Co-Host:
Phone:
(303) 859-4509
E-mail:
darcymordhorst@yahoo.com
Location:
6946 Springhill Drive
LONGMONT, CO 80503
View Map/Directions
Please let me know if you can make it. Mark the date on your calendar and ask a friend or two to come along!
Your Pampered Chef® Consultant
Laura Carpenter
http://www.pamperedchef.biz/lauracooks
Show Date:
Sat, Jan 23, 2010
Show Time:
5:00 PM
Host:
Darcy Mordhorst
Co-Host:
Phone:
(303) 859-4509
E-mail:
darcymordhorst@yahoo.com
Location:
6946 Springhill Drive
LONGMONT, CO 80503
View Map/Directions
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Greetings!
To all...
Extending a belated Holiday Greeting to my wonderful RB Buds!!! Since I don't have mailing addresses, thought it'd be fun to check this out since I'm a "blogging newbie"!
Wishing one & all a safe & peaceful holiday, but most importantly, a very healthy, happy & prosperous New Year!
Here's a photo taken last week of me & my kids in Jackson Hole, WY.
...Snowshoeing in Jackson Hole - $0.00...
...Looking forward to 2010 - priceless!!!
Happy New Year to one & all - have fun at Jim L's place; so sad I won't be able to attend but know that I'm with you all in spirit! Drive safely & behave!!!!
Best wishes ~ Debbie H
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
From Jim L; NEW YEARS PARTY!
OK Rebuilders & Volunteers,
Here is the party you have been waiting for. It will be at Jim Lieberman’s house, 4145 Piedra Court, Boulder, CO 80301 on Thursday December 31 staring at 5:00 pm.
It will be a pot luck. Please bring one of the following. (1) Alcoholic or non alcoholic drink; juice, wine, beer, liquor. (2) Dish to share, appetizer, main course, or desert. (real food no chips)
I’m looking forward to seeing you all. Please feel free to bring a friend. There is very little on-street parking, but plenty in the back yard, so follow these directions:
From Iris & 28th Street go north on 28th past Palo Parkway, take the next right onto Juneau Road (a dirt road off 28th) (we will set up a sign). My home will be the 2nd house on the right. You will see a sign. Park in the back yard. Go through the gate. Walk around the house to the front door.
Come on in. Please take you shoes off in the front dinning room.
I am asking for volunteers to help set up and clean up. In addition I would like to think of some fun activities. Anyone willing to brain storm?
Let me know if you can assist with either. Email or call 303-589-6447
Jim Lieberman
Here is the party you have been waiting for. It will be at Jim Lieberman’s house, 4145 Piedra Court, Boulder, CO 80301 on Thursday December 31 staring at 5:00 pm.
It will be a pot luck. Please bring one of the following. (1) Alcoholic or non alcoholic drink; juice, wine, beer, liquor. (2) Dish to share, appetizer, main course, or desert. (real food no chips)
I’m looking forward to seeing you all. Please feel free to bring a friend. There is very little on-street parking, but plenty in the back yard, so follow these directions:
From Iris & 28th Street go north on 28th past Palo Parkway, take the next right onto Juneau Road (a dirt road off 28th) (we will set up a sign). My home will be the 2nd house on the right. You will see a sign. Park in the back yard. Go through the gate. Walk around the house to the front door.
Come on in. Please take you shoes off in the front dinning room.
I am asking for volunteers to help set up and clean up. In addition I would like to think of some fun activities. Anyone willing to brain storm?
Let me know if you can assist with either. Email or call 303-589-6447
Jim Lieberman
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
ADMIN UPDATE
FOLKS: Just F.Y.I., due to limitations of my at-home Internet connection, and as a result of the growing complexity of this blog, I will only be able to make administrative changes from my laptop when visiting a venue with high speed wireless access... Dial up just won't cut it, and in the Thompson Canyon that is all that is available to me. Some bells & whistles that might be requested, such as Google Maps and Event Schedulers may have to wait a day or two, but fear not--it'll get done! Thanks for understanding!! Happy Holiday's and LOVE to all! --Jim K
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
As we move forward together, I am reminded of that amazing 10th night. I am a more aware person thanks to the courage of John and Laura, and I'd like to say thanks!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Kid Friendly Events we could organize for RB families
Here's the start to some brainstorming: sledding at Chautauqua, January Stock Show events, DMNS, Denver Zoo, First Free Saturday at the DAM, Front Range hikes big and small, Brainard Lake, Boulder Thursday Cruiser Rides, ice skating at the YMCA or 13th street, Mad Scientist Rock (coming soon), Friday Afternoon Club at the Millenium, 29th street concerts, Alpine Slide at Winter Park/Tubing at Copper, ski trips, tubing Boulder Creek, geocashing, campfires (any season), camping, Moab, Goblin Valley, Great Sand Dunes, Glenwood Springs, Eldorado Canyon for swimming, Denver Center for the Performing Arts Family Fun Forum, and... so much more.
