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Title: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Phillip Dampier on May 16, 2006, 05:12:21 pm
Yes, a new level introduced today on BetterMost... the six star 1000+ Posts Club.  It's astounding, but we actually have a half dozen users nearing that magic number is just three months here.  If we have more people on here, I'd consider a Mile High Club forum with free drinks for members.  :)

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on May 16, 2006, 05:16:06 pm
Quote from: Phillip on May 16, 2006, 05:12:21 pm
Yes, a new level introduced today on BetterMost... the six star 1000+ Posts Club.  It's astounding, but we actually have a half dozen users nearing that magic number is just three months here.  If we have more people on here, I'd consider a Mile High Club forum with free drinks for members.  :)

Here here!  ;)

The ABCs are almost nearing 2000 posts...
and BBM Lines Visualised is getting to 800 posts!
Awesome guys and gals!

Edit:
I just re-read Phillip's post and he is talking about individual member posts..oops! :laugh:
Well, I'll work harder too! Lol!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 16, 2006, 05:17:34 pm
I suddenly feel so inadequate.  I'm going to work harder!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on May 16, 2006, 05:21:16 pm

Well, I guess you'll see me around, then, hunh? I want those free drinks!!  :P

Lol. Way to go...  ;D   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Phillip Dampier on May 16, 2006, 05:25:57 pm
Here are the top 10 posters.  Notice my embarrassment at not being even close to #1 and I run this:

1. EnnisDelMar  916
2. dmmb_Mandy  908
3. vkm91941  853
4. christopher_SLAYERS  796
5. Ellemeno  779
6. rtprod  705
7. phillip  660
8. lnicoll  646
9. YaadPyar  645
10. DavidinHartford  621
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on May 16, 2006, 05:29:44 pm
Quote from: YaadPyar on May 16, 2006, 05:17:34 pm
I suddenly feel so inadequate.  I'm going to work harder!

Yaadpyar!  You are in the top 10!!  ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: henrypie on May 16, 2006, 05:46:09 pm
Congrats to you posteristas.  I'm wimpy.  But see, I'm workin on it.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: RouxB on May 16, 2006, 05:56:16 pm
I was all excited just to get to "Brokeback Got Me Good" status at a measly 250! Now this new pressure to catch up! Oh, what's a head to do?... O0 O0

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 16, 2006, 06:11:00 pm
Quote from: Lucise on May 16, 2006, 05:29:44 pm
Yaadpyar!  You are in the top 10!!  ;)


I want to join the special club 1000+ posts club though.  I just know it's going to have great comfy chairs, great lighting, excellent food, and great company.  I wonder if we'll have a secret password? 

Will will get to watch BBM on IMAX every night?  The anticipation is killing me (and now I've added one more post!).
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 16, 2006, 06:12:09 pm
random post to increase my measley amount...

well done guys! what would be interesting for you to put on phillip is how long they ahve been online to make those posts!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on May 16, 2006, 06:18:54 pm
Quote from: kelda_shelton on May 16, 2006, 06:12:09 pm
random post to increase my measley amount...

Wha??

(One more post later... ;D)...

K..I'll be good, I won't abuse this just to get high number of posts!  :P

I mean do we really care about: "great comfy chairs, great lighting, excellent food, and great company ...and watching BBM on IMAX every night?"? 
Hmmm...I'll have to think about that for a lil bit.. :P

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: RouxB on May 16, 2006, 06:23:31 pm
uh, let's see, what did I want to say? Oh yeah-nothing!

I'll go elsewhere now to increase my numbers. I sure wish the chat room posts counted...


 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 16, 2006, 06:25:39 pm
Oh yeah - I'd love to see stats about how long people spend in the chat room, although I suspect Chris (Slayers) wins hands-down.  He has a cot, a hotplate and a Port-a-Potty set-up in there so he never has to leave!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: JennyC on May 16, 2006, 06:28:34 pm
Will posts contains only LOL,  :),  :laugh:,  :o, etc. count?

If so I will post a reply to every picture under BBM Lines Visualized thread and redline all the way to the Mile High Club.  :)

Oh well, I know I still have a long way to go, but to the folks who are closer to the Elite status, enjoy your peace and quite there.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on May 16, 2006, 06:45:50 pm
Quote from: JennyC on May 16, 2006, 06:28:34 pm
If so I will post a reply to every picture under BBM Lines Visualized thread and redline all the way to the Mile High Club.  :)

Lol. JennyC! I owe that thread at least half of my post-account...  ;D

(sending up a prayer of thanks... )

 :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Becky on May 16, 2006, 06:48:19 pm
God I feel like a loser! I have a measly 500 something. I definitely have to work harder, but it is only 10 days until I am in Toronto. Hmmmmm....What if I write a letter every post! LOL

H(next post) E (next post) L (next post) L (next post) O (next post)!

Nah I think I will jsut stick with randomly putting my two cents in where it is not needed and the two cents having nothing to do with the conversation:

What colour do you think Blueberries are? :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 16, 2006, 08:46:42 pm
Quote from: Phillip on May 16, 2006, 05:25:57 pm
Here are the top 10 posters.  Notice my embarrassment at not being even close to #1 and I run this:

1. EnnisDelMar  916
2. dmmb_Mandy  908
3. vkm91941  853
4. christopher_SLAYERS  796
5. Ellemeno  779
6. rtprod  705
7. phillip  660
8. lnicoll  646
9. YaadPyar  645
10. DavidinHartford  621


Notice that 6/10 are administration.......I guess we talk a lot...LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 17, 2006, 01:16:52 am
I have nothing to say on the matter!









heheheheehe one more for mmeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.............
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: cmr107 on May 17, 2006, 02:04:41 am
Let the inferiority complexes begin!  ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 17, 2006, 02:19:35 am
Quote from: cmr107 on May 17, 2006, 02:04:41 am
Let the inferiority complexes begin!  ;)

ROFL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheyne on May 17, 2006, 04:36:31 am

Yeah, random post to bump mine up a notch..

Although, Phillip, its a pity we can't edit the data to only count posts of "5 words or more"..

Brandon's count would drop to about 40..  lol..

*ducks B's swinging fist*  Still love ya, honey..  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 17, 2006, 01:04:48 pm
Wow, I made the top ten! I didn't realize I was in the big leagues. Better go post a few more pics at Heath Heath Heath to get this up again.

Of course, many of us got our very verbal start over on the NC17 thread...God, how I miss that!

LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: henrypie on May 17, 2006, 06:26:19 pm
Oops, did I just hit "post"??
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Becky on May 17, 2006, 06:31:25 pm
No one answered my really random question: What colour are Blueberries?
It is quite complicated if you think about it and it will bump up your number of posts!
I personally think they are Purple.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 18, 2006, 03:44:23 am
You don't need many more Miss B.. you're nealry in the top 10 yourself!!

But yes.. dark purple makes sense!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on May 18, 2006, 03:53:42 am
Quote from: Becky on May 17, 2006, 06:31:25 pm
No one answered my really random question: What colour are Blueberries?
It is quite complicated if you think about it and it will bump up your number of posts!
I personally think they are Purple.

They're actually a sort of dark violet.....most of them.  I got a basket of wild maine berries oncer that were actually BLUE
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheyne on May 18, 2006, 06:53:10 am
Quote from: henrypie on May 17, 2006, 06:26:19 pm
Oops, did I just hit "post"??

Yes.

 ;D

Golly, does that mean I just did too??

*twiddles thumbs*
*looks around innocently*
*begins whistling*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on May 18, 2006, 07:18:05 am
Quote from: hungry_hungryhippos on May 18, 2006, 06:53:10 am
Yes.

 ;D

Golly, does that mean I just did too??

*twiddles thumbs*
*looks around innocently*
*begins whistling*

Phew, Sheyne! That was your 600. post! Gotta congratulate you (and add one to my own account by doing so).  ;D ::) 8)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheyne on May 18, 2006, 07:35:41 am
Quote from: Pipedream on May 18, 2006, 07:18:05 am
Phew, Sheyne! That was your 600. post! Gotta congratulate you (and add one to my own account by doing so).  ;D ::) 8)


darn, only 600??

whoops! Not anymore..  ;)

Okay, this is my last garbage post EVER..

*knowing groans from everybody else*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 18, 2006, 07:41:10 am
I'm up to 671 (672 when I hit post)!

(whistles as she skips down the hallway, both delighted ad concerned with her BetterMost stats)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: henrypie on May 18, 2006, 09:54:58 am
I'm teetering on the verge of "Brokeback Got Me Good," which is like a 60-year-old teetering on the verge of puberty.... or something.  My metaphors don't come out so good before my full ration of coffee.....

Closer, closer.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on May 18, 2006, 01:47:20 pm
Up to 905...hmmmmm  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: JennyC on May 18, 2006, 01:54:13 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on May 18, 2006, 01:47:20 pm
Up to 905...hmmmmm  :laugh:

Well, with Brandon gone AWOL, it's a race between you and Mandy.  I would like to see someone hits that 1000+ status :D.

Ok, I have to stop trashing this thread now.  Wonder what Phillip would say  ::).
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Becky on May 18, 2006, 05:05:05 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on May 18, 2006, 03:53:42 am
They're actually a sort of dark violet.....most of them.  I got a basket of wild maine berries oncer that were actually BLUE

God, people actually agree with me here! :o Normally when I bring this up(which is surprisingly alot of times) people tend to think they are blue and not purple(although as you pointed out, Vic, there are the odd acceptions). Believe me I have gone into some REALLY deep conversations, almost verging on asking the questions about the meaning of life, that originally started as an innocent conversation about Blueberries. :laugh:
You watch, in a few minutes someone will tell me that they are Blue and force me to get on my "Blueberries are Purple" band-wagon again.

Oh look at that, I am now on 595, all this Blueberry talk is doing wonders for my numbers! ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dmmb_Mandy on May 18, 2006, 05:29:36 pm
Whoa, I'm getting up there; I'll soon have the new status.  ;D

Ditto to Leslie. I owe many of my posts to the NC-17 thread!

Vic, it's on beeotch! I can throw a mighty punch! And my bitch-slaps are fierce ;)

 :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 18, 2006, 05:32:17 pm
Quote from: dmmb_Mandy on May 18, 2006, 05:29:36 pm
Vic, it's on beeotch! I can throw a mighty punch! And my bitch-slaps are fierce ;)

 :-*

ROFL.....I'd pay money to see that!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Becky on May 18, 2006, 05:36:27 pm
Quote from: christopher_SLAYERS on May 18, 2006, 05:32:17 pm
ROFL.....I'd pay money to see that!  ;D

I bet you would! DIRTY BOY! Oh look at that I have gone up to 598, only 2 more posts and I am in the 600's and catching up with you. So don't underestimate the Beckala, I am young but as quick as a cat. Meeeeeow! :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dmmb_Mandy on May 18, 2006, 05:40:49 pm
Quote from: christopher_SLAYERS on May 18, 2006, 05:32:17 pm
ROFL.....I'd pay money to see that!  ;D

lol! Vic, you up for making some money? I am! I wanna save up for a trip  ;D
I can't promise I won't kick yer bum, tho!  ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 18, 2006, 05:43:12 pm
Quote from: dmmb_Mandy on May 18, 2006, 05:40:49 pm
I can't promise I won't kick yer bum, tho!  ;)

All the better!  LOL  :o
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Becky on May 18, 2006, 05:47:51 pm
Yay I am on 6001! I am catching up in Lightnin' speed! ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dmmb_Mandy on May 18, 2006, 05:55:24 pm
Chris: Julia looks hot in that avatar, wow!
But I'd still take Angie or Sheyne over Julia any day  ;D

Oh, and I've surpased Brandon on posts.. MUAHAHAhahahahaha..
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 18, 2006, 06:17:00 pm
Quote from: dmmb_Mandy on May 18, 2006, 05:55:24 pm
Chris: Julia looks hot in that avatar, wow!
But I'd still take Angie or Sheyne over Julia any day  ;D

Oh, and I've surpased Brandon on posts.. MUAHAHAhahahahaha..

I know.....she's drop dead gorgeous in that pic...

Where's B been lately anyway?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dmmb_Mandy on May 18, 2006, 06:34:00 pm
His net's down. He should be back soon.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 18, 2006, 06:36:50 pm
Quote from: dmmb_Mandy on May 18, 2006, 06:34:00 pm
His net's down. He should be back soon.

Oh I see.....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheyne on May 19, 2006, 04:27:21 am
Quote from: dmmb_Mandy on May 18, 2006, 05:40:49 pm
I wanna save up for a trip  ;D

*innocent flutter of eyelashes*

Where on earth would that be to, hmmm??  ;D

Quote from: dmmb_Mandy on May 18, 2006, 05:40:49 pm
I can't promise I won't kick yer bum, tho!  ;)

Uhh, but in the meantime, do you need a second for this match of yours??  Cause Mandy, I'm - ahem - behind you all the way, girl..  ;D ;D ;D *sheepish chortle*

Vic?? Who's your second, girl??
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on May 19, 2006, 05:59:59 am
Quote from: dmmb_Mandy on May 18, 2006, 05:29:36 pm
Whoa, I'm getting up there; I'll soon have the new status.  ;D

Ditto to Leslie. I owe many of my posts to the NC-17 thread!

Vic, it's on beeotch! I can throw a mighty punch! And my bitch-slaps are fierce ;)

 :-*


Well I'm at 950make that 990 right now!  gotta catch up Mandy  LOL....... :laugh:



Quote
Vic?? Who's your second, girl??

Oh well didn't have one but if we're going to duel I guess I need one hunh!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on May 19, 2006, 12:56:11 pm
Quote from: christopher_SLAYERS on May 18, 2006, 05:32:17 pm
ROFL.....I'd pay money to see that!  ;D

HEY!  you're supposed to have my back PAL!   :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 19, 2006, 01:09:52 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on May 19, 2006, 12:56:11 pm
HEY!  you're supposed to have my back PAL!   :laugh:

Oh sorry.....I forgot....my....well you know....must have gotten the better of me....LOL

PS: I'd still pay money to see that...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on May 19, 2006, 01:11:16 pm
Quote from: christopher_SLAYERS on May 19, 2006, 01:09:52 pm
Oh sorry.....I forgot....my....well you know....must have gotten the better of me....LOL

PS: I'd still pay money to see that...

  :laugh:  ROFLMAO~!!!  :laugh:  You are such a guy!  no wonder I like you so much! :laugh:
Title: Hey Mandy...Uhmmm Who will be slapping who
Post by: vkm91941 on May 19, 2006, 07:10:36 pm
COZ  I win!  LOL   ::)
Title: Re: Hey Mandy...Uhmmm Who will be slapping who
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 19, 2006, 07:12:13 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on May 19, 2006, 07:10:36 pm
COZ  I win!  LOL   ::)

Congrats Vic or should I say LaShawn?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on May 19, 2006, 07:16:41 pm
ROFLOL .........   Just call me Motor Mouth Mabel!   :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 19, 2006, 08:13:48 pm
Congratulations, Vic....let's see, can I post about 300+ messages saying congratulations???


L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: DeeDee on May 19, 2006, 09:19:47 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on May 19, 2006, 07:16:41 pm
ROFLOL .........   Just call me Motor Mouth Mabel!   :laugh:


Wowee Vic!  Good goin' girl!  I'm not even going to try to catch you.  Keep on keepin' on.. :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 20, 2006, 12:37:55 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on May 19, 2006, 07:16:41 pm
ROFLOL .........   Just call me Motor Mouth Mabel!   :laugh:

ROFLOL

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Phillip Dampier on May 20, 2006, 04:10:52 pm
Heh... those achieving 1,000 posts can help me sort through all the messages here to find the stuff we want to include in the permanent archive we are going to build.  :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on May 20, 2006, 04:36:17 pm
Quote from: Phillip on May 20, 2006, 04:10:52 pm
Heh... those achieving 1,000 posts can help me sort through all the messages here to find the stuff we want to include in the permanent archive we are going to build.  :)


Cool, as always, glad to help you out anyway I can Phil
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 20, 2006, 05:31:09 pm
 :o

wow vic 1053 posts..you go gal!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 23, 2006, 02:42:48 am
Ok I made it!  YeeHaw!   ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on May 23, 2006, 02:43:53 am
Quote from: christopher_SLAYERS on May 23, 2006, 02:42:48 am
Ok I made it!  YeeHaw!   ;D



YEEEEEHAAAAAWWWWW!  You did it  :D  Welcome to the Club little buddy!   :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 23, 2006, 02:45:41 am
Quote from: vkm91941 on May 23, 2006, 02:43:53 am


YEEEEEHAAAAAWWWWW!  You did it  :D  Welcome to the Club little buddy!   :-* :-* :-*

Awww....shucks thanks Vic!

I just wanna thank all the little people.....ROFLOL

They like me, they really like me! (eh Vic)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheyne on May 23, 2006, 04:08:46 am

Congratulations on your tonne, fellas (and Vic)  ;D ;D

I gotta buy you a beer at the pub, now.  ;D

So, that would be my LOCAL pub, yeah??  ;) 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 23, 2006, 07:52:37 am
I made the top ten?   Yikes!   

Of course, now I must really post alot to catch up to y'all!!!       My "holiday" has set me back a bit.   Thank goodness I don't have a life!  LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 23, 2006, 08:08:09 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 23, 2006, 07:52:37 am
I made the top ten?   Yikes!   

Of course, now I must really post alot to catch up to y'all!!!       My "holiday" has set me back a bit.   Thank goodness I don't have a life!  LOL

David, dear - there is no time like the present.  Get to work, man!  You've got me to catch up with, and I'm nowhere near Vic or Chris.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 23, 2006, 08:52:12 am
I'm typing as fast as I can!   LOL    :P
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Becky on May 23, 2006, 05:29:39 pm
Am I in the top 10 yet? Or atleast the top 11! ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 23, 2006, 05:30:50 pm
Quote from: Becky on May 23, 2006, 05:29:39 pm
Am I in the top 10 yet? Or atleast the top 11! ;D

Nope not yet Becky.....#15... :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Becky on May 23, 2006, 05:32:09 pm
To quote Jenny, "Dangnabitt!" I need to get typing!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Becky on May 23, 2006, 05:33:21 pm
Who ever is above me should prepare for a fight to the death! I am on a mission to get on the list by Thursday, before I go on holiday. ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on May 23, 2006, 05:35:46 pm
Lol. Becky! If you accomplish that, I'll be happy to invite you to a "Beck's" beer!  :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on May 23, 2006, 05:36:40 pm
Wait a minute. That'll have to wait until you're 16! Lol.  :P
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 23, 2006, 05:53:03 pm
Quote from: christopher_SLAYERS on May 23, 2006, 05:30:50 pm
Nope not yet Becky.....#15... :)

oooh Chris! can you give us an update on the top 15 then!?

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 23, 2006, 05:59:27 pm
Quote from: kelda_shelton on May 23, 2006, 05:53:03 pm
oooh Chris! can you give us an update on the top 15 then!?



vkm91941                      1,151   
christopher_SLAYERS       1,030   
dmmb_Mandy                  960   
EnnisDelMar                     917   
Ellemeno                         802   
Lucise                             782   
rtprod                             780   
Pipedream                       755   
YaadPyar                         723   
Phillip                              702   
lnicoll                              675   
hungry_hungryhippos       673   
latjoreme                        651   
DavidinHartford                632   
Becky                            626
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 23, 2006, 06:03:04 pm
wow!

*we're not worthy*  in a waynes world style-e!

Thanks Chris!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on May 23, 2006, 06:07:04 pm
Quote from: christopher_SLAYERS on May 23, 2006, 05:59:27 pm
vkm91941                      1,151   
christopher_SLAYERS       1,030   
dmmb_Mandy                  960   
EnnisDelMar                     917   
Ellemeno                         802   
Lucise                             782   
rtprod                             780   
Pipedream                       755   
YaadPyar                         723   
Phillip                              702   
lnicoll                              675   
hungry_hungryhippos       673   
latjoreme                        651   
DavidinHartford                632   
Becky                            626

Oh dear! I haven't been on this list a couple of days ago, and now I am. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Lol. Should I slow down on "Lines from BBM visualized" after all??
 ??? 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 23, 2006, 06:08:02 pm
Quote from: kelda_shelton on May 23, 2006, 06:03:04 pm
wow!

*we're not worthy*  in a waynes world style-e!

Thanks Chris!

LOL...no prob!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on May 23, 2006, 06:30:48 pm

Holy t.i.h.s!!
I am on the list!!   ;D  How did that happen??
Someone has been sneaking online when I am not awake and making posts in my name!
I hope no nasty pix were posted!   :P


Quote from: Pipedream on May 23, 2006, 06:07:04 pm
Oh dear! I haven't been on this list a couple of days ago, and now I am. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Lol. Should I slow down on "Lines from BBM visualized after all"??
 ??? 

As if you could slow down even if you wanted to!  ::)   :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 24, 2006, 02:47:16 pm
Damn! I've dropped to number 11. Quick, Leslie, dream up a topic to post about--to post lots and lots about. Hmmm....

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 24, 2006, 03:17:42 pm
I
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 24, 2006, 03:18:14 pm
Think
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 24, 2006, 03:20:33 pm
I know
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 24, 2006, 03:21:28 pm
how you
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 24, 2006, 03:22:15 pm
all have
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 24, 2006, 03:22:58 pm
been increasing
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 24, 2006, 03:24:24 pm
your numbers!   ::)
   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 24, 2006, 03:25:55 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 24, 2006, 03:24:24 pm
your numbers!   ::)
   

Who, me?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: henrypie on May 24, 2006, 03:26:08 pm
I would never stoop to such
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 24, 2006, 03:26:27 pm
Quote from: lnicoll on May 24, 2006, 03:25:55 pm
Who, me?


Not me...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: henrypie on May 24, 2006, 03:26:41 pm
tactics!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: henrypie on May 24, 2006, 03:28:10 pm
Even though I'm just a beginner by these multi-hundred standards.  But Brokeback finally, officially, got me good.  Whew.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 24, 2006, 03:28:45 pm
Quote from: lnicoll on May 24, 2006, 03:26:27 pm

Not me...

Yes me!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 24, 2006, 04:17:12 pm
I'm so glad no one's posting just to get their numbers up...!  Y'know -  how every post here is a heartfelt reflection of the impact of this phenomenal movie in our lives, and not some mindless competition to see who can just hit the 'post' button the most.

 ;D :laugh: ;D :laugh: ;D :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: henrypie on May 24, 2006, 04:38:25 pm
Hi Celeste!

 ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheyne on May 24, 2006, 04:41:43 pm
Hi Sarah!

 ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on May 24, 2006, 04:50:38 pm
Nope those posts should be legitimate.  Everyone are thoughts, feelings, things to share with friends.  I'm proud of mine because that's case.  They be a little chatty but hey that's just me, they are all legit posts. :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 24, 2006, 05:01:45 pm
Oh y'all should know my sense of humour now to know I wasn't being serious!  :P

Don't make me take away your Pie!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 24, 2006, 05:13:01 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 24, 2006, 05:01:45 pm
Oh y'all should know my sense of humour now to know I wasn't being serious!  :P



I thought that you were posting in a manner reminiscent of Ennis - the taciturn, one word at a time kind of post, not overwhelming the reader with too much information, and making the full impact of each word hit home.  I felt the full weight of each letter you typed.

I was (I think we all were) deeply touched by the simple eloquence of your one-word posts David, and I'm not just saying that to add to my numbers...much.

 ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 24, 2006, 05:31:55 pm
"You bet"

(http://static.flickr.com/39/98332748_e395b2c01e_m.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: henrypie on May 24, 2006, 05:33:39 pm
Pie pie pie pie pie!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: JennyC on May 24, 2006, 06:02:09 pm
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

This is the most relevant thread next to Ray's "." thread. :D

Hey, that's one more for me.  A job well done!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 24, 2006, 08:09:23 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 24, 2006, 05:31:55 pm
"You bet"

(http://static.flickr.com/39/98332748_e395b2c01e_m.jpg)

I love that picture but it makes me incredibly sad....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 24, 2006, 08:16:40 pm
Quote from: lnicoll on May 24, 2006, 08:09:23 pm
I love that picture but it makes me incredibly sad....

Awww come on Leslie!      That is exactly how I see the boys in your FanFic!!     

That pic was supposed to be right after Ennis's Divorce, so it would be 1975 right?

When I see that pic, I think of Ennis & Jack buying those rings!!!    :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 24, 2006, 08:28:31 pm
You're all shameless, posting just to get into the top 10!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 24, 2006, 08:30:34 pm
....And another thing, I think it's an insult to the true gabbers on this board!  They post what they have to say and it's said.  I think you should all show a little more respect!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 24, 2006, 08:32:07 pm
I'm stewing over this!  Truely, what does it prove? It proves only that you can post nonsense to win an award!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 24, 2006, 08:33:16 pm
Now let's all show a little class and reserve these threads for people who have something legitimate to say.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 24, 2006, 08:34:19 pm
I'm sorry to soap box this thing, but it needed to be said.  I'm glad I've gotten it off my chest.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 24, 2006, 08:34:59 pm
You won't hear one more word from me on the matter.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 24, 2006, 08:35:35 pm
Not one more word!  Period!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 24, 2006, 08:36:50 pm
End of story.  I assure you!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on May 24, 2006, 08:59:06 pm
Quote from: YaadPyar on May 24, 2006, 05:13:01 pm
I thought that you were posting in a manner reminiscent of Ennis - the taciturn, one word at a time kind of post, not overwhelming the reader with too much information, and making the full impact of each word hit home.  I felt the full weight of each letter you typed.

I was (I think we all were) deeply touched by the simple eloquence of your one-word posts David, and I'm not just saying that to add to my numbers...much.

 ;D


ditto, LOVE ya David! :-* and RAY what can I say except BAWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 24, 2006, 09:59:15 pm
Quote from: Ray on May 24, 2006, 08:34:19 pm
I'm sorry to soap box this thing, but it needed to be said.  I'm glad I've gotten it off my chest.


Ray -

It's just so courageous of you to talk frankly about this.  It's hard sometimes to be so open and honest in a public forum, but please know even if we don't all agree, we support you in your right to say what must be said.


(and now, ladies & gentlemen, YaadPyar has 732!)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 24, 2006, 10:00:41 pm
I'm not saying this is the right thing to do exactly, but I'm wondering if we can convince Phillip to put a freeze on Vic's posting abilities until someone else is at least in site of her posting stats...would that be wrong?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on May 24, 2006, 10:12:15 pm
Ray - I think I love you!   :laugh: That was hilarious!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 24, 2006, 11:14:37 pm
Quote from: Ray on May 24, 2006, 08:32:07 pm
I'm stewing over this!  Truely, what does it prove? It proves only that you can post nonsense to win an award!

Whoa!   Hold yer horses!    There is an AWARD?       :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 24, 2006, 11:16:50 pm
....and I would never prevent Ray from having the last word.   And I am unanimous on this!   (thankyou Mrs. Slocumb)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on May 24, 2006, 11:21:49 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 24, 2006, 11:16:50 pm
....and I would never prevent Ray from having the last word.   And I am unanimous on this!   (thankyou Mrs. Slocumb)

OMG!! I love Mrs Slocoumb and her infamous "pu..."!  Lol!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 24, 2006, 11:26:48 pm
OMG!  I know!   I loved the time she telephoned her neighbor to check on her cat because she was working late.    "Hello?   could you run over to my house and press your eye to the keyhole and tell me if you can see my pussy?"
And she says it without cracking a smile!

I almost fell of the couch laughing!    :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on May 24, 2006, 11:43:43 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 24, 2006, 11:26:48 pm
OMG!  I know!   I loved the time she telephoned her neighbor to check on her cat because she was working late.    "Hello?   could you run over to my house and press your eye to the keyhole and tell me if you can see my pussy?"
And she says it without cracking a smile!

I almost fell of the couch laughing!    :laugh:

I know!! lol!
There is another one that kills me everytime:
Mrs Slocombe was trying to get home in a hurry after work and I can't remember if Mr Humphries was the one who asked her why she was in a rush, and she said: 
"If I don't get home before 8pm, my puss* will be upset and I'll have the spend the whole evening stroking it! "  :laugh: ...
Do you also know that her cat is called "Tiddles"? lol!

Are you being served is the best TV show ever!
And don't get me started on Mr Humphries!   LOL.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 25, 2006, 06:15:39 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 24, 2006, 08:16:40 pm
Awww come on Leslie!      That is exactly how I see the boys in your FanFic!!     

That pic was supposed to be right after Ennis's Divorce, so it would be 1975 right?

When I see that pic, I think of Ennis & Jack buying those rings!!!    :)

1976 is when I have my story (Ennis's divorce was final in Nov 1975) so yes, that pic is how they would look--although I have said before, I'd like to lose the sideburns.

Picture the ring on Ennis's finger, because that is the hand I put them on (right).

And with this post I have reached 700! Hooray!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 25, 2006, 07:24:39 am
Yay! #700  Congrats Leslie!!


Ahem,  #700 here too!    ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Phillip Dampier on May 25, 2006, 05:22:14 pm
Do I detect post stuffing going on in here?

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   |
  \ /
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 25, 2006, 05:28:54 pm
Quote from: Phillip on May 25, 2006, 05:22:14 pm
Do I detect post stuffing going on in here?


Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?  Who - us?  We would never do that.  Why do you think we would do that?  No disrespect, but where did you get a crazy idea like this?!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 25, 2006, 05:39:08 pm
Nope, never, nine, nyet,  nada.     :-X
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Becky on May 25, 2006, 06:32:22 pm
Dangnabbit! I have not reached my goal to be in the top 10 by Thursday, damn all the science coursework, damn it all to hell! And now I am even more annoyed cause I know I will be left behind cause I can't post in the next week. But you can bet, as sure as heat in hell that I will be posting like a raving lunatic when I return.

I guess 600 and something ain't bad for 2 months work, not bad at all.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 25, 2006, 06:37:20 pm
Quote from: Becky on May 25, 2006, 06:32:22 pm
Dangnabbit! I have not reached my goal to be in the top 10 by Thursday
I guess 600 and something ain't bad for 2 months work, not bad at all.

  Becky that's like 10 posts a day!    You've done great!    8)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 25, 2006, 08:45:59 pm
Phillip.  Becky swore!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 26, 2006, 07:44:53 am
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 26, 2006, 08:30:29 am
Quote from: Ray on May 25, 2006, 08:45:59 pm
Phillip.  Becky swore!

Bwhahahahahah!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 26, 2006, 05:00:09 pm
I have fallen behind Phillip! Yikes, I really need to get back on track. Random threads, random posts! Maybe I'll start a thread on @
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on May 26, 2006, 05:02:21 pm
Quote from: lnicoll on May 26, 2006, 05:00:09 pm
I have fallen behind Phillip! Yikes, I really need to get back on track. Random threads, random posts! Maybe I'll start a thread on @

What can I say, Leslie? Lines from BBM visualized! That did it for me!!  :laugh: ::) ;D

(http://www.cool-pix.de/pix321/00006469.jpg)

Love this picture. Just had to post it here again!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 26, 2006, 05:02:36 pm
Oh NO you don't!     No frivolous posting for you young lady!   

You've got Chapter 16 to write!    Bwhahahahahah!!   :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 26, 2006, 06:18:08 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 26, 2006, 05:02:36 pm
Oh NO you don't!     No frivolous posting for you young lady!   

You've got Chapter 16 to write!    Bwhahahahahah!!   :laugh:

I know...I could've picked a hobby where I surf the Internet and find funny pictures but nooooo, I decide to write the Great American Novel, each chapter averaging 6500 words and of course, my obsessive-compulsive personality writes, edits, and polishes endlessly before I post so I spend many many hours to write a story which turns into 2 posts here at bettermost (and maybe a few auxiliary ones if people deign to comment...start commenting people)...no wonder I am falling behind.

God, I miss NC17!!!

L
xoxo
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 26, 2006, 07:36:16 pm
Awww Leslie,  I hope you don't feel unappreciated!    You have us all sitting on the edge of our seats waiting for more of our boys!      We truly do love all that you do for us!    :-*

Oh!  and speaking of NC-17....ahem,  I just posted a "cheeky" picture over there for you!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 27, 2006, 07:11:29 am
Quote from: Pipedream on May 26, 2006, 05:02:21 pm
What can I say, Leslie? Lines from BBM visualized! That did it for me!!  :laugh: ::) ;D

(http://www.cool-pix.de/pix321/00006469.jpg)

Love this picture. Just had to post it here again!  :laugh:


This poor woman, whoever she is....here it is, probably one of the most exciting moments of her life and she immortalized in a picture that makes her look....I am not sure what it makes her look but it's pretty bad. LOL

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 27, 2006, 07:56:33 am
She looks happy!  Bloody happy!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheyne on May 27, 2006, 08:09:15 am

She looks like a donkey, Ray. A braying donkey on crack...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheyne on May 27, 2006, 08:10:05 am
Quote from: Ray on May 27, 2006, 07:56:33 am
She looks happy!  Bloody happy!

Phillip!  Ray swore too..
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 27, 2006, 08:11:38 am
You heartless nasty unfeeling bitch!  She simply looks happy enough to allow herself to resemble a horse. Lay orf and git over yerself!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 27, 2006, 08:12:20 am
Quote from: hungry_hungryhippos on May 27, 2006, 08:10:05 am
Phillip!  Ray swore too..

bloody is a swear? Watch out, TJ may return and jump all over us...

L
xo
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 27, 2006, 08:14:58 am
TJ is already here as TC!  Look behind you and you'll find a pratteling twat who will ultimately correct my spelling!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 27, 2006, 08:17:45 am
Quote from: Ray on May 27, 2006, 08:14:58 am
TJ is already here as TC!  Look behind you and you'll find a pratteling twat who will ultimately correct my spelling!

Seriously? He's back again? I thought he took his marbles and went home...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 27, 2006, 08:21:26 am
Nah, he's lost his marbles and we are ordained to help him find the fukkas!  I'm going to hell for this hunh?!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 27, 2006, 08:25:39 am
OMG!   :o    Ray you are too funny!

speaking of which,  I did identify a few more of the blokes in that cheeky pic on NC-17. 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 27, 2006, 08:30:17 am
Ha ha ha!!      I spoke to Victoria and she said buns were ok, just no sausage!

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 27, 2006, 08:30:58 am
And salad mixing?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 27, 2006, 08:34:09 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 27, 2006, 08:30:17 am
Ha ha ha!!      I spoke to Victoria and she said buns were ok, just no sausage!



ROFLMAO!

L
xo
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 27, 2006, 08:37:59 am
I'm appalled that that I'm hanging out with sausagophobes.  I thought we were more accepting than that!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 27, 2006, 08:39:20 am
Quote from: Ray on May 27, 2006, 08:37:59 am
I'm appalled that that I'm hanging out with sausagophobes.  I thought we were more accepting than that!

It's the damn sausagophobe webshosting isp...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 27, 2006, 08:42:01 am
fark the webhosting isps I say just look at my condiment enhanced elk!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 27, 2006, 08:43:23 am
Quote from: Ray on May 27, 2006, 08:42:01 am
fark the webhosting isps I say just look at my condiment enhanced elk!


I'm looking....Holy Mother of GOD!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 27, 2006, 08:44:23 am
Not just a decorative wall hanging now is it Girfren?!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 27, 2006, 08:45:37 am
ya could prepare a dinner or 12 on that bugger!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 27, 2006, 08:57:55 am
Quote from: Ray on May 27, 2006, 08:45:37 am
ya could prepare a dinner or 12 on that bugger!

Let me get my frypan...and some unoaked chardonnay  ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 27, 2006, 09:07:46 am
aaaaagggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh frypan......................
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheyne on May 27, 2006, 09:18:11 am
Quote from: Ray on May 27, 2006, 08:37:59 am
I'm appalled that that I'm hanging out with sausagophobes.  I thought we were more accepting than that!

Come on, Ray..  I love me some sausage...

 ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 27, 2006, 09:20:11 am
Love ya some sausage?!  What's up with footy franks?!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 27, 2006, 09:21:43 am
Quote from: Ray on May 27, 2006, 09:20:11 am
Love ya some sausage?!  What's up with footy franks?!

What did Heath say in that quote...something like, me and my mates, we like standing in our thongs, flipping weinies on the barbie?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheyne on May 27, 2006, 09:22:00 am
I'll see your footy franks and raise you a big thick beef snag...  ;D

*licks lips*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 27, 2006, 09:26:25 am
Quote from: lnicoll on May 27, 2006, 09:21:43 am
What did Heath say in that quote...something like, me and my mates, we like standing in our thongs, flipping weinies on the barbie?

The quote was like this:  (when asked what Heath did for Christmas in Australia)

"Me mates and I like to put on our thongs, grab our weinies and watch the girls go by"

He later was horrified that it was taken wrong!   LOL

Thongs being flip-flop sandals, weines being hotdogs because it is summer there in December and they B-B-Q at the beach!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheyne on May 27, 2006, 09:27:55 am
Quote from: Ray on May 27, 2006, 09:25:20 am
Lick all ya like petal, but I doubt you can create a seal that will hold this Frankfurt!

Okay, I officially spat my mouthful of Allen's Snakes all over the keyboard when I read that..

 :o
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheyne on May 27, 2006, 09:28:29 am
Quote from: hungry_hungryhippos on May 27, 2006, 09:27:55 am
Okay, I officially spat my mouthful of Allen's Snakes all over the keyboard when I read that..

 :o

You dismiss my suction without even so much as a demonstration???

tsk Ray..
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 27, 2006, 09:29:14 am
Quote from: hungry_hungryhippos on May 27, 2006, 09:22:00 am
I'll see your footy franks and raise you a big thick beef snag...  ;D

*licks lips*

Stop it!   talk like that is raising beef all right!    
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheyne on May 27, 2006, 09:31:03 am

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Good call... LOL!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 27, 2006, 02:04:10 pm
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 27, 2006, 02:25:38 pm
yes, yes, yes! Back in the top ten!

Gotta go find some more pictures of Heath....

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 28, 2006, 10:55:39 am
Sundays Top Ten list

  vkm91941                    1,267
 
  christopher_SLAYERS    1,070
 
  dmmb_Mandy                 980
   
  Lucise                            949
   
  Pipedream                      936
   
  EnnisDelMar                    923
 
  Ellemeno                        808
 
  rtprod                            805
 
  YaadPyar                        761   

  DavidinHartford               749   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on May 28, 2006, 11:10:34 am
I can't see worth a damn, Victoria has left us in the dust!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on May 28, 2006, 11:15:38 am
Quote from: Lucise on May 28, 2006, 11:10:34 am
I can't see worth a damn, Victoria has left us in the dust!  ;D

Haha. Yeah. Are we sure we are still redlining it in the right direction??  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 28, 2006, 02:47:08 pm
I haven't been posting because I have been writing...david, stop blabbing so much, willya?

L
xox
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 28, 2006, 11:40:13 pm
Congrats to Lucise for makin it into the club! 

 ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on May 28, 2006, 11:49:55 pm
Quote from: christopher_SLAYERS on May 28, 2006, 11:40:13 pm
Congrats to Lucise for makin it into the club! 

 ;D

Cheers Chris!  I am over 1000 posts now  :D

Looks like I am spending way too much time on here!  The important thing is that I have a balanced life - with Jack to my left and Ennis to my right!  :P
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 28, 2006, 11:50:35 pm
You earned it Milli.  Congrats!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on May 28, 2006, 11:53:57 pm
Quote from: Ray on May 28, 2006, 11:50:35 pm
You earned it Milli.  Congrats!

Thanks Ray  :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 29, 2006, 07:15:46 am
Ah!  Manic monday!  Let's see who yesterdays big chatters were!

Monday AM   Top Ten List


  vkm91941                             1,295   

  christopher_SLAYERS             1,088   

  Lucise                                   1,017   

  dmmb_Mandy                           984   

  Pipedream                                968   

  EnnisDelMar                              923   

  Ellemeno                                  809   

  rtprod                                       805   

  YaadPyar                                  766 
 
  DavidinHartford                          764   

  lnicoll                                        737   

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 29, 2006, 08:58:00 am
back on the list....phew!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 29, 2006, 10:09:17 am
Quote from: Ray on May 29, 2006, 08:37:26 am
*ahem* Yesterdays number ten chatter is obviously not todays number one counter!

Well,  the numbers keep changing by the hour silly!     ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on May 29, 2006, 01:01:05 pm
Quote from: Lucise on May 28, 2006, 11:49:55 pm
Cheers Chris!  I am over 1000 posts now  :D

Looks like I am spending way too much time on here!  The important thing is that I have a balanced life - with Jack to my left and Ennis to my right!  :P

Well said Milli, Girlfriend I like your style..LOL...Welcome to the club!  :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on May 29, 2006, 01:24:36 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on May 29, 2006, 01:01:05 pm
Well said Milli, Girlfriend I like your style..LOL...Welcome to the club!  :-*

Cheers Vicky!  :D
I signed up on April 2nd and never ever dreamed that I would go over 1000 posts.
1000+ posts all about Jack and Ennis ...aahhh..I feel so honoured!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on May 29, 2006, 04:19:19 pm

Ha-ha! I'm in the club, too! What about you??   8)

(http://www.cool-pix.de/pix321/00001748.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on May 29, 2006, 04:26:53 pm
Quote from: Pipedream on May 29, 2006, 04:19:19 pm
Ha-ha! I'm in the club, too! What about you??   8)

(http://www.cool-pix.de/pix321/00001748.jpg)

  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 29, 2006, 04:45:46 pm
I'm trying to catch up!    I'm red-lining it all the way!    LOL    :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Phillip Dampier on May 29, 2006, 06:20:30 pm
OK... there have been unconfirmed reports of people willing to degrade themselves in the chat room for extra post number credits.  We're too small for a red light district. :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on May 29, 2006, 06:38:35 pm
 :-* Welcome Anke :-*

and Phil, a bettermost red light district?  :-\   ???  :o  ::) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 29, 2006, 06:39:04 pm
Quote from: Pipedream on May 29, 2006, 04:19:19 pm
Ha-ha! I'm in the club, too! What about you??   8)

(http://www.cool-pix.de/pix321/00001748.jpg)

Congrats and Welcome!  Boy I bet we sound pretty cliquish...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 29, 2006, 06:39:44 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on May 29, 2006, 06:38:35 pm
and Phil, a bettermost red light district?  :-\ :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I second that  :-\  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 29, 2006, 06:40:45 pm
Red light district?  

Honestly, that red bulb in my front porch lamp was supposed to be one of those bug repelling lamps I swear!  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 29, 2006, 08:14:15 pm
Oh, PS:   This makes #800 !!!

And in the words of Jackie Gleason :"How Sweet it is!"    :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 30, 2006, 05:22:46 am
Need to get in an early morning post that says nothing at all...

L
xo
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 30, 2006, 06:09:33 am
Tuesday AM    Top Ten List

#1, vkm91941                  1324
 
#2, christopher_SLAYERS  1118

#3, Lucise                       1089
 
#4, Pipedream                 1008

#5, dmmb_Mandy              985

#6, EnnisDelMar                 924
 
#7, DavidinHartford            813

#8, Ellemeno                     810

#9, rtprod                         807

#10, YaadPyar                    774
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 30, 2006, 06:14:34 am
David, how do you get these statistics?
L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 30, 2006, 06:18:36 am
Good Morning Leslie my love,

   On the front INDEX page down by the bottom there is a small feature,

    [more stats]   <---  like that.     

  Click there and you will see all kindsa neat info.

 :-*   David
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 30, 2006, 06:27:28 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 30, 2006, 06:18:36 am
Good Morning Leslie my love,

   
 :-*   David

Oh, my heart's a-flutterin' this early am...thanks for the lovely good mornin', sweetie!

hugs,
L
xo
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 30, 2006, 12:19:54 pm
I just want to be clear that I will NOT post here simply to increase my posting numbers.  I mean it.  I will only post if I have something completely new and relevant to say about BBM...just wanted to be clear about this.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 30, 2006, 12:21:03 pm
And I'm not saying that David or Leslie or Chris or Vic or Ray or Anke are posting just to boost their numbers.  I would never accuse anyone of that.  I just wanted to say that I would never do that.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 30, 2006, 12:22:15 pm
And I'm not saying that David keeps updating the stats just to get another post in...I know he's just concerned that we all have the correct and most up-to-date information.  He's really diligent that way.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 30, 2006, 12:24:21 pm
So - anyway.  I think we're all clear on this now, hunh?  I feel better.  Thanks.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 30, 2006, 12:27:16 pm
Thankyou for staing the innocent nature of you accusations Celeste....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 30, 2006, 12:28:00 pm
....over....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 30, 2006, 12:28:43 pm
...and over...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 30, 2006, 12:29:14 pm
But of course we would never accuse you of that!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on May 30, 2006, 12:29:33 pm
...and over again!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 30, 2006, 12:30:09 pm
and I am Unamimous in that!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on May 30, 2006, 12:32:56 pm
 :laugh:

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 30, 2006, 12:33:33 pm
I think the air really needed to be cleared about this, hunh?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 30, 2006, 12:35:50 pm
Quote from: YaadPyar on May 30, 2006, 12:33:33 pm
I think the air really needed to be cleared about this, hunh?

Why?  did someone have too many beans?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 30, 2006, 12:37:21 pm
David - just wondering if you need to update the stats soon?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 30, 2006, 12:41:14 pm
vkm91941                 1324
christopher_SLAYERS  1118
Lucise                       1097
Pipedream                 1017
dmmb_Mandy              985
EnnisDelMar                 924
DavidinHartford             831
Ellemeno                     810
rtprod                         807
YaadPyar                     787

As of 12:41 pm Tuesday EST.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 30, 2006, 12:51:55 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 30, 2006, 12:41:14 pm
vkm91941                 1324
christopher_SLAYERS  1118
Lucise                       1097
Pipedream                 1017
dmmb_Mandy              985
EnnisDelMar                 924
DavidinHartford             831
Ellemeno                     810
rtprod                         807
YaadPyar                     787

As of 12:41 pm Tuesday EST.


And yet, I still feel so inadequate...  I'm barely in the top ten here.  I've got to start thinking of interesting BBM things to say.

Or maybe not.  It's not the case that everyone in the top 10 says intersting things, right?  They just keep posting.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on May 30, 2006, 01:30:42 pm
Quote from: YaadPyar on May 30, 2006, 12:51:55 pm
And yet, I still feel so inadequate...  I'm barely in the top ten here.  I've got to start thinking of interesting BBM things to say.

Or maybe not.  It's not the case that everyone in the top 10 says intersting things, right?  They just keep posting.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

It's that damned addictive Lines visualized thread that sent me over the top! LOL ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 30, 2006, 02:24:35 pm
ROFLOL....ya'll crack me up!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 30, 2006, 05:44:35 pm
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 30, 2006, 05:45:37 pm
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/yaadpyar/eyes-off.gif)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 30, 2006, 05:46:42 pm
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/yaadpyar/superfluous.gif)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 30, 2006, 05:47:18 pm
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/yaadpyar/wandering-hands.gif)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 30, 2006, 05:48:17 pm
Nu-uh...I'm NOT posting these just to bump up my numbers.  I'm posting them because they remind me of Jack and Ennis after the first tent scene when Ennis jumps on his horse and rides off without a word.

I think you see what I mean...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 30, 2006, 05:50:35 pm
fun at work...

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/yaadpyar/boss-time.gif)

www.toothpastefordinner.com (http://www.toothpastefordinner.com)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 30, 2006, 06:18:43 pm
Quote from: YaadPyar on May 30, 2006, 12:21:03 pm
And I'm not saying that David or Leslie or Chris or Vic or Ray or Anke are posting just to boost their numbers.  I would never accuse anyone of that.  I just wanted to say that I would never do that.


Thank you for making that clear, Celeste. I really appreciate that!

L
xo
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 30, 2006, 07:00:22 pm
Oh no!    I ran out of things to say!    I'll never reach 1000!!       

WAAAAAAAAAA !!!!!  :'(
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 30, 2006, 07:06:30 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 30, 2006, 07:00:22 pm
Oh no!    I ran out of things to say!    I'll never reach 1000!!       

WAAAAAAAAAA !!!!!  :'(


But meanwhile, I can talk, and talk...and talk...want another picture, David?  ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 30, 2006, 07:23:04 pm
As long as it's a picture of Jake.....


OOOHH!     you mean one of THOSE pictures!   <blush>   he he he! 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 30, 2006, 08:05:04 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 30, 2006, 07:23:04 pm
As long as it's a picture of Jake.....


OOOHH!     you mean one of THOSE pictures!   <blush>   he he he! 

Here's one for ya...again, not a cowboy but jeez, david, we are new englanders, after all....

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/beiron.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 30, 2006, 08:15:48 pm
Leslie,  I'm not holding out on ya, but all of my pics will violate the frontal nudity rules here.  Hell,  and a few Sodomy laws in several States!   He he he!

Oh wait,  I guess that does mean I'm holding out on y'all.   

PS:   And NO!   not pics of me!   Don't want to run off the sheep!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 30, 2006, 08:39:17 pm
Hold out, whatever David, but I think that guy I posted is hot hot hot...loving that hair and those eyes...

probably in real life, tho, he'd be a jerk...sigh....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on May 30, 2006, 08:50:43 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 30, 2006, 08:15:48 pm
Leslie,  I'm not holding out on ya, but all of my pics will violate the frontal nudity rules here.  Hell,  and a few Sodomy laws in several States!   He he he!

Oh wait,  I guess that does mean I'm holding out on y'all.   

PS:   And NO!   not pics of me!   Don't want to run off the sheep!

I still post HOT cowboys just for you everyday over on Anything Goes David.  It's starting to get harder to find pics that are postable, but the search is half the fun.

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h153/vkm91941/boyinjeans.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 30, 2006, 08:51:08 pm
(http://www.justusboys.com/reviews/ec_image_6_885.jpg)

Hmm,  I guess I did find a G-rated one for you!     ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 30, 2006, 08:54:58 pm
Oh Victoria!!!    He is just Yummy! 

  Maybe we need a new Non-Cowboy picture thread?    ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on May 30, 2006, 08:57:02 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 30, 2006, 08:54:58 pm
Oh Victoria!!!    He is just Yummy! 

  Maybe we need a new Non-Cowboy picture thread?    ;D

You start it I'll post in it.  I have hundreds of guys in my file that are NOT cowboys...   ::)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 30, 2006, 08:57:37 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on May 30, 2006, 08:57:02 pm
You start it I'll post in it.  I have hundreds of guys in my file that are NOT cowboys...   ::)

Oh great....here we go again!  LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 30, 2006, 08:59:29 pm
Quote from: christopher_SLAYERS on May 30, 2006, 08:57:37 pm
Oh great....here we go again!  LOL

Poor Chris, what he puts up with....

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 30, 2006, 09:00:15 pm
Quote from: lnicoll on May 30, 2006, 08:59:29 pm
Poor Chris, what he puts up with....



LOL....I don't get paid enough for this!  Oh wait....

 ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on May 30, 2006, 09:01:54 pm
Quote from: christopher_SLAYERS on May 30, 2006, 08:57:37 pm
Oh great....here we go again!  LOL

Hey didn't hear you complaining about some of those Cowgirls I posted. hunh  ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 30, 2006, 09:03:03 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on May 30, 2006, 09:01:54 pm
Hey didn't hear you complaining about some of those Cowgirls I posted. hunh  ;)

That was different....they had their clothes on!  LOL

Not that I would complain If they didn't....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 30, 2006, 09:04:35 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on May 30, 2006, 08:57:02 pm
You start it I'll post in it.  I have hundreds of guys in my file that are NOT cowboys...   ::)

DONE!!!     Your new Thread awaits you in the "Anything Goes" section.    ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on May 30, 2006, 09:05:28 pm
Quote from: christopher_SLAYERS on May 30, 2006, 09:03:03 pm
That was different....they had their clothes on!  LOL

Not that I would complain If they didn't....

I will have you know that, in all these months of posting, I have posted only one man who did NOT have his jeans on...ONLY ONE...so there  :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 30, 2006, 09:06:52 pm
You guys are really distracting me from my writing!!!


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/mattress.jpg)



Ooops, sorry, wrong thread....LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 30, 2006, 09:08:03 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on May 30, 2006, 09:05:28 pm
I will have you know that, in all these months of posting, I have posted only one man who did NOT have his jeans on...ONLY ONE...so there  :-*

But how many women without their pants on?  A little sexist wouldn't you say Vic?  LOL JK
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on May 30, 2006, 09:08:34 pm
Quote from: lnicoll on May 30, 2006, 09:06:52 pm
You guys are really distracting me from my writing!!!


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/mattress.jpg)



Ooops, sorry, wrong thread....LOL

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 30, 2006, 09:10:06 pm
Now wouldn't THAT be quite an Item for Ebay?

The Mattress that Jack and Ennis did it on!    Complete with sweat and Spunk!   :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 30, 2006, 09:12:16 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 30, 2006, 09:10:06 pm
Now wouldn't THAT be quite an Item for Ebay?

The Mattress that Jack and Ennis did it on!    Complete with sweat and Spunk!   :laugh:

Hunny bun, this is the matress that Jack and Ennis are buying--and I am writing it right now---and just you wait til you see who the sales person is!

LOL, there was a reason I drove to Boston today, to dream up new fanfic...!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 30, 2006, 09:24:02 pm
If you say Randall I'll puke!    :P
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 30, 2006, 09:30:08 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 30, 2006, 09:24:02 pm
If you say Randall I'll puke!    :P

Never in a million years...I don't like Randall, he ain't my type at all and in the timing of my story, Randall has never appeared on the scene...

That should give you a hint david, can you figure it out? It only came to me at 4:30 pm this afternoon, buzzing down rt 128 out of Boston...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 30, 2006, 09:52:44 pm
Quote from: lnicoll on May 30, 2006, 09:30:08 pm
Never in a million years...I don't like Randall, he ain't my type at all and in the timing of my story, Randall has never appeared on the scene...

That should give you a hint david, can you figure it out? It only came to me at 4:30 pm this afternoon, buzzing down rt 128 out of Boston...

Hmmm,  you said they were going to buy the mattress out of town.   But it is still Texas.   Hmmm,  wouldn't be Lureen.  She's at Newsome Tractors.     Wouldn't be Tom.  He is a teacher right?     Bobby Twist is too young....

EEEK!    Lashawn?   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 30, 2006, 10:14:28 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 30, 2006, 09:52:44 pm
Hmmm,  you said they were going to buy the mattress out of town.   But it is still Texas.   Hmmm,  wouldn't be Lureen.  She's at Newsome Tractors.     Wouldn't be Tom.  He is a teacher right?     Bobby Twist is too young....

EEEK!    Lashawn?   

Tom is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Univeristy of Texas in Austin. He is not selling mattresses. Lureen works at Newsome's. Bobby is only 9. Lashawn doesn't exist (remember, my story takes place in 1976 so anything after that, in the movie, doesn't exist in my AU). And in case you get any real wild and crazy ideas. Alma, Monroe, Junior and Jenny are all up in Riverton...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 04:43:52 am
And let's start the day with a good morning to all....the east coast of the USA is waking up...

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 31, 2006, 06:34:10 am
G'morning Leslie!

  Ok ok,  I'll stop taking wild guesses!  LOL.

  I said LaShawn as I figured maybe she worked there before meeting Randall.  But that is ok,  it would be hard to "write" her fast chatter.

  I'll just have to wait for the next chapter.   :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 06:35:36 am
Actually, I think what I am writing is two chapters away...the next one will have Hal's funeral and I am struggling with that, so I am letting my mind wander on some fun stuff, instead...

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 31, 2006, 08:29:07 am
Weds  Morning  Top Ten List

vkm91941                 1397

Lucise                       1170

christopher_SLAYERS  1161

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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 31, 2006, 10:09:48 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 31, 2006, 08:29:07 am
Weds  Morning  Top Ten List

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Lucise                       1170

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Pipedream                 1061  

dmmb_Mandy              988
 
EnnisDelMar                 924

DavidinHartford            865

Ellemeno                     841

YaadPyar                     816

rtprod                         807


David - dear G*d!  I can't handle the pressure!!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 06:28:16 pm
In 31 messages I will pass rt....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 31, 2006, 06:41:18 pm
Well,  I'm not going to bed until I hit 900 !!!      :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 06:42:04 pm
My goal is 810 tonight...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 31, 2006, 06:52:40 pm
I'm surprized that dmmb_Mandy hasn't hit the Big 1000 yet.   She is teetering so close!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 06:54:09 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 31, 2006, 06:52:40 pm
I'm surprized that dmmb_Mandy hasn't hit the Big 1000 yet.   She is teetering so close!

Talking on the phone and pms take away from your time to post REAL messages....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 31, 2006, 06:59:32 pm
Phone?    I haven't used one in months!    LOL     :laugh:

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 07:44:53 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 31, 2006, 06:59:32 pm
Phone?    I haven't used one in months!    LOL     :laugh:



I am using mine more and more since email is starting to get overwhelming....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 31, 2006, 07:49:41 pm
That is the beauty of being online 24/7.    Everyone gets a busy signal when they try to call! 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: JennyC on May 31, 2006, 07:54:46 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 31, 2006, 07:49:41 pm
That is the beauty of being online 24/7.    Everyone gets a busy signal when they try to call! 

What David, are you telling me that you still use dial in?  How can you stand the speed to surf online and find those naughty pictures? ;)  You need to go cable or DSL, I am sure you will hit 1000 in no time just by posting pictures alone.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 31, 2006, 07:58:57 pm
LOL    "If you can't fix it, you gotta stand it" 


Oh,    PS:    #901   :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 08:07:34 pm
David, hunny, you really need to find a job....

L
xox
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 08:08:40 pm
David,
I have sent you some pms, plus an email. Please answer. Thanks...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 08:09:25 pm
David,

Do you ever go by Dave, Davy or some other nickname? Please pm your answer, thanks.

L
xo
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 08:10:18 pm
David,
For our little get together next week, what do you plan to wear, so I will recognize you? Please pm your answer, thanks.

L
xo
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 08:11:06 pm
David,

Along the same lines, what kind of car do you drive so I will recognize you? Please pm your answer, thanks.

L
xox
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 08:12:07 pm
David,

I forgot to ask in the previous message, what's your license plate number? Please pm your answer, thanks.

L
xo
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 08:12:51 pm
David,

Probably this is obvious, but just want to make sure...what color is your car? Please pm your answer, thanks.

L
xo
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 08:13:49 pm
David,

If we go to the brewery, what kind of beer do you like? Please pm your answer, thanks.

L

xo
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 31, 2006, 08:14:30 pm
Hi Leslie!

    I'm printing out the E-mail as I type this!    Muchas Gracias!


 :-*    "David"
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 08:14:46 pm
David,

Forgot to ask, do you have any food allergies I should be aware of? Please pm your answer, thanks,

L
xox
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 08:16:28 pm
David,

Do you want me to send you a link for what I think is one of the hottest sex scenes I have read in awhile? Please pm your answer, thanks.

L
xo
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 31, 2006, 08:19:33 pm
Quote from: lnicoll on May 31, 2006, 08:13:49 pm
David,

If we go to the brewery, what kind of beer do you like?

How could I resist a "Smuttynose Shoals Pale Ale"?    LOL

But the "Squamscot Black Cherry"  sounds tastee too!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 31, 2006, 08:20:43 pm
Quote from: lnicoll on May 31, 2006, 08:16:28 pm
David,

Do you want me to send you a link for what I think is one of the hottest sex scenes I have read in awhile?

Are you trying to give me a heart attack?    LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 08:22:57 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 31, 2006, 08:19:33 pm
How could I resist a "Smuttynose Shoals Pale Ale"?    LOL

But the "Squamscot Black Cherry"  sounds tastee too!

I can recommend a very good book about the Isle of Shoals...mystery story... I'll try to remember to bring the name of it with me next week (it is slipping my mind right now...)

L
xo
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 08:23:51 pm
Quote from: lnicoll on May 31, 2006, 08:16:28 pm
David,

Do you want me to send you a link for what I think is one of the hottest sex scenes I have read in awhile? Please pm your answer, thanks.

L
xo

You are young, your heart is good...check your pms
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 31, 2006, 08:28:42 pm
Leslie, are u perchance planning to join the 1,000+ posts club this evening???
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 31, 2006, 08:29:58 pm
(http://www.livejournal.com/userpic/46088847/9638364)

OH MY !!!      Pure filth.....  I loved it !     LOL    :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 08:31:50 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 31, 2006, 08:28:42 pm
Leslie, are u perchance planning to join the 1,000+ posts club this evening???

My goal is to reach 810, actually....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 08:32:34 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 31, 2006, 08:29:58 pm
(http://www.livejournal.com/userpic/46088847/9638364)

OH MY !!!      Pure filth.....  I loved it !     LOL    :laugh:

My husband loved it too...LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 08:33:09 pm
And with this post, my friends, I reach 800!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 31, 2006, 08:34:06 pm
ROFLOL!!       Congratulations!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 31, 2006, 08:36:02 pm
No fair, using this thread as a chat room and getting credit for each post.  I'm telling... :P
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 31, 2006, 08:36:17 pm
Quote from: lnicoll on May 31, 2006, 08:32:34 pm
My husband loved it too...LOL

You've got to be kidding?    :o

I'm a gay man who's....well you never mind,   but I can't imagine a straight guy reading all of that!    LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on May 31, 2006, 08:36:38 pm
I'm telling Phillip to be more specific.  And you're gonna be in trouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuble!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 08:38:03 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 31, 2006, 08:36:17 pm

You've got to be kidding?    :o

I'm a gay man who's....well you never mind,   but I can't imagine a straight guy reading all of that!    LOL

Let's just say, he wandered into the bedroom with a woodie in his pants and told me...not to rush....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 08:39:15 pm
Quote from: YaadPyar on May 31, 2006, 08:36:02 pm
No fair, using this thread as a chat room and getting credit for each post.  I'm telling... :P

Why not? That's how david, mandy and who knows who else got their numbers up so high back on nc17. I just read slower than all of them...LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Becky on May 31, 2006, 09:39:14 pm
Damn it Leslie! How can you be on 807 already? When I left you were on 700 something and I go away for a few days and you are on 800 something! I am still on a pitiful 600 something, I seriously need to post some when I get back home.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 09:47:07 pm
Quote from: Becky on May 31, 2006, 09:39:14 pm
Damn it Leslie! How can you be on 807 already? When I left you were on 700 something and I go away for a few days and you are on 800 something! I am still on a pitiful 600 something, I seriously need to post some when I get back home.

and with this, I reach my goal for tonight. ..810

Becky, how was Niagra Falls?....

xoxox
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 31, 2006, 09:54:31 pm
Yup.  I have exceeded my goal of 900.   Only took (looks at watch)  oh my, 15 hours on line today?  Yikes!   

G'night Y'all    :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2006, 10:00:41 pm
I have reached my goal too, and one for good luck...
night, all
L
xox
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Becky on May 31, 2006, 10:20:10 pm
Quote from: lnicoll on May 31, 2006, 09:47:07 pm
and with this, I reach my goal for tonight. ..810

Becky, how was Niagra Falls?....

xoxox

All the answers are here:
[http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=1992.0 (http://[http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=1992.0)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: twistedude on June 01, 2006, 01:41:06 am
Leslie MAY ONLY HAVE 800+ posts, but she's closing in on 1000 hits on her story--on betterost alone! congrats, leslie! (THERE ARE MANY MORE HITS ON FANFITION--EVEN i HAVE OVER 1000 THERE--BUT i ONLY HAVE ABOUTR 380 HERE).
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 01, 2006, 07:10:20 am
Thursdays Top Ten Poster List

vkm91941                 1394
 
Lucise                       1257

Pipedream                 1100
 
christopher_SLAYERS  1091
 
dmmb_Mandy              986
 
DavidinHartford            925
 
EnnisDelMar                 924

YaadPyar                     819

lnicoll                          814
 
rtprod                         807
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on June 01, 2006, 12:29:47 pm
Phil has been cleaning out the admin so my post count dropped rapidly.....I went from 1,200 to 1,050 overnight......
better catch back up
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on June 01, 2006, 12:37:14 pm
Yup - mine went down too, but I willingly concede the "Top Ten" title to anyone with the stamina to get/stay there.

Good luck!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 01, 2006, 12:51:31 pm
Then there are those of us who earned every single damn post counted towards our total....

LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: twistedude on June 01, 2006, 12:57:07 pm
I only have 400+, and I'm sure there're plenty who wish it was 20 instead...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 01, 2006, 12:58:15 pm
Quote from: lnicoll on June 01, 2006, 12:51:31 pm
Then there are those of us who earned every single damn post counted towards our total....
LOL

Amen!     ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 01, 2006, 12:59:07 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 01, 2006, 12:58:15 pm
Amen!     ;D

Your goal to hit 1000 today, David?

I know I can't make 900, maybe 850...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 01, 2006, 01:00:24 pm
Probably not.   I'll be happy at 950 if I get there.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 02, 2006, 08:02:51 am
Friday 8:00 AM   Top Ten List

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Pipedream                   1156

dmmb_Mandy                989

DavidinHartford               950

EnnisDelMar                    924

lnicoll                             837
 
YaadPyar                        820
 
rtprod                            807
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 02, 2006, 08:23:09 am
I am inching up there....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 02, 2006, 07:13:31 pm
Drum roll please!!!!!!!

#1000

 ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 02, 2006, 07:27:41 pm
Quote from: julie01 on June 01, 2006, 12:57:07 pm
I only have 400+, and I'm sure there're plenty who wish it was 20 instead...

Jullie, I know I've brought this kind of stuff up before, but why do you assume the worst of us and our feelings toward you?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on June 02, 2006, 07:49:34 pm
Woohoo.  A big yahoo for Verbal Diarrhoea David.  Congratulations slop bucket mouth!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on June 02, 2006, 07:51:25 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on June 02, 2006, 07:27:41 pm
Jullie, I know I've brought this kind of stuff up before, but why do you assume the worst of us and our feelings toward you?

And I must ask too.  have we given the impression that we don't appreciate you in this forum Julie, or are you having some paranoid time?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 02, 2006, 08:03:01 pm
I am out of the top ten for the first time since we got here.  Because some people here are just inflating their numbers with reckless abandon.  Some here just talk a blue streak.  Others of us...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 02, 2006, 08:03:24 pm
only...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 02, 2006, 08:03:45 pm
post...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 02, 2006, 08:04:04 pm
meaningfully...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 02, 2006, 08:04:18 pm
:)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on June 02, 2006, 09:14:25 pm
Nice job Elle - maintaining the integrity here, I mean....

 :P
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 02, 2006, 09:16:57 pm
gotta do my part....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on June 02, 2006, 09:41:09 pm
Ummm - David - isn't this where you post something pointless too?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 03, 2006, 06:59:50 am
Happy Saturday morning everyone.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 03, 2006, 07:00:29 am
It is pouring rain here in Portland, ME this morning and my son has to run in the state track championships. Poor kid!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 03, 2006, 07:10:13 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 03, 2006, 07:04:40 am
Awwww   :(   I didn't need to read that this morning.   I'm already getting hate mail via PM's. 

  "If you don't any more of my babies I'll be happy to leave you alone!"   :P

Aw, David, I don't think any of your posts are pointless. Sometimes I am not quite sure what you are talking about, but that's a long way from pointless.  ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 03, 2006, 08:03:52 am
Saturdays Top Ten Posters List

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Lucise                              1393

cHrIs_sLaYeRs                   1243
 
Pipedream                        1201

DavidinHartford                 1010  

dmmb_Mandy                    990
 
EnnisDelMar                       925

lnicoll                                854

YaadPyar                           851

rtprod                               807
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dmmb_Mandy on June 03, 2006, 04:24:16 pm
I'm slipping...


So true.  :-\
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: EnnisDelMar on June 03, 2006, 04:54:56 pm
Ohh I'm dropping as well  :(
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on June 04, 2006, 12:07:30 am
Quote from: EnnisDelMar on June 03, 2006, 04:54:56 pm
Ohh I'm dropping as well  :(

Well honey, you ain't been seen around these here parts as often as you once were....and we've all been miss ya too! ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: EnnisDelMar on June 04, 2006, 12:12:05 am
well no one's cared enough to send me a PM cept you  :(

hehe
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on June 04, 2006, 12:26:27 am
Quote from: EnnisDelMar on June 04, 2006, 12:12:05 am
well no one's cared enough to send me a PM cept you  :(

hehe

Which I might add you NEVER answered! LOL  :-* They ask though out the threads...Ray even posted a Pin-up in the Beefcake thread that reminded him of you and David asked again.  You should check it out
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 04, 2006, 07:52:43 am
Quote from: EnnisDelMar on June 04, 2006, 12:12:05 am
well no one's cared enough to send me a PM cept you  :(

hehe

Liar, liar pants on fire!

I have sent you PMs, Brandon!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 04, 2006, 08:32:42 am
Quote from: lnicoll on June 04, 2006, 07:52:43 am
Liar, liar pants on fire!
Leslie

   Oh we know his pants are on fire all right!    ;)  Maybe that's why he's been too busy to chat with us?   He has ranched up with a nice young buck!    ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 04, 2006, 05:49:39 pm
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Lucise                      1410

cHrIs_sLaYeRs           1264
 
Pipedream                1242

DavidinHartford          1022  

dmmb_Mandy              991
 
EnnisDelMar                 928
 
lnicoll                          870

YaadPyar                     858
 
ednbarby                     830
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: EnnisDelMar on June 04, 2006, 08:30:34 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 04, 2006, 08:32:42 am
   Oh we know his pants are on fire all right!    ;)  Maybe that's why he's been too busy to chat with us?   He has ranched up with a nice young buck!    ;D

Lol yeah right. Oh I gotta acknowledge Ray and Juan who also sent me pms :)..Leslie I don't think I got your pms....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 04, 2006, 08:43:36 pm
Quote from: EnnisDelMar on June 04, 2006, 08:30:34 pm
Lol yeah right. Oh I gotta acknowledge Ray and Juan who also sent me pms :)..Leslie I don't think I got your pms....

Brandon, you are breaking my heart...not only did you get my pms, you replied. Let me quote you some of your scintillating prose:

"I'm homeschooled. Well actually today, I don't have anything but work"

This is the reason, lover, I can't get enough of you...

Hugs
L

PS...please don't be offended, I am just teasing you gently, but you did answer my few pms....hugs to you, sweetie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: EnnisDelMar on June 04, 2006, 10:31:08 pm
Oh I was talking about people sending me pms while I've been less active on here...that was from a while back yeah I remember those
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on June 04, 2006, 11:00:39 pm
My PM's to EDM went something like this;  "Brandon please stop hounding me for another date, I told you over breakfast that this was a one shot thing!  I ain't queer ya know!  Besides, I'm tired of yer dumbarse missin'!  And you have some croissant dangling from your chin." 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 05, 2006, 05:58:04 am
Happy Monday morning, everyone. The east coast of the US is waking up....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: EnnisDelMar on June 05, 2006, 10:19:57 am
Quote from: Ray on June 04, 2006, 11:00:39 pm
My PM's to EDM went something like this;  "Brandon please stop hounding me for another date, I told you over breakfast that this was a one shot thing!  I ain't queer ya know!  Besides, I'm tired of yer dumbarse missin'!  And you have some croissant dangling from your chin." 

LOL :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 08, 2006, 05:35:59 am
All right, I have 8 to go til I hit 900....1000 is in sight....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on June 08, 2006, 05:37:55 am
Gee Leslie, how on earth are you going to use those up?  (Answer in 9 posts or less please!)

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 08, 2006, 06:39:13 am
Thursday Morning Top Ten List

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Lucise                         1577
 
Pipedream                   1376
 
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DavidinHartford             1059  

dmmb_Mandy                995
 
YaadPyar                      935

EnnisDelMar                   935

lnicoll                            892
 
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 08, 2006, 06:57:00 am
Quote from: Ray on June 08, 2006, 05:37:55 am
Gee Leslie, how on earth are you going to use those up?  (Answer in 9 posts or less please!)



Well, first I'll say Good Morning, Ray...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 08, 2006, 06:58:35 am
Quote from: Ray on June 08, 2006, 05:37:55 am
Gee Leslie, how on earth are you going to use those up?  (Answer in 9 posts or less please!)



And then I'll say, "How are things in Brisbane this morning?"
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 08, 2006, 06:59:30 am
Quote from: Ray on June 08, 2006, 05:37:55 am
Gee Leslie, how on earth are you going to use those up?  (Answer in 9 posts or less please!)



We have yet another rainy day in Maine. Tuesday was beautiful but it has been pouring ever since. I am sort of wondering why I bought myself an expensive convertible since I hardly ever get to put the top down...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 08, 2006, 07:01:26 am
Quote from: lnicoll on June 08, 2006, 06:59:30 am
We have yet another rainy day in Maine. Tuesday was beautiful but it has been pouring ever since. I am sort of wondering why I bought myself an expensive convertible since I hardly ever get to put the top down...

So you can wave at Cowboys leaning against fences! (at Parking Garages!)   :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 08, 2006, 07:36:26 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 08, 2006, 07:01:26 am
So you can wave at Cowboys leaning against fences! (at Parking Garages!)   :laugh:

Ha! Pick up cowboys and go and drink and laugh all afternoon!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 08, 2006, 07:37:17 am
This is fun but I gotta run to a dentist appointment. Tell me, why does real life interfere with BBM stuff?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 08, 2006, 08:02:12 am
Tell me about it!    I'm sitting here nervous about my job interview.   Wanna trade places?  The Dentist sounds less stressful!    LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 08, 2006, 08:24:32 am
good luck david!!

whats it for!?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 08, 2006, 08:34:18 am
.......I was hoping to get the job of Jake Gyllenhaals personal underwear fitter!    :laugh:

Actually, it is a job with the TSA  (Transportation Security Administration)    I have passed three phases of tests so far.  Today is finger printing and a personal interview.   They said be prepared for a four hour visit.    YIKES.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 08, 2006, 09:02:57 am
woohhhweee!

Yikes indeed! good luck!! ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 08, 2006, 10:01:59 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 08, 2006, 08:02:12 am
Tell me about it!    I'm sitting here nervous about my job interview.   Wanna trade places?  The Dentist sounds less stressful!    LOL

David, nervous? I thought I gave you a little reading material to get your mind off...ahem...other things.  ;)

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 08, 2006, 10:03:14 am
Quote from: lnicoll on June 08, 2006, 07:37:17 am
This is fun but I gotta run to a dentist appointment. Tell me, why does real life interfere with BBM stuff?

My blasphemous dental hygienist said, "Oh my daughter and I rented Brokeback Mountain and watched it this weekend...it was good, but not Oscar material."

She is lucky she didn't get a dental drill in her eye!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 08, 2006, 10:04:05 am
Quote from: lnicoll on June 08, 2006, 10:03:14 am
My blasphemous dental hygienist said, "Oh my daughter and I rented Brokeback Mountain and watched it this weekend...it was good, but not Oscar material."

She is lucky she didn't get a dental drill in her eye!!!

However, she did think the MTV award for best kiss to Jake and Heath was a good decision!

and with that, I hit 900 posts...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 08, 2006, 02:41:29 pm
Hi Leslie,

   Well, look on the bright side,  your hygenist wasn't crying and shaking hard from seeing the movie thus inflicting pain to your teeth and gums!   LOL

   Still,  I think I'd need to switch Dentists.   he he he!

  Well, I only spent 2 hours in the chair for my interview!    Phase three passed!   YAY!

  One more phase and I'm hired!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 08, 2006, 02:48:39 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 08, 2006, 02:41:29 pm
Hi Leslie,

   Well, look on the bright side,  your hygenist wasn't crying and shaking hard from seeing the movie thus inflicting pain to your teeth and gums!   LOL

Yeah, but then we could have started on a brokie discussion...if that were the case, I'd probably still be there in the chair. LOL

Quote

  Well, I only spent 2 hours in the chair for my interview!    Phase three passed!   YAY!

  One more phase and I'm hired!

Keep us posted...!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 08, 2006, 02:50:38 pm
LOL !   I've been craving Maple Syrup all morning!!    ROFLOL!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 08, 2006, 02:53:23 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 08, 2006, 02:50:38 pm
LOL !   I've been craving Maple Syrup all morning!!    ROFLOL!

Tsk, tsk, tsk, David, people are going to wonder what we are talking about and this ain't the NC17 thread... ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 08, 2006, 02:58:29 pm
Oh you should cut & Paste that story onto the NC-17 Thread!!!

That might revive the posting over there!   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 08, 2006, 03:11:05 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 08, 2006, 02:58:29 pm
Oh you should cut & Paste that story onto the NC-17 Thread!!!

That might revive the posting over there!   

I'm telling you, I think that author read my story and I gave her a few food ideas....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 09, 2006, 07:20:09 am
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dmmb_Mandy on June 09, 2006, 01:41:28 pm
Y'all should be ashamed! *slaps your wrists* It's about quality, not quantity! Well, that's what they say about penises anyway, I assume it applies to everything else! And with this, I reach 1000 at last. Took some friggin' long too. I went from number 2 poster to number 6 perdy darn quick. I feel like I was at nine hundred and eighty something for like months.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 09, 2006, 01:49:53 pm
Quote from: dmmb_Mandy on June 09, 2006, 01:41:28 pm
Y'all should be ashamed! *slaps your wrists* It's about quality, not quantity! Well, that's what they say about penises anyway, I assume it applies to everything else!


Congrats Mandy!     YAAAAA!


PS:  The only people who agree that size doesn't matter are the ones with a small one!   LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on June 09, 2006, 01:52:01 pm

Hey, welcome to the club Mandy!!!  :D

Quote from: dmmb_Mandy on June 09, 2006, 01:41:28 pm
I feel like I was at nine hundred and eighty something for like months.

Yeah, we were enjoying the peace and quiet!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on June 09, 2006, 02:23:29 pm
Congratulations Mandy. 

And David, Size reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally doesn't matter I'm afraid!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on June 09, 2006, 02:30:40 pm
Welcome to the club!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 10, 2006, 08:07:20 am
If someone would post a really interesting thread this weekend....like BBM etiquette (still my all time favorite...) I might actually make it...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 10, 2006, 08:16:14 am
Of course!  There is no catching up to Victoria!   LOL.

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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 11, 2006, 06:47:04 am
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 11, 2006, 07:54:28 am
Good morning everyone. Time for some random posts to get my numbers up...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on June 11, 2006, 08:11:23 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 11, 2006, 06:47:04 am
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OMG - and I hadn't even been paying attention to this.  What do I win?  When do the prizes start arriving?  I'm so honored to be in the small and very disturbed club! 

The title above my avatar even changed.  Gosh - my family will be so proud.

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on June 11, 2006, 02:59:30 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 10, 2006, 08:16:14 am
Of course!  There is no catching up to Victoria!   LOL.

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Run, RUN...as fast as you can you can't catch me....... (http://www.beautifulcookies.com/ProductPics/Large/favGMan.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on June 11, 2006, 09:38:25 pm
Congrats Cel! 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ray on June 11, 2006, 09:42:08 pm
And to think Celeste, all your posts were of substance!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on June 11, 2006, 10:09:36 pm
Quote from: Ray on June 11, 2006, 09:42:08 pm
And to think Celeste, all your posts were of substance!


Thank you.  I'm so glad SOMEONE noticed.  I'm going to be sure and include that in my thank you speech as soon as someone tells me when the awards ceremony begins. So far Vic, Milli, Anke Chiris David and Mandy have been very tight-lipped, but I'll pry it out of them soon enough.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 11, 2006, 10:14:36 pm
Celeste, 

   We are waiting for the awards statues to be made.   They look like the Oscars statue, but we used Jake as the model.     But we can't seem to get the Prototype away from Jeff Wrangler!   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on June 12, 2006, 05:07:25 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 11, 2006, 10:14:36 pm
   We are waiting for the awards statues to be made.   They look like the Oscars statue, but we used Jake as the model.     But we can't seem to get the Prototype away from Jeff Wrangler!   

Are you speaking of this one?  ;D

(http://www.cool-pix.de/pix321/00001235.jpg) 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on June 12, 2006, 07:29:20 am
Gosh - that must be it!  Really - my family is going to be SOOOOOOOOOOO proud.  Truly, truly, truly I can say they never anticipated that I would be the recipient of such an award.  And I couldn't have done it without all you wonderful people.  But I'll save that for the acceptance speech.


Quote from: Pipedream on June 12, 2006, 05:07:25 am
Are you speaking of this one?  ;D

(http://www.cool-pix.de/pix321/00001235.jpg) 


Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 12, 2006, 07:32:02 am
OMG !    :o   Anke,  I love it !!   ;D   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheyne on June 12, 2006, 07:42:25 am

Anke, you're my hero. Honest.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on June 12, 2006, 07:54:23 am
Hehe. Yeah, that'll look good on our shelves, won't it?  ;D

Gosh, if that ceremony doesn't take place soon they'll have to give two of them to Vikki…  :laugh:

Quote
Really - my family is going to be SOOOOOOOOOOO proud.  Truly, truly, truly I can say they never anticipated that I would be the recipient of such an award.

Celeste, I can soooo feel with you! To know that I joined the 1000-posts-club on BetterMost.net was almost too much for my familiy. The honour of it! My mom called the local newspaper and lit a candle in gratitude.

 :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 12, 2006, 08:03:05 am
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheyne on June 12, 2006, 08:20:04 am

I have sooo much work to do..

Ooops, was this another random post?
 ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Becky on June 12, 2006, 04:36:40 pm
*cough, cough, cough*

Oh dear in my coughing fit I seem to have pressed the post button. Hey will you look at that my number has just gone up, well isn't that magical! ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Becky on June 12, 2006, 04:37:55 pm
8 more to go, 8 more till 700!

Whoops I seem to have done it again, it must be some sort of spasm in my arm.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 13, 2006, 05:41:07 am
And with this, I am in the home stretch....49 to go...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 13, 2006, 07:22:04 am
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 13, 2006, 10:45:23 am
I need to dream up an interesting topic where I can post 40 things fast...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on June 13, 2006, 01:39:38 pm
Quote from: lnicoll on June 13, 2006, 10:45:23 am
I need to dream up an interesting topic where I can post 40 things fast...

With that wild imagination of yours Leslie....I'm sure you can think of something...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 13, 2006, 02:11:46 pm
Quote from: cHrIs_sLaYeRs on June 13, 2006, 01:39:38 pm
With that wild imagination of yours Leslie....I'm sure you can think of something...

hee hee hee...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Becky on June 13, 2006, 03:38:32 pm
Quote from: lnicoll on June 13, 2006, 02:11:46 pm
hee hee hee...

Was that another wasted post young lady. Oh and look at that so is this, I must stop listening to you people: you make me post stupid stuff, like this! :laugh: Oh look 703!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 13, 2006, 08:42:53 pm
Quote from: Becky on June 13, 2006, 03:38:32 pm
Was that another wasted post young lady. Oh and look at that so is this, I must stop listening to you people: you make me post stupid stuff, like this! :laugh: Oh look 703!

You little whippersnapper, you accusing me of wasted posts? Hmmmm?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 13, 2006, 08:46:57 pm
25 to go....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on June 13, 2006, 08:54:15 pm
Quote from: lnicoll on June 13, 2006, 08:46:57 pm
25 to go....

You know Les....in some places this may be considered cheating!   :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 13, 2006, 09:00:00 pm
Quote from: cHrIs_sLaYeRs on June 13, 2006, 08:54:15 pm
You know Les....in some places this may be considered cheating!   :)

Not on this thread, lover boy

hug, kiss, consider that a bribe ;-)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 14, 2006, 07:07:14 am
And as we bid a happy good morning to June 14, 2006, the day my son graduates from high school....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 14, 2006, 07:42:32 am
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 14, 2006, 07:45:05 am
Yaa!   Graduation Day!     You must be so proud Leslie!

Make sure you guys frisk him for stink bombs before the ceremony!   LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 14, 2006, 07:57:34 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 14, 2006, 07:45:05 am
Yaa!   Graduation Day!     You must be so proud Leslie!

Make sure you guys frisk him for stink bombs before the ceremony!   LOL

They actually have Project Graduation after graduation...and every single student's backpack will be searched. No exceptions.

Proud, yes, if I can survive this week...did I tell you how he threw--oh, sorry, accidentally dropped--his 5 week old, very expensive iTunes+cellphone into Sebago Lake on Monday?

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on June 14, 2006, 11:28:08 am
Quote from: lnicoll on June 14, 2006, 07:07:14 am
And as we bid a happy good morning to June 14, 2006, the day my son graduates from high school....

Congrats Leslie to your son!  Its a big day!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 14, 2006, 11:32:20 am
And with this exquisite post, I join the club.

HOORAY!

I am looking at a very old "Far Side" cartoon. It shows four cars buzzing down the freeway. Four dogs are sitting on the side of the road watching a fifth dog who has obviously just dodged the traffic to cross the freeway and get to his friends. The caption reads "All right! Rusty's in the club!" We can just change that to Leslie, I think.

I actually got this card when I passed my candidacy exam. That would have been June 1986, which makes this card 20 years old this month--where does the time go?

I'd scan it to post but I know Gary Larson & Co. are really really strict about using his images and I don't what Philip to get in trouble...so you'll just have to imagine it.

Leslie
Newest 1000+ club member!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 14, 2006, 11:34:17 am
Quote from: cHrIs_sLaYeRs on June 14, 2006, 11:28:08 am
Congrats Leslie to your son!  Its a big day!

Thanks, Chris. It is a big day...and the part that is making me feel a little sad is that 4 years from now, he'll be graduating from college and his sister will be graduating from high school and I have a feelling like it will feel like 4 minutes, not 4 years...

This growing up stuff goes much too fast!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on June 14, 2006, 11:34:36 am
Quote from: lnicoll on June 14, 2006, 11:32:20 am
And with this exquisite post, I join the club.

HOORAY!

I am looking at a very old "Far Side" cartoon. It shows four cars buzzing down the freeway. Four dogs are sitting on the side of the road watching a fifth dog who has obviously just dodged the traffic to cross the freeway and get to his friends. The caption reads "All right! Rusty's in the club!" We can just change that to Leslie, I think.

I actually got this card when I passed my candidacy exam. That would have been June 1986, which makes this card 20 years old this month--where does the time go?

I'd scan it to post but I know Gary Larson & Co. are really really strict about using his images and I don't what Philip to get in trouble...so you'll just have to imagine it.

Leslie
Newest 1000+ club member!

LOL

Welcome to the club Leslie!  You'll get your brand later...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on June 14, 2006, 11:35:34 am
Quote from: lnicoll on June 14, 2006, 11:34:17 am
Thanks, Chris. It is a big day...and the part that is making me feel a little sad is that 4 years from now, he'll be graduating from college and his sister will be graduating from high school and I have a feelling like it will feel like 4 minutes, not 4 years...

This growing up stuff goes much too fast!

Leslie

Oh don't tell me this stuff...LOL

I get all worried... :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 14, 2006, 12:59:24 pm
I was just looking at the stats and Victoria is only 43 posts away from the 2000 posts club...

I'll never catch that, but I did pass Mandy.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on June 14, 2006, 01:01:51 pm
Quote from: lnicoll on June 14, 2006, 12:59:24 pm
I was just looking at the stats and Victoria is only 43 posts away from the 2000 posts club...

I'll never catch that, but I did pass Mandy.

Leslie

Yep...Vic's new name is LaShawn!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on June 14, 2006, 02:04:04 pm
Here is something off-topic and out of the blue:

Why are some members here at BT hidden?  I am guessing they change their status to "hidden".  But why?
What are they hiding from?  Someone please explain it to me.. ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on June 14, 2006, 02:14:03 pm
Quote from: Lucise on June 14, 2006, 02:04:04 pm
Here is something off-topic and out of the blue:

Why are some members here at BT hidden?  I am guessing they change their status to "hidden".  But why?
What are they hiding from?  Someone please explain it to me.. ;D

Thats the question of the year Milli...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Becky on June 14, 2006, 03:19:56 pm
Someone ask me a question of some sort, I really want to get atleast up to 750 by the end of this week cause I am off to South Wales for a week, next week.


Bump, bump, bump it up!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on June 14, 2006, 03:22:37 pm
Quote from: Becky on June 14, 2006, 03:19:56 pm
Someone ask me a question of some sort, I really want to get atleast up to 750 by the end of this week cause I am off to South Wales for a week, next week.

Well Becky...could you answer the question I posted 2 posts above?  :P
Why are some people hidden?   ???
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 14, 2006, 03:58:36 pm
Quote from: Lucise on June 14, 2006, 03:22:37 pm
Why are some people hidden?   ???

Shy perhaps?    ???
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on June 14, 2006, 04:10:14 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 14, 2006, 03:58:36 pm
Shy perhaps?    ???

Beats me!   ???
I mean, its not exactly like being on national television, now is it? lol..
Okay, I'll let it go .. :P

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on June 15, 2006, 01:25:13 am
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 ::)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on June 15, 2006, 05:45:59 am
Congrats Vikki - about the 2 000 post thingie, and love your new status as "unofficial bettermost motormouth" - a well deserved title.  ;) Wonder how many day before Anke or Milli get to join you in THAT stratosphere.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 15, 2006, 06:44:16 am
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cHrIs_sLaYeRs        1472
 
DavidinHartford       1186
 
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lnicoll                    1015
 
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latjoreme                953
 
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 15, 2006, 06:45:48 am
I've joined the red club!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 15, 2006, 06:49:10 am
Congratulations Victoria!

Phillip may be our Host,  but you are hands down our Queen!





 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 15, 2006, 06:52:53 am
Quote from: lnicoll on June 15, 2006, 06:45:48 am
I've joined the red club!

G'Morning Leslie!      Yay!  Congrats!  you made the 1000 club!   

I'm sure when you are done writing Fanfic Friday that your posting numbers will sky rocket!

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 15, 2006, 07:17:04 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 15, 2006, 06:52:53 am
G'Morning Leslie!      Yay!  Congrats!  you made the 1000 club!   

I'm sure when you are done writing Fanfic Friday that your posting numbers will sky rocket!



Thank you David...the momentous event was yesterday with a memorable post. Somewhere further down (or up, depending on which way you read) on this list.

Back to smex...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on June 15, 2006, 08:37:19 am

Welcome to the club Leslie!! :D

Alright then, so here's one for you:

(http://www.cool-pix.de/pix321/00001235.jpg)

And two for Victoria!  :laugh:  :laugh:

(http://www.cool-pix.de/pix321/00001235.jpg)(http://www.cool-pix.de/pix321/00001235.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheyne on June 15, 2006, 08:49:42 am

I got a while to go.. but how many do I get when I make it to 1000, Anke??   ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on June 15, 2006, 09:04:51 am
One of course! But since Victoria made it past 2000 already, I thought that this means...
Gosh, she'll soon have a collection of them!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 15, 2006, 09:57:23 am
Oh, I love my trophy, but don't we get the Jack & Ennis version? I want Ennis standing up, please, on mine, thank you very much.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 15, 2006, 10:02:27 am
Quote from: lnicoll on June 15, 2006, 09:57:23 am
don't we get the Jack & Ennis version? I want Ennis standing up, please, on mine, thank you very much.

L

You took the words right out of my mouth Leslie!     :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on June 15, 2006, 11:35:15 am
Congrats to Victoria!! :o 
Bettermost's One 'n Only MotorMouth!!   ;D
(Woman talks a blue streak!  :P )


Love the trophies Anke!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on June 15, 2006, 12:13:54 pm
Quote from: lnicoll on June 15, 2006, 09:57:23 am
Oh, I love my trophy, but don't we get the Jack & Ennis version? I want Ennis standing up, please, on mine, thank you very much.

Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 15, 2006, 10:02:27 am
You took the words right out of my mouth Leslie!     :laugh:

Oh well, you are so right, Leslie and David! Actually, I complained about it to the Basque who delivered them trophies. Asked: "Why didn't we get the Jack-and-Ennis-version?" He only said: "S'all we got."
I'm sure as hell sorry. You know, I am!   

 :'(
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 15, 2006, 08:37:04 pm
what a goddam unsatisfactory bitch of a situation Anke!       LOL


Sorry if that isn't quoted 100% right.    :P
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on June 16, 2006, 07:18:52 am
I'll be gone for a few days, so I'm counting on all y'all to surpass me in posts post-haste.  When I come back I want to be out of the top ten entirely!

Get to it.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 16, 2006, 07:23:31 am
Friday mornings Top Ten list

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Lucise                  1886
 
Pipedream            1658

cHrIs_sLaYeRs       1476
 
DavidinHartford      1204

YaadPyar              1105

lnicoll                    1023
 
dmmb_Mandy        1008  

latjoreme                971
 
Ellemeno                 948
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on June 16, 2006, 08:31:57 am
Victoria - there is a comprehensive diagnosis for this, I'm certain.  It's not too late to get help.  Just don't mention the rest of us...

 ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 16, 2006, 03:35:55 pm
Look who's ridin' up from behind! Latjoreme's closing in on 1,000 posts, and I'm coming up on 900, going for the 1,000 posts club this weekend!! You're going to get sick of seeing "Front-Ranger" all over this board!!

Make way for the Bandidas! Yee-haw!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on June 16, 2006, 04:24:33 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 16, 2006, 03:35:55 pm
Make way for the Bandidas! Yee-haw!!

I second that! Oops -- there's number 980 ...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Becky on June 16, 2006, 05:25:14 pm
I am still going for my goal of 750 by Monday, come on! Help me along a bit guys, think of something that will get me talkin' like a certain motor mouth I know. *Vic* ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on June 16, 2006, 05:30:19 pm
May I recommend a trip to the Open Forum, where you can take part in our many fascinating threads? (Hey, that's 985!)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on June 16, 2006, 06:43:07 pm
Well, lets see Becky, all I can say is find your niche...half-naked men  :o and Lines Visualized  :laugh: is what put me over the top!  What can I can say I'm a woman of varied..um...interests  ;) ROFLOL!  Good Luck Catching up!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 16, 2006, 08:27:18 pm
Geez!  I'm slowing down!    I used to post 50 a day!    But I'm no longer a LaShawn.  I'm becoming an Ennis!   

Sure don't type much lately, but I get my point across.    ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 17, 2006, 06:55:28 am
Happy Saturday morning everyone...just needed to say that to all of you.

Leslie
MaineWriter
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 17, 2006, 07:25:34 am
Saturday Morning Top Ten List

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Lucise                  1928

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DavidinHartford      1215
 
YaadPyar              1108

lnicoll                    1028

dmmb_Mandy        1009

latjoreme                989

Elle-Effen'- Meno      958
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 17, 2006, 07:26:51 am
G'morning Leslie!

   Did you get enough research done yesterday afternoon?    ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 17, 2006, 08:45:42 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 17, 2006, 07:26:51 am
G'morning Leslie!

   Did you get enough research done yesterday afternoon?    ;D

Yeah, I was so busy researching, I didn't have time for posting. LOL

Final chapter of ALBFS is up. Go read, give me feedback.

Hugs,
L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 18, 2006, 08:02:18 am
Sunday Morning Top Ten List

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DavidinHartford      1230
 
YaadPyar              1108
 
lnicoll                    1042
 
dmmb_Mandy        1009
 
latjoreme                995

Elle-Effen'-Meno       974
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 18, 2006, 10:19:31 am
I decided it was time for a change.

When I moved over here from IMDb, I kept my old IMDb name (lnicoll) because folks suggested we do that so we'd all know who is who. Well, it's been a few months and I am sick of being lnicoll, just because it is not so interesting. LOL. So...now my name is MaineWriter (which is my nom de plume over on fanfiction) but it is still me, Leslie.

I also changed the quote there down at the bottom. Notice Jack & Ennis's email address...you can write to them and they will write back. Jack loves being on the computer (much to Ennis's annoyance!)

I wanted to change my avatar but then I realized I am just not ready to give up the dozy embrace....

L
xo
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 18, 2006, 11:54:41 am
Cool, Leslie, I like yr new ID. Great that U were able to keep your 1000+posts status. Speaking of that, Latjoreme is perched at 999! Let's all give her a round of applause when she gets back from what must be Father's Day festivities and posts her 1,000th. I can't wait to see what it's about, the wind, flaws in the timeline, who's on top, or ???? U never know with her, that's the great thing!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 18, 2006, 12:02:48 pm
I'd like to come up with a few nonsensical posts to get up to 1100...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 18, 2006, 12:04:39 pm
Come play the ABCs with us, we need a few more players who have a way with words!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 18, 2006, 12:18:59 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 18, 2006, 12:04:39 pm
Come play the ABCs with us, we need a few more players who have a way with words!!

I have never figured out how to play the ABCs game!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: cmr107 on June 18, 2006, 12:52:38 pm
The "Person Below Me" game is fun too.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on June 18, 2006, 01:17:04 pm
DING DING DING DING DING!!!

OK, where's my E & J statuette?

(Front-Ranger, thanks for your encouragement!)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 18, 2006, 01:23:22 pm
WOOAH!! U stayed on that bull long enuf to earn yr belt buckle, and yr statuette too!! U are an inspiration to me--I'm right behind U. Let's fire up BBM together when I get there--I'll take a morning off work or close the door to my office for a coupla hours!!!!  ;D

Congratulatjoreme!!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 19, 2006, 06:43:15 am
Let's make it a nice even 1050, first thing Monday morning....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 19, 2006, 07:45:14 am
Manic Monday Top Ten Posters List

vkm91941         2146

Lucise                1960
 
Pipedream          1706
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs     1480
 
DavidinHartford    1234
 
YaadPyar            1118
 
MaineWriter        1051
 
latjoreme            1017
 
dmmb_Mandy      1014

Elle-Effen'-Meno     998
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on June 19, 2006, 04:40:15 pm
Yeeee-haaaww! Welcome to the group, Barb!!! And to Elle who, if she's not in it already, no doubt will be by the end of the day, hunh?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 20, 2006, 07:26:00 am
Tuesday Morning Top Ten List

vkm91941         2165

Lucise                1985
 
Pipedream          1726
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs     1481
 
DavidinHartford    1239
 
YaadPyar            1134
 
MaineWriter        1055
 
latjoreme            1038
 
dmmb_Mandy      1019
 
Elle-Effen'-Meno   1012

Woo Hoo!     Everybody on the Top Ten list is now in the 1000+ club. 
Now Victoria is the one to catch!    ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 20, 2006, 07:47:11 am
It looks so weird to see my name as MaineWriter on that list. I'm still not used to it, and it's me! LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on June 20, 2006, 01:27:31 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 20, 2006, 07:26:00 am
Tuesday Morning Top Ten List

vkm91941         2165

Lucise                1985
 
Pipedream          1726
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs     1481
 
DavidinHartford    1239
 
YaadPyar            1134
 
MaineWriter        1055
 
latjoreme            1038
 
dmmb_Mandy      1019
 
Elle-Effen'-Meno   1012

Woo Hoo!     Everybody on the Top Ten list is now in the 1000+ club. 
Now Victoria is the one to catch!    ;)

Woo Hoo :laugh: and now Lucise is breathing down my neck, she wants my motormouth title bad, 8) well she make it or will it be someone else!  :P Come on folks it's anyone horse right now which one of you is big enough to chase me down an snatch the title of  :D "Unofficial bettermost MotorMouth " :D away huh, I'm waiting, ;)  BUT I'm still posting SO  :laugh:  bring it on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 21, 2006, 06:24:44 am
Weds Morning Top Ten Poster List

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Lucise               2022

Pipedream          1746
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs     1483
 
DavidinHartford    1241
 
YaadPyar            1152
 
MaineWriter         1074
 
latjoreme            1069
 
Elle-Effen'-Meno   1030
 
dmmb_Mandy      1019
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 21, 2006, 06:30:08 am
Mornin' David...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 21, 2006, 06:43:24 am
G'morning Les!

    (rubs eyes)  I'm on chapter 49 of the second series of stories! 

  OMG!  that Ellery is too much!    I can't believe I've read almost 150 chapters in two days!   LOL    What an emotional rollercoaster.   

   Tell you what.. truth is, I've read so much fanfic between the Lazy L and Ennis & Ellery that the original story seems so far behind me now.   Almost a total flashback.
I am SOOO  ready for them to start filming either one of those stories.  With Heath Ledger and Jakey in their original roles of course.     Who should we cast as Ellery?

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 21, 2006, 07:25:03 am
The story is addicting, isn't it? I sit here waiting, waiting, waiting for each new installment. Too bad we read faster than Louise writes (and Louise writes fast!!).

We had the conversation about Ellery a few days/threads ago, and Dee came up with this guy. In fact, didn't you come up with a picture of him barechested? LOL Louise approves of him but thinks he is too young, so we'll have to make him look about 10 years older.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/mg_1.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 21, 2006, 08:37:50 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 21, 2006, 06:43:24 am
G'morning Les!

    (rubs eyes)  I'm on chapter 49 of the second series of stories! 

  OMG!  that Ellery is too much!    I can't believe I've read almost 150 chapters in two days!   LOL    What an emotional rollercoaster.   

   Tell you what.. truth is, I've read so much fanfic between the Lazy L and Ennis & Ellery that the original story seems so far behind me now.   Almost a total flashback.
I am SOOO  ready for them to start filming either one of those stories.  With Heath Ledger and Jakey in their original roles of course.     Who should we cast as Ellery?


Quote from: MaineWriter on June 21, 2006, 07:25:03 am
The story is addicting, isn't it? I sit here waiting, waiting, waiting for each new installment. Too bad we read faster than Louise writes (and Louise writes fast!!).

We had the conversation about Ellery a few days/threads ago, and Dee came up with this guy. In fact, didn't you come up with a picture of him barechested? LOL Louise approves of him but thinks he is too young, so we'll have to make him look about 10 years older.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/mg_1.jpg)


oooh! who is this louise and where can I find her BBM fanfic!?  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 21, 2006, 09:14:40 am
Quote from: kelda_shelton on June 21, 2006, 08:37:50 am
oooh! who is this louise and where can I find her BBM fanfic!?  ;D


Louise is the author of three stories, two are finished, the third is in progress. The first one is called "Taking Chances" and can be found here:

http://louisev.livejournal.com/2743.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/2743.html)

The second one is "Looking for Answers" and can be found here:

http://louisev.livejournal.com/27985.html (http://louisev.livejournal.com/27985.html)

And the third one (which is in progress) is called "A Second Chance" and can be found here:

http://louisev.livejournal.com/50230.html

Now, Kelda, you need to realize that you are very likely going to give up the next 48 hours of your life when you start reading these. They are totally addicting. LOL. The premise: story starts in 1984, two years after Jack's death. Ennis has been doing some reading, research about queer life, trying to come to grips with Jack's death and who he is. In the process of reading, he sees an ad for a gay bar in Laramie, WY. The story starts when he walks into that bar...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on June 21, 2006, 07:54:13 pm
Congratulations to Front-Ranger, who just joined the illustrious 1000K club! (Her 1000th post was a poll asking how people plan to celebrate the solstice -- check it out!).

 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 21, 2006, 08:07:00 pm
Congratulations, Front...welcome to the club...


Will you guys start reading Louise's story, please, so you will get distracted and stop posting and maybe I won't have so much competition....???? Please???
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on June 21, 2006, 08:12:18 pm
Woo Hoo!  Welcome to the Loser's Club y'all, my names Vicki, biggest loser in the bunch...so far that is! LOL  ;) 

 :-* Welcome :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 21, 2006, 09:10:32 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on June 21, 2006, 08:12:18 pm
Woo Hoo!  Welcome to the Loser's Club y'all, my names Vicki, biggest loser in the bunch...far that is! LOL  ;) 

 :-*Welcome :-*

Another random post, Vic, huh? I can match you one for one...LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 22, 2006, 12:36:44 am
Pile on the random posts, friends. My shoulders are broad. I'll see U and raise U one random post each!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 22, 2006, 06:23:12 am
Good morning, everyone. East coast, checking in...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 22, 2006, 07:04:39 am
Rocky Mtn. early risers get the random posts!!!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 22, 2006, 07:39:02 am
Good Morning Cowboys and Cowgirls!

    Damn,  I'm all caught up on my reading.   What to do, what to do?    :-\

I'd like to go out and buy a pair of cowboy boots.   But I'm on a tight budget.   But you never know when you will need a pair!     Actually, I was thinking I'm going to need them if I end up in New Yawk City for the next event.  ;)

Geez!   A two day event!    I wonder if Juan has an extra bunk for a travelling Cowboy?
I could jest borrow a blanket and grab a few winks before heading up to the sheep, er, Brokies.    ::)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 22, 2006, 07:43:56 am
Thursdays Top Ten List

vkm91941         2201
 
Lucise               2054

Pipedream          1751
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs     1485
 
DavidinHartford    1253
 
YaadPyar            1172
 
latjoreme            1092
 
MaineWriter         1086
 
Elle-Effen'-Meno   1051
 
ednbarby            1027

Welcome to the 1000+ club Barb!!!    And Welcome back to the Top Ten List!    
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on June 22, 2006, 10:15:21 am
Congratulations, Barb! Now you are entitled to the many privileges of the 1,000-post club!

It's amazing how many people have gotten their 1,000-post wings in the past week or so.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on June 22, 2006, 10:23:42 am
Quote from: latjoreme on June 22, 2006, 10:15:21 am
Congratulations, Barb! Now you are entitled to the many privileges of the 1,000-post club!

It's amazing how many people have gotten their 1,000-post wings in the past week or so.


Hey!  Hey, hey!  I didn't get any new privileges.  What's going on?  Who's holding out on me?  David - are you the keeper of the privileges?  'Cause I want some, and now!!  What do I get?  This is so exciting...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 22, 2006, 10:25:42 am
Quote from: YaadPyar on June 22, 2006, 10:23:42 am
Hey!  Hey, hey!  I didn't get any new privileges.  What's going on?  Who's holding out on me?  David - are you the keeper of the privileges?  'Cause I want some, and now!!  What do I get?  This is so exciting...

Didn't you get your trophy? And the secret handshake and password?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on June 22, 2006, 10:28:06 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 22, 2006, 10:25:42 am
Didn't you get your trophy? And the secret handshake and password?

We stopped giving those out just before Celeste was inaugurated...sorry Cel!   :P
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on June 22, 2006, 10:36:33 am
Quote from: cHrIs_sLaYeRs on June 22, 2006, 10:28:06 am
We stopped giving those out just before Celeste was inaugurated...sorry Cel!   :P

Oh man - someone's gonna pay for this.  Where's Phillip?!

PHILLIP!?!?!?!

Chis is being mean.  Not Leslie though.  She's being very nice.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 22, 2006, 10:42:06 am
Quote from: YaadPyar on June 22, 2006, 10:36:33 am


Chis is being mean.  Not Leslie though.  She's being very nice.

Here, Celeste, I'll share mine with you...

(http://www.cool-pix.de/pix321/00001235.jpg)

We're still waiting for the Jack and Ennis versions, however. David, get to work, willya??

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on June 22, 2006, 10:46:25 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 22, 2006, 10:42:06 am
Here, Celeste, I'll share mine with you...

We're still waiting for the Jack and Ennis versions, however. David, get to work, willya??


Thank you, Leslie.  It's just lovely.  I was told I'd receive my statue at the awards ceremony, but seems I've been left off the mailing list or something, and I never got an invitation!?  I did e-mail my mom a pic of the statue, and she was just delighted at the outstanding accomplishment.  She e-mailed it on to all my relatives too.  But there seems to be something wrong with my e-mail, as I haven't heard back from any of them...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on June 22, 2006, 10:46:50 am
Quote from: YaadPyar on June 22, 2006, 10:36:33 am
Oh man - someone's gonna pay for this.  Where's Phillip?!

PHILLIP!?!?!?!

Chis is being mean.  Not Leslie though.  She's being very nice.

I don't have a mean bone in my body!  A cruel bone maybe...but not mean!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on June 22, 2006, 10:47:24 am
Quote from: YaadPyar on June 22, 2006, 10:46:25 am
Thank you, Leslie.  It's just lovely.  I was told I'd receive my statue at the awards ceremony, but seems I've been left off the mailing list or something, and I never got an invitation!? 

You think that was an accident Cel? 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 22, 2006, 11:04:18 am
Quote from: YaadPyar on June 22, 2006, 10:46:25 am
Thank you, Leslie.  It's just lovely.  I was told I'd receive my statue at the awards ceremony, but seems I've been left off the mailing list or something, and I never got an invitation!?  I did e-mail my mom a pic of the statue, and she was just delighted at the outstanding accomplishment.  She e-mailed it on to all my relatives too.  But there seems to be something wrong with my e-mail, as I haven't heard back from any of them...

They're just jealous. Same thing happened with my relatives. And the green eyed monster really came out when they read some of my fanfic. They just can't cope with having such a talented person in the family, I guess.  ::)

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dmmb_Mandy on June 22, 2006, 12:02:42 pm
OMG, I'm out of the top ten! I'm slipping big time; story of my life.  :-\

BTW, I don't think I was ever given a statuette. What's up with that, people? Hmmprh.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 22, 2006, 12:11:24 pm
Quote from: cHrIs_sLaYeRs on June 22, 2006, 10:46:50 am
I don't have a mean bone in my body!  A cruel bone maybe...but not mean!

Careful how you phrase that Chris!   There are plenty of guys and gals that will come over there and frisk ya to be sure! 
 :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 22, 2006, 12:16:36 pm
Quote from: dmmb_Mandy on June 22, 2006, 12:02:42 pm
OMG, I'm out of the top ten! I'm slipping big time; story of my life.  :-\

BTW, I don't think I was ever given a statuette. What's up with that, people? Hmmprh.

Sorry for the delay in the Statue shipments.   There is a snag in production.   I bought the gold body paint, but haven't found my Ennis yet to help in the recreation. 

 ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 22, 2006, 12:23:05 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 22, 2006, 12:16:36 pm
Sorry for the delay in the Statue shipments.   There is a snag in production.   I bought the gold body paint, but haven't found my Ennis yet to help in the recreation. 

 ;)

Maybe Lisa could rustle up that cute guy from the airport?

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/th_DSC02425.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/DSC02425.jpg)

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 22, 2006, 12:26:15 pm
Sigh....time for my second cold shower today!

Just look at him.  As Ellery would say:"Is it time to get Fancy now?"  LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 22, 2006, 01:12:46 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 22, 2006, 12:26:15 pm
Sigh....time for my second cold shower today!

Just look at him.  As Ellery would say:"Is it time to get Fancy now?"  LOL

First you've got to convince him to walk on the gay side of the street...but David, I think you have it in you  ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 22, 2006, 01:13:59 pm
And with this, I have hit an even 1100 posts!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 22, 2006, 01:52:09 pm
Oh sure!    I was pre-occupied for the last three days so y'all caught up abit!   LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 22, 2006, 09:53:09 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 22, 2006, 01:52:09 pm
Oh sure!    I was pre-occupied for the last three days so y'all caught up abit!   LOL

David,
Have you read Human Interest yet?

Hugs,
L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 22, 2006, 10:02:33 pm
Oh No ya don't!      You're not getting me hooked on another alternate reality story! 

I've spent so much time with Jack, Ennis and Ellery that I have almost forgot what MY life was like!   LOL.

Oh wait?   I don't have a life....   ok, maybe I 'll check those stories later!   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 22, 2006, 10:07:51 pm
Not to brag to much or anything David, but I will...I think if you read Human Interest now, you will say to yourself, at the end, "Leslie's story was better." Because I think it is. But even so, Human Interest is a good read...


hugs sweet friend,

L
xoxo
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 23, 2006, 05:37:16 am
5:30 am and the east coast is waking up. Where is everybody?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 23, 2006, 06:46:40 am
Friday Morning Top Ten List

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Lucise                 2121
 
Pipedream           1764
 
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DavidinHartford     1278
 
YaadPyar             1189
 
latjoreme             1119
 
MaineWriter          1105
 
Elle-Effen'-Meno    1068
 
ednbarby             1034

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 23, 2006, 06:54:01 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 23, 2006, 05:37:16 am
5:30 am and the east coast is waking up. Where is everybody?

(YAWN!   scratch,  scratch)   "I'm up!  I'm up!"

(trips over coffee pot near campfire)  Clang-crash

"Dammit Jake!  I told you too clean that coffee pot and put it away before bed."

(Jake looks over from the bed and rubs his eyes)

"oh never mind Cowboy."

(I toss the empty coffee pot aside and climb back into bed with Jake)

"Yer on your own Leslie.  Jake says something big just came up and he needs some help"     

(Pulls tent flaps closed)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 23, 2006, 08:05:51 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 23, 2006, 06:54:01 am

(I toss the empty coffee pot aside and climb back into bed with Jake)

"Yer on your own Leslie.  Jake says something big just came up and he needs some help"     

(Pulls tent flaps closed)

Yeah, yeah...and Leslie, to keep herself amused, has been writing little 250 word drabbles with more adventures at the Lazy L. Go check out the "Love Born From Steel" thread.
Title: Picture of "Ellery" from Louisev's Fanfic
Post by: David on June 23, 2006, 08:33:48 pm
(http://static.flickr.com/46/131753266_72383ded32.jpg)

Oh yeah!    Ennis likes that!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 23, 2006, 08:41:22 pm
Ellery:   "Ennis, stop foolin with the bird feeder.  The biscuits are burning!"

(http://static.flickr.com/48/127717586_799fcb2997.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: JennyC on June 23, 2006, 10:38:33 pm
David,

The second guy looks more like Ellery. :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 23, 2006, 10:50:16 pm
Quote from: JennyC on June 23, 2006, 10:38:33 pm
David,

The second guy looks more like Ellery. :)

Hi Jenny!

   Yeah, I agree.  The first guy is too.....pretty?  Too built?

The second guy is just right.    Black hair, kinda long, but not too long.   Nice body, but not a Gym god.  Lean and built for lots of sex.  LOL

although I think Ellery had longer hair.  Didn't he tie it into a pony tail when he went to Texas undercover?   Still, I like the look of the softer Ellery.   And the picture of him with the coffee cup is perfect!   

What do you think Leslie?    :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 24, 2006, 01:11:55 am
Whoa!  How did I not come over to this thread to celebrate my 1000th post? 

Unlike some other whiners around here, I'm not going to complain about not getting a statuette.  No, what I'm going to whine about is that the moment I turned 1000, all the names switched from purple/red/black to red/black, so I never got to see my name in RED.  Could we please go back to purple/red, at least once, huh, please David?  I was really looking forward to it.

Also, does anybody remember the time that someone (I think Tom Hanks) hosted Saturday Night Live for the 5th time, and they had a sketch about him being introduced into the Five Time Hosts Club.  Elliot Gould, Steve Martin, Paul Simon all wearing smoking jackets and sitting in club chairs, reading the Wall Street Journal and saying things like, "Rah-ther, my good man." 

Anyway, as has been said, won't my family be so proud.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on June 24, 2006, 01:25:32 am
vkm91941  2246 ::)
Lucise  2163    :o
Pipedream  1785   :D
cHrIs_sLaYeRs  1500   8)
DavidinHartford  1317  ;D
YaadPyar  1217  ;)
latjoreme  1128  :)
MaineWriter  1118  :)
Elle-Effen'-Meno  1078  :)
ednbarby  1048   :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on June 24, 2006, 02:41:37 am
Woooeeee! Ten days ago, I wasn't even in the top 10. Now I've climbed to No. 7! I feel like the Beatles circa early 1962.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 24, 2006, 07:37:41 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 23, 2006, 10:50:16 pm
Hi Jenny!

   Yeah, I agree.  The first guy is too.....pretty?  Too built?

The second guy is just right.    Black hair, kinda long, but not too long.   Nice body, but not a Gym god.  Lean and built for lots of sex.  LOL

although I think Ellery had longer hair.  Didn't he tie it into a pony tail when he went to Texas undercover?   Still, I like the look of the softer Ellery.   And the picture of him with the coffee cup is perfect!   

What do you think Leslie?    :)


The first guy, definitely no. The second guy, maybe, especially the way his shorts are falling off. Ellery's denims or shorts are forever falling off his hips. I still like the Italian model guy, too.

I think Ellery's hair is longer than any of us are picturing. Yes, he pulled it into a ponytail for the bar visit in Texas and also on one of their camping trips, before they went riding. I asked Louise about this--how could he get away with being a long-haired cop--and she said that in the early days, Wes pestered him about it but now that he is higher ranking, Wes has given up and just accepts it. Plus, Louise said, Ellery keeps it very neat. But I still can't quite picture it...what does he do, tuck it behind his ears? It doesn't sound like he wears it in a ponytail, otherwise Ennis wouldn't have been so surprised when he came back from Texas.

And now we know that it has been long for years--it was long in college. Keep in mind that it's fairly thin--not thinning, as in going bald, but thin, as in texture. Louise has described it as thin and lank on numerous occasions. It is also straight. I wonder if he has some Native American blood in him somewhere (although he says his ancestors are from Scotland).

I am sort of thinking that it has been growing over the summer and he hasn't had time/bothered to get a haircut. When he met Ennis it wasn't long enough for a ponytail (I am picturing chin length) but over the course of the past three months it has grown and he hasn't gotten it cut, so now it is down around his shoulders somewhere.

I want you all to appreciate the great thought and consideration I have given to this FICTIONAL character!!

Maybe we should start a thread specifically devoted to discussing this story? There is certainly enough in there to discuss!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 24, 2006, 08:02:15 am
Well, it doesn't matter what Ellery looks like really.  Because in my mind, I put myself in his place in certain parts of the story!    LOL   ::)

Don't we all right?    :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 24, 2006, 08:03:58 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 24, 2006, 08:02:15 am
Well, it doesn't matter what Ellery looks like really.  Because in my mind, I put myself in his place in certain parts of the story!    LOL   ::)

Don't we all right?    :laugh:

Um, yes, on a chapter by chapter basis, to be honest. LOL

David, did you see Louise's comment to you over on LJ?

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 24, 2006, 08:27:43 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 24, 2006, 08:03:58 am
David, did you see Louise's comment to you over on LJ?

L

Yes I did L.     She needs to stop writing to us and get started on Chapter 31 !   LOL.

D

(http://static.flickr.com/43/96121688_98a9edd67d.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 24, 2006, 08:29:14 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 24, 2006, 08:27:43 am
Yes I did L.     She needs to stop writing to us and get started on Chapter 31 !   LOL.

D


LOL, she just said the same thing over on davecullen. She is reading her fan mail. I just started an Ennis and Ellery thread...maybe we should take this there?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 24, 2006, 09:04:27 am
"You Bet".    From here on in, I'll keep my Ellery and Ennis stuff over there.    ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 24, 2006, 11:05:45 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on June 24, 2006, 01:25:32 am
vkm91941  2246 ::)
Lucise  2163    :o
Pipedream  1785   :D
cHrIs_sLaYeRs  1500   8)
DavidinHartford  1317  ;D
YaadPyar  1217  ;)
latjoreme  1128  :)
MaineWriter  1118  :)
Elle-Effen'-Meno  1078  :)
ednbarby  1048   :)

YEE HAW!!!  THanks Victoria!  Now THAT'S a birthday present. [Elle snuggles in, between Leslie and Barb, pulls her laptop onto her lap, and gets ta typin'.]
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 25, 2006, 07:08:54 am
Quote from: BIRTHDAY-FARKEEN-MENO on June 24, 2006, 11:05:45 pm
YEE HAW!!!  THanks Victoria!  Now THAT'S a birthday present. [Elle snuggles in, between Leslie and Barb, pulls her laptop onto her lap, and gets ta typin'.]


Birthday Farkeen Meno? That's quite the name, Elle! LOL Have a wonderful day...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 25, 2006, 07:27:08 am
Sundays Top Ten Poster List

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cHrIs_sLaYeRs                    1508

DavidinHartford                   1331
 
YaadPyar                            1234
 
latjoreme                            1158
 
MaineWriter                        1134
 
BIRTHDAY-FARKEEN-MENO  1114
 
ednbarby                            1057  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 26, 2006, 07:09:16 am
Happy Monday morning, everyone. Raining and dreary here in Maine today. Did someone say SUMMER? sigh...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 26, 2006, 07:18:58 am
Monday Morning Top Ten Poster List

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Lucise                 2215
 
Pipedream          1809
 
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DavidinHartford  1350
 
YaadPyar           1242
 
MaineWriter       1173
 
latjoreme           1171
 
Ellemeno            1117
 
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 26, 2006, 07:20:11 am
G'morning Leslie!

     My my you've been busy!   You made almost 40 posts yesterday!     :o
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 26, 2006, 07:25:31 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 26, 2006, 07:20:11 am
G'morning Leslie!

     My my you've been busy!   You made almost 40 posts yesterday!     :o

That's what happens when you start a thread that gets people talking...

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 26, 2006, 04:02:35 pm
HA! 1200!!

Only 800 to go to be a motor mouth!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on June 26, 2006, 04:24:43 pm
Sorry Leslie to burst your bubble but,

you don't get to be motormouth for getting to 2 000. You get to be motormouth only if you are the #1 motormouth of Bettermost - so you're like 1 200 post away from catching up to Vikki (but who knows, she might break all her fingers and be unable to post for some ... er ... 3 or 4 months)  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 26, 2006, 05:10:07 pm
Quote from: Roland on June 26, 2006, 04:24:43 pm
Sorry Leslie to burst your bubble but,

you don't get to be motormouth for getting to 2 000. You get to be motormouth only if you are the #1 motormouth of Bettermost - so you're like 1 200 post away from catching up to Vikki (but who knows, she might break all her fingers and be unable to post for some ... er ... 3 or 4 months)  :laugh:

LOL well Roland, you have way more catching up to do than me...but I think the woman is uncatchable!
Title: A NEW RECORD TODAY !!!!!
Post by: David on June 26, 2006, 07:46:41 pm
Today BetterMost hit a Milestone!

We had the most people signed on today at the same time.

The Stats show: Most Online: 50 - Today at 11:32:44 am

Jack and Ennis say: "Cheers!"

(http://static.flickr.com/54/164461005_360e1819e6_m.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on June 26, 2006, 07:52:37 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 26, 2006, 05:10:07 pm
LOL well Roland, you have way more catching up to do than me...but I think the woman is uncatchable!

Lucise is gaining on me fast... ::)..less than 100 posts seperate us now.....Lucise you go girlfriend!
Title: Re: A NEW RECORD TODAY !!!!!
Post by: MaineWriter on June 26, 2006, 09:04:00 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 26, 2006, 07:46:41 pm
Today BetterMost hit a Milestone!

We had the most people signed on today at the same time.

The Stats show: Most Online: 50 - Today at 11:32:44 am

Jack and Ennis say: "Cheers!"

(http://static.flickr.com/54/164461005_360e1819e6_m.jpg)

And, David, I like to think we had a little bit of something to do with that. We also have gained 19 new members since early this morning...

L
Title: RE: A NEW RECORD TODAY !!!!!
Post by: David on June 26, 2006, 09:24:14 pm
True Leslie.  We can that Ennis and Ellery for those new recruits.

We have 110 new members this month so far.   We need to break 132 to beat the March influx of IMDB refugees.   Although we came close last month with 120 new members.

What do you think Jack?

"I don't hardly ever give it no thought"
(http://static.flickr.com/73/167668393_6844ed93f0_m.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Daniel on June 26, 2006, 09:25:10 pm
Oh my god, that picture is hilarious. He looks like a Vaudeville Villain.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on June 26, 2006, 10:45:58 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 26, 2006, 05:10:07 pm
LOL well Roland, you have way more catching up to do than me...

Truth is Leslie, I'm not even in your league in trying to post beyond my means reach the next level of motormouthing recognition (yea, that's it ... that's the ticket).

Even if summer's only 4 school days away (yeehaw), I probably won't be posting any more during the next two months than I have in the past. (crossed fingers held behind your back allows for little white lies, right?)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on June 27, 2006, 02:50:57 am
At Midnight PDT Lucise has 2251 she's gainin on me.  Look out I think we have a new motormouth in the makin!   ;D  YEEHAW!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 27, 2006, 05:18:30 am
Good morning, east coast waking up...

boy, Jack actually looks ugly in that picture. I didn't think it was possible!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 27, 2006, 06:11:32 am
Tuesday Morning Top Ten List

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Lucise                2251
 
Pipedream          1820
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs     1528
 
DavidinHartford    1377
 
YaadPyar            1254
 
MaineWriter        1209
 
latjoreme            1192
 
Ellemeno            1128
 
ednbarby            1081  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 27, 2006, 06:22:03 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 27, 2006, 05:18:30 am
boy, Jack actually looks ugly in that picture. I didn't think it was possible!
G'morning Les!

    Yeah, that is a real goofy pic of Jack.  LOL.    That darn Pornstache doesn't help either.

    I was looking thru the screencaps for good pics of Ennis when he was the oldest.   Geez, he was pretty damn weather beaten and worn out looking.  He really only looked good when his face lit up, like when Ma Twist was taking to him. 

   Both he and Jack did age alot.   Neither has that fresh young man look about them anymore.   Even Ennis's Cowboy hat has lost its upturned sides.   It has losts its "perk" and gone flat.   Kinda like Ennis.   Age has worn him down just like his hat.  Tis no wonder that he can't "stand" it any more.

   Now Jack still wears a new Cowboy hat with upturned sides.   Does this symbolize Jack still has "Hope" and optimism?    It doesn't show in his face, but maybe the hat symbolizes that he can put on a good face about his failures.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 27, 2006, 06:26:40 am
And at the end, Ennis's hair looks so dry, like straw. All the little curls of his youth are completely gone.

 :(

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on June 27, 2006, 12:07:42 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 27, 2006, 06:22:03 am
  Geez, he was pretty damn weather beaten and worn out looking.  He really only looked good when his face lit up,

David, I must respectfully disagree with you about this!  ;) At that point in the movie, I always wonder why I see so few 39-year-olds -- or for that matter, 29-year-olds or 19-year-olds -- who look that good.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 27, 2006, 12:28:02 pm
I was more referring to his "look" as to compared to the younger Ennis in the movie.   The 39 yr old Ennis looks tired.  And I'm sure Ang wanted it that way.   He walks like an old man dragging his feet in the trailer.

When he smiles, his face lights up and you see that ol' twinkle in his eye like when he was with Jack.    Ennis needs Alma Junior to take him into Riverton for a decent haircut and a new Cowboy hat!       ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on June 27, 2006, 12:39:42 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 27, 2006, 12:28:02 pm
I was more referring to his "look" as to compared to the younger Ennis in the movie.   The 39 yr old Ennis looks tired.  And I'm sure Ang wanted it that way.   He walks like an old man dragging his feet in the trailer.

When he smiles, his face lights up and you see that ol' twinkle in his eye like when he was with Jack.    Ennis needs Alma Junior to take him into Riverton for a decent haircut and a new Cowboy hat!       ;D

seems pretty clear here...

(http://static.flickr.com/76/174488574_764cbf2974_o.jpg) (http://static.flickr.com/45/174488702_96eabd8fb2_o.jpg) (http://static.flickr.com/53/174488998_7081e53451_m.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 28, 2006, 04:16:29 am
East coast checking in, very very early this morning. I may actually go back to bed...

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 28, 2006, 06:45:14 am
Weds Morning Top Ten Poster List

vkm91941         2343
 
Lucise               2286
 
Pipedream         1834
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs    1534
 
DavidinHartford   1402
 
YaadPyar           1275
 
MaineWriter       1251
 
latjoreme          1205
 
Ellemeno           1140
 
ednbarby          1094  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 28, 2006, 06:59:23 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 28, 2006, 04:16:29 am
East coast checking in, very very early this morning. I may actually go back to bed...

Good morning Leslie! 

(http://static.flickr.com/52/166476858_9e2daf9ef5.jpg?v=0)

(looks at watch)   almost 7 !!? Yikes!   I better see what Louisev has written for us!

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 28, 2006, 07:18:50 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 28, 2006, 06:59:23 am
Good morning Leslie! 

(looks at watch)   almost 7 !!? Yikes!   I better see what Louisev has written for us!



We got an early morning present from Louise, sweetie!
Title: The Zero Posts Club ?
Post by: David on June 28, 2006, 04:41:41 pm
Wow!    I was just looking thru some of the BetterMost statistics. (Yes, I need a job)

There are 235 people registered who have never made a post!     :o


Come on shy Cowboys and Cowgirls!      Say "Hi"!    ;D
Title: Re: The Zero Posts Club ?
Post by: MaineWriter on June 28, 2006, 04:56:34 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 28, 2006, 04:41:41 pm
Wow!    I was just looking thru some of the BetterMost statistics. (Yes, I need a job)

There are 235 people registered who have never made a post!     :o


Come on shy Cowboys and Cowgirls!      Say "Hi"!    ;D

And then there are us blabbermouths...
Title: Re: The Zero Posts Club ?
Post by: Lumière on June 28, 2006, 05:00:44 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 28, 2006, 04:56:34 pm
And then there are us blabbermouths...

BlabberMouth?  Ah, you mean dear Vicky!  ;D 
Does the woman talk a blue streak or what?  :P
Title: Re: The Zero Posts Club ?
Post by: vkm91941 on June 28, 2006, 05:02:25 pm
Quote from: Lucise on June 28, 2006, 05:00:44 pm
BlabberMouth?  Ah, you mean dear Vicky!  ;D 
Does the woman talk a blue streak or what?  :P

Hey..watch it I am the one and only  Motor mouth, y'all are the blabber mouths.  :laugh: ROFLOL!  ;)
Title: Re: The Zero Posts Club ?
Post by: MaineWriter on June 28, 2006, 05:04:31 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on June 28, 2006, 05:02:25 pm
Hey..watch it I am the one and only  Motor mouth, y'all are the blabber mouths.  :laugh: ROFLOL!  ;)

I don't know, Vicky, as I type this, Lucise is only 35 posts behind you....
Title: Re: The Zero Posts Club ?
Post by: vkm91941 on June 28, 2006, 05:06:45 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 28, 2006, 05:04:31 pm
I don't know, Vicky, as I type this, Lucise is only 35 posts behind you....

Yep I noticed that, she breathing down my neck alright...kind a pot and kettle kind of thing huh..Looks like I'm not the only one who talks a blue streak   :o
Title: Re: The Zero Posts Club ?
Post by: MaineWriter on June 28, 2006, 05:08:06 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on June 28, 2006, 05:06:45 pm
Yep I noticed that, she breathing down my neck alright...kind a pot and kettle kind of thing huh..Looks like I'm not the only one who talks a blue streak   :o

She's been getting some serious mileage out of the Ennis and Ellery thread, altho she as been quieter today. Maybe real life is interfering...pesky real life!
Title: Re: The Zero Posts Club ?
Post by: Lumière on June 28, 2006, 05:12:40 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on June 28, 2006, 05:06:45 pm
Yep I noticed that, she breathing down my neck alright...kind a pot and kettle kind of thing huh..Looks like I'm not the only one who talks a blue streak   :o

Vic-xen, there is only going to be One and Only 1 motor-mouth - YOU... ;D
(The only person with 'Blue-Streak' lips here ...)

(http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~jpalme/blue/bluelipps.jpeg)

I am staying clear of any Motor mouth bizness...LOL
Title: Re: The Zero Posts Club ?
Post by: Lumière on June 28, 2006, 05:14:41 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 28, 2006, 05:08:06 pm
She's been getting some serious mileage out of the Ennis and Ellery thread, altho she as been quieter today. Maybe real life is interfering...pesky real life!

Everything gets in the way...work, eating, sleeping, everything! :(
When all I wanna do all day is dream of Ennis/Jack and Ellery... :-\
Title: Re: The Zero Posts Club ?
Post by: vkm91941 on June 28, 2006, 05:15:11 pm
Quote from: Lucise on June 28, 2006, 05:12:40 pm
Vic-xen, there is only going to be One and Only 1 motor-mouth - YOU... ;D
(The only person with 'Blue-Streak' lips here ...)

(http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~jpalme/blue/bluelipps.jpeg)

I am staying clear of any Motor mouth bizness...LOL


ah darlin but it's so lonely at the top won't you join me?  Pretty Please.... ;)
Title: Re: The Zero Posts Club ?
Post by: Lumière on June 28, 2006, 05:17:17 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on June 28, 2006, 05:15:11 pm

ah darlin but it's so lonely at the top won't you join me?  Pretty Please.... ;)

I'm right behind ya ... some people are leaders, while some are followers right?
I am ok with being a follower for now ...  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 29, 2006, 05:43:38 am
(In my best Robin Williams voice)...Good Morning Bettermost! East coast checking in...where's David?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 29, 2006, 06:37:27 am
I see you David...good morning, sweetie!

Go give your two cents on my choice for Beagle, then and now. You know where.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 29, 2006, 06:38:59 am
Thursday Morning Top Ten Poster List

vkm91941          2378
 
Lucise                2344
 
Pipedream         1842
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs    1541
 
DavidinHartford   1427
 
YaadPyar           1287
 
MaineWriter       1284
 
latjoreme           1214
 
Ellemeno           1154
 
ednbarby           1115  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 29, 2006, 06:41:12 am
I'm up!  I'm up!     LOL

G'morning Leslie!      I had to get the top ten list posted first.    ;)

I'll head on over to the E&E thread now! 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 29, 2006, 06:42:24 am
David, I was trying to pass Yaadpyar before you put that up!

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 29, 2006, 06:43:39 am
And I just did. Maybe I'll repost those stats, if I can figure out how...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 29, 2006, 06:46:03 am
    
   
vkm91941       2378
Lucise                  2344
Pipedream       1842
cHrIs_sLaYeRs           1541
DavidinHartford    1429
MaineWriter       1288
YaadPyar       1287
latjoreme       1214
Ellemeno       1154
ednbarby       1115

I am not going to bother with the colors...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on June 29, 2006, 09:55:57 am
Ya'll
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on June 29, 2006, 09:56:09 am
talk
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on June 29, 2006, 09:56:27 am
a
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on June 29, 2006, 09:56:39 am
LOT!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on June 29, 2006, 09:56:48 am
 :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 29, 2006, 08:23:02 pm
Chris.. for that you need a 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: DeeDee on June 29, 2006, 09:49:40 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 29, 2006, 06:46:03 am
   
   
vkm91941       2378
Lucise                  2344
Pipedream       1842
cHrIs_sLaYeRs           1541
DavidinHartford    1429
MaineWriter       1288
YaadPyar       1287
latjoreme       1214
Ellemeno       1154
ednbarby       1115

I am not going to bother with the colors...


See, I'm a thinker, not a talker.. :-X


Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: cmr107 on June 29, 2006, 10:45:06 pm
I reckon I'm even more of a thinker than you then Dee.  ;D
Title: Lucise is Bettermosts NEW Unofficial Motor Mouth!!!!!!!
Post by: vkm91941 on June 30, 2006, 01:49:16 am
Woooo HOOOOOO!!!! and Yee Haw!


With 2,394 Lucise as surpassed me as the most talkative Bettermostian.  I happily pass my crown to her! ;D Congrats Milli 



(http://www.detailsart.com/ProductImages/1025_jennifer_nersesian/1025-A-0002-P1-MD.jpg)



All Hail Motormouth Lucise!!!!
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on June 30, 2006, 01:53:09 am

Hahaha!  :laugh: :laugh:

Give it some gas Vikki!!  ;D
Title: Re: Lucise is Bettermosts NEW Unofficial Motor Mouth!!!!!!!
Post by: Lumière on June 30, 2006, 03:24:59 am
Quote from: vkm91941 on June 30, 2006, 01:49:16 am
Woooo HOOOOOO!!!! and Yee Haw!


 :laugh:

Vicky, now that I have tasted the dizzy heights that you have been on for EVER, being BetterMost Motor Mouth, I am afraid I am cracking under the pressure ... 

(http://www.kf6nvr.net/blog/archives/images/stressed.gif)

I can't deal with the idea that I am the most talkative person on the entire forum!  :o
I need you to return to your Motor Mouth Title asap!   ;D


------

Btw, David, where do you get those icons?  First the 'sex' one, now the 'spanking' one ...  :laugh:


See y'all tomorrow!  :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 30, 2006, 04:43:39 am
Congratulations Lucise!

It is good to know that a chunk of those posts in recent days have been your significant and meaningful contributions to the Ennis and Ellery thread, and your careful maintenance of the various galleries. Your support has not gone unnoticed!!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 30, 2006, 04:45:03 am
East coast waking up. Early this am, the damn dog was barking! LOL

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 30, 2006, 05:04:34 am
I really need to get a few more posts in....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 30, 2006, 05:05:33 am
Before David wakes up....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 30, 2006, 05:06:49 am
And posts the top ten list for the day.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 30, 2006, 05:57:45 am
Fridays Top Ten Poster List

Lucise                2396
 
vkm91941          2392
 
Pipedream         1853
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs    1577
 
DavidinHartford  1441
 
MaineWriter      1328
 
YaadPyar           1323
 
latjoreme           1220
 
Ellemeno            1161
 
ednbarby           1128  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 30, 2006, 06:00:13 am
OMG!        Victoria has been bumped down the list????     :o


and Leslie is nipping at my toes on the list and climbing!    LOL

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 30, 2006, 06:05:10 am
Morning, David, sweetie...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on June 30, 2006, 06:15:28 am
Good Morning Leslie! 


(yawn!)   Yes, I am up earlier than usual.   I have to go help a buddy move into his new office today.    He wants me over there at 7:30 AM !  YIKES!   

So needless to say,  I had to log onto BetterMost for my fix before taking off.  LOL.

I may be offline for the better part of the day.    Now don't go crazy and try to surpass my posting record until I get back!    Ha ha ha!


Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 30, 2006, 06:18:22 am
Pass you...that would be 116 posts. Even on a talkative day I am not sure I can do that! LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on June 30, 2006, 12:00:48 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 30, 2006, 06:00:13 am
OMG!        Victoria has been bumped down the list????     :o

No worries, she will be back at the MotorMouth Position in no time at all.  ;)
Its friday and I do more drinking than talking ...  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 01, 2006, 06:06:20 am
Saturday Morning Top Ten Poster List

Lucise                  2411
 
vkm91941            2410
 
Pipedream           1856
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs     1578
 
DavidinHartford    1449
 
MaineWriter         1346
 
YaadPyar             1339
 
latjoreme             1224
 
Ellemeno              1166
 
ednbarby             1141
   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 01, 2006, 09:50:40 am
One post separates the motor mouths! LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on July 01, 2006, 12:21:28 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 01, 2006, 09:50:40 am
One post separates the motor mouths! LOL

I think Vikki did that on purpose - though I don't see how she can stay away as long as Milli can!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 02, 2006, 07:11:37 am
Good morning...east coast waking up (late). Rain, thunder and lightning on my birthday! I thought I put in my order t the weather god. Jeez! I wonder if I should stay out of the outdoor shower with lightining flashing around? LOL

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 02, 2006, 07:14:21 am
Sunday Morning Top Ten Poster List

vkm91941           2426
 
Lucise                 2419
 
Pipedream           1864
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs    1583
 
DavidinHartford   1458
 
MaineWriter         1360
 
YaadPyar             1348
 
latjoreme             1225
 
Ellemeno              1170
 
ednbarby             1145  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 02, 2006, 07:28:23 am
Good Morning Leslie!

(http://bettermost.net/forum/Themes/babylon/images/bdaycake.gif)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 

(http://static.flickr.com/54/164461005_360e1819e6_m.jpg)

CHEERS!

;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 02, 2006, 07:46:27 am
Thanks, David!

The boys toasting me on my birthday, what more could a girl ask for??

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 03, 2006, 08:00:10 am
Monday Morning Top Ten List

Lucise               2446
 
vkm91941         2438

Pipedream         1864
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs    1585
 
DavidinHartford   1462
 
MaineWriter        1375
 
YaadPyar           1355
 
latjoreme           1226
 
Ellemeno           1172
 
ednbarby          1156  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 03, 2006, 08:02:06 am
Late this morning, David. You sleeping in?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 03, 2006, 08:29:23 am
Good morning Leslie!
 
    Yeah, slept in a little today.   I hurt my back Saturday and it finally caught up to me yesterday afternoon.  I had to crawl under the dashboard of my old car to change a blown fuse and must have twisted myself wrong.  I'm too tall and old to be doing that anymore.    I need a nice slim young houseboy to do this kinda stuff for me!  Ha ha ha!

So I didn't sleep too well last night.   I feel like Ellery "where's my back brace?"  LOL

And I didn't even have a visit from Mr.Coyote to put me in this shape!    :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 03, 2006, 09:25:32 am
Seems like an epidemic of not sleeping well last night. I tossed and turned, "flippin' like a flounder" as Ennis would say. And now today I am tired. Oh well....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on July 03, 2006, 04:56:42 pm
Congrats Milli on de-throning Vic! 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on July 03, 2006, 05:53:55 pm
Quote from: cHrIs_sLaYeRs on July 03, 2006, 04:56:42 pm
Congrats Milli on de-throning Vic! 


Hey...Thanks ALOT Friend  LOL  ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on July 03, 2006, 05:55:25 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on July 03, 2006, 05:53:55 pm

Hey...Thanks ALOT Friend  LOL  ;)

Just because you are pissy about your de-thronization doesn't mean that you can take it out on me friend!   :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on July 03, 2006, 05:57:53 pm
Quote from: cHrIs_sLaYeRs on July 03, 2006, 05:55:25 pm
Just because you are pissy about your de-thronization doesn't mean that you can take it out on me friend!   :)


ROFLMAO!  Actually if you scan back a page or two I very happily reliquished my crown to Milli.  However she is feeling the weight of being most talkative bettermostian and has begged me to post a bunch and take it back!  LOL  No way...her turn ::)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on July 03, 2006, 06:00:22 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on July 03, 2006, 05:57:53 pm

ROFLMAO!  Actually if you scan back a page or two I very happily reliquished my crown to Milli.  However she is feeling the weight of being most talkative bettermostian and has begged me to post a bunch and take it back!  LOL  No way...her turn ::)

She told me that you sent her threatening PMs saying that you would pull her ear off or something if she didn't beg you to take back your title...

Just what I heard...

 ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on July 03, 2006, 07:31:28 pm
OH no :laugh: Milli and I duked it out fair and square for that title and she won!  :laugh: Hands Down.  

I have photographic evidence...Besides that damn crown was messin with my do!  :laugh:

(http://dalliance.net/b3ta/CatFight.gif)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on July 03, 2006, 07:54:42 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on July 03, 2006, 07:31:28 pm
OH no :laugh: Milli and I duked it out fair and square for that title and she won!  :laugh: Hands Down.   

I have photographic evidence...Besides that damn crown was messin with my do!  :laugh:

(http://dalliance.net/b3ta/CatFight.gif)


 :laugh: ...

This hair-do Vick?

(http://www.houseofdiabolique.com/jersey8.jpg)

Well, no wonder!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on July 03, 2006, 08:08:05 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on July 03, 2006, 07:31:28 pm
OH no :laugh: Milli and I duked it out fair and square for that title and she won!  :laugh: Hands Down.  

I have photographic evidence...Besides that damn crown was messin with my do!  :laugh:

(http://dalliance.net/b3ta/CatFight.gif)

WOW.....ok so who's who just so I know for um....moderator reasons....yeah thats it....moderator reasons!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on July 03, 2006, 08:21:47 pm
Quote from: cHrIs_sLaYeRs on July 03, 2006, 08:08:05 pm
WOW.....ok so who's who just so I know for um....moderator reasons....yeah thats it....moderator reasons!

Yah, whaddeva Chris!  ::)


(Pssst...Chris, PM me later if ya want to see some crazy pictures of Vic.. ;D)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on July 04, 2006, 12:56:30 am

Oh Chris................

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h153/vkm91941/Lines%20Visualized/eyes_068.gif)
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h153/vkm91941/Lines%20Visualized/mouths_004.gif)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on July 04, 2006, 01:51:14 am
He's just jealous Milli coz you and I get to take turns wearing this and he'll never get a chance... :laugh:

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h153/vkm91941/Lines%20Visualized/gbtirloversknot.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on July 04, 2006, 02:02:10 am
Quote from: vkm91941 on July 04, 2006, 01:51:14 am
He's just jealous Milli coz you and I get to take turns wearing this and he'll never get a chance... :laugh:

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h153/vkm91941/Lines%20Visualized/gbtirloversknot.jpg)


 ;D

(Chris goes off to bed and dreams of overthrowing the Vikween Vic-xen Victoria from her throne .....

(http://www.islandentertainmentsonline.com/acatalog/KINGSCROWNBUDGET.jpg)
)



Go on Chris!  You can do it! ..
...NOT!
You can do it!  ;D   Hehe ...

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 04, 2006, 06:13:58 am
Good morning. East Coast waking up! Happy Independence Day, everybody!

Lobsters at noon on my back deck. If you're in the neighborhood, drop by. Jack and Ennis said they might stop in...no, wait, they are at a chili cook-off in Quanah!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 04, 2006, 06:21:50 am
And with this, I am now at 1400 posts!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 04, 2006, 07:09:37 am
Tuesday Morning Top Ten List

Lucise                 2460
 
vkm91941           2449
 
Pipedream           1873
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs      1602

DavidinHartford     1472
 
MaineWriter         1400
 
YaadPyar             1372
 
latjoreme             1233
 
Ellemeno             1174
 
ednbarby            1170  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 04, 2006, 07:10:57 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 04, 2006, 06:21:50 am
And with this, I am now at 1400 posts!

Uh oh!    Leslie is nipping at my heals again!     I'd better start thinking of stuff to write fast!   LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 04, 2006, 07:12:49 am
Good Morning Leslie!

       Big day today at the Lazy L Farm  ???  Are you going to treat us to a chapter ??  :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 04, 2006, 07:19:43 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 04, 2006, 07:12:49 am
Good Morning Leslie!

       Big day today at the Lazy L Farm  ???  Are you going to treat us to a chapter ??  :)

I wish I could but I have this little lobster shindig at noon and a dozen people (more or less) are expected...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 04, 2006, 09:22:03 am
Happy Birthday America!

and  Happy Anniversary Jack and Ennis!!!
Title: Congratualtions to FranE
Post by: vkm91941 on July 05, 2006, 02:01:36 am
FranE, ABC's and 123's modertor is the newest member of the 1000 posts club!  Congrats and welcome Fran!  :D

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h153/vkm91941/Lines%20Visualized/Congratulations_0907.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on July 05, 2006, 02:07:46 am
Congrats Fran!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 05, 2006, 05:31:54 am
Oh, David, nice even 1500 this morning, I see!

East coast waking up...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 05, 2006, 07:41:34 am
Weds Morning Top Ten Poster List

Lucise                2488
 
vkm91941          2475
 
Pipedream          1881
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs     1628
 
DavidinHartford    1500
 
MaineWriter        1419
 
YaadPyar            1381
 
latjoreme            1247
 
Ellemeno             1174
 
ednbarby             1170  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 05, 2006, 07:42:42 am
Good Morning Leslie!

   And I see you have made 8 posts already this morning!    LOL   :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 05, 2006, 07:44:56 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 05, 2006, 07:42:42 am
Good Morning Leslie!

   And I see you have made 8 posts already this morning!    LOL   :laugh:

Yeah, I was up early, commenting on this and that...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 06, 2006, 05:37:27 am
East coast...waking up! David, where art thou?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 06, 2006, 06:13:53 am
Thursday Morning Top Ten List

vkm91941          2519
 
Lucise                2518

Pipedream          1886
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs     1634
 
DavidinHartford    1532
 
MaineWriter        1429
 
YaadPyar            1393
 
latjoreme            1264
 
ednbarby            1193
 
Ellemeno            1181  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 06, 2006, 06:14:56 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 06, 2006, 05:37:27 am
East coast...waking up! David, where art thou?

I'm awake!!     LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Phillip Dampier on July 07, 2006, 12:38:15 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 06, 2006, 06:13:53 am
Thursday Morning Top Ten List

vkm91941          2519
 
Lucise                2518

Pipedream          1886
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs     1634
 
DavidinHartford    1532
 
MaineWriter        1429
 
YaadPyar            1393
 
latjoreme            1264
 
ednbarby            1193
 
Ellemeno            1181  

What is crazy is that I am still waiting to break 1,000 posts here.  2,500 posts?  Geeez....  :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on July 07, 2006, 12:47:58 am
Quote from: Phillip on July 07, 2006, 12:38:15 am
What is crazy is that I am still waiting to break 1,000 posts here.  2,500 posts?  Geeez....  :)


 :laugh: What can I say  ::)  Milli and I have worked hard to be the most talkative Bettermostians...ROFL  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 07, 2006, 05:06:41 am
Good morning, good morning. East coast waking up. 55 degrees here in Maine this morning but the forecast is for a nice day....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: cmr107 on July 07, 2006, 05:14:51 am
Goodness, I'm just one time zone away from you and I haven't gone to bed yet....I should probably do that soon.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 07, 2006, 05:19:26 am
Quote from: cmr107 on July 07, 2006, 05:14:51 am
Goodness, I'm just one time zone away from you and I haven't gone to bed yet....I should probably do that soon.

Early to bed, early to rise, Court....what are you doing up all night? You're not in school right now so you can't use studying as an excuse!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: cmr107 on July 07, 2006, 05:27:46 am
Just saw Pirates of the Caribbean at midnight, got home at 3:30, didn't feel like going to bed. I've been out of town this week, so I needed to catch up on here! It's more important than sleep ya know.... ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: cmr107 on July 07, 2006, 05:31:32 am
Tearing myself away now....goodnight!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on July 07, 2006, 05:40:20 am
Whoo Hoo!! posting #500 - I'm halfway there !  :o

Now all I have to do is post 5 times more often then what I've been doing & I too can become a motor mouth!  :P

On the other hand ... maybe not  ;) I'd rather be thought of as the quiet and silent cowboy
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 07, 2006, 07:25:33 am
Friday Morning Top Ten List !

Lucise               2559
 
vkm91941         2540
 
Pipedream         1899
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs    1649
 
DavidinHartford   1547
 
MaineWriter       1443
 
YaadPyar           1406
 
latjoreme           1292
 
ednbarby           1218
 
Ellemeno           1203  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 07, 2006, 07:30:34 am
The 1000 + Club

In addition to the "Top Ten" chatters, these are our other 1000+  members.

Front-Ranger      1,182
   
dmmb_Mandy     1,035
   
Fran-E                1,013

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 08, 2006, 06:09:59 am
Happy Saturday morning, everyone! East coast waking up....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 08, 2006, 06:32:50 am
Saturday Morning Top Ten List

Lucise               2589
 
vkm91941         2547
 
Pipedream         1902
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs    1651
 
DavidinHartford  1559

MaineWriter      1469

YaadPyar          1415
 
latjoreme          1309
 
ednbarby          1228

Ellemeno           1205  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 08, 2006, 06:38:14 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 08, 2006, 06:09:59 am
Happy Saturday morning, everyone! East coast waking up....


Shhhh!!!

(http://static.flickr.com/52/166476858_9e2daf9ef5_m.jpg)   

Not so loud!   <holds head>    I swear I only had two of those Apple Martinis last night, but boy were they strong!    LOL


Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 08, 2006, 07:09:02 am
Take two tylenol and go back to bed for awhile. Stay off the board and let me pass you with 90 posts. LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 09, 2006, 06:26:02 am
Happy Sunday...East cost waking up. Where is David? It is 6:26 am on a Sunday! LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 09, 2006, 06:35:19 am
Sunday Morning Top Ten List

Lucise                2596
 
vkm91941          2566

Pipedream          1908
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs     1653
 
DavidinHartford    1567

MaineWriter         1475
 
YaadPyar            1415
 
latjoreme            1330
 
ednbarby            1232
 
Front-Ranger       1208  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 09, 2006, 06:38:14 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 09, 2006, 06:26:02 am
Happy Sunday...East cost waking up. Where is David? It is 6:26 am on a Sunday! LOL

I'm awake!    LOL.    You only beat me by minutes!   

I'm off to Dedham, Massachusetts today for a carshow.  (just outside of Boston)

So you're on duty today without me until later tonight.   LOL

Keep your hands off Ennis till then!   ;)

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 09, 2006, 07:36:37 am
What kind of a car show?
Title: OVER 2600 posts!
Post by: vkm91941 on July 10, 2006, 01:45:23 am
  Well it's way past official now Milli is the Motormouth Queen! She is now over 2600 posts.  All Hail Queen Milli

(http://www.fi-donc.nl/collectibles/wdcc/2005-1235048%20Evil%20Queen%20(2005%20prod).jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on July 10, 2006, 01:46:42 am
I guess that makes me the motormouth king because I'm the highest posting guy....

I don't understand it much because I don't even talk a whole lot... :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on July 10, 2006, 01:48:53 am
She'll be holding court for all members soon....soon as she breaks in the royal throne

(http://www.fi-donc.nl/collectibles/wdcc/b-queen.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on July 10, 2006, 01:56:06 am
Quote from: vkm91941 on July 10, 2006, 01:48:53 am
She'll be holding court for all members soon....soon as she breaks in the royal throne

(http://www.fi-donc.nl/collectibles/wdcc/b-queen.jpg)

 :laugh: Vicky!  Damn I look good!   :P


Quote from: cHrIs_sLaYeRs on July 10, 2006, 01:46:42 am
I guess that makes me the motormouth king because I'm the highest posting guy....
I don't understand it much because I don't even talk a whole lot... :)

All Hail King 'MotorMouth' Slayers...  lol  ;D

(http://www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/history/portraits/images/034%20King%20Charles%20I.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on July 10, 2006, 01:57:46 am
Quote from: Lucise on July 10, 2006, 01:56:06 am
:laugh: Vicky!  Damn I look good!   :P

Never looked better Milli....LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 10, 2006, 06:35:49 am
Monday Morning Top Ten List

Lucise               2616
 
vkm91941         2587
 
Pipedream         1919
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs   1668
 
DavidinHartford  1571
 
MaineWriter       1483
 
YaadPyar           1415
 
latjoreme           1339
 
ednbarby           1235
 
Ellemeno           1216  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 10, 2006, 06:36:05 am
And I am still trying to get up to an even 1500!

East coast waking up...a little late this morning....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 10, 2006, 02:28:36 pm
And with this, I reach 1500! Hooray!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 10, 2006, 02:39:25 pm
Uh oh!  I'd better stop slackin and start posting!    LOL

Congrats Leslie!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 10, 2006, 02:46:44 pm
Trouble is David, we keep posting back and forth to each other...so you are always ahead. Yesterday was my day to catch up but I spent too much time chatting and reading and not enough time posting! LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on July 10, 2006, 02:56:25 pm
So Leslie, when can we expect an update to 'Through the Veil of Time' ?  :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 10, 2006, 03:05:05 pm
Quote from: Lucise on July 10, 2006, 02:56:25 pm
So Leslie, when can we expect an update to 'Through the Veil of Time' ?  :)

I wrote exactly 1 sentence yesterday....sigh....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on July 10, 2006, 03:25:17 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 10, 2006, 03:05:05 pm
I wrote exactly 1 sentence yesterday....sigh....

 :-\ Well get to it lady!
 ;) 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 10, 2006, 03:35:54 pm
Quote from: Lucise on July 10, 2006, 03:25:17 pm
:-\ Well get to it lady!
 ;) 


You know what has been distracting me....!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on July 10, 2006, 03:44:46 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 10, 2006, 03:35:54 pm
You know what has been distracting me....!

yap, I do ..  ;)
I know I blame Louise and E&E when I don't get my stuff done on time!  :P
Simply because the "Laramie Saga" much like BBM, is so darned addictive!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 10, 2006, 03:46:17 pm
Quote from: Lucise on July 10, 2006, 03:44:46 pm
yap, I do ..  ;)
I know I blame Louise and E&E when I don't get my stuff done on time!  :P
Simply because the "Laramie Saga" much like BBM, is so darned addictive!

It's worse. At least the movie was over in 134 minutes...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 11, 2006, 05:29:59 am
Tuesday morning, July 11--east coast waking up!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 11, 2006, 06:01:31 am
Tuesday  Morning Top Ten List

Lucise               2655
 
vkm91941         2633
 
Pipedream         1929
 
cHrIs_sLaYeRs    1673
 
DavidinHartford   1575
 
MaineWriter       1515
 
YaadPyar           1424
 
latjoreme           1361
 
ednbarby           1235
 
Front-Ranger      1227  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 11, 2006, 06:03:40 am
<YAWN>    I'm up,  I'm up!   

Geez!   you're only 60 posts from catching me Leslie!     Which one of us is supposed to be "working"?    he he he!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 12, 2006, 06:28:35 am
And once again, on the east coast of the USA, the Great State of Maine is signing in....

David, y'know, I think you and I are the only ones who read this thread. Maybe we should start sending each other love notes and see if anyone notices?

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 12, 2006, 06:46:13 am
Wednesday Morning Top Ten List

Lucise               2686
 
vkm91941         2669
 
Pipedream         1931
 
The CHRIS        1704
 
DavidinHartford  1584
 
MaineWriter      1527
 
YaadPyar          1440
 
latjoreme          1374
 
ednbarby          1239
 
Front-Ranger     1233  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 12, 2006, 06:49:02 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 12, 2006, 06:28:35 am
And once again, on the east coast of the USA, the Great State of Maine is signing in....

David, y'know, I think you and I are the only ones who read this thread. Maybe we should start sending each other love notes and see if anyone notices?

Leslie

LOL!     <in his best Ennis voice>  "Hunh?  what?"   

If we really want to get their atention we'll post some of the dialog between Ellery and Mr.Coyote!   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 12, 2006, 07:14:14 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 12, 2006, 06:49:02 am
LOL!     <in his best Ennis voice>  "Hunh?  what?"   

If we really want to get their atention we'll post some of the dialog between Ellery and Mr.Coyote!   

Who do you want to be, sweetheart?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 12, 2006, 07:29:34 am
i read! I'm just so ashamed by my posting number I don't say anything in the 1000+ thread!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 12, 2006, 07:31:36 am
Quote from: kelda_shelton on July 12, 2006, 07:29:34 am
i read! I'm just so ashamed by my posting number I don't say anything in the 1000+ thread!!

Kelda,

Have you started reading the Laramie Saga yet? Come join us on the Ennis and Ellery thread, that will get your posting numbers up real quick!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 12, 2006, 11:15:13 am
I'm reading! Just to marvel at my name in the Top 10 posters club. How in hell did that happen? Somebody's slacking or spending a lot of time in some chat room somewhere!  ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 12, 2006, 11:16:31 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 12, 2006, 11:15:13 am
I'm reading! Just to marvel at my name in the Top 10 posters club. How in hell did that happen? Somebody's slacking or spending a lot of time in some chat room somewhere!  ;)

Ellenmeno has fallen off the list....could real life be interfering?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 12, 2006, 03:33:18 pm
Yeah, life has a way of interupting BetterMost doesn't it??   LOL

I am soooo excited!    I just bought a PT Cruiser online from a Dealer in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.   I never went there!   We are doing everything online, over the phone and in the mail.   They are shipping the car to me on a car carrier!
So i've been busy calling my Insurance agent and running to DHL to send paperwork back to the Dealership.     

(http://static.flickr.com/56/188241022_4336b1a3b2.jpg?v=0)

 :) ;) ;D :D :) ;) ;D :D :) ;) ;D :D :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on July 12, 2006, 03:34:07 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 12, 2006, 03:33:18 pm
Yeah, life has a way of interupting BetterMost doesn't it??   LOL

I am soooo excited!    I just bought a PT Cruiser online from a Dealer in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.   I never went there!   We are doing everything online, over the phone and in the mail.   They are shipping the car to me on a car carrier!
So i've been busy calling my Insurance agent and running to DHL to send paperwork back to the Dealership.     

(http://static.flickr.com/56/188241022_4336b1a3b2.jpg?v=0)

 :) ;) ;D :D :) ;) ;D :D :) ;) ;D :D :)

Congrats David... ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on July 12, 2006, 03:36:35 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 12, 2006, 03:33:18 pm
Yeah, life has a way of interupting BetterMost doesn't it??   LOL

I am soooo excited!    I just bought a PT Cruiser online from a Dealer in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.   I never went there!   We are doing everything online, over the phone and in the mail.   They are shipping the car to me on a car carrier!
So i've been busy calling my Insurance agent and running to DHL to send paperwork back to the Dealership.     

(http://static.flickr.com/56/188241022_4336b1a3b2.jpg?v=0)

 :) ;) ;D :D :) ;) ;D :D :) ;) ;D :D :)


Wow - nice wheels you got there David!!  :)


Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on July 12, 2006, 03:47:01 pm
Woo Hoo David!  Gonna take us for a ride when the car gets here?  :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 12, 2006, 03:53:18 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on July 12, 2006, 03:47:01 pm
Woo Hoo David!  Gonna take us for a ride when the car gets here?  :D

"You Bet"    ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on July 12, 2006, 03:57:33 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 12, 2006, 03:53:18 pm
"You Bet"    ;D

Yee Haw!  I'm so jealous I want one of those so bad!  But my Dad's electric wheelchair won't fit in it so I'm stuck with what I got here, aka my Mom mobile red Montana MiniVan  ::)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 12, 2006, 04:04:03 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on July 12, 2006, 03:57:33 pm
I'm stuck with what I got here, ::)

ROFLOL!     Amazing how we use BBM-speak nowadays!

The folks in South Carolina where I'm buying the PT all have thick southern accents.   Within 5 minutes of talking to them I must have used the word Y'ALL a half dozen times.    :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 12, 2006, 04:48:04 pm
David, it looks terrific. Is it new or used?

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 12, 2006, 06:40:12 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 12, 2006, 04:48:04 pm
David, it looks terrific. Is it new or used?

Leslie

It is a 2003 with only 21,000 miles on it.   It has EVERY option they offered! 

Power Moonroof,  leather & Suede seats,  CD player, fog lamps, chrome wheels, power everything!      So not new, but new to me!      And a better vehicle for daily use when I start working again.   It should be good on gas and its front wheel drive for our wonderful snowy winters up here.    I wasn't looking forward to driving my 26 year old, gas guzzling, rear wheel drive Dodge next winter!   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on July 12, 2006, 06:53:30 pm
David -

You'll look like such a gangsta in your new wheels...hot wheels, literally!  Wonderful for you. 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 12, 2006, 07:13:27 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 12, 2006, 06:40:12 pm
It is a 2003 with only 21,000 miles on it.   It has EVERY option they offered! 

Power Moonroof,  leather & Suede seats,  CD player, fog lamps, chrome wheels, power everything!      So not new, but new to me!      And a better vehicle for daily use when I start working again.   It should be good on gas and its front wheel drive for our wonderful snowy winters up here.    I wasn't looking forward to driving my 26 year old, gas guzzling, rear wheel drive Dodge next winter!   

Well it looks really terrific. I have always been partial to "woodies" myself.... ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 12, 2006, 09:23:36 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 12, 2006, 07:13:27 pm
Well it looks really terrific. I have always been partial to "woodies" myself.... ;)

Indeed!    It'll bring new meaning to the expression "Sporting a woody!"    Ha ha ha!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 13, 2006, 04:19:30 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 12, 2006, 07:31:36 am
Kelda,

Have you started reading the Laramie Saga yet? Come join us on the Ennis and Ellery thread, that will get your posting numbers up real quick!

Leslie

No! not yet.. its on my to do list!

I'm going to be offline doing the west highland way walk for a week (100 mile rural walk in scotland) from tomorrow but I intend to start on the story when I get back so I can put my FULL attention to it!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 13, 2006, 06:17:44 am
Thursday Morning Top Ten List

Lucise               2733
 
vkm91941         2679
 
Pipedream         1937
 
The CHRIS         1713
 
DavidinHartford  1603
 
MaineWriter      1566
 
YaadPyar          1449
 
latjoreme          1380
 
ednbarby          1246
 
Front-Ranger     1246  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 13, 2006, 06:18:56 am
Good Morning!


   6:18 AM  East coast signing in!   Where's Leslie?     Must be making those pop in fresh biscuits!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on July 13, 2006, 06:21:52 am
Wow, the East coast is signing in already! Guess that means lunch break for me, hunh? Thanks for your daily reminder, David and Leslie! :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 13, 2006, 06:24:36 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 13, 2006, 06:18:56 am
Good Morning!


   6:18 AM  East coast signing in!   Where's Leslie?     Must be making those pop in fresh biscuits!

Hey, here I am! Looks like we have English muffins on the menu, not biscuits!

I have been around for awhile, just didn't make it to this thread. I have been reading the soap opera going on...no, NOT Ennis and Ellery!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 13, 2006, 08:15:46 am
Quote from: Pipedream on July 13, 2006, 06:21:52 am
Wow, the East coast is signing in already! Guess that means lunch break for me, hunh? Thanks for your daily reminder, David and Leslie! :laugh:

Good Afternoon Anke!!!

What is for lunch?    Elk burgers?    ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 13, 2006, 08:19:36 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 13, 2006, 06:24:36 am
Hey, here I am! Looks like we have English muffins on the menu, not biscuits!

I have been around for awhile, just didn't make it to this thread. I have been reading the soap opera going on...no, NOT Ennis and Ellery!

L

Yeah, I heard about it.   So very sad indeed!    :'(     I am fond of everyone involved.

I wish people would NOT talk about it on the board.   It is personal and airing dirty laundry in public is not polite.    It is so very sad that it has come to this.  And that's the last I'll mention of it on-line.

D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 13, 2006, 08:35:40 am
And a BIG welcome to Ray , our newest member of the 1000+ post club!

  Lucise             2,733   
  vkm91941       2,679   
  Pipedream       1,938   
  The CHRIS       1,713   
  DavidinHartford 1,609   
  MaineWriter     1,572   
  YaadPyar         1,449   
  latjoreme         1,380   
  ednbarby         1,246   
  Front-Ranger    1,246   
  Ellemeno          1,224   
  Fran-E              1,075   
  dmmb_Mandy   1,044   
  Ray                1,002   

We now have 14 very chatty members!   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on July 13, 2006, 10:05:49 pm
yeah Ray!  You go buddy **MWA** :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 06:31:47 am
David,

I see you are viewing this topic. Am I going to beat you with getting this good morning wish up first? Good morning, sweetheart! Have a wonderful Friday!

Hugs,
L
xoxox
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 14, 2006, 06:32:02 am
Friday Morning Top Ten List

Lucise                2770
 
vkm91941          2697
 
Pipedream          1941
 
The CHRIS         1728
 
DavidinHartford   1615
 
MaineWriter        1580
 
YaadPyar            1461
 
latjoreme           1385
 
Front-Ranger      1256
 
ednbarby           1253  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 14, 2006, 06:33:43 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 06:31:47 am
David,

I see you are viewing this topic. Am I going to beat you with getting this good morning wish up first? Good morning, sweetheart! Have a wonderful Friday!

Hugs,
L
xoxox

ROFLOL!    Sure enough!     buy y'all didn't beat me by more than a minute!   he he he!

G'moring Darlin!
:)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 06:35:19 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 14, 2006, 06:33:43 am
ROFLOL!    Sure enough!     buy y'all didn't beat me by more than a minute!   he he he!

G'moring Darlin!
:)

Good morning to you too! When do you get your new car, lover boy?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 14, 2006, 06:51:30 am
Um, I'm not sure.   The dealer just got the check and signed paperwork yesterday.  Depends if they hold the cashiers check until it clears or not.    If they don't, they said the car could be here in as little as 5 days.  Depends on the scheduling of the trucking company.   :-\
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 14, 2006, 07:08:39 am
Good a.m. to U two lovebirds from the Rocky Mtns! I had to get up early to seize the best from my b-day weekend! Have a great day!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 14, 2006, 07:31:29 am
Wow!  you are up early !!  (for your time zone!)

Happy Birthday     ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 01:00:10 pm
I need to post some random comments....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 01:01:02 pm
And maybe a few random images...


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/newstock_3.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 01:02:02 pm
How about these hot guys?

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/MTS2_86399_fanseelamb_speedos.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 01:03:28 pm
Anyone know who the kid on the right is? (David, don't tell, I know you do). Sad story about him...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/mmcbo-05.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 01:04:59 pm
and with that I hit

1600 posts

Yee haw!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 14, 2006, 01:09:00 pm
Cheater!    LOL    :laugh:

Mr.Coyote is gonna stare you down!

(http://static.flickr.com/44/163583704_5d1f0100a7_m.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 01:12:52 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 14, 2006, 01:09:00 pm
Cheater!    LOL    :laugh:

Mr.Coyote is gonna stare you down!

(http://static.flickr.com/44/163583704_5d1f0100a7_m.jpg)

That man can stare at me all day long, David, I ain' scairt.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 01:13:50 pm
Besides, what's cheating? I didn't post 5 posts of smiley faces. Those took thought and concentration!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on July 14, 2006, 01:41:49 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 01:03:28 pm
Anyone know who the kid on the right is? (David, don't tell, I know you do). Sad story about him...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/mmcbo-05.jpg)


Isn't that Tim Considine and David Stollery from The Adventures of Spin and Marty on the old Mickey Mouse Club?  I didn't know there was a sad story connected to either of them....do tell.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 03:25:48 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on July 14, 2006, 01:41:49 pm
Isn't that Tim Considine and David Stollery from The Adventures of Spin and Marty on the old Mickey Mouse Club?  I didn't know there was a sad story connected to either of them....do tell.

Actually, the kid on the right is Tommy Kirk. He was signed to a long term contract with Disney in 1955 and was one of the original Mousketeers. Yes, I believe this pic is from "Spin and Marty." In 1957, he starred in Ol'Yeller (first movie I ever saw in a theater!). He made a number of other Disney flicks. In 1964, when he was 23, his bosses found out he was gay and he was immediately released from his contract. His career went down the drain from that point on. He struggled with drug addiction and various other demons. At present, he runs a carpet and upholstery business, which is successful, but his acting career has basically been kaput since 1972--all because he was gay.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 14, 2006, 03:51:45 pm
Thanks for the birthday banana, David. How did you know that Chilean sheepherder #2 (Fuzzy) and I planted a banana tree on Brokeback Mountain (the sunny side has a tropical microclimate) and then Ennis and Jack stole the bananas and bbq'ed them??  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 14, 2006, 04:50:05 pm
I'm sure Jack and Ennis were doing more than just BBQ-ing those Bananas!   LOL   ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 14, 2006, 04:52:45 pm
 :o  OMG!    

    The car dealer in South Carolina just called!    My PT Cruiser was put on a car carrier at 2pm headed my way!!!   
 
I so happy I could just...pee myself!

  YEE HAA!      ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on July 14, 2006, 04:53:26 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 14, 2006, 04:52:45 pm
:o  OMG!    

    The car dealer in South Carolina just called!    My PT Cruiser was put on a car carrier at 2pm headed my way!!!   
 
I so happy I could just...pee myself!

  YEE HAA!      ;D

When will it be there?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 04:54:30 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 14, 2006, 04:52:45 pm
:o  OMG!    

    The car dealer in South Carolina just called!    My PT Cruiser was put on a car carrier at 2pm headed my way!!!   
 
I so happy I could just...pee myself!

  YEE HAA!      ;D

Congratulations, David! We'll have to plan another brokie get together at the Portsmouth Brew Pub so I can see it!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on July 14, 2006, 04:55:21 pm
Hi Leslie!  Long time no talk...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 04:57:04 pm
Quote from: The CHRIS on July 14, 2006, 04:55:21 pm
Hi Leslie!  Long time no talk...

Hey Chris...talk in the chat, you mean? I couldn't get on today, I tried....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on July 14, 2006, 04:58:34 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 04:57:04 pm
Hey Chris...talk in the chat, you mean? I couldn't get on today, I tried....

Its just been a few days since we talked at all!  How's it goin?

You couldn't get on as in it wouldn't let you or what?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 14, 2006, 05:00:28 pm
Quote from: The CHRIS on July 14, 2006, 04:53:26 pm
When will it be there?

Good question.   Mapquest says it is a 13.5  hour drive non-stop.

The truck driver has to stop in Maryland to drop off some other cars on his way up.   That plus gas, food and an overnight rest?  

They said early as Sat night, late as Monday morning.    :-\
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on July 14, 2006, 05:02:45 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 14, 2006, 05:00:28 pm
Good question.   Mapquest says it is a 13.5  hour drive non-stop.

The truck driver has to stop in Maryland to drop off some other cars on his way up.   That plus gas, food and an overnight rest?  

They said early as Sat night, late as Monday morning.    :-\

Can you wait that long?  Do you have the will power David?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 05:06:42 pm
Quote from: The CHRIS on July 14, 2006, 04:58:34 pm
Its just been a few days since we talked at all!  How's it goin?

You couldn't get on as in it wouldn't let you or what?

Things are good. I'm busy. It is hot here today...

And you...you are becoming quite the movie connossieur!

chat: it said is was launching the chat client (or whatever the message is) and then just froze. I tried a few times, no success. I was able to get in yesterday and the day before.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 14, 2006, 05:10:49 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 04:54:30 pm
Congratulations, David! We'll have to plan another brokie get together at the Portsmouth Brew Pub so I can see it!

L

"You Bet".   And this car will use only a third of the gas to get there as my Chrysler did!   :laugh:

(http://static.flickr.com/25/57351787_cfc8237843.jpg?v=0)

or my Dodge St.Regis !

(http://static.flickr.com/54/189630614_e1513afcb6.jpg?v=0)

Yup, no job & three cars!   God Bless America!   LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on July 14, 2006, 05:11:06 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 05:06:42 pm
And you...you are becoming quite the movie connossieur!
I'm alright..just chillin!  Yep I decided to catch up on my DVD collection...

Quote
chat: it said is was launching the chat client (or whatever the message is) and then just froze. I tried a few times, no success. I was able to get in yesterday and the day before.

Leslie
Hmmm....strange...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on July 14, 2006, 05:24:12 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 14, 2006, 05:10:49 pm

Yup, no job & three cars!   God Bless America!   LOL

 :laugh:
Go on David!  It's a sweet life - keep enjoying it! lol
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 05:41:56 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 14, 2006, 05:10:49 pm

Yup, no job & three cars!   God Bless America!   LOL

What is the job status, David? Any news on the last possibility you talked about?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on July 14, 2006, 08:39:36 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 03:25:48 pm
Actually, the kid on the right is Tommy Kirk. He was signed to a long term contract with Disney in 1955 and was one of the original Mousketeers. Yes, I believe this pic is from "Spin and Marty." In 1957, he starred in Ol'Yeller (first movie I ever saw in a theater!). He made a number of other Disney flicks. In 1964, when he was 23, his bosses found out he was gay and he was immediately released from his contract. His career went down the drain from that point on. He struggled with drug addiction and various other demons. At present, he runs a carpet and upholstery business, which is successful, but his acting career has basically been kaput since 1972--all because he was gay.

L

I forgot all about Tommy Kirk!  Yes he made a boat load of Disney movies when I was a kid.  That is so very sad what happened to him.  Just because he was gay?  Hell even in the 50's and 60's Hollywood was full of gay men.  The ignorance of some people is astounding.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 15, 2006, 06:15:54 am
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 15, 2006, 06:18:55 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 14, 2006, 05:41:56 pm
What is the job status, David? Any news on the last possibility you talked about?

Hi Les!

     I did get an email on Tuesday from them saying I passed all the tests and my physical.   Now I'm on the waiting list.     :-\

Thats kinda ok.  This gives me time off to enjoy the summer.

"Summer of Dave!!"   LOL   <--- Said like George on Seinfeld)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 15, 2006, 06:20:35 am
....you just know I'm going to be a nervous wreck all day today waiting to hear from the truck with my PT Cruiser on it!   

<looks at watch>  I wonder if they are half way here yet?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 15, 2006, 06:40:21 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 15, 2006, 06:20:35 am
....you just know I'm going to be a nervous wreck all day today waiting to hear from the truck with my PT Cruiser on it!   

<looks at watch>  I wonder if they are half way here yet?

David, you know what they say about watched pots and all that. Go get some suntan lotion and work on your allover tan, okay?

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 15, 2006, 06:47:48 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 15, 2006, 06:40:21 am
David, you know what they say about watched pots and all that. Go get some suntan lotion and work on your allover tan, okay?

L

I tried that once Leslie.    An old  VW microbus from the Green Peace organization pulled up and they tried to drag me back into the Ocean!  LOL

My "Limey" English complexion makes me a mountain person, not a Beach person!   LOL.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 15, 2006, 07:00:16 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 15, 2006, 06:47:48 am
I tried that once Leslie.    An old  VW microbus from the Green Peace organization pulled up and they tried to drag me back into the Ocean!  LOL

My "Limey" English complexion makes me a mountain person, not a Beach person!   LOL.


Did I say beach? Just go lie in your backyard. Or, better yet, stay chained to your computer all day, chatting with me!

Hugs,
L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 16, 2006, 05:55:30 am
Good morning David, Good morning World....east coast waking up!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 16, 2006, 06:59:54 am
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 16, 2006, 07:01:52 am
Good Morning Leslie!

    Looks like you are about to pass me on this list today!   LOL.

With no updates to the E&E saga, I'll have to venture out into the real world today and this heat wave we're having.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 16, 2006, 07:11:23 am
I need to focus some attention on RL too...although another chapter of my story is starting to form in my head....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 16, 2006, 07:24:26 am
Did I miss the big Quannah 4th O July / Anniversary story?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 16, 2006, 07:40:38 am

So yesterday I was pacing around, looking at the clock wondering when the Stork would be bringing my new baby to me.

Around Noon my Mobile rings.   (mobile=cell phone.  I picked that slang up in London!)

"Hello?"

"Yes, this is the truck with your PT Cruiser, we've had a delay and we won't be up to Hartford until Monday around Noon!"

"Ok, call me when you get close".   Click.

*damn damn damn!*

Well,  I guess I can go out and do other stuff today instead of waiting for the Storks delivery.    :-\
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 16, 2006, 08:25:21 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 16, 2006, 07:24:26 am
Did I miss the big Quannah 4th O July / Anniversary story?

Oh no, we have many weeks to go until we get to that event! We are still back in May sometime, around Don Wroe day.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 16, 2006, 05:50:31 pm
David, oh David......

While the cat's away, the mice did play.....

Hugs,

L
xoxox
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 16, 2006, 08:45:57 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 16, 2006, 05:50:31 pm
David, oh David......

While the cat's away, the mice did play.....

Hugs,

L
xoxox

Thats OK Leslie,  you may have passed my Posting number, but I had my hands full today in other ways~!    LOL   

Try puting 16 gay guys in a swimming pool after a few drinks and see what happens!  ::)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 16, 2006, 08:54:49 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 16, 2006, 08:45:57 pm
Thats OK Leslie,  you may have passed my Posting number, but I had my hands full today in other ways~!    LOL   

Try puting 16 gay guys in a swimming pool after a few drinks and see what happens!  ::)

Yum, gay guy equivalent of a toga party?....without the togas?

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 17, 2006, 06:54:00 am
Good morning, David. East coast waking up....

New car should arrive today. Yippeee!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 17, 2006, 07:06:34 am
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 17, 2006, 07:09:00 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 17, 2006, 06:54:00 am
Good morning, David. East coast waking up....

New car should arrive today. Yippeee!

G'morning L!

   I was up at 6:30, but read the paper and made coffee before signing on.  LOL.

Looks like another scorcher today here in CT.   Supposed to hit 98+ again.

Ooo!  and the  Noon+/-  arrival of my new PT !!!!!   YAA!   ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 17, 2006, 07:11:54 am
I hate scorchers. Sigh...

My daughter's birthday is on Wednesday and this is just what the weather was like when she was born, 15 years ago...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 17, 2006, 04:21:08 pm
Hate to post and run, but the Stork just dropped off my new baby!   

Catcha laterz Gatorz!

(http://static.flickr.com/44/191998942_7f04c67cdc.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on July 17, 2006, 04:23:33 pm
OK David but no HOT Rodding on the way home!  :D

(http://www.artie.com/20030826/car_stills/arg_burn_em_url.gif)

Gosh that sure is a sweet ride!

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 17, 2006, 04:25:24 pm
David--

How exciting. Congratulations!

What a wonderful way for me to celebrate post no. 1700!!!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on July 17, 2006, 04:30:16 pm
Woohoo for you David!  It must feel like Christmas in July!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on July 17, 2006, 05:57:29 pm
Echoeing Miili's thoughts - she sure looks purdy - congratz
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on July 17, 2006, 08:17:04 pm
I predict we don't see David on this thread for a while...

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 17, 2006, 08:54:46 pm
Thanks everyone!

True, you wont see me for a while.  Thats because I will be at the Motor Vehicle Department in line for the new license plates!       

This should only take an hour or TEN.

   LOL.   ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 18, 2006, 06:17:14 am
Good morning, good morning...the Great State of Maine says hello to everyone, as the sun creeps across my backyard...


Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 18, 2006, 07:07:28 am
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 18, 2006, 07:10:14 am
Good Morning !

   Yikes!   It was still 75 degrees Farenheit this morning when I peeked out the door at 5:00 am.  That explains why my air conditioners never shut off all night.

   Another Texas like day in New England!   :P

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 18, 2006, 07:35:40 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 18, 2006, 07:10:14 am
Good Morning !

   Yikes!   It was still 75 degrees Farenheit this morning when I peeked out the door at 5:00 am.  That explains why my air conditioners never shut off all night.

   Another Texas like day in New England!   :P



The headline of the paper this morning reads: "IT'S A BLAST FURNACE OUT THERE. Oh boy, it's hot, we're worried. Here's a little quiz. What was the high temperature in Portland, ME yesterday? Remember, it is a blast furnance out there and it was 104 deg F in Childress, TX all day yesterday.

Portland, ME, high temp (degress in F)
1. 76
2. 83
3. 91
4. 99

spoiler...
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*

The correct answer is 83, although the paper says, "it felt like 88."


I can imagine people are reading this, laughing to themselves that 83 degrees can be considered a "blast furnace" by any stretch of the imagination....


L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 18, 2006, 07:43:12 am
Todays newspaper says that it hit 96 here yesterday.  But with the high humidity it felt alot worse!    Todays forecast is for 97 ! 

Last night at the Cruise Night I went to, it was still 90 degrees at 7:00 PM !   Attendance was low and people were leaving early.  My friends and I were drinking one bottled water after another and we were melting.   I finally gave up and hopped into the PT Woody and drove home in chilly Air conditioning!   LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 18, 2006, 07:47:37 am
According to the paper (I think this is the first time I have actually looked at the paper in 6 months, maybe I am getting over Brokeback Fever? Nah, never happen...)...

The first half of 2006 was the warmest in the US since recordkeeping began in 1895. The average temperature (excluding Hawaii and Alaska) from Jan to Jun was 51.8 degrees, 3.4 degrees above average for the 20th century.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 19, 2006, 05:44:15 am
Hello everybody,

Today is my daughter Hannah's 15th birthday. Fiftenn years ago today, we dropped Lance off at the neighbor's house, then headed to the hospital. Hannah was born at 7:41 am (c/section). Ha ha the OR was packed...I had 4 doctors (2 obstetricians, anesthesiologist, and pediatrician), 3 nurses, and my husband in the room with me! Everything went fine. She was a planned section because she was breech and 3 weeks overdue.

Thinking about it, it hardly seems like 15 years ago. Where does the time go?

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 19, 2006, 05:49:00 am
I guess I should have said it more specifically but the East Coast is waking up...and I am at post 1750!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 19, 2006, 08:16:38 am
Where on earth is David???
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 19, 2006, 08:24:14 am
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 19, 2006, 08:25:45 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 19, 2006, 08:16:38 am
Where on earth is David???

I'm here!     I was up at 5:30 actually.   Mr.Coyote came by at 6:00 am for a way too early visit!   LOL.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 19, 2006, 08:26:53 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 19, 2006, 05:44:15 am
Hello everybody,

Today is my daughter Hannah's 15th birthday.Thinking about it, it hardly seems like 15 years ago. Where does the time go?

Leslie


HAPPY BIRTHDAY HANNAH!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on July 19, 2006, 12:58:02 pm
Hmmm David - I was wondering if the red pick-up in your sig line would be replaced by a PT Cruiser Woody...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 19, 2006, 01:08:02 pm
Good News and Bad News!

   The TSA  (Transportation Security Administration) just called and made me a job offer!

   I start training August 6th!     This is good news!

Part time only, that is the bad news.

The Training is full time, so it will reduce my time on BetterMost a little!    He he he!

I guess the "Summer of Dave" is coming to an end.    :-\

(http://static.flickr.com/63/193482155_f3be962ce8_m.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on July 19, 2006, 01:13:11 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 19, 2006, 01:08:02 pm
Good News and Bad News!

   The TSA  (Transportation Security Administration) just called and made me a job offer!

   I start training August 6th!     This is good news!

Part time only, that is the bad news.

The Training is full time, so it will reduce my time on BetterMost a little!    He he he!

I guess the "Summer of Dave" is coming to an end.    :-\

(http://static.flickr.com/63/193482155_f3be962ce8_m.jpg)

Congratulatons Dave!  You'll be up to full time in no time at all once they see what a great guy you are.  This is excellent news and I am so happy for you.
:)  :-*  :)  :-*  :)  :-*  :)  :-*  :)  :-*  :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on July 19, 2006, 01:25:26 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 19, 2006, 01:08:02 pm

   The TSA  (Transportation Security Administration) just called and made me a job offer!

   I start training August 6th!     This is good news!


Hmmm - maybe the TSA can find a way for you to do your job in your new car?  It's worth checking out...and then you can get a wifi enabled laptop in your dashboard and always be on-line, so you can have everything you love in one place.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 19, 2006, 01:50:52 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 19, 2006, 08:26:53 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HANNAH!!

Hannah was thrilled with her birthday greetings, David. Thanks for thinking of her.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 19, 2006, 01:52:14 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 19, 2006, 01:08:02 pm
Good News and Bad News!

   The TSA  (Transportation Security Administration) just called and made me a job offer!

   I start training August 6th!     This is good news!

Part time only, that is the bad news.

The Training is full time, so it will reduce my time on BetterMost a little!    He he he!

I guess the "Summer of Dave" is coming to an end.    :-\


Well, you have a few more weeks of the "Summer of Dave."

You start training on a Sunday???

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 19, 2006, 02:02:45 pm
Thanks for the congrats all y'all.

Les,  The "Orientation" is on a Sunday, training starts the next day on a Monday.   Yes, odd isn't it?     
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on July 19, 2006, 02:04:59 pm
Good luck David and best foot forward with the new job!
New job, new wheels!  Must be a damn sweet life!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on July 19, 2006, 02:06:19 pm
Leslie ...

Happy Birthday to your daughter!!  :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 19, 2006, 02:08:50 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 19, 2006, 02:02:45 pm
Thanks for the congrats all y'all.

Les,  The "Orientation" is on a Sunday, training starts the next day on a Monday.   Yes, odd isn't it?     

Oh, right, it's the TSA. Nothing is odd with that bunch! LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 19, 2006, 02:09:41 pm
Quote from: Lucise on July 19, 2006, 02:06:19 pm
Leslie ...

Happy Birthday to your daughter!!  :D

Thanks, Milli!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 20, 2006, 06:18:03 am
Quote from: Lucise on July 19, 2006, 02:06:19 pm
Leslie ...

Happy Birthday to your daughter!!  :D

Lucise--I see you are the first member of the 3000+ posts club!! Wowie, zowie, you go girl!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 20, 2006, 06:18:47 am
East coast waking up....here I slept in because I was dreaming about Ennis and where is David? You lazy boy!!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 20, 2006, 06:19:41 am
The Current 1000+ List

  Lucise              3,001    <-- Congratulations!

  vkm91941        2,914   
 
  Pipedream        1,981
   
  MaineWriter      1,778
   
  The CHRIS       1,731
   
  DavidinHartford 1,704
   
  YaadPyar         1,543   
 
  latjoreme         1,397
   
  Front-Ranger    1,334
   
  Ellemeno         1,322
   
  ednbarby         1,297
   
  Fran-E             1,136
   
  Ray                 1,004  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 20, 2006, 06:22:27 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 20, 2006, 06:18:47 am
East coast waking up....here I slept in because I was dreaming about Ennis and where is David? You lazy boy!!

Leslie

I'm up!  I'm up!   It takes time to put those lists together ya know!   LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 20, 2006, 06:26:03 am
I was going to put a list together of the Shy BetterMostians, but there are TOO many!

There are over 250 here that have never posted!  Plus another 100+ that have only made 1 posting.     I wonder why?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 20, 2006, 02:25:05 pm
I just hit 1800 posts and didn't even realize it! In the home stretch to 2000....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 20, 2006, 02:34:28 pm
Well, I guess U can't have LaShawn without Randall, and we Tremblayans are definitely the LaShawns of the BetterMost world!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 21, 2006, 06:34:25 am
Good morning, good morning...a great big Ayuh from the great State of Maine...


Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 21, 2006, 06:35:52 am
Friday Morning Top Ten List

Lucise               3047
 
vkm91941         2930
 
Pipedream         1988
 
MaineWriter       1810
 
The CHRIS        1728
 
DavidinHartford  1718
 
YaadPyar          1555
 
latjoreme          1395
 
Front-Ranger     1351
 
Ellemeno          1343
   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 21, 2006, 06:36:36 am
LOL!  Beat me by less than a Minute!   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 21, 2006, 06:39:58 am
G'morning chatters!

     I'm heading to Watkins Glen , NewYork for a PT Cruiser show.   So i won't be posting again until later Sunday.

   I'm sure Leslie will be up in the 2000 posts catagories by then!   LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 21, 2006, 06:42:34 am
You've owned the car for 48 hours and you are already going to car shows??? Jeez, David, that was a fast addiction!

LOL -- have fun!

Hugs,
Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 21, 2006, 06:49:35 am
G'morning Darlin,

   LOL!   actually,  the car came off the car carrier Monday at 2pm, and by 5:30 pm I was at a cruise night with it on display!      ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 22, 2006, 05:53:11 am
Saturday morning in Maine...damp and foggy right now. I suspect it will clear up.

Since David isn't here with the stats report...I'll have to pinch hit.

Lucise still leads the pack, followed closely by Victoria. Pipedream is the newest member of the 2000 posts club, with 2003. I'm next. David and Chris are neck and neck, although there probably won't be much change this weekend, as David is in Watkins Glen and Chris is in the hospital. Celeste is hanging out in 1500 land and Clarissa, Katherine, and Lee all hope to make 1400 sometime this weekend.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 22, 2006, 01:36:37 pm
You bet, Leslie!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 22, 2006, 07:15:22 pm
"I'M BACK!"  ;D

Phew!   Long drive!   

It was almost 6 hours to Watkins Glen, NY from Hartford, CT!      Fridays drive out was great!   It was mostly sunny the entire trip.   Route 17  has some real scenic parts up thru the mountains.    And Watkins Glen looks like a great place to live if you want rustic lakeside charm.  I had breakfast this morning at a local Mom and Pop family style restaraunt.   Those are the best places!    Unfortunately the morning greeted us with torential downpours which tapered off to a steady rain all day.     I was wondering if I was crazy for driving up there.   But when I arrived to the lakeside state park, there were already 100+ PT Cruisers lined up at the gate!    YAAA!   Wet insane Car folks!

(http://static.flickr.com/71/195704781_75c93a352e.jpg?v=0)

Just one row of over 100 PT Cruisers on display lakeside!   
Mine is the dark blue one in the middle!

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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 22, 2006, 08:31:14 pm
LOL, David!! I'm on the road myself, in my Prius. Not nearly as lovely as yours, but it gets good mileage and allows me to indulge my wanderlust. Had a good ride down I-25, the same route Jack would have taken from Wyoming to Pueblo, Colorado, where he probably veered off toward the panhandle of Texas. I kept going south though, stopping at Trinidad for lunch on the Colorado/New Mexico border. Then through the highlands of NM, Taos, Eagle's Nest, and Santa Fe, finally down into Albuquerque. It was a sweet ride. I was drenched by downpours, beaten on by the sun, and saw 15 antelope. Listened to some good music all the way.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on July 23, 2006, 03:47:07 am
MotorMouth Mistress Vicky has gone past
3000 posts!  ;D

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You keep on going Vicky!!


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 ;D  :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on July 23, 2006, 03:57:16 am
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Woo Hooo ! Yeah ME!  ROFLOL  :laugh: I'd like to accept this number in honor of my buddy Chris.  Get well soon darlin' I miss you!


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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 23, 2006, 06:25:13 am
Congratulations to Victoria! Now we have two motormouths extraordinaire...

Maine weather report: damd and at the moment not rainy, but it feels like God has been "wringing out his warsh" for the past 18 hours. Not the best weather ever for taking my daughter to camp!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 23, 2006, 07:36:03 am
Sunday Morning 1000+ Poster List

  Lucise                 3,077
 
  vkm91941           3,013   

  Pipedream           2,016
   
  MaineWriter         1,840
   
  The CHRIS           1,728
   
  DavidinHartford     1,728
   
  YaadPyar             1,558
   
  latjoreme             1,395
   
  Front-Ranger        1,387
   
  Ellemeno             1,371
 
  ednbarby             1,317
   
  Fran-E                 1,150
 
  Ray                     1,004   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 24, 2006, 06:06:39 am
Good morning, once again from the east coast of the USA. It looks like we have a sunny day today...naturally, after a weekend of rain! What a lousy summer this has been so far....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 24, 2006, 06:28:55 am
Monday Morning Top Ten List

Lucise                 3098
 
vkm91941          3063
 
Pipedream          2017
 
MaineWriter       1848
 
DavidinHartford  1742
 
The CHRIS          1728
 
YaadPyar          1560
 
Front-Ranger     1398
 
latjoreme          1395
 
Ellemeno           1375
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 24, 2006, 06:30:59 am
Good Morning Leslie and All!

     6:30 and Connecticut checking in.  Sunny and cool this AM.   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Phillip Dampier on July 24, 2006, 05:59:55 pm
Guess who finally hit the 1,000th post mark, long after at least a dozen people blew past that one already.... And I only run this thing.  But I am told I could be like the captain of the Love Boat or the principal of a school.  I'm around, but elusive... almost mysterious... maybe even intimidating....  muhahaha....

Not really. 

But this is 1,000 posts for me!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 24, 2006, 06:02:37 pm
Welcome to the club, Philip!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on July 24, 2006, 06:15:49 pm
Woooooo Hoooooo!  ;D  Congrats Phil  :-*  :-* (one for each cheek  ::) lol)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on July 24, 2006, 06:22:48 pm
Quote from: vkm91941 on July 24, 2006, 06:15:49 pm
Woooooo Hoooooo!  ;D  Congrats Phil  :-*  :-* (one for each cheek  ::) lol)

 :laugh:

Way to go Phillip!  ;D
Just for you ... (what Leslie calls "boobie fireworks"..  :P)


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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 24, 2006, 08:22:43 pm
Congrats Phillip!

Jack and Ennis are toasting ya!

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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 24, 2006, 09:48:41 pm
Quote from: Lucise on July 24, 2006, 06:22:48 pm
:laugh:

Way to go Phillip!  ;D
Just for you ... (what Leslie calls "boobie fireworks"..  :P)


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Is this going to become so new, secret Bettermost code word? Boobie fireworks....? Also, as I recall, us earlier members of the 1000+ posts club got a statue...I believe I am sharing mine with somebody. Who is going to share theirs with Phillip?  Oh, Phillip...you haven't seen the statue yet? Hmmm....we're STILL waiting for David to come up with the Jack and Ennis model. Give me a few seconds while I get mine out of the vault....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 24, 2006, 10:08:00 pm
You may have gotten yr statue. But I ain't yet had the opportunity...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 24, 2006, 10:12:10 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 24, 2006, 10:08:00 pm
You may have gotten yr statue. But I ain't yet had the opportunity...

I am having a hard time finding the key to the vault...it is locked away securely. But believe me, those of us who have the 1000+ post statues treasure them...there are only a few in existence!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on July 24, 2006, 10:42:37 pm
Here is the statue prototype, but as was mentioned, the Jack & Ennis model is being developed.  Please note that I have never received my statue either....

Quote from: Pipedream on June 15, 2006, 08:37:19 am

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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 25, 2006, 04:51:54 am
I believe, Celeste, that I am sharing mine with you, wihich is why you were probably able to put your hands on it so quickly and I couldn't find it.

