DownSyn Forum

Josiesmom · Posted: February 07 2007, 4:24 PM Post subject: Sentence Game

1. Grab the nearest book.
2. Open it to page 161.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the text of the sentence along with these instructions.
5. Don't search around and look for the coolest book you can find. Use what's actually next to you.

Here is mine:

"Before returning an opened carton of ice cream to the freezer, press plastic wrap onto the surface of the ice cream to prevent ice crystals from forming"

From:

"Recipes from Riverview" Cookbook.

(Can't tell at all that I am pregnant and HUNGRY!!!)

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Brigitte
Wife to Wonderful Husband -- Joe
Mommy to Josie (DS) 10/27/04, Katie 11/30/05 and Baby VN EDD 06/26/07
"Most People Only Dream of Angels..... I Get to Hold Both of Mine!"

Tom · Posted: February 07 2007, 4:45 PM Post subject:

By 1950, there was some international backing for Iceland's four mile zone, especially since most international fishing was farther offshore.

From the book, Cod by Mark Kurlansky

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helandy.cop · Posted: February 07 2007, 5:11 PM Post subject:

Only fools walk in where angels fear to tread

from Run Baby Run by Nicky Cruz

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Helen

Mum to Rachael Kinza (25/07/01), Matthew Isaac DS (14/06/03) and Hannah Cerys (14/06/05) - my gorgeous children!

mary c · Posted: February 07 2007, 5:11 PM Post subject:

"I knew his taste in claret, his rate of consumption of small cigars, and I had grown to have some respect for his mastery of the art of cross-examination."

The Second Rumpole Omnibus by John Mortimer. My father, Dh, and myself are all lawyers and are all fond of Rumpole.

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Mary
Mom to Libby 6/92, Alex 9/93, Anna (DS)12/12/03

Tarka25 · Posted: February 07 2007, 5:32 PM Post subject:

No, the only thing that accelerates as fast as NASA's top of the range people carrier is a top fuel dragster.

From practical performance car....DH is a petrol head, what can I say!

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Diane, Owen 28/12/03 DS & Emma 4/7/06

Owen posing for DSA calander 2006, photos by Richard Bailey

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CAmommy2KJ · Posted: February 07 2007, 5:51 PM Post subject:

Jordan had laughed.

From The Christmas Kite by Gail Gaymer Martin

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Kameron (11.3.01)
(My soccer playin cookie monster)
Kennedy (5.16.04)(ds)
(Lookin cute in her designer genes)
Baby K (EDD:5.17.07)
(Whatever will we name him?)

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Josiesmom · Posted: February 07 2007, 5:54 PM Post subject:

It is interesting to see either what everyone is reading, or what people are interested in.

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Brigitte
Wife to Wonderful Husband -- Joe
Mommy to Josie (DS) 10/27/04, Katie 11/30/05 and Baby VN EDD 06/26/07
"Most People Only Dream of Angels..... I Get to Hold Both of Mine!"

kris10z · Posted: February 07 2007, 5:57 PM Post subject:

What had changed her from the girl who'd loved life to the woman who'd discarded it?

From my sister's book- The Truth About Family (Kimberly Van Meter) Very Happy

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Kristen: Wife to Scott, Mommy to Ethan (5/25/01, DS & ALL)

Reylah · Posted: February 07 2007, 7:42 PM Post subject:

"Forget it. I'm not guessing".

The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson

Hey you said closest - the other books around are music books and don't have that many pages!

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Erin-Leigh
Mommy to Dillon James(DJ) 3/15/05

marlene · Posted: February 07 2007, 10:00 PM Post subject:

Even more, they like the thought of leadership qualities.

Dare to Dream, Work to Win
Dr Tom Barrett

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Marlene, mommy to my precious Aleena (1/30/04)

Emeline's Momma · Posted: February 07 2007, 10:09 PM Post subject:

"Straightening the blanket and some books that didn't need straightening, Scottie resolutely avoided her husband's eyes."

Leave a Candle Burning by Lori Wick

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Barbie
Bill's wife 06/2001
Emeline's momma 10/2005

"When you can't see God's hand, trust His Heart."

diannep · Posted: February 07 2007, 11:13 PM Post subject:

"For the covenant of love is such that it recognizes both the fragility and the sanctity of the individual."

From: War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning by Chris Hedges

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Dianne
Mom to Euan, (5/18/03) & Erin (ds, 1/9/06)

Stephanie · Posted: February 08 2007, 8:47 AM Post subject:

Emily lives in Minneapolis with her husband Khaled Abu-Zeid and their two children, Emma Jayne (2004) and Gabriel (2006).

From the book "Gifts: How Children With Down Syndrome Have Enriched Our Lives" I have 7 sitting next to me that I will be donating to Hospitals and Libraries. Very Happy

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Awesome Big Brother Joey 3/8/97
Beautiful Daughter Megan 11/8/03
Precious Lil' Livi 7/6/05
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Sarah'sAuntie · Posted: February 08 2007, 10:14 AM Post subject:

"If you don't want iMovie to generate key frames (i.e. every frame is a full frame). deselect this option.

iMovie & iDVD for Mac OS X
(oh, god, how boring)

rhonda · Posted: February 08 2007, 12:09 PM Post subject:

Use actions to go with his actions.

The Child with Special Needs - Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth. Dylan's PT just gave me this to read.

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Rhonda

Taylor 14, Jordan 12, Dylan 3

mesmom · Posted: February 08 2007, 1:12 PM Post subject:

"But it also strips the grains of essential vitamins E and B, iron, selenium, and other disease fighting components. "

Sylvester Stallone, Sly Moves, My Proven Program to Lose Weight, Build Strength, Gain Will Power and Live Your Dream

~My husband and son are learning for a fitness program they are doing, and their book was sitting closest to me. LOL

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"All the darkness of the world, can not put out the light of one small candle." Author unknown

"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

lilpayton · Posted: February 08 2007, 2:35 PM Post subject:

If the offense involved (A) an unlawful discharge, emission, or release into the environment of a hazardous or toxic substance; or (B) the unlawful transportation, treatment, storage, or disposal of a hazardous waste, increase by 2 levels.

From: The U.S. Sentencing Commission Guidelines Manual. Can you tell I'm at work?! LOL

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Bethany
Mommy to Mason (1/13/04) and Payton (DS) (1/7/06)

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/paytonbalsis

"Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance."

Cameron · Posted: February 08 2007, 2:40 PM Post subject:

"Tomato worms emit a very foul smell that will get your hands and clothes."

From my husband book under the couch --- "All New Square Foot Gardening"

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Rae

Brooke 4/1/03 and Cameron (ds) 4/8/05

Lilysmom · Posted: February 09 2007, 3:27 PM Post subject:

Fish with mouths that open wide,
Mouth like a tube, mouth like a beak,
Mouth that belongs to a monster of the deep.

Fish Faces by Norbert Wu

I'm at work too, please let the buses come soon!

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Heather, mom to
Lily 7-27-06 DS AVSD repaired 11-28-06

Joel's Mom · Posted: February 09 2007, 11:00 PM Post subject:

"If I'm going to give affection, first, everybody's quiet."

Cesar's Way ~ The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding & Correcting Common Dog Problems by Cesar Millan

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Mommy to Joel 5/11/06

twyceborn · Posted: February 10 2007, 12:35 PM Post subject:

"But the hair on his head began to grow again."

Justin's Read With Me Bible!! But it only had two sentences on that page. So I gave the second. Smile

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Kim and Justin (08/15/95)