SALSA!!
Let's schedule a class SALSA night at Avalon, Thursday January 21st!
Here are the details:
Starts: 7:30
Cost: $8.00
Location: Avalon
6185 Arapahoe in Boulder
http://www.villageartscoalition.org/danceList.php?record=71&event=n110#n110
Here are the details:
Starts: 7:30
Cost: $8.00
Location: Avalon
6185 Arapahoe in Boulder
http://www.villageartscoalition.org/danceList.php?record=71&event=n110#n110
what do we do now ????
Hey RBr's. I know we all don't have kids, or kids that are younger than 13. However I think a lot of us do. What kind of event can we do that's kid friendly?
Avoiding those spammers
As we are all authoring on the blog I thought I would share a bit of wisdom on keeping your email address safe from those spammers. Many bloggers note their email addresses in various formats to do just that. An example with my email address is:
nancyjcompton (at) gmail (dot) com
Sending my thanks to Jim for making this so! What a great, easy method to keep up to date and stay in touch.
Happy Holidays!
Nancy
nancyjcompton (at) gmail (dot) com
Sending my thanks to Jim for making this so! What a great, easy method to keep up to date and stay in touch.
Happy Holidays!
Nancy
Christmas Day at Debbie's
Who is coming to Debbie's for Christmas dinner? I'll be there! Don't forget to RSVP her cell # is 303-885-0633 and her email is free2bmi2010(at)yahoo(dot)com. See you there!
PS This is also a test to see if I can actually post something.....
PS This is also a test to see if I can actually post something.....
Eve says "Everybody Happy Hour!"
OMG you NEED to Happy Hour, and "in case you are not yet thoroughly convinced that you want to do this, just remember it is one way to keep getting our class together on a weekly basis. All you have to do is reserve every Tuesday for Rebuilding!
As a reminder in case you aren’t sure what this is all about... it is when Rebuilding grads get together some place to catch up and enjoy each other’s company. It starts at 5:30pm and goes until the last person leaves, usually about 9:00pm but you can come and go at whatever times work for you. There are usually 20-30 Rebuilders there including many that you already know (yes, me for one). There are those that choose to imbibe or not and those that choose to eat and those that choose not to. Hugs are a requirement (at least with Rebuilders that you know). :-)
The catch is finding out where the Meetup will be. The Happy Hour organizer is Wayne Minichiello and he posts this information on the Meetup site. You can also request to get on his email list and receive the same info in email (you could also requet alerts be sent from the Meetup site – the email list is for posterity sake, it was started before the Meetup). If you prefer to get on Wayne’s email list, please reply to him directly and request to be added;.
Hope to see you there!
Eve
As a reminder in case you aren’t sure what this is all about... it is when Rebuilding grads get together some place to catch up and enjoy each other’s company. It starts at 5:30pm and goes until the last person leaves, usually about 9:00pm but you can come and go at whatever times work for you. There are usually 20-30 Rebuilders there including many that you already know (yes, me for one). There are those that choose to imbibe or not and those that choose to eat and those that choose not to. Hugs are a requirement (at least with Rebuilders that you know). :-)
The catch is finding out where the Meetup will be. The Happy Hour organizer is Wayne Minichiello and he posts this information on the Meetup site. You can also request to get on his email list and receive the same info in email (you could also requet alerts be sent from the Meetup site – the email list is for posterity sake, it was started before the Meetup). If you prefer to get on Wayne’s email list, please reply to him directly and request to be added;
Hope to see you there!
Eve
Monday, December 21, 2009
Pic's from Jim L... WWWOW!
Catch this link to Jim L's Picassa Web Album of RB's Pics from the Holiday Ball!
THANKS JIM!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
From Pam 12-18-09; LET'S DANCE!
Wow, lots of great ideas. I would like to add my own. The dance studio where I take lessons does a 4 week ballroom dancing series. It's on Thursday nights from 7-8 with a practice dance party from 8-9. It's $48.00 for the month. This class runs every month, but I was thinking about doing it in Feb. The studio is in north Denver in the I-25 & Hwy 36 area. You can find more information at www.boothdance.com.
Have a great holiday season & I will see you after Jan 10th.
Pam
Have a great holiday season & I will see you after Jan 10th.