It's my turn now, can I borrow it back for a few weeks?

And David, get your ass in gear with the Jack and Ennis model, willya? Jeesh, ya get what ya pay for around here! LOL

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 25, 2006, 04:52:42 am
Why, why, why am I up so early? It is still dark out, I can't even give you a weather report. Birds are singing, though...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 25, 2006, 06:28:47 am
The Monday Morning 1000+ Poster List!

  Lucise              3,135
   
  vkm91941        3,083
   
  Pipedream        2,022
   
  MaineWriter      1,862
   
  DavidinHartford  1,754
   
  The CHRIS        1,728
   
  YaadPyar          1,570
   
  Front-Ranger     1,429
   
  latjoreme          1,401
   
  Ellemeno          1,375
   
  ednbarby          1,346
   
  Fran-E              1,160
   
  Ray                  1,004
   
  Phillip               1,000    <-- Newest member!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 25, 2006, 06:37:54 am
Maybe the birds is why U are up so early. I know that's the reason for me!! Have a ver good day.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 25, 2006, 06:45:44 am
Well, two hours later, it looks like it is turning into a very nice day....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 25, 2006, 06:52:02 am
Good morning!

    OK,  I'm on my second cup of Joe now, things are looking up!

Hm,  the sun is out here, but kinda hazy.    I have to go to the DMV today.  Yes, my second attempt.  The Title to the PT just arrived yesterday.  Ugh.     

Tell you what, I'd rather being going to the Dentist!    At least a dentist visit takes less time!   LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 25, 2006, 06:58:11 am
Too bad you don't live in Maine, David....this would be a nice vanity plate:

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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 25, 2006, 07:18:16 am
LOL!   Funny that you say that Leslie!    We have plenty of Maine plates runing around down here in Connecticut.    Turns out a few years ago our safety inspections got real hard for some clunkers to pass.  So these folks discovered that you can register a vehicle in Maine without a safety inspection and you DON'T need a Maine address!

You mail in a check to the Maine DMV with your registration and they'll mail you back a set of license plates to Connecticut!   The don't care if you're not a resident!    And trust me, these old clunkers in the worst section of town are not folks with Maine vacation homes!    LOL.

Maine shouldn't allow this, but they must like the money it generates.  Connecticut DMV is furious at this, but they can't just pull over every car with Maine tags!    So they expect people to report their neighbors if they are doing this.  Yeah! right!

We can't make such creative plates here in CT.   We can't mix letters and numbers unless separated by a dot.   We don't have any of these "! @ # $ % & * +" symbols either.   (New Hampshire lets you use those too.)   Connecticut has strange vanity plate rules.   We are limited to six characters too. 

Here are Some I thought of:

BBM-FAN

LUV-BBM

TWIST

BBM-1
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 25, 2006, 07:27:56 am
Sorry for the cross-posts (which means, don't get cross if you see this twice) but David and I are having the same conversation on two threads!


Unfortunately, TWIST is not available, but you have some other choices...


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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 25, 2006, 09:35:27 pm
Well, I had all sorts of fun dreaming up license plates today. These are all available here in Maine. You folks might want to consider moving here....look how you can adorn your car...

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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 25, 2006, 09:36:50 pm
If they wanted to kick their feelings up a notch...

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(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/ShowPlate13.gif)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 25, 2006, 09:38:12 pm
Then there is the issue, what is the right term? I believe there is a poll for this...

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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 25, 2006, 09:39:44 pm
By the second night, they were both fighting the fire.....

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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 25, 2006, 09:41:17 pm
Poor Jack, how he feels...

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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 25, 2006, 09:43:22 pm
And the one that everybody wants...

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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on July 25, 2006, 09:54:39 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 25, 2006, 04:51:54 am
I believe, Celeste, that I am sharing mine with you, wihich is why you were probably able to put your hands on it so quickly and I couldn't find it.

It's my turn now, can I borrow it back for a few weeks?

And David, get your ass in gear with the Jack and Ennis model, willya? Jeesh, ya get what ya pay for around here! LOL

L

It's in the mail Leslie!  And uh, yeah David - get to work.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 26, 2006, 06:42:16 am
East coast of the USA, waking up....another lovely sunny day in Maine. Naturally, after it rained all weekend, we get the good weather during the week.

Here's another license plate for the collection:

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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 26, 2006, 07:03:16 am
Weds Morning Top Ten Poster List

Lucise                 3154
 
vkm91941           3094
 
Pipedream           2027
 
MaineWriter         1895
 
DavidinHartford    1761
 
The CHRIS          1727
 
YaadPyar            1574
 
Front-Ranger       1446
 
latjoreme            1407
 
Ellemeno            1371  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 26, 2006, 07:18:52 am
And now it is time....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 26, 2006, 07:19:54 am
for a series of pithy posts
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 26, 2006, 07:20:44 am
(I love that expression, "pithy posts")
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 26, 2006, 07:21:48 am
to reach the magic number of 1900!

Yeah! Only 100 posts to go to reach 2000!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 26, 2006, 08:25:17 am
Congrats on your 1900 Leslie!       :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 26, 2006, 08:29:01 am
Did y'all notice in am BLUE now???

Impish asked me to stand in as a Moderator for him (while he's on Holiday) in the Safe Haven posting area.    Go see my first post!    LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 26, 2006, 08:40:29 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 26, 2006, 08:29:01 am
Did y'all notice in am BLUE now???

Impish asked me to stand in as a Moderator for him (while he's on Holiday) in the Safe Haven posting area.    Go see my first post!    LOL

Thanks, David. And Congratulations on your moderator status--maybe you'll do such a good job they'll find a permanent home for you...!

Leslie
MaineWriter
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 27, 2006, 06:21:56 am
and, as is my habit, good morning from the East Coast of the USA....

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 27, 2006, 07:02:14 am
Thursday Morning Top Ten List

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vkm91941           3115
 
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 27, 2006, 07:03:32 am
Good Morning Leslie!

    <Yawn>  yes, a little late.  I was online till midnight last night.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 27, 2006, 09:55:33 am
Yes, it was quite a vigil.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 27, 2006, 09:58:19 am
Indeed F-R!

   Good thing we are an international bunch.   With over lapping time zones, there is always someone online !
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 27, 2006, 10:02:16 am
Oops!   I did it again!   (watches post odometer roll over)

1799.7
1799.8
1799.9
1800.0      ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 27, 2006, 11:31:57 am
Congrats David. I was worried about maybe surpassing Chris's post number, but I see there's no fear of that. I hope he'll be back online long before I reach 1700!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 28, 2006, 06:01:41 am
Friday Morning Top Ten List

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The CHRIS        1727
 
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Front-Ranger     1477
 
latjoreme          1428
 
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 28, 2006, 06:02:31 am
G'morning All!

   New England signing in!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 28, 2006, 06:28:05 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 28, 2006, 06:02:31 am
G'morning All!

   New England signing in!

New England signing in is right. It is supposed to be another hot one here today and tomorrow is worse. Oh well, it is summer after all...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 28, 2006, 10:35:47 am
Morning L!

   Yup, it's 81*F  here already with a 72% humidity.  Yuck.   

My A/C units have been cycling on and off all morning already.

Hmm,  same temp as Childress, Texas I see!   LOL.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 28, 2006, 10:44:21 am
Greetings to y'all from the cool Rocky Mountains! Hey David and Leslie, is it time to fire up your respective cool cars and head west?? It's been so cool here that my heater has come on in the night the past few days!! (Just couldn't resist!) I don't even OWN an air conditioner. Denver's hot, but I'm at 7300 ft elevation on the Front Range (thus my name) near Buffalo Bill's grave on Lookout Mountain. Y'all are invited!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 28, 2006, 11:24:23 am
Damn!   you aren't far from Wyoming are ya??   Lucky Girl!

I keep thinking I'd like to live out there if I could think of what to do to make a living. 

The isolation wouldnt bother me.   I live in a fairly large city now and seldom see people.
Then again, here I have the option of seeing people.   Like this Sunday, hopping a train to Manhattan to meet some Brokies for Brunch.     

I can so see myself out there in love with the scenery.  But pining away for my own Jack Twist to come "ranch up" with me.   :-\
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 28, 2006, 06:01:44 pm
Well, I'm in the state next to Wyoming, but states are a little different out here than they are in New England. . . Course we all make a living by roping steers or roughnecking. I rope steers in the summer, roughneck in the winter... Yup, it's isolated. You have to travel all the way downtown (about 12 miles) to see a Broadway show or a concert!! There are only about four Starbucks per block!! Terrible isolation! A guy could go mad!! You only see a PT Cruiser about once every 30 seconds!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 28, 2006, 06:15:30 pm
 :-\  no offense was intended by the implication that you lived in a rural isolated environment.   Just the opposite. 

  This morning I recieved news and pictures from a buddy who just bought a house and land in Elizabeth, Colorado.   Just South East of Denver.    It sure looked pastural and rural to me.   And very appealing.   Except for the Starbucks.   I don't care much for their coffees. 

   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 28, 2006, 06:21:01 pm
I was just pulling your leg, David!!  ::)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 28, 2006, 06:28:17 pm
 :laugh: LOL,  Thanks!

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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 29, 2006, 07:08:22 am
David darlin' I dreamt about you last night! How is that for a wake up message??

We were going to the movies together. It was a HUGE theater and packed. I have no idea what movie we were watching but Heath Ledger was in it. The actual scene was one of those giant chess games where real people play the pieces. So we are watching the movie and then I notice we are holding hands. Suddenly, you say, "Ack! I can't hold your hand!" and I say, "Why not? I don't have cooties!"

and that is all I remember...LOL. For the record, I don't have cooties!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 29, 2006, 07:36:32 am
Was I wearing my Cowboy hat at least?   LOL    :laugh:

I gave up trying to anylize dreams long ago.   Whenever we dream of a specific person, usually it means we had contact or thought about that person the day before, even if briefly.   With as much time as we all spend online here I'm surprized that we all aren't dreaming of Wyoming!

Well, I do dream of Wyoming, but those are day dreams!  LOL     And I dream of Jake, but those are Wet dreams!    ROFLOL!

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 29, 2006, 07:42:02 am
Saturdays 1000+ Member List

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  vkm91941        3,162
   
  Pipedream        2,047
   
  MaineWriter      1,942
   
  DavidinHartford  1,845
   
  The CHRIS        1,727
   
  YaadPyar          1,620
   
  Front-Ranger     1,498
   
  latjoreme          1,428
   
  Ellemeno          1,394
   
  ednbarby          1,391
   
  Fran-E              1,195
 
  Ray                  1,005   

Uh oh!    Phillip fell off the list!    He must have deleted one of his posts as he dropped back to 999.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 29, 2006, 04:12:11 pm
Yeehaww! The big 1500!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanx to the ABC games and The Performance for getting me to where I am today!!!!!!!!!!


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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 30, 2006, 06:26:37 am
Sunday AM Top Ten List

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Front-Ranger     1510

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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 30, 2006, 06:28:56 am
OK kids.  I'm off to New York City this morning to meet the big City Cowboys & Cowgirls.

Y'all behave yourselves while I'm away.  :)   I'll be online later.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 30, 2006, 06:32:10 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 30, 2006, 06:28:56 am
OK kids.  I'm off to New York City this morning to meet the big City Cowboys & Cowgirls.

Y'all behave yourselves while I'm away.  :)   I'll be online later.

Have fun, sweetie. I'll be thinking about all of you. Give my very very best to John, Meryl, Jenny, Juan and the rest of the NYC gang...

hugs and more,

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 30, 2006, 09:38:29 pm
David,

We have been patient...gave you a job to create the Ennis and Ellery statuette, have you lots of time...nothing. I will just chalk it up to you're being busy with your new car and anxious about your new job.

To fill the missing gap for the 1000+ posters who haven't gotten their statue, my husband has lovingly created "The Chester." So here you go, folks, let me give each of you your own award. Enjoy!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Chestercopy.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on July 30, 2006, 10:37:13 pm
David -

Such a delight to be able to barely hear your voice over the cacophony today.  It was really great, and I think I almost could tell what you were saying!  I'm told you're as funny in person...so sorry I missed it.

C
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 31, 2006, 05:54:37 am
Monday morning and good morning from Maine! Looks to be another nice day here...

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 31, 2006, 07:15:21 am
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on July 31, 2006, 07:18:38 am
Good Morning!

   Connecticut checking in!     Yup, just as sunny and nice here too Leslie! 

Hiya Celeste!    Great to hear your voice Sunday as well!     It was sooo noisey and crowded in that place!   Just as New York is 24/7 I guess!   LOL. 

D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 01, 2006, 05:56:55 am
Good morning, good morning. It appears it rained overnight here in Maine but looks to be a nice day today. I leave momentarily for Logan Airport to begin my long, long journey to London. Catch y'all later...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 01, 2006, 07:00:35 am
Tuesday Morning 1000+ posters list!

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  vkm91941        3,187
   
  Pipedream        2,077
   
  MaineWriter      1,965
   
  DavidinHartford  1,882
   
  The CHRIS        1,727
   
  YaadPyar          1,655
   
  Front-Ranger     1,539
   
  latjoreme          1,428
   
  Ellemeno          1,422
   
  ednbarby          1,414
   
  Fran-E              1,206
   
  Ray                  1,005
   
  Phillip               1,003   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 01, 2006, 07:04:02 am
Good Morning Lesle!

  Have a great, albeit LONG flight over to see Louisev!!!       I hope your bring your laptop so you can sign in and post to us.   Don't worry,  most London hotels have the power adapters for our different plugs.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 01, 2006, 09:41:38 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on August 01, 2006, 07:04:02 am
Good Morning Lesle!

  Have a great, albeit LONG flight over to see Louisev!!!       I hope your bring your laptop so you can sign in and post to us.   Don't worry,  most London hotels have the power adapters for our different plugs.

Oh, I have an adapter, not to worry.

Greetings from gate A17 at Logan International Airport, Boston, MA. Found a plug and wifi and I am in travler's heaven. It is raining here, go figure! David, my husband is driving to Darien, CT today (dropped me off on the way)...said he would wave as he whizzed by Hartford.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 01, 2006, 10:36:46 am
My flight is boarding...

catch y'all later on leg 2 of the endless journey to London.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 01, 2006, 10:55:14 am
Bon Voyage, Leslie!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 01, 2006, 02:11:19 pm
The intrepid traveler checking in from the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International airport, otherwise known as CVG.

Busy here and hot outside, but I have a plug and wifi...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 01, 2006, 02:17:41 pm
Hiya Leslie!

    CVG?    Been there many times!    I like the central food court they have there.  I usually fly Delta and they lay over at CVG for most flights.     Nothing better then grabbing some hot cinna-buns between flights!   The food!  the food!   LOL.

   Darien?   Shoot , my train to/from NYC stopped there Sunday.   Your Hubby should have just taken the train down from Bostons South Station.    The drive down I-95 is horrible.

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 01, 2006, 02:23:37 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on August 01, 2006, 02:17:41 pm
Hiya Leslie!

    CVG?    Been there many times!    I like the central food court they have there.  I usually fly Delta and they lay over at CVG for most flights.     Nothing better then grabbing some hot cinna-buns between flights!   The food!  the food!   LOL.

   Darien?   Shoot , my train to/from NYC stopped there Sunday.   Your Hubby should have just taken the train down from Bostons South Station.    The drive down I-95 is horrible.



I actually had some 4-way chili, cincinnati style for lunch...thought of Jack and his Joy of Cooking as I ate it.

My husband is delivering some pilasters to an expensive new house that is being built in Darien...pretty tough to take those on a train! LOL

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 01, 2006, 05:41:06 pm
Intrepid Traveler Trip Update...

I am now in Cleveland and have once again found a plug (this one was a bit more challenging) and wifi.

The flight from Cincinnati had a dress rehearsal in that they made us get on the plane, buckle our seatbelts and everything, then get off the plane and do it all over again on a NEW plane. The second rehearsal was satisfactory and they let the plane take off that time.

I leave for London at 7:20 this evening...

More later.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 01, 2006, 08:43:33 pm
OMG!  Leslie you'll be arriving in London in time for breakfast!    I sure hope you can sleep on the plane!   Otherwise after travelling for 24 hours, then getting there in the morning your going to be burnt out!    Trust me, I was loopy just after 14 hrs on my way there.   I can't sleep well at all on planes.   Then they say your not supossed to go to bed when you arrive until its bedtime there!   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on August 02, 2006, 03:27:11 am
Hope you have a nice time on your trip Leslie.  London is always nice in all seasons.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 02, 2006, 04:58:30 am
Greetings from 350 Oxford Street, London

The good news is I arrived safe and sound.

The bad news is the my room won't be ready for awhile (maybe 3 hrs, grrr).

The good news is they have complimentary wifi everywhere. I can easily wile (while?) away 3 hours talking with you fine folks.

London checking in...slightly overcast, not too hot.

Take care, everyone.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 02, 2006, 07:05:41 am
Weds Morning Top TEN list

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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 02, 2006, 07:12:41 am
<looks at clock>   Hmm,  7 am here, so that makes it what?  3 pm there?

Good Afternoon then Leslie!    Hopefully you are checked in by now!

If you get bored (yeah right) grab a copy of the local paper. There was an advert back when I was there for a nightclub that had a Gay night once a week called "Brokeback Mount-me".    Maybe you can go and see some Wayne and Lauren types dancing  ??

 ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 02, 2006, 10:12:47 am
It is 10:11 am at home, 3:11 pm here...5 hours difference, Dave.

Gay night, huh? Wel'll see....my traveling companion seems to be a bit more conservative than me.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 02, 2006, 11:56:55 am
All right, everyone--off to dinner and to see "Billy Ellliott: The Musical" at 7:30 pm. I will report back...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 02, 2006, 12:03:24 pm
Lucky Stiff!    The concierge at my Hotel couldn't get us tickets for Billy Elliott at short notice.   We ended up seeing "The Producers" which was excellent also!   

I loved getting dressed up for dinner and a show in London!   :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 03, 2006, 06:55:35 am
Thursday mornings 1000+ poster list

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  vkm91941          3,254
   
  Pipedream          2,109
   
  MaineWriter        1,982
   
  DavidinHartford    1,914
   
  The CHRIS          1,727
   
  YaadPyar            1,664
   
  Front-Ranger       1,602
   
  latjoreme            1,460
   
  Ellemeno            1,438
   
  ednbarby            1,436
   
  Fran-E                1,235
   
  injest                 1,025
   
  Phillip                 1,010
   
  Ray                   1,005   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 03, 2006, 07:17:21 am
Good Afternoon Leslie!

     I hope you have plenty of time to walk around and see all the handsome men in London!   The streets are crawling with them during the work week it seems!  All in their dark pinstriped suits and proper haircuts.   Yum!

    I saw where your hotel is on the map.   Not too far from Hyde Park where I was staying at the Dorchester.     I probably walked right by yours.   I remember walking from the Marble Arch across past Selfridges Department store and over to Picadily and then thru covent Gardens.   

   Try to get over to see the Diana Memorial fountain at Hyde Park.   It is very peaceful.

Have fun!   And Mind the Gap!   LOL.

David
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 03, 2006, 08:39:20 am
Greetings!!

Day two in London. I am wasting an incredible amount of time trying to get the Internet working in my room. They finally gave up on room 401 and moved me to 418. The good news is that 418 is 10x the size of my old room so I am much more comfortable. I also have a view of Oxford Street.

So....last night, jet lagged and all, I went off with my friends Linda and Margaret to see "Billy Elliott: The Musical." Folks, I have to say, this was the most INCREDIBLE show I have ever seen in my life. I thought I was in for an evening of entertainment and, in an eerie feeling reminiscent of seeing Brokeback Mountain the first time, I felt like it was life changing. Not the story so much (although the story is very powerful) but to see so much incredible talent present in every single detail of the entire performance--it just sort of blew my mind. My friend Margaret, who lives in NY and has seen many more shows than I ever have, also thought it was the greatest thing she had ever seen in her life. Truly amazing. If anyone is planning a trip to London in the near future, order tickets NOW. You'll be glad you did.

That's all for now...so far, not much sightseeing today....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on August 03, 2006, 11:55:58 am
Sounds great so far Leslie.  Enjoy!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 03, 2006, 02:23:30 pm
And now, I actually have internet in my room...and a new room!!

I need to post some stuff guys, it would be fun to hit 2000 while I am in London...sort of extra special milestone, I think

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 03, 2006, 02:34:22 pm
Oh sure!   And here I thought I was going to catch up to you!!!     :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 03, 2006, 02:39:58 pm
LOL, catch me, David...

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 03, 2006, 02:44:56 pm
ROFLOL!      I knew you were going to say that!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 03, 2006, 03:06:34 pm
Leslie, how long will U be in Britain? I just heard they are going to reopen the ancient Baths at Bath. Have U heard about it??
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 03, 2006, 07:15:25 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 03, 2006, 03:06:34 pm
Leslie, how long will U be in Britain? I just heard they are going to reopen the ancient Baths at Bath. Have U heard about it??

I have not, Lee. This is pretty much a London trip. I am here through Sunday. Monday I need to figure out how to get from London to Birmingham to fly home.

Saturday, Louse (of Laramie Saga fame) arrives for a mini slash author convention with me. For me details, visit the Ennis and Ellery thread, or pm me.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 04, 2006, 03:15:35 am
Londong calling....

Isn't that what the BBC used to say during World War II?

Looks like a nice day out there, but I will be working all day.

Our newest member, up to the right, "Tonster" is my husband. Be nice to him, willlya guys?

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 04, 2006, 06:54:24 am
Friday Morning Top Ten List

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YaadPyar             1670
 
Front-Ranger        1615
 
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 04, 2006, 07:08:32 am
Good afternoon Leslie!

    It is 7 AM here,  75*F with light rain and 89% humidity.  Feels like a sauna outside!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 04, 2006, 12:05:37 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on August 04, 2006, 07:08:32 am
Good afternoon Leslie!

    It is 7 AM here,  75*F with light rain and 89% humidity.  Feels like a sauna outside!


We had a lovely day here in London today. Of course, I was inside conferencing all day. My roommate Linda is talking about dragging me to Harrod's tonight to see the lights or something.

More later,
L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 04, 2006, 12:34:55 pm
Everyone, drum roll please as Leslie has just become.....

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 04, 2006, 12:35:35 pm
The newest member of the 2000 posts club!!! Hip hip hooray!! La di da! And while I am in London, no less!!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 04, 2006, 12:42:03 pm
Congrats Leslie!

Harrods?   A must see when there, thats for sure.   Reminds me of Macys in New York City.    That's where I ate my $20 slice of pizza!   LOL.   They do have quite the array of food available in the food section.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 04, 2006, 12:57:37 pm
Congratz, Lovely Leslie in London!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 04, 2006, 01:32:38 pm
Thanks David and Lee!!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 05, 2006, 02:33:34 am
Greetings, again, from London where it looks to be another nice day. I am expecting Louise momentarily....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 05, 2006, 07:05:29 am
Lunchtime in London. Where the heck is everybody?? Louise is here, safe and sound...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 05, 2006, 07:17:14 am
The Complete 1000+ Club List

  Lucise                3,431
   
  Victoria              3,264
   
  Pipedream          2,135
   
  MaineWriter        2,008
   
  DavidinHartford   1,952
   
  The CHRIS         1,727
   
  YaadPyar           1,672
   
  Front-Ranger      1,637
   
  latjoreme           1,508
   
  ednbarby           1,465
   
  Ellemeno            1,453
   
  Fran-E                1,254
   
  injest                 1,111
   
  Phillip                 1,013
   
  Ray                   1,007   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 05, 2006, 07:22:31 am
Good morning L & L in London!
 
    Connecticut checking in.  7 AM and sunny here.

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 05, 2006, 08:43:35 am
Greetings from the Rocky Mtns, David and Leslie! It's beautiful here!! Wo, I see Celeste is in India, here's my chance to overtake her posting record!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on August 05, 2006, 09:26:03 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 05, 2006, 08:43:35 am
Greetings from the Rocky Mtns, David and Leslie! It's beautiful here!! Wo, I see Celeste is in India, here's my chance to overtake her posting record!!


Hmmmmm...I am?  In India?  It looks so much like Chicago outside my window.  I'm pretty sure I'm not in India...

But I tell you what Lee.  Fast or slow, I just like the direction you're going in.  Take over any time, honey.  I don't mind at all.

 ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 05, 2006, 10:29:22 am
Oops I misread yr first post about India, so I went back and read it again, and then I had to read the others again because they are so interesting.  I need to spend less time writin and more time readin!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 05, 2006, 11:54:57 am
I just spent who knows how much time catching up on the last 20 pages of this thread.  Barb and I have been in a steady neck and neck the whole time.

Welcome to Jess (Injest) for joining the 1000+ post club, and so quickly too.  Way to go, New Girl!

And Celeste, I hope you are having a wonderful time in India.

:)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 06, 2006, 04:33:44 am
Good morning from London...

Looks like a nice warm day here today. Conference is over, now I can play.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 06, 2006, 06:48:02 am
Good Morning from Connecticut.

Sunny and 85*F expected today.  So I will be out in my PT enjoying the day instead of perched online.   

Cheers
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 07, 2006, 01:54:17 am
Good morning from London....gray and dreary today. I am all packed and ready to leave momentarily. I must make my way to Birmingham, fly to Newark, then fly to Boston. From there, I get a bus and get home fairly late in the evening.

I doubt I will be online very much today. I am trusting David to hold down the fort without me.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 07, 2006, 03:00:37 am
Have a good trip home, Leslie.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 07, 2006, 06:24:48 am
Monday Top Ten List

Lucise               3461
Victoria             3286
Pipedream         2148
MaineWriter       2014
DavidinHartford  1967
The CHRIS        1727
Front-Ranger     1686
YaadPyar          1682
latjoreme          1535
ednbarby          1479  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 07, 2006, 06:32:47 am
G'Morning All !

    I start my first day today up at the Airport with the TSA.     It is an "Orientation" day, mostly paperwork, uniform measuring etc.   I'm not sure if it's an all day thing or not.    I'd imagine my on the job training could start as early as tomorrow.

   So Leslie, you'd better use your laptop at the next airport, you may be online more today than I will !   LOL.      I have a dinner meeting tonight as well.   I represent the Gay members of the Connecticut Antique Car clubs.  We belong to a State Wide group that has a State Legislative Rep at the Capital who monitors new Laws that may affect the Old Car Hobby.

   We feel it is important that the mainstream antique car clubs see that there are Gay guys who are into Old Cars.  It helps break stereotypes.

D~
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on August 07, 2006, 06:56:53 am
Good luck with your new job, David! Hope you like it!  :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 07, 2006, 08:29:32 am
We will hold down the fort--er, mountain--for U David!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 07, 2006, 12:12:05 pm
I am a little embarassed about overtaking Celeste-in-Chicago today, and feel compelled to explain that I had to clean my house over the weekend, which required taking numerous short breaks to check what's happening on the board and contribute my 2 cents. And then it so happened that I had to view the DVD in order to decide some bit of symbology or nuance, but I couldn't find the right place so I ended up watching a major part of the movie. And then Andrew mentioned a great Maine Writer (no a different one than Leslie) and I had to go to that site, read a few stories and comment on them. And then Truman told me about some great CSN&Y songs that I had to immediately go listen to while dusting. And then, I had to post some words on the ABCs game, which I'm completely addicted to. And then I had to develop, flesh out, and bring to denoument my character of Aguirre on The Performance which I am also completely addicted to. Needless to say, my house is about 1/3 clean today!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 07, 2006, 03:52:32 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on August 07, 2006, 06:32:47 am
G'Morning All !

    I start my first day today up at the Airport with the TSA.     It is an "Orientation" day, mostly paperwork, uniform measuring etc.   I'm not sure if it's an all day thing or not.    I'd imagine my on the job training could start as early as tomorrow.

   So Leslie, you'd better use your laptop at the next airport, you may be online more today than I will !   LOL.      I have a dinner meeting tonight as well.   I represent the Gay members of the Connecticut Antique Car clubs.  We belong to a State Wide group that has a State Legislative Rep at the Capital who monitors new Laws that may affect the Old Car Hobby.

   We feel it is important that the mainstream antique car clubs see that there are Gay guys who are into Old Cars.  It helps break stereotypes.

D~


I am at Newark Intl Airport, grabbing a few minutes of online time before I board my flight to Boston. It has been a long day...7.5 hour flight from Birmingham (ugh). But I should be sleeping in my own bed tonight which is something to look forward to.

Good luck with your new job, David. We'll all be waiting for a full report..... uniform, hmmm? Black shirt and black tie, perhaps? ;-)

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on August 07, 2006, 04:00:42 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 07, 2006, 03:52:32 pm

I am at Newark Intl Airport, grabbing a few minutes of online time before I board my flight to Boston. It has been a long day...7.5 hour flight from Birmingham (ugh). But I should be sleeping in my own bed tonight which is something to look forward to.

Good luck with your new job, David. We'll all be waiting for a full report..... uniform, hmmm? Black shirt and black tie, perhaps? ;-)

L

Let's not forget the hat/beret!

hope you get home safe and sound leslie  :)
thanks for the new chapter, loved it
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 07, 2006, 04:10:17 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on August 07, 2006, 04:00:42 pm
Let's not forget the hat/beret!

hope you get home safe and sound leslie  :)
thanks for the new chapter, loved it

Thank you, Fabienne...and thank you for the chocolates and card, too. Louise and I made sure the chocolates were welll enjoyed and I read your card several times (again) on the plane. It brought back good memories of another international friend.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 08, 2006, 06:13:12 am
A quick "HI and GOODBYE"  for now.   

We found out yesterday that our training will be in 10 hour shifts!   So I guess I'll have to come down the mountain for a late supper then.   No more beans though!   ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 08, 2006, 06:25:59 am
And, once again, home safe and sound, Maine, east coast, USA, checking in.

Although London is great--wonderful restaurants, shopping, beautiful buildings scattered here and there--it is too big a city for me. I start to get twitchy with all those millions of people. I like my little house here in the country, trees and grass, river at the end of the yard. It is good to be home.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on August 08, 2006, 11:59:45 am
10-hour shifts!  Wow, best foot forward with the new job David!  ;)


Leslie ~ Sure sounds like you had quite a time with Louise!  You're right, aint nothing like home!  :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 08, 2006, 02:33:20 pm
Welcome back to my continent, Leslie! Hope yr trip across the pond was enjoyable! Thanx to yr missives, we didn't miss U too much. Thanx for keeping us informed!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 09, 2006, 06:12:17 am
Weds AM Top Ten List

Lucise               3515
Victoria             3306
Pipedream         2166
MaineWriter       2024
DavidinHartford  1972
The CHRIS        1727
Front-Ranger     1713
YaadPyar          1686
latjoreme          1566
ednbarby          1515  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 09, 2006, 06:16:05 am
Good Morning All!

  Another quick hit and run post!   I should be home tonight to do some serious posting.  LOL.   I was on last night to read posts for 30 minutes or so.   This whole "work" thing is a major interuption to my day ya know!   LOL  :laugh:

Just wanted to tell  All y'all that I miss you so much I can hardly stand it.   ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 09, 2006, 07:46:28 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on August 09, 2006, 06:16:05 am
Good Morning All!

  Another quick hit and run post!   I should be home tonight to do some serious posting.  LOL.   I was on last night to read posts for 30 minutes or so.   This whole "work" thing is a major interuption to my day ya know!   LOL  :laugh:

Just wanted to tell  All y'all that I miss you so much I can hardly stand it.   ;D

And we miss yu too, David! I hope the orientation is going well and you are not totally bored to tears...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 09, 2006, 10:47:46 pm
I'm in the 1500 club!!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/1500klubben.png)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 09, 2006, 11:16:43 pm
15 posters over 1,000:

   Lucise  3,535   
   Victoria  3,311   
   Pipedream  2,171   
   MaineWriter  2,035   
   DavidinHartford  1,977   
   The CHRIS  1,727   
   Front-Ranger  1,717   
   YaadPyar  1,669   
   latjoreme  1,576   
   ednbarby  1,521   
   Ellemeno  1,500   
   injest  1,354   
   Fran  1,302   
   Phillip  1,016   
   Ray  1,008   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 10, 2006, 05:13:34 am
5 am and Connecticut checking in!   <Yawn!>

Oops!  Elle beat me to posting the 1000+ Posters list, guess I'll go read some posts before heading to work.    Catcha later Gatorz!

D~   :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 10, 2006, 05:15:40 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on August 10, 2006, 05:13:34 am
5 am and Connecticut checking in!   <Yawn!>

Oops!  Elle beat me to posting the 1000+ Posters list, guess I'll go read some posts before heading to work.    Catcha later Gatorz!

D~   :)

David, I was just so excited to have hit a milestone, I started looking at stats, and decided to share.  I'm leavin' the job to you!  Clarissa
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 10, 2006, 05:45:50 am
And good morning, everyone, from the great state of Maine...

Congratulations, Elle, on your milestone. Love that avatar...1500 klubben. LOL

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 10, 2006, 08:06:05 pm
Howdy Y'all!

     7:59 PM and i'm just getting in.     LONG DAY!     

As Y'all heard on the news, the manure hit the fan today!    The Terror Threat level was raised to Orange, and even RED for international flights.   So all of us at the TSA are in high Alert.

     The importance of this job is really really in the spotlight right now.   The long training days plus trying to get everything else done doesn't leave me much leisure time.    I should be able to catch with BetterMost on Saturday for sure.

D in H     :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 11, 2006, 06:57:39 am
Friday am, Maine checking in.

Boy, am I glad I flew home from London on Monday! I got out by the hair on my chinny-chin-chin, I think...

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 11, 2006, 07:56:44 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 11, 2006, 06:57:39 am
Friday am, Maine checking in.

Boy, am I glad I flew home from London on Monday! I got out by the hair on my chinny-chin-chin, I think...

Leslie

Indeed. It makes me angry the way people are reacting to the no hand luggage thing.

No hand luggage or no life? Let's decide shall we!?

I flew out a few days after 9/11 and had to limit handluggage to the essentials. Its really not that bad.

anyways! How was London leslie? 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 11, 2006, 08:01:48 am
Quote from: kelda_shelton on August 11, 2006, 07:56:44 am
Indeed. It makes me angry the way people are reacting to the no hand luggage thing.

No hand luggage or no life? Let's decide shall we!?

I flew out a few days after 9/11 and had to limit handluggage to the essentials. Its really not that bad.

anyways! How was London leslie? 

London was fine. The really hot weather had ended so the temps were pleasant. I was "Billy Elliot: The Musical" on Wednesday evening and it was FABULOUS. Definitely a high point of the trip. Louise arrived on Saturday and we had fun, talking about writing, doing writing, and just taking it easy. The conference (the whole point of my trip) was fair...LOL

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 11, 2006, 09:12:02 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on August 09, 2006, 11:16:43 pm
15 posters over 1,000:

   Lucise  3,535   
   Victoria  3,311   
   Pipedream  2,171   
   MaineWriter  2,035   
   DavidinHartford  1,977   
   The CHRIS  1,727   
   Front-Ranger  1,717   
   YaadPyar  1,669   
   latjoreme  1,576   
   ednbarby  1,521   
   Ellemeno  1,500   
   injest  1,354   
   Fran  1,302   
   Phillip  1,016   
   Ray  1,008   

I think this is 16, now, because Louise has bumped herself in with a zillion posts on the photo caption thread...which if folks haven't looked at, it is very very funny. You can find it over in "The Lighter Side."

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 12, 2006, 05:55:12 am
YAWN!   

 Yup, I knew this would happen.  It's my day off finally and I woke up WAY too early!   LOL.

Good Morning brokies!    Connecticut checking in.  5:54 AM and the coffee is brewing.

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 12, 2006, 06:00:49 am
Saturday Morning Top Ten Poster List

Lucise                 3591
 
Victoria               3363
 
Pipedream           2175
 
MaineWriter         2049
 
DavidinHartford    1986
 
Front-Ranger       1734
 
The CHRIS          1728
 
YaadPyar            1669
 
latjoreme            1600
 
ednbarby            1532  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 12, 2006, 07:27:56 am
Meanwhile, I was sleeping--SLEEPING AND DREAMING--and the damn dog starts barking and waking me up to go pee. And my husband is no where to be seen with the other dog. Grrrr..

Maine sleepily checking in....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 12, 2006, 07:45:30 am
well good morning everyone.  Er, it's afternoon in Saarland and promises thunderstorms, clouds and rain, so I guess I'm going to find a chunk of gouda cheese, some rice cakes, and get cracking on my next chapter of "E&E" for all those E&E crack addicts out there.  You know who you are.

And I really REALLY wasn't trying to break into the 1000 posts club.... I was just trying to salvage what I thought was the comic high point of my career from early in my BBM obsession.  But it put me over 1,000 posts anyway!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 12, 2006, 08:49:00 am
A salute from the Rocky Mountains...yea we're dozy here too. Leslie if yr going to have 2 dogs, then U need a dog door, a dog yard, and ... it goes on and on. These days I am removing a kilo of fur per day from my husky/malamute. Dreamt about the Performance all nite...I hope to finish up my role as Alma today and hand over to the next Alma. David, enjoy yr day off, U earned it! I have to work today on an oil sands proposal, blech.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 13, 2006, 07:27:53 am
Good Morning!

    Connecticut checking in on this sunny Sunday!    A little brisk out there this morning.   

    I can just imagine Jack Twist stepping out from the tent into the morning sun. Jack pulling his coat closed a little tighter as he walked over to restart the fire so he can make Ennis some coffee.   As the coffee brews, Jack looks around at the beauty surrounding them.  Then he turns to the tent with a smile of contentment knowning his man was in there sleeping.

Sigh.....Paradise. 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 13, 2006, 07:32:42 am
Sundays 1000+ post member list

  Lucise              3,608
   
  Victoria            3,387
   
  Pipedream        2,176
   
  MaineWriter      2,055
   
  DavidinHartford  2,000 
   
  Front-Ranger    1,754
   
  The CHRIS       1,728
   
  YaadPyar         1,669
   
  latjoreme         1,609
   
  ednbarby         1,537
 
  Ellemeno         1,514
   
  injest              1,483
   
  Fran                1,324
   
  louisev             1,104
   
  Phillip               1,020
   
  Ray                 1,011   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 13, 2006, 08:34:55 am
We have a little nip in the air here too this morning but beautiful clear blue sky. My husband is trying to persuade me to go convertible-ing today, enticing me with the promise of a lobster roll at some seafood shack downeast. Hmmm, we'll see....

Leslie
MaineWriter
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on August 13, 2006, 09:59:24 pm
Oh fine, Leslie. Make us all jealous with your easy accessibility to lobster rolls (not to mention the convertible)!

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 14, 2006, 05:04:11 am
Monday Morning Top Ten List

Lucise               3614
Victoria             3405
Pipedream         2176
MaineWriter       2058
DavidinHartford   2004
Front-Ranger      1770
The CHRIS         1728
YaadPyar           1669
latjoreme           1617
ednbarby           1541  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 14, 2006, 05:05:00 am
5:04 AM  and a sleepy Connecticut checking in.

<yawn>
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 14, 2006, 07:31:07 am
Quote from: latjoreme on August 13, 2006, 09:59:24 pm
Oh fine, Leslie. Make us all jealous with your easy accessibility to lobster rolls (not to mention the convertible)!



The convertible ride ended up at Ken's Seafood in Pine Point. I had fried clams and my husband had a crabmeat roll (which looked alot like lobster!). Then we drove through Old Orchard Beach and gawked at the tourists in their skimpy bathing suits, commenting on the nutritional value of a meal of pizza, french fries and fried dough (what they serve at Mario's Pizza, Bills's Pizza, and Lisa's Pizza!). After that, we stopped at the dairy barn for sundaes (I can't remember the last time I ate a sundae on Sunday) then came home and took a nap.

All in all a pleasant Sunday afternoon. Now it is Monday and back to work...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 15, 2006, 05:01:10 am
Tuesday, 5 AM.   Connecticut checking in on this rainy morning.   :-\
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 15, 2006, 05:02:41 am
Tuesday Morning Top Ten List

Lucise               3636
Victoria             3433
Pipedream         2178
MaineWriter       2062
DavidinHartford  2007
Front-Ranger     1778
The CHRIS        1728
YaadPyar          1670
latjoreme          1627
injest                1549  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 15, 2006, 06:11:20 am
Rainy here in Maine, too. Good morning, all...

L
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 15, 2006, 10:42:19 pm
Let me be the first to welcome U back! Have a cuppa coffee, a piece of cherry cake. Hell, have the whole damn cake!!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 16, 2006, 08:02:36 am
I see Chris is back and more talkative than ever....welcome back, buddy!

Maine checking in, Wednesday am...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 16, 2006, 07:15:56 pm
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 16, 2006, 07:18:59 pm
7 PM and enjoying the approaching Connecticut sunset.     Sorry I didn't post my usual morning greeting Y'all.     I actually was online at my usual 5 AM, but I was busy answering PMs.    Then it was time to saddle up and mosey on up to the Airport for more classes.

I'm on tonight catching up on Ennis and Ellery.  Plus drooling on any new Jakey pics.   ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on August 17, 2006, 01:59:35 am
Amazing, Chris! You're still in the top 10. How do you do it? Besides writing your posts one letter at a time, I mean.

 :laugh:

Me, I leave town for a weekend and I slip down a notch. I'll be out of town for a week starting tomorrow, and am afraid I'll lose my top-10 membership! Maybe I'll try that one-letter-at-a-time technique. Except I'll do it with one of my typical rambling 500-word posts.


Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 17, 2006, 06:03:52 am
Thursday Morning Top Ten List

Lucise               3678
Victoria             3469
Pipedream         2197
MaineWriter       2080
DavidinHartford   2015
Front-Ranger      1799
Chris                 1746
YaadPyar           1673
latjoreme           1669
injest                 1611  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 17, 2006, 06:05:28 am
6 AM and partly cloudy. Connecticut checking in.    Catch A'll Y'all  later tonight!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 17, 2006, 06:39:44 am
And Maine checking in too. Looks to be a lovely day today...blue sky, clear, not a cloud in sight.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 18, 2006, 05:54:46 am
Rise and shine Brokies!    6:00 AM and that coffee isn't going to brew itself!

Connecticut checking in.  Kinda overcast out there this morning.   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 18, 2006, 05:56:26 am
Friday Morning Top Ten List

Lucise               3694

Victoria             3490
 
Pipedream         2198
 
MaineWriter       2086
 
DavidinHartford  2020
 
Front-Ranger     1823
 
Chris                 1746
 
latjoreme          1673

YaadPyar          1671

injest               1631  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 18, 2006, 06:44:34 am
Brew thyself, coffee, brew thyself...

Maine checking in. Kinda cloudy here too.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 18, 2006, 06:52:25 am
well if alllll we're going to talk about is the weather...

there are a million clouds in the sky with little patches of blue.  We had a terrific rainstorm last night and it poured down all night long... and that is sort of nice to sleep to, all that white noise.

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
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Post by: slayers_creek_oth on August 18, 2006, 04:28:38 pm
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on August 18, 2006, 04:30:41 pm
GOOD DAY to you too Chris!   ;D

Nice way of getting your post numbers up there ..  ;D
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on August 18, 2006, 04:42:50 pm
Well, you are in a hurry to catch up here, Chris!  ;D
It's good to see you online, buddy! Hope you are getting better and better!!  :-*   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on August 18, 2006, 04:43:31 pm
Quote from: Pipedream on August 18, 2006, 04:42:50 pm
Well, you are in a hurry to catch up here, Chris!  ;D
It's good to see you online, buddy! Hope you are getting better and better!!  :-*   

I'm gonna try!  My goal is 50 posts per day...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 18, 2006, 07:22:43 pm
YAAA!     I graduated today!

Next week I start my OJT.      The shift starts at 4 AM, so I probably will not be posting in the mornings next week.     But I'll be around in the afternoons to read, post, drool or put out any fires.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on August 18, 2006, 10:05:06 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on August 18, 2006, 07:22:43 pm
YAAA!     I graduated today!

Next week I start my OJT.      The shift starts at 4 AM, so I probably will not be posting in the mornings next week.     But I'll be around in the afternoons to read, post, drool or put out any fires.

Well Congrats David!!
Knock 'em dead!!
..Err.. well, that might not be the appropriate advice for your particular job.. ;D..but you know what I mean!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: slayers_creek_oth on August 18, 2006, 10:23:09 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on August 18, 2006, 07:22:43 pm
YAAA!     I graduated today!

Next week I start my OJT.      The shift starts at 4 AM, so I probably will not be posting in the mornings next week.     But I'll be around in the afternoons to read, post, drool or put out any fires.

Congrats David!!!!  HUGE Congrats!!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on August 19, 2006, 02:42:11 am
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 19, 2006, 07:00:12 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on August 18, 2006, 07:22:43 pm
YAAA!     I graduated today!

Next week I start my OJT.      The shift starts at 4 AM, so I probably will not be posting in the mornings next week.     But I'll be around in the afternoons to read, post, drool or put out any fires.

Congratulations, David. Knowing you are in the bizness, I will look at all those TSA folks differently from now on...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 19, 2006, 07:00:50 am
Saturday am, Maine checking in. Another nice summer day here. Today, Lance and Hannah come home from camp.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 19, 2006, 07:29:49 am
UGH!    Last night I was home sitting here with goosebumps and a headache.     I'm not a doctor but I know what that means.   :P

Sure enough, I was so achy I was barely able to get off the couch.    Climbed into bed and pulled the covers tightly up to my head.  Not a good sign when it is like 75 *F in the room.

Still kinda groggy this morning.   Dammit.   I hate being sick.  I sure hope I am 100% by Monday!

(http://static.flickr.com/52/166476858_9e2daf9ef5_t.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 19, 2006, 07:34:47 am
Saturday Morning 1000+ Post club list

  Lucise               3,720
   
  Victoria             3,520
   
  Pipedream         2,208
   
  MaineWriter       2,100
   
  DavidinHartford   2,026
   
  Front-Ranger      1,828
   
  Chris                  1,775
   
  injest                 1,695
   
  latjoreme           1,673 
 
  YaadPyar           1,671 
 
  Ellemeno           1,583   

  ednbarby          1,568   

  Fran                 1,358   

  louisev              1,203   

  Phillip                1,032   

  Ray                  1,017   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 19, 2006, 08:06:15 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on August 19, 2006, 07:29:49 am
UGH!    Last night I was home sitting here with goosebumps and a headache.     I'm not a doctor but I know what that means.   :P

Sure enough, I was so achy I was barely able to get off the couch.    Climbed into bed and pulled the covers tightly up to my head.  Not a good sign when it is like 75 *F in the room.

Still kinda groggy this morning.   Dammit.   I hate being sick.  I sure hope I am 100% by Monday!

(http://static.flickr.com/52/166476858_9e2daf9ef5_t.jpg)

A week of real work knocks you off your feet, huh, David? Or maybe being contact with people again and being exposed to all those BUGS.

Take two tylenol, stay well hydrated and take it easy. Feel better my friend.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 19, 2006, 09:35:37 am
Thanx for getting up out of yr sickbed to post the +1000 stats, David. Looks like I'm about to be knocked out of my place by Chris Well Again, which I am more than happy to have happen!!  :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 19, 2006, 01:46:48 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on August 19, 2006, 07:29:49 am
UGH!    Last night I was home sitting here with goosebumps and a headache.     I'm not a doctor but I know what that means.   :P

Hunh, that describes me the last two days.  I feel way better this morning, but still kind of "fragile."  I guess we may have gotten it from each other, now that we are co-moderators and all.

Hey, I notice that our 1000+ posts thread is about to celebrate 1000 posts.  I wonder who will post that 1000th post?   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 19, 2006, 05:21:28 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on August 19, 2006, 01:46:48 pm
Hunh, that describes me the last two days.  I feel way better this morning, but still kind of "fragile."  I guess we may have gotten it from each other, now that we are co-moderators and all.


Does that make it a computer Virus ??   ::)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 20, 2006, 08:04:01 am
Rain rain rain here in Maine Maine Maine this morning. I will still venture forth to use the outdoor shower, despite the precipitation.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 20, 2006, 09:55:45 am
Sundays Top Ten List

Lucise                  3733
 
Victoria                3550
 
Pipedream            2210
 
MaineWriter          2108
 
DavidinHartford     2032
 
Front-Ranger        1835
 
Chris                   1775

injest                  1772

latjoreme             1673

YaadPyar             1671  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 20, 2006, 09:57:54 am
Connecticut checking in.   The rain has stopped.  But it is still kinda overcast.    I wish I could say that I feel much better, but I don't.   :-\
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 21, 2006, 06:34:35 am
Monday morning, the start of a busy week for me. Cloudy right now but I think it is going to turn into a nice day, after rain all day yesterday.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 22, 2006, 06:39:39 am
David really is busy with that new job of his, isn't he? Tuesday morning, another lovely late summer day looks to be dawning here in Maine.

Leslie
MW
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 22, 2006, 09:19:39 am
Hey, I'll be glad to substitute, especially if I get to talk with Hugh, uh, Ellery! How you doin today, Leslie? It's muggy here, monsoon season in the Rocky Mountains.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 22, 2006, 09:29:01 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 22, 2006, 09:19:39 am
Hey, I'll be glad to substitute, especially if I get to talk with Hugh, uh, Ellery! How you doin today, Leslie? It's muggy here, monsoon season in the Rocky Mountains.


I am doing just fine, thanks for asking. Lee, you should try to join us for the New England Brokie event. It is turning into quite the gathering!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 22, 2006, 10:56:41 am
I would luv to, but I'm going to be in Kansas City that weekend for a writer's conference. I'm hoping to connect with some Brokies there. Have a great New England celebration!!

Here's the top 10 list for today:
Lucise  3790
Victoria  3579
Pipedream  2216 (Loved the mushroom pix!)
MaineWriter  2125 
DavidinHartford  2031
Front-Ranger  1874
injest  1850
Chris  1773
latjoreme  1672
YaadPyar  1664
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 23, 2006, 06:28:50 am
Wednesday morning, all ready. I am starting to have a little bit of a freak out attack since my son Lance leaves for college tomorrow. Where does the time go??

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 23, 2006, 08:25:04 am
Connecticut checking in.  Still sick unfortunately.    Going back to the doctor again today I hope.   :(
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 23, 2006, 11:22:20 am
Sorry you're under the weather, David!! Be careful when you go to the doctor, I didn't think much of the doctoring they did to Chris! I'm glad I'm not the only one who's freaking out about her firstborn going off to college. Front-Ranger Jr. will be leaving for Boulder, Colorado, tomorrow and I'm a nervous wreck! I had a mountain of laundry to do last night, most of it clothing from Ireland and India that has to be hand-washed. When I got home from work I went thru the house and noticed a lot of things missing!! She actually packed our digital camera, teakettle, one of my paintings, the phone charger, and on and on...!! What's next?!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on August 23, 2006, 11:38:30 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on August 23, 2006, 08:25:04 am
Connecticut checking in.  Still sick unfortunately.    Going back to the doctor again today I hope.   :(

Get well quick David and git back to E&E!!  :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 24, 2006, 07:21:02 am
Okay, so it is Thursday and Lance drove himself off to college at 6:40 am. Sigh...I can't quite believe it. We are supposed to go to NY to see him next week so I guess that buffers the leaving feeling a little bit. Still, my "baby" is gone.

Weather is cool this morning. They say we are due to have some fall-like temps the next few days.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 24, 2006, 08:45:44 am
Yeah, get back to E&E, David....

Or be like me, this past week I have been mostly sick as a dog and in terrible pain, and I hung out in Chat and burdened everyone else with my woes.  You can always try that... misery shared is... more misery for everyone!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 24, 2006, 10:55:23 am
Leslie, I myself am feeling deprived because I could not take off from work to go help my daughter move into her dorm. My husband is handling it all. I went in and woke her up so I could say goodbye to her this a.m.; she probably didn't appreciate that much. At least we each have another one at home; I took my 14-year-old son to school this a.m. and told him I'd pick him up after band practice. He is surprised at all the attention he's getting now!!

Hope the sick-abeds are feeling better today. I think I'm sick too...have felt like my head is full of cotton for about a week. But it doesn't make any difference, gotta keep slogging anyway!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 25, 2006, 07:03:09 am
Maine checking in with a college update.

Lance left yesterday at 6:40 am on his way to college in Oneonta, NY. From our house it is a 350 mile drive, all interstate though, but still, the longest drive he had ever made by himself. Around noon, he calls to say he is 40 miles from Oneonta and he thinks he lost his wallet at the rest area he had stopped at previously to buy a snack and a drink.

He says he has searched his car but can't find his wallet. He wants me to call the rest area and see if anyone has turned in his wallet. To call the rest area, he says, "Look it up on the Internet." He thinks (but can't remember) that the rest area was about "an hour ago" "near Albany" or "50 miles away."

It is impossible to look up rest areas on the Internet, I discovered. After discussing this, and getting my husband and the phone, we tell him to turn around and go back to the rest area to see if anyone has turned in his wallet.

He calls back a little after 2 pm. He is at the rest area, no sign of the wallet. It turns out the rest area is in Blandford, Massachusetts--by my reckoning, about 110 miles from where he had been. So much for "near Albany" and "50 miles away"! He asks at all the restaurants and leaves his name and number with the manager of the gas station. By this time he is feeling it is pretty hopeless. He gets back in the car and starts driving back to Oneonta...again.

A little while later, my husband calls with the name of a couple in Troy, NY. The husband is a truck driver and picked up Lance's wallet from the ground at the Blandford MA rest area. Lance and my father have the same name so when they called information, they got my dad's phone number (of course, Lance isn't in directory assistance!). Anyway, the wife was as nice as could be and was going to run out to the post office (it was 4:15 pm by now) to mail the wallet to Lance before the PO closed. I had his proper college mailing address which is how come I ended up on the phone.

Everything was intact in his wallet: Bank of America card, MY LL Bean Visa card, and few pictures, and $1. I didn't ask if a condom was in there. I had had enough excitement for one day. I didn't need any extra information.

So, in the end, all's well that ends well...and thank God for honest people in the world!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 25, 2006, 07:04:06 am
No one seemed to notice that the 1000+ posts club went over 1000 posts yesterday....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 25, 2006, 07:49:45 am
ah hahahaha.

where are you, missy?  Natali and I are in chat!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 25, 2006, 08:21:22 am
Connecticut checking in, still not 100% yet.    :-\
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 25, 2006, 01:03:52 pm
My daughter's move-in to her college dorm seemed to go smoothly, yet I'm a nervous wreck! If she had lost her wallet, I would be a blubbering idiot by now, Leslie!! Thanks for that story, it's good to know I'm not alone. My guilt and feeling of deprivation at having to work the day of the move resulted in me having a bad dream, which if for some odd reason U want to know the gory details, I put them in "Our Daily Thoughts." The wonderful thing is that I have received 2 emails from her already telling me about the great time she is having!! And to top it off, I got to do a video chat with her last nite in her dorm room!! She even rotated her monitor around so I could see her room (really nice with a vaulted ceiling and 2 windows) and "meet" her roommate!! I love the video chat feature that comes standard on the new macs. Our mac at home is about a year old, so we had to rig up a videocorder to it, but it worked well enough. I even did a screen grab of her smiling face, which I put on my screensaver. So, I guess I'm a happy camper today!! Hope everything goes smoothly for Lance today. 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 25, 2006, 09:29:50 pm
Oh, my Lord.

Sweetheart, you know one of these days you've got to write a book about raising this child.

Love ya!

:-*

Quote from: MaineWriter on August 25, 2006, 07:03:09 am
Maine checking in with a college update.

Lance left yesterday at 6:40 am on his way to college in Oneonta, NY. From our house it is a 350 mile drive, all interstate though, but still, the longest drive he had ever made by himself. Around noon, he calls to say he is 40 miles from Oneonta and he thinks he lost his wallet at the rest area he had stopped at previously to buy a snack and a drink.

He says he has searched his car but can't find his wallet. He wants me to call the rest area and see if anyone has turned in his wallet. To call the rest area, he says, "Look it up on the Internet." He thinks (but can't remember) that the rest area was about "an hour ago" "near Albany" or "50 miles away."

It is impossible to look up rest areas on the Internet, I discovered. After discussing this, and getting my husband and the phone, we tell him to turn around and go back to the rest area to see if anyone has turned in his wallet.

He calls back a little after 2 pm. He is at the rest area, no sign of the wallet. It turns out the rest area is in Blandford, Massachusetts--by my reckoning, about 110 miles from where he had been. So much for "near Albany" and "50 miles away"! He asks at all the restaurants and leaves his name and number with the manager of the gas station. By this time he is feeling it is pretty hopeless. He gets back in the car and starts driving back to Oneonta...again.

A little while later, my husband calls with the name of a couple in Troy, NY. The husband is a truck driver and picked up Lance's wallet from the ground at the Blandford MA rest area. Lance and my father have the same name so when they called information, they got my dad's phone number (of course, Lance isn't in directory assistance!). Anyway, the wife was as nice as could be and was going to run out to the post office (it was 4:15 pm by now) to mail the wallet to Lance before the PO closed. I had his proper college mailing address which is how come I ended up on the phone.

Everything was intact in his wallet: Bank of America card, MY LL Bean Visa card, and few pictures, and $1. I didn't ask if a condom was in there. I had had enough excitement for one day. I didn't need any extra information.

So, in the end, all's well that ends well...and thank God for honest people in the world!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 25, 2006, 09:49:35 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 25, 2006, 09:29:50 pm
Oh, my Lord.

Sweetheart, you know one of these days you've got to write a book about raising this child.

Love ya!

:-*


Raising him has been relatively painless until about March 15th of this year....

l
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 25, 2006, 09:54:14 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 25, 2006, 09:49:35 pm
Raising him has been relatively painless until about March 15th of this year....

l

I think I know what happened on March 15.  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 26, 2006, 08:21:28 am
Saturday am...grey and foggy this morning. Not much of a summer morning right now. Let's hope it gets better.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 26, 2006, 02:35:47 pm
Kind of an overcast day here in CT.      I'm still not feeling 100%, but may actually feel 1% better.  LOL.     I did take a long walk this morning.

And get this, my Doctor called this morning to see how I was doing!   On a Saturday!   AMAZING!   I'm not sure if I should be flattered or worried!    LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 27, 2006, 08:03:10 am
Sunday morning in Maine. Looks like it will turn into a nice day. Word from the college student is that he is settling in. Cross-country practice is wearing him out...

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 27, 2006, 10:08:38 am
G'morning All.

   Cloudy again here in CT today.   Up early and had a nice long walk around 6:30 AM.      Took the old cars out for a short drive to stretch their legs too.    May actually cut the front lawn later this morning.     

  I still feel kinda out of sorts, but maybe getting back into a routine will help me feel better faster.     I think I'll try to get to work Monday morning.  4 am  YUCK!    LOL.

David~
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on August 27, 2006, 06:06:53 pm
Welcome and Congrats to Toast for joining the 1000+ Posts Club!

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h153/vkm91941/Lines%20Visualized/200501051516580.jpg)

Cheers to him for his incredible vocabulary, knowledge of all things BBM  and his delightful  computer artristy, they have all served him well in the making of this achievement
 
;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on August 27, 2006, 06:12:22 pm
A Limerick in Honor of Toast's 1,000th Post

Let me tell you 'bout my friend named Toast
In the ABCs game he's engrossed,
He keeps posting away
(Sometimes ten times a day)
Now, with 1,000 posts, he can boast!

Well done, Toast!

:)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 28, 2006, 07:17:43 am
Rainy and dreary here in Maine this morning. Of course the joke is on my poor husband...I am taking his car in to be serviced today, so he gets to use the convertible...LOL

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: horo35 on August 28, 2006, 08:51:25 am
 ;DCongrats to Toast! 1000 posts!  Your insane!! :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Toast on August 28, 2006, 07:53:35 pm
I guess I have to show up here and make a post.

Horo35, Dude, I know you mean insane in the "good" sense, but sometimes I
wonder.
Maybe I need a quick trip to Alberta to view the sites, and then I can get Brokeback out of my system.  Oops that would probably make it worse. 

The rumor about me posting 10 times a day was started by someone who was there and who can count. 

Now I should start my 12 step program.  mmm .. I wonder if twelve has been posted yet on the ABCs ..

Toast
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: horo35 on August 28, 2006, 08:16:15 pm
Quote from: Toast on August 28, 2006, 07:53:35 pm
I guess I have to show up here and make a post.

Horo35, Dude, I know you mean insane in the "good" sense, but sometimes I
wonder.
Maybe I need a quick trip to Alberta to view the sites, and then I can get Brokeback out of my system. 

Uhh no...if you came here and saw all the sites you would be back on Bettermost and joining the 5000 post club very soon! :laugh:
PS: and yes "insane" means good...! ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 28, 2006, 08:29:37 pm
Yup, twelve has been posted, but as U, the master of "T" should know, there are thousands of T words that haven't! A Toast to Toast!! FRom yr FRiend, Front-Ranger
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 29, 2006, 07:21:12 am
And another cloudy overcast day....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 29, 2006, 07:21:31 am
In Maine this morning....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 29, 2006, 07:21:47 am
I am missing David.....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 29, 2006, 07:22:02 am
and his updates....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 29, 2006, 07:22:21 am
and I guess for my 2200th post....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 29, 2006, 07:24:13 am
I'll post the stats:

Lucise         3949
Victoria       3508
Pipedream       2220
MaineWriter       2200
injest                 2137
DavidinHartford    2037
Front-Ranger       1958
Chris                  1773
latjoreme       1685
YaadPyar       1665
   
Title: Stats
Post by: Toast on August 29, 2006, 12:13:07 pm
Do I get in the stats
I am a member of this club now
lol

Toast  - as in BetterToast
Title: Re: Stats
Post by: MaineWriter on August 29, 2006, 12:29:22 pm
Quote from: Toast on August 29, 2006, 12:13:07 pm
Do I get in the stats
I am a member of this club now
lol

Toast  - as in BetterToast

You are, except I don't know how to find the people with 1000+ posts, I only know how to find the top ten posters...where is David when we need him??

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 29, 2006, 12:31:53 pm
Here's the stats with ALL of the 1K-plus club showing:

  Lucise                  3,955  
  Victoria                3,508  
  Pipedream            2,220  
  MaineWriter          2,200  
  injest                   2,139  
  DavidinHartford      2,037  
  Front-Ranger         1,961  
  Chris                     1,773  
  latjoreme              1,686  
  YaadPyar              1,665  
  Ellemeno               1,606  
  ednbarby              1,593  
  Fran                     1,446  
  louisev                  1,292  
  Phillip                    1,043  
  Toast                    1,024  
  Ray                       1,020  
  DeeDee                 1,014  

Also, Toast, let me be the 1st to congratulate U for spending 24 days on this board!!! It has been a pleasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 29, 2006, 12:33:36 pm
The way to do this is to go to the complete list of members and click on the "Posts" column in order to sort the members by number of posts.

As proprietor of the laundry room here at BetterMost, I know how to sort!!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 29, 2006, 02:28:39 pm
I'm here!  I'm here!

   Granted I haven't been on top of the 1000 post list lately.    I lost count, just like them sheep.  There's a 1000 of them after all!   LOL.

Dave ~ ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: vkm91941 on August 30, 2006, 12:25:36 am
Hey guys at 9:30 PDT Milli is only 24 posts away from 4000 posts! She is by far the biggest poster 'round these parts -and- an essential part of our BetterMost family..no one's ever gonna catch up to Hot Rod Milli  the biggest motor mouth on the board.

(http://www.artie.com/20030826/car_stills/arg_burn_em_url.gif)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 30, 2006, 12:07:27 pm
Wednedsay in Maine...summer is back!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on August 30, 2006, 12:55:32 pm
lol Vick.  ;D

Rainy morning over here in Edmonton today.  I love some rainy days..today is one of those days. :)

David, great to see you!  When are ya coming back here full-time??  ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 30, 2006, 01:16:39 pm
Now that you're playing Alma in the performance Milli there'll be no stopping U (like there is no stoppin U anyway!) BTW, are U an oilers fan like iluvchocolate, horo's spouse??
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on August 30, 2006, 01:27:41 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 30, 2006, 01:16:39 pm
Now that you're playing Alma in the performance Milli there'll be no stopping U (like there is no stoppin U anyway!) BTW, are U an oilers fan like iluvchocolate, horo's spouse??

lol Lee. While my lovely Ennis is away in NYC for a few days, we've been quiet over at the Perf thread :)
Yes, I am an Edmonton Oilers fan like iluvchocolate.  We love those boys!
Go Oilers Go! ( :P to Horo35..lol)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 30, 2006, 07:08:54 pm
Ennis probably had to rest up after doin the flipover scene with me!!!!  ::)
So I hear the Oilers are having a fundraising car wash to raise money for your 4,000 post statuette!! "It must be all that hockeying you do that makes it so good." And wasn't it a famous Oiler who said, "I go to where the f**k is going to be"?? I better stop now, but notbasket said it was time for us to get silly...  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on August 30, 2006, 07:28:37 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 30, 2006, 07:08:54 pm
Ennis probably had to rest up after doin the flipover scene with me!!!!  ::)
So I hear the Oilers are having a fundraising car wash to raise money for your 4,000 post statuette!! "It must be all that hockeying you do that makes it so good." And wasn't it a famous Oiler who said, "I go to where the f**k is going to be"?? I better stop now, but notbasket said it was time for us to get silly...  ;D

 ;D
The Oilers have settled for the "Wrestlers" statuette..

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/364accf6.jpg)

Until Miss Anke returns from Italia with the Original statuettes, this'll do just fine!

 ;)

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 30, 2006, 08:47:48 pm
This brings back fond memories of the original 1000 post statue, which I have floating around here somewhere....


L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 31, 2006, 08:37:27 am
Thursday morning, August 31st. Where has this month gone? 23 days til the New England Brokie Get Together.

Lovely morning here in Maine but it was chilly last night!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 31, 2006, 08:39:45 am
By the way, tomorrow we leave for NY to finish taking Lance to college. He took himself and some of his stuff last week. We are taking the rest of his stuff tomorrow. We'll spend the night in NY, and then Saturday night in Mass. with my sister. Back home on Sunday. I am not sure how much I will be online. I hope you guys survive without me!!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 31, 2006, 08:44:16 am
Since David seems to be too busy with his real job to do this:

Lucise         4020
Victoria       3551
Pipedream       2220
MaineWriter       2211
injest                   2186
DavidinHartford    2039
Front-Ranger       2008
Chris                  1774
latjoreme       1701
YaadPyar       1665
   

Sorry that I don't make it look as nice as he does...

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 31, 2006, 09:02:50 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 31, 2006, 08:39:45 am
By the way, tomorrow we leave for NY to finish taking Lance to college. He took himself and some of his stuff last week. We are taking the rest of his stuff tomorrow. We'll spend the night in NY, and then Saturday night in Mass. with my sister. Back home on Sunday. I am not sure how much I will be online. I hope you guys survive without me!!

Leslie

Long as we don't have to wait four effen' years. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on August 31, 2006, 02:17:05 pm
Hola!

    Thursday I think.    This getting up at 2 AM is taking its toll on me!     It is nice geting out of work by 12:30 pm,   but my legs and back ache something fierce by then.

    But I am enjoying the new Job.   I like working with the travelling public.   They all seem to be very cooperative going through the security checkpoint.   Seaching for explosives and weapons is very exciting.   Although all we find really are prohibited Liquids, toiletries and sometimes pocket knives or butane lighters.

   I really enjoy it when people come thru with their pets!     The little kids are fun too.   Some are scared of the machines, but alot are excited about going thru the new machines.

   As for my health,  that is improving I think.   I still dont feel 100% yet.    My doctor just had me run a second batch of blood tests to see why I am still running a low fever and fatigued.     

   Of course, the crazy job hours and being on my feet 8 hours doesn't help.     But we do what we have to do.

   Y'all may not see me online much, but I do check in everyday.   I gotta get my fix of Ennis and Ellery ya know!   LOL.


   Hope you are all well.   

xoxox    David ~
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on August 31, 2006, 03:35:44 pm
Great to hear from you David ..  Looks like you are loving the new job. :)
Don't stay away so much, pop round more often..

ciao
m
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 01, 2006, 05:32:02 am
Friday morning, Labor Day weekend coming up. Last big weekend of the summer in Maine!

We are off to NY so I might not be around too much the next two days. Back home on Sunday. Take care everyone!

Hugs,
L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 01, 2006, 05:41:02 am
Friday Morning top ten list...

Lucise         4032
Victoria       3556
MaineWriter       2221
Pipedream       2219
injest                 2209
DavidinHartford    2040
Front-Ranger       2020
Chris                 1773
latjoreme       1705
YaadPyar       1671
   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 02, 2006, 04:17:19 am
Ah!   My first full day off!    I slept in till 3:30 AM    YAAA!

Sure is better than the usual 1:45 AM  that I normally get up at!

So here I am, up doing laundry and celebrating by posting the complete 1000+ Poster list for Saturday, Sept. 2nd. 2006.

  Lucise                     4,039   
  Victoria                   3,556   
  injest                      2,245   
  MaineWriter             2,222   
  Pipedream               2,219   
  DavidinHartford        2,042   
  Front-Ranger           2,040   
  Chris                       1,773   
  latjoreme                 1,711   
  YaadPyar                 1,671   
  Ellemeno                 1,634   
  ednbarby                 1,602   
  Fran                        1,477   
  louisev                     1,329   
  Toast                      1,074   
  Phillip                       1,053   
  Garry_LH                  1,051   
  Ray                         1,021   
  DeeDee                   1,016   

David ~   ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 02, 2006, 08:28:34 am
Ha! I slept in til 8 am in this comfortable bed here in the Hampton Inn in Oneonta, NY. Cool temps and rain predicted with heavy winds. Remnants of Hurricane Ernesto.

From here, we head to Northampton, Massachusetts. I so love driving in the rain....NOT!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 02, 2006, 09:53:20 am
Leslie, thanks for keeping us posted while on your trip! I'm headed up to Vail but will check in from time to time. Have a good holiday everybody (I'm told it's Labour Day in Canada) Sorry to all of you across the pond or down under, but you have enough holidays of your own!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 02, 2006, 10:20:10 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 02, 2006, 08:28:34 am
Ha! I slept in til 8 am in this comfortable bed here in the Hampton Inn in Oneonta, NY. Cool temps and rain predicted with heavy winds. Remnants of Hurricane Ernesto.

From here, we head to Northampton, Massachusetts. I so love driving in the rain....NOT!

Leslie

Honk as you go by on I-91 Leslie!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 03, 2006, 06:57:02 am
Sunday Morning Top Ten List

Lucise               4040
 
Victoria             3555
 
injest                2308
 
MaineWriter       2227
 
Pipedream         2219
 
Front-Ranger     2051
 
DavidinHartford  2050
 
latjoreme          1713
 
YaadPyar          1672
 
Ellemeno          1642  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 03, 2006, 10:22:28 am
Still in Massachusetts with pouring rain....

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 03, 2006, 12:23:29 pm
The rain stopped here in CT Leslie.

Have fun in Massachusetts.    I love Northampton!    Great shops and restaraunts, plus all those great old buildings along main street.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 04, 2006, 08:37:48 am
Home in Maine and it looks like the rain has finally stopped, but still no blue sky. Not sure what we will do today for fun.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 04, 2006, 02:58:41 pm
Monday afternoon Top Ten list

Lucise               4058

Victoria             3555
 
injest                2394
 
MaineWriter       2231
 
Pipedream         2219
 
DavidinHartford  2053
 
Front-Ranger     2051
 
latjoreme          1719
 
YaadPyar          1674
 
Ellemeno           1670  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 05, 2006, 05:38:22 am
Tuesday morning, early. Still too dark to tell what kind of a day it will be.

Yesterday, my fun was to write a new chapter of "Through The Veil Of Time." Links in the fanfic forum. Enjoy!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 05, 2006, 04:35:10 pm
Tuesday Afternoon Top ten List

Lucise               4077
 
Victoria             3555
 
injest                2485
 
MaineWriter       2235
 
Pipedream         2219
 
Front-Ranger     2064
 
DavidinHartford  2054
 
latjoreme          1723

YaadPyar          1674
 
Ellemeno          1672  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 05, 2006, 04:39:30 pm
Hi Leslie!

    I think we are due to get some rain here in CT too.   No Hurricanes though!

Week two of my Flu like virus.    This weeks blood tests are much better.   Everything that was low last time is back to normal except my Potassium level, which actually dropped.   go figure.    So my Doc gave me a perscription for Potassium tablets to take to get my levels back up.     Guess I should eat more Bananas!    ;D

   Let's see.... 4:38 pm.   Time for bed soon.   This getting up at 2 am is still kinda weird.

David~   :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 06, 2006, 05:44:26 am
David,

I hope you get better soon! I am worried about you.

Wednesday morning in Maine. Dark out so I have no idea what the weather is like. It was raining last night but it seemed like that stopped.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 06, 2006, 09:57:27 am
Mushrooms also are good for potassium, and with all that rain, you should have lots of them! Hope you feel better soon David!! I am starting to come out of my empty-nest funk after my firstborn slinked off to college. Part of my problem was that I wanted to slink off with her!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 06, 2006, 03:11:35 pm
Um,  Weds I think....

Top Ten list!

Lucise                4095
 
Victoria              3555
 
injest                 2525
 
MaineWriter        2242
 
Pipedream          2219
 
Front-Ranger      2083
 
DavidinHartford   2057
 
latjoreme           1729
 
YaadPyar           1676

Ellemeno           1673  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on September 06, 2006, 03:15:29 pm
I cant believe I am almost at 4100..I swear, what exactly am I always talking about?  :-X :P


David, how are ya bud?  :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 07, 2006, 12:51:01 am
Hey, I'm back on the top ten list!  I keep teetering on and off.  David, I'm glad you are better.  Leslie and Lee, just hearing about your children going off to college gives me anticipatory grief about my three and a half your old someday going - though I sure did a jig this morning when she started 3 morning a week pre-school, whoo hoo. 
Title: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Will-U on September 07, 2006, 01:20:58 am
Umm, Elle, don't get too giddy!  U are only  on the "Top 10 of the 1,000 Posts Club" now due to the demise of a former member and the recent closing of their "account", which thus "exited" them  from the "Top 10". :o

=congratz= DeeDee
For achieving 1,000 posts, in great part from playin' the "ABCz of BBM", including today "D" Dee with your "E" for "exited"! ;D

=suggestion= Clarissa
I'd suggest U place your new poll -- "what do BM-ers want" -- in the "Polling Place", which was created for "polls" for everyone at the Bettermost Forum! :-X
 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 07, 2006, 06:49:15 am
Thursday morning and it looks to be a beautiful day here in Maine.

Today is my daughter's first day of high school. We are very excited because she will be enrolling in the Casco Bay High School here in Portland, ME. This is a new school--just created last year--with funding from Outward Bound and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. CBHS is one of twenty new high schools in the US that have been founded on the principles of expeditionary learning. From the Gates Foundation, "The Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound school model stresses learning and self-discovery through doing (action), teamwork, reflection, character growth, and literacy."

Hannah is very creative and bright but has not done well in a traditional academic environment. We are hopeful that the expeditionary learning model will be what Hannah needs to help her learn and reach her full potential. It is thrilling to me that Portland has one of these twenty schools and we are able to take advantage of it for our daughter.

Here's to a great school year!

Leslie
MW
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 07, 2006, 10:04:24 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 07, 2006, 06:49:15 am
Thursday morning and it looks to be a beautiful day here in Maine.

Today is my daughter's first day of high school. We are very excited because she will be enrolling in the Casco Bay High School here in Portland, ME. This is a new school--just created last year--with funding from Outward Bound and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. CBHS is one of twenty new high schools in the US that have been founded on the principles of expeditionary learning. From the Gates Foundation, "The Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound school model stresses learning and self-discovery through doing (action), teamwork, reflection, character growth, and literacy."

Hannah is very creative and bright but has not done well in a traditional academic environment. We are hopeful that the expeditionary learning model will be what Hannah needs to help her learn and reach her full potential. It is thrilling to me that Portland has one of these twenty schools and we are able to take advantage of it for our daughter.

Here's to a great school year!

Leslie
MW

First year? Ninth grade or tenth? Freshman or sophomore? Sophomore carries a sort of distinction, you know.  ;)

Seriously, best wishes and good luck to her!  :D

Jeff
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 07, 2006, 10:08:59 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 07, 2006, 10:04:24 am
First year? Ninth grade or tenth? Freshman or sophomore? Sophomore carries a sort of distinction, you know.  ;)

Seriously, best wishes and good luck to her!  :D

Jeff

Thanks, Jeff. She'll be a freshman. Although knowing CBHS they'll probably be coming up with new names for all the classes. Every student is part of a "crew" (team) because in the words of the prinicipal, "There are no passengers on this journey. We are all part of the crew."

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 07, 2006, 10:20:14 am
My son's a freshman this year too, but it's no big transition since he goes to a combined junior/senior high school. He has either marching band practice or cross-country practice after school every day of the week, so I get to stay late at work every day and then pick him up. That's why you'll be seeing me around here a lot still!!  ::)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 07, 2006, 01:47:26 pm
Thursday Afternoon Top Ten List

Lucise                4113
 
Victoria              3555
 
injest                 2578
 
MaineWriter        2253
 
Pipedream          2219
 
Front-Ranger      2103
 
DavidinHartford   2059
 
latjoreme           1733
 
YaadPyar           1682
 
Ellemeno           1681  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 07, 2006, 02:10:50 pm
Whheeee!! (leapfrogs over David) Here I come, Anke!!!!!! Let that be a lesson to U guys who insist on getting jobs, going on vacation, and generally having a life!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 08, 2006, 02:21:28 pm
Friday afternoon  Top Ten List

Lucise               4135
 
Victoria             3557
 
injest                2593
 
MaineWriter       2265

Pipedream         2219

Front-Ranger      2123

DavidinHartford   2060

latjoreme           1746

YaadPyar           1686

Ellemeno           1684  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 09, 2006, 03:58:03 am
Saturday morning, 3:56 AM.    Been up since 2 am, doing some laundry.

Currenty Connecticut weather ..(looks out window)   um,  dark.    LOL

Back later to see if there are any Ennis & Ellery updates.

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 09, 2006, 07:30:00 am
7:30 in Maine and it is sunny but there is a definite feeling of fall in the air. Boy, this summer flew by and I feel like I missed most of it.

Two weeks from today, a group of us will be gathering in Boston for the New England Brokie Get Together. David, I know you are busy with your new job, but will you be able to join us for part of the day? Please?

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 09, 2006, 09:58:39 am
Hiya Leslie!

    I don't think I'll make it to Bean town for the movie.   The hours are just not working out.

   This morning after doing three loads of laundry by 5 am,  I decided to drive to Cape Cod and meet some friends for an early lunch.   I figured I could leave after lunch and still be home in time for my rediculously early 6pm bedtime.   Well, I had the pedal to the metal in the LeBaron and got grabbed by a Massachusetts Trooper doing 80 in a 55 zone!    Doh!     Stupid move.   And a $250 fine to boot.

Needless to say I turned around and went home.    :(
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 09, 2006, 08:05:51 pm
Ouch! Sorry to hear that David. That's a little voice saying to you, U belong with us!! No cops here, just us crazy Tremblayans!!!

p.s. I'll check in early tomorrow morning since I'm an early riser and see if U can join me and the odd crazy Australian in the chat.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 10, 2006, 02:37:31 am
Um, let's see....  it is Sunday morning ,  2:32 AM.   Shaved showered and dressed, coffee is a brewing!

That means it is time for the weekly full 1000+ poster list!

  Lucise                   4,162
   
  injest                    2,720
   
  MaineWriter           2,282
   
  Pipedream             2,220
   
  Front-Ranger          2,141
   
  DavidinHartford       2,067
   
  latjoreme               1,757
   
  YaadPyar               1,689
   
  Ellemeno               1,683
   
  ednbarby               1,628
   
  Fran                      1,531
   
  louisev                   1,434
   
  Garry_LH                1,274
   
  Toast                     1,111
   
  Phillip                      1,079
   
  Ray                        1,038
   
  DeeDee                  1,026   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 10, 2006, 02:42:44 am
And a big "Hello" to DeeDee for joining us in the Top Ten list.  I didn't see you sneek in Darlin!   :)

A fond farewell to Victoria.    I will miss her.   I hope she gets the peace in her life that has been taken from her lately.   Bless ya Darlin!

David   ~
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on September 10, 2006, 02:46:08 am
Here, here David!   :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 10, 2006, 08:04:45 am
Sunday morning. Thanks for the full list, David!

Another sunny day with a fall feel to it. Good for writing...and reading. I see I already have 2 chapters of you-know-what waiting for me! Yiippee!!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 10, 2006, 01:17:48 pm
Greetings to you Easterners, I'll hold down the Western front of the 1K posts club. Hey, David, take it easy on the coffee today, will U Bud?! Take it from personal experience, there can be unintended results when U arise at 5 and start chugging caffeine!!

My empty nest syndrome is starting to abate somewhat. I did have to run up to Boulder yesterday and see the college student, attend the Pride Block Party, and meet a fellow Brokie, Lauragigs!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 11, 2006, 07:17:08 am
Monday morning, beautiful day but boy, it feels like fall here!

This new schedule is a killer...I was supposed to be out of the house five minutes ago and my daughter is running LATE!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 11, 2006, 01:56:14 pm
Brrr!   it was chilly this morning! 

But now it is almost 2pm, and time for the Top Ten List!

Lucise               4178
 
injest                2838
 
MaineWriter       2292
 
Pipedream         2227
 
Front-Ranger      2151
 
DavidinHartford   2073
 
latjoreme           1768
 
YaadPyar           1689

Ellemeno           1684

ednbarby          1633  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 12, 2006, 06:32:23 am
Tuesday moroning in Maine, 39.5 degrees out there....and yes, folks, I am going to get my bony llittle ass into the outdoor shower. (Gee, I wish it was bony!). Think of it as nature-hydrotherapy or something. Water toture. Hot shower in the cold air. Something....


Brrrr,

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 12, 2006, 07:16:22 am
The outdoor shower was great, as it always is, once I got myself into it. It is the transition between cold air and hot water that makes it exciting.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 12, 2006, 07:16:41 am
With a few more random posts....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 12, 2006, 07:17:28 am
I hit 2300!

Yeah, me!


Leslie

wow...a hot air balloon is flying over my yard! Very very cool....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 12, 2006, 11:30:58 am
Hey. Sign me up.

Jesus H.! How the hell did this happen?  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 12, 2006, 11:35:50 am
Congrats, Jeff, and welcome to the club!! Party time!! Congrats, Leslie, too (thousand) and a few odd hunderd.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 12, 2006, 11:37:23 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 12, 2006, 11:30:58 am
Hey. Sign me up.

Jesus H.! How the hell did this happen?  :laugh:

And now we need to find you your award. Allow me to present you with a .... Chester!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Chestercopy.jpg)


I know you really wanted this:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/thumb.jpg)

but sorry, that doesn't come til 5000 posts. No one has earned him yet, but believe me, I'm trying!

Hugs,

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 12, 2006, 11:53:29 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 12, 2006, 11:37:23 am
And now we need to find you your award. Allow me to present you with a .... Chester!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Chestercopy.jpg)


I know you really wanted this:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/thumb.jpg)

but sorry, that doesn't come til 5000 posts. No one has earned him yet, but believe me, I'm trying!

Hugs,

L

That's OK. I'll settle for a cup of coffee, a piece of cherry cake. (Hey, I'm a cheap date.)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 13, 2006, 06:09:58 am
Wednesday morning, another chilly morning here in Maine (42 degrees). Not cold enough to do in my flowers, yet, but I am worried.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 13, 2006, 02:31:32 pm
Weds afternoon Top Ten list

Lucise                4208
 
injest                 2927
 
MaineWriter        2317
 
Pipedream          2238
 
Front-Ranger      2185
 
DavidinHartford   2074
 
latjoreme           1795
 
YaadPyar           1694

Ellemeno           1684
 
ednbarby           1641  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 14, 2006, 06:24:09 am
Where does the time go? Thursday already. No as cool this morning, 57 degrees, but a little overcast and cloudy. East coast signing in!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 14, 2006, 09:20:43 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 14, 2006, 06:24:09 am
Where does the time go? Thursday already. No as cool this morning, 57 degrees, but a little overcast and cloudy. East coast signing in!

Leslie


Look for rain "Down East" in a day or two. It's rainin' buckets in Pennsylvania this mornin'.  >:(
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 14, 2006, 02:04:59 pm
It is indeed raining here in Connecticut this Thursday afternoon.   2pm and time for a full 1000+ poster list!

  Lucise                4,224
   
  injest                 2,973
   
  MaineWriter        2,320
   
  Pipedream          2,244
   
  Front-Ranger      2,192
   
  DavidinHartford   2,075
   
  latjoreme           1,809
   
  YaadPyar           1,695
   
  Ellemeno           1,689
   
  ednbarby           1,643
   
  Fran                  1,548
   
  louisev               1,487
   
  Garry_LH            1,409
   
  Toast                1,115
   
  Phillip                 1,103
   
  Ray                   1,046
   
  Jeff Wrangler     1,035
 
  DeeDee            1,029
   
  starboardlight     1,002   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 14, 2006, 08:30:36 pm
And it has started to rain here in Maine tonight....thanks for the full list, David. Good to see a few new names. Welcome starbord, dee, and Jeff! Glad to have you in the club. Let me go polish your Chesters, okay?

Hugs,

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 14, 2006, 09:51:14 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 14, 2006, 08:30:36 pm
Let me go polish your Chesters, okay?

Excuse me?  :o  ;D  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 15, 2006, 05:50:14 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 14, 2006, 09:51:14 pm
Excuse me?  :o  ;D  :laugh:

Hm, tent don't look right....


L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 15, 2006, 05:51:58 am
Not cold this morning but dark. Very dark. Not sure what the weather is up to.

I am off to NH today so I won't be around, chatting and all. I'll catch up this evening.

Hugs to all,

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 15, 2006, 03:13:01 pm
Friday Afternoon Top Ten List

Lucise               4243
 
injest                3006
 
MaineWriter        2327
 
Pipedream          2248
 
Front-Ranger      2198
 
DavidinHartford   2079
 
latjoreme           1815
 
YaadPyar           1699
 
Ellemeno           1688
 
ednbarby           1651  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 15, 2006, 03:16:10 pm
TGIF by the way!

YAY!   two days off!   Of course, I'll still be up at my usual 2am no doubt.   I like to do laundry then and watch any recorded TV shows from the night before.

And I'll be online at BetterMost too!    ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 16, 2006, 03:11:36 am
Good early morning Brokies!

3 am and I'm brewing coffee and doing laundry!     a little too early for another top ten list though.     Want a weather report?    (looks out window)   Dark.   Um,  street looks a little wet still near the street lamps.     Newspaper will not be here for a while yet, so I haven't stepped out yet to check the outside temperature.   I'm guessing low 60s for the overnight temp.

OK,   catcha y'all later then. 

D~
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 17, 2006, 02:07:48 am
Happy 1000, Nipith!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: starboardlight on September 17, 2006, 02:43:31 am
woo hoo! yay! I didn't realize I was close to it. thanx for the welcome.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 17, 2006, 03:02:51 am
Sunday Mornings Top Ten List!

Lucise               4261
 
injest                3132
 
MaineWriter       2342
 
Pipedream         2248
 
Front-Ranger      2200
 
DavidinHartford   2085
 
latjoreme           1823
 
YaadPyar           1698
 
Ellemeno           1694
 
ednbarby           1654  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 17, 2006, 03:04:27 am
Good Morning all you late night owls and early birds!

Congrats Nipith on your 1000+ status!     :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 17, 2006, 07:00:30 pm
I never posted this morning? Omigod I am slipping...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 18, 2006, 08:55:15 am
Monday morning, another lovely day, start of a busy week...

NE Brokeback Get Together starts on Friday. Yipee!!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 18, 2006, 05:26:26 pm
Another manic Monday and it was HOT today!    Good thing I didn't pull out the long sleeved shirts yet!

No top ten list today.   Maybe tomorrow Brokies!

 :)   David
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 19, 2006, 05:58:56 am
6 am and dark out there...very dark. The weather is warm, though. My husband has been having a major allergy attack but fortunately, I am not a sufferer. I only suffer from Brokeback Fever....


L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 19, 2006, 08:57:19 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 19, 2006, 05:58:56 am
6 am and dark out there...very dark. The weather is warm, though. My husband has been having a major allergy attack but fortunately, I am not a sufferer. I only suffer from Brokeback Fever....


L

Honey, ain't it about time for you to do a follow-up study on that there Brokeback Fever?  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 19, 2006, 04:04:46 pm
Tuesday, 4pm and time for the Top Ten List !

Lucise                4292
 
injest                 3253
 
MaineWriter        2367
 
Pipedream          2252
 
Front-Ranger      2214
 
DavidinHartford   2089
 
latjoreme           1846
 
YaadPyar           1701

Ellemeno           1695
 
ednbarby          1668  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 20, 2006, 08:18:38 am
Wednesday...dreary morning after rain last night. I am tired  and not feeling 100% this morning. Oh well, we all have our off days.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 20, 2006, 02:08:05 pm
Leslie Darlin, 

   Hope you're feeling better by the time you read this.    :)

David
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 20, 2006, 02:12:04 pm
Weds afternoon and time for the BIG list!

  Lucise             4,316
   
  injest              3,277
   
  MaineWriter     2,375
   
  Pipedream       2,264
   
  Front-Ranger    2,216
   
  DavidinHartford  2,090
   
  latjoreme         1,855
   
  YaadPyar         1,701
   
  Ellemeno         1,697
   
  ednbarby         1,672
   
  louisev             1,571
   
  Fran                1,555
   
  Garry_LH          1,510
 
  Phillip               1,130
   
  Toast              1,115
   
  Jeff Wrangler   1,093
   
  Ray                 1,051
 
  DeeDee           1,036
   
  starboardlight   1,005   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 20, 2006, 07:01:32 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 20, 2006, 08:18:38 am
Wednesday...dreary morning after rain last night. I am tired  and not feeling 100% this morning. Oh well, we all have our off days.

L

Hey, Honey,

Rest up and get your groove back. Got a big weekend comin' up!

 :-*  :-*  :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 20, 2006, 09:49:54 pm
Man oh man, don't I know it!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 21, 2006, 08:46:57 am
And it is Thursday. Fall is in the air and I am on the countdown to the New England Brokie Adventure. Yippee! Check out the early first photos in the Boston Brokies GALLERY!

Leslie

PS, thanks everyone, I am feeling better.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 21, 2006, 08:49:49 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 21, 2006, 08:46:57 am
And it is Thursday. Fall is in the air and I am on the countdown to the New England Brokie Adventure. Yippee! Check out the early first photos in the Boston Brokies GALLERY!

Leslie

PS, thanks everyone, I am feeling better.

Glad to hear you're feeling better, Honey. Nothing a little "Glenfiddle" won't cure, I'm sure!

 :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 21, 2006, 12:53:32 pm
Hope you guys will take a short break from your partying to post the Top Ten list sometime soon. I'm in a neck-and-neck race with Anke, and gotta keep track of my numbers!! Oh, also, as I told Paul, we need pictures!!

A mini-Brokie event coming up for me: I'm meeting Marge Innavera in Kansas City this Sunday!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 21, 2006, 01:05:54 pm
Per your request:
   
Lucise                  4334
injest                  3315
MaineWriter       2389
Pipedream       2265
Front-Ranger       2229
DavidinHartford    2092
latjoreme       1867
Ellemeno       1702
YaadPyar       1701
ednbarby       1677
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 21, 2006, 04:08:02 pm
Thank U Leslie!! Have a great NE get-together!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 22, 2006, 06:23:43 am
Chilly here in Maine...38 degrees this morning. Brrr! Back to the routine of cold hydrotherapy in the outdoor shower.

Off to Boston this afternoon. Yipee!!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 22, 2006, 03:51:33 pm
Friday afternoons Top Ten list!

Lucise               4345
 
injest                3341
 
MaineWriter       2396
 
Pipedream         2266
 
Front-Ranger      2242
 
DavidinHartford   2093

latjoreme           1875
 
Ellemeno            1711
 
YaadPyar           1701

ednbarby           1677  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 22, 2006, 07:09:33 pm
Thanks for the update, David!! But, why are U offline when it's Equinox time? Do U have to work Saturdays too?? Come party with us!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 22, 2006, 11:21:31 pm
Whoa, I'm number 8.  Ain't never been there before.  But still neslted between Katherine and Barb.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 23, 2006, 03:37:01 am
Good Morning Y'all!   

  3:35 AM and a great time to read up on Ennis and Ellery.

My favorite season starts today!    well, at least until I have to start raking leaves!   I have a million trees around my house.    :-\
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 23, 2006, 07:44:45 am
Greetings from Boston! We are all gathering here for our NE get together. Phase I, Friday night was a blast. See my report on the get together thread.

Pray for good weather for all of us, everyone!

Hugs,

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 23, 2006, 07:45:33 am
And with this post, I reach an incredible 2400. Yippee!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 23, 2006, 08:28:17 am
Congrats on your 2400th post Leslie!    YIPPIE!     :D

Be sure to say "hi" to the gang for me!  I wish I could be there. 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 24, 2006, 03:44:24 am
(sips first cup of coffee of the day)   Mmmm!   
Sunday,  3:40 AM and time for the early morning "FULL" 1000 + poster list!

  Lucise                    4,378
   
  injest                     3,493
   
  MaineWriter            2,402
   
  Front-Ranger           2,273
   
  Pipedream               2,272
   
  DavidinHartford        2,098
   
  latjoreme                1,893
   
  Ellemeno                1,738
   
  YaadPyar                1,703
   
  ednbarby                1,678
   
  Garry_LH                 1,631
   
  louisev                    1,628
   
  Fran                       1,569
   
  Phillip                      1,149
 
  Toast                     1,115
   
  Jeff Wrangler          1,110
   
  Ray                        1,055
 
  DeeDee                  1,040
   
  starboardlight          1,005   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 24, 2006, 04:02:59 am
And this makes number 2100 for me!   

Damn, this working for a living sure slowed down that last 100 posts!    LOL  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on September 24, 2006, 01:44:34 pm
Lee has overtaken me!!!  :o

It ain't right. It ain't right!! 

 ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 24, 2006, 09:28:25 pm
Quote from: Pipedream on September 24, 2006, 01:44:34 pm
Lee has overtaken me!!!  :o

It ain't right. It ain't right!! 

 ;)

It's funny, I wonder if everyone on this list knows who the people above and below them are.  I do.

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 24, 2006, 10:07:32 pm
I sneakily took advantage of the fact that you were off producing your excellent podcast to sneak ahead of you by one post, just to see how it feels to be among the high flyers!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 25, 2006, 10:39:21 am
you gus amaze me! I wish I was anywhere near that in numbers!!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 25, 2006, 06:02:26 pm
I missed my usual am post. My daughter left for outward bound today and I am still recovering from the Boston weekend.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on September 25, 2006, 06:22:13 pm
Quote from: kelda_shelton on September 25, 2006, 10:39:21 am
you gus amaze me! I wish I was anywhere near that in numbers!!!!
Kelda, we just have to keep plodding along, one post at a time. Sooner or later, we'll get there!

 :)
Scott
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 26, 2006, 03:52:24 am
Quote from: moremojo on September 25, 2006, 06:22:13 pm
Kelda, we just have to keep plodding along, one post at a time. Sooner or later, we'll get there!

 :)
Scott

Mine being later!!! oh well!!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 26, 2006, 06:59:52 am
Tuesday morning and it looks like a beautiful day. My daughter is off sailing with Outward Bound for the week, so good weather this week is welcome and appreciated. So far the weather report is promising.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 26, 2006, 02:36:17 pm
Tuesday afternoon and time for......

The Top Ten List!

Lucise               4409
 
injest                3586
 
MaineWriter       2429

Front-Ranger     2291
 
Pipedream         2282
 
DavidinHartford  2105

latjoreme          1917

Ellemeno           1765

YaadPyar           1704

Garry_LH           1690  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 26, 2006, 02:46:17 pm
oh and it was a hectic day for me at work today.      If you saw the news last night, the TSA has revised the list of toiletries and other liquid items that can be taken thru the Airport Security checkpoint.

Newsflash!    Small "trial-sized" (3 oz. or less)  mouthwash, toothpaste, etc can be taken if you put them in a "quart-sized" clear ziplock baggie.

Baby food, liquid medicine and liquids required by diabetics can be taken if over 3 oz, but these items must be taken out and "declared" to the checkpoint TSA agent.

Also, if you buy any beverage after you've gone thru the checkpoint you may now take that beverage onto the plane.

I'm sure the rules will change again!   LOL    If in doubt, just go to the TSA.GOV website the night before your flight to read up any any last minute changes.

Being properly prepared will greatly reduce your wait time in line.

Of course if you are really smart, just pack all your toiletries and liquid meds in your "checked" baggage.   Then everything can go regardless of size.

See you at the Airport!

David   :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 26, 2006, 02:53:55 pm
Welcome GarryLH!  But come back, Barb!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Garry_LH on September 26, 2006, 08:20:47 pm
Uh Uh... hanging around Jess... We're gonna take over the World! ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 27, 2006, 06:44:03 am
Wednesday morning...chilly! 36 degrees. I keep thinking of my daughter on a sailboat in the middle of Wheeler Bay. Yikes!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: cmr107 on September 27, 2006, 11:42:25 am
I'm so close to 1,000! Stupid school, taking up my time!  :P Don't my teachers know I have more important things I could be doing than homework?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 27, 2006, 11:56:20 am
Quote from: cmr107 on September 27, 2006, 11:42:25 am
I'm so close to 1,000! Stupid school, taking up my time!  :P Don't my teachers know I have more important things I could be doing than homework?

LOL, yes, remember Brokeback Fever? The student who bought her books and hadn't opened a single one, two weeks into the semester? That wouldn't be you, would it, Court?

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: cmr107 on September 27, 2006, 12:16:20 pm
LOL, it wasn't ACTUALLY me, but it might as well have been at the time. Now stop distracting me! I'm trying to be a good student this year!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 27, 2006, 02:31:23 pm
Weds afternoon Top Ten List!

Lucise               4425
 
injest                3610
 
MaineWriter       2445
 
Front-Ranger      2297
 
Pipedream          2287
 
DavidinHartford   2107

latjoreme           1930
 
Ellemeno            1788
 
Garry_LH            1709

YaadPyar            1704  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 28, 2006, 07:16:29 am
Thursday morning. Foggy here but not as cold as yesterday (46 deg). I am wondering about the little band of sailors out on Hurricane Island.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on September 28, 2006, 08:03:52 am
it is cool and clear here...and I am wishing I was ON Hurricane Island instead of here having to go to work!! :laugh: :P
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 28, 2006, 01:15:23 pm
It is 1:12 PM,    Mostly sunny and 72* here with NO humidity!  YAY!

Time for the Thursday afternoon Top Ten List!

Lucise               4442
 
injest                3651
 
MaineWriter       2453
 
Front-Ranger      2311
 
Pipedream          2292

DavidinHartford   2108
 
latjoreme           1936
 
Ellemeno           1795
 
Garry_LH           1731
 
YaadPyar           1703  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 29, 2006, 06:08:47 am
Friday morning in Maine. Rainy here...really rainy, but not too cold. This is the last full day of the Outward Bound expedition. Hannah gets home tomorrow. I suppose if they have to have a rainy day, it is better near the end of the trip, not the beginning, right?

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 30, 2006, 03:26:38 am
YAY!!!    It is the weekend!

It is Saturday,  3:21 AM .  That means I am up at my usual "work hour" and doing laundry!   LOL

That also means it is time for the weekends "full" 1000+ Poster List!

  Lucise                    4,483
 
  injest                     3,720
 
  MaineWriter            2,463
   
  Front-Ranger           2,338
   
  Pipedream              2,303
   
  DavidinHartford        2,110
 
  latjoreme                1,964
   
  Ellemeno                 1,807
   
  Garry_LH                 1,781
   
  louisev                    1,732
   
  YaadPyar                 1,705
   
  ednbarby                 1,690
   
  Fran                        1,595
   
  Phillip                      1,173
   
  Jeff Wrangler           1,160
   
  Toast                      1,115
   
  DeeDee                   1,049
   
  Ray                         1,046
   
  starboardlight           1,017   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 30, 2006, 08:30:32 am
You know, David, you seem to do an awful lot of laundry.... (Leslie ducks and runs! LOL)

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 30, 2006, 08:31:18 am
Saturday in Maine. Beautiful and sunny but a chilly 36 degrees. The Outward Bounders get back today at 12:30 pm. I will be sure to give a full report!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 30, 2006, 09:10:33 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 30, 2006, 08:30:32 am
You know, David, you seem to do an awful lot of laundry.... (Leslie ducks and runs! LOL)

L

HA HA HA!

     Unfortunately it is because of my uniform shirts and pants.   I am not spending the money to dry clean them, so I make sure I pull them out of the dryer right away and hang them up so they look fresh without ironing them either.   LOL.

    Alas, there haven't been any gentleman callers lately to generate any dirty laundry, but thanks for the chuckle Lesle!   :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 30, 2006, 09:21:22 am
Welcome to the newest member of the top ten, Louise!

And a hopefully temporary adios to Celeste.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 30, 2006, 12:04:26 pm
Leslie, the laundry room is a wonderfully therapeutic place to be! David, maybe you should get yrself an apartment over the laundromat!!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on September 30, 2006, 04:24:17 pm
HA HA HA!

    Funny thing is, I didn't immeadiately think of BBM at that comment.

    I quickly thought of the movie "40 days and 40 nights" with Josh Hartnet.   He tries to avoid sex by going to do his laundry (at the local laundromat) frequently!   ::)

   My god, have I finally gotten BBM out of the forefront of my mind ?    :-\
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 01, 2006, 03:33:44 am
<sips coffee>  Mmmmm!     Ahhhh!     love that first cup!    ;D


Slept in late today till 2:45 am!   LOL !

So here is the Official Sunday Morning Top Ten List!

Lucise                 4494
 
injest                  3790
 
MaineWriter         2474
 
Front-Ranger       2344
 
Pipedream           2304
 
DavidinHartford    2116
 
latjoreme            1965
 
Garry_LH            1825
 
Ellemeno            1819
 
louisev               1744  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 01, 2006, 08:40:43 am
Sunday morning in Maine. The weather does not look fabulous today...maybe it is a day for a movie?

Hannah arrived back from Outward Bound safe and sound. It sounds like she had fun and survived the week mostly unscathed, although she does have a big bruise on her leg. I was expecting the "visionary life changing experience" speech from her, but I didn't get one. Maybe that will come later after she has had a chance to process the week more. Or maybe not. Hannah likes to sail, she is used to being on the water, and maybe this wasn't a real big deal for her. She did say she learned to navigate, which she was pleased about.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 01, 2006, 04:46:45 pm
Glad to hear that Hannah returned safe and sound.   As my mom constantly reminds me,  a mother never stops worrying no matter how old their kids get.  :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 01, 2006, 04:50:45 pm
OMG!!!

I called work this morning to ask a question and they told me that they are switching my hours to the 10 AM - 6:30 PM shift while I finish training! 

YAY!   No more waking up at 2 AM for the 4 AM shift!     I can sleep normal hours!
I don't have to go to bed at 6 PM tonight!  :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 01, 2006, 05:03:29 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on October 01, 2006, 04:50:45 pm
OMG!!!

I called work this morning to ask a question and they told me that they are switching my hours to the 10 AM - 6:30 PM shift while I finish training! 

YAY!   No more waking up at 2 AM for the 4 AM shift!     I can sleep normal hours!
I don't have to go to bed at 6 PM tonight!  :D

You can also stop doing laundry at 3 in the morning. Hooray!!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 01, 2006, 05:17:43 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 01, 2006, 05:03:29 pm
You can also stop doing laundry at 3 in the morning. Hooray!!

L

Damn,  I'm kinda going to miss that!   LOL

Everything is so peaceful at that hour.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 02, 2006, 05:31:30 am
OK,  I'm trying to get used to this new schedule.   Here it is 5:30 AM and I'm wide awake.     Still, that is far better than the 1:45 AM I was getting up at for work.   

Now I've got time to visit BetterMost in the morning!  YAY!


So with that, here is the Monday Morning Top Ten List

Lucise                   4503

injest                    3894
 
MaineWriter           2492

Front-Ranger          2348
 
Pipedream             2309

DavidinHartford       2132
 
latjoreme              1980

Garry_LH               1874
 
Ellemeno               1826

louisev                  1753  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 02, 2006, 05:36:37 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on September 30, 2006, 04:24:17 pm
HA HA HA!

    Funny thing is, I didn't immeadiately think of BBM at that comment.

    I quickly thought of the movie "40 days and 40 nights" with Josh Hartnet.   He tries to avoid sex by going to do his laundry (at the local laundromat) frequently!   ::)

   My god, have I finally gotten BBM out of the forefront of my mind ?    :-\


Surely not! Shame on you David! and leslie.. how was Hannah's trip?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 02, 2006, 08:14:05 am
Monday morning, a bit cloudy and overcast but not too cold, although I definitely feel like fall has arrived in Maine. We are having a very poor foliage year, according to the experts. Way up north the leaves are good, but around us they aren't too exciting.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 03, 2006, 05:41:28 am
Tuesdays Top Ten Poster List!


Lucise               4510
 
injest                3931
 
MaineWriter       2501
 
Front-Ranger      2358

Pipedream         2311
 
DavidinHartford   2137
 
latjoreme           1995
 
Garry_LH           1899
 
Ellemeno           1832

louisev              1761  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 03, 2006, 06:59:29 am
Tuesday morning, looks to be a nice day. 40 degrees right now and I am still using the outdoor shower.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 04, 2006, 05:38:33 am
Good morning Leslie and all!

     It is still dark out, but when I opened the door to get the newspaper it felt pretty warm out.    It is supposed to get up to 80*F  here today!

     Despite my new works hours, I still end up waking around 5 am.  Still, thats better than 2am!     

    I've been watching the X-men movies on TV this week.   Hugh Jackman is certainly very yummy if you can look past the hair and make up.     I'd love to see him star in the Laramie Sagas with Heath!     Image the love scenes!    ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 04, 2006, 06:55:53 am
Good morning, all!

Warm here this morning...66 degrees. Looks like it will be a nice day today. This evening, I will be attending a big fundraising dinner for breast cancer (remember everyone, October is breast cancer awareness month!). Ladies, 40 years and older, have you had your mammogram for 2006? If not, take this as a reminder to schedule one before the end of the year. Mammograms do save lives!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on October 04, 2006, 10:05:38 am
Yup, my brother's daughter's mother recently got diagnosed with breast cancer on the basis of a mammogram. Bad news, but they caught it very early that way.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 05, 2006, 05:41:20 am
Thursday Mornings Top Ten List!

Lucise                4531
 
injest                 3998
 
MaineWriter        2534
 
Front-Ranger       2384
 
Pipedream          2315
 
DavidinHartford    2142
 
latjoreme            2025
 
Garry_LH            1963

Ellemeno            1850
 
louisev               1799  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 05, 2006, 06:24:45 am
Good morning! Let's start with the weather report first. 46 degrees here in Maine, and still dark enough at 6:19 am that I am not sure what the weather is going to do today.

So, last night I went to the breast cancer fundraiser with Hannah and Tony. This was the first time Hannah had ever been to an event like this and she seemed to enjoy herself. I taught her how to bid at a silent auction and she won a very nice pair of turqoise, pearl, and spiny oyster earrings. Then they had a live auction. I am not sure what got into me (it might have been Hannah nudging me in the ribs) but I got into a bidding frenzy against Dan of Rowe Ford. Lori Vornas (a DJ on a local radio station) was egging me on too. So anyway, when all was said and done, I had spent LOTS and LOTS of money on a chair (of all things!). Okay, so it is a really, really nice chair. Really nice for sitting and watching Brokeback Mountain on TV perhaps? Of course, now I need to redecorate my home to find a place for it. Ack!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/56.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 05, 2006, 08:36:32 am
All in a good cause leslie!
Read this on BBC news today about cancer patients - not good
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/5402554.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/5402554.stm)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 06, 2006, 05:22:17 am
Fridays Top Ten Poster List!

Lucise                4544
 
injest                 4031
 
MaineWriter        2548
 
Front-Ranger       2397
 
Pipedream           2315
 
DavidinHartford    2147

latjoreme            2032

Garry_LH            1985

Ellemeno            1859
 
louisev               1810  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 06, 2006, 06:41:45 am
Friday morning, a chilly 36 degrees out there. Still using the outdoor shower...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 06, 2006, 10:48:07 am
THis is a special day at work. For $5, we are allowed to wear jeans on this day only. The money goes for breast cancer research. They are developing a blood test for breast cancer. Wouldn't that be nice, not to have your boobs flattened when that x-ray machine throws U every year? (ouch) So, I decided to go all BBM in my Rockmount Western Wear shirt (the model that Jack wears in the post-divorce scene), beaded belt, and bolo tie. Sure wish I had a snazzy khaki jacket with laces like Jack's.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 07, 2006, 07:18:23 am
It is Saturday!    Time for the ENTIRE  1000+  poster list!

And it looks like we have some new members!   :D

  Lucise                  4,560
   
  injest                   4,123
   
  MaineWriter          2,567
   
  Front-Ranger         2,404
   
  Pipedream            2,315
   
  DavidinHartford      2,152
   
  Garry_LH               2,038
   
  latjoreme              2,035
   
  Ellemeno               1,871
   
  louisev                  1,822   

  ednbarby              1,727
   
  YaadPyar              1,709
   
  Fran                     1,638
   
  Phillip                    1,199
   
  Jeff Wrangler         1,192
   
  Toast                    1,154
 
  DeeDee                 1,060
   
  Ray                       1,046
   
  starboardlight        1,020
   
  Daniel                    1,013
 
  Memento               1,012
   
  wyomen                1,008   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 07, 2006, 07:33:10 am
Lovely sunny morning in Maine but a very brisk 34 degrees...woowee!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 07, 2006, 05:21:09 pm
It was a chilly morning here too Leslie.   I woke up to the sound of my furnace running.   I love that sound.   I hate being cold.

Today did warm up enough to wash the cars.   I even cut the lawn.    I love New England in the Fall.   The leaves are showing some colour already.    :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 08, 2006, 08:23:33 am
36 degrees right now but a beautiful morning...clear blue sky, not a cloud in sight. This would be a good day to go leaf peeping if the state wasn't overrun with TOURISTS! LOL

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 09, 2006, 05:37:02 am
Good Morning chatters!

Monday Mornings Top Ten List!


Lucise                4588
 
injest                 4233
 
MaineWriter        2578

Front-Ranger      2418
 
Pipedream          2319
 
DavidinHartford   2161
 
Garry_LH            2093
 
latjoreme           2035
 
Ellemeno           1875
 
louisev              1836  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 09, 2006, 07:36:13 am
Another lovely day...chilly right now at 36 degrees but they are predicting a high of 72! Convertible weather, perhaps?

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 09, 2006, 07:51:51 am
Convertible weather indeed!    Too bad I sold mine in the Spring!   :-\


I am however going to look at a 1980 Chrysler Town & Country wagon forsale tonight!     It will look nice parked next to my 1980 Chrysler Sedan!   ;D

I'll sell my 1980 Dodge to make room for it.

Older Chryslers are like potatoe chips.  They are cheap. You can't have just one.   And you end up with greasy hands.    :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 09, 2006, 08:09:37 am
My parents had a Town & Country wagon, and 1980 is probably about the vintage. It had brown velvet seats (or velvet like material) and wood paneling on the side. I have always liked station wagons with that woody look.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 09, 2006, 08:40:18 am
Alas, this one doesn't have the fake wood panelling.   :(

It is real hard to find one with the wood that isn't all warped, pealing or rusted under it.    They made less non-wood ones actually.

The one I'm looking at is White (no wood) with a red interior.   I'll post a pic after I take some.

Here are some "File photos" of 1980 Town & Countrys with and without wood.   Again, neither are the one I'm looking at.

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 10, 2006, 05:37:45 am
Tuesdays Top Ten List!

Lucise              4597
 
injest               4282
 
MaineWriter      2593
 
Front-Ranger     2425
 
Pipedream         2333
 
DavidinHartford  2166
 
Garry_LH           2118
 
latjoreme          2035

Ellemeno          1876

louisev             1845  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 10, 2006, 06:46:08 am
Another nice morning in Maine...44 degrees.

We are all feeling a little sad here this morning. Our good friend and faithful companion, Jessie, went to the Rainbow Bridge yesterday. Jessie was a retired racing greyhound and was 12 years old. Jessie (her racing name was How Kwik Jessie) raced for a year and came to live with us when was 3. She was on a "kill list," ie, we rescued her off the track. She was a wonderful pet and will be missed.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 10, 2006, 06:53:45 am
Sorry for your loss Loss Leslie.      I have a friend in Florida who also rescued an ex-racing Greyhound.   What nice pets they make. 

Now she can chase real rabbits with lots of energy!    RIP Jessie.   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 11, 2006, 06:18:16 am
Weds AM.     I bought that 1980 Chrysler LeBaron Town and Country station wagon last night!   YAY!   

And tonight is another new episode of LOST on TV.   

Does life get any better?      ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 11, 2006, 07:11:00 am
Wednesday am. 46 degrees in Maine. They said it would be pouring rain today, but so far it is clear.

A good looking man just appeared in my backyard. I love it when good looking guys just appear...but it is probably just as well that I was NOT in the outdoor shower (where I was 10 minutes ago! LOL). Who is this good looking man? The propane delivery guy, of course!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 11, 2006, 01:24:16 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on October 11, 2006, 06:18:16 am
Weds AM.     I bought that 1980 Chrysler LeBaron Town and Country station wagon last night!   YAY!   

And tonight is another new episode of LOST on TV.   

Does life get any better?      ;D

Yeehaw! David, it looks like you buy cars the way I buy model trains. At least my collection doesn't take up as much space.  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 12, 2006, 05:44:28 am
Thursday Mornings Top Ten List!

Lucise  4633
injest  4337
MaineWriter  2619
Front-Ranger  2451
Pipedream  2339
DavidinHartford  2176
Garry_LH  2139
latjoreme  2042
Ellemeno  1891
louisev  1867  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 12, 2006, 05:53:27 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 11, 2006, 01:24:16 pm
Yeehaw! David, it looks like you buy cars the way I buy model trains. At least my collection doesn't take up as much space.  ;D


LOL!  Indeed Jeff!   

I used to be into model railroading.    I had a Lionel set as a kid.  Then switched to HO scale so I could have more trains in less space.   Then even switched to N scale to really have a small town on a 16' x 4' board.      but once I got my drivers license the trains were put away.     I eventually gave them away to an older guy in my car club who was still into trains.    His whole attic in his house was one giant HO railroad.

So I guess when we're young we want our toys to get progressively bigger.  ( not unlike centain parts of our men!  LOL )      Then as we get much older we want the toys of our youth again!

But you are right.    Cars take up WAY too much space.    It is a pain moving them around so i can use them all occassionally.    I'm going to sell my 1980 Dodge so I can keep the two 1980 LeBarons.   The new PT cruiser will stay of course.   Maybe the PT is my "downsized" toy?   Does that mean I'm getting older?     <no replies please!>   :P
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 12, 2006, 08:19:31 am
I woke up to thunder and lightning and pouring rain but mild temps. Still, the thought of getting electrocuted in my outdoor shower kept me in today. Sigh...

Dreary weather and I didn't sleep well. I need to find something to get me motivated today.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 12, 2006, 09:52:45 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 12, 2006, 08:19:31 am
I woke up to thunder and lightning and pouring rain but mild temps. Still, the thought of getting electrocuted in my outdoor shower kept me in today. Sigh...

Dreary weather and I didn't sleep well. I need to find something to get me motivated today.

L

Maybe the thunder and lightning that went through here about 10:15 p.m. Wednesday?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 12, 2006, 09:55:02 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on October 12, 2006, 05:53:27 am

LOL!  Indeed Jeff!   

I used to be into model railroading.    I had a Lionel set as a kid.  Then switched to HO scale so I could have more trains in less space.   Then even switched to N scale to really have a small town on a 16' x 4' board.      but once I got my drivers license the trains were put away.     I eventually gave them away to an older guy in my car club who was still into trains.    His whole attic in his house was one giant HO railroad.

So I guess when we're young we want our toys to get progressively bigger.  ( not unlike centain parts of our men!  LOL )      Then as we get much older we want the toys of our youth again!

But you are right.    Cars take up WAY too much space.    It is a pain moving them around so i can use them all occassionally.    I'm going to sell my 1980 Dodge so I can keep the two 1980 LeBarons.   The new PT cruiser will stay of course.   Maybe the PT is my "downsized" toy?   Does that mean I'm getting older?     <no replies please!>   :P

Makes sense, David, though in my case I still want trains. I just want MORE of them!  :o  ::)   :laugh:

Of course, in my case, I don't have any place to park a motor vehicle, so. ...

Plus a model train is the only way I'll get to drive a steam locomotive.  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 12, 2006, 10:07:27 am
All this model train talk gives me the opportunity, yet again, to quote one of my all time favorite movie lines:

Jennifer Coolidge as Amber Cole, in "A Mighty Wind"

"Thank God for the model trains, you know? If they didn't have the model trains they wouldn't have gotten the idea for the big trains."

This line cracks me up, every single time.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 13, 2006, 05:38:49 am
Friday Morning Top Ten List

Lucise  4647
injest  4362
MaineWriter  2646
Front-Ranger  2465
Pipedream  2301
DavidinHartford  2181
Garry_LH  2155
latjoreme  2043
Ellemeno  1906
louisev  1887  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 13, 2006, 06:18:27 am
Friday morning and it's dark...really dark. But not too cold (46 deg) and not raining.

For all you superstitious types (that would be me)...it is Friday the 13th. Bring your good luck amulet with you to work today, to ward off the evil spirits!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 13, 2006, 08:53:28 am
Beautiful fall morning down here in Philadelphia! I've got my Friday morning treat (Dunkin Donuts medium coffee, cream and sugar)--that should ward off any evil trolls, er make that "spirits."

And a Happy Publication Day to all!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 13, 2006, 09:00:58 pm
Brrr!   it sure was cold here in CT this morning!

As the saying goes...

   ...."When there is frost on the pumkin, it is time for dickie dunkin"     ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 14, 2006, 06:20:08 am
It is SATURDAY!!

and that means it is time for the FULL 1000+ poster list!

  Lucise                      4,659   
  injest                       4,367   
  MaineWriter              2,668   
  Front-Ranger            2,481
  Pipedream                2,311
  DavidinHartford         2,185   
  Garry_LH                  2,158   
  latjoreme                 2,049        
  Ellemeno                  1,910
  louisev                     1,899   
  ednbarby                 1,745   
  YaadPyar                 1,720   
  Fran                        1,686   
  Phillip                       1,249   
  Jeff Wrangler            1,233   
  Toast                       1,196   
  DeeDee                    1,065   
  wdj                          1,053   
  wyomen                   1,047   
  Memento                  1,047   
  Ray                          1,046   
  Daniel                       1,044   
  starboardlight            1,022   
  meryl                        1,001    <----  NEWEST MEMBER!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 14, 2006, 01:07:56 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on October 14, 2006, 06:20:08 am
  meryl                        1,001   [/color] <----  NEWEST MEMBER!  ;D

Congratulations, Miz Merly!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: RouxB on October 14, 2006, 01:15:27 pm
I gotta catch up! Let's see, about 350 more....5 posts a day...7 days a week... Oh just hell!

Congrats Meryl!!!

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 14, 2006, 11:30:39 pm
Thanks, y'all!  It's great to be here at last!  8)  :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Mikaela on October 15, 2006, 04:44:32 am
Congratulations Meryl!  :) You sure wrote it up a thousand times thinking about our boys.  :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 15, 2006, 07:46:49 am
Congratulations to Meryl!


Another lovely fall day here in Maine. Frost yesterday but it looks warmer today. October 15 and STILL in the outdoor shower. Yeah!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 16, 2006, 02:52:37 am
Welcome, Meryl!

It looks to me like in the next 24 hours or so, we are going to have a new Most Online:

Fran      41d 7h 54m
MaineWriter      41d 2h 6m
Lucise      40d 6h 3m
DeeDee      35d 1h 32m
Memento      34d 16h 2m
Pipedream      30d 22h 47m
Toast      29d 17h 52m
Front-Ranger      26d 17h 25m
YaadPyar      25d 3h 10m
Ellemeno      24d 4h 32m
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 16, 2006, 06:22:13 am
Monday Mornings Top Ten Poster List!

Lucise            4682
injest             4548
MaineWriter    2687
Front-Ranger   2514
Pipedream      2324
Garry_LH        2220
DavidinHartford  2196
latjoreme       2060
louisev           1939
Ellemeno        1934  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 16, 2006, 06:55:49 am
Mornin' all...

A nice brisk 31.5 deg out there this morning...yes, the outdoor shower is still functioning and I was in it.

Clear again today. What wonderful weather we have been having!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 17, 2006, 06:12:59 am
Good Morning All!

   Yesterday was a beautiful fall day!   The leaves are really colourful here.     It should be another chilly morning today.    I know I will not be using Leslies outdoor shower today!   Us guys have that "shrinkage factor" to worry about when in the cold!    Ha ha ha!   :laugh:

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 17, 2006, 06:16:07 am
Oops! 

  I almost forgot the Top Ten Poster List for today!

Tuesdays Top Ten List!

Lucise  4684
injest  4620
MaineWriter  2700
Front-Ranger  2524
Pipedream  2325
Garry_LH  2256
DavidinHartford  2203
latjoreme  2065
Ellemeno  1951
louisev  1949  

Watch out Anke!    Garry_LH is a fast climber!    He has only been online since June and has already jump over me!     :o
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 17, 2006, 06:20:09 am
Oh, David, David, David...the outdoor shower is good for you. It builds character...or something.

Off for something character building in the brisk 30 deg weather we are having this morning. It is DARK so I can't tell you what the sky is doing.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 17, 2006, 06:50:51 am
That reminds me of an old George Carlin comedy skit.   The "Hippy Dippy Weatherman".

Todays weather:  Dark.   Followed by scattered light.   Temps between 32 and 90 with a 50/50 chance of rain."
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 17, 2006, 07:21:59 am
Weatherman: what other job is there, where you can be wrong 50% of the time, and still not get fired?

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 17, 2006, 12:50:15 pm
Well,  I wish he were wrong today.   It just started raining.   I think it is supposed t orain tomorrow as well.    :-\
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 18, 2006, 06:15:55 am
Raining here too, David, and 51 degrees. Okay, so it has warmed up from the past few mornings but it is still dark. When do we change the clocks? Then it will be light again at this end of the day, for a few weeks.

I actually hate it when we change the clocks in the fall. I really feel like winter has descended upon us.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 18, 2006, 02:51:39 pm
Weds Top Ten List!

Lucise  4707
injest  4639
MaineWriter  2719
Front-Ranger  2538
Pipedream  2334
Garry_LH  2276
DavidinHartford  2211
latjoreme  2066
Ellemeno  1983
louisev  1979  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 18, 2006, 06:13:16 pm
Two things I notice - injest is soon going to overtake Lucise as #1 poster, and also very soon the top ten posters will all be over 2,000 posts.

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2006, 06:37:22 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 18, 2006, 06:15:55 am
Raining here too, David, and 51 degrees. Okay, so it has warmed up from the past few mornings but it is still dark. When do we change the clocks? Then it will be light again at this end of the day, for a few weeks.

I actually hate it when we change the clocks in the fall. I really feel like winter has descended upon us.

Leslie

At least beginning in 2007 Daylight Saving Time begins earlier than it used to, the second Sunday in March instead of the first Sunday in April. Beginning in 2007 those of us on the East Coast will be on Daylight Saving Time more than we will be on Eastern Standard Time.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: RouxB on October 19, 2006, 01:14:51 am
Will you put on the list on credit? Please? I promise I'll deliver the goods.
I wanna be on a list and not a *&^% list!

 O0

Oh,(was) clear, beautiful, sunny 73 degrees in Santa Barbara CA
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 19, 2006, 06:38:06 am
50 degrees and no rain today.

After the rain stopped yesterday, it turned into a beautiful, warm day. I had a chance to get outside and walk around. Foliage seems to have peaked.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 19, 2006, 07:08:47 am
G'morning Leslie!   :D

   Same here.  52*F and no rain.   It is supposed to get up to 69*F today, although partly cloudy and chance for rain/thundershower tonight.

A new dilema!  I don't have garage space for my new wagon and nobody makes a car cover for them!    At least none that I've found yet...   ???

(http://static.flickr.com/110/269491991_2ca1e128c0_m.jpg)

(http://static.flickr.com/106/269491990_d8e28dd48d_m.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 19, 2006, 07:13:13 am
Weren't you going to sell one of the other cars? You could also rent a self storage space (although that costs money). I have heard people store cars in those.

How big is your garage, anyway?

Our garage (1 car) is home to the lawnmower and lots of other junk, so my nice convertible sits out, year round. On snowy days, I think about blowing up the lawnmower, I really do...LOL

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 19, 2006, 07:30:21 am
Hi Leslie,

   Yes, the big ol Dodge is forsale.   Four cars is just too much to keep moving around.    I only have a one car garage as well.   But I can park up to 7 comfortably in my driveway!    But 6 of those would be in a single row!  LOL

   Hopefully the dodge sells this fall.   Then just the wagon and PT Cruiser will be outside.   Even if I had the $27,000 to build a new two car garage, my property is pretty small and the City Zoning most likely wouldn't allow it.    What I need is a two car garage that is double deep so i can get 4 inside!    The three cars plus a bay for the mower and other lawn stuff.    Nah, you know me, i'd put a 4th car in there!    LOL!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 20, 2006, 06:16:23 am
Fridays Top Ten Poster List!

Lucise  4731
injest  4686
MaineWriter  2737
Front-Ranger  2542
Pipedream  2339
Garry_LH  2315
DavidinHartford  2225
latjoreme  2073
Ellemeno  2001
louisev  2000  

 :o All our Top Ten Brokies are now the Top 2000+   :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 20, 2006, 06:33:14 am
Friday's Weather Report brought to you by the Old Brokeback Almanac

Westbrook, ME

55 degrees, dark and rainy. Prediction is for more rain, although eventually it will get light, but probably not sunny.


Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 20, 2006, 07:15:59 am
Same here Leslie.   Light rain here this morning.   The sun never broke thru yesterday either.   

  So today is my Tuesday.  But then again, it is also my Weds!  (I work Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sundays now.)

  The Airport was a Zoo yesterday.  Alot of people fly out on Thursdays for a long weekend I guess.    Connecticut Senator (and Presidential hopeful) Joe Lieberman came thru my checkpoint yesterday.  VIPS get to cut to the head of the long lines.   You'd think he'd be better to wait in line like everyone else to meet people, shake hands etc etc.   

  I was actually more happy to unexpectedly bump into my Best friends Father in line.   :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: RouxB on October 20, 2006, 03:56:28 pm
Never enough posts, never enough...


 O0
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on October 20, 2006, 03:57:48 pm
Right you are!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 21, 2006, 06:12:32 am
It is Saturday.  That means it is time for the FULL 1000+ Poster List!

  Lucise        4,739   
  injest         4,699   
  MaineWriter     2,752   
  Front-Ranger    2,543   
  Pipedream       2,345   
  Garry_LH         2,325   
  DavidinHartford 2,230   
  latjoreme        2,073   
  louisev            2,012   
  Ellemeno        2,010   
  ednbarby        1,776   
  Fran               1,750   
  YaadPyar        1,724   
  Jeff Wrangler  1,290   
  Phillip             1,255   
  Toast            1,253   
  wdj               1,109   
  Memento       1,086   
  DeeDee         1,073   
  wyomen        1,063   
  Ray               1,046   
  Daniel            1,045   
  starboardlight  1,041   
  meryl             1,029   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 21, 2006, 09:39:07 am
47 degrees this morning and it feels chilly. There is a stiff breeze blowing...even though it is sunny it doesn't seem like a good outdoor day. Maybe I'll amuse myself by writing another chapter of my story....


Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 22, 2006, 05:54:40 am
Sunday Mornings Top Ten List!

Lucise  4741
injest  4715
MaineWriter  2760
Front-Ranger  2552
Pipedream  2345
Garry_LH  2326
DavidinHartford  2230
latjoreme  2073
louisev  2027
Ellemeno  2015  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 22, 2006, 08:24:11 am
Okay, this is the test of outdoor showerdom....28 degrees  out there and there is frost on the ground. Brrrr!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 22, 2006, 08:51:55 am
Just as long as the water coming out of the shower is not ice, you'll be fine!!

Here in Casper, Wyoming, it's hovering at freezing with a dusting of snow on the ground.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 22, 2006, 09:42:25 am
As usual, it was very nice, once I got out there. The shampoo was a little frozen, though.

Beautiful day here, clear blue sky without a cloud in sight. Ah...

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 23, 2006, 04:03:16 am
And on this, my 500th post. I hit the half way mark!!!!!

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 23, 2006, 06:36:16 am
Monday Mornings Top Ten Poster List!

injest  4751
Lucise  4751
MaineWriter  2770
Front-Ranger  2555
Pipedream  2345
Garry_LH  2338
DavidinHartford  2231
latjoreme  2074
louisev  2048
Ellemeno  2026  

Kelda_shelton  500  <-honourable mention      ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 23, 2006, 06:52:33 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on October 23, 2006, 06:36:16 am
Monday Mornings Top Ten Poster List!

injest  4751
Lucise  4751
MaineWriter  2770
Front-Ranger  2555
Pipedream  2345
Garry_LH  2338
DavidinHartford  2231
latjoreme  2074
louisev  2048
Ellemeno  2026  

Kelda_shelton  500  <-honourable mention      ;)

LOL!!!!! Thanks David! yeehaw!!!!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 23, 2006, 06:59:04 am
Monday morning. It was cold. It was dark. It was raining. And I was forced, for the first time since I don't know when (May, maybe?), into the indoor shower. Oh bleak morning, oh grey day. This is NOT a good way to start the week!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 23, 2006, 08:16:02 pm
Quote from: kelda_shelton on October 23, 2006, 06:52:33 am
LOL!!!!! Thanks David! yeehaw!!!!!!

Anytime Darlin!    ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 24, 2006, 06:43:47 am
Hmm,  let's see.  Today is my Sunday, so that means it is actually Tuesday!

Time for the Tuesday Top Ten List!

injest  4793
Lucise  4762
MaineWriter  2781
Front-Ranger  2565
Garry_LH  2347
Pipedream  2345
DavidinHartford  2235
latjoreme  2075
louisev  2058
Ellemeno  2032  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 24, 2006, 09:25:35 am
Tuesday morning...it was dark, but not as cold, but I still retreated to the indoor shower. The season may be coming to an end....I give it up reluctantly, though.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 24, 2006, 03:47:25 pm
OMG!!!  :o


Lucise has been over taken!     And Garry_LH  is climbing the chart fast too!   

They are going faster than Lureen in the backseat of her Daddys Thunderbird!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 24, 2006, 08:42:55 pm
And welcome, Jane (JakeTwist), into the Top Ten Most Online.  I have just recently ascended there myself. 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: RouxB on October 24, 2006, 10:32:07 pm
Elle, am I there yet?

 O0
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: welliwont on October 24, 2006, 10:33:37 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on October 24, 2006, 08:42:55 pm
And welcome, Jane (JakeTwist), into the Top Ten Most Online.  I have just recently ascended there myself. 

Whoa!   :o  This is tooo cool!!!  I niver even seen it comin'!   :D  Thanks Ellie Mae, for letting me know!!  Whoooo Weeee!


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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 25, 2006, 04:55:38 am
Quote from: RouxB on October 24, 2006, 10:32:07 pm
Elle, am I there yet?

 O0

To the Top Ten Most Online?  Nowhere close, Hun.  As of now you've been on 11 days, 10 hours and 46 minutes.  Compared with Jane, who is currently #10, with 25 days, 8 hours and 45 minutes.

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 25, 2006, 05:58:47 am
Weds AM  Top Ten List!

injest  4814
Lucise  4776
MaineWriter  2785
Front-Ranger  2581
Garry_LH  2371
Pipedream  2352
DavidinHartford  2245
louisev  2084
latjoreme  2078
Ellemeno  2045  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 25, 2006, 09:43:34 am
Wednesday am

An interesting snag in the shower department...the indoor shower is leaking and needs to be replaced. Handyman husband is on the job but that means we all need to move back outdoors for the next five days...or maybe move to the Holiday Inn!


Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 25, 2006, 09:48:25 pm
An update, for anyone who cares...

These are the pleasures of living in a 200+ year old home (our house was builit in 1803). Rooms are small, awkward and weren't designed for modern conveniences like plumbing or electricity.

At the moment, I have a hole in the floor where the indoor shower used to be. That bathroom also included a sink and toilet which are now both gone So I have been reduced to a 1/2 bath household....

but we have the outdoor shower.

but it is freezing.

But...there is the Holiday Inn.

Stay tuned, folks.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 26, 2006, 05:53:44 am
Leslie,  go to the nice place Ennis and Ellery were staying at.  you know, the one with the nice stone fireplace!    ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 26, 2006, 05:54:54 am
Thursday and time for the Top Ten List!

injest  4886
Lucise  4790
MaineWriter  2793
Front-Ranger  2592
Garry_LH  2401
Pipedream  2354
DavidinHartford  2248
louisev  2093
latjoreme  2081
Ellemeno  2071  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 26, 2006, 07:14:34 am
Thursday am, 32 degrees

Frost everywhere and dark. No indoor shower, just a giant hole in the floor. I am supposed to go to Lowe's or Home Depot today and buy a shower. Hannah and I want something Scandinavian, with a heated floor. My husband just rolled his eyes. Do they sell Scandinavian showers at Lowe's? I have no idea. I have 38" to work with.

Decorating ideas are welcome!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 26, 2006, 07:15:07 am
I have not done this in awhile....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 26, 2006, 07:15:26 am
But I am in the mood to reach a milestone...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 26, 2006, 07:15:51 am
Of 2800 posts....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 26, 2006, 07:16:06 am
and I will do it...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 26, 2006, 07:17:50 am
with this one. Yeah!

By the way, I went and saw "The Prestige" yesterday. Very, very good. Lots of twists and turns throughout.

I recommend seeing it sort of "cold," that is, don't read lots of reviews, IMDb, etc. There are lots of spoilers out there and if you really want the full effect of the movie, you should not know much more than it is about two magicians.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 26, 2006, 09:34:44 am
I thought The Prestige looked pretty good, from its TV commercials anyway, but with Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale, well, I'd better have my heart medicine with me.  ;D

What ya'll need a shower fer? All ya need is some hot water and a warshrag. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 26, 2006, 10:40:42 am
I recommend the Prestige and yes, the male eye candy is very easy on the eyes. Scarlett Johanssen looks good too, for people who like to look at Scarlett.

Hot water and a warshrag? Maybe for you, cowboy, but I'm a city girl! LOL

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 26, 2006, 12:03:30 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 26, 2006, 10:40:42 am
I recommend the Prestige and yes, the male eye candy is very easy on the eyes. Scarlett Johanssen looks good too, for people who like to look at Scarlett.

Hot water and a warshrag? Maybe for you, cowboy, but I'm a city girl! LOL

Leslie

Oh, come on, you take showers outdoors in Maine in October, and you can't get along with just a basin of hot water and a warshrag?  :laugh:

I forgot Scarlett Johanssen was in The Prestige. She's just amazing. She was so good in The Girl with the Pearl Earring.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 26, 2006, 07:44:47 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 26, 2006, 09:34:44 am

What ya'll need a shower fer? All ya need is some hot water and a warshrag. ...  ;D

Awww come on!     Jake used cold water and a stick!       :laugh:

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 26, 2006, 10:22:42 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on October 26, 2006, 07:44:47 pm
Awww come on!     Jake used cold water and a stick!       :laugh:



That was laundry, David. Heath used a basin of hot water and a warshrag.

Lessen Leslie warshes her clothes while she's wearin' 'em. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on October 27, 2006, 05:20:35 am
Hey folks, "Make Room for Daddy" - There's a "New Kid in Town"

Yup! I've paid my dues, suffered through ups & down. I've laughed, (and laughed, and laugher) and cried, I've made mistakes and sometimes gotten lucky with comments that managed to put smiles on others. I've found what participation I was most capable of, and, some 7 months later, here I am - achieving what others have managed in mere months (and in Jess' case, mere days)

I've the reached the 1 000 post plateau

So I'll take my bow and accept all the warm thoughts that will be hurled my way - many thanks
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 27, 2006, 05:44:41 am
Roland, you sure wrang it out a thousand times!  Welcome aboard!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 27, 2006, 05:45:48 am
YAY!    Congrats Roland!!   Welcome to the 1000+ list!

  injest        4,908   
  Lucise        4,809   
  MaineWriter        2,811   
  Front-Ranger        2,604   
  Garry_LH        2,403   
  Pipedream        2,370   
  DavidinHartford        2,255   
  louisev        2,099   
  latjoreme        2,088   
  Ellemeno        2,083   
  ednbarby        1,798   
  Fran        1,790   
  YaadPyar        1,724   
  Jeff Wrangler       1,325   
  Phillip        1,278   
  Toast        1,255   
  wdj        1,159   
  Memento        1,114   
  wyomen        1,092   
  meryl        1,080   
  DeeDee        1,079   
  starboardlight        1,064   
  Daniel        1,058   
  Ray       1,046   
  Roland        1,000     <- Newest member!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 27, 2006, 06:15:56 am
Quote from: Roland on October 27, 2006, 05:20:35 am
Hey folks, "Make Room for Daddy" - There's a "New Kid in Town"

Yup! I've paid my dues, suffered through ups & down. I've laughed, (and laughed, and laugher) and cried, I've made mistakes and sometimes gotten lucky with comments that managed to put smiles on others. I've found what participation I was most capable of, and, some 7 months later, here I am - achieving what others have managed in mere months (and in Jess' case, mere days)

I've the reached the 1 000 post plateau

So I'll take my bow and accept all the warm thoughts that will be hurled my way - many thanks

well done you!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 27, 2006, 07:15:25 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 26, 2006, 10:22:42 pm
That was laundry, David. Heath used a basin of hot water and a warshrag.

Lessen Leslie warshes her clothes while she's wearin' 'em. ...  ;D

Okay, so it's 29 degrees out there this morning, the shampoo is gelatinous goo and I am taking an outdoor shower. Fortunately, there was no wind or rain. Now the men on this list, explain to me, please...what possesses a man to wait all summer long to fix the shower and decide to do it in the waning days of the outdoor shower season. Huh?  What happened to August?

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 27, 2006, 07:20:32 am
Quote from: Roland on October 27, 2006, 05:20:35 am
Hey folks, "Make Room for Daddy" - There's a "New Kid in Town"

I've the reached the 1 000 post plateau

So I'll take my bow and accept all the warm thoughts that will be hurled my way - many thanks


Hey Roland,

Congratulations! Back in the old days, we gave out statues and things. Now we just give pictures of good looking men. We had a heated debate in chat yesterday whether this guy is sexy or not. I think he is....others didn't. You tell me.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/photo_lance_armstrong.jpg)


L

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 27, 2006, 08:51:01 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 27, 2006, 07:15:25 am
Okay, so it's 29 degrees out there this morning, the shampoo is gelatinous goo and I am taking an outdoor shower. Fortunately, there was no wind or rain. Now the men on this list, explain to me, please...what possesses a man to wait all summer long to fix the shower and decide to do it in the waning days of the outdoor shower season. Huh?  What happened to August?

L

Maybe it's payback for all the time his wife spends with a couple of cowboys. ...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 27, 2006, 10:28:23 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 27, 2006, 08:51:01 am
Maybe it's payback for all the time his wife spends with a couple of cowboys. ...

Maybe....

LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 27, 2006, 10:48:10 am
 8)  8) CONGRATULATIONS ROLAND!!  8)  8)

*Pours you a stiff one*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 27, 2006, 10:59:36 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 27, 2006, 07:20:32 am

Hey Roland,

Congratulations! Back in the old days, we gave out statues and things. Now we just give pictures of good looking men. We had a heated debate in chat yesterday whether this guy is sexy or not. I think he is....others didn't. You tell me.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/photo_lance_armstrong.jpg)


L



He seems fair enough with them pecs, but ain't that just Lance Armstrong with no shirt on?

Hmm. Survives cancer. Dumps his wife. Dumps Cheryl Crow when she has breast cancer when he himself is a cancer survivor.

Sometimes handsome is as handsome does.  :-\
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 27, 2006, 06:03:55 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 27, 2006, 10:59:36 am
He seems fair enough with them pecs, but ain't that just Lance Armstrong with no shirt on?

Hmm. Survives cancer. Dumps his wife. Dumps Cheryl Crow when she has breast cancer when he himself is a cancer survivor.

Sometimes handsome is as handsome does.  :-\

Hmmm, maybe.

Re: Sheryl Crow....very little has been said about that split up. I think there is a whole lot more behind that than has been revealed publicly, which is probably as it should be.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on October 27, 2006, 06:45:44 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 27, 2006, 07:20:32 am

Hey Roland,

Congratulations! Back in the old days, we gave out statues and things. Now we just give pictures of good looking men. We had a heated debate in chat yesterday whether this guy is sexy or not. I think he is....others didn't. You tell me.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/photo_lance_armstrong.jpg)

Not my cup a tea - don't think he'd make it (by my doing) to the non cowboy hot guys thread

But that's just my opinion
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 28, 2006, 04:42:53 am
Saturdays Top Ten List!

injest  4967
Lucise  4815
MaineWriter  2826
Front-Ranger  2627
Garry_LH  2426
Pipedream  2370
DavidinHartford  2256
louisev  2104
Ellemeno  2096
latjoreme  2091  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 28, 2006, 05:03:29 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on October 28, 2006, 04:42:53 am
Saturdays Top Ten List!

injest  4967
Lucise  4815
MaineWriter  2826
Front-Ranger  2627
Garry_LH  2426
Pipedream  2370
DavidinHartford  2256
louisev  2104
Ellemeno  2096
latjoreme  2091  

Wait a minute, list don't look right.  I'm never supposed to be ahead of Katherine.  ....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 28, 2006, 08:02:18 am
It is 45 degrees so at least the shampoo won't be frozen, but it is RAINING. This character building stuff is getting old, fast. Anyone know anything about heated floors?

Off to nature...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 28, 2006, 09:25:37 am
Leslie, how did your shower shopping expedition go? As it is now, you don't even have to turn on the water to take a shower! Regarding Katherine, I have had a little talk with her about TGDBOAU situation, and she promises to remedy it. I think that calls for a horserace between Katherine and Clarissa!! How about if you threaten to cut the loser off, David! Mustn't waste bandwidth you know. As for Lance, I think he's sexy, but it's getting close to the full moon, so it don't mean nothin'!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 28, 2006, 10:15:18 am
The shower shopping was fine. I basically found the exact same thing as we had before. This new bathroom really isn't going to be any different from the old one, except maybe the walls will finally be painted. And there is some talk about putting up heated towel bars. And maybe a heated floor, if I can figure out what's involved.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on October 28, 2006, 11:53:48 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on October 28, 2006, 05:03:29 am
Wait a minute, I'm never supposed to be ahead of Katherine.  Just don't look right....

You're jumped ahead of me, Elle?

Oh.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on October 28, 2006, 11:54:40 am
My.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on October 28, 2006, 11:55:45 am
God.

(OK, only 12 more to go to regain 9th place.)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 28, 2006, 03:09:34 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 28, 2006, 09:25:37 am
I think that calls for a horserace between Katherine and Clarissa!!

A
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 28, 2006, 03:09:50 pm
horse
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 28, 2006, 03:10:03 pm
race,
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 28, 2006, 03:10:18 pm
Lee?

:)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 28, 2006, 05:13:14 pm
Don't point at me!   I used to be as high on the list as number 4!    But now I've dropped to number 7 because of all the new chatters!   

 ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 28, 2006, 08:33:27 pm
Speakin' a which, Jess is about to tip over the 5,000 post mark.  Dang....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on October 28, 2006, 09:10:04 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on October 28, 2006, 05:13:14 pm
Don't point at me!   I used to be as high on the list as number 4!    But now I've dropped to number 7 because of all the new chatters!   

 ;)

Maybe it is because you now work?!?  ::)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 28, 2006, 10:46:20 pm
What does a guy have to do to get a drink around here?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 28, 2006, 10:58:27 pm
Welcome, David (925), to the illustrious 1000+ posts club.  Someone will be rollin' in the whiskey fountain in a moment.....


Hoosier Daddy?

:):):):)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 28, 2006, 11:09:57 pm
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokeArseMountain/whiskeykeg.jpg)

YEEHAW!!

Have one on me, David!  And welcome to the Club!  8)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 28, 2006, 11:13:50 pm
Quote from: injest on October 28, 2006, 11:10:45 pm
*Jess staggers into the pit stop...puts her hands on her knees as she huffs and poofs...*

Whew!! Just hit 5000....now...gotta .....get.....to.....10000....

*Looks back down the road...*

Ya'll ...see..... Lucise??....... she....... gaining...... on me???

*Grabs a water bottle and takes off again...panting hard*

lol

Congratulations Jess!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 28, 2006, 11:14:55 pm
Thanks Clarissa and Meryl!  :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 28, 2006, 11:29:14 pm
Quote from: injest on October 28, 2006, 11:25:27 pm
what the heck is huffs and POOFS??

I thought maybe it was Texan for "Puff".

I wasn't going to question it though. I heard Texans pack some pretty big guns.

You can say POOF anytime you want Jess. It's cool.... Really! :D

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 28, 2006, 11:31:52 pm
Quote from: injest on October 28, 2006, 11:25:27 pm
what the heck is huffs and POOFS??

Heh heh, you've come to the right board for poofs.  ;D  ;)  :-*

Five F*ckin' Thousand Posts?  :P

CONGRATULATIONS JESS!!  8)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on October 29, 2006, 12:06:21 am
thank you Meryl!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on October 29, 2006, 03:30:28 am
If you count all the post a mine that have been deleted, I'd probably still not yet be at 1 100 posts, so good for you Jess. - And David - you just passed me too (You're like #25 most prolific poster!)

Congrats to both a ya, David 'n Jess!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 29, 2006, 06:40:41 am
Sundays Top Ten List!

injest  5031  <--Another Milestone!   
Lucise  4819
MaineWriter  2833
Front-Ranger  2649
Garry_LH  2459
Pipedream  2373
DavidinHartford  2259
Ellemeno  2125
louisev  2116
latjoreme  2094  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 29, 2006, 06:44:37 am
Quote from: Roland on October 28, 2006, 09:10:04 pm
Maybe it is because you now work?!?  ::)

  Indeed!     And at this job I can't access the web and BetterMost!   :(

At my previous job I was able to surf the web all day if I wanted.   Ah, I miss those days!   LOL.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 29, 2006, 08:45:15 am
I go without the Internet for 18 hours and look what happens! Yee-haw!

We had torrential downpours, wind, rain, power outages and internet outages. What a day and night. Today is sunny but windy. Very windy. Makes for a brisk time in the outdoor shower...yes, still there. The indoor shower has been purchased but not installed--hopefully today.

We have abandoned the heated floor but I am still hoping for a heated towel rack. I'll keep ya'll posted.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 29, 2006, 09:02:10 pm
Sunday evening update...

I was promised a new bathroom by the end of the weekend. It is 8 pm and guess what? The bathroom is not finished. (I am not surprised). Worse, I have just found out that as part of this renovation project, he has disconnected the heat. Yes, the HEAT. So now I have no bathroom and no heat. You guys are probably wondering why I put up with this....hee hee hee  I will leave that to your imagination.

I am watching Capote....Hoffman is good in this, very very good...

I will be showering outdoors again for the forseeable future.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 29, 2006, 09:07:31 pm
Yes we know Leslie (sound: James Taylor: I'm your handyman!!)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 29, 2006, 10:40:23 pm
Quote from: Roland on October 29, 2006, 03:30:28 am
If you count all the post a mine that have been deleted, I'd probably still not yet be at 1 100 posts, so good for you Jess. - And David - you just passed me too (You're like #25 most prolific poster!)

Congrats to both a ya, David 'n Jess!

Thanks Roland!  :D



Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 30, 2006, 07:17:54 am
Monday Morning Top Ten List!

injest  5081
Lucise  4834
MaineWriter  2840
Front-Ranger  2671
Garry_LH  2485
Pipedream  2373
DavidinHartford  2262
Ellemeno  2139
louisev  2130
latjoreme  2094  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 30, 2006, 07:29:09 am
39 degrees, no wind this morning, although we had plenty of wind over the weekend.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/061030crane_484.jpg)


Wind sends crane crashing

165-foot crane being used at a construction site at Maine Medical Center in Portland fell onto three buildings on Ellsworth and Wescott streets Sunday morning. This was the scene as viewed from Maine Medical looking out onto Wescott Street. The white house on the right fronts Ellsworth.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 30, 2006, 07:41:44 am
Hi Leslie!

   Same here.   Saturday was the heavy rains and yesterday was the high winds here too.     No storm damage at my house thank goodness.   Just some flash flooding on some of the streets.    The high winds did blow some of the leaves out of my yard!    Yay!    Plenty of small branches to go pickup however.

   I love Mondays!    Well,  now that they are my Saturdays!    ;D 

  Not that I slept in today.    The early bird gets to read Louisev's next chapter right?    ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 30, 2006, 08:03:01 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on October 30, 2006, 07:41:44 am

  Not that I slept in today.    The early bird gets to read Louisev's next chapter right?    ;)

Very true.

David, I dreamt about you last night! That is, when I was dreaming about Ellery. LOL.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 30, 2006, 10:09:24 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 30, 2006, 08:03:01 am
Very true.

David, I dreamt about you last night! That is, when I was dreaming about Ellery. LOL.

L

You dream about Ellery instead of Ennis?  :o

Over the weekend, I was thinking about you in Portland and Paul heading down to Provincetown as I was watching weatherhunk Jim Cantore take a beating in Gloucester. David, if you're reading this, I didn't realize it was bad in central Connecticut, too--I just kept hearing about the coast.

Your property come through OK?

J.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 30, 2006, 10:20:03 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 30, 2006, 10:09:24 am
You dream about Ellery instead of Ennis?  :o


J.

You wouldn't believe who I dream about...the other night, young Brad Pitt showed up. I am not particularly fond of Brad Pitt but he was lookin' mighty fine in my sleep. LOL. One consistent fact....the interesting people who populate my dreamland are all MEN.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 30, 2006, 11:48:26 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 30, 2006, 10:20:03 am
You wouldn't believe who I dream about...the other night, young Brad Pitt showed up. I am not particularly fond of Brad Pitt but he was lookin' mighty fine in my sleep. LOL. One consistent fact....the interesting people who populate my dreamland are all MEN.

L

Tell you what, first time I laid eyes on Brad Pitt, in Thelma and Louise, I says to myself, I says, "That boy's gonna be a BIG star!"
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 30, 2006, 11:59:15 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 30, 2006, 11:48:26 am
Tell you what, first time I laid eyes on Brad Pitt, in Thelma and Louise, I says to myself, I says, "That boy's gonna be a BIG star!"

Oh, yeah....


L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 30, 2006, 04:12:35 pm
Leslie Dear,  what exactly was I doing in your dream about me and Ellery?   <big grin>

Jeff,  no property damage here at my house.    We did have wind gusts up to 60 mph though!    My American flag out front is pretty tattered now.   I need to get a new one.     I forgot to take it down before the storm.    It's been up since 9-11-01 so it is pretty faded anyways.   

What a nice day today!     I spent a good part of it tinkering with the new wagon.    Hopefully tomorrow will be nice enough to finish waxing it.

(http://static.flickr.com/90/273790329_a363e7f533.jpg?v=0)



   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on October 31, 2006, 07:32:58 am
It is Tuesday and time for a full 1000+ Posters List!

  injest                5,120   
  Lucise               4,843   
  MaineWriter       2,857   
  Front-Ranger     2,680   
  Garry_LH           2,497   
  Pipedream         2,376   
  DavidinHartford   2,265   
  Ellemeno           2,149   
  louisev              2,143   
  latjoreme          2,095   
  ednbarby          1,826   
  Fran                 1,814   
  YaadPyar          1,721   
  Jeff Wrangler     1,336   
  Phillip                1,309   
  Toast               1,270   
  wdj                  1,173   
  wyomen           1,128   
  Memento          1,119   
  Meryl                1,108   
  DeeDee            1,078   
  starboardlight     1,068   
  Daniel               1,064   
  Ray                  1,045   
  David925          1,043   
  twistedude       1,020   
  Roland              1,020   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 31, 2006, 08:22:08 am
It is Tuesday and I am still in the outdoor shower!

31 degrees today but clear and no wind at all, so it wasn't too bad. And with the time change it is not dark in the morning which makes things a lttle bit better.

Happy Halloween everyone! We don't have trick or treaters at our house (not that I am against them or anything, they just don't show up). Hannah is exporting herself to a friend's neighborhood to make sure she gets her full bag of halloween booty.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 31, 2006, 10:53:56 am
Since you live in an old house, do you have any ghosts, Leslie?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 31, 2006, 07:30:55 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on October 31, 2006, 07:32:58 am
It is Tuesday and time for a full 1000+ Posters List!

  injest                5,120  
  Lucise               4,843  
  MaineWriter       2,857  
  Front-Ranger     2,680  
  Garry_LH           2,497  
  Pipedream         2,376  
  DavidinHartford   2,265  
  Ellemeno           2,149  
  louisev              2,143  
  latjoreme          2,095  
  ednbarby          1,826  
  Fran                 1,814  
  YaadPyar          1,721  
  Jeff Wrangler     1,336  
  Phillip                1,309  
  Toast               1,270  
  wdj                  1,173  
  wyomen           1,128  
  Memento          1,119  
  Meryl                1,108  
  DeeDee            1,078  
  starboardlight     1,068  
  Daniel               1,064  
  Ray                  1,045  
  David925          1,043  
  twistedude       1,020  
  Roland              1,020    

Thanks David, for posting these for us.  It's funny - looking at the list, to my eyes some people are heading up the list (Garry_LH, louisev, wyomen) and some are heading down (YaadPyar, Ray).  Most are holding their basic spot.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 01, 2006, 07:19:46 am
Weds Mornings 1000+ Poster List!

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  Lucise                4,867   
  MaineWriter        2,871   
  Front-Ranger      2,702   
  Garry_LH            2,537   
  Pipedream          2,386   
  DavidinHartford    2,265   
  louisev               2,159   
  Ellemeno            2,154   
  latjoreme           2,096   
  ednbarby           1,833   
  Fran                  1,831   
  YaadPyar           1,721   
  Jeff Wrangler      1,341   
  Phillip                 1,314   
  Toast                 1,284   
  wdj                   1,175   
  Memento           1,130   
  wyomen            1,129   
  Meryl                 1,108   
  DeeDee            1,078   
  starboardlight     1,073   
  Daniel                1,064   
  David925           1,055   
  Ray                   1,045   
  twistedude        1,025   
  Roland               1,024   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 01, 2006, 08:02:53 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 31, 2006, 10:53:56 am
Since you live in an old house, do you have any ghosts, Leslie?

No ghosts in this old house. I think the family that lived here for most of its existence were a pretty happy bunch and didn't leave behind any sad souls who were forced to wander the earth for all eternity.

My grandmother lived in an old house in Marblehead, Mass (circa 1660) and it did have a ghost--a young woman. The story was that she was serving girl and got pregnant by the man of the family. When the baby was born, the wife took the baby and sent the girl back to her home in Salem. The ghost was the young woman, holding out her arms (as if reaching for the baby). She appeared the first time when my sister was born...no, my sister wasn't born in the house, she was born in a hospital in NY, but the ghost appeared at that time up in Massachusetts. She also appeared several times during the summer when we were there--my mother saw her, but I never did (I was only 6 at the time). My grandmother sold the house not all that long afterwards so I have no idea if the ghost is still there or not.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 01, 2006, 08:05:03 am
The indoor shower is IN but the caulk hasn't set so we are still using the outdoor shower. It was very nice this morning, though. 38 degrees but the air is very fresh. It feels like a sping morning, not fall.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 01, 2006, 12:02:12 pm
Hiya Leslie & All!

     It must have rained here last night as it is pretty wet outside.  The sun is out now though.     I was out raking wet leaves earlier.   Yuck.    Twice as heavy too!

    I love the fall colours, but hate the price we pay in all this raking of the leaves!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 01, 2006, 12:20:48 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 01, 2006, 08:02:53 am
No ghosts in this old house. I think the family that lived here for most of its existence were a pretty happy bunch and didn't leave behind any sad souls who were forced to wander the earth for all eternity.

My grandmother lived in an old house in Marblehead, Mass (circa 1660) and it did have a ghost--a young woman. The story was that she was serving girl and got pregnant by the man of the family. When the baby was born, the wife took the baby and sent the girl back to her home in Salem. The ghost was the young woman, holding out her arms (as if reaching for the baby). She appeared the first time when my sister was born...no, my sister wasn't born in the house, she was born in a hospital in NY, but the ghost appeared at that time up in Massachusetts. She also appeared several times during the summer when we were there--my mother saw her, but I never did (I was only 6 at the time). My grandmother sold the house not all that long afterwards so I have no idea if the ghost is still there or not.

Leslie
What an interesting story, thank you! BTW, Louise was telling us last nite in the Halloween chat about how ghosts could be dissuaded from wandering around by putting sweets on their graves. Thus the association of Halloween with sweets. The sweets did not dissuade my son from wandering through the neighborhood, in fact they had the opposite effect!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on November 02, 2006, 12:03:08 am
Northern Bavaria, 5 am. First snow and tons of car crashes due to black-ice. Looks like it's getting Winter...  ::)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 02, 2006, 07:07:22 am
Thursday morning Top Ten list!

injest  5242
Lucise  4879
MaineWriter  2880
Front-Ranger  2742
Garry_LH  2575
Pipedream  2392
DavidinHartford  2268
louisev  2171
Ellemeno  2168
latjoreme  2104  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 02, 2006, 10:49:42 am
G'morning all!

     Tis raining out this morning.   And it is bringing down even more leaves!  ARG!   It hardly looks like I raked at all yesterday!

     Today is my Monday.    :P   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 02, 2006, 11:03:03 am
Rainy and dreary here, too.

The indoor shower is IN but I took an outdoor shower. Old habits die hard...actually, with the time change, it is not pitch black out there at 6:15 am anymore, so I am inclined to still commune with nature, for as long as I can.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: RouxB on November 03, 2006, 03:25:51 am
Sjprinkling of clouds here today but warm and sunny. When I left the gym after dark tonight it was probably in the low 70's. Lovely November weather.

 O0
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 03, 2006, 07:16:44 am
Friday Mornings Top Ten List

injest  5273
Lucise  4882
MaineWriter  2887
Front-Ranger  2770
Garry_LH  2601
Pipedream  2393
DavidinHartford  2270
louisev  2186
Ellemeno  2176
latjoreme  2105  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 03, 2006, 08:04:06 am
It is 26 degrees this morning with frost on the ground. I looked at the outdoor shower, thought of the gelatinous shampoo, and moved inside to christen the new indoor shower. It is fine. I felt like I was in the old shower except it is all clean and brand spanking new!

Friday is here...yeah!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 03, 2006, 10:11:44 am
Good morning!

   The sun is out YAY!      I was out at 8:00 am raking leaves.   It was 36*F.   

Sooo many more leaves to fall though.   :(
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 03, 2006, 10:29:09 am
What lives we have...leaves, rain, thinking about the temperature...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 03, 2006, 10:29:29 am
And right now I am thinking about....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 03, 2006, 10:30:10 am
2900 posts!!! Yeah!

I am on the countdown to the big 3000!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 04, 2006, 07:11:03 am
Saturdays full 1000+ Poster List!

  injest                   5,294   
  Lucise                  4,884   
  MaineWriter          2,914   
  Front-Ranger        2,785   
  Garry_LH              2,623   
  Pipedream            2,398   
  DavidinHartford     2,275   
  louisev                 2,211   
  Ellemeno              2,195   
  latjoreme              2,110   
  D-A Fran               1,873   
  ednbarby             1,864   
  YaadPyar             1,721   
  Jeff Wrangler       1,345   
  Phillip                  1,324   
  Toast                  1,317   
  wdj                     1,207   
  Memento            1,156   
  wyomen             1,152   
  Meryl                  1,121   
  David925             1,097   
  DeeDee              1,080   
  starboardlight       1,073   
  Daniel                 1,068   
  Roland                1,049   
  Ray                    1,045   
  twistedude         1,037   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 04, 2006, 07:32:39 am
uh oh!  Louisev is on my ass like leather pants on Hugh Jackman!      :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 04, 2006, 08:43:46 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on November 04, 2006, 07:32:39 am
uh oh!  Louisev is on my ass like leather pants on Hugh Jackman!      :laugh:

And we have plenty of pictures of that fabulous sight floating around here....

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on November 04, 2006, 08:47:29 am
David

I know where to check for the top 10, but I'm curious to know: where you you get the stats byond the top 10?

Just wondering ....

Roland (#25)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 04, 2006, 09:02:36 am
Quote from: Roland on November 04, 2006, 08:47:29 am
David

I know where to check for the top 10, but I'm curious to know: where you you get the stats byond the top 10?

Just wondering ....

Roland (#25)

Go to the full member list, and sort on the number of posts.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 04, 2006, 09:40:12 am
Chilly here this morning, and lots of frost on the ground. Looks like the outdoor shower may be closed for the season.

Now the debate is, do we re-fill the hot tub and set it up for the fall/winter season. We closed it up for the summer. Thoughts, anyone?

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 04, 2006, 10:21:57 am
Only if you can write on your computer while in the hot tub LOL!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 04, 2006, 10:21:48 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 04, 2006, 09:40:12 am

Thoughts, anyone?


My thought is that you are one lucky WaterPuppy, Leslie. :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 05, 2006, 06:38:42 am
Sunday Morning Top Ten List!


injest  5317
Lucise  4897
MaineWriter  2927
Front-Ranger  2788
Garry_LH  2647
Pipedream  2399
DavidinHartford  2281
louisev  2231
Ellemeno  2224
latjoreme  2114  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 05, 2006, 06:39:50 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 04, 2006, 09:40:12 am
Now the debate is, do we re-fill the hot tub and set it up for the fall/winter season.  Thoughts, anyone?

Leslie

You Bet!   :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 05, 2006, 10:05:42 am
Beautiful day today, clear skies but cool temps. Good for a little fanfic writing, I think...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 06, 2006, 07:02:39 am
Monday Morning Top Ten List!

injest  5345
Lucise  4905
MaineWriter  2934
Front-Ranger  2789
Garry_LH  2667
Pipedream  2400
DavidinHartford  2289
louisev  2244
Ellemeno  2240
latjoreme  2116  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 06, 2006, 09:18:42 am
Monday...dreary, a bit of rain and temps in the high 30s. What I would really like to do is go back to bed and pull the covers over my head. What I have to do is work. Sigh....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: cmr107 on November 06, 2006, 07:21:53 pm
Drum roll please.....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: cmr107 on November 06, 2006, 07:23:33 pm
1000 POSTS!!!!

Geez, it took me long enough!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 06, 2006, 07:27:56 pm
Congratz Courtney!! You been ridin that bull so long, you've come a thousand miles from home!!

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 06, 2006, 09:55:44 pm
Hey Courtney, girlfriend...good for you!

Let's find you a good looking Mohawk Indian iron worker with long black hair and green eyes to help you celebrate, shall we? Can I come along? LOL

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 06, 2006, 09:56:46 pm
I just want to warn everyone, you'll probably see lots of really random posts from me around here for the next few days, because I really really want to hit 3000....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on November 06, 2006, 10:40:09 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 06, 2006, 09:56:46 pm
I just want to warn everyone, you'll probably see lots of really random posts from me around here for the next few days, because I really really want to hit 3000....

L

Oh yea - like your post aren't already all random and, aah, pointless (oops, thought I was talking to jess there for a minute!)

Yea - what Lee said about the 1 000 post thingie - Congrats Courney - welcome to the harderst club to be a part of - (until they created a 10 000 club) -  give it a couple a weeks - jess'll get there in no time at all!

Maybe the 10 000 club could be called the "You gotta be kidding" club - gotta start talking about these things, you know!"
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 07, 2006, 01:13:25 am
Quote from: cmr107 on November 06, 2006, 07:23:33 pm
1000 POSTS!!!!



Welcome, Courtney!  Not to interfere with your coursework, but let's see your next 1,000 fly by.  :)


Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on November 07, 2006, 01:29:00 am
Quote from: Roland on November 06, 2006, 10:40:09 pm
Oh yea - like your post aren't already all random and, aah, pointless (oops, thought I was talking to jess there for a minute!)

Yea - what Lee said about the 1 000 post thingie - Congrats Courney - welcome to the harderst club to be a part of - (until they created a 10 000 club) -  give it a couple a weeks - jess'll get there in no time at all!

Maybe the 10 000 club could be called the "You gotta be kidding" club - gotta start talking about these things, you know!"

HEY!! >:( >:( >:(

what?? you think I can't read that little type?? you think my eyesight is going??

OK>>>since I am gonna be the founding member of the 10,000 club....I am making it a NO ROLAND zone...(of course considering your rate of posting.....we will all be moldering in the grave by then!!)

and we will talk about all kinds of VERY interesting things and you will be overcome with jealousy...you will RUE the day you called my posts useless!! I'll CRUSH YOu....oh...

*kinda getting carried away there jess....deep breathes deep breathes....*

I sincerely hope this was all said with sense of humor..  Your friendly Moderator.

of course it is all in fun, David....who uses the word RUE in everyday conversation!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 07, 2006, 07:03:56 am
Tuesday Morning Top Ten List

injest  5378
Lucise  4933
MaineWriter  2949
Front-Ranger  2800
Garry_LH  2688
Pipedream  2400
DavidinHartford  2295
louisev  2261
Ellemeno  2253
latjoreme  2128  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on November 07, 2006, 07:26:31 am
Quote from: injest on November 07, 2006, 01:29:00 am
HEY!! >:( >:( >:(

what?? you think I can't read that little type?? you think my eyesight is going??

OK>>>since I am gonna be the founding member of the 10,000 club....I am making it a NO ROLAND zone...(of course considering your rate of posting.....we will all be moldering in the grave by then!!)

and we will talk about all kinds of VERY interesting things and you will be overcome with jealousy...you will RUE the day you called my posts useless!! I'll CRUSH YOu....oh...

*kinda getting carried away there jess....deep breathes deep breathes....*

Edit by davidinhartfordI sincerely hope this was all said with sense of humor..  Your friendly Moderator.

David - you actually think SOME people are not getting the joke of our nasty (on Jess's part, of course) exchanges? People love funny! If you get any complaints about how we're always attacking one other (on Jess's part, of course) let me know, OK?  ;D I for one always get a hoot from Jess's reactions.

BTW, Jess, You may "be moldering in the grave" by the time I get to 10 000, but the rest of us will still be in our 50's. (besides, I'll just change my name - already did it without assistance  :P)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 07, 2006, 07:35:10 am
No worries Mate.

    I know you well enough to read your sense of humour between the lines, but I don't know Jess as well.     Plus I wanted the rest of the readers to understand that this was "in jest".   <pun intended.    ;)

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 07, 2006, 07:41:12 am
Morning all,

Chilly morning, 27 degrees. Frost on the grass.

Last night at dinner, my darling husband announced that he is not happy with the new indoor shower and plans to take it out and reinstall. I just looked at him like he was losing all of his marbles.

Then my darling daughter agreed with him. Apparently the stuff on the wall is not satisfactory for either of them.

I'll keep everyone posted. This time I may really be moving to the Holiday Inn!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 07, 2006, 07:42:21 am
For those in the US, don't forget....today is the day you get to exercise your constitutional right to VOTE!

So..make a date with the ballot box! No excuses, folks.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on November 07, 2006, 08:54:55 am
Quote from: GOVERNOR injest on November 07, 2006, 01:29:00 am
HEY!! >:( >:( >:(

what?? you think I can't read that little type?? you think my eyesight is going??

OK>>>since I am gonna be the founding member of the 10,000 club....I am making it a NO ROLAND zone...(of course considering your rate of posting.....we will all be moldering in the grave by then!!)

and we will talk about all kinds of VERY interesting things and you will be overcome with jealousy...you will RUE the day you called my posts useless!! I'll CRUSH YOu....oh...

*kinda getting carried away there jess....deep breathes deep breathes....*

I sincerely hope this was all said with sense of humor..  Your friendly Moderator.

ROLAND!!!

SEE?? You got me in trouble!!  :'( :'( :'( :'(

 >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on November 07, 2006, 08:56:41 am
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on November 07, 2006, 07:26:31 am
David - you actually think SOME people are not getting the joke of our nasty (on Jess's part, of course) exchanges? People love funny! If you get any complaints about how we're always attacking one other (on Jess's part, of course) let me know, OK?  ;D I for one always get a hoot from Jess's reactions.

BTW, Jess, You may "be moldering in the grave" by the time I get to 10 000, but the rest of us will still be in our 50's. (besides, I'll just change my name - already did it without assistance  :P)


HA!!!

I changed MINE too!! except now I am the GOVERNOR (which puts me ABOVE you!!)

and no it was all deadly serious!!

 >:( >:(

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on November 07, 2006, 09:06:15 am
Quote from: GOVERNOR injest on November 07, 2006, 08:54:55 am
ROLAND!!!

SEE?? You got me in trouble!!  :'( :'( :'( :'(

 >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
and
Quote from: GODDESS of the ENTIRE universe!!! on November 07, 2006, 08:56:41 am

HA!!!

I changed MINE too!! except now I am the GOVERNOR (which puts me ABOVE you!!)

and no it was all deadly serious!!

 >:( >:(

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Hunh? who she talkin' to?  ??? ??? ???




 ;D

PS "GODDESS of the ENTIRE universe!!!" whumph - no one believes that!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on November 07, 2006, 09:13:50 am
I have an excuse, Leslie:  I am waaaaay way far away.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on November 07, 2006, 09:23:28 am
Quote from: louisev on November 07, 2006, 09:13:50 am
I have an excuse, Leslie:  I am waaaaay way far away.

There are locations in Canada where Americans can vote. Don't they have that option in Germany?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 07, 2006, 10:14:52 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 07, 2006, 07:41:12 am
Morning all,

Chilly morning, 27 degrees. Frost on the grass.

Last night at dinner, my darling husband announced that he is not happy with the new indoor shower and plans to take it out and reinstall. I just looked at him like he was losing all of his marbles.

Then my darling daughter agreed with him. Apparently the stuff on the wall is not satisfactory for either of them.

I'll keep everyone posted. This time I may really be moving to the Holiday Inn!

Leslie

What kinda stuff on the walls?

Lovely late fall morning down here, temperature in the 40s, sunny, but rain coming.

"At a time of life when most men are prospering, I am reduced to living in Philadelphia."--John Adams, 1776
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 07, 2006, 12:21:06 pm
 8) 8) CONGRATULATIONS COURTNEY!!  8) 8)

And welcome to the Club! 

Congrats also to Lee (2800) and Anke (2400); and early congrats to Lucise (soon to be 5000), Leslie (soon to be 3,000) and David (soon to be 2300).  8)

"At a time of life when most men are prospering, I am reduced to living in Philadelphia."--John Adams, 1776

LOL Jeff!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jpwagoneer1964 on November 07, 2006, 12:34:21 pm
 1,000 posts on Saturday!!! Didn't even think I would make it to 150.


Mark
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 07, 2006, 12:36:04 pm
Quote from: Meryl on November 07, 2006, 12:21:06 pm

"At a time of life when most men are prospering, I am reduced to living in Philadelphia."--John Adams, 1776

LOL Jeff!  :laugh:

If I don't have the quotation exactly correct, I'm at least close. I was multitasking last evening, as usual, on line while I had the director's cut of 1776 on TCM.

Yes, there is a director's cut of 1776. According to Robert Osborne, an entire production number had been cut because President Richard Milhouse Nixon didn't like it--presumably because it made the conservatives in the Continental Congress (the delegates against Independence)--and by implication the modern-day Republican Party--look bad. The number has now been restored. Yup, hard to believe, when that movie was first released, Nixon was still in the White House and the nation was still in 'Nam.  :-\
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 07, 2006, 12:39:33 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 07, 2006, 10:14:52 am
What kinda stuff on the walls?


The plastic-y stuff...it is not tile or anything *nice* like that. And now he is not happy with it.

Leslie sends up a silent prayer: Dear Lord, give me strength....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on November 07, 2006, 12:46:08 pm
Quote from: jpwagoneer1964 on November 07, 2006, 12:34:21 pm
1,000 posts on Saturday!!! Didn't even think I would make it to 150.


Mark

Well Mark - my sincere congratulations.

Keep 'em comin' - your numbers continue to insite me to post more & more frequently than my average would indicate - just to try & stay ahead!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 07, 2006, 12:47:27 pm
Thank you kindly, Jeff, for the congrats. About Philadelphia, my kids' school put on a performance of The Philadelphia Story recently and, in order to get people to come, they had to send out an email explaining that The Philadelphia Story was not related to the Tom Hanks' movie Philadelphia. I am living in neanderthal land! So, my foremost priority today is not only getting to the polls to vote for the domestic partnership bill but also to get my like-minded friends to go vote as well. I already encountered someone with the lame excuse "I'd like to vote but I don't know where to go" and it isn't even 9 a.m. yet!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 07, 2006, 12:54:54 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 07, 2006, 12:39:33 pm
The plastic-y stuff...it is not tile or anything *nice* like that. And now he is not happy with it.

Leslie sends up a silent prayer: Dear Lord, give me strength....

L

I guess that's what you'd call what I had installed when I had my bathroom redone last year. I got better things to do with my time than clean tile. ...

Tell you what, why not tell him, by all means, put in the fanciest tile he wants--as long as he cleans it!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 07, 2006, 01:04:50 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 07, 2006, 07:42:21 am
For those in the US, don't forget....today is the day you get to exercise your constitutional right to VOTE!

So..make a date with the ballot box! No excuses, folks.

Leslie

Today is one of my days off, so I had plenty of time to go vote.   I voted at 11:00 am with all the old people and people with disabilities.   Then it dawned on me that the general population under 65 yrs old are all working at this time of day!   

I was not excited about voting.   The main candidates have been running smear campaignes against eachother on TV.  Plus they leave these long annoying recorded messages on my answering machine.   Don't get me started on the wasteful mailings they send out!   OMG!   I could fill a trash barrel with all the mailings I've rec'd so far.

Then yesterday a radio DJ gave me hope.   He had the same complaints I did.  But then he said that he was excited about voting because he had a new idea!     He said that we should all vote for the people on the ballot that we don't know!      We should vote for the people who haven't annoyed us!!


    We already know that the people up for re-election are bums who lie cheat and steal.    So let's just keep voting in new people everytime.   First of all, they may do a better job.  Secondly,   if they all knew they will not get re-elected then they can't get rich and fat on corporate donations.     You know they will always vote themselves raises.  They will never vote to eliminate donations from big business. 

 So until we take away the reason they want to be in power , ie: Greed, then we will always be stuck with these turkeys.       Elections are in November for a reason.  It is near Thanksgiving!   And the Turkeys get the axe this month!

So go vote for the unknown candidate!     They can't be any worse than the guy/gal in there now!  And they might just be better!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 07, 2006, 01:08:14 pm
Quote from: Jeffwranglerlink=topic=1579.msg110414#msg110414 date=1162916466
"At a time of life when most men are prospering, I am reduced to living in Philadelphia."--John Adams, 1776

LOL Jeff!  :laugh:

    Don't forget:  "All things considered,  I'd rather be in Philadelphia." -- W.C.Fields, 1933
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 07, 2006, 01:08:38 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 07, 2006, 12:47:27 pm
Thank you kindly, Jeff, for the congrats. About Philadelphia, my kids' school put on a performance of The Philadelphia Story recently and, in order to get people to come, they had to send out an email explaining that The Philadelphia Story was not related to the Tom Hanks' movie Philadelphia. I am living in neanderthal land! So, my foremost priority today is not only getting to the polls to vote for the domestic partnership bill but also to get my like-minded friends to go vote as well. I already encountered someone with the lame excuse "I'd like to vote but I don't know where to go" and it isn't even 9 a.m. yet!!!!!!!!!!


My pleasure, ma'am!  :D

The Philadelphia Story: My POV is that there are two essential Katharine Hepburn movies, and two quintessential Katharine Hepburn roles. One is Tracy Lord in The Philadelphia Story and the other is Rose Sayre in The African Queen. No disrespect intended to the films she made with Spencer Tracy (I happen to really enjoy Desk Set), but if I could only ever see two Katharine Hepburn movies, they would be The Philadelphia Story and The African Queen.

From The Philadephia Story:

C.K. Dexter Haven (Cary Grant): Liz, can you use a typewriter?

Liz Embry (Ruth Hussey): No, thanks, I've got one at home.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 07, 2006, 01:19:04 pm
Quote
"At a time of life when most men are prospering, I am reduced to living in Philadelphia."--John Adams, 1776

Quote from: DavidinHartford on November 07, 2006, 01:08:14 pm
    Don't forget:  "All things considered,  I'd rather be in Philadelphia." -- W.C.Fields, 1933

I'm paraphrasing Groucho Marx:  "And second prize is two  weeks in Philadelphia."
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 07, 2006, 02:12:44 pm
Quote from: southendmd on November 07, 2006, 01:19:04 pm
I'm paraphrasing Groucho Marx:  "And second prize is two  weeks in Philadelphia."

Awright, youse guys. Watch it. I can insult the place 'cause I live here.

Sorta like one brutha using the "N"-word to another brutha. ...  ;)

There is that other line from 1776: Benjamin Franklin (Howard DaSilva) to John Adams (William Daniels): "Not everybody is from Boston, John."  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 07, 2006, 03:30:01 pm
Quote
There is that other line from 1776: Benjamin Franklin (Howard DaSilva) to John Adams (William Daniels): "Not everybody is from Boston, John."  ;D

Awright, we Boston snobs know who we are.

It's nothing personal; I'm sure Philadelphia is "foul, fetid, fuming, foggy, filthy" lovely.
Just quoting your movie.  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 07, 2006, 03:36:29 pm
Quote from: southendmd on November 07, 2006, 03:30:01 pm
Awright, we Boston snobs know who we are.

It's nothing personal; I'm sure Philadelphia is "foul, fetid, fuming, foggy, filthy" lovely.
Just quoting your movie.  ;D


Don't forget that other criticism: "Too many flies!"  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 08, 2006, 12:57:53 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 07, 2006, 01:08:38 pm
My pleasure, ma'am!  :D

The Philadelphia Story: My POV is that there are two essential Katharine Hepburn movies, and two quintessential Katharine Hepburn roles. One is Tracy Lord in The Philadelphia Story and the other is Rose Sayre in The African Queen. No disrespect intended to the films she made with Spencer Tracy (I happen to really enjoy Desk Set), but if I could only ever see two Katharine Hepburn movies, they would be The Philadelphia Story and The African Queen.

From The Philadephia Story:

C.K. Dexter Haven (Cary Grant): Liz, can you use a typewriter?

Liz Embry (Ruth Hussey): No, thanks, I've got one at home.

Jeff, I love Desk Set.  Someone who could witty repartee me like that, the way Hepburn and Tracy do in that movie, would have me at Hello (except they'd have to say the witty things first, and THEN say hello). :)

One of my sister's quirks is she loves to walk around the house yelling, drunk-Jimmy-Stewart-style, "C.K. DEXTER HAAA-VEN!!!  OH, C.K. DEXTER HAAAAA-VENNNN!!!!"  She seems to do it several times a year, and seems to enjoy herself hugely every time.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on November 08, 2006, 02:18:19 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on November 08, 2006, 12:57:53 am
Jeff, I love Desk Set.  Someone who could witty repartee me like that, the way Hepburn and Tracy do in that movie, would have me at Hello (except they'd have to say the witty things first, and THEN say hello). :)

One of my sister's quirks is she loves to walk around the house yelling, drunk-Jimmy-Stewart-style, "C.K. DEXTER HAAA-VEN!!!  OH, C.K. DEXTER HAAAAA-VENNNN!!!!"  She seems to do it several times a year, and seems to enjoy herself hugely every time.

Don't forget "Summertime"! Another excellent Katharine Hepburn movie.  :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on November 08, 2006, 02:19:35 am
Congratulations Courtney and Mark on your 1000+ posts!  :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 08, 2006, 06:53:27 am
Weds Mornings 1000+ Poster "Full" list.

  injest                     5,403   
  Lucise                    4,954   
  MaineWriter            2,964   
  Front-Ranger          2,815   
  Garry_LH                2,707   
  Pipedream              2,400   
  DavidinHartford        2,306   
  louisev                    2,280   
  Ellemeno                2,273   
  latjoreme                2,131   
  D-A Fran                1,928   
  ednbarby               1,906   
  YaadPyar                1,723   
  Toast                     1,370   
  Jeff Wrangler         1,364   
  Phillip                    1,328   
  wdj                      1,216   
  Memento              1,189   
  Meryl                    1,157   
  wyomen                1,153   
  David925               1,117   
  Sheriff Roland         1,097   
  DeeDee                 1,089   
  starboardlight         1,081   
  Daniel                    1,067   
  twistedude             1,048   
  Ray                       1,045   
  jpwagoneer1964     1,044   
  cmr107                  1,001   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 08, 2006, 07:15:11 am
Morning, all.

49 degrees and raining. Dreary day...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 08, 2006, 07:22:31 am
Rainy and dreary here too Leslie.   I was looking forward to staying inside in front of the fireplace and relaxing today, but I got an email from work last night telling me to come in all day today for overtime!       Oh well.  Better to work on these rainy days and have the sunny ones off! 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 08, 2006, 10:23:57 am
 8) A (belated) congrats to Mark for achieving 1,000 posts! 8)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jpwagoneer1964 on November 08, 2006, 11:32:17 am
Warm and sunny in San Diego, Ca, Santa Ana winds  are blowing for the last day today. Hope I can head to the beach this afternoon!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2006, 11:40:51 am
Quote from: jpwagoneer1964 on November 08, 2006, 11:32:17 am
Warm and sunny in San Diego, Ca, Santa Ana winds  are blowing for the last day today. Hope I can head to the beach this afternoon!

Rub it in, Mark, rub it in.  ;)  ;D

Raining like an SOB down here this morning.

And can somebody please explain to me why the buses are always crowded--and late--when it rains? The crowds--where are these people on sunny days? Do they, maybe, not exist except when it rains? Are they like those little critters (I forget what they called them) that you used to be able to buy off the back of bubble gum wrappers that "come to life" when you put them in water?  >:(

Hey, Clarissa: "Oh, C. K. Dexter H-a-a-a-v-e-n-n-n!"  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jpwagoneer1964 on November 08, 2006, 07:37:03 pm
Hi Jeff
If it will make you feel any better the beach itself was socked in with low think clouds today, Santa Ana's are over. Still very nice inland. But it was great at the beach the last two days, very warn sunny and clear and lots of nice scenery.

Mark
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2006, 11:03:06 pm
Quote from: jpwagoneer1964 on November 08, 2006, 07:37:03 pm
Hi Jeff
If it will make you feel any better the beach itself was socked in with low think cloud todays, Santa Ana's are over. still very nice inland. But it was great at the beach the last two days, very warn sunny and clear and lots of nice scenery.

Mark

I take it by "scenery" you were not referring to your DeSoto--which, by the way, is way cool.  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jpwagoneer1964 on November 08, 2006, 11:05:10 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2006, 11:03:06 pm
I take it by "scenery" you were not referring to your DeSoto--which, by the way, is way cool.  ;D
Yup
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: RouxB on November 09, 2006, 02:03:47 am
It was been sunny and hot hot hot in Santa Barbara this past week-high 80's.

Mark, I may be in your neck of the woods Sunday-Monday. I'll PM you-maybe we can have meet-up.

 O0

roux
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 09, 2006, 06:47:34 am
Thursday Morning Top Ten List!

injest  5455
Lucise  4970
MaineWriter  2972
Front-Ranger  2829
Garry_LH  2744
Pipedream  2401
DavidinHartford  2309
Ellemeno  2296
louisev  2288
latjoreme  2132  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 09, 2006, 07:43:02 am
Another dreary day. My daughter Hannah gets her wisdom teeth out today, so I get to play nurse for the weekend. Poor kid! I remember having mine out (2 days before Christmas, nice parents, huh?) and I was more miserable than any kid on this earth could be. Let's hope Hannah fares better. Send healing energy, everyone.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 09, 2006, 08:18:16 am
The rain is over finally.    It is expected to be around 67*F today.   Of course I'll be inside with the cranky Airline passengers however!    The shift manager last night ask me (and many others) to come in early as it is going to be a very busy travel day I guess.   Ugh.      Just what i need with a stiff neck from not sleeping right.   

Leslie,    I had all of my impacted wisdom teeth out at once.    not a fun experience at all.   I recall the first 24 hours after the operation was the worst.   But it shall pass.     I'm sure you'll do excellent in comforting her.  :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 09, 2006, 09:59:58 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on November 09, 2006, 08:18:16 am
Leslie,    I had all of my impacted wisdom teeth out at once.    not a fun experience at all.   I recall the first 24 hours after the operation was the worst.   But it shall pass.     I'm sure you'll do excellent in comforting her.  :)

I had all four of mine, also impacted, out at once, also. But it was 1977, I was basically still a kid, I spent two nights in the hospital (night before and night after the procedure), I had good pain drugs--and the worst part was the idiot nurse waking me up--to give me a sleeping pill!

Edit: BTW no offense intended to nurses in general, only a slap at a fool who would wake up a sleeping person to give him a pill to help him sleep.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on November 09, 2006, 10:20:04 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 09, 2006, 09:59:58 am
and the worst part was the idiot nurse waking me up--to give me a sleeping pill!

There are so many better things to wake someone up for.   ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 09, 2006, 10:22:10 am
To Lucise (Milli) with best wishes for a 5K day!

She's so hiiiiighiiiigh above me, she's so lovely..!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 09, 2006, 11:09:30 am
Frankly, I am not looking forward to this wisdom tooth experience since I have gone through it with myself, my husband, and my son and we were all miserable. Really miserable. Maybe Hannah will be different but I don't know...

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 09, 2006, 12:06:27 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 09, 2006, 11:09:30 am
Frankly, I am not looking forward to this wisdom tooth experience since I have gone through it with myself, my husband, and my son and we were all miserable. Really miserable. Maybe Hannah will be different but I don't know...

Leslie

I'ts never anything to be looked forward to. Even back in the ancient times of 1977, I realized I was fortunate. I heard some real horror stories from people who had the procedure done in a dental surgeon's office rather than in hospital. My mother insisted on hospitalization because of the general anaesthesia. I wish you all good luck.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jpwagoneer1964 on November 09, 2006, 12:55:16 pm
San Diego excected to be 72 degres today, currently overcast.

Mark
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 09, 2006, 07:52:11 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 09, 2006, 12:06:27 pm
I'ts never anything to be looked forward to. Even back in the ancient times of 1977, I realized I was fortunate. I heard some real horror stories from people who had the procedure done in a dental surgeon's office rather than in hospital. My mother insisted on hospitalization because of the general anaesthesia. I wish you all good luck.

Oh, she had general anesthesia and she was out like a light....but her teeth were deep in the jaw and she is one hurtin' puppy this evening.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 10, 2006, 07:05:20 am
Friday Mornings Top Ten List!

injest  5499
Lucise  4983
MaineWriter  2977
Front-Ranger  2844
Garry_LH  2758
Pipedream  2402
DavidinHartford  2312
louisev  2302
Ellemeno  2299
latjoreme  2135  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 10, 2006, 07:17:23 am
Friday morning, and the weather report is that it may be warm enough to put the convertible top down today. Whoo-wee! Unfortunately, poor Hannah is probably not going to be in the mood to take a spin. She did sleep all night and only woke up at 5:30 am for a pain pill and a new ice pack. I am a little surprised (and pleased) she did so well. Keep sending healing energy, everyone! Thanks...

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 10, 2006, 11:10:36 am
Now she gets to have the 5 o'clock shadow that turns from black to blue to green to yellow! Oh fun!! Keep those pain pills coming!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jpwagoneer1964 on November 10, 2006, 11:33:24 am
70 degrees in San Diego, may hit the beach.

Mark
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 10, 2006, 12:08:55 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 10, 2006, 11:10:36 am
Now she gets to have the 5 o'clock shadow that turns from black to blue to green to yellow! Oh fun!! Keep those pain pills coming!


Acetaminophen with codeine is our friend. ...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 10, 2006, 09:37:38 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 10, 2006, 12:08:55 pm
Acetaminophen with codeine is our friend. ...

  Not unless it is part of that recalled Acetaminophen with the metal shavings in it!    :o


Acetaminophen.  What a funny word.  Can't you just see Lucy Ricardo trying to say that?     ::)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 10, 2006, 10:01:05 pm
Acetaminophen.

Tylenol.

The wonder drug of the 20th century. It is an amazing thing.

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 10, 2006, 10:04:29 pm
How about this one?

ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID

yes, ASA

or aspirin, as in Bayer Pure Aspirin...this was the wonder drug of the 20th century and they still don't know how it works....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 10, 2006, 10:05:22 pm
So we talk about temperatures....

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 10, 2006, 10:05:42 pm
And we talk about teeth....

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 10, 2006, 10:06:36 pm
We talk about random posts....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 10, 2006, 10:07:00 pm
And what lies beneath....


L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 10, 2006, 10:07:35 pm
We talk about what it takes.....


L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 10, 2006, 10:07:59 pm
To get to 3000

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 10, 2006, 10:08:19 pm
And Leslie says.....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 10, 2006, 10:09:22 pm
Lots of jousing and jousing!!!

yeah, happy dance, I made it! Yipee!!!


L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 10, 2006, 10:11:20 pm
And where is everyone else? I am the only person in the 3000+ posts club and no one comes to congratulate me? Never mind that it has been only seconds....those are mere details....

In the morning I want.....well, I will leave it to your collective imaginations.....


Hugs to all

Leslie
xo

3000 posts, yipee!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on November 10, 2006, 10:25:30 pm
A bouquet a roses for
the 3 000 post lady

(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g14/roboy-0/roses.jpg)

Congrats Leslie - too bad you had to cheat to get there! (haha!)

PS, still waiting for the delivery
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on November 10, 2006, 10:27:24 pm
I remember 3000....yes, back in the day!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Leslie!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 10, 2006, 10:30:42 pm
YEEHAW!!!!

This is my 1000th post!  Finally!  I've never even allowed myself to read this thread before.  So, now I'd better get busy.


Congrats Leslie!  I have a lot more posting to do to catch up with you and lots of our friends around these parts.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on November 10, 2006, 10:49:51 pm
Well I didn't see this one comin'

Congrats Amanda on 1 000

(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g14/roboy-0/rosebouquet001.jpg)

(this is gettin' expensive!)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on November 10, 2006, 11:15:00 pm
Congratulations Amanda!!  :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 10, 2006, 11:17:05 pm
 8)  8)  CONGRATULATIONS AMANDA!! 8)  8)

Welcome to the 1,000 posts club!  ;D


 :D And special congrats to Leslie on hitting 3,000 posts!!  :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jpwagoneer1964 on November 10, 2006, 11:59:28 pm
Congradulations Amamda!!!
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 11, 2006, 12:50:29 am
 :D :D :D
Thanks Buds!
 8)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 11, 2006, 03:41:34 am
Leslie,
On the occasion of your 3,000th post,
we present you with your own SatHawk-3000,
which will allow you to
log in to BetterMost via satellite
from anywhere in the world. 
We got you the yellow waterproof one,
so feel free to take us in
the outdoor shower with you. 

Congratulations!

(http://sathawk.tv/images/SatHawk-3000%20(3).JPG)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 11, 2006, 04:08:24 am
Amanda, just as the full moon brings great beauty to the sky, so does your presence light up the 1,000+ posts club!  Welcome!

(http://www.astralalchemy.com/full%20moon%20rise.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 11, 2006, 08:00:54 am
Good Morning Brokies!

Saturday and time for the FULL 1000+ poster list!

  injest                    5,540   
  Lucise                    4,997   
  MaineWriter            3,001   
  Front-Ranger          2,853   
  Garry_LH                2,787   
  Pipedream              2,407   
  DavidinHartford        2,318   
  louisev                  2,315   
  Ellemeno              2,314   
  latjoreme            2,135   
  D-A Fran            1,951   
  ednbarby           1,931   
  YaadPyar           1,728   
  Toast                1,391   
  Jeff Wrangler     1,390   
  Phillip                1,340   
  wdj                 1,231   
  Memento         1,189   
  Meryl                1,178   
  wyomen             1,156   
  David925             1,143   
  Sheriff Roland         1,126   
  DeeDee                 1,093   
  starboardlight           1,085   
  jpwagoneer1964        1,070   
  Daniel                       1,069   
  twistedude                1,062   
  Ray                         1,045   
  cmr107                   1,006   
  atz75                     1,005   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 11, 2006, 08:09:21 am
Oh boy...flowers, a gizmo, congratulations messages. Thanks, everyone!

And Amanda, welcome to the club. You've never read this thread before? Too bad, lots of fun stuff here. Somedays it feels like my personal farmer's almanac.

And with that...31 degrees this morning, and frosty. Yesterday it was warm enough to have the top down on the convertible. Wowza! Today is supposed to get up to 50. Blue skies, though. Looks like a nice day.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 11, 2006, 08:10:03 am
Congrats Leslie and Amanda!

   We used to have a "special" Oscar type statue around here, but I can't find a picture of it at the moment.    I'm sure Leslie remembers what it looked like!    ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 11, 2006, 08:38:52 am
It took alot of hunting, but I finally found it! Amanda, your award....


(http://www.cool-pix.de/pix321/00001235.jpg) 


David, weren't you supposed to be making some, um, modifications? LOL

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 11, 2006, 09:37:08 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 11, 2006, 08:38:52 am
David, weren't you supposed to be making some, um, modifications? LOL

Leslie

Well,  lets just say I was busy this summer doing "hands on" research!   LOL.

Or should it be called an oral exam?    :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 11, 2006, 09:48:19 am
Is this better?   :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 11, 2006, 11:01:13 am
LOL, it still looks like a woman's arms, but yeah...we'll  let ya have it, David.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 11, 2006, 11:54:24 am
The arms eh?    Well,  Ellery is pretty skinny isn't he?   LOL

Maybe if I have time later I'll work on beefing up those arms with Photoshop. 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on November 12, 2006, 04:14:32 am
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on November 07, 2006, 09:23:28 am
There are locations in Canada where Americans can vote. Don't they have that option in Germany?

you're kidding, right?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on November 12, 2006, 04:18:06 am
Here I am at a godawful time of the morning (for a Sunday), sitting in my office, waiting for them to give the go-ahead for our developer post-testing on version 1.45 of our software.

and sitting... and sitting... and the sun is coming out after a light fall rain, and I just wish I was back... in ....bed!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on November 12, 2006, 04:41:31 am
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on November 07, 2006, 09:23:28 am
There are locations in Canada where Americans can vote. Don't they have that option in Germany?

Quote from: louisev on November 12, 2006, 04:14:32 am
you're kidding, right?

Sure enough wasn't. I don't have any a the details, but was left with the impression that such was the case, here in Toronto. Apparently there are enough Americans in & around the city to warrent (a) polling station(s).

On the other hand, it's possible that either I misunderstood, or that the radio announcer got it wrong ....

Wot?!? did I get you feelling guilty? <shy grinn>
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 12, 2006, 07:31:01 am
Sunday Mornings Top Ten List!

injest  5604
Lucise  5004
MaineWriter  3012
Front-Ranger  2854
Garry_LH  2820
Pipedream  2411
louisev  2327
DavidinHartford  2325
Ellemeno  2324
latjoreme  2137  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 12, 2006, 07:32:31 am
 :o    Damn!   I dropped another notch on the board to Louisev!

and now Ellemeno is on my ass!   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on November 12, 2006, 07:32:54 am
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on November 12, 2006, 04:41:31 am
Sure enough wasn't. I don't have any a the details, but was left with the impression that such was the case, here in Toronto. Apparently there are enough Americans in & around the city to warrent (a) polling station(s).

On the other hand, it's possible that either I misunderstood, or that the radio announcer got it wrong ....

Wot?!? did I get you feelling guilty? <shy grinn>

make me feel guilty?   no - there are no polling stations for the USA in Germany.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 12, 2006, 07:34:24 am
No worries.   I will still keep posting the Top Ten list even if I'm not on it anymore! 

Oh wait,  these three posts put me over Oops, tied with Louisev again!      :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 12, 2006, 09:04:45 am
Good morning, all.

Warm here in Maine, but sort of rainy. Once again, the outdoor shower is open as the new indoor shower is being renovated (the shower is one week old and needs to be renovated. Go figure!).

Hannah has hit the "I'm sick of feeling shitty" phase of her wisdom teeth recuperation. Poor kid. The swelling has gone down but she still is very uncomfortable. And she is sick of eating yogurt, pudding, and ice cream and desperately wants a piece of pepperoni pizza.

For those who are reading, I hope to have new chapter of my story up later today. Links will be posted on the fanfic board.

Cheers!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 12, 2006, 12:37:13 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on November 12, 2006, 07:32:31 am
:o    Damn!   I dropped another notch on the board to Louisev!

and now Ellemeno is on my ass!  


David, only because your scrawny (beloved) ass is dropping down!  I've been somewhere between 8th and 11th since the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock.  I miss you posting more. 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 12, 2006, 03:16:03 pm
Welcome to the club to my sister social moderator, Amanda! May U enjoy many thousand more!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 12, 2006, 03:21:51 pm
To congratulate Milli, I actually created a message here 50 posts ago on November 9!! What took you so long??!?!?

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=1579.msg111379#msg111379 (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=1579.msg111379#msg111379)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 13, 2006, 07:56:38 am
Monday morning...where's David's list? Oh, isn't this his day off? Maybe he is sleeping in.

Dreary here, but warm. Hannah is going to give school a try. We'll see how she does.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 13, 2006, 08:20:45 am
Good Morning Leslie & all y'all !

    Yes, I did sleep in a little this morning.   Correct, it is my Saturday!  YAA!      Albeit a wet and gray one.     I will be out raking soggy leaves I guess.

   The Top Ten list is coming up!

 :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 13, 2006, 08:22:02 am
Mondays Top Ten Poster List!

injest  5665
Lucise  5028
MaineWriter  3026
Front-Ranger  2887
Garry_LH  2871
Pipedream  2411
louisev  2347
DavidinHartford  2331
Ellemeno  2330
latjoreme  2137  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 13, 2006, 10:51:07 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on November 13, 2006, 08:20:45 am
Good Morning Leslie & all y'all !

    Yes, I did sleep in a little this morning.   Correct, it is my Saturday!  YAA!      Albeit a wet and gray one.     I will be out raking soggy leaves I guess.

   The Top Ten list is coming up!

 :)

The weather we are having here in Maine, you'd have to be nuts to try to rake leaves. It is POURING!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 13, 2006, 11:11:28 am
Is it my imagination or are y'all in the East having an unusually wet season??

A reflection upon driving in to work today...well, the elections are over, and it's time for me to "get over" my BBM obsession and rejoin everyday life. So, I switched on NPR. That lasted about 2 minutes!! I ran screaming (figuratively) back to Brokeback Mountain. There ain't no reins on this one!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 13, 2006, 11:44:47 am
I don't know if it is unusually wet or not...since I don't watch the weather and I don't read the paper anymore. Like you said, Lee, ain't no reins on this one!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 13, 2006, 11:51:00 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 13, 2006, 11:11:28 am
Is it my imagination or are y'all in the East having an unusually wet season??

I could be wrong, but it doesn't seem to me that we are having an unusually wet fall. It does, however, seem to me that we are having a "late" fall--that is, until the rain moved in on Sunday, having weather in early November that my memory associates with being more typical of early October.

(Grumble, grumble) Global warming (grumble, grumble). ...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 13, 2006, 12:00:33 pm
Yes, Jeff, I would agee...it has also been very mild here. I was out in the outdoor shower yesterday...that is late in the season for me!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 13, 2006, 12:08:20 pm
Two weeks ago when we had an "unseasonably warm" Halloween, the local talking weather heads remarked that for the past few years, down here in southeastern Pennsylvania, we seem to have developed a pattern of a warm spell around the beginning of November.

A few years ago, when Halloween was on a Friday and November 1 was a Saturday, my medieval reenactment group had an event at Fort Mifflin on the Saturday. We all expected cold--or at least cool--weather (hey, it was November 1, right?) and dressed accordingly in warm garb. What happened? It was so warm, with temperatures in the 70s, that we damn near asphyxiated from the heat!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on November 13, 2006, 02:51:54 pm
Howdy, friends--

I finally made it; sign me up please! :D :D :D

BetterMost (and Brokeback) got me good, all right.

Scott
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 13, 2006, 02:55:25 pm
Welcome to the club, Scott!! Get that man a statuette!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on November 13, 2006, 03:00:20 pm
Thank you, thank you, FRiend Lee! I didn't know statuettes were part of the deal--I might have worked harder to get here sooner if I knew prizes were involved!

Happy to be in the club, at long last.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 13, 2006, 03:45:29 pm
 ;D  ;D CONGRATULATIONS SCOTT!!  ;D  ;D

Welcome to the club!  8)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 13, 2006, 03:50:09 pm
We've been giving out statues and so on, but really...to keep posting and catch up with people like Jess and Lucise, this is what we really need...to be chained to our computers.

Congratulations, Scott!


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Negative20image20of20person20chaine.jpg)

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on November 13, 2006, 04:02:41 pm
Woo..haven't visited here for ages!

Nice hands you got there Leslie!  ;D

I aint no motormouth, Jess, on the other hand .. she is a different matter altogether!  8)

It has been snowing like crazy all morning, windy too .. brrr..I oughta go out and get lunch but I am resisting going out in this weather .. :-\
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on November 13, 2006, 05:08:46 pm
Well congratulations Scott on hitting the big 4 digit number

I'm sure that there's enough of a brokie in you to double that before you know it!

(don't expect a real statuette, no one even talked about it when I made the step up into this stratosphere)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 13, 2006, 05:11:39 pm
Scott, welcome to the club!  Knowing your fondness for bears, we have a specially selected statuette for you...

(http://www.redwagonantiques.com/webphoto5/ihbear.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 13, 2006, 05:19:13 pm
Roland, sorry it took so long for the paperwork to go through on what we are presenting you, also specially chosen...


(http://www.easybackgroundcheck.com/graphics/sheriff.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 13, 2006, 05:20:29 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on November 13, 2006, 05:08:46 pm
(don't expect a real statuette, no one even talked about it when I made the step up into this stratosphere)

I'm still waiting for mine too Sheriff!

I feel like Red Buttons at those Celebrity Roast dinners.    "all the times I've been up here and I never got my dinner!"     LOL.

PS:  If any of y'all are too young to know who Red Buttons is, please don't say anything!    :P

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 13, 2006, 05:27:31 pm
Oh good, the MC has finally arrived for the presentation of David's special tribute...

(http://www.usdreams.com/photos%20only%20achievers/ButtonsRP22KS.jpg)

"David, in appreciation for all of you've done for Chez Tremblay and all of BetterMost, we present you with your own..."

(http://www.bluecometmusic.com/pushing_red_buttons.JPG)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on November 13, 2006, 05:28:03 pm
Merci beaucoup, Meryl, Leslie, Sheriff Roland, and Clarissa, for all the warm welcomes! Clarissa, you know me well--bears are always a welcome sight in this fella's eyes!  8) :P :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on November 13, 2006, 05:52:23 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on November 13, 2006, 05:19:13 pm
Roland, sorry it took so long for the paperwork to go through on what we are presenting you, also specially chosen...
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g14/roboy-0/109_09901.jpg)


Wot!! all I get is that little box (with a x in it!) - boo hoo hoo                                                              (just kidding)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on November 13, 2006, 07:44:24 pm
Other trophies to choose from...

Scott .. feel free to choose!!   ;D


(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/2bf19a7f.jpg)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/364accf6.jpg)

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 14, 2006, 07:19:10 am
Tuesdays Top Ten List!

injest  5685
Lucise  5056  
MaineWriter  3046  
Front-Ranger  2901
Garry_LH  2886
Pipedream  2411
louisev  2358
DavidinHartford  2341
Ellemeno  2336
latjoreme  2140  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 14, 2006, 07:20:48 am
Tuesday morning, another rainy day, but warm -- 50 degrees. Nothing much to say. I was stunned yesterday when I realized that Thanksgiving is next week! For some reason, I thought it was two weeks away. Or maybe three. And they have all this Christmas stuff in the grocery store. Sigh...the holidays are not my favorite time of year.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 14, 2006, 07:30:51 am
Good Morning Leslie & All.

   Same here.  Gloomy, wet and drizzly.   I did manage to rake all the leaves yesterday before it started raining harder.    But I pooped out trying to drag the wet leaves in a tarp out to the curb!   LOL.   I'll finish today if the wind and rain stay away.     

   Looks like another good day to stay inside, drink some tea and surf BetterMost and eBay!   

PS:   I have to work Thanksgiving day from 1:30 pm until 6:30 pm.    :(     The Airport is usually very quiet at that time, but open nonetheless.   It is the days before and after that are chaos there!     I get to work 8 hour days then!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 14, 2006, 10:28:07 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 14, 2006, 07:20:48 am
Tuesday morning, another rainy day, but warm -- 50 degrees. Nothing much to say. I was stunned yesterday when I realized that Thanksgiving is next week! For some reason, I thought it was two weeks away. Or maybe three. And they have all this Christmas stuff in the grocery store. Sigh...the holidays are not my favorite time of year.

L

Only thing I really mind about the holiday season is that there is never enough time, never enough.

Traveling the day before and the Sunday after Thanksgiving is no bed of roses. ...

Or, actually, it is a bed of roses: Full of thorns!  :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jpwagoneer1964 on November 14, 2006, 10:35:42 am
Sor far cluody today. yesterdays was a decent beach day.

Mark
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 14, 2006, 11:04:44 am
Well, I'm glad this topic is not over on the Social Events Forum--wake up all U party poopers for our new 1K'ers! Enough with the strum und drang. It's a beautiful clear day in Riverton, Childress, and in our BBM hearts!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on November 14, 2006, 11:09:15 am
Quote from: Lucise on November 13, 2006, 07:44:24 pm
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/364accf6.jpg)
Milli, I rather like this one, replete with glistening, grappling, well-oiled wrestlers. Interesting how those Greeks and Romans can still speak so strongly to us even now! :P
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 14, 2006, 01:10:14 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 14, 2006, 11:04:44 am
Well, I'm glad this topic is not over on the Social Events Forum--wake up all U party poopers for our new 1K'ers! Enough with the strum und drang. It's a beautiful clear day in Riverton, Childress, and in our BBM hearts!

Ha ha ha, sorry Lee....it is just this rain that won't end here in the East....seems to be getting me down! Sorry!!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 14, 2006, 01:26:22 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on November 13, 2006, 05:52:23 pm

Wot!! all I get is that little box (with a x in it!) - boo hoo hoo                                                              (just kidding)

Can you really not see the big, glistening sheriff's badge, Roland?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 14, 2006, 01:29:01 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on November 14, 2006, 07:30:51 am
Good Morning Leslie & All.

   Same here.  Gloomy, wet and drizzly.  

David, did you see your special presentation?  It's to be used as you see fit, including to control the weather.  They didn't have these back in 1963, so Aguirre couldn't give one to Jack - http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=1579.msg113323#msg113323
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on November 14, 2006, 04:38:57 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on November 14, 2006, 01:26:22 pm
Can you really not see the big, glistening sheriff's badge, Roland?


Is that what you see? What I see is precisely what I described - a little box in which a little x is lodged, indicating that the system is not linking to any picture - I'd love to see it though.

Sheriff Roland
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 14, 2006, 04:52:20 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on November 14, 2006, 04:38:57 pm
Is that what you see? What I see is precisely what I described - a little box in which a little x is lodged, indicating that the system is not linking to any picture - I'd love to see it though.

Sheriff Roland

Hunh? If I look at post #1469 (Clarissa's), I see a great big ol' sheriff's badge. If I look at post #1473 (Sheriff Roland's quote), all I see is the little box with the x. (It's a nice little box with a nice little x, but that's all it is.)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on November 14, 2006, 05:09:12 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 14, 2006, 04:52:20 pm
Hunh? If I look at post #1469 (Clarissa's), I see a great big ol' sheriff's badge. If I look at post #1473 (Sheriff Roland's quote), all I see is the little box with the x. (It's a nice little box with a nice little x, but that's all it is.)


You two are pulling my leg right? (in some places that could get you arrested!)

No I don't see the sheriff's Star - I wonder why ...

Sheriff Roland

PS. my response (reply #1473) was corrupted on purpose in order to show the box and "x" - otherwise, nothing at all would have been showing

EDIT: YEAH!! I see it now! - Thanks Clarissa
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 15, 2006, 02:52:55 am
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on November 14, 2006, 05:09:12 pm

YEAH!! I see it now! - Thanks Clarissa




Yee Haw!  Nice avatar, Sheriff!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on November 15, 2006, 03:52:06 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on November 15, 2006, 02:52:55 am

Yee Haw!  Nice avatar, Sheriff!

Thanks yungin'

Thought I'd slap it on far a little bit. People seem to find it securin', and then again, maybe they jus are happier not havin' ta look at ma face!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 15, 2006, 07:47:19 am
Morning all.

Another mild day with blue skies. Maybe the rain will hold off today? That would be a nice change.

Lee, it is official. The front page of the paper says "Unusually wet fall raises flood risk." So all this rain we have been having is not normal. Now we know.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 15, 2006, 08:11:08 am
I'm awake!   I'm awake!     I was just on another site looking at.....well, you know.  ::)

Here is todays Top Ten List.

injest  5700
Lucise  5075  
MaineWriter  3058  
Front-Ranger  2918
Garry_LH  2890
Pipedream  2413
louisev  2365
DavidinHartford  2349
Ellemeno  2344
latjoreme  2141  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on November 15, 2006, 01:03:30 pm
Wow .. 100 pages of talking about the weather, this, that and the other!
Good job everyone! lol

Weather-wise:  We are covered in snow here in Edmonton, but on the bright side, the sun is out this mornin and the temperature is not bone-chilling!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jpwagoneer1964 on November 15, 2006, 01:05:23 pm
Warm and sunny in San Diego.

Mark
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 15, 2006, 01:11:17 pm
I'll be happy to get the weather report whenever it's delivered by Shane-an-igan, Milli! But I have nothing, weather-wise to report. It's always paradise in the lower Rockies, IMHO, even when a storm comin in from the Pacific dumps 5 ft on us. Especially then!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 15, 2006, 01:21:44 pm
Quote from: Lucise on November 15, 2006, 01:03:30 pm
Wow .. 100 pages of talking about the weather, this, that and the other!
Good job everyone! lol


It's a tough job but someone has to do it!   LOL !  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on November 15, 2006, 01:31:54 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 15, 2006, 01:11:17 pm
I'll be happy to get the weather report whenever it's delivered by Shane-an-igan, Milli!

You and me both Lee.. you and me both!  8)


Quote from: DavidinHartford on November 15, 2006, 01:21:44 pm
It's a tough job but someone has to do it!   LOL !  :laugh:

David .. I know!  Life can be a pain, can't it?  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on November 16, 2006, 12:20:36 am
Quote from: Lucise on November 13, 2006, 07:44:24 pm

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/2bf19a7f.jpg)


I just realized what this statue reminds me of!!

You know what it reminds me of? Remember those little plastic statues they sold back in the '60's and '70's? You pulled down his little plastic pants and the man would pee in your drink.

I never did understand it.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 16, 2006, 06:31:49 am
Thursday Mornings Top Ten List

injest  5751
Lucise  5120  
MaineWriter  3070  
Front-Ranger  2934
Garry_LH  2917
Pipedream  2418
louisev  2388
Ellemeno  2362
DavidinHartford  2358
latjoreme  2144  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 16, 2006, 08:27:18 am
Mornin' everybody in the "fandom"  ???
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 16, 2006, 08:31:27 am
Good Morning FR!

    Geez, I have raked leaves three days in a row.  I just looked out the window and it looks like I never did!   D'oh!

   Good thing I go back to work today.  I need the rest!   LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 16, 2006, 10:34:28 am
Morning all,

Late start for me here today. Warm but gray and cloudy. Dreary, dreary weather.

This is post 1501...what alot of blathering we do. And over 10,000 views!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 16, 2006, 12:17:52 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 16, 2006, 10:34:28 am
Morning all,

Late start for me here today. Warm but gray and cloudy. Dreary, dreary weather.

This is post 1501...what alot of blathering we do. And over 10,000 views!

Leslie

Brace yourself, more bad, rainy weather coming--the storm system that hit the South yesterday.

It's clouded over in Philadelphia, and we are supposed to have heavy rain later this afternoon, maybe even severe thunderstorms. And they still haven't figured out the origin of the leak in my dining room ceiling.  :-\  >:(

How's Hannah doing?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jpwagoneer1964 on November 16, 2006, 12:22:19 pm
Warm sunny in San Diego. Beach day this afternoon.

Mark
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 16, 2006, 12:29:06 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 16, 2006, 12:17:52 pm
Brace yourself, more bad, rainy weather coming--the storm system that hit the South yesterday.

It's clouded over in Philadelphia, and we are supposed to have heavy rain later this afternoon, maybe even severe thunderstorms. And they still haven't figured out the origin of the leak in my dining room ceiling.  :-\  >:(

How's Hannah doing?

Hannah is doing quite well, thanks for asking. She sees the oral surgeon for her one week follow up today.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Toast on November 16, 2006, 02:07:39 pm
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/nltoast/Fran.jpg)

Congrats to My Friend Fran
On Post 2000
from Toast
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on November 17, 2006, 02:47:07 am
Congratulations Dellaluvia On Your 1000th Post!!

:D :D :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 17, 2006, 06:09:15 am
Friday Morning and time for the Top Ten list!

injest  5790
Lucise  5141  
MaineWriter  3089  
Front-Ranger  2952
Garry_LH  2944
Pipedream  2418
louisev  2413
Ellemeno  2373
DavidinHartford  2363
latjoreme  2147  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 17, 2006, 06:17:19 am
Geeez!    I think it has been raining here in CT for a week now.     I hop this is not a sign of how the winters snow season will be!    :o

Tell you what, with all the bad weather around yesterday in Boston (Logan) and Philly,  work was a zoo with cancelled and delayed flights.  Maybe I'll get to work at a slow baggage drop off point today.

anyone remember:  Eastern Airlines?     Pan Am?   TWA?   Allegheny?  <spelling?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 17, 2006, 07:22:07 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on November 17, 2006, 06:17:19 am
Geeez!    I think it has been raining here in CT for a week now.     I hop this is not a sign of how the winters snow season will be!    :o

Tell you what, with all the bad weather around yesterday in Boston (Logan) and Philly,  work was a zoo with cancelled and delayed flights.  Maybe I'll get to work at a slow baggage drop off point today.

anyone remember:  Eastern Airlines?     Pan Am?   TWA?   Allegheny?  <spelling?

I remember Eastern Airlines. A good friend of my parents was an Eastern Airlines pilot.

The Beatles flew to New York in February 1963 on Pan Am. Remember the scene of them at Kennedy Airport (was it renamed by then? or was t still Idelwild?) standing at the top of the stairs and waving to the crowd.

I flew TWA back and forth to Italy in the summer of 1971. My memory of those trips: GOOD FOOD.

Allegheny, the famous Agony Airlines. Allegheny has morphed over the years and now is USAirways. I just got an email yesterday that they are looking to merge with Delta.

How about People's Express? Remember that one David?

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 17, 2006, 07:23:21 am
Warm, rainy and windy this morning. Yes, David, it feels like it has been raining for a week. The weather report says dry this weekend, though!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 17, 2006, 07:36:07 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 17, 2006, 07:22:07 am

How about People's Express? Remember that one David?

Leslie

Ugh!  Do I!      Not much better than the later "ValueJet"
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 17, 2006, 09:34:39 am
Note to folks: today is Scott6373's birthday. We are posting birthday wishes and so on, over on his blog in the personal thoughts forum. His is the one with New England in the title...Thoughts from New England or something like that.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 17, 2006, 09:48:16 am
A totally random post to get me to 3100!

Yeah!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 17, 2006, 09:49:21 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on November 17, 2006, 06:17:19 am
anyone remember:  Eastern Airlines?     Pan Am?   TWA?   Allegheny?  <spelling?

Hell, I remember Braniff!

And a helluva storm it was went through here late yesterday afternoon/early evening. I was soaked through to the knees, shoes and all, just walking to the subway, so instead of going to the gym, I went directly home.

The good news is, with the wind blowing hard from the south, there was no leakage through my dining room ceiling. The bad news is, we now have no clue where the water came from when it leaked Wednesday of last week and again on Sunday. (A roofer claims it wasn't the roof.)

AND, I thought it was supposed to get cold--or at least cool--after the storm. THEY LIED AGAIN!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 17, 2006, 05:03:41 pm
BOAC

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: delalluvia on November 17, 2006, 08:55:28 pm
Hi all!!!  :D :D :D  [walking in, looking around for the first time, trying to find a place to throw my coat]

Boy, you guys are a chatty bunch.  I'm surprised I hit 1000 posts at all.  I'll be dropping in from time to time.

[goes over to scavange for leftovers at the buffet table]
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 17, 2006, 09:49:45 pm

 :D  :D CONGRATULATIONS ON 1000 POSTS DELALLUVIA!!  :D  :D

Quote from: delalluvia on November 17, 2006, 08:55:28 pm
Hi all!!!  :D :D :D  [walking in, looking around for the first time, trying to find a place to throw my coat]

Boy, you guys are a chatty bunch.  I'm surprised I hit 1000 posts at all.  I'll be dropping in from time to time.

[goes over to scavange for leftovers at the buffet table]

Hey, del, welcome to the club, and make yourself at home.  I recommend the cherry cake.  8)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 18, 2006, 06:57:30 am
It is Saturday and time for the "Complete" 1000+ Poster List!

  injest        5,805   
  Lucise        5,169   
  MaineWriter        3,108      
  Front-Ranger        2,961   
  Garry_LH        2,947   
  louisev        2,430   
  Pipedream        2,419   
  Ellemeno        2,379   
  DavidinHartford        2,371   
  latjoreme        2,150   
  Fran        2,021      
  ednbarby        1,972   
  YaadPyar        1,730   
  Jeff Wrangler        1,461   
  Toast        1,446   
  Phillip        1,369   
  David925        1,316   
  wdj        1,245   
  Memento        1,219   
  Meryl        1,214   
  Sheriff Roland        1,197   
  wyomen        1,156   
  jpwagoneer1964        1,137   
  DeeDee        1,108   
  Daniel        1,094   
  twistedude        1,088   
  starboardlight        1,086   
  Ray        1,045   
  atz75        1,023   
  delalluvia        1,015   
  moremojo        1,014   
  cmr107        1,013   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 18, 2006, 07:01:55 am
Quote
  Hell, I remember Braniff"

Quote
  BOAC

Ooo!   good ones!

How about "Oceanic Airlines" ?   Anybody know where there last flight was before they stopped flying?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 18, 2006, 09:50:18 am
Morning all, sunny today, about 41 degrees. Big crafts fair at my daughter's school today so I'll be busy with that. My business is sponsoring a....bathroom! How exciting is that? LOL

David....Oceanic...no memory. Maybe they were flying to Antarctica?

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 18, 2006, 11:03:29 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on November 18, 2006, 07:01:55 am
How about "Oceanic Airlines" ?   Anybody know where there last flight was before they stopped flying?

Australia to Los Angeles. Flight 815 was "Lost" somewhere over the Pacific.  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 18, 2006, 11:22:44 am
I took the test, my aura is violet...I am destined to be violet!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on November 18, 2006, 07:04:37 pm
You mean violet? That's cute. Lol.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 19, 2006, 07:03:49 am
Sundays Top Ten List!

injest  5839
Lucise  5174  
MaineWriter  3117  
Front-Ranger  2984
Garry_LH  2970
louisev  2443
Pipedream  2422
Ellemeno  2383
DavidinHartford  2377
latjoreme  2152  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 19, 2006, 07:07:41 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 18, 2006, 11:03:29 am
Australia to Los Angeles. Flight 815 was "Lost" somewhere over the Pacific.  ;D

Correct Jeff!   Also,  I was watching the movie "Executive Decision" with Kurt Russel and the story line was set on a 747 jumbojet from...Oceanic Airlines!

I'll have to see what name was on the planes in those "Airport" movies.   Ya know, the ones with George Kennedy.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 19, 2006, 07:11:20 am
Ugh! 

    I quickly noticed once I got to work that I had a sore throat.   Which quickly added chills later.       Just what I need.  A cold right at the busiest time of year at the Airport!    :(
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: delalluvia on November 19, 2006, 01:56:30 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 18, 2006, 11:03:29 am
Australia to Los Angeles. Flight 815 was "Lost" somewhere over the Pacific.  ;D

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 19, 2006, 02:31:22 pm
I am late checking in because we had some technical difficulties here in Bettermost land. But things seem to be back on track...

Blah day here in Maine, but not raining and not too cold. Just ordinary.

No snow but my son tells me they have been having snow for two weeks in Oneonta, NY, where he is in college! And he gets home tonight for the Thanksgiving break. Hooray!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 19, 2006, 05:21:51 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on November 19, 2006, 07:07:41 am
Correct Jeff!   Also,  I was watching the movie "Executive Decision" with Kurt Russel and the story line was set on a 747 jumbojet from...Oceanic Airlines!

I'll have to see what name was on the planes in those "Airport" movies.   Ya know, the ones with George Kennedy.

You might check the "Airplane" movies, too. Ya know, the ones with Leslie Nielsen.  ;D

I've never seen "Executive Decision." Maybe "Oceanic Airlines" is one of those TV and movie conventions, like, all phone numbers begin with "555."

Hope you feel better, David. A sore throat and chills (chills = fever?) sounds like flu to me.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 19, 2006, 08:30:08 pm
Hi Jeff,  & all !

    Hmm,  the more I think of it,  The name "Transcontinental Airlines" comes to mind as the one from Airport 1975.     But I could be wrong.

    I'm feeling a little better today.   I think the fever broke last night.    Throat feels alittle better too.   Had a pounding headache though.  Thank goodness for DayQuil liqui-caplets.  They saved the day so I could go to work.

   Today was my Friday, so now I have two days to rest.    Yeah right.  I need to rake more leaves!    LOL.

**PS:    At work they insist we get a Flu shot this time of year.    (I did)   So many people come thru the Airport hacking and coughing.    We wear rubber gloves most of the time, but still you never get enough time to run and wash your hands as often as you like.    They do give us 70% isopropyl alcohol to rinse our hands off if we want.     The trouble with the gloves is that your hands sweat something fierce in them.   After 30 minutes your hands are all prune wrinkly.     But it sure beats touching hundreds of pairs of stinky shoes all day with your bare hands.   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 19, 2006, 11:52:00 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on November 19, 2006, 08:30:08 pm
But it sure beats touching hundreds of pairs of stinky shoes all day with your bare hands.   

Eeeew!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on November 20, 2006, 01:46:05 am
CONGRATULATIONS, UNCLE GARRY!!!!!

3000 Posts!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 20, 2006, 07:22:48 am
Monday Mornings Top Ten List!

injest  5926
Lucise  5199  
MaineWriter  3128
Garry_LH  3010  
Front-Ranger  2994
louisev  2462
Pipedream  2423
Ellemeno  2391
DavidinHartford  2382
latjoreme  2155  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 20, 2006, 07:47:05 am
Morning, all!

East coast of the USA checking in. Looks like a nice day on the horizon. Lance arrived home from college last night, safe and sound. He's here for a week. Hooray!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 20, 2006, 10:51:32 am
{Warning, gunching follows} I get back from a hot and heavy Brokeback BBQ 2007 planning session, all perky (not), and ready to join Ms Violetness, and then I find that somebody has sneaked into the violet bed ahead of me!! Garry, are U prepared to be the ham in the sandwich? And those better be multiline posts, at least some of them!! You've got to earn your violetness here!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 20, 2006, 11:35:08 am
"Gunching"?  ???
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 20, 2006, 11:40:34 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 20, 2006, 10:51:32 am
{Warning, gunching follows} I get back from a hot and heavy Brokeback BBQ 2007 planning session, all perky (not), and ready to join Ms Violetness, and then I find that somebody has sneaked into the violet bed ahead of me!! Garry, are U prepared to be the ham in the sandwich? And those better be multiline posts, at least some of them!! You've got to earn your violetness here!!


Cheer up, Frontie, only 5 more posts to the big 3000!  How did the planning session go?  (I'll lok for my answer over in Social Events.)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 20, 2006, 12:51:25 pm
Congrats to Garry on 3000!  Lookin' forward to Lee appearing there soon.  8)  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 20, 2006, 01:59:25 pm
 8)  8) 3000 POSTS! CONGRATULATIONS LEE!!  8)  8)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 20, 2006, 02:01:55 pm
Lee, we present you with some Mighty 3000, to provide you with the fortitude for your next three thousand posts.

(http://www.a1nutritionproducts.com/graphics/on/mighty_one_3000.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on November 20, 2006, 03:42:33 pm
Wow Lee! Congratulations on your 3000th Post!!

:D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on November 20, 2006, 04:23:40 pm
Frozen margaritas for the new 3000-posters!! 


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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 20, 2006, 06:17:11 pm
Thank you so much eveybody!! Cheers, Garry! These margaritas look so refreshing, especially since it's 70 degrees here in Denver! I just got back from a celebratory lunch with Adam (EDelMar) and, boy, did we have a lot to celebrate!! I can't wait to share it all with you, but I must for another week or so until all our plans can be hammered into place!! Oh my Brokie brothers and sisters, you will all be very pleased!!

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on November 20, 2006, 07:16:27 pm
Congratulations, Lee, on 3,000 thoughtful, substantive, insightful, entertaining, illuminating and sometimes even mind-boggling posts!

 :D,000 +  :D,000 +  :D,000 !!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 20, 2006, 07:31:30 pm
Jumpin Jiminy!   with peoples numbers climbing so fast it is time for another

FULL 1000+ Poster List!

  injest                     5,937   
  Lucise                    5,219   
  MaineWriter            3,149   
  Garry_LH                3,010   
  Front-Ranger          3,001   <-- YEE HAA!
  louisev                   2,478   
  Pipedream              2,423   
  Ellemeno                2,423   
  DavidinHartford        2,385   
  latjoreme               2,160   
  Fran                      2,046   
  ednbarby               2,009  <-- YEE HAA!  
  YaadPyar               1,734   
  Jeff Wrangler         1,478   
  Toast                    1,472   
  Phillip                     1,388   
  David925               1,354   
  wdj                      1,263   
  Memento              1,237   
  Meryl                    1,232   
  Sheriff Roland        1,219   
  wyomen               1,156   
  jpwagoneer1964    1,154   
  DeeDee                1,110   
  Daniel                   1,103   
  twistedude           1,098   
  starboardlight        1,086   
  Ray                      1,045   
  moremojo             1,030   
  atz75                   1,028   
  delalluvia               1,028   
  cmr107                 1,015   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 20, 2006, 08:07:12 pm
Thank U David, it's so nice to see my name in violet!! Thank U also latjoreme, for riffing and sparring with me, I couldn't be where I am today w/o U! About the mind-boggling posts, I think I know what U mean. LauraGigs and I were talking last night about some of the doofus posts I've made recently during the sprint to 3,000, such as talking about how great Mark Hamill was in Amadeus. But she was nice enough to compliment me on my cameo appearance as the Clear Slick in The Performance Thread, which can be seen, she said modestly at http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=2739.msg112868#msg112868 (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=2739.msg112868#msg112868).

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 20, 2006, 11:26:03 pm
Congratulations, all, I am glad to see I am not the only one in the purple club anymore.

Although it was sort of fun being in the purple club for the few days while it lasted! But hugs, all, I am glad to have company...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 21, 2006, 12:27:19 am
 :D  :D CONGRATS TO BARB ON PASSING 2,000!!  :D  :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 21, 2006, 12:34:02 am
Thank you very much Meryl, David, Milli...and Clarissa, don't U think giving me vitamins is a little dangerous?? I think I need some valium instead! But thank you for the thought.

Thank you and congratulations, Barb on 2,000 of your firey and impassioned posts!! May there be many thousands more!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 21, 2006, 02:09:38 am
Barb, here's a meal fit for celebratin' 2000 posts - brussel sprouts, lima beans, and pecan pie with plenty of Southern Comfort - hold the olives.


http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=6129.msg116685#msg116685
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=6127.msg116638#msg116638

(http://www.bonduelle.lt/uploads/images/FS%20brussel%20sprouts.jpg)(http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/1187129/2/istockphoto_1187129_yummy_lima_beans.jpg)(http://www.stahmanns.com/images/big/21.jpg)(http://www.marions-kochbuch.de/index-bilder/southern-comfort.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 21, 2006, 07:55:40 am
OMG!    injest (Jess) is rapidly approaching the 6000+ post level!      :o

I'll have to add another colour to the list!    :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 21, 2006, 09:23:56 am
Good morning!

Chilly in Maine this morning, but the sky is clear and blue. It finally feels like November weather after so many weeks of mild temps and rain.

Nothing much else to report on. Life is busy with Lance home.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 21, 2006, 11:09:23 am
YAA!    The sun is shining today!     :D

Must be chilly out.  I noticed frost on the car when I peeked out the window this morning. 

Leslie, i noticed you didn't mention using the outdoor shower today!   LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 21, 2006, 11:26:34 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on November 21, 2006, 11:09:23 am
YAA!    The sun is shining today!     :D

Must be chilly out.  I noticed frost on the car when I peeked out the window this morning. 

Leslie, i noticed you didn't mention using the outdoor shower today!   LOL

The outdoor shower has been totally closed up for about 2 weeks. My husband finally got around to bringing in the half empty shampoo bottles over the weekend.

However, the hot tub is up and running! Hannah gave it an intial workout last night.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jpwagoneer1964 on November 21, 2006, 12:36:29 pm
Sunny in inland San Diego, Beach looks foggy according to webcam.

Mark
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 21, 2006, 01:14:33 pm
Sunny and cold in New York City.  :)

I'm watching Ed Bradley's memorial service live on our local channel.  Bill Clinton just showed up unannounced and gave a really nice tribute.  There are a lot of his colleagues telling great stories, and there is some first class jazz music and singing.  What a beautiful man he was, and what a loss we have had.  As one of his colleagues just said: What would this world be like if every person was born an Ed Bradley?  People nodded and applauded because the very thought created such a sincere wish in everyone for a world that could be like that.

I went to a screening of "The History Boys" last night (it's very good) in the same theater where I saw BBM for the first time.  As if in tribute to that, there were several Brokie-esque things that cropped up.  Rufus Wainwright sang the song over the end credits (Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered); at the restaurant afterwards, there was an entree called Knife and Fork Fried Chicken; and there was a drag performer there doing an act in the next room who at some point said quite loudly "And here is my friend TERRY CLOTH!" and got a big laugh.  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 22, 2006, 06:39:24 am
Wednesday Morning!   Time for the Top Ten List!

injest  6000   <--- OMG!   :o
Lucise  5260  
MaineWriter  3181
Garry_LH  3037
Front-Ranger  3019  
louisev  2502
Ellemeno  2461
Pipedream  2429
DavidinHartford  2401
latjoreme  2161  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 22, 2006, 07:24:05 am
Black Wednesday    :P

    The rest of y'all call the day after Thanksgiving "Black Friday" because of the crowded malls.      But at the Airport we all have "Black Wednesday".  The day before  Thanksgiving!

    Now I usually have Wednesday off.   But I wrote in for some extra hours not thinking what the date was.    My request was quickly approved for extra hours, along with a memo saying "To all who have signed up: Don't back out".  D'oh!   Then I knew I just made a mistake!   LOL.

  And on top of it, I still have a nasty cough from this cold.   Oh well.    If it is busy the day will go by faster right?     ::)

   If any of y'all are flying today, please get to the Airport ultra early.   The lines are going to be REAL long.   Do us all a favor and check your bags!  Don't bring any carry-on bags.  That is what slows the security checkpoint.       

   People gripe about not wanting to check their bags because they don't want to waste time picking up the bags after the flight.   So apparently waiting 10-15 minutes for the luggage is worse than 20-40 minutes in a long security line?

  Now I always check my bags.   This way I breeze thru Security with just my jacket and shoes to remove.      Then when I land,  I walk leisurely to the baggage area, first stopping to call the shuttle service (where I leave my car) to come pick me up.  Then a visit to the restroom  (Hate those tiny airplane lavatories!)   and by then my luggage is usually on the arrival conveyer belt.      And yes.   I have had my bags miss the plane.  Once.   And the airline had a taxi bring them to my house later that evening when they arrived on a later flight.    No big deal.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 22, 2006, 08:46:26 am
Well, fortunately David, I don't have to fly on Thanksgiving. In fact, I only need to drive 20 minutes to mom and dad's house. Fine with me. The first few years we were married we had to travel for the holidays and I didn't enjoy it one bit. I am glad those days are over.

Cold here this morning -- 24 degrees. Frost on everything.

Here is an example of a teenage son, home from college for the holiday. "Mom, can I borrow your CONVERTIBLE? I don't feel like driving my little dinky FORD ESCORT."

Mom: "All right, I suppose."

When teenage son gets home, "Thanks, mom, for letting me use your car. I noticed it was almost out of gas, and I was going to stop and fill it up, but then I....forgot."

Grrrr!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 22, 2006, 12:11:20 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on November 22, 2006, 07:24:05 am
 People gripe about not wanting to check their bags because they don't want to waste time picking up the bags after the flight.   So apparently waiting 10-15 minutes for the luggage is worse than 20-40 minutes in a long security line?

  Now I always check my bags.   This way I breeze thru Security with just my jacket and shoes to remove.      Then when I land,  I walk leisurely to the baggage area, first stopping to call the shuttle service (where I leave my car) to come pick me up.  Then a visit to the restroom  (Hate those tiny airplane lavatories!)   and by then my luggage is usually on the arrival conveyer belt.      And yes.   I have had my bags miss the plane.  Once.   And the airline had a taxi bring them to my house later that evening when they arrived on a later flight.    No big deal.

No big deal? No offense intended, David, but are you discounting the fear people have of losing their luggage, that they'll get to their destination and their luggage won't? That's always been my fear.

I have no statistics on lost luggage, though I think I heard some on the evening news last night, but maybe this is one of those cases where people's perception that their luggage is in great danger of getting lost is more important than the reality?

Not to mention, last Thanksgiving, or perhaps it was the Thanksgiving before, there was what amounted to a luggage meltdown at Philly International. Our local news broadcasts featured film of huge piles of luggage that laid around for days and days before it all got sorted out. And, of course, some people never got their property back.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 22, 2006, 12:37:53 pm
3200 posts!

Hooray!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 22, 2006, 10:41:52 pm
Unbelievable!    No masses of humanity at the Airport today!   :o

We were all ready for the worst.   Extra staff was put on.    The TV news media was there all set up with cameras at ready.   

But they didn't come!     It was.......slower than a regular day in fact.   Well, the numbers showed it was a regular day.   But because everyone showed up very early for their flights, there was no chaos.    No lines.  No rushing around.  It was peaceful.

And everyone commented on it.   The staff, the State Police,  the Media and most of all, the passengers.    "Where are the crowds?" they said.    So today went by without a hitch.     Maybe the public smartened up and finally travelled a few days earlier instead of at the last minute.   Maybe they drove?        Maybe all the horror stories of Airport chaos on the news scared them away.   

Now tomorrow (Thanksgiving) is expected to be our slowest day.     The checkpoint I am assigned to is expecting only 300 people on my shift.   Normally it has 3000 passengers.   

Hopefully it will be equally quiet.   Then I can go to Moms after work for leftover Turkey Dinner.   :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 22, 2006, 10:57:11 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 22, 2006, 12:11:20 pm
No big deal? No offense intended, David, but are you discounting the fear people have of losing their luggage, that they'll get to their destination and their luggage won't? That's always been my fear.

I have no statistics on lost luggage, though I think I heard some on the evening news last night, but maybe this is one of those cases where people's perception that their luggage is in great danger of getting lost is more important than the reality?

Not to mention, last Thanksgiving, or perhaps it was the Thanksgiving before, there was what amounted to a luggage meltdown at Philly International. Our local news broadcasts featured film of huge piles of luggage that laid around for days and days before it all got sorted out. And, of course, some people never got their property back.

Hi Jeff,

     Well, there is no excuse for lost luggage.     When bags don't go where they are supposed to go, it is for a reason.     Usually because the passenger showed up for his/her flight too late.    You may have 20-30 minutes to run to your gate, but your bags aren't going to be there.  They still need to be x-rayed and then sent to the baggage area to be routed to your plane.

    Another way bags don't move is due to a mechanical failure.   The conveyor system conks out.    Weather causes flights to be cancelled or rerouted.  That's when bags don't make it onto the correct plane in time.

     Luggage piled up for days?   I remember that.   That was after that huge storm system shut down many airports.     As for some people NEVER getting their bags?   Hard to believe.     Every bag has a computer generated, bar coded tag on it that identifies the owner.      And these long stickers are hard to tear off.    Plus, most luggage has a holder on them to place your own identification.       Smart travellers also put an identification card inside the bag.     

    Luggage going to Hawaii when you were going home to Philly?    Yeah, that happens.   But if that happens to you, just ask that they send YOU to go get the bags in Hawaii instead!    :)


PS:   You don't have to leave your bags unlocked.   Just be sure to buy a TSA approved lock.  We have a set of various "Master Keys" to open them in case we need to.    These TSA locks are available online (google it)  and they can be bought at any Airport gift shop.   I saw small ones forsale at the airport gift shop for $2.99    Hell, that's cheaper than a slice of Airport Pizza and a coke!

     
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 23, 2006, 02:35:40 am
That's really sensible advice, David, thanks!  8)

I didn't know that about the TSA-approved locks.  The one time I locked my luggage, they cut through the lock and I was royally pissed!  >:(
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 23, 2006, 06:36:45 am
Thursday Mornings Top Ten List!

injest  6015  
Lucise  5290  
MaineWriter  3204
Garry_LH  3045
Front-Ranger  3020  
louisev  2524
Ellemeno  2503
Pipedream  2433
DavidinHartford  2407
latjoreme  2161  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 23, 2006, 06:48:09 am
Quote from: Meryl on November 23, 2006, 02:35:40 am
That's really sensible advice, David, thanks!  8)

I didn't know that about the TSA-approved locks.  The one time I locked my luggage, they cut through the lock and I was royally pissed!  >:(


Hi Meryl!     Sorry to hear that!    Trust me, the lastthing we want to do is cut a lock off.    But if the x-ray machine shows a suspicious image inside a bag, we must go inside it.    If the bag is locked, we first see if it is a TSA lock.  If not, then we take the baggage tag info over to the airlines ticket counter to have the passenger paged so they can come back and unlock the bag.    If that fails, then the lock gets cut.

TSA locks come in all different sizes and colours.  (see sample pics)   And now they come in fun colours too!  They are easiest to buy right online.   I found these pics on Ebay.

David  :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 23, 2006, 07:04:33 am
Oh my gosh, I went over 2500!  Thanks for pointing that out, David.  And I'm now #7.  I don't think I've been that since March.

Yak yak yak, Heath, Heath, Heath
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 23, 2006, 07:08:17 am
Giddy-up Elle!       You'll over take Louisev in a few more!    LOL

 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 23, 2006, 08:25:24 am
For those in the US, Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. For everyone in the rest of the world, happy Thursday!

33 degrees here in Maine this morning, with a mix of clouds and blue sky. They are predicting bad weather in New York for the parade though  >:(

Today's funny story. My sun Lance, who is home from college, is a runner. He and Tony signed up to run/walk (respectively) in the "Turkey Trot," a 5K race held in Cape Elizabeth. They went online last night to double check the time and found out the Turkey Trot was held...last Sunday. Okay, boys....LOL

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 23, 2006, 08:26:46 am
Thanksgiving is my one year anniversary of the start of my Brokeback Mountain experience. For anyone who is interested, I wrote a reminiscense (sp?) and thank you, which can be found here:

http://lazylfarm.livejournal.com/26460.html

Have a peaceful and blessed day, everyone.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 23, 2006, 08:42:20 am
Happy BBM anniversary Leslie!


PS:  I was going to run in the New York City marathon too this year.   It has passed right?   <Phew!> LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on November 23, 2006, 01:31:16 pm

Happy Thanksgiving to all you American Brokies!   :-*

Have a great time everyone!


We are gonna be covered in snow here shortly (or so it seems) .. it is about -20 C and the snow is coming down with a vengeance!  Gosh, I love winter!  Not!   :-\

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 24, 2006, 06:56:08 am
Friday Mornings Top Ten List!

injest  6044
Lucise  5314
MaineWriter  3208
Garry_LH  3060
Front-Ranger  3024
louisev  2537
Ellemeno  2520
Pipedream  2434
DavidinHartford  2417
latjoreme  2162  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 24, 2006, 09:59:48 am
I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. Our day was just fine but my mother sent me home without one iota of leftovers! LOL...nothing! I may have to roast my own turkey to rectify this situation.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 24, 2006, 10:05:38 am
Can I email you some, Leslie?? It was nearly 70 degrees here yesterday. I thought about having dinner on the deck! The food was all delicious. We didn't watch any football. The children insisted on watching "Elf." That was really bad. Fortunately I had some DVDs and watched Spellbound later. A young Gregory Peck--so yummy!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 24, 2006, 02:30:14 pm
Oh come on, Elf is cute. We are actually going to see Will Farrell in "Stranger than Fiction" this afternoon. I'll report back.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 25, 2006, 02:30:52 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 24, 2006, 02:30:14 pm
Oh come on, Elf is cute. We are actually going to see Will Farrell in "Stranger than Fiction" this afternoon. I'll report back.

Leslie

I just watched him in Woody Allen's Melinda & Melinda this evening.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 25, 2006, 06:54:17 am
It is Saturday for Y'all, so here is the complete 1000+ Poster List!

  injest        6,097   
  Lucise        5,336   
  MaineWriter        3,224   
  Garry_LH        3,088   
  Front-Ranger        3,032   
  louisev        2,554   
  Ellemeno        2,529   
  Pipedream        2,435   
  DavidinHartford        2,421   
  latjoreme        2,163   
  Fran        2,091   
  ednbarby        2,056    
  YaadPyar        1,737   
  Toast       1,527   
  Jeff Wrangler        1,496   
  David925        1,488   
  Phillip        1,401   
  Meryl        1,284   
  Sheriff Roland        1,271   
  Memento        1,270   
  wdj        1,267   
  jpwagoneer1964        1,171   
  wyomen        1,156   
  DeeDee        1,122   
  Daniel        1,121   
  twistedude        1,114   
  starboardlight       1,088   
  delalluvia       1,053   
  moremojo        1,047   
  Ray        1,045   
  atz75        1,035   
  Bigheart        1,015   
  cmr107        1,015   
  Katie77        1,001    <--- Welcome aboard Katie!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 25, 2006, 08:43:10 am
Saturday morning, chilly here (22 degrees). Nice clear sky and lots of blue.

I thought Stranger Than Fiction was good, but not great. Still, it gave me something to think about. It was filmed in Chicago, but Chicago has never looked less like Chicago if you ask me! A little game I play with myself....after seeing a movie, I read a bunch of reviews and try to decide which one would have been the review I would have written. In this case, I settled on this one from Variety"

http://www.variety.com/awardcentral_review/VE1117931559.html?nav=reviews07&categoryid=2352&cs=1

Maggie G. is very pretty. Beautiful blue eyes like her brother!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 26, 2006, 06:43:40 am
Sunday Mornings Top Ten List!

injest  6138  
Lucise  5355  
MaineWriter  3236
Garry_LH  3110
Front-Ranger  3037  
louisev  2582
Ellemeno  2546
Pipedream  2440
DavidinHartford  2425
latjoreme  2163  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 26, 2006, 09:00:18 am
Sunday morning, 29 degrees, frost on everything. I am feeling a little sad because Lance goes back to college today. I can't believe he has been home for a week! Two more weeks of classes, then a week of finals. He'll be home for the Christmas break on Dec 16.

Fall semester almost over...where does the time go???

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on November 26, 2006, 06:22:10 pm
Thought I'd post ma 1 300 th one here just ta let ya know I've been on a tear (nothin like DavidinIndiana, mind you)

And I'll be goin out ta supper - ta streak and martinis.

Note that the release a the DVD coincided with Heath's birthday, and precipitated the accrued negative action on IMDb, which prompted me ta make the permanent move here ta BetterMost.

And now, the HBO premier happens ta coincide with ma birthday - coincidence - I think not!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Arad-3 on November 27, 2006, 01:49:48 am
Hehem....
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on November 27, 2006, 01:54:39 am
WHEW GIRL YOU DID IT!!!

I missed it, didn't I?  :'(

(I was sleeping)

Congratulations Geri!  :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Arad-3 on November 27, 2006, 01:57:11 am
I was looking for you...but the parties just beginning over at my thread!  Come on over and have a drink!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on November 27, 2006, 02:41:21 am
<ice melting in Geri's drink>

I bought you a drink girl.

<yawn>

She's busy riding a bucking bronco I think.  :-\
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Arad-3 on November 27, 2006, 02:45:38 am
I'm here David... a little lame from that last ride!  Is that drink for me??

(( Waving Tullio away from looking in the window))
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: wulfar360 on November 27, 2006, 02:56:27 am
grats geri
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on November 27, 2006, 02:58:56 am
Quote from: Arad-3 on November 27, 2006, 02:45:38 am
I'm here David... a little lame from that last ride!  Is that drink for me??

(( Waving Tullio away from looking in the window))

It sure is for you Geri!

 And there is more where that one came from.  :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 27, 2006, 07:56:11 am
Morning all,

Back to work today after a nice 4 day weekend. 34 degrees...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 27, 2006, 08:33:44 am
Monday Mornings Top Ten List!

injest  6196
Lucise  5364  
MaineWriter  3249
Garry_LH  3147
Front-Ranger  3044  
louisev  2604
Ellemeno  2562
Pipedream  2440
DavidinHartford  2430
latjoreme  2167  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 27, 2006, 08:49:07 am
Good morning All!
 
      Ahhhhh!   it is my Saturday!   YEE HAA!     And of course, it is cloudy out this morning.   Oh well.   But I slept in until 7am!  That felt nice!

      Yesterday was a pretty average day at the Airport.   No masses of humanity flocking home.  Not on my shift at least.      Yesterday I was working the curbside baggage drop where we X-ray the "checked" bags.     A big stretch Limousine pulled up (alot do actually) and a supervisor from one of the Airlines went over to meet them.   She had an arm full of baggage tags already printed out and helped the driver attached them to the luggage.  The passengers all climbed out looking tan and beautiful.    As they luggage came over I was eager to see whose names were on the tags.   Hmm,  no name I recognised, but they were tagged for LAX  (Los Angeles).    But of course sometimes celebrities use ficticious names or other family members names to avoid notice.   So a little later when I saw the Airlines supervisor on her break, I jokingly said :"Are you guys that busy they have you running out curbside to get bags?"     She laughed and said: "No, but when Joan Rivers calls and says her daughter is coming thru we do all we can to make it as smooth as possible."

   Of course living in Connecticut, It is possible that many celebrities come and go through my Airport.    It would be more exciting if Paul Newman came thru though!   LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 27, 2006, 12:18:12 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on November 27, 2006, 08:49:07 am
Of course living in Connecticut, It is possible that many celebrities come and go through my Airport.    It would be more exciting if Paul Newman came thru though!   LOL

That's a nice perq of the job, David!  Doesn't Ang Lee have a home in Connecticut?  Keep your eyes peeled!  8)

Congrats, GERI, on 1000 posts! 8)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 27, 2006, 04:50:14 pm
Happy Monday, all. I was actually kind of relieved and happy to go back to work!! But it was nice to catch up with the coed in my family. Hope you all had more than enough turkey and pumpkin pie and congeniality.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Arad-3 on November 27, 2006, 04:53:26 pm
Quote from: Meryl on November 27, 2006, 12:18:12 pm
That's a nice perq of the job, David!  Doesn't Ang Lee have a home in Connecticut?  Keep your eyes peeled!  8)

Congrats, GERI, on 1000 posts! 8)

Thank's Meryl!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on November 27, 2006, 07:52:31 pm
Greetings to the Thousand-Posters. Hope everyone (and not just those in the 1,000+ range!) had a restful and safe holiday. I stayed in town myself because I was not feeling well come Thanksgiving morning, when my sister and I had planned to drive to Kerrville to be with family. I ended up sleeping a lot, which is as good a way as any to my mind to spend time off.

And then, last night, I caught our film quite by chance on HBO, while flipping the channels (I ended up watching the Spanish-dubbed version). I posted my response elsewhere on this board, but suffice it to say that my love for Ennis and Jack and the beautiful work of art that enshrines them is as strong and vital as ever. Brokeback Mountain has become a permanent part of my life.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 28, 2006, 06:35:33 am
Quote from: moremojo on November 27, 2006, 07:52:31 pm
Greetings to the Thousand-Posters. Hope everyone (and not just those in the 1,000+ range!) had a restful and safe holiday. I stayed in town myself because I was not feeling well come Thanksgiving morning, when my sister and I had planned to drive to Kerrville to be with family. I ended up sleeping a lot, which is as good a way as any to my mind to spend time off.

And then, last night, I caught our film quite by chance on HBO, while flipping the channels (I ended up watching the Spanish-dubbed version). I posted my response elsewhere on this board, but suffice it to say that my love for Ennis and Jack and the beautiful work of art that enshrines them is as strong and vital as ever. Brokeback Mountain has become a permanent part of my life.

Scott, is the prostitute's voice dubbed, or is it still Rodrigo Prieto's voice?

I spent Thanksgiving a year ago at home sick in bed while my husb and daughter went to family.  I had a LOVELY time.  Movies, dozing, reading, gazing out the window, dozing.  I sure gave thanks for the peace and quiet.

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 28, 2006, 07:59:56 am
Morning all,

I have read a few posts about watching BBM on HBO. For some reason, I am stuidiously avoiding the TV, and avoiding channel 200. Not sure why...part of me thinks the BBM screening at the Boston get together was enough for me. Everything has healed enough, I don't need to keep pulling it open.

But this community, I can't leave. Thanks, all, for being here and being my friends.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 28, 2006, 08:17:21 am
Tuesday Mornings Top Ten List!

injest  6224
Lucise  5394  
MaineWriter  3269
Garry_LH  3167
Front-Ranger  3078  
louisev  2628
Ellemeno  2569
DavidinHartford  2443
Pipedream  2441
latjoreme  2169  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 28, 2006, 08:18:39 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 28, 2006, 07:59:56 am
Everything has healed enough, I don't need to keep pulling it open.

But this community, I can't leave. Thanks, all, for being here and being my friends.

Leslie

I couldn't have said it better myself Leslie!     

David    :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 28, 2006, 08:57:25 am
And I forgot to mention, it is about 38 degrees here, gray and dreary. Gas is up to 2.17/gal at BJs.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2006, 09:54:39 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 28, 2006, 07:59:56 am
But this community, I can't leave. Thanks, all, for being here and being my friends.

Glad to know you don't know how to quit us, Little Darlin'!

 :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on November 28, 2006, 11:01:11 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on November 28, 2006, 06:35:33 am
Scott, is the prostitute's voice dubbed, or is it still Rodrigo Prieto's voice?
I caught the movie past that sequence, Clarissa. I happened upon it at the moment of the "Do you ever wonder if others know?" exchange. I'd be willing to bet that Rodrigo's voice was retained for this dubbed version.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 28, 2006, 02:38:07 pm
If any of y'all have noticed that your post number has dropped today, it is true.

I went back to the very beginning of Chez Tremblay and started removing some dead threads.    Relax, these were threads about Troll attacks and all the stuff about how IMDB was infested and that we shouldn't invite new people etc etc.

Basically stuff that isn't really needed anymore.    I don't think anyone was going back 25 pages to read "OMG we had a troll attack?" type threads anyways.

But if you had responded to one of these threads, your post is gone too.  So that will lower your post number.    I don't think it affected too many people, although i see that my own number has dropped abit.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on November 28, 2006, 03:11:20 pm
Greetings all!  ;)


Weather report for today .. It is a bone-chilling -39 deg Celsius with windchill today!  I almost froze my eyeballs walking 1 block to work this morning.  Brrr..



Welcome aboard to all those who have crossed the 1000+ line!!  :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on November 28, 2006, 05:27:28 pm
Quote from: Lucise on November 28, 2006, 03:11:20 pm


Weather report for today .. It is a bone-chilling -39 deg Celsius with windchill today!  I almost froze my eyeballs walking 1 block to work this morning.  Brrr..


Lucise, where do you live honey? I can't even find -39 Celsius on my metric conversion table.  ???
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 28, 2006, 05:30:06 pm
Quote from: David925 on November 28, 2006, 05:27:28 pm
Lucise, where do you live honey? I can't even find -39 Celsius on my metric conversion table.  ???

She has a tent pitched out on Ma Twists farm in Lightning Flat!    :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2006, 05:31:47 pm
Quote from: Lucise on November 28, 2006, 03:11:20 pm

Weather report for today .. It is a bone-chilling -39 deg Celsius with windchill today!  I almost froze my eyeballs walking 1 block to work this morning.  Brrr..

Thirty-nine degrees below zero Celsius? Is that even possible?  :o  Little Darlin', you need to move to a warmer climate!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 28, 2006, 05:46:16 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2006, 05:31:47 pm
Thirty-nine degrees below zero Celsius? Is that even possible?  :o  Little Darlin', you need to move to a warmer climate!  :laugh:

I seem to remember that minus 40 Farenheit and minus 40 Celsius are the same; where the curves cross.  Of course she's talking wind chill, so she must live at the top of Milli Mountain!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on November 28, 2006, 05:46:50 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on November 28, 2006, 05:30:06 pm
She has a tent pitched out on Ma Twists farm in Lightning Flat!    :laugh:

Very funny David .. very funny!  >:(   ;D..

Yes, here in Alberta anything can happen weather-wise .. lol.. And yeah, it really got mean cold today!
Some days in the dead of winter it can get to -45C ..

I definitely need to go south where it is warmer ..  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 28, 2006, 07:45:02 pm
 8)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2006, 08:25:54 pm
Quote from: Lucise on November 28, 2006, 05:46:50 pm
I definitely need to go south where it is warmer ..  ;D

You oughta go to Mexico. ...  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 29, 2006, 07:35:13 am
Ack! Dropping post numbers? David, that seems so....un-Tremblayan, or something!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 29, 2006, 07:37:01 am
Milli,

Boy, it is frigging cold where you are! -39 C? Ack!

(-39) degrees Celsius = -38.2 degrees Fahrenheit

For anyone who is wondering, you can convert temperatures using the google search bar. Just type in (for example)

-39 celsius to fahrenheit

and you'll get your answer.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 29, 2006, 07:38:33 am
Or for me, here today:

35.2 degrees Fahrenheit = 1.77777778 degrees Celsius

Morning all. Yes, no bone chilling temps here in Maine (although I supposed someone would say 35.2 is bone chilling!).

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 29, 2006, 07:38:54 am
3300 posts.

Ahhhhhh.....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 29, 2006, 07:47:36 am
Wednesday!  Time for a full 1000+ Poster List!

  injest         6,252   
  Lucise        5,416   
  MaineWriter        3,300   
  Garry_LH        3,179   
  Front-Ranger        3,096   
  louisev        2,649   
  Ellemeno        2,554   
  DavidinHartford        2,452   
  Pipedream        2,442   
  latjoreme        2,168   
  Fran        2,122   
  ednbarby        2,095   
  YaadPyar        1,723   
  David925        1,568   
  Toast        1,564   
  Jeff Wrangler        1,510   
  Phillip        1,438   
  Sheriff Roland        1,329   
  Meryl        1,327   
  Memento        1,297   
  wdj        1,271   
  jpwagoneer1964       1,189   
  wyomen        1,156   
  Daniel        1,136   
  DeeDee        1,134   
  twistedude        1,132   
  starboardlight        1,092   
  moremojo        1,076   
  Bigheart        1,072   
  atz75        1,058   
  delalluvia        1,054   
  Ray        1,043   
  Arad-3        1,032   
  Katie77        1,025   
  cmr107        1,022   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 29, 2006, 07:56:59 am
Congrats on the 3300 Leslie!

Almost 7 am here in Hartford, CT on this cloudy and drizzly morning.  It is 43*F.   

I guess I have the day off today!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2006, 10:41:04 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 29, 2006, 07:38:54 am
3300 posts.

Ahhhhhh.....

L

Feel better now, Honey?  :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 29, 2006, 10:51:31 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2006, 10:41:04 am
Feel better now, Honey?  :D

Jeff, darlin', did you ever see the little thank you I posted the day before Thanksgiving? You get mentioned...

http://lazylfarm.livejournal.com/26460.html

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2006, 01:13:40 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 29, 2006, 10:51:31 am
Jeff, darlin', did you ever see the little thank you I posted the day before Thanksgiving? You get mentioned...

http://lazylfarm.livejournal.com/26460.html

L

Aww, Leslie, ain't you just the sweetest thing!  ::) Thanks, Little Darlin'!

I forget how I found out you published "Making it Legal," but I was glad to learn that you did.

Have a good time on Saturday!  ;)

Oh, and the next time you talk to that there Jack Twist feller, you might tell him to check his thread on the holiday forum.  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on November 29, 2006, 01:24:41 pm
Mornin all!  8)

Weather update:  And no, I haven't pitched a pup tent on Ma Twists land in Lightnin Flat as David suggested!   ;D
It is -27C today, feels more like -38C with the wind.  So not much improvement from yesterday.  It is supposed to get warmer -16C or so over the next coupla days .. so that's good! lol..

Agreed Jeff, I am gonna move to Mexico, maybe Juarez for ol' time's sake!  Who's coming with me??!!!!  :D


Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 29, 2006, 11:42:01 pm
Hot Damn!      It was a gray miserable day out today.    Which is probably why I made almost 50 posts today on BetterMost!     And that was between surfing for dirty pictures artwork for the E&E thread.

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 29, 2006, 11:43:16 pm
And 50 or so more and I'll have caught up to Clarissa! 

Oops!   I did it again!    ::)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 29, 2006, 11:57:05 pm
This makes

2500

by the way!
 ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on November 30, 2006, 12:06:01 am

WAY TO GO DAVID!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 30, 2006, 07:35:06 am
Thursday Mornings Top Ten List

injest  6277
Lucise  5449  
MaineWriter  3317
Garry_LH  3186
Front-Ranger  3117  
louisev  2673
Ellemeno  2564
DavidinHartford  2504
Pipedream  2444
latjoreme  2174  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 30, 2006, 08:06:08 am
Thursday morning in Maine at at 7 am it is 50 degees! We are supposed to break records today. Unfortunately it is not sunny and warm, but dreary and warm. Oh well, could be worse, I could be buried under a foot of snow!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 30, 2006, 08:27:07 am
Hush Woman!!    Don't be using that "S" word around here!   :laugh:

We have almost made it to December without shovelling that stuff!    :D

The next thing ya now Aguirre will come up and tell us it's time to come down from the mountain! 

  Never I say! 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 30, 2006, 09:26:06 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on November 30, 2006, 08:27:07 am
Hush Woman!!    Don't be using that "S" word around here!   :laugh:

We have almost made it to December without shovelling that stuff!    :D

The next thing ya now Aguirre will come up and tell us it's time to come down from the mountain! 

  Never I say! 

Well, we do live in New England, darlin'...land of White Christmas (Vermont), Holiday Inn (Connecticut), Christmas in Connecticut (guess where?)...in all those movies the snow was falling furiously over all our pine trees, filling everyone with the true spirit of the holidays....

Oh wait, White Christmas, there was no snow! That was part of the problem! LOL

A jewelry store here in Portland in running a promotion that *all* jewelry purchases made in the month of December will be FREE if 6 inches of snow falls on December 25th. Obviously, they are betting we won't have a white Christmas...or barely white, if snow does fall.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 30, 2006, 09:32:49 am
Well,  as I always say," 6 inches is a good start"    ::)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 30, 2006, 10:15:02 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on November 30, 2006, 09:32:49 am
Well,  as I always say," 6 inches is a good start"    ::)

And I say anything over six inches is just wasted.  ;D

Snow? Beginning to forget what that stuff looks like.  >:(
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 30, 2006, 07:13:40 pm
Any room for one more in this tent?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on November 30, 2006, 07:15:28 pm
Always room for more, Paul! Congratulations on your new status! :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 30, 2006, 08:09:57 pm
Quote from: southendmd on November 30, 2006, 07:13:40 pm
Any room for one more in this tent?

Honey, there is always plenty of room....especially for you! Welcome to the club!

Wiggly, loopy hugs and more,

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 30, 2006, 08:11:22 pm
Another milestone has also been achieved in the last 30 minutes or so...

The Ennis and Ellery thread (which I started way back in June) just passed 70,000 views and is the MOST VIEWED thread here at Bettermost! Yeah, way to go fanfic readers!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 30, 2006, 10:18:47 pm
 :-*  :-* CONGRATULATIONS PAUL!!  :-*  :-*

The Doctah is in da house!  8)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 30, 2006, 10:44:34 pm
Scott, Leslie and Meryl,

Gee, thanks.  It's about time!!

I used to think I was a man of few words and look at this:  1000 posts.

Way to go E&E.  Surpassing even the sacred ABCz thread in views!

OK, I'm still on chapter 70 of  E&E out of about 16,000.  Gotta catch up on my reading...

Cheers you guys,
Paul
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 30, 2006, 10:51:09 pm


Happy 1000, Paul!  Welcome to the club. 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 30, 2006, 10:55:18 pm
Thanks, Clarissa honey.

I remember way back when.  I posted an acronym or two, and you PMd me saying, "Who are you, masked man?"   Here I am, a devout BetterMostian.

Thanks so much for your welcome.  Then and now. :-*
 
Paul
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Toast on November 30, 2006, 11:26:45 pm
Congratulations Paul !!!!
Welcome to the Thousand Plus Posts Club

(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/nltoast/Stogies2.jpg)

Just pull up a chair and share your stogies.
OOps, I guess you and I can't have a cigar, since we aren't in the top ten yet!!

But you don't have to wear your red hat here.
 
Toast
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 30, 2006, 11:41:48 pm
Congrats Bud!

(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9iby6JNpG9FYu0AYFKjzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=12q1m6nfu/EXP=1165030861/**http%3a//ianbicking.org/docs/pycon2005/wsgi-presentation/whiskey-cup.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 30, 2006, 11:46:41 pm
Quote from: southendmd on November 30, 2006, 07:13:40 pm
Any room for one more in this tent?

Welcome, Cowboy!  ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on December 01, 2006, 02:11:38 am
(http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/bestunpublished/images/post08_photo.jpg)

Paul, hats off to you on your 1,000+ posts!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 01, 2006, 08:06:36 am
Fridays Top Ten List!

injest  6295
Lucise  5480  
MaineWriter  3353
Garry_LH  3188
Front-Ranger  3142
louisev  2685
Ellemeno  2589
DavidinHartford  2534
Pipedream  2446
latjoreme  2180  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 01, 2006, 08:17:50 am
Morning, all.

East coast of the USA checking in. 55.9 degrees here...warm!

December 1, 2006....World AIDS day. Do something.

http://www.worldaidsday.org/index.asp

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/virtualribbon.gif)

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 01, 2006, 08:36:40 am
Indeed!     Do what you can folks. 

Donate money to the cause.

Tell your Teens that safe sex is no joke.

Or just say a prayer that Scientists will find a real cure soon.

              Just read the papers / internet.   The numbers are climbing.     :-\

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 01, 2006, 09:56:14 am
Thanks to Toast, Amanda, Jeff and Fran for the warm welcome!

And to Leslie and David for reminding us of World AIDS Day.  It's about 25 years since we first started hearing about it.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 01, 2006, 10:07:41 am
On a lighter note....

     Have another cup of coffee Brad my dear.    It is still early, you don't need to run off yet do you?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: memento on December 01, 2006, 10:38:16 am
(http://www.bestanimations.com/Text/Welcome/Welcome-18-june.gif)
to the club Paul
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 01, 2006, 03:00:08 pm
Congratulations On Your 1000 Post Paul!!
:D :D :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 01, 2006, 03:35:02 pm
Thank you, Sandy and David.

It's about time!  I'm not as chatty as some around here, but still managed the 1000.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 01, 2006, 07:36:38 pm
You don't say much, but you get your point across!! Welcome to the big time, Paul!!


p.s. David. What happened to our violetness? I was enjoying it.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 01, 2006, 09:36:15 pm
LOL !! 

  In keeping with the new Holiday format colours, I switched to Red and Green!  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 01, 2006, 10:40:44 pm
I LOVE MY JOB!!!

So today at the Airport this hunk of a man walks into my checkpoint.   He had a short cropped haircut unlike the guy below. VERY handsome!   And a body to match the one in the picture!

Of course it is all I can do not to stare, especially considering I was busy at the time.   On my break I even walked down to the Airlines gates to see if he was sitting there waiting for his plane.   He was.  Damn he was HOT.   

Then about an hour later, an Airport employee runs over to us with that same HOT guy behind her.   "This passenger needs to be rescreened, his flight was changed due to the weather, blah blah blah."
My ears perked?   Rescreened?    That means he needs to be patted down!   And it was MY turn to pat down people!     <FAINT!>

I nearly knocked over several coworkers to get to him.    What a fine specimen of manhood.    He was wearing denim jeans and a T-shirt that was so tight it was painted on him!   His pecs were especially nice.   Nipples outlined perfectly.    I carefully felt him up, er, I mean padded him down.     I was so excited I had to go get a drink of water to cool down afterwards!   

  All day long I hear the straight guys complain that they can't pat down the hot female passengers.   Plus the female employees can't touch a male passenger.    So finally it pays off to be a gay employee somewhere!    LOL

(http://static.flickr.com/101/297515400_3a164e862b.jpg)

 

 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on December 01, 2006, 10:44:50 pm
David ya are a caution!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 01, 2006, 10:58:26 pm
Thank God that picture is a j-peg.  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 01, 2006, 11:51:25 pm
David, I love it!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 02, 2006, 01:52:21 am
You are soooooo lucky David.

I remember when I worked in the Men's department at L.S. Ayres. My favorite part of the job was fitting cute men for their new dress pants. I nearly lost consciousness a few times while measuring their inseams.  8)

God I miss that job.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 02, 2006, 03:08:14 am
Quote from: southendmd on November 30, 2006, 10:55:18 pm
Thanks, Clarissa honey.

I remember way back when.  I posted an acronym or two, and you PMd me saying, "Who are you, masked man?"   Here I am, a devout BetterMostian.

Thanks so much for your welcome.  Then and now. :-*
 
Paul

They weren't just any old acronyms, they were brilliant and beautiful.   :)

Some of my favorites of Paul's acronyms:

Alma
Loves
Married
Alliance

But
Ennis's
Extracurriculars
Rend
Suffering

~+~+~

Heath
Endeavors
Acting
Trance-like
Hug

Love
Excels
During
Grand
Enveloping
Reverie

~+~+~

Guitar
Unfolds
Strains:
Tenderly
Anguished,
Vibrantly
Orchestral

~+~+~

Annie's
Novella
Given

Life:
Ecstatic,
Elegiac

~+~+~

"Beans,
 Avoid
 Soup,"
 Quoth
 Unshaven
 Errand-runner


Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 02, 2006, 07:16:40 am
Saturdays full 1000+ Poster List!

  injest        6,320   
  Lucise        5,499   
  MaineWriter        3,376   
  Garry_LH        3,208   
  Front-Ranger        3,156   
  louisev        2,703   
  Ellemeno        2,610   
  DavidinHartford        2,551   
  Pipedream        2,446   
  latjoreme        2,181   
  Fran        2,158   
  ednbarby        2,122    
  YaadPyar        1,723   
  David925        1,610   
  Toast        1,592   
  Jeff Wrangler        1,564   
  Phillip        1,473   
  Sheriff Roland     1,362   
  Memento        1,317   
  Meryl        1,298   
  wdj        1,288   
  jpwagoneer1964        1,197   
  wyomen        1,156   
  Daniel        1,152   
  twistedude        1,142   
  DeeDee        1,139   
  Bigheart        1,107   
  moremojo        1,103   
  starboardlight       1,093   
  atz75        1,085   
  delalluvia        1,054   
  Arad-3        1,053   
  Ray         1,043   
  Katie77        1,032   
  cmr107        1,027   
  southendmd    1,013   
     
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 02, 2006, 07:39:03 am
Well, with 36 members in it, the 1000+ Posts Club isn't a very exclusive, cool club anymore, but it sure is an inclusive, warm club, which is even better. :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 02, 2006, 08:29:27 am
Oh David, you are too much!

East coast of the USA checking in. Sunny today, 34.7 degrees. You would not believe the storm we had last night! Wind, rain and lightning. I thought my house was going to blow away.

Off to Boston in a little bit to see Paul and Candy (the movie). I'll be back with a report later.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: LazyLJack on December 02, 2006, 09:05:50 am
Looks like I have a way to go, don't I?

Jack
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 02, 2006, 12:09:52 pm
TSA's revealing X-ray screening raises privacy concerns

(http://images.usatoday.com/news/_photos/2006/11/30/xray.jpg)

By Thomas Frank, USA TODAY

WASHINGTON — The federal government plans this month to launch the nation's first airport screening system that takes potentially revealing X-ray photos of travelers in an effort to find bombs and other weapons.
Transportation Security Administration screeners at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will test a "backscatter" machine that could vastly improve weapons detection but has been labeled a "virtual strip search" by the American Civil Liberties Union. Backscatter can show clear images of nude bodies.

At Phoenix and another yet-to-be-decided test airport, the machines will blur or shade images to obscure body parts and medical devices. The TSA also will look at using the machines in subways.

"It's time to get them out and get feedback from [screeners] and the traveling public," said Randy Null, TSA assistant administrator. The TSA has been considering the machines since 2002 while struggling with privacy issues.

Null said the TSA is now "very comfortable" with privacy protections manufacturers have built into the machines, which scatter low-intensity X-rays to peer under clothing for hidden items.

Barry Steinhardt, head of the ACLU's technology and liberty program, said operating the backscatter machines at airports will pave the way for widespread use — and abuse. "As this technology becomes commonplace, you're going to start seeing those images all over the Internet," Steinhardt said. "These images are going to have high commercial value."

In the upcoming airport tests, the machines will be used only on travelers who require extra screening beyond a metal detector. Those passengers will be offered the option of being photographed from the front and back by the backscatter machine or undergoing the customary pat-down by a screener.

Null said the machines could some day replace metal detectors if they can operate faster than the 15-20 seconds backscatter takes to screen one passenger.

Backscatter machines, used in prisons and at Customs checkpoints to find drugs, have been touted as an improvement to metal detectors, which don't sound alarms for plastic or liquid explosives or ceramic knives. The Homeland Security Department inspector general singled out backscatters last year as a way to close a loophole at checkpoints.

The Phoenix airport, the nation's eighth busiest, will get a machine made by American Science and Engineering of Massachusetts. In a nod to privacy considerations, the machines will show only blurred outlines of travelers but will enable screeners to see weapons.

The blurred images "trade off detection for a level of privacy," said Richard Mastronardi, company vice president. The fuzzier photos "start to lose the ability to see … C4" plastic explosives, he said.

The TSA will test a similar machine that generates blurred images using electromagnetic waves. Using the machines on suspicious subway passengers is "a ways off," the TSA's Null said. The TSA could recommend but not require them in subways.

I wonder when my Airport will get them?    This technology has been around for a while, but the fact that the non-blurred images show complete genitalia has always been the reason they are not in use yet.   Too many snickering TSA agents?   
 I hope I can hold back an audible GASP if a rather well endowed young man comes thru!     ::)

 
David
 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 02, 2006, 01:00:15 pm
Quote
I hope I can hold back an audible GASP if a rather well endowed young man comes thru!     Roll Eyes

I can imagine people gasping when I go through, but not for that reason!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 02, 2006, 09:16:24 pm
Quote from: Meryl on December 02, 2006, 01:00:15 pm
I can imagine people gasping when I go through, but not for that reason!  :laugh:

Ha ha ha!      I hear ya!   I'm not sure I want my co-workers watching me go thru that machine either!

But from what I hear, the person operating the machine and viewing the images will be in another room.   They will not see the person approach or exit the image area.    This assures total anonimity and privacy for the passenger.   Plus, the screen image is viewed in "real time" only.   It is not stored to be replayed back.    So if a person enters to be viewed and the operator clearly sees a gun taped to a persons leg, they tell the person to remain in place until a Police Officer is alerted to view the image.    State Police are at all Airport Security Checkpoints and always within sight.

   So unfortunately,  if I was to operate the machine and saw an, um, interesting guy pass by,  I couldn't peek around the screen to see if he was cute.     Darn it!

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 02, 2006, 09:28:04 pm
Hey, I just noticed:

8)  8) CONGRATULATIONS ON 1,000 POSTS, LYNNE!!  8)  8)

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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on December 02, 2006, 09:32:39 pm
Thanks, Meryl!  I didn't even realize I was gettin close!
 :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on December 02, 2006, 09:38:55 pm
yea - welcome ta the club there Lynne - congrats
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on December 02, 2006, 11:36:41 pm
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The bluebirds are singing for you Lynne!  CONGRATS!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 03, 2006, 12:04:36 am
Ooh, those are pretty!  8)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 03, 2006, 12:05:19 am
Quote from: atz75 on December 02, 2006, 11:36:41 pm
(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9iby4H1RXJFH.QAqbejzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=12lpbfpvt/EXP=1165203317/**http%3a//www.sausalcreek.org/sausal/rains_birds/birds/bluebirds.jpg)


The bluebirds are singing for you Lynne!  CONGRATS!

Is there a whiskey spring?  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on December 03, 2006, 02:50:12 am
Thanks Roland, Amanda, and Jeff!  I love the bluebirds :).  I bought a bluebird fetish at powwow a coupla weeks ago for my collection of BBM dustcatchers!  Thinkin about a tattoo also.

And now I can post here and keep the ol post count up :)

Lynne
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 03, 2006, 02:59:45 am

Dearest Lynne, Gustavo says, "Bienvenidas."


(http://www.npr.org/programs/atc/features/2006/mar/latinalt/gustavo200.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on December 03, 2006, 03:05:54 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on December 03, 2006, 02:59:45 am
Dearest Lynne, Gustavo says, "Bienvenidas."


(http://www.npr.org/programs/atc/features/2006/mar/latinalt/gustavo200.jpg)

OMG! Clarissa!! - you sure know the way to my heart, dontcha?  Forget the small bluebird on the ankle.  I'll go for a chrango on my a$$.
 :o ::) :o
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 03, 2006, 04:26:52 am
Quote from: Lynne on December 03, 2006, 03:05:54 am
OMG! Clarissa!! - you sure know the way to my heart, dontcha?  Forget the small bluebird on the ankle.  I'll go for a chrango on my a$$.
 :o ::) :o

What's a chrango?  I had meant to say, but forgot, that maybe you and I can go get our tattoos together, mine of a harmonica.

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on December 03, 2006, 05:17:59 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on December 03, 2006, 04:26:52 am
What's a chrango?  I had meant to say, but forgot, that maybe you and I can go get our tattoos together, mine of a harmonica.

That is a fine idea - VA, later in the month?  ((Mustering a bunch of courage.))

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charango
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 03, 2006, 07:10:08 am
Congrats Lynne!  You're already jumping ahead on the list !

I'm posting another FULL 1000+ Poster List today.   Yesterday was a busy day and alot of our numbers climbed.    I noticed that we have 3 more Brokies within 50 posts of reaching the 1000 mark too.

  injest       6,335   
  Lucise       5,519    
  MaineWriter       3,381   
  Garry_LH       3,216   
  Front-Ranger       3,164   
  louisev       2,747   
  Ellemeno       2,641   
  DavidinHartford       2,578   
  Pipedream       2,449   
  latjoreme       2,186   
  Fran       2,163   
  ednbarby       2,123   
  YaadPyar       1,723   
  David925       1,613   
  Toast       1,598   
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 03, 2006, 11:53:38 am
Thank you for reinstituting the lavender league, David!! Welcome Paul and Lynne to our chatty bunch!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 03, 2006, 02:45:19 pm
Congratulations Lynne On Your 1000 Posts!!

:D :D :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 03, 2006, 07:02:55 pm
Well, everyone, I am back.

I had a wonderful visit with Paul in Boston. We went out for a nice lunch and enjoyed fresh oysters (yum!). Then we moseyed around the South End a bit before getting in the car and driving to Cambridge and Harvard Square. We moseyed some more before heading to the theater to see Candy.

Candy...Heath is excellent, as is Abby Cornish his co-star, but the movie is depressing. Is there anyway a movie about heroin addiction could be anything but depressing? I don't think so. I am glad I saw it but this will not be a movie for repeat viewings.

After that, Paul and I headed back to his neck of the woods. We moseyed some more, gathering supplies for dinner. We stopped for a drink and I made good on the bet I lost back in September. At the house we co-cooked a fabulous dinner of Jack's simple souffle (the recipe is on the Christmas at the Lazy L thread), risotto with truffles, and haricots verts. Yum!

More cooking this morning...waffles and bacon, accompanied by Christmas music. More yum!

Exciting moment? When I got to try on Lureen's red hat! It fit me! too bad neither of us had a camera.

It is hard to come back to earth after a wonderful, fun visit with a fellow Brokie. Thanks to you, Paul, you are a wonderful friend...

hugs and more,

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 03, 2006, 08:43:29 pm
Gee, that sounds heavenly, Leslie, despite being depressed temporarily!  I must see "Candy" soon.  It's playing way downtown, but I'll take a field trip down there sometime soon.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 04, 2006, 08:11:52 am
Monday Morning!!!     My weekend begins!  YAA!

Here is the Top Ten List!

injest  6418
Lucise  5527  
MaineWriter  3388
Garry_LH  3272
Front-Ranger  3186  
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Ellemeno  2651
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Pipedream  2449
latjoreme  2189  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 04, 2006, 08:43:59 am
Monday morning and the work week begins again. I don't feel like going to work. I want to play and have fun! LOL

34.9 degrees here and grey skies.

More later,
L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 04, 2006, 08:59:55 am
I just looked out the window and the first snowflakes of the season are drifting out of the sky....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 04, 2006, 09:13:36 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 04, 2006, 08:59:55 am
I just looked out the window and the first snowflakes of the season are drifting out of the sky....

L

<looks out window & wonders where the snow is> 

  Hmm,  it is sunny here.   The snow they threatened that we'd get must have veered North East!   Oh, sorry Leslie! 

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 04, 2006, 09:35:16 am
Mornin' All,

Way to go, Lynne.  You hit a thou and are racing right past us.

Leslie gave a great account of our little Brokie/Candy weekend.  Leslie, you looked mahvelous in Lureen's red hat, you gorgeous thing!  Have to post something over at Heath Heath Heath! about the film.

First snow of the season in Boston.  With that, the usual crazy Boston drivers (too slow and too fast).

Paul
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 04, 2006, 09:59:23 am
Quote from: southendmd on December 04, 2006, 09:35:16 am

First snow of the season in Boston.  With that, the usual crazy Boston drivers (too slow and too fast).


As I said to Paul, this is my rule about Massachusetts (esp. Boston) drivers: They will do anything, at any time, including go backwards.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 04, 2006, 10:06:02 am
The snow is continuing...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 04, 2006, 10:06:20 am
The drivers are driving backwards....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 04, 2006, 10:06:46 am
And I have reached 3400 posts. Yeah!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 04, 2006, 10:16:29 am
You guys up in Maine are having snow? Damn, some people have all the luck!  :laugh:

At least it's a brisk, sunny morning down here.  :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 04, 2006, 10:22:05 am
And it actually looks like snow...accumulating a little bit.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 04, 2006, 10:30:35 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 04, 2006, 10:22:05 am
And it actually looks like snow...accumulating a little bit.

L

"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. ..."  :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 04, 2006, 10:46:54 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 04, 2006, 10:22:05 am
And it actually looks like snow...accumulating a little bit.

L

"Whatter ya talking about?   That snow hardly lasted an hour. Hunh?"    ::)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on December 04, 2006, 12:37:18 pm
If leslie can do it, guess I can, sure I can, a course I can - One (and only one) pointless post ta announce I've reached the

1 400 post plateau with this post!

edit: oops - one 0 too many
thank you, thank you very much!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 04, 2006, 01:22:50 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 04, 2006, 10:46:54 am
"Whatter ya talking about?   That snow hardly lasted an hour. Hunh?"    ::)

That's right, David. It hardly lasted an hour. LOL

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 04, 2006, 01:23:16 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on December 04, 2006, 12:37:18 pm
If leslie can do it, guess I can, sure I can, a course I can - One (and only one) pointless post ta announce I've reached the

1 400 post plateau with this post!

edit: oops - one 0 too many
thank you, thank you very much!

Way to go, Ro...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 05, 2006, 07:11:11 am
Brrrr!     6:09 AM and  30*F  here this morning.

Time for the Tuesday Morning Top Ten list!

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Lucise  5541  
MaineWriter  3413
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Front-Ranger  3214  
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Ellemeno  2661
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Pipedream  2449
latjoreme  2195  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 05, 2006, 07:20:55 am
Double brrr! 19 degrees here in Maine, with highs only in the 30s today....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 05, 2006, 07:45:21 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 05, 2006, 07:20:55 am
Double brrr! 19 degrees here in Maine, with highs only in the 30s today....

L

I'll bet your husband wishes he put in that heated bathroom floor now doesn't he??   ;)


I saw some snow flurries an hour ago.   Didn't last though.     Supposed to be only 37*F for a high today.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 05, 2006, 11:34:18 am
We're looking at 60 for a high here in the Rocky Mountains! It's enuf to make the most die-hard Republican wonder about global warming!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jpwagoneer1964 on December 05, 2006, 11:40:43 am
Hi expected around 76 today in LA, On road trip to see the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Mark
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 05, 2006, 10:20:41 pm
"Jack Frost nipping at your nose. ..."  >:(

Went to the gym after work this afternoon. Got home around 6 p.m. No heat. Maintenance man says the electronic ignition on the furnace has gone bad and needs to be replaced. (Seems to me I once had a Ford with that problem. ...  ;D ) No repairs till tomorrow morning, earliest.

I will be taking a hot shower (heat lamp in the bathroom), bundling up, and turning in early--after another mug of hot cider.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 05, 2006, 11:22:26 pm
Brrrr!  Campfire don't look right, Jeff!  Throw in some Old Rose with that cider and think of Jake.  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 06, 2006, 12:14:33 am
Quote from: Meryl on December 05, 2006, 11:22:26 pm
Brrrr!  Campfire don't look right, Jeff!  Throw in some Old Rose with that cider and think of Jake.  ;D

This should do it!   ;D

(http://static.flickr.com/90/236466431_f428082095.jpg?v=1157595731)

photo courtesy of Quiplash
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2006, 12:15:31 am
Quote from: Meryl on December 05, 2006, 11:22:26 pm
Throw in some Old Rose with that cider and think of Jake.  ;D

Rum goes better with cider. ...  ;D Jake goes better with everything. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2006, 12:18:30 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 06, 2006, 12:14:33 am
This should do it!   ;D

(http://static.flickr.com/90/236466431_f428082095.jpg?v=1157595731)

photo courtesy of Quiplash

Thanks, David, but, the bondage thing? Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. All I want is the dozy embrace. ...  :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 06, 2006, 12:28:08 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2006, 12:18:30 am
Thanks, David, but, the bondage thing? Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. All I want is the dozy embrace. ...  :)

Ahhh!   the ropes are to keep him in your house Silly!

Hell, if I had him tied up at my house I could dozy embrace him all night.   ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 06, 2006, 04:28:40 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 06, 2006, 12:28:08 am
Ahhh!   the ropes are to keep him in your house Silly!

Hell, if I had him tied up at my house I could dozy embrace him all night.   ;)

tsk tsk tsk!

Let's all down a drink and think about this for a quick minute.  :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 06, 2006, 08:04:32 am
BRRR!    24*F outside this morning!  (7:00 am)

I hope they come fix your furnace real soon Jeff!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 06, 2006, 08:06:37 am
Wednesdays Top Ten List!

injest  6452
Lucise  5567  
MaineWriter  3425
Garry_LH  3296
Front-Ranger  3239  
louisev  2819
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Ellemeno  2664
Pipedream  2449
latjoreme  2199  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 06, 2006, 09:30:41 am
Chilly this morning: 17 degrees when I got up at 6:15 but it was up to 27 at 7:30 when I left the house. Kind of grey, not sure what the weather report for today is.

Jeff, honey, I hope you didn't freeze to death!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2006, 10:56:39 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 06, 2006, 09:30:41 am
Chilly this morning: 17 degrees when I got up at 6:15 but it was up to 27 at 7:30 when I left the house. Kind of grey, not sure what the weather report for today is.

Jeff, honey, I hope you didn't freeze to death!

L

Nearly froze my ass off when that fire died down. ...  :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2006, 01:05:55 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 06, 2006, 12:28:08 am
Ahhh!   the ropes are to keep him in your house Silly!

Little Darlin', once I got my arms around him, wouldn't need no ropes to hold 'im. ...  :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on December 06, 2006, 02:24:22 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2006, 01:05:55 pm
Little Darlin', once I got my arms around him, wouldn't need no ropes to hold 'im. ...  :D

Of course not! He wouldn't want to leave.  :)

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 05, 2006, 11:34:18 am
We're looking at 60 for a high here in the Rocky Mountains! It's enuf to make the most die-hard Republican wonder about global warming!!

If you ask me, global warming is the only good thing the Republicans have done. If they could get rid of winter entirely, I'd vote for 'em myself!

(Kidding, of course.)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2006, 02:29:50 pm
Quote from: latjoreme on December 06, 2006, 02:24:22 pm
Of course not! He wouldn't want to leave.  :)

Awwww. ...  ::)

Quote
If you ask me, global warming is the only good thing the Republicans have done. If they could get rid of winter entirely, I'd vote for 'em myself!

(Kidding, of course.)

Just think! We could irrigate the Sahara with all that fresh water from the melted polar ice caps!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 07, 2006, 07:07:46 am
Thursdays Top Ten List!

injest  6506
Lucise  5581  
MaineWriter  3451
Garry_LH  3325
Front-Ranger  3249  
louisev  2840
DavidinHartford  2694
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Pipedream  2449
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 07, 2006, 07:24:36 am
After two very chilly mornings, it has warmed up again: 36 degrees. Dark out there at 6:24 am. Very dark.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 07, 2006, 07:26:27 am
42*F here this AM Leslie.   

Pretty dark too.  Forecast is for mostly cloudy and 52*F today.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on December 07, 2006, 07:43:11 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2006, 02:29:50 pm
Just think! We could irrigate the Sahara with all that fresh water from the melted polar ice caps!  ;D

You do realize that the meted ice caps would just mix with the salted ocean waters, thus rendering it just as unusable as the current ocean waters (for the purpose of irrigation). A number of years ago, A vast piece of Antarctic ice flow was towed ta Saudi Arabia at great expense; less than one quarter (or was it less than 10%) of the ice chunk made it to the desert state at great financial expense, rendering the project a failure. So no, we couldn't irrigate (on a regular basis) the Sahara with the waters melted from the ice caps.

Plus, of course, the level of the oceans will be rising quite considerably, thus flooding a large number of coastal cities. (and you thought the flooding of New Orleans was a tragedy).

No! the melting ice caps are no joking matters! (sorry about the doze of reality)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 07, 2006, 07:55:42 am
I'm looking forward to it.    I live on high ground, so maybe I'll have beach front property eventually?    My property value will skyrocket!  Should I write GW Bush a thankyou letter?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on December 07, 2006, 08:18:16 am
Sorry David,

But being flippant about this issue will not make it go away

30 years ago - when we were getting indications of global warming, it all sounded like pie in the sky stories

The global warming is a measureable fact now with real consequences (greater than what we are able ta predict)

When world economies fail, every looses - your property value will crash, like all values, should the world cities get inundaded with higher ocean waters.

No laughing matter - sorry.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 07, 2006, 08:31:23 am
Thats ok Roland.  I keep forgetting that sarcasm doesn't read well in print.

I feel that Global warming is real and that over time we (well not us, but future generations) will be affected by it much more dramatically.

The main problem is the worlds growing population.    As more housing is built, our trees are being cut down.    That alone disrupts the balance of the atmosphere.    More cars?   more emissions.     Growing industrial countries like China are surely pumping all kinds of hot, dirty emissions into the air.

Unfortunately I feel that the North American economy will fall into a third world level long before the Greenhouse effect takes full revenge on us.

Thats why I cringe when I read that NASA is planning on spending Billions of $ on more Moon exploration.   We have soooo much more to fix here on this planet.

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on December 07, 2006, 08:52:14 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 07, 2006, 08:31:23 am
Thats ok Roland.  I keep forgetting that sarcasm doesn't read well in print.

I feel that Global warming is real and that over time we (well not us, but future generations) will be affected by it much more dramatically.

The main problem is the worlds growing population.    As more housing is built, our trees are being cut down.    That alone disrupts the balance of the atmosphere.    More cars?   more emissions.     Growing industrial countries like China are surely pumping all kinds of hot, dirty emissions into the air.

Unfortunately I feel that the North American economy will fall into a third world level long before the Greenhouse effect takes full revenge on us.

Thats why I cringe when I read that NASA is planning on spending Billions of $ on more Moon exploration.   We have soooo much more to fix here on this planet.



I'm not sure if I'm supposed to be posting here since I am 70 post shy to belong to this club (gotta post some more I know), but I wanted to respond to David's comment about global warming. We are actually suffering some of its effects already but they are still too mild for some to notice them. For example, the formation of big and strong hurricanes such like Katrina in unusual places like the Mexican Gulf is one of the symptoms of global warming, and the melting of some of the  ice over the Artic  is another. Furthermore, China is among the countries that releases dangerous substances into the atmosphere in relatively low levels. The country pumps substances into the air in dangerous levels it is actually United States.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on December 07, 2006, 08:56:51 am
Check this out. Levels of emissions per country.

http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/1605/gg04rpt/emission_tbls.html (http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/1605/gg04rpt/emission_tbls.html)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 07, 2006, 09:06:40 am
Quote from: opinionista on December 07, 2006, 08:52:14 am
I'm not sure if I'm supposed to be posting here since I am 70 post shy to belong to this club (gotta post some more I know), but I wanted to respond to David's comment about global warming. We are actually suffering some of its effects already but they are still too mild for some to notice them. For example, the formation of big and strong hurricanes such like Katrina in unusual places like the Mexican Gulf is one of the symptoms of global warming, and the melting of some of the  ice over the Artic  is another. Furthermore, China is among the countries that releases dangerous substances into the atmosphere in relatively low levels. The country pumps substances into the air in dangerous levels it is actually United States.

Natali, welcome...

The 1000+ posts club doesn not have a "rule" about posting...anyone can join in.  And posting interesting info like this is a good way to get your post count up!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 07, 2006, 09:11:56 am
   From that chart:

                          1990        2025

  United States        4,989         8,142 

  China                    2,262         6,666 

_______________________________________

My point was what this chart shows.    That the United States over the next 20 years from now will only be producing less than double the amount in 1990, but China will Triple the amount.

With developing Asia producing 11,801 of the world total of 37,124.   

Scary numbers indeed.    But Asia is the one to watch.   Here in the States we have the EPA at least monitoring the pollution.      Even if they can't get the numbers down by enforcing restrictions,  the financial economy will close more and more factories faster.   Our industrial revolution here in the States is done.  We lost.    We import more goods than we produce.    Even things like Steel.    Dirty factory towns like Pittsburg, PA  are a thing of the past.

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on December 07, 2006, 09:46:01 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 07, 2006, 09:11:56 am
   From that chart:

                          1990        2025

  United States        4,989         8,142 

  China                    2,262         6,666 

_______________________________________

My point was what this chart shows.    That the United States over the next 20 years from now will only be producing less than double the amount in 1990, but China will Triple the amount.

With developing Asia producing 11,801 of the world total of 37,124.   

Scary numbers indeed.    But Asia is the one to watch.   Here in the States we have the EPA at least monitoring the pollution.      Even if they can't get the numbers down by enforcing restrictions,  the financial economy will close more and more factories faster.   Our industrial revolution here in the States is done.  We lost.    We import more goods than we produce.    Even things like Steel.    Dirty factory towns like Pittsburg, PA  are a thing of the past.



I knwo what you mean but according to Al Gore and some other person whose essay I read somewhere I don't remember right now, China is aware of it and it is actually doing something about it. US isn't. EPA doesn't do shit David. If they aren't able to stop big corporations to pollute some of the water resources in US mainland they're hardly doing much to stop them from polluting the air.

And yes, you might be right. US probably lost the race already. But we all can do something about it. For example, recycling, walking more, riding bycicles and using public transportation (I don't own a car for example, I walk and take the subway). Use other means of energy, for example, hemp. Hemp is a weed that besides having the power to get you high, can be used to make paper, fabric for clothing and even as fuel for cars. But we all have to take it seriously. The problem is that nobody takes it seriously.  :-\
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2006, 10:22:34 am
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on December 07, 2006, 07:43:11 am
You do realize that the meted ice caps would just mix with the salted ocean waters, thus rendering it just as unusable as the current ocean waters (for the purpose of irrigation).

Oh, for goodness sakes. Of course I'm aware of it. I'm sorry if you're offended, but I was just being as deliberately silly as the idea that global warming is a Good Thing done by the Republicans because it will get rid of winter.

Come on, people, lighten up.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on December 07, 2006, 10:37:02 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2006, 10:22:34 am
Oh, for goodness sakes. Of course I'm aware of it. I'm sorry if you're offended, but I was just being as deliberately silly as the idea that global warming is a Good Thing done by the Republicans because it will get rid of winter.

Come on, people, lighten up.

Well , putting it that way sure LOL
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on December 07, 2006, 04:40:00 pm
Sorry to anyone who was offended; I just really hate winter. I should probably move somewhere warmer. I oughta go to Mexico ...

That would be a lot less drastic than voting for a Republican.  ::)


Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2006, 04:42:48 pm
Quote from: latjoreme on December 07, 2006, 04:40:00 pm
Sorry to anyone who was offended; I just really hate winter. I should probably move somewhere warmer. I oughta go to Mexico ...

That would be a lot less drastic than voting for a Republican.  ::)




Just don't go snoopin' around any dark alleys in Juarez, Little Darlin'. Could be dangerous.  ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 07, 2006, 08:57:35 pm
It is funny how the 1000+ post board has become kind of a Blog for a lot of us.   

No problem.    Alot of us come in here to chat or rant because we don't have blogs.  LOL.      That is fine with me.   I'm just as guilty doing it, so it is hereby Officially OK to do so.    I'm a Moderator here at Chez Tremblay so I can do that.     Well, until I piss off enough other Mods or Phillip!    LOL.

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 07, 2006, 09:21:41 pm
Have I told y'all lately how much that ......

I LOVE MY JOB!

He he he!

  Well let me tell you.    About a month after I started working at the TSA, I spied a new recruit.     His name is Nick  (yes, just like in my favorite Fanfic character!)   Nick is 22 years old.    Built and handsome.   Wears his hair buzzed way short like a marine.   Soft baby face, very polite, very soft spoken.  Very intelligent,  very nice kid.

  So here I am.   Also a new recruit, but I have been there longer and know my way around.    So I start being real friendly to Nick.   Helping him out with finding his way around,  filling out forms etc etc.     It helps that he and I have the same schedule.   Which is very rare.   Most everybody has overlapping schedules where you almost never see the same people each day.

   My plan works.   Soon he is tagging along with me to our assignments.    He comes in and sits with me each day when we arrive.   He takes his breaks with me and we walk around the airport and chat.   We hang out waiting for the shift manager to let us leave at the end of the day and walk out to the parking lot together.     Sigh....    He is just so damn nice.    And so damn straight.   He has mentioned a girlfriend a few times.      oh well.   Not that he'd even look twice at a guy my age even if he were gay.

   But nonetheless it is nice to have a friend at work.    Today I overheard another guy ask him if he had applied to any Police Departments yet.    UGH!   I thought.    Nick is leaving me, er, us.     I forgot he just graduated College with a degree in Criminal Science.

   So I later asked him if he had thought about applying to another government agency like the Customs Department or even try out to be a Federal Air Marshall.

   He asked if I had thought about it.    I told him I was probably too old to be an Air Marshall.      He said : "Why? aren't you like 29 or 30?"        I blushed.   I almost didn't want to tell him I was 40.   But I did.    He then said :"Well you look much younger".      I blushed again.

   If this guy didn't have a girlfriend....... Nah.   I'd still keep my mouth shut.    The urge to give him a big kiss however was overwhelming.   LOL.


ON THE OTHER HAND.......  Sometimes my job sucks.

Today they were reviewing proper proceedure on how to inspect a male passenger with a hand held metal detector if he was wearing a kilt or religious garment of the skirt type.

One guy was wearing a plastic trash bag to simulate the skirt for testing purposes.
The other guys were teasing him of course.

   A guy said: "How do you inspect the mans belt if it is covered by the kilt?"

   The Training instructor said : "You say take off the skirt faggot".     
Several guys laughed.   I sat horrified.

    Yeah.  1963 Wyoming isn't that far behind us is it?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 08, 2006, 07:29:18 am
Friday Morning! 

   I'm not sure the temperature outside, but the wind is howling like I am in Wyoming this morning!

Time for the Top Ten List!

injest  6527
Lucise  5593  
MaineWriter  3486
Garry_LH  3328
Front-Ranger  3263  
louisev  2863
DavidinHartford  2725
Ellemeno  2677
Pipedream  2449
latjoreme  2208  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 08, 2006, 07:39:34 am
David,

I am glad you love your job. I am not going to comment on the other part because it should be dignified with a discussion 'Nuff said.

Snow here this morning...several inches. Enough that I will need to go dig out my boots. 30 degrees.

December 8th, the day after Pearl Harbor Day. It is also the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. And my mother's 80th birthday. Happy Birthday, Mom!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 08, 2006, 09:10:45 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 08, 2006, 07:39:34 am
David,

I am glad you love your job. I am not going to comment on the other part because it should be dignified with a discussion 'Nuff said.

What?  the part about me being a stalker at work, or the fact that I work with some homophobic Neanderthals?

As for the first part, I have no intentions of acting on my attraction to young Nick.

As for the second part... I have no intentions of acting on that either.    These people are responcible for reviewing me for recertification and even annual pay increases.   They can also make my life miserable there if I came out by putting me in the worst work areas.    Not to mention ostricized by many of the other employees.   

Yes,  there should be penalties for such behavior, but I'm not naive enough to think this is a perfect world.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 08, 2006, 09:41:52 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 08, 2006, 09:10:45 am
What?  the part about me being a stalker at work, or the fact that I work with some homophobic Neanderthals?

As for the first part, I have no intentions of acting on my attraction to young Nick.

As for the second part... I have no intentions of acting on that either.    These people are responcible for reviewing me for recertification and even annual pay increases.   They can also make my life miserable there if I came out by putting me in the worst work areas.    Not to mention ostricized by many of the other employees.   

Yes,  there should be penalties for such behavior, but I'm not naive enough to think this is a perfect world.

It was the second part. I don't think you are a stalker! LOL

No, it is not  a perfect world, unfortunately. Sigh...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 08, 2006, 09:43:49 am
Weather update!

It is seriously snowing here, enough to be a pain in the ass. My normal 40 minute drive to take Hannah to school and then me to work took 65 minutes this morning. If it had been snowing like this at 6 am, the schools would have been closed. The fact that it started a bit later caught everyone off guard.

They say it is supposed to stop but right now it looks like we have our first storm of the season going on in full force.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 08, 2006, 09:45:10 am
Eighty years old? God bless 'er!  :D

I hear we had some snow last night. Didn't stick an hour. I didn't even see it!  :(

Very cold and windy but bright and sunny this morning.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 08, 2006, 12:13:28 pm
I'm sorry you had to experience that, David.  :(
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 08, 2006, 12:21:06 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 07, 2006, 09:21:41 pm

Today they were reviewing proper proceedure on how to inspect a male passenger with a hand held metal detector if he was wearing a kilt or religious garment of the skirt type.


How do you do that?! (inspect a passanger with a kilt on I mean) Do you get a lot of kilt wearers in the airport? Just interested as I'm now trying to think if I've ever seen someone in a kilt being inspected in a Scottish airport!

I myself would be quite happy to stand behind the person doing the inspecting if it was a good looking an getting inspected!!  ;D That's why I love being a Scot, I'll tell ya - our men aren't afraid to wear skirts!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on December 08, 2006, 01:33:22 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 08, 2006, 09:10:45 am
What?  the part about me being a stalker at work, or the fact that I work with some homophobic Neanderthals?

As for the first part, I have no intentions of acting on my attraction to young Nick.

As for the second part... I have no intentions of acting on that either.    These people are responcible for reviewing me for recertification and even annual pay increases.   They can also make my life miserable there if I came out by putting me in the worst work areas.    Not to mention ostricized by many of the other employees.   

Yes,  there should be penalties for such behavior, but I'm not naive enough to think this is a perfect world.


Awww David!  :(

Hugs .. {} {} {}  ;)

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 08, 2006, 01:37:59 pm
I coulda kilt that guy for that remark!  >:(

((((David))))  The day can't come soon enough when you'll be able to come out to your colleagues without fear of being stigmatized.  :(

Today is also the 26th anniversary of John Lennon's death.

    Imagine

    John Lennon

    Imagine there's no heaven
    It's easy if you try
    No hell below us
    Above us only sky
    Imagine all the people
    Living for today...

    Imagine there's no countries
    It isn't hard to do
    Nothing to kill or die for
    And no religon too
    Imagine all the people
    Living life in peace...

    Imagine no possessions
    I wonder if you can
    No need for greed or hunger
    In a brotherhood of man
    Imagine all the people
    Sharing all the world...

    You may say i'm a dreamer
    But i'm not the only one
    I hope some day you'll join us
    And the world will be as one
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on December 08, 2006, 02:09:11 pm
Quote from: Meryl on December 08, 2006, 01:37:59 pm
Today is also the 26th anniversary of John Lennon's death.

    Imagine

    John Lennon

    Imagine there's no heaven
    It's easy if you try
    No hell below us
    Above us only sky
    Imagine all the people
    Living for today...

    Imagine there's no countries
    It isn't hard to do
    Nothing to kill or die for
    And no religon too
    Imagine all the people
    Living life in peace...

    Imagine no possessions
    I wonder if you can
    No need for greed or hunger
    In a brotherhood of man
    Imagine all the people
    Sharing all the world...

    You may say i'm a dreamer
    But i'm not the only one
    I hope some day you'll join us
    And the world will be as one

Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, stated in public about a month ago that she wished December 8th to become a day of forgiveness, a day when people might apologize to those who have suffered needlessly at the hands of their fellow humans, and strive to build bonds of peace and understanding. What a beautiful way to memorialize Lennon's bright and caring spirit.

Edit: Correction of minor typo.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 08, 2006, 02:11:45 pm
You know, I was thinking more.  Even worse than the one guy making the awful remark was that no one spoke up about it.  I understand why you didn't, David, but that's why it's even more important that I DO when the opportunity arises.

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on December 08, 2006, 04:22:30 pm
I was over on an IMDB board and somebody was mouthing off about "gays having an agenda" .. he was basically being a troll and when someone responded to him, he answered back with more gibberish and "you stupid COWBOY" ..  ::) .. Some things on IMDB will never change! 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 08, 2006, 05:20:06 pm
Quote from: kelda_shelton on December 08, 2006, 12:21:06 pm
How do you do that?! (inspect a passanger with a kilt on I mean) Do you get a lot of kilt wearers in the airport? Just interested as I'm now trying to think if I've ever seen someone in a kilt being inspected in a Scottish airport!

I myself would be quite happy to stand behind the person doing the inspecting if it was a good looking an getting inspected!!  ;D That's why I love being a Scot, I'll tell ya - our men aren't afraid to wear skirts!

That's right. You live in Scotland Kelda! Maybe you could answer a question for me. Do Scottish men wear anything under their kilts?

I've always been fascinated by this and nobody ever seems to know the answer.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on December 08, 2006, 06:38:43 pm
Quote from: David925 on December 08, 2006, 05:20:06 pm
That's right. You live in Scotland Kelda! Maybe you could answer a question for me. Do Scottish men wear anything under their kilts?

I've always been fascinated by this and nobody ever seems to know the answer.


I am sure there are some who do and some who don't!

Did you watch Braveheart?  When William Wallace and his men lifted up their kilts and flashed the English, taunting them into battle?  ;D  Well, none of them were wearing anything under them kilts.  Don't ask me why I thought of Braveheart all of a sudden .. lol  .. but that is one awesome film!  ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 08, 2006, 09:16:10 pm
Quote from: Lucise on December 08, 2006, 06:38:43 pm

I am sure there are some who do and some who don't!

Did you watch Braveheart?  When William Wallace and his men lifted up their kilts and flashed the English, taunting them into battle?  ;D  Well, none of them were wearing anything under them kilts.  Don't ask me why I thought of Braveheart all of a sudden .. lol  .. but that is one awesome film!  ;)

That's interesting. I never thought about that movie or using it as a reference for my question. But I wonder if they still do this today? Sometimes I wish I  could go to Scotland and then change myself into an ant. Then, when those men in kilts walked past me, I could look up and check it out. <blush>

Of course with my luck, I would probably get stepped on.  :(
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 08, 2006, 09:25:13 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 07, 2006, 09:21:41 pm

   The Training instructor said : "You say take off the skirt faggot".     
Several guys laughed.   I sat horrified.

    Yeah.  1963 Wyoming isn't that far behind us is it?

David, I have been in similar situations; more times than I can count probably. It is an awkward situation, because we can't really say anything. If we do, we will "out" ourselves and run the risk of getting demoted or losing our job altogether. So we hope someone else will say something, but this rarely ever happens. Most people think these kinds of jokes are completely innocent and they don't hurt others. But they do, don't they?   :'(

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 08, 2006, 09:52:15 pm
Quote from: Lucise on December 08, 2006, 06:38:43 pm

I am sure there are some who do and some who don't!

Did you watch Braveheart?  When William Wallace and his men lifted up their kilts and flashed the English, taunting them into battle?  ;D  Well, none of them were wearing anything under them kilts.  Don't ask me why I thought of Braveheart all of a sudden .. lol  .. but that is one awesome film!  ;)

OTOH, I have also been told that they do wear something under their kilts--ever since Queen Victoria reviewed a regiment of Highlanders on a windy day!  ;D

Don't ask me why, but kilts have developed a certain popularity among a certain subset of gay leathermen. They seem to make a point of "going without." It's called "going regimental." (Don't ask me why because I have no clue why. The attraction of wearing a kilt totally escapes me.  ??? )
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 08, 2006, 10:32:39 pm
I wish I could tell y'all exactly how we check guys in kilts, but it is Security Sensative Information.  no, I'm not kidding.    If a superior read that kinda information here I'd get fired.      Trust me, everything (technical specific) I write about my job is non-sensative information that is published openly at the TSA.Gov website.   

But,  if you are curious as how we do it, it is the same way a female in a dress or skirt is checked.   Nuff said.

No, I haven't run across any guys in Kilts at the Airport.  But we do get some men in religious attire that have flowing robes.    The principal is the same.

As for meeting men in Kilts on a Social level,  yes I have.   And none of them wear anything under them!    Yes, I asked.  And yes, most turn and moon ya to prove it!



PS:   Young Nick was there today.   After reading a very explicit episode of the Laramie Tales Fanfic (about a young man named Nick)   I could barely look him in the face without blushing!    LOL.

And yes, we took our mid shift break together.  (Deep Sigh)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 09, 2006, 07:13:42 am
It is Saturday!    And that means it is time for ....

The full 1000+ Poster List list!

  injest                6,575   
  Lucise               5,610   
  MaineWriter       3,507   
  Garry_LH           3,358   
  Front-Ranger       3,276   
  louisev                 2,888   
  DavidinHartford     2,748   
  Ellemeno           2,686   
  Pipedream        2,450   
  Fran               2,214   
  latjoreme       2,211   
  ednbarby       2,157   
  YaadPyar       1,722   
  David925       1,700   
  Jeff Wrangler  1,647   
  Toast             1,645   
  Phillip             1,538   
  Sheriff Roland  1,449   
  Meryl             1,394   
  Memento       1,353   
  wdj                    1,314   
  jpwagoneer1964  1,229   
  Bigheart             1,209   
  Daniel                1,185   
  twistedude        1,164   
  wyomen          1,156   
  moremojo       1,150   
  DeeDee          1,142   
  Lynne             1,125   
  atz75          1,112   
  starboardlight       1,095   
  Arad-3       1,083   
  delalluvia       1,072   
  Katie77        1,069   
  southendmd       1,054   
  Ray         1,043   
  cmr107    1,031   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 09, 2006, 08:40:01 am
Morning all,

Saturday here, a bit of blue sky, 19.9 degrees. The storm yesterday left about 4 inches of snow. Just enough to make it look Christmas-sy.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 09, 2006, 11:15:26 am
Quote from: David925 on December 08, 2006, 05:20:06 pm
That's right. You live in Scotland Kelda! Maybe you could answer a question for me. Do Scottish men wear anything under their kilts?

I've always been fascinated by this and nobody ever seems to know the answer.

A 'true Scotsman' ( as they are called)does not wear underwear! Unless it is very very very cold!! But generally 90% time - yes - nothing will be worn under the kilt. You woukld be teased if you did wear somethign generally!

Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 08, 2006, 10:32:39 pm
I wish I could tell y'all exactly how we check guys in kilts, but it is Security Sensative Information.  no, I'm not kidding.    If a superior read that kinda information here I'd get fired.      Trust me, everything (technical specific) I write about my job is non-sensative information that is published openly at the TSA.Gov website.   

But,  if you are curious as how we do it, it is the same way a female in a dress or skirt is checked.   Nuff said.



Wow David - wouldn't want to get yo fired even if it does mean you could read fanfic all day!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 09, 2006, 11:19:16 am
Quote from: kelda_shelton on December 09, 2006, 11:15:26 am

Wow David - wouldn't want to get yo fired even if it does mean you could read fanfic all day!  ;D

What?   I do read fanfic everyday.  It is just those pesky work related interuptions that annoy me!    LOL.
Title: The Original 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 10, 2006, 07:09:02 am
Sunday Mornings Top Ten List!

injest  6629
Lucise  5612  
MaineWriter  3514
Garry_LH  3390
Front-Ranger  3287  
louisev  2908
DavidinHartford  2780
Ellemeno  2698
Pipedream  2450
Fran  2222  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 10, 2006, 12:13:15 pm
Well I am behind schedule...11 am and finally getting to my 1000+ post for the morning.

My husband is doing the Christmas thing, switching out dishes and so on. I am reading fanfic! LOL

We went and saw The Holiday yesterday. Very corny, very sweet and I loved it! Jude Law is fabulous. I give it a thumbs up but it is definitely a chick flick. Nice feel good holiday story, though, for people who like feel good.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 10, 2006, 12:52:51 pm
I'm watching Heath jousting away in "A Knight's Tale" on TBS while I finish up the coffee.  What a hunk!  :P

Fran is now in the Top Ten!  Congrats, girl.  Katherine, you were caught napping, it seems.  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 10, 2006, 01:13:38 pm
Quote from: Meryl on December 10, 2006, 12:52:51 pm
I'm watching Heath jousting away in "A Knight's Tale" on TBS while I finish up the coffee.  What a hunk!  :P


That's really weird Meryl because I'm watching it too!  :)

Yeah, Heath is a real cutie.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 10, 2006, 01:29:23 pm
High five, David!  Heathens forever!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 10, 2006, 01:52:07 pm
People complain about that movie but I just think Heath is so adorable in it.

Interestingly, the love interest (Shannon Sossamon) was supposedly going to be "the next big thing" and they thought this movie was a launching pad to that part of her career. Obviously, it is didn't happen. She was in "The Holiday" (see my commentary earlier) but I didn't realize it was her until I read a review that commented on the fact that her career has not taken off...in contrast to Heath's. Interesting.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 10, 2006, 01:53:53 pm
Speaking of Heath, we watched the Lords of Dogtown last night. I sort of enjoyed the movie (it has a good 60s and 70s rock and roll soundtrack) but the voice that Heath had...yuck! And the teeth they stuck in his mouth....ewww!!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on December 10, 2006, 01:54:49 pm
Wow. I own "The Knight's Tale" on dvd, but never watched it. I guess I ought to...  ::)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on December 10, 2006, 10:28:59 pm
Quote from: David925 on December 08, 2006, 05:20:06 pm
That's right. You live in Scotland Kelda! Maybe you could answer a question for me. Do Scottish men wear anything under their kilts?

I've always been fascinated by this and nobody ever seems to know the answer.

I saw this pic today and thought of your post David! lol
I guess these kids know something we don't ..  ;D ;D


(http://www.anekdotov.net/pic/photo8/kilt_small.jpg)


And this one, well, answers your question more directly ..  ;D
(http://www.crazyglobe.com/files/00663.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 11, 2006, 07:04:19 am
Morning all,

I am in Washington DC. The wake up call told me it is 40 degrees and that is about all I know. LOL. I am assuming it is not raining or snowing or in any other way precipitating out there...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 11, 2006, 09:15:23 am
Ok ok,  I slept late!    LOL.      But it is my Saturday ya know!

Here is todays Top Ten List!

injest  6692
Lucise  5649  
MaineWriter  3535
Garry_LH  3414
Front-Ranger  3292  
louisev  2930
DavidinHartford  2794
Ellemeno  2708
Pipedream  2451
Fran  2228  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 11, 2006, 09:18:00 am
Good Morning Leslie!

    I haven't checked the outside temp yet, but it is pretty darn overcast here in CT.     

    Be sure to open the Hotel window and hollar out towards the White House : "Hey GEORGE!    It is never too early to start packing!"   

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on December 11, 2006, 09:03:57 pm
I finally reached 1,000 posts!! So I am now part of this club!  :D  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 11, 2006, 09:07:45 pm
Welcome! This calls for a celebration. Bring out the whiskey and do we have any more One-Keddies left??
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on December 11, 2006, 10:06:31 pm
Congratulations, Natali! Always room for more, and you're a most welcome addition indeed, girlfriend! :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Toast on December 11, 2006, 11:11:55 pm

Congratulations Opinionista.
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/nltoast/Opin1000.jpg)
Welcome to the Club
Is Sangria OK?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 11, 2006, 11:45:07 pm
8)  8) CONGRATULATIONS NATALI!!  8)  8)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokeArseMountain/whiskeykeg.jpg)

DRINK UP!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on December 12, 2006, 12:07:30 am
Whoo Hooo - Natalie's legitamate, now

Congratulation !
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 12, 2006, 12:08:45 am
Congratulations Natali On Your 1000 Posts!!!

:D :D :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on December 12, 2006, 12:51:54 am
(http://www.fishbot.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/nohands/1000anim.gif)
Congratulations, Natali, on 1,000+ posts!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 12, 2006, 01:23:18 am
Congratulations, Natali!

I go away for a day and look what happens! Wowee!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 12, 2006, 01:28:33 am
opinionista and littleguitar

Welcome to the 1000+ Posts Club, Natali and Mandy!!

Natali, I've been noticing you inching closer.

Mandy, I didn't even realize you were posting lately!?

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 12, 2006, 04:48:40 am
well done girls!!

do the girls outweight the boys in this exclusive club?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 12, 2006, 04:54:58 am
Quote from: kelda_shelton on December 12, 2006, 04:48:40 am
well done girls!!

do the girls outweight the boys in this exclusive club?

Yeah, but not in David's 2000 posts or less club!  :D

You should see all the beef I have stored in there.   8)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 12, 2006, 04:56:57 am
*growl*


Kelda goes over for a look!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on December 12, 2006, 06:42:14 am
Well, what a wonderful surprise to see that you have thrown a party for my 1,000 posts while I was sleeping!!! Too bad I missed it!  THANK YOU!!!   I'm glad to be officialy part of this club.  :D Kisses for all  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*

PS. I'm leaving tomorrow to Puerto Rico and I don't know how often I'll be able to come in since family takes so much time off you, and plus I plan to spend much of my vacation lying on a beach being lazy  ;D. But I'll try to drop a line or two on my blog Opinionista's Spanish Style Tavern (It was originally called Opinionista's Tapa's Tavern but I changed it because I realized not everyone knows what a tapa is   ;) . So Merry Christmas Everyone!!!
Title: The "Original" 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 12, 2006, 08:05:33 am
YAAA!!!  Our 1000+ club just keeps getting bigger and bigger! 
Tomorrow I'll have to do a complete list.

Here is todays Top Ten List.    

injest  6732
Lucise  5660  
MaineWriter  3537
Garry_LH  3433
Front-Ranger  3318  
louisev  2952
DavidinHartford  2819
Ellemeno  2716
Pipedream  2451
Fran  2235  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 12, 2006, 09:39:45 am
Morning all,

Back from Washington DC. Chilly this morning, 22 degrees, with frost on everything.

I want to give a great big public THANK YOU to David. I asked him for advice on how to pack my carry on (for a 30 hour trip I was not going to check my bag) and he told me the 3-1-1 rule: all liquids in 3 oz bottles (or less), packed in a 1 qt ziplock bag, 1 bag per traveler. You have to take it out and put it in the bin with your computer and shoes. Well, I did this, and BOTH TIMES through the screening, the David-equivalent-person said, "THANK YOU! It helps so much when a passenger is prepared!"

So, David, THANKS!

Hugs,
L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 12, 2006, 09:58:24 am
Welcome Home Darlin!

    And you are welcome re: the 3-1-1 travel tips.

So didja see any cute TSA guys?    :D      So many of the guys I work with are ex-Military and some are really handsome!     Plus many of the young recruits are using the TSA as a stepping stone to other Law Enforcement Careers and they are also nicely built and sporting the "high and tight" haircuts.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 12, 2006, 10:47:16 am
Good going, Leslie!  You know where to go for the right info.  ;D

David and FRiends, I won't be online as much for a few days.  Going to see the cousins in PA and grab a cuppa coffee with JeffWrangler on the way back!  Will check in, though.  Back Saturday night.  MWAH!  :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 12, 2006, 11:13:42 am
No cute guys that I could see, David.

If I had a complaint about the TSA folks, it would be that they are uneven in their approach to travelers. Some of the workers are nice, polite, and respectful and others are just plain surly and rude. For example, yesterday at Dulles, I got to the first checkpoint where you show your id and boarding pass. One man took it, grunted, and made a mark on my pass. I put my id away. I walk ten feet and there is a woman who snaps, "Why don't you have    your id out of your wallet?" and I explained that the other guy just looked at it. Well, apparently his looking wasn't good enough and I had to dig my id out (again) so she could look at it and make another scribble on my boarding pass.

Then I get to the screening area and that was where the woman was thanking me for being so well prepared.

David, I have no doubt at all that you fall into the nice, polite, and respectful category!

L

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 12, 2006, 01:31:48 pm
Hi Leslie.

   Yes, inconsistancy is a good word for it.      In my short time at the TSA so far, I would have fired at least 12 coworkers for being rude to passengers or just not paying attention to their jobs.     At first I thought this was my previous experience as being a Manager coming out, but then my young coworker Nick (sigh) said the same thing to me.    The lad is smart too!   

  At my Airport, the ticket checkers are not TSA employees.   Thus no uniforms, just a suit.    We don't ask to see anyones ID and boarding pass again during the process as it is redundant and slows down the lines.   We must be the only Airport not to ask again, as many people still walk thru holding their boarding passes up in front of them thru the checkpoint.

  The Airlines personell also check the ID at the ticket counter before you enter the security checkpoint, plus the Airlines people check it again as you board the plane. So there are plenty of times it gets checked already.

The TSA people have enough to say to you when you walk up:

Hopefully they start with a "Hello, how are you?"

Do you have a laptop computer with you today?

If so, please take it out of its case.

How about a Video Camera? 

If so please take it out of its case.

did you bring any toiletries or liquids you need to declare?

If so please place them in the divesting bin.

I'll need your shoes and coats off

Yes, all footwear including flipflops must come off now.

Plus remove any metal from your pockets.

Yes, that key in your wallet is metal.

Sir / madam that belt buckle is large and metal.

Have a nice day.

That is what they should say.   No, we don't have a script or anything.

I usually say:

"Good afternoon folks"

"I'll be needing your Foot-ware, Outer-ware, Hardware, sportsware and tupperware"

(at this point most people gasp and ask if they can keep their underware! LOL)

"Are we travelling with a laptop or video camera today?"

"Did you pack up your toiletries in a baggy for us?

"Anything else in your pockets?  Car keys, Mobile phone, coins, foil wrapped items, can openers, microwaves or toaster ovens?"

"No?  Then y'all have a great day".


And sometimes if I'm really fealing perky and the line seems kinda tense,  i'll adlib even more.

"Folks if you have a cell phone in your pocket be sure to remove it.  If you have the keys to a large red Cadillac just pass them this way and tell me where you parked."

or "Folks just a reminder that you can't bring bottled water thru the checkpoint.   If you have any drink up or toss it out.    If you have bottled wine, take a sip and pass the bottle back to the person behind you".

And if the line comes to an stop for any length of time  I'll announce "Sorry for the delay folks, there is probably just a small child stuck in the x-ray machine.   We'll get a plunger and have him out in no time".

Yes, I have said all those things at my job.   It breaks the tension in the line and I get lots of compliments from the passengers and my supervisors.


 Yeah, I like my job.    ;)


PS:   I can't explain why some people are rude at any job.   Perhaps at some point it just becomes a job.   That is too bad.   Because all of us are in the customer service industry, some more, some less.    To those who are rude like this, I want to say: "Get another job. You clearly don't want to be here anymore".

Granted there are days where I have alot on my mind too.   Sometimes we can't shake the personal issues out of our minds when we get too work.    Trust me,  I have had my share of days too!    But on these days I am just quieter and don't joke around.  I know I still have a job to do and try to be as focussed as possible.

And there have been a few customers who have really been nasty and rude to me.  But I bite my tongue and just smother them with niceness back.   Which I think pisses them off even more.   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2006, 02:06:14 pm
David, not that I'm planning to fly anytime soon, but sometimes I find it difficult to get answers to specific questions from official web sites, so I'll ask you, please, if you don't mind:

Are electric shavers permitted in carry-on luggage?

I would expect razor blades are verboten, but what about electric shavers?

Thanks, pardner!  ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 12, 2006, 02:07:22 pm
Well, David, I sure would love to have you as my screening guy!

To be honest, the screeners very rarely say anything to me, which is why the fact that the women who thanked me stuck in my mind. I suppose I have traveled enough and know the drill (i immediately take my laptop out, take off my shoes and coat, etc) that they don't need to give me any instructions.

It is little things like this that piss me off, though. My purse has a little outside pocket that I keep my sunglasses in, a pen, and usually I have a few business cards stuck in there, maybe a dollar or two. I usually put my purse in the bin with my shoes. One time, the screener says, "No, you don't need to put the purse in the bin, just put it on the belt." Now, my shoes are in the bin and since it is half empty, why can't the purse go in there? You tell me. The screener puts my purse on the belt, upside down, and all the things in the little pocket fall out. At the other end, I get admonished, "You know, having your pen fall out like that, it can jam up the conveyor belt. You should put it in a bin." I just looked at the guy.

Fortunately my respect (fear?) of authority is so well ingrained that I never, ever say what I am thinking, unless I am pushed right to the edge.

Leslie

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 12, 2006, 02:38:03 pm
Thanks David!  I'm flying soon.  The thing I figured out for myself is to wear shoes that are really easy to slip on and off and don't require me to use my hands, just wiggle my feet in and out of.  That has made the process a lot easier for me. 

About the 3-1-1 rule - is that quart ziploc bag supposed to have just one container of 3 ozs. or less, or as many bottles of 3 ozs. or less that I can stuff in there?  If I'm feeling the need, could they be tiny bottles of drinking water?

I love that you use humor.  As the mother of a small child (whom I'll be travelling with), the joke about the stuck child sends terror down my spine, but the rest would feel very nice to hear while in line.  I bet it helps everyone lighten up with each other.   I especially like the patter about footwear, hardware, etc.  They are lucky to have you!

:)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 12, 2006, 02:41:39 pm
I encountered something new last night. The security guard at the courthouse where I stopped made me raise my skirt and show my legs. Did he wonder whether I had a dagger concealed in my boots? Or did he just want to see my legs?? I was happy to oblige!!

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 12, 2006, 03:51:27 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2006, 02:06:14 pm
David, not that I'm planning to fly anytime soon, but sometimes I find it difficult to get answers to specific questions from official web sites, so I'll ask you, please, if you don't mind:

Are electric shavers permitted in carry-on luggage?

I would expect razor blades are verboten, but what about electric shavers?

Thanks, pardner!  ;)

Hi Jeff!   

  Electric razors are no problem.   I see them on the X-ray all the time.   

  Non electric blade types are ok too.    Now a long straight razor like an old fashion Barber would use, that is different.   

   Small sizzors are also OK as long as the blades are not longer than 4 inches when measured from the fulcrum (pivot).

   The TSA has allowed these things to be carried on because now you can't use such items to gain access to the cockpit.     The cockpit doors are locked and Steel reinforced like a fire door.  Your not going to be able to hack your way thru using a small pair of sizzors or a Gillette disposable razor.

   Yes, you could inflict harm to a fellow passenger, but not more than one.    Today the public has an awareness of danger now.    If a single person were to start a fight on a plane,  10-20 men will jump out of their seats and beat the guy into submission.    This has been proven already. 

Richard Reid (the infamous shoe bomber) was caught by a fellow passenger who thought he was trying to light a cigarrette.   She was angry because she figured if she can't smoke, why should he?   so she alerted the flight attendant.   This lady came over and told him not to light matches and try to sneek a smoke.   He in turn bit her on the arm!     She screamed and several male passengers nearby tackled the guy.   A doctor on the plane opened his medical bag and pulled out every needle sedative he had and drugged the guy.   He was out like a light until the plane landed.

  So today you are not only safer than ever on a plane, but your fellow passengers are part of the defence!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2006, 04:04:53 pm
Thank you, David!

You're a jewel. Our own personal packing consultant!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 12, 2006, 04:05:51 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on December 12, 2006, 02:38:03 pm
Thanks David!  I'm flying soon.  The thing I figured out for myself is to wear shoes that are really easy to slip on and off and don't require me to use my hands, just wiggle my feet in and out of.  That has made the process a lot easier for me. 

Wants my best tip?    WEAR SOCKS!      So many people come thru barefoot and if you are too, then you are walking in their dirty tracks!    EWWW!    That plus many Airports have cold tile floors.  BRRR!    is the complaint I get most!

Quote
About the 3-1-1 rule - is that quart ziploc bag supposed to have just one container of 3 ozs. or less, or as many bottles of 3 ozs. or less that I can stuff in there?  If I'm feeling the need, could they be tiny bottles of drinking water?

You can put in as many 3.4 oz items as you can fit in the quart sized baggy as long as it still can be sealed.   (3.4 oz is the same as 100 ml.)    As for the water?   Why do that?   There is plenty of water on the inside of the checkpoint, plus they'll bring you water on the plane.     

Another Tip!  Bring an empty water bottle.   Then you can refill it at a drinking fountain beyond the checkpoint.

Quote
I love that you use humor.  As the mother of a small child (whom I'll be travelling with), the joke about the stuck child sends terror down my spine, but the rest would feel very nice to hear while in line.  I bet it helps everyone lighten up with each other.   I especially like the patter about footwear, hardware, etc.  They are lucky to have you!
:)

Yes, a mother did give me a look of horror when I joked about the child stuck in the Xray machine.    But I quickly reminded her that we are NOT allowed to X-ray any humans regardless of size.   Same goes for pets.   Although one woman did place her cat carrier on the belt without anyone noticing and her kitty did get X-rayed.   The guy working the Xray got quite a surprize when he saw a skeleton go by!     The Kitty was unharmed.    The radiation is no worse than what we all get at the Dentist office.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 12, 2006, 04:07:31 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2006, 04:04:53 pm
Thank you, David!

You're a jewel. Our own personal packing consultant!  ;D

Your welcome Jeff!     Nobody knows more about getting packed than me!   


um,  wait a minute.... that didn't sound right!!    ::)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 12, 2006, 04:13:32 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 12, 2006, 02:41:39 pm
I encountered something new last night. The security guard at the courthouse where I stopped made me raise my skirt and show my legs. Did he wonder whether I had a dagger concealed in my boots? Or did he just want to see my legs?? I was happy to oblige!!

OMG!!!     That is so wrong!    LOL.

He must have been flirting with you!  Was he cute?   :)

Even if they have a metal detector and it sounded when you went thru, they are still not supposed to ask that.    They are supposed to use a hand held metal detector to narrow down the point of the alarm.   Then they should allow for a private screening to resolve the alarm.  Then if a weapon was concealed on your leg they can arrest ya.

Of course, I have no idea what the Security is like at a non-Federal facility.

I'm guessing he was flirting with you!     Maybe we should call ya sexy legs from now on?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 12, 2006, 06:01:10 pm
Yes, he was a cutie! And I didn't even make the machine beep when I walked through (I had already removed my belt, jewelry, watch, and flash drive). You'd have to ask him whether I deserve the Sexy Legs designation or not, but I'd be happy to try it on for size!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 12, 2006, 06:05:16 pm
There ya go!    We'll just call you "Legs" for short!     :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 12, 2006, 06:19:48 pm
Can you imagine the shock of seeing a cat skeleton roll by!  :)

I'm going to wear washable socks, and washable Crocs.  And the EMPTY water bottle is a GREAT idea.

Thanks, David.  * MWA *  :)
Title: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 13, 2006, 08:18:59 am
OK Brokies!   It is Wednesday and time for

The FULL 1000+ Poster List!

  injest                6,767   
  Lucise               5,672      
  MaineWriter       3,553   
  Garry_LH            3,453   
  Front-Ranger       3,334   
  louisev                 2,969   
  DavidinHartford     2,851   
  Ellemeno              2,722   
  Pipedream           2,451   
  Fran                 2,247   
  latjoreme        2,217   
  ednbarby       2,167    
  David925       1,826   
  YaadPyar       1,720   
  Toast             1,684   
  Jeff Wrangler      1,666   
  Phillip                  1,544   
  Sheriff Roland       1,484   
  Meryl                   1,427   
  Memento             1,377   
  wdj                     1,331   
  jpwagoneer1964   1,244   
  Bigheart             1,235   
  Daniel                1,201   
  moremojo          1,173   
  twistedude        1,169   
  wyomen           1,156   
  Lynne               1,147   
  DeeDee            1,142   
  atz75                1,118   
  Arad-3               1,113   
  starboardlight      1,096   
  delalluvia            1,082   
  Katie77              1,080   
  southendmd       1,069   
  Ray                   1,043   
  cmr107             1,031   
  littleguitar         1,015   
  opinionista        1,010   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 13, 2006, 09:05:50 am
I love how  this threead is noe The ORIGINAL 1000 post club!!
heh!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 13, 2006, 09:15:19 am
Quote from: kelda_shelton on December 13, 2006, 09:05:50 am
I love how  this threead is noe The ORIGINAL 1000 post club!!
heh!

HA HA HA!     I was reminded of a trip to New Yawk City where on every block they have a Pizza restaraunt with a variation of the same name.   On one of the places the sign read: "The original one and only"  He must have been upset that the competition all are capitalizing on his good name!     Ha ha ha!   Only in New York!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 13, 2006, 09:28:58 am
Doing my bit for the original, one and only 1000+ post club...

Warm today (38 deg) and kind of dreary. It looks like it might rain...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 13, 2006, 09:48:42 am
Quote from: Phillip on May 16, 2006, 05:12:21 pm
Yes, a new level introduced today on BetterMost... the six star 1000+ Posts Club.  It's astounding, but we actually have a half dozen users nearing that magic number is just three months here.  If we have more people on here, I'd consider a Mile High Club forum with free drinks for members.  :)



Quote from: YaadPyar on May 16, 2006, 06:11:00 pm
I want to join the special club 1000+ posts club though.  I just know it's going to have great comfy chairs, great lighting, excellent food, and great company.  I wonder if we'll have a secret password? 

Will will get to watch BBM on IMAX every night?  The anticipation is killing me (and now I've added one more post!).


oh.. those were the days!!!  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 13, 2006, 09:54:36 am
Since we're all starting exclusive clubs, I'll have to start a Mile-High Club for all those joining me in Colorado on Memorial Day, 2007, although our meeting place is actually 4,000 ft ABOVE the mile marker!! I'll calculate the kms for you global citizens.

Okay, here's a Legs Link: http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=710.msg124598#msg124598 (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=710.msg124598#msg124598)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 13, 2006, 09:56:05 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 13, 2006, 09:28:58 am
Doing my bit for the original, one and only 1000+ post club...

Warm today (38 deg) and kind of dreary. It looks like it might rain...

L

Same here Leslie.    Very gray and dreary, like it will Snow!    EEK!     

I haven't ventured out yet to see what the temp is like though.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 13, 2006, 11:24:55 am
I know I said that last Friday (Dec 8th) was my mother's 80th birthday. This is a card she received from a friend, which had us all in hysterics.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/cowboyscard.jpg)


L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 13, 2006, 05:38:04 pm
I would like to complement our Top 10 Topic Starters. These are the people who make the discussion forums lively! I was so surprised to see myself on this list, because until recently starting a topic was something I hated to do! But I'm getting more courageous lately.

Phillip: 377 topics
Ellemeno: 151 topics
ednbarby: 99 topics (yay Barb!)
Impish: 77 topics
Lynne: 76 topics
YaadPyar: 71 topics
Front-Ranger: 68 topics
MaineWriter: 66 topics
David925: 53 topics (yay David!)
Sheriff Roland: 46 topics

(I have singled out our non-mod top topic starters for extra kudos)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 14, 2006, 05:33:24 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 13, 2006, 11:24:55 am
I know I said that last Friday (Dec 8th) was my mother's 80th birthday. This is a card she received from a friend, which had us all in hysterics.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/cowboyscard.jpg)


L

heheheheheheheheheheheh  ;D

and David and Barb - yay you!!
Title: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 14, 2006, 07:01:30 am
Thursday mornings Top Ten List

injest  6803
Lucise  5680  
MaineWriter  3571
Garry_LH  3475
Front-Ranger  3364  
louisev  2993
DavidinHartford  2881
Ellemeno  2722
Pipedream  2451
Fran  2256  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 14, 2006, 10:54:40 am
I am a little behind the 8 ball here with my morning check in! LOL

Warm today: 50 degrees right now, and blue sky. This is December? I'm not complaining!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 14, 2006, 10:56:24 am
I am so excited!

Marge_Innavera wrote a great article about "Tom of Finland" in The Daily Sheet at davecullen.com:

http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=18557.msg635353#msg635353

She mentions A Love Born From Steel and how Jack and Ennis discovered Hal's old collection of Physique Pictoral magazines. The article has pictures, too!

For anyone who wants to read that particular chapter, the link is here:

http://lazylfarm.livejournal.com/5121.html

Enjoy!

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 14, 2006, 12:14:22 pm
Good morning All.

    There was quite the thick fog this morning.  It looks like the sun finally burned it off.   

  Oh well.   Three days of cloudy weather and now it is sunny.  Just in time for me to go back to work, as today is my Monday.  :(

   Hopefully Nick will be there to brighten my day!   :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 14, 2006, 12:18:55 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 14, 2006, 10:56:24 am
I am so excited!

Marge_Innavera wrote a great article about "Tom of Finland" in The Daily Sheet at davecullen.com:

http://davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=18557.msg635353#msg635353

She mentions A Love Born From Steel and how Jack and Ennis discovered Hal's old collection of Physique Pictoral magazines. The article has pictures, too!

For anyone who wants to read that particular chapter, the link is here:

http://lazylfarm.livejournal.com/5121.html

Enjoy!

Leslie

Leslie, you and Marcia are helping to uncover a whole hidden part of history! That was a very interesting chapter, I remember reading it very clearly.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 14, 2006, 11:41:55 pm
I think I have brought it up before that my daughter is going to a new, expeditionary high school here in Portland, ME.

They are doing creative and innovative stuff. This is one of her classmates:



Thoughts, anyone?

L
Title: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 15, 2006, 07:05:13 am
Good Morning all on this wet Friday Morning.

Top Ten List Time!

injest  6825
Lucise  5689  
MaineWriter  3595
Garry_LH  3482
Front-Ranger  3390
louisev  3014  
DavidinHartford  2900
Ellemeno  2723
Pipedream  2453
Fran  2266  

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 15, 2006, 07:26:28 am
Congrats to Louisev who just crossed into the Purple 3000+ range!

I just hit 2900 so I'm gettin close!    But I'm afraid with the conclusion of the Laramie Tales that my posting numbers will suffer.  :(

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 15, 2006, 07:29:21 am
Morning David, all...

Dark out there this morning, but still mild (37 degrees). It is supposed to get cold next week, though.

This is Maine, I guess I can't really complain.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 15, 2006, 07:31:39 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 15, 2006, 07:26:28 am
Congrats to Louisev who just crossed into the Purple 3000+ range!

I just hit 2900 so I'm gettin close!    But I'm afraid with the conclusion of the Laramie Tales that my posting numbers will suffer.  :(



Well. Louise tells us that new tales are right around the corner. We've got "What I Did On My Day Off" and something with Jeeves. Go back and re-read chapter 47 carefully. There is a hint in there.

You could also join the re-readers club...

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 15, 2006, 07:33:02 am
Hey everyone, check out the Sheriff's new book...

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=3756.0

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 15, 2006, 07:33:21 am
And once again....

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 15, 2006, 07:33:50 am
I reach a milestone (of sorts). 3600 posts! Yeah!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 15, 2006, 08:14:04 am
Oh yeah.   Another day at the TSA. 

Yesterday as I was standing at the counter filling out some forms in our office,  I felt a friendly nudge on my backside.    I turned to see it was Nick just arriving to work too.   <deep sigh>   

   As we walked to a particularly busy area he said that he didn't like a certain spot as it was difficult to handle by ones self.   I agreed and said that is why I always pitch in when I can to help if they can spare the person.

   Sure enough, when we arrived the Supervisor told Nicky to go work that exact area.    Nicky looks over at me with those big eyelashes and says :"Dave will you come work with me?"   <Melts>    "Sure thing Nick"

   But the Supe grabs me and says, nope, your going over here instead"   <Damn>
Fortunately after 15-20 minutes the Supe comes back and tells Nicky and I to go open a new lane togther.   <Yippie!>    So we got to work together the rest of the day!     

   Of course all y'all know this will end badly most likely.   He'll get transferred or get hired as a Policeman and leave the TSA.    Or worse,  eventually people will notice I don't have a girlfriend/wife and never talk about girls.  Then Nick may not want to be around me as much once I get pegged as a suspected queer.    Not that it will happen, but you know how people gossip.    Alot of the female TSA have already been hanging out around me sniffing around.  The lack of a wedding ring make me a prime target for the single ones.   Hell, even the married ones  have been giving me the once over.   LOL.

   Little do they know I am in my glory working with all these hot ex-military guys!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 15, 2006, 08:15:58 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 15, 2006, 07:33:50 am
I reach a milestone (of sorts). 3600 posts! Yeah!

L

YAA!   

 now just 1400 more Leslie and you'll move up to the red area of the Top Ten List!     he he he!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 15, 2006, 11:18:24 am
Leslie, I LOVE that card yiour mother got.  Happy belated birthday to her!  And I really like the video by Hannah's classmate.  Thanks for sharing both, they're just my cup of tea.

David, your suggestions worked perfectly for getting through airport security quickly and smoothly,  Thanks!  :)

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on December 15, 2006, 05:29:19 pm
Whoo Hoo!
1 500 posts

Seems like just a little while ago I reached the increadible heights a the 1000+ Post Club - and now I'm halfway ta the next huge leap ta 2 000 - Been postin like gangbusters, it would appear!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 15, 2006, 05:32:02 pm
Congrats to the sheriff  from the ranger!!  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on December 15, 2006, 05:43:02 pm
Yeah! And congrats from the pipe! Lol.  ;D

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/pipedream_photos/Pipe.jpg)

Gawd, I'm falling behind! Looks like I'm going to drop out of the top 10 soon...  :-\
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 15, 2006, 06:07:34 pm
Anke, soon you'll be busy thanking everybody for your birthday messages! U probably are falling behind on your posts because you have a life, unlike some of us (I'm a prime example).
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on December 15, 2006, 06:22:03 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 15, 2006, 06:07:34 pm
Anke, soon you'll be busy thanking everybody for your birthday messages! U probably are falling behind on your posts because you have a life, unlike some of us (I'm a prime example).

Awww. Tank you Lee! Me and having a life? Lol. I wish that was the case, but no. I'm still crazy. I just seem to be replacing one obession with another at the moment. But, hey! I'm still here. Well kinda...  :P

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 15, 2006, 06:32:44 pm
So, what's the obsession du jour? Me, I'm totally gaga over The Virginian.

Oops, I just put my answer right into your post!! Well, take away my mod license!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on December 15, 2006, 10:41:04 pm
CONGRATS ROLAND!!!


(http://pubs.acs.org/cen/img/83/i20/8320stuff_whiskey.tifcxd.JPG)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on December 16, 2006, 12:48:13 am
Quote from: atz75 on December 15, 2006, 10:41:04 pm
CONGRATS ROLAND!!!


(http://pubs.acs.org/cen/img/83/i20/8320stuff_whiskey.tifcxd.JPG)

Hey Amanda - is that fer me? - hope it's apple juice. Ya know I don't "drink". Hey, but thanks anyways! (couldn't find me a nice looking cowboy instead - ta help me celebrate?)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on December 16, 2006, 01:22:24 am
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on December 16, 2006, 12:48:13 am
Hey Amanda - is that fer me? - hope it's apple juice. Ya know I don't "drink". Hey, but thanks anyways! (couldn't find me a nice looking cowboy instead - ta help me celebrate?)

YEAH! Roland doesn't drink...

just drives everone ELSE to drink...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on December 16, 2006, 01:46:10 am
Hey Ro, nope, I didn't know that you don't drink.  But, I think the whole "whiskey spring" idea can be taken as metaphor or a particularly Brokeback way of interpreting the idea of "congrats."

Or, you can have a singing bluebird if you prefer.

(http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/StratfordLandingES/Ecology/Birds/Eastern%20Bluebird/bluebird.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on December 16, 2006, 04:28:22 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 15, 2006, 06:32:44 pm
So, what's the obsession du jour? Me, I'm totally gaga over The Virginian.


I've bought every movie with Gael Garcia Bernal that I could get a hold of and keep watching them over and over again...  ::)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 16, 2006, 08:52:04 am
Saturday mornings Top Ten List!

injest  6857
Lucise  5697  
MaineWriter  3612
Garry_LH  3496
Front-Ranger  3439
louisev  3025  
DavidinHartford  2910
Ellemeno  2731
Pipedream  2463
Fran  2274  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 16, 2006, 09:41:50 am
Saturday morning, 36 degrees, clear and sunny. Lots of blue in the sky, not a cloud in sight.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 17, 2006, 12:17:40 am
2917.       It might just stop right there too.      :-\
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on December 17, 2006, 02:01:08 am
What do you mean David?  ???
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 17, 2006, 09:56:04 am
David,

We need you in the 3000 posts club and you are almost there! And we need you with our daily updates. And we need you here at Bettermost because you are you...

Please reconsider.

Hugs to you,

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 17, 2006, 10:44:45 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 17, 2006, 12:17:40 am
2917.       It might just stop right there too.      :-\

Hunh?  :o
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 18, 2006, 06:38:32 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 17, 2006, 12:17:40 am
2917.       It might just stop right there too.      :-\

David!?

 ???
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 18, 2006, 10:04:24 am
Monday morning, 7 days til Christmas.

For those who believe in the iconic Christmas in New England images...sorry to disappoint you. Not a flake on the ground and temps look to be up in the 50s again today.

Leslie
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 18, 2006, 12:21:31 pm
((((((David))))))

Hurry back, little darlin'!  You are most heartily missed.  :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 18, 2006, 02:28:06 pm
Quote from: Meryl on December 18, 2006, 12:21:31 pm
((((((David))))))

Hurry back, little darlin'!  You are most heartily missed.  :-*

...What Meryl said!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 18, 2006, 08:55:14 pm
I'm still here.    I'm just up sleeping with the sheep in that pup tent.   Fewer visits from Aguirre this way.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 19, 2006, 07:18:19 am
Tuesday morning, cold and dark. 23 degrees.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 19, 2006, 10:36:40 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 18, 2006, 08:55:14 pm
I'm still here.    I'm just up sleeping with the sheep in that pup tent.   Fewer visits from Aguirre this way.

How can you stand it? Don't that tent smell like cat piss or worse?  ;D

Feels more like Christmas down here this morning, too.
Title: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 19, 2006, 03:59:41 pm
 Tuesdays 1000 + Post list

  injest                 7,003 
  Lucise                5,703   
  MaineWriter       3,649   
  Garry_LH            3,567   
  Front-Ranger       3,525   
  louisev                3,044   
  DavidinHartford     2,921   
  Ellemeno              2,755   
  Pipedream            2,466   
  Fran                   2,302   
  latjoreme       2,232   
  ednbarby       2,185   
  David925       1,962   
  Toast            1,736   
  Jeff Wrangler  1,723   
  YaadPyar        1,720   
  Phillip              1,568   
  Sheriff Roland   1,528   
  Meryl               1,443   
  Memento         1,405   
  wdj                 1,365   
  Bigheart           1,276   
  jpwagoneer1964   1,275   
  Lynne                  1,230   
  Daniel                  1,229   
  moremojo            1,219   
  twistedude          1,182   
  wyomen              1,156   
  atz75                  1,153   
  DeeDee               1,142   
  Arad-3                 1,138   
  Katie77               1,128   
  starboardlight       1,112   
  southendmd        1,110   
  delalluvia             1,110   
  littleguitar           1,048   
  Ray                    1,043   
  cmr107              1,037   
  opinionista          1,012   
  Mikaela               1,006   
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 19, 2006, 04:03:09 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 19, 2006, 10:36:40 am
How can you stand it? Don't that tent smell like cat piss or worse?  ;D

Feels more like Christmas down here this morning, too.

You think it smells any better sitting between Jack and Ennis after they been eating Beans all week?   LOL.


Christmas?   It is sunny and 45*F here.   Doesn't hardly look or feel like Christmas.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 19, 2006, 05:18:31 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 19, 2006, 04:03:09 pm
You think it smells any better sitting between Jack and Ennis after they been eating Beans all week?   LOL.

Come on, David. You know damn well if you were sitting between Jack and Ennis, you wouldn't give a damn what they'd been eating.  :laugh:
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 19, 2006, 09:04:15 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 19, 2006, 05:18:31 pm
Come on, David. You know damn well if you were sitting between Jack and Ennis, you wouldn't give a damn what they'd been eating.  :laugh:

How true!  ;D

Welcome back, David  :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 19, 2006, 09:07:10 pm

CONGRATS TO MIKAELA on 1,000 POSTS!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokeArseMountain/dog_bark.gif)

Welcome to the Club!  8)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on December 19, 2006, 09:23:30 pm
Yeehaw!!

Congratulations Mikaela!!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 19, 2006, 09:30:33 pm
Congratz to our new 1K'ers!! Welcome!!

News update...my college student just got home. She was here for 5 minutes after I walked in from work...and then she was off visiting friends and won't be back until tomorrow! (or whenever!) Leaving the laundry room so full of clothes, you can't walk in...and the dryer just died. ...

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on December 19, 2006, 09:35:04 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 19, 2006, 09:30:33 pm
Leaving the laundry room so full of clothes, you can't walk in...and the dryer just died. ...

Maybe you could invite Jack over and he could do the laundry for you in the local stream... or maybe Alma could come over and do the laundry in the sink for you.  Brokeback provides all sorts or exciting alternative and experimental ideas for ways to deal with laundry dilemmas.
 ::) :-\ :-*
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 19, 2006, 09:59:04 pm
At this point I'd just be so happy to be a rock in that stream...being beat on by Jack!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 19, 2006, 11:29:01 pm
Quote from: atz75 on December 19, 2006, 09:35:04 pm
Brokeback provides all sorts or exciting alternative and experimental ideas for ways to deal with laundry dilemmas.
 ::) :-\ :-*

Or maybe you could just move to a place over a laundry! I'll bet you could fix it up real nice!  ;D

(Seriously--my sympathies. Can't tell you how bad I feel 'bout the dryer. I had a warsher die on me once. ...)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: RouxB on December 20, 2006, 02:34:25 am

               
O0inching my way towards the big 1KO0
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Mikaela on December 20, 2006, 03:05:53 am
Meryl, Amanda, thanks for the congrats! Very nice of you to notice that I've passed the 1,000 mark. I'd never dreamed I'd be posting this much! BBM inspires me to new heights.   :)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 20, 2006, 04:36:22 am
congrats Mikela! .. I'm getting there I'm getting there!!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 20, 2006, 07:55:44 am
Wednesday morning, a frosty 18 degrees.

My college student got home on Saturday with yes, a bag of dirty laundry. The good news from yesterday: first semester grades. 3 A's and a C. Not bad for the first semester!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 20, 2006, 10:13:01 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 20, 2006, 07:55:44 am
Wednesday morning, a frosty 18 degrees.

My college student got home on Saturday with yes, a bag of dirty laundry. The good news from yesterday: first semester grades. 3 A's and a C. Not bad for the first semester!

L

What was the "C" in? He picked a major yet?
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 20, 2006, 11:07:55 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 20, 2006, 10:13:01 am
What was the "C" in? He picked a major yet?

His major is nursing. The C was in Anatomy and Physiology, where apparently an A is unheard of, a few geniuses get a B, and everyone else gets Cs and Fs. This is the class that separates the men from the boys, as it were.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 20, 2006, 11:11:24 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 20, 2006, 11:07:55 am
His major is nursing. The C was in Anatomy and Physiology, where apparently an A is unheard of, a few geniuses get a B, and everyone else gets Cs and Fs. This is the class that separates the men from the boys, as it were.

L

Sounds real good, then! Nice that he wants to go into the family profession.  ;D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: YaadPyar on December 20, 2006, 01:34:48 pm
David - thought you might find this interesting!!!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Baby is sent through X-ray machine at LAX
 
By Jennifer Oldham
Times Staff Writer

December 20, 2006

A woman going through security at Los Angeles International Airport put her month-old grandson into a plastic bin intended for carry-on items and slid it into an X-ray machine.

The early Saturday accident — bizarre but not unprecedented — caught airport workers by surprise, even though the security line was not busy at the time, officials said.

A screener watching the machine's monitor immediately noticed the outline of a baby and pulled the bin backward on the conveyor belt.

The infant was taken to Centinela Hospital, where doctors determined that he had not received a dangerous dose of radiation.  Officials, who declined to release the 56-year-old woman's name, said she spoke Spanish and apparently did not understand English.

The rare incident drew attention to whether officials are staffing often-busy security checkpoints enough to prevent such an accident. And it raised questions about the danger of X-rays used to pick out suspicious metal shapes in passenger bags, given the medical community's warnings that even low amounts of radiation can build up over a lifetime.

"Rather than focus on the radiation dose, which is a small amount, we need to focus on why this happened, so it doesn't happen again," said Dr. James Borgstede, a diagnostic radiologist at Penrose-St. Francis Health Systems in Colorado Springs, Colo., and president of the American College of Radiology. "Human beings weren't meant to go through those things."

In the several seconds the baby spent in the machine, the doctor added, he was exposed to as much radiation as he would naturally get from cosmic rays — or high energy from outer space — in a day.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 20, 2006, 10:09:19 pm
Yup.  It has happened before.  Not at my airport, but elsewhere.    Why would a parent do that?   

More common are pets getting x-rayed.   People put the pet carriers down and turn to get their carry-on bags and before they know it, the carrier is moving down the belt into the x-ray machine!

As the story above noted, the Radiation hazzard is small.  You get more radiation each time your Dentist takes X-rays of your teeth.   

In the baggage drop area we have these huge X-ray machines.   A former TSA employee rode thru it once to get a full body x-ray.    He was terminated before the day was over!     A one time trip thru wont hurt you, but they are worried about multiple trips thru.   Thats why they don't allow it.   I can't imagine it is any more harmful than a  CT Scan you get in the Hospital.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: RouxB on December 21, 2006, 03:21:39 am
I don't think it's supposed to be 38 degrees in Santa Barbara CA!

I want a rebate on my rent.

 O0
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 21, 2006, 04:59:25 am
Quote from: YaadPyar on December 20, 2006, 01:34:48 pm
David - thought you might find this interesting!!!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Baby is sent through X-ray machine at LAX
 

nice to see you frequenting Tremblay C! and OMG - that is madness.. whay the hell did she think she had to do that!?

Title: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 21, 2006, 07:23:18 am
Thursday AM Top Ten List!

injest  7067
Lucise  5707  
MaineWriter  3669
Garry_LH  3605
Front-Ranger  3561
louisev  3063  
DavidinHartford  2928
Ellemeno  2771
Pipedream  2467
Fran  2313  
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 21, 2006, 07:25:55 am
Quote from: RouxB on December 21, 2006, 03:21:39 am
I don't think it's supposed to be 38 degrees in Santa Barbara CA!

I want a rebate on my rent.

 O0

"Quit yer hammering and get the tent RouxB!"    LOL   :laugh:

....only 100 more posts to go RouxB!     ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 21, 2006, 07:33:22 am
Morning all,

I heard there was snow in San Diego the other day! And a monster storm in Denver that has shut everything down. Meanwhile, here in Maine it is 36 degrees and no precipitation. Go figure. White Christmas for us? I think not.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on December 21, 2006, 08:35:00 am
Don't look like a White Christmas here in Toronto either. As a matter of a fact, I'm leaving for Timmins (650 km north a here) in a coupl'a  days & Ah here it ain't gonna be no white christmas there either (would be a first fer Timmins, Ah think)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 21, 2006, 08:38:28 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 21, 2006, 07:33:22 am
Morning all,

I heard there was snow in San Diego the other day! And a monster storm in Denver that has shut everything down. Meanwhile, here in Maine it is 36 degrees and no precipitation. Go figure. White Christmas for us? I think not.

L

meanwhile Britain is dreaming of a foggy Christmas!
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 21, 2006, 10:12:02 am
Good a.m. from the Colorado Rockies! There's a blizzard here today and all routes out of Denver are closed, including the airport, EXCEPT the route due west to the ski slopes!! It's plowed and open for business--there's three feet of fresh powder today! My men have already left for the slopes and will relay a summit report this a.m. Otherwise, in Denver, the guv has declared a state of emergency.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 21, 2006, 11:12:18 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 21, 2006, 10:12:02 am
Good a.m. from the Colorado Rockies! There's a blizzard here today and all routes out of Denver are closed, including the airport, EXCEPT the route due west to the ski slopes!! It's plowed and open for business--there's three feet of fresh powder today! My men have already left for the slopes and will relay a summit report this a.m.

Nice to know Coloradans have their priorities in order!  ;D

Quote
Otherwise, in Denver, the guv has declared a state of emergency.

Yup, you guys were all over the NBC network morning news. I don't think it knows how to snow here anymore.  :'(

I do have fond memories of the Blizzard of '96, however.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 21, 2006, 11:50:10 am
Lee, enjoy the white stuff!  I'm in Chicago for a brief moment, and it's rainy here.

David, your fellow TSA guys at Newark Airport get a thumbs up from me.  Yesterday, as I got to the front of the curbside check-in line, I was told I was at the wrong terminal!  That's the last time I trust the limo driver to know what's what.   I was right at the 30-minute limit for baggage check, and I was sure I'd miss my flight.  But two TSA guys calmly directed me to the right place, and the Continental staff shot my bags down to the plane, and I made it.  Whew!  :P

Thanks for the packing tips, too. In the end,  I decided to pack any liquids in the checked baggage, but I made sure to wear shoes that I could slip on and off, as well as socks!  It would be great if you would start a separate thread with advice for flyers.  At this time of year especially, it would be a great boon!  8)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jpwagoneer1964 on December 21, 2006, 11:59:20 am
There wasn't snow in san diego, but we have been having a record breaking cold temps. Sunny though.

Mark
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: RouxB on December 22, 2006, 02:26:57 am
It's much warmer tonight at 54-a little cloud cover keeping the cold at bay.

I have a friend who is remodeling her house. She, her husband and 10 year old son have been living in a tent in their back yard for 16 months. She finally gave up-no match for this cold and rain.

 O0
Title: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 22, 2006, 06:54:45 am
Fridays Top Ten List!

injest  7083
Lucise  5711  
MaineWriter  3685
Garry_LH  3611
Front-Ranger  3600
louisev  3075  
DavidinHartford  2931
Ellemeno  2776
Pipedream  2467
Fran  2315  
Title: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 22, 2006, 07:03:20 am
29*F this morning.    Still no snow yet.    Supposed to get up to 44*F today and cloudy.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 22, 2006, 07:38:19 am
24 degrees here today. Big excitement of the day...the annual Christmas party at Tony's factory.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 22, 2006, 07:54:33 am
It's a bit lighter now and ... no snow.

L
Title: Todays TSA travel Tip
Post by: David on December 22, 2006, 09:06:08 am
No excitement here today.   Just another hectic day at the Airport.    Over 7000 people thru my checkpoint yesterday.   

Todays TSA Travel Tip!

   Do NOT bring wrapped gifts with you!    Especially if they are gift packs of Purfumes or mens colognes.    Bottles of wine, etc.     Gifts still need to conform to the 3.4 oz. / 100 ml.  fluid capacity maximum.     So don't wrap the gifts until you get to your destination.  And if the item is liquid and over the carry-on limit, pack it in your checked bag.       But don't put a wrapped item in there either.   It the bag requires inspection, the gift will be unwrapped.

   Travel tip #2  :  Wear socks!   The floors are cold and shoe removal is mandatory now.
Title: Re: Todays TSA travel Tip
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 22, 2006, 09:16:17 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 22, 2006, 09:06:08 am
Todays TSA Travel Tip!
   Travel tip #2  :  Wear socks!   The floors are cold and shoe removal is mandatory now.

And you don't know whose feet were on that floor before you. ...  ;D  ;)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 22, 2006, 12:46:02 pm
OMG I made 40 posts yesterday! That's what a blizzard will do to you!

Snow report--We topped out with about 36 inches at my Front Range home when the blizzard ended about 2 p.m. There was also about 3 feet of new powder on the Continental Divide resorts, including Copper Mountain, where my men enjoyed 6 hours of skiing yesterday. They went up to the top of the ski lifts and then took a puma lift up to the very very top, called Storm King Peak, and just as they arrived, the Back Bowls were opened up so they "broke em in." Heavenly skiing, if you don't get stomped gettin there!!

I posted some snow pics on Holiday Scenes--Inside and on Anything Goes under "Snow Coming to Higher Elevations."
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 22, 2006, 02:04:53 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 22, 2006, 12:46:02 pm
Snow report--We topped out with about 36 inches at my Front Range home when the blizzard ended about 2 p.m. There was also about 3 feet of new powder on the Continental Divide resorts, including Copper Mountain, where my men enjoyed 6 hours of skiing yesterday. They went up to the top of the ski lifts and then took a puma lift up to the very very top, called Storm King Peak, and just as they arrived, the Back Bowls were opened up so they "broke em in." Heavenly skiing, if you don't get stomped gettin there!!

Dang, that sounds nice!  :D
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 22, 2006, 02:49:04 pm
Hey Lee,

NPR kept referring to "the Front Range" yesterday.  You're famous!
Be careful out there.

To all:

Happy Holidays!

Paul
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 23, 2006, 07:03:48 am
It's Saturday!    And that means it is time for the...

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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 23, 2006, 07:38:54 am
6:40 AM    dark and raining.   About 45*F now with a predicted high of 55*F.

No white Christmas for us.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 23, 2006, 08:55:08 am
Same here. Rain and dreary. 43 degrees.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 23, 2006, 08:59:17 am
For the past three years, I have been working as the 3rd author on a medical/surgical nursing textbook. There were many times I said to myself, why on earth did I get myself into this project? Well, it was worth it yesterday when the finished product arrived in my office. This book weighs 11.5 pounds, has 2600+ pages, and is 4-5 inches thick. It is really something.

When I can find a camera, I'll take a picture of it for you. Meanwhile, here is the dedication. Can anyone figure it out?

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/dedication.jpg)

L

(PS, David, don't tell. I think you know already!)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 23, 2006, 09:14:26 am
3700 posts Ta da!

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: yb on December 23, 2006, 09:38:14 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 23, 2006, 08:59:17 am
When I can find a camera, I'll take a picture of it for you. Meanwhile, here is the dedication. Can anyone figure it out?

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/dedication.jpg)

L

(PS, David, don't tell. I think you know already!)

Leslie, you have told us the meaning of your dedication before, I think it's great that you dedicate this to them.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 23, 2006, 10:02:11 am
Quote from: yb on December 23, 2006, 09:38:14 am
Leslie, you have told us the meaning of your dedication before, I think it's great that you dedicate this to them.


Ha ha, thanks! My daughter said, "You need a hobby, mom," and I replied, "I have a hobby! A great one..."

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 23, 2006, 11:47:50 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 23, 2006, 08:59:17 am

Meanwhile, here is the dedication. Can anyone figure it out?


I think I get it.  I just can't figure out one of the letters. 
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 23, 2006, 03:32:33 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on December 23, 2006, 11:47:50 am
I think I get it.  I just can't figure out one of the letters. 

Go on...guess...
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 23, 2006, 03:32:55 pm
And here it is, in its intimidating glory...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/medsurgbook.jpg)

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 23, 2006, 08:05:00 pm
That sure looks like heavy reading Leslie.   What is that, like 15 lbs?    LOL.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 24, 2006, 12:01:12 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 23, 2006, 08:05:00 pm
That sure looks like heavy reading Leslie.   What is that, like 15 lbs?    LOL.

11.5
Title: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 24, 2006, 06:54:28 am
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Pipedream  2468
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Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 24, 2006, 09:43:02 am
Merry Christmas Eve, everyone.

35 degrees, sunny but with a bit of grey sky. At least it stopped raining! Still no sign and no mention of it in the weather report.

L
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on December 24, 2006, 11:30:21 am
Bonjour tout le monde, de votre Sheriff, pres du 49e parallel a Timmins (sheriff Roland reportin from one a the most northerly part a Ontario Canada)

Actually had a small dustin a snow last night - fer the time bein, we got ourselves snow on the streets, and on the lawns - The streets will prob'bly be slushy by nightfall (unusual fer Timmins - usually is snow packed!) but the white stuff'll likely stay fer Christmas (life as we know it has been spared rewritin -fer another year!)

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 24, 2006, 11:59:43 am
Hello, up there Roland in the land of Shania Twain! (Hey, everybody, visit the Shania Twain Centre! (http://"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shania_Twain_Centre"))

Actually, isn't the director James Cameron from there too?

A nice place to be from, not in!

And congrats, Leslie! What a way to go!!

Effects of the Denver blizzard continue...I went to the grocery store yesterday, and there was little to be had. Trucks haven't made it into Denver all week. I bought every stick of celery in the store. Also, there were no potatoes of any kind. I had to buy yams. Will look for a yam recipe over on the holiday forum. 

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on December 24, 2006, 12:19:14 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 24, 2006, 11:59:43 am
Hello, up there Roland in the land of Shania Twain! (Hey, everybody, visit the Shania Twain Centre! (http://"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shania_Twain_Centre"))

Actually, isn't the director James Cameron from there too?

Strange that ya should be mentionin Shania Twain (or maybe it's cause you've been readin up on it on my new-blog like thread "Jess & Roland's not-so Cool Room EXPOSED!!!") on which, in reply # 45 I made quite a revelation http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=6986.15 you curious bettermostians might wanna check that one out!

As far as James Cameron is concerned, I don't think so - think he's from Toronto (but I'm not sure) However, Alex Trebeck, host a the game show "Jeapardy" is from Kirkland Lake (I think) - a small town about 100 miles away from here. (and around here, 100 miles ain't very far at all!)
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 24, 2006, 12:28:25 pm
Finally found it! Well, now you just have to post a pic of that house, Ro. And bring that thread into the light of day (no, I hadn't been reading it, because it said "Private" on it!!)

The reason I knew about Shania is because my company operates a phosphate mine near Timmons.
Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on December 24, 2006, 02:22:18 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 24, 2006, 12:28:25 pm
Finally found it! Well, now you just have to post a pic of that house, Ro. And bring that thread into the light of day (no, I hadn't been reading it, because it said "Private" on it!!)

The reason I knew about Shania is because my company operates a phosphate mine near Timmins.
We started it as a private thread in admin, then moved it and changed the initial title ta welcome viewers when I realized it might be considered int'restin - not ta mention, people have been talkin about what Jess & I might be doin in that cool room nearly ev'ryday - Now I gotta go through every post ta change every one of em titles, I guess!

BTW, my brothers tells me he'll send me a copy of a pic a my grandfather's house later, if ya can wait a week or so. (ain't nothin special really - been run down somewhat in the past 15 years)
Title: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 25, 2006, 08:14:12 am
Mondays Top Ten list!

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Title: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 25, 2006, 08:16:02 am
 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 25, 2006, 08:52:29 am
Merry Christmas, everyone!

22 degrees here...chilly and frosty but no sign of snow.

Everyone, have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 25, 2006, 09:26:47 am
Merry Christmas back at ya! You want snow, I'll give you snow! We just had a second blizzard here yesterday, but made it to vespers anyway. The stockings are all loaded, the presents are wrapped and under the tree, and then I watered the tree (I do that every year, overwatering the tree and then having to mop up and move the books to higher ground) and the Christmas bread is arising!! I hope everyone has a great day, Gyllenhaalics and Heathens alike!!

p.s. My husband said at dinner last night that, if my son made straight As, that he would watch Brokeback Mountain.  :D But he also said he would shave his whole body, so it's clear that he thinks the straight As are a loong shot. I'm going to start coaching my son today!!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 26, 2006, 08:08:31 am
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Pipedream  2471
Fran  2324  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 26, 2006, 10:32:16 am
Happy Day After Christmas, everyone...

For those that celebrate, I hope you had a wonderful day and that Santa was good to you. We had a nice time and my Christmas roast beef was delicious.

This morning, we have rain and dreariness. Hannah has a friend, Haley, coming from New York City to visit for a week. Right now, we do not have any New England Christmas weather or snow to show her. LOL

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 26, 2006, 10:43:38 am
Happy Boxing Day, all you Canadians, Europeans, and the rest of the civilized world!! We United Statisticians are supposed to be trudging back to work today. Not me, because my husband made arrangements to have his family visit!! Since his birthday is tomorrow, that means I get to make a special dinner three days in a row!! Since I love to cook, it's no biggie. The leg of lamb went over well yesterday. I also had rosti potatoes, French green beans, spiced peaches, and ... (ta da) condiments!! Everything reminded me of BBM except for the pie, which was chocolate (second chocolate pie I have had to bake this week!! and it's only Tuesday!!)

Say, Leslie, I see that Garry has spurted ahead of us, and you and I are back together again, the lovely Violettas. Funny, I've only read about two of his posts, which were both about deer! Don't know even where he hangs out. There is a blog of his over on Our Daily Thoughts but it only has posts by Jess in it!! Well, there are many paths to Nirvana I guess.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 26, 2006, 11:59:21 am
Oh Garry blabs with Jess, over in the tack and feed shop.

I wish chat counted for posting, then I'd be way ahead! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on December 27, 2006, 02:18:50 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 26, 2006, 11:59:21 am
Oh Garry blabs with Jess, over in the tack and feed shop.

I wish chat counted for posting, then I'd be way ahead! LOL

L

now ya'll shut up about Garry...this ain't his fault!

 >:( >:(


 ;D

(he blabs with the best of them!!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 27, 2006, 06:56:22 am
Wednesday and time for a complete 1000+ List!

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  louisev                3,147   
  DavidinHartford     2,953   
  Ellemeno            2,831   
  Pipedream         2,475   
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  YaadPyar           1,721   
  Sheriff Roland     1,611   
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  Meryl                 1,461   
  Memento           1,432   
  wdj                    1,397   
  jpwagoneer1964   1,310   
  Bigheart               1,298   
  moremojo           1,244   
  Daniel               1,241   
  Lynne               1,236   
  twistedude       1,214   
  atz75              1,163   
  wyomen         1,156   
  Katie77           1,150   
  Arad-3            1,142   
  DeeDee          1,142   
  southendmd    1,135   
  delalluvia          1,125   
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  Ray                1,043   
  cmr107           1,037   
  opinionista       1,025   
  Mikaela            1,014   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 27, 2006, 08:36:26 am
Wednesday, December 27th, 2006.

One year ago today, I saw Brokeback Mountain for the first time, at the Loew's theater in Boston, Mass. It was the 11:10 am show. I can remember every minute of that day as if it was yesterday. One year later and look what has happened. If I knew then what I know now, would I have even gone into that theater? Of course.

Actually, remember the movies this time last year? We had lots of good things to choose from. This year, I look at the listings and nothing appeals to me. I did see The Holiday a few weeks ago and that was fun but not any sort of an award winner. Overall, I think 2006 has been a very mediocre year for movies.

Meanwhile, it is 33 degrees, cloudy, no snow. All the snow related businesses here in Maine are starting to worry.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 27, 2006, 09:16:30 am
Hmm,  I saw it on December 23rd 2005.   Then again a week later.   That is when the downward spiral began.    Depression,  grief, conflict with my best friend.   Perhaps ultimately causing me to turn to the wrong person for comfort.    Perhaps I can blame the movie for where I am today?     No, not really.     

Yes, the movie did turn my life upside down.   But what we do with it afterwards is our own choice.    I focus less now on the movie and more on the benefits of meeting so many new fine people.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 27, 2006, 09:24:21 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANKE!

(http://bettermost.net/forum/Themes/babylon/images/bdaycake.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 27, 2006, 09:52:50 am
Anke, Ois Guade zu Deim Geburdstog!

(http://www.sugarplum-visions.com/Photoshop/Cakes/Fairy%20Birthday%20Cake.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 27, 2006, 09:54:50 am
Happy Anniversary, Leslie!

(http://adorocinema.cidadeinternet.com.br/filmes/brokeback-mountain/brokeback-mountain06.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 27, 2006, 10:03:25 am
Quote from: southendmd on December 27, 2006, 09:54:50 am
Happy Anniversary, Leslie!

(http://adorocinema.cidadeinternet.com.br/filmes/brokeback-mountain/brokeback-mountain06.jpg)

Ah, thank you Paul..and what a picture of Ennis! He's smiling!

Hugs,

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 27, 2006, 10:37:05 am
I am really focusing on this time last year, thinking about the movie. Actually, on Dec 26th I saw The Producers with my mother and Hannah. I had been looking forward to that and it was so...bad. Really bad, and really disappointing.

The  next day, Hannah and I took the bus to Boston, and I put her on the Acela to NYC to visit her friend Haley...the same Haley who is here visiting us this week. I had time on my hands so I bought "Under The Banner of Heaven" by Jon Krakauer at the bookstore in South Station. I started reading that (never finished it, though) and made a good dent in it before heading to the movie theater.

The theater was large...190 seats as I recall. There were maybe 30 people in the theater by the time the previews started. Previews: Something New (remember that one? It lasted in the theater about a week. I saw it on DVD a few months ago); Freedomland (a bomb, remember?) and Thank You For Smoking (sort of funny...I did see this in the theater. It is nominated for a Golden Globe, despite the fact that it was made in 2005). After that, a little movie with Steve Martin as Inspector Clouseau, reminding me to turn off my cellphone (another movie that came and went in a blinding flash of light...the remake of the Pink Panther).

And then, Focus Features, River Road Entertainment, the car on the road, and the first notes of the guitar...

As David says, I find myself thinking less and less about the movie, and more about the wonderful friends I have made. All of you have been my greatest BBM gift. Thanks...

Hugs,

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on December 27, 2006, 10:56:10 am
My my! I wish I had such vivid recollections of a year ago.

Wanted ta se it before Christmas, but wasn't interested in going Downtown to the small screens available down there - so Bryan & I went ta see Harry Potter instead. After Christmas, we finally managed ta see it on the 29th, in a suburban theatre just outside a Toronto. Other than the fact that I then saw it just about every week, usually alone, and sometimes it was hard ta wait a week before my next viewin, I don't remember how it affected me the first time, or for which viewin I was most affected, but I can tell you one thing ... I had never gone searchin for more information of a movie online before, never read or posted on a forum like IMDb before, and certainly never expected ta become an active member of a cyber family - with vacation plans made months ahead a time ta go visit with other like-minded people, the settings of a movie.

Yup, this movie's done turned my life into a different spin cycle, that's fer sure!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on December 27, 2006, 04:25:15 pm
Thank you friends for your birthday wishes!! I had a great day. :-*
Gotta do my best next year not to fall out of the top ten posters' list. Lol.   ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 27, 2006, 10:17:24 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 27, 2006, 06:56:22 am
Wednesday and time for a complete 1000+ List!

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  Lucise               5,730   
  Garry_LH           3,773   
  MaineWriter       3,726   
  Front-Ranger       3,663   
  louisev                3,147   
  DavidinHartford     2,953   
  Ellemeno            2,831   
  Pipedream         2,475   
  Fran                2,331   
  latjoreme       2,239   
  ednbarby       2,195   
  David925        1,970   
  Jeff Wrangler   1,776   
  Toast              1,764   
  YaadPyar           1,721   
  Sheriff Roland     1,611   
  Phillip                 1,577   
  Meryl                 1,461   
  Memento           1,432   
  wdj                    1,397   
  jpwagoneer1964   1,310   
  Bigheart               1,298   
  moremojo           1,244   
  Daniel               1,241   
  Lynne               1,236   
  twistedude       1,214   
  atz75              1,163   
  wyomen         1,156   
  Katie77           1,150   
  Arad-3            1,142   
  DeeDee          1,142   
  southendmd    1,135   
  delalluvia          1,125   
  starboardlight   1,114   
  littleguitar        1,075   
  Ray                1,043   
  cmr107           1,037   
  opinionista       1,025   
  Mikaela            1,014   

How cool--and appropriate--for someone who lives in foul, flithy, fetid, Philadelphia: This morning my count was 1776!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 28, 2006, 12:16:14 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 27, 2006, 10:17:24 pm
How cool--and appropriate--for someone who lives in foul, flithy, fetid, Philadelphia: This morning my count was 1776!
Wha? I thought Philly was the city of FRiends? Foul and filthy? I thought that was NYC!

I bought the book 1776 and am looking forward to reading it--someday!

And Jess, I enjoyed Garry's posts about Oww-hee very much. But, when I have posted over there at the tack shop, my posts have been ignored. So, I don't post there any more.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 28, 2006, 02:37:25 am
Go Jeff!  1776 was a very good year.  8)

And Lee, NYC used to have that rep, but not so much any more.  Come visit and see for yourself!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on December 28, 2006, 06:36:12 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 28, 2006, 12:16:14 am
Wha? I thought Philly was the city of FRiends? Foul and filthy? I thought that was NYC!

I bought the book 1776 and am looking forward to reading it--someday!

And Jess, I enjoyed Garry's posts about Oww-hee very much. But, when I have posted over there at the tack shop, my posts have been ignored. So, I don't post there any more.


please accept my apology, I did not do it deliberately and I can see where that would be upsetting.

I am sorry
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 28, 2006, 07:04:27 am
Thursdays Top Ten List

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 28, 2006, 08:43:39 am
Thursday morning, 18 degrees. Very frosty this morning but still no snow.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 28, 2006, 10:02:38 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 27, 2006, 10:17:24 pm
How cool--and appropriate--for someone who lives in foul, flithy, fetid, Philadelphia: This morning my count was 1776!

Welcome back, Jeff. 

Just for the record, you omitted "fuming" and "foggy". :)

Three little flakes of snow in Boston yesterday.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 28, 2006, 10:38:26 am
December 28th, 9:36 am and it is SNOWING.

Big fluffy flakes, not sure if it will accumulate to much. I will keep you posted. However, I will wear clogs to work today, instead of sandals.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 28, 2006, 10:45:36 am
Quote from: southendmd on December 28, 2006, 10:02:38 am
Welcome back, Jeff. 

Just for the record, you omitted "fuming" and "foggy". :)


Thanks, Cowboy! I knew I was forgetting an adjective or two.  ;D

I guess we're the only theater queens here. ...  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 28, 2006, 10:48:29 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 28, 2006, 12:16:14 am
Wha? I thought Philly was the city of FRiends? Foul and filthy? I thought that was NYC!

It's Brotherly Love (and/or Sisterly Affection), actually--unless you happen to be in a Broadway show about writing the Declaration of Independence.  ;D

No comment about NYC. In November it was cleaner than I remembered it.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 28, 2006, 01:56:46 pm
Still no snow in NYC.  Hey, Denverites, quit hoggin' the white stuff!  We could use a little Christmasy-ness over here.  ;)

Quote
From Jeff Wrangler
In November it was cleaner than I remembered it.

Well, I guess that's as good as it's going to get, so I'll take that as a compliment.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 28, 2006, 03:50:28 pm
Quote from: Meryl on December 28, 2006, 01:56:46 pm
Well, I guess that's as good as it's going to get, so I'll take that as a compliment.  ;D

OK, how about A LOT cleaner than I remembered it?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 29, 2006, 07:22:06 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 29, 2006, 08:28:37 am
Things that make you chuckle...

   So yesterday at work,  I'm sitting in food court on my break having lunch.   My coworker (and secret crush)  Nick walks up, pulls a Banana out of his front pocket and sits down next to me.   ROFLOL.   

   I said : "HEY HEY!   you shouldn't carry your Banana like that!"  and laughed.

He laughed too and said: "Yeah, I wouldn't want to bump into the wrong person".

I replied: "Then again, it might be the right person".      ::)

"Well I'm not going to bump into (names obviously gay other employee).  Nick says and laughs.

This is where Dave shuts up.  Constantly reminding myself that I'm 40 and this kid is 22 and sees me as just some old guy who is more of a mentor than anything.

But I find it interesting that he is as observant as he is about many of our coworkers.   Yet he seems oblivious about me.    Then again, maybe he has already summed me up.     He is very perceptive.  No doubt he has his questions about me.   But I am well liked by all the other guys and he sees this.    The general acceptance of me by the team no doubt helps my position and I hope to keep it this way.

As much as I would like to be "out" at work, the overall feeling I get is very homophobic.    Which is too bad because we do have quite a few lesbians working there.   The one obviously gay guy there never talks about his orientation.   Perhaps there is a "don't ask- don't tell' policy in this Government branch too?

On a side note.   Last week this really, really pretty girl came thru.   She was mid 20s and could have been a model.    A female TSA Supervisor almost knocked me over trying to get by me.    The next thing I know, there are three TSA girls standing near the exit watching this beautiful girl finish getting her shoes on and redressed.    They were all grinning from ear to ear!     

I was laughing to myself!    I thought that was funny!   It was like watching several construction workers oggling a pretty girl walking by a worksite!     I was kind of envious.    When I see a really Hot guy walk thru, all I can do is try not to break my neck.   LOL.

Although I must confess that I've made a hot guy or two stop and take their belt off before going thru the metal detector just so I could see them lift their shirt and undo their belt.  I see some fantastic abs that way!   He he he.    ;)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 29, 2006, 09:04:48 am
David,

Interesting, as always. And good for a laugh. But I am interested in numbers. How many people are on your team? From what you wrote, there is you and one other gay guy, plus "quite a few" lesbians (how many?). So that makes how many homosexuals out of how many total? It just seems that you may have some strength in numbers. As for being more out, you're still fairly new at this job. I think that maybe with time, things could evolve. Just my 2 cents.

Frosty here this morning, 18 degrees. The few snowflakes yesterday were just that...a few. The grass is still green.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 29, 2006, 09:15:43 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 29, 2006, 09:04:48 am
David,

Interesting, as always. And good for a laugh. But I am interested in numbers. How many people are on your team? Leslie

   There are about 300 on my team.    And that is out of 43,000 nationwide.

I know statistically that would mean about 30 of us are potentially gay or lesbian.    But not really.  This type of work does not attract gay people.   So the 10% rule of average does not apply.     For example Florists or male hairdressers.  Those proffessions attract more gay people and no doubt have a higher than 10% saturation.

  Stereotypical?    Yup.  Incorrect?   nope.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 29, 2006, 11:00:48 am
300 on the team..that's more than I expected. I was thinking 50 or something. Shows how much I know about the airport security business!

Regarding professions that attract gay people...I wonder, does it have to do with the nature of the work? Or being able to work in an environment that is more tolerant and accepting?

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 29, 2006, 11:36:40 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 29, 2006, 11:00:48 am
300 on the team..that's more than I expected. I was thinking 50 or something. Shows how much I know about the airport security business!

Regarding professions that attract gay people...I wonder, does it have to do with the nature of the work? Or being able to work in an environment that is more tolerant and accepting?

Leslie

I think it has to do with both.   But in all honesty, a lot of gay guys I know are real snobs when it comes to jobs.    Making the most money possible so they can have all the luxuries in life seems to be the rule.    Have a status job, driving a BMW or Mercedes,  going to the right places on vacations, etc etc.    Drives me crazy.

One guy who wanted to date me was horrified that I bought a PT Cruiser.   When I told him it had the fake wood siding on it he nearly fainted.    What a jerk.    I avoid these guys.   They are easy to spot because the first question they ask is "what do you do for a living?"     I have far more respect for a guy who says he manages a coffee shop than a guy who brags that he is a Commercial Real estate executive and want to see my new Porsche?

My dad told me long ago that there is no shame in doing an honest days work for an honest days pay.    Be it Doctor or Garbage man, they'd love me the same.

And in reality, the TSA are not security guards as some passengers refer us as.   We are Federal Officers.   We are trained in identiying and finding Improvised Explosive Devices and other prohibited items.       I really would be devasted if a plane exploded after taking off front my Airport because we missed a bomb.    We can also snap our fingers and have the State Police come over and drag a passenger downstairs for a few hours of questioning if they give me any flack about the process or joke about a gun or bomb.   Either way, they're going to miss that flight.    I haven't done that yet, but one guy came real close as he kept trying to piss me off with verbal taunts and complaints.

But the work can be tough at times.   Some days you are handling 600-700 heavy suitecases that shift.    Or some people don't like being on their feet all day.    Crabby passengers don't help.   Nor does it help when the lines are long and you don't get your lunch break until 4pm.      And those long lines are because the airlines book too many departures at the same time.    Well that and people are still bringing stupid stuff with them that require bag checks.     

We get alot of ex military guys and gals in the TSA.   It must be because of our sexy uniforms!    HA HA HA!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 29, 2006, 11:59:42 am
Well, David, I don't think that being a job snob is the exclusive province of gay men...or even men, for that matter. I have seen the same status thing with plenty of women over the years.

This is why I like healthcare, and why I am tempermentally suited to being in a helping profession. I like knowing that what I do makes a difference. And by and large, when I was working in settings with other people, I liked my co-workers. Even physicians. Unfortunately, many suffer from the stereotype that they are out to make plenty of money and drive nice cars. In my experience that not true. The work is too hard and you'd burn out too fast if that is what is was all about.

And because I am a meek, mild, and compiant baby boomer, I would never, ever joke with the TSA people. I smile politely, put my computer in the plastic bin and take my shoes off! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 29, 2006, 01:30:10 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 29, 2006, 11:36:40 am
One guy who wanted to date me was horrified that I bought a PT Cruiser.   When I told him it had the fake wood siding on it he nearly fainted.   

Would've horrified me, too. Not that you bought one, instead of something allegedly more "prestigious," but because I think the PT Cruiser is one ugly bugger of a vehicle.  ;D

Driving back to Philadelphia on Wednesday, my dad and I spotted a classic Mustang rag top, in very good shape, parked behind a gas station along the highway. I'm not enough of a car buff to date the vehicle on site, but, damn, she was n-i-c-e. ...  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 29, 2006, 10:21:35 pm
Thats ok Jeff.  No offense taken.   :)

Just about every day I could think of a different car I'd like to own.   LOL.

I did consider the new 2006 Mustangs before I bought the PT Cruiser.    But the Mustang is a rear wheel drive car and that would be bad for getting to the Airport at 2:30 AM.   Of course we haven't had a lick of snow yet this year!    Go figure.

If I won the Lottery the one car I would definately buy is a 1959 Cadillac convertible.   Red of course.      I love those huge tail fins!   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 30, 2006, 12:51:30 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 29, 2006, 10:21:35 pm
I did consider the new 2006 Mustangs before I bought the PT Cruiser.    But the Mustang is a rear wheel drive car and that would be bad for getting to the Airport at 2:30 AM.   Of course we haven't had a lick of snow yet this year!    Go figure.

I don't blame you. Last car I owned was front-wheel drive, and if I ever own a vehicle again, I would never go back to rear-wheel drive.

O' course, what I'd really like to own now is some nice li'l pickup. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 30, 2006, 07:10:12 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 30, 2006, 10:28:50 am
Saturday morning, 24 degrees and a few flakes are coming down. Like the other day, this does not really look like snow that will accumulate. We'll see, though, and I will keep everyone posted.

I will never, ever own a rear wheel drive car, ever again. I also only drive standards.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 30, 2006, 11:40:00 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 30, 2006, 10:28:50 am
I will never, ever own a rear wheel drive car, ever again. I also only drive standards.

It's funny, but in Drivers' Ed in high school--and I'm talkin' more than 30 years ago now  ;D --we were taught on automatics, and my dad only ever had automatics, so I've never learned to drive standard.

I remember, however, at times when I was a kid, getting rides with neighbors who had VW Beetles. Even when I wasn't yet old enough to drive, I remember thinking the constant upshift/downshift-upshift/downshift-upshift/downshift of city driving would drive me crazy. How do you stand it? Or are standard transmissions different now from what they were 35 years ago?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 30, 2006, 12:24:27 pm
Quote from: injest on December 28, 2006, 06:36:12 am
please accept my apology, I did not do it deliberately and I can see where that would be upsetting.

I am sorry
No apology needed, Jess. I've found there are worse things than being ignored.

What I really appreciated was the time I popped in to say I was listening to Bob Dylan's "Shelter from the Storm" and it reminded me of you. Your response was gracious and sincere. Now that's what we  midwesterners call manners.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 30, 2006, 12:34:18 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 30, 2006, 11:40:00 am
It's funny, but in Drivers' Ed in high school--and I'm talkin' more than 30 years ago now  ;D --we were taught on automatics, and my dad only ever had automatics, so I've never learned to drive standard.

I remember, however, at times when I was a kid, getting rides with neighbors who had VW Beetles. Even when I wasn't yet old enough to drive, I remember thinking the constant upshift/downshift-upshift/downshift-upshift/downshift of city driving would drive me crazy. How do you stand it? Or are standard transmissions different now from what they were 35 years ago?

I learned to drive on an automatic in driver's ed, but the guy I was dating had a car with a standard, and my father did too, so I learned to drive that right off the bat. In fact, I took my driver's test in a car with a standard transmission.

Every car I have ever bought for myself has had a standard transmission. We did have minivans with automatics for a few years, but those weren't "my" cars...ie, the car I use everyday.

I don't think they are particularly different from 35 years ago (and I have been driving for 35 years!). It makes me feel like I am actually "driving" the car, as opposed to putting it in "D" and going forward.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 30, 2006, 01:23:13 pm
I remember my Mom trying to teach me gear shift.  About the third time I almost stripped the gears, she threw up her hands and said "I give up!"  To save the car, she relegated me to my Dad's automatic.  ;D

Hey all, I just spoke to John Gallagher and he sends his love and wishes for a Happy New Year!  He sounds in good spirits, and we're planning to meet up sometime soon.  8)

David, only a few more posts and you'll be in the purple!  Way to go!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 30, 2006, 01:29:26 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 29, 2006, 11:36:40 am
I have far more respect for a guy who says he manages a coffee shop than a guy who brags that he is a Commercial Real estate executive and want to see my new Porsche?

My dad told me long ago that there is no shame in doing an honest days work for an honest days pay.    Be it Doctor or Garbage man, they'd love me the same.



and that dear David... is why I love you!

Re: geared cars - I have never driven an automatic - and I fear that if I did my driving skills would all but dissapear - I'm not the best driver at the best of times but driving an automatic I thinkwould render me incapable of paying attention and I'd have some type of silly accident as I would lose concentration cos I would think I was in the dodgems or something!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 30, 2006, 02:14:11 pm
Quote from: kelda_shelton on December 30, 2006, 01:29:26 pm
and that dear David... is why I love you!

Re: geared cars - I have never driven an automatic - and I fear that if I did my driving skills would all but dissapear - I'm not the best driver at the best of times but driving an automatic I thinkwould render me incapable of paying attention and I'd have some type of silly accident as I would lose concentration cos I would think I was in the dodgems or something!!!

Ha ha and Kelda, don't you have that little problem of driving on the wrong side of the road?

A few years ago, my mother and I went to Ireland. I hadn't planned on renting a car, but at the airport, we decided to. Being the frugal folks we are, of course a standard is cheaper to rent than an automatic and I didn't even think twice. "Sure," I said, "I can drive a standard." Then when I got out to the car, I realized I would be shifting with my left hand, not my right.

It actually ended up working out just fine, but I will admit that I had about 60 seconds of a panic attack.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 30, 2006, 02:15:08 pm
Quote from: Meryl on December 30, 2006, 01:23:13 pm
I remember my Mom trying to teach me gear shift.  About the third time I almost stripped the gears, she threw up her hands and said "I give up!"  To save the car, she relegated me to my Dad's automatic.  ;D

Hey all, I just spoke to John Gallagher and he sends his love and wishes for a Happy New Year!  He sounds in good spirits, and we're planning to meet up sometime soon.  8)

David, only a few more posts and you'll be in the purple!  Way to go!  8)

Thanks for the update on John, Meryl. I miss him so much..."Cowboy Etiquette: sauteed elk should be served well salted!"

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 30, 2006, 02:18:47 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 30, 2006, 02:14:11 pm
Ha ha and Kelda, don't you have that little problem of driving on the wrong side of the road?

A few years ago, my mother and I went to Ireland. I hadn't planned on renting a car, but at the airport, we decided to. Being the frugal folks we are, of course a standard is cheaper to rent than an automatic and I didn't even think twice. "Sure," I said, "I can drive a standard." Then when I got out to the car, I realized I would be shifting with my left hand, not my right.

It actually ended up working out just fine, but I will admit that I had about 60 seconds of a panic attack.

L

 :laugh:

I don't think I would have the nerve to drive in anywhere other than the UK - or where they drive on the PROPER side of the road!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 30, 2006, 03:05:42 pm
Quote from: kelda_shelton on December 30, 2006, 02:18:47 pm
:laugh:

I don't think I would have the nerve to drive in anywhere other than the UK - or where they drive on the PROPER side of the road!