Pam
Saturday, December 19, 2009
FROM DEBBIE H. 12-19-09, RE; CHRISTMAS DAY!
To my great RB friends ~
Want to extend an official invite for Christmas Day dinner at my sister’s place for anyone who wants to hang-out, eat, chat & have fun. My kids will be with the soon-to-be-ex so I’ll be with my family (mom/dad, sisters & bro-in-law) – would love to have more people as we’re used to a noisy household during the holidays! Here are the details:
· Bob & Nadine Holmblad Residence
· 526 Orion Ct., Longmont, CO 80504
· Friday, 12/25/09
· Around 4p – earlier or later as this is very casual & informal!
· No worries about what to bring: we’re pretty easy going folks. It’s always a potpourri/smorgasbord affair! Most important is for you to come & be with friends!
· FYI: shoes are left at the door; so as long as you don’t mind running around in your stocking feet, we don’t mind! Otherwise bring slippers!
· Also, we’re a nonsmoking household (mom is on oxygen) but you’re more than welcomed to brave the weather. There’s a nice view from the back deck!
· Could you RSVP to freebrats2001@yahoo.com so we can guesstimate how much to prepare – but not required cuz we always cook waaay too much food! We LOVE to eat!
· My cell #: 303-885-0633. Holmblad residence: 303-651-6996.
A little bit about the family for conversation:
· Dad (Jack) is 89 yrs old w/Alzheimer’s & dementia – you can talk to him all night about the same thing & he won’t remember a thing!!!! We call him “Jichan”.
· Mom (Mary) is 84 yrs old – on O2 due to years of smoking. Still loves to joke around & have fun. We call her “Bachan”. Celebrated their 60th anniversary but they can’t remember!
· Older sister #2 (Jackie) is … older than me – kind of bossy but doesn’t think so! Sales Rep at Rudi’s Bakery.
· Jackie’s partner (Alice) is … older than me – really easy going. Retired from owning a retail card & stationary store in Denver.
· Older sister #3 (Nadine) is … older than me – also kind of bossy but also doesn’t think so! Really lots of fun. Stocks groceries at the Gunbarrel King Soopers & cares for Mom/Dad during the day.
· Nadine’s husband (Bob) is … older than me too – really, really fun: considered one of the kids cuz he’s addicted to WOW (World of Witchcraft for the uninitiated!) and he’s a Mac genius (retired from Apple).
That’s it in a nutshell – yes, we’re a nutty family! So come on & join the fun! Forewarning – I love to play games so you might get roped into charades or something!!!!
Have a very safe (for those traveling) & happy holiday!
Regards,
Debbie
Want to extend an official invite for Christmas Day dinner at my sister’s place for anyone who wants to hang-out, eat, chat & have fun. My kids will be with the soon-to-be-ex so I’ll be with my family (mom/dad, sisters & bro-in-law) – would love to have more people as we’re used to a noisy household during the holidays! Here are the details:
· Bob & Nadine Holmblad Residence
· 526 Orion Ct., Longmont, CO 80504
· Friday, 12/25/09
· Around 4p – earlier or later as this is very casual & informal!
· No worries about what to bring: we’re pretty easy going folks. It’s always a potpourri/smorgasbord affair! Most important is for you to come & be with friends!
· FYI: shoes are left at the door; so as long as you don’t mind running around in your stocking feet, we don’t mind! Otherwise bring slippers!
· Also, we’re a nonsmoking household (mom is on oxygen) but you’re more than welcomed to brave the weather. There’s a nice view from the back deck!
· Could you RSVP to freebrats2001@yahoo.com so we can guesstimate how much to prepare – but not required cuz we always cook waaay too much food! We LOVE to eat!
· My cell #: 303-885-0633. Holmblad residence: 303-651-6996.
A little bit about the family for conversation:
· Dad (Jack) is 89 yrs old w/Alzheimer’s & dementia – you can talk to him all night about the same thing & he won’t remember a thing!!!! We call him “Jichan”.
· Mom (Mary) is 84 yrs old – on O2 due to years of smoking. Still loves to joke around & have fun. We call her “Bachan”. Celebrated their 60th anniversary but they can’t remember!
· Older sister #2 (Jackie) is … older than me – kind of bossy but doesn’t think so! Sales Rep at Rudi’s Bakery.
· Jackie’s partner (Alice) is … older than me – really easy going. Retired from owning a retail card & stationary store in Denver.
· Older sister #3 (Nadine) is … older than me – also kind of bossy but also doesn’t think so! Really lots of fun. Stocks groceries at the Gunbarrel King Soopers & cares for Mom/Dad during the day.