Well, Kelda, add Jamaica to your list....LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 30, 2006, 03:27:29 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 30, 2006, 12:34:18 pm
I don't think they are particularly different from 35 years ago (and I have been driving for 35 years!). It makes me feel like I am actually "driving" the car, as opposed to putting it in "D" and going forward.

I guess it depends on your "approach" to driving. In the city, for me, it is all about "putting it in 'D' and going forward"--in other words, getting somewhere.

Get me out on an Interstate, however, and hold on to your Resistols!  ;D

Quote
Quote from Kelda
Re: geared cars - I have never driven an automatic - and I fear that if I did my driving skills would all but dissapear - I'm not the best driver at the best of times but driving an automatic I thinkwould render me incapable of paying attention and I'd have some type of silly accident as I would lose concentration cos I would think I was in the dodgems or something!!!

I suppose much also depends on just to what you are accustomed.  I'd be afraid the need to concentrate on clutching and shifting would distract me from what was going on around me and lead to an accident.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 30, 2006, 08:45:05 pm
I love to drive.    I learned to drive in my Dads 1977 Ford Maverick with an Automatic.   I hated that car.  LOL.      I made sure my first car was huge!   A 1974 Chrysler Newport!   

My older brother did teach me to drive a standard shift in his 1974 Ford Mustang II.   He taught me a few other things too.  Oops!  wrong forum.

The only stick shift car I have ever owned was a 1982 Cadillac Cimarron.   It was fun for about 6 months.   Then I decided it was a pain in the ass in city driving.    The little Cimarron was replaced by a huge 1989 Ford Crown Victoria.   No more standard shifts for me.     And pretty much every car since has been a huge Detroit made behemoth.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 30, 2006, 10:10:50 pm
I love to drive. And I have always loved driving.

Like I said, I learned to drive on a standard in my boyfriend's pinto and dad's Ford Pinto.

In college, I had my grandmother's old car.. a 1966 Ford Fairlane (yes, automatic) nicknamed the White Bulllet.

Tony had a car named Big Boy when I first met him (what a boat that was).

The first car we bought together was a Datsun B210, in a really ugly brown. We drove that thing into the ground.

Since then, we have gone through Subarus, minivans, and lately, Saabs.

Like I said, I only drive standards. That's my line in the transmission. LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 30, 2006, 11:18:51 pm
Jesus H.! My first car was a Ford Pinto, bought by my dad before my senior year in high school. Chicken-livered as I am, I didn't want a car as soon as I got my license (toward the end of my sophomore year--despite the distinction  ;D). I didn't think I was ready for it. By senior year though, my mother deviled my father until he made up his mind and bought the Pinto, so I wouldn't have to ride the very smoke-filled city buses to and from school (smoked-filled buses: we're talking 1975 here).

Next up was an automatic Mustang II, again bought by my dad when I was in college. Had so damn much trouble with the ignition--doing 60 on an Interstate, the engine would just stop--stop!--I would never have a Ford again if they gave me one on a silver platter.

Then came a Chevrolet Chevette. Remember the Chevette?  ;D Only brand-new vehicle I've ever had. Damn fine little car. Broke a fan belt once at high speed on an Interstate in Richmond, Virginia, but otherwise never gave us a bit of trouble. I would buy a Chevrolet again.

Hey, David, did you get yourself a police uniform to go with that Crown Vic?  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 31, 2006, 03:27:44 am
Kelda, you think an automatic transmission would make you focus less on driving - try cruise control.  You practically get the urge to crawl in the back seat and take a nap while the car drives itself.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 31, 2006, 06:46:19 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 31, 2006, 07:01:13 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 30, 2006, 11:18:51 pm
Hey, David, did you get yourself a police uniform to go with that Crown Vic?  ;)  ;D

LOL!   Actually,  I did get confused for a Policeman more than once!

When you drive a Crownvic, you quickly notice that when you are behind someone on the Interstate they move over to get out of your way.    This happened alot.   So I ordered a spot light for the drivers front windshield post.   Now the car really looked intimidating from the front.      I could drive 80 MPH on the Interstate and even the Troopers waved to me.  It was great.   

One day when on my lunch break, I went to the Post Office.  As I was trying to pull out and turn right into traffic  ( I was looking left to see if it was clear)  I saw an opening and turned right and hit the gas!    WHAM!    I plowed right into the back of a big Chevy Impala that had stopped at a traffic light!       When the driver stepped out of the Impala, he was in full Police uniform!   It was an unmarked Police car!     My stomach knotted.     He looked at our bumpers mated together then walked over to my open window.   "Look buddy" he said.  "Neither of our cars has any damage and I don't think either of us want to sit in our stations writing paperwork.  I'm on my lunch break and I borrowed this car from the motorpool.  How bout we shake hands and go our separate ways?  After all,  I kinda stopped short on you."

I was speachless.   I shook his hand and squeeked out a "You Bet" and drove off.    LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on December 31, 2006, 07:10:13 am
David

Sometimes yer stories tall tales are just too cute ta be believeable  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 31, 2006, 07:33:41 am
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on December 31, 2006, 07:10:13 am
David

Sometimes yer stories tall tales are just too cute ta be believeable  :laugh:

Ha ha ha!    True story Roland I asure you!

Tell you what,  thankgoodness that was in 1991 when those cars had big chromed steel bumpers.    If that same thing happened today both cars would have had their plastic bumpers fall off!    I think back then when I got to work, I looked at my front bumper and saw that one of the rubber bumper guards was scuffed and my license plate was bent.   LOL.   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 31, 2006, 07:38:41 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 31, 2006, 07:54:00 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on December 31, 2006, 03:27:44 am
Kelda, you think an automatic transmission would make you focus less on driving - try cruise control.  You practically get the urge to crawl in the back seat and take a nap while the car drives itself.



 :laugh: True!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 31, 2006, 08:04:13 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on December 31, 2006, 03:27:44 am
Kelda, you think an automatic transmission would make you focus less on driving - try cruise control.  You practically get the urge to crawl in the back seat and take a nap while the car drives itself.



Hell, even without cruise control I have slept half way to work.   LOL.

I think we all have suddenly realized that we were many miles away from home and had no recollection of most of the trip.    This is actually a form of hypnosis caused by driving a very repetative route to work.      It is a miracle that we get through intersections without a major calamity.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 31, 2006, 08:09:52 am
......... 2,999
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 31, 2006, 08:13:42 am
....... 3,000 !

    ;D   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 31, 2006, 09:13:34 am
Good morning all.

12 degrees here this morning. Bright and sunny with lots of blue sky, not a cloud in sight. The snow yesterday amounted to an inch or two. Enough to look pretty but doesn't need shoveling. The best kind.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 31, 2006, 09:33:00 am
3800! Ta da!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 31, 2006, 10:06:38 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 30, 2006, 03:05:42 pm
Well, Kelda, add Jamaica to your list....LOL

L

Hee... I think I will!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 31, 2006, 10:46:42 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 31, 2006, 07:01:13 am
 When the driver stepped out of the Impala, he was in full Police uniform!   It was an unmarked Police car!

Nice that he let you go, but you left out the important detail. Was he hot?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 31, 2006, 12:23:01 pm
Happy 3000, David

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 31, 2006, 01:12:34 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on December 31, 2006, 08:04:13 am
Hell, even without cruise control I have slept half way to work.   LOL.

I think we all have suddenly realized that we were many miles away from home and had no recollection of most of the trip.    This is actually a form of hypnosis caused by driving a very repetative route to work.      It is a miracle that we get through intersections without a major calamity.

TOTALLY! its quite scary really.

and *growls* was this what your policeman friend looked like? Or is this Ellery in fancy dress!? heee heee

Quote from: southendmd on December 31, 2006, 12:23:01 pm
Happy 3000, David

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 31, 2006, 02:09:20 pm



8)  8)  HAPPY 3000 POSTS DAVID!!  8)  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 31, 2006, 04:29:49 pm
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 01, 2007, 09:29:20 am
HAPPY NEW YEAR BROKIES!


This years first full 1000+ poster list!

  injest                   7,638   
  Lucise                  5,749   
  Garry_LH              3,866   
  MaineWriter         3,824   
  Front-Ranger       3,813   
  louisev                3,182   
  DavidinHartford    3,000   
  Ellemeno             2,914   
  Pipedream          2,480   
  Fran                   2,356   
  latjoreme            2,241   
  ednbarby            2,196    
  David925           1,976   
  Jeff Wrangler      1,819   
  Toast                1,803   
  YaadPyar           1,724   
  Sheriff Roland     1,672   
  Phillip                1,598   
  Meryl                1,500   
  Memento           1,458   
  wdj                   1,455   
  Bigheart              1,323   
  jpwagoneer1964  1,318   
  Lynne                1,269   
  Daniel                1,247   
  moremojo          1,244   
  twistedude         1,220   
  atz75                 1,176   
  Katie77              1,169   
  southendmd       1,164   
  wyomen            1,156   
  delalluvia            1,150   
  Arad-3               1,149   
  DeeDee             1,142   
  starboardlight     1,118   
  littleguitar          1,096   
  Ray                   1,044   
  cmr107             1,038   
  Mikaela              1,033   
  opinionista         1,026   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 01, 2007, 09:55:16 am
Happy 1500, Meryl!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 01, 2007, 10:34:56 am
Good morning all...

What a dreary, horrible day to start 2007 with. It is 33 degrees, sleety rain, icy roads. A good day to stay in an watch the Rose Bowl parade and various bowl games....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 01, 2007, 10:59:44 am
Good Morning Leslie & All

   Yeah,  raining here too.   37*F, so no ice that I can see from my window.     Are supermarkets open today?     I do need to venture out at some point.   Although as I sit here typing, there is a naked young man in my bed who decided to come over for the Holiday.   So don't expect to see too many posts from me today !    LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 01, 2007, 11:44:47 am
Naked man in your bed? David, you naughty boy!

Here in Maine, stores are open...grocery, the mall, CVS, etc. Banks are closed, of course, and no mail delivery.

A good day to relax, kick back and take it easy, if you ask me.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on January 01, 2007, 12:06:31 pm
whoa DAVID!

does his name begin with "N"?  Is he studying criminal justice?  inquiring minds need to know?

and just how young is "young" ? old enough to know better?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 01, 2007, 01:11:52 pm
No parade in Philadelphia day. Rainin' like a sonofabitch, and now it's gettin' foggy.  :-\

I feel real bad about the Mummers. Can't tell you how bad I feel. They work hard all year to prepare for New Year's Day, and now they get rained out. The parade has been postponed till this coming Saturday--except the Weather Channel is already forecasting rain for Saturday, too!  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 01, 2007, 01:27:49 pm
It is miserable weather here too, Jeff. Absolutely the pits.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on January 01, 2007, 01:58:09 pm
Leslie,

tell Hannah, i absolutely love your new banner!!

 :)  :)

she's very talented!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 01, 2007, 02:10:02 pm
Fabienne,

I have passed the message along. She'd be happy to make one for you...or others. You can PM her here at Bettermost: hannahs_cool

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 01, 2007, 03:52:48 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 01, 2007, 01:27:49 pm
It is miserable weather here too, Jeff. Absolutely the pits.

L

Lord help us, by this afternoon it's gotten even worse here. Raining harder, and so foggy I can't see anything off my balconies.

And on top of that I seem to be channeling my mother today. I never knew why, but Mother always made Christmas "go away" on New Year's Day. It had to. Everything. No keeping the Christmas tree up till Epiphany for her.

Well, I haven't taken down the Christmas tree or the Christmas Village/model train layout yet--that's on schedule for next weekend. But everything else, including the Nativity set, has been put away--I even took the wreath off the door!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 01, 2007, 04:37:28 pm
The only good thing here, Jeff, is that the temp has risen to about 37 degrees, so it is just rain, now, not the icy dangerous mess it was before. But still dreary and awful.

I had thought about putting Christmas stuff away, but seem to be totally devoid of energy. Ah well, isn't that what holidays are for, to just kick back and do nothing?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 01, 2007, 04:51:37 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 01, 2007, 04:37:28 pm
I had thought about putting Christmas stuff away, but seem to be totally devoid of energy. Ah well, isn't that what holidays are for, to just kick back and do nothing?

L

I just seemed to get infused with energy today. Or maybe it was those three cups of Dunkin Donuts coffee I had this morning.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 01, 2007, 07:26:06 pm
I had to do it...make the original 1000+ posts club have 2000 posts of its own.

Yee-haw!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 01, 2007, 11:23:14 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on January 01, 2007, 09:55:16 am
Happy 1500, Meryl!

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Thank you, Clarissa!  :-*  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 01, 2007, 11:25:44 pm
Congrats Meryl! 8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 02, 2007, 12:13:55 am
Thanks, Amanda!  ;D  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 02, 2007, 07:05:36 am
Tuesday morning, Jan 2. Back to work and back to school. Haley heads home to New York City today. 34 degrees. And the toilet is overflowing. Ugh.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 02, 2007, 08:59:41 am
Tuesdays Top Ten List!

injest  7716
Lucise  5757  
Garry_LH  3920
MaineWriter  3860
Front-Ranger  3838
louisev  3200
DavidinHartford  3003  
Ellemeno  2924
Pipedream  2480
Fran  2356  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 02, 2007, 09:19:44 am
Quote from: louisev on January 01, 2007, 12:06:31 pm
whoa DAVID!

does his name begin with "N"?  Is he studying criminal justice?  inquiring minds need to know?

and just how young is "young" ? old enough to know better?

    ROFLOL!      OMG!  no,  not Nicholas!  I wish!    I'm assuming he spent his NYs eve with his girlfriend.     Although he seldom talks about her.    He did take notice once when this small built (and very cute) young guy who works with us came thru.   "Who is that?" he said.     It struck me odd as he has never asked about anyother person at work.   Then when we were watching a training video at work he commented about how the Officer in the video had what appeared to be a 25 inch waistline!       I'm not sure if he is interested in small built guys or if he is just envious of their size.  Nick is in shape, but has a soft waistline and would probably look even better if he dropped 10-15 pounds.   I never see him eating much, just snacking on veg or fruit.  I am begining to think he is dieting.      Then again, he wants to be a Police Officer, so maybe he is just trying to get into shape for the training.  Doesn't matter to me.  He looks fine just the way he is! 

Of course you know,  i'll be devasted later this month when they are changing our schedules around.    Chances are we'll get separated.


Oh, my guest?    He is 35 thank you very much.   No, not a kid although he looks 25.   But I am 40, so that makes him a "young man" in comparison!   LOL.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 02, 2007, 09:25:01 am
Weather Update.

It is 8:30 AM (EST) here.  About 41*F  and sunny.    But with 20 mph gusts it feels more like 32*F.

 It rained ALL day yesterday.   I had a fire going in the fireplace all day too.

It is real windy this morning.  It was howling like Wyoming!    A front must have moved through.   It looks like it will be a nice day today.  Maybe I'll get the car washed.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 02, 2007, 09:45:13 am
We had wind advisories here too. It is sunny and bright right now but yesterday it rained all day, then got cold at night, so now we have "corduroy" roads. I never heard that expression til I moved to Maine, but then again, we never had a corduroy road in NY!

David, you want to come wash my car too?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 02, 2007, 01:10:13 pm
David, I'm glad to hear you're not robbing the cradle!  Also glad you had some good company for New Year's.  ;D

It's windy in Washington right now.  I'm watching the last part of Gerald Ford's funeral, and everyone outside is freezing their tushes off.  It was a lovely service with some nice speeches.  Had to shed a tear watching Betty--so frail, brave and sad.  :(

Yesterday's rain and fog in NY turned out to be really pretty.  The pond outside the Boathouse in the park looked like a beautiful black and white picture--swans in the mist, stark tree limbs, shadows of tall buildings just emerging from the fog.  It was like being inside a postcard.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 02, 2007, 01:21:38 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 02, 2007, 09:45:13 am
We had wind advisories here too. It is sunny and bright right now but yesterday it rained all day, then got cold at night, so now we have "corduroy" roads. I never heard that expression til I moved to Maine, but then again, we never had a corduroy road in NY!

David, you want to come wash my car too?

L

I think I jinxed myself with that comment.

My driver's side window started doing this weird thing where it would go up and down, up and down, but not close until I had pushed the button maybe 10 or 20 times. I went to the drive through pharmacy and it happened, then the drive through teller at the bank, and it happened again. So I just decided to go right to the Saab place and find out what was wrong.

They were able to fix it...it is the "anti pinch" feature for children (so they won't get their heads or hands stuck in the automatic window). It took about an hour to fix (like I had an hour to spare!) but the car did get washed while I was there.

It's always something....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 02, 2007, 01:37:30 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 01, 2007, 01:27:49 pm
It is miserable weather here too, Jeff. Absolutely the pits.

L

here in Ecosse too! Most of the hogmanay outdoor parties were cancelled and my fence blew down in 80mph winds. After my hangover had dulled on the first morning of 2007 I had to go out and try and move the bloody thing!!! One thing I could do without paying to get redone the week after Christmas!!

And David -

Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 01, 2007, 10:59:44 am
Good Morning Leslie & All

   Yeah,  raining here too.   37*F, so no ice that I can see from my window.     Are supermarkets open today?     I do need to venture out at some point.   Although as I sit here typing, there is a naked young man in my bed who decided to come over for the Holiday.   So don't expect to see too many posts from me today !    LOL
Lucky you!! Is he still there!?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 02, 2007, 03:25:07 pm
Quote from: Meryl on January 02, 2007, 01:10:13 pm

It's windy in Washington right now.  I'm watching the last part of Gerald Ford's funeral, and everyone outside is freezing their tushes off.  It was a lovely service with some nice speeches.  Had to shed a tear watching Betty--so frail, brave and sad.  :(


Husband, 3 year old, and I had a hilarious conversation about Betty Ford this morning on the way to school/work. 

We were passing a school with the American flag at half-mast.  I, ever-looking for teachin' opportunities, said to 3yo, "See how the flag is only halfway up the flag pole?  People put it at half-mast like that to say that they are sad about something, or remembering something sad.  They are sad now because Gerald Ford, who was one of our presidents, died this week."  3yo said, "Just because he died, we can still love him." (Something we've said about grandpa.)  "That's right," I answered, "And we can love his wife Betty too.  She's still alive, and has helped many, many people."  "Oh, can we visit her?" 3yo asked.  "No, God willing, we'll never have to visit Betty Ford," I replied.  Husband and I howled at that one.  3yo was confused, of course, since we had just been talking tenderly about something sad.  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 02, 2007, 04:46:12 pm
I was driving around the past two days looking at the flag at half mast and thinking about the 3000th soldier killed in Iraq and wondering if he was from Maine, because for every Maine soldier that has been killed, the flag goes down. And then I remembered Gerald Ford...

I really am doing some presidential blocking these days...alive and dead!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 02, 2007, 05:11:37 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on January 02, 2007, 03:25:07 pm
Husband, 3 year old, and I had a hilarious conversation about Betty Ford this morning on the way to school/work. 

We were passing a school with the American flag at half-mast.  I, ever-looking for teachin' opportunities, said to 3yo, "See how the flag is only halfway up the flag pole?  People put it at half-mast like that to say that they are sad about something, or remembering something sad.  They are sad now because Gerald Ford, who was one of our presidents, died this week."  3yo said, "Just because he died, we can still love him." (Something we've said about grandpa.)  "That's right," I answered, "And we can love his wife Betty too.  She's still alive, and has helped many, many people."  "Oh, can we visit her?" 3yo asked.  "No, God willing, we'll never have to visit Betty Ford," I replied.  Husband and I howled at that one.  3yo was confused, of course, since we had just been talking tenderly about something sad.  :)

Rim shot!  Good one, Elle.  :laugh:

Watching the camera pan over the guests at the funeral, I couldn't help but think that each ex-President was thinking:  "This is where I'm going to be laid out when I go."  Their wives must have been wondering if they'd be sitting in Betty's chair.  Must be a spooky feeling.

Who knows what Hillary was thinking.... ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 02, 2007, 07:57:00 pm
Welcome to our newest member, Truman (shakestheground). Congratulations on 1,000 very interesting posts!! I've enjoyed reading you immensely!!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 02, 2007, 08:11:48 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 02, 2007, 07:57:00 pm
Welcome to our newest member, Truman (shakestheground). Congratulations on 1,000 very interesting posts!! I've enjoyed reading you immensely!!!



Yes, I invited him over here to learn the secret handshake and get his decoder ring...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 02, 2007, 08:28:23 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 02, 2007, 08:11:48 pm
Yes, I invited him over here to learn the secret handshake and get his decoder ring...

L

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Maybe we should give out Can openers instead?     BetterMost Beans?   Get it?     :laugh:

<ducks and runs>   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 02, 2007, 10:37:49 pm
Well, whatever....I want something for 3900. And I have my sights on 4000! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 03, 2007, 07:39:59 am
Good morning, good morning. Haley has gone home to NYC, time to get back into the normal routine.

24 degrees this morning. Still dark but it looks clear. No snow.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 03, 2007, 09:04:44 am
Wednesday and time for a Full 1000+ list!

  injest                          7,752   
  Lucise                         5,766   
  Garry_LH                     3,930   
  MaineWriter                 3,906   
  Front-Ranger               3,876   
  louisev                        3,209   
  DavidinHartford            3,015   
  Ellemeno                     2,944   
  Pipedream                   2,484   
  Fran                           2,358   
  latjoreme                    2,241   
  ednbarby                    2,199    
  David925                    1,976   
  Jeff Wrangler              1,840   
  Toast                        1,816   
  YaadPyar                   1,724   
  Sheriff Roland             1,690   
  Phillip                         1,608   
  Meryl                         1,532   
  Memento                   1,464   
  wdj                           1,460   
  Bigheart                     1,352   
  jpwagoneer1964         1,328   
  Lynne                        1,309   
  Daniel                        1,247   
  moremojo                  1,243   
  twistedude                1,221   
  atz75                        1,186   
  Katie77                     1,184   
  southendmd              1,170   
  Arad-3                      1,164   
  delalluvia                   1,163   
  wyomen                   1,156   
  DeeDee                    1,142   
  starboardlight            1,120   
  littleguitar                 1,106   
  Ray                          1,042   
  cmr107                    1,039   
  Mikaela                     1,033   
  opinionista                1,026   
  shakestheground       1,010   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 03, 2007, 09:06:37 am
Wednesday: 8 AM.   

32*F  Sunny, but evereything is covered in frost.   Brrr!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 03, 2007, 09:28:42 am
So David, I have a TSA question for you...

Yesterday, we took Haley to the airport so she could go  home to New York City. Because she was traveling as an unaccompanied minor, they gave me a pass to go through security so I could sit with her at the gate. Usually, before a trip, I empty out my purse of any "problem" items, ie, my Swiss army knife. Since I didn't expect to go through security yesterday, it was in there. However, in the screening, they didn't notice it. Or, if they noticed it, they didn't confiscate it.

Your take on this? Did they miss it? Or, if they saw it, did they let it slide because they knew I wasn't getting on a plane?

I am very grateful that they didn't take it, because I like that knife...I bought it in Switzerland!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 03, 2007, 11:34:59 am

Congrats on 1000, Shakes!

Welcome to the Club, Truman!   8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 03, 2007, 01:04:13 pm
Way to go, Truman!  Happy 1000!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 03, 2007, 03:00:10 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 03, 2007, 09:28:42 am
So David, I have a TSA question for you...

Yesterday, we took Haley to the airport so she could go  home to New York City. Because she was traveling as an unaccompanied minor, they gave me a pass to go through security so I could sit with her at the gate. Usually, before a trip, I empty out my purse of any "problem" items, ie, my Swiss army knife. Since I didn't expect to go through security yesterday, it was in there. However, in the screening, they didn't notice it. Or, if they noticed it, they didn't confiscate it.

Your take on this? Did they miss it? Or, if they saw it, did they let it slide because they knew I wasn't getting on a plane?

I am very grateful that they didn't take it, because I like that knife...I bought it in Switzerland!

L

They missed it.    Even though you were not flying, you were entering the "Sterile" area.   By not screening everyone who enters the same, you could have passed the knife on to someone who was flying.    So everyone who enters thru security shouldn't have all of the same liquids etc as someone who is flying.

How they missed it?      Hard to say.   Is it real small?   I really can't say too much about the process as it is Security Sensative Information.


But in all reality, risk management has determined that a small knife like that is not a threat to bring down a plane.    The pilots are behind locked, steel doors.   No knife of any size is going to cut through it.     Taking away knifes is to prevent harm to the persons sitting near you.    If a person were to pull out a knife on a plane in flight, all hell would break loose.     A dozen strong passengers would jump the person and restrain them, unless the Air Marshall got to them first.    Plus many Pilots are now armed.     

Flying is very safe.   There are so many layers of security over lapping to make sure you have an uneventful trip.   

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 03, 2007, 03:12:12 pm
TSA Travel Tip #2

      Don't carry Meryls Leslies bag thru security.   (Just kidding!)    :laugh:    LOL

But seriously.    Arrive at the Airport early.  Especially if you are "Checking" any bags.
The number one reason bags don't arrive on the same plane you were on is because the guys downstairs didn't get them early enough.    You need to "Check" your bag(s) at least an hour before your plane departs.   Hundreds of bags go down that belt in an hour and they need time to route them to the correct plane.     

   More so if you are changing planes too.    Don't book a flight with a very short lay-over.    We all hate to wait, but if you have a layover of less than an hour I'd be surpized if your bags make it off the first plane and onto the next one.   Don't forget.  They board the plane about 30 minutes prior to departure anyways.   So you will need time to deplane,  make your way thru the terminal to your next gate (which may include a subway or shuttle) plus a visit to the restroom because we all hate those little Airplane Lavs.   So that 60 minute layover is tighter than you think.

So do yourself and your baggage a favor and travel with extra time.     And if you're a really hot guy, don't forget,  I may detain you!    LOL.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 03, 2007, 03:24:37 pm
Thanks, David.

It's just a standard Swiss Army knife, with a a screwdriver and a nail file. Not even a corkscrew! I have always believed it would be useless to do anything dangerous. Mostly what I use it for is slitting open envelopes.

But I understand the importance of the multiple layers of security.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 03, 2007, 03:38:38 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 03, 2007, 03:12:12 pm
TSA Travel Tip #2
Don't carry Meryls bag thru security.   (Just kidding!)    :laugh:    LOL

 :laugh:

You don't know how right you are, David!  On my way back from Chicago, they stopped me after my purse was x-rayed.  I thought it was probably for a nail file, but I was dismayed when the lady pulled out a lovely enameled letter opener I'd bought as a Christmas gift for a friend.  I'd totally forgotten it was in my purse.  Well, of course it was confiscated and is now in that limbo where pointy sharp things go to die.  :'(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 03, 2007, 04:08:29 pm
I understand security, but don't you wish there was some way you could say, "Look, let's be real here. I just spent $24.99 on this in the gift shop at the Chicago Art Institute. It is a Christmas gift for one of my oldest and dearest friends. I really, really do not plan to not plan to comandeer the plan with an enameled letter opener...really!"

But you could never say that.

Probably the most absurd thing I have ever seen was a few years ago, when security was ultra-strict (in the first year or so after 9/11). Remember when they would pull people out of line, randomly, as they were getting on the plane, to do yet another security check? Well, during one of these checks, they pulled out an elderly lady, in a wheel chair, who was on oxygen. The poor woman was barely conscious. It was obvious she was not faking and there was no way she was a security risk. But she got re-screened....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 03, 2007, 04:27:14 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 03, 2007, 03:12:12 pm
TSA Travel Tip #2

     More so if you are changing planes too.    Don't book a flight with a very short lay-over.    We all hate to wait, but if you have a layover of less than an hour I'd be surpized if your bags make it off the first plane and onto the next one.   Don't forget.  They board the plane about 30 minutes prior to departure anyways.   So you will need time to deplane,  make your way thru the terminal to your next gate (which may include a subway or shuttle) plus a visit to the restroom because we all hate those little Airplane Lavs.   So that 60 minute layover is tighter than you think.

Hey, never mind the baggage making it, what about yourself? I would never schedule a layover of less than an hour, especially if it were in an unfamiliar airport. If you have to go to a different terminal for your connecting flight, and find your way around an unfamiliar place, and get in line to clear security again you'll never make it. Not just 60 minutes, I'd say 90 minutes to two hours can pass remarkably quickly.

Seriously, though--the tips are most appreciated, David--especially if I end up flying to Colorado in May. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 03, 2007, 04:39:42 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 03, 2007, 04:08:29 pm
I understand security, but don't you wish there was some way you could say, "Look, let's be real here. I just spent $24.99 on this in the gift shop at the Chicago Art Institute. It is a Christmas gift for one of my oldest and dearest friends. I really, really do not plan to not plan to comandeer the plan with an enameled letter opener...really!"

But you could never say that.

People DO say that all the time.    And our reply is always the same.  Sir/madam, you do not need to surrender the item.   You can put the item in your bag and we'll walk you to the checkpoint exit so you can go over to the Airlines ticket counter and ask them to "check" that bag so it goes into the planes cargo compartment.    Another option is to give the item to a friend or relative who brought them to the Airport,  or take the item to a "mail-it-home" booth.   Or if your car is out in the parking lot, run back out and leave the item in your car.     

Taking away letter openers, swiss army knives and gift bottles of wine are not the first thing we suggest.  It is the last resort if the passenger refuses to do one of their many other options. 

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Probably the most absurd thing I have ever seen was a few years ago, when security was ultra-strict (in the first year or so after 9/11). Remember when they would pull people out of line, randomly, as they were getting on the plane, to do yet another security check? Well, during one of these checks, they pulled out an elderly lady, in a wheel chair, who was on oxygen. The poor woman was barely conscious. It was obvious she was not faking and there was no way she was a security risk. But she got re-screened....

L

     Pulling people out of line for random screening is still done.  For many reasons.

     If there are terrorist operatives watching the checkpoint, they will realize that we are unpredictable as to who we grab for additional screening. 

     We have caught Grandmas sneeking handguns to florida for protection at home when they're down there.     Plus TSA officers do need to keep their skills of inspecting PWDs (people with disabilities) in practice.  Perhaps a Supervisor selected the woman for that reason?

     We can't "Profile" people of Arab decent despite what happened on 9-11.    Don't forget, the second largest Terrorist attack in our country was done by Timothy McVey. 

    I can't tell you why we do everything we do for security reasons, but think about it.     We are not going to slow people down and do things for no reason.   EVERYTHING we do is because there is a valid threat potential in that scenario.   

   If anyone wants to know why we take away liquids over 3.4 ounces, just do a websearch on Ramzi Yousef and the 1994 Bojenka plot.    London was to be a large scale operation of the same type of attack.



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 03, 2007, 04:51:44 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 03, 2007, 04:27:14 pm
and get in line to clear security again you'll never make it. Not just 60 minutes, I'd say 90 minutes to two hours can pass remarkably quickly.

  Ah!    here is the trick!     If you arrive at your lay-over Airport and don't leave the concourse, you don't need to go thru security again.     You only get screened at the departing Airport.    Everything inside the inner concourse (beyond the security checkpoint) is considered a safe zone, or a "sterile" area we call it.   So just don't exit to go outside for a smoke.  Then you'll need to come back in and go thru Security again.

That is how the 9-11 terrorist got on the planes in Boston.  They departed from Portland Maine where they observed slack security. (Pre-TSA) Once they got to Bostons Logan airport they knew they could walk right over to the next plane without going thru Logans tougher security.     This is why ALL Airports regardless of size must enforce the same rules, no exceptions.

But you are right Jeff.   If you are unfamiliar with the airport, the plane change can have you facing a long and complicated maze to your next gate.   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 03, 2007, 04:54:24 pm
Thank you, David. All your points are very well taken. Although I still wonder about the moribund grandma..seriously, I wonder what she was even doing getting on a plane! But that's another story.

To be honest, I try to be very well prepared before I get to the airport: leaving my swiss army knife at home, putting little bottles in a plastic bag (per your instructions, David) and so on. Most of the time I sail through without any problem which is why I was worried about my knife yesterday.

Then there was the woman ahead of me in line yesterday...you have to wonder if some people live with their head under a rock. This lady had a rolling carry on, overnight bag size. The screener asked if she had any liquids and yes, she did. So she opens her suitcase. Full size bottles of shampoo, conditioner, contact lens solution, who knows what else...all packed in among her clothes, not in little bottles, not in a plastic bag, not even in a toiletry bag. If felt like shouting, "Who taught you to pack? What if that bottle of Herbal Essence opened up and squirted all over your clothes??"

The agent gave the options you outlined, David, but she ended up having everything taken away. She didn't feel like she had enough time to go back downstairs and check her bag, she didn't have any one to give the stuff to, she came to the airport in a cab. So...

But, duh...!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 03, 2007, 05:07:07 pm
To Jeff:

I was going to say the same thing as David about the concourse. Once through security is the norm, as long as you don't go outside the security area. The exception is if you are coming back from Europe, but that's another story.

From Philadelphia, you should be able to get a direct flight to Denver, which eliminates the layover problem completely. But if reasons of cost or scheduling mean you must change planes, consider going through a smaller airport. I love making connections in Cincinnati  and opt for that whenever I can. Avoid Dallas, O'Hare (Chicago) and Atlanta.

You can do a ton of research online beforehand so you will be prepared: airport layouts, gates for arrival/departure, % on time departure/arrival. So even if you are going some place you have never been, you can arm yourself with knowledge to make the trip less stressful.

You can even look at pictures of the food they may (or may not) feed you on the plane! www.airlinemeals.net

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 03, 2007, 05:43:53 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 03, 2007, 04:51:44 pm
  Ah!    here is the trick!     If you arrive at your lay-over Airport and don't leave the concourse, you don't need to go thru security again.     You only get screened at the departing Airport.    Everything inside the inner concourse (beyond the security checkpoint) is considered a safe zone, or a "sterile" area we call it.   So just don't exit to go outside for a smoke.  Then you'll need to come back in and go thru Security again.

That is how the 9-11 terrorist got on the planes in Boston.  They departed from Portland Maine where they observed slack security. (Pre-TSA) Once they got to Bostons Logan airport they knew they could walk right over to the next plane without going thru Logans tougher security.     This is why ALL Airports regardless of size must enforce the same rules, no exceptions.

But you are right Jeff.   If you are unfamiliar with the airport, the plane change can have you facing a long and complicated maze to your next gate.   

David these tips would be great on a seperate thread, so they are easy to find...

xx
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 03, 2007, 11:10:54 pm
David and Leslie,

Actually, while I don't mean to argue, Logan/Boston was exactly what I had in mind--though I must clarify and say that the last time I traveled by plane was the summer of 2004, so I suppose it's possible things have been changed at Logan. But:

That summer I flew from Philadelphia to Provincetown, USAir from Philadelphia to Boston, change to Cape Air for the short hop down to P'town. I've done that many times since 1987 (it's great because it's possible to have breakfast in Philadelphia and lunch in Provincetown). The two airlines were (and probably still are) located in different terminals at Logan. Going up, it was necessary to clear security in Philadelphia, and again in Logan. Coming home, it was necessary to clear security in Provincetown, and again in Logan.

It was unavoidable both ways because you had to use two different terminals--leave one secure area, go to another terminal, and go through security again. The checkpoints were (are?) at the head of the terminals, and the concourse was (is?) not secure. And if your flight from Provincetown is late--mine was the year before, in 2003 (fog)--an hour isn't enough.

So I would never book a connection less than an hour, especially if I had to chage airlines. But, sure, if you don't have to leave a secure area to make your connection, no problem. But if you do. ...

(Hey, David, how long do you have to be on the job before you can get transferred to P'town?  ;)  ;D )

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From Philadelphia, you should be able to get a direct flight to Denver.

Leslie, that was the first thing I determined--yes, there a number of direct flights via a number of airlines.  ;D Thanks!
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Post by: David on January 04, 2007, 07:13:11 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 04, 2007, 07:18:17 am
Hi Jeff,
 
  Hmm,   I hadn't thought about the Cape Air flights.    Were those even TSA people screening them?      At Bradley, even the small planes  (commercial ones) use the main terminal.   

   A transfer to Provincetown?  LOL !  Now your talking!

David  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 04, 2007, 08:16:39 am
In my journeys, I have noticed how many airports, especially older ones (and Logan falls into this category) have real challenges in retrofitting their physical plant to meet today's security requirements. I don't know if it was by accident or design, but Logan has five separate terminals, each with their own security screening checkpoint.

There have been times that I have flown into Logan and they have taken us from the plane, by shuttle bus, to our next terminal. But usually that is when I have been on a little plane (ie, coming from Portland) and transferring to a bigger plane. I also believe that terminals B, C, an D are all connected by walkways that are behind the screening area (or in the sterile area, as David would say). But it is a hike from B to D, that's for sure!

Compare that with Denver International with one terminal and one security area. Once through, you take a subway to the various concourses. All the concourses have restaurants and shopping...it is a great set up. Atlanta (Hartsfield) is the same way, but I don't like it as much because it is so crowded.

Another airport I avoid, because it has problems like Logan, is Dallas.

I was somewhere not too long ago (Kansas City, maybe?) and all the restaurants and shops were outside the security area. I could see what the original plan had been and how they had to modify the building to accomodate the screening procedures. But from a traveler point of view, it was a major pain in the neck!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 04, 2007, 08:17:31 am
Good morning...

28 degrees, sunny, and blue sky, The report is for really warm today...temps up to 50! We'll see...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 04, 2007, 09:04:13 am
For some TSA humor, enjoy this Sierra Mist TV commercial.

 
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 04, 2007, 09:53:31 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 04, 2007, 07:18:17 am
Hi Jeff,
 
  Hmm,   I hadn't thought about the Cape Air flights.    Were those even TSA people screening them?      At Bradley, even the small planes  (commercial ones) use the main terminal.   

   A transfer to Provincetown?  LOL !  Now your talking!

David  :)

Yeah, I felt kinda sorry for that guy in P'town, going through my luggage and having to check my worn jockstrap for nitrates. Oh, wait--he looked like he was having entirely too much fun doing that!  ;D  :laugh:

But, yeah, even in P'town, before boarding the Cape Air Cessna for the commuter hop back to Logan, it was off with the boots and belt--the whole nine yards.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 04, 2007, 09:59:25 am
Honey, we ALL have to take off our shoes and belts...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 04, 2007, 10:04:06 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 04, 2007, 08:16:39 am
In my journeys, I have noticed how many airports, especially older ones (and Logan falls into this category) have real challenges in retrofitting their physical plant to meet today's security requirements. I don't know if it was by accident or design, but Logan has five separate terminals, each with their own security screening checkpoint.

There have been times that I have flown into Logan and they have taken us from the plane, by shuttle bus, to our next terminal. But usually that is when I have been on a little plane (ie, coming from Portland) and transferring to a bigger plane. I also believe that terminals B, C, an D are all connected by walkways that are behind the screening area (or in the sterile area, as David would say). But it is a hike from B to D, that's for sure!

Compare that with Denver International with one terminal and one security area. Once through, you take a subway to the various concourses. All the concourses have restaurants and shopping...it is a great set up. Atlanta (Hartsfield) is the same way, but I don't like it as much because it is so crowded.

Another airport I avoid, because it has problems like Logan, is Dallas.

I was somewhere not too long ago (Kansas City, maybe?) and all the restaurants and shops were outside the security area. I could see what the original plan had been and how they had to modify the building to accomodate the screening procedures. But from a traveler point of view, it was a major pain in the neck!

L

Maybe Logan has been retrofitted since the last time I flew to Provincetown. If so, that's great. "Major pain in the neck" would be putting it mildly when you had to come in to the terminal used by Cape Air, go down to the baggage carousel to collect your bags, go out of the terminal, then get yourself over to the next terminal for USAir, then go through Security again. That's why in '05 and '06 I took the train to Boston and then the fast boat down to P'town. It's more time-consuming than flying, but less of a security hassle, and fun, too.

Philadelphia International is similar to Logan in its arrangement of terminals and concourse. Maybe once upon a time that was a more efficient use of the land?

In any case, in my limited travels (around the coffeepot. ...  ;) ), the Philadelphia-Boston-Provincetown flight was my frame of reference for making an airline connection, and I would still never allow less than an hour between flights!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 04, 2007, 10:14:28 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 04, 2007, 09:59:25 am
Honey, we ALL have to take off our shoes and belts...

L

Well, sure. My point was just that the procedure is the same, even in a rinky-dink little airport like P'town.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 04, 2007, 10:22:54 am
Philadelphia, Logan, National...oh, excuse me, Reagan (in DC) all suffer from the same problem...they are close to the city with fairly limited room to expand. For Logan, a major strategy has been to try to entice people to fly to/from other airports, namely Providence RI and Manchester NH. I think this has been more or less successful. Dulles was supposed to be "the airport of the future" that would make Reagan obsolete. Well, that plan flopped  and Dulles today is a disaster.

The Philadelphia airport seemed to go through an extended period of reconstruction but now that it is done, it is nice, and quite manageable. I get the feeling that lots of traffic has been diverted to Pittsburgh, which has eased up the burden in Philly.

Logan has been going through an extended period of construction for oh, the last 40 years or so. No end in sight on that one. LOL

And David, amazingly, in all my travels, I have never been to your airport...Bradley International, right?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 04, 2007, 10:56:43 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 04, 2007, 10:22:54 am
And David, amazingly, in all my travels, I have never been to your airport...Bradley International, right?

L

Yes.  Bradley Int'l Airport, or Hartford/Springfield as often called is the second largest Airport in New England next to Logan.      It is situated about 12 miles North of Hartford.      We don't have any International flights currently, but in July NorthWest Airlines will offer non-stop flights to Amsterdam.

 http://www.bradleyairport.com/home/home.php  (http://www.bradleyairport.com/home/home.php)

(http://www.freefalldesigns.com/Bradley/concourse.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 04, 2007, 11:56:51 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 04, 2007, 10:22:54 am
For Logan, a major strategy has been to try to entice people to fly to/from other airports, namely Providence RI and Manchester NH. I think this has been more or less successful.

I guess it's what, Southwest?, advertises regularly down here that they fly from Philadelphia to "the Boston area," which, when you read the fine print, turns out to mean Providence and Manchester.

I know New England ain't that  big--it ain't Wyomin', after all--but I'm, like, What's that about? If I had business in downtown Boston, why the heck would I want to go to Providence or Manchester, and then have to deal with getting into downtown Boston?

I know money's a good point, but still. ...  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 04, 2007, 12:26:19 pm
Yeah,  SouthWest advertises Bradley to Philly for $39.     My Mom (who is afraid to fly) keeps saying she'll take that flight just to see if she can handle a short trip.     I keep telling her that it is $39 + fees each way.   Plus if she wants to go into Philly for lunch, she'll need a taxi (more $) each way.    When she realizes the little lunch trip will cost her over $100 she nearly fainted!    LOL

Of course she thinks you can still take the train to NYC round trip for $20 !   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 04, 2007, 12:55:49 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 04, 2007, 12:26:19 pm
Yeah,  SouthWest advertises Bradley to Philly for $39.     My Mom (who is afraid to fly) keeps saying she'll take that flight just to see if she can handle a short trip.     I keep telling her that it is $39 + fees each way.   Plus if she wants to go into Philly for lunch, she'll need a taxi (more $) each way.    When she realizes the little lunch trip will cost her over $100 she nearly fainted!    LOL

Of course she thinks you can still take the train to NYC round trip for $20 !   

We do have a rail line that goes right from the airport to Center City that's dirt cheap, compared to a cab. If you're not dragging a lot of heavy luggage with you, it's a pretty good deal.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 04, 2007, 01:28:05 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 04, 2007, 10:56:43 am
Yes.  Bradley Int'l Airport, or Hartford/Springfield as often called is the second largest Airport in New England next to Logan.      It is situated about 12 miles North of Hartford.      We don't have any International flights currently, but in July NorthWest Airlines will offer non-stop flights to Amsterdam.

 http://www.bradleyairport.com/home/home.php  (http://www.bradleyairport.com/home/home.php)

(http://www.freefalldesigns.com/Bradley/concourse.jpg)

well if you get any good discounts working for the airport and fancy visiting europe I'm sure there will be plenty euro brokies willing to give you a floor to sleep on!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 04, 2007, 11:29:04 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 04, 2007, 10:56:43 am
We don't have any International flights currently, but in July NorthWest Airlines will offer non-stop flights to Amsterdam.

Heya,
I'm here to recommend Amsterdam as a vacation spot if any of you are looking for a European travel destination.  It's one heck of a cool city.  Plus it has an amazing track record when it comes to gay rights (as a nice added bonus).

ps.  David, I used to live in Glastonbury, CT... went to high school there in fact.  I've visited your airport a number of times. :D
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Post by: David on January 05, 2007, 07:07:53 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 05, 2007, 07:14:59 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 03, 2007, 05:07:07 pm

 I love making connections in Cincinnati  and opt for that whenever I can.


Me too, Leslie, but shhh...don't tell the whole world.  I mean our little BetterMostian gang, of course, but not EVERYone!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 05, 2007, 07:21:18 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on January 05, 2007, 07:14:59 am
Me too, Leslie, but shhh...don't tell the whole world.  I mean our little BetterMostian gang, of course, but not EVERYone!  :)

Cincinnati?   Me too!      I usually fly Delta and try to use Cincinnati as my lay-over.    It has a nice modern concourse.  Plus there was a great Cinna-buns concession in the food court!     
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 07:22:24 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on January 05, 2007, 07:14:59 am
Me too, Leslie, but shhh...don't tell the whole world.  I mean our little BetterMostian gang, of course, but not EVERYone!  :)

The first time I ever flew through Cincinnati (I was going to your fair city, Elle, Seattle) my sister had made the travel plans. I was like, huh? what? where?...but it was great. And ever since then, it is my preferred connection airport. It is not too big, not too small, nice shops and restaurants. Whenever I have had travel trouble (due to weather or whatever), the folks there seem to bend over backwards trying to help. In a time where air travel can be less than pleasant, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport is a bright spot.

And no, I don't work for Delta. LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 07:24:18 am
Friday morning, 38 degrees. It is supposed to get up to 50 today!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 05, 2007, 07:24:53 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 05, 2007, 07:21:18 am
Cincinnati?   Me too!      I usually fly Delta and try to use Cincinnati as my lay-over.    It has a nice modern concourse.  Plus there was a great Cinna-buns concession in the food court!     

My whole family has a warm spot for the Cincinnati airport, because when we called my mother and sister on their cell phones to tell them our daughter was born, they were in the Cincinnati airport, and dropped everything to cry happy tears and yell, "Hooray!"  :)  

Daughter and I just went through there a couple of weeks ago, and reminisced about that best day. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 07:27:50 am
Ah, sweet Elle...

But aren't you up very late at night (or early in the morning)? You need your beauty sleep, sweetie!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 05, 2007, 08:14:54 am
Worst Airport I've flown out of?   SFO!     San Francisco!

Well, at least if you are dropping off a rental car that is!    It was a maze of hallways and elevators just to get to the tram that slowly gets you to the terminal.   Not fun when you are running late!   But then again, one time we took a limo from the Palomar Hotel to the Airport and were dropped right at the door and breezed thru.

McCarren in Las Vegas in no picnic either.   Especially during a convention when there are an extra 100,000+ people in town.    There were over 100 people in line at the taxi stand.    Then on the return the security line was the longest I've ever seen in my life!   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 08:30:34 am
My worst ever was Detroit. I vowed at that time never to fly there again and so far, I have been able to keep that vow. It has been 12 years so far.

Dallas is no picnic, either. I had to take a TAXI to get from one terminal to another (fare: $7.50) because their little subway/train thingie wasn't running because of "bad weather." Huh?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 05, 2007, 08:40:58 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 07:27:50 am
Ah, sweet Elle...

But aren't you up very late at night (or early in the morning)? You need your beauty sleep, sweetie!

L

My sleep got a little screwy - wound up taking a nap from 7:30pm to 10pm.  I know, terrible, worst time.  I didn't plan it.  So now here I am. 

But I'm getting so much done - I opened my divshare account, which I recommend. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 09:22:20 am
My husband is an early, early morning person and says he gets his best work done between 4 am and 8 am...


L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 05, 2007, 10:02:00 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 08:30:34 am
their little subway/train thingie wasn't running because of "bad weather."

Gee, that sounds like our commuter rail system!  ;D

Temperature already in the mid-fifties down here. On my way into the office I noticed daffodils had sprouted.  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 10:12:48 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 05, 2007, 10:02:00 am
Gee, that sounds like our commuter rail system!  ;D

Temperature already in the mid-fifties down here. On my way into the office I noticed daffodils had sprouted.  ???

It was up to 50 here as I drove to work. We have crocuses in our front flower bed...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 05, 2007, 10:14:47 am
I have counted around six cherry trees in full bloom in Boston.  The forsythia and witch hazel are getting ready to pop.  We'll have upper 60s tomorrow.

Which means...boys in shorts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 05, 2007, 10:15:29 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 10:12:48 am
It was up to 50 here as I drove to work. We have crocuses in our front flower bed...

L

Are they ... blooming?   :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 10:23:52 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 05, 2007, 10:15:29 am
Are they ... blooming?   :o

No, not yet...just the green shoots. But they are very definitely growing.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 05, 2007, 10:24:41 am
Quote from: southendmd on January 05, 2007, 10:14:47 am
I have counted around six cherry trees in full bloom in Boston.  The forsythia and witch hazel are getting ready to pop.  We'll have upper 60s tomorrow.

The cherry trees behind the parking lot next to my condo building bloomed in mid December. They are actually over blooming!  :P

Quote
Which means...boys in shorts!

Heh. Down here you don't have to wait for warm weather to see that. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 05, 2007, 01:30:45 pm
I have a neighbor who wears shorts year round, but I don't recommend him for recreational viewing.  ;D

Rainy and 62° here in New York.  I should go to the park and check out our cherry trees.  :P

Did you all see the new poll (http://72.232.132.224/forum/index.php/topic,7283.msg137471.html#msg137471) about describing Chez Tremblay?  If not, please head on over there and put your two cents in.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 01:33:57 pm
My UPS guy was back in shorts this morning. I do recommend him for recreational viewing!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 05, 2007, 01:34:30 pm
Quote from: Meryl on January 05, 2007, 01:30:45 pm
I have a neighbor who wears shorts year round, but I don't recommend him for recreational viewing.  ;D


 :laugh: Does he wear socks and sandals with those shorts?  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 05, 2007, 01:37:19 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 01:33:57 pm
My UPS guy was back in shorts this morning. I do recommend him for recreational viewing!

Leslie

Roland ought to start a thread on UPS guys as "men in uniform" over on Anything Goes.  ;D

Didn't somebody do a calendar of UPS guys a few years ago?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 05, 2007, 01:45:25 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 05, 2007, 01:37:19 pm
Roland ought to start a thread on UPS guys as "men in uniform" over on Anything Goes.  ;D

Didn't somebody do a calendar of UPS guys a few years ago?

Now that would be a nice little mid-winter tonic.  8)

I'll suggest the socks and sandals to my neighbor, Jeff.  He should have the total look.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 01:47:59 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 05, 2007, 01:37:19 pm
Roland ought to start a thread on UPS guys as "men in uniform" over on Anything Goes.  ;D

Didn't somebody do a calendar of UPS guys a few years ago?

I don't know, but it wouldn't surprise me.

I just googled images of UPS men...it is amazing how many people take pictures of their UPS guys. Alex, Felix, Phil...none of them are as good looking as my guy, though. And I don't know his name!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 05, 2007, 02:29:13 pm
Quote from: Meryl on January 05, 2007, 01:45:25 pm
I'll suggest the socks and sandals to my neighbor, Jeff.  He should have the total look.  ;D

If he really wants the full effect, the socks should be dark and over-the-calf length.  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 05, 2007, 02:32:27 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 01:47:59 pm
I just googled images of UPS men...it is amazing how many people take pictures of their UPS guys. Alex, Felix, Phil...none of them are as good looking as my guy, though. And I don't know his name!

There used to be a guy on the route that services (services--there's a lovely thought  ;D ) my neighborhood: Short (shorter than I am, always an advantage), buzz-cut blond, and muscles. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 02:39:18 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 05, 2007, 02:29:13 pm
If he really wants the full effect, the socks should be dark and over-the-calf length.  :laugh:

Are you saying this is a good effect? Because I'm saying, blech!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 05, 2007, 03:21:45 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 02:39:18 pm
Are you saying this is a good effect? Because I'm saying, blech!

Don't be ridiculous. Of course not! I meant the full effect of blech.

Sandals. Over-the-calf dark socks. Plaid Bermuda shorts. Dirty wife-beater.  :laugh:

Sort of channeling Onslow from Keeping Up Appearances--except that Onslow, being British, would have too much class for the sandals, socks, and shorts.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 03:23:39 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 05, 2007, 03:21:45 pm
Don't be ridiculous. Of course not! I meant the full effect of blech.

Sandals. Over-the-calf dark socks. Plaid Bermuda shorts. Dirty wife-beater.  :laugh:

Sort of channeling Onslow from Keeping Up Appearances--except that Onslow, being British, would have too much class for the sandals, socks, and shorts.  ;D

Okay darlin, just making sure we are on the same fashion page here...

LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 04:09:34 pm
All right, I haven't done this in awhile...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 04:09:52 pm
But I have a ridiculous goal....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 04:10:07 pm
To reach 4000 posts....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 04:10:19 pm
TODAY!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 04:10:46 pm
And since it is distracting me from my work, which I need to be doing...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 04:11:02 pm
I am going to reach it, right now.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 04:11:41 pm
4000 posts!!

Yeah for me!!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on January 05, 2007, 04:18:20 pm
congratulations Leslie!! this deserves a box of ...   ;D  :)


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 05, 2007, 04:19:05 pm
Happy 4000, Leslie You Gorgeous Thing!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 05, 2007, 04:24:20 pm
Yeehaw! Mwah!!!

 :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 04:28:19 pm
Ah, gee, everyone, thanks so much!

Chocolate, a car, this is good...now, champagne, soft lights, bubble bath...   ;)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 05, 2007, 04:29:56 pm
How about champagne bubble bath?

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 04:35:38 pm
Now that looks good...and vanilla appeals. I am not a flowery sort of girl when it comes to scent.

L

Speaking of, this new movie "Perfume" is getting very mixed reviews...ranging from 4 stars from Roger Ebert to a bomb from the reviewer for the Los Angeles Times. Hmmm...

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 05, 2007, 04:41:28 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 04:35:38 pm
Speaking of, this new movie "Perfume" is getting very mixed reviews...ranging from 4 stars from Roger Ebert to a bomb from the reviewer for the Los Angeles Times. Hmmm...

Two stars from the local in the Philadelphia Inquirer: "The ecstasy depicted in the film's final scene is about the silliest I have seen since the orgy sequence in Eyes Wide Shut."

Makes you want to run right out and see it, hunh?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 04:45:24 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 05, 2007, 04:41:28 pm
Two stars from the local in the Philadelphia Inquirer: "The ecstasy depicted in the film's final scene is about the silliest I have seen since the orgy sequence in Eyes Wide Shut."

Makes you want to run right out and see it, hunh?  ;D

I know. But Roger Ebert makes it sound like it is Oscar worthy...then again, he picked Crash for best picture last year (sigh...).

Perfume had a limited release on Dec 27 so obviously, the marketing execs think it is Oscar material, of some sort. It will be interesting to see what happens.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on January 05, 2007, 06:41:43 pm
Hey Leslie! Congratulations on 4000 posts! :o

I've seen the movie Perfume when it came out overhere in September. In my opinion it's worth seeing for the cinematography and the soundtrack alone. Tom Tykwer does an amazing job here. Also Ben Wishaw is very good in the lead role. He fascinates, although his character is not one to feel much sympathy for. On IMDB a lot of people complained about the story not being realistic. Please! We know that before we go in there, don't we?   ::)

Others critisized Dustin Hofman's bad accent. Well, I only had the chance to see it dubbed in German, so that didn't bother me. Lol.
I actually thought he was quite good.  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 06:54:51 pm
Anke,

Thanks for the congrats, and thanks for the review. Like I said, what I have read has been very extreme...it seems that reviewers either love this movie or hate it. I am not finding alot of middle ground.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 05, 2007, 07:35:53 pm

8)  8) HAPPY 4000th LESLIE!! 8)  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 08:28:03 pm
Hey, thanks Meryl...

Hugs,

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 05, 2007, 09:32:26 pm
Happy 4000th post Leslie!

I'll have to add a new color to the hit list for ya!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2007, 09:39:55 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 05, 2007, 09:32:26 pm
Happy 4000th post Leslie!

I'll have to add a new color to the hit list for ya!

David, darlin, thank you!

I like....aquamarine! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 06, 2007, 07:08:03 am
Saturdays Top Ten List!

injest  7878
Lucise  5787  
MaineWriter  4012  
Garry_LH  3994
Front-Ranger  3925
louisev  3259
DavidinHartford  3045  
Ellemeno  2983
Pipedream  2488
Fran  2359  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 06, 2007, 07:21:39 am
OMG!    it is 57*F outside right now!    LOL.

It is raining and foggy.   High of 64*F expected. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 06, 2007, 09:33:08 am
Here in Portland is 56 degrees, foggy and rainy. One of the front page articles reads, "Outdoor fans ready whenever winter is....Some grow frustrated while others try to adapt as the warm weather causes a shortage of snow and ice."

Since I don't ski or snowmobile, a shortage of snow and ice is fine with me!

L

PS...David, thanks for that aquamarine!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 06, 2007, 09:44:11 am
OOPS!    It is Saturday, and that means we get the COMPLETE 1000+ list!

  injest       7,879   
  Lucise       5,787   
  MaineWriter       4,013   
  Garry_LH       3,994   
  Front-Ranger       3,925   
  louisev       3,261   
  DavidinHartford       3,049   
  Ellemeno       2,983   
  Pipedream       2,488   
  Fran       2,359   
  latjoreme       2,247   
  ednbarby       2,213   
  David925       1,978   
  Jeff Wrangler       1,892   
  Toast       1,831   
  YaadPyar       1,730   
  Sheriff Roland       1,719   
  Phillip       1,618   
  Meryl       1,574   
  Memento       1,474   
  wdj       1,462   
  Bigheart       1,391   
  Lynne       1,344   
  jpwagoneer1964       1,341   
  moremojo       1,257   
  Daniel       1,247   
  twistedude       1,230   
  atz75       1,211   
  Katie77       1,196   
  southendmd       1,185   
  delalluvia       1,172   
  Arad-3       1,166   
  wyomen       1,156   
  DeeDee       1,142   
  littleguitar       1,130   
  starboardlight       1,110   
  Mikaela       1,045   
  Ray       1,042   
  cmr107       1,039   
  opinionista       1,026   
  shakestheground       1,021   
  wulfar360       1,005     <-- Newest member!   YAA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 06, 2007, 09:50:27 am
Welcome Wulf! Congratulations on 1000 posts!

And just a few days ago you were saying you'd never make it. Silly you. Come huddle with me in the corner while I teach you the secret handshake!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on January 06, 2007, 01:09:14 pm
Justr thought ya wanted ta know of a brand new kinda milestone

Jess's tack(y) shop thread has just reached the 1 000 pages club!!!! AGAIN!!

Quote from: wdj on January 06, 2007, 01:04:50 pm

Historical note: the Shop had previously hit 1000 pages back when the forum design featured ten posts per page. Now there are 15 posts per page, so we're passing a thousand again!    ;D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 06, 2007, 01:09:46 pm

;D HAPPY 1000 POSTS WULF!!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 06, 2007, 08:27:27 pm
Unbelievable!    I went to work today in my short sleeved shirt and NO jacket!

It was 72*F today!     Not bad for January in Connecticut!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 06, 2007, 08:32:40 pm
Tony and I took a long walk with the dog. It was 65 degrees and felt like summer. The streets were mobbed with people...there aren't this many people around in the summer! Unbelieveable.

While I am enjoying this weather, part of me is saying it is not good for our planet.

Now we have some sort of wind storm developing out there.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on January 06, 2007, 08:55:43 pm
do any of you feel sort of... bizarre, like the planet tipped upside down, or that you're all in a sort of twilight zone episode where the Sun is plunging toward the Earth or something?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 06, 2007, 09:21:28 pm
We hit a record in Boston today:  69*F with the average being 37*F.

I took a long walk through the Public Garden, down Charles Street and along the Esplanade on the Charles River.  Lots of nice legs out today!

Some of my perennials are coming up; I want to push them back.  Not yet, my dears!

I even broke out the grill tonight: a lovely rib-eye. Yum.

Can't use the hottub, no way.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 06, 2007, 09:44:16 pm
Hot tub? Hot tub? Ain't no hot tub weather going on here cowboy, no way....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 07, 2007, 07:40:24 am
Sundays Top Ten List!

injest  7965
Lucise  5799  
MaineWriter  4053
Garry_LH  4037  
Front-Ranger  3925
louisev  3283
DavidinHartford  3054  
Ellemeno  2983
Pipedream  2488
Fran  2360  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 07, 2007, 07:44:20 am
Quote from: louisev on January 06, 2007, 08:55:43 pm
do any of you feel sort of... bizarre, like the planet tipped upside down, or that you're all in a sort of twilight zone episode where the Sun is plunging toward the Earth or something?

Most definately.     Between the warm weather in New England,  The six feet of snow Denver has had,  Tornados in the South,  London fog  and whatever else has happened,  makes you think the earth has tipped off it's axis abit.   Must be from all the Nuclear testing North Korea is doing!   

Between Global warming,  Nuclear weapons and biological "accidents" that spread super viruses,  I don't think we will make it to the year 2100.     The century of 1900-2000 may have been filled with Wars and civil unrest, but overall it was probably the last century of progress and improvements in the general population.   

We had a growing industrial revolution that let our grandparents get good jobs, live in suburbia and retire with nice pensions and heath insurance.    They lived in communities where you could go to bed with your doors unlocked and there was still plenty of green space and undeveloped land.     To them the U.S. could only get better.   We had put a man on the moon and outlasted Communism in Russia.

But here we are in the next Century.    Our middle class is just about gone.    Jobs are either Medical or law related, the rest will find themselves working at WallMart.     Illegal immigrants clammor over here to get our $7-$8 dollar an hour jobs, while our $15-$25 dollar an hour jobs go to India or China where they pay far less.      Health insurance?   Good luck.   Pensions?   ROFLOL.      Job security and retiring after 20+ years at the same company?     Nope.  Not any more.   They'll fire you after 10 years and replace you with a kid a third of your age and for half the salary.      Our technology is far worse.   Electronics are so poorly made and disposable we can't even get a Space Shuttle launched.   Today more kids know what a Hyundai is than a Cadillac.     

Pres Bush wants us to spend Billions on Mars exploration?    How about we spend that money on Heathcare for our Senior citizens?    Mars will still be there long after we have gone extinct.     

But until then, our weather will continue to get wacky.   Terrorists will still come visit us and bring death with them.    The healthcare system will still keep crumbling as less of us have insurance and new viruses decimate the population.   Most Seniors will continue to live below the poverty level while CEOs live in obscene luxury.    And don't forget about all those missing Nukes from the Cold War.     

Makes you want to move to Wyoming doesn't it?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 07, 2007, 08:52:29 am
We are starting the day off with 35 degrees and a little frosty. Temps are predicted to get to the fifties today...not as warm as yesterday, but still mild.

And for the game today: Go Pats!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 07, 2007, 08:26:35 pm
It seems like everyone at work has a backpack or bag they carry their lunch to work in.     I have been bringing a small lunch cooler to work, but wanted something "cooler" and Airport appropriate.    So I went to the Worlds marketplace.   Ebay!


Here is my new lunch bag!    An original 1960-1970s Vintage TWA bag!    :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 07, 2007, 08:55:50 pm
Wow, good idea, David!  That's very chic.   8)

I enjoyed your rant.  So when do we move to Wyoming?  I'll just need a few months to get things in order.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 07, 2007, 10:54:16 pm
A buddy of mine moved to Elizabeth, Colorado last year.   It is about an hour southeast of Denver.  Population: 789.

He sent me some pics of the wide open spaces.  His place needs alittle fixing up, so he calls it Green Acres after the TV series from the 1960s.

I wrote him yesterday and asked if Green Acres was now White Acres.    Here is his reply:

Yes, we have some snow here.  But the Cannonball is running, and Mr. Haney sold me a snow shovel.  Of course, I had to rent the handle from him also.  Its not all bad, digging has become a regular course of exercise for me.

Ha ha ha!    The Cannonball is the slow train on the TV series.   Mr.Haney of course being one of the more colorful and enterprising characters of the show as well.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 07, 2007, 10:58:45 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 07, 2007, 08:26:35 pm
It seems like everyone at work has a backpack or bag they carry their lunch to work in.     I have been bringing a small lunch cooler to work, but wanted something "cooler" and Airport appropriate.    So I went to the Worlds marketplace.   Ebay!


Here is my new lunch bag!    An original 1960-1970s Vintage TWA bag!    :)

David,

That bag is adorable. I remember when travel agents handed them out for free when you booked a trip. Ah, the good old days...

LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 07, 2007, 11:28:16 pm
I can't wait to see what kind of reaction I get when I walk around the Airport with that TWA bag.   LOL.

Sometimes if the passengers don't realize my Security lane is open,  I'll hollar over "This lane is open and serving Pan Am, TWA, Eastern and Allegheny Airlines!  Step on up".    Some people will start walking over, hear my announcement and pause"   LOL.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Arad-3 on January 08, 2007, 04:23:46 am

Lordy,
 Lordy,
 
look who has 1000 posts!

COFFEECAT/LESLIE

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

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(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k85/Arad-3/Kitty20O20Tattler20LV30-FE43.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 08, 2007, 07:07:47 am
Mondays Top Ten List!

injest  8036  
Lucise  5801  
Garry_LH  4085
MaineWriter  4079  
Front-Ranger  3925
louisev  3301
DavidinHartford  3063  
Ellemeno  2983
Pipedream  2490
Fran  2357  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on January 08, 2007, 07:30:39 am
David (in Indiana) has just reached the 2 000 post world - though it was notin cause David's sure ta replace somebody in the top 10 pretty soon!

Congratulations David on yer capacity ta talk-a-lot (HaHaHa) - Oops I should be careful, I'll be there maself soon 'nough

And Coffeecat's done reached the 1 000 post level too? And Wulfe as well!! - Well we're sure gettin ta be quite a sizeable group in here now!

Welcome Y'all  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 08, 2007, 07:43:15 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 07, 2007, 11:28:16 pm
I can't wait to see what kind of reaction I get when I walk around the Airport with that TWA bag.   LOL.

Sometimes if the passengers don't realize my Security lane is open,  I'll hollar over "This lane is open and serving Pan Am, TWA, Eastern and Allegheny Airlines!  Step on up".    Some people will start walking over, hear my announcement and pause"   LOL.

David, you crack me up.

When do we get a picture of YOU in your uniform? Hmmm?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 08, 2007, 07:43:44 am
You Bet Sheriff!

     We now have over 40 Brokies over the 1000 post level !    Welcome to the next level David!      And a big hug (& secret handshake) to Coffeecat for hitting the big "one-oh-oh-oh"

    Now who's gonna try and catch injest?  

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 08, 2007, 07:45:13 am
Monday morning, rainy and dreary. Somewhere in Maine they are supposed to get snow, but it is just rain here today.

Garry has joined in the world of 4000 posts aquamarine. Welcome Garry. And Jess with 8000 posts? Wooo wee!

Congrats to David and the other Leslie, Coffeecat.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 08, 2007, 08:01:05 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 08, 2007, 07:43:15 am
David, you crack me up.

When do we get a picture of YOU in your uniform? Hmmm?

L

Hmmm,  good question.   My Mom did snap a pic of me in uniform one day after work whenI was visiting her for dinner.   But she is still using a 35 mm camera, so who knows when she'll finish that roll and get the pics developed.     But I will guarrantee you it will be terrible.    I just don't photograph well.     I like my avitar pic because ya can't see too much of me!     LOL.

It is difficult to find pics of TSA people.   That is because taking pictures at Security checkpoints is prohibited.    I got that pic off of the www.TSA.Gov website which is a public site, so all information and photos have been approved for circulation. 

Last week a family came thru my checkpoint and the Mom and one daughter set off the metal detector because they had a ton of bracelets on.   As Mom was being "wanded" one of the other daughters snapped a pic laughing histerically.    See didn't get any of the TSA equipment in the pic, so I didn't say anything.   My supervisor saw it too and he didn't either.     There was no security breach, so why go over and make a scene?

Here are some other pics from the website.

(http://www.tsa.gov/graphics/images/approach_tip.jpg)

(http://www.tsa.gov/graphics/images/security_screening_selectee.jpg)

(http://www.tsa.gov/graphics/images/tech_puffers.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 08, 2007, 08:13:58 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 08, 2007, 08:01:05 am
But I will guarrantee you it will be terrible.    I just don't photograph well.     I like my avitar pic because ya can't see too much of me!     LOL.


Are there any people, besides models and movie stars, who think they photograph well? Actually, Heath Ledger would probably tell you that he doesn't photograph well, and truth be told, 90% of the time, it is true!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 08, 2007, 08:21:34 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 08, 2007, 08:13:58 am
Are there any people, besides models and movie stars, who think they photograph well? Actually, Heath Ledger would probably tell you that he doesn't photograph well, and truth be told, 90% of the time, it is true!

Leslie

He doesn't dress well!   there is a difference!   he he he!

Well, ok, he needs a hairbrush sometimes too.     

Good looking people look good in pretty much anything they wear.    Jake could wear rags and still be drop dead handsome.

Look at the ads for clothes.  Don't we all flip through the catalogs Ooo-ing and Ah-ing at the great clothes, then when we picture ourselves wearing them, we close the book and walk away?   I see really really handsome guys at the airport all the time.  I see what they are wearing.   Most of the time I think: "yeah, it works for them, but I couldn't wear that!"   LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 08, 2007, 08:32:26 am
So I checked...it is 40 degrees and pouring rain. My body wanted to stay in bed and now I know why! But, alas, it is Monday and I need to head out the door. We are completely out of milk! Argh. How am I supposed to eat my morning bowl of cheerios?

Let's hope this is not a harbinger of the week ahead.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 08, 2007, 10:04:57 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 08, 2007, 08:13:58 am
Are there any people, besides models and movie stars, who think they photograph well?

Well, uh, actually, yes, I think I do. Not model material, to be sure, but, yeah, for an ordinary guy of 48, I do think I photograph well.  :-\

David, get after your mother to get us that pic. There's an open slot for it over on Anything Goes under Men in Uniform. ...  ;D

As for your buddy's spread in Colorado, of course I've got the Hooterville Cannonball in HO scale--multiple copies actually. In the mid-1960s, Tyco/Mantua had the license to put out a set to tie in to "Petticoat Junction." A set from the first year the train set was issued just sold for USD $450 on eBay.  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 08, 2007, 11:08:57 am
Weather report from Wyoming. Somehow we managed to bring the snow with us from Denver!! It was 5 degrees for our expedition to the top of Brokenback yesterday and today, near Lightning Flat, it is about 15 degrees and snowing.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on January 08, 2007, 11:11:29 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 08, 2007, 10:04:57 am
Well, uh, actually, yes, I think I do. Not model material, to be sure, but, yeah, for an ordinary guy of 48, I do think I photograph well.  :-\

Well, good looks and photogenicness (photogenicity?) don't always go hand-in-hand -- except in Jeff's case, of course!  :)  Some people just photograph well -- often looking better than they do in real life -- and others don't. It's mysterious.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 08, 2007, 11:52:22 am
Quote from: latjoreme on January 08, 2007, 11:11:29 am
Some people just photograph well -- often looking better than they do in real life.

That would be me!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 08, 2007, 11:54:59 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 08, 2007, 11:08:57 am
Weather report from Wyoming. Somehow we managed to bring the snow with us from Denver!! It was 5 degrees for our expedition to the top of Brokenback yesterday and today, near Lightning Flat, it is about 15 degrees and snowing.

FRiend Lee, you are either extremely devoted, or just plain nuts.  ;)

Keep your hat and gloves on, Little Darlin'! Don't want you gettin' no frostbite!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: delalluvia on January 08, 2007, 08:57:25 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 07, 2007, 07:44:20 am
   

Pres Bush wants us to spend Billions on Mars exploration?    How about we spend that money on Heathcare for our Senior citizens?    Mars will still be there long after we have gone extinct.

Agree with the rant except for this.  In a few decades or so, a large meteorite might hit the earth.  If we don't have enough space technology developed to do something about it, not having a middle class will be the least of our worries.   :-\         

Quote
Makes you want to move to Wyoming doesn't it?

What?  And spend all that money on heating bills?  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 08, 2007, 09:32:08 pm
Quote from: delalluvia on January 08, 2007, 08:57:25 pm

What?  And spend all that money on heating bills?  :-*

UGH!   Don't remind me!     I live in a small house.  Just under 1000 square feet in size.

I pay for my heating oil on one of those budget plans.   A fixed price each month, year round.     In 1998 when I bought the house, I was charged $95 a month.   That was $1140 a year.

Last year it was $216 a month.  $2592 for the year.

This year it is $258 a month.  $3096 for the year.

Has the barrel price of crude oil tripled in the past 8 years?    >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 08, 2007, 10:12:15 pm
Argh, David.

My house is about 1200 sq ft.  Also small, in the scheme of things.

It is hard for me to quote heating prices because we have a combination of gas (propane, for stove, log, and grill) and oil (for furnace). We keep our thermostat for the oil heater turned way low...like 60 degrees? I remember growing up when my parents had it cranked up to 72 degrees...but then, oil cost 26 cents a gallon.

We stay warm, but blankets are part of the heating strategy. LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 08, 2007, 10:42:22 pm
It was a dreary rainy day today.   And my day off.     What to do?     I had a nice fire going in the fireplace and surfed the internet.     

I did buy a neat old TWA pin on Ebay that I'll use as a tie clip at work.

(http://i4.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/81/cc/b9fb_1_b.JPG)

Also,  I came across some cool vintage travel posters.   The Las Vegas one is from the 1960s.    I'm not sure the era of the San Fran one.    The NYC one is kinda erie.

 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 08, 2007, 10:53:35 pm
Oh yeah,  I found this pic on the web of Bradley Airport.   I work with these guys.  The dogs name is "Blue".   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 08, 2007, 11:45:12 pm
 8) HAPPY 1,000 POSTS, LESLIE COFFEECAT!!  8)


Also big congrats go to DAVID925 for passing 2,000...

GARY for passing 4,000...

And JESS for passing 8,000!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 09, 2007, 01:28:59 am
Quote from: Meryl on January 08, 2007, 11:45:12 pm
8) HAPPY 1,000 POSTS, LESLIE COFFEECAT!!  8)


Also big congrats go to DAVID925 for passing 2,000...

GARY for passing 4,000...

And JESS for passing 8,000!!

Thanks Meryl, Leslie, David, Roland and everyone! This last 1000 went really fast!  :D


Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 08, 2007, 10:53:35 pm
Oh yeah,  I found this pic on the web of Bradley Airport.   I work with these guys.  The dogs name is "Blue".   

That dog is so cute! Is he one of the bomb dogs or drug dogs? I love him! He's gorgeous!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 09, 2007, 08:06:04 am
Tuesday morning, 30 degrees. The sky is clear and the grass is still green.

And with this, I reach 4100 posts!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 09, 2007, 08:15:07 am
Tuesday Mornings Top Ten List!

injest  8065  
Lucise  5808  
Garry_LH  4107
MaineWriter  4101  
Front-Ranger  3928
louisev  3313
DavidinHartford  3079  
Ellemeno  2983
Pipedream  2490
Fran  2362  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 09, 2007, 08:25:04 am
Quote from: David925 on January 09, 2007, 01:28:59 am
That dog is so cute! Is he one of the bomb dogs or drug dogs? I love him! He's gorgeous!  :)

Both I think.   We have several of these yellow labs at Bradley.   They are very friendly.  When not "working" they are curled up next to their Trooper.  The passengers love them and many come over and ask if they can pet them. 

The dogs are especially frisky at 4:00 AM.   Sometimes the Troopers will toss a ball or empty plastic water bottle across the near empty concourse and the dog will go running full speed down the granite floor  and skid and slide 20 feet trying to stop.  Then they'll spot us TSOs and run over jumping on us and licking us.   The dogs, not the Troopers.  He he he!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 09, 2007, 08:28:40 am
Of course, knowing you, David, you'd like the troopers liking you too, right?


LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 09, 2007, 08:37:08 am
7:33 am here and 31*F.     The sun is rising and no more rain!  YAA!

Todays errand?   A trip to the DMV.    I sold one of my old cars and want to transfer the vanity license plate to another one of my old cars.   Lets see how many people at the DMV it will take to get that done before I lose my patience and give up!    LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 09, 2007, 08:46:09 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 09, 2007, 08:28:40 am
Of course, knowing you, David, you'd like the troopers licking you too, right?

LOL

L

He he he!    Well, there aren't any hot troopers at my Airport.    To be stationed at the Airport is kind of a end of career perk I think.   These guys have put in their time already and now enjoy the slow pace of being transferred to the Airport.    I don't see any of the hot young rookies in here at all!    :(

Which is probably good.  If this guy (below) came to work, I don't think I'd be able to concentrate!    Ha ha ha!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 09, 2007, 09:29:38 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 09, 2007, 08:37:08 am
7:33 am here and 31*F.     The sun is rising and no more rain!  YAA!

Todays errand?   A trip to the DMV.    I sold one of my old cars and want to transfer the vanity license plate to another one of my old cars.   Lets see how many people at the DMV it will take to get that done before I lose my patience and give up!    LOL

And what does your vanity license plate say, David?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 09, 2007, 01:04:50 pm
It is the year of the car actually.    I sold the light blue 1980 Dodge, so I wanted to put the "1980" plate on my 1980 Chrysler wagon.

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/79/271324797_e881c6b926.jpg)

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/122/284999192_3956dcc037.jpg)

Nothing as clever as my PTOWN plates that were on my yellow Cadillac convertible.  8)
(PTOWN being short for Provincetown of course)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: coffeecat33 on January 10, 2007, 01:07:48 am

Thank you! It's great to be here. (gosh I am blushing.)

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: coffeecat33 on January 10, 2007, 01:10:20 am
I PROPOSE A TOAST! Here's to the 1,000+ posts club!
May we have many more posts and members. Hip, Hip, Hooray!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 10, 2007, 01:13:28 am
Here Here!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Arad-3 on January 10, 2007, 01:25:19 am
Here's to a very special person that I missed!  Way to go!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 10, 2007, 07:12:24 am
Wednesday morning...21 degrees today...chilly! Not sure what is happening outside as it is still DARK.

One of the major activities of my small business is to do editing. Usually this is for journal articles, grants, etc...technical writing for health care. Yesterday, I got a phone call from a man who wanted me to edit a screenplay. He told me he drives and oil delivery truck and writes screenplays for a hobby. Oookaaay...he dropped if off and I am working my way through it. I'll keep ya'll posted but I think I can safely say (after about 50 pages) this is not another BBM. LOL.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 10, 2007, 08:05:38 am
In this world of gloomy news, here's a feel good story we might all enjoy:

Sweet win in 'Super Bowl' of ad ideas

Gino Bona's cell phone vibrated Monday morning while he was sitting in a financial accounting class at Syracuse University, where he had just begun an MBA program.

He glanced at the number and saw it was from New York City.

"I ran into the hall and got the news," he said.

The news was very good for Bona and Maine's advertising community.

Bona, 33, is director of business development at Garrand Marketing Communications in Portland. He beat 12 finalists and thousands of football fans who pitched a 30-second National Football League ad that will be televised during the Super Bowl on Feb. 4.

Youi can read the whole story here:

http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/news/local/070110superad.html

and you can watch the pitch, here:

http://www.garrand.com/downloads/ginospitch.mov

And now Maine fans have a real reason to root the Pats all the way to the Super Bowl. Go Pats!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 10, 2007, 08:43:58 am
It is Wednesday and that means it is time for a FULL 1000+ poster list!

  injest                    8,081   
  Lucise                   5,819   
  MaineWriter           4,124   
  Garry_LH               4,114   
  Front-Ranger          3,928   
  louisev                   3,321   
  DavidinHartford       3,089   
  Ellemeno               2,984   
  Pipedream             2,494   
  Fran                     2,370   
  latjoreme              2,269   
  ednbarby              2,241   
  David925              2,038   
  Jeff Wrangler        1,911   
  Toast                  1,846   
  Sheriff Roland       1,755   
  YaadPyar             1,730   
  Phillip                  1,623   
  Meryl                  1,597   
  Memento            1,488   
  wdj                    1,479   
  Bigheart              1,410   
  Lynne                 1,388   
  jpwagoneer1964  1,367   
  moremojo           1,264   
  Daniel                 1,255   
  twistedude         1,232   
  atz75                 1,225   
  Katie77              1,211   
  southendmd       1,199   
  delalluvia            1,181   
  Arad-3               1,180   
  littleguitar          1,163   
  wyomen            1,156   
  DeeDee             1,143   
  starboardlight     1,113   
  Mikaela              1,046   
  Ray                   1,042   
  cmr107              1,039   
  opinionista          1,028   
  shakestheground    1,027   
  coffeecat33        1,023   
  wulfar360           1,012   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 10, 2007, 09:11:48 am
The sun is rising here, but it does look chilly out there.

Still no snow yet!     :D



I'm getting nervous about this Saturday.     I got some good news and bad news at work.   

Good news?   I've been approved for full time status!   YAA!

Bad news?     I must bid on a new work shift this Saturday.     I saw the bid list.  There are 36 openings.     There are 7 shifts that start at 3:30 AM      18 start at 4:30 AM  and 11 start at 11:30 AM.      What has me nervous is that I am number 25 on the bid list in seniority.    So it looks like I'll end up on the 4:30 AM shift.   (Again!)   UGH!

Which means getting up at 2:00 AM.  Which means in order to get 8 hours of sleep I need to get to bed at.......yes,  6:00 pm.    That sucks.      I did the 4:00 AM shift back in September during my training.   You are home from work at 1:00 pm, but the rest of the world is at work still.   And just when your friends and family gets home, you go to bed.     You wake up on your days off at 2:00 am also.
I used to do my grocery shopping at the 24 hour Super Stop & Shop at 3:00 AM.     No lines at the registers!  LOL.   Course the Deli counter isn't open either.

<deep sigh>   The best shift there is the 10:00 am to 6:30 pm shift.  But the full timers all hold onto that shift!    The next best one is that 11:30 am to 8:00 pm shift.   Either one is good because you don't end up in rush hour traffic.    Not that I'll have ANY traffic leaving my house at 3:30 AM!

Oh well.   Beats working part time and getting a second job I guess.     

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 10, 2007, 09:32:27 am
Congratulations on full time, David. That's a good thing. The shift thing...well, that'll work out, one way or another.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2007, 10:18:39 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 10, 2007, 07:12:24 am
Wednesday morning...21 degrees today...chilly! Not sure what is happening outside as it is still DARK.

One of the major activities of my small business is to do editing. Usually this is for journal articles, grants, etc...technical writing for health care. Yesterday, I got a phone call from a man who wanted me to edit a screenplay. He told me he drives and oil delivery truck and writes screenplays for a hobby. Oookaaay...he dropped if off and I am working my way through it. I'll keep ya'll posted but I think I can safely say (after about 50 pages) this is not another BBM. LOL.

L

Make sure you charge 'im good, Honey!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 10, 2007, 12:05:09 pm
Quote
Yesterday, I got a phone call from a man who wanted me to edit a screenplay. He told me he drives and oil delivery truck and writes screenplays for a hobby

    Why am I seeing a story about two guys who deliver oil together one winter back in 1963?    One day  a big blizzard the truck gets stuck in the snow up on the road to Brokeback mountain.     Mack reaches over to Dennis and grabs his oil soaked hand.  "C'mere s'alright.  We need to keep warm buddy."   And there in the cab to the truck, instinct took over.   Dennis knew the rest of the winter would never be the same again.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on January 10, 2007, 01:15:38 pm
Mornin all!  :)

Haven't stopped by here for quite a while!

Weather-wise .. the snow is coming down like crazy, the roads are treacherous .. It is supposed to be like -14C (with windchill -24C) .. but it doesn't feel so cold outside .. yet.

David - I was thinking about fanfics on the way home from work last day and my mind wandered to Louise's Nick and Jeremy..and then I remembered that you mentioned you also 'had' a Nick where you work, who was also 22.. he still distracting you, David?  :P

I miss the warm sunny days I spent in Cali.  My sister is trying to get me to move there but I claim that I love Canada too much, now the winter is making me reconsider ..  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 10, 2007, 01:32:32 pm
This is for you, Milli: 

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 10, 2007, 01:44:17 pm
Quote from: Lucise on January 10, 2007, 01:15:38 pm
David - I was thinking about fanfics on the way home from work last day and my mind wandered to Louise's Nick and Jeremy..and then I remembered that you mentioned you also 'had' a Nick where you work, who was also 22.. he still distracting you, David?  :P


Hiya M !

   Yes.  <deep heavy sigh>    He is still dreamy and distracting.    I've been disappointed that we have been separated at work lately.   Usually we work the same checkpoints.   But sometimes they move us around to cover gaps.    Sometimes I can plea to be moved back, but I have to be careful not to make it too obvious why.    Even to the point of asking if Nick and I can take our breaks at the same time.  LOL.

   He was also approved to switch to full time.   He is number 31 on the list.    He is very upset about having to go to the morning shift.    I am of course hoping that he ends up on my team again.   But who knows where we will end up.   In all reality it seems doubtful we will end up working together.    As we were leaving work together Sunday we were discussing the 4:30-12:00 noon schedule.    He was commenting how at least he'd be home in time for the Super Bowl!  LOL.   He is so straight some times.     

     Seems kinda silly to have an infatuation doesn't it?   <blush>    Yup.  It is a one sided guilty pleasure at best.    I'm sure he has had plenty of suspicions about me already.  He is very observant.     But I'm sure he has shrugged it off seeing that I am just this nice older guy who everyone likes.     :-\ 
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Post by: David on January 10, 2007, 02:02:31 pm
I took my mom to the Airport yesterday.    She is 71 yrs old and is afraid to fly.   She hasn't flown since 1957.   Although last year she flew in a small pipercub plane on a scenic flight around Cape Cod Massachusetts with her sister.    I told her that was probably scarier than a flight on a big jet!    LOL.

So anyways,  she has friends in Florida (I think that is mandatory if you're old right?)   and never goes down to see them due to her fear of flying.     I figured if she got a full tour of the Airport she might feel more comfortable about a trip.     I tried to get her a gate pass so she could go down to the planes, but the airlines won't do that anymore.  not unless you are meeting a child or senior who needs assistance.    I explained why I was asking, but the clerk told me that it was a TSA created rule and that I should know better than to ask.     Hmmpf!

So we went anyways.   Of course as soon as we got into the Terminal every TSA person we bumped into recognized me and was curious why I was there in civilian clothes.   "Taking a trip?" they'd ask.       We did stop and chat with many of the TSA crew so she could observe the process.      The Airport was very quiet when we were there.  No crowds at all.    Of course Mom thought it was huge and crowded!      "Look at all these brave people" she kept saying!   LOL.      She was concerned that you have to put your purse / handbag in those gray divesting bins and be separated from it while it is being Xrayed.   "What if it gets stolen?" she said.    I reminded her that there are Federal Officers at each lane watching the people and their property. 

All in all she was fairly impressed.   She said she'd consider a short flight to see how she does.     As she said this her hands broke into a sweat!   LOL.    We'll see.
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Post by: Lumière on January 10, 2007, 02:03:00 pm
Quote from: southendmd on January 10, 2007, 01:32:32 pm
This is for you, Milli: 

(http://www.yle.fi/vega/bilder/hundrahits/california_dreaming.jpg)

OMG ..Mama Cass!! :D :D

Thanks for that Paul!!!
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Post by: Lumière on January 10, 2007, 02:09:26 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 10, 2007, 01:44:17 pm
     Seems kinda silly to have an infatuation doesn't it?   <blush>    Yup.  It is a one sided guilty pleasure at best.    I'm sure he has had plenty of suspicions about me already.  He is very observant.     But I'm sure he has shrugged it off seeing that I am just this nice older guy who everyone likes.     :-\ 

And we all luv ya here too David!  :-*

Great adventure with your Mom!!
I have a sister who is terrified, no, petrified of flying too!  She says she'd rather travel by ship .. (yeah, that is really much safer ..lol)..She says she won't step on a plane unless she is completely wasted or as close to unconscious as possible .. I just can't seem to convince her that she won't be admitted on a flight if she is staggering and burping at everyone .. lol.. Anyway, we all have our phobias.  I am bad with heights .. that is why I have never been on a rollercoaster ride in my life .. :) .. I am planing to do one soon though .. :-\..so we'll see... lol
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Post by: southendmd on January 10, 2007, 02:21:08 pm
Quote from: Lucise on January 10, 2007, 02:03:00 pm
OMG ..Mama Cass!! :D :D

Thanks for that Paul!!!

Milli,

Mama Cass rules.  Think of all the music she would have made had she lived...
With John gone, there's only the Mama and the Papa now.  :'(
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Post by: Lumière on January 10, 2007, 03:23:03 pm
Paul,

I know .. I listen to Mama Cass all the time ..
My fave song:


 "Make your own kind of music" ..  :D

Nobody can tell ya;
There's only one song worth singin'.
They may try and sell ya,
'cause it hangs them up
to see somone like you.

But you've gotta make your own kind of music
sing your own special song,
make your own kind of music even if nobody
else sing along.

So if you cannot take my hand,
and if you must be goin',
I will understand.

You're gonna be knowing
the loneliest kind of lonely.
It may be rough goin',
just to do your thing's
the hardest thing to do.

But you've gotta make your own kind of music
sing your own special song,
make your own kind of music even if nobody
else sings along.

So if you cannot take my hand,
and if you must be goin',
I will understand.

You gotta make your own kind of music
sing your own special song,
make your own kind of music even if nobody
else sings along.
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Post by: southendmd on January 10, 2007, 03:36:38 pm
Milli,

I know where that came from; I had this as a kid:

(http://211.169.249.34/home/music/cdimages/stream/932.jpg)

I always liked her "Dream a Little Dream of Me".
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2007, 04:12:53 pm
Quote from: southendmd on January 10, 2007, 02:21:08 pm
Milli,

Mama Cass rules.  Think of all the music she would have made had she lived...
With John gone, there's only the Mama and the Papa now.  :'(

A great voice stilled way too soon.  :(
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Post by: moremojo on January 10, 2007, 04:25:56 pm
Quote from: Lucise on January 10, 2007, 02:09:26 pm
Anyway, we all have our phobias.  I am bad with heights .. that is why I have never been on a rollercoaster ride in my life ..
I have a fear of both flying and heights. As a teenager, I went on a small ride that had been described to me by my cousin as a child's rollercoaster, and was terrified! The big ones are out of the question. And I haven't been on a plane in over twenty-one years, and can't conceive ever boarding one again.

In fact, to me, a fear of flying and a fear of heights would seem to go hand in hand. But my sister is absolutely fine with flying, yet has acrophobia, and now your post affirms that the two need not be related. And yet, you can't get any higher than on a jet plane, barring leaving the earth's atmosphere as an astronaut does; on an average jet-plane flight, you are higher than Mount Everest, the highest point of land on the planet. And you have nothing but air between the plane you are sitting in and terra firma!

I think I'll stay grounded for now, at least for the time being. (But, of course, what would Ennis and/or Jack do? ;)).
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Post by: David on January 10, 2007, 04:40:44 pm
Indeed.  I don't like rollercoasters either.   I remember being 10 years old and being encouraged to ride one by my parents.  "Try it, you'll like it".      I tried it, I didn't like it!   Scared the hell out of me.   LOL

Now flying however.   I wasn't afraid to fly.   I do remember my first flight.  I was 24 yrs old.  I went with my first boyfriend to Cincinnatti for a Cadillac show.    I was doing great until I looked out the window and saw that we were miles up above the earth.   Then I got a little quoozy.    I just grabbed a magazine and flipped thru it.  The feeling went away.   I have been fine since.  Well,  rough turbulance still gets me motion sick though.   I don't like that!    LOL.   

Nowadays I always get a window seat.   I love to watch the scenery.   Manhattan is awesome from the air!     Then again, so is the painted desert and rockie mountains.     I just wish they fed us better on the planes and had more room.   I have only flown First Class once.  Now that I've seen how nice it can be, I see how we are treated like cattle in the back of the plane!    LOL.

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Post by: Lumière on January 10, 2007, 04:47:23 pm
Scott ~ 
I know it seems contradictory ..lol, but flying is fine with me..

I was in Calgary for a day, last November hanging out with a friend .. and we decided to go up to the Calgary Tower for the fun of it ..
When we got there, we paid and went up to the "Observation Deck" where you get to see the whole city 525 feet above ground ..
Anyway, they have these glass floors you can walk on and look down at the streets etc..and glass walls around them.

When I got close to them, my legs started shaking and I got dizzy ..lol..I could not get on the glass floors, no way Jose ..  ;D  To top it all off, there was a kid there with his dad and he kept jumping up and down on the floors and I was freaking out coz I was terrified they would crack and he would go crashing 500 feet to the ground..  :o  They claim that the glass floors are strong enough to hold a couple of hippos, but I'm not so sure ..  ;D

Anyway, if you are ever in Calgary (namely in July for the Brokie gathering)..do check out the Calgary tower observation deck if you get a chance.  :)


(http://www.twingables.ca/images/calgary_tower/tower_close.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on January 10, 2007, 04:52:37 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 10, 2007, 04:40:44 pm
  I was doing great until I looked out the window and saw that we were miles up above the earth.   Then I got a little quoozy.    I just grabbed a magazine and flipped thru it.  The feeling went away.   I have been fine since.
My very first plane flight was as a babe in arms, when my mother took me from Dallas to (I believe) Houston; of course, I have no memory of this event.

My first flight of which I was cognizant was in 1980, going from Austin to Houston Intercontinental (Dulles airport in Virginia was our ultimate destination). As departure time neared, my nervousness increased, and I would not look out the window during take-off. When I did muster the courage to so, I was astonished to see how high we had ascended, and in so short a time. I was in quiet-panic mode from that point on, and was just praying for the trip to end.    
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 10, 2007, 04:40:44 pm
I just wish they fed us better on the planes and had more room.   I have only flown First Class once.  Now that I've seen how nice it can be, I see how we are treated like cattle in the back of the plane!    LOL.
Yes, there used to be some glamor associated with air travel, but now planes seem like buses in the sky. The horrible stories I have heard of poor service and air rage do nothing to bolster my confidence in this mode of travel.
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Post by: David on January 10, 2007, 05:03:02 pm
Flying is so surreal to me.  It doesn't feel like travelling.   A three hour car trip is travelling.   Walking onto a plane, sitting down for a few hours then getting off across the country is just too bizarre.   To think that in the time it takes us to watch BBM I can fly to Florida!     It feels so weird to step off a plane and into a different time zone or country even.   Now I know why Cunard used to advertise their Ocean liners as "Getting there is half the Trip".
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Post by: southendmd on January 10, 2007, 05:04:08 pm
I first flew when I was about five, and have flown many times, including transatlantic.  Usually doesn't bother me.  I don't like landings, though.

It's those little planes  I don't like:  I once went from Boston to Provincetown on a little Cessna.  I tried to focus on the coastline and tried to recognize things and keep my mind occupied.  Luckily, it's only a twenty-minute flight.  

However, on the return trip, they seated me in the copilot's seat!  Strapped in, a steering wheel thingie in my face, a big sign saying "don't touch anything and don't talk to the pilot".  The pilot looked about twelve years old, and seemed to be reading a little card on how to fly the plane.  Panic.  Windshield in front of me, hot sun, no AC and you can't open the windows.  Here comes Logan Airport looking huge.  

Nothing like facing your fears head-on.  It was like I was landing the plane; I couldn't avoid it.  It was in my face.  We touched down light as a feather.  I was breathing again.

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2007, 05:07:47 pm
I was cured of my fear of flying by not having any choice in the matter, if I wanted to make the trip I had scheduled.

My first flight was in the early spring of 1984. I was still living in my home town of Lancaster at the time, and was going to visit an old roommate in Boston for the weekend. I was flying out of Harrisburg, Pa., and because I was nervous, I had booked a direct flight from Harrisburg to Boston on a "big" plane.''

Came the day of my trip, guess what? Mechanical problems, they couldn't get the "big" plane started!  :o Somehow, I didn't freak out--not even when I was informed that in place of the "big" plane, we were being put on board a "little" (commuter) flight to Newark, where we would transfer to another flight to Boston.

Lovely. Just the situation I had tried to avoid in making my travel arrangements.  >:(

Then we got up in the air in that "little" plane, and I looked out the window at the whole world spread out below me "in miniature," like on a map, and I absolutely loved it! It was like magic! I was hooked!

And please bear in mind that I am otherwise the biggest friggin' physical coward on the face of the earth! Put me on top of a three-foot step ladder and my legs turn to limp spaghetti!  :laugh: Got no problems standing on the balcony of the 30th-floor condo, but a three-foot step ladder? Forget it!

I think I wasn't frightened because of the "unreality" of that experience, looking down at "the whole world in miniature." Since that first flight, I've flown many times on the commuter hop from Boston to Provincetown, and once, in 1985, I even got to ride the co-pilot's seat for a small-plane flight from St. Croix, U.S.V.I., to San Juan.

So I love to fly, but dealing with airports, however, having to show up two friggin' hours before my flight. ...  >:(

(Sorry, David. I know it ain't your fault.  :) )
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Post by: Lumière on January 10, 2007, 05:11:22 pm
Little planes are freaky ..lol.. 
When there is turbulence .. scary!!
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2007, 05:21:05 pm
Quote from: Lucise on January 10, 2007, 05:11:22 pm
Little planes are freaky ..lol.. 
When there is turbulence .. scary!!

Must admit, on that flight from St. Croix to San Juan, I did NOT appreciate having to circle San Juan in a thunderstorm, but it didn't last long.

I've noticed small-plane pilots reading little cards before take-off. I think it might just be the pre-flight check, probably required by the FAA.
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Post by: southendmd on January 10, 2007, 05:30:21 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2007, 05:21:05 pm
I've noticed small-plane pilots reading little cards before take-off. I think it might just be the pre-flight check, probably required by the FAA.

Jeff, yes, I actually know that. :)

But at the time, I irrationally thought, does he know how to fly this plane? He's twelve!

I'm glad you enjoy the Boston to Provincetown jump.  I'll drive, thank you very much.
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Post by: MaineWriter on January 10, 2007, 05:37:15 pm
You guys are cracking me up!

Flying doesn't bother me one whit, never has. I don't remember my very first flight ever, but I remember my first flight alone...I was five, and flying from LaGuardia (NY) to Logan (Boston). I was all dressed up and because I was trying to act so grown up, I had a glass of milk to drink, instead of a soda, and proceeded to spill it all over the businessman next to me. Yes, he was dressed up too...we all dressed up to fly in those days.

Since then I have been on big planes, little planes and every size plane in between. The nicest plane I have ever been on was the 777...I think the plane was 2 months old, brand spanking new, a flight from Chicago to Denver. That was a trip!

I have had the experience of being the only healthcare professional on board when another passenger was thought to be having a heart attack (he wasn't); a flight that got diverted to Dulles because of a bomb scare; and a flight when they thought we would run out of fuel. That last one was a little nerve wracking: it was a cross country flight from San Diego to Newark. The weather was bad in Newark and they were afraid we would have to circle before landing and if we did, we ran the risk of not enough gas. So we made an emergency landing in Kansas City to fill up.

In 1999 I had the dubious honor of achieving Gold Medallion status on Delta...I flew 52,284 miles that year..that is actual flown miles with my butt in the seat. Flying in 2000 was a joy because of that Gold Medallion card...that was pre 9/11 so the security wasn't as onerous as it is now (sorry, David) and the perks were great...upgrades to first class were a cinch (and usually free), preferred seating if I got stuck in coach, always first on the plane, priority handlling for my bags so they were first on the conveyor belt! That was the life.

I am not traveling as much now, but I still end up on 5 to 6 flights a year. This year coming up I have Salt Lake City and Las Vegas as definites; New Orleans as a maybe; probably a trip to DC; and if I can finagle it, I'd like to make a trip to Europe. We'll see. I have been to Europe or some exotic locale annually since 1999...it helps keep me sane in this crazy country of ours. LOL

Leslie

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Post by: David on January 10, 2007, 06:11:27 pm
Priority handling for your Bags? ROFLOL!

I see those tags on bags all the time.   Guess what?   They mean nothing!  They all get screened at the same time.   And that is in the order they are rec'd.   

So Davids Travel tip of the day:  If you are checking a bag or bags, definately arrive at the airport 2 hours before your flight!      Sometimes even we can't screen the bags as fast as they get dropped off to us.   Then sometimes the conveyor belt that runs the bags downstairs stops because they don't have enough Airlines Baggage handlers down there.   SouthWest is notorious for that!    I am surprized any SouthWest Airlines bags make it onto the correct planes because the belt is always stopped.

Oooo!   Boeing 777s are nice!   Especially if you can book up to Business Class Elite!  That is what Delta calls First Class.      Seating is 2, 2 and 2 across.  With so much leg room you can stretch your legs straight out and still not reach the seat in front of you!      On my London trip we ate a 5 course dinner complete with wine selection.     

On my last flight, Atlanta to Hartford,  It was an older plane and it made quite the loud noise whenever it turned when taxi-ing out the runway.  As we approached my airport, we suddenly turned east and towards Boston.   We flew quite awhile before turning north and then back west to the airport.    We went way out over the sparcely populated part of Connecticut.     I thought : that is weird.  Then as we landed we were met by a fleet of Fire and Resque trucks!    As we parked the plane was surrounded by firefighters in full gear.    Nice eh?    Now I realize the pilot veared way out like that to dump fuel so we wouldn't skid into the airport in a ball of flames!

But statistically it is still safer to fly than drive.   You run a far greater chance of being killed in a car wreck on the way to the airport.
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Post by: MaineWriter on January 10, 2007, 06:16:15 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 10, 2007, 06:11:27 pm
Priority handling for your Bags? ROFLOL!


You can laugh now, but I am telling you, it did make a difference way back when...in 2000! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2007, 07:52:33 pm
Quote from: southendmd on January 10, 2007, 05:30:21 pm
I'm glad you enjoy the Boston to Provincetown jump.  I'll drive, thank you very much.

Till you deal with Logan Airport, it probably takes just as long!  :laugh:
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Post by: delalluvia on January 10, 2007, 09:02:43 pm
I'm terrified of flying.  Wanting to get to places hasn't cured me of it either. 

My first plane trip was from Dallas to San Francisco flying Greyhound in the skies - Southwest Airlines.

Everyone assured me that the worst part was taking off and landing.

I replied "great, I'm going to do it 16 times".  Southwest didn't use to fly direct anywhere.

The trip was:
Dallas - Albuquerque - Phoenix - Century City - Oakland
Then
Oakland - Century City - Las Vegas - San Antonio - Dallas.

I was on Xanax.  I was told to take 1 for every 4 hours of flight.  I took 6 that day.  I was wide awake and terrified the entire flight, but once we landed, I was nearly comatose.

In the years since, flying to Canada and Europe and other places I hardly remember the flights themselves because I was doped to the gills.

Don't like flying.  Like that famous writer said of being on a ship (In prison with a chance of drowning), flying is like being in prison with a chance of being ripped to pieces/burned to death or falling 5 miles.   :( :( :(
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Post by: MaineWriter on January 10, 2007, 10:02:14 pm
When I said, "You guys crack me up" I never meant to minimize anyone's fear of flying.

I realize people have all sorts of fears. For me, I am not too fond of heights, but I have actually figured out some parameters of the fear and I have managed to figure out how I can cope. Dellaluvia gave her example of how she copes with flying. For others, it might mean not getting on a plane at all.

If my humor came across as crass or uncaring, I apologize. That was not my intent.

Hugs, all...

Leslie
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Post by: Arad-3 on January 10, 2007, 10:45:42 pm
Quote from: delalluvia on January 10, 2007, 09:02:43 pm


Don't like flying.  Like that famous writer said of being on a ship (In prison with a chance of drowning), flying is like being in prison with a chance of being ripped to pieces/burned to death or falling 5 miles.   :( :( :(


I'm with you! I am scared to death to fly.   I have booked trips only to cancel at the last moment cause the anxiety I was feeling just wasn't worth it.  I'm scared to death of flipping out 3000 ft up in the sky and making a fool out of my self. And I don't want to be all doped up either cause of a hijacking.  I feel if I mustered up the courage to get to my destination that I wouldn't enjoy myself at all because all I would think about is the flight home. I flew when I was a child but I guess that was before I knew anything about death. :( :(

I seem to get around pretty good by driving, And I know thats alot more dangerous. But at least I can touch the ground when I want to!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 10, 2007, 10:47:10 pm
Quote from: delalluvia on January 10, 2007, 09:02:43 pm
flying is like being in prison with a chance of being ripped to pieces/burned to death or falling 5 miles.    

I think that is the new SouthWest Airlines billboard motto.     :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 10, 2007, 10:55:42 pm
As much as I enjoy Flying, I still drink half a bottle of Pepto Bismol the morning of each trip.   LOL

I'm not afraid of dying.  Just the incredible anxiety of the plumeting to my death before impact.    Why be afraid of instant death?    I am more afraid of knowing death looms ahead of us, often with long lingering illness.     

I'd much rather die in my sleep like my grandmother, not screaming in terror like the passengers in her car.      <--sorry, that is an old joke but a good one.  LOL
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Post by: Arad-3 on January 10, 2007, 11:03:14 pm
Oh my!  David I don't whether to laugh or cry right now! :-\ :-\ :'( :laugh:
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Post by: David on January 10, 2007, 11:08:22 pm
Quote from: Arad-3 on January 10, 2007, 11:03:14 pm
Oh my!  David I don't whether to laugh or cry right now! :-\ :-\ :'( :laugh:

Oops!  Sorry bout that.   I saw that my post took on too serious of a tone, so I thought I'd toss in that old joke.    My grandmother didn't die in a car crash!

Let's move on to nicer things.   Wanna talk about Jake Gyllenhaals cute butt?   
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Post by: delalluvia on January 10, 2007, 11:17:26 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 10, 2007, 10:47:10 pm
I think that is the new SouthWest Airlines billboard motto.     :laugh:

A mother and her 5 yr old son were flying Southwest Airlines from Kansas City to Chicago.  The son (who had been looking out the window) turned to his mother and asked, "If big dogs have baby dogs and big cats have baby cats, why don't big planes have baby planes?"

The mother, who couldn't think of an answer, told her son to ask the stewardess.

So the boy walks to the galley and asks the stewardess, "If big dogs have baby dogs and big cats have baby cats, why don't big planes have babyplanes?"

The stewardess responded, "Did your mother tell you to ask me?"

The boy said, "Yes, she did...."

"Well, then, tell your mother that there are no baby planes because Southwest always pulls out on time.  Have your mother explain that to you."

 ;D ;D ;D

Airplane travel is rife with gallows humor.  Someone in describing the sinking of the Titanic equated it with modern airline travel.  There is the understanding that when you agree to the mode of travel, you are accepting the risk that you may not make it and go down with the ship.

Let's see, TWA = travel with ammo.

Delta was cute - 'don't even leave the airport'.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 11, 2007, 12:09:00 am
David, your sense of humor is the heart of this thread.  Keep on bringing it!  ;D

I used to be terrified to fly, maybe because when I was little there were a few spectacular and well-publicized plane crashes that scared everybody.  My first flight was when I was in college, flying home to Cleveland from Indianapolis.  I think I must have given the businessman next to me a cheap thrill, because I asked if I could hold on to him while taking off and landing.  ;D

In recent years, though, I've finally chilled out about it and sometimes enjoy it, other than the airport hassles.  Maybe it helps to get older.  I figure my parents are gone, and I don't have kids who depend on me, and there are worse things than going quickly while you still have your health and faculties.  ::)  If I go down, though, I sure hope it's after a great vacation, and not before!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 11, 2007, 03:29:13 am
You all posted over ten pages in this thread in six days!  And I just read them all!  Who's nuts?  :)

To distill all my responses into one post:
David, I seriously LOVE your TWA bag.  Makes me very nostalgic.

Paul, I love Cass Elliot singing "Dream a Little Dream."  I have very happy memories of my mom singing it to me as a child.

Louise and all, yes, the weather seems very weird.  We've had unusually strong winds, off and on this winter.

Scott and others, I have a fear of being near the edge of heights.  If I feel confident that I can't fall over the edge, like if there is a big rail, I'm probably okay.  But Melinda can vouch that when she took us on our beautiful San Francisco summer night driving tour (Melinda, Pete, Nipith, Juan, Kirk, and me in a not large car), after going up a windy, precipice-y road, I asked to be humored with a slow descent down because it freaked me out.  Melinda was very thoughtful.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 11, 2007, 07:07:43 am
Everyone, notice with that last post, Elle has joined the ranks of the 3000 posts club! Go, Clarissa!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 11, 2007, 07:09:53 am
Thursday morning, and my husband overslept. For him, oversleeping means sleeping in til 6 am and not getting up at 4:30 am. It means that I am up on time but he is still here, which I am not used to. He is giving me funny looks...LOL

7.5 degrees here!  COLD! Obviously I will need to haul out the hat and mittens this morning!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 11, 2007, 07:13:57 am
Thursday Mornings Top Ten List!

injest  8116  
Lucise  5830  
MaineWriter  4139
Garry_LH  4135  
Front-Ranger  3947
louisev  3328
DavidinHartford  3107
Ellemeno  3001  
Pipedream  2497
Fran  2377  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 11, 2007, 07:44:29 am
  6:44 AM and 23*F here.  Brrr!   

  Todays forecast is (http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/31/32.gif?12122006) and 37*F as the high temp.

I guess I'll be breaking out the heavy TSA jacket today!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 11, 2007, 12:06:49 pm

:-* CONGRATS TO CLARISSA ON 3,000 POSTS!!  :-*

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Congratulations.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on January 11, 2007, 12:11:44 pm
Quote from: Arad-3 on January 10, 2007, 10:45:42 pm
  I feel if I mustered up the courage to get to my destination that I wouldn't enjoy myself at all because all I would think about is the flight home.
This is me to a tee, and is the reason I do most of my travelling the comfy armchair way (got some snazzy travel books at home, and I'm always looking things up at my library). I will almost certainly never leave the American continent (except maybe for a Caribbean cruise or somethin' along those lines), except, arguably, at the moment of my death (that is the flight none of us can ever avoid).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on January 11, 2007, 12:36:21 pm
Quote from: moremojo on January 11, 2007, 12:11:44 pm
I will almost certainly never leave the American continent...
How could I forget?...I have left the American continent...twice, in 1981 and 1982, on the two visits I made to Hawaii, back in my flying days. I should have said that I'm unlikely to ever leave the American continent again.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 11, 2007, 12:37:43 pm
Welcome, Clarissa, to the land of the violets!! You'll love it here!!

As for the rest of you, all I have to do is post a pic or two of the jacknifed semis lying on their sides just north of Casper, Wyoming, to convince you to take a plane instead of risking your lives on the highway!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 11, 2007, 12:53:46 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 11, 2007, 12:37:43 pm
As for the rest of you, all I have to do is post a pic or two of the jacknifed semis lying on their sides just north of Casper, Wyoming, to convince you to take a plane instead of risking your lives on the highway!!


You gonna fly folks from Estes Park to Brokenback and Ten Sleep?  ;D

Wish I could afford the time to go to Denver on the Zephyr. Train's safer than the highway, and not so far from the ground as a plane if there's a problem!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 11, 2007, 01:20:35 pm
Naw, just have an experienced driver, same as I had for the trip last weekend!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on January 11, 2007, 01:22:43 pm
Mornin!

Edmonton weather report:  Brrr...Temps are now at -35C .. Bad road conditions .. At least it isnt snowing right this minute.


Congrats Elle on taking the leap to the 3000s!  8)
Title: Don't forget to turn off your vibrator!
Post by: YaadPyar on January 11, 2007, 02:16:21 pm
Thought you'd enjoy this one, David....

'Vibrating bag' prompts bomb scare at O'Hare   
 
By Dan P. Blake
Tribune staff reporter

January 11, 2007, 11:15 AM CST

An unattended "vibrating bag" at O'Hare International Airport this morning caused a brief scare but was determined harmless.

The package was reported to police around 8 a.m., which prompted a response from the Chicago Police Department's Bomb and Arson Unit, a unit sergeant said.

Investigators cleared the immediate vicinity in Terminal 5, where international flights arrive and depart. Wendy Abrams, spokeswoman for the city's Department of Aviation, said the response to the "vibrating bag" did not affect operations at the airport.

"It was someone's property," Chicago police Officer Marcel Bright said. "There was nothing dangerous in it. Someone walked away and forgot it."

Authorities wouldn't say what was in the bag, but police did not have to destroy it, Bright said. The area was declared safe at 9 a.m.
Copyright © 2007, Chicago Tribune
Title: Re: Don't forget to turn off your vibrator!
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 11, 2007, 02:22:27 pm
Quote from: YaadPyar on January 11, 2007, 02:16:21 pm
'Vibrating bag' prompts bomb scare at O'Hare   

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on January 11, 2007, 02:27:24 pm
Must've been those damn Energizer bunnies that keep going' and goin' forever ..  :P ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 11, 2007, 08:28:04 pm
Vibrating bag?    LOL.   

we all know what that was don't we?   <blush>

First of all, why do people take adult ...um....  novelties as carry-on items?    It's not like you can use them on the plane!    Well, I suppose you could go into the Lav by yourself and join the mile high club alone!   LOL.

and YES people do take them along.  And us TSOs do see them on the X-ray screen.   Many images are "saved" even so the next shift can come in and giggle at them.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 12, 2007, 05:59:41 am
Quote from: Meryl on January 11, 2007, 12:06:49 pm
:-* CONGRATS TO CLARISSA ON 3,000 POSTS!!  :-*

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Congratulations.jpg)

Thanks Everyone! 

Meryl, I think it's amazing that though we've never met in person, you knew that I would love this picture.  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 12, 2007, 07:11:06 am
Fridays Top Ten List

injest  8174  
Lucise  5848  
Garry_LH  4172
MaineWriter  4152  
Front-Ranger  3989
louisev  3332
DavidinHartford  3110
Ellemeno  3020  
Pipedream  2502
Fran  2388  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 12, 2007, 07:57:00 am
Good morning everyone,

Friday here...except, I have to drive to Bangor for work tomorrow, so it is not really the weekend...yet. Sigh.

31 degrees this morning and cloudy, but no prediction of snow.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 12, 2007, 08:34:13 am
38*F and cloudy here too.     

Oh Leslie,  I'm flying down to Naples, Florida on Monday for a few days.   Would you mind posting the Top Ten list on Tuesday and Wednesday?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 12, 2007, 09:35:50 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 12, 2007, 08:34:13 am
38*F and cloudy here too.     

Oh Leslie,  I'm flying down to Naples, Florida on Monday for a few days.   Would you mind posting the Top Ten list on Tuesday and Wednesday?

Not at all, my dear, although I don't do it as nice as you with the colors and so on...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 12, 2007, 10:44:22 am
Thanks Darlin.    My plane doesn't leave until 11:25 AM on Monday,  So I'll be able to post Mondays list before I leave.  I'll be back Wednesday night.   Just a quick trip down to get away from the snow.    ::)    Well, that was the plan!    LOL.

It is more to just visit a buddy and relax by the pool.   Who knows with my new schedule coming up when i'll be able to get away again.   

Last year I went in early December.   It was great being down there eating lunch dockside knowing it there was a blizzard up here in CT!    LOL.   No such luck this year.     Then again,  no worry of my driveway being blocked by snow either.
Title: Annie's Connecticut connection
Post by: moremojo on January 12, 2007, 11:01:05 am
I noted the other day in the 2001 edition of The World Almanac that E. Annie Proulx (as she was listed in that source) was born in Norwich, Connecticut, on August 22, 1935. David, knowing that you hail from Connecticut (and indeed, still reside there), can you tell us anything about Norwich? Or anyone else who might care to chime in?

Thanks in advance!

Scott
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 12, 2007, 11:04:12 am
Annie spoke about her background both times I have heard her speak. She is of French Canadian ancestry. Her father was in the textile business and her family moved around quite a bit when she was young.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 12, 2007, 11:06:30 am
Scott,

She actually graduated from Deering High School, right here in good ol' Portland, Maine. I can't find an exact date, but by her age I would guess she graduated in 1953. I drive by Deering High every day on my way to work.

You can read a history about it here:

http://www.deeringhighalumni.com/SchoolHistory.htm

Leslie

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 12, 2007, 11:09:12 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 12, 2007, 10:44:22 am
Thanks Darlin.    My plane doesn't leave until 11:25 AM on Monday,  So I'll be able to post Mondays list before I leave.  I'll be back Wednesday night.   Just a quick trip down to get away from the snow.    ::)    Well, that was the plan!    LOL.

It is more to just visit a buddy and relax by the pool.   Who knows with my new schedule coming up when i'll be able to get away again.   

Last year I went in early December.   It was great being down there eating lunch dockside knowing it there was a blizzard up here in CT!    LOL.   No such luck this year.     Then again,  no worry of my driveway being blocked by snow either.

Sounds like fun, David. I haven't gotten to that point in the winter where I am sick of the weather. That usually comes in March. But since we haven't had any weather to speak of, so far, I don't have anything to be sick of, yet! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 12, 2007, 01:17:01 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on January 12, 2007, 05:59:41 am
Meryl, I think it's amazing that though we've never met in person, you knew that I would love this picture.  :)

It did seem very Clarissa-y to me.  And it's way cool that it is now enjoying icon status.  So glad you liked it!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on January 12, 2007, 04:30:01 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 12, 2007, 09:35:50 am
Not at all, my dear, although I don't do it as nice as you with the colors and so on...

L

Leslie - that would be a sinch - just quote or modify, copy & paste in a reply, and change the actual numbers. If ya want, I'll do it!

Sheriff Roland
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 12, 2007, 04:49:24 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on January 12, 2007, 04:30:01 pm
Leslie - that would be a sinch - just quote or modify, copy & paste in a reply, and change the actual numbers. If ya want, I'll do it!

Sheriff Roland

Ah, so that's the secret! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 12, 2007, 05:54:51 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokeArseMountain/Scenic/Front-Range-MapDot.jpg)

  8) CONGRATS TO FRONT-RANGER on CLIMBING ABOVE 4,000!  8)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 12, 2007, 06:02:29 pm
Welcome to the Aquamarine Club, Lee...

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 12, 2007, 08:47:43 pm
Hiya Leslie,

  As Roland said, it is mostly cut and paste.   But to make it easier, just go to the main page, click on "More Stats" then highlight, cut and paste the Top Ten list and insert it into a reply box.    Then I go and change the colours, but you can leave it black and white if you want.

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  The harder list is the "Complete" 1000+ list.   That I get from the "Members" page.   You have to reorder them from high to low, then cut and paste onto a reply box.  But I also delete out all the extra info so it is just the post number, not the persons join date and title.  That is why I only do the big list on Saturdays and Wednesdays.   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 12, 2007, 09:39:34 pm
Don't worry, David darlin...one way or another, we'll hold down the fort while you are gone. But, I can honestly say, we won't do as good a job as you, no matter how hard we try, which is why we'll be waiting for your speedy return.

Hugs and love

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 13, 2007, 07:00:56 am
Saturdays "Complete" 1000+ post List

  injest                      8,223   
  Lucise                     5,862   
  MaineWriter             4,185   
  Garry_LH                 4,178   
  Front-Ranger            4,010   
  louisev                     3,336   
  DavidinHartford         3,122   
  Ellemeno                  3,027   
  Pipedream                2,505   
  Fran                        2,399   
  latjoreme                  2,289   
  ednbarby                  2,252   
  David925                  2,124    
  Jeff Wrangler            1,947   
  Toast                       1,877   
  Sheriff Roland           1,778   
  YaadPyar                  1,731   
  Phillip                       1,640   
  Meryl                       1,630   
  Memento                 1,517   
  wdj                         1,483   
  Bigheart                   1,420   
  Lynne                      1,404   
  jpwagoneer1964       1,376   
  moremojo                 1,294   
  Daniel                      1,255   
  atz75                       1,247   
  twistedude               1,234   
  southendmd             1,228   
  Katie77                    1,218   
  Arad-3                     1,202   
  delalluvia                  1,190   
  littleguitar                1,170   
  wyomen                  1,156   
  DeeDee                   1,143   
  starboardlight           1,115   
  coffeecat33             1,049   
  Mikaela                    1,049   
  Ray                         1,042   
  cmr107                   1,039   
  shakestheground      1,037   
  opinionista               1,028   
  wulfar360               1,016   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 13, 2007, 07:30:21 am
Morning all,

Saturday here, 33 degrees. I have to drive to Bangor to teach a class, so no rest for the weary today. Bangor is where Stephen King lives...here's his house, complete with bats on the gate.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/MEBANstephenking_daveh.jpg)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 13, 2007, 07:43:04 am
Ooo!  great house!    Looks like 1313 Mockingbird lane to me!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 13, 2007, 10:00:58 am
Thanks for the welcome to the aquamarine club. I'm posting mostly pictures lately. It gets me into less trouble!

Meryl, I love that map! You've got me all figgured out!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 13, 2007, 11:14:36 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 13, 2007, 07:43:04 am
Ooo!  great house!    Looks like 1313 Mockingbird lane to me!

Oh, you would bring that up. RIP Lily Munster/Yvonne DeCarlo.  :'(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: delalluvia on January 13, 2007, 02:47:01 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 13, 2007, 07:30:21 am
Morning all,

Saturday here, 33 degrees. I have to drive to Bangor to teach a class, so no rest for the weary today. Bangor is where Stephen King lives...here's his house, complete with bats on the gate.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/MEBANstephenking_daveh.jpg)

L

Awesome house.  I'm sure his kids are all grown up aren't they?  Probably live somewhere else by now?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 14, 2007, 12:05:01 am
What a great day.    Despite the light rain we had all day, it was a super day.

I arrived at work early as today was "Bid" day for us part timers who are going full time.     As you may have read earlier I was depressed that it looked like I was going to have to go back to a 4:30 AM starting shift.   Well surprize surprize!    As I arrived there were 5 later shifts available!    YAAAA!   I get to start at 11:30 am!

Then I had to hold my breath until Nick showed up 30 minutes later to bid.    He arrived and was also able to grab an 11:30 shift!    And he chose the same days off too.    Good boy!    :)     Life is good.    Now we had 2 and a half hours to kill before our shift started.  So Nick, myself and one other guy we know went to Friendlys for breakfast.     That was so nice.  To sit and eat a nice breakfast and have a few cups of coffee before work.  Of course having Nick sit across from me to stare at was nice too!  <deep sigh>.

Work was good too.  My checkpoint was pretty slow.   And the most annoying person I work with left early!     I hate that guy.  Everybody there hates him.   I think they are trying to get him fired he is such a bad employee.  He brings moral down.   So he left at the same time I arrived!    YAAA!   Normally I have to listen to his crap all day.

Then after work, a buddy of mine from Denver, Colorado flew in to my Airport.    So I stayed an hour later to meet him at his gate.     Boy do people get nervous when they see a TSA Officer waiting at the gate for a person!    And I snapped on a rubber glove real loudly when he stepped thru the gate into the terminal!   LOL.

Several passengers glared with nervous eyes when I did that!     My buddy just laughed and said: "What? they only sent one of you TSAs to get me?"   LOL

I escorted him thru to get his bags and to the rental car bus.  From there he and I plus two other friends all went to dinner at a nearby Ruby Tuesdays for Steaks.   

  What a great day!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 14, 2007, 12:15:25 am
gonna top it off with a little Jake??

glad you had a great day!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 14, 2007, 07:06:25 am
Sundays Top Ten List

injest  8316  
Lucise  5876  
Garry_LH  4223
MaineWriter  4198
Front-Ranger  4019  
louisev  3346
DavidinHartford  3125
Ellemeno  3036  
Pipedream  2505
Fran  2408  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 14, 2007, 07:08:36 am
Quote from: injest on January 14, 2007, 12:15:25 am
gonna top it off with a little Jake??

glad you had a great day!



Oh yes, I forgot to add that!    Gotta love that Jake was going to be on TV that night too.     I did stay up to watch part of it.   I recorded the rest.    I'm going to reserve my comments on the show until I've seen it all.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 14, 2007, 07:55:36 am
David - great you got the later shift and therefore can stay up later than 6pm!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 14, 2007, 08:26:11 am
OK,   I just finished watching SNL.     The opening with Jake in drag was cute.   I wasn't too thrilled as how they portrayed us fans though.    :-\

But who'd a thought that Jake would be hot in a dress?    Just goes to prove that Jake is hot in anything he wears!

 :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 14, 2007, 08:45:10 am
Sunday morning, 23 degrees here and a few snowflakes are drifting out of the sky...

I am ready to kick back, relax, and enjoy my one day weekend. Oh wait, I forgot, today is bill paying day. Ugh.

Patriots are on at 4:30 pm. Go Pats!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 14, 2007, 08:45:59 am
I forgot to say, I taped SNL and will watch it this afternoon.

And with this, I reach 4200 posts. Go me!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 14, 2007, 08:47:21 am
Quote from: delalluvia on January 13, 2007, 02:47:01 pm
Awesome house.  I'm sure his kids are all grown up aren't they?  Probably live somewhere else by now?

I don't know how many children they have. He has a daughter who used to own a restaurant in Portland so obviously she is all grown up and has been for awhile. It was a good restaurant, too. I was sad when it closed.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 14, 2007, 08:50:03 am
David, great news about the job. Now what are your days off? We need to keep track of your schedule. And when do you go to the full time schedule?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 14, 2007, 10:30:46 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 14, 2007, 08:50:03 am
David, great news about the job. Now what are your days off? We need to keep track of your schedule. And when do you go to the full time schedule?

L

Thanks Leslie!

   The new schedule doesn't start until Sunday February 4th.

Mondays and Tuesdays are my days off.    There were no Saturdays & Sundays off available to us new guys.     There was only one with a Sunday-Monday off, but that one got grabbed first.    I would have preferred that one, but the Monday - Tuesday is OK too.    I figured that Mondays are often busy travel days, plus alot of holidays are on Mondays and we'd never get the Holiday off.    Although we do get double pay if we work a holiday.     So this year I did get Christmas off only because it was my regular day off.   

I'm going to miss having three day weekends!    I used to get Mon - Tues & Weds off.   But working 40 hrs a week instead of 20 will help pay the bills!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 14, 2007, 10:32:05 am
oh, and did I mention I get to work with my boy Nick?

<big evil grin>    ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 14, 2007, 10:42:52 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 14, 2007, 10:32:05 am
oh, and did I mention I get to work with my boy Nick?

<big evil grin>    ;D

Yes, you did...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 15, 2007, 07:07:02 am
Mondays Top Ten List!

injest  8393  
Lucise  5889  
Garry_LH  4273
MaineWriter  4219
Front-Ranger  4037  
louisev  3350
DavidinHartford  3133
Ellemeno  3061  
Pipedream  2509
Fran  2419  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 15, 2007, 07:10:11 am
Good Morning all !

     37*F and raining here this morning.    But that is OK.   It is supposed to be in the mid 80*F in Florida when I get there later today!   YAA!

    All Y'all play nice now while i'm gone.     :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 15, 2007, 07:12:59 am
enjo enjoy David! say hello to the sun from me - I haven't seen it in a few months!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 15, 2007, 09:15:24 am
Monday morning, Martin Luther King Day. I hadn't planned on taking this as a vacation day, but they are predicting ice and snow, up to 7 inches. It just started snowing now. Since my daughter is home from school anyway, I might as well stay home, too. Ha ha, didn't need to twist my arm to hard on that one!

24 degrees right now. I'll keep ya'll posted on the weather.

And, how about those Patriots?! Yahoo, what a game...I think the Chargers were the team they had to beat and I am predicting they go all the way to the Super Bowl. Yee-haw!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 15, 2007, 06:42:03 pm
Well, we had what the weathermen like to euphemistically call a "wintry mix" for most of the day, but actual accumulation was pretty minor. I did stay home and didn't venture out on the roads, since there wasn't anything I needed, anyway. My husband went to work but came home early...the driving was slow, but not awful.

Looks like lots of hoopla and worrying over nothing, but since we haven't had much winter to speak of, the weather people are restless. LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 16, 2007, 12:38:43 am
According to our little reports at the bottom of the BetterMost screen, it's 21 degrees in Childress, TX right now!  That just seems wrong to me.  And, it was almost 60 degrees in Pittsburgh today!  Not only was it warm... it was humid!
 :o

All wrong.
 :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 16, 2007, 07:31:19 am
Filling in for David while he is in sunny warm Florida!

Tuesday's Top Ten List!

injest  8434  
Lucise  5910  
Garry_LH  4300
MaineWriter  4232
Front-Ranger  4047  
louisev  3359
DavidinHartford  3136
Ellemeno  3071  
Pipedream  2510
Fran  2426  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 16, 2007, 07:32:09 am
Tuesday here, 20.8 degrees. We are supposed to have a cold blast the next few days.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 16, 2007, 11:19:27 am
Be careful everybody in this icy weather. Here's a true story. A man from our Houston office started on a road trip with his family to visit relatives on the West Coast over the holidays. They got lost in an ice storm in Oregon. He ran the car until there was no more gas to keep his wife and two little girls, ages four years and four months, warm. Then he burned the tires. Several days passed while they were still stranded and lost. The mother nursed the baby, and then she also nursed the four-year-old. Finally, the man took off walking to find help. He did reach help, but then was taken to a hospital and died of hypothermia. The wife and children were rescued.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 16, 2007, 11:46:13 am
Lee,

Are you referring to the tragedy with James Kim and his family that occurred over Thanksgiving?

Just a few details: he was from San Francisco, not Houston. The children were 7 months and 4 years, and yes, mom breastfed both of them. Although the weather was snow and rain, it sounds more like they were stuck in snow, on a mountain road, that is normally closed in winter. Vandals had destroyed the gate that closed the road, and Kim made a wrong turn.

for more:

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/12/07/missing.family/index.html

This story says he walked 10.64 miles but later reports estimated that he really walked 16.

For work, he was a senior editor at CNET Networks.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 16, 2007, 11:58:50 am
Yes, the man was originally from San Francisco and may have worked for CNET previously, but at the time of his death, he worked for my company in our Houston office. I was told that the younger child was four months old but it may have been wrong information.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 16, 2007, 12:17:41 pm
That was terribly sad. I seem to remember he had walked essentially in a circle, and his body was found not too far from where the car was stuck.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 16, 2007, 12:23:15 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 16, 2007, 12:17:41 pm
That was terribly sad. I seem to remember he had walked essentially in a circle, and his body was found not too far from where the car was stuck.

Yes, Jeff...1/2 mile.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: delalluvia on January 16, 2007, 11:47:09 pm
I read somewhere that people were gearing up for lawsuits because the gate that closed off the hunting road wasn't vandalized, it just had never been locked in the first place like it was supposed to be.

Poor guy.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 17, 2007, 07:36:53 am
Still filling in for David while he is in sunny warm Florida!

Wednesday's Top Ten List!

injest  8447  
Lucise  5924  
Garry_LH  4305
MaineWriter  4255
Front-Ranger  4073  
louisev  3361
DavidinHartford  3136
Ellemeno  3076  
Pipedream  2511
Fran  2432  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 17, 2007, 07:38:17 am
I am very jealous of David in warm sunny Florida, as it is a whopping -2 deg F here this morning! When my husband got up at 4 am it was 0, so in the intervening 2.5 hours, it has gone down 2 degrees.

Can anyone say ARCTIC AIR? LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on January 17, 2007, 07:57:07 am
Hey Leslie,

how are you doing? We're getting news reports here that a fierce winter storms has got the US in its grip, all the way to Maine? 50 people killed already, no electricity, schools closed...

Wrap up warm!  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 17, 2007, 08:19:09 am
Hi Fabienne,

In my little corner of the world, known as Westbrook, ME, we are doing just fine. On Monday we that the day of "wintry mix" but no real accumulation (here...I did read that they received 10" in Western Maine). It wasn't an ice storm, so no ice on the trees--the thing that usually makes the power go out. Driving has been okay although there was a bad accident on Monday and people were killed.

But, the folks you know from our regular chat seem to be experiencing more of this storm. Scott had the power go out at his office yesterday and had to leave early. Karen is frozen like an icicle down in Austin and last I heard, will be staying home again today. And Janice, out in Oregon (the other Portland) says the cars were like pinballs on the highway. It really does seem to be a nationwide storm, which, given the size of the US, is rather amazing!

You can bet I'll keep warm...the car is turned on and warming up now and I actually have dug out my hat and mittens!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 17, 2007, 11:35:53 am
Finally wintry cold down here in Pennsylvania, but not a flake, crystal, or drop of precipitation. Go figure. ...  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: RouxB on January 18, 2007, 01:41:08 am
When SoCal is colder than much of the mid-west, something is terribly wrong. 27 degrees when I got home Tuesday morning from West Virginia.
Be prepared to pay a whole lot more for citrus and avocados...

 O0
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 18, 2007, 02:12:05 am
Quote from: RouxB on January 18, 2007, 01:41:08 am
When SoCal is colder than much of the mid-west, something is terribly wrong. 27 degrees when I got home Tuesday morning from West Virginia.
Be prepared to pay a whole lot more for citrus and avocados...

 O0

Ruby! You're about to hit 1000 posts!

An early congratulations to you!!  :D

Sorry to hear about all the cold weather out there too. They said on the news the citrus crops are in really bad shape right now.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 18, 2007, 07:17:23 am
Thursdays Top Ten List!

injest  8496
Lucise  5944  
Garry_LH  4336
MaineWriter  4270
Front-Ranger  4094  
louisev  3367
DavidinHartford  3136
Ellemeno  3099  
Pipedream  2511
Fran  2443  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 18, 2007, 07:23:12 am
Welcome Back David! How was Florida!?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 18, 2007, 07:46:38 am
Morning all...

Another chilly day here: 1.2 degrees at the moment. But it is clear and there is no prediction for snow or sleet right now.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 18, 2007, 07:52:00 am
I'M BAAAAAACK !   ;D



BRRRRR!!!     Who turned off the heat?     Damn!  It was 20*F when I stepped off the plane here at Bradley (BDL).   To think I was swimming just before lunch!

Trip was nice.  Short, but nice.    Deltas MD-88 planes are far from luxurious.  I miss their old Song Airlines planes with the little TVs built into the seats.     Ft.Myers (RSW) has a beautiful NEW Airport.   My buddy was there in his new 2006 Corvette convertible to pick me up. Nice!

It was 84*F and a little humid.    I was dressed for Connecticut, long sleeves and long pants, so it was "top up" and Air conditioning on for the short drive to Naples.
He has a new home in one of those luxury gated communities.   All Villa homes most with pools and many facing man made ponds or mini-lakes.    His has the pool and built in hot tub, right on one of the mini-lakes.    Once I was settled in my guest suite I was changed and then went for a dip in the pool. 

Tuesday we took a drive up the coast towards Sanibel Island.   He let me drive the new Corvette.  Top down of course.   Damn those cars are fast!  And yet much more comfortable than I was expecting.   

Weds was cooler.  About 79*-80*F.    Took a nice long walk looking at the other beautiful homes in the complex, then back to jump in the pool befroe lunch.  Then it was time to redress in my winter clothes for the flight home.   

I tried to upgrade to First class for the trip down.  The electronic board said upgrades were $100.  I asked, but alas, they said my ticket price class was not eligible for that upgrade.     On the return trip, I thought I 'd ask the ticket counter person if I coulduse my Delta SkyMiles to upgrade.   SHEESH!   What a mistake that was!   As I stood in line, the agent said "This line is for International passengers only.  All others use the computers at the kiosks."   I waved my hand and said that I had a question about upgrading.   "See the kiosk" she retorted.   "But I want to change my ticket" I said.  "See the Kiosk" she said.   "But will it let me upgrade?"   "See the kiosk" see said again.    "But can I use my Skymiles?"   "See the Kiosk" she said with an angry tone.     After 4 "see the Kiosk" replies, she finally reached over and grabbed my itinerary.   She quickly glanced at it and then handed it back.  "You're not eligible.  NEXT! "

It is a good thing I am a gentleman.   I was about to tell her to go get some customer service re-training.   

Other than Frau Ratchet at the ticket counter, the trip was enjoyable.

I see that I missed several "Laramie Tales" chapters which I read last night.    Everybody behave themselves?   No trolls or infighting?   LOL.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 18, 2007, 07:54:21 am
Good Morning Leslie!

     It is a tropical 19*F here this morning.

Thanks for covering for me and posting the "Top Ten" lists!   They look great.     

Rumor has it we may get snow Friday!   EEEK!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 18, 2007, 07:59:50 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 18, 2007, 07:54:21 am
Good Morning Leslie!

     It is a tropical 19*F here this morning.

Thanks for covering for me and posting the "Top Ten" lists!   They look great.     

Rumor has it we may get snow Friday!   EEEK!

My pleasure, sweetie.

Sounds like a fun trip. Now I want to know were all those dips in the pool au naturel?  ;)

I am glad you caught up on the lads in Laramie. I also posted two chapters: one on Sunday (you might have seen that before you left) and one on Tuesday. I hope you are still reading my story, honey!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 18, 2007, 08:20:31 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 18, 2007, 07:59:50 am
My pleasure, sweetie.

Sounds like a fun trip. Now I want to know were all those dips in the pool au naturel?  ;)

LOL!    Nah!  too many people around.  Landscapers, pool cleaners, lawn care, maid services.    I've never seen so many service vehicles in a neighborhood.    While the owners work, an army of laborers invade to do all the dirty jobs.  It was kinda upsetting though.   All the laborers were puertorican, cuban or mexican.   I kept thing how they must feel working amongst these $700,000 +up homes.   Hell, I know exactly how they must feel.   I am a working class stiff too.  Even I was envious.  Every driveway had a few luxury cars and luxury SUVs in them.    Naples is the Beverly Hills of the Florida West coast. 

Quote
I am glad you caught up on the lads in Laramie. I also posted two chapters: one on Sunday (you might have seen that before you left) and one on Tuesday. I hope you are still reading my story, honey!

L

Ooo!   thanks for the reminder!   I've got more reading to do!   YAAA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 18, 2007, 08:28:13 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 18, 2007, 08:20:31 am
LOL!    Nah!  too many people around.  Landscapers, pool cleaners, lawn care, maid services.    I've never seen so many service vehicles in a neighborhood.    While the owners work, an army of laborers invade to do all the dirty jobs.  It was kinda upsetting though.   All the laborers were puertorican, cuban or mexican.   I kept thing how they must feel working amongst these $700,000 +up homes.   Hell, I know exactly how they must feel.   I am a working class stiff too.  Even I was envious.  Every driveway had a few luxury cars and luxury SUVs in them.    Naples is the Beverly Hills of the Florida West coast. 

Ooo!   thanks for the reminder!   I've got more reading to do!   YAAA!

Sounds like a world most of us can only imagine David - glad you had a good one - shame about the snotty check in girl though.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 18, 2007, 10:03:05 am
Quote from: RouxB on January 18, 2007, 01:41:08 am
When SoCal is colder than much of the mid-west, something is terribly wrong. 27 degrees when I got home Tuesday morning from West Virginia.
Be prepared to pay a whole lot more for citrus and avocados...

 O0

I hear there's been snow in ... Malibu!  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 18, 2007, 10:38:33 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 18, 2007, 10:03:05 am
I hear there's been snow in ... Malibu!  :o

I saw pictures of that on the news last night. It was quite a sight!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 18, 2007, 08:09:37 pm
EEEK!     It is Official.   It is snowing finally.     :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 18, 2007, 08:24:18 pm
So, the question here is...is that weather moving this way? Or will we get rain and not much snow?

Time will tell. Stay tuned for the Bettermost Weather Report, found daily on the 1000+ posts thread!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: RouxB on January 19, 2007, 03:03:17 am
Well going against my doctor's recommendation to not fly last weekend to West Virginia has come back to bite me in the butt. I am now sick sick sick again! From Christmas week and I am never sick. I stepped out today only to move my car for the steet sweeper and it seemed to be quite warm and last I checked we are in the low 40's, high 30's tonight. This cold weather is a drag-I want rain.

 O0
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 19, 2007, 03:07:43 am
You have been getting cold weather out there if you thought the low 40's was warm!

I sure am sorry to hear you are sick though Ruby!  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 19, 2007, 03:47:36 am
Roux, I'm sick too.  Wish we could just hang around the house together, goofin' off, takin' naps, and eatin' soup.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 19, 2007, 03:56:54 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on January 19, 2007, 03:47:36 am
Roux, I'm sick too.  Wish we could just hang around the house together, goofin' off, takin' naps, and eatin' soup.

[[[[[[[Clarissa]]]]]]]]

I'm sorry!  :'(

Both of you get better soon, ya hear?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 19, 2007, 03:59:13 am
Quote from: David925 on January 19, 2007, 03:56:54 am
[[[[[[[Clarissa]]]]]]]]

I'm sorry!  :'(

Both of you get better soon, ya hear?

You come goof around with us, David!  :)  I really just have a cold, but feel a little whiny about the constant coughing and nose blowing.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 19, 2007, 04:28:24 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on January 19, 2007, 03:59:13 am
You come goof around with us, David!  :)  I really just have a cold, but feel a little whiny about the constant coughing and nose blowing.



Okay.

"Aaa-chooo!"

No, seriously, the two of you need to take care of yourselves. I hate to hear about this!  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 19, 2007, 07:04:10 am
Good morning my friends.

28 degrees here. We have a bit of weather this morning. They are expecting quite a storm in eastern and northern Maine but here in Portland it doesn't seem too bad. I see a few flakes right now and they are predicting rain, of all things! Schools are cancelled north of here but everything is open around here. Hannah will be disappointed!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 19, 2007, 07:07:43 am
Giving David a hand:

Friday's Top Ten List!

injest  8531
Lucise  5959  
Garry_LH  4356
MaineWriter  4288
Front-Ranger  4100  
louisev  3372
DavidinHartford  3142
Ellemeno  3136  
Pipedream  2513
Fran  2453
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 19, 2007, 07:11:50 am
G'morning All.

    35*F here.  We have about an inch of snow.   Maybe more today they have threatened.

   RouxB and Clarissa, you both go huddle in the tent together, have some chicken soup and pass the whiskey bottle round.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 19, 2007, 07:12:19 am
I should mention, they are playing "the music" on the news. "The music" is the STORM CENTER THEME...when the weather gets bad, the slap on the special logo and start playing "the music." In the old days, the newspeople all dressed in big bulky sweaters and turtlenecks. I think they realized they looked riduculous so they ditched the sweaters but we still have "the music." Oh, an reporters scattered all over the state, standing in the weather and reporting things lke, "Hi. I'm Don Carrigan in Bangor. It is snowing."

People, this is Maine. It is supposed to snow here!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 19, 2007, 07:13:01 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 19, 2007, 07:11:50 am
G'morning All.

    35*F here.  We have about an inch of snow.   Maybe more today they have threatened.

   RouxB and Clarissa, you both go huddle in the tent together, have some chicken soup and pass the whiskey bottle round.



David...I think they deserve a luxury suite at the Siesta Motel, since they are feeling sick...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 19, 2007, 07:13:21 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 19, 2007, 07:07:43 am
Giving David a hand:

Friday's Top Ten List!

injest  8531
Lucise  5959  
Garry_LH  4356
MaineWriter  4288
Front-Ranger  4100  
louisev  3372
DavidinHartford  3142
Ellemeno  3136  
Pipedream  2513
Fran  2453


Thanks Leslie!       ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 19, 2007, 07:23:52 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 19, 2007, 07:13:01 am
David...I think they deserve a luxury suite at the Siesta Motel, since they are feeling sick...

L

Good Idea Leslie.  With both Heath and Jake right?    This way if they are too knackered from being sick, they can always watch the boys shag!     he he he!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 19, 2007, 08:34:38 am
David?

What is up with letting just anybody on a plane? I mean here we are having to strip down and go barefoot and a nine year old with NO ticket, NO boarding pass, just waltzes through and onto the plane??!!

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-01-17-airline-runaway_x.htm?csp=34 (http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-01-17-airline-runaway_x.htm?csp=34)


LOL!!

Dang, we have secure flights these days...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 19, 2007, 09:21:49 am
You know, you just really have to wonder, sometimes....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 19, 2007, 11:30:32 am
Quote from: injest on January 19, 2007, 08:34:38 am
David?

What is up with letting just anybody on a plane? I mean here we are having to strip down and go barefoot and a nine year old with NO ticket, NO boarding pass, just waltzes through and onto the plane??!!

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-01-17-airline-runaway_x.htm?csp=34 (http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-01-17-airline-runaway_x.htm?csp=34)


LOL!!

Dang, we have secure flights these days...

WOW!     That IS amazing!   Scary too.  That a 9 year old is smart enough to figure out how to navigate his way around the airport and airlines reservation systems.  Hell, half the adults I know wander around aimlessly in airports asking for help and directions.

I am guessing an adult or older teens coached him on how to find out how to get the boarding pass and how to figure out which planes go where.

The system failure is obviously at the SouthWest Airlines counter.   The counter agent was most likely trying to be helpful to an unaccompanied minor.   But still, some red flags should have been raised when he showed up alone and without paperwork.   They should have held him and tried contacting his parents to verify if he was supposed to be flying at all.

The TSA security checkpoint was clueless to his runaway status.   He had a boarding pass, so that gets him in.   The TSA crew would not have known that he had an ill gotten boarding pass.   Especially if he was escorted to the gate by a SouthWest ticket agent, which the story does not say if he did or not.

Of course, nobody questions the validity of a child travelling. The average person does not see them as a threat.    That is another reason why we screen all people regardless of age to the fullest.     Terrorist cells are now using children overseas as decoys or even agents.     I'm sure this kid had his bag x-rayed just like everyone else.   

Maybe this kid just saw the Leonardo DiCaprio movie "Catch me if you can".   ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 19, 2007, 02:11:56 pm
Joy!  I woke up today in NYC to see everything dusted with snow for the first time this winter.  But it didn't stick more than a coupla hours.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 19, 2007, 09:34:04 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 19, 2007, 07:13:01 am
David...I think they deserve a luxury suite at the Siesta Motel, since they are feeling sick...

L

That's a lovely thought, but I don't think I could handle the olfactory qualities of that room just now.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 19, 2007, 09:40:13 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on January 19, 2007, 09:34:04 pm
That's a lovely thought, but I don't think I could handle the olfactory qualities of that room just now.  :)

A room of "semen and smoke and sweat and whiskey, of old carpet and sour hay, saddle leather, shit, and cheap soap," is not going to make you feel better when you are laying on your bed of counterpane?

Sorry, I think I am mixing literary geniuses there...LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 20, 2007, 07:08:28 am
Saturdays Top Ten List!

injest  8572  
Lucise  5969  
Garry_LH  4388
MaineWriter  4315
Front-Ranger  4119  
louisev  3380
Ellemeno  3170
DavidinHartford  3149  
Pipedream  2518
Fran  2461  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 20, 2007, 07:14:22 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 20, 2007, 07:08:28 am
Saturdays Top Ten List!

injest  8572  
Lucise  5969  
Garry_LH  4388
MaineWriter  4315
Front-Ranger  4119  
louisev  3380
Ellemeno  3170
DavidinHartford  3149  
Pipedream  2518
Fran  2461  


David, we swapped places! 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 20, 2007, 09:35:31 am
Cloudy, but no snow, 26 degrees. The "storm" yesterday amounted to a lot of hoopla and very little snow.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 20, 2007, 10:22:31 am
Sunny and cold here this morning.   And Jack is blowing hard!   aka: the Wind!

The snow has mostly all melted now.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 21, 2007, 07:17:14 am
Sunday Morning!    And I owe Y'all a complete 1000+ list !

  injest                   8,664   
  Lucise                  5,972   
  Garry_LH              4,440   
  MaineWriter          4,337   
  Front-Ranger         4,133   
  louisev                  3,385   
  Ellemeno               3,181   
  DavidinHartford       3,151   
  Pipedream              2,519   
  Fran                       2,465   
  latjoreme                2,365   
  David925                2,324   
  ednbarby                2,321   
  Jeff Wrangler          2,066    
  Toast                     1,963   
  Sheriff Roland          1,838   
  YaadPyar                 1,731   
  Meryl                       1,710   
  Phillip                       1,655   
  Memento                 1,559   
  wdj                         1,542   
  Lynne                      1,453   
  Bigheart                   1,451   
  jpwagoneer1964       1,396   
  moremojo                1,314   
  atz75                      1,282   
  Daniel                      1,272   
  southendmd            1,271   
  twistedude              1,250   
  Katie77                   1,243   
  Arad-3                    1,226   
  delalluvia                  1,214   
  littleguitar                1,197   
  wyomen                  1,156   
  DeeDee                   1,146   
  starboardlight            1,114   
  shakestheground       1,088   
  coffeecat33              1,081   
  wulfar360                 1,077   
  Mikaela                     1,061   
  opinionista                1,046   
  cmr107                    1,046   
  Ray                         1,042   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 21, 2007, 08:32:19 am
Very cold here this morning...3 degrees. Brrr.

We went and saw Dreamgirls yesterday. It was good...seemed a little long. Jennifer Hudson, as everyone says, were fabulous. I also thought Eddie Murphy was terrific.

They had a preview for Shooter with Mark Wahlberg. The preview also featured Kate Mara (the last Alma, Jr.). She looked exactly the same as Alma (long red hair) and sounded like her too. I wonder how much of a role she'll have in the film? According to IMDb, it is scheduled to open in the US on March 16.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 21, 2007, 11:04:23 am
It's snowing again this a.m. Don't worry, I have no desire to take pictures!! I'm hoping to see the new movie Pan's Labyrinth today, it's right up my alley.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 21, 2007, 12:08:52 pm
OMG, JeffWrangler passed 2,000 and I missed it!  :P

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 :-*  :-* GO JEFF!  CONGRATS on 2,000!  :-*  :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 21, 2007, 05:29:13 pm
Quote from: Meryl on January 21, 2007, 12:08:52 pm
OMG, JeffWrangler passed 2,000 and I missed it!  :P

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 :-*  :-* GO JEFF!  CONGRATS on 2,000!  :-*  :-*


Oh, Jesus H., how did I do that?   ??? Somebody's spendin' entirely too much time on line. ...  :-\

Thanks, Honey!  ;D

Oh, yeah. It's gonna snow tonight for sure. So he says (he being a local TV weather reader).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 21, 2007, 11:24:10 pm
Jesus H.! It actually is snowing here this evening!  :o

Ain't gonna amount to nuthin', though.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 22, 2007, 01:57:58 am
Congratulations Jeff On Your 2000th Post!!

:D   :D   :D

Well, now it's 2070 posts! I'm a bit late aren't I?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 22, 2007, 08:21:16 am
Monday's Top Ten List!

injest  8720  
Lucise  5978
Garry_LH  4482
MaineWriter  4362
Front-Ranger  4140  
louisev  3391
Ellemeno  3189
DavidinHartford  3152  
Pipedream  2520
Fran  2469  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 22, 2007, 08:22:20 am
Monday Mornings Top Ten List!

injest  8720  
Lucise  5978  
Garry_LH  4482
MaineWriter  4362
Front-Ranger  4140  
louisev  3391
Ellemeno  3189
DavidinHartford  3152  
Pipedream  2520
Fran  2469  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 22, 2007, 08:24:01 am
LOL!  

  Damn!     Leslie you beat me by a minute!     he he he!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 22, 2007, 08:24:38 am
14 degrees here, cloudy, and I am a very dejected Patriots fan...sigh...

My playoff chili was quite tasty though! There are 7 chili recipes over on the Through The Veil Of Time thread (fanfic board). I made the one pioneered by Bad-ass Bruce and The Chili King. Scott made Jack's chili. Maybe we'll get a report later today....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 22, 2007, 08:25:21 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 22, 2007, 08:24:01 am
LOL!  

  Damn!     Leslie you beat me by a minute!     he he he!

At least we have the same numbers...and colors!

Hugs, David...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on January 22, 2007, 08:38:17 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 22, 2007, 08:24:38 am
14 degrees here, cloudy, and I am a very dejected Patriots fan...sigh...

My playoff chili was quite tasty though! There are 7 chili recipes over on the Through The Veil Of Time thread (fanfic board). I made the one pioneered by Bad-ass Bruce and The Chili King. Scott made Jack's chili. Maybe we'll get a report later today....

L

Was it hot? It sounds hot in the recipe
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 22, 2007, 08:59:50 am
Quote from: opinionista on January 22, 2007, 08:38:17 am
Was it hot? It sounds hot in the recipe

It was spicy but not too hot. In the last 15 minutes, I added a can of black beans and I think that might have cut down on the hotness a bit. The beans added a very nice texture. I think they were a worthwhile ingredient.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on January 22, 2007, 09:10:18 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 22, 2007, 08:59:50 am
It was spicy but not too hot. In the last 15 minutes, I added a can of black beans and I think that might have cut down on the hotness a bit. The beans added a very nice texture. I think they were a worthwhile ingredient.

L

I'm going to try some bean-less chilli recipe if I can find one. Though I could make it with beans (my sis loves beans) and then not eat them. We'll see.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 22, 2007, 09:59:30 am
Quote from: David925 on January 22, 2007, 01:57:58 am
Congratulations Jeff On Your 2000th Post!!

:D   :D   :D

Well, now it's 2070 posts! I'm a bit late aren't I?

Better late than never, good lookin'. Least you didn't wait four effen years. ...  :laugh: Thanks!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 22, 2007, 10:16:21 am
Quote from: opinionista on January 22, 2007, 09:10:18 am
I'm going to try some bean-less chilli recipe if I can find one. Though I could make it with beans (my sis loves beans) and then not eat them. We'll see.

Bruce's chili is a beanless recipe, if you want to give it a try. It was good!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 22, 2007, 10:23:33 am
Good Morning Brokies!

27*F here in Connecticut this morning.  Cloudy and the little snow we had is pretty much all gone.   

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/115/365872626_4391f28ea2.jpg?v=0)

This great picture was taken at Bradley Int'l where I work.  Pic courtesy of www.Airliners.Net
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 22, 2007, 10:30:51 am
And a flashback picture of Bradley Int'l from 1963!

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/137/365882791_7a4187c4da.jpg?v=0)

The original terminal was built in 1951 and is still there today.  Although it is slated to be torn down in the near future. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 22, 2007, 11:09:51 am
Love the vintage vehicles!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 22, 2007, 11:44:41 am
My sympathies to all the Patriots!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 22, 2007, 01:50:42 pm
Tom's kickin' back after a difficult game.  Don't feel too bad, pardner.  There's always next year.

(http://www.rockmount.com/images/GQ%209-05%20Tom%20Brady%20in%20Rockmount%20693-Brown.JPG)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 22, 2007, 01:54:33 pm
Tom would like to wish Jeff a happy 2000.

(http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/pv/Tom%20Brady-2.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 22, 2007, 02:10:30 pm
Quote from: southendmd on January 22, 2007, 01:54:33 pm
Tom would like to wish Jeff a happy 2000.

(http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/pv/Tom%20Brady-2.jpg)

Awww, thanks, Paul!  :D

(Has somebody been peeking at "Anything Goes"?  ;D )
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 22, 2007, 10:24:33 pm
Hey Jeff!

    How is your scale model of Riverton coming along?    I recall you had added the Siesta motel.      I came across this website for a company that makes scale model signs.   They are fully functional and come in different railroading sizes.    They have all kinds of neat stuff.   Here are a few of the Hotel/Motel ones.   

The website is:  http://www.microstru.com/index.html (http://www.microstru.com/index.html)

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 22, 2007, 10:58:49 pm
Those signs are pretty amazing, David.

Oh, the layout is coming along. I'm using only a fairly small table top, so it's less a recreation of Riverton than a small layout with some elements that resonate with Brokeback Mountain. The Siesta Motel, with a pickup in the parking lot in front of the end room  ;D is one thing. Another is a livestock pen that I'm going to fill with sheep, as soon as I can find some. (I need to get some beef cattle, too.) I don't have a house trailer, but I do have what is supposed to be an old boxcar turned into a residence to signify the pretty bleak living conditions Ennis endured.

When I have the time I'd like to create a mountain (tunnel) with a dip in its ridge line to signify "Brokeback" (or maybe "Twin Peaks"  ;D ). And I'm on the lookout for a couple of appropriate cowboy figures on horseback. The train itself is Union Pacific, because the U.P. crosses Wyoming, and consist of the train includes freight cars for transporting coal, oil, and livestock--Wyoming products.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 23, 2007, 03:49:10 am
I didn't see any UP trains while I was there, but I saw a ton of BNSF...101 car trains full of coal.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 23, 2007, 04:37:56 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 22, 2007, 10:58:49 pm


And I'm on the lookout for a couple of appropriate cowboy figures on horseback.

They've got to be lego haven't they!?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 23, 2007, 07:15:28 am
Morning all,

18 degrees here. Still dark so no predictions on the weather (yet). It snowed yesterday...just a few inches. No big deal.


L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 23, 2007, 08:25:03 am
Tuesdays Top Ten List!

injest  8733  
Lucise  5983  
Garry_LH  4492
MaineWriter  4376
Front-Ranger  4155  
louisev  3400
Ellemeno  3199
DavidinHartford  3160  
Pipedream  2520
Fran  2482  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 23, 2007, 09:50:30 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 23, 2007, 03:49:10 am
I didn't see any UP trains while I was there, but I saw a ton of BNSF...101 car trains full of coal.

U.P. crosses the southern part of the state--Cheyenne, Laramie, Green River, and so forth: the original transcontinental railroad. I don't know what line that became part of BNSF serviced the Powder River Basin--maybe the old Chicago & North Western.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 23, 2007, 09:51:18 am
Quote from: kelda_shelton on January 23, 2007, 04:37:56 am
They've got to be lego haven't they!?  ;D

Sorry, ma'am--Lego ain't in HO scale.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 23, 2007, 09:53:03 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 23, 2007, 07:15:28 am
Morning all,

18 degrees here. Still dark so no predictions on the weather (yet). It snowed yesterday...just a few inches. No big deal.


L

You should see it snowing here right now, thickly but very gently, flakes dropping straight down. So much prettier than rain. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 23, 2007, 10:21:49 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 23, 2007, 09:51:18 am
Sorry, ma'am--Lego ain't in HO scale.  ;D


:laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: RouxB on January 23, 2007, 10:52:43 pm
I don't think I have cowboys but I do have HO people-you want a Randall? How about a Alma or her sister?

 O0
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: RouxB on January 23, 2007, 10:53:57 pm
Oh look-2 more posts and I finally hit the big ONE THOUSAND

Took stinkin long enough...

 O0

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 23, 2007, 10:56:33 pm
Quote from: RouxB on January 23, 2007, 10:52:43 pm
I don't think I have cowboys but I do have HO people-you want a Randall? How about a Alma or her sister?

 O0

Thanks, Sweetie, but I got plenty o' them. Hell, I even got a Monr-o-o-o-e!  :laugh:

Your cold all better, Sweetheart? Miss you!  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 23, 2007, 11:30:11 pm
Congratulations  Dottie   On  Your  1000th  Post!!

:D   :D   :D   :D   :D


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Wecome to the 1000 Posts Club!  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 23, 2007, 11:32:17 pm
We better get a table ready for Melissa and Kelda too!

Melissa is only 14 posts away from 1000, and Kelda is closing in right behind her!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 23, 2007, 11:50:07 pm
Congrats Dot!  

RouxB is at 998 too!    Maybe by tomorrow morning when I do the full 1000+ list she'll be at 1000!

 :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 24, 2007, 12:05:24 am
Wow, high times at the Club!

8) CONGRATS DOT on 1000 Posts!! 8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dot-matrix on January 24, 2007, 03:37:20 am
Quote from: David925 on January 23, 2007, 11:30:11 pm
Congratulations  Dottie   On  Your  1000th  Post!!

:D   :D   :D   :D   :D


(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/mercedesrose34/thappl.gif)(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/mercedesrose34/thappl.gif)(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/mercedesrose34/thappl.gif)



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Wecome to the 1000 Posts Club!  :)



Thanks everyone  :D I can hardly believe it!   I would have never made it if I hadn't got caught up posting handsome men with Sheriff Roland  ;).. I can honestly say I owe this honor to LOTS of half naked men  ::)  Thank goodness my fiance and long time partner Bob finds my new "hobby" amusing and kinda sexy. :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 24, 2007, 04:36:56 am
Congrats Dot!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 24, 2007, 07:29:08 am
Congrats to Dot, and early congrats to RouxB and Kelda!

6 degrees this morning and dark (you can tell when I get up early!). Not sure what the weather holds today...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 24, 2007, 07:34:51 am
Wednesdays Full 1000+ list !

  injest                    8,776   
  Lucise                   5,999   
  Garry_LH               4,526   
  MaineWriter           4,392   
  Front-Ranger          4,164   
  louisev                   3,406   
  Ellemeno                3,207   
  DavidinHartford       3,166   
  Pipedream              2,521   
  Fran                      2,489   
  latjoreme               2,368   
  David925               2,360   
  ednbarby               2,337   
  Jeff Wrangler         2,119    
  Toast                    1,990   
  Sheriff Roland         1,854   
  Meryl                     1,742   
  YaadPyar                1,731   
  Phillip                     1,655   
  Memento               1,577   
  wdj                       1,548   
  Bigheart                 1,465   
  Lynne                    1,454   
  jpwagoneer1964     1,400   
  moremojo               1,344   
  atz75                     1,294   
  southendmd           1,291   
  Daniel                     1,290   
  Katie77                   1,253   
  twistedude              1,251   
  Arad-3                     1,234   
  delalluvia                  1,217   
  littleguitar                1,207   
  wyomen                  1,156   
  DeeDee                   1,146   
  starboardlight            1,117   
  shakestheground       1,098   
  coffeecat33              1,096   
  wulfar360                 1,087   
  opinionista                1,067   
  Mikaela                     1,067   
  cmr107                    1,046   
  Ray                         1,042   
  dot-matrix                1,011   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 24, 2007, 07:50:03 am
Brrrr!   21*F here in Hartford this AM.   :P


Here is something to read over breakfast...

Why, Why, Why


Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are getting dead?

Why do banks charge a fee on "insufficient funds" when they know there is not enough money?

Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?

Why doesn't glue stick to the bottle?

Why do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection?

Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?

Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?

Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?

Whose idea was it to put an "S" in the word "lisp"?

If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes?

Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white?

Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?

Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?

Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?

Why is it that no plastic bag will open from the end on your first try?

How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures?

When we are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with a shopping cart then apologizes for doing so, why do we say, "It's all right?" Well, it isn't all right, so why don't we say, "That hurt, you stupid idiot?"

Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over?

In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?

How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?

And my FAVORITE...


The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you.

 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 24, 2007, 09:15:19 am
Thanks for that chuckle, David.

As soon as Lucise wakes up and makes a post, she's launching herself into the 6000 club. Woo-wee!!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 24, 2007, 11:32:38 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 24, 2007, 09:15:19 am
Thanks for that chuckle, David.

As soon as Lucise wakes up and makes a post, she's launching herself into the 6000 club. Woo-wee!!

Leslie

I know!   And I'm going to have to find a new color to represent the 6000+ catagory!    LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 24, 2007, 11:44:22 am
Toddler's temper ousts family from plane
 
From the USA Today Online news.

ORLANDO (AP) — Flight attendants often deal with obnoxious passengers who won't listen to instructions by kicking them off the plane. But a Massachusetts couple think AirTran Airways went overboard by treating their crying 3-year-old daughter in much the same way.
Julie and Gerry Kulesza and daughter Elly were removed from the flight when the girl refused to take her seat before takeoff, airline officials said Tuesday. But her parents said they just needed a little more time to calm her down.

The Kuleszas, of Worcester, planned to fly to Boston on Jan. 14 from Fort Myers after a four-day visit with the girl's paternal grandparents. She was removed because "she was climbing under the seat and hitting the parents and wouldn't get in her seat" during boarding, AirTran spokeswoman Judy Graham-Weaver said.

AirTran officials say they were only following Federal Aviation Administration rules that children age 2 and above must have their own seat and be wearing a seatbelt upon takeoff.

"The flight was already delayed 15 minutes and in fairness to the other 112 passengers on the plane, the crew made an operational decision to remove the family," Graham-Weaver said.

But Julie Kulesza said: "We weren't giving an opportunity to hold her, console her or anything."

"Elly was sitting in front of our seat crying," she said in a phone interview. "The attendant motioned to a seat and asked if we purchased it for her."

They had paid for the seat. Gerry Kulesza said another attendant then approached the family and told him: "You need to get her in control and in her seat."

The couple told the attendants they were trying. Julie Kulesza said she asked the attendants if Elly could sit on her lap, but they said no.

The family flew home the next day.

The Orlando-based carrier reimbursed the family $595.80, the cost of the three tickets, and offered them three roundtrip tickets anywhere the airline flies, Graham-Weaver said.

But that's too little, too late for the Kuleszas. The father said they would never fly AirTran again.

Copyright 2006 The Associated Press.   

Aw come on now!    They were given a refund and three free tickets to use later?   Sounded like a great deal to me!

But truthfully.  Haven't we all had a child sitting behind us on a plane that constantly kicked the back of your seat?    I sure have.   And it is infuriating that parents don't take responcibility for their kids today.

I know it is expensive, but ALL kids should be in their own seats regardless of age.    Do they have any idea how fast the kid on their lap will hit the ceiling if the plane enters a major air pocket?     

The unruly child already held the plane up 15 minutes.  How much longer does the pilot hold the plane?     

PS:   AirTran was formerly known as ValueJet.   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 24, 2007, 11:45:07 am
Here's a why why why for you David...

Why, at the airport, do they call it the TERMINAL?

Why, when you are landing is it THE FINAL APPROACH?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 24, 2007, 12:03:38 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 24, 2007, 11:45:07 am
Here's a why why why for you David...

Why, at the airport, do they call it the TERMINAL?
L

Ha ha ha!    I see your point.   But it is being used as a noun, not an adjective.

Here is the Definition:
ter·mi·nal    (tûrm-nl) 

ADJECTIVE:

Of, at, relating to, or forming a limit, boundary, extremity, or end.

Botany Growing or appearing at the end of a stem, branch, stalk, or similar part.

Of, at, relating to, or being the end of a section or series; final. See Synonyms at last 1.
Relating to or occurring in a term or each term: terminal inventories.
 
Causing, ending in, or approaching death; fatal: terminal cancer; a terminal patient.

NOUN:

A point or part that forms the end.
 
An ornamental figure or object placed at the end of a larger structure; a finial.
Electricity

A position in a circuit or device at which a connection is normally established or broken.

A passive conductor at such a position used to facilitate the connection.

Either end of a railroad or other transportation line; a terminus.

A station at the end of a transportation line or at a major junction on a transportation line.

A town at the end of a transportation line.

Computer Science A device, often equipped with a keyboard and a video display, through which data or information can be entered or displayed.

It is interesting to wonder how the word became associated with transportation.   Perhaps it goes back to ancient times.   Did the greeks us the word Terminus to imply a port or destination?   

To say:"Your flight terminates in Boston at the Terminal."   Adjective and noun.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 24, 2007, 04:05:39 pm
CONGRATULATIONS  MELISSA!!!

 
1000  POSTS!!!!!!!!!

:D   :D   :D   :D   :D   :D   :D  :D  :D   :D   :D


(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/wolfnadrid/Congratulations_0907.jpg)


(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/lomis/applause9ce10xt.gif)(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/lomis/applause9ce10xt.gif)


GEFELICITEERD!!

:D   :D  :D 

CONGRATULATIONS!!



Way To Go Melissa!!! Welcome to the Club!!!!!!  :-*   :-*


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: mvansand76 on January 24, 2007, 04:34:40 pm
Welllll thank you! Am I allowed to post here now?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 24, 2007, 04:35:58 pm
You could have posted here before...but welcome to the club!

Ready to learn the secret handshake?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on January 24, 2007, 04:36:33 pm
Quote from: mvansand76 on January 24, 2007, 04:34:40 pm
Am I allowed to post here now?
It looks like you just did! Congratulations, and welcome! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: mvansand76 on January 24, 2007, 04:52:48 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 24, 2007, 04:35:58 pm
You could have posted here before...but welcome to the club!

Ready to learn the secret handshake?

L

YES YES AND YES!

Weeheeheeheee

 :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 24, 2007, 04:56:36 pm
I think Kelda's getting pretty close to a membership here too!

Let's keep an eye on her post count, 'cause it could happen in the next day or two.  :D


Melissa, you are welcome to post in here whenever you wish.... and we would love it if you did!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 24, 2007, 04:56:56 pm

:D CONGRATS and WELCOME, MELISSA!  :D


and


  :P  8) WAY TO GO, MILLI!  HAPPY 6,000th!  8)  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on January 24, 2007, 05:11:46 pm
Cheers Meryl!  :D


Statuette time:  Here you go Melissa -
One for you ..

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/2bf19a7f.jpg)

and six one for me ..  ;D

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/2bf19a7f.jpg)


Who else needs one?  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 24, 2007, 05:16:20 pm
Quote from: Lucise on January 24, 2007, 05:11:46 pm
Who else needs one?  :P

Do they come any bigger?   ;)  Great Oscar substitute!

Congratulations, Melissa.

Awesome, Milli.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on January 24, 2007, 05:20:40 pm
6000 posts ?? :o

Congrats Milli! You're a hard working girl, for sure! ;)

Welcome to the 1000 posts club, Melissa!!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on January 24, 2007, 05:21:47 pm
Cheers Anke!  8)


Quote from: southendmd on January 24, 2007, 05:16:20 pm
Do they come any bigger?   ;)  Great Oscar substitute!

Out of curiosity Paul .. why do you need a big one?  ;D
Me thinks this is a great size!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 24, 2007, 05:26:15 pm
Quote from: Lucise on January 24, 2007, 05:21:47 pm
Out of curiosity Paul .. why do you need a big one?  ;D
Me thinks this is a great size!

It's just a little boy, after all. :)

I mean it, about the Oscar substitute.  Especially given the way many BetterMostians feel about the Oscars.  Might as well piss on 'em. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 24, 2007, 05:34:17 pm
CONGRATULATIONS  MILLI!!!

:D   :D  :D   :D   :D


Wow! 6000 Posts!!   :o

You and Jess. Good Lord, maybe I should buy some stock in Microsoft. The two of you must be tearing up keyboards like nobody's business.  :P  ....   ;)



But Congratulations, because 6000 posts is awesome!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 24, 2007, 05:35:47 pm
Quote from: southendmd on January 24, 2007, 05:26:15 pm
It's just a little boy, after all. :)

I mean it, about the Oscar substitute.  Especially given the way many BetterMostians feel about the Oscars.  Might as well piss on 'em.   

 :laugh:   :laugh:   :laugh:

Good one, Paul!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on January 24, 2007, 05:38:15 pm
LOL, David .. Cheers!   ;D

Jess is in a whole different league!  She is only about 200+ posts away from 9000!!!  :o
The woman can not be stopped!  lol..
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: RouxB on January 24, 2007, 06:13:19 pm
6000 Milli?!

Well I guess that will take me another 6 years...

 O0
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on January 24, 2007, 06:32:05 pm
And with that post, Roux joins the 1000 Posts League!  :D

Here ya go love ..  8)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/2bf19a7f.jpg)

or would you prefer the Oily Grecian wrestlers?  ;D

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/364accf6.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 24, 2007, 06:36:12 pm
Quote from: Lucise on January 24, 2007, 06:32:05 pm
or would you prefer the Oily Grecian wrestlers?  ;D

Go for the wrestlers RouxB!    This way if you get tired of playing with them, you can sit back and watch.   

 ::)  ;D  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 24, 2007, 06:51:50 pm


  :D :-*  8) CONGRATULATIONS ROUXB!!  8)  :-*  :D

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/redcowboyhat.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on January 24, 2007, 06:53:13 pm
Err... what about this one?  ;D

Welcome to the club, Rouxby!  :D

(http://www.cool-pix.de/pix321/00001235.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on January 24, 2007, 07:07:22 pm
Woohoo Anke! ..
The blowing, er, glowing statuette is back!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 24, 2007, 07:08:29 pm
Quote from: RouxB on January 24, 2007, 06:13:19 pm
Well I guess that will take me another 6 years...

 O0

Congratulations, Honey!

Hell, it only took Jack four effen years--I bet you can do better than that!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 24, 2007, 08:24:28 pm
Due to popular demand, todays full 1000+ list is revised!

  It's bigger, longer and uncut!   Just like Heath!    ;D

  injest                  8,780   
  Lucise                 6,014   
  Garry_LH              4,527   
  MaineWriter          4,419   
  Front-Ranger         4,166   
  louisev                   3,410   
  Ellemeno               3,212   
  DavidinHartford       3,174   
  Pipedream             2,524   
  Fran                      2,493   
  David925               2,372   
  latjoreme               2,368   
  ednbarby               2,340   
  Jeff Wrangler          2,128   
  Toast                     1,990   
  Sheriff Roland          1,856   
  Meryl                      1,747   
  YaadPyar                 1,731   
  Phillip                      1,656   
  Memento                 1,581   
  wdj                         1,549   
  Bigheart                   1,467   
  Lynne                      1,457   
  jpwagoneer1964       1,402   
  moremojo                1,360   
  southendmd            1,304   
  atz75                      1,296   
  Daniel                     1,292   
  Katie77                    1,261   
  twistedude              1,254   
  Arad-3                     1,236   
  delalluvia                  1,217   
  littleguitar                1,207   
  wyomen                  1,156   
  DeeDee                   1,146   
  starboardlight           1,117   
  shakestheground       1,101   
  coffeecat33              1,096   
  wulfar360                 1,087   
  opinionista                1,071   
  Mikaela                     1,067   
  cmr107                    1,046   
  Ray                          1,042   
  dot-matrix                 1,011   
  mvansand76             1,010   
  RouxB                      1,000   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on January 24, 2007, 08:26:43 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 24, 2007, 08:24:28 pm
Due to popular demand, todays full 1000+ list is revised!

  It's bigger, longer and uncut!   Just like Heath!    ;D


Jeez .. you are too much for me David!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 24, 2007, 09:13:08 pm
Want some mind numbing stats?

BetterMost has a total of 140,196 posts to date.

The Top Ten people of the list made 42,719 of those!

The 47 people on the 1000+ list have made a total of 93,740 posts.


What?   I have too much time on my hands?  Muah wa ha ha ha!

Today is my day off and I have been watching the complete second season of Smallville on DVD.    I need to come online to rest my eyes from drooling over Tom Welling!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 24, 2007, 09:42:45 pm
And I challenge you, I challenge you!, to identify one single post of mine that was not erudite, thoughtful, inspiring, true, humorous, newsworthy, entertaining...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 24, 2007, 10:37:19 pm
CONGRATS ROUXB!!!!  YEEHAW!!!


:D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 24, 2007, 10:46:32 pm
Congratulations RouxB!!!

:D   :D   :D   :D   :D



(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f237/ittybitty41/congrats.jpg)



Another Bettermostian officially joins our 1000 Club!



Title: More Airlines bizarre news
Post by: David on January 24, 2007, 11:42:41 pm
United passenger charged for alleged drunken behavior on flight
Posted 1/23/2007  USA Today Online.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A United Airlines passenger faces federal charges for allegedly making statements about a hijacking, trying to open a cabin door and fighting with flight attendants while aboard a flight from Boston to San Francisco.
Erin Callahan Lambert, 28, who apparently was intoxicated during Flight 179 on Sunday, was taken into custody after the plane landed at San Francisco International Airport, authorities said. She was charged Monday with assaulting a flight attendant and interfering with the performance of duties of flight crewmembers.

About halfway through the six-hour, non-stop flight, Lambert got up, walked to the back of the plane and began talking on her cellphone, FBI Special Agent Brian Gilhooly wrote in an affidavit filed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco.

When two flight attendants told Lambert to turn off the phone and return to her seat, she "refused and became combative," Gilhooly wrote. Asked who she was talking to, she said "I'm calling 911 because the plane is being hijacked," the affidavit said.

Lambert eventually returned to her seat, but later she tried to take her luggage, including her pet dog in a carrier, to the restroom, according to the affidavit. When told to leave her belongings at her seat, she said, "No, you are going to have to kill me and my dog," then locked herself in the restroom, Gilhooly wrote.

Lambert exited moments later and "started walking rapidly toward the front of the airplane," saying, "I'm getting off the aircraft," he wrote.

Flight attendants and passengers stopped her as she headed for a cabin door and forced her into a seat, where the plane's purser handcuffed her, according to the affidavit. She managed to wriggle free from those handcuffs, so plastic ties were placed on her wrists, it said.

"During the entire assault, Ms. Lambert was yelling profanities, cursing and spitting on the flight attendants and other passengers," Gilhooly wrote.

Lambert, a Bay Area resident, was turned over to San Francisco airport police upon arrival at SFO, where she refused to be interviewed by the FBI and requested an attorney, the affidavit said.

Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. 

Fly the Friendly Skies of  (http://a56.g.akamai.net/7/56/7207/94a92acbacfb70/www.united.com/ual/asset/logo_c_united.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 25, 2007, 04:45:42 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 24, 2007, 09:42:45 pm
And I challenge you, I challenge you!, to identify one single post of mine that was not erudite, thoughtful, inspiring, true, humorous, newsworthy, entertaining...

L

 :laugh:

Congrats Roux B and Melissa!!! I'm trying my best to catch up on you!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 25, 2007, 06:53:29 am
Good morning, all...

It is zero outside. Nice and chilly. Also dark.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 25, 2007, 07:18:14 am
Brrr!   that is pretty cold Leslie!   

It is 24*F  here in Hartford this morning.   We are expective snow showers today, plus the temp is supposed to drop to 6*F tonight.    Gonna be a chilly walk to the employee parking lot after work tonight!    :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: mvansand76 on January 25, 2007, 07:37:19 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 24, 2007, 08:24:28 pm
Due to popular demand, todays full 1000+ list is revised!

  It's bigger, longer and uncut!   Just like Heath!    ;D

  injest                  8,780   
  Lucise                 6,014   
  Garry_LH              4,527   
  MaineWriter          4,419   
  Front-Ranger         4,166   
  louisev                   3,410   
  Ellemeno               3,212   
  DavidinHartford       3,174   
  Pipedream             2,524   
  Fran                      2,493   
  David925               2,372   
  latjoreme               2,368   
  ednbarby               2,340   
  Jeff Wrangler          2,128   
  Toast                     1,990   
  Sheriff Roland          1,856   
  Meryl                      1,747   
  YaadPyar                 1,731   
  Phillip                      1,656   
  Memento                 1,581   
  wdj                         1,549   
  Bigheart                   1,467   
  Lynne                      1,457   
  jpwagoneer1964       1,402   
  moremojo                1,360   
  southendmd            1,304   
  atz75                      1,296   
  Daniel                     1,292   
  Katie77                    1,261   
  twistedude              1,254   
  Arad-3                     1,236   
  delalluvia                  1,217   
  littleguitar                1,207   
  wyomen                  1,156   
  DeeDee                   1,146   
  starboardlight           1,117   
  shakestheground       1,101   
  coffeecat33              1,096   
  wulfar360                 1,087   
  opinionista                1,071   
  Mikaela                     1,067   
  cmr107                    1,046   
  Ray                          1,042   
  dot-matrix                 1,011   
  mvansand76             1,010   
  RouxB                      1,000   

Yeeeeeh, thanks for the warm welcome you guys!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: mvansand76 on January 25, 2007, 07:39:09 am
Quote from: kelda_shelton on January 25, 2007, 04:45:42 am
:laugh:

Congrats Roux B and Melissa!!! I'm trying my best to catch up on you!!!

Congrats RouxB!!!! Come on Kelda, we're waiting for you!!!
Title: Re: More Airlines bizarre news
Post by: opinionista on January 25, 2007, 07:24:48 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 24, 2007, 11:42:41 pm
United passenger charged for alleged drunken behavior on flight
Posted 1/23/2007  USA Today Online.


Speaking of bizarre airline news. Did you hear about the woman who farted on an American Airlines flight and lighted a match to hide the smell causing all alarms to go off, and forcing the plane to make an emergency landing? AA banned her from all their flights. I felt bad for her but I could not help laughing.

Here's the story:

Flatulence, not turbulence forces plane landing in Nashville

Flatulence brought 99 passengers on an American Airlines flight to an unscheduled visit to Nashville early morning. American Flight 1053, from Washington Reagan National Airport and bound for Dallas/Fort Worth, made an emergency landing here after passengers reported smelling struck matches, said Lynne Lowrance, a spokeswoman for the Nashville International Airport Authority.

The plane landed safely. The FBI, Transportation Safety Administration and airport authority responded to the emergency, Lowrance said.

The passengers and five crew members were brought off the plane, together with all the luggage, to go through security checks again. Bomb-sniffing dogs found spent matches.

The FBI questioned a passenger who admitted she struck the matches in an attempt to conceal body odor, Lowrance said. The woman lives near Dallas and has a medical condition.

The flight took off again, but the woman was not allowed back on the plane.

"American has banned her for a long time," Lowrance said.
She was not charged but could have been. While it is legal to bring as many as four books of paper safety matches onto an aircraft, it is illegal to strike a match in an airplane, Lowrance said.


By Samuel Shu, The Tennessean

http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=40210 (http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=40210)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 25, 2007, 09:29:22 pm
Oh yeah.  I remember that story.     The poor woman must have been embarassed to death!

It sounds like something my Mother would have done.   She has told me many times how "back in the day" ladies used to light matches in the workplace bathrooms to cover odors.   

I'd hope today that anyone with I.B.S. or similar G.I. problems would just bring some Ex-Lax tablets or Bean-O pills to supress the gas!

Think about this:   Now every woman with the same name will be banned from flying on American Airlines!     Imagine you are a different woman with the same name, you show up at the ticket counter and the agent says; "Oh I'm sorry Madame.  According to the computer you have bad flatulance and cannot fly with us".    LOL  !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 25, 2007, 09:32:31 pm
Grab yer fur lined knickers folks!    It's gonna be a chilly night tonight!   :o

Winter has finally arrived in New England!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 25, 2007, 11:31:32 pm
Quote from: mvansand76 on January 25, 2007, 07:39:09 am
Congrats RouxB!!!! Come on Kelda, we're waiting for you!!!

The last time I checked, Kelda was 24 messages away from 1000!

Come on Kelda, git ta postin' girl or I'm gonna light a fire under your britches.

Don't laugh 'cause I'll really do it.



...... I'm serious.

 ;)   ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 26, 2007, 04:57:19 am
Quote from: David925 on January 25, 2007, 11:31:32 pm
The last time I checked, Kelda was 24 messages away from 1000!

Come on Kelda, git ta postin' girl or I'm gonna light a fire under your britches.

Don't laugh 'cause I'll really do it.



...... I'm serious.

 ;)   ;)

I'm trying I'm trying!!

No - I think I'll get there today or over thw eeekend as I have lots and lots of 'new replies' to your posts' messages to go over - including this one!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 26, 2007, 07:03:36 am
Winter has arrived, as David said. My thermometer is registering -1.8 deg F right now. Brrr! I think they are predicting wind today and very cold windchills. Fortunately, I don't need to be outside for my job.

Bundle up, folks!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 26, 2007, 07:07:29 am
Fridays Top Ten List!

injest  8830  
Lucise  6024  
Garry_LH  4543
MaineWriter  4436
Front-Ranger  4183  
louisev  3409
Ellemeno  3223
DavidinHartford  3187  
Pipedream  2528
Fran  2504  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 26, 2007, 07:10:14 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 26, 2007, 07:03:36 am
Winter has arrived, as David said. My thermometer is registering -1.8 deg F right now. Brrr! I think they are predicting wind today and very cold windchills. Fortunately, I don't need to be outside for my job.

Bundle up, folks!

L

BRRRR!!        4 deg F  this morning here in the city.   I'm sure the burbs are even colder. :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on January 26, 2007, 08:48:15 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 25, 2007, 09:29:22 pm
Oh yeah.  I remember that story.     The poor woman must have been embarassed to death!

It sounds like something my Mother would have done.   She has told me many times how "back in the day" ladies used to light matches in the workplace bathrooms to cover odors.   

I'd hope today that anyone with I.B.S. or similar G.I. problems would just bring some Ex-Lax tablets or Bean-O pills to supress the gas!

Think about this:   Now every woman with the same name will be banned from flying on American Airlines!     Imagine you are a different woman with the same name, you show up at the ticket counter and the agent says; "Oh I'm sorry Madame.  According to the computer you have bad flatulance and cannot fly with us".    LOL  !


I hope that woman and I don't share the same name. I fly aa quite often!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 26, 2007, 10:03:33 am
And with this post.....

I hit my 1000th at Bettermost.

Cheers everyone!!!

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on January 26, 2007, 10:05:50 am
Congratulations Kelda and WELCOME TO THE CLUB!!!!!   :D  :D  :D  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 26, 2007, 10:49:58 am
Congratulations Kelda! Secret handshake time...


L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: mvansand76 on January 26, 2007, 11:02:35 am
Quote from: kelda_shelton on January 26, 2007, 10:03:33 am
And with this post.....

I hit my 1000th at Bettermost.

Cheers everyone!!!

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Oh I am so excited for you!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And... how does it feel????????
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 26, 2007, 11:24:21 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 26, 2007, 10:49:58 am
Congratulations Kelda! Secret handshake time...


L

heheheheh. I expect a PM with instructions shortly!

Feels like a nice milestone - wonder how long it'll take me to hit 2000?!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on January 26, 2007, 11:27:48 am
Quote from: kelda_shelton on January 26, 2007, 11:24:21 am
Feels like a nice milestone - wonder how long it'll take me to hit 2000?!

LOL. I wonder the same!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 26, 2007, 02:05:16 pm


:D CONGRATULATIONS KELDA!!  :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on January 26, 2007, 02:42:32 pm
Yeah ..Congrats Kelda!!  ;D ;D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 26, 2007, 02:44:27 pm
CONGRATULATIONS KELDA!!!!

1000 POSTS!!!

:D   :D   :D   :D   :D   :D   :D   :D   :D



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Way To Go Kelda!!!

Welcome to the 1000 Club!!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 26, 2007, 02:53:18 pm
Quote from: kelda_shelton on January 26, 2007, 11:24:21 am
heheheheh. I expect a PM with instructions shortly!  
Feels like a nice milestone - wonder how long it'll take me to hit 2000?!

No PM Kelda. They'll send it to you in a dream.

It's one of those "Star Wars" Jedi type of deals.   :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 26, 2007, 03:06:49 pm
Congrats, Kelda.  You'll be hearing from this fellow tonight.  Sweet dreams!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 26, 2007, 05:21:15 pm
thanks peeps!!!
I look forward to the dreams with star wars and true scotsmans all knitted together!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 26, 2007, 05:27:59 pm
Quote from: Lucise on January 26, 2007, 02:42:32 pm

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Haha! It's true!

They really DON'T wear anything under their kilts!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 26, 2007, 05:31:55 pm
Quote from: David925 on January 26, 2007, 05:27:59 pm
Haha! It's true!

They really DON'T wear anything under their kilts!  :D

It is VERY true! How cone people always think that hearsay and not reality!?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 26, 2007, 05:35:42 pm
Quote from: kelda_shelton on January 26, 2007, 05:31:55 pm
It is VERY true! How cone people always think that hearsay and not reality!?

I don't know Kelda. I guess it's fun to fantasize about.

I remember you once told me it was true.

But the "verification" is sooo much fun to look at.  :D

His booty is a cutie.

His hiney is finey.

(I'm not going to say f*nny though.  I've been told it's a naughty word.)  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: mvansand76 on January 26, 2007, 06:00:08 pm
Quote from: David925 on January 26, 2007, 05:35:42 pm

(I'm not going to say f*nny though.  I've been told it's a naughty word.)  :)

Oh god, you are killing me here David! Weeeeheeeheeeee! I am not gonna ask how you found out about the true British meaning of that word!

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 26, 2007, 06:05:32 pm
Quote from: mvansand76 on January 26, 2007, 06:00:08 pm
Oh god, you are killing me here David! Weeeeheeeheeeee! I am not gonna ask how you found out about the true British meaning of that word!

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Long story. My British boyfriend gave me some weird looks when I told him to get his "f*nny" to bed. I didn't think too much about it though. Then, one night I told Lucise to get her "f*nny" to bed when we were posting over at my 2000 club. Kelda told me she didn't know whether she sould cringe or laugh when she read it, because it is a baaaaaaaad word in the U.K. Apparently it is a bad word in Australia too, because Kerry told me the same thing. haha.

It's a very innocent word here in Indiana.  ???

What a difference an ocean or two can make, huh?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 26, 2007, 06:52:05 pm
Quote from: David925 on January 26, 2007, 06:05:32 pm
Long story. My British boyfriend gave me some weird looks when I told him to get his "f*nny" to bed. I didn't think too much about it though. Then, one night I told Lucise to get her "f*nny" to bed when we were posting over at my 2000 club. Kelda told me she didn't know whether she sould cringe or laugh when she read it, because it is a baaaaaaaad word in the U.K. Apparently it is a bad word in Australia too, because Kerry told me the same thing. haha.

It's a very innocent word here in Indiana.  ???

What a difference an ocean or two can make, huh?

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I love you david!!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 26, 2007, 08:58:44 pm
CONGRATS KELDA !!!

:D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 26, 2007, 11:36:56 pm
Quote from: kelda_shelton on January 26, 2007, 11:24:21 am
heheheheh. I expect a PM with instructions shortly!

Feels like a nice milestone - wonder how long it'll take me to hit 2000?!

you are going to be surprised how quickly the posts pile up after you hit 1000...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 26, 2007, 11:39:20 pm
Blimey!    Wot a great website to skeg before you bollocks up a post on the other side of the pond.


 http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/frames.htm (http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/frames.htm)

English slang and colloquialisms used in the United Kingdom
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 26, 2007, 11:41:45 pm


8) CONGRATS to TOAST on 2000 POSTS!  8)

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 27, 2007, 02:08:53 am
Well, that dictionary could really add a lot of words to the ABCs game, David!!

Welcome to all the new Club members!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 27, 2007, 07:13:48 am
Saturdays Top Ten list!

injest  8850  
Lucise  6034  
Garry_LH  4543
MaineWriter  4456
Front-Ranger  4215  
louisev  3414
Ellemeno  3228
DavidinHartford  3193  
Pipedream  2528
Fran  2521  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 27, 2007, 08:35:37 am
Um, David, isn't that Saturday's top ten list? LOL

Freezing cold here today. It was -15 deg when Tony got up with the dog....now at 7:30 it is -7. Brrr! Clear sky, though, and sunny. But you can bet your boots that I am staying inside today!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 27, 2007, 09:48:49 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 27, 2007, 08:35:37 am
Um, David, isn't that Saturday's top ten list? LOL

Freezing cold here today. It was -15 deg when Tony got up with the dog....now at 7:30 it is -7. Brrr! Clear sky, though, and sunny. But you can bet your boots that I am staying inside today!

L

Oops!   Thanks Leslie,  I fixed that!    I swear, working weekends now I never know what day it is anymore!   LOL

It is 22*F  here this morning.  A big improvement over yesterday.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 27, 2007, 11:14:34 am
Congratulations to Kelda and Toast!! Toast's posts are the most!!

Greetings from the frozen North West...guess what, folks, it's snowing heavily here in Denver again!!

A big Brokie gathering here tonite as we celebrate brokebackjack's and Katrina's weddin! I've got my camera warmed up!!

(Some are going to come to the Denver Country Club in Western wear, it's rumoured...including the groom!)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 28, 2007, 06:55:52 am
Sunday morning and time for a full 1000+ list!

  injest             8,891   
  Lucise             6,035   
  Garry_LH          4,560   
  MaineWriter       4,474   
  Front-Ranger       4,235   
  louisev                3,420   
  Ellemeno             3,231   
  DavidinHartford     3,196   
  Pipedream            2,529   
  Fran                    2,524   
  David925             2,440   
  latjoreme             2,389   
  ednbarby             2,362   
  Jeff Wrangler       2,158   
  Toast                  2,009    
  Sheriff Roland       1,884   
  Meryl                   1,786   
  YaadPyar             1,731   
  Phillip                  1,667   
  Memento             1,604   
  wdj                     1,556   
  Lynne                  1,546   
  Bigheart               1,473   
  jpwagoneer1964     1,403   
  moremojo             1,365   
  southendmd       1,333   
  atz75                1,314   
  Daniel               1,301   
  Katie77             1,279   
  twistedude        1,261   
  Arad-3              1,246   
  delalluvia            1,222   
  littleguitar           1,210   
  wyomen             1,156   
  DeeDee              1,146   
  starboardlight       1,122   
  shakestheground   1,117   
  coffeecat33          1,107   
  opinionista           1,101   
  wulfar360            1,095   
  Mikaela                1,069   
  dot-matrix           1,060   
  mvansand76        1,058   
  cmr107               1,046   
  Ray                     1,042   
  kelda_shelton       1,020   
  RouxB                 1,004   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 28, 2007, 08:25:05 am
Ok,   I'm kinda depressed about my job today.     :-\

Things are just not going right.    I keep getting scheduled to work with the wrong teams.   We are supposed to work in groups with our supervisors.  This way our Supervisors can evaluate us properly, thus we get performance based raises.   I have mentioned this to my Supervisor a few times and she agrees.  But she doesn't make the schedules and even worse, she is leaving to go work for Customs soon, so I don't think she is too concerned in following thru.   

  Plus when you speak up about wanting to be moved to the scheduling officer, they just put you in a worse spot as punishment thinking you are complaining.  So I haven't made any progress there either.    So now I doubt that I'll get a proper evaluation.

  I just found out recently that after 6 months employment, we get a retention bonus.    Yesterday I opened my employee mailbox and found my bonus notification.   It was for a different employee of the same name who no longer works there.   Different Social Security number, different date of birth.    So I turned that paper into the office.  They didn't know what to do with it.   Wonderful!   I'll never see that money.   >:(

Every place I get assigned lately seems to be understaffed and we end up working frustrated.    Then as I left last night I saw they posted todays assignment locations.   Again I am being sent to one of the heaviest work areas again.   And worst of all, they've been separating me from my buddy Nick.    :(

Ironically, at the locations I do get sent to, those Supervisors all love me.   I get compliments all the time.  Unfortunately because they are not my Supervisor, their opinions don't count to my performance based evaluation. 

So it is very frustration knowing you do well pleasing the wrong people all the time.  And the people who should be correcting this are too busy or say it is out of their control.   ARG!

It is probably good that I'm not working with Nick everyday.   Last night I was standing behind him at the end of shift debrief and it was all I could do not to reach out and stroke the back of his neck.      :-X
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 28, 2007, 08:39:39 am
Ah, the red tape challenges of the bureaucracy! Chin up, David...I just think you are at that 6 month slump. Things will get better...I feel confident of that.

Today's weather report: 17 degrees and grey sky. Looks like we may have some snow in our very near future. At least it has warmed up a bit.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 28, 2007, 12:32:09 pm
Keep on fighting the good fight, David.  The good thing is that when you finally do get evaluated, that evaluation will be great.  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 28, 2007, 12:49:07 pm
Quote from: Meryl on January 28, 2007, 12:32:09 pm
Keep on fighting the good fight, David.  The good thing is that when you finally do get evaluated, that evaluation will be great.  :-*

Thats true.. plus if your supervisor hasn't been able to work with you mch, they will have to askt hose that have surely? and if you've impresssed them....? Gotta be good, yes?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: delalluvia on January 28, 2007, 07:00:38 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 26, 2007, 11:39:20 pm
Blimey!    Wot a great website to skeg before you bollocks up a post on the other side of the pond.

 http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/frames.htm (http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/frames.htm)

English slang and colloquialisms used in the United Kingdom

I just checked just for grins, but I've known for sometime - from reading many British novels - that my last name was a derogatory slang word.

*sigh*

Still is.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 28, 2007, 09:06:22 pm
Quote from: kelda_shelton on January 28, 2007, 12:49:07 pm
Thats true.. plus if your supervisor hasn't been able to work with you mch, they will have to askt hose that have surely? and if you've impresssed them....? Gotta be good, yes?


Today is over.  And it is my Friday!    YAAA!  :D

It wasn't too horrible today.    I didn't work too much as most of my afternoon was spent in training.  We get time every week to do online classes, plus monthly classroom training.     I did get reasurance from one person that if you don't see your supervisor much, that they can email the other supervisors to get feedback on you.   That made me feel alittle better too.   

I didn't get to work with Nick today though....    :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 29, 2007, 07:00:50 am
Mondays Top Ten List!

injest  8970  
Lucise  6037  
Garry_LH  4586
MaineWriter  4491
Front-Ranger  4253  
louisev  3427
Ellemeno  3234
DavidinHartford  3201  
Fran  2535
Pipedream  2529  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 29, 2007, 07:42:31 am
Good morning all,

15 degrees here today. Yesterday turned out to be nice...clear and sunny, no snow. Today's prediction is similar. It's Monday, off to work...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 29, 2007, 08:12:01 am
Ding dong! 4500 posts!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 29, 2007, 09:11:38 am
Good Morning Leslie and congrats on 4500!     

  Looks like a nice, albeit cold day here too.    I'm almost done with my laundry and will probably try to start up the old cars today.  Maybe take the PT Cruiser to the carwarsh.   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 29, 2007, 10:00:32 am
Quote from: delalluvia on January 28, 2007, 07:00:38 pm
I just checked just for grins, but I've known for sometime - from reading many British novels - that my last name was a derogatory slang word.

*sigh*

Still is.

Delalluvia Fanny??!

 :o :o

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 29, 2007, 11:55:27 am
injest
Posts: 8,994


     6 more to go!    :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 29, 2007, 12:19:58 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 29, 2007, 11:55:27 am
injest
Posts: 8,994


     6 more to go!    :o


MaineWriter
Posts: 4509

       4491 to go!

LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: delalluvia on January 29, 2007, 06:14:28 pm
Quote from: injest on January 29, 2007, 10:00:32 am
Delalluvia Fanny??!

 :o :o



Thank all the gods, no.  Not quite that bad.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 29, 2007, 06:31:48 pm
injest
BetterMost Moderator
BetterMost 5000+ Posts Club

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Posts: 9,002

           :o    9,002    POSTS!     :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on January 29, 2007, 06:52:52 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 29, 2007, 06:31:48 pm
injest
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BetterMost 5000+ Posts Club

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Posts: 9,002

           :o    9,002    POSTS!     :o


Lemme deliver 9 of the Oily Grecians for Bettermost's Most Talkative Brokie:

Here ya go Jess!!  ;D


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 29, 2007, 06:54:56 pm
boy are my fingers TIRED!

 ;D ;D

Thanks guys!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 30, 2007, 01:19:58 am
WOW!! CONGRATS JESS!!

:o

Pretty Amazing.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on January 30, 2007, 03:47:37 am
meuh, ain't nothin much - next week she'll reach 10 000, - then we'll talk

Ya don't hear me talkin 'bout my little ol 1 900 milestone - no I just keep knockin 'em out a few at a time
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 30, 2007, 07:37:15 am
You know it's cold when you put on a coat, hat, and gloves just to walk to the end of the driveway to retrieve the newspaper.

-3.5 deg F here today. Brrr. Prediction for today is clear and cold, with snow possibly late in the afternoon.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 30, 2007, 07:41:20 am
I believe Tuesday is David's Sunday, so obviously, he's sleeping in. Let me give him a hand...

Tuesday's Top Ten List!

injest  9055  
Lucise  6055
Garry_LH  4636
MaineWriter  4515
Front-Ranger  4267
louisev  3431
Ellemeno  3234
DavidinHartford  3208
Fran  2547
Pipedream  2529  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 30, 2007, 08:34:41 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 30, 2007, 07:41:20 am
I believe Tuesday is David's Sunday, so obviously, he's sleeping in. Let me give him a hand...

Tuesday's Top Ten List!

injest  9055  
Lucise  6055
Garry_LH  4636
MaineWriter  4515
Front-Ranger  4267
louisev  3431
Ellemeno  3234
DavidinHartford  3208
Fran  2547
Pipedream  2529  

Thanks Darlin!!      I did sleep in a little this morning.   I've been staying up late watching Season Three of Smallville.   LOL        This is my last Three day weekend.  For next week I start my Full time, 5 day work weeks. 

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 30, 2007, 09:14:39 am
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on January 30, 2007, 03:47:37 am
meuh, ain't nothin much - next week she'll reach 10 000, - then we'll talk

Ya don't hear me talkin 'bout my little ol 1 900 milestone - no I just keep knockin 'em out a few at a time

jealousy doesn't become you!
Title: Herpes outbreak suspends high school wrestling in Minnesota
Post by: David on January 30, 2007, 07:15:24 pm
Can't you just hear the boys now?   "But Dad,  I caught it from Billy at a wrestling Meet,  Honest!"

Herpes outbreak suspends high school wrestling in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — High school wrestling was suspended Tuesday across Minnesota due to a widespread outbreak of a skin infection.
The Minnesota State High School League said 24 cases of herpes gladiatorum have been reported by 10 teams. The virus is spread by skin-to-skin contact. Symptoms have included lesions on the face, head and neck of wrestlers.

The league banned competitions and direct contact between wrestlers in practice until Feb. 6.

The suspension is meant to control the current outbreak, allow time to diagnose new cases and prevent disqualifications at the state tournament, scheduled for Feb. 28-March 3.

The Minnesota Department of Health has been tracking the virus, caused by herpes simplex type 1, the same strain that causes cold sores.

Officials first became aware of the outbreak at a tournament held in Rochester in late December.

Scot Davis, who coaches wrestling at Owatonna High School, has been involved in wrestling in Minnesota for more than 40 years and says he can't remember the league completely shutting down.

Davis' team, which gets doctor checkups several times a week, competed at the Rochester tournament where the outbreak was first detected, yet none of his wrestlers have been infected.

He applauds the suspension.

"I think it's a bold step," he said. "How else are you going to get this thing cleared up? How do I explain to a mom that her kid has herpes forever?"

Steve Larsen, wrestling coach at Century High School in Rochester, said his team will miss three competitions because of the eight-day suspension.

"It's going to make scheduling interesting," he said. "I hope some of it will get rescheduled."

The Century team has had no skin problems this year, Larsen said. But in the past, when a few of his wrestlers came down with ringworm, his team was suspended from practice and competition as a precaution.

Infected wrestlers have to sit out matches and get cleared by doctors before they can resume wrestling, he said.

Dr. B.J. Anderson, a former wrestler who acts as a health adviser to the high school league, blames the outbreak on doctors who have been misdiagnosing and inappropriately treating the viral infections as bacterial ones.

"(Doctors) are not doing the right tests," he said.

Anderson said the greatest concern is an infection of the eye, which can, in rare cases, lead to scarring or blindness. The virus can remain in a body indefinitely, he said.

A similar outbreak occurred in 1999, affecting 63 wrestlers and disqualifying several of them from the state tournament, Anderson said.

Dr. Henry Balfour, a national expert on herpes who works in the department of virology at the University of Minnesota, said wrestlers are at a higher risk for this sort of infection than other people because of the nature of the sport.

"Usually you have to have damage to the skin," he said. "If there is a break in the skin, ... then the virus could take and cause a skin infection."

Balfour said the virus is not fatal but is a detrimental nuisance that can recur.

Such outbreaks are common in the wrestling world, frequently occurring at summer camps, he said.

Copyright 2007 The Associated Press.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 30, 2007, 07:36:02 pm
http://enews.earthlink.net/article/str?guid=20070129/45bd7f50_3ca6_1552620070129-631215464 (http://enews.earthlink.net/article/str?guid=20070129/45bd7f50_3ca6_1552620070129-631215464)

naked student interrupts lunch....

guy greased himself up with grapeseed oil and ran around the lunch room waving his arms over his head...

He was in high school and has long hair and a full beard??!!

Whatevas!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 30, 2007, 07:42:26 pm
Quote from: injest on January 30, 2007, 07:36:02 pm
http://enews.earthlink.net/article/str?guid=20070129/45bd7f50_3ca6_1552620070129-631215464 (http://enews.earthlink.net/article/str?guid=20070129/45bd7f50_3ca6_1552620070129-631215464)

naked student interrupts lunch....

guy greased himself up with grapeseed oil and ran around the lunch room waving his arms over his head...

He was in high school and has long hair and a full beard??!!

Whatevas!

They used a stun gun on him?    Damn!   That's pretty harsh!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 30, 2007, 07:55:07 pm
not too harsh...he got up and tried to do the same thing again...apparently he is pretty hard headed!
Title: Re: Herpes outbreak suspends high school wrestling in Minnesota
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 30, 2007, 08:05:28 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 30, 2007, 07:15:24 pm
Can't you just hear the boys now?   "But Dad,  I caught it from Billy at a wrestling Meet,  Honest!"

Herpes outbreak suspends high school wrestling in Minnesota

Well, herpes might be forever, but they can be glad it isn't something else wrestlers might be vulnerable to, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). That is b-a-a-a-d shit.
Title: Speaking of highly contagious outbreaks...
Post by: David on January 30, 2007, 09:43:15 pm
......we were warned at work to be real vigilant in hand washing.   Seems there is quite the widespread outbreak of the Norovirus in the Boston area.    That is the bug we keep hearing about on the Cruise ships that makes you real sick.

I haven't heard anything on the news about it.  But the fact that is was a bulletin from the Department of Homeland Security makes it valid enough.  I'm sure they get this from the CDC.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 30, 2007, 09:58:26 pm
Quote from: injest on January 30, 2007, 07:36:02 pm
http://enews.earthlink.net/article/str?guid=20070129/45bd7f50_3ca6_1552620070129-631215464 (http://enews.earthlink.net/article/str?guid=20070129/45bd7f50_3ca6_1552620070129-631215464)

naked student interrupts lunch....

guy greased himself up with grapeseed oil and ran around the lunch room waving his arms over his head...

He was in high school and has long hair and a full beard??!!

Whatevas!

Long hair and a full beard is unusual in high school? Not in this neck of the woods....

L
Title: Re: Speaking of highly contagious outbreaks...
Post by: Meryl on January 30, 2007, 11:02:48 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 30, 2007, 09:43:15 pm
......we were warned at work to be real vigilant in hand washing.   Seems there is quite the widespread outbreak of the Norovirus in the Boston area.    That is the bug we keep hearing about on the Cruise ships that makes you real sick.

I haven't heard anything on the news about it.  But the fact that is was a bulletin from the Department of Homeland Security makes it valid enough.  I'm sure they get this from the CDC.

From Wikipedia:  Historically, noroviruses have been named after the places where the outbreaks occurred, e.g., Norwalk, Ohio, where in November 1968 an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis occurred among children at an elementary school. In 1972, immune electron microscopy on saved stool samples identified the virus, which was called Norwalk virus.

Maybe this makes me a minor celebrity, since our family moved to Norwalk, Ohio, in 1964, and I actually graduated from high school there the year before the famous outbreak.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 31, 2007, 06:53:08 am
The topics that this thread wanders into...and each day always starts with the east coast waking up and reporting in...9 degrees this morning. Talk of snow sometime this week, but not sure what is in store for today. Dark outside at 5:53 am...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 31, 2007, 07:14:02 am
G'morning Brokies! 

23 tropical degrees here in Hartford this AM.     A rumor of snow flurries sometime this week too.       Here it is, the 31st and we have had only a dusting of snow all season!

But with these cold temperatures, you need to think about how old your car battery is.      The average life of a car battery is 3 to 4 years.    A bitter cold morning will reduce its starting effectiveness significantly.

My 2003 PT Cruiser was cranking kinda slow last week when we had that single digit morning.   So I'm taking it to get a new battery put in today.

Course, a few years ago I would have done it myself.   But on these new fangled cars you can't even see the battery, let alone get to it for servicing.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 31, 2007, 07:16:51 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 31, 2007, 12:13:06 pm
We actually had our first decent snowfall in NYC last night--not much, but it's still visible.  High temp today will be 35°.

Belated congrats to Jess for passing 9,000!  8)

Guess what?  JCinNYC2006 and DeeDee are alive and well!  I had dinner with them last night in the Village.  DeeDee has lost 20 pounds on Weight Watchers and looks fab.  Juan also looks great and has promised to get back online to say hi soon.  We also got to say hi to YaadPyar and alec716 via phone.  Alec has been going through a lot of RL stuff that kept him offline, but he actually brought the Warshrag back to the Perf Thread last night, so way to go, Alec!  Glad to see you back. 8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on January 31, 2007, 01:18:40 pm
Lucky you Meryl!!   ;)

Way to go Dee!!
and .. I am indeed thrilled that The WarshRag has made his return!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 31, 2007, 10:23:26 pm
Quote from: Meryl on January 31, 2007, 12:13:06 pm
We actually had our first decent snowfall in NYC last night--not much, but it's still visible.  High temp today will be 35°.

Belated congrats to Jess for passing 9,000!  8)

Guess what?  JCinNYC2006 and DeeDee are alive and well!  I had dinner with them last night in the Village.  DeeDee has lost 20 pounds on Weight Watchers and looks fab.  Juan also looks great and has promised to get back online to say hi soon.  We also got to say hi to YaadPyar and alec716 via phone.  Alec has been going through a lot of RL stuff that kept him offline, but he actually brought the Warshrag back to the Perf Thread last night, so way to go, Alec!  Glad to see you back. 8)

Wow Meryl!  That sounds fantastic! It's very easy to become a little jealous of all you NYC Brokies!  We need more Pittsburgh Brokies!
 :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 31, 2007, 10:50:57 pm
So close and yet so far!

  I wish I was just a little closer to y'all in the City Meryl.

I miss my NYC brokies!     I hope you gave Juan and DeeDee a big hug for me!

 How is John Gallgher doing by the way?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 31, 2007, 10:56:02 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on January 31, 2007, 10:50:57 pm
So close and yet so far!

  I wish I was just a little closer to y'all in the City Meryl.

I miss my NYC brokies!     I hope you gave Juan and DeeDee a big hug for me!

 How is John Gallgher doing by the way?


Juan and DeeDee sent hugs to everyone, David.  And John is doing very well.  Just let us know when you want to pop down, and we'll find a way to meet up.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 01, 2007, 07:07:07 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 01, 2007, 07:25:45 am
Thanks for the update, Meryl. Like David, I wish I was a tad closer and would get the chance to meet all of you. One of these days...

12 degrees and after a clear night, and almost full moon, it is clouding up, with a chance of snow in the forecast.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 01, 2007, 09:54:26 am
I didn't do a "Full 1000+ list" yesterday.  There are no new members to add this week.

The next person to hit 1000 is saucycobblers  at  965 posts right now.

A few people have their numbers dropping actually.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 01, 2007, 10:19:43 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on February 01, 2007, 09:54:26 am
A few people have their numbers dropping actually.

Hunh?  ???

Don't you get credit for posting, even if the post is later deleted?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 01, 2007, 10:23:41 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 01, 2007, 10:19:43 am
Hunh?  ???

Don't you get credit for posting, even if the post is later deleted?

No, if you (or someone else) deletes one of your posts, the number goes down.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on February 01, 2007, 01:00:46 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 01, 2007, 10:19:43 am
Hunh?  ???
Don't you get credit for posting, even if the post is later deleted?

 ;D..Sorry Jeff!  No credit for posting ..lol..
But you don't have to worry, your posts never get deleted.  Right? ..  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on February 01, 2007, 02:15:31 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on February 01, 2007, 09:54:26 am
A few people have their numbers dropping actually.
This is literally true for me. For reasons I don't understand, my number of posts has decreased slightly, at least twice. Most recently, for example, I logged off from the site (on Monday, January 29th) with 1,368 posts to my credit, and when I posted once today, noted that my number was at 1,366 ???.

 I'm not deleting any posts myself; could someone explain?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 01, 2007, 02:23:59 pm
Quote from: moremojo on February 01, 2007, 02:15:31 pm
This is literally true for me. For reasons I don't understand, my number of posts has decreased slightly, at least twice. Most recently, for example, I logged off from the site (on Monday, January 29th) with 1,368 posts to my credit, and when I posted once today, noted that my number was at 1,366 ???.

 I'm not deleting any posts myself; could someone explain?

Interesting question, Scott.

Not being a size queen, I don't really care about my numbers.  ;D Except to be embarrassed by the large number, indicating I spend far too much of my life on this forum. Something like 25 days in the past year, I think?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 01, 2007, 02:30:40 pm
Quote from: moremojo on February 01, 2007, 02:15:31 pm
This is literally true for me. For reasons I don't understand, my number of posts has decreased slightly, at least twice. Most recently, for example, I logged off from the site (on Monday, January 29th) with 1,368 posts to my credit, and when I posted once today, noted that my number was at 1,366 ???.

 I'm not deleting any posts myself; could someone explain?

Scott,

We mods often do a bit of behind the scenes cleaning up...consolidating threads, deleting posts that are terribly old or outdated...I know on Anything Goes, alot of the posts with pictures, the pictures have expired (so all you see is a box with an X) and Roland cleans those out. I try to keep things neat and tidy on the fanfic board. I know that Scott and Truman, as the new mods of Safe Haven, have been doing a fair amount of reorganizing. Maybe something got deleted there?

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on February 01, 2007, 02:34:16 pm
Quote from: moremojo on February 01, 2007, 02:15:31 pm
This is literally true for me. For reasons I don't understand, my number of posts has decreased slightly, at least twice. Most recently, for example, I logged off from the site (on Monday, January 29th) with 1,368 posts to my credit, and when I posted once today, noted that my number was at 1,366 ???.

I'm not deleting any posts myself; could someone explain?

I don't know, Scott.  You don't have any posts in the Recycle Bin (an admin place where posts go when you or a mod delete).  I have a theory that periodic emptying of the Recycle Bin will reduce one's post count, but I can't say for sure and that wouldn't apply here anyhow.  I'll bring this up to the Admins, see if we can figure it out.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on February 01, 2007, 02:58:25 pm
Quote from: Lynne on February 01, 2007, 02:34:16 pm
I don't know, Scott.  You don't have any posts in the Recycle Bin (an admin place where posts go when you or a mod deletes).  I have a theory that periodic emptying of the Recycle Bin will reduce one's post count, but I can't say for sure and that wouldn't apply here anyhow.  I'll bring this up to the Admins, see if we can figure it out.
Yes, I do think it's at least partly some kind of glitch, as the second post I made today still left me with a figure of 1,366 posts (we'll see what happens after I submit this present one). Any inquiry that might solve the mystery would be much appreciated.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on February 01, 2007, 04:39:16 pm
Quote from: Lynne on February 01, 2007, 02:34:16 pm
I don't know, Scott.  You don't have any posts in the Recycle Bin (an admin place where posts go when you or a mod delete).  I have a theory that periodic emptying of the Recycle Bin will reduce one's post count, but I can't say for sure and that wouldn't apply here anyhow.  I'll bring this up to the Admins, see if we can figure it out.

No, for sure it's not when the recycling bin gets emptied out. When posts, or threads are deleted, they automatically go to a temporary recycling bin and just as automatically, the post number of their posters are also immediately reduced. It doesn't happen when the recycling bin gets emtied out.

Very few of the deleted posts/threads in Anything Goes have affected active members. If more than a post from an active member gets deleted, I try ta offer an option (like transfering it to their personal blog, or in the case of an image, I ask the poster if he/she's interested in repairing the post) in lieu of deletion.

Guess I'm not deleting as much as I might, but a lot a the dead threads/posts are from former members who have had their membership ta BetterMost discontinued (they show up as "guests").
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 02, 2007, 07:09:58 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 02, 2007, 07:22:56 am
16 degrees this morning. They are still predicting snow. We'll see...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 02, 2007, 09:52:06 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 02, 2007, 07:22:56 am
16 degrees this morning. They are still predicting snow. We'll see...

L

I don't think we got any last night. Think it literally stopped at the Delaware River. Ain't right. ...  >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on February 02, 2007, 10:39:31 am
Hey Folkes,

In this thread there was a post about the climate change and the global warming. Well, I'm not sure if you guys heard about it in the news but France and Spain joined last night in a initiative against the Global warming which consisted in turning the power off for five minutes. Lights, computers, and other equipment. The Government turned the lights off monuments, some streets and buildings. We were able to reduce the power demand to 2,5% in those five minutes.

I was wondering why don't you do the same in the US? It could send an important message to US authorities. If any of you belong to environmental organization, why don't you propose it? It was major success here and they plan to repeat it soon.

CNN's today front page:

Global warming real, likely to get worse, scientists say

PARIS, France (AP) -- Global warming caused by human activity is real and will continue for hundreds of years, a panel of some of the world's top climate scientists said Friday.

Officially releasing a 21-page report in Paris on the hows and the what of global warming -- though not telling the world what to do about it -- the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change gave a bleak observation of what is happening now and an even more dire prediction for the future.

"Warming of the climate system is unequivocal, as is now evident from observations of increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising global mean sea level," the report said. (New report says global warming is real )

The head of the panel, Indian climatologist Rajendra Pachauri, called it a "very impressive document that goes several steps beyond previous research."

A senior U.S. government scientist, Susan Solomon, said as the report was released, "There can be no question that the increase in greenhouse gases are dominated by human activities."

The report said man-made emissions of greenhouse gases can be blamed for these problems: fewer cold days, hotter nights, killer heat waves, floods and heavy rains, devastating droughts, and an increase in hurricane and tropical storm strength (particularly in the Atlantic Ocean).

And if you think it is bad now, the harmful effects during the 21st century "would very likely be larger than those observed during the 20th century," the report said.

The panel predicted temperature rises of 1.1 to 6.4 C (2-11.5 F) by 2100. That was a wider range than in the 2001 report. However, the panel also said its best estimate was for temperature rises of 1.8 to 4 C (3.2-7.1 F).

On sea levels, the report projects rises of 7 to 23 inches (18 to 58 centimeters) by the end of the century. An additional 3.9 to 7.8 inches (10 to 20 centimeters) are possible if recent, surprising melting of polar ice sheets continues. (Watch how rising sea levels could affect San Francisco )

And the report said no matter how much civilization slows or reduces its greenhouse gas emissions, global warming and sea level rise will continue on for centuries.

"This is just not something you can stop. We're just going to have to live with it," co-author Kevin Trenberth, director of climate analysis for the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, said in an interview. "We're creating a different planet. If you were to come up back in 100 years time, we'll have a different climate."

A colleague from the center, Gerry Miehl, warned that continued global warming could eventually lead to an "ice-free Arctic."

Scientists do worry that world leaders will take that message in the wrong way and throw up their hands, Trenberth said. That would be wrong, he said. Instead, the scientists urged leaders to reduce emissions and also adapt to a warmer world with wilder weather.

"The point here is to highlight what will happen if we don't do something and what will happen if we do something," co-author Jonathan Overpeck at University of Arizona said. "I can tell if you will decide not to do something the impacts will be much larger than if we do something."

"You make a difference on hundred of years time frame, but this is the future of the planet," Trenberth told The Associated Press. "We have to adapt to it."

Trenberth said the world is paying more attention to scientists now than in previous warnings in 1990, 1995 and 2001. "The tension is more now," he said.

The head of the U.S. delegation, White House associate science adviser Sharon Hays, called the panel's summary "a significant report. It will be valuable to policy makers."

http://edition.cnn.com/2007/TECH/science/02/02/climate.talks.ap/index.html (http://edition.cnn.com/2007/TECH/science/02/02/climate.talks.ap/index.html)



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on February 02, 2007, 01:46:40 pm
Quote from: opinionista on February 02, 2007, 10:39:31 am
I was wondering why don't you do the same in the US? It could send an important message to US authorities.
There's no way the present federal government would do this right now, and probably no state government either. At a time when we so desperately need inspired and wise leadership, we find ourselves under the heel of greedy, myopic plutocrats who care for nothing other than their own power and wealth.

The only place to find hope is on the local, grass-roots level, per the environmental groups that you suggested. Local governments could conceivably follow France and Spain's example, and lead the larger nation onto a saner path.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 02, 2007, 04:07:53 pm
Hey, I see congratulations are in order for David925, who is now in the Top Ten Posters.  8)

CONGRATULATIONS DAVID!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 03, 2007, 12:38:22 am
Quote from: Meryl on February 02, 2007, 04:07:53 pm
Hey, I see congratulations are in order for David925, who is now in the Top Ten Posters.  8)

CONGRATULATIONS DAVID!  8)

Thanks Meryl!

But who did I bump off the list? I never intended to bump somebody off the list! God, now I feel bad.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 03, 2007, 02:44:25 am
ANKE!!!!

I was just told it was you I bumped!

I'm sorry! I'll tell ya what.... you start posting a little bit more and I'll post a little less!

I don't want to bump anyone off their lists!  :'(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 03, 2007, 07:09:05 am
Saturdays Top Ten List

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Garry_LH  4746
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Fran  2588
David925  2563 <---New Top Ten member!  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 03, 2007, 08:11:00 am
Morning all,

Well, we did have snow, looks like 3 inches or snow. Nice and white out there, 27 degrees. Clear sky this morning.

David, welcome to the top ten club. Glad to have you here.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 03, 2007, 10:38:29 am
Same here Leslie.  It was snowing pretty heavy on my way home from work last night.    We got about 2 inches here.    First real snow of the season.

I've been fighting a migraine all night and morning, so no full 1000+ post list yet.   Maybe later when I can look at the screen longer.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on February 03, 2007, 12:06:40 pm
Quote from: moremojo on February 01, 2007, 02:58:25 pm
Yes, I do think it's at least partly some kind of glitch, as the second post I made today still left me with a figure of 1,366 posts (we'll see what happens after I submit this present one). Any inquiry that might solve the mystery would be much appreciated.

Scott - I have some info from Phillip to pass on about post counts:

Quote
Post count is sometimes not updated until forum maintenance in run.  Posts deleted and placed in the recycle bin do not always reflect on the user's post count until the forum software does one of its automated maintenance runs.  This can take a week.  So even if a post doesn't appear in the recycle bin anymore, it may not be counted until the maintenance run.

I have found a way to change the post count feature to -not- deduct posts from a user's post count if messages are deleted.  The user keeps full credit for posts, even if they no longer exist on the site.  This can be implemented when John finally gets 1.1.1 (the current version) working here.

I hope this helps!
-Lynne
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 03, 2007, 02:31:51 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on February 03, 2007, 10:38:29 am
I've been fighting a migraine all night and morning, so no full 1000+ post list yet.   Maybe later when I can look at the screen longer.

Hope you feel better, David. A migraine is a goddamn bitch of an unsatisfactory situation. I know. I get 'em.

If you don't have a prescription medication to take for it, and you aren't nauseated, try a decongestant and something with caffeine in it, along with a painkiller. And just forget about anything you had planned to do today!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on February 03, 2007, 02:44:51 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on February 03, 2007, 10:38:29 am
I've been fighting a migraine all night and morning, so no full 1000+ post list yet.   Maybe later when I can look at the screen longer.

I hope you feel better soon.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 03, 2007, 04:03:42 pm
david, for you

{{{{{david from leslie}}}}}

feel better

L
xo
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 03, 2007, 04:35:33 pm
I'm so sorry to hear you have a migraine today David. Hugs to you buddy! [[[[David]]]]

Take care of yourself, okay?


Quote from: opinionista on February 02, 2007, 10:39:31 am
Hey Folkes,

In this thread there was a post about the climate change and the global warming. Well, I'm not sure if you guys heard about it in the news but France and Spain joined last night in a initiative against the Global warming which consisted in turning the power off for five minutes. Lights, computers, and other equipment. The Government turned the lights off monuments, some streets and buildings. We were able to reduce the power demand to 2,5% in those five minutes.

I was wondering why don't you do the same in the US?  It could send an important message to US authorities. If any of you belong to environmental organization, why don't you propose it? It was major success here and they plan to repeat it soon.


I heard about this! I think it's a WONDERFUL idea!  I wish we would do this here in the US as well. For some reason though, I can't really see this country doing something like this.... not in the near future anyway. And why? I'll give it to you in three words; United States Government. For some reason, our government doesn't seem to be taking this Global Warming issue seriously. A law requiring the entire country to cut back on power would need to go through Congress and then voted on and passed. If you haven't heard, we have a lot of "dead ass" in Congress and they don't seem to want to do much of anything these days, except to pat each other on the back and give each other pay raises.

It could happen on the city level (or even state level) though. Some cities in the US are more concerned about Global Warming than others.

I am happy to see more Americans doing their part. Americans are beginning to trade their large cars for smaller ones, purchase enviroment friendly light bulbs, sprays and containers. More and more Americans are recycling paper and plastics rather than just throw them away in the trash.

The American people are quite concerned about Global Warming. Unfortunately our government is not... at least not serious enough to make a difference. I applaud France and Spain in their efforts though. Hopefully some day soon, we will see things like this in our country too!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 03, 2007, 06:06:13 pm
Quote from: David925 on February 03, 2007, 12:38:22 am
Thanks Meryl!

But who did I bump off the list? I never intended to bump somebody off the list! God, now I feel bad.  :(

Welcome David!  It's okay, it happens.  For some reason, I have been number 7 or 8 for most of my time here.  People pass me going up above me on the list, and people pass me coming down off the top ten list, but I seem to remain 7 or 8.  I reckon you may rise above me someday soon.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 03, 2007, 08:21:13 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 03, 2007, 02:31:51 pm
Hope you feel better, David. A migraine is a goddamn bitch of an unsatisfactory situation. I know. I get 'em.

If you don't have a prescription medication to take for it, and you aren't nauseated, try a decongestant and something with caffeine in it, along with a painkiller. And just forget about anything you had planned to do today!

Thanks Jeff  & All!

   It was weird.  I felt a headache coming on as I was going to bed Friday night.  So I took two 500 mg of Acetomenaphen.   Then I woke up at 3 AM with a full blown Migraine.  So I took two "Tylenol Migraine" which is 235 mg of Acetomenaphen plus Aspirin and Caffeine.     That didn't work too well either.   Tossed and turned and was nauseated all night too.    Crawled out of bed at 6 am and made a pot of coffee.   I took two more 500 mg of Acetaminophen pills at 9 am and finally was able to get ready for work.     Fortunately I didn't have to go in until 1:30 pm.       I was indeed worried that I was not going to be able to beat it and have to call in sick.

I probably only get two really bad migraines a year.   The kind where you need to be in a dark room because light hurts and you puke because you are so nauseated.   You just curl up in a ball and want to pull your hair out because your head hurts so bad.

I know there is stronger perscription meds out there, but I don't get them often enough to know what will work for me.  I just know that when you get them, they suck.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 03, 2007, 09:20:21 pm
Poor David!  That sounds like pure hell.  So you did get to work after all?  You're a trooper!  ((((David))))
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 04, 2007, 07:12:37 am
It's Sunday and time for an overdue full 1000+ list!

  injest                9,279   
  Lucise               6,089   
  Garry_LH            4,786   
  MaineWriter        4,611   
  Front-Ranger       4,322   
  louisev                3,460   
  Ellemeno             3,265   
  DavidinHartford     3,225   
  David925             2,607   
  Fran                   2,593   
  Pipedream          2,532   
  latjoreme            2,415   
  ednbarby            2,408   
  Jeff Wrangler       2,230   
  Toast                 2,081      
  Sheriff Roland      1,955   
  Meryl                  1,857   
  YaadPyar            1,728   
  Phillip                 1,697   
  Lynne                 1,663   
  Memento            1,650   
  wdj                    1,602   
  Bigheart              1,491   
  jpwagoneer1964    1,418   
  southendmd        1,378   
  moremojo          1,377   
  atz75               1,335   
  Daniel              1,305   
  Katie77            1,297   
  Arad-3             1,292   
  twistedude       1,279   
  delalluvia            1,229   
  littleguitar           1,218   
  opinionista            1,161   
  wyomen               1,156   
  shakestheground     1,150   
  DeeDee                 1,148   
  dot-matrix             1,139   
  starboardlight       1,117   
  coffeecat33       1,114   
  wulfar360          1,111   
  mvansand76       1,080   
  Mikaela               1,074   
  kelda_shelton       1,046   
  cmr107               1,046   
  Ray                     1,040   
  RouxB                 1,015   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 04, 2007, 07:36:50 am
Hey Jeff,
 
   You ever go over and take a look at the SS United States?    She is tied up at the pier over on Delaware Ave. (Columbus Blvd.) and Snyder Ave.       
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 04, 2007, 08:43:17 am
Morning all,

Maine checking in. 6 degrees and sunny. With the snow from Friday, it looks like a winter wonderland out there.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 04, 2007, 10:35:17 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on February 03, 2007, 08:21:13 pm
I probably only get two really bad migraines a year.   The kind where you need to be in a dark room because light hurts and you puke because you are so nauseated.   You just curl up in a ball and want to pull your hair out because your head hurts so bad.

I know there is stronger perscription meds out there, but I don't get them often enough to know what will work for me.  I just know that when you get them, they suck.

Yeah, me too. I've never asked about prescription medication because (thankfully) I only get stomped by one or two of these buggers a year, and they're so unpredictable, and there doesn't seem any point to asking about prescription med.

The S.S. United States has been rotting down there in South Philly for about ten years now, maybe a year or two less. Seems like ten years, though.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 04, 2007, 10:59:34 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 04, 2007, 10:35:17 am
The S.S. United States has been rotting down there in South Philly for about ten years now, maybe a year or two less. Seems like ten years, though.

     The ship was taken out of service in 1969 and docked in Newport News Virginia.    She was kept in storage until 1992 until a new owner towed her to Turkey to have the asbestos removed.   The new owner ran out of money and the ship was towed back to the United States in 1996 when it arrived in Philly.   

    The SS United States was purchased by the Norwegian Cruise Lines in 2004 . She will most likely be sailing on a east coast to west coast cruise route via the Panama Canal, says NCL's CEO, Colin Veitch.  Veitch says NCL is talking to ship yards about Big U refurbishment and that the ship could be sailing in six years.  NCL is still evaluating the options and opportunity the SS UNITED STATES presents.

   Of course 3 years have gone by and nothing has been announced yet.   Rumor has it that the infamous high speed propulsion system is beyond repair.   The SS.United States still holds the record for the fastest transAtlantic crossing.   Its top speed was recorded at 43 knots.     Todays QM2 can only do 30 knots.

 http://www.ssunitedstates.org/SSUShome.html (http://www.ssunitedstates.org/SSUShome.html)

(http://uncommonjourneys.com/pages/unitedstates/ssustop.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 05, 2007, 09:14:23 am
Good morning all. Cold here today (5 degrees) with a predicted high of 15. Clear and sunny, though. It is a little bit windy. Bundle up!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 05, 2007, 09:19:16 am
I guess David stayed up too late partying after the Super Bowl. I'll help him out...

Monday's Top Ten List

 injest                9,329   
  Lucise               6,096   
  Garry_LH            4,815   
  MaineWriter        4,636   
  Front-Ranger       4,332   
  louisev                3,470   
  Ellemeno             3,271 
  DavidinHartford     3,231   
  David925             2,630   
  Fran                   2,599

Come on Fran, one more post for 2600!

Leslie
   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 05, 2007, 09:21:44 am
Speaking of the Super Bowl, I was so disappointed in the "fan ad" created by the guy here in Maine. It came on at the 2 minute warning and was only about 15 seconds long, so if you blinked, you missed it. What he pitched, and what they created, seemed so very different. I liked the pitch much better...it was very funny and touching. What actually got made...like I said if you blinked, you missed it, and if you didn't know what was going on, the whole thing probably just sailed on by you.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 05, 2007, 09:40:10 am
G'morning All!

   Thanks for posting the top ten list Leslie.   Yeah, I slept in today till 7:49 am.     I worked last night until 8:00 pm so I didn't get to watch much of the game.    In all reality, now I watch the game to see the commercials!  LOL    I am always fascinated to see what kind of ads are worth $2 million a minute, or whatever they cost now.

   Yesterday at NorthWest baggage, I spotted one of our TSA officers opening what looked like a Rifle case.   But it actually held an electric guitar.    Turns out it belonged to one of the Nelsons.   I didn't see which one it was, Gunnar or Matthew, but I guess they live in Connecticut somewhere.   

  Can't say that i listen to their music, but the twins are still handsome.  Especially when they comb their hair!   LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 05, 2007, 09:42:40 am
Oh yeah!  BRRRRR!

   7 deg F here in Hartford at 8 am.      And much like Leslies area, we will not get too much warmer today.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 05, 2007, 09:55:33 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on February 05, 2007, 09:40:10 am
   Yesterday at NorthWest baggage, I spotted one of our TSA officers opening what looked like a Rifle case.   But it actually held an electric guitar.    Turns out it belonged to one of the Nelsons.   I didn't see which one it was, Gunner or Matthew, but I guess they live in Connecticut somewhere.   

  Can't say that i listen to their music, but the twins are still handsome.  Especially when they comb their hair!   LOL

Two handsome singers I've never heard of?  ???

OK, at the risk of making myself look like a complete idiot, seriously, are they any relation to Ricky Nelson--as in the Ozzie and Harriet Nelsons (am I dating myself, or what?  ;D )?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 05, 2007, 10:18:30 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 05, 2007, 09:55:33 am
Two handsome singers I've never heard of?  ???

OK, at the risk of making myself look like a complete idiot, seriously, are they any relation to Ricky Nelson--as in the Ozzie and Harriet Nelsons (am I dating myself, or what?  ;D )?

BINGO!   They are the twin sons of equally handsome Ricky Nelson.  RIP.

(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9G_RtlqPMdFBekANgmjzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=12fhr7fcn/EXP=1170771434/**http%3A//www.thenelsonbrothers.com/team/octpicofmonth2005.JPG)

 http://www.thenelsonbrothers.com/ (http://www.thenelsonbrothers.com/)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 05, 2007, 10:20:57 am
Here's the dad:

(http://www.fiftiesweb.com/ricky-nelson-2.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 05, 2007, 10:30:43 am
Quote from: southendmd on February 05, 2007, 10:20:57 am
Here's the dad:

(http://www.fiftiesweb.com/ricky-nelson-2.jpg)

Yup, Ricky Nelson was a hunk in his day. I remember that he had a daughter, Tracey (sp?), but I can't recall that I knew he had sons.

Thanks!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on February 05, 2007, 02:45:00 pm
Your chat about Ricky Nelson got my attention. According to the site linked below he had four kids in total. Tracey, Matthew, Gunnar and Sam Nelson. All with the same woman, Kristin Harmon.

http://www.nndb.com/people/183/000057012/ (http://www.nndb.com/people/183/000057012/)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on February 05, 2007, 02:48:30 pm
Wow. I've heard of both Nelson, the band, and Ricky Nelson, but never knew they were related!

Weather report from Chicago: This morning when I got up it was 9 below. The predicted high is 1 f'in degree -- oops, I mean, 1 degree F. In the sun, it feels maybe 10 degrees above absolute zero. The main floor of our house is cold enough to turn a cup of coffee undrinkable within five minutes, while the upstairs is so hot it makes me lightheaded. Yesterday morning, the pipes were frozen and there was no water. My car wouldn't start.

Remind me again why I don't live in the Sunbelt? Better yet, remind me in August.




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 05, 2007, 02:57:35 pm
David...

yesterday (may have been Saturday) we were watching "Wheel of Fortune" and yes we are geeky and country enough that we play along...

anyway the puzzle board had something LIKE this

*art*or*
*onneti*ut

and I looked over saw it and KNEW the answer so I hollered:





"DAVID"!


 :P

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


(the guys wouldn't accept that as the right answer!!  >:( >:( )
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 05, 2007, 03:40:12 pm
I had to look at that for a minute, Jess, to figure it out...LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 05, 2007, 06:51:06 pm
YAAA!    Connecticut is famous on TV twice this week!

Earlier it was divulged that Homer Simpson was born in Connecticut.   So now it is speculated that the fictional Springfield in the TV show could be nearby Springfield, Massachusetts.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 05, 2007, 07:03:08 pm
Things that make ya go hmmm.

I rec'd my pay statement in the mail today.   

Brings new meaning to the expression "My take home pay wont take me home"

First pay period reflects the annual cost of living adjustment.    $14.61 per week extra.   Before taxes of course.

Somehow I think my boss  (George W.Bush) and I have a different concept of the cost of living.

Damn we need a Democrat in office!     :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 05, 2007, 07:31:15 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on February 05, 2007, 06:51:06 pm
YAAA!    Connecticut is famous on TV twice this week!

Earlier it was divulged that Homer Simpson was born in Connecticut.   So now it is speculated that the fictional Springfield in the TV show could be nearby Springfield, Massachusetts.

I grew up in Bayport, NY and if folks remember, the Hardy Boys lived in Bayport. Although the description of their Bayport didn't read anything like the town I grew up in.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 06, 2007, 06:30:49 am
Brrrr!   Another chilly morning!

Here is Tuesdays Top Ten List.

injest  9156  
Lucise  6101
Garry_LH  4865
MaineWriter  4521
Front-Ranger  4249  
louisev  3297
DavidinHartford  3155  
Ellemeno  2883
David925  2630
Fran  2607  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 06, 2007, 06:44:14 am
There is a lot of purging of old stuff going on lately here at BetterMost, so some of our numbers are dropping.     So lets get typing!    LOL

Look at this Top Ten list from February 1st.

Then at todays.    Some of us have dropped alot! *

February 1st                          TODAY
injest  9132                                 injest    9165
Lucise  6072                                Lucise   6101
Garry_LH  4676                            Garry_LH  4865
MaineWriter  4555                        MaineWriter 4521     *
Front-Ranger  4293                       Front-Ranger  4249  *
louisev  3441                                Louisev  3297         *
Ellemeno  3244                             Ellemeno 2883       *
DavidinHartford  3219                    DavidinHartford  3155  *
Fran  2573                                   David925  2630
Pipedream  2531                           Fran 2607
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 06, 2007, 07:11:49 am
I don't like this dropping posts thing! LOL

Another cold morning...7 degrees! Yesterday was miserable because of the wind. I hope today is not more of the same!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 06, 2007, 09:01:25 am
Don't get all excited, Lucise!! You won't catch me! the purging is over and my fingers are all warmed up....

I ain't skeered....or tired....

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 07, 2007, 07:00:11 am
Wednesdays Top Ten List!

injest  9203  
Lucise  6106  
Garry_LH  4891
MaineWriter  4571
Front-Ranger  4271  
louisev  3307
DavidinHartford  3161  
Ellemeno  2890
David925  2631
Fran  2615  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 07, 2007, 07:02:48 am
DANG! David must have that new fangled HIGH speed connection we all been hearing about.

Ain't been on two minutes and already has the top ten list up!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 07, 2007, 07:09:46 am
Hey David!

Up early I see....

11 degrees here this morning....brrr....I am getting tired of the cold weather.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 07, 2007, 07:41:53 am
LOL!  No, no fancy high speed connection here.   Just a quick cut and paste.

We are having a heat wave.  15*F here this morning!  LOL.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 07, 2007, 08:13:17 am
Let me amend my weather report...it wasn't 11 degrees it was -11! Yikes! Now it is up to -9! I thought it felt really cold....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 07, 2007, 10:02:18 am
Hey, David, since when did you start appearing on greeting cards?

I was in the drug store yesterday, and I noticed this Hallmark "Shoebox" card for Valentine's Day. It showed a little cupid, with wings and a diaper, holding a bow and arrow and trying to go through a metal detector. The uniformed official says, "I don't care who you are, you aren't going through with that thing."  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on February 07, 2007, 11:17:50 am
Quote from: Lynne on February 03, 2007, 12:06:40 pm
I hope this helps!
-Lynne
Thank you for the inquires, Lynne. I'm happy to report that I haven't been noticing any discrepancy of late (keeps fingers crossed).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 07, 2007, 06:03:53 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 07, 2007, 10:02:18 am
Hey, David, since when did you start appearing on greeting cards?

I was in the drug store yesterday, and I noticed this Hallmark "Shoebox" card for Valentine's Day. It showed a little cupid, with wings and a diaper, holding a bow and arrow and trying to go through a metal detector. The uniformed official says, "I don't care who you are, you aren't going through with that thing."  ;D

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 07, 2007, 10:13:10 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 07, 2007, 10:02:18 am
Hey, David, since when did you start appearing on greeting cards?

I was in the drug store yesterday, and I noticed this Hallmark "Shoebox" card for Valentine's Day. It showed a little cupid, with wings and a diaper, holding a bow and arrow and trying to go through a metal detector. The uniformed official says, "I don't care who you are, you aren't going through with that thing."  ;D

That's great!    I'll have to look for that card up here.   Thanks Jeff!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 08, 2007, 07:08:50 am
Thursdays Top Ten List

injest  9226
Lucise  6106  
Garry_LH  4913
MaineWriter  4587
Front-Ranger  4327  
louisev  3310
DavidinHartford  3172  
Ellemeno  2892
David925  2632
Fran  2620  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 08, 2007, 07:23:22 am
Hi all,

Thursday morning and still cold...5 degrees. It could be worse, I suppose. I read Phillip's post (on Anything Goes) where they have had 100 inches of snow in 10 days in Western New York. Three feet per day are predicted for the for the indefinite future. Weather reports like that make me glad I live in temperate Maine...LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 08, 2007, 11:36:47 am
And with this I say: 4600!

Hooray!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 08, 2007, 11:43:14 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 08, 2007, 11:36:47 am
And with this I say: 4600!

Hooray!

L

bravo leslie!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 09, 2007, 02:47:44 am
David, wasn't the SS United States the ship that Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel took to Europe?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 09, 2007, 02:55:05 am
Wait a minute, I lost 361 posts??????  I thought I didn't  care 'bout no post count, but hunh?  361?  That's a GDBOAUS.  And I never would have even realized if you hadn't done the side by side, David.  Hunh.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 09, 2007, 07:05:47 am
Fridays Top Ten List!

injest  9248  
Lucise  6110  
Garry_LH  4918
MaineWriter  4609
Front-Ranger  4355  
louisev  3312
DavidinHartford  3173  
Ellemeno  2902
David925  2632
Fran  2624  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 09, 2007, 07:19:12 am
Maine checking in...10 degrees, clear. Some talk of snow later today.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 09, 2007, 07:54:04 am
I had my car warshed yesterday.   That will guarrantee it will snow!    LOL !

I always get nervous having the car warshed when it is this cold.  I'm afraid the doors will freeze up and I wont be able to get them opened by the end of my shift!

That is one of the things I hate about winter.   We all end up driving these dirty cars after each snow.  Yuck!     This winter was going by so nice.   I was saving a ton of money on keeping the car cleaned!   LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 09, 2007, 07:58:03 am
I agree David. My pretty little car is covered in white cruddy stuff...I hate that but sometimes I feel like washing it is throwing money out the window.

Sigh,

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 09, 2007, 08:02:54 am
I hear ya Leslie.   I wont wash it unless I think I can get several days of good weather.    Plus when it gets that winter grime on it, I end up somehow rubbing against the car getting in and it is on my jacket or pants.  That and I like driving a nice shiny clean car.  I hate looking out dirty windows.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 09, 2007, 08:23:38 am
Jeff,  here is a better pic of the S.S.United States taken recently.

(http://63.217.28.3/images/other2/ss_us_big.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 09, 2007, 09:47:17 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on February 09, 2007, 08:02:54 am
I hear ya Leslie.   I wont wash it unless I think I can get several days of good weather.    Plus when it gets that winter grime on it, I end up somehow rubbing against the car getting in and it is on my jacket or pants.  That and I like driving a nice shiny clean car.  I hate looking out dirty windows.

Been a long time since I've been a vehicle owner, but isn't it better for the car to keep cleaning that crud off it, even if you just have to turn around and do it again after the next storm?  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 09, 2007, 09:54:06 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 09, 2007, 09:47:17 am
Been a long time since I've been a vehicle owner, but isn't it better for the car to keep cleaning that crud off it, even if you just have to turn around and do it again after the next storm?  ???
Probaby, but at $10-$12 a pop for a car wash, it bugs me. I also wonder how good it is for my convertible top to be running it through a car wash all the time (maybe someone can answer that question for me). One nice thing about taking it to the dealer for service...they wash the car, by hand, and vacuum the inside.

I think people know, I picked my car up in Sweden, and then toured Norway for two weeks. When we were in Bergen, we parked it under a tree and some sort of sticky stuff got all over it. I didn't have time to find a car wash in Bergen, but in Trondheim, we did. Figuring out how to run the car through a Norwegian car wash was an experience. This is some of the stuff I like doing the most on trips...ordinary things you do at home, but doing it in a foreign country where it seems completely alien. I also like going grocery shopping in other countries.

Okay, I'm weird.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 09, 2007, 10:00:25 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 09, 2007, 09:54:06 am
Probaby, but at $10-$12 a pop for a car wash, it bugs me. I also wonder how good it is for my convertible top to be running it through a car wash all the time (maybe someone can answer that question for me). One nice thing about taking it to the dealer for service...they wash the car, by hand, and vacuum the inside.

Oooo. Never thought about the effect of takin' a ragtop through a car warsh.  ??? My daddy, he always had hardtops.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: saucycobblers on February 09, 2007, 02:53:44 pm
((Nicky glances nervously at the dimly-lit sign saying 'Bettermost 1000+ Posts Club' above the reinforced steel door, takes several deep breaths, cracks her knuckles and raps on the door 3 times.

Several moments pass. Then a small sliding hatch opens with a loud clank. A pair of eyes darts first left, then right, then looks directly at the trembling Nicky...))

**WHUT?**

((Nicky gulps))

**Er...excuse me, but as this is my 1000th post I was wonderin' if I could join your most exclusive and prestigious club? Do I need a secret password or sumthin'?**
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 09, 2007, 03:05:18 pm
NICKY!! 

So glad you're here, come on in.  The cherry cake will be out of the oven in a minute.  Par-tay!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: saucycobblers on February 09, 2007, 03:07:37 pm
How lovely! It smells delicious!

((Nicky relaxes in a leather easy-chair, kicks off her cowgirl boots and sighs contentedly...))
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 09, 2007, 03:09:25 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 09, 2007, 09:54:06 am
This is some of the stuff I like doing the most on trips...ordinary things you do at home, but doing it in a foreign country where it seems completely alien. I also like going grocery shopping in other countries.

Okay, I'm weird.

L


Not weird, Leslie, it's one of the funnest parts of travelling.  I love doing the small regular things in other countries (or for that matter sometimes in this varied country of ours).  Like in Germany, how so many food stuffs come in tubes, that would come in jars or squeeze bottles in the US.  I love that part of travelling.  I live close to the Canadian border, and even right over it there are some differences.  

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 09, 2007, 03:21:14 pm
Saucy!!!!! welcome!!!!!!!!!!!

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 09, 2007, 03:49:31 pm


  :D CONGRATULATIONS NICKY!  :D

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/saucy_girl.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: saucycobblers on February 09, 2007, 04:13:18 pm
Thanks Kelda!
And thanks Meryl! I LOVE that picture. It's gonna have to be my new avatar for sure!  ;D

Now whut does a gal havta do ta git a cupa cauffee around here?  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on February 09, 2007, 04:54:29 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on February 09, 2007, 03:09:25 pm
 I live close to the Canadian border, and even right over it there are some differences.  

I've heard say that you 'mericans find it weird that our milk is sold in bags - Am I right?

BTW welcome ta the next part a yer life, saussy - hope ya like it as much as the first (the second thousand accumulates so much faster than the first [unless yer name's Kerry, or Jess])
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: saucycobblers on February 09, 2007, 05:08:35 pm
Why thank ye kindly Sheriff!

((Nicky pushes up the brim of her cowgirl hat with her index finger and gives him a wink))

If ya ever need a cowgirl round these parts... ah kin stitch yer britches fer ya, an' ah make a mean bean stew...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on February 09, 2007, 05:21:43 pm
Mmmmmm, beans <<really bad BBM Homer imitation>>
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: saucycobblers on February 09, 2007, 05:24:52 pm
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 09, 2007, 05:44:49 pm
Quote from: saucycobblers on February 09, 2007, 02:53:44 pm

**Er...excuse me, but as this is my 1000th post I was wonderin' if I could join your most exclusive and prestigious club? Do I need a secret password or sumthin'?**

Not a password, but we do have a secret handshake....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 09, 2007, 05:45:27 pm
Roland, dance on over to the vanity plates thread...I just posted something for you!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: saucycobblers on February 09, 2007, 05:47:42 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 09, 2007, 05:44:49 pm
Not a password, but we do have a secret handshake....

L

((Nicky sticks out her left hand hopefully...))
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 09, 2007, 06:04:19 pm
CONGRATULATIONS NICKY!!!!!


1000 POSTS!!!!!


:D   :D   :D   :D   :D


(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e370/MysticStormz/congratsrainbowstartextandgraphics.gif)


Way To Go, Nicky!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: saucycobblers on February 09, 2007, 06:09:14 pm
DAVID!!! Awww, one of my most favourite people at Bettermost! Thanks!!

((Nicky sniffs and tears up a little from the warm welcome she's received from the 1000+ club members))

Did you see the posse I rounded up for your other club?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: mvansand76 on February 09, 2007, 06:10:00 pm
Congratulations Nicky! And I haven't figured out that secret handshake yet either!  >:( What's up with that?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: saucycobblers on February 09, 2007, 06:11:17 pm
Dunno Mel. I've still got my left hand out, hoping someone will show it to me! (the handshake, I mean  ;))
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 09, 2007, 06:42:10 pm
Quote from: saucycobblers on February 09, 2007, 06:09:14 pm
DAVID!!! Awww, one of my most favourite people at Bettermost! Thanks!!

((Nicky sniffs and tears up a little from the warm welcome she's received from the 1000+ club members))

Did you see the posse I rounded up for your other club?

You're one of my favorite people too Nicky! :D

And yes I did see the posse over at my club! I think we should do it too!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 09, 2007, 07:26:32 pm
Mel and Nicky,

I am really trying hard to put my hand through the computer screen...aren't you seeing it? Aren't you?

For the amount of time we all spend on the computer, some might say that this is the handshake...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Negative20image20of20person20chaine.jpg)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: saucycobblers on February 09, 2007, 07:30:50 pm
Hmmm... well the only handcuffs I have are furry ones (*blushes*)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on February 09, 2007, 07:41:04 pm
Well, congrats Saucy!  ;)

Hope these Lurv Cuffs can find their way into your collection ..  8)

(http://www.made-in-china.com/image/2f0j00NfrQRqtWoaElM/Metal-Love-Handcuff-Fuzzy-Cuffs-Furry-Handcuffs-Sexy-Gifts-.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: saucycobblers on February 09, 2007, 07:49:49 pm
Lucise... you MINX!! ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 09, 2007, 07:52:39 pm
Oh, watch out for Lucise, she's got all sorts of stuff in her toy chest...

 ;)


L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 09, 2007, 11:10:57 pm
Nicky, here is the description of the official handshake from "The Brokeback Cult" thread:

When two Cult members meet and wish to exchange a handshake, each should grasp the left wrist of the other with their right hand, then proceed to move the thumb several times back and forth in a soothing manner while looking into the other's eyes.

I'm glad you like the "Saucy girl" pic.  It makes a pretty avatar!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 10, 2007, 02:19:44 am
Quote from: Meryl on February 09, 2007, 03:49:31 pm

  :D CONGRATULATIONS NICKY!  :D

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/saucy_girl.jpg)
Could this be a more perfect choice for our favorite lotion of devotion?  Great find, Meryl!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 10, 2007, 07:11:57 am
Saturdays Mornings Full 1000+ list!

  injest                   9,309   
  Lucise                  6,117   
  Garry_LH              4,944   
  MaineWriter           4,632   
  Front-Ranger          4,365   
  louisev                   3,316   
  DavidinHartford       3,187   
  Ellemeno               2,913   
  David925               2,648   
  Fran                      2,631   
  Pipedream             2,532   
  ednbarby             2,433   
  latjoreme             2,358   
  Jeff Wrangler       2,270   
  Toast                  2,120    
  Sheriff Roland       1,966   
  Meryl                   1,893   
  Memento             1,679   
  Lynne                  1,670   
  wdj                      1,616   
  YaadPyar               1,571   
  Bigheart                 1,507   
  jpwagoneer1964      1,429   
  southendmd            1,414   
  moremojo              1,394   
  Arad-3                  1,376   
  Katie77                 1,304   
  atz75                    1,303   
  Phillip                    1,297   
  twistedude            1,280   
  Daniel                    1,265   
  delalluvia                1,239   
  littleguitar               1,234   
  opinionista               1,222   
  shakestheground      1,217   
  dot-matrix               1,183   
  wyomen                 1,156   
  DeeDee                 1,148   
  coffeecat33           1,134   
  mvansand76         1,122   
  wulfar360            1,121   
  starboardlight       1,118   
  Mikaela                1,079   
  kelda_shelton       1,067   
  cmr107               1,046   
  Ray                     1,040   
  RouxB                  1,027   
  saucycobblers       1,019   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 10, 2007, 07:35:34 am
I just had to repost this photo.   It is the road in Montana that brings you to Lightning Flat, Wyoming just over the state line.   It is from a set of pictures that you can see thru the thread "On the Road to Lightning Flat".    Well worth the look.

Front Ranger started the thread and Meryl posted a link to this guys Live Journal page that gives a full description of his trip to Lightning Flat.  And the pictures will blow your mind!

This is the first pic of the series.  I was literally crying at the beauty of it all.   

(http://homepage.mac.com/pitamakan/.Pictures/LJ2006/pitamakan09-26-06a.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 10, 2007, 09:00:16 am
Beautiful picture, David. Thanks for posting that.

8 am, Saturday morning, 3 degrees. Cold, cold, cold, I am tired of the cold...


L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 10, 2007, 12:48:11 pm
Wow, David, great choice of photo!  What a nice sight to see when I logged on.  Thanks! 8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 10, 2007, 02:28:15 pm
Jesus H.! I need to get out of the East Coast. There are still places in this country where the roads aren't paved. ...  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 10, 2007, 03:30:54 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 10, 2007, 02:28:15 pm
Jesus H.! I need to get out of the East Coast. There are still places in this country where the roads aren't paved. ...  :o

Jeff....there are places in the east where the roads aren't paved, and the towns have names like T29NW3

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 10, 2007, 03:37:09 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on February 10, 2007, 07:35:34 am
I just had to repost this photo.   It is the road in Montana that brings you to Lightning Flat, Wyoming just over the state line.   It is from a set of pictures that you can see thru the thread "On the Road to Lightning Flat".    Well worth the look.

Front Ranger started the thread and Meryl posted a link to this guys Live Journal page that gives a full description of his trip to Lightning Flat.  And the pictures will blow your mind!

This is the first pic of the series.  I was literally crying at the beauty of it all.   

(http://homepage.mac.com/pitamakan/.Pictures/LJ2006/pitamakan09-26-06a.jpg)
Actually, Phillip started that topic. Yup, that's the territory...I'm planning to go back there at the end of this month after Bay City. Snow should be gone by then, maybe.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on February 10, 2007, 09:01:44 pm
Awright - change a subject

                                    We're talkin 'bout ME fer now!

Just reached the 2 000 plateau with this here post!

And just in time fer the first year anniversary, too

yee haw
takes gracious bow & starts workin on climbin ta 3 000
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: saucycobblers on February 10, 2007, 09:22:06 pm
Congratulations Sheriff!!

Nicky reflects on how much she has still to learn from such seasoned posters, bows her head and gives a most solemn 'yeehaw'...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 10, 2007, 09:28:02 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/arrow.jpg)   ROLAND HIT 2000 POSTS!  (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Copyofarrow.jpg)


8)  CONGRATULATIONS SHERIFF!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 10, 2007, 10:45:56 pm
O MY GOD!!

ROLAND made it to 2000 posts!!!

2000!!!!

and it only took him a YEAR!!

 :laugh: :laugh:

CONGRATULLATIONS  ROBOY!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 11, 2007, 06:56:58 am
Sundays Top Ten List!

injest  9412  
Lucise  6117  
Garry_LH  4967
MaineWriter  4649
Front-Ranger  4394  
louisev  3320
DavidinHartford  3189  
Ellemeno  2932
David925  2690
Fran  2645  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 11, 2007, 08:56:51 am
Morning all...

Clear blue sky, sunny, 6 degrees. My fun for today...pay some bills. Ugh.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 11, 2007, 09:54:03 pm
The weather man says we have a big storm coming this Tuesday night into Wednesday.    Is winter finally going to catch up to us?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on February 11, 2007, 10:02:27 pm
David! get yer scrawny ass inta chat - right away! there's only 11 of us in beta chat!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 11, 2007, 10:13:14 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on February 11, 2007, 09:54:03 pm
The weather man says we have a big storm coming this Tuesday night into Wednesday.    Is winter finally going to catch up to us?

Just in time for me to go to Salt Lake City...predictions here are big storm Wednesday, heading into Thursday....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 12, 2007, 12:29:03 am
Quote from: Meryl on February 10, 2007, 09:28:02 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/arrow.jpg)   ROLAND HIT 2000 POSTS!  (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Copyofarrow.jpg)

8)  CONGRATULATIONS SHERIFF!  8)

And Meryl finds the perfect image for the occasion again.  :)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 12, 2007, 12:30:21 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on February 12, 2007, 12:29:03 am

And Meryl finds the perfect image for the occasion again.  :)




Except I just noticed, he doesn't actually have the thingie pulled back on the bow, he's just pretending.  Still a great photo. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 12, 2007, 01:29:52 am
Thanks, Elle.  Yeah, it was more the biceps than the bow I was noticing.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 12, 2007, 07:34:53 am
Monday morning, 14 degrees.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 12, 2007, 08:06:08 am
Monday Mornings Top Ten List!

injest  9487  
Lucise  6133  
Garry_LH  4996
MaineWriter  4669
Front-Ranger  4422  
louisev  3326
DavidinHartford  3192  
Ellemeno  2952
David925  2709
Fran  2658  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 12, 2007, 09:53:27 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on February 12, 2007, 12:30:21 am
Except I just noticed, he doesn't actually have the thingie pulled back on the bow, he's just pretending.  Still a great photo. 

Clarissa,

Perhaps our little Cupid has just let go  of the thingie and set the arrow in motion?  But, where did it land?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 12, 2007, 09:59:02 am
Quote from: southendmd on February 12, 2007, 09:53:27 am
Clarissa,

Perhaps our little Cupid has just let go  of the thingie and set the arrow in motion?  But, where did it land?

"little thingie"? LOL...word of the day. It's called a nock.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 12, 2007, 12:37:30 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 12, 2007, 09:59:02 am
"little thingie"? LOL...word of the day. It's called a nock.

L

You sure that's the "thingie" she was talkin' about?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 12, 2007, 01:15:14 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 12, 2007, 12:37:30 pm
You sure that's the "thingie" she was talkin' about?  ;D

 :laugh:

Yeah, you'd have to let go of that thingie to shoot an arrow.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on February 12, 2007, 01:15:53 pm
Quote from: Meryl on February 12, 2007, 01:29:52 am
Thanks, Elle.  Yeah, it was more the biceps than the bow I was noticing.  ;D
If I'm not mistaken, I do believe this is an image of the late George O'Brien, one of the hottest hunks in Hollywood history! Made my day seeing this one; thanks, Meryl! :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 12, 2007, 01:17:24 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 12, 2007, 09:59:02 am
"little thingie"? LOL...word of the day. It's called a nock.

L

Cupid can "nock" on my door any day. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 12, 2007, 01:36:00 pm
Quote from: southendmd on February 12, 2007, 01:17:24 pm
Cupid can "nock" on my door any day. :)

Ah, toujours amor...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 12, 2007, 02:10:35 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 12, 2007, 01:36:00 pm
Ah, toujours amor...

L

Or some such reasonable facsimile.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 12, 2007, 11:13:46 pm
It was inevitable that I'd receive one of these Valentines cards!   LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 13, 2007, 12:00:03 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on February 12, 2007, 11:13:46 pm
It was inevitable that I'd receive one of these Valentines cards!   LOL

That's the one I told you about last week, David. Thought of you the moment I saw it in the drug store.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 13, 2007, 07:25:31 am
According to the paper, we have bone chilling cold today (right now it is -6.5 deg F) and then snow tomorrow...12-15". I'll be in Salt Lake City. I don't know what the weather is out there, I suppose I should go check!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 13, 2007, 08:09:37 am
It's cold out here too, and snow is predicted, altho hopefully not another blizzard!!


I'll wave as you go over!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 13, 2007, 08:13:56 am
David must be off having fun with Cupid or something, so I'll give him a hand this morning!

Tuesday's Top Ten List

injest  9521  
Lucise  6159  
Garry_LH  4999
MaineWriter  4693
Front-Ranger  4442  
louisev  3331
DavidinHartford  3195  
Ellemeno  2953
David925  2731
Fran  2672  

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 13, 2007, 08:23:09 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 13, 2007, 08:13:56 am
David must be off having fun with Cupid or something, so I'll give him a hand this morning!


Oh, I hope so! Do you think?? Cruel fate, to put Valentine's in the middle of the week! If we can fiddle around with Presidents' birthdays, why can't we put Love Day in the right place??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 13, 2007, 08:51:33 am
Cupid?  Ha ha ha!   no such luck!    I was busy writing a rather long email.      I am up!     Today is my Sunday so I did sleep in a little longer than usual.   I do need to go get gas for the car and hit the bank today.   It is supposed to start snowing later.   They are still not sure how much we'll get.  I've heard from 6 to 10 inches.

And we all know how 6-10 inches will be a pain in the ass.     :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 13, 2007, 09:31:35 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on February 13, 2007, 08:51:33 am
And we all know how 6-10 inches will be a pain in the ass.     :laugh:

Yeah, anything over six inches is just wasted anyway. ...

Snowing to beat the band here right now, but when all is said and done it's not supposed to amount to much here in the city.
Title: Mile High Club
Post by: David on February 13, 2007, 01:11:12 pm
Qantas suspends attendant over celebrity 'mile-high club' dispute

Qantas suspended one of its flight attendants without pay after she was accused of joining the "mile high club" with actor Ralph Fiennes. The Daily Mail of London writes that "other crew members" on the Jan. 24 flight from Darwin, Australia, to Mumbai claim the attendant in question "had a seven-mile-high fling in business class with The English Patient star. But she insists he followed her into the small cubicle where, with the door locked, she repelled his advances." Two crew members claim they saw the accused attendant talking to Fiennes and "waited outside and caught the pair leaving. They reported the incident to a senior crew member," the Daily Mail writes.

The attendant, however, explained her side of the story to Qantas management in a statement –- which was then leaked to a Sydney newspaper. In the statement, the attendant says: "While conversing with Mr. Fiennes during my break, I expressed a need to go to the toilet. I entered it, he followed me and entered the same toilet. I explained to him that this was inappropriate and asked him to leave. Mr. Fiennes became amorous towards me and, after a short period of time, I convinced him to leave the toilet. I left a short time later. At no time did any crew member come to my assistance. At no time were any other customers aware of this incident. At no time did I put the Qantas name or reputation in jeopardy." Fiennes could not be reached for comment by the Daily Mail.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 13, 2007, 01:31:14 pm
Well, my trip got cancelled so I am staying put here in Maine. I guess I get to enjoy the blizzard after all!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 13, 2007, 01:37:18 pm
Irked by airport security, man strips off pants

A German tourist faces up to six years in a Philippines jail after he angrily stripped off his pants to protest what he apparently thought was overzealous security at the Manila airport. "Hans Jurgen Oskar von Naguschewski, 66, performed the impromptu strip after being asked to go through the X-ray machine twice at Manila airport," the BBC writes. "Authorities were not amused," The Associated Press reports. "Instead of boarding his flight to Frankfurt," the BBC says von Naguschewski "was detained by police and is due in court" today. He could be sentenced to between six months and six years in prison. "He must have been annoyed that he was asked to walk through the X-ray twice so he took off his pants," the local press quotes airport security chief Angel Atutubo as saying. Adds police superintendent Atilano Morad: "He actually didn't say much, unlike Filipino passengers who would talk a lot. He [von Naguschewski] was clearly irked and he showed it by disrobing."


    *This has actually happened to me at my Airport.  I had to hand wand an old man who only spoke spanish.   I told his son who was translating to tell his father that his belt buckle caused an alarm and I need to check it.   The old man unbuckled, dropped his pants and stood there in his boxers with his hands up in the air!    I was like "NO! pull em up!  pull em up!"   

   He was obviously confused and frustrated, but once we got him to quickly pull his pants back up, his son and I had a laugh and finished the process so they could get to their flight.   He didn't get arrested.   Although if he dropped his boxers too, then he could have been arrested for indecent exposure.    The above article doesn't state whether he exposed himself or not.

   Sometimes a girl with a pierced nipple will pull up her top to show it to us if it sets off the metal detector.   That is a big no-no too.   The Airport Police will arrest them real fast if they see that.     
Title: Re: Mile High Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 13, 2007, 01:38:12 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on February 13, 2007, 01:11:12 pm
Qantas suspends attendant over celebrity 'mile-high club' dispute

Qantas suspended one of its flight attendants without pay after she was accused of joining the "mile high club" with actor Ralph Fiennes. The Daily Mail of London writes that "other crew members" on the Jan. 24 flight from Darwin, Australia, to Mumbai claim the attendant in question "had a seven-mile-high fling in business class with The English Patient star. But she insists he followed her into the small cubicle where, with the door locked, she repelled his advances."

I don't believe this.

Surely Ralph Fiennes would be flying First Class, not Business.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Mile High Club
Post by: David on February 13, 2007, 01:50:56 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 13, 2007, 01:38:12 pm
I don't believe this.

Surely Ralph Fiennes would be flying First Class, not Business.  :laugh:

LOL,  Good point.   But, on some airlines, like Delta for example,  Business Class Elite is their version of First Class on the Boeing 777 trans-Atlantic service.

I was in Business Class Elite on my London flight in row 2.    Big fold flat seats with personal video monitors and 5 course meals.    Other than row 1, the only people in front of us were the Pilot and co-pilot.   I don't know why they call it Business Class Elite and not First Class.      I've been in First Class seats on other planes that were far less luxurious.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 13, 2007, 02:13:41 pm
Congrats Garry on reaching

5000 posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 13, 2007, 08:16:27 pm
Since I'll be busy tomorrow shovelling Snow, here is the Full 1000+ list a little early.

  injest                 9,527   
  Lucise                6,177   
  Garry_LH            5,000   
  MaineWriter        4,717   
  Front-Ranger       4,457   
  louisev                3,333   
  DavidinHartford    3,216   
  Ellemeno            2,953   
  David925            2,737   
  Fran                   2,677   
  Pipedream           2,534   
  ednbarby            2,463   
  latjoreme            2,371   
  Jeff Wrangler       2,304   
  Toast                  2,166   
  Sheriff Roland       2,042      
  Meryl                  1,933   
  Lynne                 1,789   
  Memento            1,705   
  wdj                    1,638   
  YaadPyar             1,571   
  Bigheart              1,524   
  southendmd        1,457   
  jpwagoneer1964  1,435   
  Arad-3                1,419   
  moremojo           1,413   
  Phillip                 1,349   
  atz75                 1,319   
  Katie77              1,307   
  twistedude         1,283   
  Daniel                 1,267   
  delalluvia             1,255   
  opinionista           1,248   
  littleguitar            1,246   
  shakestheground  1,233   
  dot-matrix           1,221   
  mvansand76        1,163   
  wyomen             1,156   
  DeeDee              1,149   
  coffeecat33         1,137   
  wulfar360            1,133   
  starboardlight       1,119   
  kelda_shelton       1,093   
  Mikaela                1,079   
  cmr107               1,046   
  Ray                     1,040   
  saucycobblers       1,038   
  RouxB                  1,036   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on February 14, 2007, 07:29:44 am
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!!!!
 :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D

Don't worry if you don't have a partner. I don't either! They should call it Friendship Day, as they did in my High School.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 14, 2007, 07:40:10 am
Indeed!   Everyone give yourself a big hug this morning!


Our Nor'Easter is turning into a Sleet and Ice storm.    There looks to be an inch or so of accumilation outside, but I can hear the ice pelting the house.    The Airport is closed this morning, but is expected to open before my shift starts.    It looks like it is going to be a very slippery drive in.    :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on February 14, 2007, 07:42:16 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on February 14, 2007, 07:40:10 am
Indeed!   Everyone give yourself a big hug this morning!


Our Nor'Easter is turning into a Sleet and Ice storm.    There looks to be an inch or so of accumilation outside, but I can hear the ice pelting the house.    The Airport is closed this morning, but is expected to open before my shift starts.    It looks like it is going to be a very slippery drive in.    :P

Can't you take alternate transportation? Bus or tain for example? It'll probably be safer, I think. Then again, they put salt on roads, don't they?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 14, 2007, 07:56:28 am
Quote from: opinionista on February 14, 2007, 07:42:16 am
Can't you take alternate transportation? Bus or tain for example? It'll probably be safer, I think. Then again, they put salt on roads, don't they?

Train?  That would be awsome!    But unfortunately we don't have one here that runs to the Airport.     For that matter, the Rail system here in very limited.     Very few cities in the US have a public transportation system like in Europe.       Americans love their cars and shun buses and trains.   And we do pay the price when the weather turns bad, not to mention congested highways and increased pollution.

I wish there was a Train that ran from downtown to the Airport.  It probably would be too expensive to use all the time, but would come in handy in bad weather.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 14, 2007, 09:29:44 am
Happy Friendship Day! I like that, Natali.

It is snowing here. All the schools are closed and I get to say home for the day. Hooray! I slept in (8 am is LATE for me) and I am going to take it easy today. My goal is to do some fanfic writing and catch up on drabbles. But first, a shower and breakfast.

And for anyone who cares, it is 11 degrees.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: saucycobblers on February 14, 2007, 09:52:25 am
Here in South West UK it's a gloriously crisp, sunny winters day - just perfect for walking in the hills and mountains.

As you can probably tell I'm chomping at the bit to get outa this damn office!! >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 14, 2007, 09:57:54 am
Happy Friendship Day, Everyone!

(http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/images/naturalHistory/birds/cardinal.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 14, 2007, 09:58:37 am
More snow and ice on the ground down here than I expected.  >:(

Very few folks made it into work this morning, but I phoned our Building Status Line right after 7 a.m., and the building was open, so here I am.  :-\

I am beginning to think, however, that I need to start staying home on days like this. Why, you ask? Because I'm beginning to think I'm too stupid to walk on snow and ice.  :(

I mean, I look out of the bus window, and I see people in ordinary leather-soled dress shoes striding along on a couple of inches of snow and ice as if it were a sunny, dry day in June. What's up with that, hunh?  ??? Me, in motorcycle boots? Every step I take one foot slides one way, the other foot slides the other way, and I'm lucky I don't break my neck.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 15, 2007, 06:52:20 am
Thursdays Top Ten List

injest  9582  
Lucise  6199  
Garry_LH  5021  
MaineWriter  4727
Front-Ranger  4499  
louisev  3338
DavidinHartford  3222  
Ellemeno  2953
David925  2781
Fran  2698  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 15, 2007, 07:16:55 am
What a mess!

   The drive to work yesterday was scary!    My usual 30 minute drive took an hour.   The highway was snow covered and visability was terrible.   I just stayed behind a large tractor trailer and followed his tire tracks doing 30-35 mph at best.

The snow had changed over to sleet and with the the wind it pelted my face as I crossed the employee parking lot at the Terminal.     Once inside I noticed all the monitors that listed Arrivals and Departures said CANCELLED.   There were long lines at the ticket counters as travellers tried to rebook their flights.     We actually had little to do.   Since nobody was flying, there were no passengers or baggage to screen.   I was at the SoutWest Airlines baggage drop and we checked 13 bags all shift.   And none of those made it onto a plane.

Thirteen had called in sick which means they didn't want to drive in the snow.   By noon the Supervisors were going around asking who wanted to use leave time and go home early.    Many did.    I was with my boy Nicholas and we decided to stay for the duration.   Easy money after all.    We eventually ordered out for a pizza and some grinders (aka: Subs, hoagies).   We were surprized anyone was delivering in this storm let alone to the Airport Terminal.

Eventually the masses of humanity left to go find hotels.  Quite a few people got stuck at the Airport as the hotels filled quickly.   By 6pm the Airport was virtually empty.    Most of the ticket counters had closed.   A few lost passengers walked around looking for comfortable chairs to sleep on.      There was nothing much we could do except wait for 8 PM so we could go to our cars and dig them out for the slippery drive home.

As I left there was a voicemail message on my Mobile.    My neighbor buddy had called.  "I shovelled your driveway and sidewalks.  Happy Valentines day!"

That was the Best V-day present I could have received!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 15, 2007, 07:29:10 am
Glad to hear you made it home safe and sound, David!

9.9 degrees this morning and clear today. Hannah wrote a snow day protocol (you can read it over on the creative writer's corner...please leave feedback!). She followed it to the letter but unfortunately, schools are open today. Tony is out shoveling the driveway and I am getting myself ready for the morning commute.

More later.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on February 15, 2007, 08:06:15 am
I've been abstaining from making reports about Madrid's weather here because some of you have it so bad and I didn't want to make you feel bad. But oh well, I'm making an exception today. It's 52º at this moment, and it is expected to be 70º tomorrow! In February! Where did the winter go? It's supposed to be cold. I wonder if this is related to global warming.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: saucycobblers on February 15, 2007, 08:46:23 am
Quote from: opinionista on February 15, 2007, 08:06:15 am
I've been abstaining from making reports about Madrid's weather here because some of you have it so bad and I didn't want to make you feel bad. But oh well, I'm making an exception today. It's 52º at this moment, and it is expected to be 70º tomorrow! In February! Where did the winter go? It's supposed to be cold. I wonder if this is related to global warming.

I know what you mean. One of the nice things about living in the UK is the variety of weather conditions we get here and when I was a kid the seasons were very distinct from each other. We had a dusting of snow that lasted about 5 minutes earlier in the week, but about 30 years ago I remember us getting huge snow drifts at this time of year every year, and really hot summers, and beautiful crisp springs, and balmy autumns... not so now - they all merge seamlessly into each other and it's hard to distinguish one from the other... :'(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 15, 2007, 12:21:04 pm
David, it sounds like you had a kind of mini-vacation yesterday.  8)

I feel sorry for the travellers, though.  Here in NY several planeloads of people were stranded on the tarmac for up to 11 hours because of backups caused by the freezing conditions.  Not fun.  :(

Quote from: saucycobblers on February 15, 2007, 08:46:23 am
I know what you mean. One of the nice things about living in the UK is the variety of weather conditions we get here and when I was a kid the seasons were very distinct from each other. We had a dusting of snow that lasted about 5 minutes earlier in the week, but about 30 years ago I remember us getting huge snow drifts at this time of year every year, and really hot summers, and beautiful crisp springs, and balmy autumns... not so now - they all merge seamlessly into each other and it's hard to distinguish one from the other... :'(

Same here, Nicky.  Growing up in Pennsylvania, we had those nice, clearly delineated seasons, but now it's kind of blah.  I was just thinking, even though it's great to be living in the age of technology with modern conveniences and more leisure time, we've paid a high price.  Not one of us was alive before the air of Planet Earth started to be polluted by industrial and auto emissions.  We will never know the purity and clarity of air and visibility that our forebears did, and that stuff is going to be in the atmosphere for centuries to come.  :(

On a happier note, NY looks great with its coating of snow!  ;D

Congrats to Garry on passing 5,000!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 16, 2007, 07:13:11 am
Fridays Top Ten List!

injest  9604  
Lucise  6213  
Garry_LH  5027  
MaineWriter  4741
Front-Ranger  4518  
louisev  3340
DavidinHartford  3225  
Ellemeno  2953
David  2803
Fran  2713  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 16, 2007, 07:18:27 am
Reading about that fiasco at JFK, I am so glad my trip to Utah got cancelled!

5 degrees here, and windy. The last few days have really reminded me what winter is, and I am sick of it. Ugh.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: saucycobblers on February 16, 2007, 08:29:40 am
Cold, damp and overcast this morning in the SW of England... Ugh... >:(

But on the upside it's Friday (yeehaw!!) and I'm going to the theatre this evening with a dear friend I haven't seen for a long time. Yay!!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 16, 2007, 08:53:49 am
There was a story elsewhere about the stranded NY fliers.   It said that JetBlue had filled some planes and had them taxi out and wait for take off.  Then some more JetBlue planes landed and pulled into those gates.   The storm prevent the waiting planes from taking off, then it quickly changed to ICE and the planes and tractor-pushers froze up and couldn't push the now empty planes away from the gates!    They eventually sent buses out to the stranded planes to get everyone off.   But not after almost 11 hours from the time the people boarded.      The Airport officials kept telling the planes to wait as they were trying to clear the runways and de-icing planes.

I guess what we need to do is determine at what point is enough enough?   Should there be a set amount of time that passengers can/should be allowed to wait?

Personally, I get antsy just waiting 10 minutes on the runway waiting to take off!   LOL.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 17, 2007, 07:10:19 am
Saturday and time for the FULL 1000+ list!

  injest                   9,642   
  Lucise                  6,241   
  Garry_LH              5,043   
  MaineWriter          4,776   
  Front-Ranger         4,542   
  louisev                  3,345   
  DavidinHartford       3,229   
  Ellemeno               2,953   
  David                    2,828   
  Fran                      2,723   
  Pipedream              2,534   
  ednbarby                2,468   
  latjoreme                2,375   
  Jeff Wrangler          2,315   
  Toast                     2,209   
  Sheriff Roland          2,069   
  Meryl                      1,967   
  Lynne                     1,808   
  Memento                1,735   
  wdj                        1,644   
  YaadPyar                 1,571   
  Bigheart                  1,531   
  southendmd            1,491   
  jpwagoneer1964       1,436   
  Arad-3                     1,435   
  moremojo                1,428   
  Phillip                      1,361   
  atz75                      leet 
  Katie77                  1,311   
  twistedude             1,287   
  opinionista              1,271   
  Daniel                     1,269   
  delalluvia                  1,262   
  littleguitar                 1,256   
  shakestheground       1,251   
  dot-matrix                1,246   
  Snuitje                    1,199   
  wyomen                  1,156   
  DeeDee                  1,149   
  coffeecat33             1,148   
  wulfar360               1,139   
  starboardlight          1,118   
  kelda_shelton          1,117   
  Mikaela                   1,079   
  saucycobblers         1,054   
  cmr107                 1,046   
  Ray                      1,040   
  RouxB                  1,038   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on February 17, 2007, 07:52:22 am
Fer anyone readin taday's "Full 1 000 + post" list, ya might notice that Azt75(Amanda) has reached a post count number that ain't a number.

Well if'n you were wonderin what the hay that's all about here're a few quotes of a discussion pertainin ta that there subject"

Quote from: Phillip on February 05, 2007, 11:32:27 am
It's programmer slang for "elite" spelled as LEET or L33T and was stuffed in the software.

and, the person who brought it ta our attention:

Quote from: injest on February 05, 2007, 10:22:33 am
I had always heard that leet was a 'signature' put in by the software designer...it is the equivalent to 1337 turned upside down...1337 LEET...when the member reaches number 1337.

Just a little joke by the guy that wrote the software...like the old "Kilroy was Here" tags back in WW2

Just thought it was an appropriate place and time ta share this little tidbit of an infermation
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 17, 2007, 08:01:09 am
leet! I love that leet!

Cold here, 12 degrees, and clear. Nothing much on the agenda for this weekend...


L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 17, 2007, 08:11:12 am
Howdy Y'all.   

But hasn't amanda been stuck on "Leet" status for a while now?   Surely she must have made additional posts ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 17, 2007, 08:16:58 am
Twas another LONG day yesterday at the Airport.    Ticket counters were mobbed with travellers who still can't get home yet.     The airlines are booked up till next monday and Tuesday already.   They were already booked before the storm and now things are worse.     Nearby Hotels, motels and restaraunts are doing well though.     Many people asked me last night where the best place to sleep in the Terminal was because they couldn't book a room anywhere.    This really cute college boy came up to me with these sad puppy dog eyes and asked.   I was tempted to say "Meet me back here at 8pm and you can stay at my house!"   LOL    ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 17, 2007, 08:28:03 am
My good news from my cancelled trip: I received a full REFUND for the airplane ticket and hotel. Not just a credit for a future ticket, a refund!

I had booked my trip through Expedia.com. I was flying to SLC on Delta and home on United. Plus, I had reserved the hotel through them, so it was a complete package. When Delta cancelled the flight on Tuesday, I immediately called Expedia. Other people told me they had problems with Expedia and were full of dire predictions.

It took 4 days, two phone calls, and a fair amount of time on "music hold" (but I just hit the speaker phone button and go about my work) but I got a call at 6:10 pm last night that the entire amount of my package ($711.06) was being refunded to my credit card.

Expedia gets a big thumbs up from me today!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 17, 2007, 04:42:55 pm
LOL  :laugh:

Well, with this post I will be one number beyond leet.  I'm sooooo excited that "leet" has made an appearance on David's list!  I don't know why this leet buisness amuses me so much. 

 :laugh: ::)

David, I was at leet once before and then Phillip did the housecleaning and my post-count went down slightly.  So, I've been building back up to leet again.  And, last night when I reached leet I decided to leave it that way overnight.  I wonder if this can be considered some kind of badge of honor that I've reached leet not once but twice.
 :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on February 17, 2007, 05:17:09 pm
I'd say so, yup!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 17, 2007, 05:46:37 pm
Quote from: atz75 on February 17, 2007, 04:42:55 pm
LOL  :laugh:

Well, with this post I will be one number beyond leet.  I'm sooooo excited that "leet" has made an appearance on David's list!  I don't know why this leet buisness amuses me so much. 

 :laugh: ::)

David, I was at leet once before and then Phillip did the housecleaning and my post-count went down slightly.  So, I've been building back up to leet again.  And, last night when I reached leet I decided to leave it that way overnight.  I wonder if this can be considered some kind of badge of honor that I've reached leet not once but twice.
 :D


A badge of honor that you reached leet not once, but twice, and noticed it both times! My leet moment came and went without me ever noticing it...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 17, 2007, 08:12:29 pm
Well, yes, it's the kind of thing that could easily be missed since it comes and goes with one post. 

I'm still just so excited that is made its way onto the big list!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 18, 2007, 07:09:21 am
Sunday Mornings Top Ten List

injest  9657  
Lucise  6245  
Garry_LH  5058  
MaineWriter  4794
Front-Ranger  4565  
louisev  3346
DavidinHartford  3232  
Ellemeno  2953
David  2844
Fran  2729  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 18, 2007, 08:34:02 am
Morning all...dreary and sort of grey out there. 20 degrees...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 18, 2007, 10:02:54 am
Gray and dreary here too.  They say we may see some flurries too.

Today is my day in Baggage, so i'll no doubt be hammered with work as the world struggles to get home still.    Plus the lucky ones who are on Winter Holiday break.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 18, 2007, 04:31:30 pm
It's been a hard year for aviation. Some friends couldn't get a flight out of Denver yesterday because the planes' windshields had been blown out by the wind!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 19, 2007, 08:23:42 am
Morning all. 5 degrees, but they are predicting warming temps this week. That would be nice, I am tired of the cold!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 19, 2007, 08:28:34 am
I guess that day in baggage done tuckered David out, so let me give him a hand...

Monday Morning's Top Ten List

injest  9764  
Lucise  6248  
Garry_LH  5085  
MaineWriter  4817
Front-Ranger  4589  
louisev  3357
DavidinHartford  3236  
Ellemeno  2953
David  2852
Fran  2737  


I would like to point out that talkative Jess had 107 posts yesterday! Wowza!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 19, 2007, 02:22:13 pm
WIPE OUT!

ARG!     I turned on my computer this morning to be grreeted with a message that read:   

Cannot start Windows, Missing or corupt file.   

So I had to dig out my Windows XP disc and reload it.   Then I have to reload my Internet providers info. 

I'm up and running, but I lost everything.    So if y'all don't see me posting much it s because I'm trying to recover settings and info, etc etc.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on February 19, 2007, 05:37:11 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 19, 2007, 08:28:34 am

I would like to point out that talkative Jess had 107 posts yesterday! Wowza!

Well I should hope so! She's got a whole new store ta help me take care of - and since we were only able ta find one employee, she's had ta do double duty, workin on her tack(y) store as well as the bar & grill. - So much fer havin a silent pardner!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on February 19, 2007, 05:38:42 pm
And David - hurry up get things fixed - yer missed already  :( (not ta mention, ya haven't visited the bar & grill yet!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 19, 2007, 08:11:24 pm
Well it doesn't seem that all was lost.  I found my Emails address book.   My list of favorites is gone though.

The WindowsXP disc I used was an older version, so I had pop up windows all over the place.   Turns out there were 18 Critical Security downloads I needed to catch up, plus Windows Service pack 2.      I've been working all afternoon to get those downloaded and installed.

But here is the weirdest thing.  The font here in the posts looks odd.  Too small?  or just too light?   I have tried adjusting my settings but to no avail.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 19, 2007, 10:57:00 pm
A belated Happy Friendship Day to all.  And a belated Happy leet Day to Amanda.

And a very first hearty welcome to Mr. Pat Hugh Down.  I feel for your computer woes, Pat, my computer died and I'm using my husband's laptop for now.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 20, 2007, 08:31:09 am
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on February 19, 2007, 05:37:11 pm
Well I should hope so! She's got a whole new store ta help me take care of - and since we were only able ta find one employee, she's had ta do double duty, workin on her tack(y) store as well as the bar & grill. - So much fer havin a silent pardner!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

I never said I was gonna be SILENT....said I was gonna be unlisted!!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 20, 2007, 08:35:20 am
Pat Hugh Down? I am not sure I can get used to that, David...LOL

17 degrees here and th sky has that "it looks like it is gonna snow" look to it...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 20, 2007, 08:39:43 am
I don't know if Pat Hugh Down will be up to this this morning, so Fluff Leslie Up will give him a hand...

Tuesday Morning's Top Ten List

injest  9815  
Lucise  6261  
Garry_LH  5103  
MaineWriter  4849
Front-Ranger  4597  
louisev  3359
Pat Hugh Down  3245  
Ellemeno  2981
David  2853
Fran  2746  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 20, 2007, 11:01:59 am
Thanks for covering for me Lois, er Leslie.     I slept in this morning.

Yesterday was a tough day.

First of all, I had a Funeral to go to in the morning.   I was asked to be a Pall Bearer at the funeral of a friends father.    So I jumped out of bed to get ready and flipped on the computer to find it crashed.   Arg!

No time for this I thought.   My PT Cruiser was dirty from the weather, so I figured I'd take my vintage Chrysler Fifth Avenue which was shiny clean under a car cover in my driveway.  It was a frigid 7 degrees outside!

Well it was there, but under a thick layer of snow that had iced over.   So I had to go out and break up the ice and clear the car off before removing the cover.   I had the cover all rolled up and stowed in the trunk.    But much to my dismay, the battery was too low from the cold to crank over.  ARG!

Back to plan A.  Take the PT Cruiser.    Run back into the house to switch into my suit.    Hmm, doesn't seem to fit any more.   I guess it was several years and a few pounds ago that I bought it.    So I pulled on my Navy Blue TSA pants, a white dress shirt and a Navy Blue blazer.   No dark ties? ARG!  Yup, grabbed my dark blue TSA tie and off I went.   With a heavy black wool coat on nobody noticed.    The wind was blowing with a nice 10 below wind chill factor.  Needless to say the graveside ceremony was short!

  You know what sucks about living to 91 years old?   You outlive all your peers.     Well it was good to get home and back in my warm house.   fortunately yesterday was my Saturday, so I had plenty of time to get the computer up and running.   Until I realized how late it was and I was supposed to have driven up to see my Mom for dinner.   I called her and she rebooked me for tonight.

So yesterday was a day of Frigid temps, dead computers, dead batteries and missed dinners.     Somedays it is tough being Clark Kent. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 20, 2007, 11:17:14 am
I was wondering who clark kent was for a minute!!

(Factoid for you all - If I was a boy - I was to have been called Clark.)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 20, 2007, 03:18:21 pm
The Nurses at the Hospital were angry at my Mom for not naming me Patrick seeing that I was born on St.Pattys day.    "We're not Irish she told them"  LOL.

She wanted to name me Christopher.  But my Father said : "No, because Chris Smith sounds too much like Christmas". 

Oh well.  I think it would be fun to sign my Christmas cards "Merry Chris Smith!"  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 20, 2007, 03:29:38 pm
Quote from: kelda_shelton on February 20, 2007, 11:17:14 am
I was wondering who clark kent was for a minute!!

(Factoid for you all - If I was a boy - I was to have been called Clark.)


Awww! How cute! I love the name Clark.

But, a factoid for you.... we're glad you're a girl. We love our Kelda!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 21, 2007, 05:01:35 am
Quote from: David on February 20, 2007, 03:29:38 pm

Awww! How cute! I love the name Clark.

But, a factoid for you.... we're glad you're a girl. We love our Kelda!  :D

 ;D

Quote from: Clark Kent on February 20, 2007, 03:18:21 pm

Oh well.  I think it would be fun to sign my Christmas cards "Merry Chris Smith!"  :)

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on February 21, 2007, 05:54:15 am
Quote from: Clark Kent on February 20, 2007, 11:01:59 am
You know what sucks about living to 91 years old?   You outlive all your peers.     

When my Grandpa turned 90 (he died when he was 95 years old) I asked him if he didn't feel bad outliving all his peers. And he told me. "Sure, I do. I've outlived them all, and miss them too but I've also made new ones!", which was true.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 21, 2007, 07:11:47 am
Wednesday morning, hump day. 18 degrees. Gray.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 21, 2007, 07:16:30 am

Wednesday Morning's Top Ten List

injest  9847  
Lucise  6271  
Garry_LH  5107  
MaineWriter  4883
Front-Ranger  4606  
louisev  3365
Clark Kent  3259  
Ellemeno  2986
David  2875
Fran  2751  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 21, 2007, 07:17:39 am
Wednesdays Top Ten List!

injest  9847  
Lucise  6271  
Garry_LH  5107  
MaineWriter  4883
Front-Ranger  4606  
louisev  3365
Clark Kent  3259  
Ellemeno  2986
David  2875
Fran  2751  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 21, 2007, 07:18:34 am
Uh, Clark...put your glasses on, sweetie...LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 21, 2007, 07:19:33 am
I'm up!  I'm up!  LOL.    It is my Monday after all!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 21, 2007, 10:03:11 am
Quote from: Clark Kent on February 21, 2007, 07:19:33 am
I'm up!  I'm up!

Too much sharing, David.  ;)  ;D  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 21, 2007, 01:06:36 pm
David, I love your new moniker but was wondering if you're just waiting for the computer woes to end before going back to the other.  How's that going?  :P

It's 48 degrees here today!  Feels like spring.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 21, 2007, 03:48:36 pm
Meryl,

Look at your post count...2000 exactly! What a beautiful sight! Congratulations...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 21, 2007, 03:56:52 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 21, 2007, 03:48:36 pm
Meryl,

Look at your post count...2000 exactly! What a beautiful sight! Congratulations...

L

Yeehaw! Congratulations to the High Priestess!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 21, 2007, 07:27:17 pm
Woo hoo!  I didn't even notice!  Thanks for the congrats, Leslie and Jeff.  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 21, 2007, 08:18:30 pm
Congratulations Meryl!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 22, 2007, 07:11:41 am
Thursdays Top Ten List!

injest  9878  
Lucise  6291  
Garry_LH  5122  
MaineWriter  4907
Front-Ranger  4624  
louisev  3370
Clark Kent  3264  
Ellemeno  2986
David  2886
Fran  2760  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 22, 2007, 07:37:16 am
Hey Clark, glad to see you are up early and on the job!

Cold here this morning...5 degrees. Yesterday it got above freezing for the first time in weeks. THAT was a treat!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 22, 2007, 10:08:40 am
It's been real warm here.  Monday it was 7 degrees in the morning.   By Tuesday afternoon it was 50 degrees!   Yesterday it was in the mid 40s.      Today we are expecting 2-4 inches of snow this afternoon.

I am fighting some kind of cold.  Time to dope myself up with DayQuil and get ready for work.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 23, 2007, 07:25:02 am
G/Morning Y'all !

     Still fighting my cold, but the good news is we only got an inch of snow in my area!   YAA!


    Here is the Friday Morning Top Ten List!

injest  9918  
Lucise  6313  
Garry_LH  5126  
MaineWriter  4945
Front-Ranger  4641  
louisev  3374
Clark Kent  3266  
Ellemeno  2986
David  2904
Fran  2778  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 23, 2007, 08:12:47 am
Hi all,

21 degrees this morning and blue sky. Looks like a nice day ahead.

I don't know if folks have been paying attention to the social events board, but I decided to go Holland to see the Dutch stage version of BBM. I am so excited! I leave on March 14 and return home March 22. While there I'll have the chance to meet Melissa, Chrissi, Kerstin, Jude, and Juliette. I HOPE I am also able to meet Fabienne. We haven't been able to connect because she has been skiing in the Alps this week.

Chrissi has kindly invited me to stay at her home for a few days, so I'll have the chance to do some sightseeing in Germany, a country I have never visited. I am so excited to meet her and her family. The thought that a movie and story has brought us together is just amazing to me. The "brokie magic" just goes on and I have gone from national to international. Incredible.

I'll keep everyone posted...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 23, 2007, 12:29:50 pm
I see that my co-moderator is now David Twist!  I can't keep up!  ;D

Leslie, that's terrific that you're heading to Holland to see the play and meet up with Brokies.  Yeehaw!  8)

Brokie blessings, too, on the Faithful who are going to Bay City, Michigan, this weekend to see The Movie and meet in the flesh.  S'alright!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 23, 2007, 12:33:37 pm
Thank you very much Meryl. I wish you had bestowed your blessings a little earlier, and then I wouldn't have been bumped to a later flight!!

I'll be posting all my reports, pics, etc. in the Social Events Forum, before I send them over to Marcia at The Daily Sheet, unless they are about DCites only. There are only a handful of BetterMostians attending, but I will give them my BetterMost attention!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 23, 2007, 08:43:35 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 23, 2007, 08:12:47 am

I don't know if folks have been paying attention to the social events board, but I decided to go Holland to see the Dutch stage version of BBM. I am so excited! I leave on March 14 and return home March 22. While there I'll have the chance to meet Melissa, Chrissi, Kerstin, Jude, and Juliette. I HOPE I am also able to meet Fabienne. We haven't been able to connect because she has been skiing in the Alps this week.


Congratulations on your trip to Holland Leslie! The Netherlands is a WONDERFUL country. I went there as a teenager and I will never forget the experience!

Goeie Reis Leslie!  :D


Have a great time in Michigan this weekend Lee!  :D

Gosh, everyone is taking off and going somewhere... except me!  :-\

Ya'll have fun!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 23, 2007, 09:31:56 pm
Wow Leslie!  Have an awesome trip!  I'm very jealous!


And, Lee, you know I'm also jealous of the trip to Michigan too!


Happy trails to you both.
 :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 23, 2007, 09:48:45 pm
Thanks Amanda,

I am really excited. The more plans come together, the more excited I get. I'll keep you all posted....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 23, 2007, 10:24:18 pm
Quote from: Meryl on February 23, 2007, 12:29:50 pm
I see that my co-moderator is now David Twist!  I can't keep up!  ;D

Yup.  I'm Jacks cousin.  We used to play "show and tell" in the barn when we was kids!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 23, 2007, 10:26:07 pm
Quote from: David Twist on February 23, 2007, 10:24:18 pm
Yup.  I'm Jacks cousin.  We used to play "show and tell" in the barn when we was kids!

Somehow, though, I really miss davidinhartford....

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 23, 2007, 11:04:23 pm
I am going to do this....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 23, 2007, 11:04:49 pm
Because I really really
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 23, 2007, 11:05:19 pm
want to hit 5000 posts, tonight
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 23, 2007, 11:05:52 pm
and see my name in that new color in the morning....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 23, 2007, 11:06:11 pm
and I can get there.....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 23, 2007, 11:06:26 pm
right now....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 23, 2007, 11:07:43 pm
with my friends.

YAY!!! 5000 POSTS!

I am in a new club! OH MY GOD>>>>>




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 23, 2007, 11:09:43 pm
Oh my God, it is so beautiful....

that 5000....love it , love it...

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 23, 2007, 11:19:43 pm
Congratulations Leslie!!  :D   :D   :D

Well, you're going to Holland so I guess I should say....

Gefeliciteerd!!  :)

Wow.  5000 posts. You're in a whole different level now. Am I still allowed to talk to you?  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 23, 2007, 11:42:28 pm
Quote from: David on February 23, 2007, 11:19:43 pm
Congratulations Leslie!!  :D   :D   :D

Well, you're going to Holland so I guess I should say....

Gefeliciteerd!!  :)

Wow.  5000 posts. You're in a whole different level now. Am I still allowed to talk to you?  ;)

Darling, I will always always talk to you.....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 24, 2007, 07:24:57 am
Saturday mornings FULL 1000+ List!

  injest               9,982   
  Lucise              6,321   
  Garry_LH          5,127   
  MaineWriter       5,004  
  Front-Ranger      4,658   
  louisev              3,384   
  David Twist       3,271   
  Ellemeno          2,986   
  David               2,940   
  Fran                2,787   
  Pipedream        2,539   
  ednbarby           2,484   
  latjoreme           2,397   
  Jeff Wrangler       2,334   
  Toast                  2,275   
  Sheriff Roland       2,272   
  Meryl                  2,015    
  Lynne                 1,815   
  Memento            1,775   
  wdj                    1,663   
  YaadPyar            1,571   
  Bigheart             1,540   
  southendmd       1,523   
  Arad-3                1,456   
  moremojo            1,453   
  jpwagoneer1964   1,445   
  Phillip                  1,373   
  atz75                 1,358   
  Katie77              1,321   
  opinionista          1,311   
  Snuitje                1,293   
  delalluvia               1,291   
  twistedude            1,287   
  Daniel                    1,283   
  littleguitar                1,270   
  shakestheground       1,268   
  dot-matrix               1,246   
  wulfar360              1,159   
  wyomen               1,156   
  coffeecat33          1,154   
  DeeDee               1,150   
  kelda_shelton       1,140   
  starboardlight       1,118   
  Mikaela                1,097   
  saucycobblers       1,077   
  cmr107             1,046   
  Ray                 1,040   
  RouxB           1,040   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on February 24, 2007, 07:27:03 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 23, 2007, 11:09:43 pm
Oh my God, it is so beautiful....

that 5000....love it , love it...



Whoo hee! Congratulations Leslie 5,000 posts!!!  :D  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 24, 2007, 07:36:29 am
Congrats on your 5000 Leslie!

Congrats to Meryl of her 2000 th post as well!   

Leslie,  hurry up now, only 5000 more to go!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 24, 2007, 08:58:27 am
Thank you kindly, David.

13 degrees here ths morning but clear blue sky. There seems to be some wind, though, so it is chlly out there.

Good day to hang out at the Bettermost campfire, I think. David...want to pass the coffee pot this way?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 24, 2007, 01:01:46 pm


8) CONGRATS on 5,000 POSTS, LESLIE!  8)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/postsgraphic.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on February 24, 2007, 01:12:43 pm
By the way

If ya haven't noticed yet, there was quite a hoopla celebration in the feed & tack store this mornin when Jess attained the

10 000th post level

thought ya'd like ta know ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 24, 2007, 01:37:51 pm
Quote from: Meryl on February 24, 2007, 01:01:46 pm

8) CONGRATS on 5,000 POSTS, LESLIE!  8)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/postsgraphic.gif)
Thank you, Meryl!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 24, 2007, 10:43:34 pm
Congrats Jess and Leslie!

:D ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 25, 2007, 07:28:41 am
Sundays Top Ten List!

10,000 posts!!!    HOLY COW!

injest  10079
Lucise  6324
Garry_LH  5152
MaineWriter  5017  
Front-Ranger  4660  
louisev  3385
David Twist  3276  
Ellemeno  2986
David  2981
Fran  2794  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 25, 2007, 08:50:53 am
Morning all,

9 degrees here, blue sky, clear but it feels very cold. I am having an "I am sick of winter!" moment. Sigh....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 25, 2007, 09:15:18 am
I think our newest member of the 1000 posts club will be Penthesilea....she is just 7 posts away.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 25, 2007, 09:40:04 am
Fear not Leslie.   Winter is getting shorter.   Have you noticed it stays lighter later at night?

This morning it was exceptionally bright out at 6:20 AM.    Of course it will be clouding over soon as we are expecting a snow storm to move in by midnight.  :-\


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 25, 2007, 09:49:06 am
Quote from: David Twist on February 25, 2007, 09:40:04 am
Fear not Leslie.   Winter is getting shorter.   Have you noticed it stays lighter later at night?

This morning it was exceptionally bright out at 6:20 AM.    Of course it will be clouding over soon as we are expecting a snow storm to move in by midnight.  :-\


But we are changing the clocks very early this year (2 weeks, I think?) and then it will be dark in the morning again. The longer day at the end of the day will be a nice thing, though.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 25, 2007, 02:11:01 pm
This is my first post on this thread because......

This is my 1000th post!

I'm a member of the club now  :D :D :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on February 25, 2007, 02:15:15 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 25, 2007, 02:11:01 pm
This is my first post on this thread because......

This is my 1000th post!

I'm a member of the club now  :D :D :D

Nicely done - congrats

And you won't believe how quickly the next 1 000 posts will come tumblin along!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 25, 2007, 02:17:50 pm
First things first:

CONGRATULATIONS JESS!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/10000bill.jpg)

Our First Five-Digit BetterMostian!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 25, 2007, 02:21:37 pm
And by no means least:

:D WELCOME TO THE CLUB, CHRISSI!  :D

Our latest Four-Digit BetterMostian!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 25, 2007, 02:23:20 pm
Congrats Penthesilea!  Welcome to the club!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on February 25, 2007, 02:32:07 pm
CONGRATULATIONS CHRISSI!!!!

:D :D :D  Welcome to the club!  :D  :D  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 25, 2007, 03:16:50 pm
Welcome Chrissi,

Congratulations! I'll teach you the secret handshake when I see you in March!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 25, 2007, 03:54:13 pm
CONGRATULATIONS CHRISSI!!!


:D   :D   :D   :D   :D


(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a192/Hankies/clapping2.gif)(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a192/Hankies/clapping2.gif)


Way To Go!!!!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Mikaela on February 25, 2007, 04:09:23 pm
Congratulations, Chrissi!   :) :)  Nice to see you're getting such a warm response and welcome here.

This is my 1100th post, so I figured I'd stop by here for that. And also, it feels right to post somewhere that I intend to watch BBM for the first time in 5 months tonight. I'm actually a little nervous about it, strange as that may sound. Guess I'm afraid that it won't have the impact it once did - and equally afraid it'll be just as devastating as ever. Because in my current mood that kind of devastation should just about floor me once and for all. However, in despite of the AMPAS I *have* to do this. So it's time to get the DVD player going....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: saucycobblers on February 25, 2007, 04:21:37 pm
Congratulations Chrissi, and welcome!! Quite a lot of weather reporting seems to go on on this thread, so I'm sure meteorological updates from Germany would be welcomed!  ;D For the record, it's at least been dry here in the SW UK after torrential rain yesterday so I could go out for a nice walk after going stir-crazy in the flat yesterday.

Man, am I spitting nails again that there's no terrestrial TV coverage of the Oscars in the UK. I nearly cried when I discovered I wouldn't get to watch it last year, and I'm mad as hell again this year!  >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 25, 2007, 05:45:02 pm
Congrats, Mika, on your 1100th!  And I hope you are floored by BBM all over again, in a good way, that is.   :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Mikaela on February 25, 2007, 06:32:13 pm
Thanks, Meryl. I'm halfway through the film now and had to have a little break, just as we meet the Newsomes for the first time, - so I'm on my way back to the DVD now by way of BM. And definitely getting closer to the floor in a good (= sad *deep breath*) way.

Plus, I sense a strong and real fondness for Monroe in the few scenes where he appears. I just want to hop into the film and hug the dear man, condiments and ketchup and all. Wonder why?  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 25, 2007, 07:28:44 pm
Quote from: Mikaela on February 25, 2007, 06:32:13 pm
Plus, I sense a strong and real fondness for Monroe in the few scenes where he appears. I just want to hop into the film and hug the dear man, condiments and ketchup and all. Wonder why?  ;)

I know I can't watch the movie now without a warmer feeling for Monroe than I ever used to have.  Our PT (and your Monroe) has forever flavored my BBM experience!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 25, 2007, 09:18:46 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on February 24, 2007, 01:12:43 pm
By the way

If ya haven't noticed yet, there was quite a hoopla celebration in the feed & tack store this mornin when Jess attained the

10 000th post level

thought ya'd like ta know ...

Thank you Roland...that is so nice!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 25, 2007, 09:19:43 pm
Quote from: atz75 on February 24, 2007, 10:43:34 pm
Congrats Jess and Leslie!

:D ;D

Thank you Amanda!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 25, 2007, 09:20:44 pm
Quote from: David Twist on February 25, 2007, 07:28:41 am
Sundays Top Ten List!

10,000 posts!!!    HOLY COW!

injest  10079
Lucise  6324
Garry_LH  5152
MaineWriter  5017  
Front-Ranger  4660  
louisev  3385
David Twist  3276  
Ellemeno  2986
David  2981
Fran  2794  


 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 25, 2007, 09:34:43 pm
WOW!!! 10.000 Posts!!!!

:D   :D   :D   :D   :D   :D

Congratulations Jess!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 25, 2007, 09:38:53 pm
Congratulations Mika

On Your 1100 Post!!!

:D   :D   :D   :D   :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 25, 2007, 11:53:51 pm
Quote from: opinionista on February 21, 2007, 05:54:15 am
When my Grandpa turned 90 (he died when he was 95 years old) I asked him if he didn't feel bad outliving all his peers. And he told me. "Sure, I do. I've outlived them all, and miss them too but I've also made new ones!", which was true.



Natali, that's what my grandmother had to do too.  In her 90s, all her friends were in their 70s.  I'm following her modelling, friends of all ages!  :)


Quote from: David on February 23, 2007, 08:43:35 pm

Gosh, everyone is taking off and going somewhere... except me!  :-\


Me neither, David.  We can live it vicariously through them, til it's our turn to travel too.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 26, 2007, 12:04:27 am
Wow, this is my 3,000th post.  How can that be?

A warm welcome to Chrissi, and a warm admiration to Leslie and Jess for their dedication in posting, inspiring us all!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 26, 2007, 07:19:40 am
Roland, Meryl, Amanda, Natali, Leslie, David, Mikaela, Nicky and Clarissa: Thank you all for your warm welcome here.
David, with this great audience and the event in Hollywood last night, I feel almost like I just had won an Oscar you know the thing we don't talk about  ;).
Leslie, looking forward to the initiation rite  ;)
Mika, wanna tell us about how the rest of seeing BBM was?


Jess: Congratulations on the 10 000th post  :)
unbelievable

Mika: Congrats on 1100  :)
or should I wait til 1111?

Clarissa: Happy 3000th :)
never enough posts, never enough...

And for the records: it's cloudy at 11°C (51.8°F).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 26, 2007, 07:39:07 am
Monday morning, 21 degrees, cloudy out there.

Monday, which is David's Saturday, so I guess he is sleeping in...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 26, 2007, 07:44:52 am
Monday Morning Top Ten List


injest  10149
Lucise  6332
Garry_LH  5185
MaineWriter  5038
Front-Ranger  4661  
louisev  3387
David Twist  3281
Ellemeno  3016
David  3012
Fran  2798  


David and Elle both crossed into the 3000 posts club yesterday, which required color adjustments to the list. David Twist, I hope you appreciate this! That's alot of work for someone who is just "filling in." LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on February 26, 2007, 08:33:26 am
52º over here. Sunny and beautiful!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 26, 2007, 08:46:13 am
won't be long before the whole top ten will be over 3000 posts!

Congratulations!!

David and Clarissa!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: saucycobblers on February 26, 2007, 08:55:01 am
I'm happy to report that today it is glorious in the SW UK - crisp but not too cold, clear blue skies, a few whispy clouds and bright, bright sunshine. The kind of weather that makes you glad to be alive and thankful for two legs that work.

I'm less happy to report that I'm NOT outside enjoying it and feel like a caged animal... >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 26, 2007, 09:02:34 am
Good Morning All Y'all !

     Thanks for doing the list today Leslie!     Yes, I slept in till 7:45 AM !   WOW!

I woke up to find 5 inches of fluffy white snow outside.  and it is still coming down.      Boy I'm glad it is my Saturday!    I'm going to go make a pot of coffee, sit down and read the paper.       

  Hmm,  now  I regret leaving my gloves and snow shovel in the back of my PT cruiser last night.    LOL.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 26, 2007, 09:21:27 am
They are talking about snow showers and stuff here. I don't know how much of the storm that is in the midwest we are going to get. Did you see the horrible accident in Colorado? 35 cars on the interstate, the highway was closed for 400 miles. What a disaster...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 26, 2007, 09:38:12 am
Congratulations Chrissi!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 26, 2007, 10:19:53 am
Wow, what a busy weekend.  Many milestones:

Jess 10,000

Leslie 5,000

Clarissa and David 3,000

Chrissi 1,000

Congrats to all!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 26, 2007, 11:06:23 am


She's back!

 ;D CONGRATS ON 3,000, CLARISSA!  ;D

 ;) (Again! (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,1579.msg140037.html#msg140037))  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 26, 2007, 11:12:17 am

;D CONGRATULATIONS, DAVID!  ;D

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/cowboybullets.jpg)

3000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: saucycobblers on February 26, 2007, 11:14:17 am
Congratulations to everyone I haven't already said congratulations to!! :D

God, I feel like I'm at a wedding... :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 26, 2007, 11:48:02 am
CHEERS!      

A toast to all you chatty Brokies!    Keep on typing!     :D

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/54/164461005_360e1819e6.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 26, 2007, 05:58:25 pm
OK Brokies.    Today being a snow day, I decided to run over to BlockBuster Video and get a couple a movies.

Several people at work (The Airport) recommended the Tom Hanks movie: The Terminal.      Gee, I can't imagine why?   LOL.

Well, it was good.     Sort of a Frank Capra style film where the little guy beats the system.   Plenty of cheers and a few tears.   

Next up is the Robin Williams movie: Man of the Year.   I'll watch that tonight.

Anybody else seen The Terminal?     
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 26, 2007, 06:01:09 pm
Quote from: DavidnHartford on February 26, 2007, 05:58:25 pm

Anybody else seen The Terminal?    

Yes I have.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 26, 2007, 06:08:00 pm
Quote from: DavidnHartford on February 26, 2007, 05:58:25 pm

Anybody else seen The Terminal?     

I saw it in the movie theater, a few years ago, on my birthday. I enjoyed it.

If you have the DVD, watch the special feature on how they built the set of the terminal for the movie. It is quite amazing. All the stores that are there (Starbucks, McDonald's...I can't remember) are actually real stores that opened in the fake (movie set) terminal. The extras in the movie (and there were many) were able to buy food from the various restaurants, as well as clothes, books, etc., from the stores.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 26, 2007, 06:15:11 pm
Quote from: DavidnHartford on February 26, 2007, 05:58:25 pm
Anybody else seen The Terminal?    

Yes, I have. It's a while ago and I saw it only once. But it was a lovely movie I liked it. Good idea to watch it again soon.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Mikaela on February 26, 2007, 07:00:34 pm
Returning long after the talk has moved on, but I have to say:

I love this movie! (The one that made us all come here in the first place, that is. I must admit I haven't seen "the Terminal". )

It was a strange experience watching BBM again after so many months. It didn't have the immediate, punch-to-the-face raw impact that once it had, I know it too well by now.... in a way it was like welcoming back old and dearly beloved friends. But also, it was revisiting and revitalising the emotions, marvelling at the truth of the acting, and at the film itself - how uncluttered it is. How noticable it is that everything unimportant has been removed, so that everything that remains makes an impression, tells the story, and is there for a reason.... All of that seemed more noticable now after some time away, like I'd become too accustomed to the total and therefore too focused on details. Now I just let the big picture sweep over me again. Plus, the sheer beauty and tragedy combined still do take my breath away.

The scenes at Jack's parents surely must be some of the most devastating in movie history.

I'm glad I'd sworn to spend Oscar night watching BBM. At least the Oscars were good for something.  :)


My bout of gushing thus out of the way, I'd like to say CONGRATULATIONS!!! to Jess, Leslie, Clarissa and David for reaching their respective and impressive post number milestones.  :) 8)

(I'm inching towards the 1,111 mark, and weird as that probably sounds, that will be nice. I had never dreamed I'd post so much here at BM.)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 26, 2007, 07:10:47 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 26, 2007, 06:08:00 pm
I saw it in the movie theater, a few years ago, on my birthday. I enjoyed it.

If you have the DVD, watch the special feature on how they built the set of the terminal for the movie. It is quite amazing. All the stores that are there (Starbucks, McDonald's...I can't remember) are actually real stores that opened in the fake (movie set) terminal. The extras in the movie (and there were many) were able to buy food from the various restaurants, as well as clothes, books, etc., from the stores.

L

DAMMIT   The BlockBuster rental DVD doesn't have any extras on it.   :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 26, 2007, 07:31:17 pm
Quote from: Mikaela on February 26, 2007, 07:00:34 pm

(I'm inching towards the 1,111 mark, and weird as that probably sounds, that will be nice. I had never dreamed I'd post so much here at BM.)



I can understand why that would be a milestone!  :D

It looks like you are only 6 posts away from it too! Maybe you can reach it tonight before you  log off.

Hint: You can make your post counts go up very quickly by taking some of those personality quizzes over in the Polling Place forum!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 26, 2007, 07:32:11 pm
Quote from: DavidnHartford on February 26, 2007, 07:10:47 pm
DAMMIT   The BlockBuster rental DVD doesn't have any extras on it.   :(

Well DARN...how can that be, I wonder? They make different versions? Maybe...come to think of it, I have had plenty of Netflix movies that didn't have any special features.

RATS.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 26, 2007, 07:33:48 pm
Quote from: DavidnHartford on February 26, 2007, 07:10:47 pm
DAMMIT   The BlockBuster rental DVD doesn't have any extras on it.   :(

God David, you've got to be kidding me! No extras at all? What a bunch of cheapskates!

I think I watched The Terminal on Showtime or HBO several years back. I don't think I rented it on DVD. I wonder if the store bought DVDs also lack extras?   :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 27, 2007, 03:34:59 am
Amanda and all,

I have TiVo, and one of the things on it is a game called Wordsmith.  It's a sort of Scrabble-like game for one person, where you have to make words out of the bunch of letters they give you.  I enjoy it very much, and the game's bank of words it "knows" and accepts is very impressive.  It's very up to date and very thorough.  I was playing it a couple of days ago, and saw that I could make the word "LEET."  I tried it, and it accepted it!!!

I thought about posting this in the "Report your use of Brokieisms in so-called "real life"  thread, but decided it's really more of a post count topic than a Brokieism topic.

:)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 27, 2007, 03:51:06 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on February 27, 2007, 03:34:59 am
Amanda and all,

I have TiVo, and one of the things on it is a game called Wordsmith.  It's a sort of Scrabble-like game for one person, where you have to make words out of the bunch of letters they give you.  I enjoy it very much, and the game's bank of words it "knows" and accepts is very impressive.  It's very up to date and very thorough.  I was playing it a couple of days ago, and saw that I could make the word "LEET."  I tried it, and it accepted it!!!
I thought about posting this in the "Report your use of Brokieisms in so-called "real life"  thread, but decided it's really more of a post count topic than a Brokieism topic.

:)

Clarissa, it actually knew the word "leet"? Did it provide a definition for "leet"? Something like, "a word used to confuse BetterMostians when they post their 1337 message"?

I wonder what the actual definition of "leet" is?  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 27, 2007, 06:56:41 am
Quote from: David on February 27, 2007, 03:51:06 am
Clarissa, it actually knew the word "leet"? Did it provide a definition for "leet"? Something like, "a word used to confuse BetterMostians when they post their 1337 message"?

I wonder what the actual definition of "leet" is?  ???

From Wikipedia...

Leet or Leetspeak (often written in Leet as 1337 or 13375p34k, or 13375p33|<) is a writing system used primarily on the Internet, particularly on IRC but nowadays also in online games such as Counter-Strike, RuneScape, Ragnarok Online, and Team Fortress. The term itself is derived from the word Elite, meaning “better than the rest,” and generally has the same meaning when referring to the hacking skills of another person.

Leet can be defined as the perturbation or modification of written text. For example, the term leet itself is often written l33t, or 1337, and many other variations.[1] Such perturbations are frequently referred to as “Leetspeak”. In addition to modification of standard language, new colloquialisms have been added to the parlance. It is also important to note that Leet itself is not solely based upon one language or character set. Greek, Russian, Chinese, and other languages have been subjected to the Leet variety. As such, while it may be referred to as a “cipher,” a “dialect,” or a “language,” Leet does not fit squarely into any of these categories.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 27, 2007, 06:57:38 am
Morning all....

9 degrees this morning. Not sure what the day holds in terms of precipitation. No snow so far...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on February 27, 2007, 07:53:45 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on February 26, 2007, 05:58:25 pm
Anybody else seen The Terminal?     

I saw it in the theater. It was a good entertaining movie but plotwise it was somewhat silly. I enjoyed it thoguh. It is the kind of movie that helps you relax and put away all your worries for a little while.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 27, 2007, 08:01:54 am
Quote from: opinionista on February 27, 2007, 07:53:45 am
I saw it in the theater. It was a good entertaining movie but plotwise it was somewhat silly. I enjoyed it thoguh. It is the kind of movie that helps you relax and put away all your worries for a little while.

And to be honest, more often than not, that's what I am looking for in a movie.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 27, 2007, 08:05:43 am
That lazy David...you'd think it was his weekend or something!

Tuesday Morning Top Ten List


injest  10178
Lucise  6362
Garry_LH  5202
MaineWriter  5075
Front-Ranger  4661  
louisev  3388
David Twist  3285
Ellemeno  3028
David  3021
Fran  2805  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 27, 2007, 08:57:57 am
Ha ha ha!      Sure enough!

Thanks Leslie!


Geez!   It is snowing again!    Looks real purty outside, that's for sure.
Title: 'People really don't like kids on planes'
Post by: David on February 27, 2007, 01:51:31 pm
'People really don't like kids on planes'
USA Today webstory

Airline passengers don't like kids on flights. That much became apparent after last month's report that AirTran booted a family off a Fort Myers-Boston flight after the family's 3-year-old girl threw a temper tantrum and refused to take her seat before takeoff.

"What happened next boggles the mind," writes Dan Schlossberg of ConsumerAffairs.com. The incident touched off a nationwide discussion on the subject, with the topic dominating the news from the Web to network TV. But while there was discussion, there wasn't much debate –- nearly everyone came down on the side of the airline. "AirTran got 14,000 calls and emails endorsing their action," Schlossberg writes. "Fourteen-thousand! If George W. Bush had won Florida by that many votes seven years ago, Al Gore supporters could stop singing Hail to the Thief," he adds.

Political insinuations aside, Shlossberg's point is that fliers really, really don't seem to like kids on flights. In fact, many seem downright hostile to the idea of sharing their cabin space with someone else's children. "The bottom line is that most airline passengers pack little patience for little kids," Schlossberg writes. "Syndicated columnist Eileen Ogintz, whose Taking the Kids column has a website of the same name, said she received emails from passengers who wanted to ban all children under age 5," Schlossberg says. He also talked to Worcester Telegram writer Dianne Williamson, who broke the story. She says she also heard from a large number of readers -- mostly from those who agreed with AirTran's decision. "I guess people really don't like kids on planes," she concedes.

Well, I must admit there have been many times where small kids have constantly kicked the back of my seat to the point where I was ready to stuff the brat in an overhead compartment.    I travel with Bose noise cancelling headphones now, so that helps cut down on the noise from the screamers too.

~David

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 27, 2007, 02:01:52 pm
People also don't like kids in restaurants, and I have heard people say children under 5 should be banned from them, too. That begs the question though: if a child never goes on a plane or to a restaurant until a certain age, then who will they know how to behave when they are finally allowed to?

Lance flew on a plane for the first time at 11 months. We've taken both our children to restaurants all their lives. Never once have we been asked to leave, never once have our children screamed, yelled, thrown a tantrum or ruined someone else's flying or dining experience. It's called parenting folks. If you don't know how to take care of your kids and have them behave appropriately, then the remediation needs to occur at the parenting, not the banning, level.

My 2 cents.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 27, 2007, 02:09:45 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 27, 2007, 06:56:41 am
From Wikipedia...

Leet or Leetspeak (often written in Leet as 1337 or 13375p34k, or 13375p33|<) is a writing system used primarily on the Internet, particularly on IRC but nowadays also in online games such as Counter-Strike, RuneScape, Ragnarok Online, and Team Fortress. The term itself is derived from the word Elite, meaning “better than the rest,” and generally has the same meaning when referring to the hacking skills of another person.

Leet can be defined as the perturbation or modification of written text. For example, the term leet itself is often written l33t, or 1337, and many other variations.[1] Such perturbations are frequently referred to as “Leetspeak”. In addition to modification of standard language, new colloquialisms have been added to the parlance. It is also important to note that Leet itself is not solely based upon one language or character set. Greek, Russian, Chinese, and other languages have been subjected to the Leet variety. As such, while it may be referred to as a “cipher,” a “dialect,” or a “language,” Leet does not fit squarely into any of these categories.



Thanks Leslie!  :D

I keep forgetting about Wikipedia. I need to start using it more. At least we now know Bettermostians are not the only ones surprised when they see "leet" appear in their  post count.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 27, 2007, 02:11:32 pm
With so many single parents now, it seems unlikely that kids will behave better any time sooner.

The big threat by mom was "you'd better behave or you'll deal with your father when he gets home from work".

What do single Moms say now?    "Be good or I won't let you use my playstation tonight" 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on February 27, 2007, 02:24:05 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 27, 2007, 02:01:52 pm
People also don't like kids in restaurants, and I have heard people say children under 5 should be banned from them, too. That begs the question though: if a child never goes on a plane or to a restaurant until a certain age, then who will they know how to behave when they are finally allowed to?

Lance flew on a plane for the first time at 11 months. We've taken both our children to restaurants all their lives. Never once have we been asked to leave, never once have our children screamed, yelled, thrown a tantrum or ruined someone else's flying or dining experience. It's called parenting folks. If you don't know how to take care of your kids and have them behave appropriately, then the remediation needs to occur at the parenting, not the banning, level.

My 2 cents.


I don't know. It is a complex matter. Even though I'm not a parent, I think it is unfair to blame children's behavior entirely on the parent. There are other factors to consider for example teachers, friends, TV, etc. Children have their own personalities and make their own decisions which sometimes are hard to control. I have travelled quite a bit and most of the time the children on the plane tend to behave. The ones who misbehave the most and even kick on the back on my seat are adults. In fact, on my flight back to Madrid last January, there was a 40 somthing year old woman behind me who wouldn't stop kicking the back of my seat. I had to ask her to quit it several times.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on February 27, 2007, 02:32:05 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 27, 2007, 02:01:52 pm
Lance flew on a plane for the first time at 11 months. We've taken both our children to restaurants all their lives. Never once have we been asked to leave, never once have our children screamed, yelled, thrown a tantrum or ruined someone else's flying or dining experience. It's called parenting folks. If you don't know how to take care of your kids and have them behave appropriately, then the remediation needs to occur at the parenting, not the banning, level.

My 2 cents.

Here's mine:

If someone took his first airplane ride at 16, he would not spend the flight crying loudly, running up and down the aisles, kicking the seat in front of him, kneeling backwards on his seat to stare at the strangers in the next row and throwing up on the floor because he had never been taught how to behave properly on a plane. Same for a 16-year-old in a restaurant for the first time. She might use the wrong fork (a mistake that can easily be corrected by simply pointing it out), but won't hide under the tablecloth or run around the room or throw food. Behavioral changes as people grow up often have less to do with training than with maturity.

Adults in new situations do not revert to preschool behaviors. They usually observe other adults and model their behavior accordingly. Many small children are not able to do this.

So ideally, the parents introduce their kids to those places only when they are developmentally ready. That's why you rarely see small children in really fancy restaurants.  And why, when I do see little kids misbehaving in fancy restaurants, I blame their parents -- not for failing to train them properly but for taking them somewhere they're not ready to be. The trouble with airplanes is that, unlike fancy restaurants, small children sometimes have to use them even when they're not mature enough to behave properly.

As the parent of two very spirited, active, rambunctious kids, I get huffy when someone blames their behavior on faulty parenting. I have a friend whose daughter will sit at restaurant table surrounded by adults for literally hours, quietly drawing, never a peep out of her. No amount of lecturing, training, threatening or punishing would change my kids into that kind of kid. As a result, my sons have visited fewer nice restaurants than my friend's daughter.

Natali, your post came in as I was writing this. I agree with everything you said.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 27, 2007, 02:44:54 pm
Katherine...I agree with you. And I think a big point that needs to be realized is the difference between "have to" and "want to"...as in, some times small children have to fly on planes. I have been in situations where my small children had to be in a fancy restaurant (when they were small) because there was no other option available.

As a parent, in both cases, I planned ahead: for the plane trip when Lance was 11 months, we had snacks, pacifiers, toys, and dramamine. It works wonders in making a child sleep on a long flight. For restaurants we've brought coloring books, small toys, etc.

And sometimes, you have to admit to yourself that the child is tired enough or cranky enough that going out is not in the best interest of anybody. Ask me about the time I ate hotdogs from the 7-11 in Stockholm and passed up the chance to eat a marvelous dinner in a Swedish restaurant because my children were not fit for public consumption! Sigh...

I am not saying it is only the parent, but the parent is the one making the decision, which I think is your point, too.

L

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on February 27, 2007, 03:14:24 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 27, 2007, 02:44:54 pm
Katherine...I agree with you. And I think a big point that needs to be realized is the difference between "have to" and "want to"...as in, some times small children have to fly on planes. I have been in situations where my small children had to be in a fancy restaurant (when they were small) because there was no other option available.

As a parent, in both cases, I planned ahead: for the plane trip when Lance was 11 months, we had snacks, pacifiers, toys, and dramamine. It works wonders in making a child sleep on a long flight. For restaurants we've brought coloring books, small toys, etc.

And sometimes, you have to admit to yourself that the child is tired enough or cranky enough that going out is not in the best interest of anybody. Ask me about the time I ate hotdogs from the 7-11 in Stockholm and passed up the chance to eat a marvelous dinner in a Swedish restaurant because my children were not fit for public consumption! Sigh...

OK, Leslie, I'm glad we agree!  :)  BTW, I had this brilliant idea when my kids were little to produce ready-made boxes that people could take for kids on planes or in restaurants, containing little toys and snacks and puzzles. They could be geared to age and maybe gender. If I'd figured out a way to get them manufactured and marketed, I'd be rich right now!

But, like most of my ideas, it never come to pass ...

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 27, 2007, 04:02:15 pm
My Aunt used to have a better idea.   When a car load of chatty kids became too unbearable, she'd pass out grapes and tell the kids to have a contest to see who could keep the grape in their mouth the longest without biting it.     LOL.

At work, we have one or two girls who just talk way too much.   I have often joked that I am going to bring in Salt Water Taffy for them to suck on to shut them up.     
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 27, 2007, 04:21:10 pm
Quote from: latjoreme on February 27, 2007, 03:14:24 pm
OK, Leslie, I'm glad we agree!  :)  BTW, I had this brilliant idea when my kids were little to produce ready-made boxes that people could take for kids on planes or in restaurants, containing little toys and snacks and puzzles. They could be geared to age and maybe gender. If I'd figured out a way to get them manufactured and marketed, I'd be rich right now!

But, like most of my ideas, it never come to pass ...



You were too busy being a mom to start the box business! But it is a great idea...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 27, 2007, 04:21:56 pm
Quote from: DavidnHartford on February 27, 2007, 04:02:15 pm
My Aunt used to have a better idea.   When a car load of chatty kids became too unbearable, she'd pass out grapes and tell the kids to have a contest to see who could keep the grape in their mouth the longest without biting it.     LOL.
   


That one is great...although my kids would tell me they don't like grapes. LOL...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 27, 2007, 04:33:15 pm
I must admit I get rather annoyed when I'm on an airplane and children start screaming and acting up; especially on long flights. And I LOVE kids. I try to sympathize with them. They are young and probably very bored or frightened.

My parents often told me a story about something that happened when I was 2 years old (around 1964). We were flying back to Indianapolis from West Palm Beach, Florida. I began screaming and carrying on; in fact I was so loud, the pilot actually came out of the cockpit, picked me up and held me. Nothing worked. They assumed I was frightened because we had just flown through some storms and turbulence.

Later, my doctor discovered I had something wrong with my ears, and he lanced my ear drums to relieve the pressure. So, I probably wasn't screaming on the airplane because I was frightened. I was screaming because I was in pain. The pressure and altitude was probably hurting my ears.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 27, 2007, 04:45:09 pm
Quote from: David on February 27, 2007, 04:33:15 pm

Later, my doctor discovered I had something wrong with my ears, and he lanced my ear drums to relieve the pressure. So, I probably wasn't screaming on the airplane because I was frightened. I was screaming because I was in pain. The pressure and altitude was probably hurting my ears.

You poor thing...and incidents like this go on more than anyone realizes. For years, people didn't believe that children experienced pain. I can't tell you how many fillings I got without novacaine because the dentist believe that the risk from the injection was greater than the pain I might experience. And we wonder now why many adults are dentist-phobic?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 27, 2007, 04:50:57 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 27, 2007, 04:45:09 pm
You poor thing...and incidents like this go on more than anyone realizes. For years, people didn't believe that children experienced pain. I can't tell you how many fillings I got without novacaine because the dentist believe that the risk from the injection was greater than the pain I might experience. And we wonder now why many adults are dentist-phobic?

Leslie, I had the same experience with many unanesthetized fillings.  Years later as a young adolescent, I needed a little filling.  My dentist looked at the chart, and said, "I see you don't do novocaine."  I said, "I do now, bring it on."

Actually, when little kids scream on a plane, it can help relieve the pressure that builds up behind the eardrum.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 27, 2007, 04:51:29 pm
Hey, modern travelers, let's not forget that nobody likes a screaming baby or an uncontrolled, misbehaving toddler on a train, either.  ;)

Or, for that matter, that other annoyance of modern travel (not an issue on planes, I guess)--someone speaking LOUDLY on a cell phone. >:(  :P  ;D  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 27, 2007, 04:57:20 pm
Quote from: David on February 27, 2007, 02:09:45 pm
Thanks Leslie!  :D

I keep forgetting about Wikipedia. I need to start using it more. At least we now know Bettermostians are not the only ones surprised when they see "leet" appear in their  post count.  :)

Bear in mind, though, that a Wikipedia entry is only as good as its source. There was an article about that in The New Yorker a short while ago.

Leet? Only place I know that term from is in the ancient right of the lord a fief to hold "courts baron, courts leet, and view of frankpledge."  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Mikaela on February 27, 2007, 05:55:22 pm
Sorry for changing the subject a little - but my view about screaming kids on planes is just as well left unaired, as it were. Don't want to offend parents of said type of kids, especially when their poor mites may be screaming due to being frightened or in pain.

What I wanted to know is: The dog in your avatar, David - Cody? Is he yours? How old is he? Golden Retriever? He looks like a real stunner!  :) I'm definitely a dog person.
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Post by: David In Indy on February 27, 2007, 06:09:59 pm
Quote from: Mikaela on February 27, 2007, 05:55:22 pm

What I wanted to know is: The dog in your avatar, David - Cody? Is he yours? How old is he? Golden Retriever? He looks like a real stunner!  :) I'm definitely a dog person.

Yes Mikaela, Cody is my dog. And you are correct! He's a Golden Retriever. He just turned 3 years old. :-)

Actually I don't know the EXACT day he was born, because I got him from the animal rescue here in Indianapolis when he was a puppy. I picked him up on June 14, 2004 and they told me he was 4 months old. So, I decided I would celebrate his birthday on Valentine's Day, February 14th! So, he's a Valentine's Dog. It's very unusual to find puppies (especially pure bred puppies) at the rescue, but I have a friend who works there, and he rang me and told me about the Golden Retriever pups! I wish I could have adopted Cody's brother too, but I felt one dog was enough for now.

I'd adopt all the dogs and cats at the rescue if I could.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 27, 2007, 06:30:21 pm
Quote from: southendmd on February 27, 2007, 04:50:57 pm
Leslie, I had the same experience with many unanesthetized fillings.  Years later as a young adolescent, I needed a little filling.  My dentist looked at the chart, and said, "I see you don't do novocaine."  I said, "I do now, bring it on."


Ha ha, I also remember the wisdom teeth story..,"Three words: per co cet."
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 27, 2007, 06:32:45 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 27, 2007, 06:30:21 pm
Ha ha, I also remember the wisdom teeth story..,"Three words: per co cet."


.... and vi co din.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 27, 2007, 06:41:28 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 27, 2007, 04:57:20 pm
Bear in mind, though, that a Wikipedia entry is only as good as its source. There was an article about that in The New Yorker a short while ago.

Leet? Only place I know that term from is in the ancient right of the lord a fief to hold "courts baron, courts leet, and view of frankpledge."  :laugh:

True, but in the case of LEET I think Wiki has reliable information.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Mikaela on February 27, 2007, 06:48:07 pm
Quote
I'd adopt all the dogs and cats at the rescue if I could.

Oh yes! So would I. I have to be contented with paying my dues to the local animal welfare society and the pet haven they run, as often as I can afford to. There is so much cruelty towards animals, but luckily they've got some champions who do a lot of good work to help them and to find them good homes too.

A big Yay! to you, for giving a Rescue dog a good home.   :-* That's great! From the tiny picture Cody looks sweet and good-natured. Him being a Valentines day dog is perfect! I'm very, very fond of Goldens.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 27, 2007, 08:08:59 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 27, 2007, 06:41:28 pm
True, but in the case of LEET I think Wiki has reliable information.

L

That one certainly had the ring of reliability.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 27, 2007, 08:51:40 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 27, 2007, 04:51:29 pm

Or, for that matter, that other annoyance of modern travel (not an issue on planes, I guess)--someone speaking LOUDLY on a cell phone. >:(  :P  ;D  :laugh:

OMG!     On my last trip back from NYC on Amtrak there was a guy yacking real loud on his Cell phone for over an hour.   It was late and everyone else on the train was tired and pin drop quiet.    When we pulled into New Haven to switch engines, he stepped outside to get a soda from a vending machine on the platform.

    I turned to the rest of the passengers and said :"How the hell long can he go before his battery dies?"     The rest of the passengers burst out laughing!

Another passenger suggested we bribe a Porter to lock the doors to the rail car.

It never fails to amaze me that some people are so oblivious to the fact they are being rude.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 28, 2007, 04:45:01 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on February 27, 2007, 08:51:40 pm
OMG!     On my last trip back from NYC on Amtrak there was a guy yacking real loud on his Cell phone for over an hour.   It was late and everyone else on the train was tired and pin drop quiet.    When we pulled into New Haven to switch engines, he stepped outside to get a soda from a vending machine on the platform.

    I turned to the rest of the passengers and said :"How the hell long can he go before his battery dies?"     The rest of the passengers burst out laughing!

Another passenger suggested we bribe a Porter to lock the doors to the rail car.

It never fails to amaze me that some people are so oblivious to the fact they are being rude.

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 28, 2007, 07:10:49 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 28, 2007, 07:30:10 am
David,

You're up early today. Oh, right...it's Monday for you. LOL

19 degrees this morning. Looks a bit cloudy but not too bad. There is some talk of 12 inches of snow on Friday. Yikes!

For the record, I also don't like screaming children on planes, trains, or in restaurants, but as a parent, I try to be sympathetic. Cell phone blabbers are another story althogether!

What are we going to discuss today?

L
Title: Coyotes at Chicago's O'Hare cause delays
Post by: David on February 28, 2007, 07:53:24 am
Coyotes at Chicago's O'Hare cause delays
By Judy Keen, USA TODAY

CHICAGO — Two planes preparing to land at O'Hare International Airport aborted their landings after another pilot spotted coyotes near the runway, the Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday.
The flights, operated by United and American airlines, did "go-arounds" and landed safely on their second attempts on Sunday, said FAA spokesman Tony Molinaro.

The pilots were about a quarter-mile from O'Hare with their landing gear down when they were warned, Molinaro said. The pilot of a flight landing ahead of them saw the coyotes and alerted controllers.

"We don't want to take any chances," Molinaro said. One pilot told his passengers why he had to make a second attempt at landing.

The FAA said reports of planes hitting wildlife quadrupled from 1,744 in 1990 to 7,136 in 2005 because there are more flights, more wildlife near airports and more reports from pilots. In the same period, 172 people were injured and nine died in such incidents, which resulted in $233 million in losses.

Even in urban areas, it's not unusual for coyotes to end up on runways. They're seen at O'Hare once or twice a week, Molinaro said. Of 198 coyotes hit by planes from 1990 to 2005, 23 were in Illinois.

"Coyotes know how to make a living in the urban environment," said Bill Stanley, collection manager for mammals at Chicago's Field Museum. Fewer coyotes are hunted and trapped, he said, and they are venturing closer to cities to hunt rabbits, birds and raccoons.

They frequent forest preserves and dumps that might be close to airports, Stanley said.

Coyotes are usually scared off when airport workers drive toward them, said O'Hare spokeswoman Wendy Abrams. The best way to keep them away is "ensuring that the airport's perimeter is secure" by maintaining fences so coyotes can't burrow under them, she said.

Coyotes, which can weigh as much as 50 pounds, can cause significant damage to aircraft. In October 2005, a 19-passenger Beechcraft 1900 turboprop hit a coyote on takeoff at the Ogdensburg, N.Y., airport. The nose gear collapsed, and the plane skidded to a stop. It was declared a total loss, according to FAA records.

Birds are responsible for more than 97% of mishaps involving airplanes and wildlife, the FAA said.

Stanley said coyotes are moving deeper into the city and breeding with dogs. One was recently hit by a car near the Art Institute of Chicago, which is in the heart of downtown, he said, and drowned coyotes have been found on Lake Michigan beaches north of the city.

 ANIMALS IN THE FLIGHTPATH
 
Airplanes struck wildlife 66,392 times in the USA from 1990 to 2005. More than 97% of those incidents involved birds. A sampling of strikes involving other animals:

White-tailed deer: 652

Coyotes: 198

Alligators: 14

House cats: 11

Moose: 3

Source: Federal Aviation Administration


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 28, 2007, 04:41:13 pm
There's a small pack of coyotes that come around my house nearly every night. They drive my dog crazy too.  >:(

They are very curious animals, and they get into just about everything; including our garbage cans.
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Post by: David on March 01, 2007, 07:07:30 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 01, 2007, 07:51:51 am
Morning all...

Tony changed the battery in my thermometer and since then, it doesn't register the temperature! Grrr. I am guessing it is 10 degrees out there but I might be wrong.

One foot of snow is predicted for tomorrow! Clear right now...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 01, 2007, 08:24:47 am
Mornin' all (already noon for me)

weather is so dreadful in Germany: 8°C (46°F), rainy, windy, dull, wet and cold. The rain doesn't stop but for ten minutes every now and then. Does someone want to switch? Someone from where it's warm and sunny, mind you  ;D. Maybe California or Australia?

Another about children on airplanes, in restaurants, etc: in the end, it all comes down to consiterateness and respect towards others. There are parents who think their offspring is free to do anything, including disturbing and bothering others. But I think they are rare. Mostly I see parents who desperately try to rein their kids and feel embarrassed when they're misbehaving in public. And we all are not immune against inappropriate behaviour of our children, no matter how careful we try to raise them and no matter how well-behaved they usually may be.
Whereas it is debatable, what is acceptable behaviour and what's not.

More often I see adults who are intolerant and unfriendly towards children (and their parents) than I see children who are behaving like brats. There are adults who feel disturbed by the mere fact that there are children around them, not by the actual behaviour of the children. See David's triggering post. To support bans of children from planes, restaurants or other public places is a sign of heavy intolerance to me. Life is what happens outside you four walls. And children belong to it. Get used to it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 01, 2007, 09:10:17 am
Chrissi...I hope the weather is better in two weeks! Sightseeing in the pouring rain is not ideal   :(

21 degrees here (-6.1 deg C). The weather guys are wound up about this storm tomorrow! It sounds pretty definite that we'll get snow. The question is, how much?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 01, 2007, 09:31:25 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 01, 2007, 09:10:17 am
Chrissi...I hope the weather is better in two weeks! Sightseeing in the pouring rain is not ideal   :(


Hope so, too  :-\

But I guess it will. In German, we have a saying: "Wenn Engel reisen, gibt's schönes Wetter."
Literally this would be : When angels are travelling, the weather will be fine. See? The weather will have to be fine  ;).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 01, 2007, 10:02:31 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 01, 2007, 09:31:25 am
Hope so, too  :-\

But I guess it will. In German, we have a saying: "Wenn Engel reisen, gibt's schönes Wetter."
Literally this would be : When angels are travelling, the weather will be fine. See? The weather will have to be fine  ;).

Oh, how lovely! Better than our Maine expression: "Don't like the weather? Wait a minute."

LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 01, 2007, 10:05:43 am
No snow coming for us Friday.  Just rain heavy at times they say.

My car is sooooo  dirty right now.  Yuck!     It is nice and sunny today.  But no point in washing it now.     :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on March 01, 2007, 12:43:37 pm
Quote from: David on February 28, 2007, 04:41:13 pm
They are very curious animals, and they get into just about everything; including our garbage cans.

It's a mean of survival. Humans have been destroying their habitat and sources of food. I find it very sad and tragic to see wild animals eating garbage in order to survive. We are the bad ones.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on March 01, 2007, 12:52:11 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 01, 2007, 10:02:31 am
Oh, how lovely! Better than our Maine expression: "Don't like the weather? Wait a minute."

LOL

L

Well, I'm loving the weather so far. Spring seems to be making an early arrival around here. Today's high is around 65º. However, I don't even want to think about the high temperatures we might be suffering during the summer.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 01, 2007, 11:41:39 pm
Before this day is done, I just wanted to say Happy St. David's Day to our terrific moderator Davids. May you slay your Goliaths this year!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on March 02, 2007, 03:30:59 am
Watching kids' behavior in public, I used to, at times, heavily judge their parents.  "When I become a parent...," I'd think.  Ha.  Sometimes they are just not controllable.  Then we just have to get out of the public area as quickly as possible.  I've gone up to the closest grocery store employee, apologetically thrusted my nearly full cart at them and said, "Sorry, can you put this back, I've got to get her out of here."  I've walked up and down on the sidewalk outside the restaurant, bouncing her on my shoulder, waiting for the people we were with to finish and come out and take us home.  So anyway, for every parent who leaves their kid in the restaurant or other public space to bother others with their behavior, there ARE those of us who know that to be good citizens, we remove our kids when they can't calm themselves.

And you know what?  For my daughter, this emphasis on good manners to be able to stay places is reaping its rewards now.  She is 4, and for the most part she can stay quiet enough in a restaurant for a full meal.  She still usually needs to take a brief walk or two with me or her father to make it through a full meal, but we've learned to settle the check early, so that we can scoot if necessary.  And she knows I mean business that she can't stay if she can't have good restaurant manners.  Sometimes it seems she just CAN'T have good restaurant manners, then we leave pronto, and I'm usually not even mad at her, even if I am disappointed.  She'll get there.

Airplanes, though - oh man, if we adults weren't able to control ourselves, wouldn't we be fidgeting, crying, screaming, poking, clambering too?  Good point about ear pain - if a kid is screaming on a plane, good chance they are experiencing big ear pain and are scared about it.  Who has it worse, us who have to listen to them, or them who have to endure it? 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 02, 2007, 07:12:12 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 02, 2007, 07:59:35 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 01, 2007, 11:41:39 pm
Before this day is done, I just wanted to say Happy St. David's Day to our terrific moderator Davids. May you slay your Goliaths this year!!


Oh plenty of time yet.   There are still 16 shopping days until the 17th!    LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 02, 2007, 08:46:37 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 02, 2007, 07:59:35 am
Oh plenty of time yet.   There are still 16 shopping days until the 17th!    LOL
Apologies--it was St. David's Day in Canada yesterday. You U.S. Davids will have to wait!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 02, 2007, 09:09:03 am
Morning all...

Friday here and we are having a snow day. Schools closed and all the rest. Temperature unknown as the thermometer is still broken. Serious snow is falling. I am home for the duration.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: saucycobblers on March 02, 2007, 09:24:13 am
YEEHAW!! It's FRIIIIIIIDAAAAAAAY!!!!

3 hours to go and then I'm outa here!! Woohoo!!

The weather is very muggy and thundery and is making me very tired. Does anyone else get affected when the pressure drops before a storm? Tomorrow I have a Golden Wedding party to go to for my aunty and dear uncle, who I love dearly. He's not been well of late and I haven't seen him in a blue-heeler's age, so can't wait to give him a big hug!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 02, 2007, 10:32:18 am
No snow here.  Just rain.   Lots and lotsa rain.    Some towns had freezing rain, so alot of schools are closed.     Hopefully the Airport will not be too screwed up.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 02, 2007, 10:52:55 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 02, 2007, 09:09:03 am
Morning all...

Friday here and we are having a snow day. Schools closed and all the rest. Temperature unknown as the thermometer is still broken. Serious snow is falling. I am home for the duration.

L

Sounds like fun. All we got is friggin rain. Lotsa friggin rain.  >:(

And packing up the office for move to a new cube.  :P

At least, we're supposed to have Early Dismissal today  ;D as they don't want us around when the movers come in to move the boxes.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 03, 2007, 07:16:30 am
Saturdays FULL 1000+ List!

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  Lucise                6,404   
  Garry_LH            5,325   
  MaineWriter        5,145   
  Front-Ranger       4,689   
  louisev               3,413   
  DavidnHartford    3,311   
  David               3,190   
  Ellemeno         3,029   
  Fran                2,811   
  Pipedream        2,559   
  ednbarby          2,522   
  Sheriff Roland    2,482   
  latjoreme         2,433   
  Jeff Wrangler   2,367   
  Toast            2,314   
  Meryl            2,048   
  Lynne          1,830   
  Memento      1,802   
  wdj              1,673   
  YaadPyar       1,571   
  southendmd   1,562   
  Bigheart         1,559   
  moremojo       1,501   
  Arad-3            1,463   
  jpwagoneer1964    1,452   
  atz75           1,402   
  Phillip           1,385   
  opinionista    1,370   
  Snuitje         1,345   
  Katie77        1,340   
  delalluvia       1,315   
  shakestheground    1,314   
  littleguitar        1,294   
  Daniel              1,287   
  twistedude      1,280   
  dot-matrix        1,245   
  coffeecat33      1,175   
  wulfar360         1,172   
  kelda_shelton    1,169   
  wyomen           1,156   
  DeeDee            1,150   
  saucycobblers       1,122   
  starboardlight       1,119   
  Mikaela           1,111   
  cmr107         1,046   
  RouxB          1,046   
  Ray              1,040   
  Penthesilea       1,018   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 03, 2007, 08:52:39 am
Morning all...

24 degrees this morning (yeah, the thermometer is fixed). The snow turned to rain yesterday and now it is a frozen tundra out there. However, it is supposed to be in the 40s today, so we are going to let nature do some of the work of thawing out the cars.

Believe it or not, spring is just 17 days away....

L
Title: DENVER to HARTFORD now boarding!
Post by: David on March 03, 2007, 10:28:34 pm
(http://us.airliners.net/photos/middle/4/7/6/1180674.jpg)

Frontier Launches New Non-Stop Service Between Denver and Hartford  

Frontier Becomes the Only Denver Carrier to Serve Hartford, Connecting This Critical New England Hub to Over 20 Destinations in the Western U.S., Mexico and Canada

DENVER, March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/  --
Travelers now have a convenient, comfortable way to fly between the Mile High City and New England's Rising Star. Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: FRNT) will launch its service between its Denver International Airport (DEN) hub and Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Conn. at 11:55 p.m. MST tonight, with the inaugural flight arriving in Hartford at 5:35 a.m. EST. The daily non-stop flight between Denver and Hartford will utilize Frontier's new Airbus A319 aircraft -- with 33 inches of legroom, 24 channels of DIRECTV® service and pay-per view movies -- connecting New England to the Rocky Mountains and Frontier cities throughout the western United States and Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas. The new route marks Frontier's return to New England -- the airline provided service between Denver and Boston from 1997 to 2002 -- and complements Frontier's other East Coast service to New York (LaGuardia), Philadelphia and Washington D.C. (National).

Until today, Hartford was the second largest unserved market from Denver, and the largest market from Denver lacking air service in the last two years.

"Bradley Airport is soaring to new heights, and that's great news for our state's economy," said Governor M. Jodi Rell. "On behalf of the many Connecticut residents who have friends and family in the Denver area, I welcome Frontier to Connecticut."

"This daily service will give travelers flying out of Bradley low-cost access to world-class skiing, Mexican beaches, a thriving Denver business community and connections to all of Frontier's destination cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico," said Ralph J. Carpenter, Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Transportation. "At the same time, we anticipate many new tourists and other visitors to Connecticut as a result of this new service, which can only help boost our efforts toward economic development. I too would like to welcome Frontier to Hartford for a long and mutually beneficial relationship."

Frontier's new daily service from Hartford will launch just in time for Spring Break skiing in March, when Colorado resorts typically are blanketed with their highest snowfall totals of the season. Passengers who fly between the March 2 launch and April 15, 2007, can exchange their Frontier boarding pass receipt at any lift ticket window at Winter Park/Mary Jane (http://www.skiwinterpark.com/) or Copper Mountain (http://www.coppercolorado.com/), two of Colorado's most popular ski resorts, and receive two lift tickets for the price of one.

"Frontier is proud to be the only carrier to fly non-stop between Hartford, a key business gateway in New England, and Denver," said John Happ, senior vice president of marketing and planning for Frontier Airlines. "We get more requests from passengers to serve New England than any other area in the U.S., so we're looking forward to bringing the Frontier experience to Connecticut and southern New England travelers."

  Following is the Denver - Hartford flight schedule:

             Denver to Hartford Begins Friday, March 2, 2007
         Flight Number    Departs       Arrives      Frequency
         313              11:55 p.m.    5:35 a.m.    Daily

            Hartford to Denver Begins Saturday, March 3, 2007
         Flight Number    Departs       Arrives      Frequency
         314              7:35 a.m.     9:50 a.m.    Daily

        All times given in local arrival or departure city times.To celebrate the new Hartford service, Frontier will offer double miles for travel between Denver and Hartford through April 15, 2007, for members of EarlyReturns, Frontier Airlines' frequent flyer program. To purchase tickets, customers can visit frontier's Web site at http://www.frontierairlines.com/, contact Frontier Airlines at 1-800-4321-FLY or consult their professional travel agent.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 04, 2007, 07:14:16 am
Sundays Top Ten List

injest  10411  
Lucise  6408
Garry_LH  5364
MaineWriter  5151  
Front-Ranger  4694
louisev  3425
DavidnHartford  3313
David  3217
Ellemeno  3029
Fran  2813  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 04, 2007, 07:52:13 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 03, 2007, 07:16:30 am
Saturdays FULL 1000+ List!

  injest               10,353   
  Lucise                6,404   
  Garry_LH            5,325   
  MaineWriter        5,145   
  Front-Ranger       4,689   
  louisev               3,413   
  DavidnHartford    3,311   
  David               3,190   
  Ellemeno         3,029   
  Fran                2,811   
  Pipedream        2,559   
  ednbarby          2,522   
  Sheriff Roland    2,482   
  latjoreme         2,433   
  Jeff Wrangler   2,367   
  Toast            2,314   
  Meryl            2,048   
  Lynne          1,830   
  Memento      1,802   
  wdj              1,673   
  YaadPyar       1,571   
  southendmd   1,562   
  Bigheart         1,559   
  moremojo       1,501   
  Arad-3            1,463   
  jpwagoneer1964    1,452   
  atz75           1,402   
  Phillip           1,385   
  opinionista    1,370   
  Snuitje         1,345   
  Katie77        1,340   
  delalluvia       1,315   
  shakestheground    1,314   
  littleguitar        1,294   
  Daniel              1,287   
  twistedude      1,280   
  dot-matrix        1,245   
  coffeecat33      1,175   
  wulfar360         1,172   
  kelda_shelton    1,169   
  wyomen           1,156   
  DeeDee            1,150   
  saucycobblers       1,122   
  starboardlight       1,119   
  Mikaela           1,111   
  cmr107         1,046   
  RouxB          1,046   
  Ray              1,040   
  Penthesilea       1,018   


Yay, I'm on the list for the first time  :D

Weather is great today: springlike and sunny *heads outside for the thermometer*.....
back: it's 16°C (61°F).
Leslie, I hope the weather will be like today in two weeks  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 04, 2007, 08:12:36 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 04, 2007, 07:52:13 am

Yay, I'm on the list for the first time  :D

Weather is great today: springlike and sunny *heads outside for the thermometer*.....
back: it's 16°C (61°F).
Leslie, I hope the weather will be like today in two weeks  :)

That sounds wonderful! It is 26 degrees here, very frosty. It did get warm yesterday and some melting occurred, but the frozen tundra slushy mess was more than mother nature could deal with in one afternoon.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 05, 2007, 07:35:33 am
Morning all,

24 degrees today. They are saying winter is supposed to come back tomorrow with a high of 10! Ugh...

I started a blog..."From the World International Headquarters." It is on the Daily Thoughts board. I posted a few pictures of my house, so you can see the snow. There is also a picture of Jack and Ennis, who guard my kitchen.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 05, 2007, 08:21:39 am
Mondays Top Ten List!

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Lucise  6411
Garry_LH  5401
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David  3238
Ellemeno  3029
Fran  2815  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 06, 2007, 12:03:26 am
David....you get sick of people sending you airline stories??

(If so...don't look at this link!! LOL!!)

http://enews.earthlink.net/article/str?guid=20070305/45eba3d0_3ca6_1552620070305-844710819 (http://enews.earthlink.net/article/str?guid=20070305/45eba3d0_3ca6_1552620070305-844710819)

seriously....not good!

 :laugh: :laugh: :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 06, 2007, 12:20:26 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 05, 2007, 08:21:39 am
Mondays Top Ten List!

injest  10497  
Lucise  6411
Garry_LH  5401
MaineWriter  5181  
Front-Ranger  4711
louisev  3435
DavidnHartford  3314
David  3238
Ellemeno  3029
Fran  2815  
What happened? I used to be a lovely turquoise color like my FRiend Ennis's truck. But now I'm a blah blue like all the 3000-somethings! I protest!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 06, 2007, 01:44:38 am
Quote from: injest on March 06, 2007, 12:03:26 am
David....you get sick of people sending you airline stories??

(If so...don't look at this link!! LOL!!)

http://enews.earthlink.net/article/str?guid=20070305/45eba3d0_3ca6_1552620070305-844710819 (http://enews.earthlink.net/article/str?guid=20070305/45eba3d0_3ca6_1552620070305-844710819)

seriously....not good!

 :laugh: :laugh: :P

 :o   :o

 >:(   >:(

Oh YUCK!!!  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 06, 2007, 07:22:22 am
Morning all.

FRIGID here this morning. It is -0.4 right now with a high of 10 expected. Brrr! I thought this winter stuff was over but I guess not.

They tell me spring has sprung in Holland and Belgium. I'll be there next week! Yay!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 06, 2007, 08:13:34 am
Tuesdays Top Ten List!

injest  10548
Lucise  6440  
Garry_LH  5431  
MaineWriter  5217  
Front-Ranger  4727  
louisev  3442  
DavidnHartford  3315  
David  3257  
Ellemeno  3029
Fran  2821  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 06, 2007, 08:15:58 am
Mornin, David!

I had just finished copying down the numbers to give you a hand with the top ten list and then look what popped up.

What great colors, too!

Thanks, hon...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 06, 2007, 08:32:47 am
Quote from: injest on March 06, 2007, 12:03:26 am
David....you get sick of people sending you airline stories??

(If so...don't look at this link!! LOL!!)

http://enews.earthlink.net/article/str?guid=20070305/45eba3d0_3ca6_1552620070305-844710819 (http://enews.earthlink.net/article/str?guid=20070305/45eba3d0_3ca6_1552620070305-844710819)

seriously....not good!

 :laugh: :laugh: :P

Damn.  How come a 20 year old guy never sits next to me on a plane and starts jerking off?

Silly kid.  doesn't he know you can't join the mile high club by yourself?    :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 06, 2007, 08:38:28 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 06, 2007, 08:32:47 am
Silly kid.  doesn't he know you can't join the mile high club by yourself?    :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 06, 2007, 08:39:09 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 06, 2007, 08:32:47 am
Damn.  How come a 20 year old guy never sits next to me on a plane and starts jerking off?

Silly kid.  doesn't he know you can't join the mile high club by yourself?    :laugh:

ROTF!

maybe that is why he sat next to her....was trying to find a partner...and needed one REALLY FAST...

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 06, 2007, 09:08:50 am
So when the Pilot announced they'd be reaching altitude in a few minutes the guy says :"Way ahead of you".    :laugh:

Or maybe he took the Flight attendants statement :"Prepare for take-off" too literally?   :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 06, 2007, 09:14:43 am
he was looking for a place to land...

 :-X
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 06, 2007, 11:07:15 am
Me happy again!! Thank you, David.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 06, 2007, 05:14:42 pm
Quote from: injest on March 06, 2007, 08:39:09 am
ROTF!

maybe that is why he sat next to her....was trying to find a partner...and needed one REALLY FAST...



It kind of gives the term "Business Class" a whole new meaning, doesn't it?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 07, 2007, 07:07:57 am
Wednesdays Top Ten List

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Ellemeno  3029
Fran  2827  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 07, 2007, 07:26:38 am
David, David, David...back to work today and your mind is racing, right? Or something? Let's get these colors untangled from those Chilean sheep!

Wednesdays Top Ten List

injest  10580  
Lucise  6468
Garry_LH  5447
MaineWriter  5230
Front-Ranger  4757  
louisev  3448
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Ellemeno  3029
Fran  2827  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 07, 2007, 07:27:38 am
Morning all. Another cold one here in Maine: 12 degrees this morning. Okay, it's better than 0, but it is still cold.

I am ready for spring to spring!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 07, 2007, 07:44:08 am
G'mornin Leslie!

     Are you ready to turn the clocks forward?     I did notice that it was pretty light out this morning at 6 am.        So I guess turning them ahead won't be such a big deal.       Being lighter later really will not help me much.    It'll still be dark when I get out at 8 pm!    :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 07, 2007, 09:15:05 am
All right, I need to correct my weather report. It was -12 at 6:27 am. Now it is all the way up to -1. It is freaking cold out there, too cold for March!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 07, 2007, 09:16:43 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 07, 2007, 07:44:08 am
G'mornin Leslie!

     Are you ready to turn the clocks forward?     I did notice that it was pretty light out this morning at 6 am.        So I guess turning them ahead won't be such a big deal.       Being lighter later really will not help me much.    It'll still be dark when I get out at 8 pm!    :P

But by June it will be light at 8 pm. And look at it this way, with your schedule you won't ever go to work and come home in the dark, as I often do in the dead of winter....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 07, 2007, 09:18:52 am
Cold and gray with light flurries this morning.   No accumilation though.

TV says that the DC area got 4 inches of snow.    Hopefully there will be no airline delays.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 07, 2007, 09:22:20 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 07, 2007, 09:16:43 am
But by June it will be light at 8 pm. And look at it this way, with your schedule you won't ever go to work and come home in the dark, as I often do in the dead of winter....

L

Oh I did that too.   In my previous job I worked 6 am till 5 pm.  It was dark going in and coming home.    I didn't see the sun for months it seemed.   We had very few windows in our building.   

The nice thing about my new shift is that I don't start until 11:30 AM.     I avoid the morning and afternoon rush hours.    Plus I still get a few hours to screw around on the computer before work!   LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 07, 2007, 09:46:11 am
Isn't it funny? Now we'll be on DST for roughly eight months out of a year--not that I'm complaining!  ;D --and on EST for only roughly four months out of the year. It's like DST is the new EST!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 07, 2007, 10:31:39 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 07, 2007, 07:26:38 am
David, David, David...back to work today and your mind is racing, right? Or something? Let's get these colors untangled from those Chilean sheep!

Wednesdays Top Ten List

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Lucise  6468
Garry_LH  5447
MaineWriter  5230
Front-Ranger  4757  
louisev  3448
DavidnHartford  3324
David  3280
Ellemeno  3029
Fran  2827  

Can I go back to being teal, like Ennis's truck? I am sort of attached to that color! Just because I'm a ranger doesn't mean I have to  be girl scout green!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 07, 2007, 07:25:06 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 07, 2007, 09:46:11 am
Isn't it funny? Now we'll be on DST for roughly eight months out of a year--not that I'm complaining!  ;D --and on EST for only roughly four months out of the year. It's like DST is the new EST!  ;D

 :laugh:  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 08, 2007, 07:13:12 am
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Garry_LH  5495
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DavidnHartford  3330
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Ellemeno  3029
Fran  2833  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 08, 2007, 07:25:39 am
Another cold morning here with a big whopping zero degrees. This is getting really old, really fast, folks...

L
Title: More Airport weirdness
Post by: David on March 08, 2007, 07:33:19 am
Yahoo! Canada News
Tue Mar 6, 7:11 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) - An Iraqi immigrant with a "suspicious device" stuffed into a body cavity was detained at Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday and a Philadelphia-bound jetliner was diverted to Las Vegas because his luggage was aboard, authorities said.

The device and the luggage were cleared by bomb squads in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

"There never was a threat," said Larry Fetters, security director at Los Angeles International Airport for the U.S. Transportation Security Administration.

Fadhel Al-Maliki, 35, of Atlantic City, N.J., was held for a mental evaluation and a possible immigration violation, federal officials said.

Al-Maliki is a permanent legal resident who arrived in the United States in 1994.

He had flown into Los Angeles from Philadelphia on Monday and was booked for a Tuesday return flight when he was chosen for extra security screening. He triggered an alert during the secondary screening and immediately told screeners about the device he was carrying, FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller said.

"He initially said it was therapeutic," she said.

The device had a wire and what may have been a magnet concealed in his rectum, officials said.

It did not contain any explosives, Eimiller said.

Al-Maliki said he had flown to Los Angeles for a visit but details were unclear, Eimiller said.

The terminal remained open during the incident and no takeoffs or landings were affected but a US Airways jet en route to Philadelphia was diverted because Al-Maliki's checked luggage already had been screened and put aboard the plane.

Flight 1422, carrying 143 passengers and six crew members, landed at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas about 8:30 a.m. local time.

The Airbus A320 was searched in a secure area away from terminals and cleared about noon to continue to Philadelphia, said Chris Jones, an airport spokesman. Passengers were given options to resume their flight aboard the jet, stay in Las Vegas or return to Los Angeles, he said.
__________________
Title: Re: More Airport weirdness
Post by: opinionista on March 08, 2007, 07:50:30 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 08, 2007, 07:33:19 am
Yahoo! Canada News
Tue Mar 6, 7:11 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) - An Iraqi immigrant with a "suspicious device" stuffed into a body cavity was detained at Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday and a Philadelphia-bound jetliner was diverted to Las Vegas because his luggage was aboard, authorities said.

The device and the luggage were cleared by bomb squads in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

"There never was a threat," said Larry Fetters, security director at Los Angeles International Airport for the U.S. Transportation Security Administration.

Fadhel Al-Maliki, 35, of Atlantic City, N.J., was held for a mental evaluation and a possible immigration violation, federal officials said.

Al-Maliki is a permanent legal resident who arrived in the United States in 1994.

He had flown into Los Angeles from Philadelphia on Monday and was booked for a Tuesday return flight when he was chosen for extra security screening. He triggered an alert during the secondary screening and immediately told screeners about the device he was carrying, FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller said.

"He initially said it was therapeutic," she said.

The device had a wire and what may have been a magnet concealed in his rectum, officials said.

It did not contain any explosives, Eimiller said.

Al-Maliki said he had flown to Los Angeles for a visit but details were unclear, Eimiller said.

The terminal remained open during the incident and no takeoffs or landings were affected but a US Airways jet en route to Philadelphia was diverted because Al-Maliki's checked luggage already had been screened and put aboard the plane.

Flight 1422, carrying 143 passengers and six crew members, landed at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas about 8:30 a.m. local time.

The Airbus A320 was searched in a secure area away from terminals and cleared about noon to continue to Philadelphia, said Chris Jones, an airport spokesman. Passengers were given options to resume their flight aboard the jet, stay in Las Vegas or return to Los Angeles, he said.
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So, security personnel actually thought this guy had a bomb on his ass? LOL I know this is tragic and shows how ridiculous the fear of terrorism has become, but I can't help laughing. Poor guy really.
Title: Re: More Airport weirdness
Post by: David on March 08, 2007, 08:24:52 am
Quote from: opinionista on March 08, 2007, 07:50:30 am
So, security personnel actually thought this guy had a bomb on his ass? LOL I know this is tragic and shows how ridiculous the fear of terrorism has become, but I can't help laughing. Poor guy really.

Well,  the guy set off the metal detector and had wires hanging out his ass.     That is more than enough evidence to suspect him of carrying a suicide bomb.   It was (and should) be treated as a bomb until proven otherwise.      Nobody would ever have thought that a shoe was dangerous either until Richard Reid stuffed his with C4 explosives and tried to take down his plane over the Atlantic ocean.   That is why we now have to have our shoes removed to be x-rayed today.     That bottle of Gatorade looked harmless too.    But Ramzi Yousef used liquid explosives to make a bomb and killed a Japanese businessman in a practice run.    Look up "Bojenka Plot" on the web.

tragic and ridiculous fear of terrorism?      Nope.  It is a very real threat.  And until another plane comes down or city buses start blowing up here in North America, the public will continue to think we are over reacting. 

I don't feel sorry for the guy.  Even though it was sexual aid he should have taken it out and packed it in his checked luggage for the flight.

You can't imagine how many people travel with Dildos and vibrators in their carry on bags.    How stupid is that?    Random bag checks are common.   Do you really want your travelling companions to see your latex friend?
Title: Re: More Airport weirdness
Post by: opinionista on March 08, 2007, 09:27:26 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 08, 2007, 08:24:52 am
Well,  the guy set off the metal detector and had wires hanging out his ass.     That is more than enough evidence to suspect him of carrying a suicide bomb.   It was (and should) be treated as a bomb until proven otherwise.      Nobody would ever have thought that a shoe was dangerous either until Richard Reid stuffed his with C4 explosives and tried to take down his plane over the Atlantic ocean.   



I didn't mean to upset to you but I think the fear of terrorism is being taken out of proportions. That's my opinion. They are making everyone and their brother a suspect, and are giving people a hard time when travelling. Sometimes it is even humiliating. I am especially sensitive to this after seeing how my brother is always considered a suspect and treated like so every time he travels just because of the way he looks or chooses to dress, even if he doesn't make the setting the metal detector. And it doesn't happen only at airports. When I was in New York, my friend and I were ordered to show the contents of our belonings at the subway. A police thought we were terrorist because we got into a platform that was closed to the public. We somehow missed the sign and didn't know. This is unfair, cruel and utterly humiliating.

Don't get me wrong I agree that a certain level of security is necessary, especially in a case like the one you posted. A man with wire coming out of his ass, that's weird and unheard of so I can understand they took action about it. But regardless of it and the few cases in which actual potential terrorist has been caught thanks to these measures I still think this whole issue is being taken out of proportion and the saddest thing is they don't really solve the problem. If they want terrorism to stop, the US and its alllies should leave the middle east alone and mind their own business. Making regular citizens a target is not the solution and can led to tragedy like the case of the brazilian immigrant who was confused with a terrorist in London and was shot to death by the police. He was just another subway traveller.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 08, 2007, 10:13:20 am
I don't think anybody was over-reacting, David. I mean, what kind of idiot travels with a "device" up his ass?

On the other hand, Natali has a point, too. If we allow terrorists to turn us into perpetually fearful, suspicious, paranoid people, they've won. It's complicated, finding just the right balance, and of course it's only the extreme or ridiculous cases, like this doofus with the wire hanging out the wazoo--or genuine attempts at terrorism--that make the media. (And please note: It was the doofus who was ridiculous, not the security people.)

Tell you what, since 2001 we have periodic uproars here in Philadelphia over protecting the historic buildings in the city, in particular Independence Hall. The park service wants to close Chestnut Street, which runs in front of the building, permanently, and the city says that would be bad for the city.

My take? Important Things happened in Independence Hall. It's a lovely Georgian building constructed in the 1730s. But if we elevate the bricks and mortar to greater significance than the ideas that were expounded there, the terrorists have won.

People seem to have difficulty accepting that you cannot eliminate risk from life. It's just not possible. God forbid Independence Hall should be destroyed in a terrorist attack, but my thinking is, What would we do if the building were bady damaged or destroyed in a "natural catastrophe," like a lightning strike and fire, or a natural gas explosion? We'd repair or rebuild it--rather like many of the buildings in Colonial Williamsburg--that's what we'd do. Bricks and mortar are not as important as ideas.

And that's my slightly OT rant for this morning. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 08, 2007, 10:36:22 am
Unfortunately we cannot profile people.     The American civil liberties union  (ACLU) says that is unfair, so we must treat everyone as a potential terrorist.

But in all reality we cannot be complacent to think all terrorist threats look like muslim extremists.    Timothy McVey was a clean cut looking american boy.    If he walked up to you at the airport and asked if you would save him a cubside parking space for his Ryder Rental truck full of explosives made from diesel fuel and fertilizer you would probably not think twice about it.

If we pull out 100% from Iraq, would the locals all keep blowing themselves up until there was nobody left?    Would that solve the problem?       

I don't think there is an easy answer.     After Hitler died in WWII and the Allies occupied Germany, what would it have been like if his underground supporters continued to keep shooting our troops?    blowing up neighborhoods?       Would the world say "Gee you guys shouldn't be here, look what you've done".

Thousands of people died on September 11th 2001 because we felt safe here at home.

If you were on an airplane and a terrorist stood up and said :"I have a bomb!   And security let me through because I complained that the wire up my ass was just a stress relieving aid".      I'll bet alot of people on that plane would be mad.

The Jet that was flown into the Pentagon was filled with elementary school children.   How is that justified as a protest?

Yes it pains me to read that another one of our troops was killed in Iraq.    I wish we would get out of there and let them kill eachother instead.    But all of our boys and girls there are there voluntarily.  None were drafted.  Many are thanked by the locals for being there to help.

How about this?   We recall 100% of our troops.  Then the Peace Corps can send in College student volunteers to help rebuild roads, schools and hospitals.   
Title: Re: More Airport weirdness
Post by: MaineWriter on March 08, 2007, 10:37:28 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 08, 2007, 08:24:52 am

You can't imagine how many people travel with Dildos and vibrators in their carry on bags.    How stupid is that?    Random bag checks are common.   Do you really want your travelling companions to see your latex friend?

Short trip, no bags to check, all a person has is a carry on. Business trip, staying in a nice hotel, room service, wine, maybe a little soft core porn on pay-per-view. Latex friends are stupid? What, terrorists are turing us into traveling Puritans, too?

L
Title: Re: More Airport weirdness
Post by: David on March 08, 2007, 10:43:08 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 08, 2007, 10:37:28 am
Short trip, no bags to check, all a person has is a carry on. Business trip, staying in a nice hotel, room service, wine, maybe a little soft core porn on pay-per-view. Latex friends are stupid? What, terrorists are turing us into traveling Puritans, too?

L

HA HA HA!    Puritans?   No.       But the point I was trying to make is that people shouldn't think that there is no chance that their latex friend will not be seen if placed in their carry on bag.       

I am in favor of friends travelling with toys.    But I don't see the need to use one while in flight.   The turbulance is bad enough without something jammed up your ass.    Then again......    LOL
Title: Re: More Airport weirdness
Post by: MaineWriter on March 08, 2007, 10:53:01 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 08, 2007, 10:43:08 am
HA HA HA!    Puritans?   No.       But the point I was trying to make is that people shouldn't think that there is no chance that their latex friend will not be seen if placed in their carry on bag.       

I am in favor of friends travelling with toys.    But I don't see the need to use one while in flight.   The turbulance is bad enough without something jammed up your ass.    Then again......    LOL

Very true David...on both points.

Thanks for a good chuckle this morning.... ;)
Title: Re: More Airport weirdness
Post by: opinionista on March 08, 2007, 10:53:56 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 08, 2007, 10:43:08 am
HA HA HA!    Puritans?   No.       But the point I was trying to make is that people shouldn't think that there is no chance that their latex friend will not be seen if placed in their carry on bag.       

I am in favor of friends travelling with toys.    But I don't see the need to use one while in flight.   The turbulance is bad enough without something jammed up your ass.    Then again......    LOL

Maybe  he needed to really relax, who knows  LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 08, 2007, 11:46:02 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 08, 2007, 07:13:12 am
Thursdays Top Ten List

injest  10645  
Lucise  6476
Garry_LH  5495
MaineWriter  5252
Front-Ranger  4773  
louisev  3454
DavidnHartford  3330
David  3301
Ellemeno  3029
Fran  2833  
Thank you for the teal and the laugh this morning! What a way to start the day!!
Title: Re: More Airport weirdness
Post by: Kelda on March 08, 2007, 12:15:38 pm
Quote from: opinionista on March 08, 2007, 09:27:26 am
Making regular citizens a target is not the solution and can led to tragedy like the case of the brazilian immigrant who was confused with a terrorist in London and was shot to death by the police. He was just another subway traveller.

That was just a c*ck up from start to finish. The day it happened it was all over the news - he ran from police, vaulted the ticket barrier, was wearing a heavy jacket - despite the summer weather - that could conceal explosives, he didn't head warnings.

We then found out that all that information was simply untrue - he had a very lightweight jacket - akin to the summer - and he had been shot eight times at close range (2 in the head) . This guy had camly got on a bus from his flat and then gone into the underground - again camly - enough to pick up a free metro newspaper and make his way to the platform and on to the train that was waiting as he got there. it was then and there that the police decided to shoot him. They decided not in the leg - as if he had explosions he could still set off a detonator.

why did they not worry when he was on the bus - and lie to us about what initially happened? I know these fire arm poliice sometimes have to make quick decisions and it can be tragic.. but c'mon.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 09, 2007, 07:16:34 am
Fridays Top Ten List!

injest  10684  
Lucise  6493
Garry_LH  5527
MaineWriter  5274  
Front-Ranger  4800  
louisev  3464
DavidnHartford  3335
David  3320
Ellemeno  3029
Fran  2841  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 09, 2007, 07:37:10 am
Morning all,

The record breaking cold temps continue. Right now it is -3.1 degrees. They are saying this Arctic air that has settled over the state will move on today and it may get up to the 40s tomorrow. I hope so! This bone chilling cold is tiring.

Interestingly, even though we have broken all sorts of records this week (lowest low temperature, lowest high temperature, every day, all week) it is not generating the usual front page article in the paper. I think the reporters know that everyone is sick and tired of the cold weather and we really don't want to read about it.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 09, 2007, 10:03:07 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 09, 2007, 07:37:10 am
Right now it is -3.1 degrees.

Wow. ... That tenth of a degree must make it really unbearable. ...  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 10, 2007, 07:31:39 am
It is Saturday.  That means time for the Big List!

  injest            10,744   
  Lucise             6,503   
  Garry_LH          5,571   
  MaineWriter       5,287   
  Front-Ranger      4,826   
  louisev              3,472   
  DavidnHartford   3,343   
  David               3,332   
  Ellemeno         3,029   
  Fran               2,846   
  Sheriff Roland   2,621   
  Pipedream       2,573   
  ednbarby        2,551   
  latjoreme        2,471   
  Jeff Wrangler   2,408   
  Toast             2,359   
  Meryl             2,095   
  Lynne            1,856   
  Memento       1,837   
  wdj              1,686   
  southendmd  1,598   
  Bigheart        1,582   
  YaadPyar       1,571   
  moremojo       1,514   
  Phillip Dampier       1,511   
  Arad-3                 1,506   
  jpwagoneer1964   1,469   
  atz75                   1,450   
  opinionista            1,436   
  Snuitje                 1,381   
  shakestheground   1,370   
  Katie77                1,349   
  delalluvia             1,348   
  dot-matrix          1,314   
  Daniel                1,305   
  twistedude         1,285   
  coffeecat33       1,210   
  wulfar360           1,203   
  kelda_shelton       1,197   
  wyomen             1,156   
  DeeDee              1,150   
  saucycobblers      1,147   
  starboardlight       1,119   
  Mikaela              1,111   
  Penthesilea       1,059   
  RouxB             1,055   
  cmr107           1,046   
  Ray                1,040   
  sfericsf            1,010   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 10, 2007, 08:43:26 am
Wow! Eric is our newest member of the 1000 posts club. Have we welcomed him yet? I don't recall teaching him the secret handshake. {Leslie crooks her finger}...Eric, honey, come over this way, willya?   ;)

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 10, 2007, 08:44:43 am
The frigid cold seems to have ended. It is sunny, blue sky and 23.5 degrees right now, and supposed to get up to the 40s today. Finally!


L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 10, 2007, 10:21:47 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 10, 2007, 08:43:26 am
Wow! Eric is our newest member of the 1000 posts club. Have we welcomed him yet? I don't recall teaching him the secret handshake. {Leslie crooks her finger}...Eric, honey, come over this way, willya?   ;)

Leslie
No fair you always get the jump on us guys in later time zones. And it will be worse tomorrow! I'll see if I can nudge Eric awake since I'm just one pillow over.
Title: Bumpy landings and other chuckles
Post by: David on March 10, 2007, 10:33:10 am
All too rarely, airline attendants make an effort to make the in flight "safety lecture" and announcements a bit more entertaining. Here are some real examples that have been heard or reported:

1. On a Southwest flight 245 (SW has no assigned seating, you just sit where you want) passengers were apparently having a hard time choosing, when a flight attendant announced, "People, people we're not picking out furniture here, find a seat and get in it!"

2. On a Continental Flight with a very "senior" flight attendant crew, the pilot said, "Ladies and gentlemen, we've reached cruising altitude and will be turning down the cabin lights. This is for your comfort and to enhance the appearance of your flight attendants."

3. On landing, the stewardess said, "Please be sure to take all of your belongings. If you're going to leave anything, please make sure it's something we'd like to have.

4. "There may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but there are only 4 ways out of this airplane"

5. "Thank you for flying Delta Business Express. We hope you enjoyed giving us the business as much as we enjoyed taking you for a ride."

6. As the plane landed and was coming to a stop at Ronald Reagan, a lone voice came over the loudspeaker: "Whoa, big fella. WHOA!"

7. After a particularly rough landing during thunderstorms in Memphis, a flight attendant on a Northwest flight announced, "Please take care when opening the overhead compartments because, after a landing like that, sure as hell everything has shifted."

8. >From a Southwest Airlines employee: "Welcome aboard Southwest Flight 245 to Tampa.. To operate your seat belt, insert the metal tab into the buckle, and pull tight. It works just like every other seat belt; and, if you don't know how to operate one, you probably shouldn't be out in public unsupervised."

9. "In the event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, masks will descend from the ceiling. Stop screaming, grab the mask, and pull it over your face. If you have a small child traveling with you, secure your mask before assisting with theirs. If you are traveling with more than one small child, pick your favorite."

10. "Weather at our destination is 50 degrees with some broken clouds, but we'll try to have them fixed before we arrive. Thank you, and remember, nobody loves you, or your money, more than Southwest Airlines."

11. "Your seat cushions can be used for flotation; and, in the event of an emergency water landing, please paddle to shore and take them with our compliments."

12. "As you exit the plane, make sure to gather all of your belongings. Anything left behind will be distributed evenly among the flight attendants. Please do not leave children or spouses."

13. And from the pilot during his welcome message: "Delta Airlines is pleased to have some of the best flight attendants in the industry. Unfortunately, none of them are on this flight!"

14. Heard on Southwest Airlines just after a very hard landing in Salt Lake City the flight attendant came on the intercom and said, "That was quite a bump, and I know what y'all are thinking. I'm here to tell you it wasn't the airline's fault, it wasn't the pilot's fault, it wasn't the flight attendant's fault, it was the asphalt."

15. Overheard on an American Airlines flight into Amarillo, Texas, on a particularly windy and bumpy day: During the final approach, the Captain was really having to fight it. After an extremely hard landing, the Flight Attendant said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Amarillo. Please remain in your seats with your seat belts fastened while the Captain taxis what's left of our airplane to the gate!"

16. Another flight attendant's comment on a less than perfect landing: "We ask you to please remain seated as Captain Kangaroo bounces us to the terminal."

17. An airline pilot wrote that on this particular flight he had hammered his ship into the runway really hard. The airline had a policy which required the first officer to stand at the door while the Passengers exited, smile, and give them a "Thanks for flying our airline." He said that, in light of his bad landing, he had a hard time looking the passengers in the eye, thinking that someone would have a smart comment. Finally everyone had gotten off except for a little old lady walking with a cane. She said, "Sir, do you mind if I ask you a question?" "Why, no, Ma'am," said the pilot. "What is it?" The little old lady said, "Did we land, or were we shot down?"

18. After a real crusher of a landing in Phoenix, the attendant came on with, "Ladies and Gentlemen, please remain in your seats until Capt. Crash and the Crew have brought the aircraft to a screeching halt against the gate. And, once the tire smoke has cleared and the warning bells are silenced, we'll open the door and you can pick your way through the wreckage to the terminal."

19. Part of a flight attendant's arrival announcement: "We'd like to thank you folks for flying with us today. And, the next time you get the insane urge to go blasting through the skies in a pressurized metal tube, we hope you'll think of US Airways."

20. Heard on a Southwest Airline flight. "Ladies and gentlemen, if you wish to smoke, the smoking section on this airplane is on the wing and if you can light 'em, you can smoke 'e m."

21. A plane was taking off from Kennedy Airport. After it reached a comfortable cruising altitude, the captain made an announcement over the intercom, "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. Welcome to Flight Number 293, nonstop from New York to Los Angeles. The weather ahead is good and, therefore, we should have a smooth and uneventful flight. Now sit back and relax.. OH, MY GOD!" Silence followed, and after a few minutes, the captain came back on the intercom and said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I am so sorry if I scared you earlier. While I was talking to you, the flight attendant accidentally spilled a cup of hot coffee in my lap. You should see the front of my pants!" A passenger in Coach yelled, "That's nothing. You should see the back of mine!



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 10, 2007, 12:30:40 pm
Quote
. On a Continental Flight with a very "senior" flight attendant crew, the pilot said, "Ladies and gentlemen, we've reached cruising altitude and will be turning down the cabin lights. This is for your comfort and to enhance the appearance of your flight attendants."

I can get on board with that!  :laugh:

Those are a riot, David.  It makes this white-knuckle flier nervous, though, to read about so many bumpy landings.  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 10, 2007, 01:02:04 pm


CONGRATULATIONS ERIC!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 10, 2007, 01:49:32 pm
And congratulations to you, too, Meryl, for the nice round 2100 you are sporting right now....


L
Title: Re: Bumpy landings and other chuckles
Post by: Penthesilea on March 10, 2007, 01:50:05 pm
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 10, 2007, 10:33:10 am
All too rarely, airline attendants make an effort to make the in flight "safety lecture" and announcements a bit more entertaining. Here are some real examples that have been heard or reported:

1. On a Southwest flight 245 (SW has no assigned seating, you just sit where you want) passengers were apparently having a hard time choosing, when a flight attendant announced, "People, people we're not picking out furniture here, find a seat and get in it!"

2. On a Continental Flight with a very "senior" flight attendant crew, the pilot said, "Ladies and gentlemen, we've reached cruising altitude and will be turning down the cabin lights. This is for your comfort and to enhance the appearance of your flight attendants."

3. On landing, the stewardess said, "Please be sure to take all of your belongings. If you're going to leave anything, please make sure it's something we'd like to have.

4. "There may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but there are only 4 ways out of this airplane"

5. "Thank you for flying Delta Business Express. We hope you enjoyed giving us the business as much as we enjoyed taking you for a ride."

6. As the plane landed and was coming to a stop at Ronald Reagan, a lone voice came over the loudspeaker: "Whoa, big fella. WHOA!"

7. After a particularly rough landing during thunderstorms in Memphis, a flight attendant on a Northwest flight announced, "Please take care when opening the overhead compartments because, after a landing like that, sure as hell everything has shifted."

8. >From a Southwest Airlines employee: "Welcome aboard Southwest Flight 245 to Tampa.. To operate your seat belt, insert the metal tab into the buckle, and pull tight. It works just like every other seat belt; and, if you don't know how to operate one, you probably shouldn't be out in public unsupervised."

9. "In the event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, masks will descend from the ceiling. Stop screaming, grab the mask, and pull it over your face. If you have a small child traveling with you, secure your mask before assisting with theirs. If you are traveling with more than one small child, pick your favorite."

10. "Weather at our destination is 50 degrees with some broken clouds, but we'll try to have them fixed before we arrive. Thank you, and remember, nobody loves you, or your money, more than Southwest Airlines."

11. "Your seat cushions can be used for flotation; and, in the event of an emergency water landing, please paddle to shore and take them with our compliments."

12. "As you exit the plane, make sure to gather all of your belongings. Anything left behind will be distributed evenly among the flight attendants. Please do not leave children or spouses."

13. And from the pilot during his welcome message: "Delta Airlines is pleased to have some of the best flight attendants in the industry. Unfortunately, none of them are on this flight!"

14. Heard on Southwest Airlines just after a very hard landing in Salt Lake City the flight attendant came on the intercom and said, "That was quite a bump, and I know what y'all are thinking. I'm here to tell you it wasn't the airline's fault, it wasn't the pilot's fault, it wasn't the flight attendant's fault, it was the asphalt."

15. Overheard on an American Airlines flight into Amarillo, Texas, on a particularly windy and bumpy day: During the final approach, the Captain was really having to fight it. After an extremely hard landing, the Flight Attendant said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Amarillo. Please remain in your seats with your seat belts fastened while the Captain taxis what's left of our airplane to the gate!"

16. Another flight attendant's comment on a less than perfect landing: "We ask you to please remain seated as Captain Kangaroo bounces us to the terminal."

17. An airline pilot wrote that on this particular flight he had hammered his ship into the runway really hard. The airline had a policy which required the first officer to stand at the door while the Passengers exited, smile, and give them a "Thanks for flying our airline." He said that, in light of his bad landing, he had a hard time looking the passengers in the eye, thinking that someone would have a smart comment. Finally everyone had gotten off except for a little old lady walking with a cane. She said, "Sir, do you mind if I ask you a question?" "Why, no, Ma'am," said the pilot. "What is it?" The little old lady said, "Did we land, or were we shot down?"

18. After a real crusher of a landing in Phoenix, the attendant came on with, "Ladies and Gentlemen, please remain in your seats until Capt. Crash and the Crew have brought the aircraft to a screeching halt against the gate. And, once the tire smoke has cleared and the warning bells are silenced, we'll open the door and you can pick your way through the wreckage to the terminal."

19. Part of a flight attendant's arrival announcement: "We'd like to thank you folks for flying with us today. And, the next time you get the insane urge to go blasting through the skies in a pressurized metal tube, we hope you'll think of US Airways."

20. Heard on a Southwest Airline flight. "Ladies and gentlemen, if you wish to smoke, the smoking section on this airplane is on the wing and if you can light 'em, you can smoke 'e m."

21. A plane was taking off from Kennedy Airport. After it reached a comfortable cruising altitude, the captain made an announcement over the intercom, "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. Welcome to Flight Number 293, nonstop from New York to Los Angeles. The weather ahead is good and, therefore, we should have a smooth and uneventful flight. Now sit back and relax.. OH, MY GOD!" Silence followed, and after a few minutes, the captain came back on the intercom and said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I am so sorry if I scared you earlier. While I was talking to you, the flight attendant accidentally spilled a cup of hot coffee in my lap. You should see the front of my pants!" A passenger in Coach yelled, "That's nothing. You should see the back of mine!


OMG  OMG  OMG  :laugh:. David, you can't imagine how hard I'm laughing here. Literally laughing out loud. Very loud. Thank you for these  :-*.

Quote
6. As the plane landed and was coming to a stop at Ronald Reagan, a lone voice came over the loudspeaker: "Whoa, big fella. WHOA!"

? ? ? I don't understand this one. I know who Ronald Reagan is and I assume there's an airport named after him? But I still don't get what's funny about this one  :-\


Eric: Congrats on becoming a member of the 1000+ club!
I proudly hand over the title of being the youngest member to you  ;D. (Yippieh, yippieh, yippieh, I'm not the baby in here anymore  ;) ;D)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Daniel on March 10, 2007, 01:55:20 pm
It's what you say to a horse to get it to slow down.
Title: Re: Bumpy landings and other chuckles
Post by: MaineWriter on March 10, 2007, 02:01:34 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 10, 2007, 01:50:05 pm

OMG  OMG  OMG  :laugh:. David, you can't imagine how hard I'm laughing here. Literally laughing out loud. Very loud. Thank you for these  :-*.

? ? ? I don't understand this one. I know who Ronald Reagan is and I assume there's an airport named after him? But I still don't get what's funny about this one  :-\


They named what used to be Washington National Airport after Ronald Reagan in a fit of misplaced patriotism. And as Daniel noted, "whoa big fella" would be a way to get a horse to slow down. I actually think this might be a line that Ronald Reagan said in one of his movies. I believe he made a western or two.

Leslie
Title: Re: Bumpy landings and other chuckles
Post by: opinionista on March 10, 2007, 02:18:17 pm
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 10, 2007, 10:33:10 am
All too rarely, airline attendants make an effort to make the in flight "safety lecture" and announcements a bit more entertaining. Here are some real examples that have been heard or reported:


This is something that actually happened to me on a flight. Puerto Ricans tend to clap after a landing. We clap as if it is a the end of a good play. So, applauses are a fairly common thing on flights from New York City to San Juan. Well, I was with my sister en route to San Juan from New York a few years ago, when we landed and nobody clapped. According to my sister, the pilot said joking of course something like this: Welcome to Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport, temperature is blah blah blah, and since nobody clapped after my marvelous landing, you won't be getting off right on the gate but on the runway. Of course, we have bus services that will take you to gate 4. Thank you for flying American Airlines. When he was finished, everyone started clapping of course.

*There was a problem with the gate and the plane could not be take to it. We had to get out far away, and take a bus.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 10, 2007, 02:25:43 pm
Quote from: Daniel on March 10, 2007, 01:55:20 pm
It's what you say to a horse to get it to slow down.

Quote
They named what used to be Washington National Airport after Ronald Reagan in a fit of misplaced patriotism. And as Daniel noted, "whoa big fella" would be a way to get a horse to slow down. I actually think this might be a line that Ronald Reagan said in one of his movies. I believe he made a western or two.

Thank you Daniel and Leslie for explaining  :).