· Nadine’s husband (Bob) is … older than me too – really, really fun: considered one of the kids cuz he’s addicted to WOW (World of Witchcraft for the uninitiated!) and he’s a Mac genius (retired from Apple).
That’s it in a nutshell – yes, we’re a nutty family! So come on & join the fun! Forewarning – I love to play games so you might get roped into charades or something!!!!
Have a very safe (for those traveling) & happy holiday!
Regards,
Debbie
UPDATES 12-18-09
Rebuilders, Fall ’09:
WHAT AMAZING RESPONSES to all of the ideas we’ve been discussing! YOU PEOPLE ARE TRULY WONDERFUL! We can’t wait to dive in to some of these activities… Some updates and new ideas:
· HAPPY HOUR this Friday the 18th at OSKAR BLUES in Longmont—which is around Hover and the Diag.—can’t miss the silo… Thanks for the idea Emily! Folks are making their way starting about 4:30, some won’t arrive till 6:00 or so, and will go till ???
· Saturday the 19th Denise is planning to attend the “Swing into the Holidaze” performance by the Frequent Flyers. It’s at the Dairy Center for the Arts in Boulder and the show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are $18 and general admission. If you have never seen the Frequent Flyers they are amazing – it’s all aerial stuff, swings, stilts, ropes from the ceiling... check it out at: http://thedairy.frontgatetickets.com/choose.php?a=1&lid=37712&eid=44164. Email Denise if you can join her!
· About the Pampered Chef party, that’s in the works—will get info out as soon as possible. Turns out that Laura C. is a Pampered Chef facilitator—how cool is that? She’s agreed to help host this party! Thanks again to Darcy for hosting! Dates under consideration are late January to early February—more info will follow!
· Lynda is offering additional copies of the Love Book—email her directly if you want to order another copy or missed out on the first round! This is something we’ll all cherish for many years to come! Thank you Lynda and all those who helped with this!
· There is LOTS of stuff happening on the Rebuilding page at Meetup.com, and if you have not had a chance to register it’s quick, free, and relatively painless… Check it out at: http://www.meetup.com/Rebuilding-When-Your-Relationship-Ends/
· There is talk about organizing our communications regarding our class activities on our own BLOG, and/or incorporating our announcements and reply threads within the Meetup.com page… The Meetup.com format already exists, and works pretty slick—and there are advantages to our own blog also... There may be cost—don’t know about that yet… Anyone have time to follow up on this idea? Please?
· SALSA!! What the hell was Jim thinking when suggesting “the week between Christmas and New Years…” That Thursday IS New Years! Duh! Well—January then! Sometime after Norm’s Grad Classes!
· New Year’s Party at Jim L’s house! Oh yeah! Sounds like a BLAST! Email Jim L directly for more information—and watch for additional emails about this!
· Bowling Night! You better believe it we’ll bowl! Lots of interest already in this idea—watch for emails about schedules!
· 11th Night! Sex, drugs, Rock & Roll….just kidding—but we got your attention! Still need a location—anyone have any ideas?
The 1st Annual Estes Park Winter Festival. 3 days of winter activities; free snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park (note that while the snowshoeing event is free, regular fees apply to enter the park--$20 per vehicle—couldn’t get the Govt. to comp the fees…) chili cook off, beer tent, wine tasting, snow man contests, scavenger hunt, cowboy sing along and ghost stories, live music at multiple venues, start gazing at the observatory, LOTS of family fun, Earth Fest seminars, films and educational display’s at Stanley Hotel… and more… All over MLK weekend (1-15 to thru 1-17). It’s a big event—we expect a couple thousand people over three days—would be fun for the RB community!
More general info is available at:
http://estesparkcvb.com/events.cfm?mode=cat_overview&listing_cat_id=1595 ;
and specific to the Winter Trails snowshoeing day also at:
http://estesparkcvb.com/events.cfm?mode=cat_overview&listing_cat_id=1578 ;
and specific to the Earth Fest at:
http://estesearthfest.wordpress.com/2009/10/26/welcome-to-estes-earth-fest-2/ .
We could arrange a meeting point for RB’s, and take it from there!
Wahoo! Winter FUN in the Rockies!
Other ideas that folks have brought up:
· From Lynn and Nancy:
Feb. 5th 'That 80s Band' will be at Nissi's. The early gig runs from 7:30-10:00 and is $12 per ticket. http://www.nissis.com/lmcalfeb.html. Lynn and Nancy have talked with some of the group that are interested in going and shaking their groove thing to the tunes that take many of us back to the days of Madonna. More news about this is in the works, but you might want to save the date!