Quote
From Natali:
Puerto Ricans tend to clap after a landing. We clap as if it is a the end of a good play

Germans do that, too. I never understood this. Last year I gave a lady in the row in front of me a good chuckle about it. My daughter asked me why I didn't clap. I answered: "Why should I? He's just doing his job. Do you give me applause every time I drive you safely to your sports training?"
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on March 10, 2007, 02:40:23 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 10, 2007, 02:25:43 pm
Thank you Daniel and Leslie for explaining  :).

Germans do that, too. I never understood this. Last year I gave a lady in the row in front of me a good chuckle about it. My daughter asked me why I didn't clap. I answered: "Why should I? He's just doing his job. Do you give me applause every time I drive you safely to your sports training?"

Puerto Ricans clap to celebrate a safe landing, that we made it alive.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 10, 2007, 05:07:24 pm
I tend to say "thank you" to the pilot as I get off the plane.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 10, 2007, 06:33:35 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 10, 2007, 01:49:32 pm
And congratulations to you, too, Meryl, for the nice round 2100 you are sporting right now....

Why thankee, ma'am!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 11, 2007, 06:09:25 am
Sundays Top Ten List

injest  10808  
Lucise  6511
Garry_LH  5613
MaineWriter  5297  
Front-Ranger  4838
louisev  3478
DavidnHartford  3348
David  3346
Ellemeno  3029
Fran  2849  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 11, 2007, 06:48:41 am
Grumble mumble mumble.....   damn daylight savings time.

   Sigh....boy I sure missed that hour of sleep last night/this morning.    I did run around yesterday and change 99% of my clocks before going to bed.     My computer of course adjusts itself.   BetterMost however didn't.   So don't forget to go into your profile and change the hour displayed setings to "add 1 hour".

  It has been pretty light out at 6 am when I get up.  So moving up the hour didn't seem like such a big deal at first.     But here I sit, groggily sipping my second cup of coffee, looking out the window and thinking : Damn it is dark outside.  I should be in bed!

  But then again, it is very overcast here in central Connecticut and raining.      And where the hell is my newspaper?    Dumbass paperboy, er girl?  Paperperson, whatever.   

   I need more coffee!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on March 11, 2007, 07:32:30 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 11, 2007, 06:48:41 am
Grumble mumble mumble.....   damn daylight savings time.

   Sigh....boy I sure missed that hour of sleep last night/this morning.    I did run around yesterday and change 99% of my clocks before going to bed.     My computer of course adjusts itself.   BetterMost however didn't.   So don't forget to go into your profile and change the hour displayed setings to "add 1 hour".

  It has been pretty light out at 6 am when I get up.  So moving up the hour didn't seem like such a big deal at first.     But here I sit, groggily sipping my second cup of coffee, looking out the window and thinking : Damn it is dark outside.  I should be in bed!

  But then again, it is very overcast here in central Connecticut and raining.      And where the hell is my newspaper?    Dumbass paperboy, er girl?  Paperperson, whatever.   

   I need more coffee!

 ??? It's time to change clocks already? I thought it was by the end of March! I haven't seen it in the news here, then again I don't know if in Europe we change our clocks along with America or at a different day.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 11, 2007, 07:47:21 am
Quote from: opinionista on March 11, 2007, 07:32:30 am
??? It's time to change clocks already? I thought it was by the end of March! I haven't seen it in the news here, then again I don't know if in Europe we change our clocks along with America or at a different day.

Nope, we (the whole EU and most of other European countries) change at March, 25th.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 11, 2007, 08:01:50 am
Morning all,

8 am here and my body is telling me it is 7. I am with David, this time change is mixing me up this year.

37 degrees and foggy out there. Let's hope for some significant snow melt today.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 11, 2007, 08:09:41 am
Quote from: opinionista on March 11, 2007, 07:32:30 am
??? It's time to change clocks already? I thought it was by the end of March! I haven't seen it in the news here, then again I don't know if in Europe we change our clocks along with America or at a different day.

Yea It's an American attempt ta save $$$ on energy - the global warmin thing!! (The experts all agree, the difference is likely ta be minimal)

But of course Canada jumped on the bandwagon - our economies are so closely tied, it is perceived as a major disruption ta have dif'rent times -

When the elephant moves , it's neighbours have no choice ta move too ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on March 11, 2007, 08:19:46 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 11, 2007, 07:47:21 am
Nope, we (the whole EU and most of other European countries) change at March, 25th.

Thanks Chrissi (and Roland too). I was worried for a bit!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 11, 2007, 07:26:55 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on March 11, 2007, 08:09:41 am
Yea It's an American attempt ta save $$$ on energy - the global warmin thing!! (The experts all agree, the difference is likely ta be minimal)

But of course Canada jumped on the bandwagon - our economies are so closely tied, it is perceived as a major disruption ta have dif'rent times -

When the elephant moves  , it's neighbours have no choice ta move too ...

ok look...yes I HAVE gained about five pounds this last year...no need to be rude!

elephant!! HUMPH!

 >:(


 ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 12, 2007, 04:54:12 am
Congrats Eric!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 12, 2007, 05:38:14 am
Where are our early birds today? Leslie, David? You're usually on here before I am. Or maybe you aren't early birds, but night owls, since you're 6 hours back to my time?

Anyway, first weather report for today: cloudless sky, sun shining directly on my keyboard, 13°C (55,4°F). Forecast says it will be springy, sunny and warm for the whole week. Let's hope it will be just as nice the next week  :).

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 12, 2007, 06:23:38 am
Actually, we're only 5 hours different right now, Chrissi, since we changed the clocks.

And with the clock change, it is back to being pitch black now at 6:19 am. Grrrrr. It was light in the morning for a few weeks there, now it looks like the middle of the night.

24 degrees right now, with a prediction of partly to mostlly sunny and temps in the 40s.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 12, 2007, 07:44:34 am
I'm up   I'm up!

    Tis my Saturday you know!    LOL.       That means I get to sleep in a little.   First things first.    COFFEE!      Ok.   I just finished my first cup.    I have my first load of laundry in the warsher.  Time to pour a second cup and work on the Top Ten list.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 12, 2007, 07:49:21 am
And here it is!

injest            10906
Lucise           6521  
Garry_LH      5651
MaineWriter  5315  
Front-Ranger  4852  
louisev            3484  
David               3356  
DavidnHartford  3352  
Ellemeno            3029  
Fran                  2853  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 12, 2007, 10:51:10 am
Damn!  I fell to number 8 today!      :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 12, 2007, 11:03:37 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 12, 2007, 10:51:10 am
Damn!  I fell to number 8 today!      :o

Gimme another month & I'll be passin you too. I'm #11 with a bullet - gonna get ta 3 000 before Fran does. (within a week, I think)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 12, 2007, 01:26:55 pm
I guess I'm gonna hafta open up a feed store or a Diner to catch up to Y'all!    LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 13, 2007, 04:05:47 am
Middle of the night and I am not really up but sorta up so I'll say good morning. 29 degrees and dark. I leave for Belgium today...and no, I am not packed yet. But I pack fast.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 13, 2007, 04:53:05 am
have a great time leslie!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 13, 2007, 05:03:53 am
I will, Kelda, thanks!

I'll be posting pictures and trip reports, over on the From the World International Headquarters thread.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 13, 2007, 07:31:08 am
Tuesdays Top Ten List!

injest          10964
Lucise           6534
Garry_LH       5700
MaineWriter   5323
Front-Ranger  4867
louisev            3491
David              3368
DavidnHartford  3361
Ellemeno            3029
Fran                   2859  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 13, 2007, 07:33:06 am
Have a safe Trip Leslie!


Take pics and don't for get all of my travel tips!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 14, 2007, 05:55:56 am
Greetings from Belgium....

Warm and sunny here, and almost 11 in the morning. Where is everybody? Wake up, sleepyheads!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 14, 2007, 06:25:52 am
Wednesdays FULL 1000+ list!

   injest          11,009   
  Lucise           6,550   
  Garry_LH          5,720   
  MaineWriter        5,340   
  Front-Ranger      4,880   
  louisev               3,495   
  DavidnHartford    3,372   
  David                 3,370   
  Ellemeno           3,032   
  Fran                 2,869   
  Sheriff Roland    2,720   
  Pipedream       2,582   
  ednbarby        2,573   
  latjoreme        2,487   
  Jeff Wrangler  2,419   
  Toast            2,382   
  Meryl             2,133   
  Memento       1,856   
  Lynne              1,856   
  wdj                  1,699   
  southendmd       1,614   
  Bigheart             1,584   
  YaadPyar            1,571   
  Arad-3                1,565   
  moremojo            1,527   
  Phillip Dampier       1,525   
  jpwagoneer1964   1,477   
  opinionista            1,456   
  atz75                   1,452   
  Snuitje                 1,398   
  shakestheground   1,389   
  dot-matrix            1,380   
  delalluvia             1,369   
  Katie77              1,350   
  Daniel                1,341   
  littleguitar           1,307   
  twistedude         1,294   
  coffeecat33        1,274   
  wulfar360            1,209   
  kelda_shelton       1,207   
  saucycobblers       1,157   
  wyomen              1,156   
  DeeDee               1,150   
  Mikaela                1,129   
  starboardlight       1,119   
  Penthesilea       1,077   
  RouxB           1,057   
  cmr107       1,046   
  Ray            1,040   
  sfericsf       1,022   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 14, 2007, 06:27:15 am
Good Morning Leslie!

     Snap us a pic of your view out the window!       :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 14, 2007, 08:09:34 am
David, Ted Nugent was on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night making fun of airport screeners!!

 >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 14, 2007, 08:18:40 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 14, 2007, 05:55:56 am
Greetings from Belgium....

Warm and sunny here, and almost 11 in the morning. Where is everybody? Wake up, sleepyheads!

Leslie


 :) Welcome to Europe Leslie!  :) Glad you made it safe & sound.

Enjoy the super Wetter, say Hi to Fabienne and have a good time till Saturday. See U2 in a few days. Kerstin and I went out for breakfast this morning and talked about the upcoming event  :). We're going to start from our village at 6am at Saturday.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 14, 2007, 09:04:48 am
Quote from: injest on March 14, 2007, 08:09:34 am
David, Ted Nugent was on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night making fun of airport screeners!!

 >:( >:( >:( >:(

No surprize.     We know that we are easy targets for humor.    People are nervous and frustrated at the Airports anyways, so they take it out on us.     Humor is a good defense to their own insecurites.

If the general public went thru the actual training we go through, they would never complain about Security at Airports again.

As our Trainers keep reminding us:  "You keep bombs from getting on Planes.  What more important job is there?"

Yet here in CT a local Supermarket chain which is unionized was about ready to go on strike.  They interviewed a guy who stocks shelves.  He's been there 15 years, gets almost $25 an hour.   He is furious that they want $5 a month for full Medical.         

This guy needs a reality check!  And a swift kick in the ass.     It makes me sick to think I go thru endless training, mandatory testing and recertification, constant pressure to keep the lines moving and make sure I don't miss any bomb components.  All for FAR less than that guy.    And Congress must approve all money allocated into the TSA.     So we can't hire additional Officers or even a pay raise (God forbid) without the President asking Congress.

And trust me.   Just because Bush wants to send more troops to Iraq doesn't mean he wants the TSA.    He'd rather it was left to the private sector.

The US has it pretty cushy here.   Try flying through Israel and seeing what their Security is like!     
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 14, 2007, 09:45:41 pm
WOW!     I just signed on and noticed that nobody has posted on Chez Tremblay in over 12 hours!   

 :( :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 14, 2007, 09:56:06 pm
Well, it's a good thing we're here now, David!  How about that Jake guy, hunh?  And what's up next on the PT?  What adventures will befall Leslie in the Old Country?  Where's that 11,000 + post gal when you need her?  ;)

Congrats on 11,000, Jess!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 14, 2007, 09:59:40 pm
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 14, 2007, 09:45:41 pm
WOW!     I just signed on and noticed that nobody has posted on Chez Tremblay in over 12 hours!   

 :( :P

I'd been noticing that. I check in at Bettermost from time to time during my workday, and I've been noticing the lack of activity.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 14, 2007, 10:02:32 pm
That darn "Real life" getting in the way!!        :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 14, 2007, 10:07:51 pm
Oh,  I do have news.   A friend just came over after work and dropped of an early B-Day present for me.   A 20 inch, High definition Widescreen, flatpanel computer monitor!   YEE HAA!

The pictures of Porn   er, um,  Jake will be HUGE now!      ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 14, 2007, 10:08:58 pm
Oops!   Wednesday night!     Gotta go watch Jericho and LOST.

Later Gators!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 14, 2007, 10:17:10 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 14, 2007, 09:59:40 pm
I'd been noticing that. I check in at Bettermost from time to time during my workday, and I've been noticing the lack of activity.  :-\

Well, I've been away from the boards for a few days with a flu-like bug (it was hard to look at a computer screen for any amount of time, so I wasn't online much)... so that must be the reason.  ;D :-\


Seriously though... I wonder what's going on.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 14, 2007, 10:21:03 pm
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 14, 2007, 10:07:51 pm
The pictures of Porn   er, um,  Jake will be HUGE now!      ;D

Not to mention the soft-core pictures of Jake. ...  ;)  ;D  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 14, 2007, 10:25:17 pm
Quote from: atz75 on March 14, 2007, 10:17:10 pm
Seriously though... I wonder what's going on.  :-\

My take, at the risk of sounding like a Gloomy Gus, is that people are moving on. This thing has grabbed hold of some of us for well over a year now. Maybe it's time.  :-\

Hope you're feeling better, Amanda--and that I haven't just made you feel worse!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 14, 2007, 10:35:04 pm
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 14, 2007, 10:07:51 pm
Oh,  I do have news.   A friend just came over after work and dropped of an early B-Day present for me.   A 20 inch, High definition Widescreen, flatpanel computer monitor!   YEE HAA!

The pictures of Porn   er, um,  Jake will be HUGE now!      ;D

*Gasp*

You look at PORN uh Jake!! I am SHOCKED....SHOCKED I say!!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 14, 2007, 10:36:02 pm
And why don't MY friends buy ME flat screens??

 >:( >:(

(I need new friends!!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 14, 2007, 10:37:02 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 14, 2007, 09:59:40 pm
I'd been noticing that. I check in at Bettermost from time to time during my workday, and I've been noticing the lack of activity.  :-\

well quit a'checking and start a'posting!!

 ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 14, 2007, 10:38:38 pm
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 14, 2007, 10:08:58 pm
Oops!   Wednesday night!     Gotta go watch Jericho and LOST.

Later Gators!

see THERE is the trouble...a TRULY dedicated Bettermostian would leave the computer running and post during the commercials!!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 14, 2007, 10:46:32 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 14, 2007, 10:25:17 pm
My take, at the risk of sounding like a Gloomy Gus, is that people are moving on. This thing has grabbed hold of some of us for well over a year now. Maybe it's time.  :-\

Hope you're feeling better, Amanda--and that I haven't just made you feel worse!

Hey Jeff! Yes, I'm feeling better thanks!  I'm back posting, so I'm definitely improving.  I missed two days of work though... so it was bad.  I really don't like calling in sick.

And no, you didn't make me feel gloomy.  I don't think people are really moving on permanently.  I think the slow day might have been a coincidence or a slow-patch might just be a phase. It makes sense that sometimes people might need a break from the computer. My feeling is that this is about a lot more than BBM at this point.  I think for many people, BetterMost has taken on a significance of it's own as a community at this point.  There are so many friendships here that it's hard to think of people turning their backs on that. We also seem to continually attract some active and interested newbies too.  So, that's a great thing as well.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 15, 2007, 04:10:44 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 14, 2007, 09:45:41 pm
WOW!     I just signed on and noticed that nobody has posted on Chez Tremblay in over 12 hours!   

 :( :P

That's because I am in Europe and sightseeing, not chained to the computer like usual!

Greetings all...5 degrees (Fabienne is guessing). It looks sunny with blue sky out there. Today we are off to tour the WWI battlefields. More details on my blog.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on March 15, 2007, 04:27:56 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 15, 2007, 04:10:44 am
That's because I am in Europe and sightseeing, not chained to the computer like usual!

L

That's right! Leslie is NOT allowed to take her computer with her on our sightseeing trips. We can't do anything that's against rules. 


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 15, 2007, 06:10:37 am
Thursdays Top Ten List

injest  11067
Lucise  6555
Garry_LH  5742
MaineWriter  5345
Front-Ranger  4893  
louisev  3501
DavidnHartford  3381
David  3378
Ellemeno  3035  
Fran  2874
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 15, 2007, 06:15:23 am
Quote from: injest on March 14, 2007, 10:38:38 pm
see THERE is the trouble...a TRULY dedicated Bettermostian would leave the computer running and post during the commercials!!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Commercials?    What are they?    I have a RePlay DVR, so I don't have to watch those commercials.    ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 15, 2007, 06:20:12 am
Quote from: injest on March 14, 2007, 10:37:02 pm
well quit a'checking and start a'posting!!

 ;)

Sometimes weekdays can be kinda slow.    Then it starts jumping after folks get home from work. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 15, 2007, 08:52:54 am
Rain today, high around 53* F.

Tomorrow rain changing to Snow, high around 35*F.

Yesterday was about 60*F.        Some of my coworkers arrived in short sleeves and no jackets.   I switched from my heavy TSA coat to my light TSA jacket.     I think tomorrow I'll have to switch back to the heavy jacket!   :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 15, 2007, 08:55:42 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 15, 2007, 06:15:23 am
Commercials?    What are they?    I have a RePlay DVR, so I don't have to watch those commercials.    ;D

when do you go to the bathroom or the kitchen??  ???

 :laugh:

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 15, 2007, 09:41:04 am
Quote from: injest on March 14, 2007, 10:37:02 pm
well quit a'checking and start a'posting!!

 ;)

Only when I have something to say, m'dear, only when I have something to say.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 15, 2007, 10:14:13 am
Quote from: atz75 on March 14, 2007, 10:46:32 pm
Hey Jeff! Yes, I'm feeling better thanks!  I'm back posting, so I'm definitely improving.  I missed two days of work though... so it was bad.  I really don't like calling in sick.

And no, you didn't make me feel gloomy.  I don't think people are really moving on permanently.  I think the slow day might have been a coincidence or a slow-patch might just be a phase. It makes sense that sometimes people might need a break from the computer. My feeling is that this is about a lot more than BBM at this point.  I think for many people, BetterMost has taken on a significance of it's own as a community at this point.  There are so many friendships here that it's hard to think of people turning their backs on that. We also seem to continually attract some active and interested newbies too.  So, that's a great thing as well.

yup I agree.
to be honest -  I rarely post about BBM now... but I come and check in most days.. people have spurts and spouts and their new obsessions come and go - meaning they are checking other sites a lot for a period of time - for me its an Amazing Race obsession currently - but they/we always come back here to the familiar to check in!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 15, 2007, 06:34:54 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 15, 2007, 09:41:04 am
Only when I have something to say, m'dear, only when I have something to say.  :)

love the strong silent type!!  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 15, 2007, 09:01:08 pm
Quote from: injest on March 15, 2007, 08:55:42 am
when do you go to the bathroom or the kitchen??  ???

 :laugh:



DVR's are great!    you just hit the "Pause" button if you have to pee or grab a snack from the kitchen.   Then you hit play.    When a commercial breaks, you just hit the jump button until the show resumes.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 15, 2007, 09:24:36 pm
Quote from: injest on March 15, 2007, 06:34:54 pm
love the strong silent type!!  ;)

 :laugh:

That lets me out. I'm more the weak and whiny type. ...  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 16, 2007, 12:20:12 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 15, 2007, 09:24:36 pm
:laugh:

That lets me out. I'm more the weak and whiny type. ...  :laugh:

??weak, whiny, silent type??

nah! not our Jeff!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 16, 2007, 04:44:20 am
Greetings all.

Hi from Belgium. Cloudy this morniing. Off to Bruges....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 16, 2007, 05:54:46 am
Fridays Top Ten List!

injest             11103
Lucise            6569
Garry_LH       5766
MaineWriter  5349
Front-Ranger  4923  
louisev              3508
DavidnHartford  3394
David         3380
Ellemeno    3038  
Fran           2881  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 16, 2007, 07:46:04 am
Thanks for doing this day after day David! I know that everything's all right with the world and I can handle any challenge long as I can maintain my tealness!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on March 16, 2007, 02:28:45 pm
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 06, 2007, 08:13:34 am
Tuesdays Top Ten List!

injest  10548
Lucise  6440  
Garry_LH  5431  
MaineWriter  5217  
Front-Ranger  4727  
louisev  3442  
DavidnHartford  3315  
David  3257  
Ellemeno  3029
Fran  2821  


How appropriate that I was in near invisible pink back then, when I was almost completely BetterMost-less for a month.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on March 16, 2007, 02:39:52 pm
Welcome Chrissi and Eric!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 16, 2007, 03:18:49 pm
Quote from: injest on March 16, 2007, 12:20:12 am
??weak, whiny, silent type??

nah! not our Jeff!!

Oh, ja, you betcha!   :D
Title: UGH! I hate Nor'Easters!
Post by: David on March 16, 2007, 07:12:50 pm
Damn Snow!

     My airport was pretty much closed by 4 pm.    All the flights had left or been cancelled due to the Nor Easter.       So as I watched the snow pile up outside the window at work, all I could think of was the terrible drive home at 8 pm.   That plus digging my way into the driveway.  Then it dawned on me.   No planes = no work!      Management was encouraging people to voluntarily leave early.    I decided to use a few hours of my Comp time and go home.     Good thing I did.   The ride home was terrible.   The Highways were jammed and crawling at 15-20 mph.      Then half way home the snow turned to sleet and freezing rain.       I spun my wheels up my snow covered driveway.    Nothing like having to go shovel 7 inches of snow after a white knuckle drive home.     Of course no sooner did I finish when the city snow plow came barreling down the street.     It is still sleeting and snowing out.   They said we may get another 6-7 inches by morning.    I'll go shovel then.   I'm knackered out!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on March 16, 2007, 07:37:22 pm
 ??? What do you call Nor Easter? The snow in March? never heard that expression before
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 17, 2007, 04:21:30 am
Quote from: opinionista on March 16, 2007, 07:37:22 pm
??? What do you call Nor Easter? The snow in March? never heard that expression before

Northeaster, abbreviated Nor'easter (the weathermen in Maine won't say it that way. The had a poll and the viewers all thought it sounded corny and fake). A true northeaster refers to the way the storm comes into the area, swirling and bringing in moisture from the ocean, which usually results in high winds and lots and lots of snow.

David, was this really a northeaster or just a late winter sloppy mess? Sounds like the latter from what I read but how would I know...I am just on the other side of the ocean! LOL

Sort of grey here today and cooler. We are off in an hour or so to head to Holland and the New England brokie get together.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 17, 2007, 05:03:31 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID

Our Top Ten Daily List Poster Extraordinaire
The man we can count on for airport safety tips
And funny airport stories
Devoted fanfic reader who can always be counted on for some HAWT pictures
Our St. Patrick's Day baby (who is not named Patrick)
and my good friend

Have a wonderful day!

Hugs and love,

Leslie
xo
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on March 17, 2007, 05:05:17 am
gelukkige verjaardag David!

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I hope you have a wonderful day!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on March 17, 2007, 05:42:58 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 17, 2007, 06:14:33 am
Saturday and time for another FULL 1000+ List

  injest       11,135   
  Lucise        6,571   
  Garry_LH        5,785   
  MaineWriter        5,356   
  Front-Ranger        4,959   
  louisev                 3,509   
  DavidnHartford        3,396   
  David               3,388   
  Ellemeno          3,061   
  Fran                 2,884     
  Sheriff Roland        2,782   
  Pipedream        2,585   
  ednbarby        2,581   
  latjoreme        2,520   
  Jeff Wrangler   2,446   
  Toast             2,407   
  Meryl              2,140   
  Memento        1,876   
  Lynne             1,856   
  wdj                1,703   
  southendmd   1,646   
  Bigheart        1,586   
  Arad-3          1,572   
  YaadPyar       1,571   
  moremojo        1,543   
  Phillip Dampier        1,542   
  jpwagoneer1964    1,481   
  opinionista        1,477   
  atz75              1,474   
  Snuitje            1,410   
  dot-matrix        1,409   
  shakestheground        1,400   
  delalluvia        1,373   
  Katie77         1,350   
  Daniel            1,346   
  littleguitar        1,307   
  twistedude        1,296   
  coffeecat33        1,286   
  kelda_shelton        1,212   
  wulfar360             1,210   
  saucycobblers        1,177   
  wyomen        1,156   
  DeeDee        1,150   
  Mikaela          1,129   
  starboardlight     1,119   
  Penthesilea        1,094   
  RouxB        1,057   
  cmr107      1,046   
  sfericsf       1,043   
  Ray            1,040
       
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on March 17, 2007, 06:25:42 am
:D Happy Birthday David!  :D

(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j120/nataligv_2006/bdayballoons.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 17, 2007, 06:35:49 am
Good Morning All Y'all.


    Muchas Gracias for the Birthday Kudos.


   Yes, the weathermen here in CT do call these storms Nor'Easters.   They love the old New England colloquialism of it I guess.       It is a true Nor'Easter as it is blowing in that way and dumping alot of snow on us.    Plenty of drifting of the snow too.      The temperature line has been the issue.   The storm keeps fluctuating from to sleet and freezing rain.  A lovely mix.      Nothing like being pelted in the face with sleet when its blowing near horizontal.   

    Here I sit sipping my first cuppa Joe  (coffee) and looking out the window.   The wind has stopped for a while.   The City hasn't come back to plow again.   So the roads are pretty unplowed except for that first pass last night.  I woke up at 1:30 am to the sound of a car stuck in the snow a few houses down at an intersection.     The first thing I thought of is that would have been me if I were still working the 3:30 AM Airport shift trying to get to work!      They were getting a push from someone, so I went back to bed.      But it looks like I'll need to go back out and shovel again before work.     It should be nice and frozen over by now.   

   With all the cancelled flights, I'm sure the terminal will be mobbed with people trying to rebook flights.     And re-booked flights usually means that the passengers are tagged for additional screening.  So we will have long lines as everyone waits to get patted down and their bags hand searched.    Trust me, we hate that as much as the passengers do.   Time consuming extra work because the airlines computers can't tell the difference between a passenger re-booking due to weather vs. a terrorist buying a ticket at the last minute.     

    OK, time to go get that second cup of coffee and then grab my snow shovel.   

Have a good one fellow Brokies!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 17, 2007, 07:55:42 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 17, 2007, 06:35:49 am
Good Morning All Y'all.


    Muchas Gracias for the Birthday Kudos.


Its your birthday today David? Its not on the calender! does that mean you share it with Barb?

Happy Birthday to one of my fave Brokies!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 17, 2007, 08:48:57 am
Gotta be offerin my best wishes on this snowy green day with a home grown pic a my own (oh & we've got a couple a inches a snow here too - posted that pic in the Bar & Grill thread)

Happy birthday there David - and many more ta come!

(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g14/roboy-0/odds%20and%20ends/memine/toronto/07-03-17-01.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 17, 2007, 09:01:21 am
that is very pretty Roland! especially in the middle of the winter (well in some areas of the country!)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAVID!!

 :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 18, 2007, 06:21:58 am
Sundays Top Ten List

injest  11159  
Lucise  6576
Garry_LH  5804
MaineWriter  5356  
Front-Ranger  4985  
louisev  3515
David  3406
DavidnHartford  3398
Ellemeno  3081  
Fran  2888  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 18, 2007, 06:27:42 am
Thanks for the B-Day wishes gang!   

Yes, Barb and I share not just a Birthday, but our personality surveys always come out virtually the same too!   

I don't really put much into the Horoscopes, but I must admit that there is definately a connection in personallity traits of people born in the same star sign.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 18, 2007, 11:23:18 am
Hope you had a fun day yesterday, David, even though you had to work.  I see that Jake stopped by, so of course, that was a major consolation!  ;)

Was the weather still upsetting your routine?   Talk about a mess!  Here in NYC there were lakes of slush at every corner.  But the Irish were undaunted, and the parade went off without a hitch!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 18, 2007, 03:49:11 pm
Hi all,

Sorry to have missed my usual wake up call in the morning. It is 8:45 pm now in Zeiskam, Germany, and dark out there. It was raining as we drove here from Amersfoort. There is talk about snow tomorrow. Yikes! I didn't bring snow gear since it has been warm here for the past few weeks. Oh well....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on March 18, 2007, 04:17:55 pm
ah and welcome back dear friend, to the show that never ends.

Nicky and Jeremy also stopped by in David's birthday thread.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 18, 2007, 05:34:14 pm
CONGRATS TO LEE
for hitting the big
5000!!!!


:o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 18, 2007, 05:44:51 pm
Well yes indeed, Lee! A great big Yaa Hoo on yer 5 000 post miletone.

Next step - the 10 000 post level!!  ;D You go girl!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 18, 2007, 06:07:37 pm
Thank you sweet Amanda and Roland!! You are my buddies!! No, I don't think I'll ever make it to 10,000! If I even start getting close, I'll have to start deletin!!

Title: It is SOOOO big !
Post by: David on March 18, 2007, 09:32:47 pm
.....and it is coming to New York tomorrow (Monday)

(http://images.usatoday.com/money/_photos/2007/03/18/airbusx-large.jpg)

The flight Monday begins at Frankfurt International Airport when the plane, more than 239 feet long, takes off as Lufthansa Flight 8940 at 9 a.m. for the eight-hour flight to New York's JFK Airport, scheduled to land at 12:30 p.m. Onboard will be 550 people, including four pilots, four Airbus crewmembers, 23 Lufthansa cabin crew and 519 passengers, mostly Airbus and Lufthansa employees along with some reporters.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 18, 2007, 09:42:29 pm
Oh, thanks for mentioning this David!! All these people are coming in for my 5K celebration!! Join us everybody!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 18, 2007, 09:47:21 pm
I just hope that plane has alot of bathrooms!     LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 18, 2007, 11:27:09 pm


;D  CONGRATULATIONS, LEE!   ;D

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/5000.jpg)

Out of the Teal and into the Purple!
Title: Re: It is SOOOO big !
Post by: David In Indy on March 18, 2007, 11:42:07 pm
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 18, 2007, 09:32:47 pm
.....and it is coming to New York tomorrow (Monday)

(http://images.usatoday.com/money/_photos/2007/03/18/airbusx-large.jpg)


I've always wondered how something THAT heavy can stay up in the air!  ???

It doesn't make any sense to me.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 18, 2007, 11:57:55 pm
Quote from: Meryl on March 18, 2007, 11:27:09 pm

;D  CONGRATULATIONS, LEE!   ;D

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/5000.jpg)

Out of the Teal and into the Purple!
Thank you, Meryl!! My thoughts exactly!! Goin to Wyoming and Bay City have given me a lot to talk about and take pictures of!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on March 19, 2007, 12:28:49 am
Quote from: Meryl on March 18, 2007, 11:27:09 pm

Out of the Teal and into the Purple!


Au contraire (I was assuming).  My thought when I saw Lee had reached that milestone was that the 5,000s would now be teal!  :)

Congratulations, Lee!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 19, 2007, 12:50:14 am
Quote from: injest on March 19, 2007, 12:37:18 am
now she can come in the 5000+ club and help me and Milli keep David outta there!!


But...I love to have visits from David and his vagina!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 19, 2007, 12:52:05 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 19, 2007, 12:50:14 am
But...I love to have visits from David and his vagina!!

 

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Good one, Lee!  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on March 19, 2007, 07:10:55 am
I know David is usually the one who posts bizarre airline news. Well, i just found this on CNN and couldn't help myself. I woundn't want this to happen to me!


Report: Man tells of first class flight with corpse
POSTED: 0654 GMT (1454 HKT), March 19, 2007

LONDON, England (Reuters) -- A passenger in first class woke up to a shock when he found himself sitting near a corpse on a British Airways flight, British newspapers reported on Monday.

Paul Trinder, 54, said cabin crew moved the body of the elderly woman from the economy section where she had died after take-off, the Mirror and Sun tabloids said.

"The corpse was strapped into the seat but because of turbulence it kept slipping down on to the floor," Trinder, a businessman, was quoted as saying. "It was horrific. The body had to be wedged in place with lots of pillows."

The woman's daughter was also upgraded and spent the rest of the nine-hour flight from Delhi to London grieving next to her dead mother, the Sun reported.

The Guardian newspaper said the incident happened last week.

British Airways has apologized for any distress suffered, according to the reports. The Mirror quoted BA as saying: "We apologize, but our crew were working in difficult circumstances and chose the option they thought would cause least disruption."

http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/03/19/flight.corpse.reut/index.html (http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/03/19/flight.corpse.reut/index.html)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 19, 2007, 08:02:27 am
Quote from: opinionista on March 19, 2007, 07:10:55 am
I know David is usually the one who posts bizarre airline news. Well, i just found this on CNN and couldn't help myself. I woundn't want this to happen to me!


Report: Man tells of first class flight with corpse
POSTED: 0654 GMT (1454 HKT), March 19, 2007

LONDON, England (Reuters) -- A passenger in first class woke up to a shock when he found himself sitting near a corpse on a British Airways flight, British newspapers reported on Monday.

Paul Trinder, 54, said cabin crew moved the body of the elderly woman from the economy section where she had died after take-off, the Mirror and Sun tabloids said.

"The corpse was strapped into the seat but because of turbulence it kept slipping down on to the floor," Trinder, a businessman, was quoted as saying. "It was horrific. The body had to be wedged in place with lots of pillows."

The woman's daughter was also upgraded and spent the rest of the nine-hour flight from Delhi to London grieving next to her dead mother, the Sun reported.

The Guardian newspaper said the incident happened last week.

British Airways has apologized for any distress suffered, according to the reports. The Mirror quoted BA as saying: "We apologize, but our crew were working in difficult circumstances and chose the option they thought would cause least disruption."

http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/03/19/flight.corpse.reut/index.html (http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/03/19/flight.corpse.reut/index.html)

A FREE  first class upgrade? 


Lucky Stiff!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 19, 2007, 08:05:15 am
Mondays Top Ten List!!

injest  11260
Lucise  6584
Garry_LH  5864
MaineWriter  5369
Front-Ranger  5032  
louisev  3522
David  3433
DavidnHartford  3404
Ellemeno  3090  
Fran  2896
   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on March 19, 2007, 08:13:21 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 19, 2007, 08:02:27 am
A FREE  first class upgrade? 


Lucky Stiff!

LOL. What I wonder is how the hell did they move the corpse to first class? Did they have the flight attendants actually carrying the woman? I don't think planes have wheelchairs on board do they?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 19, 2007, 08:45:47 am
Maybe the pilot just announced "Attention passengers.  If you look out your windows you'll see an amazing sunset tonight"    Then the flight crew quickly carries the body thru the cabin while everyone looks out the windows.

Good thing this didn't happen on a JetBlue flight that was sitting on the tarmack for several hours!  Can you hear the complaints now?   "We've been sitting on this plane so long people are expiring!"
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 20, 2007, 04:05:46 am
That reminds me of a story...

A few years ago, our local HS band was selected to march in the Rose Bowl parade. This was a really really big deal for lots of kids and their families, some of whom had never been out of the state of Maine. Entire families saved for months to be able to accompany their child on the trip and watch him/her in the parade.

On the day everyone was due to leave Los Angeles, one kid's grandma complained of not feeling too good. The family suggested postponing their delay, but grandma said "No, no, I've seen my grandson march in the Rose Bowl parade, I can die a happy woman." You can imagine what came next--shortly into the flight (non-stop, LA to Boston), grandma has a heart attack and dies. They did make an emergency landing in Las Vegas to get her (and the family) off the plane.

Yikes.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 20, 2007, 04:08:21 am
Good morning everyone,

Greetings from Zeiskam, Germany! Sunny here today but it looks a little bit windy. Not sure of the temperature out there....

Chrissi and I were supposed to go to the American Cemetery in St. Avold, France, but that has been postponed for a day since her youngest child is running a fever. I have retreated, for the moment, back to bed wth my laptop on my knees. This is the life! LOL


L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 20, 2007, 08:51:30 am
Tuesdays Top Ten List

injest  11286
Lucise  6593
Garry_LH  5872
MaineWriter  5387
Front-Ranger  5053
louisev  3524
David  3446
DavidnHartford  3411
Ellemeno  3105
Fran  2908  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 21, 2007, 02:40:54 am
Off to St. Avold today. Clear blue sky looking out the window. It should be a pretty drive.

Report will be on my blog.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 21, 2007, 02:42:17 am
5399.....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 21, 2007, 02:42:44 am
5400!

Off to France. Au revoir mes amis!

Hugs,

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 21, 2007, 06:21:59 am
Wednesdays FULL 1000+ list!

  injest              11,340   
  Lucise               6,597   
  Garry_LH            5,898   
  MaineWriter        5,400   
  Front-Ranger       5,093   
  louisev                3,527   
  David                 3,457   
  DavidnHartford    3,421   
  Ellemeno            3,129   
  Fran                  2,914   
  Sheriff Roland      2,913   
  ednbarby            2,605   
  Pipedream          2,587   
  latjoreme            2,569   
  Jeff Wrangler        2,474   
  Toast                  2,441   
  Meryl                  2,178    
  Memento            1,897   
  Lynne                 1,866   
  wdj                    1,715   
  southendmd        1,684   
  Bigheart            1,598   
  Arad-3              1,579   
  YaadPyar           1,571   
  moremojo           1,550   
  Phillip Dampier       1,550   
  opinionista           1,506   
  atz75                  1,505   
  jpwagoneer1964    1,488   
  dot-matrix             1,466   
  Snuitje                  1,442   
  shakestheground    1,405   
  delalluvia              1,373   
  Katie77               1,357   
  Daniel                 1,347   
  littleguitar           1,307   
  coffeecat33         1,297   
  twistedude          1,297   
  kelda_shelton        1,224   
  wulfar360             1,216   
  saucycobblers        1,182   
  wyomen               1,156   
  DeeDee               1,151   
  Mikaela                 1,129   
  starboardlight        1,119   
  Penthesilea         1,106   
  RouxB               1,061   
  sfericsf              1,050   
  cmr107             1,046   
  Ray                  1,040   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on March 21, 2007, 02:16:12 pm
Thanks for posting our lists, David.  It looks like Roland may well be in the top ten by tomorrow.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 22, 2007, 05:00:44 am
Good morning all,

Greetings from the Frankfurt airport. The weather in Germany was miserable this morning. It was SNOWING for pete's sake! Even with weather and traffic, Chrissi made good time getting me to the airport and we had time for a cup of coffee. Now I am waiting for my flight to Paris and from there, I head to Boston.

I'll keep everyone posted....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 22, 2007, 06:08:54 am
Thursdays Top Ten List!

injest  11397  
Lucise  6608  
Garry_LH  5939
MaineWriter  5411
Front-Ranger  5115  
louisev  3533
David  3459
DavidnHartford  3425
Ellemeno  3141  
Sheriff Roland  2943    <-- new addition to the Top Ten List!    YAA!  ROLAND!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 22, 2007, 06:18:21 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 22, 2007, 06:08:54 am
Thursdays Top Ten List!

injest  11397  
Lucise  6608  
Garry_LH  5939
MaineWriter  5411
Front-Ranger  5115  
louisev  3533
David  3459
DavidnHartford  3425
Ellemeno  3141  
Sheriff Roland  2943    <-- new addition to the Top Ten List!    YAA!  ROLAND!

Why thang-Kew, thang-kew very much.

Wanna thank all the little people that helped me get here, like the cowboys, the denim boys, the allurin and affectionate boys, the army, sailors and smiley boys

And don't think I'm done yet ... got me some more alleys ta cruise discover

I'd celebrate with free beer & beans fer anyone who visits the 'Studs & Spurs Bar & Grill' taday, but I'm not likely ta be there myself. Got a long (work) day ahead a me!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 22, 2007, 06:43:39 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 22, 2007, 05:00:44 am
Good morning all,

Greetings from the Frankfurt airport. The weather in Germany was miserable this morning. It was SNOWING for pete's sake! Even with weather and traffic, Chrissi made good time getting me to the airport and we had time for a cup of coffee. Now I am waiting for my flight to Paris and from there, I head to Boston.

I'll keep everyone posted....

L

Have a smooth and uneventful flight Leslie!

Don't worry.  There will be plenty of snow on the ground for you in Maine when you get back!     LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 22, 2007, 01:07:05 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on March 22, 2007, 06:18:21 am
Wanna thank all the little people that helped me get here, like the cowboys, the denim boys, the allurin and affectionate boys, the army, sailors and smiley boys
Congrats, Sheriff!   (I have trouble thinking of those hunky boys as "little," though.  ;))

Safe journey, Leslie!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 23, 2007, 06:10:22 am
Fridays Top Ten List

injest  11444  
Lucise  6613  
Garry_LH  5964
MaineWriter  5416
Front-Ranger  5156  
louisev  3537
David  3459
DavidnHartford  3433
Ellemeno  3154  
Sheriff Roland  2964
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 23, 2007, 06:13:57 am
Good morning all,

Back in Maine, 41 degrees. I am off to Boston in a few hours to meet Scott, Karen and Janice. Yee-haw!!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 23, 2007, 06:45:21 am
Welcome Home Leslie!
 

   Be sure to give the group a big Brokie hug from me!     ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 23, 2007, 06:47:05 am
Yowwsa!   It is so foggy outside I can't see across the street!     :o

Temps should be in the upper 50s today.  That should get the snow melting!     :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 23, 2007, 07:42:49 am
Snow? There's snow there still? But...it's spring!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 23, 2007, 08:51:22 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 23, 2007, 07:42:49 am
Snow? There's snow there still? But...it's spring!!


But we have daffodils blooming in Philadelphia.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on March 23, 2007, 11:36:52 am
I figure I have about two weeks left on the top ten list before both Roland and Fran overtake me.  [Elle feels suddenly dizzy.]  That's okay, I'll be okay.  #11 is a beautiful spot too.  [Elle fans self and chews lower lip.]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 24, 2007, 05:48:06 am
It's so depressing. It's been raining for more than two days now.
Leslie, the spring they promised us for the weekend didn't come. On my way back home from the airport on Thursday, the wintery mix ( ;D) gave way to the rain. Meanwhile it's Saturday and it's still raining  :o!
My garden is a swamp now and we had to cancel the scavenger hunt ( ;D) for the birthday party.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 24, 2007, 06:10:42 am
Saturdays full 1000+ posters list!

  injest        11,480   
  Lucise          6,621   
  Garry_LH        5,984   
  MaineWriter        5,420   
  Front-Ranger       5,187   
  louisev                3,538   
  David                  3,459   
  DavidnHartford     3,437   
  Ellemeno             3,170   
  Sheriff Roland    2,987   
  Fran                2,939   
  ednbarby         2,620   
  latjoreme         2,597   
  Pipedream        2,589   
  Jeff Wrangler    2,485   
  Toast              2,466   
  Meryl              2,196   
  Memento         1,916   
  Lynne               1,868   
  wdj                   1,720   
  southendmd        1,701   
  Bigheart              1,606   
  Arad-3                1,590   
  moremojo            1,572   
  YaadPyar              1,571   
  Phillip Dampier        1,560   
  atz75                    1,545   
  opinionista             1,527   
  dot-matrix               1,511   
  jpwagoneer1964        1,493   
  Snuitje                      1,455   
  shakestheground        1,432   
  delalluvia           1,380   
  Katie77            1,359   
  Daniel              1,348   
  littleguitar         1,307   
  coffeecat33        1,299   
  twistedude          1,298   
  kelda_shelton        1,225   
  wulfar360             1,223   
  saucycobblers        1,196   
  wyomen               1,156   
  DeeDee               1,151   
  Mikaela                1,129   
  starboardlight        1,119   
  Penthesilea        1,112   
  sfericsf             1,062   
  RouxB            1,061   
  cmr107         1,046   
  Ray             1,040   
     
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 24, 2007, 10:31:07 am
God is smiting me for that comment I made here yesterday...it's snowing on the Front-Range of Colorado, today!

Would anyone care to join me in a campaign to get some of these blue posters to come back for the May 30 anniversary of the Tremblayan exodus? I'm going to set up a topic in Social Events. Please PM some of our long-time people to come back and post!! Thanks!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 24, 2007, 10:44:09 am
Look at me! look at me!  :D I'm about ta turn from green ta blue ... With this here post I join the blue crowd with post 3 000   ;D - only 6 days behind schedule (well the schedule I gave myself 13 days ago!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 24, 2007, 10:47:41 am
It looks to me like you're about to turn from red to...red!! Cause for celebration!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 24, 2007, 10:55:17 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 24, 2007, 10:47:41 am
It looks to me like you're about to turn from red to...red!! Cause for celebration!!



Oh that's only when David publishes the complete 1 000+ club list - he seperates the top 10 from the rest. And he only does that twice a week. The rest a the time - I'll be part a the blue club
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 24, 2007, 03:29:51 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 24, 2007, 10:31:07 am
Would anyone care to join me in a campaign to get some of these blue posters to come back for the May 30 anniversary of the Tremblayan exodus?

Wasn't the big exodus on MARCH 30th? 'cause when I joined in late April, you all were already here.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 24, 2007, 07:16:25 pm
yup it was 30 March - scary it was almost a year agio!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 25, 2007, 06:24:01 am
Sundays Top Ten List!

injest  11523  
Lucise  6623
Garry_LH  6012  
MaineWriter  5422
Front-Ranger  5218  
louisev  3542
David  3459
DavidnHartford  3438
Ellemeno  3173
Sheriff Roland  3011  

YEE HAA!    There is a new Sheriff in town and he's climbing the charts!      YAA!  Roland!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 26, 2007, 05:04:10 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 25, 2007, 06:24:01 am
Sundays Top Ten List!

injest  11523  
Lucise  6623
Garry_LH  6012  
MaineWriter  5422
Front-Ranger  5218  
louisev  3542
David  3459
DavidnHartford  3438
Ellemeno  3173
Sheriff Roland  3011  

YEE HAA!    There is a new Sheriff in town and he's climbing the charts!      YAA!  Roland!

OK - first I don't want ya ta have a cow about not havin anyone post here over a period a 24 hours! (You had one recently when no one responded fer 12 hours!)

The expression "There is a new Sheriff in town" was first used on this site in a thread dated July 13 2006 when I posted a welcome ta the "Anything Goes" forum.

And (also well documented in my saved PM's) I changed my moniker ta "Sheriff Roland" way back on November 13 a last year (ask dottie, she made me do it!)

Sooo - ta say "There is a new Sheriff in town" now is a little off the mark (though I will admit, I'm sure makin my presence felt mor'n before) - but thanks fer the kudos there David
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 26, 2007, 06:02:55 am
Good morning all,

I am back in Maine, vacation is over, and back to work today. Sigh....what a two weeks I have had, it has been the most wonderful trip imaginable.

I'll be posting details over on my blog.

It is some temperature out there, and dark right now. Sorry for a so so weather report, I can't see the thermometer! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 26, 2007, 07:05:43 am
Mondays Top Ten List!

injest  11571
Lucise  6626
Garry_LH  6050  
MaineWriter  5432
Front-Ranger  5246  
louisev  3550
David  3459
DavidnHartford  3440
Ellemeno  3175
Sheriff Roland  3044  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 26, 2007, 05:32:04 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 24, 2007, 10:31:07 am
God is smiting me for that comment I made here yesterday...it's snowing on the Front-Range of Colorado, today!

Would anyone care to join me in a campaign to get some of these blue posters to come back for the May 30 anniversary of the Tremblayan exodus? I'm going to set up a topic in Social Events. Please PM some of our long-time people to come back and post!! Thanks!


Oops, I meant to say March 30.

I repeat, sheriff, Cause for celebration!!
Title: caption needed
Post by: David on March 26, 2007, 07:15:23 pm
Lets jump start this with a photo that needs a caption.

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/38/78439583_c7ad12bf4b.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: caption needed
Post by: injest on March 26, 2007, 11:38:43 pm

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/38/78439583_c7ad12bf4b.jpg?v=0)


Dang, all this riding is making my back sore...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 27, 2007, 06:57:23 am
Tuesdays Top Ten List

injest  11608  
Lucise  6634
Garry_LH  6077  
MaineWriter  5436
Front-Ranger  5266  
louisev  3553
David  3459
DavidnHartford  3445
Ellemeno  3181
Sheriff Roland  3059  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 27, 2007, 07:13:39 am
Good morning...

38 degrees in Maine, rainy and dreary. Mud season is upon us.

Two weeks ago today I was leaving for Brussels! Oh my the time has gone so fast....


Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 27, 2007, 07:47:11 am
"Mud Season"    another great Maine colloquialism!

I mean, we all can figure out that melting snow in the spring brings mud, but it is only in Maine that I've heard it refered to a "Mud Season".    LOL.


Yeah, it is getting pretty warm here.  Almost 70 they say today.  But that is about 20 degrees about the normal average this time of year in CT.   The melting snow is just about gone.   Just the deep stuff that was along the roads and driveways/sidewalks remains.      Now we just need to get our streets swept.  The drivers floormat in my car resembles a beach with all the sand tracked inside.

And just like Maine, we don't dare drive on any grass.  The perma-frost is melting and you'd sink all the way to Newark if you tried to drive across it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 27, 2007, 07:51:21 am
We have mud season in the Rocky Mountains too! It's when we get a little respite from the tourists. But it hasn't started yet. It's spring break and the mountains are packed with people!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 27, 2007, 07:55:24 am
I have been informed by a member of the administration that my shirtless pic of the two cowboys is innappropriate and not welcome.

So hence forth we shall need to refrain from such graphic displays in the future.    
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 27, 2007, 08:03:31 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 27, 2007, 07:55:24 am
I have been informed by a member of the administration that my shirtless pic of the two cowboys is innappropriate and not welcome.

So hence forth we shall need to refrain from such graphic displays in the future.   

You're kidding, right?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 27, 2007, 08:07:34 am
sounds like a challenge - let's see ... humm ... what picture might I post here?...

(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g14/roboy-0/hunks/cops/cops001.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 27, 2007, 08:13:14 am
Now I'm sure you're just tryin ta get this thread jump started again

But apparently, I'm game  ;D

(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g14/roboy-0/hunks/cops/cops002.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 27, 2007, 08:14:04 am
Leslie :   Nope.  Not kidding.    :-X

If we don't stop two shirtless guys from giving eachother a backrub, then next thing ya know there is a big wet reunion kiss or a hot steamy night in a tent.    And that could only lead to one thing...   several Oscar nominations.     ::)


Roland :    R O F L O L !    :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on March 27, 2007, 08:24:50 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 27, 2007, 07:55:24 am
I have been informed by a member of the administration that my shirtless pic of the two cowboys is innappropriate and not welcome.

So hence forth we shall need to refrain from such graphic displays in the future.    

Since I will be joining this elite club shortly...may I say...Gimme a break.  THAT is inappropriate?  Hmmm...me wonders about priorities here.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 27, 2007, 08:30:28 am
Maybe it's not just bare chest that's the problem ...

Please somebody, let me know ...

(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g14/roboy-0/hunks/cops/cops003.jpg)
Title: Re: caption needed
Post by: injest on March 27, 2007, 08:34:28 am
Quote from: injest on March 26, 2007, 11:38:43 pm
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/38/78439583_c7ad12bf4b.jpg?v=0)




THIS PICTURE??

I am near on the biggest prude here....and even I don't see nothing wrong with this.

Just two guys hanging round....pretty horsey in the background...one guy musta pulled a shoulder muscle and his kind friend is helping him out!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2007, 08:36:52 am
Looks like some folks have got spring fever, and got it bad. ...

Whaddya think this is, "Anything Goes"?

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 27, 2007, 08:41:40 am
Maybe the problem is that somebody's chestphobic, so we aughta keep the chest covered


ta get my 'point' click fer a slightly larger image
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 27, 2007, 08:58:47 am
THUD~!

        :o   Roland,  his ass knocked me on mine!    Hot Damn!    LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 27, 2007, 09:04:08 am
Quote from: Scott on March 27, 2007, 08:24:50 am
Since I will be joining this elite club shortly...


Hey Scott!     971 ?       you will be on the 1000+ list in no time!     But it will take another 2000 or so posts to make the Top Ten list.   LOL.

Course nobody can keep up with Jess.  Us strong silent types need some more time!     :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on March 27, 2007, 09:08:37 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 27, 2007, 09:04:08 am

Hey Scott!     971 ?       you will be on the 1000+ list in no time!     But it will take another 2000 or so posts to make the Top Ten list.   LOL.

Course nobody can keep up with Jess.  Us strong silent types need some more time!     :)


I ain't been so silent lately...the shut ups have been coming at me from every direction.  I don't need to be in the top 10...not into the size thing anyway  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 27, 2007, 09:14:13 am
Quote from: Scott on March 27, 2007, 09:08:37 am
I ain't been so silent lately...the shut ups have been coming at me from every direction.  I don't need to be in the top 10...not into the size thing anyway  ;D

Fer some reason, they always say that?!?!

re: the bottomless cop ...

was gonna post the other pic I have a that feller, but unfortunately I don't do photoshop, and I deleted the sanitized version a this pic a long time ago.

I'd share in a PM with you David, if'n ya'd like. Think I still have yer e-mail on file. (you know, from the 'sailor Nick' days) ;D

The caption I was gonna post was :

"That ain't his only ASSet"
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 27, 2007, 09:20:18 am
Quote from: Scott on March 27, 2007, 09:08:37 am
I ain't been so silent lately...the shut ups have been coming at me from every direction.  I don't need to be in the top 10...not into the size thing anyway  ;D

Well, you know what they say :

It is not the size of your post, it is how you use it."   LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 27, 2007, 09:22:05 am
Well since I can't persue 'bubble butt' thought I'd let dressed-up cop show nekked boy a little back rub of a dif'rent kind ...

(somebody stop me!!)
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g14/roboy-0/hunks/cops/cops004.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 27, 2007, 09:24:12 am
stop stop, you'll get us in trouble!
Title: Re: caption needed
Post by: moremojo on March 27, 2007, 09:26:58 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 26, 2007, 07:15:23 pm
Lets jump start this with a photo that needs a caption.

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/38/78439583_c7ad12bf4b.jpg?v=0)
If anyone has a problem with this picture, then they should logically have a problem with the happy-tussle scene in Brokeback Mountain. And does anyone around here truly have such a problem? Come on, people...this is a wonderful image, and though slightly suggestive, is not in any way imaginable to me offensive.

Keep 'em coming, David, Sheriff Roland, and Jess! :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 27, 2007, 09:43:40 am
In case anyone isn't aware, Candy, with Heath Ledger and Abby Cornish is being released today.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/th_wallpaper_03_1280.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/wallpaper_03_1280.jpg)

(click for a larger view)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 27, 2007, 09:46:46 am
Here's another Candy picture...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/candy-1.jpg)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on March 27, 2007, 09:47:27 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 27, 2007, 09:43:40 am
In case anyone isn't aware, Candy, with Heath Ledger and Abby Cornish is being released today.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/th_wallpaper_03_1280.jpg) (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/wallpaper_03_1280.jpg)

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L

In DVD you mean? I thought it was released a few months back.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 27, 2007, 09:55:50 am
Quote from: opinionista on March 27, 2007, 09:47:27 am
In DVD you mean? I thought it was released a few months back.

DVD, yes. The movie came out last May in Australia, and I saw it in the beginning of December in Boston.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 27, 2007, 10:53:28 am
Are the Heath scenes inviting enough to overcome the dark topic?    I still haven't seen the movie yet.    :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 27, 2007, 10:59:21 am
Wow, a big thanks to admin for waking up this thread!  ;D

(That one guy's derriere looks like it gets more spa treatments in a week than Ivana Trump gets in a month!  ;))


Er, oh yeah, how about that Candy DVD?  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 27, 2007, 11:08:32 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 27, 2007, 10:53:28 am
Are the Heath scenes inviting enough to overcome the dark topic?    I still haven't seen the movie yet.    :-\

It is very dark. Heath is very good, as is his co-star. They are probably the only reason I was able to get through the entire movie. I doubt that I will buy the DVD.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on March 27, 2007, 11:58:17 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 27, 2007, 07:55:24 am
I have been informed by a member of the administration that my shirtless pic of the two cowboys is innappropriate and not welcome.

So hence forth we shall need to refrain from such graphic displays in the future.    


David, I think the way I worded my PM showed I was making a request to you from a personal preference, not from an admin perspective.  It is a risk I now regret taking - it never occurred to me that you would take it public.  Clarissa

My PM to you:

Quote from: Ellemeno on March 26, 2007, 09:17:33 pm
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,1579.msg172757.html#msg172757

Hi David,

Just letting you know where I'm at - I prefer not seeing these photos, and wonder if they can be minimized on the 1000+ [posts thread.  There are so many threads with them already.

Thanks,

Clarissa
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 27, 2007, 12:29:31 pm
Only the request was made public, not the requesters identity.     

Had it been from a non-moderator or non administrative member I would have just shrugged it off.  It was only one photo after all, and a g-rated one at that.   But your position as Admin connotates higher authority whether stated or not.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2007, 02:04:56 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 27, 2007, 11:08:32 am
It is very dark. Heath is very good, as is his co-star. They are probably the only reason I was able to get through the entire movie. I doubt that I will buy the DVD.

L

Leslie not buying a Heath DVD?  :o  :o  :o

I'll never tell him. ...  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dot-matrix on March 27, 2007, 03:51:55 pm
But I thought Bettermost's policy was that any and all pictures were acceptable as long as there was no frontal nudity (http://bestsmileys.com/clueless/1.gif) .  Could it be that "cheesecake/beefcake" pictures need to be confined to Anything Goes or a thread clearly labeled where those with more strait-laced sensibilities will not stumble upon them unawares and be offended.  Obviously these pic don't offend me and I see nothing wrong with any of them, but I can see where they might offend or upset some people with a sterner more prim outlook on life.   But then again we have the Heath, Heath, Heath and the Jake, Jake, Jake threads here on this board and no complaints have been raised  ???  OK I am now officially confused.  What was the problem again?

I guess bottom line for me is that this forum is made up of 892 men and women, gay, straight and bi, from all walks for life, for all over the world, I am sure we represent many diverse opinions, cultures and belief systems.  The one thing we truly have in common is that we are adults and we need to remember to act like adults.  We need to learn compromise and find a way to respect the rights of those who enjoy the male form as art and erotica as well as the rights of those whose sensibilities are offended by nudity of any kind.  Tough line to toe but it can be done as long as it done with mutual respect and understanding.

Just my 2 cents
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on March 27, 2007, 04:01:02 pm
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 27, 2007, 12:29:31 pm
Only the request was made public, not the requesters identity.     

Had it been from a non-moderator or non administrative member I would have just shrugged it off.  It was only one photo after all, and a g-rated one at that.   But your position as Admin connotates higher authority whether stated or not.



Hi David,

Since there are only three admin here, I didn't want people to think Phillip or John were involved when they weren't.  So felt obliged to say it was me you were referring to.  

I can live with the public outing.  The more important thing for me to have learned is that when stating a preference I need to be explicit if it's just me, or an actual admin thing.  I tend to think I just need to announce when I have my admin hat ON when I write to someone, but maybe I should be clearer when I have my admin hat OFF.  So I am sorry for causing the misunderstanding.  Thanks for the learning experience, and hopefully it will stand me in good stead in the future. 

Clarissa
admin hat off
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on March 27, 2007, 04:04:47 pm
Quote from: dot-matrix on March 27, 2007, 03:51:55 pm
But I thought Bettermost's policy was that any and all pictures were acceptable as long as there was no frontal nudity (http://bestsmileys.com/clueless/1.gif) .  Could it be that "cheesecake/beefcake" pictures need to be confined to Anything Goes or a thread clearly labeled where those with more strait-laced sensibilities will not stumble upon them unawares and be offended.  Obviously these pic don't offend me and I see nothing wrong with any of them, but I can see where they might offend or upset some people with a sterner more prim outlook on life.   But then again we have the Heath, Heath, Heath and the Jake, Jake, Jake threads here on this board and no complaints have been raised  ???  OK I am now officially confused.  What was the problem again?

I guess bottom line for me is that this forum is made up of 892 men and women, gay, straight and bi, from all walks for life, for all over the world, I am sure we represent many diverse opinions, cultures and belief systems.  The one thing we truly have in common is that we are adults and we need to remember to act like adults.  We need to learn compromise and find a way to respect the rights of those who enjoy the male form as art and erotica as well as the rights of those whose sensibilities are offended by nudity of any kind.  Tough line to toe but it can be done as long as it done with mutual respect and understanding.

Just my 2 cents

I agree with dot matrix here. I think rules about posting should be put in writing somewhere. These sort of disagreements only increase confussion among the users. There seem to be different rules for each forum, depending on the moderators preferences. Some seem to tolerate certain nudity and profanity, and others don't allow it and sometimes make a big deal about it. I have been a long time member of this community and oftentimes I feel confused about what pictures or images I should post and what words I should use to express myself.

As far as I am concerned, the only written rules that are posted are the ones about personal attacks. There isn't any guidelines and rules about posting and language use. If those rules are written please make them visible. Stick the thread so any one can find them easily.

My 2 cents. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 27, 2007, 05:05:18 pm
Quote from: opinionista on March 27, 2007, 04:04:47 pm
As far as I am concerned, the only written rules that are posted are the ones about personal attacks. There isn't any guidelines and rules about posting and language use. If those rules are written please make them visible. Stick the thread so any one can find them easily.


Nat, that's not quite true - there's also the no frontal nudity policy (as mentioned by dottie).

As far as individual moderating differences, there are visible rules posted

a) in "Welcome" threads at the top of many forums and occasionally

b) on the first post of individual threads.

Most problems have arisen because people were not aware that 'preferences' could, and are sometimes posted in either one or the other of those two locations.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on March 27, 2007, 05:10:26 pm
Ok back to our regulary scheduled proramming...how come now one is rolling out (or dusting off) the red carpet for my imminent arrival?  Huh?  Huh?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on March 27, 2007, 05:24:26 pm
Quote from: Scott on March 27, 2007, 05:10:26 pm
Ok back to our regulary scheduled proramming...how come now one is rolling out (or dusting off) the red carpet for my imminent arrival?  Huh?  Huh?

It was sent to the dry cleaners, due to the snow and such. Unless you want us to roll it at filthy as it is.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on March 27, 2007, 05:26:26 pm
18...count em...18...get the damn thing back
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 27, 2007, 05:31:03 pm
Quote from: Scott on March 27, 2007, 05:26:26 pm
18...count em...18...get the damn thing back

Scott, the guys are already working on it:

(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:UtJK8KclIRWdEM:http://www.calypsofilm.ch/CalypsoFilmAG/Dokumentationen_files/Roter-Teppich%2520Kopie.jpg)

The little pic must be enough for now. You still have 17 to go.... ;D
I'm on my way to bed now, but I told the guys to have everything ready by tomorrow morning. Hope I won't be late by then  :).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on March 27, 2007, 05:31:06 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on March 27, 2007, 05:05:18 pm
Nat, that's not quite true - there's also the no frontal nudity policy (as mentioned by dottie).

As far as individual moderating differences, there are visible rules posted

a) in "Welcome" threads at the top of many forums and occasionally

b) on the first post of individual threads.

Most problems have arisen because people were not aware that 'preferences' could, and are sometimes posted in either one or the other of those two locations.

I think the rules should be the same for the entire Bettermost community, and posted in the Bettermost Town Hall forum, where everyone can see them. There can't be rules for each forum, because is utterly confusing and create unecessary problems. If we want to have a peaceful and easy going community, the rules should apply for the whole community. That's my opinion.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 27, 2007, 05:42:18 pm
Quote from: opinionista on March 27, 2007, 05:31:06 pm
I think the rules should be the same for the entire Bettermost community, and posted in the Bettermost Town Hall forum, where everyone can see them. There can't be rules for each forum, because is utterly confusing and create unecessary problems. If we want to have a peaceful and easy going community, the rules should apply for the whole community. That's my opinion.

Well then we'll just have to agree to disagree.

I don't think the liberal language use found in fan fiction "should apply (in all areas of) the whole community". Nor do I think that an "Image only" rule, as requested in one a the cowboy threads need be applied anywhere else, but, at the same time, I don't want to prevent people who start new threads from askin for, and bein able ta expect such preferences ta be respected.

And then there's the "Safe Haven" forum - yet another special area that needs to be allowed a different set a rules ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 27, 2007, 05:51:00 pm
Quote from: opinionista on March 27, 2007, 05:31:06 pm
I think the rules should be the same for the entire Bettermost community, and posted in the Bettermost Town Hall forum, where everyone can see them. There can't be rules for each forum, because is utterly confusing and create unecessary problems. If we want to have a peaceful and easy going community, the rules should apply for the whole community. That's my opinion.

The bottom line rules are the same, Natali, and they are:

1) No personal attacks
2) No frontal nudity

That really is the core of everything. Individual differences for different forums apply specifically to that forum. For example, in fanfic, we have guidelines about what is appropriate for critique of stories, how we hope that authors and readers will interact, etc. I don't consider them rules per se, more of providing a context for common understanding so that we are able to abide by the bottom line rules, as noted above.

I hope that helps.

Leslie
Moderator, Fanfic & Creative Writing
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 27, 2007, 05:52:33 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2007, 02:04:56 pm
Leslie not buying a Heath DVD?  :o  :o  :o

I'll never tell him. ...  ;)  ;D

Yes, don't tell. And don't tell him I have actually missed a bunch of his other movies, including The Patriot, Four Feathers, Brothers Grimm...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 27, 2007, 06:04:30 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 27, 2007, 05:52:33 pm
Yes, don't tell. And don't tell him I have actually missed a bunch of his other movies, including The Patriot, Four Feathers, Brothers Grimm...

L

I picked up Brothers Grimm, fer less than 10$, and was glad I did. He acts a lot more like Heath in that one, and there's a fun story in there too. (BTW, I too am a Heathen ... well sort of ...) How could I not pick it up ... I also really like Matt Damon

(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g14/roboy-0/odds%20and%20ends/MattDamon.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Phillip Dampier on March 27, 2007, 06:09:59 pm
Quote from: dot-matrix on March 27, 2007, 03:51:55 pm
But I thought Bettermost's policy was that any and all pictures were acceptable as long as there was no frontal nudity.

This giant misunderstanding comes about because of my demand that no unattractive shirtless men be posted here on BetterMost.  This is why I don't put pictures of myself without a shirt on around these parts.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Seriously, I think the best way we can deal with the thread in question here today is that we pretend nothing happened at all today.  Nothing administratively has changed around here, except the sheep I put up on the banner.

Let's not dwell on what ultimately was a misunderstanding.  I have been working on the presentation tonight for the past seven hours (it's amazing how long it takes to build an hour-long presentation), so people should focus on tonight!

The two rules that apply to every forum are already noted - no personal attacks and no frontal nudity.  The individual forum moderators can set certain policies for their respective forums (ie. rules for playing the ABC game, as an example), and those should be attached to the welcome message at the top of those forums.  I prefer the laidback approach and over the past year around here, we've rarely had to call the Sheriff to restore order.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on March 27, 2007, 06:27:14 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on March 27, 2007, 06:04:30 pm
I picked up Brothers Grimm, fer less than 10$, and was glad I did. He acts a lot more like Heath in that one, and there's a fun story in there too. (BTW, I too am a Heathen ... well sort of ...) How could I not pick it up ... I also really like Matt Damon

(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g14/roboy-0/odds%20and%20ends/MattDamon.jpg)
Matt Damon was one of the names I believe was bandied about once as a possible Ennis, and here he is looking like that Wyoming ranch hand! Matt sure is cute, but I'm not sure he would have invested the character with quite the depth that Heath displayed.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 27, 2007, 06:35:03 pm
Quote from: moremojo on March 27, 2007, 06:27:14 pm
Matt Damon was one of the names I believe was bandied about once as a possible Ennis, and here he is looking like that Wyoming ranch hand! Matt sure is cute, but I'm not sure he would have invested the character with quite the depth that Heath displayed.

I agree ... one hunderd percent. NO ONE coulda done Ennis better. - Dif'rent, but not better.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2007, 06:42:04 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 27, 2007, 05:52:33 pm
Yes, don't tell. And don't tell him I have actually missed a bunch of his other movies, including The Patriot, Four Feathers, Brothers Grimm...

L

The Patriot was the first Heath movie I saw. He's real purty in it, but I found some of the film preposterous (What can I say? I majored in early American history, and never mind Mel Gibson ...).

I missed The Four Feathers. I've heard it was done better a long time ago.

If you like Monty Python, I think you'd like The Brothers Grimm. I'm not a Python fan, and the movie turned out to be not quite my cup of tea, even with both Heath and Matt Damon in it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on March 27, 2007, 07:20:30 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2007, 06:42:04 pm
If you like Monty Python, I think you'd like The Brothers Grimm. I'm not a Python fan, and the movie turned out to be not quite my cup of tea, even with both Heath and Matt Damon in it.
And let's not forget that Heath and Matt almost have a 'Brokeback' moment in that movie! :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 27, 2007, 08:14:43 pm
Matt Damon (in that above picture) looks too cute to have played Ennis.      Jake was the pretty boy in that film.  While Heath surely is handsome in BBM, he has a more rugged western look and natural feel to him.     And to have Matt and Jake together would have made for two pretty boys and made it less realistic.   Does that make sense?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on March 27, 2007, 08:16:22 pm
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 27, 2007, 08:14:43 pm
Does that make sense?
Sure enough! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2007, 09:33:00 pm
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 27, 2007, 08:14:43 pm
Matt Damon (in that above picture) looks too cute to have played Ennis.      Jake was the pretty boy in that film.  While Heath surely is handsome in BBM, he has a more rugged western look and natural feel to him.     And to have Matt and Jake together would have made for two pretty boys and made it less realistic.   Does that make sense?

Some do say that Heath and Jake were both too pretty for their roles. I don't say it, but some do.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 28, 2007, 12:15:31 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2007, 09:33:00 pm
Some do say that Heath and Jake were both too pretty for their roles. I don't say it, but some do.  :-\

If you go by the descriptions in the story, I agree they were both too pretty.  But since they acted the hell out of the roles, I forgive them their good looks.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on March 28, 2007, 02:31:09 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 27, 2007, 08:14:43 pm
Matt Damon (in that above picture) looks too cute to have played Ennis.  Jake was the pretty boy in that film.

Hunh?!?? ???

First of all, no way does Matt Damon ever look cuter than Heath. In that picture or anywhere else.  I have enormous respect for Matt Damon as an actor -- so much so that I have come to find him somewhat attractive. Truth be known, I hated The Brothers Grimm but in those pre-Brokeback days I actually found Matt Damon's character the more interesting of the two. And if Matt had been cast as Ennis, I'm sure he would have done an excellent job, because he's a good actor -- though nowhere near as good as Heath was in that role.

But cuter?!???  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

And Jake the pretty boy in the film?  LOL

OK, now I have officially descended to the level of message boards that I had seen before and made me not even bother to check out imdb's board for two weeks after seeing BBM.  :-\

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 28, 2007, 03:52:57 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2007, 06:42:04 pm
The Patriot was the first Heath movie I saw. He's real purty in it, but I found some of the film preposterous (What can I say? I majored in early American history, and never mind Mel Gibson ...).


mel seems to have a habit of staring in hostorical films which are factually incorrect - don't get me started on braveheart!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on March 28, 2007, 06:12:37 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 27, 2007, 08:14:43 pm
Matt Damon (in that above picture) looks too cute to have played Ennis.      Jake was the pretty boy in that film.  While Heath surely is handsome in BBM, he has a more rugged western look and natural feel to him.     And to have Matt and Jake together would have made for two pretty boys and made it less realistic.   Does that make sense?

I agree that Heath had a rugged western look. It seems like Heath's true cowboy self came out in the movie. And he looks different than he does in his other movies. He really is Ennis del Mar. Jake, on the other hand, looks less cowboyish, and way too pretty IMO but it could be my perception since, except for the cowboy outfit, he didn't look all that different than in other movies. That's the thing with Jake. He is a wonderful actor but he looks like Jake Gyllenhaal in all his movie. Heath is more chamaleonic.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 28, 2007, 06:15:40 am
Good morning all,

39 degrees here in Westbrook, still dark and sort of cloudy. Not sure what mother nature has in store for us today.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 28, 2007, 06:16:10 am
Wednesdays FULL 1000+ list!

  injest        11,619    
  Lucise           6,640  
  Garry_LH        6,086    
  MaineWriter        5,459  
  Front-Ranger        5,283    
  louisev                 3,555  
  David                    3,467  
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 28, 2007, 06:21:21 am
Quote from: latjoreme on March 28, 2007, 02:31:09 am
Hunh?!?? ???

First of all, no way does Matt Damon ever look cuter than Heath. In that picture or anywhere else.  I have enormous respect for Matt Damon as an actor -- so much so that I have come to find him somewhat attractive. Truth be known, I hated The Brothers Grimm but in those pre-Brokeback days I actually found Matt Damon's character the more interesting of the two. And if Matt had been cast as Ennis, I'm sure he would have done an excellent job, because he's a good actor -- though nowhere near as good as Heath was in that role.

But cuter?!???  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

And Jake the pretty boy in the film?  LOL

OK, now I have officially descended to the level of message boards that I had seen before and made me not even bother to check out imdb's board for two weeks after seeing BBM.  :-\



I just meant that in the pic posted, Matt Damon looks more "boyish" there.  Heath as you said morphs himself into the character better.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 28, 2007, 08:02:07 am
Aw Crap,  it's my Monday...   :-\

It is supposed to be sunny and mid 50s temps today.   

The sun has been setting around 7:30 pm.   Which is a tease as I get out of work at 8:00 pm.  >:(

It is still light as we make our way across the terminal to the Duty Office for a debreifing.   But by the time we get to the parking lot it is dark.    :P

Well I suppose in a few weeks that'll change.   

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 28, 2007, 08:06:28 am
Oooo!   I'm loving the new BetterMost banner with its green pasture and grazing sheep.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 28, 2007, 09:05:57 am
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 28, 2007, 08:06:28 am
Oooo!   I'm loving the new BetterMost banner with its green pasture and grazing sheep.

What's up with these banner things?  >:( Is what you see somehow related to your own PC, "cookies," and stuff? Yesterday here at work I had sheep. Today I'm back to snow. And last night at home I still had snow.  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 28, 2007, 09:44:11 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 28, 2007, 09:05:57 am
What's up with these banner things?  >:( Is what you see somehow related to your own PC, "cookies," and stuff? Yesterday here at work I had sheep. Today I'm back to snow. And last night at home I still had snow.  ???

No snow here.  I woke to see Sheep a hundred percent!

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/49/159252929_bdd7ba948c_m.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 28, 2007, 10:56:16 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 28, 2007, 09:05:57 am
What's up with these banner things?  >:( Is what you see somehow related to your own PC, "cookies," and stuff? Yesterday here at work I had sheep. Today I'm back to snow. And last night at home I still had snow.  ???

Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 28, 2007, 09:44:11 am
No snow here.  I woke to see Sheep a hundred percent!


Tell you what, something else of a technical nature that I might have added. Every day, when I'm ready to leave work, I log off from Bettermost before I log off my PC. Some mornings when I come in, even though I've logged off Bettermost the day before, when I access the site, I'm already logged on  :o , and sometimes not.  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on March 28, 2007, 11:29:50 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 28, 2007, 10:56:16 am
Some mornings when I come in, even though I've logged off Bettermost the day before, when I access the site, I'm already logged on  :o , and sometimes not.  ???
That certainly sounds mysterious, and not too cool. There should be consistency and predictability on these kinds of matters. It's stories like this that make me distrustful of the brave new world of electronic communications we've all been sold on.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 28, 2007, 11:36:54 am
I am logged on "forever" and I love it!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Phillip Dampier on March 28, 2007, 11:39:54 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 28, 2007, 09:05:57 am
What's up with these banner things?  >:( Is what you see somehow related to your own PC, "cookies," and stuff? Yesterday here at work I had sheep. Today I'm back to snow. And last night at home I still had snow.  ???

It's related to your Internet browser's cache.  Caching downloads images and text from web pages you visit frequently and stores them as files on your computer.  Then, when you revisit a page, the browser compares file names, sees that they are the same, and then instead of downloading the images again from the Internet, it simply grabs a copy of what it already downloaded to your computer.  Additionally, some Internet Service Providers do this kind of caching themselves to reduce their bandwidth expenses and, in some cases, speed up the perceived loading of pages (it's almost always quicker for your ISP to send you a page from their servers than to let someone else's server send it).

There are obvious trade-offs here.  The positives are an increased speed of page delivery and reduced costs for having to transmit the same images and text over and over again.  The negatives are that you won't always see the latest iteration of a web page.  Local caching on your computer can usually be bypassed manually just by hitting "refresh" or "reload" the page.  When you do that, it tells the browser you don't think you are seeing the latest or most complete page, so most browsers will request a complete re-download of the page you are looking for.  Unfortunately, some ISPs who do their own caching don't respect that, and you'll simply have to wait for their service to re-access fresh copies of the page themselves.  AOL was notorious for this in the past, and it sometimes took an hour or more for their caching servers to catch up with the most current information on a web page.  Things have gotten better as the years have passed, however.

So, the reason you see snow vs. sheep is based on what your browser or ISP thinks is the latest page.  You can try refresh or reload, or try to empty your browser's cache (each browser handles this differently, but it's usually found under Tools or Preferences and may be called deleting browser history - just avoid choosing the option to delete your cookies or stored passwords, or you'll find you'll have to re-log in on every website that requires a login, and your stored password will be gone.)

We've been all-sheep since the other night.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 28, 2007, 10:56:16 am
Tell you what, something else of a technical nature that I might have added. Every day, when I'm ready to leave work, I log off from Bettermost before I log off my PC. Some mornings when I come in, even though I've logged off Bettermost the day before, when I access the site, I'm already logged on  :o , and sometimes not.  ???

This is a cookie issue.  When you log in here, BetterMost delivers a small web cookie to your computer which remembers you as a user and keeps you logged in.  When you log off, it's telling the system to exit your account, but it doesn't necessarily delete that web cookie, so upon a return visit, there is a possibility you'll find you're logged in automagically again, especially if you set your login session for "forever."  Users concerned about potential third-party access can logoff the system, and when they log back in, they can set their session time in that drop down box for a shorter period.  This 'should' make the web cookie expire.

I have noticed some inconsistencies with this myself, particularly in the time I have supposedly been logged into the system.  It seems to remember it in terms of days and hours even after I've logged off.  This is probably a cookie issue.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 28, 2007, 01:00:54 pm
Hey, thanks, Phillip! That was interesting!  ;D

I hope I didn't come off as a complainer. These things are just a puzzlement to me, that's all.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 29, 2007, 06:04:58 am
Thursdays Top Ten List!

injest  11661
Lucise  6654
Garry_LH  6120  
MaineWriter  5470
Front-Ranger  5292  
louisev  3557
DavidnHartford  3473
David  3469
Ellemeno  3203
Sheriff Roland  3111  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 29, 2007, 07:19:46 am
Hey David, you're up early!

27 degrees here this morning, with clear skies but chilly. Good maple syrup weather....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 29, 2007, 08:33:13 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 28, 2007, 01:00:54 pm
Hey, thanks, Phillip! That was interesting!  ;D

I hope I didn't come off as a complainer. These things are just a puzzlement to me, that's all.  :)

The sheep are back this morning.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on March 29, 2007, 08:43:33 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 29, 2007, 08:33:13 am
The sheep are back this morning.  ;D

Well clear out the friggin sheep doo-doo...I'm on my way today!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 29, 2007, 09:32:41 am
There was a heavy snow in Wyoming last night, about an inch at my house, and my men are hitting the slopes! I'm hitting the computer as usual...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 29, 2007, 09:59:41 am
Quote from: Scott on March 29, 2007, 08:43:33 am
Well clear out the friggin sheep doo-doo...I'm on my way today!!!

Welcome Scott.

One post to go and then I get to teach you the secret handshake.  ;)

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on March 29, 2007, 10:05:05 am
Wash your hands first honey...you work in healthcare.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 29, 2007, 10:12:28 am
Quote from: Scott on March 29, 2007, 10:05:05 am
Wash your hands first honey...you work in healthcare.

Oh, don't worry...one of my minor compulsions. It's also the reason I don't like to garden. I can't stand having my hands that dirty.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 29, 2007, 11:11:34 am
Got us another 1 000 + post member!

Congratulations Scott




You're the Tops
well you amoung the tops anyways
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on March 29, 2007, 11:14:33 am
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on March 29, 2007, 11:11:34 am
Got us another 1 000 + post member!

Congratulations Scott




You're the Tops
well you amoung the tops anyways

How did you know?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 29, 2007, 11:15:58 am
Quote from: Scott on March 29, 2007, 11:14:33 am
How did you know?

Hardy har har

Like I don't recognize a bottom when I hear one!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on March 29, 2007, 11:17:07 am
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on March 29, 2007, 11:15:58 am
Hardy har har

Like I don't recognize a bottom when I hear one!  ;D

Not moi son...strictly a top bunk man myself...hehehehehe
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 29, 2007, 12:05:46 pm
Hiya Scott!

Congrats on your 1000th  :) :D :)

And here's the promised red carpet:

(http://www.deutscherfilmpreis.de/typo3temp/pics/c116ed8a4c.jpg)


Although I'm afraid, you have to share it - hope you don't mind the company  ;):

(http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/fox_searchlight/kinsey/jake_gyllenhaal/kinseypres.jpg) (http://www.style.com/slideshows/parties/021906BAFT/02f.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 29, 2007, 12:11:51 pm
Oh, what a beautiful sight, Chrissi! Add Scott to that mix and we have a regular bevy of good looking men!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on March 29, 2007, 12:24:12 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 29, 2007, 12:05:46 pm
Hiya Scott!

Congrats on your 1000th  :) :D :)

And here's the promised red carpet:

(http://www.deutscherfilmpreis.de/typo3temp/pics/c116ed8a4c.jpg)


Although I'm afraid, you have to share it - hope you don't mind the company  ;):

(http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/fox_searchlight/kinsey/jake_gyllenhaal/kinseypres.jpg) (http://www.style.com/slideshows/parties/021906BAFT/02f.jpg)

Long as they keep their hands to themselves I'm cool...I know it will be a test for them, but...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 29, 2007, 12:25:26 pm
Welcome to the club, Scott

(http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/1228158/2/istockphoto_1228158_red_carpet_enter_here.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on March 29, 2007, 12:27:32 pm
Oh my...that looks like  stairway to heaven...who is beyond that door to greet me?  Can I choose?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 29, 2007, 12:31:37 pm
Quote from: Scott on March 29, 2007, 12:27:32 pm
Oh my...that looks like  stairway to heaven...who is beyond that door to greet me?  Can I choose?

It's you, darlin'.  You're supposed to descend and greet us. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on March 29, 2007, 12:32:35 pm
Quote from: southendmd on March 29, 2007, 12:31:37 pm
It's you, darlin'.  You're supposed to descend and greet us. :)

Then I will make sure not to wear a short skirt.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 29, 2007, 12:33:28 pm
Quote from: Scott on March 29, 2007, 12:32:35 pm
Then I will make sure not to wear a short skirt.

Those stairs are narrow; go easy on the heels, too.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 29, 2007, 12:38:03 pm
well done Scott!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on March 29, 2007, 12:39:14 pm
Quote from: southendmd on March 29, 2007, 12:33:28 pm
Those stairs are narrow; go easy on the heels, too.

Believe it or not I do fall off the heels of my boots often enough
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 29, 2007, 12:39:27 pm
Congrats, Scott! You accomplished all this and your concert too! Wow, that's impressive!! Don't forget to collect your bling. Who's the custodian of the trophy--Anke, still?? I haven't seen that trophy for over 4K posts!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 29, 2007, 12:49:18 pm
Quote from: Scott on March 29, 2007, 12:24:12 pm
Long as they keep their hands to themselves I'm cool...I know it will be a test for them, but...

You see? At least Heath's hands are already busy. He holds the umbrella and Michelle makes sure his other hand doesn't wander...
But I'm afraid you have to watch out Jake's hands. He already has such a dreamy look to his face.... Bet someone told him it's your red carpet  ;D


Quote
From Leslie:
Oh, what a beautiful sight, Chrissi! Add Scott to that mix and we have a regular bevy of good looking men!

I can never have enough good looking men, never enough  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 29, 2007, 12:50:02 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 29, 2007, 12:39:27 pm
Congrats, Scott! You accomplished all this and your concert too! Wow, that's impressive!! Don't forget to collect your bling. Who's the custodian of the trophy--Anke, still?? I haven't seen that trophy for over 4K posts!!



We retired the trophy awhile ago and went to the secret handshake, instead.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 29, 2007, 12:52:04 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 29, 2007, 12:49:18 pm

I can never have enough good looking men, never enough  ;)

You and me both. Oh, right...weren't we sharing Robert Redford? Just for you, Chrissi...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/redford.jpg)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 29, 2007, 02:13:31 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 29, 2007, 12:52:04 pm
You and me both. Oh, right...weren't we sharing Robert Redford? Just for you, Chrissi...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/redford.jpg)

L

Yep, we were sharing him.
Thanks for the cute pic *sighs longingly*

I really *do* have a thingie for cowboys...  :laugh:

(http://www.abc.net.au/goulburnmurray/stories/Horse_whis_m1277402.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 29, 2007, 02:15:03 pm
Congrats Scott!!!

:D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on March 29, 2007, 03:06:23 pm
Welcome to the 1000+ Posts Club, Scott!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 29, 2007, 03:14:06 pm
Scott got beamed up to the holodeck!! Welcome, Scotty!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on March 29, 2007, 03:17:07 pm
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This one time Lee...love ya more than my immersion blender...but one time only.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 29, 2007, 04:23:41 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 29, 2007, 12:52:04 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/redford.jpg)



This man in this role is the reason I grew a mustache as soon as I was able.  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 29, 2007, 06:01:43 pm
Quote from: Scott on March 29, 2007, 03:17:07 pm
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This one time Lee...love ya more than my immersion blender...but one time only.

Does that say GRIN or GRR?? I think I'm in trouble.

Would you put yr white shirt back on? It's spring now you know...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 29, 2007, 07:07:30 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 29, 2007, 04:23:41 pm
This man in this role is the reason I grew a mustache as soon as I was able.  :laugh:

This man in this role is the reason I grew up relentlessly heterosexual....or maybe figured out that I was! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 29, 2007, 07:47:38 pm


8) Welcome, SCOTT!  8)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/ThreeTenors.jpg)

Mille posti!  Bravissimo!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 30, 2007, 04:52:10 am
Morning all,

Friday here and I am up early so the weather report is: dark. Chilly, too, at 21 degrees.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 30, 2007, 06:10:29 am
Happy Anniversary Brokies!      

It's been a full year for most of us IMDB.COM refugees.    And boy have some of us been chatty!


Fridays Top Ten List

injest  11694
Lucise  6675
Garry_LH  6150  
MaineWriter  5492
Front-Ranger  5315  
louisev  3560
DavidnHartford  3481
David  3477
Ellemeno  3214
Sheriff Roland  3124  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 30, 2007, 09:24:54 am
Guess who I just spoke to?

Pete Tannen!   He's in town on Holiday and we'll be having breakfast tomorrow.   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 30, 2007, 09:47:51 am
I don't know why y'all stuck it out so long over on PT, nearly the whole month a March when it was getting weirder and weirder. I joined BetterMost March 8 and divided my time but it sure felt great when we all came in from the cold and received Phillip and John's shelter from the storm. Remember how we crashed the little intimate party they were having with our loud and chatty behavior, our 24/7 swooning, our exhortations of Heath! Heath! Jake! Jake! like a big flock of Canadian geese descending en masse on a quiet pond way out in the middle of nowhere. Everybody has always been very accommodating and joining in till the paint brands were all wore off and we ceased to Tremblay and even forgot how those wily coyote trolls could cause such a fuss! So it's a very good thing to pause and celebrate and dust off the ol treasure cache, turn towards Wyoming and recite a solemn yee-haw three times!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 30, 2007, 12:24:25 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 30, 2007, 09:47:51 am
I don't know why y'all stuck it out so long over on PT, nearly the whole month a March when it was getting weirder and weirder. I joined BetterMost March 8 and divided my time but it sure felt great when we all came in from the cold and received Phillip and John's shelter from the storm. Remember how we crashed the little intimate party they were having with our loud and chatty behavior, our 24/7 swooning, our exhortations of Heath! Heath! Jake! Jake! like a big flock of Canadian geese descending en masse on a quiet pond way out in the middle of nowhere. Everybody has always been very accommodating and joining in till the paint brands were all wore off and we ceased to Tremblay and even forgot how those wily coyote trolls could cause such a fuss! So it's a very good thing to pause and celebrate and dust off the ol treasure cache, turn towards Wyoming and recite a solemn yee-haw three times!

Lee, you have a great gift for metaphor, especially the geese descending on the quiet pond!  ;D

How about posting that over on the Birthday thread?  8)

Edited to add:  LOL!  I just read the replies over there and realized you did just that!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 30, 2007, 04:27:01 pm
Quote from: DavidnHartford on March 30, 2007, 09:24:54 am
Guess who I just spoke to?

Pete Tannen!   He's in town on Holiday and we'll be having breakfast tomorrow.   

give him our best!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 30, 2007, 05:27:16 pm
Hi, everybody. TGIF, hunh??

It's snowing again in the Rocky Mountains.  :P But that s'alright. Because, Adam made a deal with God, to get the snow, rain, sleet, hail (especially the hail!) over with so that we would have lovely wildflowers and  blue skies to match our bluebirds and Jake's eyes (tra la) in the Rocky Mountains come May when the Brokeback BBQ takes place. Here he is in hard negotiations with God:

(http://athena.divshare.com/files/2007/03/30/311024/Creation_of_Adam.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on March 30, 2007, 05:59:53 pm
Pssst, FRiend, I think you might have just broken the cardinal rule of no full-frontal around these parts! But maybe this lil ol' image might pass, because it just happens to be one of the supreme masterpieces of world art? And it is a painting, after all? Let's hope this one stays up! ;)

And thanks...! :D

From Michelangelo- and man-lover,
Scott
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 31, 2007, 03:40:04 am
Quote from: moremojo on March 30, 2007, 05:59:53 pm
Pssst, FRiend, I think you might have just broken the cardinal rule of no full-frontal around these parts! But maybe this lil ol' image might pass, because it just happens to be one of the supreme masterpieces of world art? And it is a painting, after all? Let's hope this one stays up! ;)

And thanks...! :D

From Michelangelo- and man-lover,
Scott M.
Seems to have survived so far! If it is allowed in the Vatican, that must have some pull!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 31, 2007, 06:08:45 am
Saturdays FULL 1000+ up list!

  injest        11,739   
  Lucise          6,687   
  Garry_LH        6,176   
  MaineWriter        5,498   
  Front-Ranger        5,341   
  louisev                 3,562   
  David                   3,500   
  DavidnHartford        3,500   
  Ellemeno               3,231   
  Sheriff Roland        3,154   
  Fran        2,989   
  ednbarby         2,638   
  latjoreme        2,621   
  Pipedream        2,594   
  Jeff Wrangler        2,549   
  Toast        2,519   
  Meryl        2,239   
  Memento        1,946   
  Lynne        1,884   
  southendmd        1,759   
  wdj        1,733   
  Phillip Dampier       1,625   
  Bigheart        1,606   
  moremojo        1,605   
  Arad-3        1,593   
  atz75        1,589   
  opinionista        1,588   
  dot-matrix        1,585   
  YaadPyar        1,571   
  jpwagoneer1964        1,502   
  Snuitje        1,479   
  shakestheground        1,455   
  delalluvia        1,406   
  Daniel        1,370   
  Katie77        1,368   
  littleguitar        1,310   
  coffeecat33        1,304   
  twistedude        1,298   
  kelda_shelton        1,261   
  wulfar360        1,227   
  saucycobblers        1,196   
  wyomen        1,156   
  DeeDee        1,151   
  Penthesilea        1,142   
  Mikaela        1,129   
  starboardlight        1,119   
  sfericsf        1,097   
  Scott        1,075   
  RouxB        1,071   
  cmr107        1,046   
  Ray       1,040   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on March 31, 2007, 06:28:28 am
hey since when did I move into 6th place?  I have been 7 for the longest time!

Good evening everyone in America, winter is coming here in Melbourne and there is a strong chill on after a lovely sunny Saturday.  Brrrr.  We are due for an Antarctic cold front blowing through.  That always means rain.  Heavy, soaking rain, and severe wind chill from the Ice.  I can hear the penguin calling my name.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on March 31, 2007, 06:42:46 am
Winter?    Ah!  thats right.  You are now the reverse of us!   LOL

Spring is finally here!   YAAA!     I officially put away my winter coat.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 31, 2007, 06:59:00 am
Quote from: louisev on March 31, 2007, 06:28:28 am
hey since when did I move into 6th place?  I have been 7th for the longest time!

Truth is, you've been in 6th place fer 4 and a half months ... went back 108 pages ta find the last time you weren't 6th (yup -I had 5 minutes ta spend on this taday  :) )

Quote from: DavidnHartford on November 17, 2006, 06:09:15 am
Friday Morning and time for the Top Ten list!

1- injest  5790
2- Lucise  5141  
3- MaineWriter  3089  
4- Front-Ranger  2952
5- Garry_LH  2944
6- Pipedream  2418
7- louisev  2413
8- Ellemeno  2373
9- DavidinHartford  2363
10- latjoreme  2147  

Garry & David are the only ones that have made any moves in all that time (top 10 wise)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on March 31, 2007, 07:15:36 am
november was 4 months ago? 

Look at the time!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on March 31, 2007, 07:19:05 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 31, 2007, 03:40:04 am
Seems to have survived so far! If it is allowed in the Vatican, that must have some pull!!



Oh yeah...the Vatican pulls a lot!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on March 31, 2007, 07:21:03 am
Quote from: louisev on March 31, 2007, 07:15:36 am
november was 4 months ago? 

Look at the time!

March =      1 month
February =  1 month
January =    1 month
December= 1 month
(30-17=)13 days a Nov. = 1/2 month (short 2 days)

Yup - 4 and a half months
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 31, 2007, 07:29:18 am
Time flies when you are having fun, Louise!

Morning all. 30 degrees here. I am ready for some warmer weather. Yoo-hoo, mother nature!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 01, 2007, 05:48:33 am
Sundays Top Ten List

hoodat  12825
Demelza  7696
Garry_LH  7226  
Ellery's True Love  6502
Two Jacks  6354  
Chief Deputy Darlin  4567
The-April-Fool  4505
Amanda Huggankiss  4500
Guinea-Effen-Pig  4250
Yancy Tucker  4195  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 01, 2007, 06:53:26 am
What a day yesterday was!


Saturday started out with a very nice breakfast visit with Pete Tannen and his partner.    They had also been to Philly and met Jeff Wrangler too! 

YAA BROKIES!

It was a good thing I wore my uniform to meet them.   Because when I left, there was a HUGE traffic jam on the interstate highway!  D'oh!

I sat for over 40 minutes stuck in traffic, then when it cleared I had to drive 90 mph to get to work in time.   OK, it was actually a little faster than that, but we get a break from the Police if we get stopped when late.     Fortunately I didn't get stopped.  LOL.


I like Saturdays at the Airport.   It is usually a slower travel day, so you aren't as hectic as the rest of the week.    BUT no sooner did I get there when we had some excitement.

A girl working on the next xray over spots a loaded gun in a carry on bag.    First she makes sure its not a test.   nope, not a test.    She calls for the Supervisor who calls for the State Police.   

 "Sir? do you have weapon in your bag?" 

"Yes, is that a problem?   I gun have a permit."

By then about 5 more Policemen showed up, plus 3 more of my bosses.    The man was handcuffed and arrested right there on the spot in front of everyone.

Needless to say, he missed his plane.   He'll most likely lose that gun permit too.    He will get a HUGE fine from the Feds, plus go to court here for sentencing.  What an idiot.    I hope the judge throws the book at him.     Not only did he try to bring a gun on a plane, it was a LOADED gun. 

This was a normal looking guy.  White, approx 40 yrs old, well groomed, casual clothes.  Nothing that would have profiled him as a threat.   THAT is why everyone gets screened the same way.    You just don't know who the nutcases are going to be.

A little old lady was with her husband watching the man get handcuffed and led away.  She walked over to me and said: "That man had something very bad in his bag didn't he?"    I told her "Yes, but as you can see we caught him."    She said "He won't be on our flight will he?"    I said "No Mam, rest assured he will not."

She put one hand on my arm and said "Oh thank you all for being here.  This is all worth it!"


Now THAT is what makes my day.
 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 01, 2007, 07:17:54 am
Morning all,

Chilly here today...22 degrees. They are talking about snow tomorrow and below normal temps for the next two weeks! Argh....I really want spring to spring but we are being tortured with winter weather, still.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 01, 2007, 07:49:34 am
Quote from: Ellery's True Love on April 01, 2007, 07:17:54 am
Morning all,

Chilly here today...22 degrees. They are talking about snow tomorrow and below normal temps for the next two weeks! Argh....I really want spring to spring but we are being tortured with winter weather, still.

L

G'mornin Leslie!

     Yeah, the high front that has been keeping us in nice weather is leaving today.    It will hit 53 today, but the rain moves in tonight and temps will drop.    Rain ALL week long too they say.    :(

     Time to go buy my Train tickets for next weeks International Auto Show in Manhattan!   YAA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 01, 2007, 05:23:04 pm
Quote from: Amanda Huggankiss on April 01, 2007, 05:48:33 am
Sundays Top Ten List

hoodat  12825
Demelza  7696
Garry_LH  7226  
Ellery's True Love  6502
Two Jacks  6354  
Chief Deputy Darlin  4567
The-April-Fool  4505
Amanda Huggankiss  4500
Guinea-Effen-Pig  4250
Yancy Tucker  4195  


What a Bee-Ewe-Tea-Full Top Ten List!  Thanks Amanda Huggankiss!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 01, 2007, 05:25:57 pm
Quote from: Guinea-Effen-Pig on April 01, 2007, 05:23:04 pm

What a Bee-Ewe-Tea-Full Top Ten List!  Thanks Amanda Huggankiss!  :)

And you'll notice that all of our post counts have magically increased. What a beautiful thing!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 01, 2007, 06:12:01 pm
Love the new Top Ten!  8)

David, you aren't the only one who breakfasted with Brokies.  I sat down this morning with Jenny (newyearsday), John Gallagher and Keren (EnnisLovesJack).  Ain't BBM the greatest?  8)

And yes, I also appreciate the job you security guys do.  Thanks for the story!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 01, 2007, 06:15:20 pm
I hope you told Jenny and John to come post in the Chez Tremblay anniversary thread! (I think Keren has already)

And it would be so great if Jenny would join in an upcoming full moon chat.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 01, 2007, 06:24:20 pm
Quote from: Ellery's True Love on April 01, 2007, 05:25:57 pm
And you'll notice that all of our post counts have magically increased. What a beautiful thing!

L

D'Oh!  I missed that. Thanks.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 02, 2007, 06:22:29 am
Morning all,

Greetings from the east coast. 37 degrees and rainy. At least it is not snow!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 02, 2007, 08:39:38 am
Good Morning Brokies!

Sorry I'm late.    Tis my Saturday and I over slept!     LOL.

Here is Mondays Top Ten List!

injest  11907  
Lucise  6705
Garry_LH  6252  
MaineWriter  5544
Front-Ranger  5376  
Louisev  3575
David  3514
DavidinHartford  3504
Ellemeno  3279
Sheriff Roland  3235  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on April 02, 2007, 08:43:50 am
So...now that I am here...what's next?  There seems little left to live for,  now that I have passed 1K. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 02, 2007, 08:48:59 am
Quote from: Scott on April 02, 2007, 08:43:50 am
So...now that I am here...what's next?  There seems little left to live for,  now that I have passed 1K. 

2K

3K

4K

5K

.....you've got a long way to go to catch Jess!        :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 02, 2007, 08:50:07 am
The good news Scott is that you only need a few thousand more to get on the Top Ten List!       ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on April 02, 2007, 08:50:57 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 02, 2007, 08:48:59 am
2K

3K

4K

5K

.....you've got a long way to go to catch Jess!        :laugh:

I'll be dead by then...or locked up in a loony bin...which is where some think I should be all the time.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 02, 2007, 10:34:34 am
Oh trust me Scott.   There are days when I think BetterMost  IS   the looney bin!

LOL!    :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on April 02, 2007, 10:36:31 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 02, 2007, 10:34:34 am
Oh trust me Scott.   There are days when I think BetterMost  IS   the looney bin!

LOL!    :laugh:


Ssssssssssshhhhh...don't let it get out...you know how sensitive people can be.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 02, 2007, 11:43:31 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 02, 2007, 08:39:38 am

Here is Mondays Top Ten List!

injest  11907  
Lucise  6705
Garry_LH  6252  
MaineWriter  5544
Front-Ranger  5376  
Louisev  3575
David  3514
DavidinHartford  3504
Ellemeno  3279
Sheriff Roland  3235  [/b]


[Elle]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 02, 2007, 11:43:41 am
[hears]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 02, 2007, 11:43:49 am
[Roland's]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 02, 2007, 11:44:00 am
[footsteps]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 02, 2007, 11:44:07 am
[gaining]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 02, 2007, 11:44:14 am
[on]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 02, 2007, 11:44:26 am
[her...]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 02, 2007, 11:49:25 am
Elle, thanks for all the BBQ publicity!! Keep it up!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 02, 2007, 12:00:18 pm
A random post, for no reason at all...LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 02, 2007, 06:58:09 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 02, 2007, 11:49:25 am
Elle, thanks for all the BBQ publicity!! Keep it up!!



Sure
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 02, 2007, 06:58:19 pm
thing
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 02, 2007, 06:58:27 pm
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 02, 2007, 06:58:36 pm
Lee
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 02, 2007, 06:58:45 pm
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 02, 2007, 07:00:05 pm
I think someone here is trying to boost her post count.... ::) Leslie looks around innocently, hoping that no one thinks she has ever done that...

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 02, 2007, 07:03:55 pm
Roland's only 59 posts behind me.  He could do those 59 posts tonight easy, if he and Jess get to postin' and talkin' and all.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 02, 2007, 07:23:06 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on April 02, 2007, 07:03:55 pm
Roland's only 59 posts behind me.  He could do those 59 posts tonight easy, if he and Jess get to postin' and talkin' and all.

Yup & there wouldn't be a single fluff post in there either ... not my style

Ya know, I don't have to reach your score today or tomorrow - whenever's fine by me!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 02, 2007, 10:15:36 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on April 02, 2007, 07:23:06 pm
Yup & there wouldn't be a single fluff post in there either ... not my style

Ya know, I don't have to reach your score today or tomorrow - whenever's fine by me!

but he WILL catch you!!  :laugh: :laugh:

and there are days we spend a couple of hours in CHAT...which doesn't even COUNT!!

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 02, 2007, 10:19:20 pm
Quote from: injest on April 02, 2007, 10:15:36 pm
but he WILL catch you!!  :laugh: :laugh:

I know.  As a rabbit trying to squeeze into a snake hole, chased by a coyot' knows.  It's just a matter of time. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 02, 2007, 10:35:45 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on April 02, 2007, 10:19:20 pm
I know.  As a rabbit trying to squeeze into a snake hole, chased by a coyot' knows.  It's just a matter of time. 

Either way, sounds like some high class entertainment!  ;D

(OK, somebody had to say it.  ;D)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 02, 2007, 10:41:35 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 02, 2007, 10:35:45 pm
Either way, sounds like some high class entertainment!  ;D

(OK, somebody had to say it.  ;D)

 :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 03, 2007, 06:48:54 am
Dreary, dreary, rainy and cold. 34 degrees. Welcome to spring in Maine.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 03, 2007, 07:08:12 am
Are you tired a winter? - or this wet, cold ugly spring?

Come visit "My Great White North" thread - photos taken last summer

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,8507.45.html

Started postin em last month cause I was gettin tired a waitin fer spring/summer ta finally get here.

This is today's photo, but there are 4 pages of 'em posted on that blog - All welcome.

(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g14/roboy-0/odds%20and%20ends/memine/Timmins/06-07-32.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 03, 2007, 07:19:04 am
Roland,

When I was flying to Brussels (three weeks ago today!) they showed a map on the video of our journey. How many miles traveled, how many miles to go, etc. The map zeroes in and pulls out and they drop on names of various and assorted cities on the continents we are looking at. At one point, it pulls out and we get a good view of Canada. Do they identify Toronto or Ottawa? No. Guess what city? Timmins.

I am not making this up!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 03, 2007, 07:55:40 am
Tuesdays Top Ten List!

injest  11943
Lucise  6715
Garry_LH  6271  
MaineWriter  5575
Front-Ranger  5411  
louise van hine  3578
David  3517
DavidinHartford  3514
Ellemeno  3313
Sheriff Roland  3259
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 03, 2007, 08:00:28 am
I was lookin at a list a canadian cities, and their population changes for the last 20 years yesterday. Usta be Timmins had a population a 43 000 (that's what the sign still says when enterin the city limits) but the census(?) claims that the city's population is now down to 32 000 - that's 25% less than at it's peak - no wonder houses large churches can be bought for less than the value a my little bungalo in Toronto.

My parent's house, a much sturdier, larger, much hansomer building than mine fetched just 110 000$ (that's CAN$) last Christmas.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 03, 2007, 11:45:16 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on April 02, 2007, 06:58:27 pm
,
Clarissa, your post reminds me of this classic Chez Tremblay topic, started by Ray:

. (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,1935.0.html)

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 03, 2007, 03:05:36 pm
 :laugh:

I remember that great old thread "."

Hilarious
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 03, 2007, 08:25:55 pm
Gotta say, it's gettin crowded in the blue - Guess who just reached a new plateau?

Congratulations Fran
you're blue now with yer
3 000 th + post ! ! !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 03, 2007, 09:26:37 pm


  :D HAPPY 3,000th POST, FRAN!  :D

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/soups_alphabet.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 03, 2007, 09:32:06 pm
Congratulations Fran!!!


:D  :D  :D  :D  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 04, 2007, 02:19:44 am
An alphabet game to celebrate our Fran.  How many logos' letters do you recognize here?  We're filling in answers in the next post, so only peek at that when you're ready to!

(http://www.talking-dog.com/alison/images/AmericanAlphabet.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 04, 2007, 02:20:09 am
There weren't answers given.  These are my and others' guesses.  Add yours in posts below and I'll update it.  This sure shows the power of fonting.

A All
B Bubblicious
C Campbell's
D Downy
E Eggo
F Fritos
G Gatorade
H Hebrew National
I Igloo Icee
J Jello
K Kool-Aid
L Lysol
M M&Ms
N Nabisco
O Oreo
P Pez
Q Quaker Q-Tip
R Reese's
S Starburst
T Tide
U Uncle Ben's
V V8
W Wisk
X Xacto
Y York
Z Zest
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 04, 2007, 02:48:54 am
I think I=Igloo
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 04, 2007, 04:56:42 am
Ain't nothin but a guess here too, but:

F = fritto chips

and I believe ya got the Q wrong

Q = Q-tips

Best I can do ... (& this was fun & int'restin)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 04, 2007, 06:14:17 am
Wednesdays FULL 1000+ Poster List

  injest        11,984   
  Lucise          6,734   
  Garry_LH        6,289   
  MaineWriter       5,591   
  Front-Ranger        5,435   
  louise van hine        3,584   
  David                     3,541   
  Benjamin Dover        3,525   
  Ellemeno              3,336   
  Sheriff Roland        3,295   
  Fran                    3,008   
  ednbarby             2,661   
  ineedcrayons        2,642   
  Pipedream            2,594   
  Jeff Wrangler        2,583   
  Toast                  2,542   
  Meryl                  2,273    
  Memento            1,946   
  Lynne                 1,884   
  southendmd        1,790   
  wdj                     1,740   
  Phillip Dampier      1,674   
  dot-matrix         1,635   
  moremojo        1,615   
  atz75              1,607   
  Bigheart          1,606   
  opinionista        1,601   
  Arad-3              1,593   
  YaadPyar               1,571   
  jpwagoneer1964       1,505   
  Snavel de Snuit         1,483   
  Shakestheground      1,466   
  delalluvia        1,411   
  Daniel            1,375   
  Katie77           1,369   
  littleguitar         1,310   
  coffeecat33        1,304   
  twistedude         1,298   
  Kelda                  1,285   
  wulfar360             1,256   
  saucycobblers        1,196   
  Penthesilea        1,165   
  wyomen          1,156   
  DeeDee          1,151   
  Scott              1,145   
  Mikaela            1,129   
  starboardlight   1,119   
  sfericsf           1,110   
  RouxB           1,075   
  cmr107        1,048   
  Ray             1,040   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 04, 2007, 06:59:47 am
It is Wednesday.   Which is my Monday.  Sigh.    And it just started raining.      :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 04, 2007, 07:13:16 am
And we have snowflakes drifting down!

33 degrees and grey. As Hannah said to me, "When is the weather going to make up its mind?"

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 04, 2007, 07:21:27 am
Quote from: David on April 04, 2007, 02:48:54 am
I think I=Igloo

nope I = Icee!!

T = Tide
Z = Zest
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 04, 2007, 07:26:13 am
The T is Tide

H = Hebrew National

X = Xacto (as in knife)... this one is a guess.

L = Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 04, 2007, 08:48:51 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on April 04, 2007, 02:20:09 am
There weren't answers given.  These are my guesses.  This sure shows the power of fonting.

The colors help, too, I think. Would the York Peppermint Patties "Y" be as recognizable here if it were printed in yellow on green, say, instead of the familiar white on blue?

You're good, Clarissa. Until I peeked at your answers, I only recognized the Campbell's Soup "C" and the M&Ms "M."
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on April 04, 2007, 11:19:59 am
Thanks, Roland, Meryl, David, and Elle, for acknowledging my milestone.  The alphabet references were especially nice.  I just can't seem to quit the ABCs game....

Hey, Sheriff, it wasn't too long ago that you were trailing me.  Now you've left me in the dust.

Clarissa, thanks for the PM and yet another game.   :)

Fran
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 04, 2007, 02:54:52 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 04, 2007, 08:48:51 am
The colors help, too, I think. Would the York Peppermint Patties "Y" be as recognizable here if it were printed in yellow on green, say, instead of the familiar white on blue?

You're good, Clarissa. Until I peeked at your answers, I only recognized the Campbell's Soup "C" and the M&Ms "M."

The C and the M were the first ones I saw too, Jeff!  I kept relooking at the list, and each pass through I'd suddenly realize I recognized 2 or 3 more. 

The U is still empty.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 04, 2007, 06:21:48 pm
CONGRATULATIONS FRAN!!

Congratz to Fran--a woman of many letters!! And all of them are very interesting!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 04, 2007, 06:40:32 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on April 04, 2007, 02:54:52 pm
The C and the M were the first ones I saw too, Jeff!  I kept relooking at the list, and each pass through I'd suddenly realize I recognized 2 or 3 more. 

The U is still empty.  :)

Underwood Deviled Ham by any chance?

Edit: no, I just checked their website. That's not it.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 04, 2007, 09:41:17 pm
I do believe the "U" is for Uncle Ben's Rice.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 04, 2007, 11:30:15 pm
Quote from: Meryl on April 04, 2007, 09:41:17 pm
I do believe the "U" is for Uncle Ben's Rice.  :)


Meryl, you took us on home!  Isn't it incredible that one letter, in a certain shape and colors is so identifiable and loaded with meaning?  It's amazing.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dot-matrix on April 05, 2007, 02:05:03 am
Thought this seemed especially pertinent to you dear David  :D I tried embedding it like Phillip did but it doesn't work for me.... so here's the URL:         


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 05, 2007, 06:14:46 am
Thursdays Top Ten List!

injest  12042   <--  OMG!  12 thousand!
Lucise  6744
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Ellemeno  3344
Sheriff Roland  3319  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 05, 2007, 06:28:26 am
Thanks Dot!    I like that commercial!         


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 05, 2007, 06:53:50 am
Quote from: Meryl on April 04, 2007, 09:41:17 pm
I do believe the "U" is for Uncle Ben's Rice.  :)


Of course! Good job, Meryl!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 05, 2007, 06:55:50 am
Thursday morning, 29 degrees. Schools are closed today because of the SNOWSTORM! Yes, we probably got about a foot of snow yesterday. It looks like winter has returned out there!

I once heard someone call a late season storm like this Mother Nature's fertilizer (for farmers, that is).

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 05, 2007, 07:01:58 am
A FOOT of snow!?


Don'tcha know it is Spring Leslie?    ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 05, 2007, 07:16:19 am
Yes, a foot.

Here's the view out of my backyard, taken just moments ago:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/DSCN0267.jpg)

And here's the outdoor shower, not likely to be opened this weekend!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/DSCN0266.jpg)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 05, 2007, 07:56:54 am
Looks real purty!   Glad I'm not shovelling it!    LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on April 05, 2007, 08:03:47 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 05, 2007, 07:56:54 am
Looks real purty!   Glad I'm not shovelling it!    LOL

Purty indeed...but not in April.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on April 05, 2007, 10:38:59 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 05, 2007, 07:16:19 am
Yes, a foot.

Here's the view out of my backyard, taken just moments ago:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/DSCN0267.jpg)

And here's the outdoor shower, not likely to be opened this weekend!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/DSCN0266.jpg)

L
WOW! :o April showers bring May flowers, but what do April snowstorms bring? Hang in there, Leslie--we're having a little cool snap here in Central Texas, but nothing like what you're facing!

Basking in Southern comfort,
Scott
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 05, 2007, 11:01:09 am
Quote from: moremojo on April 05, 2007, 10:38:59 am
WOW! :o April showers bring May flowers, but what do April snowstorms bring? Hang in there, Leslie--we're having a little cool snap here in Central Texas, but nothing like what you're facing!

Basking in Southern comfort,
Scott

The one good thing is, when you get a storm like this in April, you know all the snow will be gone within a week or less.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 05, 2007, 11:24:19 am
And it means you're not in a drought.

But having just seen The Day After Tomorrow for the first time a couple of weeks ago, it does look a might menacing.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 06, 2007, 05:55:03 am
Fridays Top Ten List

injest  12094  
Lucise  6748
Garry_LH  6338  
MaineWriter  5623
Front-Ranger  5488  
louise van hine  3591
David  3576
DavidinHartford  3536
Ellemeno  3384
Sheriff Roland  3343  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on April 06, 2007, 06:04:37 am
good lord!  That is some blow!  Nor'easter!


Can I repeat just exactly how much I do NOT miss New England?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 06, 2007, 06:25:46 am
A few snow squalls moved across the airport yesterday.   It was strange to look out the huge terminal windows facing the tarmac and seeing a blizzard for three minutes with zero visability, then it was gone.   No accumilation thankgoodness.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 06, 2007, 06:31:07 am
23 degrees here. The snow is still on the ground. And unfortnately, UMaine lost their semifinal game in the Frozen Four (hockey).

Oh well.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 07, 2007, 06:10:37 am
Saturdays Top Ten List

injest  12135  
Lucise  6762
Garry_LH  6356  
MaineWriter  5633
Front-Ranger  5509  
David  3612
louise van hine  3594
DavidinHartford  3541
Ellemeno  3442
Sheriff Roland  3389  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 07, 2007, 07:39:11 am
Easter is tomorrow and it is winter in Maine, with a temp of 21 degrees. Snow is still on the ground. I hope the Easter bunny has mittens!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 07, 2007, 11:40:02 am
Those Easter eggs will really stand out in the snow!! I have to work today, but I'm laying on an Oriental rug in front of the fireplace doin my work. Now, that's the way to do it!

Way to go, David. Welcome to my left side. I hope you don't thrash or snore!! Bring Oreo and Cody with you!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 07, 2007, 11:25:01 pm
It was snowing in Pittsburgh today (and the past few days) with a wind chill of 13!!!   Yikes.  Nothing like the impressive showing going on in Maine.  But still... 
 :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on April 08, 2007, 12:30:43 am
Leslie - those pictures are just beautiful!  Thanks for posting them.  If I had just a little bit less self-control, I woulda bought a ticket for ME yesterday.  I bet Sunday River is absolutely ideal!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 08, 2007, 01:12:27 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 07, 2007, 07:39:11 am
Easter is tomorrow and it is winter in Maine, with a temp of 21 degrees. Snow is still on the ground. I hope the Easter bunny has mittens!
L

And show shoes too! He might fall through without them.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 08, 2007, 02:00:05 am
Quote from: David on April 08, 2007, 01:12:27 am
And show shoes too! He might fall through without them.  :)

A snowshoe hare
(temporarily in Leslie and Amanda's ecotones for Easter)

(http://www.nearctica.com/biomes/boreal/bmammal/hare1.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 08, 2007, 02:13:46 am
I just realized I typed "show shoes" instead of snow shoes!

You knew what I meant, didn't you Clarissa?

I love the ecotone bit too!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 08, 2007, 06:14:19 am
Sundays Top Ten List

injest  12159  
Lucise  6762
Garry_LH  6375  
MaineWriter  5643
Front-Ranger  5549  
David  3636
louise van hine  3597
DavidinHartford  3542
Ellemeno  3452
Sheriff Roland  3426  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 08, 2007, 06:18:21 am
Happy Easter to all who participate!


The Airport was rediculously quiet yesterday.   Same today as well they say.     The calm before the storm.   "Spring Break".     

Eager young men and women anxious to get south and get laid.     I'd better go get some more pat-down gloves!    He he he!
Title: Things I've Learned from My Children
Post by: David on April 08, 2007, 07:01:04 am
Things I've Learned from My Children.  (from Cartalk.com)

The following came from an anonymous mother in Austin, Texas.

THINGS I'VE LEARNED FROM MY CHILDREN (HONEST AND NO KIDDING):

A king-size water bed holds enough water to fill a 2,000-square-foot house four inches deep.

If you put hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with rollerblades, they can ignite.

A three-year-old's voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded restaurant.

If you hook a dog leash over a ceiling fan, the motor is not strong enough to rotate a 42-pound boy wearing Batman underwear and a Superman cape. It is strong enough, however, to spread paint on all four walls of a 20-by-20-foot room.

You should not throw baseballs up when the ceiling fan is on. When using the ceiling fan as a bat, you have to throw the ball up a few times before you get a hit. A ceiling fan can hit a baseball a long way. The glass in windows (even double-pane) doesn't stop a baseball hit by a ceiling fan.

When you hear the toilet flush and the words "uh-oh," it's already too late.

Brake fluid mixed with Clorox makes smoke, and lots of it.

A six-year-old can start a fire with a flint rock even though a 36-year-old man says they can do it only in the movies. A magnifying glass can start a fire even on an overcast day.

Legos will pass through the digestive tract of a four-year-old.

"Play-Dough" and "microwave" should never be used in the same sentence.

Superglue is forever.

No matter how much Jell-O you put in a swimming pool, you still can't walk on water. Pool filters do not like Jell-O.

VCRs do not eject PB&J sandwiches even though TV commercials show they do.

Garbage bags do not make good parachutes.

Marbles in gas tanks make lots of noise when driving.

You probably do not want to know what that odor is.

Always look in the oven before you turn it on. Plastic toys do not like ovens. The fire department in Austin has a five-minute response time.

The spin cycle on the washing machine does not make earthworms dizzy. It will, however, make cats dizzy. Cats throw up twice their body weight when dizzy.

Title: Re: Things I've Learned from My Children
Post by: Penthesilea on April 08, 2007, 07:42:23 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 08, 2007, 07:01:04 am
Things I've Learned from My Children.  (from Cartalk.com)


THINGS I'VE LEARNED FROM MY CHILDREN (HONEST AND NO KIDDING):


When you hear the toilet flush and the words "uh-oh," it's already too late.

Superglue is forever.

You probably do not want to know what that odor is.

I can verify these ones.

Quote
The spin cycle on the washing machine does not make earthworms dizzy. It will, however, make cats dizzy. Cats throw up twice their body weight when dizzy.

This one is hilarious  :laugh:

I can add a few:

Permanent marker on brand-new window sills is truly permanent.

Chocolate pudding is no body lotion. It will not be absorbed by your skin.

A three year old can always find crayons, pens or pencils - no matter where you hide them. But a new wall decoration from time to time is not bad, is it?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 08, 2007, 08:00:21 am
Morning all...27 degrees here, bright and sunny. This is Easter? LOL

A few other child truths:

Babies will roll off the diaper changing table, even when you are looking at them and have your hand on their abdomen.

Children will come up with words or phrases that become standard part of your family language but have no meaning to anyone else. Ever hear of a "turkey towel"? Like no, plucky. Didn't think so.

Children born in the late 80s and 90s have some sort of weird electromagnetic energy that causes batteries to lose their charge and small electronic gadgets to die before their normal expected life span. I don't even want to think about how much money I have spent on CDs players, Gameboys, iPods, MP3 players, digital cameras...

Shaving cream does not work well as a body lotion, soap or shampoo, although it does a nice job for hair sculpting. Several cans may be needed, though.

Leslie



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on April 08, 2007, 03:06:43 pm
Hey, friends--

Yep, Happy Easter to all who observe. Our Sunday here in is quite cold and wet; we actually had freezing rain last night! It's most unusual to have this wintry weather so late in the spring (for these parts, that is). My late great-grandmother always used to say to expect a bit more cold before Easter, and she has proven right every year so far, including this one--even in this era of global warming!

This hibernation-worthy weather has given me a wonderful opportunity to catch up on my rest this weekend, and I had a marvellously lazy, dream-filled sleep last night. One of these dreams was not the most pleasant, but still did not impede my recuperation. This was one of my flying nightmares, and I thought it would be germane to invoke it here given our David's close connection with the world of air travel. I dreamt that somehow my family had convinced me to board a plane, alone, in order to travel to New Zealand for what I had been encouraged to regard as a wonderful visiting opportunity. I was sitting in the plane, surrounding by other travellers, while the plane was taxiing in preparation for takeoff. My anxiety was mounting, and I was feeling that I just had to get off that plane...just like Suzanne Plechette's character on that episode of 'The Bob Newhart Show'. While I was deliberating with the short amount of time I had left, I suddenly woke up. Whew!

I have these kinds of dreams every now and then, ever since I last stopped travelling by air. It's as if some part of my subconscious is determined to face the fear, even if it's only in the world of my dreams. But still can't imagine ever boarding a plane again, not in my waking life.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 08, 2007, 03:12:08 pm
Could it be a form of claustrophobia, Scott, since you hadn't even taken off yet in your dream?? We must get to the bottom of this! Methinks you should have that dream again and force yourself to stay asleep until the plane takes off. But, why don't you make it a trip to Dallas or somewhere closer! New Zealand is a mite ambitious!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 09, 2007, 06:08:55 am
Mondays Top Ten List

injest  12203
Lucise  6774
Garry_LH  6388  
MaineWriter  5653
Front-Ranger  5576  
David  3653
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Ellemeno  3476
Sheriff Roland  3462  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 09, 2007, 06:18:34 am
Good morning all.

32 degrees here and still grey outside.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 09, 2007, 07:22:02 am
(can you keep a secret?)

j.U.d.E. is 6 posts away from joining the 1 000 + club!

One more game on the "Do you recognize the picture?" thread and she's in - YEAH!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 09, 2007, 07:23:56 am
The regulars are all lined up and ready to teach her the secret handshake!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 09, 2007, 07:40:16 am
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on April 09, 2007, 07:22:02 am
(can you keep a secret?)

j.U.d.E. is 6 posts away from joining the 1 000 + club!

One more game on the "Do you recognize the picture?" thread and she's in - YEAH!!!
Woooo-hoooo!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 09, 2007, 07:13:58 pm
I'm ten posts ahead of Roland.  He'll pass me by mornin'.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 09, 2007, 07:16:42 pm
I was one post ahead, two hours ago when I went down fer a nap!!  >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 09, 2007, 07:17:31 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on April 09, 2007, 07:16:42 pm
I was one post ahead, two hours ago when I went down fer a nap!!  >:(

Ha
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 09, 2007, 07:17:38 pm
Ha
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 09, 2007, 07:17:46 pm
Ha
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 09, 2007, 07:18:17 pm
[Elle feigns complete insouciance at this piffling detail of who is ahead or behind.]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: j.U.d.E. on April 09, 2007, 08:31:31 pm
HELLO!

:D

j. U. d. E.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 09, 2007, 08:35:54 pm
Quote from: j. U. d. E. on April 09, 2007, 08:31:31 pm
HELLO!

:D

j. U. d. E.

Darling!  Welcome! It is my happy happy pleasure to be the first to welcome you to the 1000+ posts club, especially since we were dining together in Brussels just a month ago...

You do remember, don't you, when I taught you the secret handshake at dinner? That fast, sleight of hand movement thing I was doing....?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 09, 2007, 08:37:58 pm
Here's a nice picture from before dinner, just as a reminder...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/DSCN0056.jpg)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 09, 2007, 08:39:01 pm
In the game thread, j.U.d.E.'s annouced her new achievement this way:

Quote from: j. U. d. E. on April 09, 2007, 08:30:06 pm
cOngRAtUlAtiONs  JUDE!  

You are at 1000 posts!

(http://i13.tinypic.com/2dj0w07.jpg)


CONGRATULATIONS j. U. d. E.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: j.U.d.E. on April 09, 2007, 08:39:16 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 09, 2007, 08:35:54 pm
Darling!  Welcome! It is my happy happy pleasure to be the first to welcome you to the 1000+ posts club, especially since we were dining together in Brussels just a month ago...

You do remember, don't you, when I taught you the secret handshake at dinner? That fast, sleight of hand movement thing I was doing....?

L
Hi there Leslie! Thank you!

I remember the dinner.. ehm.. And what did you do?!..

 ;D

j. U. d. E.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 09, 2007, 08:39:39 pm
Ooooo!    Great picture!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: j.U.d.E. on April 09, 2007, 08:40:45 pm
Sheriff! You amaze me!  ;D  But not at the picture game..  :laugh:

j. U. d. E.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 09, 2007, 08:49:38 pm
Jude! You don't remember? Well then...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/DSCN0063.jpg)


LOL!

hugs to you.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: j.U.d.E. on April 09, 2007, 09:05:32 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 09, 2007, 08:49:38 pm
Jude! You don't remember? Well then...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/DSCN0063.jpg)


LOL!

hugs to you.

L
Aha! Yes! I just need more explaining than normal people..

Cute little bugger, ain't he?  ;D

It's 3 o'clock in the morning here! I have to go!

Big hug!

j. U. d. E.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 09, 2007, 09:17:18 pm

W.E.L.C.O.M.E.  J.U.D.E.!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/belgianchocolate.jpg)

How sweet it is!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 09, 2007, 10:29:22 pm
CONGRATS  j. U. d. E. !!!  


(http://bestsmileys.com/horses2/2.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 09, 2007, 10:45:53 pm
CONGRATULATIONS JUDE!!!!!

:D  :D  :D  :D  :D :D  :D :D :D  :D


(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/lomis/applause9ce10xt.gif)(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/lomis/applause9ce10xt.gif)




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 09, 2007, 10:48:30 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 09, 2007, 08:49:38 pm
Jude! You don't remember? Well then...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/DSCN0063.jpg)


LOL!

hugs to you.

L

Is that the little statue from a town called Piss, Belgium? (God, I'm going to be sooooo embarrassed and humiliated if I am wrong about this!)  :(

I seem to remember hearing about it, or reading about it somewhere.

Or have I finally gone crazy?  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 10, 2007, 04:57:13 am
Quote from: David on April 09, 2007, 10:48:30 pm
Is that the little statue from a town called Piss, Belgium? (God, I'm going to be sooooo embarrassed and humiliated if I am wrong about this!)  :(

I seem to remember hearing about it, or reading about it somewhere.

Or have I finally gone crazy?  ???

 :laugh:

The town is not called Piss, David, but the statue is  ;D. The statue is called Manneken Piss and it stands in Brussles.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 10, 2007, 05:06:05 am
Welcome Jude

:)                   :) :) :) Happy 1000th  :) :) :)                  :)       :)


(http://www.umsystem.edu/sac/images/congratulations.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 10, 2007, 05:54:53 am
It's definitely spring here in Germany  :D.

I was just outside and what did I see? A pair of Gartenrotschwänzchen (common redstart ?):

(http://www.natura2000.munlv.nrw.de/fachdoku/vogelarten/images/arten/051103/gartenrotschwanz_koenig.jpg)

They were doing this...

(http://images.google.de/url?q=http://www.salzburg.gv.at/en/siebenp-paarung-2.jpg&usg=__dw8jF-82SVNbaz22SFPhVi0vdRA=)

...directly on the roof of our baking house  :).

They heard the matin call  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 10, 2007, 06:14:13 am
Morning all...

I hear birds but I don't feel spring temps! 36 degrees here. The foot of snow is rapidly melting, though...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: j.U.d.E. on April 10, 2007, 08:12:30 am
Why thank you all!  :-*

David, you are not crazy. Not yet. Not yet!  ;D

Chrissi explained it. But did you know that the little man saved Brussels from perishing in a fire? He peed on the fire and saved the city!

Well, at least that's one of the stories about the peeing boy..

Brussels today - overcast  :-\  - but at least there is no risk of fire!

j. U. d. E.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 10, 2007, 08:43:33 am
congrats Jude! a sudden bust has got you to the elite club!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 10, 2007, 11:41:07 am
Hey, Jude!!
Welcome! A nice fringe benefit to your recent gaming activities, in addition to the delicious fun of keeping us all guessing!!

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 10, 2007, 12:08:21 pm
I don't inderstand why David's not yet posted the daily top 10 list!?!

And Leslie's not coverin fer him either, so here's

Tuesdays Top Ten List

1-  injest                    12259
2-  Lucise                     6786
3-  Garry_LH               6410  
4-  MaineWriter         5672
5-  Front-Ranger       5613  
6-  David                     3680
7-  louise van hine    3610
8-  DavidinHartford  3550
9-  Ellemeno               3523
10-Sheriff Roland      3501  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 10, 2007, 12:19:23 pm
Ro, you're not just going to pass me soon - you're going to pass DavidinH.

I predict me today, and David by Friday.

Go Roland!  Go Roland!

[Go Elle!  Go Elle!]

:)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 10, 2007, 12:21:46 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on April 10, 2007, 12:08:21 pm
I don't inderstand why David's not yet posted the daily top 10 list!?!

And Leslie's not coverin fer him either, so here's



Thanks Roland, I sort of blanked out on that today! I did post the weather report, though.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 10, 2007, 12:28:32 pm
Don't think so - Unless you settle down, I predict YOU'll pass david within a day or two, then I'll pass David the next day. Then a day (or two) after that, louise'll fall back - to you again before I pass her a day or two after that.

Don't seem to be makin any real progress on catchin up to you, but the two of us certainly have been on quite a (postin) tear in the past week!

I've even looked beyond louise (and you) - It'll take a while, maybe until September but, unless someone falters (not likely), Lucise might be reacheable (but then, it might take till Christmas!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 10, 2007, 12:30:32 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 10, 2007, 12:21:46 pm
Thanks Roland, I sort of blanked out on that today! I did post the weather report, though.

L
Not a problem - thought it did take me some 15 minutes (ta make it look even better) I see it as a free extra post (without cheating with single word posts!) and thanks fer lettin me respond to you with this extra post too!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 10, 2007, 12:45:45 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on April 10, 2007, 12:30:32 pm
Not a problem - thought it did take me some 15 minutes (ta make it look even better) I see it as a free extra post (without cheating with single word posts!) and thanks fer lettin me respond to you with this extra post too!  ;D

And thank you again, for giving me the opportunity to say thanks again! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 11, 2007, 06:10:34 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 11, 2007, 06:13:28 am
Ok, I'm back!

Didn't mean to worry y'all.   I thought I had mentioned I was taking the train into Manhattan to see the 2007 New york International Auto show? 



Congrats Roland on reaching position number 9!      :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 11, 2007, 06:14:05 am
Morning all...

Greetings from the land where winter never ends! It is 19 degrees wright now with a high of 41 predicted for today. Sunny though, with blue sky already.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 11, 2007, 06:14:46 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 11, 2007, 06:13:28 am
Ok, I'm back!

Didn't mean to worry y'all.   I thought I had mentioned I was taking the train into Manhattan to see the 2007 New york International Auto show? 


So give us a report, my friend. How was the show?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 11, 2007, 07:35:02 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 11, 2007, 06:13:28 am
Ok, I'm back!

Didn't mean to worry y'all.   I thought I had mentioned I was taking the train into Manhattan to see the 2007 New york International Auto show? 



Congrats Roland on reaching position number 9!      :D

You had Roland worried....(although he will chime in here in a minute and protest that he wasn't)  ::) ::) ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 11, 2007, 07:55:33 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 11, 2007, 06:14:46 am
So give us a report, my friend. How was the show?

L

The show was good.   There are always a bunch of concept cars there that are impressive.   Chevrolet had their retro Camaro convertible on display.  It looks like a 1969 model.   Very cool!   It was Orange with black stripes.

Nissan has a new Altima coming out.   It is pretty nice too.    The Bentley display was real nice.  But prices start at $169,000 dollars.   :-\

I did my best not to drool over the Cadillac XLR convertibles.   LOL.

The show is huge.   It takes many hours to see everything.     We make a day of it.    The Train leaves Hartford at 6:45 AM and gets us to Pennsylvania station at 9:30 AM.  So we walk over to have breakfast at the TicToc diner across from Macys Dept store.     The carshow doesn't open until 11:00 am.      We walk the three or so blocks to the Jacob Javitts convertion center for the show and spend a few hours there.   Then we walk back towards the Train station and stop for lunch.    Then we grab the 3:30 pm train and are home by 6:30pm.       All in all, a nice boys day out in the City.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 11, 2007, 09:15:50 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 11, 2007, 06:14:05 am
Morning all...

Greetings from the land where winter never ends! It is 19 degrees wright now with a high of 41 predicted for today. Sunny though, with blue sky already.

L

So is Maine going to have two seasons this year, winter and mud?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 11, 2007, 09:56:42 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 11, 2007, 09:15:50 am
So is Maine going to have two seasons this year, winter and mud?

It's beginning to feel that way!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 11, 2007, 01:39:03 pm
Hey, David, here's one for our resident travel security expert.  ;)

What's the deal on tablet-type prescription medications?

I've just been to the TSA web site, and I believe I understand correctly that you are allowed to carry on more than three ounces of prescription medication, but you have to show the medicationss at the screening point?

So I'm currently taking two different prescription medications, both in tablet form. Any suggestions on how I should pack the bottles?

And the little, 24-pill size bottles of stuff like Tylenol, they're also supposed to be in the one-gallon Zip-lok bag?

Thanks, bud!

Edit: Don't worry, I meant "one-quart." See below.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 11, 2007, 01:52:00 pm
Jeff,

My understanding is that prescription medication in tablet form needs to be in the original prescription bottle, with the pharmacy label.

They don't seem to care at all about anything like Tylenol. I have a Tupperware container (small) that I keep in my purse with Tylenol in it...not labeled. No one has ever asked about it or confiscated it. At least not yet!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on April 11, 2007, 02:45:43 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 11, 2007, 01:39:03 pm
Hey, David, here's one for our resident travel security expert.  ;)

What's the deal on tablet-type prescription medications?

I've just been to the TSA web site, and I believe I understand correctly that you are allowed to carry on more than three ounces of prescription medication, but you have to show the medicationss at the screening point?

So I'm currently taking two different prescription medications, both in tablet form. Any suggestions on how I should pack the bottles?

And the little, 24-pill size bottles of stuff like Tylenol, they're also supposed to be in the one-gallon Zip-lok bag?

Thanks, bud!

I think it is just the liquid stuff that needs to be in a one gallon zip-lock bag, just liquids and gels.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 11, 2007, 03:05:01 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 11, 2007, 01:39:03 pm

And the little, 24-pill size bottles of stuff like Tylenol, they're also supposed to be in the one-gallon Zip-lok bag?

Thanks, bud!

And Jeff, I believe it is a one quart bag, not one gallon.

And you are only allowed one bag.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 11, 2007, 03:11:16 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 11, 2007, 01:52:00 pm
Jeff,

My understanding is that prescription medication in tablet form needs to be in the original prescription bottle, with the pharmacy label.

That I would take as a given. I never take my prescription stuff out of its original containers. But then I only take two prescription things--for now.  ;)

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They don't seem to care at all about anything like Tylenol. I have a Tupperware container (small) that I keep in my purse with Tylenol in it...not labeled. No one has ever asked about it or confiscated it. At least not yet!

Leslie

That's a good suggestion, a small Tupperware container. That's what I'm really hoping for from our expert, advice on how to deal with this stuff to get through quickly and efficiently.

Did I say "gallon"?  ???  :o

Sorry about that. I know it's "quart," the size I use for kitchen storage all the time.

Just don't send me out to get you a quart of milk. ...  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 11, 2007, 03:38:20 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 11, 2007, 03:11:16 pm
That I would take as a given. I never take my prescription stuff out of its original containers. But then I only take two prescription things--for now.  ;)


Lots of people transfer their pills to those "pill per day" containers and they are not labeled. That's where the problem comes in.

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That's a good suggestion, a small Tupperware container. That's what I'm really hoping for from our expert, advice on how to deal with this stuff to get through quickly and efficiently.

Like I said, I have never had a problem.

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Just don't send me out to get you a quart of milk. ...  :laugh:

Just a bottle of Glenfiddich, darlin!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 11, 2007, 04:10:35 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 11, 2007, 03:38:20 pm
Lots of people transfer their pills to those "pill per day" containers and they are not labeled. That's where the problem comes in.

My dad does that. He has this enormous container to organize a week's worth of pills. I guess I have that to look forward to.  :-\  :laugh:


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Just a bottle of Glenfiddich, darlin!

L

Yeah, but that comes in different sizes, too!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 11, 2007, 05:39:40 pm
Coming through Paris three weeks ago there was a woman with an enormous bag of beauty products, all full size, all liquid. The inspection guy was not happy and I thought to myself, has she been living with her head in the sand for the past 9 months?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 11, 2007, 05:39:58 pm
Just a little post here...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 11, 2007, 05:40:12 pm
and there....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 11, 2007, 05:40:28 pm
To get to 5700. Yahoo!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 11, 2007, 09:36:58 pm
Hi Jeff!

      The 3-1-1 rule is for liquids Gels and aerosols.     

3.4 ounces is the maximum per item.

You can have as many 3.4 ounce items as will fit in a clear, quart sized, zip lock baggy.

One quart sized bag per person.

We use 3.4 oz as it is the same as 100 Millileters which is a common travel size.

Medication in tablet or pill form is not restricted in any quantity.

Liquid medication is allowed in sizes over the 3.4 ounce limit as long as the amount is reasonable for the itinerary of the person.

Oh!  and be sure to pull out your quart sized zip lock bag and place it into one of the gray divesting bins.    If you leave it in your bag,  they'll see it on the xray screen and call for a bag check.

Lap top computers must also be removed from their carry case and placed into a gray bin by themselves.   

Be prepared to take off your shoes.   so wear clean socks!    LOL.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 11, 2007, 09:46:45 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 11, 2007, 05:40:28 pm
To get to 5700. Yahoo!

L


CONGRATULATIONS LESLIE!!!!!

:D  :D  :D  :D  :D


5700 posts!!! Wow, you're getting up there!!!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 11, 2007, 10:31:57 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 11, 2007, 09:36:58 pm
Medication in tablet or pill form is not restricted in any quantity.

Hey, David,

Thanks!

So the bottle of allergy pills, the little bottle of Tylenol, the vitamins, and the Viagra--NOT!  :laugh:--can be packed in their own bag? They don't have to be included in the one-quart bag with the mini tube of toothpaste, the mini antiperspirant, the cologne, and the mustache wax?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 11, 2007, 11:05:17 pm
Quote from: David on April 11, 2007, 09:46:45 pm

CONGRATULATIONS LESLIE!!!!!

:D  :D  :D  :D  :D


5700 posts!!! Wow, you're getting up there!!!  :)

Thank you David!

Nice to know someone noticed! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 11, 2007, 11:06:13 pm
CONGRATS LESLIE!!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 12, 2007, 06:06:04 am
Thursdays Top Ten List!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 12, 2007, 06:07:25 am
Quote from: atz75 on April 11, 2007, 11:06:13 pm
CONGRATS LESLIE!!!

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Oh, thank you Amanda!

30 degrees this morning and yet more bad weather is predicted! A winter storm warning is is effect, with 2 to 4 inches of snow predicted near me, and 5 to 10 inches inland. This is truly the winter that has gone on forever. As Tony said last night at dinner, we had more spring weather in December than we are having now.

Ack!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 12, 2007, 06:10:25 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 11, 2007, 10:31:57 pm
Hey, David,

Thanks!

So the bottle of allergy pills, the little bottle of Tylenol, the vitamins, and the Viagra--NOT!  :laugh:--can be packed in their own bag? They don't have to be included in the one-quart bag with the mini tube of toothpaste, the mini antiperspirant, the cologne, and the mustache wax?  ;D

You got it!

  Oh,  and the little bottle of poppers must be in your quart sized bag too!   LOL.

And yes, we've had people try to hide them in their carry on bags!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 12, 2007, 06:22:43 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 12, 2007, 06:07:25 am

30 degrees this morning and yet more bad weather is predicted! A winter storm warning is is effect, with 2 to 4 inches of snow predicted near me, and 5 to 10 inches inland. This is truly the winter that has gone on forever. As Tony said last night at dinner, we had more spring weather in December than we are having now.

Ack!

L

<looks out window and sees a dry road>   

PHEW!     So far, so good!    We were supposed to get snow today as well.   Then they said just heavy rain.   But now it looks clear so far.   

Yesterday was a mess at the airport.  The Snow in Chicago caused major delays everywhere.     I was eating lunch in the terminal waiting area when they announced that the Chicago flights were cancelled and the next flight was in 5 hours.  They recommended going home instead of rebooking because all the flights for the next two weeks were sold out due to the School vacations.    The lady sitting next to me made a face at the announcement.   I asked her if she was supposed to be going to Chicago.   She said:"No, I'm going to Washington DC thankgoodness".   Well, she no sooner finished saying that when the same United employee anounced:" And those of you going to Washington DC are in no better shape.  The plane taking you there was coming in from chicago".      You could hear a collective groan from the entire concourse.      I told the woman "Good luck", grabbed my lunch bag and ran before it got real ugly.    LOL.

Of course most of the people did go back to the ticket counters and tried to rebooked for later flights.   The ones that succeeded had to come thru security again, and by then they were twice as grumpy as the first time thru. 

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 12, 2007, 06:24:07 am
Damn!   no matter how many frivolous posts I make,  Sheriff Roland is overtaking me fast!    LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 12, 2007, 06:31:44 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 12, 2007, 06:24:07 am
Damn!   no matter how many frivolous posts I make,  Sheriff Roland is overtaking me fast!    LOL

And for some reason, I don't feel that I make (many) frivolous posts - why is that?

Must be cause I got me some practice gabbin in (private) chat rooms with some master chatters before I started my climb. Also, I don't mind people seein me comin. I'm up for hours before you usually post yer top 10 and have never posted 'nothin' posts at the last minute before the picture gets taken.

Take me as I am - a pain sometimes, but an honest one!

(plus David - you did take a day off recently, didn't ya?!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 12, 2007, 06:52:51 am
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(plus David - you did take a day off recently, didn't ya?!)

Sure enough!     ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 12, 2007, 07:38:32 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 11, 2007, 09:36:58 pm
Hi Jeff!

      The 3-1-1 rule is for liquids Gels and aerosols.     

3.4 ounces is the maximum per item.

You can have as many 3.4 ounce items as will fit in a clear, quart sized, zip lock baggy.

One quart sized bag per person.

We use 3.4 oz as it is the same as 100 Millileters which is a common travel size.

Medication in tablet or pill form is not restricted in any quantity.

Liquid medication is allowed in sizes over the 3.4 ounce limit as long as the amount is reasonable for the itinerary of the person.

Oh!  and be sure to pull out your quart sized zip lock bag and place it into one of the gray divesting bins.    If you leave it in your bag,  they'll see it on the xray screen and call for a bag check.

Lap top computers must also be removed from their carry case and placed into a gray bin by themselves.   

Be prepared to take off your shoes.   so wear clean socks!    LOL.

Ahhh, David, it's so useful to have an expert handy  :).

All those restrictions are only for carry-on baggage, aren't they? In my suitcase I can put liquids and medikaments however I want?

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quart sized zip lock bag

Does this mean the size is a quarter of a gallon? This would be 0,9 Liter.
Does the bag have to have a zip log? They are very uncommon here. Or is any see-though little plastic bag suitable?

Thanks in advance  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 12, 2007, 07:46:34 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 12, 2007, 07:38:32 am
Ahhh, David, it's so useful to have an expert handy  :).

All those restrictions are only for carry-on baggage, aren't they? In my suitcase I can put liquids and medikaments however I want?

Does this mean the size is a quarter of a gallon? This would be 0,9 Liter.
Does the bag have to have a zip log? They are very uncommon here. Or is any see-though little plastic bag suitable?

Thanks in advance  :-*

Chrissi,

Tell ya what, I'll mail you a couple of one quart ziplock bags and then you'll be all set. And that way a little bit of me will be with you on your trip to Colorado, since I can't be there in person!

And yes, the restrictions are for carry on baggage. Remember, I brought the nice bottle of wine home that Kerstin gave me (thanks, Kerstin!) in my regular suitcase.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 12, 2007, 07:52:45 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 12, 2007, 07:38:32 am
Ahhh, David, it's so useful to have an expert handy  :).

All those restrictions are only for carry-on baggage, aren't they? In my suitcase I can put liquids and medikaments however I want?

Does this mean the size is a quarter of a gallon? This would be 0,9 Liter.
Does the bag have to have a zip log? They are very uncommon here. Or is any see-though little plastic bag suitable?

Thanks in advance  :-*

Yes, a quarter of a gallon.  Although I'd imagine a liter sized bag would probably be hardly noticeable.

It doesn't need to be a "Zip lock" bag, but a "Resealable" bag.    And you are right, these rules are for "Carry-on" items.   You can put all your oversized toiletries in your checked baggage.

The only thing you need to be careful of in Checked baggage (cary-on too) are flammable aerosols.   No cigarette lighters either.   You can bring safety matches, but not the "Strike anywhere" type.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 12, 2007, 08:16:21 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 12, 2007, 07:46:34 am
Chrissi,

Tell ya what, I'll mail you a couple of one quart ziplock bags and then you'll be all set. And that way a little bit of me will be with you on your trip to Colorado, since I can't be there in person!

Awww, Leslie, that would be so nice of you. David's answer already brung up new questions for me (resealable bag  ??? The bags that I have in mind are not sealable at all. I always put a clip around them when I want them sealed).
But thanks to you, I don't have to grow more grey hair about that  :D.
This will be some far-travelled plastic bags  :laugh:!

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And yes, the restrictions are for carry on baggage. Remember, I brought the nice bottle of wine home that Kerstin gave me (thanks, Kerstin!) in my regular suitcase.

Leslie

Sure enough. I should have known. (And I knew, but wasn't sure for a moment.)



Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 12, 2007, 07:52:45 am

The only thing you need to be careful of in Checked baggage (cary-on too) are flammable aerosols.   No cigarette lighters either.   You can bring safety matches, but not the "Strike anywhere" type.

No cigarette lighters in my suitcase  :o ? That's completetly new to me. Thank you.
Are safety matches ok for the carry-on luggage?

So I think I will better carry my asthma-aerosol in one of those quart zip-locked plastic bags. They are less than 100 milliliter anyway.

Jeez! Who would have thought travelling to the US will be so complicated? I think I have to start to get informed soon. I'll check out the US embassy page. I've already seen that they provide information, only haven't checked it yet.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 12, 2007, 08:31:14 am
Yup, no flammables allowed.  You can have the safety matches in your carry-on bag.    The reason being safety matches cannot light themselves by mistake.   Plus you can smell them if anyone tries to light one.    You can't smell a lighter when lit.

Smoking isn't allowed on any flights, so there is no reason to smell a lit match.     That is how they caught Richard Reid.  He was using a match to light the fuse on his shoe bomb.    That's why we x-ray all shoes now too.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 12, 2007, 08:34:06 am
And don't forget, no knives. So make sure to dig your Swiss Army knife out of the bottom of your purse. I have seen way too many of those confiscated, including a very nice one that my brother-in-law used to own.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 12, 2007, 08:36:41 am
And a lot of those Wine cork screw openers have a small knife on them.  We get alot of those at the airport too.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 12, 2007, 08:38:50 am
But you CAN take along a pair of scissors as long as the blades are not longer than 4 inches measured from the pivot fulcrum.  Go figure.    :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 12, 2007, 08:54:32 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 12, 2007, 08:38:50 am
But you CAN take along a pair of scissors as long as the blades are not longer than 4 inches measured from the pivot fulcrum.  Go figure.    :-\

Really! You could put somebody's eye out with one of those. And I suppose if you got those sharp little cuticle scissors points at just the right spot--like at the jugular--you could kill somebody.

Lots of helpful information at tsa.gov, but it's still good to have the thoughts of someone "in the trenches." Thanks, David!

I need to double check. There must be something there about lipsticks, and I can't be without my Chapstick!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 12, 2007, 01:30:02 pm
1:28 pm, EDT, Portland, Maine

It is snowing. Seriously....snowing.

Ack!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 12, 2007, 02:20:24 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 12, 2007, 01:30:02 pm
1:28 pm, EDT, Portland, Maine

It is snowing. Seriously....snowing.

Ack!

L

Can you send some of it--correction, a lot of it--down here Sunday night? I don't want to have to show up for jury duty Monday morning.  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 12, 2007, 03:03:17 pm
It's seriously snowing here as well. Jeff, how can it not be snowing there, you are between us!!?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 12, 2007, 03:08:02 pm
Actually our serious snow has turned into sleet or something very nasty looking out there....


L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 12, 2007, 04:12:18 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 12, 2007, 03:03:17 pm
It's seriously snowing here as well. Jeff, how can it not be snowing there, you are between us!!?



Two separate storms. We're in the warm sector of the storm that's being nasty to New England right now. "Your" storm hasn't gotten here yet. Last I heard it's supposed to get here, like, Sunday evening, but all Philadelphia is supposed to get is rain.  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 12, 2007, 04:18:00 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 12, 2007, 04:12:18 pm
Two separate storms. We're in the warm sector of the storm that's being nasty to New England right now. "Your" storm hasn't gotten here yet. Last I heard it's supposed to get here, like, Sunday evening, but all Philadelphia is supposed to get is rain.  :P

It's just raining here in Indianapolis now. It's 36 F (2 C) and raining. It's just a cold drizzle. Absolutely appalling weather. What happened to Spring? Last week it was 80 degrees here!  >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 12, 2007, 04:24:14 pm
What happened to spring? We haven't even had a whiff of it yet. It's been winter forever I think.

And precip-wise, it is snowing again.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on April 12, 2007, 04:38:50 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 12, 2007, 02:20:24 pm
Can you send some of it--correction, a lot of it--down here Sunday night? I don't want to have to show up for jury duty Monday morning.  :laugh:
Oh God...you have jury duty coming up? You have my condolences, Jeff...I hate being called in for jury duty, and was less than impressed with the byzantine workings of our court system when I was actually selected to serve on a jury. Considering how almost everyone seems to detest serving on juries, I think we should follow the European model and have cases adjudicated by panels of judges. It wouldn't be a perfect system, but then what system would?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on April 12, 2007, 04:42:14 pm
Quote from: moremojo on April 12, 2007, 04:38:50 pm
Oh God...you have jury duty coming up? You have my condolences, Jeff...I hate being called in for jury duty, and was less than impressed with the byzantine workings of our court system when I was actually selected to serve on a jury. Considering how almost everyone seems to detest serving on juries, I think we should follow the European model and have cases adjudicated by panels of judges. It wouldn't be a perfect system, but then what system would?

I love jury duty.  I always go.  It was a summer job once for me during college.  I was called for Federal Court in Boston, and you serve for 8 weeks, get paid for every day you have to go, and they pay your parking...sweet!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on April 12, 2007, 05:12:02 pm
Quote from: Scott on April 12, 2007, 04:42:14 pm
I love jury duty.  I always go.
Well, I'm glad someone likes it! Different strokes for different folks, I guess. ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 12, 2007, 09:22:29 pm
I hate Jury duty.   I was on the most boring civil case ever!

Besides, here in Connecticut, your employer only has to pay you for one week.   After that the State pays you $50 a day maximum.   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 12, 2007, 10:23:32 pm
Jury duty.

I got picked once, years ago, for a criminal trial, a very petty burglary case that ultimately got resolved somehow without the jury because one of the lawyers screwed up.  :laugh: It was interesting, what I saw of it.

It's been more than five years since the last time I was called, because I haven't been called while I've been in my present job, but I actually don't remember how long it has been.

My current employer treats it as a paid absence, which is a good thing since the last time I was called, the jury pay was the princely sum of $9.00 a day. That's right, nine dollars a day. Not even enough to pay for your lunch.

At least Philadelphia has a one day-one trial system. If I don't get empanelled on Monday, I'm done. Until the next time I get called. ...  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 12, 2007, 11:52:27 pm
I've never been called for jury duty.  I can't figure out why.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 13, 2007, 12:02:15 am
Quote from: David on April 12, 2007, 04:18:00 pm
It's just raining here in Indianapolis now. It's 36 F (2 C) and raining. It's just a cold drizzle. Absolutely appalling weather. What happened to Spring? Last week it was 80 degrees here!  >:(

bright sunshine and 76 here...rode my horse this evening, beautiful sunset....wearing a tshirt, hat and jeans...cool breeze coming thru...

oh I'm sorry....is it cold where ya'll are??

 :-X :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 13, 2007, 12:04:48 am
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on April 12, 2007, 06:31:44 am
And for some reason, I don't feel that I make (many) frivolous posts - why is that?

Must be cause I got me some practice gabbin in (private) chat rooms with some master chatters before I started my climb. Also, I don't mind people seein me comin. I'm up for hours before you usually post yer top 10 and have never posted 'nothin' posts at the last minute before the picture gets taken.

Take me as I am - a pain sometimes, but an honest one!

(plus David - you did take a day off recently, didn't ya?!)

WHO??! Who you been in private chats with!! I thought you only used the warm room with ME!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 13, 2007, 12:12:04 am
Quote from: injest on April 13, 2007, 12:02:15 am
bright sunshine and 76 here...rode my horse this evening, beautiful sunset....wearing a tshirt, hat and jeans...cool breeze coming thru...

oh I'm sorry....is it cold where ya'll are??

 :-X :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Yeah Jess. It's cold here. Unless you're one of those people who thinks 36 F is warm and tropical.

Thanks so much for rubbing it in!  >:(

 :laugh:  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 13, 2007, 12:28:04 am
Quote from: David on April 13, 2007, 12:12:04 am
Yeah Jess. It's cold here. Unless you're one of those people who thinks 36 F is warm and tropical.

Thanks so much for rubbing it in!  >:(

 :laugh:  :laugh:

Tell you what..in a couple of months when it is 212 degrees in the shade down here without so much as a drop of rain and ya'll are basking in all that Northern weather you can have a turn rubbin it in!

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 13, 2007, 12:38:40 am
Quote from: injest on April 13, 2007, 12:28:04 am
Tell you what..in a couple of months when it is 212 degrees in the shade  down here without so much as a drop of rain and ya'll are basking in all that Northern weather you can have a turn rubbin it in!

 :laugh:

212 degrees sounds pretty bad Jess. It only gets up to 120 or 130 in the shade here.

When you all are standing around watching all the water boil out of your swimming pools, I'll feel grateful that the best I can do is fry an egg on the sidewalk.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 13, 2007, 12:51:39 am
Quote from: injest on April 13, 2007, 12:02:15 am
rode my horse this evening, beautiful sunset....wearing a tshirt, hat and jeans...cool breeze coming thru...

Wow...all you need is a harmonica and it would sound perfect.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 13, 2007, 06:05:43 am
Fridays Top Ten List

injest  12352  
Lucise  6802
Garry_LH  6461  
MaineWriter  5717
Front-Ranger  5673  
David  3730
louise van hine  3618
Sheriff Roland  3572
DavidinHartford  3570
Ellemeno  3539  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 13, 2007, 06:32:31 am
Morning all.

29 degrees here and I am looking at a backyard of snow. Again. I know we are making all sorts of records with this much snow this late in the year. We've had more snow in April than we had in December, I am sure.

At least it is pretty.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 13, 2007, 08:19:44 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 13, 2007, 06:05:43 am
Fridays Top Ten List

injest  12352  
Lucise  6802
Garry_LH  6461  
MaineWriter  5717
Front-Ranger  5673  
David  3730
louise van hine  3618
Sheriff Roland  3572
DavidinHartford  3570
Ellemeno  3539  

dang David...you best get to posting!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 13, 2007, 08:40:47 am
I know!    I'm falling down the chart fast!     LOL      :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 13, 2007, 08:45:34 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 13, 2007, 08:40:47 am
I know!    I'm falling down the chart fast!     LOL      :(

hey, it's not the size of your post count that matters; it is what you do with it....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 13, 2007, 08:42:33 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 13, 2007, 06:05:43 am
Fridays Top Ten List

injest  12352  
Lucise  6802
Garry_LH  6461  
MaineWriter  5717
Front-Ranger  5673  
David  3730
louise van hine  3618
Sheriff Roland  3572
DavidinHartford  3570
Ellemeno  3539  


Louise, Roland's closing in fast on you now!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on April 13, 2007, 08:59:22 pm
The faster I go the behinder I get.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 13, 2007, 09:08:14 pm
Well some things are just meant ta be.

The good news is that I don't see anyone else on the horizon. Y'all should be safely still in the top 10 fer another 5 or 6 months - Don't know who else might start postin like crazy!

Time will tell ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 13, 2007, 09:13:38 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on April 13, 2007, 09:08:14 pm
Well some things are just meant ta be.

The good news is that I don't see anyone else on the horizon. Y'all should be safely still in the top 10 fer another 5 or 6 months - Don't know who else might start postin like crazy!

Time will tell ...



I was just noticing that too.  I'm about 500 ahead of #11 (Fran) and about 800 ahead of #12 (ineedcrayons). 

How did THAT happen??  I was between ineedcrayons and ednbarby in the top ten for most of our lives here.  The two of them are still only 14 posts apart, with me 800 posts ahead now.  I don't want to be rude or nuthin', but I think they need to get a life...  :)



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 13, 2007, 09:17:25 pm
lightweights

 8) ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 13, 2007, 09:19:26 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on April 13, 2007, 09:13:38 pm


I was just noticing that too.  I'm about 500 ahead of #11 (Fran) and about 800 ahead of #12 (ineedcrayons). 

How did THAT happen??  I was between ineedcrayons and ednbarby in the top ten for most of our lives here.  The two of them are still only 14 posts apart, with me 800 posts ahead now.  I don't want to be rude or nuthin', but I think they need to get a life...  :)

Uhhh, seems ta me ya got the pronoun wrong! Maybe they've got a life and we're just postin instead a havin one?

You realize you've been postin quite a lot in admin and I'm sure that since that big change in responsibility, you've had to post mor'n before.

Jess, while I was typin, ya managed yet another post! a funny one too

ha

ha


ha!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 13, 2007, 09:52:44 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on April 13, 2007, 09:19:26 pm
Uhhh, seems ta me ya got the pronoun wrong!

I'm pretty sure Katherine and Barb will get the joke.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 13, 2007, 09:53:48 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on April 13, 2007, 09:19:26 pm
Uhhh, seems ta me ya got the pronoun wrong! Maybe they've got a life and we're just postin instead a havin one?

You realize you've been postin quite a lot in admin and I'm sure that since that big change in responsibility, you've had to post mor'n before.

Jess, while I was typin, ya managed yet another post! a funny one too

ha

ha


ha!


managed? Posting isn't hard for me...I think I have found my calling!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 13, 2007, 09:56:13 pm
Quote from: injest on April 13, 2007, 09:53:48 pm
managed? Posting isn't hard for me...I think I have found my calling!  ;D

You're a natural, and neither rain nor snow nor stomach bug keep you from your appointed rounds.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 13, 2007, 10:12:59 pm
Sometimes I still feel like such a newbie when I check in here compared to all of you big-time posters.
 :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 13, 2007, 10:18:30 pm
Quote from: atz75 on April 13, 2007, 10:12:59 pm
Sometimes I still feel like such a newbie when I check in here compared to all of you big-time posters.
 :-\

And yet, you & I started postin here at 'bout the same time - early April '06 - remember that dark time!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 13, 2007, 10:22:16 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on April 13, 2007, 10:18:30 pm
And yet, you & I started postin here at 'bout the same time - early April '06 - remember that dark time!

 :)  Yes, of course I remember!

That's what I mean.  It seems like some of you have definitely been posting-up-a-storm.  ;D  I feel like I post *all the time*... but clearly I have lots of catching up to do.
 :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 13, 2007, 10:29:01 pm
Quote from: atz75 on April 13, 2007, 10:22:16 pm
:)  Yes, of course I remember!

That's what I mean.  It seems like some of you have definitely been posting-up-a-storm.  ;D  I feel like I post *all the time*... but clearly I have lots of catching up to do.
 :-*

I think in my case, it's a matter a ridin the wind's cape. Find a super poster (or two) and just glide inside their wind stream. Course, most of it is just chat-room type conversational posts! & in my case, I get a boost from all those pic threads!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 13, 2007, 10:48:15 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on April 13, 2007, 10:29:01 pm
I think in my case, it's a matter a ridin the wind's cape. Find a super poster (or two) and just glide inside their wind stream. Course, most of it is just chat-room type conversational posts! & in my case, I get a boost from all those pic threads!  ;D

so! You are just USING me for my wind stream!!!

HUMPH!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 13, 2007, 11:08:21 pm
Quote from: injest on April 13, 2007, 10:48:15 pm
so! You are just USING me for my wind stream!!!

HUMPH!

Now did I name names? Hunh?!?!

*look of innocent blanks my face - seein as I'm a great actor, people will actually believe it too!*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 14, 2007, 06:05:33 am
Saturdays Top Ten List!

injest  12411
Lucise  6809
Garry_LH  6466  
MaineWriter  5724
Front-Ranger  5680  
David  3746
louise van hine  3623
Sheriff Roland  3613
DavidinHartford  3575
Ellemeno  3567  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 14, 2007, 06:27:19 am
Morning all,

Sunny and beautiful right now although they are talking about more storms! This is the endless winter...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 14, 2007, 06:34:27 am
Phew!     I am exhausted!      I got stuck at the Delta baggage x-ray machine and loaded over 1100 bags yesterday.      It is no wonder that the TSA has a 19% injury rate.  The highest in the Federal Government.

Why do people insist on travelling with these hugh 80 lb suitcases when they can use two 40 lb ones?  The Airlines charge for any bags over 50 lbs and two 40 lb bags would be free anyways! 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 14, 2007, 06:38:12 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 14, 2007, 06:34:27 am
Phew!     I am exhausted!      I got stuck at the Delta baggage x-ray machine and loaded over 1100 bags yesterday.      It is no wonder that the TSA has a 19% injury rate.  The highest in the Federal Government.

Why do people insist on travelling with these hugh 80 lb suitcases when they can use two 40 lb ones?  The Airlines charge for any bags over 50 lbs and two 40 lb bags would be free anyways! 

cause they are insane, inconsiderate BASTARDS...(at least that is what it felt like by the 900th bag huh??)

sorry you had a bad day...hope today is better!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 14, 2007, 06:56:46 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 14, 2007, 06:34:27 am
Phew!     I am exhausted!      I got stuck at the Delta baggage x-ray machine and loaded over 1100 bags yesterday.      It is no wonder that the TSA has a 19% injury rate.  The highest in the Federal Government.

Why do people insist on travelling with these hugh 80 lb suitcases when they can use two 40 lb ones?  The Airlines charge for any bags over 50 lbs and two 40 lb bags would be free anyways! 

Better yet, why don't they take just ONE 40 lb bag?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 14, 2007, 08:49:39 am
Hey Y'all

Lynne's

quietly gone beyong the ceiling onto the second floor yesterday. She's doubled her 1 000 post count ta reach

2 000 posts

(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g14/roboy-0/odds%20and%20ends/congratulations.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on April 14, 2007, 08:52:03 am
Let's just declare it Lynne Weekend...I tink that's sound great!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 14, 2007, 08:55:30 am
Well she IS gonna participate in tamarrow's "BETTERMOST SUNRISE PROJECT"

Got yer camera battery all charged up fer tamarow?

And yer alarm clock set fer 6 am? (or whatever it is in yer part a the world)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on April 14, 2007, 08:56:36 am
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on April 14, 2007, 08:55:30 am
Well she IS gonna participate in tamarrow's "BETTERMOST SUNRISE PROJECT"

Got yer camera battery all charged up fer tamarow?

And yer alarm clock set fer 6 am? (or whatever it is in yer part a the world)

My part ain't so far from your part...6am huh?  and naked?  Do you think the Hispanic family avross the street will mind?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 14, 2007, 09:01:39 am
Quote from: Scott on April 14, 2007, 08:56:36 am
My part ain't so far from your part...6am huh?  and naked?  Do you think the Hispanic family across the street will mind?

They might not even understand yer English! OK that wasn't really funny - sorry!

Clothin is optional - nekked is fine, but not mandatory. If ya expect em ta call the cops on ya, or if'n yer a freezin yer extremities, or if'n yer like me, ya'll bundle up before goin out. It's the sunrise pic (and the participation) that really matters!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 14, 2007, 09:05:43 am
Quote from: Scott on April 14, 2007, 08:52:03 am
Let's just declare it Lynne Weekend...I tink that's sound great!

I guess Scott got that right. Reaching 2000 and birthday - that's Lynne weekend for sure.

Congratulations Lynne!


Weather report Germany:

Summer gives an early guest performance here  :D. Today we hit the 30 degrees mark. Yup, it's actually 30°C (86°F) in my yard  :).

So some of you late snow suffering folks (*waves to Leslie*) may envy me. But don't envy me too much. I gotta work for the kindergarten all weekend. We have your big, bi-annual flea-market this weekend and I'll be locked inside the gym most of the time  :P.


I don't think I'll participate in the sunrise project. From Monday on my alarm clock will ring at 6am again (after two wonderful weeks of school holidays), so tomorrow is my last chance to sleep in a little bit. But who knows? Maybe I'll jump out for a quick shot and then go back to bed  ;D.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 14, 2007, 09:09:37 am
The weather forecast tomorrow is for rain and snow,  so I doubt there will be any visable sunrise.   :(

As for the naked part....been there, done that.

Just take my advice,  if you step out in the night wearing your birthday suit, be sure to turn off the motion activated flood lights!    ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 14, 2007, 09:11:39 am
Leslie waves back!

This is what the paper says is in store for us on Sunday and Monday: "a mix of snow, sleet, heavy rain, hurricane-force wind and flooding."

Nice, huh?

The precipitation is not supposed to start til noon, though, so I might be able to take a sunrise picture.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 14, 2007, 09:25:19 am
hey ya'll rain sleet snow ..sun...doesn't matter...just looking for the flavor ( a snapshot of what your day looks like!)

it would be a bit boring if they are ALL the same ....I think it will be cool to see how the same sun and the same sky looks so different just an hour or so away!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 14, 2007, 09:33:14 am
Quote from: injest on April 14, 2007, 09:25:19 am
hey ya'll rain sleet snow ..sun...doesn't matter...just looking for the flavor ( a snapshot of what your day looks like!)

it would be a bit boring if they are ALL the same ....I think it will be cool to see how the same sun and the same sky looks so different just an hour or so away!

*Jess is secretly hopin that the only sun - actual SUNrise is gonna be hap'nin in Texas - so she can brag!*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 14, 2007, 10:06:14 am
Way to go, Lynne! What perfect timing--2K posts just as your birthday draws near!! A solemn YEE-HAW! goes out to you!!

Tomorrow I'm planning to wear a coat and fling it off just for the picture taking! That counts doesn't it? I need a coat so's I'll have a pocket to put my camera in, don't you know.

Another thing, I live in the mountains and the sun doesn't crest until nearly seven! So I can sleep in a bit!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 14, 2007, 10:23:50 am
Quote from: injest on April 14, 2007, 09:25:19 am
hey ya'll rain sleet snow ..sun...doesn't matter...just looking for the flavor ( a snapshot of what your day looks like!)

OH!!  You want to see what MY DAY looks like at sunrise tomorrow?  You're right, that probably WON'T be affected by whether there's sun or sleet.  I'll set a timer on my camera so it can catch me snoring...  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 14, 2007, 10:30:38 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on April 14, 2007, 10:23:50 am
OH!!  You want to see what MY DAY looks like at sunrise tomorrow?  You're right, that probably WON'T be affected by whether there's sun or sleet.  I'll set a timer on my camera so it can catch me snoring...  :)

Cheater!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 14, 2007, 03:44:43 pm
Congrats to Lynne on 2000!!

Hey, should we have a special award for when someone hits 2007?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 14, 2007, 04:12:17 pm

YEEE-HAW!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/MuleSmiling.jpg)

Congrats on 2,000, Lynne!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 14, 2007, 08:08:14 pm
Whoa!  That's quite a picture Meryl!

(http://bestsmileys.com/scared/4.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 14, 2007, 08:42:09 pm
Ok, so you wake up in the middle of the night because you have to pee.




You drag yourself out of bed...



Stumble into the bathroom.....



and after you take care of business.....


Your eyes have now adjusted to the darkness..


You reach for some paper..........






(http://i13.tinypic.com/2j0y4r5.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 14, 2007, 08:51:07 pm
Yikes!!!

I'll repeat myself...

(http://bestsmileys.com/scared/4.gif)


and add...

(http://bestsmileys.com/scared/2.gif)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 14, 2007, 11:39:44 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 14, 2007, 08:42:09 pm
Ok, so you wake up in the middle of the night because you have to pee.




You drag yourself out of bed...



Stumble into the bathroom.....



and after you take care of business.....


Your eyes have now adjusted to the darkness..


You reach for some paper..........






(http://i13.tinypic.com/2j0y4r5.jpg)




EEEEEEEEEEEEEee!!

what the??

David! is that a real picture of one in YOUR bathroom?? My god! I would die dead...don't do bugs in the house...no no no! That is what DON is for!!

*shudder*


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 15, 2007, 06:18:48 am
Sundays FULL 1000 + list!

  injest           12,459   
  Lucise            6,810   
  Garry_LH          6,486   
  MaineWriter        5,735   
  Front-Ranger        5,709   
  David                   3,759   
  Sheriff Roland        3,652   
  louise van hine        3,627   
  Ellemeno                3,582   
  DavidinHartford        3,579   
  Fran                     3,084   
  ineedcrayons        2,724   
  ednbarby             2,713   
  Jeff Wrangler        2,688   
  Toast                2,622   
  Pipedream        2,602   
  Meryl               2,390   
  Lynne             2,004   
  Memento        1,995   
  dot-matrix        1,902   
  southendmd        1,860   
  wdj                     1,779   
  Phillip Dampier        1,740   
  moremojo       1,683   
  atz75              1,679   
  opinionista        1,635   
  Arad-3              1,608   
  Bigheart             1,606   
  jpwagoneer1964        1,596   
  YaadPyar                   1,569   
  Snavel de Snuit          1,500   
  Shakestheground        1,491   
  delalluvia         1,432   
  Daniel            1,401   
  Katie77          1,372   
  littleguitar        1,322   
  Scott               1,313   
  coffeecat33        1,311   
  Kelda                1,301   
  twistedude        1,300   
  wulfar360        1,275   
  Penthesilea      1,231   
  saucycobblers    1,196   
  sfericsf             1,172   
  wyomen          1,156   
  DeeDee           1,150   
  Mikaela             1,132   
  starboardlight    1,119   
  RouxB             1,095   
  cmr107           1,058   
  j. U. d. E.       1,053   
  Ray                1,040   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 15, 2007, 06:22:31 am
Quote from: injest on April 14, 2007, 11:39:44 pm

EEEEEEEEEEEEEee!!

what the??

David! is that a real picture of one in YOUR bathroom?? My god! I would die dead...don't do bugs in the house...no no no! That is what DON is for!!

*shudder*




OMG NO!     If that spider was in my bathroom,  I'd be dead from a heart attack!

I just saw the pic on another site and thought I'd share it with y'all.    :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 15, 2007, 07:10:27 am
Morning all.

36 degrees here. So far the bad weather hasn't started.

Check out my new dining room over on the "World International Headquarters" thread!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 15, 2007, 09:07:06 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 15, 2007, 06:22:31 am
OMG NO!     If that spider was in my bathroom,  I'd be dead from a heart attack!

I just saw the pic on another site and thought I'd share it with y'all.    :)

thank god! that reminded me of a lady over in Tyler that lived in an apartment complex...went to the bathroom in the night without turning on the light and there was a SNAKE in her toilet!

(she declined to be interviewed for the evening news... :P but I bet she didn't need any coffee to wake up that morning! )

it had escaped from its cage in a neighboring apartment....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 15, 2007, 09:27:01 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 15, 2007, 07:10:27 am


36 degrees here. So far the bad weather hasn't started.


Don't worry, it's a-comin'. Miserable effen morning down here in Philadelphia. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 15, 2007, 06:45:23 pm
5.5 inches of rain recorded in Central Park today and still counting.  No snakes in the toilet, though....yet.  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 16, 2007, 12:44:52 am
CONGRATULATIONS MELISSA!!!!

(Snavel De Snuit)

:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D


1500 Posts!!

(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/mrandmrsmonro/633bca8d.gif)

Way To Go, Girl Friend!!!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 16, 2007, 06:24:39 am
Ahhh!    Saturday at last!     Well, MY Saturday at least!   LOL.

So here is todays Top Ten list


injest  12514  
Lucise  6819
Garry_LH  6498  
Front-Ranger  5776
MaineWriter  5753  
David  3765
Sheriff Roland  3674
louise van hine  3631
Ellemeno  3589
DavidinHartford  3586  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 16, 2007, 06:25:52 am
Oh yeah...  twenty four hours later and it is still raining...... :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 16, 2007, 06:27:59 am
Do I have to wait 40 days and 40 nights before building the Ark?

Or can I start gathering animals in pairs now?     I'll start with the men.   Now where is Jake?     LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 16, 2007, 06:29:13 am
Of course you realize now that I'm on the bottom of the list I'll have to start posting my individual thoughts in separate posts!    LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 16, 2007, 06:34:42 am
There is wind and rain and more wind howling outside my window. The storm they predicted is right here and going on in full force. The good news is (so fart) the we have had mostly rain so I don't need to deal with a foot of snow.

What a day for a marathon (Boston)!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 16, 2007, 06:35:23 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 15, 2007, 09:27:01 am
Don't worry, it's a-comin'. Miserable effen morning down here in Philadelphia. ...
It's 23 degrees and the wind is blowing 98 mph on Mt. Washington.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 16, 2007, 06:37:10 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 16, 2007, 06:35:23 am
It's 23 degrees and the wind is blowing 98 mph on Mt. Washington.

I am surprised it is that warm. Not surprised about the wind, though.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 16, 2007, 06:40:59 am
With wind chill, it's -1.4 degrees.
 :(

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 16, 2007, 07:28:53 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 16, 2007, 06:27:59 am
Do I have to wait 40 days and 40 nights before building the Ark?

Or can I start gathering animals in pairs now?     I'll start with the men.   Now where is Jake?     LOL

um....David??

If you only pair up the males, it kinda defeats the purpose...you might throw one or two females in there. (Just thinking LONG term here)

oh and I notice poor Heath has been just left out in the rain alone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 16, 2007, 09:15:22 am
View from Mount Washington in New Hampshire at sunrise, with winds at 131 mph:

(http://apollo.divshare.com/apollo2/files/2007/04/16/409262/onmtwash4-16.jpg)

A view only a meteorologist could love!

Courtesy of EDelMar who was out for a stroll there this a.m.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 16, 2007, 01:26:24 pm
Quote from: injest on April 16, 2007, 07:28:53 am
um....David??

If you only pair up the males, it kinda defeats the purpose...you might throw one or two females in there. (Just thinking LONG term here)



ROFL!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 16, 2007, 01:55:17 pm
Quote from: injest on April 16, 2007, 07:28:53 am
um....David??

If you only pair up the males, it kinda defeats the purpose...you might throw one or two females in there. (Just thinking LONG term here)



Ok, I'll bring along a two lesbians.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 16, 2007, 02:20:33 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 16, 2007, 01:55:17 pm
Ok, I'll bring along a two lesbians.  ;)

This is a true story - I know most of the people involved:

Two women in a long-term relationship, and two men in a long-term relationship were old friends.  The two couples got along great and loved each other.  They decided to have a child together, that they would co-parent in their two separate households.  One woman wanted to be pregnant, one man wanted to give his sperm.  So this is what they did - The women went into one bedroom.  Down the hall, the men went into another.  The men made love, and collected the semen.  The lover of the semen-giver went out into the hall and handed the semen to the lover of the pregnant-to-be woman.  She went into the women's bedroom and somehow shot the semen up into her lover.  The first month it didn't take.  The second month, the two couples became pregnant with a beautiful boy who grew up with two loving sets of parents.  He is now about 21 years old.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on April 16, 2007, 03:38:50 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on April 16, 2007, 02:20:33 pm
This is a true story - I know most of the people involved:

Two women in a long-term relationship, and two men in a long-term relationship were old friends.  The two couples got along great and loved each other.  They decided to have a child together, that they would co-parent in their two separate households.  One woman wanted to be pregnant, one man wanted to give his sperm.  So this is what they did - The women went into one bedroom.  Down the hall, the men went into another.  The men made love, and collected the semen.  The lover of the semen-giver went out into the hall and handed the semen to the lover of the pregnant-to-be woman.  She went into the women's bedroom and somehow shot the semen up into her lover.  The first month it didn't take.  The second month, the two couples became pregnant with a beautiful boy who grew up with two loving sets of parents.  He is now about 21 years old.


Yesterday, I was watching, on the Logo channel, comedian Ant's touring show across the U.S., and in the episode on Montana, Ant visited with two male ranchers (lovers) who were living and working with two women (again, lovers together), who were embarking upon precisely the scenario you describe (about having and raising a child together...not necessarily about how the child was to be conceived). It was a little like watching Ennis and Jack living that sweet life, and then some...one of the men's mothers was present, and was extremely supportive and loving towards her son and these important people in his life.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 16, 2007, 04:25:24 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 16, 2007, 01:55:17 pm
Ok, I'll bring along a two lesbians.  ;)

Don't forget the turkey baster.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on April 16, 2007, 04:28:35 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 16, 2007, 04:25:24 pm
Don't forget the turkey baster.  ;D

 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

..and I am not easily  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 16, 2007, 04:38:05 pm
Quote from: Scott on April 16, 2007, 04:28:35 pm
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

..and I am not easily  :o

Look who's suddenly Simon Pure.

Love ya, Little Darlin'! More than my luggage!  :-*  ;D  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on April 16, 2007, 04:39:24 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 16, 2007, 04:38:05 pm
Look who's suddenly Simon Pure.

Love ya, Little Darlin'! More than my luggage!  :-*  ;D  :laugh:

Hey...I'm a good boy..sometimes I'm a very good boy to!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 16, 2007, 04:42:44 pm
Quote from: Scott on April 16, 2007, 04:39:24 pm
Hey...I'm a good boy..sometimes I'm a very good boy to!

But I heard when you're bad, you're better. ...  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on April 16, 2007, 04:43:44 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 16, 2007, 04:42:44 pm
But I heard when you're bad, you're better. ...  ;)

Where are those damn cuffs now...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 16, 2007, 06:13:10 pm
Quote from: Scott on April 16, 2007, 04:43:44 pm
Where are those damn cuffs now...

Oooo, I love it when you talk like that. ...   ;) :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 16, 2007, 09:19:29 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 16, 2007, 04:25:24 pm
Don't forget the turkey baster.  ;D

As a representative lesbian here... all can say about this is...
 >:( ::) :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 16, 2007, 10:23:11 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 16, 2007, 04:25:24 pm
Don't forget the turkey baster.  ;D

I was gonna post something here....but I better just leave it alone.

*Jess pushing the keyboard away....and just WALKING AWAY*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 16, 2007, 10:35:09 pm
Quote from: atz75 on April 16, 2007, 09:19:29 pm
As a representative lesbian here... all can say about this is...
 >:( ::) :-\

Well, shoot. ...

David was just gonna pair up the males. ...

And Jess reminded him that females are necessary. ...

So David said he would bring two lesbians. ...

And Scott and Clarissa chimed in with tales of gay and lesbian couples having babies. ...

All I did was remind him not to forget a certain ... implement.  ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 16, 2007, 11:09:37 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 16, 2007, 10:35:09 pm
Well, shoot. ...

David was just gonna pair up the males. ...

And Jess reminded him that females are necessary. ...

So David said he would bring two lesbians. ...

And Scott and Clarissa chimed in with tales of gay and lesbian couples having babies. ...

All I did was remind him not to forget a certain ... implement.  ::)

It has always been my understanding that the turkey baster is a time-honored folk...implement.   Humble, but effective.   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 16, 2007, 11:14:49 pm
LOL.

Well, I'm here to report that there are more refined "implements" available.



























OK.... next topic please.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 16, 2007, 11:20:04 pm
Amanda, let us know if you want to call in the Banditas to take care of these varmints!! When we're done with 'em, they're gonna be saying, Brokeback Got Us Good!

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h33/Front-Ranger/Alma/bridesmaids.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 16, 2007, 11:26:38 pm
Quote from: atz75 on April 16, 2007, 11:14:49 pm
LOL.

Well, I'm here to report that there are more refined "implements" available.


OK.... next topic please.

and you ain't gonna tell us?? I got a box of basters here...if there is something else I need....or that would be more effective??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 16, 2007, 11:51:07 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 16, 2007, 11:20:04 pm
Amanda, let us know if you want to call in the Banditas to take care of these varmints!! When we're done with 'em, they're gonna be saying, Brokeback Got Us Good!

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h33/Front-Ranger/Alma/bridesmaids.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :-* :-*
Thanks Sister Mod!  I appreciate the back up!

Quote from: injest on April 16, 2007, 11:26:38 pm
and you ain't gonna tell us?? I got a box of basters here...if there is something else I need....or that would be more effective??


 :)  OK.  :)  Well, I think the more typical or acceptable "implement" looks a lot more like a big, long, and quite narrow syringe.  But, there's no needle or anything.  Just a surprisingly narrow tip.  It's actually sort of frightening looking, but yes, it's designed so that a couple can use it on their own at home and without a doctor's intervention.  You can get it from fertility clinics and sperm banks, etc. (I'll add a dislcaimer here... I've never been in a situation to handle one myself... and I'm not interested in having kids myself - at least at the moment-  but I've heard lots of friends talk about it, etc.)  One of my best lesbian friends is actually about to get married to her girlfriend (in Massachusetts!!) in August and I know she's really interested in having a biological child with her partner, so this topic has come up with her a lot.


Are there any L Word fans in here?  It would be handy if Lucise would pop in here. They show it at least once in a pretty big-deal episode.  I think they dealt with that topic in that show, actually, because the "turkey baster" stereotype is so common.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 17, 2007, 12:15:01 am
Yr, welcome, ma'am, anytime!!

We also have a certain Jones person at the ready in our arsenal, and we're getting ready to send him out on a mission to his home state of Indiana and when he's done with David there, we can have him keep traveling East, if you so wish it!!

(http://athena.divshare.com/files/2007/04/09/364019/250px-Indiana_Jones_1.jpg)


I'll tell you a secret: this Jones person happens to have three sisters, and so he is more than ready to step in in the name of sisters everywhere to show ignerent people of whatever gender a thing or two. He'll pitch them off their high turkeys before you can say "You Bet!" 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 17, 2007, 05:55:58 am
I go offline for 21 hours and come back to....never mind.

After the day we had yesterday, I could use an ark. The whole state of Maine could use an ark, actually. Rain, gale force winds, flooding, boats sinking at marina, trees down, power out, and yes, some deaths. It was a very dangerous storm.

This morning, 33 degrees and it is...snowing. Will someone please tell me why Mother Nature is in such a bad mood this month?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 17, 2007, 06:08:56 am
simple:

Global warming
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 17, 2007, 07:20:52 am
Here I am.  Reporting from the bottom of the list...... :P


injest  12571  
Lucise  6826
Garry_LH  6522  
Front-Ranger  5818
MaineWriter  5763  
David  3768
Sheriff Roland  3694
louise van hine  3640
Ellemeno  3612
DavidinHartford  3593  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 17, 2007, 07:22:00 am
Hey!  guess what?



It is still raining!     :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 17, 2007, 07:25:04 am
Quote
Global warming
  ???


Nah!     So far, the month of April here in Connecticut has been colder than January was!

That isn't caused by global warming.   The seasons have all just shifted due to all the nuclear testing done in North Korea.     ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 17, 2007, 07:50:26 am
Today I woke up to the rumbling and eerie blinking lights of...snow scrapers and sand trucks!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 17, 2007, 07:56:07 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 17, 2007, 07:50:26 am
Today I woke up to the rumbling and eerie blinking lights of...snow scrapers and sand trucks!!



Not quite the fresh scent a the wet mornins you'd be expectin from a warm wet fragrant April. On the other hand, You prob'ly don't have ta worry too much about the ice caps meltin and rearrangin the shorelines a Colorado, like the pooa people a Connecticut and Maine will havta endure - eventually.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2007, 08:58:14 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 17, 2007, 12:15:01 am

(http://athena.divshare.com/files/2007/04/09/364019/250px-Indiana_Jones_1.jpg)


Sticks and stones may break my bones, but whips and chains. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 17, 2007, 07:55:10 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2007, 08:58:14 am
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but whips and chains. ...  ;D

*Turns the hose on Jeff*

CALM DOWN!!

deep breathes...DEEP breathes there!!

 ::) ::)

Are you the one that has been rifling thru the buggy whips in the store?? we keep them on aisle 8 1/2 (I thought it was WAYNE! he is always wanting to move them to aisle 9 1/2  ::) )




 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 17, 2007, 08:08:21 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 17, 2007, 12:15:01 am
Yr, welcome, ma'am, anytime!!

We also have a certain Jones person at the ready in our arsenal, and we're getting ready to send him out on a mission to his home state of Indiana and when he's done with David there, we can have him keep traveling East, if you so wish it!!

(http://athena.divshare.com/files/2007/04/09/364019/250px-Indiana_Jones_1.jpg)




Mmmmmmm! I LOVE cute guys with whips!  :D

Send him on out here Lee! I promise I won't wear him out.......

...... well, maybe I will but I digress.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 17, 2007, 09:01:00 pm
Now gettin back to the handcuff thing ...

(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g14/roboy-0/hunks/Chaz.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2007, 09:01:36 pm
Quote from: injest on April 17, 2007, 07:55:10 pm
Are you the one that has been rifling thru the buggy whips in the store??

Buggy whips aren't flexible enough. ...  ;D  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 18, 2007, 06:05:39 am
Wednesdays Top Ten List!

injest  12579
Lucise  6838
Garry_LH  6543  
Front-Ranger  5821
MaineWriter  5775  
David  3770
Sheriff Roland  3710
louise van hine  3644
Ellemeno  3601
DavidinHartford  3599  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 18, 2007, 06:07:29 am
No sunrise this morning either.     Looks real cloudy outside, but the rain stopped for now.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 18, 2007, 07:28:18 am
Morning all, 32 degrees, still grey and windy out there.

It has stopped raining though.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Toast on April 18, 2007, 08:08:40 am
Congrats Sandy
(Memento)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/nltoast/Memento2000.jpg)
2000 MeMentous Posts !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on April 18, 2007, 09:35:40 am
Contratulations Fabienne (Belbbmfan) for reaching 1,000 posts!!!!!  

 :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 18, 2007, 10:07:16 am
Congratulations Fabienne!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 18, 2007, 10:44:07 am
Fabienne, Fabienne, welcome to the club!

Come on over here so I can teach you the secret handshake!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on April 18, 2007, 10:47:56 am
Thank you Natali, Kelda and Leslie.

What can i say? It was about time stopped lurking on this thread!  :)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 18, 2007, 11:36:40 am
CONGRATS belbbmfan !!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 18, 2007, 12:35:21 pm

WELCOME FABIENNE!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/CatCongrats.jpg)

1,000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 18, 2007, 12:37:48 pm

Happy 2,000 SANDY!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alphabetquilt.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on April 18, 2007, 01:06:30 pm
Thank you Amanda and Meryl!

It's nice to be here  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 18, 2007, 01:31:14 pm
  :D Welcome to the club, darlin'!  :D

(http://www.gefeliciteerd-collega.nl/v2/AFBEELDING/hedzer/LAYOUT/main.jpg)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 18, 2007, 01:33:34 pm
  :D Happy 2000th Sandy  :D


(http://www.steuerverein.at/steuerinfos/abc.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 18, 2007, 01:46:09 pm
Felicitations, Fabienne!

(http://www.uen.org/images/themepark/imagination/dance.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on April 18, 2007, 02:11:50 pm
Wow, quite a party you're throwing me here!  :)

Danke schön Chrissi!  :-*

Merci Paul! what a cute elephant!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 18, 2007, 02:40:06 pm
Fabienne,

It took me awhile to arrange this but I got

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/29380ce4.jpg)

to bring you some

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/1120.jpg)

in honor of your great achievement!

Congratulations...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on April 18, 2007, 03:33:01 pm
OMG Leslie, what did I do to deserve HIM, I mean THAT?  ;D  :D

*runs off to open the front door and wait...*

I like this club!!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 18, 2007, 05:15:47 pm
Jeezus, give a girl some warning!  *Thud*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 18, 2007, 05:29:36 pm
Fabienne, quick, here he comes....

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/ellery.jpg)

You've just gotta love a delivery man with imagination!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 18, 2007, 05:47:49 pm
CONGRATULATIONS FABIENNE!!!!!

:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D


1000 Posts!!!!



:D WAY TO GO!!!!! :D




(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/nanakuli600/Thecutetwinpuppies.jpg)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on April 19, 2007, 01:38:59 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 18, 2007, 05:29:36 pm
Fabienne, quick, here he comes....

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/ellery.jpg)

You've just gotta love a delivery man with imagination!

L


Yep, that's the man who showed up on my doorstep last night! If I had known that was my present, I would have gotten here six months ago  8)

thank you Leslie!  :-*


And thank you David! I showed those cute little doggies to my kids and told them that was my present! Now i'll have to explain to them that it's the picture that's my present, not the doggies themselves!  :laugh:
They are adorable...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 19, 2007, 02:27:54 am


To celebrate your arrival, Fabienne, enough Belgian chocolates for everyone!

(http://www.visitbelgium.com/library/images/Misc/BelgianChocolate.jpg)


Brought by Belgian horses!

(http://barkbarkwoofwoof.blogspot.com/uploaded_images/26%20Big%20Horses-795464.JPG)


And Belgian sheepdog puppies for all the children!

(http://www.kathylang.com/FlameShanePuppies/0135_FDxmas-(11x14).jpg)


Welcome, Fabienne!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 19, 2007, 06:11:43 am
Thursdays Top Ten List

injest  12629  
Lucise  6846
Garry_LH  6560  
Front-Ranger  5823
MaineWriter  5790  
David  3771
Sheriff Roland  3735
louise van hine  3649
Ellemeno  3615
DavidinHartford  3607  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 19, 2007, 06:13:50 am
Sigh.....no sunrise this morning either.     But it isn't raining yet, so that is a good thing.   So if I stop building the Ark?  Do I have to let Jake and Austin go?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 19, 2007, 06:18:53 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 19, 2007, 06:13:50 am
Sigh.....no sunrise this morning either.     But it isn't raining yet, so that is a good thing.   So if I stop building the Ark?  Do I have to let Jake and Austin go?

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 19, 2007, 06:20:50 am
Morning all,

We do have sun, and a sunrise! It looks lovely out there. The thermometer is on the fritz again so I don't know the temperature but it looks like we have a sunny day in store for us.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on April 19, 2007, 06:32:47 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on April 19, 2007, 02:27:54 am

Welcome, Fabienne!




owwww, thank you, so sweet.

Those puppies are too cute!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 19, 2007, 07:34:42 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 19, 2007, 06:13:50 am
Sigh.....no sunrise this morning either.     But it isn't raining yet, so that is a good thing.   So if I stop building the Ark?  Do I have to let Jake and Austin go?

YES! Good grief, David! Untie those boys and let them go!

(Jeez ever since he got that basement finshed.......)

remember:  CATCH RELEASE, CATCH RELEASE!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 19, 2007, 07:48:24 am
Naw, but like any good hunter,  you want the big catch MOUNTED!     he he he!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 19, 2007, 11:43:34 pm
I did, earlier today, reach 5800 posts. I have 6000 in sight...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 20, 2007, 06:12:50 am
Fridays Top Ten List

injest  12681
Lucise  6862
Garry_LH  6599  
Front-Ranger  5847
MaineWriter  5806  
David  3780
Sheriff Roland  3760
louise van hine  3652
Ellemeno  3633
DavidinHartford  3612  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 20, 2007, 06:43:57 am
Greetings from Albany, NY.

It looks sunny and bright out there. Not sure of the temperature but yesterday was warm and lovely. It felt like spring for the first time this spring. Finally!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 20, 2007, 08:09:55 am
Good Morning Brokies!

   YEAAA!!!   The SUN is out!!!    Finally!
I think I'll stop and get the car warshed on the way to work.     :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 20, 2007, 08:20:08 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 20, 2007, 08:09:55 am
I think I'll stop and get the car warshed on the way to work.     :D

Be careful David  ;D

(http://www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/editions/4808/images/21-Car%20wash.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 20, 2007, 08:23:54 am
I'm glad to hear weather is improving in the East because I have to go there today, just for a few hours and then it's back to my beloved Denver!!

Leslie, I hope you make your posting goal because I miss David!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 20, 2007, 08:25:17 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 19, 2007, 07:48:24 am
Naw, but like any good hunter,  you want the big catch MOUNTED!     he he he!

It's get the catch mounted, Cowboy, not mount the catch. ...

Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 20, 2007, 08:09:55 am
I think I'll stop and get the car warshed on the way to work.     :D

Just make sure you warsh everythin' you can reach. ...

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 20, 2007, 08:40:30 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 20, 2007, 08:09:55 am

I think I'll stop and get the car warshed on the way to work.     :D

David, perhaps my friend here could help out:

(http://65.54.250.250/cgi-bin/getmsg/carwash013219e8c0d.jpg?&msg=C91A912B-6FE9-4CF0-83B5-48808BBC5335&start=0&len=280304&mimepart=5&curmbox=644EB66D-AF9D-4DED-B451-5EE4E5D678F5&b=68fa74e15816200334e950545aa0c9f1&disk=10.1.106.213_d2584&login=southendmd&domain=hotmail%2ecom&hm___sig=b99b51c501c7842decca8b283cf0c8047fa747b1004bd13b)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dot-matrix on April 20, 2007, 07:55:25 pm
Hoorah! (http://bestsmileys.com/cheering/4.gif) I broke 2000 posts  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on April 20, 2007, 07:59:33 pm
Wahhooooo for Dottie!!  8) 8)

I have dusted off 2 brand new oily wrestler statuettes for you mate:


(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/364accf6.jpg)(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/364accf6.jpg)


Enjoy them!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 20, 2007, 08:17:49 pm
Congratulations Dottie - you sure been busy postin yer pics since ya got back from DC!

2 000 - should I start worryin? - about you passin me, I mean ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dot-matrix on April 20, 2007, 08:20:20 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on April 20, 2007, 08:17:49 pm
Congratulations Dottie - you sure been busy postin yer pics since ya got back from DC!

2 000 - should I start worryin? - about you passin me, I mean ...

No worries Sheriff honey  ;) I just thought I ought to post a few to make up for bein away is all...my stash is all posted now so I'll be back to one a day from now...if I get a chance to log on once a day  ::)
Quote from: Lucise on April 20, 2007, 07:59:33 pm
Wahhooooo for Dottie!!  8) 8)

I have dusted off 2 brand new oily wrestler statuettes for you mate:
Enjoy them!  ;D

WOW Thanks Milli  :-*
Title: Things not to try in your bathroom
Post by: David on April 20, 2007, 08:50:53 pm
How To Clean The Toilet

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1. Put both lids of the toilet up and add 1/8 cup of pet shampoo to the water in the bowl.

2. Pick up the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom.

3. In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and close both lids. You may need to stand on the lid.

4. The cat will self agitate and make ample suds. Never mind the noises that come from the toilet, the cat is actually enjoying this.

5. Flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a "power-wash" and rinse".

6. Have someone open the front door of your home. Be sure that there are no people between the bathroom and the front door.

7. Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and quickly lift both lids.

8. The cat will rocket out of the toilet, streak through the bathroom, and run outside where he will dry himself off.

9. Both the commode and the cat will be sparkling clean.

(Note: If you use Tidy Bowl, you'll be the only person in the neighborhood with a Blue Cat.)


*Please,  no hate mail from cat lovers.    This came to me in one of those emails forwarded a zillion times.
Title: Re: Things not to try in your bathroom
Post by: David In Indy on April 20, 2007, 08:56:50 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 20, 2007, 08:50:53 pm
How To Clean The Toilet

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1. Put both lids of the toilet up and add 1/8 cup of pet shampoo to the water in the bowl.

2. Pick up the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom.

3. In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and close both lids. You may need to stand on the lid.

4. The cat will self agitate and make ample suds. Never mind the noises that come from the toilet, the cat is actually enjoying this.

5. Flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a "power-wash" and rinse".

6. Have someone open the front door of your home. Be sure that there are no people between the bathroom and the front door.

7. Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and quickly lift both lids.

8. The cat will rocket out of the toilet, streak through the bathroom, and run outside where he will dry himself off.

9. Both the commode and the cat will be sparkling clean.

(Note: If you use Tidy Bowl, you'll be the only person in the neighborhood with a Blue Cat.)


*Please,  no hate mail from cat lovers.    This came to me in one of those emails forwarded a zillion times.


 :laugh:  :laugh:

I gave my cat a bath the other day. He knocked over the syrup bottle and then stood underneath the kitchen counter as it drizzled all over him. I'll NEVER give that cat a bath again. The first 5 minutes was pure hell on earth. He hissed, screeched, yowled and flung himself all over the bath tub. And I have the scratch marks on my arms to prove it.
Title: Re: Things not to try in your bathroom
Post by: Kelda on April 21, 2007, 04:14:39 am
Quote from: David on April 20, 2007, 08:56:50 pm
:laugh:  :laugh:

I gave my cat a bath the other day. He knocked over the syrup bottle and then stood underneath the kitchen counter as it drizzled all over him. I'll NEVER give that cat a bath again. The first 5 minutes was pure hell on earth. He hissed, screeched, yowled and flung himself all over the bath tub. And I have the scratch marks on my arms to prove it.

I think every cat does that! I have only washed my cats once - and that was enough - imagine having two scratching yowling cats in the one bathroom.. gha - and the smell!!! eugh!

but David - that was funny and almost true - especially the Have someone open the front door of your home. Be sure that there are no people between the bathroom and the front door.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 21, 2007, 06:07:57 am
Saturdays Top Ten List

injest  12708  
Lucise  6871
Garry_LH  6603  
Front-Ranger  5869
MaineWriter  5814  
David  3799
Sheriff Roland  3779
louise van hine  3657
Ellemeno  3647
DavidinHartford  3616  
Title: Re: Things not to try in your bathroom
Post by: opinionista on April 21, 2007, 06:31:22 am
Quote from: David on April 20, 2007, 08:56:50 pm
:laugh:  :laugh:

I gave my cat a bath the other day. He knocked over the syrup bottle and then stood underneath the kitchen counter as it drizzled all over him. I'll NEVER give that cat a bath again. The first 5 minutes was pure hell on earth. He hissed, screeched, yowled and flung himself all over the bath tub. And I have the scratch marks on my arms to prove it.

My sister used to wear a catcher gear to bathe a cat we had a long time ago. She would put on the chest protector and the mask. If you have one, put it on next time you give your cat a bath. Wear a long sleeved shirt too, they come in handy!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 21, 2007, 08:01:56 am
Wow!    It is going ot be 77 *F  today!  :D

And 81 *F on Monday!        That was a short Spring!  Did summer show up early?
Title: Re: Things not to try in your bathroom
Post by: injest on April 21, 2007, 08:15:19 am
Quote from: Kelda on April 21, 2007, 04:14:39 am
I think every cat does that! I have only washed my cats once - and that was enough - imagine having two scratching yowling cats in the one bathroom.. gha - and the smell!!! eugh!

but David - that was funny and almost true - especially the Have someone open the front door of your home. Be sure that there are no people between the bathroom and the front door.


ok...I know ya'll are joking around...but here is a couple of tips for washing a cat..(I have done it on occassion when it was necessary (once when a cat got accidently sprayed with poison and another time when we found a cat someone had spraypainted and tortured and dumped on our land)

put a towel down in the tub (so they have something to hold on to) put the cat IN the tub BEFORE you run the water....let the water come up on them gradually, make sure it is nice and warm. don't let it get too deep. Use human shampoo and just a little goes a long way.

Never had one panic on me...have been scratched but not any major damage, and never intentionally, they were just trying to find a hold on something...they don't like slipping.... Hold the scruff of the neck with one hand at all times though...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 21, 2007, 08:23:32 am
Morning all...

53 here this morning. Sunny and beautiful. It seems that FINALLY spring has arrived!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on April 21, 2007, 08:57:50 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 21, 2007, 08:23:32 am
Morning all...

53 here this morning. Sunny and beautiful. It seems that FINALLY spring has arrived!

L

And here is almost summer! It's about 70 degrees at this moment. I don't even want to think about how hot the summer will be. ,
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 21, 2007, 12:19:28 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 20, 2007, 08:50:53 pm
How To Clean The Toilet

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1. Put both lids of the toilet up and add 1/8 cup of pet shampoo to the water in the bowl.

2. Pick up the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom.

3. In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and close both lids. You may need to stand on the lid.

4. The cat will self agitate and make ample suds. Never mind the noises that come from the toilet, the cat is actually enjoying this.

5. Flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a "power-wash" and rinse".

6. Have someone open the front door of your home. Be sure that there are no people between the bathroom and the front door.

7. Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and quickly lift both lids.

8. The cat will rocket out of the toilet, streak through the bathroom, and run outside where he will dry himself off.

9. Both the commode and the cat will be sparkling clean.

(Note: If you use Tidy Bowl, you'll be the only person in the neighborhood with a Blue Cat.)


*Please,  no hate mail from cat lovers.    This came to me in one of those emails forwarded a zillion times.



This is hilarious  :laugh:
Thanks for the laugh David  :).


Quote from: MaineWriter on April 21, 2007, 08:23:32 am
Morning all...

53 here this morning. Sunny and beautiful. It seems that FINALLY spring has arrived!

L

Cheers Leslie  :). When someone deserves spring, it's the Maine people.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on April 21, 2007, 01:25:03 pm
I love all the tips on washing a cat!  :laugh: I've never had to do that, fortunately.

Thanks for the toilet cleaning tips, David, but i think i will stick to my usual routine.  :D

And it's still summer over here in Belgium. I've bought the first Belgian strawberries and asparagus of the season...yummy!  :)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 22, 2007, 05:57:23 am
Sundays FULL 1000+ poster list!

  injest        12,738   
  Lucise          6,873   
  Garry_LH        6,611   
  Front-Ranger     5,879   
  MaineWriter       5,819   
  David                  3,811   
  Sheriff Roland        3,805   
  louise van hine       3,659   
  Ellemeno               3,658   
  DavidinHartford        3,618   
  Fran                      3,114   
  Jeff Wrangler        2,766   
  ineedcrayons       2,736   
  ednbarby        2,728   
  Toast        2,663   
  Pipedream        2,602   
  Meryl               2,452   
  Lynne              2,054   
  dot-matrix        2,052   
  Memento         2,018   
  southendmd        1,904   
  wdj                     1,799   
  Phillip Dampier        1,772   
  moremojo        1,720   
  atz75       1,708   
  opinionista         1,665   
  Arad-3        1,614   
  jpwagoneer1964        1,612   
  Bigheart        1,606   
  YaadPyar       1,569   
  Shakestheground        1,553   
  Snavel de Snuit        1,505   
  delalluvia        1,432   
  Daniel        1,408   
  Katie77        1,373   
  Scott        1,368   
  Kelda        1,342   
  littleguitar        1,324   
  coffeecat33        1,311   
  twistedude        1,300   
  wulfar360        1,282   
  Penthesilea        1,264   
  saucycobblers        1,198   
  sfericsf        1,194   
  wyomen        1,156   
  DeeDee         1,150   
  Mikaela           1,132   
  starboardlight        1,119   
  RouxB              1,110   
  j. U. d. E.        1,073   
  cmr107           1,058   
  Ray                1,040   
  belbbmfan       1,034   
   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 22, 2007, 08:18:14 am
Morning all. East coast checking in. Beautiful and sunny here today...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 22, 2007, 09:22:27 am
Same here Leslie.    Sunny and beautiful!

Yesterday they had the Air conditioning running in the terminal.   When we left work at 8pm it felt nice walking out into the 72*F temperature!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 22, 2007, 07:41:00 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 22, 2007, 05:57:23 am
Sundays FULL 1000+ poster list!
 

  MaineWriter       5,819   
  David                  3,811   
 

It's interesting that we haven't had anyone in the 4000s for a while.

David, here's to cheering you on!

(http://bestsmileys.com/cheering/1.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 23, 2007, 02:37:47 am
Quote from: atz75 on April 22, 2007, 07:41:00 pm
It's interesting that we haven't had anyone in the 4000s for a while.

David, here's to cheering you on!

(http://bestsmileys.com/cheering/1.gif)

Whew!!

<David pants heavily as he looks behind him>

I've been typing up a storm tonight and Roland is hot on my heels!

Good Lord!  :P

Am I still next to Lee or no?

Roland, you're wearing me OUT!! I can't take much more of it!  >:(

 ;)  ;)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 23, 2007, 04:56:17 am
Quote from: David on April 23, 2007, 02:37:47 am
Whew!!

<David pants heavily as he looks behind him>

Roland, you're wearing me OUT!! I can't take much more of it!  >:(

 ;)  ;)

Well if you can't stand it, ya gotta ... somethin somethin  :laugh:

bye bye (eventually)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 23, 2007, 05:56:29 am
Mondays Top Ten List

injest  12810  
Lucise  6877
Garry_LH  6634  
Front-Ranger  5892
MaineWriter  5822  
David  3835
Sheriff Roland  3834
Ellemeno  3676
louise van hine  3661
DavidinHartford  3626  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 23, 2007, 05:59:04 am
Morning all.

40 degrees right now but they say it is supposed to get up to 80 today! I see some blue sky already...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 23, 2007, 07:09:32 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 23, 2007, 05:56:29 am
Mondays Top Ten List

injest  12810  
Lucise  6877
Garry_LH  6634  
Front-Ranger  5892
MaineWriter  5822  
David  3835
Sheriff Roland  3834
Ellemeno  3676
louise van hine  3661
DavidinHartford  3626  

Roland! You missed it by ONE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 23, 2007, 07:11:14 am
Quote from: David on April 23, 2007, 02:37:47 am
Whew!!

<David pants heavily as he looks behind him>

Roland, you're wearing me OUT!! I can't take much more of it!  >:(

 ;)  ;)


Hey, Roland...how long has it been since you had a sexy young American saying THAT to you??!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 23, 2007, 07:41:26 am
Quote from: injest on April 23, 2007, 07:09:32 am
Roland! You missed it by ONE!

I blame David in Hartford - he got up too early this Am!  >:( It's a conspiracy, I tell you! the Davids a the world are fightin the Sheriffs!

Quote from: injest on April 23, 2007, 07:11:14 am
Hey, Roland...how long has it been since you had a sexy young American saying THAT to you??!!

A very very very very very long time
Title: Never again...
Post by: David on April 23, 2007, 02:34:15 pm
At three minutes and four seconds after 2 AM on the 6th of May this year, the time and date will be

 02:03:04 05/06/07.

This will never happen again.


Just thought you would like to know, since it would be impossible for you to make it through that day without this information.    ;)


Title: An oldie but a goodie
Post by: David on April 23, 2007, 02:35:56 pm
A married couple went to the hospital to have their baby delivered.  Upon
their arrival, the doctor said that the hospital was testing an amazing new
high-tech machine that would transfer a portion of the mother's labor pain
to the baby's father.  He asked if they were willing to try it out.  Both
said they were very much in favor of it.
 
The doctor set the pain transfer to 10 percent for starters, explaining that
even 10 percent was probably more pain than the father had ever experienced
before.  But as the labor progressed, the husband felt fine, and asked the
doctor to go ahead and kick it up a notch.
 
The doctor then adjusted the machine to 20 percent pain transfer.  The
husband was still feeling fine.  The doctor then checked the husband's blood
pressure and was amazed at how well he was doing.
 
At this point they decided to try for 50 percent.  The husband continued to
feel quite well.  Since the pain transfer was obviously helping the wife
considerably, the husband encouraged the doctor to transfer ALL the pain to
him.
 
The wife delivered a healthy baby with virtually no pain, and the husband
had experienced none.  She and her husband were ecstatic.
 
When they got home, they found the mailman dead on the porch.
 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 23, 2007, 02:54:32 pm
  :laugh:  :laugh:

Believe it or not, I've never heard that one before, David. Thanks so much for posting it!  :D
Title: Re: Never again...
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 23, 2007, 02:57:56 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 23, 2007, 02:34:15 pm
At three minutes and four seconds after 2 AM on the 6th of May this year, the time and date will be

 02:03:04 05/06/07.

This will never happen again.


Just thought you would like to know, since it would be impossible for you to make it through that day without this information.    ;)

Sure it will, at three minutes and four seconds after 2 am on the 6th of May, 2107!
Title: Re: Never again...
Post by: David In Indy on April 23, 2007, 03:01:03 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 23, 2007, 02:34:15 pm
At three minutes and four seconds after 2 AM on the 6th of May this year, the time and date will be

 02:03:04 05/06/07.

This will never happen again.


Just thought you would like to know, since it would be impossible for you to make it through that day without this information.    ;)




I love the "randomness" of your posts, David. We never know what you will say! But I'm glad you reminded us of this. I forgot all about it last year when the clockes read 1:02:03 4/5/06.

Maybe I'll remember to watch for it this year.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 23, 2007, 03:10:10 pm
Well, that is the uniqueness of the 1000+ thread.    Just posting a top ten list everyday would be boring.   So in the "community" flavor of Chez Tremblay and all BetterMostians, we can all come here, see who's the top yackers and post random thoughts and other misc stuff.

From cat warshing tips to packing for trips, we have it all.    LOL.
Title: Re: An oldie but a goodie
Post by: Penthesilea on April 23, 2007, 03:12:56 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 23, 2007, 02:35:56 pm
A married couple went to the hospital to have their baby delivered.  Upon
their arrival, the doctor said that the hospital was testing an amazing new
high-tech machine that would transfer a portion of the mother's labor pain
to the baby's father. 

Now wouldn't that be glorious....

 
Quote

When they got home, they found the mailman dead on the porch.
 


He he he  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 23, 2007, 03:58:28 pm
Random posts, random jokes and occasionally, random pictures, too...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/cowboyscard.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 23, 2007, 06:20:15 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 23, 2007, 02:34:15 pm
At three minutes and four seconds after 2 AM on the 6th of May this year, the time and date will be

 02:03:04 05/06/07.

This will never happen again.


Just thought you would like to know, since it would be impossible for you to make it through that day without this information.    ;)





It IS really cool, but won't it happen again exactly one hunderd years from that date, and every hunderd years thereafter?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 23, 2007, 06:22:06 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 23, 2007, 02:35:56 pm
When they got home, they found the mailman dead on the porch.
 


LOL!!  Good one.  I love those surprise kind of jokes.
Title: Re: An oldie but a goodie
Post by: injest on April 23, 2007, 06:31:28 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 23, 2007, 02:35:56 pm
A married couple went to the hospital to have their baby delivered.  Upon
their arrival, the doctor said that the hospital was testing an amazing new
high-tech machine that would transfer a portion of the mother's labor pain
to the baby's father.  He asked if they were willing to try it out.  Both
said they were very much in favor of it.
 
The doctor set the pain transfer to 10 percent for starters, explaining that
even 10 percent was probably more pain than the father had ever experienced
before.  But as the labor progressed, the husband felt fine, and asked the
doctor to go ahead and kick it up a notch.
 
The doctor then adjusted the machine to 20 percent pain transfer.  The
husband was still feeling fine.  The doctor then checked the husband's blood
pressure and was amazed at how well he was doing.
 
At this point they decided to try for 50 percent.  The husband continued to
feel quite well.  Since the pain transfer was obviously helping the wife
considerably, the husband encouraged the doctor to transfer ALL the pain to
him.
 
The wife delivered a healthy baby with virtually no pain, and the husband
had experienced none.  She and her husband were ecstatic.
 
When they got home, they found the mailman dead on the porch.
 

oh NO you did not!! ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!

That was a good one, David...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 23, 2007, 08:00:41 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 23, 2007, 03:58:28 pm
Random posts, random jokes and occasionally, random pictures, too...


Speaking of random pictures....

I've been waiting for Roland to start a hot Firefighters thread!   LOL 

But what the hell.

Anybody have a good caption for this one?

I was thinking, maybe that is Jake and Austin being carried out of the family vacation home when that fire happened a few months ago.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 23, 2007, 08:11:05 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 23, 2007, 08:00:41 pm
Speaking of random pictures....

I've been waiting for Roland to start a hot Firefighters thread!   LOL 


Been there, done that ... last november ... on the beefcake thread - only lasted about a month before the santa pics started dominating that thread (and then the boys a summer)

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,2186.195.html
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dot-matrix on April 23, 2007, 09:58:38 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on April 23, 2007, 08:11:05 pm
Been there, done that ... last november ... on the beefcake thread - only lasted about a month before the santa pics started dominating that thread (and then the boys a summer)

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,2186.195.html
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 23, 2007, 08:00:41 pm
Speaking of random pictures....

I've been waiting for Roland to start a hot Firefighters thread!   LOL 

But what the hell.

Anybody have a good caption for this one?

I was thinking, maybe that is Jake and Austin being carried out of the family vacation home when that fire happened a few months ago.

We could have a Fireman thread if you want David and the Sheriff doesn't object...I have Lots and lots of smokey fireman pics  ::) many of which did not get posted last November... just saying
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 23, 2007, 11:15:35 pm
Quote from: dot-matrix on April 23, 2007, 09:58:38 pm
We could have a Fireman thread if you want David and the Sheriff doesn't object...I have Lots and lots of smokey fireman pics  ::) many of which did not get posted last November... just saying

Unfortunatley that was the only fire fighter pic I had.

FYI:    The prefer to be called "Fire Fighters".    A "Fireman" is the name of the person on a train (or boat) that stokes the coal into the furnace.

Yes, I was corrected several times by a Fireman.  Fire fighter.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 24, 2007, 06:09:59 am
Morning all.

It is 6 in the morning and already 61 degrees here. I think we skipped spring and went right to early summer!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 24, 2007, 07:09:44 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 24, 2007, 07:10:58 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 24, 2007, 06:09:59 am
Morning all.

It is 6 in the morning and already 61 degrees here. I think we skipped spring and went right to early summer!

L

Good morning Leslie!     Isn't it great?    Maybe your snow will melt finally!     hehehe!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 24, 2007, 07:12:25 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 24, 2007, 07:10:58 am
Good morning Leslie!     Isn't it great?    Maybe your snow will melt finally!     hehehe!

The snow is long gone. That got washed away in the storm last week.

All our daffodils bloomed in one day!

L
Title: another mind game...
Post by: David on April 24, 2007, 10:20:38 am
Subject: Computing your age
 
 
  YOUR AGE BY EATING OUT
 
 
  Don't tell me your age; you probably would tell a falsehood
  anyway-but your waiter may know!
 
 YOUR AGE BY DINER &RESTAURANT MATH
 
 
  This is pretty neat.
 
  DON'T CHEAT BY SCROLLING DOWN FIRST!
  It takes less than a minute. Work this out as you read ... Be
  sure you don't read the bottom until you've worked it out! This
  is not one of those waste of time things, it's fun.
 
  1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would
 like to go out to eat. (more than once but less than 10)
 
  2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold)
 
  3. Add 5
 
  4. Multiply it by 50
 
 5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1757...
  If you haven't, add 1756.
 
  6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.
 
  You should have a three digit number
 
  The first digit of this was your original number. (I.e., How
  many times you want to go out to restaurants in a week.)
 
  The next two numbers are
 
  YOUR AGE ! ------ (Oh YES, it is!!!)
 
 
 THIS IS THE ONLY YEAR (2007) IT WILL EVER WORK, SO SPREAD IT
  AROUND WHILE IT LASTS
 
Title: Re: another mind game...
Post by: MaineWriter on April 24, 2007, 10:25:26 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 24, 2007, 10:20:38 am

 THIS IS THE ONLY YEAR (2007) IT WILL EVER WORK, SO SPREAD IT
  AROUND WHILE IT LASTS
 

I don't understand why this will only work in 2007, since nothing was entered that had to do with this year's date...

 ???

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 24, 2007, 10:29:53 am
Here's another one:

Grab a calculator.

1. Key in the first three digits of your phone number (NOT the area code)

2. Multiply by 80

3. Add 1

4. Multiply by 250

5. Add the last 4 digits of your phone number

6. Add the last 4 digits of your phone number again

7. Subtract 250

8. Divide by 2

Recognize the answer?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 24, 2007, 10:43:21 am
Jakes phone number?     :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 24, 2007, 03:28:55 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 24, 2007, 10:29:53 am

Recognize the answer?

L


Nope  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 24, 2007, 03:35:50 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 24, 2007, 10:29:53 am

Recognize the answer?

L

Ok, I tried again, just to make sure I didn't have a typo on my claculator or sumpn.

Still  ???

The last four digits are my phone number - but the first three?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 24, 2007, 03:53:20 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 24, 2007, 03:35:50 pm
Ok, I tried again, just to make sure I didn't have a typo on my claculator or sumpn.

Still  ???

The last four digits are my phone number - but the first three?


It should show your phone number, assuming you have a seven digit number.

The math behind this, for anyone who is interested:

The forumla for the steps would be:

(((80x + 1) * 250 + 2y) - 250) * 0.5

where x is the first three digits of your phone number and y is the last four digits.

This can be simplified, as follows:

0.5 * ((80x + 1) * 250 + 2y) - 125

(80x + 1) * 125 + y - 125

125 * 80x + 125 + y - 125

125 * 80x + y

10000x + y

Note that the effect of multiplying by 10000 is to shift the first three digits of your phone number left by four digits, effectively "making room" for the last four digits.

So really someone just did the simple thing (multiply by 10000) then factored in a bunch of silly ways to obfuscate what they were doing...and make it look miraculous. LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 24, 2007, 03:55:52 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 24, 2007, 03:35:50 pm
Ok, I tried again, just to make sure I didn't have a typo on my claculator or sumpn.

Still  ???

The last four digits are my phone number - but the first three?


The first TWO times I tried that it didn't work either.    But then I realized I was misreading the instructions.   LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 24, 2007, 04:04:40 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 24, 2007, 03:53:20 pm
It should show your phone number, assuming you have a seven digit number.



I figured something like this. My phone number has only four digits.
Title: Re: another mind game...
Post by: MaineWriter on April 24, 2007, 04:10:52 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 24, 2007, 10:25:26 am
I don't understand why this will only work in 2007, since nothing was entered that had to do with this year's date...

L

No one answered my question so I had to figure it out for myself!

It's technically correct: You have to change step 5 every year. Next year, it'll be 1758/1757.

The formula is is a convlution of (100*x)+y where x is the number of times you want to go out to eat/have sex/whatever and y is your age.

It doesn't work if you're over a hundred. It does work if you choose more than ten times, except that the result isn't three digits anymore.

50(2x+5)+(1757-y) =
100x+250+(1757-y) =
100x+(2007-y)=

If we call 2007-y "age" (which it will be, if you've had your birthday) we get:

100x+age = oooh, spooky magic trick

You know folks, I should be doing some real work here! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 24, 2007, 04:15:25 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 24, 2007, 10:29:53 am

Recognize the answer?


OK since everyone else is responding, I will too

I was off on just one digit (the 3rd one) but since I did it manually (without a calculator) I figured I'd done sumthin wrong, but since I'm not alone ... I feel less inadequate.
Title: Re: another mind game...
Post by: David on April 24, 2007, 04:21:03 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 24, 2007, 04:10:52 pm
You know folks, I should be doing some real work here! LOL

L


It is sunny, 70*F and a nice gentle breeze blowing.   Who wants to work?    LOL

Oh wait, it is MY Sunday today!     ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 24, 2007, 04:22:34 pm
I have a 6 digit number - the 4th digit was a 0 but all the rest (three either side) were right....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 24, 2007, 04:56:36 pm
Cool beans!  Both my age and my phone number came out right.  I'm with David, though.  I'd rather have Heath or Jake's number.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 24, 2007, 06:44:48 pm
math??

I was off 10 years...but hey, I don't mind....I could be thirty again...
Title: Re: another mind game...
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 24, 2007, 07:14:33 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 24, 2007, 04:10:52 pm
No one answered my question so I had to figure it out for myself!

It's technically correct: You have to change step 5 every year. Next year, it'll be 1758/1757.

The formula is is a convlution of (100*x)+y where x is the number of times you want to go out to eat/have sex/whatever and y is your age.

It doesn't work if you're over a hundred. It does work if you choose more than ten times, except that the result isn't three digits anymore.

50(2x+5)+(1757-y) =
100x+250+(1757-y) =
100x+(2007-y)=

If we call 2007-y "age" (which it will be, if you've had your birthday) we get:

100x+age = oooh, spooky magic trick

You know folks, I should be doing some real work here! LOL

L


Ye gods, I'm away from this thread all day and I come back to an algebra lesson. I thought I'd left that behind in high school!  :laugh:
Title: Re: another mind game...
Post by: MaineWriter on April 24, 2007, 08:08:02 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 24, 2007, 07:14:33 pm
Ye gods, I'm away from this thread all day and I come back to an algebra lesson. I thought I'd left that behind in high school!  :laugh:

You never leave it behind, darlin...

LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 25, 2007, 06:09:24 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 25, 2007, 06:42:43 am
Morning all,

38 degrees this morning so a little chilly out there. Looks to be a nice day though...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 25, 2007, 06:47:05 am
Brrr!      I just turned the heat on to take the chill off the house.   

The sun is finally rising, but I think the weather is going to deteriorate for the next few days.   Certainly not as nice as the past few, thats for sure.   Monday hit 88*F.   A new record here.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 26, 2007, 06:06:19 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 26, 2007, 06:24:17 am
Another chlly morning, 29 degrees. Sunny though, with blue skies out there.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 26, 2007, 08:59:03 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 26, 2007, 06:06:19 am
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Roland's comin' after you now, Leslie - less than 2,000 posts to go to catch up and overtake you.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 26, 2007, 09:11:15 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on April 26, 2007, 08:59:03 am

Roland's comin' after you now, Leslie - less than 2,000 posts to go to catch up and overtake you.  ;)

Now Elle, why couldn't you just hush up & let me gradually creep up on her like I did the rest a ya, hunh?

Besides, it's likely ta be November before I can make any moves again.

(Although I do have other objectives in the fire before then!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 27, 2007, 06:44:30 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 27, 2007, 06:48:16 am
G'morning Brokies!

    I woke to the sound of Thunder and rain this morning.    That is always unusual.   Morning thunder that is.   Looks like a wet day today.   

Remember when you were a kid and it rained, so your mother always said: " Be sure to wear your rubbers today!"   LOL.

To kids or adults for that matter still wear rubbers over their shoes?   I haven't seen any in decades.    The shoe type that is.  LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 27, 2007, 06:58:32 am
They sell rubbers--the shoe type that is--at the Vermont Country Store. If you really want a pair, David!

45 degrees here and rainy. No thunder for us, though.

Another day of oversleeping...sigh..


L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 27, 2007, 08:10:39 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 27, 2007, 06:48:16 am
G'morning Brokies!

    I woke to the sound of Thunder and rain this morning.    That is always unusual.   Morning thunder that is.   Looks like a wet day today.   

Remember when you were a kid and it rained, so your mother always said: " Be sure to wear your rubbers today!"   LOL.

To kids or adults for that matter still wear rubbers over their shoes?   I haven't seen any in decades.    The shoe type that is.  LOL

 :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 27, 2007, 08:34:49 am
Mike Huckabee's son was arrested for trying to carry a loaded gun onto a plane.

says (of course) that he 'forgot' it was in there...

just me but if you can't remember where you left a loaded weapon laying around....maybe you shouldn't HAVE one??

Ask me where any one of our rifles are? and if they are loaded or not? I can tell you.

Don't keep a handgun. The only thing they are good for is to kill people. If we need to defend our property or selves, we have it covered with the shotgun. FEW things will stop you in your tracks as the sound of a shotgun being cocked! (and you don't have to worry about aiming exactly....just point in the general direction...)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2007, 08:58:31 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 27, 2007, 06:48:16 am
Do kids or adults for that matter still wear rubbers over their shoes?   I haven't seen any in decades.

I do, to protect good (and expensive) leather dress shoes. But it does seem to be getting more and more difficult to find them. Still, nothing beats a great pair of Totes!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 27, 2007, 12:05:32 pm
Hey, Sheriff, congrats on 3900!  You'll be at 4000 in no time.  8)

Rubbers?  Too much trouble.  A friend of mine was actually walking around wearing baggies over her shoes during the last deluge.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 27, 2007, 01:36:27 pm
Quote from: injest on April 27, 2007, 08:34:49 am

just me but if you can't remember where you left a loaded weapon laying around....maybe you shouldn't HAVE one??



One for the D'uh thread.  Good one, Jess.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2007, 03:06:11 pm
Quote from: injest on April 27, 2007, 08:34:49 am
Don't keep a handgun. The only thing they are good for is to kill people. If we need to defend our property or selves, we have it covered with the shotgun. FEW things will stop you in your tracks as the sound of a shotgun being cocked! (and you don't have to worry about aiming exactly....just point in the general direction...)

Really!

Handguns scare me. Long guns don't.

(Just look real close at my avatar.  :) )
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 27, 2007, 03:23:42 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2007, 03:06:11 pm
Really!

Handguns scare me. Long guns don't.

(Just look real close at my avatar.  :) )

Well, by cracky, you've got a rifle there!  Learn somethin' every day.  Hey, congrats on 2800, Jeff!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2007, 06:57:35 pm
Quote from: Meryl on April 27, 2007, 03:23:42 pm
Well, by cracky, you've got a rifle there!  Learn somethin' every day.  Hey, congrats on 2800, Jeff!  ;D

Actually, it's a genuine caplock, black powder, Civil War Springfield muzzle loader that I inherited from a friend. If I ever tried to fire it, it would probably explode and blow my fool head off!  :laugh:

When I was a teenager my father bought me a .22, and we used to do some target shooting (not that I could hit anything ...  ::) ), but there was never enough time, never enough. ...

Speaking of time, 2800+ posts?  :o I spend too much time on line. ...  ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 27, 2007, 07:24:52 pm
Quote from: Meryl on April 27, 2007, 12:05:32 pm
Hey, Sheriff, congrats on 3900!  You'll be at 4000 in no time.  8)


Why thang kew fer noticin there Meryl - however, I'm more focussed on changin my first digit - I'll make some noise when I reach the 4 000 post level. (sometime next week)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 27, 2007, 10:25:20 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2007, 03:06:11 pm
Really!

Handguns scare me. Long guns don't.

(Just look real close at my avatar.  :) )

is that a gun in your avatar...or you just happy to see all of us??

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 27, 2007, 10:26:55 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on April 27, 2007, 07:24:52 pm
Why thang kew fer noticin there Meryl - however, I'm more focussed on changin my first digit - I'll make some noise when I reach the 4 000 post level. (sometime next week)

you reckon you can post a hundred posts in one week while avoiding ME??

I am thinking NOT!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2007, 11:46:22 pm
Quote from: injest on April 27, 2007, 10:25:20 pm
is that a gun in your avatar...or you just happy to see all of us??

 :laugh:

It's the longest and hardest thing I've ever had my hands on. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 28, 2007, 06:11:47 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 28, 2007, 07:48:13 am
Morning all...

East coast checking in. 42 degrees here this morning and still sort of rainy and dreary out there...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 28, 2007, 09:43:12 am
Mornin all,

Germany weather report: sun, sun, sun, followed by even more sun  ;D. Temperature 30°C (86°F).

To honour our early summer weather, we open the BBQ-saison today. Kerstin and her family and a cousin of mine with family will come over.

Steaks, anybody?

(http://www.ruteundrolle.de/images/9_Alacarte.jpg)

You can choose between steak marinated with paprika or herbs.

Or spareribs?

(http://www.paintballjungle.nl/art/spareribs.jpg)

And naturally typical German Bratwurst:

(http://foodphreak.com/pics/bratwurst.jpg)

If you're vegetarian, we also have paprika, tomatoes, Feta-cheese and brown mushrooms to put on the grill. Especially for me, Kerstin will make noodle salad, because I love it but can't make it (she's such a sweetheart).

(http://home.arcor.de/mariolchen/rezepte/nudelsalat.jpg)

BBQ begins in about two hours and everybody who can make it in time to south-west Germany is welcomed!  ;D
All others are invited to participate virtually. I'll start with giving out a round of German beer:

Prost!

(http://www.ama-grillclub.at/uploads/RTEmagicC_Biere_w300.jpg.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 28, 2007, 09:52:52 am
Boy, Chrissi, that looks wonderful! I'll take a beer, danke...

What's for dessert?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 28, 2007, 10:03:21 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 28, 2007, 09:52:52 am

What's for dessert?

L

Ice:

(http://www.eismann.de/img/235thumb_0090.jpg)

and this:

(http://www.stockfood.de/Pix/CHIP/690/173356_T.JPG)

What do you call the above things?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 28, 2007, 10:09:22 am
fudgescicle and salty snacks, yum!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 28, 2007, 10:18:38 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 28, 2007, 10:03:21 am
Ice:

(http://www.eismann.de/img/235thumb_0090.jpg)

and this:

(http://www.stockfood.de/Pix/CHIP/690/173356_T.JPG)

What do you call the above things?

They look like pretzels and fritos!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 28, 2007, 10:19:58 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 28, 2007, 10:09:22 am
fudgescicle and salty snacks, yum!!


That doesn't look like a fudgesicle, it looks like a Dove bar!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 28, 2007, 10:24:44 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 28, 2007, 10:19:58 am
That doesn't look like a fudgesicle, it looks like a Dove bar!

Looks like a Dove bar to me, too.

The noodle salad looks good. Looks a lot like our macaroni salad but with more veggies in it.  :)

Got any sauerkraut to go with the bratwurst?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on April 28, 2007, 10:52:27 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 28, 2007, 10:19:58 am
That doesn't look like a fudgesicle, it looks like a Dove bar!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 28, 2007, 10:24:44 am
Looks like a Dove bar to me, too.



no no no, I'm sure it's a Magnum! Yummy.

Quote from: Penthesilea on April 28, 2007, 09:43:12 am
Mornin all,

Germany weather report: sun, sun, sun, followed by even more sun  ;D. Temperature 30°C (86°F).

To honour our early summer weather, we open the BBQ-saison today. Kerstin and her family and a cousin of mine with family will come over.

BBQ begins in about two hours and everybody who can make it in time to south-west Germany is welcomed!  ;D
All others are invited to participate virtually. I'll start with giving out a round of German beer:

Prost!

(http://www.ama-grillclub.at/uploads/RTEmagicC_Biere_w300.jpg.jpg)

Oh, Chrissi, don't tempt me! It's only a three hour drive you know  ;)  :)

have a great time and say hi to Kerstin for me!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 28, 2007, 11:01:32 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on April 28, 2007, 10:52:27 am

Oh, Chrissi, don't tempt me! It's only a three hour drive you know  ;)  :)

have a great time and say hi to Kerstin for me!  :)

Oh Fabienne, hop in your car, but a CD in the player, turn on your GPS and go!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 28, 2007, 11:36:56 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 28, 2007, 06:11:47 am
Saturdays Top Ten List!

injest  12969
Lucise  6896
Garry_LH  6681  
Front-Ranger  5948
MaineWriter  5877  
Sheriff Roland  3913
David  3862
Ellemeno  3781
louise van hine  3678
DavidinHartford  3665  

There's sumthun screwy here...no way I could have that many posts!! I don't have that much to say!!

David must have put some of his posts under my name!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 28, 2007, 12:47:49 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on April 28, 2007, 10:52:27 am

no no no, I'm sure it's a Magnum! Yummy.


A whut?  ;)

Looks yummy enough, but what's a Magnum?  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 28, 2007, 01:02:47 pm
Magnum is an ice cream brand owned by Unilever and sold under Heartbrand (except in Greece and Romania, where it is known as Magic - the Magnum brand being owned by Delta/Nestlé.)

The original 1990 Magnum ice cream bar came as white or dark chocolate covered ice cream on a stick, with a weight of 86 grams (120 ml). The Dove Bar was an obvious inspiration.

From 1992 to 1997 more selection was added including Magnum Mint, Double Chocolate and Magnum in a cone. In 2002 Magnum branched into frozen yoghurt with their raspberry fruit swirl covered in milk chocolate. "Moments" were introduced which were bitesize icecream treats with caramel, chocolate or hazelnut centres, followed later in the year by "mini", "crunchy" (with almonds) and "light". 2003 saw the launch of Magnum Intense (a chocolate truffle center enveloped in ice cream and covered with chocolate) and the limited edition "7 Deadly Sins" series of ice creams, whose flavors were named after the seven deadly sins.

"Sins" was followed by another limited edition range in 2005 in which each flavor was named after one of the senses: Magnum Aroma, Magnum Touch, Magnum Sound, Magnum Taste and Magnum Vision.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 28, 2007, 02:30:54 pm
Lee, you're about to hit 6,000!

Chrissi, I won't be at this BBQ with you, but maybe the next one!!  :)

Regards to Kerstin, too.  She probably doesn't know me, but I have enjoyed reading about the friendship you two have developed.  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 28, 2007, 04:20:58 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 28, 2007, 01:02:47 pm
Magnum is an ice cream brand owned by Unilever and sold under Heartbrand (except in Greece and Romania, where it is known as Magic - the Magnum brand being owned by Delta/Nestlé.)

The original 1990 Magnum ice cream bar came as white or dark chocolate covered ice cream on a stick, with a weight of 86 grams (120 ml). The Dove Bar was an obvious inspiration.

From 1992 to 1997 more selection was added including Magnum Mint, Double Chocolate and Magnum in a cone. In 2002 Magnum branched into frozen yoghurt with their raspberry fruit swirl covered in milk chocolate. "Moments" were introduced which were bitesize icecream treats with caramel, chocolate or hazelnut centres, followed later in the year by "mini", "crunchy" (with almonds) and "light". 2003 saw the launch of Magnum Intense (a chocolate truffle center enveloped in ice cream and covered with chocolate) and the limited edition "7 Deadly Sins" series of ice creams, whose flavors were named after the seven deadly sins.

"Sins" was followed by another limited edition range in 2005 in which each flavor was named after one of the senses: Magnum Aroma, Magnum Touch, Magnum Sound, Magnum Taste and Magnum Vision.

How 'bout that. Never heard of it. Heard of Dove bars, never heard of Magnums.
Title: yummy magnums
Post by: Kelda on April 28, 2007, 04:59:41 pm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MAAAAGGGGNNNNUUUUMMMMMMMSSSSSSSS!!!

Love them!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 28, 2007, 05:09:10 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 28, 2007, 04:20:58 pm
How 'bout that. Never heard of it. Heard of Dove bars, never heard of Magnums.

Well Jeff darlin, you learn something new every day...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 28, 2007, 08:35:42 pm
Awright BetterMostians, there's a new level a chattability goin on here that most a ya will only find out about tamarrow mornin. Jess's done passed the

13 000 + post level (downright fright'nin ain't it?)

congrats Jess, I guess  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 28, 2007, 10:48:49 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on April 28, 2007, 08:35:42 pm
Awright BetterMostians, there's a new level a chattability goin on here that most a ya will only find out about tamarrow mornin. Jess's done passed the

13 000 + post level (downright fright'nin ain't it?)

congrats Jess, I guess  ;)





(http://bestsmileys.com/wow/1.gif)

CONGRATS JESS!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 29, 2007, 12:15:34 am
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on April 28, 2007, 08:35:42 pm
Awright BetterMostians, there's a new level a chattability goin on here that most a ya will only find out about tamarrow mornin. Jess's done passed the

13 000 + post level (downright fright'nin ain't it?)

congrats Jess, I guess  ;)

hey I will take the congrats (even backhanded!!)  :laugh: :laugh:

Thanks Amanda!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 29, 2007, 12:26:33 am
CONGRATULATIONS  JESS!!!!


H :o LY  C :D W!!!


13000 POSTS!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 29, 2007, 12:40:26 am


8) Way to go, Jess!  13,000 and counting!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 29, 2007, 05:17:20 am
wow jess! soon you'll be able to add all our posts together and you'll beat us still!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on April 29, 2007, 05:51:26 am
Quote from: Kelda on April 29, 2007, 05:17:20 am
wow jess! soon you'll be able to add all our posts together and you'll beat us still!

Now THAT's a fright'nin thought!

I've said before that her posts combined with Garry's are already doin somethin like that, but yer right - givin it time, she just might get there all by herself  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 29, 2007, 06:12:10 am
It is Sunday, and time for a FULL 1000 up list!

  injest            13,057   
  Lucise             6,896   
  Garry_LH           6,719   
  Front-Ranger        5,956   
  MaineWriter          5,889   
  Sheriff Roland        3,960   
  David                    3,863   
  Ellemeno                3,784   
  louise van hine        3,678   
  DavidinHartford        3,667    
  Fran        3,138    
 Jeff Wrangler       2,826   
  ineedcrayons       2,754   
  ednbarby        2,739   
  Toast        2,676   
  Pipedream        2,606   
  Meryl        2,527   
  dot-matrix        2,223   
  Lynne       2,116   
  Memento       2,044    
  southendmd       1,935   
  wdj        1,830   
  Phillip Dampier        1,804   
  moremojo        1,766   
  atz75        1,752   
  opinionista        1,693   
  jpwagoneer1964       1,626   
  Arad-3        1,622   
  Bigheart        1,606   
  Shakestheground        1,590   
  YaadPyar        1,569   
  Snavel del Snuit        1,524   
  delalluvia        1,457   
  Daniel        1,408   
  Scott        1,397   
  Kelda        1,387   
  Katie77        1,376   
  littleguitar        1,324   
  coffeecat33       1,317   
  twistedude       1,302   
  Penthesilea        1,300   
  wulfar360        1,282   
  saucycobblers        1,201   
  sfericsf           1,196   
  wyomen        1,156   
  DeeDee         1,150   
  Mikaela            1,132   
  RouxB               1,126   
  starboardlight        1,119   
  j. U. d. E.          1,096   
  belbbmfan        1,072   
  cmr107        1,058   
  Ray             1,040   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 29, 2007, 06:15:32 am
Jess as always,  gets the golden keyboard award for passing the 13,000 mark!     LOL    :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 29, 2007, 06:46:18 am
Morning everyone,

Sunday here, 44 degrees, rainy and dreary....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 29, 2007, 07:00:33 am
G'morning!

    The sun is out here, but it was not supposed to until tomorrow.   A nice surprize indeed.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 29, 2007, 07:15:14 am
Maybe it will travel its way up here. You are not *that* far, David...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 29, 2007, 07:22:52 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 29, 2007, 06:15:32 am
Jess as always,  gets the golden keyboard award for passing the 13,000 mark!     LOL    :laugh:

THANK YA'LL!!

 blame Garry and Roland...they won't stop listening and they type too slow!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 29, 2007, 10:11:32 am
Congratulations, Jess!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 29, 2007, 10:11:50 am
And with that, I am at 5900!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 29, 2007, 10:19:42 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 29, 2007, 06:15:32 am
Jess as always,  gets the golden keyboard award for passing the 13,000 mark!     LOL    :laugh:

I think we should give her a titanium keyboard instead...gold's too soft, it would be all worn down in a jiffy!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 29, 2007, 02:52:12 pm
Congratulations, Jess on 13000! I think Lee is right: you should have a titanium keyboard  :laugh:.



Revealing the ice-cream puzzle: yup, Fabienne was right, this was Magnum-type ice cream (not actually the Magnum brand, but just as yummy).
We had a wonderful time yesterday. I told my cousin and her husband about my travel plans for Denver, about being a Brokie and about this forum. It's so good to have accepting people around you. They were open minded and interested. My cousin saw the movie, but her husband didn't (yet  ;D). But when he saw the Brokeback postcard at the kitchen wall, he found it beautiful and said he wants to see the movie  :). I showed him my office then, with the poster and the collage of the London gathering. He was totally into the picture of Ennis and Jack.  :)



Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 28, 2007, 10:09:22 am
salty snacks, yum!!


Lee: thanks; I was looking for the umbrella term, so salty snacks is the word I looked for


Quote from: belbbmfan on April 28, 2007, 10:52:27 am

Oh, Chrissi, don't tempt me! It's only a three hour drive you know  ;)  :)

have a great time and say hi to Kerstin for me!  :)


Fabienne: Hi back atcha from Kerstin!
Tell ya what: I told Kerstin of your post yesterday and we both said how great it would have been if you really could have done it. It's actually a great idea.
Although I think it's more a four hours drive than three hours, it's not too far. There's always summer and there's always opportunity for another BBQ. I'll pm you.

Quote from: Ellemeno on April 28, 2007, 02:30:54 pm
Lee, you're about to hit 6,000!

Chrissi, I won't be at this BBQ with you, but maybe the next one!!  :)

Clarissa: Yup, definitely we'll be together for a BBQ  :D. I'm already all excited here.

Quote
Regards to Kerstin, too.  She probably doesn't know me, but I have enjoyed reading about the friendship you two have developed.  :)


Isn't that the best thing? We're both glad to have found a friend where none had been expected. It was supposed to be just an evening at the cinema, but it changed our lifes, like it did for so many others.


Lee and Leslie: Both short of 6000. You go girls  :)!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 30, 2007, 05:42:00 am
Monday is David's Saturday and he may be sleeping in, plus I am up early, so I will give him a hand....

Monday's Top Ten List!

injest  13135
Lucise  6896
Garry_LH  6740  
Front-Ranger  5984
MaineWriter  5903  
Sheriff Roland  3993
David  3867
Ellemeno  3795
louise van hine  3678
DavidinHartford  3669  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 30, 2007, 05:47:59 am
41 degrees out there, still looking dreary...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 30, 2007, 05:48:44 am
Damn!  I coulda slept in?     LOL

Thanks Leslie!       :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 30, 2007, 05:51:38 am
Well, it is still early...you can go back to bed...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 30, 2007, 07:00:32 am
Nah, I had to get up anyways.    I promised a buddy I'd pick him up across town at 9am when he drops off his Mercedes CLK to get detailed.  Then we are going out for breakfast.

It is real cloudy and gloomy out.   Not the bright and sunny day the weatherman promised.     :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 30, 2007, 07:56:07 am
What a team you two are!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 30, 2007, 08:35:24 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on April 30, 2007, 07:00:32 am
Nah, I had to get up anyways.    I promised a buddy I'd pick him up across town at 9am when he drops off his Mercedes CLK to get detailed.  Then we are going out for breakfast.

A Mercedes? This buddy of yours got a single gay brother?  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 30, 2007, 11:07:35 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 30, 2007, 08:35:24 am
A Mercedes? This buddy of yours got a single gay brother?  :laugh:

LOL,  nope.  sorry.    And this buddy is happily partnered with a BF of about 20 years.    His partner is not into cars at all.    So we do car stuff together. 

As I've learned with being single, you need to have good friends.   Who else will pick you up when you need a ride right?    LOL.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 30, 2007, 09:13:59 pm
ROLAND!!

ya ol gasser!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

4000 Posts!!


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couldn't have done it without me!!

 :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 30, 2007, 09:19:27 pm
I think all work places should go to a color coded Morale chart system like this!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on April 30, 2007, 09:21:16 pm
Congrats on the 4K Roland!

Let's see if Lee hits 6K by tomorrows Top Ten list too!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 30, 2007, 09:53:25 pm


8) Congrats on 4000, Sheriff!  8)

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(And belated congrats to Leslie on 5900.  Not long til 6000!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 30, 2007, 10:04:00 pm
Thank you, Meryl!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 30, 2007, 10:04:45 pm
(http://bestsmileys.com/cops/1.gif) CONGRATULATIONS ROLAND!!!  (http://bestsmileys.com/cops/1.gif)



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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 01, 2007, 12:53:24 am
Quote from: injest on April 30, 2007, 09:13:59 pm

couldn't have done it without me!!

 :laugh: :laugh:




:)

Happy 4000, Roland!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 01, 2007, 05:10:47 am

Congrats on 4000  :)

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 01, 2007, 05:44:04 am
Morning all,

East coast waking up. It is 39 degrees and looks to be sunny today....


L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 01, 2007, 05:48:44 am
Maybe driving the Mercedes to the garage just plumb wore David out...

Tuesday's Top Ten List!

injest  13193
Lucise  6898
Garry_LH  6763  
Front-Ranger  5998
MaineWriter  5923  
Sheriff Roland  4017
David  3871
Ellemeno  3821
louise van hine  3680
DavidinHartford  3677  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 01, 2007, 06:20:04 am
I'm up!  I'm up!     LOL


Funny how our bodies wake up at the usual time insn't it?      oh well, so much for sleeping late. 


Thanks for doing the Top Ten list Leslie!        Maybe by tomorrow you and FrontRanger will be at the 6K level!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 01, 2007, 06:22:36 am
Front Ranger will be but me? I am not sure I have 75 posts of scintillating conversation in me today...LOL

L
Title: If our pets kept Diaries....
Post by: David on May 01, 2007, 07:37:15 am
*Excerpts from a Dog's Diary*

8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!

9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!

9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!

10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!

12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!

1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!

3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!

5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!

7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!

8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!

11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!






*Excerpts from a Cat's Diary*

Day 983 of my captivity.

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.
They
dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash
or
some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations
perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up
my
strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In
an
attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet.
I
Had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly
demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made
condescending
comments about what a "good little hunter" I am. Bastards!

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was
placed
in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could
hear
the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due
to
the power of "allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to use
it to
my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my
tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this
again tomorrow
-- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches.
The
dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to
be
more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.
The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicate with the
guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors
have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is
safe.
For now...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 01, 2007, 07:56:03 am
I've seen this before and it always make me laugh...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on May 01, 2007, 09:17:07 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 01, 2007, 06:22:36 am
Front Ranger will be but me? I am not sure I have 75 posts of scintillating conversation in me today...LOL

L

Well,  I'm sure you'll think of something!       If anything, you can always respond to this one!   LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 01, 2007, 09:35:08 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 01, 2007, 09:17:07 am
Well,  I'm sure you'll think of something!       If anything, you can always respond to this one!   LOL

ha ha ha, yes...

L
Title: CONGRATULATIONS FRIEND LEE
Post by: Sheriff Roland on May 01, 2007, 07:35:19 pm
Wanted everyone ta know, our very own Denver Lee's done busted the

6 000 post level  

congratulations Lee
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 01, 2007, 10:01:07 pm
Whoo-eee!!!  Congrats Sister Mod!!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 01, 2007, 10:04:56 pm
OMG, you're right! That musta been what broke the server today!! Thank you for putting up with me!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 01, 2007, 11:20:53 pm
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/congrats_lee_frog.gif)

You've leap-frogged to 6000!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 02, 2007, 05:50:14 am
Morning all,

A little cloudy here right now. 44 degrees. I am not doing the top ten list today, David is going to get rusty if I keep pitching in! He will need to pick a new color for Lee, though...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 02, 2007, 03:57:54 pm
i started readin it and have got to about page 6 so far... makes intersting reading - particularly how they did part of the medical over the phone....

you do a stellar job David!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 02, 2007, 04:20:51 pm
Quote from: Meryl on May 01, 2007, 11:20:53 pm
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/congrats_lee_frog.gif)

You've leap-frogged to 6000!
Thanks for that, Meryl! I remember the one you posted for 5,000. It said, Gee, didn't I just pass 4,000? Who knew I would have so many posts in me? I'm just a mild-mannered marketing manager!!

The lowdown is that in 58 days and 28 minutes that I have spent on this board I have posted on average once every 14 minutes, LOL!

Brokeback got me good!!

 :P


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 03, 2007, 05:51:44 am
Chillly this morning, 30 degrees! And frost on the car....

Today is my "baby's" birthday. 19 years ago today my son Lance was born. 19 years! Where does the time go?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 03, 2007, 06:16:38 am
Hey Lee, I missed your 6000th.

Belated

(http://www.stonehill.edu/compsci/CS400/congrats.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 03, 2007, 08:21:41 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 03, 2007, 08:16:17 am
Might as well finish this mornings posts at a nice round 3700.     ;)

have a great day!

(I remember 3700....vaguely)  :-X :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 03, 2007, 08:38:38 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 03, 2007, 05:51:44 am

Today is my "baby's" birthday. 19 years ago today my son Lance was born. 19 years! Where does the time go?


Where, indeed. I've been living in Philadelphia longer than Lance has been alive.  :-\

Hope he has a good day! He back from school yet? Gonna bake him a cherry cake?  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 03, 2007, 08:46:20 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 03, 2007, 08:38:38 am
Where, indeed. I've been living in Philadelphia longer than Lance has been alive.  :-\

Hope he has a good day! He back from school yet? Gonna bake him a cherry cake?  :D

No, he doesn't get home til the end of the month. Maybe I'll bake him a cherry cake when he gets here. I have a prize winning recipe, after all.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 03, 2007, 08:50:18 am
(http://www.ksafe.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/congratulations.jpg)

Congratulations, Jocelyn (ffrn)!!! on FINALLY reaching 1000 posts!  
Hey, it is harder when you are the night shift at the Store by yourself!!

 :) ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 03, 2007, 09:23:56 am
Congrats Jocelyn!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ffrn on May 03, 2007, 09:26:43 am
Thank you Jess!!  That is a BEAUTIFUL card!!!  Well I did it in under a year so I suppose that is some sort of achievement!  ;)

And thank you too Kelda!  Did you know I live with some of your relatives?  I breed and show Scottish Deerhounds.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 03, 2007, 09:42:47 am
First things first:

Congratulations Jocelyn

and welcome to the club!  :D


Quote from: ffrn on May 03, 2007, 09:26:43 am

I breed and show Scottish Deerhounds.

Wow. Pictures! I want pictures, puleeeeze  :-*
I've never seen a Scottish Deerhound live and in person (can you say 'in person' when you speak of a dog  ::)?). But I used to know a breeder of Irish Wolfhounds when I was a kid, and my uncle fostered one from time to time. I loved them gentle giants.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 03, 2007, 09:54:08 am
I didn't and I also don't know what deerhounds are!!! Dogs? Pictures would be good!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 03, 2007, 10:09:30 am
Quote from: Kelda on May 03, 2007, 09:54:08 am
I didn't and I also don't know what deerhounds are!!! Dogs? Pictures would be good!

Yes, Scottish Deerhounds and Irish Wolfhounds are both dogs.

Scottish Deerhound:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Deerhound_305.jpg/250px-Deerhound_305.jpg)

Irish Wolfhound:
(http://www.national-army-museum.ac.uk/exhibitions/shortVisits/animals/images/Drillceremonial2.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ffrn on May 03, 2007, 10:38:09 am
Quote from: Kelda on May 03, 2007, 09:54:08 am
I didn't and I also don't know what deerhounds are!!! Dogs? Pictures would be good!

Kelda!  Shame on you!!  ;)  They are the Royal Dog of Scotland!!!  Deeries are a finer, more elegant and faster version of the Irish Wolfhound.  I've posted photos of my dogs and horses on several threads here.  (Martillo, my Andalusian stallion, is a mascot of Jess' Feedstore.)  This is a photo of my favourite boy.

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g160/gallandeer/Deerhounds/Slugletonshoulderscompressed.jpg)

And here is one of his grandaughters about 3 months of age, trying to work out what game my Borzoi was trying to teach her.  She is now nine months old and has grown considerably since this photo was taken.

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g160/gallandeer/Deerhounds/RitzarShoshone189-1.jpg)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 03, 2007, 10:57:39 am
What a great time of year to become a mother! I always felt that on a person's birthday it's the mother who should get the gifts and glory...so my hat's off to you, Leslie, for a job well done!!

I just celebrated my first-born's 19th birthday myself in March. Nineteen is such a pivotal year as we saw with Jack and Heath...I am excited to see what will happen for the next generation!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 03, 2007, 11:04:13 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 03, 2007, 10:57:39 am
What a great time of year to become a mother! I always felt that on a person's birthday it's the mother who should get the gifts and glory...so my hat's off to you, Leslie, for a job well done!!

I just celebrated my first-born's 19th birthday myself in March. Nineteen is such a pivotal year as we saw with Jack and Heath...I am excited to see what will happen for the next generation!!


Thank you Lee!

I have to laugh...Jack and Heath? Do you mean Jake and Heath? Or Jack and Ennis?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 03, 2007, 12:48:45 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 03, 2007, 11:04:13 am
Thank you Lee!

I have to laugh...Jack and Heath? Do you mean Jake and Heath? Or Jack and Ennis?

L
Ha! I guess Jake disappeared and was swallowed up by Jack for me!! But I really meant Jack and Ennis. The immortal line from the second paragraph was "Neither of them was 20."

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 03, 2007, 01:34:16 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Congrats.jpg)

Welcome to the club, Jocelyn!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 03, 2007, 01:55:02 pm
Oh Jocelyn, guess that means I need to teach you the sekrit handshake. Come on over here, darlin....

Congratulations!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on May 04, 2007, 01:47:28 am
YOO Hoo! Jocelyn made it to the big ol

1 000 post club!

Congratulations Jocelyn
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 04, 2007, 05:52:55 am
Morning, all. East coast checking in. 35 degrees this morning, with temps predicted up to the 60s. It is sunny, looks nice!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 04, 2007, 08:51:45 am
Welcome to the club Jocelyn!! Don't stop now!!

Title: Re: The 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: j.U.d.E. on May 04, 2007, 07:13:34 pm
Quote from: YaadPyar on December 20, 2006, 01:34:48 pm
..

What happened to Celeste? Anyone know what she has been up to? She hasn't posted for a few months now.

j. U. d. E.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: j.U.d.E. on May 04, 2007, 07:16:57 pm
!! CONGRATULATIONS JOCELYN !!


j. U. d. E.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: j.U.d.E. on May 04, 2007, 07:18:10 pm
I'm on the list! I'm on the list! Yee-haw! .. j. U. d. E.

Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 04, 2007, 07:48:16 am
Eh, what the hell, time for a FULL list!   LOL

  The Top Ten.
  injest        13,311   
  Lucise        6,929   
  Garry_LH        6,827   
  Front-Ranger        6,031   
  MaineWriter        5,985   
  Sheriff Roland       4,093   
  David        3,880   
  Ellemeno        3,834   
  DavidinHartford        3,703   
  louise van hine        3,679   

  The 2,000+ club
  Fran        3,166   
  Jeff Wrangler        2,874   
  ineedcrayons        2,774   
  ednbarby        2,741   
  Toast        2,705   
  Pipedream        2,609   
  Meryl        2,561   
  dot-matrix        2,305   
  Lynne       2,128   
  Memento        2,070   

  The 1,000+ club
  southendmd        1,971   
  wdj        1,840   
  Phillip Dampier        1,810   
  moremojo        1,794   
  atz75         1,787   
  opinionista        1,709   
  jpwagoneer1964        1,641   
  Arad-3        1,626   
  Shakestheground        1,616   
  Bigheart        1,606   
  YaadPyar        1,569   
  Snavel del Snuit        1,537   
  delalluvia        1,472   
  Kelda        1,434   
  Scott        1,412   
  Daniel        1,411   
  Katie77        1,377   
  Penthesilea        1,336   
  littleguitar        1,325   
  coffeecat33        1,320   
  twistedude        1,305   
  wulfar360        1,290   
  sfericsf        1,205   
  saucycobblers        1,201   
  wyomen        1,156   
  DeeDee        1,150   
  Mikaela        1,132   
  RouxB        1,126   
  j. U. d. E.        1,125   
  starboardlight        1,119   
  belbbmfan       1,095   
  cmr107        1,058   
  Ray       1,040   
  ffrn       1,005   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 04, 2007, 10:56:13 pm
Quote from: j. U. d. E. on May 04, 2007, 07:18:10 pm
I'm on the list! I'm on the list! Yee-haw! .. j. U. d. E.


COngratulations!!!

Go j. U. d. E.
It's yore birthday....*Jess doing the 'its yore birthday' dance*

You all better be glad I ain't got a webcam!!  ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 05, 2007, 09:00:16 am
Morning all,

56 degrees, sunny here today. Spring has arrived and so has Louise!

L


Eh, what the hell, time for a FULL list!  LOL

The Top Ten.
  injest        13,311 
  Lucise        6,929 
  Garry_LH        6,827 
  Front-Ranger        6,031 
  MaineWriter        5,985 
  Sheriff Roland      4,093 
  David        3,880 
  Ellemeno        3,834 
  DavidinHartford        3,703 
  louise van hine        3,679   

 The 2,000+ club
  Fran        3,166 
  Jeff Wrangler        2,874 
  ineedcrayons        2,774 
  ednbarby        2,741 
  Toast        2,705 
  Pipedream        2,609 
  Meryl        2,561 
  dot-matrix        2,305 
  Lynne      2,128 
  Memento        2,070   

  The 1,000+ club
  southendmd        1,971 
  wdj        1,840 
  Phillip Dampier        1,810 
  moremojo        1,794 
  atz75        1,787 
  opinionista        1,709 
  jpwagoneer1964        1,641 
  Arad-3        1,626 
  Shakestheground        1,616 
  Bigheart        1,606 
  YaadPyar        1,569 
  Snavel del Snuit        1,537 
  delalluvia        1,472 
  Kelda        1,434 
  Scott        1,412 
  Daniel        1,411 
  Katie77        1,377 
  Penthesilea        1,336 
  littleguitar        1,325 
  coffeecat33        1,320 
  twistedude        1,305 
  wulfar360        1,290 
  sfericsf        1,205 
  saucycobblers        1,201 
  wyomen        1,156 
  DeeDee        1,150 
  Mikaela        1,132 
  RouxB        1,126 
  j. U. d. E.        1,125 
  starboardlight        1,119 
  belbbmfan      1,095 
  cmr107        1,058 
  Ray      1,040 
  ffrn      1,005   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 06, 2007, 05:49:46 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 06, 2007, 05:06:10 am
Sundays Top Ten List!

injest  13363  
Lucise  6947
Garry_LH  6848
Front-Ranger  6042  
MaineWriter  5994  
Sheriff Roland  4126  
David  3884
Ellemeno  3842
DavidinHartford  3709
louise van hine  3686  


I always know I'm up way too late if I'm actually still online when you post your morning post over on the East Coast, David.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 06, 2007, 07:06:45 am
David you are up early!

Sunny today. 42 degrees today. We actually had to mow the lawn yesterday! Can you believe it? A week ago it was brown. Spring is finally here and in full bloom.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on May 06, 2007, 07:13:26 am
Beat you two by 12 hours (or more!)

Mowed my (front) lawn on Friday evening - soon after I took those pictures - posted in "My Great White North"

But then, you had yerselvef som c-o-o-o-o-l-d weather in late April, and in Leslie's case, a sh!t load a snow!

David, don't the birds just eat up all those grass seeds? - my folks were catholic, I don't know anythin about lawns  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on May 06, 2007, 09:57:29 am
Woa!! look at that! Leslie's done reach

6 000 posts

and not said a little word!

Congratualtions there Leslie
Let the festivities begin!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 06, 2007, 10:20:53 am
Roland, aren't you observant! Thanks so much...

David, I get a new color tomorrow!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 06, 2007, 11:36:20 am
Congrats, Leslie! Welcome to the purple parade! Guess we'll not be seeing teal round here for a while.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 06, 2007, 12:33:18 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/6000Train.jpg)

Congrats on 6000, Leslie!
You're right on track!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 06, 2007, 01:33:23 pm
Way to go, Leslie!
Happy 6000th post!

(http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/2/2a/The_Gruntmaster_6000.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 06, 2007, 04:21:35 pm

  :D Congrats on 6000 Leslie!  :D

(http://home.maine.rr.com/abacuss/the%20King.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 06, 2007, 04:46:27 pm
Nice cat chrissi!  :)


Congratulations Leslie. Hope you're enjoying the Maine spring.  :)

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/2140_DSCN0823.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 06, 2007, 04:47:57 pm
I met Jack Twist yesterday at the supermarket  :D.

Waiting in a queue in front of the butchery (right there where you looked for cold cuts, Leslie  :)), I noticed the guy in front of me.
He wore dark blue jeans, an black/anthracite denim shirt and a big leather belt (sans belt buckle). He was the size and shape of Jack, he had black hair, cutted like Jack's. The most intriguing thing were is eye leashes. Yes, same long leashes as Jack (respectively Jake).
His eyes were not blue, but greyish; but big, too.The features of his face were not too similar to Jake's, he couldn't have been a doppelgänger, but he could easily have counted for a cousin.

It was a long queue and for the first time, I was thankful for it  ;D. I was staring at the guy. He had a child with him and he was so cute and loving with the child. Remembered me of the scene when Jack lets Bobby drive the combine.

I asked myself all the time, if he knew who Jack Twist is....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on May 06, 2007, 05:29:27 pm
Congratulations Leslie!!! 6000 posts!! You certainly have a lot to talk about!  :D  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 06, 2007, 08:52:42 pm
Congrats Leslie!
 :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 06, 2007, 11:17:35 pm
David!

does this affect you??

http://enews.earthlink.net/article/tec?guid=20070505/463c0140_3ca6_1552620070505-1875358215 (http://enews.earthlink.net/article/tec?guid=20070505/463c0140_3ca6_1552620070505-1875358215)

apparently the TSA has lost a hard drive containing the personal info on thousands of employees...

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 06, 2007, 11:55:51 pm
well supposedly they are going to offer two years of tracking for you.

There is a LOT people can do, they can set up utilities, rent apartments, get credit cards in your name....

knock on wood that it is laying around some junk yard or storeroom...

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 07, 2007, 06:29:08 am
Morning all,

33 degrees out there and chlly, but sunny. Monday...back to work for me but I know it is David's day off!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 07, 2007, 08:36:38 am
David is really sleeping in today! Guess I'll have to give myself my new color...

Monday's Top Ten List!

injest  13430  
Lucise  6954
Garry_LH  6867
Front-Ranger  6062
MaineWriter  6003  
Sheriff Roland  4162  
David  3902
Ellemeno  3856
DavidinHartford  3713
louise van hine  3691  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 07, 2007, 09:07:47 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 06, 2007, 08:03:05 pm

Where exactly does Mr. Humphries live?

Why, with his mother, of course!  :D

Quote
Mrs. Slocombe : "The central heating broke down and I had to hold my pussy in front of it.  She was frozen solid."

And what is the name of Mrs. Slocombe's pussy? Tiddles!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 07, 2007, 09:22:03 am
good thing I didnt know it was 33 degrees or I would have been carrying on like a tropics-dweller.  I am just now getting caught up on emails and realize I have slipped to 10th place during my stay in the benighted hemisphere known as the Autumn Country.

I am now safely in sunny Maine in springtime at Leslie's lovely retreat home and listening to gourmet piano and drinking virtuoso coffee.  Er the other way around.  And resting my foot and considering the idea of trying out Leslie's bread machine and how it makes gluten free bread.

And wondering just how much of a mess I can make in her kitchen after which I will photograph the msss.

Muah hahahahaha.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 07, 2007, 09:30:50 am
You can make all the mess you want, Lou, just clean up before my husband gets home! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 07, 2007, 09:36:18 am
It snowed all weekend at my house in the Rocky Mountains! We are just about set for mud season to start. The lilacs seem to love the snow, makes the blooms pop out faster!

(http://apollo.divshare.com/files/2007/05/06/578674/snow4smalldog.jpg)

With his heavy coat, our dog is not in any hurry for summer to begin!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 07, 2007, 09:41:02 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 07, 2007, 09:36:18 am
It snowed all weekend at my house in the Rocky Mountains! We are just about set for mud season to start. The lilacs seem to love the snow, makes the blooms pop out faster!

(http://apollo.divshare.com/files/2007/05/06/578674/snow4smalldog.jpg)

With his heavy coat, our dog is not in any hurry for summer to begin!



Purty pi'ture (love the dog!), but you need to get rid of that sh*t before May 25.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 07, 2007, 09:46:17 am
No worries...remember Adam has been working on this since March...negotiating with God. It required going full frontal but, hey, anything for our fellow Brokies!!

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,1579.msg174350.html#msg174350 (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,1579.msg174350.html#msg174350)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 07, 2007, 11:13:26 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 07, 2007, 09:36:18 am
It snowed all weekend at my house in the Rocky Mountains! We are just about set for mud season to start. The lilacs seem to love the snow, makes the blooms pop out faster!

Lee, help me understand - how can you have gotten snow all weekend, but on the BBQ thread, Jeff just announced that it will be in the 70s for the next two days?  Is it differences in elevation?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 07, 2007, 12:25:17 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on May 07, 2007, 11:13:26 am
Lee, help me understand - how can you have gotten snow all weekend, but on the BBQ thread, Jeff just announced that it will be in the 70s for the next two days?  Is it differences in elevation?



Well, for one thing, my weather report was for Signal, WY (Ten Sleep, actually), not Denver, but it does seem a little strange.  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 07, 2007, 12:27:31 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on May 07, 2007, 11:13:26 am
Lee, help me understand - how can you have gotten snow all weekend, but on the BBQ thread, Jeff just announced that it will be in the 70s for the next two days?  Is it differences in elevation?



Actually, I think the temperature DID reach close to 70 in Denver during the day on Sunday, but it snowed Saturday nite AND Sunday nite and I have the pictures to prove it!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 07, 2007, 12:33:29 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 07, 2007, 12:25:17 pm
Well, for one thing, my weather report was for Signal, WY (Ten Sleep, actually), not Denver, but it does seem a little strange.  ???

Oh, whoops!  I missed that part.  I thought it was for BBQville, not RoadTripville. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 07, 2007, 01:49:25 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 07, 2007, 09:46:17 am
No worries...remember Adam has been working on this since March...negotiating with God. It required going full frontal but, hey, anything for our fellow Brokies!!

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,1579.msg174350.html#msg174350 (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,1579.msg174350.html#msg174350)



Dagnabbit, FRont Ranger! You keep promising us a full frontal of Adam, but all you ever deliver is an old Italian ceiling.  >:(  8)  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 07, 2007, 02:41:50 pm
Congratulations to Paul (southendmd) for reaching Y2K posts...

ie, 2000!

Yahoo, way to go, cowboy!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 07, 2007, 02:54:52 pm
(http://www.chebeague.org/pictures/congrat2000.jpg)

Go Paul!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on May 07, 2007, 03:04:52 pm
Ain't that just sumthin?

Way ta go Paul

you yapper you
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 07, 2007, 03:09:07 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on May 07, 2007, 12:33:29 pm
Oh, whoops!  I missed that part.  I thought it was for BBQville, not RoadTripville. 

I'm sure the weather up on Broke(n)back is different than it is in Signal, but Signal's as close as I can get.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 07, 2007, 03:16:29 pm
Congrats Paul

(http://www.energie2000ev.de/E2000_logo2.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 07, 2007, 04:06:41 pm
Congratulations Paul!

 :)  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 07, 2007, 04:44:00 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokeArseMountain/molliesugden.jpg)

Paul hit 2000?  I'm green with envy!


CONGRATS, PAUL!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 07, 2007, 05:28:15 pm
 
:-*Thanks, Guys! :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 08, 2007, 12:53:12 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 07, 2007, 08:36:38 am
Monday's Top Ten List!

injest  13430  
Lucise  6954
Garry_LH  6867
Front-Ranger  6062
MaineWriter  6003  
Sheriff Roland  4162  
David  3902
Ellemeno  3856
DavidinHartford  3713
louise van hine  3691  

**David coughing from breathing all of Roland's road dust***

Good lord Sheriff! You've really been putting the pedal to the metal, haven't you? 4162? Where did THAT come from?

Congrats!!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on May 08, 2007, 01:29:25 am
Quote from: David on May 08, 2007, 12:53:12 am
**David coughing from breathing all of Roland's road dust***

Good lord Sheriff! You've really been putting the pedal to the metal, haven't you? 4162? Where did THAT come from?

Congrats!!  :D

Road dust?!?!

What Road Dust?!?!

I'm already near 250 posts ahead! How far (or how long) before the dust settles? hunh?

Sure I've been postin, but not a one's been pointless (less you call this one, & posts like this one near meaningless)

Sure they've been chatlike, but, they're rarely short posts!

(PS - ya wanna know how I've done it, you can go check out my postin history in my profile)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 08, 2007, 03:34:57 am
Roland, I think David's affectionately teasing you.

:)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 08, 2007, 06:24:19 am
Morning all,

39 degrees here this morning and once again, it looks like a nice sunny day is in store for us. Hooray!

L



Tuesdays Top Ten List!    (However accurate it is after yesterday!  LOL)

injest  13459  
Lucise  6959
Garry_LH  6879
Front-Ranger  6088
MaineWriter  6017
Sheriff Roland  4178
David  3918
Ellemeno  3879
DavidinHartford  3714
louise van hine  3696  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on May 08, 2007, 07:21:53 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on May 08, 2007, 03:34:57 am
Roland, I think David's affectionately teasing you.

:)

He knows that I know that he does.  ;)

My reply might come out funnier if'n I'd use emoticons, which I should use more frequently, cause my post appear ta sound dry!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 08, 2007, 07:56:46 am
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on May 08, 2007, 01:29:25 am
Road dust?!?!

What Road Dust?!?!

I'm already near 250 posts ahead! How far (or how long) before the dust settles? hunh?

Sure I've been postin, but not a one's been pointless  (less you call this one, & posts like this one near meaningless)

Sure they've been chatlike, but, they're rarely short posts!

(PS - ya wanna know how I've done it, you can go check out my postin history in my profile)

PFFFT!!!

PFFFT! I say!!

and whatdaya mean "Sure they've been chatlike"?? What is wrong with chatting? HUH??

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 08, 2007, 03:11:06 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 08, 2007, 02:37:24 pm
The things we see in our travels that remind us of BBM.      :)

Aw, David, that's great. Would like to see something like that. My curiosity got the better of me and I googled Del Mar with the "Germany only" option. Look what I found:


(http://media.douglas.de/img/brands/boss/linie/visual_010296.jpg)

(http://bilder.afterbuy.de/images/58581/IMG_2300.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 08, 2007, 04:10:10 pm
The year I was born:

(http://www.italmarket.com/rm/delmar/delmar.jpg)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 08, 2007, 04:50:17 pm
Neat!  That cologne would be the perfect gift for a guy who's a Brokie.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 08, 2007, 10:08:14 pm
God, that plane is HUGE!  :o

I never could understand how something that heavy can fly! How does it stay up in the air?   ???

I guess I'm just a dummy.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 08, 2007, 10:34:21 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 08, 2007, 09:47:10 pm
I hope this plane has alot of bathrooms!   

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/194/489853477_df458ccdd8.jpg?v=0)

I saw one of these in Frankfurt, when I was leaving on March 22nd. Everyone was pointing and taking pictures out the window and I had no idea what the fuss was about....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on May 09, 2007, 04:24:25 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 08, 2007, 09:47:10 pm
I hope this plane has alot of bathrooms!   

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/194/489853477_df458ccdd8.jpg?v=0)

This plane has been on the news here all this week. It's the biggest airbus ever built and they're testing it. Not many airlines are buying it, though. The sales have been much lower than expected.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 09, 2007, 04:52:00 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 08, 2007, 10:34:21 pm
I saw one of these in Frankfurt, when I was leaving on March 22nd. Everyone was pointing and taking pictures out the window and I had no idea what the fuss was about....

L

Leslie, you saw not only one of these, but The One. The Airbus A380 had its world premiere at Fr, March 23th, one day after your departure. It was the very first flight with passengers and it went from Frankuft to Hong Kong.

Do you remember Kerstin's and my joy when radio reception finally had our home radio station on our way back from Holland? You asked why we were cheering. "Our" radio station is called SWR3 and they had raffled tickets for this flight among their listeners.

There's a report about the first flight on the radio's website. It's in German, but anyone who is interested can at least see the pictures (click on "Bilder") and videos of it. There's a cool series of pics of the plane's take-off to be found under "Foto-Gallery: die A 380 hebt ab".

Here's the page:
http://www.swr3.de/specials/airbus380/# (http://www.swr3.de/specials/airbus380/#)

(http://www.swr3.de/specials/airbus380/gal/heckcam_takeoff/03_g.jpg)


David, was the plane on your airport, did you take the pic yourself?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 09, 2007, 05:31:58 am
Wow...thanks Chrissi. I didn't know!

Another nice day in New England...46 degrees this morning and I see sun on the horizon!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 09, 2007, 07:51:09 am
okay Leslie is after me to go over 7,000 posts today so I shall. I am sitting at Leslie's house while she zips off to New Hampshire to do something or other, leaving me to get up to no good and mess up her kitchen.

It promises to be a fine day today, with blue skies and springlike weather and a fresh breeze off the ocean, and I am sitting in a sunny kitchen editing chapters of "Taking Chances" and making up packages of Australian souvenirs left over from my trip.

I took a bunch of photos around Leslie's place and in Portland, which looks very scrubbed up and gentrified.  Maybe later I will make some more gluten free baked goods.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 09, 2007, 09:18:12 am
hey louise. Happy 3700!!  :)

Quote from: louise van hine on May 09, 2007, 07:51:09 am
Maybe later I will make some more gluten free baked goods.




Pancakes maybe?  ;) I think we'll need pictures...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 09, 2007, 11:49:28 am
ah hahahaha  Fabienne...actually I was thinking of making some bread but I am afraid of Leslie's bread machine

so... well, maybe pancakes.  Or waffles.  If I can find the waffle maker.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 09, 2007, 03:46:11 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on May 09, 2007, 07:51:09 am
okay Leslie is after me to go over 7,000 posts today so I shall.


Do you mean 3,700 posts?  Or do you really mean 7,000?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 09, 2007, 04:34:54 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on May 09, 2007, 11:49:28 am
ah hahahaha  Fabienne...actually I was thinking of making some bread but I am afraid of Leslie's bread machine.

That must be some bad-ass bread machine!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 09, 2007, 04:52:17 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on May 09, 2007, 03:46:11 pm

Do you mean 3,700 posts?  Or do you really mean 7,000?

I was after her for 3700 but maybe she has another goal I am not aware of!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 09, 2007, 04:52:53 pm
Quote from: Meryl on May 09, 2007, 04:34:54 pm
That must be some bad-ass bread machine!  ;D

It is actually an adorable little bread machine that makes a 3/4 lb loaf in about an hour.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 09, 2007, 04:53:30 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on May 09, 2007, 11:49:28 am
ah hahahaha  Fabienne...actually I was thinking of making some bread but I am afraid of Leslie's bread machine

so... well, maybe pancakes.  Or waffles.  If I can find the waffle maker.

Louise,

The waffle maker is in the shed.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 09, 2007, 08:33:45 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 09, 2007, 04:53:30 pm
Louise,

The waffle maker is in the shed.

Leslie

Okay, now this has GOT to be code!   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 10, 2007, 12:48:56 am
Gacked from someone over at Live Journal, for your entertainment:

1. Intaxication: Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you realize it was your money to start with.

2. Reintarnation: Coming back to life as a hillbilly.

3. Bozone (n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating. The Bozone layer, unfortunately, shows little sign of breaking down in the near future.

4. Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period of time.

5. Giraffiti: Vandalism spray-painted very, very high.

6. Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it.

7. Inoculatte: To take coffee intravenously when you are running late.

8. Hipatitis: Terminal coolness.

9. Osteopornosis: A degenerate disease. (This one got extra credit.)

10. Karmageddon: It's like, when everybody is sending off all these really bad vibes, right? And then, like, the Earth explodes and it's like, a serious bummer.

11. Decafalon (n.): The grueling event of getting through the day consuming only things that are good for you.

12. Glibido: All talk and no action.

13. Dopeler Effect: The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly.

14. Arachnoleptic Fit (n.): The frantic dance performed just after you've accidentally walked through a spider web.

15. Beelzebug (n.): Satan in the form of a mosquito, that gets into your bedroom at three in the morning and cannot be cast out.

16. Caterpallor (n.): The color you turn after finding half a worm in the fruit you're eating.

17. Ignoranus: A person who's both stupid and an asshole.


(I think they saved the best one for last)  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 10, 2007, 01:43:12 am
Quote from: Meryl on May 10, 2007, 12:48:56 am
[7. Inoculatte: To take coffee intravenously when you are running late.


Great list Meryl!

I especially love #7. I'm a coffee addict and "inoculatte"ing myself might be worth a try sometime.  ;)  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 10, 2007, 02:36:22 am
And here's one some of us might have needed looking up:

Gacked (adj.): To steal from someone else. Used often in blogs and such.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=gacked

I never heard THAT one before.  :)


These are all funny.  #8 reminds me of the movie The New Age where a totally superficial, status-obsessed, money-obsessed couple open a boutique for people like themselves called "Hipocracy."  I thought that was the greatest name for that store.  (I highly recommend the movie.)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 10, 2007, 05:40:52 am
Quote
17. Ignoranus: A person who's both stupid and an asshole.

(I think they saved the best one for last) 

I think you're right  ;D. Also loved the Caterpallor  :laugh:.

Quote
15. Beelzebug (n.): Satan in the form of a mosquito, that gets into your bedroom at three in the morning and cannot be cast out.

I didn't know the German word Beelzebub is the same in English. I wonder how it may be pronounced...
Beelzebug is sweet, too. And the definition is correct. Mosquitos are a spawn of hell :P.

Thanks for posting this, Meryl.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 10, 2007, 06:23:20 am
Morning all,

Wowza, 50 degrees this morning with sun on the horizon!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 10, 2007, 06:52:20 am
I know. It was 88 degrees when I was in New Hampshire yesterday. It was almost....too hot!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 10, 2007, 08:09:23 am
yes it stands for:

the waffle maker is in the shed.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 10, 2007, 11:04:58 am
I'm glad y'all liked the wordplay.  Odd, but that last one always makes me think of Donald Trump.  ;D

Quote from: Ellemeno on May 10, 2007, 02:36:22 am
And here's one some of us might have needed looking up:

Gacked (adj.): To steal from someone else. Used often in blogs and such.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=gacked

I never heard THAT one before.  :)

These are all funny.  #8 reminds me of the movie The New Age where a totally superficial, status-obsessed, money-obsessed couple open a boutique for people like themselves called "Hipocracy."  I thought that was the greatest name for that store.  (I highly recommend the movie.)

Gacked is a great word.  People at Live Journal are always gacking things from each other.   And I love "Hipocracy," too.  Will have to look for that movie.  IMDb says it stars Judy Davis and Peter Weller, both favorites of mine.

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 10, 2007, 05:40:52 am
I think you're right  ;D. Also loved the Caterpallor  :laugh:.

I didn't know the German word Beelzebub is the same in English. I wonder how it may be pronounced...
Beelzebug is sweet, too. And the definition is correct. Mosquitos are a spawn of hell :P.

Beelzebub is pronounced "Bee-EL-zeh-buhb" in English, mostly.  Appropriately, it's from the Hebrew for "lord of flies."  :)

Louise, congrats on 3700.  Have you ventured into that shed yet?  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 10, 2007, 02:26:28 pm
Quote from: Meryl on May 10, 2007, 11:04:58 am
Louise, congrats on 3700.  Have you ventured into that shed yet?  ;)

She did. And she found the OLD waffle maker, not the newer Belgian waffler. Louise told me she took a picture of the waffle but I haven't seen it yet...and all that was left as evidence in my kitchen was a plate, sticky with maple syrup.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 10, 2007, 02:54:50 pm
COMPLETELY UNTRUE.

I didn't put any syrup at all on my waffles.

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/220/492761297_7ae8c4ce49_m.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on May 10, 2007, 03:02:01 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on May 10, 2007, 02:54:50 pm
COMPLETELY UNTRUE.

I didn't put any syrup at all on my waffles.

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/220/492761297_7ae8c4ce49_m.jpg)

Wait, wait, wait...waffles...no butter?  No syrup?  Why?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 10, 2007, 03:06:13 pm
Quote from: Scott on May 10, 2007, 03:02:01 pm
Wait, wait, wait...waffles...no butter?  No syrup?  Why?

Yes, why for God's sake? I've never heard of such a thing!

Maybe she put sugar on it.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 10, 2007, 03:22:47 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on May 10, 2007, 02:54:50 pm
I didn't put any syrup at all on my waffles.

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/220/492761297_7ae8c4ce49_m.jpg)

Louise,

I like them plain, too.

If they're good waffles (and not out of the freezer, Scott), then they don't need to be tarted up.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 10, 2007, 03:35:20 pm
Who on earth would put butter on a waffle??

Sugar (icing sugar that is), whipped cream, chocolate saus.... okay, but BUTTER??  ???

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on May 10, 2007, 03:41:13 pm
Quote from: southendmd on May 10, 2007, 03:22:47 pm
Louise,

I like them plain, too.

If they're good waffles (and not out of the freezer, Scott), then they don't need to be tarted up.


Somehow I think I've been insulted.   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 10, 2007, 03:42:25 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on May 10, 2007, 02:54:50 pm
COMPLETELY UNTRUE.

I didn't put any syrup at all on my waffles.

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/220/492761297_7ae8c4ce49_m.jpg)

I stand corrected! No sticky plate...but I didn't see the waffles, either. LOL

(If anyone wants to see a smiling Louise, go visit the World International Headquarters thread...)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 10, 2007, 03:44:24 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on May 10, 2007, 03:35:20 pm
Who on earth would put butter on a waffle??

Sugar (icing sugar that is), whipped cream, chocolate saus.... okay, but BUTTER??  ???


I like butter on my waffles, and maple syrup. REAL maple syrup, not that fake Mrs. Butterworth's stuff.

Fabienne, we never ate waffles together, so I never got to try them with whipped cream and chocolate sauce :-(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 10, 2007, 03:45:20 pm
Quote from: southendmd on May 10, 2007, 03:22:47 pm
Louise,

I like them plain, too.

If they're good waffles (and not out of the freezer, Scott), then they don't need to be tarted up.


That reminds me, I still owe you a recipe for yeast waffles!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 10, 2007, 03:48:00 pm
Quote from: Scott on May 10, 2007, 03:41:13 pm
Somehow I think I've been insulted.   ;D

Aw, Scott, just pullin' your leggo... :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 10, 2007, 03:48:52 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 10, 2007, 03:45:20 pm
That reminds me, I still owe you a recipe for yeast waffles!

L

Or, you could just make them for me sometime...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 10, 2007, 03:49:16 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 10, 2007, 03:44:24 pm

Fabienne, we never ate waffles together, so I never got to try them with whipped cream and chocolate sauce :-(

that was all part of my 'cunning' plan to make you come back and visit again. *wicked grin*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on May 10, 2007, 03:50:39 pm
Quote from: southendmd on May 10, 2007, 03:48:00 pm
Aw, Scott, just pullin' your leggo... :)

Glad you've gotten around to pullin' somethin' darlin'   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 10, 2007, 03:51:52 pm
Quote from: southendmd on May 10, 2007, 03:48:52 pm
Or, you could just make them for me sometime...

hey Paul, bring some to Alberta wil you? i'll bring the chocolate saus...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 10, 2007, 03:53:00 pm
Quote from: Scott on May 10, 2007, 03:50:39 pm
Glad you've gotten around to pullin' somethin' darlin'   :laugh:


 :o :laugh:

Must be that white shirt...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 10, 2007, 03:53:57 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on May 10, 2007, 03:51:52 pm
hey Paul, bring some to Alberta wil you? i'll bring the chocolate saus...

it's a deal, Fabienne!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 10, 2007, 03:54:29 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on May 10, 2007, 03:49:16 pm
that was all part of my 'cunning' plan to make you come back and visit again. *wicked grin*

Ha ha ha, it's working...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 10, 2007, 03:54:48 pm
Quote from: Scott on May 10, 2007, 03:50:39 pm
Glad you've gotten around to pullin' somethin' darlin'   :laugh:

Just keep your breakfast link to yourself; I ain't no waffler.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 10, 2007, 03:57:41 pm
You guys have made me realize how waffle things have gotten on this thread.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 10, 2007, 03:57:57 pm
now that we have achieved a level of waffle-awareness, Leslie and I, known as the Evil Twins of Bettermost, united by happenstance, would like to propose that we try for a New England get together, say in Portsmouth, NH, a little norther than the previous Boston-centric gatherings we have had, and throw it open to New Englanders and anyone who would like to make it for a daytime event - or daytime into the evening.

Our best timing for this would be Monday or Tuesday the 21st or the 22nd (to help accommodate David in Hartford who works on the weekends - hello David!!!).  We are considering a return to the Portsmouth Brew Pub. 

It is a little too late and gives too little notice to try for next week, but we are open to suggestions.  Leslie has a grueling schedule for evening commitments later on that week, however, the 29th we will be barrelling back down to Boston to see Steely Dan in concert and perhaps we can arrange for something before or after this concert in Boston or Portsmouth as an alternative or addition.

Cross-posting this to Social Events.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on May 10, 2007, 04:02:16 pm
Quote from: southendmd on May 10, 2007, 03:54:48 pm
Just keep your breakfast link to yourself; I ain't no waffler.

Fine be that way...gimme my marmalade...I'm going to play elsewhere!   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 10, 2007, 04:02:33 pm
You might be evil, Lou, but I ain't yet had the opportunity...

All the rest the though...what she said. We'd love to get the chance to meet 'n greet with folks while Louise is here in Maine.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 10, 2007, 04:03:44 pm
Quote from: Meryl on May 10, 2007, 03:57:41 pm
You guys have made me realize how waffle things have gotten on this thread.  ;D

Time for me to go visit the cereal collection....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 10, 2007, 04:05:03 pm
Evil Twins?  More like Scribe Sisters!

I'm up for the 21st or 22nd, evening, preferably.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 10, 2007, 11:46:46 pm
We, of course, want lots of reports and pictures of the New England event over in Social Forum!  Sounds like a great get-together. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 11, 2007, 05:59:42 am
Morning all!

52 degrees in Maine...not as sunny today, but it still looks nice out there.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 11, 2007, 09:35:48 am
It is raining here now, along with thunder and lightning. Louise is happy that it is raining. She tells me it will clear out all the mold from the air.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 11, 2007, 01:56:18 pm
C'mon, David, post!  You know you want to.... ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 11, 2007, 02:20:36 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/4000Plate.jpg)

CONGRATS ON 4000 POSTS, DAVID!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 11, 2007, 08:58:17 pm
Yes indeed!  Congrats to David on 4000!!

and

Congrats to Lucise for breaking 7000!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 11, 2007, 09:27:27 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/posts.jpg)

 ;D HAPPY 7000 POSTS, MILLI!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 11, 2007, 11:29:24 pm
Quote from: Meryl on May 11, 2007, 09:27:27 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/posts.jpg)

 ;D HAPPY 7000 POSTS, MILLI!  ;D

Now how did no one ever think of posts before?  Brilliant as ever, Merylchen.  :)

Just catching up to the tarted up, leggo, etc.  Put me down for no butter, yes real maple syrup.  And I've learned that if I dip the waffle bite IN a little cup of maple syrup, I don't need to use as much.


Happy 4000 posts David, and 7000 Milli!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on May 12, 2007, 03:50:57 am
Wow! Both David (4 000) and Milli (7 000) have reached new milestones

Congratulations ta both a ya (http://bestsmileys.com/cowboy1/2.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 12, 2007, 07:21:42 am
Congratulations to David and Milli!

52 degrees here. Louise and I are off on a road trip today, with my mom, to look at lighting fixtures for the dining room. We are going to a historic lighting store in Hallowell, with lunch at the A-1 Diner in Gardiner.

http://a1diner.com/

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 12, 2007, 08:32:55 am
Congrats Milli and David on

11000 posts

(http://www.garstangssmaryandmichael.com/gifs/clap.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 13, 2007, 07:13:13 am
Morning, all

48 degrees and a bit cloudy today. Yesterday, I went on my lighting store expedition with Louise and my mom, while Tony and Hannah went out for the maiden boat ride of the season. Sebago Lake was thawed completely but there was snow on Mt. Washington in the distance.

L

It is Sunday and here is the FULL list !

 injest        13,652   
  Lucise        7,008   
  Garry_LH        6,968   
  Front-Ranger        6,178   
  MaineWriter        6,058 
  Sheriff Roland        4,294   
  David        4,004   
  Ellemeno        3,935   
  DavidinHartford        3,738 
  louise van hine        3,725
 
  Fran        3,207   
  Jeff Wrangler        2,995 
  ineedcrayons        2,828 
  ednbarby        2,762 
  Toast        2,705 
  Meryl        2,664 
  Pipedream        2,640 
  dot-matrix      2,509 
  Lynne        2,178 
  Memento        2,101 
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  wdj        1,866 
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Title: Re: Happy Mothers Day!
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 13, 2007, 09:08:29 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 13, 2007, 08:54:37 am
To my Mom and Moms everywhere,  HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

    I hope you all get to sleep in today!     :D

The rest of my family is sleeping in so it's lovely and peaceful! Just me, the dog, and cat.

Here's a coffee toast to the mothers of all Brokies everywhere! Thanks for bringing up your children right!!
Title: Re: Happy Mothers Day!
Post by: MaineWriter on May 13, 2007, 09:26:54 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 13, 2007, 08:54:37 am
To my Mom and Moms everywhere,  HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

    I hope you all get to sleep in today!     :D

I slept in til 7 am! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on May 13, 2007, 09:38:01 am


Quote from: Meryl on May 11, 2007, 09:27:27 pm
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/posts.jpg)
 ;D HAPPY 7000 POSTS, MILLI!  ;D
This is hilarious! lol..  ;D


Thanks everyone!!

~M
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 13, 2007, 11:55:14 am
Milli  ;D

Hey, everyone, congrats to us all for The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club passing 35,000 views!  Lashawn would approve.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 13, 2007, 07:41:52 pm
Congratulations to Jeff Wrangler!!!!

3000 posts!!!!!!

Giddy UP!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 13, 2007, 08:14:29 pm
A birthday and now this? FRiend Jeff, you are on a roll!!

(Now let's see you roll down the mountain! I will hold your glasses for you!)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 13, 2007, 11:07:28 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/You-Did-It.gif)

CONGRATULATIONS on 3000, JEFF!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 14, 2007, 06:18:55 am
Morning all,

35 degrees this morning and a little frosty outside. Sunny, though.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 14, 2007, 07:24:29 am
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Poor David! Sounds like you had a GREAT day! At least you can laugh about it....

(the Secret Service thing was kinda cool though!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 15, 2007, 05:29:17 am
Morning all,

East coast checking in. 51 degrees today, with rain predicted.

L

Tuesdays Top Ten List

injest  13749  
Lucise  7016  
Garry_LH  6989
Front-Ranger  6225
MaineWriter  6074  
Sheriff Roland  4336
David  4004  
Ellemeno  3947
DavidinHartford  3745
louise van hine  3730  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 15, 2007, 08:30:05 am
Quote from: Meryl on May 13, 2007, 11:07:28 pm

CONGRATULATIONS on 3000, JEFF!

Hunh?  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on May 15, 2007, 09:18:58 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 15, 2007, 08:30:05 am
Hunh?  ???

She meant 3,000 posts   lol
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 15, 2007, 11:39:29 am
Quote from: opinionista on May 15, 2007, 09:18:58 am
She meant 3,000 posts   lol

Oh, I know. I just don't keep track of or follow these things. Not a size queen, I guess.  ;D
Title: Re: My Mailman must be confused
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 15, 2007, 06:33:48 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 15, 2007, 05:05:32 pm
Do mail carriers look at the kind of mail they stuff in your letterbox?

If so,  my carrier must be confused!    LOL

Today there was a flyer for the Gay Mens Chorus, plus a Victorias Secret catalog.     ???

I have no idea how I got on that  mailing list!    Sheesh!    LOL   :laugh:

OH NO!   maybe he thinks I'm a crossdresser!     :o

Could be. The chorus flyer and the catalogue sure enough aren't mutually exclusive!  :laugh:
Title: Re: My Mailman must be confused
Post by: injest on May 15, 2007, 06:38:22 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 15, 2007, 05:05:32 pm
Do mail carriers look at the kind of mail they stuff in your letterbox?

If so,  my carrier must be confused!    LOL

Today there was a flyer for the Gay Mens Chorus, plus a Victorias Secret catalog.     ???

I have no idea how I got on that  mailing list!    Sheesh!    LOL   :laugh:




OH NO!   maybe he thinks I'm a crossdresser!     :o

which list, David? The Chorus or the catalogue??  :D

LOL!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 15, 2007, 06:41:28 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 15, 2007, 06:39:15 pm
He must walk away shaking his head thinking....  "Damn tall & ugly for a woman"    LOL    :laugh:

Aw David, I am sure Victoria has SOMETHING that will flatter you.... 8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 15, 2007, 06:48:52 pm
Quote from: injest on May 15, 2007, 06:41:28 pm
Aw David, I am sure Victoria has SOMETHING that will flatter you.... 8)

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 16, 2007, 07:28:33 am
Good morning all,

53 degrees and sort of cloudy and misty out there. My backyard is looking very, very green!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 17, 2007, 06:13:41 am
Morning all,

39.9 degrees...I guess we can call that 40. Still sort of drizzly out there today.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 18, 2007, 06:29:38 am
it's to make sure I did not haul back my jacket and fall clothes in vain, David!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 18, 2007, 06:53:37 am
41 degrees this morning. Like David said, what happened to spring?

L


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Lucise  7050
Garry_LH  7038  
Front-Ranger  6253
MaineWriter  6092
Sheriff Roland  4405
David  4004  
Ellemeno  3949
DavidinHartford  3754
louise van hine  3746  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on May 18, 2007, 07:08:43 am
Some people get spring mixed up with summer

spring means - no snow - (we have no snow), cool mornings (guess we got that too) and warmish days (mean temterature - highs, fer today is 19*C here, it's gonna be 17*C - sounds close ta the norm)

It seems ta me these do describe spring. It's a lot warmer than a month ago (remember the snow ya got a few weeks ago?)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 18, 2007, 07:18:51 am
Knowing that we will shortly be in the 100s here; ANY cool morning is welcome!

Dreading summer!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 18, 2007, 07:21:14 am
Yes, Roland, that's a good description. I am just missing the sun. We are back to rain and dreary cloudy skies. Louise and I took a scenic drive to Hallowell yesterday and it would have been a whole lot more scenic with blue skies over our heads!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 18, 2007, 07:53:25 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 18, 2007, 07:21:14 am
I am just missing the sun. We are back to rain and dreary cloudy skies.
Leslie

I know where the sun is. It's back here in Germany  :). After one and a half week of rain and cloudy skies, the sun is shining bright again today.
Leslie, perhaps you sent it back across the Atlantic by accident, together with Robert?  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on May 18, 2007, 08:01:33 am
40 degrees here, and not supposed to go much higher..  It's been raining since yesterday afternoon, and will continue through tomorrow.  It just seems obscene to me to have the heat come on in May, not to mention painfull in the purse..
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 18, 2007, 10:27:26 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 18, 2007, 08:31:57 am
Yeah, another rainy day here too. 

Not as sunny as in this picture at Amsterdams Schipol Airport.

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/193/482979734_dab7cdc8c2.jpg?v=0)


Wow, that pic is way cool  8).

Mine is not as cool, but the situation was when you experienced it first hand. Where I grew up, the US military had an airfield closeby. And there was a road actually crossing the runway. When you drove along the road it could happen that gates came down, just like if it were a train crossing. But instead of a train, a plane crossed the road right in front of your car   :o.

The three upper arrows show the road crossing the runway. The arrow in the bottom left is where I lived.

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/FlugplatzPf.jpg?t=1179497222)

When I was a kid, we played on the runway. Of course it was forbidden and we were shooed away by the army. But that didn't keep us from coming back again and again  ;D.
Later, everything was secured with normal fences, then additionally with barbwire. And armed forces patroled the area.  A few years ago the airfield was closed for planes and is now only used for helicopters.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on May 18, 2007, 04:08:22 pm
Quote from: Scott on May 18, 2007, 08:01:33 am
40 degrees here, and not supposed to go much higher..  It's been raining since yesterday afternoon, and will continue through tomorrow.  It just seems obscene to me to have the heat come on in May, not to mention painfull in the purse..

Well, here in Madrid summer already settled in. Today's high was 85º. It is dark already and it is about 77º at this very moment.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 19, 2007, 07:51:39 am
Morning all,

43 degrees, grey skies, still.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 19, 2007, 08:08:41 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 19, 2007, 06:21:44 am
Saturdays Top Ten List

DavidinHartford  3759
louise van hine  3749 [/color]

I'm gainin on ya David! muah hahahahahaha.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 19, 2007, 10:17:49 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 18, 2007, 09:32:05 pm
Oh it was another chaotic day at the Airport today.      Passenger loads were unusually high,  staff low, thus stress was high.


   Just another day at the office..   LOL

         
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/230/502446350_f678f7c354.jpg?v=0)

I read this before you changed it. You do a hard job, David, I don't envy you. I am amazed you keep such a great attitude.

And I want you to know that even though I don't fly; I DO appreciate and admire you for putting up with all you do to keep us all safe. It is people like you are what makes America a great country.

 :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 19, 2007, 12:04:23 pm
Hey, David,

Any last minute words of advice or TSA wisdom for those of us about to fly off to the barbecue?  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 19, 2007, 10:21:35 pm
Thanks, David!

Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 19, 2007, 09:29:01 pm
WEAR SOCKS!      Do you know how dirty the floors are in the Security checkpoint?     :P

I can imagine. Why I'm planning to wear dress socks that will make it easy to slip my boots off without having to sit down on the floor.  :laugh:

Quote
If you are not checking a bag at the ticket counter, then be sure any toiletries you packed are under 3.4 ounces in size (each) and inside a clear, quart sized ziptop baggie.   

 Take the quart sized baggie out of your carry-on bag and place it in one of the grey divesting bins. 

Toiletries:   IE:   Toothpaste, Hand cream, shaving cream, liquid soap, shampoo,  lubes and poppers.   (yes, we see that stuff alot)

Check. Toothpaste, eyedrops, cologne, mustache wax, shampoo, liquid soap, hand sanitizer, even a tiny container of pre-electric shave lotion. You can get a lot in a quart bag if the stuff is in small amounts. (Yes, I said mustache wax. ...)

Quote
Take your laptop computer out of it's case and place it in a grey divesting bin.   Do NOT put anything on top of the laptop.   They have to be x-rayed uncovered.   I can't tell you why for security reasons, but lets just say there is a REAL GOOD reason.   That is why we require them to be examined very closely  when we x-ray them.   That is why we don't want people placing their shoes/jackets  on top of their laptop in the grey divesting bins.

Anyone who's ever watched a police procedural can probably imagine. ...

Quote
If you have a BIG belt buckle, take it off.
Belt with that buckle I bought at Whiskey Dust is already packed in the carry-on. I don't mind if I have to open my bag for inspection. I'm leaving the whips and chains at home.  ;D

Quote
NO 9-Volt batteries in your carry-on bags.    Having one will instantly get you and your property torn thru severly.

What about the AA batteries in my camera and my electric shaver? 

Quote
I hope that is helpful.

Very! Thanks! It's good to know someone "in the business"!  ;D

Quote
Still wanna fly?     LOL.

No, but of course it's unavoidable.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 19, 2007, 10:24:07 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 19, 2007, 10:21:35 pm
Thanks, David!

I can imagine. Why I'm planning to wear dress socks that will make it easy to slip my boots off without having to sit down on the floor.  :laugh:

Check. Toothpaste, eyedrops, cologne, mustache wax, shampoo, liquid soap, hand sanitizer, even a tiny container of pre-electric shave lotion. You can get a lot in a quart bag if the stuff is in small amounts. (Yes, I said mustache wax. ...)

Anyone who's ever watched a police procedural can probably imagine. ...
 Belt with that buckle I bought at Whiskey Dust is already packed in the carry-on. I don't mind if I have to open my bag for inspection. I'm leaving the whips and chains at home.  ;D

What about the AA batteries in my camera and my electric shaver? 

Very! Thanks! It's good to know someone "in the business"!  ;D

No, but of course it's unavoidable.

no lube and poppers??!!

 :-X :-X
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 19, 2007, 10:26:37 pm
Quote from: injest on May 19, 2007, 10:24:07 pm
no lube and poppers??!!

 :-X :-X

Poppers smell nasty, and all Ennis needed was spit and the clear slick. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 19, 2007, 10:32:54 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 19, 2007, 10:26:37 pm
Poppers smell nasty, and all Ennis needed was spit and the clear slick. ...  ;D

but what did poor Jack think of all that?

hunh??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 19, 2007, 10:34:08 pm
oh nevermind...I forgot about that smile he had on his face that next morning....(WAS walking a little funny)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 19, 2007, 11:42:51 pm
Seen Saturday at Leslie's local market!

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/225/505272686_628e88a766.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 20, 2007, 02:32:37 am
Quote from: injest on May 19, 2007, 10:32:54 pm
but what did poor Jack think of all that?

hunh??

"Gun's goin' off!"  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on May 20, 2007, 05:45:18 am
Major shakin up goin on in the top 10!

Garry's done taken over the #2 spot!

And Jess is about ta reach a new milestone

14 000 posts

that little gal's quite talkative!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 20, 2007, 06:07:55 am
uh oh.  hate to take advantage of a man with an allergy attack David, but today could be the day I bump you out of 9th place!muah.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 20, 2007, 06:32:09 am
looks like YVR to me.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 20, 2007, 06:58:09 am
Morning all,

48 degrees, still cloudy and rainy out there. A sunny day to take Louise to see the ocean would be nice!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 20, 2007, 07:04:30 am
Quote from: louise van hine on May 20, 2007, 06:32:09 am
looks like YVR to me.

YVR, Vancouver, is in Canada. David said it is in the US. Is it your airport, David? Bradley International?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 20, 2007, 07:07:39 am
I've posted this on my blog but people might have missed it there. I have seen this truck around Portland several times now. The owner appears to be a young woman.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/DSCN0269.jpg)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on May 20, 2007, 07:25:14 am


                  is it san francisco international?   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 20, 2007, 07:54:16 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 20, 2007, 07:04:30 am
YVR, Vancouver, is in Canada. David said it is in the US. Is it your airport, David? Bradley International?

L

Edit by Leslie: oops, I read it wrong. It is not my "my" coast you wrote. I'll withdraw this guess.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on May 20, 2007, 09:42:35 am
OK, it's a done deal! Jess has posted number

14 000

Congratulations Jess

(and her tack(y) thread's done reached 24 000 replies!)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 20, 2007, 09:50:04 am
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 20, 2007, 11:35:54 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 13, 2007, 07:13:13 am
Morning, all

48 degrees and a bit cloudy today. Yesterday, I went on my lighting store expedition with Louise and my mom, while Tony and Hannah went out for the maiden boat ride of the season. Sebago Lake was thawed completely but there was snow on Mt. Washington in the distance.

L

Did you haveta mention that wild wanton Washington woman who charmed away my FRiend? Here's a photo of my local mountain, Mt. Evans yesterday:

(http://athena.divshare.com/s03/files/2007/05/19/685996/mtevansbetter.jpg)

There's 53 of these peaks over 14,000 ft in Colorado alone. Why anyone would have to leave the Rocky Mountain states and provinces is beyond my understanding...

Congratulations, Jess, Garry, David, and all of us Top 10 posters!! Let's not forget to enjoy the summer and bask in our glory!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 20, 2007, 10:56:02 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 20, 2007, 10:53:01 pm
:D :DCongrats Jess!!!!    :D :D

why thank you sir!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 20, 2007, 11:27:44 pm
Great pics and travel info, David! I hope you will consider posting to this thread sometime:

Globetrotting BetterMostians (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,9536.0.htmll)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 20, 2007, 11:44:20 pm
Hey, those of you who haven't flown lately - guess what?  They don't feed you on flight anymore.  I ain't foolin'.  They sold a turkey sandwich for $5 and a bag of M&Ms for $3 on my flights this week.  We bring our own now.

But don't bring little cuplets of applesauce - they're more than 3.4 ozs. of liquid each.  Oops. 

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 20, 2007, 11:47:20 pm
Next time the full list of 1000+ posters is posted, we'll highlight this thread on the banner, and celebrate its first anniversary a might belatedly.  (Thanks to Leslie for pointing out this thread started May 16th, 2006).

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 21, 2007, 06:14:58 am
Morning all,

44 degrees and it is finally sunny! Naturally, I have to work today. Tomorrow I am taking to the day off to go to Portsmouth to have lunch with David. Details on the social events forum for anyone who wants to join us!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 21, 2007, 06:37:49 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on May 20, 2007, 11:44:20 pm
Hey, those of you who haven't flown lately - guess what?  They don't feed you on flight anymore.  I ain't foolin'.  They sold a turkey sandwich for $5 and a bag of M&Ms for $3 on my flights this week.  We bring our own now.

But don't bring little cuplets of applesauce - they're more than 3.4 ozs. of liquid each.  Oops. 



Clarissa,

I fly a lot.  This phenomenon is limited to airlines in the United States,a nd it is only specific ones: most notably, US Airways.  And an additional feature to this is: they do not carry enough food for everyone to buy, so unless you are near the front of the plane - and aggressive about it - you will not even be able to buy food.  The rule of thumb is to check with your airline to find out what if any food they serve, and pack accordingly.  I have to bring food anyway, being allergic to wheat and many food additives, but less constrained people are safer bringing food with them.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 21, 2007, 07:18:31 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on May 20, 2007, 11:44:20 pm
Hey, those of you who haven't flown lately - guess what?  They don't feed you on flight anymore.  I ain't foolin'.  They sold a turkey sandwich for $5 and a bag of M&Ms for $3 on my flights this week.  We bring our own now.



Quote from: louise van hine on May 21, 2007, 06:37:49 am
I fly a lot.  This phenomenon is limited to airlines in the United States,a nd it is only specific ones: most notably, US Airways.  And an additional feature to this is: they do not carry enough food for everyone to buy, so unless you are near the front of the plane - and aggressive about it - you will not even be able to buy food.  The rule of thumb is to check with your airline to find out what if any food they serve, and pack accordingly.  I have to bring food anyway, being allergic to wheat and many food additives, but less constrained people are safer bringing food with them.

Guess what? I'll fly with US Airways to the Denver BBQ (and back).
Thank you both for the warning. I'll make sure to pack some rolls or sandwiches, so I won't have to buy everything. Or even worse, stay hungry in case they run out of food.

I think this good to know for all BBQers and will repost your warnings over on the BBQ thread.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 21, 2007, 08:26:59 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 21, 2007, 07:49:04 am
They all go through the x-ray machine.    And we see every bottle of water and soda too.     Those of course get flagged.      "Sir/Madam you can't take the drink inside.    I can walk you to the exit where you can drink it in the airport lobby and re-enter security again.  Or you can take it out to your car, give it to a loved one in the lobby who came to drop it off, you can mail it home to yourself, or you can voluntarily surrender it here."        THUD as it goes into the trash barrel.


 :laugh: I think I would laugh my a$$ off if the TSA employee would talk to me like that.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 21, 2007, 08:36:00 am
what about puppies? Do they go thru the Xray machine?  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 21, 2007, 08:39:06 am
Quote from: injest on May 21, 2007, 08:36:00 am
what about puppies? Do they go thru the Xray machine?  :laugh:

As long as they don't pee  ;) All liquids are forbidden  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 21, 2007, 09:49:35 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 21, 2007, 06:41:07 am
Well,  this may not be such a bad thing.  Airline food  (in coach at least ) wasn't very good or plentiful before.    If it keeps the price of the ticket lower, then I don't mind paying for my food.     And you get to choose what you want.    I think it was worse when I didn't like the food and had to pay for it anyways.

But I hear stories from older friends who used to fly of real meals.   China and silverware too.      And that was in all classes!    The one time I flew Firstclass to England, they brought out a menu and wine cart just after take off.    I was shocked.   A 5 course dinner, wine and desserts.  Cloth table clothes and napkins!       Heated towelettes after the meal service.     I told the flight attendant that there should be a locked door between here and coach.   Because if the rest of the plane saw this there would be a revolution!   LOL.

I remember all these things in coach, except for the table cloths and exclusive wine cart.  And I remember when I even thought the food was good.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 21, 2007, 09:57:16 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 21, 2007, 07:49:04 am
We get a lot of people coming thru Security now with lunches.   Which is fine.  They all go through the x-ray machine.    And we see every bottle of water and soda too.     Those of course get flagged.      "Sir/Madam you can't take the drink inside.    I can walk you to the exit where you can drink it in the airport lobby and re-enter security again.  Or you can take it out to your car, give it to a loved one in the lobby who came to drop it off, you can mail it home to yourself, or you can voluntarily surrender it here."        THUD as it goes into the trash barrel.

So bring your food, just wait until you get past   Security before you buy your beverage in one of the Airport shops.  


I've never been offered an escort to go deal with it.  I can't picture that with the long lines we have here.  The beauty of a smaller airport.  There was no line when I was in Richmond last week, and the TSA officer even thanked me for my cooperation as he took my applesauce cups. 

Another change (in my experience) - here in Seattle, I carefully did what I thought was right, put all the right things in the gray trays on the conveyor belt.  Folded up the stroller an put it up there too.  Waited to get waved through the detector.  As I was waiting, the TSA officer all of a sudden said to me, "Those things aren't going to push themselves through."  Confused at first, I suddenly realized that he was berating me for not pushing my own stuff on the conveyor belt into the Xray tunnel.  I quickly did it, but was very surprised.  I had always gotten the sense that doing THAT is what would have gotten me a talking to every other time I have travelled. 

Are travellers supposed to push their stuff through the Xray conveyor belt now, David?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 21, 2007, 09:58:18 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on May 21, 2007, 09:49:35 am
I remember all these things in coach, except for the table cloths and exclusive wine cart.  And I remember when I even thought the food was good.



I remember when we used to get dressed up to fly on a plane....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 21, 2007, 10:41:33 am
I remember a flight to Malaga, Spain where i was allowed to go visit the cockpit and have a chat with the captain. Not much chance of that happening these days...

And about 40 min before landing, the flight attendant came back and told me the captain had asked if i wanted to be in the cockpit for the landing. I didn't need to think twice about that. I was a magical experience, we had clear skies and could see the Atlas mountain in Morocco on the other side of the Mediterranean Sea.

That crew really made my day.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 21, 2007, 11:10:30 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 21, 2007, 11:05:21 am
I still do.   Not a suit and tie, but a nice shirt and maybe a pair of Dockers for pants.   Plus I wear my Suit jacket and then ask for the flight attendant to hang it up for me.    This way it doesn't get wrinkled in my gament bag.

I cringe at the people who fly wearing sweat pants and t-shirts.   

I don't wear sweatpants and t-shirts, but I don't wear hose and heels, either!

And you must have a charm I don't have, David, to get a flight attendant to hang up a jacket, outside of first class. That has never happened to me!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on May 21, 2007, 11:14:19 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 21, 2007, 11:02:35 am

Yup.  Everyone loved us after 9-11.   Now we are Bushes Anti Freedom Police, violating peoples rights.  Until another plane goes down.  Then we will be loved again.

In my case it is because most TSA officers I have encountered aren't nice. Just because your job is to check our belongings doesn't mean you can't give a smile! Some people think that in order to convey seriousness they need to be rude or mean. I think that's wrong. It is possible to be nice and serious at the same time. Same thing happens with the people who work at customs. They're even worse. They're so serious sometimes that they spook travellers. I have to say however, in my last trip to New York, the custom's officer who checked my passport was actually very nice. I can't say the same for the TSA officers stationed at the gate where I took my next plane  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 21, 2007, 11:19:45 am
Hoo boy, David, I would not want your job. It just seems like you guys can't win. And I'll be holidays are murder. That's why to go to the barbecue I didn't put myself on the first flight out in the morning or on an afternoon flight.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 21, 2007, 11:25:48 am
Quote from: opinionista on May 21, 2007, 11:14:19 am
In my case it is because most TSA officers I have encountered aren't nice. Just because your job is to check our belongings doesn't mean you can't give a smile! Some people think that in order to convey seriousness they need to be rude or mean. I think that's wrong. It is possible to be nice and serious at the same time. Same thing happens with the people who work at customs. They're even worse. They're so serious sometimes that they spook travellers. I have to say however, in my last trip to New York, the custom's officer who checked my passport was actually very nice. I can't say the same for the TSA officers stationed at the gate where I took my next plane  :-\

Tell you what, I can imagine it's very easy to lose your disposition when you have to deal with hordes of travelers, many of whom are themselves short-tempered because they've been waiting in a long line, or just plain stupidly didn't allow themselves enough time before their flight, or didn't bother to check to see what they can or cannot carry with them.

Still, there shouldn't be an excuse for out-and-out rudeness.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on May 21, 2007, 11:53:02 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 21, 2007, 11:25:48 am
Tell you what, I can imagine it's very easy to lose your disposition when you have to deal with hordes of travelers, many of whom are themselves short-tempered because they've been waiting in a long line, or just plain stupidly didn't allow themselves enough time before their flight, or didn't bother to check to see what they can or cannot carry with them.

Still, there shouldn't be an excuse for out-and-out rudeness.

I know why they're usually in a bad mood, but still. I'm not sure if they're aware that some travellers are confused about what they can or cannot bring with them into the plane. Regulations are constantly changing. In my case I have been given different versions of the new regulations when I travel. Some airport employees aren't even sure about them.  Also, some airlines close their flights 20 minutes before departing, others do so 40 minutes before, so it gets confusing and you don't know how early you should be at the airport. But oh well, such is life.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 21, 2007, 12:04:06 pm
Quote from: opinionista on May 21, 2007, 11:53:02 am
I know why they're usually in a bad mood, but still. I'm not sure if they're aware that some travellers are confused about what they can or cannot bring with them into the plane. Regulations are constantly changing. In my case I have been given different versions of the new regulations when I travel. Some airport employees aren't even sure about them.  Also, some airlines close their flights 20 minutes before departing, others do so 40 minutes before, so it gets confusing and you don't know how early you should be at the airport. But oh well, such is life.

It's a mess all around, trying everyone's patience and temper. That's why I'm "scheduling" myself to be at the airport two hours before my flight to Denver for the barbecue. And I'm going to try to "check in" on line Thursday afternoon.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 21, 2007, 01:38:09 pm
What on earth is the "puffer machine"? Makes me think of Marilyn Monroe in The Seven-Year Itch.  ;D

And do tell us about the Service Monkeys. C'mon, you know you want to. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 21, 2007, 01:51:36 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 21, 2007, 01:38:09 pm
What on earth is the "puffer machine"? Makes me think of Marilyn Monroe in The Seven-Year Itch.  ;D

And do tell us about the Service Monkeys. C'mon, you know you want to. ...  ;D

I was in a puffer in San Juan last year.  It's rather strange:  you go into this thing, put your feet on the "footprints" on the floor, and the machine blows puffs of air at you from head to toe.  Then, it takes a giant inhalation, presumably to "smell" any explosives on you. 

How's that, David?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 21, 2007, 02:03:58 pm
Quote from: southendmd on May 21, 2007, 01:51:36 pm
I was in a puffer in San Juan last year.  It's rather strange:  you go into this thing, put your feet on the "footprints" on the floor, and the machine blows puffs of air at you from head to toe.  Then, it takes a giant inhalation, presumably to "smell" any explosives on you. 

How's that, David?


 :o  :o

So, is this an American only thing? Or do they have these in Canada too? I need to prepare my kids before we get on that plane i think...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 21, 2007, 02:07:18 pm
Quote from: southendmd on May 21, 2007, 01:51:36 pm
I was in a puffer in San Juan last year.  It's rather strange:  you go into this thing, put your feet on the "footprints" on the floor, and the machine blows puffs of air at you from head to toe.  Then, it takes a giant inhalation, presumably to "smell" any explosives on you. 

That sounds ... kinky. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 21, 2007, 03:13:09 pm
When our plane landed in Malaysia sixteen years ago, everyone had to walk through a narrow cordoned-off-on-either-side aisle about twenty feet long, with giant fans blowing at us on one side, and caged German shepherds on the other.  It was intimidating.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on May 21, 2007, 03:39:05 pm
Quote from: southendmd on May 21, 2007, 01:51:36 pm
I was in a puffer in San Juan last year.  It's rather strange:  you go into this thing, put your feet on the "footprints" on the floor, and the machine blows puffs of air at you from head to toe.  Then, it takes a giant inhalation, presumably to "smell" any explosives on you. 

How's that, David?


In San Juan, Puerto Rico? Which terminal? I haven't seen such puffer.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 21, 2007, 03:46:22 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on May 21, 2007, 03:13:09 pm
When our plane landed in Malaysia sixteen years ago, everyone had to walk through a narrow cordoned-off-on-either-side aisle about twenty feet long, with giant fans blowing at us on one side, and caged German shepherds on the other.  It was intimidating.


Jeez!

Okay, we will be using the airport in Toronto, Victoria and Calgary this summer. Does anyone know the routine there? Puffer machine, barking dogs...??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 21, 2007, 03:51:46 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on May 21, 2007, 03:46:22 pm
Jeez!

Okay, we will be using the airport in Toronto, Victoria and Calgary this summer. Does anyone know the routine there? Puffer machine, barking dogs...??

(They weren't actually barking.)  :)

Fabienne - you're going to be in Victoria this summer?  That's not terribly far away from Seattle.  When will you be there?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 21, 2007, 03:52:11 pm
Quote from: opinionista on May 21, 2007, 03:39:05 pm
In San Juan, Puerto Rico? Which terminal? I haven't seen such puffer.

Yes, Natali.  I was visiting friends in Vieques, very beautiful.  I can't remember which terminal.  It was very new.  There was only one puffer, and it seemed "experimental" at the time.  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 21, 2007, 03:53:41 pm
Quote from: southendmd on May 21, 2007, 03:52:11 pm
Yes, Natali.  I was visiting friends in Vieques, very beautiful.  I can't remember which terminal.  It was very new.  There was only one puffer, and it seemed "experimental" at the time.  

Was a time I experimented with puffing myself.  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 21, 2007, 03:55:23 pm
We're still waiting to hear about the Service Monkeys. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 21, 2007, 03:57:16 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on May 21, 2007, 03:51:46 pm
(They weren't actually barking.)  :)

Fabienne - you're going to be in Victoria this summer?  That's not terribly far away from Seattle.  When will you be there?



Yes, we're flying from Toronto to Victoria on July 15th and will be staying there for two days before we head to Vancouver.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 21, 2007, 03:57:27 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 21, 2007, 03:55:23 pm
We're still waiting to hear about the Service Monkeys. ...  ;D

Try this:

www.helpinghandsmonkeys.org

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 21, 2007, 04:03:25 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 21, 2007, 03:58:35 pm
The inspection process may require that the handler to take off the monkey’s diaper as part of the visual inspection.

Thanks, David. I've heard of Service Monkeys. I just wanted to hear about your experiences, since you didn't want to get started on them. Have you ever had to watch a handler take off a monkey's diaper?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on May 21, 2007, 04:16:05 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 21, 2007, 04:14:20 pm
Lord no!     We've never had a service monkey come thru my airport thankgoodness!   

 I take enough verbal shit from the passengers, I don't need a monkey tossing his at me!        LOL

Besides, my idea of spanking the monkey has a totally different meaning!     ;)

David!!   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 21, 2007, 04:19:24 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 21, 2007, 04:14:20 pm
Besides, my idea of spanking the monkey has a totally different meaning!     ;)

I was gonna ask you about that. ...  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 21, 2007, 10:31:30 pm
Why is that different? Maybe he's just spanking the monkey.  ;)

Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 21, 2007, 07:06:22 pm
And now for something totally different.

     ......Beckham taking inventory.

(http://towleroad.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/05/21/beckscrotch_2.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dot-matrix on May 21, 2007, 11:46:45 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 21, 2007, 07:06:22 pm
And now for something totally different.

     ......Beckham taking inventory.

(http://towleroad.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/05/21/beckscrotch_2.jpg)

re-arranging the "equipment" maybe...that look on his face makes it hard to tell  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 22, 2007, 06:29:18 am
David!

Off to see you in just a few hours! It is 41 degrees now but clear and sunny. Let's hope it warms up by noontime for a beautiful day in Portsmouth....

See you soon!

L


Tuesday and time for a FULL 1000 + List

 injest        14,111   
  Garry_LH        7,116 
  Lucise        7,062   
  Front-Ranger        6,301 
  MaineWriter        6,123   
 Sheriff Roland        4,527 
  David        4,010   
 Ellemeno      3,976 
  DavidinHartford        3,797 
  louise van hine        3,760 
  Fran        3,260 
  Jeff Wrangler      3,118   
 ineedcrayons        2,863 
  ednbarby        2,791 
  Meryl      2,718 
  Toast        2,709 
  Pipedream        2,643 
  dot-matrix        2,623 
  Lynne        2,180 
  Memento        2,136 
  southendmd        2,100   
  wdj        1,903 
  atz75        1,883 
  Phillip Dampier        1,858 
  moremojo        1,856 
  opinionista        1,783 
  Shakestheground        1,705 
  jpwagoneer1964        1,680 
  Arad-3        1,643 
  Bigheart        1,606 
  YaadPyar        1,571 
  Snavel del Snuit        1,567 
  delalluvia        1,550 
  Kelda        1,489 
  Scott      1,471 
  Penthesilea        1,447 
  Daniel        1,429 
  Katie77        1,378 
  coffeecat33        1,328 
  littleguitar        1,325 
  twistedude        1,306 
  wulfar360      1,294 
  sfericsf        1,215 
  saucycobblers        1,209 
  j. U. d. E.      1,164 
  belbbmfan      1,164 
  wyomen        1,156 
  DeeDee        1,151 
  Mikaela          1,147 
  RouxB            1,131 
  starboardlight      1,119 
  cmr107        1,058 
  ffrn              1,045 
  Ray              1,040   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 22, 2007, 06:32:13 am
Have a great time in Portsmouth!

Don't forget your camera Leslie.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 22, 2007, 09:19:47 am
Quote from: dot-matrix on May 21, 2007, 11:46:45 pm
re-arranging the "equipment" maybe...that look on his face makes it hard to tell  ;)

Silly boy! He should let me do that for him. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 22, 2007, 08:54:52 pm
Thanks for the lowdown, David.  Sounds like you had a great day, and you even turned a nice round 3800 post count!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 22, 2007, 10:35:34 pm
she spent considerable time jawing on the phone with Paul so she didn't get her pics uploaded.

However I took some pics of her garden and here are a couple of them:

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/203/509860334_16bbc03487.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/200/509861276_0bebe8fa5a.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 23, 2007, 03:42:21 am
sounds like a great day! I wanna meet more brokies!!!
 :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 23, 2007, 06:29:23 am
Morning all,

42 degrees, not as sunny as yesterday, but maybe it will clear up.

I did have a very nice time visiting with David and Louise. We talked about Bettermost, the movie, fanfic and life in general. In case anyone is wondering about the menu, David and Louise each started off with a bowl of tomato-saffron soup. Louise and I shared a plate of nachos with cheese. Then I had a pulled pork sandwich with fries; David had fish and chips; and Louise had taquitos. Beverages included beer, wine, iced tea, coffee, and water. No dessert for any of us. In the evening, I was still full so we had breakfast for dinner: pancakes, bacon, and fruit salad.

A fun day....now it is back to work!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 23, 2007, 06:32:14 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 23, 2007, 06:29:23 am
Then I had a pulled pork sandwich with fries;
L

 ??? Did you say pulled pork?  ??? That sounds emm,... interesting i guess!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 23, 2007, 06:46:49 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on May 23, 2007, 06:32:14 am
??? Did you say pulled pork?  ??? That sounds emm,... interesting i guess!  :)

Yes, pulled pork. Basically, a pork shoulder is cooked for a very long time with barbecue rub and sauce, then when it is is done, it is "pulled" apart (it usually falls apart pretty easily) into shreds, then served on a bun. An authentic pulled pork bbq sandwich (from the Carolinas) is served with coleslaw, but there was no coleslaw anywhere in sight yesterday.

If you have a crockpot (do they have crockpots in Belgium, Fabienne?) a really easy recipe is to put the pork in your crockpot and add 1/2 to 1 jar of Bone Suckin Sauce (amount depends on the size of the pork shoulder). Cook all day (9-12 hours) until the meat is falling apart. Serve with additional sauce and colelsaw.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/bonesuckin.jpg)

http://www.ironq.com/bone_suckin_sauce_original.html

Enjoy!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 23, 2007, 06:52:23 am
Aha, like I said: interesting!


I can't wait to see Dirks face when i tell him that I'm going to put pork in my crockpot and cook it all day with Bone Suckin Sauce... :laugh:  :laugh:


I'm sure it's delicious though. Do they have this in Canada too? Or is it a US speciality?


The things you learn here at bettermost, hunh?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 23, 2007, 07:25:05 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on May 23, 2007, 06:52:23 am
Aha, like I said: interesting!


I can't wait to see Dirks face when i tell him that I'm going to put pork in my crockpot and cook it all day with Bone Suckin Sauce... :laugh:  :laugh:

That will be good for a laugh!
Quote

I'm sure it's delicious though. Do they have this in Canada too? Or is it a US speciality?


They may serve it in Canada, but bbq is a pretty uniquely American invention, I think. There are battles about the type of barbecue, too: pork or beef, tomato based or vinegar, the Carolinas vs. Texas vs. Kansas vs. Tennessee, etc.

I like vinegar based (Carolina style) pulled pork, myself.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 23, 2007, 08:18:01 am
Fabienne (and anyone else)...if you really want to learn about barbecue, this is a great article:

An American Barbecue Pilgrimmage

http://www.slate.com/id/2118542/entry/2118537/

Regarding my comment from before, here's a quote....

(...Barbecue is one of the last bastions of local prejudice in American life: Every state in the South—and some in the Midwest—thinks its barbecue is the first, most authentic, and best in the nation. If you want to see hatred, just put a Texan and a North Carolinian in a room and ask them who makes more righteous barbecue. A Democratic presidential candidate could fracture the Republican South with a few well-placed barbecue ads.)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 23, 2007, 09:55:17 am
hehe

I just knew you would come up with a website Leslie! Thank you, i'll check it out later.

*off to do more Wednesday afternoon errands, fun!*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 23, 2007, 11:59:28 am
When next in New York, be sure to try the pulled pork barbecue at Bone Lick Park, on Greenwich Avenue, just off Seventh Avenue.  ;)

Coleslaw is available. Also beans.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 23, 2007, 12:18:45 pm
I feel a little Billy Joel coming on...

"This is the time to remember...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 23, 2007, 12:19:09 pm
'Cause it will not last forever.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 23, 2007, 12:20:05 pm
These are the days to hold onto...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 23, 2007, 12:20:22 pm
Because I just hit 4,000!" 

:)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 23, 2007, 12:22:35 pm
Congratulations, Clarissa! 4000 posts! Wa-whoo!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 23, 2007, 12:23:31 pm
4000! Zo, dit is prima!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Toast on May 23, 2007, 01:18:14 pm
Congratulations Clarissa
on hitting 4000 posts.
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 23, 2007, 04:42:54 pm
Bravo Clarissa! Dat heb je goed gedaan!


 ;) :)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 23, 2007, 07:55:57 pm



(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/postsbundled.jpg)

 8)  CONGRATS ON 4000, CLARISSA!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 23, 2007, 08:49:34 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on May 23, 2007, 04:42:54 pm
Bravo Clarissa! Dat heb je goed gedaan!


 ;) :)




I'm going to guess that means "That have you good done!"

Am I close?

Thanks Fabienne.  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 23, 2007, 08:51:16 pm
Quote from: Meryl on May 23, 2007, 07:55:57 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/postsbundled.jpg)

 8)  CONGRATS ON 4000, CLARISSA!  8)

Doing some quick estimating, that looks like you are right on with 4,000 there, Merly.  :)  Thanks.  I coul' na done it without ye.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on May 23, 2007, 10:08:39 pm
(http://www.withaname.com/IMAGES/Zooms/DesignBalloons.jpg)
Congratulations, Clarissa!!!!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on May 23, 2007, 11:18:48 pm

l                   Way to Go Clarissa,,,thats some great job . 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 23, 2007, 11:26:32 pm
CONGRATS CLARISSA!!!

(http://bestsmileys.com/fireworks/7.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 23, 2007, 11:30:18 pm
WAY TO GO CLARISSA!!!


:D :D :D :D :D :D :D



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 24, 2007, 01:37:59 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on May 23, 2007, 08:49:34 pm
I'm going to guess that means "That have you good done!"

Am I close?

Thanks Fabienne.  :)



Yes! That you have done good indeed.  ;D  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 24, 2007, 01:48:40 am
I just checked my rear view mirror and Clarissa is hot on my tail. She's gonna pass me just like Roland did a few weeks ago!

 >:(  >:(

This ain't no NASCAR race folks! Chill for a minute and let your motor cool down, okay?

<David says as he panics>

 ;)  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 24, 2007, 03:04:08 am
David, I think you and I will stick pretty close to each other, neither of us too far ahead or behind.  I think you and I are somewhat steady in the posting department.  And I think we'll keep our #7 and #8 positions for quite a while.  That's my prediction.  (BTW, I love being #8.  It's my favorite.)

Thanks for the fun hooraying posts, everybody.  And with them of course, you all are each one post closer to YOUR next milestone, when I will write a hooray post for you, at which point I'll be one post closer to MY next milestone, at which point you'll...and then I'll....  :)

Toastie, thanks for the BBM4000!  I done gacked it for my sig line, along with a quote from the Tintin thread.  And I gacked "gack" from Meryl.  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 24, 2007, 03:19:08 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on May 24, 2007, 03:04:08 am
David, I think you and I will stick pretty close to each other, neither of us too far ahead or behind.  I think you and I are somewhat steady in the posting department.  And I think we'll keep our #7 and #8 positions for quite a while.  That's my prediction.  (BTW, I love being #8.  It's my favorite.)

Thanks for the fun hooraying posts, everybody.  And with them of course, you all are each one post closer to YOUR next milestone, when I will write a hooray post for you, at which point I'll be one post closer to MY next milestone, at which point you'll...and then I'll....  :)

Sounds good Clarissa!

In the meantime, I've got my pedal to the metal and I'll see ya at 4,500!  :D

(That sounds sooo '70's doesn't it?  :P)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 24, 2007, 06:00:14 am
I'm teal!  And I'm still up when David posted.  'Night!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 24, 2007, 07:10:50 am
Morning all,

47 degrees today and a little foggy...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 24, 2007, 07:48:26 am
Why do they call it the Nutmeg State, anyway, David?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 24, 2007, 07:49:33 am
you know what worries me?  that you are all shamelessly posting like mad just to edge each other out on the top 10 list.  I'll take 10th place and keep it!

and now for a picture of David and his PT Cruiser from our lunch the other day. LESLIE?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 24, 2007, 08:00:41 am
Okay, okay...

From our luncheon the other day:

Louise and David under the big yellow guitar

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/DSCN0316.jpg)

The three of us, after lunch:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/DSCN0315.jpg)

David, looking hawt, next to his PT Cruiser!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/DSCN0317.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 24, 2007, 08:02:52 am
Hey David, nice Woodie!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 24, 2007, 08:25:10 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 24, 2007, 08:07:07 am
Wish you coulda joined us buddy.      But that just means all y'all will have to get together again on a weekend!    ;)

Sure enough, David. 

I'm about to overdose on Brokie goodness:  Colorado BBQ with 76 of my closest friends, a side trip to Wyoming (I'd bring you back a sign like your signature, but I think they changed 'em).  Then, a post-Steely Dan bash with the Evil Twins of Fanfic!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 24, 2007, 11:16:53 am
oh good, at least we got our Evil Twins moniker back!

muah hahahah!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 24, 2007, 12:46:31 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 24, 2007, 08:00:41 am
Okay, okay...

From our luncheon the other day:

Louise and David under the big yellow guitar

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/DSCN0316.jpg)

The three of us, after lunch:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/DSCN0315.jpg)

David, looking hawt, next to his PT Cruiser!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/DSCN0317.jpg)



Like the car david... and the pose! and good to put a face to the name louise!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 24, 2007, 11:00:24 pm
Quote from: southendmd on May 24, 2007, 08:02:52 am
Hey David, nice Woodie!

Dagnabit, that's what I was going to say! 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 25, 2007, 05:59:27 am
it is a balmy 60.9 degrees here at dawn in Chez Leslie.  Today I am up early, anticipating phone calls for final negotiations on a job I am very enthusiastic about, which could very well make the holiday weekend an opportunity for celebration, but at any rate, the weather is delightful and balmy, and it is a joy to find myself anticipating summer so shortly after entering the unseasonably autumn!

from my Mother's day photos in Saco:

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/194/496870777_558a692362.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 25, 2007, 07:19:12 am
I haven't even gotten my first coffee swilled down and I got an offer in theory!

HOLY CRAP!  your wishing me luck was really potent!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 25, 2007, 07:23:20 am
David is a powerful force for good, Louise.

65 degrees here and it looks like we will have blue skies today. It might be a convertible day!

L


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 25, 2007, 07:44:56 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 25, 2007, 05:52:28 am
OK Here is one for the globe trotting Brokies.

Name the location of this Airport.   

Hint:  Globe trotting.   ie: not in the States.[/color]
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/214/511264894_06f592f2b0.jpg?v=1179953196)



gee THAT narrows it down...

Germany??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on May 25, 2007, 08:12:06 am
Wild guess.  Swtitzerland.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 25, 2007, 08:36:56 am
"uh....does this ranch dressing taste funny to you??"

 :P


http://enews.earthlink.net/article/str?guid=20070524/46550dc0_3421_13345200705242135782072 (http://enews.earthlink.net/article/str?guid=20070524/46550dc0_3421_13345200705242135782072)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on May 25, 2007, 08:40:47 am
"I have no explanation for what I did," Castro said in court. "I felt bad after I did it."

Well maybe not right after.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 25, 2007, 08:44:45 am
Quote from: Scott on May 25, 2007, 08:40:47 am
"I have no explanation for what I did," Castro said in court. "I felt bad after I did it."

Well maybe not right after.


 :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on May 25, 2007, 09:10:21 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 25, 2007, 08:05:59 am
Getting close

I think it is Amsterdam's airport, but I am not so sure. It also looks a lot like Madrid Barajas airport's newest terminal 4, but no brokie has been here so I guess that sort of eliminates that option. So, I vote for Amsterdam.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 25, 2007, 08:50:52 pm
a candid shot of La Leslie hard at work, with some of her Brokeback memorabilia displayed on the wall behind her:

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/193/513998065_ae4d21d2e7_o.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 26, 2007, 06:17:49 am
uh oh...people being snippy with you, David?


people just can't get it thru their heads that the people at the counter don't MAKE the rules...they just are stuck trying to enforce them!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 26, 2007, 07:07:40 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 26, 2007, 06:45:27 am
I swear some people just come in with a chip on their shoulder. 

This married couple came in yesterday.   As the husband started putting his bags on the table, one of our guys politely asked if they had any liquids in their bags.   

No answer.   Meanwhile we saw him talking to his wife, so we knew he wasn't deaf.

Our guy asked again.  :"Do you have any liquids in your bag sir that you need to take out?"

Again , no answer.

This time he asked a little louder thinking he was maybe hard of hearing.

The husband then shouted real loud  "NO!" and slammed his bag on the table.

It was loud enough that everyone in the room of about 100 people heard.   Our Supervisor came over and asked what the problem was.   

Eveyone quickly pointed out he the passenger just snapped for no reason.    The wife starts chiming in : "There is no law that says we have to answer any of your questions"

We quickly explained that the law of common descency, courtesy and politeness does apply.   That plus being uncooperative will get you additional screening or worse, the suspicious behavior will get you a visit with the State Police.
We hear horror stories from other airports of passengers throwing their food at screeners who tell them they have a prohibited liquid, gel, pudding, whatever.

I can't wait for that to happen to me.   I am 6 foot 3 so I'll jump the table and tackle the person.    Male or female, your going down and I'll drag you screaming to the State Police myself.

see this is what I don't understand....do they think they are gonna win? Like you say, you can make it harder or easier on them...all they have to do is act NEUTRALLY they don't even have to be NICE, just not RUDE...

at least there IS a line beyond which you can call in backup to deal with them  >:(

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 26, 2007, 07:28:57 am
how very odd, my post disappeared.
 
It is warm this morning, but Leslie will post the temperature soon I am sure and it will be warmer.

I am waiting on my final call from my new employers in Britain, and spent some time last night looking for bungalows and two bedroom flats in Buckinghamshire, since I can choose to live anywhere and I do love Buckinghamshire.

A little shopping today, a little visiting after the phone call, and then ... back to work as they say.

John Milton's Cottage, Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire

(http://www.miltonscottage.org/images/Photo2.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 26, 2007, 08:42:54 am
They took away my gluten free egg sandwiches when I arrived in Australia, with profuse apologies.  Quarantine restrictions disallow any and all dairy products from entering Australia.

Too bad they missed the cane toads on the first pass.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 26, 2007, 08:50:46 am
Morning all,

80 degrees already! Yesterday it was up in the 90s. Typical Maine weather....cold, cold, cold then full blown summer for Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial Day is either cold and rainy or hot. I cannot think of a time we had a warm (ie, in the 60s) Memorial Day.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 26, 2007, 11:34:45 pm
as anyone from Israel will point out to you, and rightly so, the number of El Al flights that have been hijacked, or have exploded with bombs aboard, has been exactly zero.  Considering that Israel is the target of much hatred and is a prime target, that record demonstrates what constitutes successful screening.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 26, 2007, 11:48:42 pm
I bet those people make sure they got on clean underwear there!!  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 27, 2007, 03:26:31 am
David, I'm enjoying the pretty airport pics.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 27, 2007, 05:34:14 am
hahahah good one.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 27, 2007, 08:13:43 am
Good plate, David.

Morning all. 64 degrees, sunny, beautiful blue sky. It looks like a wonderful day out there...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 27, 2007, 11:22:12 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 27, 2007, 05:34:57 am
Sunrise in Newark.  1997.   

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/135/362872219_d676e53625.jpg?v=0)

Not that Newark has a warm spot in my heart, but it is what you see in the background that moves me.

Right you are, David.  :(

Love the license plate, though.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on May 27, 2007, 01:52:07 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 27, 2007, 05:28:58 am
I agree 100%.     In many ways we have almost too much Freedom here.      Nothing says "Behave" more than a machine gun.    I am happy that I don't have to carry one.     Although there have been a few times that I wish I had a tazer!     But I'd probably use it on on co-workers more!   LOL.

This comment I must of misunderstood. Don't seem right ta me.

Now guess who said the following - another comment I read this morning ...

"Freedom is about authority. Freedom is about the willingness of every single human being to cede to lawful authority a great deal of discretion about what you do and how you do it."

yes it was an american - politician, a course

any guesses?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on May 27, 2007, 06:58:38 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 27, 2007, 06:48:25 pm
Oh just stupid stuff.     Like being able to sue McDonalds because you spilled hot coffee on your own lap.
Ain't nothin wrong with the suin - it's what the courts decide that's criminal, IMO

Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 27, 2007, 06:48:25 pm
The fact that people think it is ok to have a dozen or so handguns in their house and maybe a few assault weapons.     The US has more deaths by guns in a single city than most other countries have year round.
OK you got me on that one ...

Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 27, 2007, 06:48:25 pm
The right for Fred Phelps to come to your funeral with signs that says you are going to hell because God hates fags.
I believe he should have the 'freedom' ta do this - too bad some people think it's appropriate, though

Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 27, 2007, 06:48:25 pm
and don't even get me started on the ACLU and some of the rediculous causes they defend. 
Don't know what those letters represent, but if they're a right's protection group, aren't they just fulfillin their mandate, aren't they?

Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 27, 2007, 06:48:25 pm
Let's see.. it is poorly written and makes no sense.   Um,  G. Dubya?    :P

No! - Right party though (surprise, surprise!!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 27, 2007, 11:32:31 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on May 27, 2007, 01:52:07 pm
This comment I must of misunderstood. Don't seem right ta me.

Now guess who said the following - another comment I read this morning ...

"Freedom is about authority. Freedom is about the willingness of every single human being to cede to lawful authority a great deal of discretion about what you do and how you do it."
yes it was an american - politician, a course

any guesses?

That sounds like some stupid crap John McCain would say. He's talking out his butt a lot lately.  >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on May 28, 2007, 04:14:11 am
Sorry, not him (John McCain) either
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 28, 2007, 06:12:25 am
 morning David,

is it the weekend for you?

IT is 54 degrees and raining, and the day promises scattered thunderstorms, and I am shivering in my motel room and not wanting to cave in and turn on the heat.

the sun has risen at last.

UV Index:         0 Low
Wind:       From WNW at 2 mph
Humidity:       95%
Pressure:       30.02 in.
Dew Point:       54°F
Visibility:       10.0 miles

and that is the official Portland weather report.
But I dont have a neat inside-outside thermometer like Leslie does.  stand by for photo.

the No Tell Motel - picnic area.

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/195/517585742_1e831280d2.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on May 28, 2007, 06:58:25 am
OK, before it gets burried by important stuff like pictures of airports and motels and weather reports, here's the answer to the teaser question bout who said "Freedom is about authority. Freedom is about the willingness of every single human being to cede to lawful authority a great deal of discretion about what you do and how you do it."











it was





Rudy Giuliani


(stupid, stupid man!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 28, 2007, 07:04:37 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 28, 2007, 06:40:30 am
G'morning Louise!

   Are you staying in the Brokeback suite at the Siesta motel?     :D

(http://www.kilduffs.com/rt40_83_Baltimore_SiestaMotel_sign_2006.jpg)

good god David!  That was a One Star Motel. I'm a a Two Star Motel!  what do you take me for, a ranch hand?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 28, 2007, 07:54:56 am
Morning all,

55.8 degrees on the neat indoor-outdoor thermometer. A bit of blue sky and breaks in the clouds. It looks to be an okay day, weather wise.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 28, 2007, 11:53:26 pm
Cool David...I like him.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on May 29, 2007, 01:01:34 am
Sorry, David, but I inadvertently messed with your post.  I sent you a PM explaining what happened -- or what I think happened.  :(

That said, there's got to be more to the Colin Mochrie story.  Details, I need details!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 29, 2007, 01:20:34 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 28, 2007, 11:29:44 pm
Ok,  it wasn't exactly Brad Pitt.    But Sunday afternoon comedian Colin Mochrie came thru my security lane.   

You patted down the Snack Fairy?   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 29, 2007, 01:47:01 am
Quote from: Meryl on May 29, 2007, 01:20:34 am
You patted down the Snack Fairy?   :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 29, 2007, 05:24:32 am
muah hahahaha...

I'm the first one up to put up inspirational morning photos: mostly because today should be Offer Day with my new British firm.  This photo is significant in that it was taken while going about oh, umpty ump miles per hour in my little red Toyota as I headed cross country from Minnesota to Vancouver, BC in mid-april 1997, ten years ago, to accept a job with an IT technology group at SHL Systemhouse/MCI Systemhouse which lay the major groundwork for my present consulting career, and today I am negotiating a similar type position, only this time as the manager of a new practice group.  An actual leadership position has been a long, long time coming, and it is both exciting and a little... scary.

oh yeah and it is, at dawn, 49 degrees and clear, promising to give perfect though breezy weather for Leslie's and my trip to see Steely Dan at the Bank of America Pavilion in Boston tonight.  A fitting celebration.

Looking through my rearview mirror:  Spokane, April 1997.

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 29, 2007, 07:08:09 am
This morning's weather report, which I know EVERYONE looks forward to...

60 degrees, beautiful and sunny. Blue skies and a light breeze. Lovely early summer weather...perfect for a concert, as Louise said.

Leslie


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 29, 2007, 07:23:13 am
Wow, great pictures Louise and David! Thanks for sharing...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 29, 2007, 07:30:53 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 29, 2007, 07:26:55 am
It looks like a mahhhvolous day outside!   

Have a great time at the concert girls!     Stay out of trouble.   :laugh:

As I said to Louise the other day, we're just a pair of middle-aged seat covers in a spiffy Saab convertible and she said....

Maybe YOU'RE middle-aged!

and I said, yeah, I am, but at least I'm still a seat cover! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on May 29, 2007, 08:14:38 am
He done it!!

He done sneaked into the 1 000 + post club   and nobody noticed

Congratulations Kerry
on reaching this milestone.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 29, 2007, 08:19:57 am
Congrats Kerry!

woooo-hooooooooo!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 29, 2007, 08:20:08 am
CONGRATULATIONS KERRY!!

:D  :D  :D  :D  :D



Way to go buddy!!!!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on May 29, 2007, 02:48:01 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 29, 2007, 07:07:09 am
Ha ha ha!    No, he didn't require a pat down.    I was stationed at the X-Ray monitor so I couldn't even move to go say hi or shake his hand.    But the loader (divesting position) person did telll me to look as she pointed him out.      He was a few feet away gathering his bag and shoes with a few other passengers.     I of course cannot leave that postion, so the best I could do is hollar down "Don't forget folks, today is free shoe day!  Grab any pair you like!".     He looked up and gave me a big smile.       

So that was nice.  Making someone smile who has made us smile so many times.    :)

Cute story, David.  I'm glad you found a way to get his attention.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 29, 2007, 10:53:38 pm
David, those where to live lists are hilarious.  Having lived around, I recognize most of it.  But I don't think many New Yorkers wear out car horns - they don't own a car!

And you know what - we talked about Charles Nelson Reilly on Friday night at the pre-BBQ dinner.  No one said he had died that day.  I don't think anyone knew.  Cosmic.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 29, 2007, 11:14:32 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on May 29, 2007, 10:53:38 pm
And you know what - we talked about Charles Nelson Reilly on Friday night at the pre-BBQ dinner.  No one said he had died that day.  I don't think anyone knew.  Cosmic.

Yes, we did, Clarissa.  I was recommending "Life or Reilly", the one-man-show/documentary I saw at the Provincetown film festival last year.  There's a lot more to him than the "Match Game".
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 29, 2007, 11:15:07 pm

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WELCOME TO THE CLUB, KERRY!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kerry on May 30, 2007, 01:57:49 am
Quote from: Meryl on May 29, 2007, 11:15:07 pm
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WELCOME TO THE CLUB, KERRY!
Many thanks for your kind best wishes Roland, Kelda, David and Meryl. I am absolutely thrilled to be a member of the Original 1000+ Posts Club! I love being here at BetterMost and consider it a great honour to be a member of the Original 1000+ Posts Club.  :-*   :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 30, 2007, 02:09:11 am
Quote from: Kerry on May 30, 2007, 01:57:49 am
Many thanks for your kind best wishes Roland, Kelda, David and Meryl. I am absolutely thrilled to be a member of the Original 1000+ Posts Club! I love being here at BetterMost and consider it a great honour to be a member of the Original 1000+ Posts Club.  :-*   :D

We're glad to have you here Kerry!

May I buy you a celebratory drink?

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Cheers Buddy!!!  :D

The secret handshake will be revealed to you tonight in a dream. I don't know why. That's how they do it around here.  ???

 ;)  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 30, 2007, 06:04:03 am
Hey ho gang,

I took a bit of a break in my workaday life of interviewing and waiting for contract paperwork to roll in to attend a concert in Boston with Leslie, and we saw STEELY DAN!!!

They were - great.  It was great.  I have been a fan of Steely Dan for 33 years, and Leslie, well - even longer.  And the crowd of people was so mellow, so well behaved  - so : old!

I wrote up a list of what we heard in the concert - one of the songs I did not recognize since I do not have all of their newest work, but the rest were not only familiar but the entire BofA Pavilion echoed with the sound of thousands of devoted fans singing along to.  Let me know if anyone wants it - they are definitely worth the price of admission, holy cow!

and contrary to what I thought last night, I got five sound clips and a video clip!

Here is the best sound clip from the finale song:  'Bodhisattva'
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 30, 2007, 07:26:41 am
Morning all,

60 degrees and a lovely sunny morning. It looks like it will be another beautiful day.

As Louise said, we saw Steely Dan last evening. One might have called it, "7000 geezers go to a rock concert." At least the geezers were looking mighty fine and enjoyed the show immensely. The evening started with another band (sorry, didn't catch the name) with an organ player who looked a lot like Ellery. They played for 45 minutes, and then Steely Dan took the stage at 8:30 pm. They played for two hours with one encore. I think they played 16 songs total, mostly familiar stuff from albums like Gaucho, Aja, and Royal Scam. It was great and I have a tee shirt as a souvenir!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on May 30, 2007, 07:32:18 am
7.000 geezers? LOL Anyway, I'm glad you two enjoyed the concert.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 30, 2007, 07:44:42 am
Quote from: opinionista on May 30, 2007, 07:32:18 am
7.000 geezers? LOL Anyway, I'm glad you two enjoyed the concert.

I would guess that the average age of attendees was about 50. Lots of gray heads...mostly gray heads!...in the audence.

And as Louise said, we all knew all the words!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on May 30, 2007, 08:23:59 am
for those who haven't done so, check out the Steely Dan Heavy Rollers Tour - anyone who is on the east coast will find a venue near to them if they have not already played it, and there ARE seats available, if Boston was any measure.  Well attended but not packed.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 30, 2007, 08:43:35 am
Hey, David,

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions on packing for flying. People might have thought I was being silly with my obsessive planning, but with your suggestions, and studying the TSA web site, I sailed through Security both here at home in Philadelphia and in Denver on the way home yesterday.

It was weird, actually. My flight on Friday was at 10:15. Owing to matching the schedule of our local trains to the airport vs. my flight time, I got to the airport about 7:45. There couldn't have been more than a dozen people ahead of me for scanning. I had to laugh. The screeners were trolling for business--"There's another line open over here!" Bear in mind this was Friday morning of Memorial Day weekend. :o Where was everybody?  I got through screening so quickly I had two effen hours to kill before my flight. If I could have predicted that, I could have slept in another hour and had breakfast at the airport and still had plenty of time. Denver was busier on Tuesday than Philadelphia was on Friday, and Denver didn't seem too busy Friday afternoon, either, from what I could see after my flight arrived.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kerry on May 30, 2007, 08:48:14 am
Quote from: David on May 30, 2007, 02:09:11 am
The secret handshake will be revealed to you tonight in a dream. I don't know why. That's how they do it around here.  ???

 :laugh: Millions would think you're joking (but I know otherwise!)   ;)   :laugh:

Thanks again for your warm wishes of welcome.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on May 30, 2007, 08:51:23 am
Quote from: Kerry on May 30, 2007, 08:48:14 am
:laugh: Millions would think you're joking (but I know otherwise!)   ;)   :laugh:

Thanks again for your warm wishes of welcome.  :D

David??

joking?

you're kidding! no way would DAVID be joking...just NOT his style at all... ::) ::)

Congrats....to be honest at the rate you go I expected before now!  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kerry on May 30, 2007, 09:10:13 am
Quote from: injest on May 30, 2007, 08:51:23 am
David??

joking?

you're kidding! no way would DAVID be joking...just NOT his style at all... ::) ::)

Congrats....to be honest at the rate you go I expected before now!  ;)

Thank ya kindly, Jess. It's lovely to be here.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 30, 2007, 09:01:01 pm
Congrats Kerry!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kerry on May 30, 2007, 09:17:38 pm
Quote from: atz75 on May 30, 2007, 09:01:01 pm
Congrats Kerry!!

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Many thanks, Amanda. I feel honoured to be here.  :D

(I love the graphic! We're big on fireworks here in Australia!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ffrn on May 31, 2007, 06:22:50 am
Congratulations Kerry!!!!!!!!


It's good to see another Aussie here!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2007, 06:52:09 am
Morning all,

60 degrees, a little bit cloudy. It rained overnight but I think it will be dry today.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kerry on May 31, 2007, 09:54:35 am
Quote from: ffrn on May 31, 2007, 06:22:50 am
Congratulations Kerry!!!!!!!!


It's good to see another Aussie here!

Thank you kindly. It's bonza being here cobber!!! I love the green and gold bunting. Thank you for doing that for me.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on June 01, 2007, 06:32:02 am
nice to know I am hanging onto 10th place like grim death, David!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 01, 2007, 06:52:00 am
Morning all,

Raining in Maine and 56 degrees. I guess the convertible top will stay up today...

L


Fridays Top Ten List!

injest  14598  
Garry_LH  7298
Lucise  7091  
Front-Ranger  6392
MaineWriter  6175  
Sheriff Roland  4771
David  4196
Ellemeno  4048  
DavidinHartford  3868
louise van hine  3797  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 01, 2007, 08:17:12 am
Oh boy, David, ain't that the truth!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 02, 2007, 08:26:22 am
That ones a cinch, David. Denver International. I have been there many times...

64 degrees this morning and misty.

Look at those nice round numbers for Louise and Front Ranger!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on June 02, 2007, 08:52:26 am
hey, who's looking at my numbers?

now it ain't round no more
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 02, 2007, 09:02:11 am
Quote from: louise van hine on June 02, 2007, 08:52:26 am
hey, who's looking at my numbers?

now it ain't round no more

That nice round 3800 is immortalized on today's top ten list....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 02, 2007, 09:56:28 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 02, 2007, 06:08:27 am
Saturday Mornings Top Ten List

injest  14660  
Garry_LH  7330
Lucise  7100  
Front-Ranger  6400
MaineWriter  6184  
Sheriff Roland  4803
David  4210
Ellemeno  4072  
DavidinHartford  3871
louise van hine  3800  
And it's gonna be 6500 before I'm done posting my pictures from last weekend...so steel your eyeballs!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 02, 2007, 10:08:29 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 02, 2007, 09:56:28 am
And it's gonna be 6500 before I'm done posting my pictures from last weekend...so steel your eyeballs!!


Steel my eyeballs? Sounds dangerous!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 03, 2007, 06:14:20 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 02, 2007, 08:26:22 am

Look at those nice round numbers for Louise and Front Ranger!

L

Six out of ten with zeros in the last place.  Hunh.

Leslie and Louise, so glad the concert was so good.  I felt so good about finding it for you, until it happened and I wasn't there.  So connected, even guessed I might be the last person to hug Paul til you did.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 03, 2007, 06:15:56 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 03, 2007, 06:02:45 am
Sundays Top Ten List!

injest  14687  
Garry_LH  7342
Lucise  7102  
Front-Ranger  6421
MaineWriter  6193  
Sheriff Roland  4826
David  4231
Ellemeno  4086  
DavidinHartford  3873
louise van hine  3802  

David in Indy, here's the plus of you not going to the BBQ - you have shot way ahead of me.  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on June 03, 2007, 08:44:35 am
morning all.

heading out into white mountain territory back toward Sebago Lake, Maine, look in my blog for photos of what we got here... mostly cloudy, warm and tempestuous.  I can deal with it!!!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 03, 2007, 09:15:28 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on June 03, 2007, 06:14:20 am
Six out of ten with zeros in the last place.  Hunh.

Leslie and Louise, so glad the concert was so good.  I felt so good about finding it for you, until it happened and I wasn't there.  So connected, even guessed I might be the last person to hug Paul til you did.

We actually didn't connect with Paul, which was a shame. The timing wasn't in our favor and he was arriving back from Denver, late, exhausted and dusty. We didn't want to barge in. Another time....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 03, 2007, 09:16:00 am
57 degrees today and off and on rain. This is good to keep everything green!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on June 03, 2007, 10:13:22 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 03, 2007, 09:15:28 am
We actually didn't connect with Paul, which was a shame. The timing wasn't in our favor and he was arriving back from Denver, late, exhausted and dusty. We didn't want to barge in. Another time....

L

Yes, it was a shame.  I got in late, Leslie had a work thingie the next morning.  Another time, darlin'.

In all fairness, I was no longer dusty.   :)  I took two showers in Denver prior to leaving. 

BTW, Clarissa gives great hugs.   :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 03, 2007, 11:01:58 am
You didn't look too exhausted neither.  :)

Somebody told me that sleeping on those beds at the DoubleTree was like sleeping on a big marshmallow!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on June 03, 2007, 11:10:58 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 03, 2007, 11:01:58 am
You didn't look too exhausted neither.  :)

Somebody told me that sleeping on those beds at the DoubleTree was like sleeping on a big marshmallow!!

Yes, Lee, a king-sized marshmallow at that!  It's a good thing I set the alarm clock, or I woulda missed my plane. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 03, 2007, 11:40:22 am
Quote from: southendmd on June 03, 2007, 11:10:58 am
Yes, Lee, a king-sized marshmallow at that!  It's a good thing I set the alarm clock, or I woulda missed my plane. 

he,he! Amanda and I felt pretty funny goin into the DoubleTree late Monday nite, all covered with dust and hay from the barn dance! And duded up in our jeans and straw cowboy hats! We felt like Jack and Ennis if they decided to head to Denver, like Jack suggested!! It was very reassuring to see Ennis there, acting as concierge, and on the job as usual tho he had been driving all the way across Wyoming that day!




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on June 03, 2007, 03:25:27 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 03, 2007, 11:40:22 am
he,he! Amanda and I felt pretty funny goin into the DoubleTree late Monday nite, all covered with dust and hay from the barn dance! And duded up in our jeans and straw cowboy hats! We felt like Jack and Ennis if they decided to head to Denver, like Jack suggested!! It was very reassuring to see Ennis there, acting as concierge, and on the job as usual tho he had been driving all the way across Wyoming that day!


LOL!! Lee, I loved that late-night car ride!  Thanks so much for letting me hitch a ride with you that night.  And, you're absolutely right!  It was very reassuring to see Ennis already at the hotel taking care of everybody.  Also, it was fun that the party then moved on into the Doubletree bar! 
 :-*

Those beds really were like big, fluffy marshmallows!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on June 03, 2007, 08:33:28 pm
The Route 117 Tour

One of those long misty days, with light rain misting down almost all through it - good for chasing backpackers and campers and other tourists away from the resort areas:

Freeport Cattle

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 03, 2007, 09:16:32 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 03, 2007, 11:01:58 am
You didn't look too exhausted neither.  :)

Somebody told me that sleeping on those beds at the DoubleTree was like sleeping on a big marshmallow!!


That DoubleTree bed was great.  If we could have blended that bed and my one at the Y together, and then divided it up into two equal beds, the DoubleTree would have still had plenty of goodness, and the Y one would have been long enough for me to sleep on more comfortably and high enough that I wouldn'ta cracked my head on the top bunk.  But that sounds like complaining, and I'm just observing.  I was so paw the white out.. I never even got annoyed at tht Y bed.

BTW, Paul, I give YOU great hugs.  You were a wonderful treat that can't be beat, hilarious, insightful, astute and cute.  The last Brokie I saw as I was leaving Denver. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 03, 2007, 09:33:22 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 03, 2007, 11:01:58 am
Somebody told me that sleeping on those beds at the DoubleTree was like sleeping on a big marshmallow!!

Oh, no. Marshmallows aren't nearly as comfortable as that bed at the Doubletree was!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 04, 2007, 12:05:32 am
The answer is: You go get love from your BetterMost buddies! We are here for you David!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 04, 2007, 07:22:07 am
David, you are up already? So am I! Take me back to the DoubleTree!!! Waaahhh!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 04, 2007, 09:01:35 am
Morning all,

Rainy and cold today. 48 degrees.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 04, 2007, 09:55:18 am
I actually thought about turning the heat on this morning!

Ack!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 04, 2007, 09:56:38 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 04, 2007, 09:55:18 am
I actually thought about turning the heat on this morning!

Ack!

L

I take it you didn't use the outdoor shower this morning?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 04, 2007, 10:56:22 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 04, 2007, 09:56:38 am
I take it you didn't use the outdoor shower this morning?

The outdoor shower is, unfortunately, non functional. The doors blew off in the Patriot's Day storm and the shower itself seems to be falling over...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on June 04, 2007, 11:10:03 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on June 03, 2007, 09:16:32 pm
BTW, Paul, I give YOU great hugs.  You were a wonderful treat that can't be beat, hilarious, insightful, astute and cute.  The last Brokie I saw as I was leaving Denver. 

Clarissa, I have to say that meeting you was the highlight of the trip for me.  I felt instantly comfortable with you, like we had known each other a long time.   :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 04, 2007, 11:17:10 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 04, 2007, 10:56:22 am
The outdoor shower is, unfortunately, non functional. The doors blew off in the Patriot's Day storm and the shower itself seems to be falling over...

L

Oh, dear. Going to repair it?

Hope that goes better than the work on the indoor bathroom.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on June 04, 2007, 12:03:33 pm
Today is Louise Gets a Job Day.

I got my verbal offer and am waiting for them to send the PDF file - I am officially re-employed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Uppityland!

go me.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 04, 2007, 12:17:20 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 04, 2007, 11:17:10 am
Oh, dear. Going to repair it?

We hope so, it is just a question of how.

Quote
Hope that goes better than the work on the indoor bathroom.

Yes, but fortunately, it all seems to be under control now, except for the fact that I still don't have a toilet paper holder!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 04, 2007, 01:12:23 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 04, 2007, 12:17:20 pm
Yes, but fortunately, it all seems to be under control now, except for the fact that I still don't have a toilet paper holder!

Hunh. I don't have one either! A coincidence that two veteran Brokies are without toiler paper holders? I think not!

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on June 04, 2007, 01:23:39 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 04, 2007, 01:12:23 pm
Hunh. I don't have one either! A coincidence that two veteran Brokies are without toiler paper holders? I think not!

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

You two need to go shopping together! How about this one?

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 ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 05, 2007, 12:34:53 am
Quote from: southendmd on June 04, 2007, 11:10:03 am
Clarissa, I have to say that meeting you was the highlight of the trip for me.  I felt instantly comfortable with you, like we had known each other a long time.   :-*

Paul, I know I trot this out periodically - but I remember those first acronym posts of yours, and me just recognizing you for special right away.  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 05, 2007, 06:13:34 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on June 04, 2007, 01:23:39 pm
You two need to go shopping together! How about this one?

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/JC1119.jpg)

 ;)

Well, that's just grand if I do say, Fabienne!

57 degrees today but it still feels chilly. It looks like the rain has stopped, though.

L


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on June 05, 2007, 03:09:58 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on June 04, 2007, 12:03:33 pm
Today is Louise Gets a Job Day.

I got my verbal offer and am waiting for them to send the PDF file - I am officially re-employed in the Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Uppityland!

go me.

Good to know you got the job. Congratulations!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on June 06, 2007, 04:43:32 am
Trying to keep Brit hours a bit here, since I am heading over the Pond on Sunday.

It is the crack of dawn here out in the White Mountains, I'll be heading back into Portland to Leslie's office to burn CD's, help Hannah with French homework and generally get my show on the road.  And maybe figure out how to get my digital cam back in focus!  EGAD!

Once there I will be picked up at Gatwick airport by a friend and staying the night in East London, then whisked off (hopefully) to Stansted, leaving my bags in capable hands, then going with empty bags to Frankfurt to fill up again and resume my tour.

I just found out a few minutes ago that my former colleague Alex, who had open heart surgery yesterday, is in recovery after a far more successful operation than expected - they did not have to remove the heart valve tissue that was in question, but were able to repair the defect.  I am hoping to talk to him by phone next week when I am in Deutschland.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 06, 2007, 06:40:28 am
Morning all,

66 degrees, it looks like it is going to be a beautiful day here! Louise, I bet it is lovely in the White Mountains and I imagine you are having a very pretty drive this morning...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 06, 2007, 05:29:47 pm
David, have things improved at work? Are you back in good spirits? I am hanging in there, still suffering from post-BBQ letdown alternating with post-BBQ euphoria and spending just about every idle minute staring at a map...of Wyoming of course!!

I'm trying not to read all these references to the White Mountains where that wild wanton Washington place is with all the weather...

(I haven't been there but I got the T-shirt nonetheless)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on June 06, 2007, 09:37:02 pm
it was a beautiful day... never really got back in here much after getting up at 4 a.m. - that was one looooong day.

I managed to get some decent pictures for a change, and posted the Tree of the Day in my blog, but here is another view, a better take on 'D-Day'

the Brown Dove of Peace - East Baldwin, ME - peace and love and well, more peace, everybody.

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1152/533467070_e13630560f.jpg?v=0)

The view BEHIND the dove:

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1093/533567113_7146ad70d6.jpg?v=0)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dot-matrix on June 07, 2007, 01:31:20 am
Hey I just noticed I passed 3000 posts !
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O.K. ... Now back to what you were doing I just needed a moment.  ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 07, 2007, 05:55:55 am
Morning all,

Congratulations, Dot!

45 degrees here this morning, with high temps of in the 70s predicted. Beautiful blue sky right now, looks like it will be a lovely day.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on June 07, 2007, 07:04:37 am
Dootie's done dood it - reached 3 000 posts + in no time at all.

Mark my words! She's gonna be jockeyin ta get in the top 5 within 3 months!

Congratulations D :D t
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 07, 2007, 10:18:38 am


3000!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/dots.jpg)

Dot's a lotta posts!

 ;D Congratulations, Dottie!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 07, 2007, 10:33:47 am
I am solicting opinions on a potential Father's Day gift over on the "From the World International Headquarters" thread....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 07, 2007, 10:49:54 am
See I told you I would hit 6500 before I posted all my pics from the BBQ. And I'm not done yet! Not even close!! Lately I have become rather finicky about editing them. . .

Congratulations Dottie!! I'm looking forward to the next 3,000!!

Have a nice day everyone (It snowed in the Rocky Mountains last nite!)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 08, 2007, 06:32:53 am
Morning all,

Lovely sunny morning, 58 degrees. Louise and I are going to Boston this afternoon, first for a rendez-vous with Paul (southendmd) and then to a meeting. I am looking forward to it...I'll get to hear stories of the Colorado BBQ first hand! Yee-haw!

L


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on June 08, 2007, 07:21:39 am
Have a great time in Boston Leslie!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 09, 2007, 06:17:38 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 09, 2007, 05:58:39 am
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Uh oh!  I'm up too late!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on June 09, 2007, 08:27:04 am
Good morning David.  Same weather up here, fortuntaely I have tons of errands to do, so, I wn;t feel bad about missing a good day.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 09, 2007, 08:36:38 am
Morning all,

Sort of dreary here this morning. 58 degrees. We had talked about going for a boat ride but I don't think that will be on the agenda today. Maybe tomorrow.

Louise and I had a nice, albeit quick, visit with Paul in Boston. My camera never made it out of my bag but I think Louise snapped a few shots. Let's hope she'll post them later...right now, I think she is packing for her departure tomorrow!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 09, 2007, 08:49:12 am
It's nearly 6 am here.  I just spent all night surfing BetterMost.  Haven't done that in months.  Feels good to have seen so much a the old place.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 09, 2007, 09:05:48 am
Wow you are one strong BetterMostian! I'm glad you found our site so interesting! When you finally do sleep, I'd be interested in what kind of dreams you have. Me, I was atop Brokenback all nite long in my dreams...it was heavenly. I saw a meteor and a snake, I remember.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on June 09, 2007, 10:03:39 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 09, 2007, 07:59:17 am
Go to bed Ellemeno!    LOL     :laugh:


Good morning everyone else!     ;D

Kind of a gray and dreary morning here in CT.      Rain today but better tomorrow.  I feel a 24 hour cold coming on tomorrow.  cough cough.  ::)

HEY!    the price of gasoline dropped 2 cents yesrday!     It is now only $3.25 for regular unleaded.     $3.15 at the off-brand stations.

$2.95 here and no it hasn't dropped a bit!  >:(

David, you sound terrible....you might want to call in tomorrow; sometimes if you take care of yourself as soon as you start feeling bad, it doesn't turn out to be such a lingering ailment!  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dot-matrix on June 10, 2007, 12:36:28 am
DAVID!  You did not tell us Jake went throught your station in Hartford!  You sly minx fortunately the Paparazzi commemorated the moment for us so now we KNOW  :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 10, 2007, 08:45:32 am
It is beautiful here in Maine. 70 degrees and sunny. What a difference a few states make!

I am off to say "bon voyage" to Louise at the airport in a little while. She leaves for Cleveland, then Cleveland to London. I cannot believe 5+ weeks have flown by so fast. It seems like just yesterday I was greeting her at Logan Airport.

Safe journey, my friend. My angel is watching over you!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on June 11, 2007, 12:03:18 am




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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on June 11, 2007, 01:42:16 am
We have a new member in this club!


Congratulations Janice!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dot-matrix on June 11, 2007, 01:51:17 am
Hey Janice!  Welcome to the Club...Look it's a parade just for you!

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1000+ Posts!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on June 11, 2007, 04:44:28 am
Way ta go Janice - that's GREAT!!!

You can now sit at the big folks table (or sumthin - can't exactly remember what the priviledges are  :-\ )

Oh & by the way, don't nobody say nothin but ...

Jess has done put down yet another 1 000 posts all by herself -blames it on Garry & me
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 11, 2007, 05:07:15 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 09, 2007, 08:55:57 pm
It was a good day today.    I was sent to a very quiet work post.   Normally when a station is finished for the day, we call a Supervisor to come do the paperwork and lock up the station.     I surprised the Supervisor on duty by doing all his paperwork and locking up the station.   This way when he came by I just handed him the paperwork and keys.    I then moved on to my next post.

While there I observed a verbal altercation between an Airlines ticket agent and a belligerent passenger who was being sent away because he admitted that he  was stoned on Angel Dust.     I asked the agent if she wanted me to radio for a State Police Officer to come by for assistance.    They are armed, I am not.    LOL.

She said no as the passenger finally left.    I told her not to hesitate to flag any of us down for assistance next time.    Well 30 minutes later, the same guy came back and was heading for the Security checkpoint.    I told the crew at my station that I was going to follow him and see what he was up to.

He presented his earlier ticket to the airports ticket checker (not a TSA person) and he was let in.     Seeing this I jumped into action and entered Thru a side access door and alerted the State Police Officer on duty.     He and another State Police Officer thanked me and quickly moved in on the guy and grabbed him.

I patted myself on the back and went back to work.      Unfortunately the Supervisors and Management will not even give me a thankyou or "job well done" as they feel that is not our job.

david - how I would love a colleague like you! And thanks for being so great at your job and keeping us safe!

and Janice - congrats!!!  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 11, 2007, 06:45:01 am
68 degrees here, blue skies with a few clouds here. Looks like another nice day.

Congratulations to Janice and Jess. My, what milestones! Janice, you need to learn the secret handshake...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on June 11, 2007, 08:50:47 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 11, 2007, 06:09:48 am
injest  15041 !!!!

 :o   ;D   :)   ;)   :laugh:   8)

*blush*

Thank you, sir...

I am thinking of starting a 12 step program.... :P

"Hello, my name is Jess. And I am a postaholic...."
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on June 11, 2007, 09:27:40 am




            Wow thanks guys, what a warm welcome...And congratulations to Jess...I dont know how you do it.
I feel li I have posted a great deal.  But wow you are beyond everyones reach...hoooraah
             Well I guess I am ready for the secret handshake...must have something to do with the weather,
everyone seems to always put up a weather report...         


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 11, 2007, 09:57:53 am
Welcome back from your weekend, everybody! It's nice to see so many on this board! Let us know how your weekend went...

I had a great time eating jpwagoneer1964's fish tacos, they were so delicious! It was sad to realize that the last visiting Brokie will be heading back home from the BBQ today! But we hope to see him back here real soon, and if the Army tries to get him, we won't let it happen!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 11, 2007, 12:16:24 pm


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WELCOME TO THE CLUB, JANICE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 11, 2007, 12:28:42 pm


Congrats to Jess!  ;D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 11, 2007, 04:19:46 pm

:D Congratulations Janice!  :D

(http://www.flowersdirect.co.uk/products/BL10.jpg)





Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 11, 2007, 04:21:20 pm

And of course congrats to Jess  :)!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 12, 2007, 05:10:22 am


Welcome, Janice!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 12, 2007, 06:08:39 am
Tuesday morning, 66 degrees, another nice day in store for us...

L


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 12, 2007, 07:01:24 am
Alright, alright.  I'm going to bed now.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on June 12, 2007, 07:03:44 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on June 12, 2007, 07:01:24 am
Alright, alright.  I'm going to bed now.  :)

sweet dreams Elle!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 12, 2007, 08:36:23 am
Nite, Elle! Welcome, Janice!

The rainy weather has at last made its way to the Rocky Mountains. So now I know what y'all are bitchin and moanin about. I want to go camping this weekend; we'll have to see if the weather cooperates.

I drove by the Adam's Mark Hotel in downtown Denver yesterday, and I was wondering if they have Adam's Mark Hotels in other cities or just in Denver??

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 12, 2007, 10:06:08 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 12, 2007, 08:36:23 am

I drove by the Adam's Mark Hotel in downtown Denver yesterday, and I was wondering if they have Adam's Mark Hotels in other cities or just in Denver??



It's a chain, they are in other cities.

I stayed at the one in Denver once, about 5 years ago. It was okay, not great.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 12, 2007, 12:28:51 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 12, 2007, 10:06:08 am
It's a chain, they are in other cities.

I stayed at the one in Denver once, about 5 years ago. It was okay, not great.

L
Oh, okay. So, then, everyone would understand what I mean when I say I have a couple of friends that are checking into the Adam's Mark for an extended stay??!

 ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2007, 12:33:58 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 12, 2007, 12:28:51 pm
Oh, okay. So, then, everyone would understand what I mean when I say I have a couple of friends that are checking into the Adam's Mark for an extended stay??!

 ;)


As long as you're careful to include that little "the" before the name of the hotel. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on June 12, 2007, 12:37:36 pm



          :o  You are such a baad boy Jeff.   But thats why we like ya.    :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 12, 2007, 12:37:36 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2007, 12:33:58 pm
As long as you're careful to include that little "the" before the name of the hotel. ...

Yes, Jeff, I am always careful to include the "the." My Friend John Beene has noticed how I refer to the hall where we had our film viewing always as The Dick Hall.

 ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on June 12, 2007, 12:39:09 pm

       



             Maybe Adam and Mark could invest in that place, and call it Adam and Marks hotel??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 12, 2007, 12:49:07 pm
Maybe they could invest in a little cow and calf operation in central Wyoming instead!! It would be a sweet life...but it would have to have a big garage for all of Mark's vehicles. Oh and for Ennis's truck too.





Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2007, 01:45:37 pm
Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on June 12, 2007, 12:37:36 pm


          :o  You are such a baad boy Jeff.   But thats why we like ya.    :o

I wondered whether anyone would pick up on that.  ;D

(I guess I'd better watch myself. Don't want to get banned from the Wyoming tour next year.  :'( )
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2007, 01:47:16 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 12, 2007, 12:37:36 pm
Yes, Jeff, I am always careful to include the "the." My Friend John Beene has noticed how I refer to the hall where we had our film viewing always as The Dick Hall.

 ::)


Any way you look at it, that was a very appropriate place for us to screen Brokeback Mountain.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 12, 2007, 03:02:37 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2007, 01:47:16 pm
Any way you look at it, that was a very appropriate place for us to screen Brokeback Mountain.  ;D
As well as a good place to present the mating call from Dick's Sporting Goods! The bag (not paper tho) and the price tag that was on it after five days have gone into my BBM shrine!

Here is the presentation:

(http://athena.divshare.com/athena2/files/2007/06/09/891040/LeeAndAdam.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2007, 03:13:58 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 12, 2007, 03:02:37 pm
As well as a good place to present the mating call from Dick's Sporting Goods!

I guess it worked, hunh?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 12, 2007, 03:19:38 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2007, 03:13:58 pm
I guess it worked, hunh?

You bet!!

I'm about ready to start up a little matin call operation!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2007, 03:44:19 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 12, 2007, 03:19:38 pm
You bet!!

I'm about ready to start up a little matin call operation!!

Well, if John Beene is single, you should make him your next project. He's too cute to be single.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 12, 2007, 03:49:20 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 12, 2007, 03:19:38 pm
You bet!!

I'm about ready to start up a little matin call operation!!



Do the two of you want to share what you're talkin' about with the rest of the class?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2007, 03:58:56 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on June 12, 2007, 03:49:20 pm
Do the two of you want to share what you're talkin' about with the rest of the class?



I'll let that up to FRiend Lee. My lips are sealed.  :-X
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 12, 2007, 04:01:39 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2007, 03:44:19 pm
Well, if John Beene is single, you should make him your next project. He's too cute to be single.

Johnbeene doesn't need no help from me!!

Yes, Clarissa, I would be happy to share with the rest of the class. That's what I thought I was doin since 7 effen o'clock in the morning today! (You were sleepin  ;))

Go back to here: http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,1579.msg204087.html#msg204087 (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,1579.msg204087.html#msg204087)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2007, 04:07:23 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 12, 2007, 04:01:39 pm
Johnbeene doesn't need no help from me!!

You mean he's got somebody? Good. Single, he's just a public temptation.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 12, 2007, 04:51:08 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2007, 04:07:23 pm
You mean he's got somebody? Good. Single, he's just a public temptation.  :D
yes, and there's a waiting list!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2007, 06:42:21 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 12, 2007, 04:51:08 pm
yes, and there's a waiting list!


Are they giving out numbers? Where do I get in line?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on June 12, 2007, 06:48:28 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2007, 01:45:37 pm
I wondered whether anyone would pick up on that.  ;D

(I guess I'd better watch myself. Don't want to get banned from the Wyoming tour next year.  :'( )

or WAY overbooked... :-X :-X :-X
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on June 12, 2007, 07:02:10 pm
HEY!! The Sheriff FINALLY arrived at 5000!!
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ever since he got this new vehicular, he has been speeding all over Bettermost!

(http://bestsmileys.com/cops/8.gif)

SO GET OUTTA THE WAY!!!

WATCH OUT!!!!

 :laugh: :laugh:

Congratulations, Roland!!
 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 12, 2007, 10:40:46 pm



5000 POSTS!

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CONGRATULATIONS ROLAND!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on June 12, 2007, 10:56:15 pm
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CONGRATS ROLAND!!!


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 13, 2007, 06:18:10 am
Congratulations, Roland!

55 degrees here this morning. It's cloudy, looks like we may have some rain today...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 13, 2007, 10:33:45 am
Congratulations Sheriff R! Keep posting those mystery plants, please!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2007, 06:42:21 pm
Are they giving out numbers? Where do I get in line?  ;D

Let's see, he's in Colorado, so you can get in line around the St. Louis area. Or just wait, I'm sure the back of the line will reach Philly soon.

 8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 13, 2007, 08:33:29 pm
We have a new member of the club! Cameron (Marl) who is a regular on the drabblefest and lots of other threads around here, just passed 1000 posts.

Congratulations to Cameron! Come on over here and let me teach you the secret handshake...  ;)

L

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 13, 2007, 08:47:53 pm
Congratulations On 1000 Posts Marleen!!


:D  :D   :D   :D   :D   :D   :D




Welcome to the club!!!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on June 13, 2007, 09:19:42 pm
Yee Haw
Way ta go Marleen
on achievin the 1 000 + post level
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on June 13, 2007, 09:42:17 pm
                                           (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/images.jpg)

                                     CONGRATULATIONS,, YOU ARE NOW A MEMBER OF
                                                                 THIS CLUB 


                                                                   1000 POSTS +                        
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 13, 2007, 10:18:00 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/SmurfCongrats.jpg)

CONGRATS MARLEEN!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Cameron on June 13, 2007, 11:33:01 pm

Thank You

Leslie, David, Roland, Janice, and Meryl


I am so excited ;D

Now what about this secret handshake?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 14, 2007, 01:44:03 am
*Glances over at post count*  (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Emoticons/whistling.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on June 14, 2007, 02:34:27 am
holy moley!

This club is just exploding.

I am back in Germany (where I always feel like I belong), I cancelled my foolhardy rapid trip to Zwickau for the 2007 Zwickauer Musiktage postponing the plan until 2008, and heading up to Zwingenberg in Hessen, and it is gorgeous outside, about 20 C, balmy with a light breeze.

I will post pics if I can get them uploaded.  Ciao for niao, and enjoy the club, newcomers!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 14, 2007, 03:27:27 am
Quote from: Cameron on June 13, 2007, 11:33:01 pm

Now what about this secret handshake?

It will appear to you tonight while you sleep. Kind of a "Star Wars" thing!  ;)

"Marleen, Marleen... The Force is with you!"

Hey! Phillip, John and Clarissa thought it up! Don't shoot the messenger!  ;)

 :laugh:  :laugh:

But if you happen to see Yoda tonight, tell him "David said hey!"   :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 14, 2007, 03:43:05 am
Congrats marleen!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on June 14, 2007, 03:46:42 am



                        Congratulations to Meryl for reaching 3000 post too...It seems to be
                                              Milestone day.....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on June 14, 2007, 05:14:25 am
Way ta go Meryl !!

3 000 ain't nothin ta sneeze about.

Usta be you'd be accused a bein a talkaholic fer postin that much but now .... one just gets a

Well done Meryl!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 14, 2007, 06:29:50 am
Wow, what a busy day yesterday was.

Congrats Roland for reaching

5000 posts!   :D


Congrats to Marlen for joining our

1000+ posts club!  :D


Congrats to Meryl to

3000 posts!  :D


What a talkative bunch we are. Maybe we should subtitle this thread as LaShawn Lounge  ;).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 14, 2007, 06:43:18 am
Quote from: Cameron on June 13, 2007, 11:33:01 pm

Now what about this secret handshake?

It is supposed to come to you in your sleep, so focus, focus...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 14, 2007, 06:44:13 am
55 degrees again today and still looking a little cloudy out there...

Congratulations to Meryl! Way to go!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on June 14, 2007, 10:10:17 am
I've gotten a little behind on the thousanders.

Many congrats to Marleen (1000), Meryl (3000), and Roland (5000).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 14, 2007, 10:27:14 am
Thanks Janice, Roland, Chrissi, Leslie, David and Paul!  I'm enjoying breathing the new air (or maybe that should be "shooting the breeze") up here in Lashawn's Lounge.  ;D

Very nice history lesson, David.  I always assumed Cadillac was an Indian name, so I learned something today!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 14, 2007, 02:14:18 pm
CONGRATULATIONS ROLAND ON 5000 POSTS!!!!

:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 14, 2007, 02:16:32 pm
CONGRATULATIONS MERYL ON 3000 POSTS!!!!

:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 14, 2007, 06:16:28 pm
Thanks, David!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: memento on June 14, 2007, 08:59:48 pm
Congrats Meryl on 3000 Posts. Congrats Roland on 5000 Posts. Congrats Marleen on 1000 Posts.
(http://gocsm.net/sevas/esl/reviewlesson/img/talkinglips.gif)(http://gocsm.net/sevas/esl/reviewlesson/img/talkinglips.gif)(http://gocsm.net/sevas/esl/reviewlesson/img/talkinglips.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 15, 2007, 02:38:15 am
Congrats Everyone!  Marl, that was record time, Friend!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on June 15, 2007, 03:56:30 am
Gotta say It's great ta be have sooo many folk comment so lovingly on your milestone

Thanks Jess, Meryl, Amanda, Leslie, David, Lee, Chrissi, Paul, David, Sandy, Elle and eveybody (ya know I mighta missed someone)

These things just accumulate, if you let em ...


I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn I'm not LaShawn
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 15, 2007, 06:55:36 am
I'll bet Meryl thought Cadillac was an Indian name because a similar name of a car line, Pontiac, had an Indian chief's head as a logo. Pontiac was a chief who was undoubtedly named that by the French. Right, David?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 15, 2007, 07:04:17 am
53 degrees here and foggy.

David, if I was going to get a new plate, I'd get something like:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/ShowPlate3.gif)

or

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/ShowPlate27.gif)

L


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louise van hine  3857  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 15, 2007, 11:35:17 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 15, 2007, 06:55:36 am
I'll bet Meryl thought Cadillac was an Indian name because a similar name of a car line, Pontiac, had an Indian chief's head as a logo. Pontiac was a chief who was undoubtedly named that by the French. Right, David?

Sounds right.  You're a real thinker there, FRiend!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on June 15, 2007, 01:01:43 pm




          I wonder if i could get a plate that incorporated my name.....J anic  E
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Cameron on June 15, 2007, 07:58:31 pm
Thank you so much, Chrissi, Clarissa, Paul, Kelda, Louise and Sandy!!!!!!

Belated Congratulations to Meryl and Roland!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 16, 2007, 07:31:53 am
Good morning all,

54 degrees and cloudy today. Yesterday turned ino a beautiful day after early morning fog. Maybe today will too!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on June 17, 2007, 05:44:45 am
*yawn* a late start after dinner and coffee at Merlin Restaurant in Heidelberg with Penthesilea and Maria47, a mini-gathering, hopefully to follow it up with a larger event at Penthesilea's home in Zeiskam.  The ladies took LOTS of pics and I am now getting ready to leave for England, and fitting in a little more piano practice before spending the last day with Maria and family.

more news and pics to come.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 17, 2007, 06:36:50 am
Morning all,

65 degrees with sunny, blue sky. A perfect day for dad!

Hugs,

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 17, 2007, 04:44:09 pm
Love the picture David... I love old pics like that.

you're dad was a good looking chappy.. we know where you get the good looks from. Perhaps you should post this one in the men in uniform thread!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 18, 2007, 06:54:18 am
Wow, 7 am and it is already 71 degrees! I think it is going to be a hot one today!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on June 18, 2007, 08:02:17 am
David!

Weigh in on the infamous "sippy cup" incident! Have you seen the surveilence tape??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on June 19, 2007, 12:08:58 am
she did make a fool outta herself! and her kid was running all over while she was throwing her lil fit!

jeez...

I love they showed the tape on all the news shows...I would HOPE she was embarrassed but she probably isn't!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 19, 2007, 08:03:53 am
Morning all...

lovely morning here today. 77 degrees already! It is beautiful and sunny...

L


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 20, 2007, 07:04:33 am
Another nice day. 63 degrees this morning...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 21, 2007, 06:26:11 am
Morning all,

71 degrees here...beautiful blue sky. Another great day in Maine!

L


The Full List!  Thursday the 21st!

 injest          15,506 
  Garry_LH        7,762 
  Lucise            7,235   
  Front-Ranger        6,873 
  MaineWriter        6,347   
  Sheriff Roland        5,194   
  David                4,718 
  Ellemeno          4,565 
  DavidinHartford        3,932 
  louise van hine        3,878 
  dot-matrix          3,578 
  Fran        3,560 
  Jeff Wrangler        3,436 
  Meryl        3,107 
  ineedcrayons        3,091   
  ednbarby        2,876 
  Toast        2,873 
  Pipedream        2,681 
  Lynne        2,348 
  Memento        2,285 
  southendmd        2,282 
  atz75        2,062   
 wdj        1,963 
  moremojo        1,938 
  Phillip Dampier        1,918 
  opinionista        1,867 
  Shakestheground        1,824 
  Snavel del Snuit        1,708 
  jpwagoneer1964        1,686 
  Kelda        1,659 
  Penthesilea        1,658 
  Arad-3        1,645 
  Bigheart        1,610 
  delalluvia        1,589 
  YaadPyar        1,571 
  Scott        1,507 
  Daniel        1,444 
  Katie77      1,390 
  Kerry          1,368 
  wulfar360        1,358 
  sfericsf            leet 
  coffeecat33        1,330 
  littleguitar        1,325 
  twistedude        1,313 
  belbbmfan        1,268 
  ifyoucantfixit        1,262 
  Mikaela        1,238 
  saucycobblers        1,214 
  j. U. d. E.      1,166 
  ffrn        1,163 
  wyomen        1,156 
  DeeDee        1,151 
  RouxB        1,142 
  starboardlight        1,121 
  Cameron        1,109 
  cmr107        1,058 
  Ray      1,040   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 21, 2007, 06:36:44 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 21, 2007, 06:14:43 am
The Full List!   Thursday the 21st!

  injest           15,506   
  Garry_LH        7,762   
  Lucise             7,235   
  Front-Ranger        6,873   
  MaineWriter        6,347   
  Sheriff Roland        5,194   
  David                4,718   
  Ellemeno           4,565   
  DavidinHartford         3,932   
  louise van hine        3,878   
  dot-matrix           3,578   
  Fran        3,560   
  Jeff Wrangler        3,436   
  Meryl        3,107   
  ineedcrayons        3,091   
  ednbarby        2,876   
  Toast        2,873   
  Pipedream        2,681   
  Lynne        2,348   
  Memento        2,285   
  southendmd        2,282   
  atz75        2,062   
  wdj        1,963   
  moremojo        1,938   
  Phillip Dampier        1,918   
  opinionista        1,867   
  Shakestheground        1,824   
  Snavel del Snuit        1,708   
  jpwagoneer1964        1,686   
  Kelda        1,659   
  Penthesilea        1,658   
  Arad-3        1,645   
  Bigheart        1,610   
  delalluvia         1,589   
  YaadPyar        1,571   
  Scott        1,507   
  Daniel        1,444   
  Katie77       1,390   
  Kerry          1,368   
  wulfar360        1,358   
  sfericsf            leet 
  coffeecat33        1,330   
  littleguitar        1,325   
  twistedude        1,313   
  belbbmfan        1,268   
  ifyoucantfixit        1,262   
  Mikaela        1,238   
  saucycobblers        1,214   
  j. U. d. E.       1,166   
  ffrn        1,163   
  wyomen        1,156   
  DeeDee        1,151   
  RouxB        1,142   
  starboardlight        1,121   
  Cameron        1,109   
  cmr107        1,058   
  Ray       1,040   

and the newbies will be upon us shortly - Susiebell is at 355 already and TOoP/Bruce is at over 600 (although he has been registered for a year or so 99% have been posted in the last month!)

You go guys!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 21, 2007, 08:03:18 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 21, 2007, 06:14:43 am
The Full List!   Thursday the 21st!

  ineedcrayons        3,091   
  .....
  .....
    atz75        2,062   
 



Oops. It has totally escaped my attention that Amada has passed the 2000 posts mark and Katherine the 3000.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 21, 2007, 08:06:21 am

:D Happy 2000th Amanda  :D

You go girl!