· From Darcy:
Also, for event suggestions. . .the Folks Festival in Lyons in August!
· From Debbie H:
Will get the info out regarding Christmas day soon…
WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK! THANKS!
Lynda, Steve, Denise and Jim
WHAT AMAZING RESPONSES to all of the ideas we’ve been discussing! YOU PEOPLE ARE TRULY WONDERFUL! We can’t wait to dive in to some of these activities… Some updates and new ideas:
· HAPPY HOUR this Friday the 18th at OSKAR BLUES in Longmont—which is around Hover and the Diag.—can’t miss the silo… Thanks for the idea Emily! Folks are making their way starting about 4:30, some won’t arrive till 6:00 or so, and will go till ???
· Saturday the 19th Denise is planning to attend the “Swing into the Holidaze” performance by the Frequent Flyers. It’s at the Dairy Center for the Arts in Boulder and the show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are $18 and general admission. If you have never seen the Frequent Flyers they are amazing – it’s all aerial stuff, swings, stilts, ropes from the ceiling... check it out at: http://thedairy.frontgatetickets.com/choose.php?a=1&lid=37712&eid=44164. Email Denise if you can join her!
· About the Pampered Chef party, that’s in the works—will get info out as soon as possible. Turns out that Laura C. is a Pampered Chef facilitator—how cool is that? She’s agreed to help host this party! Thanks again to Darcy for hosting! Dates under consideration are late January to early February—more info will follow!
· Lynda is offering additional copies of the Love Book—email her directly if you want to order another copy or missed out on the first round! This is something we’ll all cherish for many years to come! Thank you Lynda and all those who helped with this!
· There is LOTS of stuff happening on the Rebuilding page at Meetup.com, and if you have not had a chance to register it’s quick, free, and relatively painless… Check it out at: http://www.meetup.com/Rebuilding-When-Your-Relationship-Ends/
· There is talk about organizing our communications regarding our class activities on our own BLOG, and/or incorporating our announcements and reply threads within the Meetup.com page… The Meetup.com format already exists, and works pretty slick—and there are advantages to our own blog also... There may be cost—don’t know about that yet… Anyone have time to follow up on this idea? Please?
· SALSA!! What the hell was Jim thinking when suggesting “the week between Christmas and New Years…” That Thursday IS New Years! Duh! Well—January then! Sometime after Norm’s Grad Classes!
· New Year’s Party at Jim L’s house! Oh yeah! Sounds like a BLAST! Email Jim L directly for more information—and watch for additional emails about this!
· Bowling Night! You better believe it we’ll bowl! Lots of interest already in this idea—watch for emails about schedules!
· 11th Night! Sex, drugs, Rock & Roll….just kidding—but we got your attention! Still need a location—anyone have any ideas?
The 1st Annual Estes Park Winter Festival. 3 days of winter activities; free snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park (note that while the snowshoeing event is free, regular fees apply to enter the park--$20 per vehicle—couldn’t get the Govt. to comp the fees…) chili cook off, beer tent, wine tasting, snow man contests, scavenger hunt, cowboy sing along and ghost stories, live music at multiple venues, start gazing at the observatory, LOTS of family fun, Earth Fest seminars, films and educational display’s at Stanley Hotel… and more… All over MLK weekend (1-15 to thru 1-17). It’s a big event—we expect a couple thousand people over three days—would be fun for the RB community!
More general info is available at:
http://estesparkcvb.com/events.cfm?mode=cat_overview&listing_cat_id=1595 ;
and specific to the Winter Trails snowshoeing day also at:
http://estesparkcvb.com/events.cfm?mode=cat_overview&listing_cat_id=1578 ;
and specific to the Earth Fest at:
http://estesearthfest.wordpress.com/2009/10/26/welcome-to-estes-earth-fest-2/ .
We could arrange a meeting point for RB’s, and take it from there!
Wahoo! Winter FUN in the Rockies!
Other ideas that folks have brought up:
· From Lynn and Nancy:
Feb. 5th 'That 80s Band' will be at Nissi's. The early gig runs from 7:30-10:00 and is $12 per ticket. http://www.nissis.com/lmcalfeb.html. Lynn and Nancy have talked with some of the group that are interested in going and shaking their groove thing to the tunes that take many of us back to the days of Madonna. More news about this is in the works, but you might want to save the date!
· From Darcy:
Also, for event suggestions. . .the Folks Festival in Lyons in August!
· From Debbie H:
Will get the info out regarding Christmas day soon…
WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK! THANKS!
Lynda, Steve, Denise and Jim
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