(http://www.harshischocolate.com/images/tisita-congratulations-sm.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 21, 2007, 08:09:26 am


:D Happy 3000th Katherine  :D

Way to go to the 10K ;)

(http://www.shweety.com/sigs/SHW-yflower-congratulations.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 21, 2007, 10:03:07 am
Congratulations to my sister mods ineedcrayons   and atz75!! Whut took you so long? Probly real life interrupting? See that doesn't happen in the next thousand or so!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 22, 2007, 02:06:08 am



(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/close_encounters3Text.jpg)


CONGRATULATIONS KATHERINE AND AMANDA!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 22, 2007, 06:20:53 am
64 degrees and another beautiful morning! After all the months of bad weather I had, are you guys getting bored with these nice days? LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on June 22, 2007, 11:53:19 pm
Thanks Buds!  :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on June 22, 2007, 11:56:44 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 21, 2007, 06:14:43 am
The Full List!   Thursday the 21st!

  sfericsf            leet
   

LOL  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:  Yeehaw!!  Another BetterMostian strikes the magic number!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 23, 2007, 08:38:32 am
Morning all,

66 degrees, another lovely day. Lance leaves for camp today, for his summer job as a camp counselor. I can't believe it, he has barely been home and now he is off again!

We are going out for a "good bye" breakfast shortly...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 23, 2007, 12:51:35 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 22, 2007, 08:20:14 am
Good Morning Brokies!

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1165/556142623_a93d762c54.jpg?v=0)

I think I see Meryl,  Jenny,  John Gallagher & Juan!     LOL

*Hmm, I have this funny feeling I'm being watched.....* ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 24, 2007, 07:27:56 am
69 degrees, another lovely Maine morning. They are predicting HOT HOT HOT for Tuesday....we'll see!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 24, 2007, 07:56:32 am
Happy 40th anniversary of the Reunion everyone! What a great day!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 25, 2007, 07:11:44 am
Morning all,

57 degrees right now and rainy, although they are predicting the rain to stop and the weather is supposed to turn hot and humid. We'll see.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 25, 2007, 09:22:19 am
Happy birthday to me!

:)

I'm gettin' a massage in the morning, lvin' life with my daughter in the afternoon, then havin' dinner out with four women friends this evenin' at a seafood restaurant with a glorious water view this evenin'.  And a course bein' with you as time permits.  I'd rather be 48 than any of my previous ages.  Have a beautiful day, y'all.  Sure am glad we're in this together.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on June 25, 2007, 10:42:25 am
Yes, Clarissa, a very happy birthday anniversary to you! :D I took a quick glance around for a specific B-D ( ;D) thread for you, but haven't found one...so this thread will do in the meantime. I do hope your day is a pleasant and special one.

Cheers from central Texas,
Scott
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 25, 2007, 10:51:35 am
Scott, there's a lovely bday thread for me:  http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,10882.0/all.html

"'Was hopin' you'ld be there."  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 25, 2007, 10:52:50 am
It's here Scott and everybody!

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,10882.0.html (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,10882.0.html)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 25, 2007, 11:26:26 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on June 25, 2007, 09:22:19 am
Happy birthday to me!

:)

I'm gettin' a massage in the morning, lvin' life with my daughter in the afternoon, then havin' dinner out with four women friends this evenin' at a seafood restaurant with a glorious water view this evenin'.  And a course bein' with you as time permits.  I'd rather be 48 than any of my previous ages.  Have a beautiful day, y'all.  Sure am glad we're in this together.

Naaah, no way are you 48!  :o

Have a wonderful day, Little Darlin'!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 25, 2007, 01:12:44 pm
Happy day, Clarissa!  :-*

Boy do I wish I were getting a massage today.  Enjoy!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 25, 2007, 02:28:11 pm
Quote from: Meryl on June 25, 2007, 01:12:44 pm
Happy day, Clarissa!  :-*

Boy do I wish I were getting a massage today.  Enjoy!  8)

Then do it, Merly, as your gift to me.  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on June 25, 2007, 08:44:17 pm
Quote from: The Effin' Birthday Girl!! on June 25, 2007, 09:22:19 am
Happy birthday to me!

:)

I'm gettin' a massage in the morning, lvin' life with my daughter in the afternoon, then havin' dinner out with four women friends this evenin' at a seafood restaurant with a glorious water view this evenin'.  And a course bein' with you as time permits.  I'd rather be 48 than any of my previous ages.  Have a beautiful day, y'all.  Sure am glad we're in this together.

pfft! you fibber! I have seen your profile...Ms 110!!

Happy Birthday Grandma Moses!!

 ;) ;) :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on June 25, 2007, 10:36:20 pm
(http://bestsmileys.com/fireworks/8.gif)

Congratulations  

WAYNE

2000

Posts!!
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 25, 2007, 10:44:43 pm
CONGRATULATIONS WAYNE!!!

:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on June 25, 2007, 10:47:24 pm

CONGRATS WAYNE!!!



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on June 26, 2007, 06:53:20 am
Wayne's done reached the big 2 - 0 - 0 - 0

Woo!!! And practically all a em in the store!

Congratulations Widget!  ;D

Of course you realise, the rest is all downhill - they accumulate faster than you can spit at this point!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 26, 2007, 07:26:48 am
Congratulations to Wayne!

71 degrees and predictions for hot hot hot today! It looks like it too. The sky already has that hazy feel to it.

L


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 26, 2007, 10:15:19 am



(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/congrats_general.jpg)

CONGRATULATIONS WAYNE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 26, 2007, 04:58:07 pm
The legendary Wayne I have yet to meet.  :)  Welcome, Bud. 

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 27, 2007, 06:11:22 am
Uh oh.  It's officially very late here:  David posted the top ten list.  Good night.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 27, 2007, 07:15:21 am
Another hot one is store for us today. The thermometer says it is 85 degrees already and it is only 7:15 am!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on June 27, 2007, 08:08:58 am
It was 12 C this morning, which is 54 degrees, and I don't think it got much warmer since I arrived here in Egham, Berkshire.

Now it's back to class!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 27, 2007, 08:12:16 am
Hi Lou!

*Leslie waves*

Hope you're being a good student  ;)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on June 27, 2007, 08:25:20 am
careful David, you never know when your bosses may be reading your blog and checking the time to see if you are blogging on the job!

and of course I'm a good student, Leslie - which means:  ask questions, but don't ask too many.  Ask insightful questions, but none that get the instructor off the schedule.  Be interested - but not suspicious.  Ask for clarifications, but don't demand explanations!

and like so many Americans who are learning how to get along in Britain, I am learning how to say please and thank you to everyone.  I wish that came along with the standard American education though!


and now, since they are nice enough to offer us connectivity at break time, it is also important not to overextend the privilege!  So cheerio for the time being!  I am hoping I will find some internet resources after class is over today, since last night was spent catching up on sleep.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 27, 2007, 11:10:13 am
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 27, 2007, 11:09:03 am
:o    Very true!       I almost forgot who I work for!      They probably have my phone and internet monitored!     LOL.

They'll probably learn a lot from those web sites you visit. ...  ;D  :laugh:  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on June 27, 2007, 10:15:31 pm
Quote from: DavidinHartford on June 27, 2007, 12:12:27 pm
Don't ask,  Don't tell!    ROFLOL !  :laugh:

BUT ADD TO FAVORITES!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 28, 2007, 06:34:08 am
Morning all,

I think we have another hot day in store. 6:30 am and it is already 77 degrees.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 28, 2007, 07:23:31 pm
Let me be the first to publicly congratulate Phillip, "our fearless leader" who actually started this thread, for reaching 2000 posts!

Good job, Phillip...took ya long enough...LOL

(Leslie ducks and runs...)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 29, 2007, 03:39:26 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 28, 2007, 07:23:31 pm
Let me be the first to publicly congratulate Phillip, "our fearless leader" who actually started this thread, for reaching 2000 posts!

Good job, Phillip...took ya long enough...LOL

(Leslie ducks and runs...)

L

congrats phillip!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on June 29, 2007, 06:20:38 am
He doesn't say a lot, but then, his people don't talk much.

I won't tell you how the weather is here - I could describe it as Cotswold Moody.

Or just plain unpredictable. I am wearing a winter shirt though!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 29, 2007, 06:29:23 am
Quote from: louise van hine on June 29, 2007, 06:20:38 am
He doesn't say a lot, but then, his people don't talk much.

I won't tell you how the weather is here - I could describe it as Cotswold Moody.

Or just plain unpredictable. I am wearing a winter shirt though!

Just thank the lord you aint flooded Louise! and be prepared to wear the inter shirt all summer!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on June 29, 2007, 06:59:10 am
 
san francisco my friend.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 29, 2007, 07:14:11 am
Morning all,

62 degrees here this morning. As my sweet husband said to me very early today, "God turned on the air conditioning last night."

He certainly did and it feels good!

L


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injest  15936  
Garry_LH  7967
Lucise  7325  
Front-Ranger  6982
MaineWriter  6441  
Sheriff Roland  5345  
David  4921
Ellemeno  4802  
DavidinHartford  3953
louise van hine  3904  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on June 29, 2007, 07:33:20 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 29, 2007, 07:14:11 am
Morning all,

62 degrees here this morning. As my sweet husband said to me very early today, "God turned on the air conditioning last night."

He certainly did and it feels good!

L

Lucky you.

God needs to turn on the heater over here. It's autumn in June.  Wind, rain, cold, you name it, we have it!  >:(

(maybe i should post this in the Bitch, bitch, bitch thread! LOL)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 29, 2007, 08:14:36 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on June 29, 2007, 07:33:20 am
Lucky you.

God needs to turn on the heater over here. It's autumn in June.  Wind, rain, cold, you name it, we have it!  >:(

(maybe i should post this in the Bitch, bitch, bitch thread! LOL)

 :laugh: Same in the UK!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 29, 2007, 08:22:57 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on June 29, 2007, 06:44:34 am
This city should be easy to name.       ;)

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1100/656595370_284f39340e.jpg)

Neat view eh?

Hooterville?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 29, 2007, 10:12:18 am
"Nutmeg Guy"?

What have you done with DavidinHartford?  >:(  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 29, 2007, 11:25:45 am
Hey Nutmeg Guy, I love the new name!  :)

I've always loved "The Nutmeg State." 

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 30, 2007, 07:03:08 am
Morning all,

67 degrees here, sunny and clear. The heat from earlier in the week did a number on my front lawn. It is all brown and burnt...it looks like August. The back is still green, though.

L

PS...go visit "From the World International Headquarters" to take a gander at the newest gadget that has arrived at our house ;-)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 30, 2007, 07:42:23 am
Actually, the buttons are amazingly usable...and that is one of my major complaints with small gadgets like this.

It is a very cool gizmo, I have to say.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 30, 2007, 01:06:58 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on June 30, 2007, 06:56:34 am
Wizz Air?
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1437/661013565_21d10c6ae1.jpg?v=0)

hee... Never heard of wizzair David?!

I have flown with them to Poland - they fly out of my local airport - Glasgow Prestwick International (the only place where Elvis set foot in the UK) which is about 10 miles from my house and my sister? ........ well  she lives right next to the main runway! You can see the planes take off from the bedroom windows.

An i-phone Leslie? Did you queue up for that!?!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 30, 2007, 02:45:03 pm
Quote from: Kelda on June 30, 2007, 01:06:58 pm
An i-phone Leslie? Did you queue up for that!?!


My husband did, but only for an hour. He got to the AT&T store at 6 pm, had the phone by 7. This is one of the advantages of living in a small city like Portland, Maine...no need to line up days in advance!

I read that in New York City, people were paying folks for their spot in line...$150, $180...I can't imagine!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on June 30, 2007, 10:18:47 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on June 30, 2007, 10:16:39 pm
Ugh.   I just got home.  (looks at watch)  10:14 pm.

a lonnnnng  day at the airport.        I spent most of it out front of the main entrance watching for SUVs that might blow up.      I need a drink!   LOL.

I have been thinking of you all day....was it awful??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on June 30, 2007, 10:43:13 pm
yes


when do you have another day off? I expect the next few days are not gonna be easy for you.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 01, 2007, 05:37:29 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on June 30, 2007, 10:36:47 pm
The worst part was not knowing all the details of what happened in Scotland.     We were already at work when everything hit the fan.    Info trickled in all day.     The most my team could do was to watch for suspicious vehicles and/or people.    Plus we put every available Officer curbside so the travelling public saw that we were ready for anything.

Tomorrow will be the real mess.   We begin the first direct non-stop International Flights tomorrow so we are expecting a media blitz.

Good luck David - thank you for protecting us all!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 01, 2007, 07:34:06 am
Hey David, thanks for all you do!

Happy July everyone...

55 degrees here with partly cloudy skies. I said something about God turning on the air conditioning...I didn't mean we needed THIS MUCH cool weather!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on July 02, 2007, 08:55:10 am
You can get reasonable fares flying to Amsterdam with KLM (http://www.klm.com/travel/nl_en/index_default.html) , but I am not sure if they fly to Connecticut. I know they have non stop flights to NY's JFK airport.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on July 03, 2007, 04:13:31 pm
I realize we've been lax lately in recognizing new milestones, however ...  :)

How is David gonna behave now that he's actually the newest member of the 5 000 + posts club?  ;) (Hey congratulations David!)

Will the two founding members a this club welcome him with open arms?  ;D

Will we be party to the cat fight to end all cat fights?  8)

He's been trashing that luxury establishment lo these past 6 months and now he's a de facto member.  :D

Stay tuned

As the world stomach turns  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 03, 2007, 04:17:48 pm
Hello everyone...I am back!

Boy, did I miss you guys! And I am sure you missed my weather reports....let's see, right now it is 70 degrees and sunny. Beautiful summer day...

Leslie


Tuesdays Top Ten List

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Garry_LH  8071  
Lucise  7342  
Front-Ranger  6997
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Sheriff Roland  5464  
David  4999
Ellemeno  4927  
Nutmeg Guy  3973
louise van hine  3927  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 03, 2007, 04:23:13 pm
Welcome back, Leslie! Did you go for a little birthday trip? I left town for the weekend myself, because the forecast was for 100-degree-plus weather. So, I decided to spend the weekend at the Continental Divide. It was heavenly! And now, posting the pictures has put me into the 7,000+ Posts Club!

Check out the photos here:

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,9949.msg216990.html#msg216990 (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,9949.msg216990.html#msg216990)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 03, 2007, 04:45:13 pm
Quote from: Sheriff Roland on July 03, 2007, 04:13:31 pm
I realize we've been lax lately in recognizing new milestones, however ...  :)

How is David gonna behave now that he's actually the newest member of the 5 000 + posts club?  ;) (Hey congratulations David!)

Will the two founding members a this club welcome him with open arms?  ;D

Will we be party to the cat fight to end all cat fights?  8)

He's been trashing that luxury establishment lo these past 6 months and now he's a de facto member.  :D

Stay tuned

As the world stomach turns  :laugh:

 :laugh:  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 03, 2007, 04:59:39 pm



(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/5000card.jpg)

(Translation)

5000 Posts
David, You Rock!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 03, 2007, 05:12:50 pm
Happy 5,000 to one of the most community-minded BetterMostians around! 



What do you get for the man who achieves 5,000 posts?









Scroll down for your prezzie, David.....








You think you know what it is, don't you?















You're oddly compelled to see it again, aren't you?















Here it comes.........










Your favorite.....












































(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/baddog.jpg)



What is it about that dog?


:)










Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 03, 2007, 05:16:09 pm
Yay!!!!

(http://www.knowmoremedia.com/uploads/5000ud.jpeg)

(http://www.fairadvice.org.uk/graphics/gran-yippee.jpg)

(http://www.freeprintablecoloringpages.net/thumbs/Birthday/Smiling_Party_Guy.png)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 03, 2007, 05:17:26 pm
 Bravo Clarissa on the community minded comment (so right there!!) ...... and the dog!!! :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on July 03, 2007, 08:29:03 pm
LUCISE!!!!!

meeting in chat!! STAT!!!

RED ALERT!!! RED ALERT!!! RED ALERT!!! RED ALERT!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 03, 2007, 09:36:39 pm
Huge Cheers Go Out to Sister-Mod FRONT-RANGER for surpassing 7000!!!

(http://bestsmileys.com/cowboy1/2.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/cowboy1/2.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/cowboy1/2.gif)
(http://bestsmileys.com/cowboy1/2.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/cowboy1/2.gif)

(http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/17.gif)

(http://bestsmileys.com/horses2/2.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 03, 2007, 09:49:38 pm
Thank you Roland, Kelda, Meryl and Clarissa!  :-*  :-*

Geez. 5000 posts. I don't feel that old!  :D

Clarissa!  :laugh:  :laugh:

That awful dog again!  :laugh:

Thanks Guys!!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 03, 2007, 09:51:27 pm
CONGRATULATIONS LEE!!!!


7000 posts!!! Wow!!  :D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 03, 2007, 09:56:30 pm
(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)CONGRATS ON REACHING 5000 DAVID!!!(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)

(http://bestsmileys.com/fireworks/7.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on July 03, 2007, 10:03:38 pm



                  Congratulations to Lee   and   David...wow you guys got lots to say !!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 03, 2007, 10:04:22 pm
Why thank you Amanda and Janice!!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on July 03, 2007, 10:06:19 pm
         999          + 1     = 1000

                            ONE
                                            one
                                           MORE TO GO



          (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/images.jpg)

                                                                                                             (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/images.jpg)


                                                                                                                  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 03, 2007, 10:28:46 pm


(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/baddog.jpg)


You know what Clarissa? If you tilt your head to the left, hold your breath, bite your bottom lip and squint your eyes, that dog is kind of cute.

KIND OF cute.

But you have to squint really hard.... and bite down on your lip until it bleeds.  :)

What do you think?











Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 03, 2007, 10:32:12 pm
How appropriate that we have so many milestones to celebrate just when the U.S. is celebrating with fireworks etc.! Thank you very much David, Janice, and especially Amanda for those good wishes and the fantastic icons and smileys!! David, I'm looking forward to your second 5,000 posts! And I am so looking forward to welcoming our 1,000th member! I don't think I'll be able to sleep until the time comes!!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Cameron on July 03, 2007, 11:21:45 pm

Congratulation David and Lee!!!!!!


(http://bestsmileys.com/cheering/1.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/cheering/1.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/cheering/1.gif)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 04, 2007, 07:14:12 am
Congratulations to Lee and David!

Congratulations to member 1000: Ally-at-Bettermost!

Congratulations to the US for Independence Day 2007: 231 years of freedom!

Congratulations to me for getting back from the remote island of Campobello and getting back online!

(Okay that last one is a bit of a stretch...)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 04, 2007, 07:16:08 am
July 4th, 2007, Westbrook ME

68 degrees, sunny with a few clouds. We are eating LOBSTAH today...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 04, 2007, 08:14:39 am
Look at that enormous car with only two doors! LOL. Looks like you could easily fit a couple of bodies in the trunk...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 04, 2007, 08:29:50 am
Lee has reached 7000 posts! (http://planetsmilies.net/happy-smiley-8815.gif)


David has reached 5000 posts! (http://planetsmilies.net/happy-smiley-8815.gif)


Ally is our 1000th member! (http://planetsmilies.net/happy-smiley-8815.gif)


Congrats
to all of you
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 04, 2007, 12:49:03 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokeArseMountain/Scenic/FrontRangeclimber.jpg)

CONGRATS to our FRONT RANGE CLIMBER!

7000 and COUNTING!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 05, 2007, 07:21:04 am
Morning all,

62 degrees and a bit of rain is left in the air this morning...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 05, 2007, 07:45:29 am
Ok. For a long time I said nothing. I just stood it and hoped it would get better. But today I've got to bitch  ;).
*takes a deep breath*

16°C (that's 60°F), rain, rain, rain and more rain! That's our weather since weeks. It's effin cold and raining to no end. Where's the summer? It's July, 5th and we've been to the public bath only twice this year. Our season tickes rot in a drawer.  >:(

When I got home from the BBQ, we had three or four days of summerly weather, then it got bad - then worse - then stayed like that. It's like fall for four weeks now.  :(

The school holidays begin tomorrow and we want sun, summer, bathing and fun in the garden.

(Admitted, I have a comfort; we're flying to Turkey next Monday.)

But I hate the fact that two out of three summers in Germany fall through. What a shitty country, weather-wise (and in some other aspects too). I officially hate German weather  >:(.


*uuuaaarrrrrgggghh!*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on July 05, 2007, 08:03:57 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 05, 2007, 07:45:29 am
Ok. For a long time I said nothing. I just stood it and hoped it would get better. But today I've got to bitch  ;).
*takes a deep breath*

16°C (that's 60°F), rain, rain, rain and more rain! That's our weather since weeks. It's effin cold and raining to no end. Where's the summer? It's July, 5th and we've been to the public bath only twice this year. Our season tickes rot in a drawer.  >:(

When I got home from the BBQ, we had three or four days of summerly weather, then it got bad - then worse - then stayed like that. It's like fall for four weeks now.  :(

The school holidays begin tomorrow and we want sun, summer, bathing and fun in the garden.

(Admitted, I have a comfort; we're flying to Turkey next Monday.)

But I hate the fact that two out of three summers in Germany fall through. What a shitty country, weather-wise (and in some other aspects too). I officially hate German weather  >:(.


*uuuaaarrrrrgggghh!*

it didn't rain here all last year. The grass in our pastures died. Even the weeds died. Hay prices went thru the roof.

This year we had a nice rainy spring....hay knee hi....then it started raining....every day....hay is standing in the fields going to seed or being baled wet (which will make it mold); my garden is drowning...stuff is rotting off the vines before they ripen!

Could we not balance some of this??

At least we are not flooding like they are in central Texas... :P :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 05, 2007, 08:13:06 am
Oooh! turkey..! Where abouts Penth? I was in Hissarono last year and it was loverly..

But I agree with you re: Euro weather - its been thr wettest June evr in the UK.. and sets to be the same for July.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on July 05, 2007, 09:19:57 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 05, 2007, 07:45:29 am
Ok. For a long time I said nothing. I just stood it and hoped it would get better. But today I've got to bitch  ;).
*takes a deep breath*

16°C (that's 60°F), rain, rain, rain and more rain! That's our weather since weeks. It's effin cold and raining to no end. Where's the summer? It's July, 5th and we've been to the public bath only twice this year. Our season tickes rot in a drawer.  >:(

When I got home from the BBQ, we had three or four days of summerly weather, then it got bad - then worse - then stayed like that. It's like fall for four weeks now.  :(

The school holidays begin tomorrow and we want sun, summer, bathing and fun in the garden.

(Admitted, I have a comfort; we're flying to Turkey next Monday.)

But I hate the fact that two out of three summers in Germany fall through. What a shitty country, weather-wise (and in some other aspects too). I officially hate German weather  >:(.


*uuuaaarrrrrgggghh!*


I hear you Chrissi.

Keep thinking sun, sea, sand in Turkey!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 05, 2007, 09:34:18 am
Quote from: Kelda on July 05, 2007, 08:13:06 am
Oooh! turkey..! Where abouts Penth? I was in Hissarono last year and it was loverly..

Manavgat, near Antalya. We've been to Turkey only once before, which was 19 years ago. By then we went whith the motorbike, had our camping gear with us and travelled to another place every day. We mostly stayed off touristic areas and drove through the back-country.
What we'll see now will be nothing like that trip: we booked a package holiday and of course will stay in a touristic-wise highly developed area. To be honsest: I think when you book a package holiday to the south, it doesn't make much difference whether you're in Greece, Turkey or Spain.
But two weeks of nothing but sun, beach and R+R isn't too bad either  :laugh:.


Quote
But I agree with you re: Euro weather - its been thr wettest June evr in the UK.. and sets to be the same for July.


Quote from: belbbmfan on July 05, 2007, 09:19:57 am

I hear you Chrissi.

Ok, I change my statement: I officially hate middle and northern European weather!

Not that I would wish anybody something bad - but I'm glad I'm not alone in this  ::)


Jess: oh my. For you it's worse than only annoying, you depend on the weather. I'll send you some sun from Turkey.
And to all my European fellow sufferers, too.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 05, 2007, 09:50:18 am
Quote from: Meryl on July 04, 2007, 12:49:03 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokeArseMountain/Scenic/FrontRangeclimber.jpg)

CONGRATS to our FRONT RANGE CLIMBER!

7000 and COUNTING!
Thank you, Meryl! You always notice everyone's milestones! Wow, I can't believe I have crossed over into Lucise territory, and I'm not even an artist.  I haveta wonder about myself!! Most of my posts are pictures these days...Eurobrokies please check out the Summer Has Come to the Rocky Mountains in Anything Goes for a little relief from the rain, hopefully, and I'll keep posting since we've had beautiful sunny warm weather here. My dream is to get at least a dozen Brokies to move here, and then I won't need to spend quite so much time on BetterMost!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 05, 2007, 10:02:49 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 05, 2007, 09:34:18 am

But two weeks of nothing but sun, beach and R+R isn't too bad either  :laugh:.


Exactly - I like my culture/ see new things jaunts.. but I also like my read a book by the pool for a week jaunts too!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on July 05, 2007, 10:27:49 am
Quote from: Kelda on July 05, 2007, 08:13:06 am
Oooh! turkey..! Where abouts Penth? I was in Hissarono last year and it was loverly..

But I agree with you re: Euro weather - its been thr wettest June evr in the UK.. and sets to be the same for July.

I read about the floods in the news. How terrible Kelda. And that boy who died from hypothermia because rescuers couldn't decide what was the best way to get his leg out. I couldn't believe it.

In Spain it is hot as hell, not a drop of rain has fallen in the past weeks.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 06, 2007, 03:28:39 am
Jesus H., y'all...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 06, 2007, 03:29:34 am
...This is my five thousandth post.

Guess I'll go to bed "early."  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 06, 2007, 03:33:57 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on July 06, 2007, 03:29:34 am
...This is my five thousandth post.

Guess I'll go to bed "early."  :)


CONGRATULATIONS CLARISSA!!!


ON YOUR 5000TH Post!!!

:D  :-*  :D  :-*  :D  :-*  :D  :-*  :D  :-*  :D




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on July 06, 2007, 04:36:03 am

     CONGRATULATIONS   5000   Posts



                  CLARISSA   ELLEMENO
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 06, 2007, 06:55:20 am
A nice round 5000. Congratulations Clarissa!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 06, 2007, 06:55:52 am
Congratulations Clarissa
 
:D :D :D

on 5000 posts

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You say much and you get your point across   :)

 :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on July 06, 2007, 07:00:28 am
Congratulations Clarissa! How do you do it?  :o

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 06, 2007, 07:01:28 am
And for the Maine weather...66 degrees this am, with a little fog. It is supposed to clear and be warm this today...another nice summer day.

L

(sorry Chrissi, I don't mean to rub it in...)



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Nutmeg Guy  3980
louise van hine  3932  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on July 06, 2007, 07:16:13 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 06, 2007, 07:01:28 am
And for the Maine weather...66 degrees this am, with a little fog. It is supposed to clear and be warm this today...another nice summer day.

L

(sorry Chrissi, I don't mean to rub it in...)




 ;D  ;D  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 06, 2007, 07:50:16 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 06, 2007, 07:01:28 am
And for the Maine weather...66 degrees this am, with a little fog. It is supposed to clear and be warm this today...another nice summer day.

L

(sorry Chrissi, I don't mean to rub it in...)




 ;D

My bitching yesterday helped. It's better today. The weather is capricious, sun and rain alternate quickly. But at least it's not so friggin cold anymore  :).  24°C (75°F) and windy. Still not summerly, but at least springy, not like fall.

Maybe when I bitch a bit more, it will be 30°C and sunshine tomorrow......  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 06, 2007, 08:01:10 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 06, 2007, 07:50:16 am

Maybe when I bitch a bit more, it will be 30°C and sunshine tomorrow......  ;)

Be careful, though...you don't want it to go all the way to 36 degrees with 100% humidity!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Cameron on July 06, 2007, 08:44:25 am


Congratulations Clarissa!!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 06, 2007, 09:26:48 am
Yee-haw, Clarissa!! Thank you for all the posts you've made. You keep them little doggies movin!!  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 06, 2007, 12:05:04 pm


Congrats on 5000, Elle!

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Keep on decoratin' our banner days! 8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on July 06, 2007, 04:22:03 pm
Congrats, Clarissa!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: memento on July 06, 2007, 05:12:14 pm
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Congratulations, Clarissa !!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 07, 2007, 12:33:11 am
Thanks Everyone!

"Zwischen Avantgarde und Tradition," that's me alright, Meryl.  :)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on July 07, 2007, 12:42:36 am
Congratulations on 5,000 posts, Elle!!  :)

Are you the one who does the home page banners? I love those!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 07, 2007, 12:56:09 am
Quote from: Shasta542 on July 07, 2007, 12:42:36 am
Congratulations on 5,000 posts, Elle!!  :)

Are you the one who does the home page banners? I love those!!

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/GREATJOB.jpg)

Thanks Shasta, yes, I'm one of two people who do it, the other being Phillip.  I am always looking for new stuff to put on it, so PM me with big and little ideas.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 07, 2007, 07:49:43 am
Morning all,

70 degrees, it looks like a beautiful day is in store for us...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 07, 2007, 08:17:02 am
No, I can't imagine. And I am going to Las Vegas in three weeks. Tell me, who planned a convention in Las Vegas in the summer?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 07, 2007, 11:52:46 pm
Something I ran across over at Live Journal, just for laughs.  The Sound of Music trailer cut as a horror film:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRZ8iq6sukA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRZ8iq6sukA)

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Cameron on July 08, 2007, 12:30:11 am
That was great!!! Really funny!!!  Thanks, Meryl. ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 08, 2007, 08:21:23 am
Morning all,

62 degrees and rainy. We had thought about going out on the boat today, but it looks like it is movie weather instead. Any recommendations, anyone?

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on July 08, 2007, 09:54:52 pm
{{{{David}}}}

that is ridiculous to not get a break for six hours.

what the terrorists would have won if you were wearing a hat?? The passengers would have got out of their cars...looked at you and refused to fly?? What? See, stupid stuff like that is why people get so upset! There is no reason to be so ....like you said...Napoleonic...(if that is the word) makes no difference if you had a HAT on in the sun...(in fact it would have been healthier..what about sunstroke?)

bastards!

we still love you though!  :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 09, 2007, 07:11:28 am
Morning all,

Cool and foggy here today...59 degrees. The heat is supposed to arrive later in the week.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 09, 2007, 08:51:43 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on July 09, 2007, 07:20:21 am
Oh yeah, a killer headache too.  

I need to get some coffee in me before doing the top ten list.   LOL.

Probably from too much sun yesterday.  :(  Take wonderful care of yourself today, David.  I'm a big believer in drinking lots of water being one of the best things for a headache.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on July 09, 2007, 11:51:35 am
Well it's near noon, and no sign a Nutmeg, so I'll voluntarily post the

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Nutmeg Guy  3984
louise van hine  3966  
Hope ya feel better soon there David   (http://www.smilie-harvester.de/smilies/Alltag/schaukelstuhl.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on July 09, 2007, 11:13:06 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on July 09, 2007, 07:20:21 am
Monday.   Hot & Humid already.

Didn't sleep well.  Woke up with a runny nose and post nasal drip.   Oh yeah, a killer headache too.   

I need to get some coffee in me before doing the top ten list.   LOL.

I hope you are ok, David...not like you to not post the top ten!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 09, 2007, 11:34:24 pm
Greetings, this is a much belated CONGRATULATIONS to Clarissa on surpassing 5000!!!






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(I was away for a few days and I'm trying to catch up on all the happenings here in the town of BetterMost today.)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 10, 2007, 04:32:03 am
Quote from: injest on July 09, 2007, 11:13:06 pm
I hope you are ok, David...not like you to not post the top ten!

Yep David - hope you are feeling okay.

 :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 10, 2007, 06:50:29 am
Hello everyone,

Another cloudy and damp morning..59 degrees. The rest of the US is baking in heat, this cool weather is fine with me!

Leslie


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 10, 2007, 06:52:31 am
David, I am glad to hear you are taking care of yourself! That's what you need to do...

Hugs,

Leslie, RN

xo
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on July 10, 2007, 08:19:29 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on July 10, 2007, 06:49:51 am
Thanks for covering for me Sheriff!

    I'm still feeling under the weather.    Good thing it is my weekend and I can stay home and relax.    The bad thing is that it is my weekend.    :-\

It was a real hot one yesterday.    I mustered up enough energy to take one of the old cars out to a evening cruise night.    At 5:30 PM I opened the door to head out towards the garage and was met by a blast of 95º heat!      Somehow the idea of driving in rush hour traffic to go walk around in the hot sun for a few hours didn't seem that appealing.    So I went back in the house, kicked off my shoes and turned up the A/C.   LOL

David, I am wondering if you might have had a bit of sunstroke. If you are not used to being out in the heat like that you could have been. Please make sure and drink lots of water and exercise drinks...

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 10, 2007, 08:21:28 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on July 10, 2007, 06:49:51 am
Thanks for covering for me Sheriff!

    I'm still feeling under the weather.    Good thing it is my weekend and I can stay home and relax.    The bad thing is that it is my weekend.    :-\

It was a real hot one yesterday.    I mustered up enough energy to take one of the old cars out to a evening cruise night.    At 5:30 PM I opened the door to head out towards the garage and was met by a blast of 95º heat!      Somehow the idea of driving in rush hour traffic to go walk around in the hot sun for a few hours didn't seem that appealing.    So I went back in the house, kicked off my shoes and turned up the A/C.   LOL

Glad you are resting and taking it easy - take a personal day tomrrow - you deserve it!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 11, 2007, 07:13:19 am
I show back up in here after moving house and travelling and now we have a nutmeg guy!

what gives David?

Lots of Nutmeg in Hartford or something?

As far as weather goes, I am sitting in my office FREEZING, it gets down to 12 at night and doesnt get up past 18 in the daytime.

For you Fahrenheiters, that is:

53 low
and 64 is the high.

It is... mid JULY.  But at least there is a big bright yellow thing in the sky the past two days.  We think it's a sign that the world is ending though.

In the London news, they have officially CANCELLED summer.  But expect two bright days in the middle of July.  I think we just had them.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 11, 2007, 07:35:07 am
Damp, foggy and 62 here today...all in all, it hasn't been much of a summer (yet) here in Maine, but the good weather often doesn't show up until after July 15th.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 12, 2007, 03:56:50 am
Okay, it's hot here now, too.  In the 90s today, and very few people I know in Seattle have air conditioning.  I've been rotating cold packs that I simply hold to my body, laying one over my neck, then my arms, then lay back against it in my chair, etc. 

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 12, 2007, 06:04:42 am
Morning all,

67 degrees again today, blue skies with a few clouds. Another nice day in store!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 12, 2007, 06:53:40 am
Nutmeg Guy, you have just 9 posts to go to hit 4000...and Louise, you aren't very far behind, either!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 13, 2007, 06:44:21 am
we are neck and neck for the coveted 9th place here David.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 13, 2007, 09:38:09 am
I have been to Schiopol Airport...

Lovely morning here, 80 degrees, beautiful sunny sky with a few puffy clouds. Sounds like top down on the convertible today!

L


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Nutmeg Guy  3992
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 14, 2007, 08:41:24 am
C'mon, Nutmeg Guy! One more post for 4000...and then we get to bring out the champagne and stuff!

Another lovely day here. 73 degrees, beautiful blue sky. Ah, summer!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 14, 2007, 09:30:23 am
eh, I'm going to see if I can stretch out my 4000th post till end of the weekend! which wont be hard to do if i go out of town tomorrow, but my hoof is really smarting from the errand-running to the greengrocer, the chemist and the market... I cant believe I'm back in olde England! ai ai ai!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on July 14, 2007, 09:43:07 am
Quote from: louise van hine on July 14, 2007, 09:30:23 am
eh, I'm going to see if I can stretch out my 4000th post till end of the weekend! which wont be hard to do if i go out of town tomorrow, but my hoof is really smarting from the errand-running to the greengrocer, the chemist and the market... I cant believe I'm back in olde England! ai ai ai!

Of course you can do it. You don't have that many post to go to make the 4000!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 15, 2007, 06:38:55 am
unbelievable.  And I didn't even plan it!

Congratulations David!  and what was your explanation about the nutmeg?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 15, 2007, 07:37:50 am
Oh what a beautiful sight! Look at all those zeroes...

Congratulations David and Louise...the big 4-000!

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L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 15, 2007, 07:39:17 am
And because you can't live without the daily weather report....

66 degrees here, cloudy, chance of rain.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 15, 2007, 07:42:55 am
Louise, I found this about Connecticut and the Nutmeg State

The Nutmeg State: Nutmeg, the powder used for seasoning foods, is ground from the seed of the fruit of the Nutmeg Tree, Myristica fragans. A couple of stories exist as to the origin of this nickname. One story has it that this nickname came about as a comment on the ingenuity and shrewdness of the citizens of the state. In a story, perhaps originated by Sam Slick, it is claimed that the people of Connecticut were so ingenious and shrewd that they were able to make and sell "wooden" nutmegs to unsuspecting buyers. A variation on this story maintains that purchasers did not know that the seed must be ground to obtain the spice and may have accused yankee peddlars, unfairly, of selling worthless "wooden" nutmegs. It may be that these wooden nutmegs were whittled by idle sailors on ships coming from the spice island and sold as souvenirs.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 15, 2007, 10:23:57 pm


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4000 POSTS!
David, you are first class all the way!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 15, 2007, 10:27:11 pm


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LOUISE HAS 4000 POSTS?  I SAY, HUZZAH!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 16, 2007, 12:20:56 am
(http://www.dudehisattva.com/applause.jpg)

Some people might need applause signs held up when they speak, but not you, David and Louise!!  For you, the applause is all heartfelt!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 16, 2007, 04:38:58 am
Quote from: Meryl on July 15, 2007, 10:27:11 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/queentoast.jpg)

LOUISE HAS 4000 POSTS?  I SAY, HUZZAH!
oh my! what an expression on the Queen's face.  I wonder if she knows I snuck into her country while doing so?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 16, 2007, 07:35:00 am
Morning all,

65 degrees, beautiful sunny morning. Another wonderful day!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 16, 2007, 09:13:17 am
Do David...how did he look? Inquiring minds want to know!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 16, 2007, 09:30:37 am
Joe Namath was a sports superstar when I was growing up in New York.  That would have been cool to see him!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 16, 2007, 09:34:16 am
 
is it just me or did his nose get bigger by the time of picture B?  that is some schnoz!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 16, 2007, 02:10:10 pm
Boy, Clarissa snuck up from behind and blew my doors off!!



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Congratulations on 7th position Clarissa!  :D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on July 16, 2007, 02:29:43 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on July 16, 2007, 09:34:16 am

is it just me or did his nose get bigger by the time of picture B?  that is some schnoz!

Ears and noses continue to grow after the rest of the face stops--unfortunately.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on July 16, 2007, 03:48:10 pm
Quote from: Shasta542 on July 16, 2007, 02:29:43 pm
Ears and noses continue to grow after the rest of the face stops--unfortunately.  :(
Or not so unfortunately, as the case may be. I likes me some big ears and noses, so this little quirk of Mother Nature's is fine by me. If I'm not mistaken, I think feet (but not hands?) also continue to grow a bit throughout life (and again, ain't no problem for foot fanciers such as myself).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 16, 2007, 05:01:11 pm
Quote from: moremojo on July 16, 2007, 03:48:10 pm
Or not so unfortunately, as the case may be. I likes me some big ears and noses, so this little quirk of Mother Nature's is fine by me. If I'm not mistaken, I think feet (but not hands?) also continue to grow a bit throughout life (and again, ain't no problem for foot fanciers such as myself).

Well, bigger ears give you more to hold onto, but I would think a bigger nose would get in the way. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on July 16, 2007, 05:05:28 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 16, 2007, 05:01:11 pm
Well, bigger ears give you more to hold onto, but I would think a bigger nose would get in the way. ...
;D Guess that depends on how big something else may be! ;D ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 16, 2007, 05:23:03 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 16, 2007, 05:01:11 pm
Well, bigger ears give you more to hold onto, but I would think a bigger nose would get in the way. ...

Quote from: moremojo on July 16, 2007, 05:05:28 pm
;D Guess that depends on how big something else may be! ;D ;D

 ;D

We make a good comedy team, Scott. We should go on the stage.

And there's one leaving in ten minutes. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on July 16, 2007, 05:25:05 pm
;D U 2 R funny!! :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on July 16, 2007, 05:27:35 pm
Hey, just call me Scott Nasty! ;D ;)

Jeff, are you willing to be Nasty with me? ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on July 16, 2007, 06:21:08 pm
Quote from: moremojo on July 16, 2007, 03:48:10 pm
Or not so unfortunately, as the case may be. I likes me some big ears and noses, so this little quirk of Mother Nature's is fine by me. If I'm not mistaken, I think feet (but not hands?) also continue to grow a bit throughout life (and again, ain't no problem for foot fanciers such as myself).

I think Scott is just twitterpated by men in GENERAL.....maybe it would be easier for you to tell us what you DON'T like.... ;) ;)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on July 16, 2007, 06:23:17 pm
Quote from: moremojo on July 16, 2007, 05:27:35 pm
Hey, just call me Scott Nasty! ;D ;)

Jeff, are you willing to be Nasty with me? ;)

I thought Nasty WAS Jeff's middle name....Jeff Nasty Wrangler...isn't that what your drivers license says??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on July 16, 2007, 06:25:03 pm
Quote from: injest on July 16, 2007, 06:21:08 pm
I think Scott is just twitterpated by men in GENERAL.....
Oops, Jess, ya got me!
Quote from: injest on July 16, 2007, 06:21:08 pm
maybe it would be easier for you to tell us what you DON'T like.... ;) ;)
Gee, that's a hard one! ;D :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on July 16, 2007, 06:28:24 pm
Quote from: moremojo on July 16, 2007, 06:25:03 pm
Oops, Jess, ya got me!Gee, that's a hard one! ;D :D

what..I woulda thought that would be one of your favorites!!  :o

 :-X :-X :-X


 :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 16, 2007, 09:42:47 pm
Quote from: moremojo on July 16, 2007, 05:27:35 pm
Hey, just call me Scott Nasty! ;D ;)

Jeff, are you willing to be Nasty with me? ;)

Why, Scott, that sounds like a proposal!  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 16, 2007, 09:44:34 pm
Quote from: injest on July 16, 2007, 06:21:08 pm
I think Scott is just twitterpated by men in GENERAL.....maybe it would be easier for you to tell us what you DON'T like.... ;) ;)



"Twitterpated"? That a Texas word?  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 16, 2007, 11:47:56 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 16, 2007, 05:01:11 pm
Well, bigger ears give you more to hold onto, but I would think a bigger nose would get in the way. ...


Actually (and this is the most graphic thing I've ever said here - ever will say), that can be a good thing.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on July 16, 2007, 11:50:36 pm
I am far too young and innocent to understand ANY of this.... ;D

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 17, 2007, 07:15:57 am
Morning all,

64 degrees here today, with a few clouds, but I think it will clear up for another nice day.

Leslie


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 17, 2007, 10:20:22 am
I just remembered what this thread is for:


Drumroll, please.............






Ladies and gentlemen,





Presenting the newest member of the 1000+ Posts Club





Your friend and mine,








loneleeb3!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on July 17, 2007, 10:20:57 am
Oh Lord the place will never be the same
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on July 17, 2007, 10:30:15 am
Congratulations, Lee! Happy to see you in our exclusive (but ever expanding) little club here. See, you are making progress, in more ways than one! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 17, 2007, 10:31:23 am
Welcome Lee! Happy to have you in the club!

Step over to the corner and I'll teach you the sekrit handshake...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 17, 2007, 10:34:36 am
Ain't so lonely now, is it?  ;D

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/cowboyLogoSmall.gif)

CONGRATS, LONELEEB!  WELCOME TO THE CLUB!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 17, 2007, 11:04:14 am
Yee-haw!! You are now a bona-fide BetterMostian Blabbermouth!! May there be thousands more!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dot-matrix on July 17, 2007, 11:14:33 am
Congrats Lee!  and you seemed like such a quiet feller when you first got here  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 17, 2007, 11:20:52 am
Awwww Shucks,
Thanks Everybody!
I'm so excited!
Scott, you just hush!! LOL  ;D

No,Meryl, I aont so lonely these days! It's great to find friends where none were expected! LOL
Thanks again!
Gotta meeting!!  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on July 17, 2007, 11:22:40 am
Quote from: loneleeb3 on July 17, 2007, 11:20:52 am
Awwww Shucks,
Thanks Everybody!
I'm so excited!
Scott, you just hush!! LOL  ;D

No,Meryl, I aont so lonely these days! It's great to find friends where none were expected! LOL
Thanks again!
Gotta meeting!!  :P


Hush?  HUSH?  Who you tellin' ta hush boy?   ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on July 17, 2007, 12:47:01 pm
HE HAS BEEN A BUSY BOY


              But he is doing great so far.  CONGRATULATIONS (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/0403_horse_a.jpg)

          Great job Lee
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 17, 2007, 02:43:21 pm
CONGRATULATIONS LEE!!!!!!


:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 18, 2007, 07:24:38 am
Morning all,

64 degrees, a little cloudy and foggy, with rain predicted later in the day.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sheriff Roland on July 18, 2007, 07:29:00 am
Yup!

CONGRATULEETIONS

there fella

(from the gang at the Bar & Grill - Andy says HI!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 18, 2007, 08:52:59 am
Thanks David and Sheriff!
And Andy  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 19, 2007, 05:56:57 am
Oh my, Jess...

Here in Maine, 70 degrees, cloudy with rain in the forecast (again).

My daughter Hannah is 16 years old today! In preparation, we watched Sixteen Candles last night. I love that movie! John Cusack is so cute. Whatever happened to Molly Ringwald, anyway?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on July 19, 2007, 06:30:58 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 19, 2007, 05:56:57 am
Oh my, Jess...

Here in Maine, 70 degrees, cloudy with rain in the forecast (again).

My daughter Hannah is 16 years old today! In preparation, we watched Sixteen Candles last night. I love that movie! John Cusack is so cute. Whatever happened to Molly Ringwald, anyway?

L

I was wondering the same about Molly Ringwald. She used to be in many movies and then disappeared. However, I saw her a few weeks ago in some made for TV movie (Can't remember the name). She played a lawyer. She looked good still with her red hair though with more weight on.  I think I'll be renting Sixteen Candles. I loved that movie.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 19, 2007, 06:47:30 am
Quote from: opinionista on July 19, 2007, 06:30:58 am
I was wondering the same about Molly Ringwald. She used to be in many movies and then disappeared. However, I saw her a few weeks ago in some made for TV movie (Can't remember the name). She played a lawyer. She looked good still with her red hair though with more weight on.  I think I'll be renting Sixteen Candles. I loved that movie.

The movie has alot of really funny scenes but this one jumped out at me last night: Farmer Ted (the Geek, Anthony Michael Hall) in the kitchen with Jake, making martinis. Frank Sinatra is playing in the background. He's so suave...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 19, 2007, 07:22:51 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on July 19, 2007, 07:00:12 am
I saw her in a movie recently.   It was a teen comedy romance.   Kind of a parody of earlier movies.   She played an airlines gate attendant at the end of the movie.   A girl was trying to quote either sixteen candles or pretty in pink and she (Ringwald) corrects her.   It was funny.

I think that would be "NOT Another Teen Movie" which I have never seen, actually!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 19, 2007, 06:58:53 pm
Quote from: Susiebell on July 19, 2007, 06:46:07 pm
KNOCK .... KNOCK!

Anybody there?? Can I come in?? (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/26/26_9_22.gif)

Susie (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_1_201.gif)

You sure can!!! Come on in, Susie!!!


CONGRATULATIONS  SUSIE!!!!!

:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :-*  :-*  :-*   :-*   :-* :D  :D  :D  :D  :D


Way to go!!!!!  :D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 19, 2007, 07:12:44 pm
Quote from: Susiebell on July 19, 2007, 07:07:02 pm
Why thank you honey!  Next stop 2,000+ club or 5,000+ club??   .... should manage that by the end of the week!!! (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/3/3_8_11v.gif)

Susie  (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_1_201.gif)



 


Why do I have a funny feeling Jess will be chiming in on this one???

Don't listen to her, Susie! No matter what she says, DON'T LISTEN TO HER!!!!   :laugh:

 ;)  ;)  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 19, 2007, 07:45:53 pm
Wow, Susie you got here in record time!  8)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/hooray.gif)

CONGRATS on YOUR FIRST 1000, SUSIE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 19, 2007, 09:57:41 pm
WOW Susie!
Dang that was quick!
Well, I'm glad we made it here together! ;D
Welocme and congrats!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 19, 2007, 11:22:01 pm
Quote from: loneleeb3 on July 19, 2007, 09:57:41 pm
WOW Susie!
Dang that was quick!
Well, I'm glad we made it here together! ;D
Welocme and congrats!!!


And....

CONGRATULATIONS LEE!!!!!

:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 20, 2007, 12:05:56 am
Congrats Susie and Lee!!!

8) :D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 20, 2007, 01:51:25 am
(http://www.websmileys.com/sm/party/fest30.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/cool/049.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/cool/653.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/071.gif)    (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/party/bellyemoticon.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/party/fest30.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/cool/049.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/cool/653.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/071.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/061.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/240.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/fam/fam21.gif)   (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/party/fest39.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/party/bellyemoticon.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/party/fest30.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/cool/049.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/cool/653.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/071.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/061.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/240.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/fam/fam21.gif)   (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/party/fest39.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/party/bellyemoticon.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/party/fest30.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/cool/049.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/cool/653.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/071.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/061.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/240.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/fam/fam21.gif)   (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/party/fest39.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/party/bellyemoticon.gif)     
Yay Susie!  You may have gotten here faster than anyone ever!
      (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/061.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/240.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/fam/fam21.gif)   (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/party/fest39.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/party/bellyemoticon.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/party/fest30.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/cool/049.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/cool/653.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/071.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/061.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/240.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/fam/fam21.gif)   (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/party/fest39.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/party/bellyemoticon.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/party/fest30.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/cool/049.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/cool/653.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/071.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/061.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/240.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/fam/fam21.gif)   (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/party/fest39.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/party/bellyemoticon.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/party/fest30.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/cool/049.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/cool/653.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/071.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/061.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/240.gif)     (http://www.websmileys.com/sm/fam/fam21.gif)   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 20, 2007, 07:45:18 am
Hey Susie, welcome! Good to have you here. My job is to teach newcomers the sekrit handshake...

David, great photos. I have to say, I think I like "now" better than "then" ;-)

63 degrees here and pouring rain. They say it is supposed to clear up in the afternoon. We'll see.

L


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on July 20, 2007, 08:04:25 am
Quote from: Susiebell on July 20, 2007, 06:41:35 am
WOW! Jess! ..... (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_19_3.gif) .... I see I've got some catching up to do!!! ... best get posting!! (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/3/3_8_11v.gif)

Susie (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_1_201.gif)

don't try to make friends now...I SAW you getting chummy with MY David!  >:( >:( >:(

HUMPH!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 20, 2007, 09:07:09 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on July 20, 2007, 09:02:21 am
He definately got more defined for the Fantastic 4 movie!        :D

(http://www.thecelebarchive.net/public/ca/chris%20evans/143519147528920061752706.jpg)
Well, one thing the movie certainly got right, he is SMOKIN HOT!!!
I wonder if thats all natural down there or if he's got some help! :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 20, 2007, 04:09:36 pm
Quote from: Susiebell on July 20, 2007, 11:53:12 am
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s31/Susiebell_album/Glitter/geico.gif) You don't scare me!!!! .......(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_218v.gif)

ooooh I dunno though!!! .......(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_200v.gif)


DAVIDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!....... (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_100.gif) ........ HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLP!

Susie (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_1_201.gif)....




I'm here Susie!!  :D

Trust me. Jess's yeowl is worse than her scratch.  ;)  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on July 20, 2007, 07:08:13 pm
Quote from: Susiebell on July 20, 2007, 11:53:12 am
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s31/Susiebell_album/Glitter/geico.gif) You don't scare me!!!! .......(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_218v.gif)

ooooh I dunno though!!! .......(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_200v.gif)


DAVIDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!....... (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_100.gif) ........ HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLP!

Susie (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_1_201.gif)....



Susie, Drama Queen....everyone GIVE her a HAND!!!

 >:( ::)

*clap







clap*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 20, 2007, 07:41:36 pm
Jess!  >:(

You play nice now. You hear me?   >:(

 ;)  ;)  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on July 20, 2007, 09:30:02 pm
Quote from: David on July 20, 2007, 07:41:36 pm
Jess!  >:(

You play nice now. You hear me?   >:(

 ;)  ;)  :D

I don't know how to do anything else but be nice!!  ;D

a reg ANGEL I am!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 20, 2007, 09:41:27 pm
Quote from: injest on July 20, 2007, 09:30:02 pm
I don't know how to do anything else but be nice!!  ;D

a reg ANGEL I am!!
I concur!
I think you are as sweet as dew on honeysuckle!!! ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on July 20, 2007, 09:48:21 pm
Quote from: loneleeb3 on July 20, 2007, 09:41:27 pm
I concur!
I think you are as sweet as dew on honeysuckle!!! ;D

Ok....I got a new favorite...Suziebell!! I am claiming Lee too!!

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 20, 2007, 09:52:14 pm
Quote from: injest on July 20, 2007, 09:48:21 pm
Ok....I got a new favorite...Suziebell!! I am claiming Lee too!!

 ;D
Well, I should hope so!!  ;D  ;D
I'm proud to be claimed! ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 21, 2007, 08:04:18 am
Morning all,

73 degrees, beautiful sunny morning with a lovely breeze. It doesn't get much better than this!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 22, 2007, 04:05:04 am
now let me see if I can do this:

this, people... is just wrong.  12 degrees C on July 22?

I am wearing a naffy jumper for heaven's sake!!!

See, haven't I acclimated well?

That forecast (click for bigger image) calls for terrible weather all over Britain into the foreseeable future!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on July 22, 2007, 07:01:09 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on July 22, 2007, 06:38:16 am
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1162/763956709_b5c61e5f2f.jpg)

This very funny, and probably true! LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 22, 2007, 07:31:07 am
Come on Natali, four more posts to join the 2000 posts club! You can do it!

Another beautiful day....65 degrees. That would be 18 deg Celsius.

Not a cloud in the sky!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on July 22, 2007, 07:55:48 am
I'm trying, I'm trying!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on July 22, 2007, 07:59:31 am
I could make Madrid's weather report:

It's actually quite nice 79 degrees and sunny. Last night was a bit cold. We have been  having really hot days. However, compared to other years, this summer has been pretty cool. Not so hot.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on July 22, 2007, 08:08:20 am
Well, I did it!  ;D  :D

Now I wonder how long will it take me to reach the 3,000.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 22, 2007, 08:39:15 am
Congratulations, Natali! 2K! 2K!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on July 22, 2007, 08:46:29 am
(http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/happy/happy0064.gif) (http://www.mysmiley.net)
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/WAYTOGO.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 22, 2007, 05:25:01 pm
whoo hoo!

Snapdragons for you Nat!

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/223/496862194_6f0bfdbe38.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on July 22, 2007, 06:53:54 pm
Thank you people! I've already started to work towards the 3,000.  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 23, 2007, 02:56:40 am
Natali,
(http://www.baskets-n-stamps.com/images/Happy_2000.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 23, 2007, 05:44:21 am
I just wanted to mention that my flowers are NOT stock photos - most of the flower photos are from Wünschmichelbach and Ritschweier (Baden Wurttenberg Germany) and are digital photos of actual gardens in these lovely villages I had the privilege to dwell in during 2002 and 2003.

Some pansies from Ritschweier:

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/195/496891911_9148163e13.jpg?v=0)

Carnations? not sure what they are:

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/218/496857990_dafb5e9266.jpg?v=0)

and a lovely garden:

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/198/496855788_40122d964f.jpg?v=0)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 23, 2007, 07:40:38 am
Quote from: opinionista on July 22, 2007, 06:53:54 pm
Thank you people! I've already started to work towards the 3,000.  :P

lol! congrats nat!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 23, 2007, 07:43:28 am
Morning all,

65 degrees. Sunny today...not as beautiful as yesterday but it still looks like a nice day.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 23, 2007, 07:54:40 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on July 17, 2007, 10:20:22 am
I just remembered what this thread is for:


Drumroll, please.............






Ladies and gentlemen,





Presenting the newest member of the 1000+ Posts Club





Your friend and mine,








loneleeb3!!





congrats Lee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on July 23, 2007, 08:06:07 am
Quote from: Susiebell on July 23, 2007, 07:46:12 am
So how can I knock Jess off the top of that list!!!  I wouldn't want her getting too big for her boots!! (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_17_6.gif)



Daviddddddd!!

Susie (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_1_201.gif)

*Jess looks at her post count.....looks at Susie's......looks at her own....looks at Susie's.....bursts into laughter*

pffft!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 23, 2007, 09:10:28 am
 
never underestimate the power of smileyfaces.  I have no doubt Susie will be knocking first Nutmeggy and then me off the Top 10 in no time flat.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 23, 2007, 10:12:26 am
Susie and Jess, let us know if we can help you work things out between the two of you. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 23, 2007, 05:57:53 pm
 
Hey Nutmeggy...

at least you know your rain is going to STOP!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 23, 2007, 06:49:02 pm
Quote from: Susiebell on July 23, 2007, 06:07:06 pm
Hey Louise, are you in the UK too!  This flippin' rain just won't go away!  I'm off to Cornwall next week, I'm half expecting our caravan to float off into the sea!!

 (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_2_4v.gif)

Susie (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_1_201.gif)

I thought y'all were used to that!
Rain and fog and all!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 23, 2007, 07:22:35 pm
Quote from: Susiebell on July 23, 2007, 07:06:48 pm
Har har!!  We do enjoy our regular summer picnics of soggy sandwiches and wet bums!  But this is bonkers .... the UK is about to sink into the ocean .. never to be seen again!!  We're getting flash floods and I saw a picture of Tewkesbury this morning ... it's under water, just the roof tops popping out!  And you wait ... when this is all finally over, there'll be drought warnings and a hosepipe ban!

It's really rather scary!!

(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_2_8v.gif)

Susie (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_1_201.gif)


Are you being affected by all those floods too Susie? I saw some reports about it on CNN and MSNBC. It looks awful! It reminds me of the pictures from Hurricane Katrina a couple of years ago.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 23, 2007, 07:54:26 pm
Quote from: Susiebell on July 23, 2007, 07:06:48 pm
Har har!!  We do enjoy our regular summer picnics of soggy sandwiches and wet bums!  But this is bonkers .... the UK is about to sink into the ocean .. never to be seen again!!  We're getting flash floods and I saw a picture of Tewkesbury this morning ... it's under water, just the roof tops popping out!  And you wait ... when this is all finally over, there'll be drought warnings and a hosepipe ban!

It's really rather scary!!

(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_2_8v.gif)

Susie (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_1_201.gif)

Sorry Susie!
I just saw on the news!
I had no idea how bad it was. :o
I hope you and yours are ok!
It looks really bad over there.
Hopefully the rains will stop and the water will receed soon!  :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 23, 2007, 08:20:53 pm
Quote from: Susiebell on July 23, 2007, 08:01:23 pm
No worries Loneleeb! We're all fine thanks .... and it just gives us another excuse to talk about the weather .... you know how much we Brits love to do that!!

It'll all clear up by Friday and by Sunday morning it'll be glorious sun shine ... just in time for the beach!
 
(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_1_14.gif)

Susie (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_1_201.gif)
Yes, i know how you Brits are! LOL
My mom was raised near Harragut? And my grandparents on my Dads side are Scottish. My Grandmother came over here in 1927 and my Grandfathers family a generation before that.
So I have some idea! LOL
Well, Here's hoping
it'll all be over soon and just in time to go to the beach.
Whats the water like there at the beach anyway. Here it's in the 80's ( I think that would be the 20's in Celsius)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 23, 2007, 09:01:54 pm
Beautiful pictures, Susie. Thanks!

I laughed when I read "hosepipe ban." When I was in England for the first time ever (1995) they were in the midst of a terrible drought and all I heard about on the radio were the hosepipe bans. It took me a while to figure out they meant no one could use their garden hose to water the lawn or wash the car or whatever.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 23, 2007, 09:10:25 pm
Susie, those pics are sooo beautiful!
Wow! I would love to go there someday!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 24, 2007, 02:03:31 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 23, 2007, 09:01:54 pm
I laughed when I read "hosepipe ban." When I was in England for the first time ever (1995) they were in the midst of a terrible drought and all I heard about on the radio were the hosepipe bans. It took me a while to figure out they meant no one could use their garden hose to water the lawn or wash the car or whatever.

L


Thanks L, I was about to ask...  :)

Really beautiful pictures, Susie.  Looks like a place that would also be beautiful in the rain (a different kind of beautiful).  I live in Washington State where our beautiful, rugged coastline is often rainy.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 24, 2007, 05:28:42 am
yes Susie how did you know?  And are they going to equip caravans with water skis to keep them afloat?

Where do you usually reside? I am in Wiltshire/North Gloucestershire borderland, in a little village called Marshfield.  I work in Corsham, which is just outside of Bath.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 24, 2007, 06:38:58 am
Well, My mum, sister and nieces are down staying with my aunt in Minsterworth, Gloucester - about 10-15 miles from Tewksbury. The house is right next to the Severn and last night there was only 30cm before the banks burst - they were stockpiling water in the bath and getting in candles and food supplies. But this morning I got a text to say there is glorious sunshine and the water is draining slightly so good news!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 24, 2007, 07:52:19 am
Let's see, I guess I need some sort of England connection to come to the party. How about, my ancestors are from Islip, which is near Cambridge. They came to the US (then, the colonies) in 1664.

Meanwhile, it is 63 degrees here, still a bit foggy but the weather report promises clearing this afternoon.

L


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 24, 2007, 09:42:33 am
Susdie got to 1000 too? Wow! You go girl - you talk a blue streak!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 24, 2007, 09:45:13 am
Quote from: Kelda on July 24, 2007, 09:42:33 am
Susdie got to 1000 too? Wow! You go girl - you talk a blue streak!!

We need to start callin her LaShawn-bell! :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on July 24, 2007, 08:57:43 pm
Quote
You'll all be happy to hear that today has been gorgeous here in Nottingham ... blue skies, glorious sunshine ... I've been out for a picnic on Clumber Park all afternoon ... heaven!

Yay, Susie!! I'm glad you have a break in the rain!! Question---how do people get their lawns mowed when it rains daily for over a week?? My grass would be waist high by then--with that much rain, at least.
 
Hope the sun sticks around for your holiday!   :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 24, 2007, 10:07:36 pm
It is too complicated to go back to the original post...basically Susie, we will have water conservation measures in a drought, but it is never called a hosepipe ban.

L

(God, that message sounded serious, didn't it? L)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 25, 2007, 06:19:34 am
Quote from: Susiebell on July 24, 2007, 08:54:31 pm
I can tell a Brit a mile off! .... Just listen to them talking about the weather whilst apologising profusely and forming a perfect queue!!

You'll all be happy to hear that today has been gorgeous here in Nottingham ... blue skies, glorious sunshine ... I've been out for a picnic on Clumber Park all afternoon ... heaven!



oh no... no no no. I'm not British.  I'm (**whispering**) American.  I just... well, don't fit in all that well in America, trying to make a go of it, as they say.

And it is positively pouring here once more!

I am reminded of that Beatles song:

"Sitting in an English garden waiting for the sun
If the sun don't come you get a tan by standing in the English rain..."

It's standing in the English rain day today.

But the rest of us here on the slushy Island can say a prayer of thanks we don't live in Tewkesbury.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 25, 2007, 06:38:19 am
Gingerale.  Schweppes.  Lots.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 25, 2007, 06:39:02 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on July 25, 2007, 06:20:28 am
:P     I'm at Home sick.      After having a sore throat for a few days and a low fever, I went to my Doctor for a Strep test.   Sure enough, it was positive.   :-\       

 I hate being sick on my weekends.  LOL.    But the good news is I get to stay home from work today because Strep is highly contagious. Well, that and my throat still feels like it is on fire.

Yes - stay coouried under the covers and take care David - sending lots of vitrual chicken soup your way!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 25, 2007, 06:42:02 am
Ah David, so sorry to hear you're sick!  :(

Lots of liquids and your antibiotic...you'll be fine in no time.

64 degrees here, blue skies, sunny day. Ah, summer...but it's not my weekend!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 25, 2007, 07:43:45 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on July 25, 2007, 07:35:05 am
Thanks Darlins!

   I have my Amoxicillin to take for the next week, plus I called out sick this morning.     Hmm..  I do have some Chicken broth soup in the cupboard too.   That might be good for lunch.     It is supposed to be hot and humid here today.   The high predicted today is 87ºF.      Will have to turn on the A/C later this morning or that hot soup will not look too appealing.   LOL.

   Of course there is some humor in wishing a gay guy Chicken to eat.     It the gay world, "Chicken" is slang for a young man.     ROFLOL.     So if your sending me some chicken, make sure he is at least 18 years old.   HA HA HA!    <just kidding>   Ok,  make sure he is 28.    oh hell.  38?       ::)

 :laugh:

well you can have that type of chicken too if you're up for it but he might get your throat infection and have to stay for a week or two!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 25, 2007, 07:44:16 am
David,  you must have a picture on your hard drive of a good looking guy wearing nothing but an apron to serve you your soup!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 25, 2007, 09:05:46 am
Hope you feel better soon, David.

This is sure turning out to be a sickly summer. I'm on my second cold since May.  :(

BTW, I had an unexepected and unexpectedly pleasant encounter with a couple of your coworkers when I got "searched" in Boston on my way to the cape.

I nearly laughed because the guy made it sound like a game show: "Your airline has chosen you to be individually searched!"  :laugh: (I figured it was because I was buying a one-way ticket at the counter shortly before flight time, so I guess the system is working.  :) )

Despite the weather and the delays last Wednesday, the lines were short in Boston, and the two officers couldn't have been more polite.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 25, 2007, 10:17:41 am
Is it just me, or does that olive oil look like it is going somewhere other than on the salad? LOL

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 25, 2007, 02:18:23 pm
CONGRATULATIONS KELDA!!!!!

:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :-*  :-*  :-*  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D



2000 Posts!!!! Way To Go!!!!!!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 25, 2007, 02:24:19 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 25, 2007, 10:17:41 am
Is it just me, or does that olive oil look like it is going somewhere other than on the salad? LOL



 :laugh:

And thanks David  ;D

I can't believe I'm at 2000 so fast!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 26, 2007, 03:07:23 am
wow, Kelda!

Congratulations !  Have some flowers (now where did I put them...)

there we go: a tiger lily!

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/189/498802561_410aa81715.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 26, 2007, 03:08:31 am
hey guess what everybody?

It's RAINING!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 26, 2007, 03:41:50 am
Quote from: louise van hine on July 26, 2007, 03:08:31 am
hey guess what everybody?

It's RAINING!!!

who would have guessed! and thanks!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 26, 2007, 04:03:47 am
I don't think it'll be an issue Susie! It toook me 18months to get to 2000! You'll be there in a jiffy!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 26, 2007, 06:07:52 am
Morning all,

64 degrees. They are predicting another hazy, hot and humid day for us today. Yesterday it got up to 90.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 26, 2007, 07:02:58 am
David, I never knew this! And you know how much I like license plates!

Where's your website? Can you share the URL?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 26, 2007, 08:23:22 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on July 26, 2007, 06:44:22 am
Good Morning Y'all

    I'm feeling just a little bit better.   The antibiotics must be kicking in.   I'm still staying home from work today again.     Strep is supposed to be real contagious, plus I still feel queer.    How is that for an old use of that word?   LOL.

    Cloudy this morning here in CT.     It is supposed to get pretty hot and humid here later today.

OOOOOO!     I did get an odd email this morning!     It was from Warner Brothers Television.   They asked me some research questions about a future episode of one of their TV series.       My buddy and I have a very comprehensive research website for the history of Connecticut License plates.      We are considered one of the leading authorities on CT plate use over the decades.       I guess they just wanted to make sure something they were including in a future episode was accurate.   

   We get inquiries every week from our site.   Usually from other collectors or people who find old plates and want advice.   But to get an inquiry from Hollywood was a nice surprize.   

congrats!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 26, 2007, 08:55:57 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on July 26, 2007, 06:44:22 am
Good Morning Y'all

    I'm feeling just a little bit better.   The antibiotics must be kicking in.   I'm still staying home from work today again.     Strep is supposed to be real contagious, plus I still feel queer.    How is that for an old use of that word?   LOL.

 

You mean amoxicillin is supposed to turn you straight?  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 26, 2007, 12:58:48 pm
 :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 26, 2007, 02:03:02 pm
Quote from: Susiebell on July 26, 2007, 03:57:05 am
Oops! Sorry my mistake ... so you've actually chosen to live on our soggy little island then?  I've spotted a tiny bit of blue sky in the distance this morning ... yey!

Susie (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_1_201.gif)

I made it I made it! Somebody mistook me for British!  Although my landlady's mum just cackled up a storm when I used the expression "Looking under the hood."

Speaking of which, this is the looking under the hood I was referring to !

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1315/906712983_0962b3e9cd.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 27, 2007, 07:02:24 am
70 degrees right now, sunny...another hot day is predicted here. As they say, a Bermuda high has parked itself over the state, giving us hazy, hot, and humid weather. Although it hasn't been that hazy.

L


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 27, 2007, 09:08:06 am
all right everyone are you ready? 

Rain is predicted for today, just like every other day this week save Tuesday.

Lest we forget:

a sunny day in England this past week - the only sunny day we had!!!

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1379/887612346_d32277b986.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on July 27, 2007, 10:13:09 am
I hope you're feeling better, David. It's rotten to have to work when one is unwell. If you haven't fully recovered yet, I hope that comes very soon.

We are in the midst of having the rainiest year in central Texas I can ever remember in my forty years. Ninety percent chance of rain and thunderstorms today, with much of the area under a flash-flood watch, and more rain expected over the course of the weekend. The plants are certainly loving all this moisture--we have all the lush greenery of a tropical landscape right now.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 27, 2007, 12:30:17 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on July 27, 2007, 09:08:06 am
all right everyone are you ready? 

Rain is predicted for today, just like every other day this week save Tuesday.

Lest we forget:

a sunny day in England this past week - the only sunny day we had!!!

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1379/887612346_d32277b986.jpg)

Wow!
How cool is that. Other than the car being on the wrong side of the road, that picture could have been taken in my town.
Course the way some drive around here that's not always true! :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 27, 2007, 12:34:01 pm
And let me be the first to welcome the newest member of the 1000 posts club: Mariez!

Marie is a faithful fanfic reader and a good friend. I am happy to be able to teach her the sekrit club handshake...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: mariez on July 27, 2007, 01:04:07 pm
Hey, I found my way here, Leslie!  Thanks so much.  Wow - a sekrit club, complete with handshake.  This is exciting! 

I don't pop upstairs very often - I'm afraid once I start they'll have to file a missing persons report on me in RL!  LOL!  But I really should do something about getting a picture and a sig line - I feel like one of those people that move into a new house and wait a year before putting up window treatments or planting some trees. 

Thanks again.

 :-*
Marie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 27, 2007, 01:50:10 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 27, 2007, 12:34:01 pm
And let me be the first to welcome the newest member of the 1000 posts club: Mariez!

Marie is a faithful fanfic reader and a good friend. I am happy to be able to teach her the sekrit club handshake...

L

congrats Mariez!!! And congrats to Dottie for reaching 4000!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 27, 2007, 03:35:20 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 27, 2007, 12:34:01 pm
And let me be the first to welcome the newest member of the 1000 posts club: Mariez!

Marie is a faithful fanfic reader and a good friend. I am happy to be able to teach her the sekrit club handshake...

L


CONGRATULATIONS MARIE!!!!!



and......


CONGRATULATIONS DOTTIE!!!!!


 
:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 27, 2007, 03:49:00 pm
I have to have some flowers around here SOMEWHERE...

Sunflowers!  Congratulations Dottie, congratulations Marie!

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/218/496890775_04e2a94859.jpg?v=0)

and many pink roses and uh... purple things!

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/213/496886669_fcaed5ab63.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on July 27, 2007, 03:59:08 pm
CONGRATULATIONS  MARIE    1000  WOW GREAT JOB.


             one of my favorite people on Bettermost. 
                          (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/home_feature_FU18.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on July 27, 2007, 04:02:34 pm

              CONGRATS TO


        KELDA  AND   DOTTIE
                                                

                                
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: mariez on July 27, 2007, 11:40:26 pm
Thanks for the congrats, Kelda!  :)


Thanks, David!  (Did you know Mel and I were discussing "Full Count" now?  Peek in when you get a chance - we love seeing you!  ;) ;D )   )


Sunflowers are my favorites, Louise - thanks!  :)


What a gorgeous bouquet of tulips, Janice - and right back at ya!  :-*


Marie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 28, 2007, 05:11:56 pm
Bettermost was down for the morning weather report. Another warm day here, and humid, with a brief afternoon shower. More of the same tomorrow.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 29, 2007, 04:14:56 am
 
Hey if anyone knows what those purple things are I'd be really grateful if you could let me know - now it's bugging me.

It's 9:15 a.m. and looks like we didnt have the promised deluge - not here, anyhow.

I had a dream about floods and destroyed houses.  And I'm not even reading the news!!!

To liven up a cheerless, grey Sunday, have a begonia!

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1277/926763641_59fc7a15c2.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 29, 2007, 06:14:57 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on July 29, 2007, 06:02:30 am
Sundays Top Ten List

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Dottie is creeping on David and Louise!!

and Louise - purple things!?! hunh?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 29, 2007, 06:57:34 am
whoa whoa whoa... Dottie can't creep up on me!

and purple things, Kelda, purple things!  what the heck are they?

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/190/496856622_be253902c3.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 29, 2007, 07:20:16 am
Louise no dies - where is Sherrif or Front Ranger when you need them?!

David - start buying a lottery ticket - if you win you can leisurely post without the need for a job! .. or alternatively start posting random smileys in Rays thread - that should suffice!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 29, 2007, 07:41:58 am
Morning all,

69 degrees, another nice morning but I can already feel the humidity in the air.

Tomorrow I leave for Las Vegas!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 29, 2007, 09:58:52 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 29, 2007, 07:41:58 am
Morning all,

69 degrees, another nice morning but I can already feel the humidity in the air.

Tomorrow I leave for Las Vegas!

L

wow Leslie! That sounds exciting!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on July 29, 2007, 11:45:56 am
Leslie, will we get to hear of your Las Vegas visit? Will what happens in Vegas stay in Vegas for you? ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 29, 2007, 11:55:07 am
Quote from: moremojo on July 29, 2007, 11:45:56 am
Leslie, will we get to hear of your Las Vegas visit? Will what happens in Vegas stay in Vegas for you? ;)

I'll be happy to tell you all about it. It is going to be a very quick trip and most of the time I will be attending a conference. Not a whole lot of fun is planned!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 29, 2007, 05:01:12 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 29, 2007, 11:55:07 am
I'll be happy to tell you all about it. It is going to be a very quick trip and most of the time I will be attending a conference. Not a whole lot of fun is planned!

L

Oh well, if you have any Las Vegas tips be sure to start a las Vegas thread in How We Live - enjoy the conference!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 29, 2007, 05:32:58 pm
and no gang it is no conspiracy, tomorrow morning I leave for... lovely Egham, Sussex, home of BMC Inc, United Kingdom training center, a quick stop back at home base here in Marshfield and then off to sunny Pleasanton California where I hope it is nice and HOT because I've been FREEZING every night here!

I hope to be online despite it all.  At least, I will be part of the time!  Watch my blog for interesting photos of computer programs... heheh
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on July 29, 2007, 05:53:48 pm




        If it were posts at 20 paces, I think Dottie would win.  She is undoubtedly the fasted post in the west.  Jess is the champion of course, but thats out of anyones league.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 29, 2007, 06:09:35 pm
CONGRATULATIONS MELISSA!!!!


2000 POSTS!!!!!!


:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D




Way to go sweetie!!!!  :-*  :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 29, 2007, 06:15:37 pm
oooh flower time!

Fortunately I have some fresh ones!

fresh from my back yard!

Congratulations on reaching the pinnacle, Melissa!

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1132/940048667_0071c530b1.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 29, 2007, 06:21:03 pm
Quote from: Kelda on July 29, 2007, 07:20:16 am
Louise no dies - where is Sherrif or Front Ranger when you need them?!

David - start buying a lottery ticket - if you win you can leisurely post without the need for a job! .. or alternatively start posting random smileys in Rays thread - that should suffice!!!

Sorry I can't ID those purple flowers either. I am a wildflower person, don't know much about the domesticated ones. Guess we'll have to wait until the Sheriff returns from Alberta or finishes his Harry Potter, one.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on July 29, 2007, 06:46:52 pm
Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on July 29, 2007, 05:53:48 pm



        If it were posts at 20 paces, I think Dottie would win.  She is undoubtedly the fasted post in the west.  Jess is the champion of course, but thats out of anyones league.

I am thinking about getting high speed... ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on July 29, 2007, 07:58:49 pm


CONGRATULATIONS MELISSA.   2000


                                                           (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/flora-04.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 30, 2007, 03:32:45 am
Yay!!! Melissa made it to 2000! Hope she didn't hurt her wrist too much in the process!!!

 :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 30, 2007, 04:32:32 am
Morning all....66 degrees and DARK. LOL, I don't know what the weather holds. Probably another nice day.

Tomorrow's weather report will coming to you from Las Vegas!

L


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on July 30, 2007, 05:23:29 am
Welcome to the 2K Melissa. Congratulations!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 30, 2007, 07:40:23 am
If that's true - no uploading any more drabbles Leslie - because what happens in Vegas STAYS in Vegas!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 30, 2007, 07:44:11 am
and I need to take a picture, because... it's sunny in Britain!  That big yellow thing burned my eyes all the way in to Heathrow!

But, not to be too pumped up about the weather, the traffic coming to Egham this morning was terrible!  I left at 6:40 a.m and got here just in time for a coffee and registration and a quick email before it was time for class at 9:00.

Good thing I filled up the Upload folder with my photos yesterday instead of waiting for iffy service today.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 30, 2007, 07:51:23 am
well, right now I am sitting here at Logan Airport, looking at my plane which isn't going anywhere because of thunder and lightning here in Boston. The place is mobbed, all flights are grounded, and the natives are starting to get restless. LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 30, 2007, 07:58:21 am
so since you aren't in Las Vegas yet you can sneak out a couple of drabbles before the fun begins, right ?  Or you can rewrite your powerpoints!

heheheheh.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: mvansand76 on July 30, 2007, 08:00:07 am




Thanks you guys for the congratulations!!!! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEH!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 30, 2007, 08:02:41 am
Quote from: louise van hine on July 30, 2007, 07:58:21 am
so since you aren't in Las Vegas yet you can sneak out a couple of drabbles before the fun begins, right ?  Or you can rewrite your powerpoints!

heheheheh.

Hehehehe to you too. This must be Schumann day in classical musical radio-land as I heard Schumann this and Schumann that on the drive down today. I also heard the end of Beethoven's 5th symphony and Finlandia by Sibelius.

And, good news, the rain has ended and they are beginning to board some of the planes around me.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 30, 2007, 08:03:48 am
Here are some flowers for all of you returning from the Alberta trip!

Welcome back!!!

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/172/496887239_16b2f8e3ef.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 30, 2007, 08:07:26 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 30, 2007, 08:02:41 am
Hehehehe to you too. This must be Schumann day in classical musical radio-land as I heard Schumann this and Schumann that on the drive down today. I also heard the end of Beethoven's 5th symphony and Finlandia by Sibelius.

And, good news, the rain has ended and they are beginning to board some of the planes around me.

L

that is because it is Schumanns Todestag:  He died on the 29th of July, 1856.  Hm, but today is the 30th, so it should be over now.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 30, 2007, 08:11:12 am
Quote from: louise van hine on July 30, 2007, 08:07:26 am
that is because it is Schumanns Todestag:  He died on the 29th of July, 1856.  Hm, but today is the 30th, so it should be over now.

Well there you go....

Thanks, Louise!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 30, 2007, 09:28:01 am
Congrats Melissa!!!!! :laugh: :laugh:
Thats awesome!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: mvansand76 on July 30, 2007, 09:59:46 am
Quote from: loneleeb3 on July 30, 2007, 09:28:01 am
Congrats Melissa!!!!! :laugh: :laugh:
Thats awesome!

Thanks! I still can't believe I made it!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: memento on July 30, 2007, 10:45:09 am
(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/1626/ell9in.jpg)

Congratulations on 2000 posts, Melissa.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: mvansand76 on July 30, 2007, 11:12:31 am
Quote from: Memento on July 30, 2007, 10:45:09 am
(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/1626/ell9in.jpg)

Congratulations on 2000 posts, Melissa.

How cute! Thanks Memento!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 31, 2007, 07:49:14 am
Morning all,

Hello from Las Vegas where it is very early in the morning and dark outside. I have no idea of the temperature. Yesterday when I arrived it was 97 degrees but I didn't spend much time outside so I can't complain about the heat. Besides, it's that famous "dry" heat, right? LOL.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 31, 2007, 09:27:52 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 31, 2007, 07:49:14 am
Morning all,

Hello from Las Vegas where it is very early in the morning and dark outside. I have no idea of the temperature. Yesterday when I arrived it was 97 degrees but I didn't spend much time outside so I can't complain about the heat. Besides, it's that famous "dry" heat, right? LOL.

L
Leslie in Sin City! :o
Oh my!!
Have fun!
I always love when someone says "but it's a dry Heat"!
Man, an oven is still an oven! It's hot!
It's gping to be 91 here but the humidity is about 95% so it's what we in the south like to call Sultry! LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 31, 2007, 09:48:05 am
Right, Lee, an oven is an oven! That's what I say, too...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on July 31, 2007, 01:05:09 pm
"It's a Dry Heat" used to be my signature line when I lived in Minnesota, where it's COLDERNHELL in November!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 01, 2007, 07:32:31 am
psot 45 posts today Dvcaid and you're back on!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 01, 2007, 09:11:40 am
David, David, I miss you! Maybe you should post the Top Eleven list. You're the list poster, you can make up the rules!

Still in Las Vegas, still hot.


L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 01, 2007, 09:47:46 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 01, 2007, 09:11:40 am
David, David, I miss you! Maybe you should post the Top Eleven list. You're the list poster, you can make up the rules!


That's what I was thinking too, David.  Leslie, I love Finlandia, makes me want to be a better human being.  Louise, those deep blue tiny flowers in the pot in your backyard (but not the purple ones) are lobelia.

Welcome to the Top Ten, dot-matrix.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 02, 2007, 07:49:12 am
Holy Moly Dot's going to knock me right into Spot 11 !  From now on that should be considered the "Spot Perilous!!"

It has gotten a bit cooler, but all in all the weather since I went out on my course has been FABULOUS.  Just in time for me to be cooped up in a classroom all day with catered salads and jacket potatoes.  But I sure have enjoyed a break from the rain.

I don't know if Leslie will be by with a weather report from New England but if she has a spare minute before collapsing from the Red Eye from Las Vegas I am sure we'll get one.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 02, 2007, 09:18:39 am
Well, we could do what "Ocean's 11" did and become "BetterMost's 12" and then "BetterMost's 13" and then...

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 02, 2007, 09:48:52 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 02, 2007, 09:18:39 am
Well, we could do what "Ocean's 11" did and become "BetterMost's 12" and then "BetterMost's 13" and then...


Dang, I hate bein left out! LOL
I have a long way to go to catch up!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on August 02, 2007, 10:09:21 am
Quote from: loneleeb3 on August 02, 2007, 09:48:52 am
I have a long way to go to catch up!  :laugh:
But you will in time, my good man...you will.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 02, 2007, 10:15:40 am
Home again in Maine and happy to be here. 87 degrees and humid out there! No more dry heat for me!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 02, 2007, 02:20:03 pm
I'm sitting in a kitchen in Jackson, WY, looking out the back window at some grazing cattle and pretty hills.  It's cool and damp and beautiful here.  After Alberta, the Tetons actually look small!  But they're as gorgeous as ever.

My brother played an incredibly difficult solo for string bass on a concert last night, and I was really proud of him.  Afterwards we went to a spaghetti supper with friends of his from the bass section in the orchestra of the Teton Music Festival: a half dozen men and one woman, tall and lean like their instruments.

I'll be home late Saturday night.  What a ride it's been!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 02, 2007, 02:53:51 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on August 01, 2007, 09:47:46 am
Leslie, I love Finlandia, makes me want to be a better human being.

Vodka makes you want to be a better human being? Maybe I'd better give up scotch. ...  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 02, 2007, 03:11:59 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 02, 2007, 02:53:51 pm
Vodka makes you want to be a better human being? Maybe I'd better give up scotch. ...  ???

Vodka makes me think that everyone is a better human being! LOL :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 02, 2007, 03:28:57 pm
Quote from: loneleeb3 on August 02, 2007, 03:11:59 pm
Vodka makes me think that everyone is a better human being! LOL :laugh:

Does it make you a friendlier human being?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 02, 2007, 04:14:06 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 02, 2007, 03:28:57 pm
Does it make you a friendlier human being?
Oh yes!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 02, 2007, 04:14:39 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 02, 2007, 02:53:51 pm
Vodka makes you want to be a better human being? Maybe I'd better give up scotch. ...  ???

Driving home this morning, I was listening to the same classical radio station from Boston (WCRB) and the woman played, once again, Finlandia, by Sibelius. And I was thinking, what is this, her favorite song or something? I just heard this on Monday!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on August 02, 2007, 04:21:41 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 02, 2007, 04:14:39 pm
Driving home this morning, I was listening to the same classical radio station from Boston (WCRB) and the woman played, once again, Finlandia, by Sibelius. And I was thinking, what is this, her favorite song or something? I just heard this on Monday!

L

Not vodka related, but hat station has become the Pop 40 of classical music, even going so far as to play portions of movements...sacrilege
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 02, 2007, 04:25:50 pm
Quote from: Scott on August 02, 2007, 04:21:41 pm
Not vodka related, but hat station has become the Pop 40 of classical music, even going so far as to play portions of movements...sacrilege

I sort of had that feeling. Which is the public radio station that plays all classical and jazz? WBUR? For some reason, I wasn't finding it on my dial.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 02, 2007, 04:35:13 pm
Quote from: Meryl on August 02, 2007, 02:20:03 pm
I'm sitting in a kitchen in Jackson, WY, looking out the back window at some grazing cattle and pretty hills.  It's cool and damp and beautiful here.  After Alberta, the Tetons actually look small!  But they're as gorgeous as ever.

My brother played an incredibly difficult solo for string bass on a concert last night, and I was really proud of him.  Afterwards we went to a spaghetti supper with friends of his from the bass section in the orchestra of the Teton Music Festival: a half dozen men and one woman, tall and lean like their instruments.

I'll be home late Saturday night.  What a ride it's been!  8)

You are in Wyoming now Meryl?? I'm jealous!! I bet it's beautiful up there.  :)

Which song did your brother play?  I love the string bass. It's a beautiful instrument.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on August 02, 2007, 04:41:55 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 02, 2007, 04:25:50 pm
I sort of had that feeling. Which is the public radio station that plays all classical and jazz? WBUR? For some reason, I wasn't finding it on my dial.

L

Leslie, that is WGBH 89.7.

WBUR 90.9 is mostly news and Terri Gross.  They both broadcast NPR news.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 02, 2007, 05:29:22 pm
Quote from: southendmd on August 02, 2007, 04:41:55 pm
Leslie, that is WGBH 89.7.

WBUR 90.9 is mostly news and Terri Gross.  They both broadcast NPR news.

I knew there were two, I just mixed them up. For whatever reason, WGBH was playing hide 'n seek with my radio on Monday. LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 02, 2007, 06:34:59 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 02, 2007, 03:28:57 pm
Does vodka make you a friendlier human being?

Quote from: loneleeb3 on August 02, 2007, 04:14:06 pm
Oh yes!  ;D

I'll remember that in Wyoming next June. ... ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 02, 2007, 06:36:12 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 02, 2007, 04:14:39 pm
Driving home this morning, I was listening to the same classical radio station from Boston (WCRB) and the woman played, once again, Finlandia, by Sibelius. And I was thinking, what is this, her favorite song or something? I just heard this on Monday!

L

Oh, THAT Finlandia!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 02, 2007, 06:41:56 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 02, 2007, 06:34:59 pm
I'll remember that in Wyoming next June. ... ;)

No vodka allowed, sillies! Whiskey, not vodka!! And none of that sissy bourbon whiskey neither! It's gotta be corn or rye whiskey! I'm sure you'n'Lee can accommodate yourselves to that!!


You guys go into the Ten Sleep Saloon and order vodka, you're likely to get yourselves shot!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dot-matrix on August 02, 2007, 06:49:27 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 02, 2007, 06:31:08 am
Thursdays Top Eleven   List!   ;D

injest  17590  
Garry_LH  8689
Lucise  7527
Front-Ranger  7311  
MaineWriter  6760  
Sheriff Roland  5886
Ellemeno  5669
David  5499
louise van hine  4195
dot-matrix  4091
Nutmeg Guy 4056

OMG David I am so SORRY...I never meant to bump YOU out of the top ten.... :-\ .....   :o  hey wait a minute I"M IN THE TOP TEN !!!!!!!! (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s64/dotEmatrix/beefcake/Beefcake%202/Smilies%20Emoticons%20and%20Avatars/1-2.gif)

(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s64/dotEmatrix/beefcake/Beefcake%202/Smilies%20Emoticons%20and%20Avatars/yay-1.gif)

(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s64/dotEmatrix/beefcake/Beefcake%202/Smilies%20Emoticons%20and%20Avatars/thsmiley_dancetango.gif)

OK... (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s64/dotEmatrix/beefcake/Beefcake%202/Smilies%20Emoticons%20and%20Avatars/carryon.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 02, 2007, 07:08:02 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 02, 2007, 06:41:56 pm
No vodka allowed, sillies! Whiskey, not vodka!! And none of that sissy bourbon whiskey neither! It's gotta be corn or rye whiskey! I'm sure you'n'Lee can accommodate yourselves to that!!


You guys go into the Ten Sleep Saloon and order vodka, you're likely to get yourselves shot!!!!!!!!!!!



Uh, Little Darlin', bourbon is made from corn and rye. ...  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 02, 2007, 07:14:03 pm
Finlandia in my blog.  Take a coupla minutes for the most beautiful song....

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,6239.msg231759.html#msg231759
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 03, 2007, 04:36:33 am
meh... I might be #9 in the top 10 but feel under a cloud today.  I've been getting sick from food several days now and wish I could make my own darn salad!  Down in the dumps, despite the sunshine and the prospect of sunny California.

I need cheering up!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 03, 2007, 05:33:08 am
Quote from: louise van hine on August 03, 2007, 04:36:33 am
meh... I might be #9 in the top 10 but feel under a cloud today.  I've been getting sick from food several days now and wish I could make my own darn salad!  Down in the dumps, despite the sunshine and the prospect of sunny California.

I need cheering up!


Here ya go:

It is titled "Japanese Christmas cake" ( :o ?) and it's gluten-free:

(http://www.theofel.de/plog-archives/upload/2006/12/japanischer-weihnachtskuchen-glutenfrei-rezept.jpg)

If nothing else helps, chocolate will! It's cocos-chocolate cookies - gluten-free!

(http://www.theofel.de/plog-archives/upload/2006/12/kokos-schoko-cookies-glutenfrei.jpg)


And if in need, you can always get drunk with gluten-free rice beer:

(http://www.residenz-biere.de/IMG/gif/bio_reis_glutenfrei_neu.gif)

And original California sun:

(http://static.flickr.com/35/71655553_4d1d5b2ed7.jpg)

Better now?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 03, 2007, 05:57:17 am
oooh yes.

It helped a great deal that I have such a wonderful and cheery instructor who gladly is providing me a professional reference!  And some gluten free food is JUST what I need!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 03, 2007, 06:35:18 am
oh no!  Dot has roared past you, David, and she's riding my tailgate!  ai yi yi!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 03, 2007, 07:25:44 am
Morning all,

72 degrees at 7:25 am here in Maine. It feels like another hot one is in store for us today.

A groundhog has discovered our "volunteer" sunflowers and is busy chomping them all down.  >:( We don't have any flowers yet. He seems to be enjoying all the green leaves.

L


Fridays Top Eleven List!

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 Garry_LH            8,713   
  Lucise                7,527 
  Front-Ranger      7,328   
  MaineWriter        6,770   
 Sheriff Roland        5,893 
  Ellemeno              5,704 
  David                  5,508   
  louise van hine      4,205 
  dot-matrix            4,122 
  Nutmeg Guy          4,060
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 03, 2007, 08:40:24 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 03, 2007, 07:25:44 am
Morning all,

72 degrees at 7:25 am here in Maine. It feels like another hot one is in store for us today.

A groundhog has discovered our "volunteer" sunflowers and is busy chomping them all down.  >:( We don't have any flowers yet. He seems to be enjoying all the green leaves.

L
It's going to be 95f here today!
LOL at the groundhog! I have that problem with the deer!
My Tomato's didn't even make it to fruit this year cause the deer kept eating the plants as soon as they started to flower! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 04, 2007, 03:39:26 am
No wildlife in Marshfield this morning unless you count a faraway hoot of an owl as I climbed into my Micra (and I do mean MICRA) at 4:45 a.m., and it's sunny, summery and beautiful here at Heathrow Airport as I get ready to fly 11 hours direct to San Francisco.

Now, to say something for the Terminal 3 security operators here - boy howdy are they efficient!  Everybody queues up, they put the bins up and take everybody's plastic bags and laptops and men's belt buckles and everyone steps through and wow.  I can't believe how efficient it all was.  I mentioned it to one of the women in the security line and she seemed surprised at the compliment.  How unlike my bizarre experience coming through to Terminal 3 from Lufthansa at the end of February.  Did they finally give everyone training or something? 

So of course I have a huge lot of time!  I'll check in later whenI'm safely in Cali!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 04, 2007, 09:07:01 am
Good morning everyone, and David, thanks for that beautiful picture!

79 degrees here and another hot day is predicted. I think I am going to sit by a cool fan and read Harry Potter all day. Lance tells me that he couldn't put the book down for the last 180 pages and I am getting close to that point.

Louise, that is great news about your trip. I'll be looking forward to seeing you online later today.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 04, 2007, 12:38:43 pm
Over here in Europe, it's already evening and I'm happy to announce that finally we had another summer day today  :D.
27°C (81°F) today and for tomorrow the forecast says 32°C (90°F). We went to the public outdoor pool and will do so again tomorrow. Yay, I love me a day at the pool  :).

In half an hour Kerstin's and my family will meet at the "Zwiebelfest" (=onion fair). Yup, our village is so small and boring, the only significant thing it is (regionally) famous for is - onions  :laugh:.

(http://www.die-wohnung.com/blog/albert/wp-content/zwiebel.bmp)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 04, 2007, 12:52:25 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 04, 2007, 12:38:43 pm
Over here in Europe, it's already evening and I'm happy to announce that finally we had another summer day today  :D.
27°C (81°F) today and for tomorrow the forecast says 32°C (90°F). We went to the public outdoor pool and will do so again tomorrow. Yay, I love me a day at the pool  :).

In half an hour Kerstin's and my family will meet at the "Zwiebelfest" (=onion fair). Yup, our village is so small and boring, the only significant thing it is (regionally) famous for is - onions  :laugh:.

(http://www.die-wohnung.com/blog/albert/wp-content/zwiebel.bmp)
Its famous for you and Kirsten at Bettermost my dear!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 04, 2007, 12:54:42 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 04, 2007, 06:08:35 am
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  Lucise        7,527   
  Front-Ranger        7,336   
  MaineWriter        6,778   
  Sheriff Roland        5,896   
  Ellemeno        5,750   
  David        5,516   
  louise van hine        4,214   
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  Nutmeg Guy        4,061   

Whoa, I feel a talkative spell coming on, while Milli's in Europe!! I'm not good with the poetry or art, but I have lots more photos, videos, and words in my computer and in the back of my mind!!

Enjoy the onions Chrissi!! I think onions are the perfect thing to have a festival about! A few years ago when there was a shortage of onions in India, there were riots!!

Be sure to get pictures!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 04, 2007, 04:45:25 pm
Quote from: Kelda on August 04, 2007, 12:52:25 pm

Its famous for you and Kirsten at Bettermost my dear!!!!

Aww, that's a lovely thing to say. Thank you  :-*.


Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 04, 2007, 12:54:42 pm

Enjoy the onions Chrissi!! I think onions are the perfect thing to have a festival about! A few years ago when there was a shortage of onions in India, there were riots!!

But to call itself "The Onionvillage"  ???
At least it's true. Some days you can smell them throughout the village.

Quote

Be sure to get pictures!!

Too late. We took pictures, but only of our families. No family pics on the internet. Maybe we'll go again tomorrow, then I'll take some pics of the surroundings.
For now I can show you the onion-stallion. It's a larger than life horse built out of onions.
(Tell you what: that's some crazy folks here in the palatinate  ::))

(http://www.frohsinn-zeiskam.de/Gesellschaftliche_Aktivitaeten/Zwewwlhengst_10.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dot-matrix on August 05, 2007, 02:07:53 am
Hey ;) No worries David and Louise…. You have nothing to worry about from me. I’m sure you will both leave me in the posting dust again very shortly.  Cheers (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s64/dotEmatrix/beefcake/Beefcake%202/Smilies%20Emoticons%20and%20Avatars/thsmiley_quickdraw.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 05, 2007, 07:16:39 am
Here I am, #9 in the Top 11, sitting up at the impossible hour of 3:30 a.m. Pacific, only because I can't sleep anymore after travelling 8 time zones!

it's 57 degrees and warming, and promises to be a pleasant 73% today.  In Pleasanton.  And I have a day to myself to just write, go acquire some food, and maybe take some photos of the absolutely parched landscape.  After lush tropical rain-forest Britain, everything here looks desert.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 05, 2007, 08:15:26 am
Morning all,

A front came through yesterday, clearing out the hazy, hot, humid weather and leaving us with an absolutely glorious day. 65 degrees right now with a light breeze. Clear blue sky. Just lovely!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 05, 2007, 08:17:42 am
Thanks for the traveller's update, David. Sigh..more rules, more confusion.

On my recent trip to LV, I had my quart-sized baggie with shampoo, etc., and when I pulled it out, each time the TSA person said, "Ah, perfect." Which makes me think alot of travelers haven't figured out this requirement yet, even though it has been a year.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on August 05, 2007, 09:23:31 am
What do you do to de-stress when you get off work? Dealing with the traveling public looks like a very stress-inducing, frustration-causing job! Some people can be so dense. I'm sure it's hard to keep from calling them names.  LOL   I know I'd want to!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 06, 2007, 08:56:20 am
It is not raining here although the sky is grey, not blue. 68 degrees...it is nice without the humidity!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on August 06, 2007, 09:19:18 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 06, 2007, 08:38:22 am
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/49/125194251_1ff820d4ce.jpg)
That reminds me of the Edward Hopper painting "Nighthawks". Very evocative.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 06, 2007, 01:39:49 pm
Okay.  I was on my way to California.  Sunny. Dry.  right?

Wrong.  I have no coats, I have no umbrella.  And - it's raining.  Photos later.

But my course is underway and they promise actual installation hands on experience, and it gladdens my heart.  No dry theory... actual INSTALLATION.  Thank goodness.  (Yes, I'm babbling.)

And I found the restaurants on the map!  No more starvation.

A word on TSA and people obeying the rules... the security at Heathrow ran like clockwork as I was heading out Saturday morning. I didn't see a single person freaking out about their liquids, because they had several stations with staging areas and people clucking their tongues prompting them to organize their liquids, BEFORE they were allowed into the security line.  Either this, or the British are generally more obedient.


I expect to see the freaking-out Americans when I get to SFO on Friday! heheh.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 07, 2007, 07:29:07 am
Morning all,

65 degrees and grey sky again today. We did have rain yesterday--pouring, pouring torrential downpours with lots of thunder and lightning. 2.29 inches of rain in just a matter of hours!

Today it is supposed to clear up and be sunny. Let's hope!

L


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  Sheriff Roland        5,917 
  Ellemeno        5,821 
  David        5,545 
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 07, 2007, 10:13:50 am
It was 85f this mornin at 8am.
We're going to be pushing the century mark today. :P
The humidity was at 58% this morning and should go up as the day progresses!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 07, 2007, 12:16:42 pm
good lord, Dot is going to overtake me today!  Move over, David, I'm back down to 10th place!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 07, 2007, 11:24:09 pm
Nutmeg Guy, I sympathize with your new hassles.  They were already observing those rules in Jackson, WY, when I flew back on Saturday.  It's a good thing that's a small airport, because people were holding up the line drinking their liquids so they wouldn't lose their designer water containers!  ;D

Quote from: David on August 02, 2007, 04:35:13 pm
You are in Wyoming now Meryl?? I'm jealous!! I bet it's beautiful up there.  :)

Which song did your brother play?  I love the string bass. It's a beautiful instrument.  :D

David, many pages ago you asked me this question, and I didn't forget!  The piece is by Kenneth Gaburo, and it's titled INSIDE: A Quartet for One Bass Player.  It was written in the '60's and still has an original freshness to it.  The performer has to do four things: play the strings, make sounds on the instrument itself, make vocal sounds and create clicking/kissing/trilling sounds, hence the "quartet' description.  The sheet music looks practically indecipherable!  I thought Skip did a great job with it, and the audience was mesmerized.  Here's a pic of him lifted from the video we made:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/SkipChamberSoloAug2007.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 08, 2007, 06:45:51 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 08, 2007, 06:24:12 am
I know the feeling!    Fran is on my ass right now in 12th place with 4013 posts!

Unless you kick your posting up, David, I'm pretty sure Fran will overtake you right quick.  Long long time ago, for ages, I was between latjoreme and ednbarby.  Sigh...

It's raining here now, and a little chilly.  We need it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 08, 2007, 07:21:25 am
Morning all,

It is raining here too. 66 degrees. The paper says the rain will end this afternoon. My sister and her family are up here in Maine on vacation, so I hope for their sake it does stop raining!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 08, 2007, 08:59:36 am
Janice has 2001 posts! she has hit the big two - 0 - 0 - 0!!!

Congrats Janice!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 08, 2007, 09:05:15 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 08, 2007, 07:21:25 am
Morning all,

It is raining here too. 66 degrees. The paper says the rain will end this afternoon. My sister and her family are up here in Maine on vacation, so I hope for their sake it does stop raining!

L

It was 82 at 7am. It's sunny and hot here! Today we are supposed to break the 100 mark again.
Yesterday we were just shy of it at 98. The air is so bad. there is a code red smog alert!
I live 50mi out of Atlanta and it affects us! :P

CONGRATS Mamma on hitting the big 2000!!!!!! ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 08, 2007, 09:08:24 am
Congratulations to Janice! 2K! 2K!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 08, 2007, 09:10:30 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 08, 2007, 09:08:24 am
Congratulations to Janice! 2K! 2K!

L

We need to start callin Janice J2K! ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on August 08, 2007, 11:17:43 am




           :laugh:          OK              :laugh:

                  thanks
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 08, 2007, 11:34:11 am
whoo wee, welcome to 2,000 and up club but it's a tough climb from there... I'm hanging on with my fingernails at #10!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 08, 2007, 11:54:03 am
And I am working hard to get to 7000!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 08, 2007, 11:59:15 am
it is hard to believe I have over 4,200 posts and I still can't hang on to anything higher than the #10 spot!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 08, 2007, 12:13:00 pm
And it's fun to go back to the very beginning of this thread, where Phillip was wondering who would be the first person to reach 1000 posts!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 08, 2007, 03:04:27 pm
I know sometimes when i view the thread I accidently click on the name rather than the arrow thing and i go back to the forst page.. its a blast from the past all right - and I htink I was like the second person to post in the thread!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 08, 2007, 03:18:58 pm
and who WAS the first person to get a thousand posts?  That was definitely before my time!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 08, 2007, 03:56:39 pm
In 30 minutes, I will log 100 days here on Bettermost.

I don't know if I should be advertising that fact....LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 08, 2007, 04:00:56 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 08, 2007, 03:56:39 pm
In 30 minutes, I will log 100 days here on Bettermost.

I don't know if I should be advertising that fact....LOL

L

I've only got 8 days 14hrs and 10 minutes! :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on August 08, 2007, 04:31:45 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 08, 2007, 03:56:39 pm
In 30 minutes, I will log 100 days here on Bettermost.

I don't know if I should be advertising that fact....LOL

L
As of today, I'm at 31 days, 10 hours and 56 minutes. It took me about a year and a half to make up one BetterMost month! ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 08, 2007, 05:06:37 pm
Ta da!

I am already at 100 days, 5 minutes. I took a screen shot of when I was at 100 days exactly, but I don't know how to post it. Anyone help me?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 08, 2007, 05:21:34 pm

I'm at 59 days, 17 hours and 8 minutes. o.o.!  I think chat did me in!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 08, 2007, 05:21:54 pm
As of today, I've been logged on 60 days!!  :D

But I think this is because I minimize Bettermost while I'm doing my CH Gallahue work from home. I'm loggded on, but I'm not actually logged on. Does that make sense? Then, when I see my little mailbox light up, I maximize Bettermost so I can see who responded to a message.  :D

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/bettermostscreenshot.jpg)





Quote from: MaineWriter on August 08, 2007, 05:06:37 pm
Ta da!

I am already at 100 days, 5 minutes. I took a screen shot of when I was at 100 days exactly, but I don't know how to post it. Anyone help me?

L

Leslie, I upload my pictures to Photobucket. Some people here use Divshare. On Photobucket, I select the 4th option under the newly upload picture (the bottom one). It says "IMG CODE" next to it. I copy the link and then paste it into my Bettermost message, and it will normally appear without any problems!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 08, 2007, 05:24:22 pm
Quote from: David on August 08, 2007, 05:21:54 pm

Leslie, I upload my pictures to Photobucket. Some people here use Divshare. On Photobucket, I select the 4th option under the newly upload picture (the bottom one). It says "IMG CODE" next to it. I copy the link and then paste it into my Bettermost message, and it will normally appear without any problems!  :)

Oh, I know all about photobucket and uploading pictures. What I don't know how to do is post a screen shot that I captured with the PrtSc key.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 08, 2007, 05:35:01 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on August 08, 2007, 03:18:58 pm
and who WAS the first person to get a thousand posts?  That was definitely before my time!!!

Victoria then Chris Slayers were first.

Phew Leslie!!  I'm 16 days 13 hours and 55minutes. Is that good or bad!?!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 08, 2007, 05:35:49 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 08, 2007, 05:24:22 pm
Oh, I know all about photobucket and uploading pictures. What I don't know how to do is post a screen shot that I captured with the PrtSc key.

L

Oh. I have NO idea how to do that. In fact, I've never heard about it before.

Sorry about that Leslie.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 08, 2007, 05:40:21 pm
Here's a little technical tidbit for anyone who does PowerPoint presentations:

If you want to include a screen shot in your presentation, hit PrtSc to save the image. Then in PowerPoint, use Ctrl-V to paste (the paste command on the edit menu won't work). Voila!

I did PrtSc to commemorate 100 days, but I can't figure out how to save it as a picture file. I do have it pasted in PowerPoint though! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 08, 2007, 05:47:23 pm
can you not just paste it into paint and the save as a jpg?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 08, 2007, 06:00:30 pm
Ha, thanks Kelda! That did the trick!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/100a.jpg)

I blocked out the number of PMs because I really, really need to do some cleaning over there...LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 08, 2007, 06:41:57 pm
How do you work the Prtscrn button? When I push it, nothing happens.  ???

My button says prtscrn at the top and sysrq at the  bottom. And I've tried pushing the shift button, the ctrl button and the alt button too when I push it.

This sounds like a really nice feature, but I can't seem to get mine do do anything. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 08, 2007, 06:49:45 pm
Quote from: David on August 08, 2007, 06:41:57 pm
How do you work the Prtscrn button? When I push it, nothing happens.  ???


Try this David.

1) Open Paint (if you have a Windows computer, you should have Paint as a built in program)

2) Here in Bettermost, look at a screen and press "PrtSc". On my laptop, I need to push it in connection with the Fn key (blue).

3) Go to Paint. Press Ctrl-V. That should paste the screen shot into the blank document.

4) Save as a .jpg file

5) Upload to Photobucket

6) Post.

7) Let me know if this works.

PrtSc doesn't seem like it does anything, until you paste the screen capture somewhere (Paint, Powerpoint, etc).

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/david.jpg)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 08, 2007, 06:51:45 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 08, 2007, 06:00:30 pm
.

I blocked out the number of PMs because I really, really need to do some cleaning over there...LOL

L

muAHAHAHAHAHAH!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 08, 2007, 06:53:33 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 08, 2007, 06:49:45 pm
Try this David.

PrtSc doesn't seem like it does anything, until you paste the screen capture somewhere (Paint, Powerpoint, etc).

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/david.jpg)

L

Thank you!  :D

I will try this!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 08, 2007, 07:01:30 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on August 08, 2007, 06:51:45 pm
muAHAHAHAHAHAH!


Hahahaha, I don't see you 'fessing up to how many PMs you have!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 09, 2007, 03:36:29 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 08, 2007, 09:55:14 pm
FWIW: 

 Hey, Nutmeg Guy, you have 0 messages, 0 are new.
Total time logged in: 38 days, 14 hours and 17 minutes.

somebody is a clearer outer of PMS!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 09, 2007, 06:57:59 am
Morning all,

59 degrees, a little bit cloudy but it looks like it going to clear. It feels like the humidity has cleared out a bit, too.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 09, 2007, 08:19:32 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 09, 2007, 06:57:59 am
Morning all,

59 degrees, a little bit cloudy but it looks like it going to clear. It feels like the humidity has cleared out a bit, too.

L
Well, it musta come down here! >:(
Right now it's 78 and 58% humidity! It's supposed to break 100 again!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 09, 2007, 08:36:43 am
There are some advantages to living here in Maine with our natural air conditioning!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 09, 2007, 08:40:34 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 09, 2007, 08:36:43 am
There are some advantages to living here in Maine with our natural air conditioning!

L
Yep!
Tat is until the winter when it won't shut off! LOL :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 09, 2007, 08:55:56 am
Okay I'll confess...
I have 1327 messages!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 09, 2007, 09:41:26 am
Quote from: louise van hine on August 09, 2007, 08:55:56 am
Okay I'll confess...
I have 1327 messages!!!

 :o  :laugh:  :o

Oh my gawd!! for every 4 posts you made you've had a PM!

I thought I was bad with 291!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on August 09, 2007, 10:20:08 am
If we're fessing up here, I currently have fifty-six messages in my inbox...I've read all of them, I assure you, but have saved all of those for various reasons. I do need to do a little housecleaning there, and soon.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 09, 2007, 11:03:21 am
I have 826 and thats after I thinned a few out!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 09, 2007, 11:20:09 am
phew!! well 291 is all my PMs ever! I need to talk more I guess!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 09, 2007, 11:22:16 am
I delete my messages constantly, but I still have 1,594!! How did this happen??

 ???

I get so many memorable messages that I just have to save to reread later...or for blackmail purposes!! (Just kidding!!)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 09, 2007, 11:23:31 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 09, 2007, 11:22:16 am
I delete my messages constantly, but I still have 1,594!! How did this happen??

 ???

I get so many memorable messages that I just have to save to reread later...or for blackmail purposes!! (Just kidding!!)


You're just so popular!
You're the Belle of the ball Miss Lee! ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on August 09, 2007, 11:38:52 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 09, 2007, 11:22:16 am
I get so many memorable messages that I just have to save to reread later...or for blackmail purposes!!
Uh...oh...!  :o :-X
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 09, 2007, 11:22:16 am
(Just kidding!!)
WHEW!  ::) ;) :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 10, 2007, 07:42:24 am
Morning all,

59 degrees, a little bit cloudy. But the sun is supposed to come out with highs in the 70s.

L


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  Lucise      7,537 
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  Sheriff Roland        5,941 
  Ellemeno        5,846 
  David        5,577   
 dot-matrix      4,339 
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  Nutmeg Guy      4,084   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 10, 2007, 08:08:03 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 10, 2007, 07:42:24 am
Morning all,

59 degrees, a little bit cloudy. But the sun is supposed to come out with highs in the 70s.

L
78 and humid here. Should get to 103 today! Yesterday was 102 and broke a record!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 10, 2007, 09:34:10 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 10, 2007, 08:55:31 am
Better you than us!    LOL   


Today we are getting a reprieve.  It is cloudy and rainy, should only hit about 69-70º

Rub it in why don't ya!!! ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 10, 2007, 09:49:28 am
I know we have a bitch bitch bitch thread somewhere. But last time I bitched about the weather here on this thread, and it worked! So, I rant again:

Four effin days of good weather, with only three of them being warm enough to go to the public pool - that's all we got in weeks  >:(.
Monday it was 35°C (95°F), and the very next day only 20°C (68). And it got worse; now it's only 15 (59). And that's not in the mornings, but the high of the day  >:(.

Additionally, it's raining constantly since Tuesday morning. We had put up the tent in our garden (kids slept in there a few nights) and now can't roll it up, because it simply doesn't dry. Hope Forest Service won't snoop around  ;).

I am SO fed up with the cold and the rain!  >:(

Someone please send me warmth and sunshine. Otherwise I oughta go to Mexico back to Turkey.

End of bitching.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 10, 2007, 10:10:45 am
Here it is, 7 a.m. on my last day on my course in California.  Whew!  The weather has been just gorgeous, too bad I've been in a bastardly chilly air conditioned classroom almost all of the time!

Soon I'll be on a plane back to London and sounds like the weather has gone back to misery!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 10, 2007, 10:13:07 am
Speaking of Turkey: David, I had to think of you when flying back from Turkey.
I think no American would ever again complain about the TSA after travelling from Antalya Airport. We were controlled 6 times!

First securitiy check directly behind the entrance doors: all baggage, all carry-on baggage, jackets, hats, etc. went through a screening machine. And people had to lift their baggage themselves. No officers to help. Everybody had to go through the metal detectors. Only then you were allowed to enter the terminal.

Second check: at the check-in counter, every person had to show up personally, the passports were checked and the photos compared.

Third check: the "ususal" securitiy check, which is your job: screening of the carry-on baggage, all liquids out in a small plastic bag, etc. Going through a metal detector again.

Fourth check: passport control by customs officers/state officials/whatever

Fifth: at the entrance of the gate: the same procedure: screening of carry-on baggage, jackets, etc. and again through the metal detector.

Sixth: boarding: the airline peronal not only checked the boarding passes, no, they also checked the passports again.

My husband wondered whether they have metall detectors and passport controlls in front of the restroom entrance  :laugh:  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 10, 2007, 12:59:36 pm
it makes me grateful that I went out at the ultra-efficient Heathrow airport.  I wonder how ultra-efficient they are going to be at SFO this afternoon.  +++SHUDDER+++
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 10, 2007, 01:12:07 pm
Speaking of Turkey, Chrissi....I received a second postcard from you the other day. Both arrived, even though one did not have the proper postage. I guess they had no way of returning it and no way of collecting the missing postage, so it just got sent along.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 10, 2007, 04:22:38 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 10, 2007, 01:12:07 pm
Speaking of Turkey, Chrissi....I received a second postcard from you the other day. Both arrived, even though one did not have the proper postage. I guess they had no way of returning it and no way of collecting the missing postage, so it just got sent along.

L

Thanks for telling me Leslie. I have feedback from several Brokies that they got two postcards. I believe they all got through.  :laugh:

Maybe the guy who told me about the postage was wrong. Or he wanted to sell some more postcards and stamps  :laugh:. Who knows?
I can't help but find it funny.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 11, 2007, 06:39:37 am
Morning all,

53 degrees here this morning! There is a definite chill in the air. But blue skies and a beautiful day are promised. We are off to NH for the day to hobnob with the French President.

No, seriously, we are going to visit Hannah for a day off from camp!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 11, 2007, 06:57:29 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 11, 2007, 06:39:37 am
No, seriously, we are going to visit Hannah for a day off from camp!

L

It confuses me for a second every time I read you talking about Hannah  ;D.

BTW: the bitching about the weather helped. Again  :D! It's a bit warmer today and no rain yet (no sun either). Cross your fingers for our BBQ in the evening.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 11, 2007, 10:10:02 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 11, 2007, 07:12:02 am
BRRR!      Isn't it weird?     I had the heat on in the car last night !!!  :o
Yeah me too! LOL
Cause as high as I pushed the air up it just blew hot air!!
I guess once it gets over 100 it just can't keep up.
The official temp in Atlanta was 103 yesterday but we were at 105 according to the bank and my truck. :-\
Should be the same or hotter today! :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on August 11, 2007, 10:36:49 am
Quote from: loneleeb3 on August 11, 2007, 10:10:02 am
Yeah me too! LOL
Cause as high as I pushed the air up it just blew hot air!!
I guess once it gets over 100 it just can't keep up.
The official temp in Atlanta was 103 yesterday but we were at 105 according to the bank and my truck. :-\
Should be the same or hotter today! :-\


Hello southern friend, Lee!  I think our heat index was 105 yesterday. On Thursday, my central AC stopped completely and I'll tell ya---it was hot as hell in this house Thursday night! Yeah, I opened the windows, but was there a cool breeze---no. Just more hot, still air. Thankfully, the AC man here in town returned my frantic voice mail message first thing Friday morning, came and cleaned the AC unit, and now -- it's cooling much better than anytime all summer!

OK, ok---I'm going. I know I don't have 1,000.  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 11, 2007, 01:37:25 pm
Shasta, you keep posting away.  You're almost to 1000.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on August 11, 2007, 02:48:06 pm
LOL---Thanks, Elle!!! Now if my chatting counted up for posts, I'd already be there!!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 12, 2007, 07:16:09 am
Jess--18,000 posts. My oh my!

61 degrees, another beautiful day in store. We had lots of fun in NH yesterday, driving all over the place with the convertible top down. A perfect convertible-ing day.

And today promises to be more of the same beautiful weather!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on August 12, 2007, 10:42:11 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 12, 2007, 06:40:40 am
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When I first got here people fussed at me for making little bitty posts....I shoulda listened to them... :P :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 12, 2007, 11:46:11 am
Congratulations, Jess! I'm glad you didn't burn out and are still around here! Chrissi, I'm looking forward to hearing about the BBQ there! Hope you had perfect weather! We had a mini-Brokie get-together here in Colorado last nite, gathering to celebrate LauraGig's birthday. It was a fun time and the air was as soft as milk. It rained a little, but after the birthday cake was served. You can imagine how much music, singing and dancing there was--the house was rockin! Anyone arriving would know to "Don't bother knockin'" like that classic Stevie Ray Vaughn song!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 12, 2007, 12:25:31 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 11, 2007, 07:27:20 am
I guess I should be happy.

I was told last night that they approved my request at work to work the late shift.   A little more money, less cranky passengers.   LOL

I figured that I would have the same days off.   Nope.   They are switching me to Friday and Saturdays off !       My co-workers are so jealous!

But the problem is that it is screwing up my vacation days off in October!    ARG!  I have flights booked around the old schedule.   Now I have to take off more time.  The pisser is that I don't have the time earned yet to add the days.    I will by then, but we can't request time off in advance unless you have it NOW.   

Oh, and the schedule change starts tomorrow.  Which is my Friday.   Well now it will be my Monday.   So I won't get my weekend for another 4 more days.      Nine days straight of cranky travellers.       :P

A normal weekend off now! Ah, just think of the bigger picture I guess! Will it be much of a problem to wait until then to book time off? will you still be able to get them in the end?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on August 12, 2007, 12:33:36 pm
David, I've got a question for you (and to anyone, for that matter, who cares to respond): Do you have a favorite airflight/airport-themed movie? Any film you particularly honor for the honesty or insight it sheds on this subject? Or conversely, one that makes you laugh at the real or imagined absurdities of this theme?

Off the top of my head, I guess my favorite would be Airplane!, in how it can make me laugh and even feel warmly towards an experience that in real life scares the bejeesus out of me.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 12, 2007, 12:38:01 pm
hehehe it scares you eh?  For me it isnt the flying that is the scary part, it's the fear of missing the plane part that gets me.  And now that I live so far from Heathrow, the logistics are more complicated.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 12, 2007, 06:09:03 pm
Quote from: moremojo on August 12, 2007, 12:33:36 pm
David, I've got a question for you (and to anyone, for that matter, who cares to respond): Do you have a favorite airflight/airport-themed movie? Any film you particularly honor for the honesty or insight it sheds on this subject? Or conversely, one that makes you laugh at the real or imagined absurdities of this theme?

Off the top of my head, I guess my favorite would be Airplane!, in how it can make me laugh and even feel warmly towards an experience that in real life scares the bejeesus out of me.

I love Airplane! and thought of that right off. Another good plane movie is Air Force One with Harrison Ford but I'll be honest, it is scary.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 13, 2007, 12:41:13 am
Here's a fun thing.  An animated character speaks text you type in.  Try Rich (US) and have him say "Brokeback got me good."  Sounds a little like Ennis.  ;D

http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/frameset.php?frame1=talk (http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/frameset.php?frame1=talk)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 13, 2007, 01:38:42 am
Quote from: Meryl on August 13, 2007, 12:41:13 am
Here's a fun thing.  An animated character speaks text you type in.  Try Rich (US) and have him say "Brokeback got me good."  Sounds a little like Ennis.  ;D

http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/frameset.php?frame1=talk (http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/frameset.php?frame1=talk)

He sure do! Where did you find this Meryl? It's cute!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 13, 2007, 02:19:56 am
Quote from: moremojo on August 12, 2007, 12:33:36 pm
David, I've got a question for you (and to anyone, for that matter, who cares to respond): Do you have a favorite airflight/airport-themed movie? Any film you particularly honor for the honesty or insight it sheds on this subject? Or conversely, one that makes you laugh at the real or imagined absurdities of this theme?

Off the top of my head, I guess my favorite would be Airplane!, in how it can make me laugh and even feel warmly towards an experience that in real life scares the bejeesus out of me.


I thought of several, but my brain seemed to settle on the I Love Lucy episode where they are finally coming home from Europe on the plane, and Lucy pretends that the huge cheese she wants to bring home is really a baby.  Anyone remember that?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on August 13, 2007, 02:24:01 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on August 13, 2007, 02:19:56 am
I thought of several, but my brain seemed to settle on the I Love Lucy episode where they are finally coming home from Europe on the plane, and Lucy pretends that the huge cheese she wants to bring home is really a baby.  Anyone remember that?
I do remember Lucy and gang visiting Europe (who could forget the Paris fashion designers copying Lucy's sartorial faux pas! :laugh:), but I don't remember the cheeses-on-a-plane( ::)) episode...though I'm sure I'd love it. Lucille Ball was the greatest!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on August 13, 2007, 02:26:59 am
Quote from: Meryl on August 13, 2007, 12:41:13 am
Here's a fun thing.  An animated character speaks text you type in.  Try Rich (US) and have him say "Brokeback got me good."  Sounds a little like Ennis.  ;D

http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/frameset.php?frame1=talk (http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/frameset.php?frame1=talk)
He does sound a bit Ennis-like with the Brokeback line, but quite less so with "Jack, I swear"--which is actually a good thing!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 13, 2007, 02:34:04 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on August 13, 2007, 02:19:56 am

I thought of several, but my brain seemed to settle on the I Love Lucy episode where they are finally coming home from Europe on the plane, and Lucy pretends that the huge cheese she wants to bring home is really a baby.  Anyone remember that?

I think I remember that episode. Doesn't Lucy and Ethel eat the cheese on the airplane before it lands? I don't remember why they did it, but for some reason they ate something like 20 pounds of cheese over the Atlantic ocean.  :laugh:

I loved that series!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 13, 2007, 02:42:17 am
Quote from: David on August 13, 2007, 02:34:04 am
I think I remember that episode. Doesn't Lucy and Ethel eat the cheese on the airplane before it lands? I don't remember why they did it, but for some reason they ate something like 20 pounds of cheese over the Atlantic ocean.  :laugh:

I loved that series!  :D


Yup, that's the one.  First she finds out that she will have to pay duty on the cheese when she arrives in New York, so she wraps it in a blanket and coos at it like it's a baby.  The woman sitting next to her on the plane wants to keep peeking at the precious baby, but Lucy says it's shy.  Then Lucy finds out that she will actually have to pay for a baby too, so decides that the only thing to do is to eat the whole cheese after the woman next to her falls asleep.  When the woman wakes up she asks Lucy where her baby is.  Lucy just laughs and says casually that she didn't really have a baby.  The woman flips out and screams for the flight attendant, who also remembers Lucy with a baby and is horrified.  I forget the final outcome...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 13, 2007, 02:47:35 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on August 13, 2007, 02:42:17 am

Yup, that's the one.  First she finds out that she will have to pay duty on the cheese when she arrives in New York, so she wraps it in a blanket and coos at it like it's a baby.  The woman sitting next to her on the plane wants to keep peeking at the precious baby, but Lucy says it's shy.  Then Lucy finds out that she will actually have to pay for a baby too, so decides that the only thing to do is to eat the whole cheese after the woman next to her falls asleep.  When the woman wakes up she asks Lucy where her baby is.  Lucy just laughs and says casually that she didn't really have a baby.  The woman flips out and screams for the flight attendant, who also remembers Lucy with a baby and is horrified.  I forget the final outcome...

I forget the final outcome too. But it sure was a funny episode.  :laugh:

I also remember an episode when they travel to Japan, and for some reason Lucy has to hide from someone, and so she decides to hide in a decorative tub full of gold fish and one jumps inside her mouth!  :laugh:

I think another fish jumped down inside her cleavage but I can't remember for sure.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 13, 2007, 05:35:41 am
what - I fly across the ocean and come back to nostalgic "I Love Lucy?" yi yi yi!!!

It is grimly English here, ,we had some forceful rainshowers overnight and now it is just grey and grim.  Which is nice for driving, because the sun isnt beating down.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 13, 2007, 06:14:11 am
Morning all,

65 degrees and blue skies peeking out for another nice day. Too bad I have to work!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 13, 2007, 06:19:51 am
And for the I Love Lucy fanatics:

RETURN HOME FROM EUROPE
Episode #153, Aired May 14, 1956

The Ricardos and Mertzes are packing to leave Nice, France to go home. Fred and Ethel come to see Lucy and check on her packing. Lucy's mother has sent their mail but it contains a telegram for Ricky and this upsets him because she sent it to them by regular mail, so he blames her for not thinking. Lucy sides with her Mom saying maybe it's a birthday greeting. He opens it and it's an important booking at The Roxy Theatre in New York and they want Ricky to open there with his band for 2 weeks, starting next Monday. Fred suggests they fly home to get there in time. Ricky calls the Roxy and meanwhile, tells Fred to go and reserve them and the band on Pan American Airlines. Fred checks and says a clipper leaves tomorrow arriving in New York the following day. Ricky tells the theatre they'll arrive in plenty of time by air from Europe. Fred will call the steamship lines and say they're going home by plane. He reminds Ricky the band was going home free for playing on the boat, but now, Ricky has to buy plane tickets for the band too. Ricky tells Lucy that thanks to her mother, he has to play The Roxy for 2 weeks for nothing, but he's been waiting a long time to play there and that's what he'll do. Lucy insists she must take to her mother some rare Italian cheese that weighs 25 pounds. Being fed up with Lucy's mother, Ricky does not want her to take the cheese, besides it will add too much to the allotted weight of 66 pounds people can carry back on the plane. He and Fred leave the room as they have a lot to do. Lucy thinks she will disguise the cheese as a baby thinking babies travel for free. Later, on the plane, Ricky discovers Lucy's disguise and refuses to sit with her. Another mother, Evelyn Bigsby, and her baby take the seat beside Lucy so they don't disturb the others with their babies. Lucy keeps the cheese a secret from Mrs. Bigsby, and still pretends that it's a baby. Lucy admits her child is named Chester and Bigsby reveals her daughter is named Carolyn. During the flight Lucy finds out that babies cost 10 per cent of the regular fare on overseas flight, which comes to $30.00 and since it costs $2.00 per pound for anything over 66 pounds allotted, then the cheese would come to $50.00. Either way, she cannot afford it. She insists Ethel and she have to eat as much of the cheese as they can, to get rid of it so they don't have to pay for the cheese, or for the disguised baby. They'll figure out what to do later with whatever is left of it. After hiding the remainder of the cheese, Lucy returns to her seat and Bigsby asks her where her baby is. Lucy reveals it was a piece of cheese, to shrieks of horror from Bigsby, causing an investigation of Lucy at the customs office when the plane lands. Ethel reveals she and Lucy ate as much as they could of the cheese and it's discovered that the rest of it is hidden in the band's musical instruments. Ricky surmises it's not easy being married to Lucy but it's a lot of fun. With anticipation, he suggests to her it is time to go home now and see the baby.
Songs: Rock a Bye Baby.
Cast: Mary Jane Croft as Evelyn Bigsby; Frank Nelson as customs officer; Bennett Green as member of the press; Mildred Law as stewardess; Ray Kellogg as airline pilot.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 13, 2007, 10:31:52 am
Oh no, no no no David.

An airport is like a major city.  At least, Heathrow is!  Just getting into the long term parking from the entrance is a 4 mile drive!  It's a major city, trust me on this.

Now, what's with the 20 kilogram single bag limit? I packed relatively lightly for me, for a week, and it was 15.8 KG!  Holy extra pants, batman!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 14, 2007, 06:02:47 am
Morning all,

51 degrees here this morning. It actually feels a little chilly! Highs in the 70s are predicted. Blue sky all around.

L


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  Sheriff Roland        5,964 
  Ellemeno        5,903 
  David      5,635   
  dot-matrix        4,486 
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 14, 2007, 08:03:37 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 14, 2007, 06:02:47 am
Morning all,

51 degrees here this morning. It actually feels a little chilly! Highs in the 70s are predicted. Blue sky all around.

L
No fair!!
We'll be 100+ again!
Atleast the hunidity will be less! :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 14, 2007, 08:17:36 am
I'm happy to report the bitching about the weather helped again  :D. Since Saturday, it got better day by day.
Weather report today: sunny and 30°C (86°F). Yay!

Most important, it didn't rain on Saturday and we were able to hold our BBQ (Anke has already opened a thread in the Socia Events Forum). It was a great weekend.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 14, 2007, 08:19:18 am
*without me!*   booooohoooooo!

I was exhausted Saturday, went home from California and slept all evening!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on August 14, 2007, 09:27:45 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 14, 2007, 07:42:58 am
Many Airlines outside the US have a weight limit on carry on bags.     A good idea actually.

But this rule is apparently not enforced. 

It's not enforced in some American airports, for example JFK or San Juan, but it is enforced in Spain. When I went home last December my suitcases and carry-on bag were all weighted when I did the check in. A woman next to me was arguing with the airline because they wanted to charge her for extra weight. However in JFK on my way to San Juan there were people carrying a ridiculous amount of suitcases and stuff, and the airline personnel didn't seem to care. Same thing happened upon my return to Madrid from JFK. They didn't care if my suitcases met the required weight.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 14, 2007, 10:20:22 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 14, 2007, 08:17:36 am
I'm happy to report the bitching about the weather helped again  :D. Since Saturday, it got better day by day.
Weather report today: sunny and 30°C (86°F). Yay!

Most important, it didn't rain on Saturday and we were able to hold our BBQ (Anke has already opened a thread in the Socia Events Forum). It was a great weekend.
Yeeee Haaaaaw! ;D
I'm glad someone had some good weather!
Dang, maybe you can control the weather!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Marge_Innavera on August 14, 2007, 10:25:16 am
Quote from: louise van hine on August 13, 2007, 10:31:52 am
Oh no, no no no David.

An airport is like a major city.  At least, Heathrow is!  Just getting into the long term parking from the entrance is a 4 mile drive!  It's a major city, trust me on this.

Atlanta's Hartsfield Airport is somewhat like that. All they need is rooms for rent and you could live there.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 14, 2007, 10:40:03 am
Quote from: Marge_Innavera on August 14, 2007, 10:25:16 am
Atlanta's Hartsfield Airport is somewhat like that. All they need is rooms for rent and you could live there.


Maybe in a capsule  ;)?
The so-called capsule hotels are mostly common in Japan, but there are at least two airports in Great Britain who have those:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6d/CapsuleHotel.jpg/638px-CapsuleHotel.jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/69/CapsuleHotelCapsule.jpg/449px-CapsuleHotelCapsule.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 14, 2007, 10:44:47 am
Quote from: loneleeb3 on August 14, 2007, 10:20:22 am
Yeeee Haaaaaw! ;D
I'm glad someone had some good weather!
Dang, maybe you can control the weather!  :laugh:


 :laugh: ;D
It's worth a try. Next time we have bad weather, I'll try again  ;)  ;D  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 14, 2007, 10:47:53 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 14, 2007, 10:44:47 am

 :laugh: ;D
It's worth a try. Next time we have bad weather, I'll try again  ;)  ;D  :laugh:

Well come over here to Atlanta and see if you can cool us down a bit!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 14, 2007, 12:09:18 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 14, 2007, 10:40:03 am

Maybe in a capsule  ;)?
The so-called capsule hotels are mostly common in Japan, but there are at least two airports in Great Britain who have those:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6d/CapsuleHotel.jpg/638px-CapsuleHotel.jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/69/CapsuleHotelCapsule.jpg/449px-CapsuleHotelCapsule.jpg)


I've heard of these. But one doesn't get visual privacy in them?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 14, 2007, 12:12:01 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on August 14, 2007, 12:09:18 pm

I've heard of these. But one doesn't get visual privacy in them?

It looks like there is a little shade to pull down. See the knob?

I think I would get claustrophobic, myself.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 14, 2007, 12:15:19 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 14, 2007, 12:12:01 pm
It looks like there is a little shade to pull down. See the knob?

I think I would get claustrophobic, myself.

L


Good eye!  Maybe that's what's happening in the darkened one on the bottom.  But, if you look at the edge of that one, it seems like I can still see the pattern on the interior paneling. 

It's no bigger than a pup tent in there.  Wonder if people are allowed to bring their cats?  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 14, 2007, 01:40:58 pm
What airports in britain have them Chrissi??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 14, 2007, 02:33:12 pm
Quote from: Kelda on August 14, 2007, 01:40:58 pm
What airports in britain have them Chrissi??

London Gatwick is one of them. The other one is in London, too. I read it in the German Wikipedia.
But now I read that they are bigger than the Jananese ones. They are all en suite.
Not acutal capsules, more like super-mini hotel rooms without window to the outside (but they do have windows to the floor).

Heres an article I found:

http://news.opodo.co.uk/articles/2007-06-26/18191877-Japanese-capsule.php (http://news.opodo.co.uk/articles/2007-06-26/18191877-Japanese-capsule.php)

And these pics are from the yotel site:

(http://www.yotel.com/images/floorplan_standard.gif)  (http://www.yotel.com/images/standard_1.jpg)

www.yotel.com (http://www.yotel.com)

But I did find something more like the Japanese capsules when I was looking for a cheap room in London last year. If I find it again, I'll post it here.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on August 14, 2007, 02:38:38 pm



       Well I have never given a weather report here before....   Today is sunny and about seventy at noon, supposed to reach 89 deg F
later today and tomorrow...No humidity. 
       My family are all headed for the river and camping overnight, until tomorrow night.   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on August 14, 2007, 02:40:28 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 14, 2007, 02:33:12 pm
London Gatwick is one of them. The other one is in London, too. I read it in the German Wikipedia.
But now I read that they are bigger than the Jananese ones. They are all en suite.
Not acutal capsules, more like super-mini hotel rooms without window to the outside (but they do have windows to the floor).

Heres an article I found:

http://news.opodo.co.uk/articles/2007-06-26/18191877-Japanese-capsule.php (http://news.opodo.co.uk/articles/2007-06-26/18191877-Japanese-capsule.php)

And these pics are from the yotel site:


               NOW THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT.... all airports should have them.

(http://www.yotel.com/images/floorplan_standard.gif)  (http://www.yotel.com/images/standard_1.jpg)

www.yotel.com (http://www.yotel.com)

But I did find something more like the Japanese capsules when I was looking for a cheap room in London last year. If I find it again, I'll post it here.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 14, 2007, 02:51:18 pm
Kelda:

I found it. It's the so-called POD-dorm of the Piccadilly Backpackers Hostel in London:

(http://www.piccadillyhotel.net/hostel-london-images/pods2-beds-big.jpg)

Here's the homepage of the hostel:
http://www.piccadillyhotel.net/london-hostels-english/london-hostels-main.html (http://www.piccadillyhotel.net/london-hostels-english/london-hostels-main.html)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 14, 2007, 05:06:31 pm
ah yes I had heard of the piccadly on before - I think it was jude that mentioned it? but thats good to know about the one at gatwick.. might come in useful one day!

I think these pods would be useful in all airports!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on August 14, 2007, 05:44:56 pm
Quote from: Kelda on August 14, 2007, 05:06:31 pm
I think these pods would be useful in all airports!
I definitely think more public spaces should provide safe and efficient venues for resting and napping...even if one had to pay a fee to use them. I think the world would be a little less cranky and stressful if people were better rested.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 15, 2007, 07:34:17 am
Morning all,

56 degrees, looks like another perfect day is in store for us here in Maine!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 15, 2007, 08:55:16 am
That is very cool. Could I get one of those in my office??

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on August 15, 2007, 09:05:32 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 14, 2007, 12:12:01 pm
It looks like there is a little shade to pull down. See the knob?

I think I would get claustrophobic, myself.

L

So would I. It looks creepy to me actually. It reminds me those refrigerators in the morgue.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 15, 2007, 02:04:32 pm
I wouldn't last 5 minutes in one of those things. They look like an MRI machine. Or a coffin. I don't think I could do it.  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 15, 2007, 04:41:33 pm
I think the ones with the entry to the wide side look even more like coffins. Bit creepy, hunh?
But I think they're better than a pup tent smelling of cat piss or worse  ;D.

(http://www.traveladdicts.connectfree.co.uk/Japan/Images/Two_Capsules_stacked_in_capsule_Hotel_s.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 15, 2007, 07:34:28 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 15, 2007, 04:41:33 pm
I think the ones with the entry to the wide side look even more like coffins. Bit creepy, hunh?
But I think they're better than a pup tent smelling of cat piss or worse  ;D.

(http://www.traveladdicts.connectfree.co.uk/Japan/Images/Two_Capsules_stacked_in_capsule_Hotel_s.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on August 15, 2007, 07:36:12 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 15, 2007, 04:41:33 pm
I think the ones with the entry to the wide side look even more like coffins. Bit creepy, hunh?
But I think they're better than a pup tent smelling of cat piss or worse  ;D.

(http://www.traveladdicts.connectfree.co.uk/Japan/Images/Two_Capsules_stacked_in_capsule_Hotel_s.jpg)

I think that would depend on who you were sharing that pup tent with... ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on August 15, 2007, 08:07:55 pm


       I guarantee if i would have had one of those on the way home from Boston when we had that 3 1/2 hour layover at midnight in Minneapolis,, i would have crawled right in that sucker...i t would have felt like heaven..If you are asleep.  You dont see how close it is..Kelsey and i both would have fit in those...oh lort I had to be her pillow for four hours...I would have loved it.

        And glory, when they have those two or three day layovers for snow storms...that would be a life saver.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 16, 2007, 03:42:53 am
Yup, i think i would like a private little space better than sleeping on those bloody uncomfortable chairs at airports - and so handy!

Hmm.. I want to now buy some of these and place them at my local airport for rent - how would you go about doing that exactly!? (I'm half serious here actually!!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 16, 2007, 07:10:01 am
Quote from: Kelda on August 16, 2007, 03:42:53 am
Yup, i think i would like a private little space better than sleeping on those bloody uncomfortable chairs at airports - and so handy!

Hmm.. I want to now buy some of these and place them at my local airport for rent - how would you go about doing that exactly!? (I'm half serious here actually!!)

If you are talking about the MetroNap pods...I wrote them yesterday after looking at their website and asked if they had installed any in healthcare facilities? A woman named Janet got right back to me and said yes, they had, including Alta Bates Hospital and Stanford Medical Center (both in Callifornia). I also asked if they had demo units I could test out (I was writing in my official capacity as an editor) but unfortunately the answer to that was no. Well, I could test them if I went to New York City where they have their store in the Empire State Building. But they weren't going to ship one to my office in Portland, Maine!

They had international distributors. You should write, Kelda, and see what the process would be for your airport.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 16, 2007, 07:12:43 am
60 degrees and it looks like another beautiful day is in store for us!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 16, 2007, 07:46:03 am
I was actually thinking more along the lines of the japenese style booths (as ryanair has a hub at Prestwick - lots of early and late flights and lots of budget travellers use the airport as a result) I've always wondered how a hostel would do in ayrshire becasue of this but i think something like these pods would be used.

but thats interesting that they use the pods for health too.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 16, 2007, 07:54:04 am
David, has your new work schedule started yet?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 16, 2007, 07:59:20 am
Hmmmm!!!

Quote
Shelter to get first sleep pods

A homeless night shelter in Hove planning to install nearly 30 Japanese-style sleep pods will have its first units installed by Christmas.
Father Alan Sharpe, from St Patrick's Trust, said the charity will buy its first pods this year at £3,000 each.

Jack Wheale, from the hostel, added: "It has room for changing your clothes, and a little space for your valuables."

Residents did not have many valuables but would have essential items for which there would be space, he said.

Mr Sharpe, who tried a pod at an exhibition in London on Wednesday, said: "I'm looking very much forward to having it here.

"I was in it today, I did lay down in it, and I felt quite happy in it.

"I shall be able to tell people in the night shelter tonight what my experiences were."

The charity has worked with the manufacturer on the development of the pods which the company say are lightweight and easy to handle.

The pods include a lock, a cupboard, a light, and a peg for hanging clothes.

Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/england/southern_counties/6130588.stm

Published: 2006/11/08 20:56:37 GMT

http://www.kotobuki-seat.com/product/scs/scs_kamin_02.html (http://www.kotobuki-seat.com/product/scs/scs_kamin_02.html)

(http://www.kotobuki-seat.com/product/scs/img/sehin_90.jpg)



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 16, 2007, 08:12:28 am
That's why I think the MetroNap pods might work better at an airport. No sheets and according to the website, the cover is heavy-duty vinyl that can be easily cleaned.

How long do people hang out at airports, anyway (I am saying on a normal travel day, not with cancelled flights and so on). Janice mentioned at 3.5 hour layover in Minneapolis. I can remember various trips where I had about 2 hours to wait--long enough for a nap, not long enough for full-fledged sleep.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 16, 2007, 08:25:21 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 16, 2007, 08:12:28 am
That's why I think the MetroNap pods might work better at an airport. No sheets and according to the website, the cover is heavy-duty vinyl that can be easily cleaned.

How long do people hang out at airports, anyway (I am saying on a normal travel day, not with cancelled flights and so on). Janice mentioned at 3.5 hour layover in Minneapolis. I can remember various trips where I had about 2 hours to wait--long enough for a nap, not long enough for full-fledged sleep.

L

True, true.

Have you ever seen this website?
www.sleepinginairports.com/ (http://www.sleepinginairports.com/)

It makes for interesting reading - maybe we could begin our reserch into airports that woud need these pods or metronaps!

Thats the website that made me realise a lot of people at Glasgow Prestwick have such an early flight that they often do sleep in Prestwick airport due to transport issues or just not wanting to pay for a room they hardly use.

Also found this website http://sleep-pod.co.uk  (http://sleep-pod.co.uk) which is related to that article I posted above.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 16, 2007, 08:40:12 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 15, 2007, 04:41:33 pm
I think the ones with the entry to the wide side look even more like coffins. Bit creepy, hunh?
But I think they're better than a pup tent smelling of cat piss or worse  ;D.

(http://www.traveladdicts.connectfree.co.uk/Japan/Images/Two_Capsules_stacked_in_capsule_Hotel_s.jpg)

These don't look too bad to me. They remind me of bunk beds. But those ones with the entry in the short end really creep me out. They make me think of ... ovens. ...  :-\  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on August 16, 2007, 12:13:57 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 16, 2007, 08:48:23 am
These remind me of those sleep pods you see in Science fiction movies where space travellers sleep for 6 months or longer to get to their far away destinations.    Think of the movie 2001 or 2010.   Or even the original 1968  planet of the Apes.
God, that's what I need to get me back on the path to being the world traveller I once dreamed of becoming back in my childhood...sleeping pods that would render me unconscious for the duration of the flight.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 16, 2007, 04:21:34 pm
am I the only frequent traveller who finds these items VERY VERY UPSETTING ?  Is it my claustrophobia, or the cleanliness issue,

or do I just need a break from travelling?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 16, 2007, 04:45:02 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on August 16, 2007, 04:21:34 pm
am I the only frequent traveller who finds these items VERY VERY UPSETTING ?  Is it my claustrophobia, or the cleanliness issue,

or do I just need a break from travelling?



 :laugh:
Maybe a combination of all three things?
Do the airlines meanwhile roll out the red carpet for you?  ;)


The more I think about those sleep pods, the more I like the idea. Kelda, you may have an idea there...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 16, 2007, 05:07:19 pm
i did send a random email to japan enquring about pod cost - just outta curiosity - its interesting to see how much my fictional business would cost, how many sales to  break even etc  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 16, 2007, 05:10:23 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 16, 2007, 04:45:02 pm

The more I think about those sleep pods, the more I like the idea.

Me too! I've gotten used to sleeping in a small tent this summer, and I like it very well!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 16, 2007, 06:36:49 pm
This one looks awful to me - the worst of both worlds, I couldn't see what's coming at me, and yet would be vulnerable.

(http://www.metronaps.com/photo/image/8/normal/Germany.jpg)


This one actually sounds very appealing:

http://www.yotel.com/

The double bed 2m x 1.3m deploys to a couch arrangement at the touch of a button (think first class airline cabins), a layered and breathable high density foam mattress for the best sleep ever with percale cotton sheets pillows and duvet and a huge cushion for lounging.
Bedside tables are designed to accommodate hand luggage with stowage below.
Bedside charging points, personal lighting, dimming control and bed deployment switch allows you to work or relax without moving from the comfort of your bed
The luxury bathroom includes overhead rain shower, a hand shower, revitalising all in one body wash, hairdryer, heated mirror and soft towels .
A retractable storage area below the bed for suitcases.
The study desk folds out of the techno wall with its own stow able chair and a complete range of power and connectivity including free internet access and cosy local lighting. Suit and dress hanging and storage for everything from your smalls to the loose change provide a place for everything and everything a place.
A 23”flat screen TV system with huge choice of films, TV, radio, internet and an input for your own music and iPod.
Order from a cabin service menu on screen or visit the galley where your cabin crew are on duty 24 hours a day.
Have fun – there’s as much in these 10 square metres as you’d find in most 4 star hotels.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 17, 2007, 02:25:19 am
The city of Indianapolis is building a new airport terminal scheduled to open next year.

The airport will be double its current size, and I'm wondering if they will have these pod things at the new airport. Although I understand a full service hotel will be attached to the airport, something like this would be nice for those travellers with layovers in Indy of only a few hours.

David, I copied this from the IND airport website because I thought maybe you might find it interesting. I don't know what all of this means, but maybe you will. I hope it's good, because this new airport is EXPENSIVE!  :P

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/2ndheaderpic1.jpg)


The New Indianapolis Airport:
 
Midfield Terminal Project
 
  Largest development initiative in the City of Indianapolis’s history
  Virtually a new airport
  New FAA Tower is the 3rd tallest in the United States
  Located within 16 minutes of downtown
  Will have direct highway access from Interstate 70 
     
New Passenger Terminal Building
 
  Total area – 1.2 million Square Feet
  500 feet of terminal frontage on 1000-foot, 2-level curb front
  “Civic Plaza” – large pre-security gathering and concessions space with 200-foot diameter skylight
  Domestic baggage claim area 73,000 SF
  Central baggage processing area 145,000 SF
  Number of domestic gates 38
  Number of international/domestic gates 2
  Length of each concourse 1,300 FT
  Width of each concourse 100 FT
  1,100 doors   
  10,000 light fixtures   
  11,000 tons of steel (including concourses)   
  Moving walkways 10
  Elevators 23
  Escalators 10
  Ticketing hall maximum height 82 FT to roof
  Civic Plaza height 60 FT to roof
  Concourse departures level maximum height 30 FT to roof
     
Ticketing Hall
 
  Located at the departure level of the Terminal   
  Four islands of check-in counters, each island has up to 24 counter positions, twelve on each side
  96 counter positions   
  16 curbside check-in positions   
 
Gates
 
  Each concourse provides access to 20 gates 
  Aircraft gates can accommodate a complete range of narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, including regional jet aircraft with    passenger boarding bridge access.
  Inboard gates can accept narrow-body aircraft up to B757
  Outboard gates can accept both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft (B767, B787 and B777 aircraft)
  2 international gates on the south concourse (Concourse A) can accommodate one A380 aircraft
     
International Facilities
  24,220 SF Federal Inspection Services (Customs) Area
  6 Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) positions 
  Can process 400 passengers per hour
   
For those of you who might be interested, more info about the new Indy airport can be found here...

http://www.newindianapolisairport.com/ (http://www.newindianapolisairport.com/)

 :D :D :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on August 17, 2007, 04:12:31 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on August 16, 2007, 06:36:49 pm
This one looks awful to me - the worst of both worlds, I couldn't see what's coming at me, and yet would be vulnerable.

(http://www.metronaps.com/photo/image/8/normal/Germany.jpg)


This one actually sounds very appealing:

http://www.yotel.com/


The double bed 2m x 1.3m deploys to a couch arrangement at the touch of a button (think first class airline cabins), a layered and breathable high density foam mattress for the best sleep ever with percale cotton sheets pillows and duvet and a huge cushion for lounging.
Bedside tables are designed to accommodate hand luggage with stowage below.
Bedside charging points, personal lighting, dimming control and bed deployment switch allows you to work or relax without moving from the comfort of your bed
The luxury bathroom includes overhead rain shower, a hand shower, revitalising all in one body wash, hairdryer, heated mirror and soft towels .
A retractable storage area below the bed for suitcases.
The study desk folds out of the techno wall with its own stow able chair and a complete range of power and connectivity including free internet access and cosy local lighting. Suit and dress hanging and storage for everything from your smalls to the loose change provide a place for everything and everything a place.
A 23”flat screen TV system with huge choice of films, TV, radio, internet and an input for your own music and iPod.
Order from a cabin service menu on screen or visit the galley where your cabin crew are on duty 24 hours a day.
Have fun – there’s as much in these 10 square metres as you’d find in most 4 star hotels.



This is going to be on the airplane, not in the terminal...It will probably cost like booking a suite on the QE2  not for the regular traveler
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 17, 2007, 07:41:29 am
Morning all,

63 degrees here. We had a huge thunder storm last night. Very dramatic. But now it is sunny with blue sky.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 17, 2007, 08:36:29 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 17, 2007, 07:41:29 am
Morning all,

63 degrees here. We had a huge thunder storm last night. Very dramatic. But now it is sunny with blue sky.

L

Fall is coming. Already I have to get up before sunrise.  >:(

And it's only the middle of August. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 18, 2007, 07:47:43 am
57 degrees, cloudy with a feel of rain in the air. Naturally...when the weekend arrives! We've had beautiful weather all week and now this....

L




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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 18, 2007, 08:51:03 am
And what DVD is this, anyway, David? Boys! Boys! Boys! ? LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 18, 2007, 01:58:57 pm
he isnt answering, Leslie.

Maybe it's "Where the Boys Are"
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 18, 2007, 02:05:28 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on August 18, 2007, 01:58:57 pm
he isnt answering, Leslie.


or Hot Men, Cool Nights....?

He's not answering because he is too busy watching this mystery DVD. David, where are you...?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on August 18, 2007, 02:13:42 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on August 18, 2007, 01:58:57 pm
he isnt answering, Leslie.

Maybe it's "Where the Boys Are"

Believe it or not...there is one...don't ask me how I know this   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 18, 2007, 02:16:05 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 18, 2007, 08:00:34 am
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David, aren't you doing full 1000+ lists anymore? Not even every now and then?
This girl is working very hard on her second 1000 - and wants to be on a list, too! Here, I've said it  ;D.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 18, 2007, 02:32:32 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 18, 2007, 02:15:08 pm
::)    <blush>   I'm not telling!     :laugh:

Speaking of ...um...   movies.    Check out the cover on this one.



cmon cmon David now you have to tell!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 18, 2007, 02:34:26 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 18, 2007, 02:27:33 pm
Sure enough Darlin.

 


 :-* :-* :-*

Thankeww!

42, 41, 40 posts to go  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 18, 2007, 02:49:18 pm
inquiring minds need to know, David.  What movie is so delicious and irresistible you would return TWO DVD players to get the proper technology to see it?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 18, 2007, 03:16:05 pm
you really are disappointing us all!
how can you do that David?  Out with it!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 18, 2007, 03:22:38 pm
Quote from: Scott on August 18, 2007, 02:13:42 pm
Believe it or not...there is one...don't ask me how I know this   ;D

Where the Boys Are, 1960

Connie Francis sang the opening song. Delores Hart, who played the lead (Merritt Andrews) finished making this movie and became a nun at a convent in Connecticut. She is still there and is the only nun who is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). I read somewhere that she is still an active voter every year for the Academy Awards.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 18, 2007, 03:24:54 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 18, 2007, 03:03:45 pm
Unfortunately I still don't have the technology to see it.    :(

I'm not buying a new TV just to watch a porno DVD.   LOL>

Oh no....?

LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 18, 2007, 03:43:10 pm
...and why not?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on August 18, 2007, 04:21:47 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 18, 2007, 03:22:38 pm
Where the Boys Are, 1960

Connie Francis sang the opening song. Delores Hart, who played the lead (Merritt Andrews) finished making this movie and became a nun at a convent in Connecticut. She is still there and is the only nun who is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). I read somewhere that she is still an active voter every year for the Academy Awards.

L

Oh you were thinking of a legit movie...I don't have the 1960 version...more like the 1999 version  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 19, 2007, 07:37:21 am
Morning all,

55 degrees, beautiful clear blue sky. Feels like fall out there...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 19, 2007, 02:01:52 pm
I dont know what the temperature is outdoors but it's 8 p.m., it is still sunny outside in Frankfurt, and I am still puzzling over how I was late all day getting here and managed to check in early!

Oh, and a stab at the security personnel of the world, I set a record of having not one, not two, but three full bottles of water €2,50 a pop - taken from me, once was my goofup, but the others were surprise extra security gates once I was through passport control and through all the rest of the security gates!  I won't get annoyed with you, David, since this is after all in Europe, but maybe you know what the heck is up with these additional impromptu security gates once you get through security the first time?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 19, 2007, 05:53:31 pm
Congratulations Roland on your 6000th post!  :D

And to think there was a day when I was once ahead of you!  ;)  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 20, 2007, 01:27:22 am
Quote from: louise van hine on August 18, 2007, 03:16:05 pm
you really are disappointing us all!
how can you do that David?  Out with it!



You're not disappointing me.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 20, 2007, 07:09:43 am
Oh, 47 degrees this morning! It really feels cool today but beautiful and sunny. I am sure it will warm up.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 20, 2007, 12:05:02 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 20, 2007, 07:05:19 am
 

  Where was that?       We have surprize gate checkpoints, but we don't take away bottled water if purchased after you go thru security.  Provided that you haven't left and re-entered.

Frankfurt International.  And I bought it at a kiosk about ten steps before this secret pop-up security gate.  I had already had two waters taken away from me at the MAIN security gate, and I hadn't opened this one yet! it was still plastic-sealed.  dang!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 21, 2007, 05:07:58 am
as grim as the news is, I couldn't suppress a chuckle at the headline paragraph on CNN.COM this morning:


Hurricane Dean smashes into the Caribbean coast of Mexico after swelling into a powerful Category 5 storm capable of inflicting catastrophic damagey.


That damagey is really REALLY damagey!

See it yourself on cnn.com !

P.S.  Awwww... somebody found it and fixed it!  But for 20 minutes or so we had catastrophic damagey!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 21, 2007, 07:26:05 am
Congratulations, Elle! 6000, wow....


50 degrees this morning. Beautiful and sunny but "unseasonably cool" according to the weatherman.

L


Tuesdays Top Ten Eleven List!

  injest        18,530   
  Garry_LH        9,306   
 Lucise        7,568 
  Front-Ranger        7,509   
 MaineWriter        6,973 
  Sheriff Roland        6,018 
  Ellemeno        6,001   
  David        5,831   
  dot-matrix        4,749 
  louise van hine        4,332 
  Nutmeg Guy        4,121   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 21, 2007, 07:44:19 am
holy smoke, how hard do you have to work to get that many posts!!!??? I should start a new photo caption series!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 21, 2007, 08:01:49 am
25 to go for 7000 for me. Time for some random posts, I think!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 21, 2007, 09:27:26 am
 
BWAHAHAHAHA!  No neither could I!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 21, 2007, 10:12:48 am
According to BBC website over 170 new words have made it into China's national language registry, but which of the following didn't?

 Brokeback, meaning gay
 Kick your ass, meaning hip
 3Q, meaning thank you





It's 3Q which is considered too politically incorrect or too foreign. So brokeback got in!


Also according to the Metro newspaper in the UK, Heath saved co-star Maggie Gyllenhaal after a fire on their new film Dark Night. He dashed to her aid when a special effects generator fell over and set her skirt alight. A witness said: "Maggie could have been seriously injured".

I'm sure Jake was pleased his pal saved his sis!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 21, 2007, 10:37:15 am
Thanks for the congrats.  I want to know how it happened, seems like I just hit 5000 a few weeks ago. 

I don't get "3Q."  Can someone explain why it's politically incorrect?  I never heard it before.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 21, 2007, 11:30:42 am
I had never heard of it either Clarissa - the poll caught my eye as it had a pic of Heath as Ennis next to it!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 21, 2007, 01:02:42 pm
Congrats on 6000 Roland and Clarissa!  :D


(http://www.asre.de/produktbilder/100/4000010.jpg)
Kork-Stapelscheiben mit Haftschaum 18x18x3 mm. Karton á 6000 Stück.
(Pieces of cork. 6000 per box)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 21, 2007, 01:07:27 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on August 21, 2007, 10:37:15 am
I don't get "3Q."  Can someone explain why it's politically incorrect?  I never heard it before.

by Kelda:
Quote
It's 3Q which is considered too politically incorrect or too foreign.

For me 3Q is too foreign, too. I don't get it either.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 21, 2007, 01:09:25 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 21, 2007, 08:01:49 am
25 to go for 7000 for me. Time for some random posts, I think!

L

Hey 25 24 till the next 1000 for me, too.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 21, 2007, 01:10:04 pm
But I second David's comment
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 21, 2007, 01:10:39 pm
Random posts?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 21, 2007, 01:11:30 pm
Nooooo, never. Never ever. Under no circumstances.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 21, 2007, 01:12:13 pm
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Fin



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 21, 2007, 01:24:13 pm
Oh my Chrissi
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 21, 2007, 01:24:23 pm
*snicker*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 21, 2007, 01:24:35 pm
We should try to reach
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 21, 2007, 01:24:46 pm
our milestones
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 21, 2007, 01:25:00 pm
together!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 21, 2007, 01:30:02 pm
With this post, we're equal again
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 21, 2007, 01:30:50 pm
And now I'm one post ahead (at least for a moment)

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on August 21, 2007, 01:40:47 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 21, 2007, 01:24:13 pm
Oh my Chrissi


Quote from: MaineWriter on August 21, 2007, 01:24:35 pm
We should try to reach


Quote from: MaineWriter on August 21, 2007, 01:24:46 pm
our milestones

Quote from: MaineWriter on August 21, 2007, 01:25:00 pm
together!

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 21, 2007, 01:41:13 pm
Ok, nuff random posts from my side.

Today my baby turned four years. *sigh*

I hear you saying, he's not a baby anymore. Tell you what: he's my youngest and therefore will stay MY BABY, no matter how old he gets  :).

Relatives and friends came over. We had such a nice day together. I love to have guests. I love it when eight or nine kids jump around my backyard - and I love it when they're gone again  ;D.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 21, 2007, 01:51:12 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 21, 2007, 01:41:13 pm
Ok, nuff random posts from my side.

Today my baby turned four years. *sigh*

I hear you saying, he's not a baby anymore. Tell you what: he's my youngest and therefore will stay MY BABY, no matter how old he gets  :).

Relatives and friends came over. We had such a nice day together. I love to have guests. I love it when eight or nine kids jump around my backyard - and I love it when they're gone again  ;D.


I can relate! I had the entire cross country running team over this weekend! The good news is that they went off for a run and were gone almost an hour!!

You think you have it bad...my baby is getting his driving learner's permit today!! This is like the beginning of the end!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 21, 2007, 01:53:44 pm
Ah, Chrissi, say happy birthday to that little one for me, and give him a big hug!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 21, 2007, 02:38:17 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 21, 2007, 01:51:12 pm
I can relate! I had the entire cross country running team over this weekend! The good news is that they went off for a run and were gone almost an hour!!

Uurhg. Hopefully such a team doesn't exist of 20+ members, lol

Quote
You think you have it bad...my baby is getting his driving learner's permit today!! This is like the beginning of the end!!


Oh my. That's really bad. Thankfully I have 14 years left to this day (regarding my youngest).

And your girl is gone to study in Belfast. That's what I had wanted to do when I was about her age (not Belfast, but any English speaking country). Of course my parents didn't let me, and when I was old enough and could have made it on my own, I was already together with my husband and too much in love for leaving.
Now I dread the day my oldest may have the same dream....

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 21, 2007, 02:45:56 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 21, 2007, 01:53:44 pm
Ah, Chrissi, say happy birthday to that little one for me, and give him a big hug!

L

I read your post just as I was coming down from bringing him to bed. Will give him an extra hug tomorrow.

My little sweetie with the sunshine in his heart. *sigh* He's soooo cute.

And I am effin sentimental today  ::). Will stop now and continue to prune my outbox.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 21, 2007, 05:02:06 pm
My "baby" will be taking her driver's test sometime in the next month. It goes so fast!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 21, 2007, 05:05:05 pm
I did a major outbox pruning...really really major. It was scary, actually. I couldn't look at the messages, just deleted. I was ruthless.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 21, 2007, 05:06:22 pm
And I hope Phillip is happy with my pruning. Phillip, are you listening? LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 21, 2007, 05:10:42 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 21, 2007, 02:38:17 pm
Uurhg. Hopefully such a team doesn't exist of 20+ members, lol

It was about 40 kids, and the parents just dropped them off and didn't stay to help!!

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 21, 2007, 02:38:17 pm
And your girl is gone to study in Belfast. That's what I had wanted to do when I was about her age (not Belfast, but any English speaking country). Of course my parents didn't let me, and when I was old enough and could have made it on my own, I was already together with my husband and too much in love for leaving.
Now I dread the day my oldest may have the same dream....
Actually she's studying in Dublin at the University of Dublin. Actually it's been a lot of fun so far. We text message and have video conferencing capability. She has done so much in the short week she's been there, and I have been enjoying it vicariously thru her. I just heard that she went to a Rolling Stones concert, a "mystical mountain" (I hope that's not some euphemism for a drug or some kind of Tantric yoga practice LOL!) and a haunted castle, and visited her Irish boyfriend's grandparents horse farm and rode horses, including one that was in the movie Braveheart!! It's not so bad, so far. But still I get choked up when I water her plants or her cat looks up at me and meeows plaintively...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 21, 2007, 05:56:38 pm
aww happy bithday to your wee one chrissi!

lee - do you have skype? i've just discovered it - its great!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 21, 2007, 09:04:03 pm
Quote from: Kelda on August 21, 2007, 05:56:38 pm
lee - do you have skype? i've just discovered it - its great!!

Yup. That's what my daughter and I use to stay in touch with each other!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 21, 2007, 09:52:58 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/JacksonpostsbySkip.jpg)

CONGRATS, ROLAND!  6000 and COUNTING!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 21, 2007, 09:56:40 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alberta/CowleytrailerMeryl.jpg)


6000 POSTS!

CONGRATS to CLARISSA from COWLEY!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 21, 2007, 11:02:39 pm
(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif) CONGRATS CLARISSA and ROLAND on 6000 POSTS!!! (http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 21, 2007, 11:04:39 pm
Thanks Everyone! 

And Chrissi, I agree hunnerd per cent that 4 is still a baby.  So is nearly 4 1/2 (my daughter).  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 22, 2007, 03:03:34 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 21, 2007, 09:04:03 pm
Yup. That's what my daughter and I use to stay in touch with each other!!

 I just set my Mum up on it. she called her best friend in Canada last night - with a lot of coaching over the phone from me (do this and then this and then open that) - but she seems very excited by the new invention! Her other best friend in the Uk died recently and I know she feels like she has noone properly to talk to so it felt good to set her up with that so she can chat away without worries of cost. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 22, 2007, 07:29:25 am
Morning all,

It is 45 degrees this morning...a definite  brrr is in the air! But beautiful and sunny with highs in the low 70s predicted.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 22, 2007, 07:30:01 am
David,

Your list is out of date!! I have 6991 posts and am closing in on 7000!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 22, 2007, 07:36:03 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 22, 2007, 07:33:41 am
You made 4 posts just in the time it took me to post the list?   HA HA HA!    :laugh:

OK,   I'll fix it this time.

Otherwise If I can't fix it, you gotta stand it!     ;)

Thanks, darlin!

And thanks for the Levis ad you sent me too!

L

(Now everyone is going to say, what Levis ad?)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 22, 2007, 08:30:29 am
I saw it, I thought it was great!  And go figure, it was one of those subtle ones - no hand on ass shots.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 22, 2007, 08:47:25 am
That's the one, David! Thank you...I definitely like the guy in the phone booth!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 22, 2007, 08:49:01 am
And with this....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 22, 2007, 08:49:33 am
7000! Go me!

Where's Chrissi? We're hitting this milestone together, girlfriend!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on August 22, 2007, 04:33:53 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 22, 2007, 08:49:33 am
7000! Go me!


Yes, go Leslie! Congratulations!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 22, 2007, 04:50:06 pm
Congratulations on hitting 7000 Leslie!  :D

And congratulations to Chrissi too!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 22, 2007, 05:29:22 pm
Congratulations Chrissi, Leslie, Roland, and Clarissa!! Welcome to the Green Team, Leslie!!

Here's a little gift for you...some Mariposa Lilies from the top of Brokenback Mountain.

(http://www.divshare.com/img/1291557-427.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 22, 2007, 08:51:36 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 22, 2007, 05:29:22 pm
Congratulations Chrissi, Leslie, Roland, and Clarissa!! Welcome to the Green Team, Leslie!!

Here's a little gift for you...some Mariposa Lilies from the top of Brokenback Mountain.

(http://www.divshare.com/img/1291557-427.jpg)



Those are beautiful, Lee...thank you...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 23, 2007, 04:45:43 am
*looks around sneakily*

I guess I'm the earliest one up this morning... seeing as how I'm in England and all....

I went to bed at the silly hour of 8 p.m. last night and finally, FINALLY feel refreshed!    And it is a beautiful sunny day in England, I can scarcely believe it!  And as an added bonus, the air conditioning broke down in our computer closet so the computers are heating up the office I have been shivering in all week and so it is nice and perfectly toasty in here today!

So good news for me today as I forge away at software installation.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 23, 2007, 05:06:05 am
Hiya Louise *waves*  :) I'm also here.

Beautiful sunny morning on the continent, too. And at least halfways warm (bot not summerly hot).

I had to laugh about your air condition story. The English are hardened against cool temperatures. Once we walked along a coast trail. It was summer, but cool and windy. I wore a hooded sweater and had pulled up the hood because I got earache from the wind. Then we rounded a corner of a cliff and saw a beach. People were lying there in bath suits and some were actually swimming in the sea  :o.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 23, 2007, 05:10:31 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 22, 2007, 08:49:33 am
7000! Go me!

Where's Chrissi? We're hitting this milestone together, girlfriend!

L

Congrats Leslie  :D!


I didn't make it yesterday evening. I reached the 2000 this morning, a few hours after you reached the 7000.
But now I'm finally there. The second thousand went much faster than the first.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 23, 2007, 05:14:54 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 23, 2007, 05:06:05 am
Hiya Louise *waves*  :) I'm also here.

Beautiful sunny morning on the continent, too. And at least halfways warm (bot not summerly hot).

I had to laugh about your air condition story. The English are hardened against cool temperatures. Once we walked along a coast trail. It was summer, but cool and windy. I wore a hooded sweater and had pulled up the hood because I got earache from the wind. Then we rounded a corner of a cliff and saw a beach. People were lying there in bath suits and some were actually swimming in the sea  :o.




 :laugh:  :laugh:

The English have problems climatizing themselves to Midwestern heat too. It was 95 F here yesterday, and it's supposed to reach 100 F today. My English boyfriend has been going crazy here. I don't know who is panting more; Alex or my dog Cody!

Poor baby!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 23, 2007, 06:05:54 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 23, 2007, 05:10:31 am
The second thousand went much faster than the first.

My sixth thousand seemed to just take a few weeks.  I couldn't believe it.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 23, 2007, 06:26:55 am
Morning all,

58 degrees this morning and partly cloudy. It is supposed to clear up and the HOT weather is supposed to return this weekend.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 23, 2007, 08:32:41 am
Thanks David! Look at that green, that beautiful beautiful green...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 23, 2007, 10:29:57 am
congratulations on reaching 7,000 Leslie!  Have some daisies!

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/172/496887239_16b2f8e3ef.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 23, 2007, 10:36:35 am
Have a bunch of red things, too!

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/210/496855572_05f6a725be.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 23, 2007, 11:11:05 am
Oh beautiful! Thank you, Louise!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 23, 2007, 12:55:53 pm
Celebration Time! Lookie up there in the top right-hand corner, everybody! A nice round number!! We have created 5,000 threads here celebrating Brokeback Mountain, the movie and story, and our unique community of BetterMost, Wyoming! Let's make a point to review them and unbury our favourites for the reading enjoyment of our many new residents. I would also like to comment the 10 top topic starters on BetterMost:

Phillip Dampier  521
Ellemeno  235
David  209
Front-Ranger  184
ednbarby  178
TOoP/Bruce  176
injest  122
Lynne  97
dot-matrix  93
Shakestheground  91

A solemn Yee-haw to you all!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 24, 2007, 07:13:11 am
Morning all,

67 degrees and sun is predicted, although it is cloudy right now.

L


The FULL 1000+ list!

  injest        18,707  
  Garry_LH        9,393   
  Lucise        7,572 
  Front-Ranger        7,550 
  MaineWriter        7,024   
  Ellemeno        6,063 
  Sheriff Roland        6,041   
  David        5,920   
 dot-matrix        4,882 
  louise van hine        4,346 
  Nutmeg Guy        4,131
  Fran        4,058   
  Jeff Wrangler        3,807 
  Meryl        3,709 
  ineedcrayons        3,264 
  Toast        3,124   
 ednbarby        2,943 
  Pipedream        2,767 
  southendmd        2,587 
  Memento        2,575 
  Kelda        2,518 
  Lynne        2,437 
  Phillip Dampier          2,375 
  moremojo        2,371 
  atz75        2,343 
  Shakestheground        2,278 
  ifyoucantfixit        2,140 
  Snavel del Snuit        2,132 
  opinionista        2,100 
  wdj        2,070 
  Penthesilea        2,011   
  delalluvia        1,784 
  sfericsf        1,759 
  Scott        1,746 
  Kerry        1,745 
  jpwagoneer1964        1,691 
  Arad-3        1,655 
  Bigheart        1,610 
  YaadPyar        1,571 
  Daniel        1,560 
  Cameron        1,535 
  belbbmfan        1,454 
  wulfar360        1,451 
  Katie77        1,422 
  Susiebell        1,384 
  ffrn        1,373 
  coffeecat33        1,340 
  Mikaela        1,338 
  loneleeb3        1,332 
  twistedude        1,332 
  littleguitar        1,326 
  saucycobblers        1,219 
  RouxB        1,182 
  j. U. d. E.        1,171 
  wyomen        1,156 
  DeeDee        1,152 
  mariez        1,147 
  starboardlight        1,123 
  cmr107        1,058 
  Ray        1,040   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 24, 2007, 07:59:38 am

And it is another bright sunny atypical English summer day, heading into the long August Bank Holiday weekend!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 24, 2007, 08:07:50 am
OMG - in the last month or so I have overtaken Lynne, Phillip, moremojo, atz75 & shakes - agh!!! I've become obsessed!!!!   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 24, 2007, 09:53:35 am
Quote from: Kelda on August 24, 2007, 08:07:50 am
- agh!!! I've become obsessed!!!!   

*cough* you mean people are not absessed as long as they are behind Lynne, Phillip, moremojo, atz75 & shakes?  ;) Phew, lucky me. 

You're on a roll LaShKelda  ;D ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 24, 2007, 10:09:14 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 24, 2007, 08:00:55 am
The FULL 1000+ list!
......
     Penthesilea         2,011   
......
 

Thanks for posting the full list again  :-*

"I'm blue da ba dee da ba die..."


Anyone remember this song by eiffel 65? There's a great BBM video with this song on youtube. It's very funny - but at the very end, the laughter dies off very quickly.


Edit: I found the video

Brokeback Mountain - I'm Blue (But I Ain't Queer)

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGHovuq-oqk[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 24, 2007, 10:44:23 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 24, 2007, 09:53:35 am
*cough* you mean people are not absessed as long as they are behind Lynne, Phillip, moremojo, atz75 & shakes?  ;) Phew, lucky me. 

You're on a roll LaShKelda  ;D ;)

 :laugh:

Its more that I've OVERTAKEN regulalr posters thats worrying!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 24, 2007, 11:50:41 am
I remember that song, Chrissi, but I hadn't seen that video. Thanks for sharing...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 25, 2007, 07:22:39 am
Morning all...

72 degrees today. It feels like a hot one is in store for us! I am off to NH today to pick my daughter up from camp. Hard to believe she has been gone for 4 weeks! Time flies...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on August 25, 2007, 07:24:09 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 25, 2007, 07:22:39 am
Morning all...

72 degrees today. It feels like a hot one is in store for us! I am off to NH today to pick my daughter up from camp. Hard to believe she has been gone for 4 weeks! Time flies...

L

Have a good day! Here the weather is quite cool today. It is raining.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 25, 2007, 02:48:18 pm
holee smoke, I wonder what caused it?  I was busily writing and editing most of the American east-coast morning so I didn't notice.  But I haven't had any problems getting on when I did try.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 25, 2007, 07:57:15 pm
Congratulations to David for joining the 6K club!! Woo-eee! David, we knew you could do it!!  8) 8) :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 26, 2007, 07:13:01 am
Morning all,

Congratulations David! 6000, woo-wee!

72 degrees here....another hot day is in store for us. Yesterday was brutal.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 26, 2007, 09:10:23 am
it's a suspiciously gorgeous day here in Britain... I wonder whether someone switched our weather with say, Leslie's!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 26, 2007, 11:33:12 am



:)  Welcome to the purple club, David.  :)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 26, 2007, 11:49:55 am


Wow, lots of congrats are due! 

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/tipofthehat.jpg)

Here's a tip of the hat to Chrissi (2000), Leslie (7000), David (6000) and Dottie (5000) !!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dot-matrix on August 26, 2007, 02:40:06 pm
(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s64/dotEmatrix/beefcake/Beefcake%202/Smilies%20Emoticons%20and%20Avatars/runaround.gif) 5000!(http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/2663/loscrignoyaymu0.gif) ME!!! (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s64/dotEmatrix/beefcake/Beefcake%202/Smilies%20Emoticons%20and%20Avatars/thsmiley_danceegyptian.gif)



(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s64/dotEmatrix/beefcake/Beefcake%202/Smilies%20Emoticons%20and%20Avatars/congrads2.gif)

to Chrissi (2000), (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s64/dotEmatrix/beefcake/Beefcake%202/Smilies%20Emoticons%20and%20Avatars/15_9_19-1.gif)

Leslie (7000), (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s64/dotEmatrix/beefcake/Beefcake%202/Smilies%20Emoticons%20and%20Avatars/15_9_15.gif)

& David (6000)(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s64/dotEmatrix/beefcake/Beefcake%202/Smilies%20Emoticons%20and%20Avatars/wave.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 26, 2007, 04:19:13 pm
Congrats to
 :D David  :D
and
 :D Dottie  :D

(http://www.ekim.ch/blog/congratulations.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 26, 2007, 04:59:59 pm
Go Dottie...congratulations!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on August 26, 2007, 07:51:27 pm



Congratulations Leslie, David, Dottie, and Chrissi on reaching your "NEXT" thousand!!

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/HEARTS.gif)(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/HEARTS.gif)(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/HEARTS.gif)(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/HEARTS.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 27, 2007, 04:02:41 am
Quote from: Shasta542 on August 26, 2007, 07:51:27 pm


Congratulations Leslie, David, Dottie, and Chrissi on reaching your "NEXT" thousand!!

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/HEARTS.gif)(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/HEARTS.gif)(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/HEARTS.gif)(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/HEARTS.gif)

You're nearly there yourself!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on August 27, 2007, 07:05:57 am
Quote from: Kelda on August 27, 2007, 04:02:41 am
You're nearly there yourself!

Yay!!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 27, 2007, 07:26:18 am
Morning all,

500 pages! Wow! And 5002 replies, too! And more than 51000 views! We are on some sort of a roll with fives this morning.

61 degrees, clear and sunny. It looks like the terribly hot weather has cleared out and now it is just beautiful.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 28, 2007, 06:49:06 am
Morning all,

53 degrees here this morning. It looks like another beautiful day is in store for us!

L


Tuesdays Top Eleven List

  injest        18,906 
  Garry_LH        9,518   
  Front-Ranger        7,653 
  Lucise        7,582 
  MaineWriter        7,117 
 Ellemeno        6,137 
  Sheriff Roland        6,066 
  David        6,020   
 dot-matrix        5,110   
 louise van hine        4,366 
  Nutmeg Guy        4,139   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 28, 2007, 06:50:30 am
Hey, thanks everyone for congratulating me on my 6000 posts!! I didn't even realize I was that close until Lee pointed it out to me the other day during the open house!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 28, 2007, 07:36:50 am
I would have preferred a greyer day this morning... I was driving into the sun for an hour and a half on my way east for my 3 day course.  At least it isn't pouring rain and there wasn't too much traffic, so I got in early - so far pretty restful!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 28, 2007, 08:19:13 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 28, 2007, 07:26:38 am
Another interesting day at the Airport.    I was surprised to meet Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee Sunday dropping off his bags along with his entourage.

A few minutes later another limo pulled up with Bon Jovi drummer, Tico Torres.

Wow!

You know, I don't think I would recognize either of these guys, even if I fell over them! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 28, 2007, 08:43:18 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 28, 2007, 07:26:38 am
Another interesting day at the Airport.    I was surprised to meet Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee Sunday dropping off his bags along with his entourage.

A few minutes later another limo pulled up with Bon Jovi drummer, Tico Torres.

So what's with all the drummers in Hartford, hunh? They havin' a convention, or what?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 28, 2007, 04:40:56 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 28, 2007, 08:19:13 am
Wow!

You know, I don't think I would recognize either of these guys, even if I fell over them! LOL

L


I think Tommy Lee is the one that Pamela Anderson was/is married to, skinny with long dark hair.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on August 28, 2007, 04:47:16 pm




             And tattoos,,,,many tats!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on August 28, 2007, 09:12:40 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 18, 2007, 02:15:08 pm
::)    <blush>   I'm not telling!     :laugh:

Speaking of ...um...   movies.    Check out the cover on this one.


Hey, I actually have a magazine at home that devotes a few colorful, explicit pages to this DVD release. The 'Ennis' here is particularly attractive, and, though initially I didn't want to imagine our boys dividing their carnal time with any ladies, upon reflection I remembered that the original movie has them doing precisely that, so you might regard this as an honest hommage (pornographic though it is) of our beloved masterpiece.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 29, 2007, 07:27:44 am
Morning all,

57 degrees and another beautiful day in store for us!

It is my father's 83rd birthday today. Happy Birthday, Daddy!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 30, 2007, 07:04:33 am
Morning all,

59 degrees. Another beautiful day in the neighborhood, as Mr. Rogers would say.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/mr_rogers.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 30, 2007, 07:36:40 am
It's a grey and grim Thursday with threats of rain - perfect for taking an exam!  Wish me luck everybody.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 30, 2007, 08:38:58 am
Quote from: louise van hine on August 30, 2007, 07:36:40 am
It's a grey and grim Thursday with threats of rain - perfect for taking an exam!  Wish me luck everybody.

Good luck, Lou. I am sure you'll do fine!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 30, 2007, 09:53:01 am
Bangkok Airport

and the song is "One Night in Bangkok" from the musical, Chess.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 30, 2007, 10:15:21 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 30, 2007, 10:04:07 am
DING DING DING!    No more callers, we have a winner!


But did you member the song or Google the lyrics?     ;)

I love 80's music.   

I love 80s music, too. I remembered the song which gave away the airport. When I first looked at the picture I thought it was "the terminal of the future" at O'Hare, but obviously, it wasn't.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/20060720-ico_DSC01377.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 31, 2007, 06:22:34 am
Morning all,

63 degrees and foggy this morning. It is supposed to clear up later on.

L


Fridays FULL 1000+ list!

 injest        18,991   
 Garry_LH        9,571   
 Front-Ranger        7,667 
  Lucise        7,592 
  MaineWriter      7,175   
 Ellemeno        6,175 
  Sheriff Roland      6,075 
  David        6,062   
  dot-matrix        5,183   
 louise van hine        4,373 
  Nutmeg Guy        4,147 
  Fran        4,109   
 Jeff Wrangler        3,835 
  Meryl        3,755 
  ineedcrayons        3,278 
  Toast        3,144   
 ednbarby        2,946 
  Pipedream        2,772 
  southendmd        2,637 
  Kelda        2,615 
  Memento        2,611 
  Phillip Dampier        2,457 
  Lynne        2,440 
  moremojo        2,405 
  atz75        2,397 
  Shakestheground        2,301 
  ifyoucantfixit        2,223 
  Snavel del Snuit        2,171 
  opinionista        2,127 
  Penthesilea        2,110 
  wdj        2,071   
 Kerry        1,820 
  delalluvia        1,785 
  Scott        1,777 
  sfericsf        1,773 
  jpwagoneer1964        1,691 
  Arad-3        1,655 
  Bigheart        1,610 
  YaadPyar        1,571 
  Susiebell        1,562 
  Daniel        1,561 
  Cameron        1,547 
  belbbmfan        1,479 
  wulfar360        1,454 
  Katie77        1,427 
  ffrn        1,396 
  loneleeb3        1,358 
  coffeecat33        1,340 
  Mikaela        1,338 
  twistedude        1,334 
  littleguitar        1,326 
  saucycobblers        1,219 
  mariez        1,187 
  RouxB        1,183 
  j. U. d. E.        1,171 
  wyomen        1,156 
  DeeDee        1,152 
  starboardlight        1,123 
  cmr107        1,058 
  Ray        1,040   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 31, 2007, 06:30:33 am
Let's play David's game...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/lindesnes250.jpg)

What is the name of this lighthouse?

Where is it located?

Why is it significant?

Bonus points: what order is its Fresnel lens?

HINT: I have visited this lighthouse in person.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on August 31, 2007, 07:57:26 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 29, 2007, 08:19:33 am
And of course you are going to email me those pics... for purely research and comparison of course.    ::)

dang, the things you are willing to put yourself thru...

you are a TRUE Brokie... ;) ;) ;)

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on August 31, 2007, 07:58:39 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 30, 2007, 09:46:16 am
Ok.  Time for another "Name that Airport" game.

Here is the photo.    Need a clue?    scroll down for a song clue.    :)

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1425/1268313218_65edb2b3dc.jpg)

".....And the city don't know that the city is getting
The creme de la creme of the chess world in a
Show with everything but Yul Brynner"

Starfleet Headquarters??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 31, 2007, 08:52:13 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 30, 2007, 09:53:01 am
"One Night in Bangkok" from the musical, Chess.


Love that song! Especially the line, "I get my kicks above the waistline, Sunshine."  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 31, 2007, 08:59:46 am
well that's more like it!  I am back in Wiltshire today where it is a grey grey grey grey day.  Did I mention it's a grey day?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 31, 2007, 10:51:48 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on August 31, 2007, 07:44:47 am
Lindesnes in Norway.      Built in 1916 with a First order lens.     ;)

(http://www.gonorway.no/go/images/lindesnes1.jpg)

Ding ding ding, we have a winner!

There has been a lighthouse at this spot since 1656. It is the southernmost tip of Norway.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 01, 2007, 07:53:41 am
Morning my friends,

A beautiful sunny day here in Maine. 60 degrees right now.

Happy Labor Day weekend everyone!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 01, 2007, 10:07:27 am
no labor day weekend for me... but I am making myself a treat:  gluten free pizza!  this will be my first actual pizza since fall of 2005 when I found out I was gluten intolerant.

Loooong time to go without a pizza!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 01, 2007, 11:19:14 am
Quote from: louise van hine on September 01, 2007, 10:07:27 am
no labor day weekend for me... but I am making myself a treat:  gluten free pizza!  this will be my first actual pizza since fall of 2005 when I found out I was gluten intolerant.

Loooong time to go without a pizza!

And I am sure you will take a picture for us!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 01, 2007, 11:55:09 am
Here it is!

I am so proud... and it is an amazing thing to eat pizza again after two years!!!

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1055/1294628937_cad5d8cf68.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 01, 2007, 12:35:52 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on September 01, 2007, 11:55:09 am
Here it is!

I am so proud... and it is an amazing thing to eat pizza again after two years!!!

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1055/1294628937_cad5d8cf68.jpg?v=0)

Mmmmh, Louise, that pizza looks yummy! I think I couldn't stand two years without pizza.

I thought of you today while doing the groceries: real has now a special compartment of frozen goods: gluten-free (frozen) goods. They have pizza (yup, saw it just two hours ago), Tiramisu, Brötchen and god knows what else.
So the next time you're in Germany, this might be a helpful tip.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 02, 2007, 06:48:06 am
The world in general is getting more aware of gluten problems and providing a lot more foods and support.  The best place for gluten free food products (and the best brands!) are at DM Drogerie, which I make a beeline for whenever I go to Germany.  But it is good to know they are starting to supply frozen products as well.    I have gotten used to baking my own bread - and pizza as you see here - because the prices in Britain are so outrageous.  They aren't quite so bad in Germany.

I expect to be moving in the next week or so (more pics to take!!!) and if there isn't a breadmaker there I'm going to have to go buy one.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 02, 2007, 08:18:22 am
Morning all,

Another lovely day! The weather just doesn't quit around here right now, which is fine with me. 56 degrees, not a cloud in the sky. Beautiful.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 02, 2007, 08:55:33 am
Let's play lighthouse again, shall we?

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/landscapes_csg094_pemaquid_point_li.jpg)

Name?

Location?

What order fresnel lens?

And bonus points for another bit of trivia about this lighthouse. I have something specific in mind.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 02, 2007, 09:46:29 am
Ding ding! Another winner!

Good trivia, David. The other thing that I was thinking of: Pemaquid is the lighthouse on the Maine quarter.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/maine-1.jpg)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 02, 2007, 03:35:04 pm
sorry I wasnt around for the airport sunrise or the Lighthouse contest but I was busy... um....

moving.  Suddenly.  I am now 17 miles east in the town of Calne, and hopefully will get to stay a bit!  Pictures in my personal blog!  Glad to be back, and to be ONLINE! seamlessly!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 02, 2007, 08:43:09 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on September 02, 2007, 07:59:58 am
Sundays Top Eleven List!

And Fran is on my heels with 4,131 posts!     :o


We'll welcome her with a Top TWELVE List, won't we?  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 03, 2007, 04:04:27 am
you bet we will, because at the rate I'm going, I am going to be slipping down to number 11 any time now!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 03, 2007, 07:53:42 am
Morning all,

56 degrees and ANOTHER beautiful sunny day with clear blue skies. Lovely!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 03, 2007, 08:00:19 am
and meanwhile here in southwest Britain, another gloomy day interspersed with sunny highlights, with crisp air.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 03, 2007, 08:00:58 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on September 03, 2007, 07:59:59 am
No need to worry Darlin.  You are still 230+ posts ahead of me.

are you saying you will be expanding it to the Top Twelve any time now?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on September 03, 2007, 09:14:18 am
Are you on the job today? I hope it's however you like it! Too quiet and the time passes slowly--too wild and you get a headache. Maybe things will be "just right".

Sure wish I were flying to SF for the Castro/Rodeo fun later this month!

*Very nice floors!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 03, 2007, 01:06:38 pm
Quote from: Shasta542 on September 03, 2007, 09:14:18 am


*Very nice floors!


Ha!  I was admiring the floors in that picture too.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 04, 2007, 08:15:07 am
good god David, what is more amazing than your heaving 742 50 pound bags onto the X ray belt is the fact that you knew the exact count!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 04, 2007, 08:37:19 am
Morning all,

61 degrees. School starts this week for Hannah. Lance is back at college. Summer is winding down. Hard to believe...

L


Tuesdays Top Eleven List

  injest        19,173 
  Garry_LH        9,665   
  Front-Ranger        7,694 
  Lucise        7,594 
  MaineWriter        7,218   
 Ellemeno        6,227 
  David        6,112 
  Sheriff Roland        6,109   
 dot-matrix        5,262   
 louise van hine        4,394 
  Nutmeg Guy        4,171   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 04, 2007, 08:49:32 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on September 04, 2007, 07:26:21 am
Ugh!

   It was a busy travel day yesterday!    I worked the International departure baggage area.     OMG those people have such big, heavy suitcases!   

Why do people need 50+ pound bags?    Wouldn't two smaller 25 lb bags be better?        Some of these suitcases are so big, even I'd have trouble dragging them out of a car trunk.   Then I watch them struggle  to drag them over to me.     Wonderful.  Just wonderful.    I heaved 742 of those monsters onto the baggage belt yesterday.    Boy are my arms tired. 

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/46/140676719_2291997ff4.jpg)

Gee, David, many more days like that and you're going to end up either all muscly--or dead.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 05, 2007, 06:55:54 am
Morning all,

44 degrees this morning. Wow, chilly!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 05, 2007, 08:52:00 am
I have a healthy lead over le Nutmeg but it doesn't mean I'll hold  onto it!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 05, 2007, 09:14:56 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on September 05, 2007, 09:10:27 am

This actually happened at my Airport.   We were giving some new Officers a tour thru the Airport.  As we were walking past the big windows facing the Tarmac, a baggage train went racing by and several bags tumbled off as he took a turn too fast.     D'oh!

This is always my fear, that I'll look out the airplane window and see MY suitcase laying on the ground.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 05, 2007, 09:20:30 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 05, 2007, 09:14:56 am
This is always my fear, that I'll look out the airplane window and see MY suitcase laying on the ground.

L

hehhehe :D  Seriously, hope that never happens lol, but its funny
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 05, 2007, 03:11:44 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 05, 2007, 09:14:56 am
This is always my fear, that I'll look out the airplane window and see MY suitcase laying on the ground.

L

One day last week, Peter Greenberg, the Today show's travel correspondent, said, "There are two kinds of airline luggage: Carry-on and lost."  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 06, 2007, 06:27:22 am
Morning all,

42 degrees here today. First day of school for Hannah. No dawdling at the computer for me this morning. I have to be out of the house at 7:20 am. Ack!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 06, 2007, 06:49:07 am
a muggy and grey day in Britain... did I mention muggy and grey?  grey grey grey!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 06, 2007, 07:42:41 am
11 effin degrees today  >:( (51°F). That's much too less for early September. After a sh*tty summer, I think we deserve at least a warm, nice and sunny fall, but it doesn't look like it for now.

We'll get the heating system started this evening. I dislike that day every year, knowing it would be sooooo many months before we can turn it off again  :(.

Louise: it's grey, grey, grey over here, too. *sigh*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on September 06, 2007, 07:57:04 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 06, 2007, 07:42:41 am
11 effin degrees today  >:( (51°F). That's much too less for early September. After a sh*tty summer, I think we deserve at least a warm, nice and sunny fall, but it doesn't look like it for now.

We'll get the heating system started this evening. I dislike that day every year, knowing it would be sooooo many months before we can turn it off again  :(.

Louise: it's grey, grey, grey over here, too. *sigh*

I know Chrissi! It's been cold here too. My kids have already started wearing the fleece sweaters we bought for them in Canada!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 06, 2007, 08:08:01 am
Frankly, after all those weeks of rain, I would welcome either rain or sun.  Not this in between blah.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 07, 2007, 04:51:37 am
Morning all

56 degrees and dark at 4:50 am. I am off to Boston today so you won't be seeing me round these parts much...

L


Friday and time for the FULL 1000+ list!

 injest        19,317 
  Garry_LH        9,768 
  Front-Ranger        7,697 
  QuestaLuce        7,603 
  MaineWriter        7,277 
  Ellemeno        6,275 
  David        6,187 
  Sheriff Roland        6,133 
  dot-matrix          5,357 
  louise van hine        4,419   
 Nutmeg Guy        4,183 
  Fran        4,179 
  Jeff Wrangler        3,866 
  Meryl        3,800 
  ineedcrayons        3,326 
  Toast        3,166   
 ednbarby        2,947 
  Pipedream        2,772 
  Kelda        2,692 
  southendmd        2,664 
  Memento        2,643 
  Phillip Dampier        2,593 
  moremojo        2,511 
  atz75        2,459 
  Lynne        2,444 
  ifyoucantfixit        2,353 
  Shakestheground        2,349 
  Snavel del Snuit        2,228 
  Penthesilea        2,167 
  opinionista        2,152 
  wdj        2,086   
  Kerry        1,872 
  Scott        1,801 
  sfericsf        1,794 
  delalluvia        1,785 
  jpwagoneer1964        1,694 
  Arad-3        1,655 
  Bigheart        1,610 
  Susiebell        1,590 
  YaadPyar        1,571 
  Daniel        1,565 
  Cameron        1,557 
  belbbmfan        1,497 
  wulfar360        1,470 
  Katie77        1,431 
  ffrn        1,410 
  loneleeb3        1,383 
  coffeecat33        1,340 
  Mikaela        1,338 
  twistedude        1,334 
  littleguitar        1,326 
  saucycobblers        1,220 
  mariez        1,218 
  RouxB        1,188 
  j. U. d. E.        1,171 
  wyomen        1,156 
  DeeDee        1,152 
  starboardlight        1,123 
  cmr107        1,058 
  Ray        1,040   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 07, 2007, 05:19:44 am
well we did get some sun yesterday in the afternoon, but it is back to semi cloudy and muggy again today.  Don't know what the weekend holds, maybe it will be "fine" as the British say.  That would suit me just FINE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 08, 2007, 07:15:36 am
Oh David, that sounds like fun! Which antique car will you be driving?

Congratulations to Fran! Now we have a top 12 list. LOL

67 degrees here. Summer has returned to Maine. Yesterday it was 96 degrees in Boston. HOT!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on September 08, 2007, 10:29:52 am

Thanks, David and Leslie.

BTW, I think "Top Twelve" sounds better than "Top Eleven."  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 08, 2007, 10:31:29 am
Quote from: Fran on September 08, 2007, 10:29:52 am
Thanks, David and Leslie.

BTW, I think "Top Twelve" sounds better than "Top Eleven."  :)

I do too!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 08, 2007, 10:57:01 am
Quote from: Fran on September 08, 2007, 10:29:52 am
Thanks, David and Leslie.

BTW, I think "Top Twelve" sounds better than "Top Eleven."  :)

Me three  :)

Congrats on the 11, Fran  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 08, 2007, 11:29:44 am
Morning... uh oh... um AFTERNOON everyone.  It is a partly sunny day here in coolish Britain, nothing to complain about!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 08, 2007, 02:25:59 pm
I am posting this here because we talk about airline stuff in this thread. But maybe it should be in odd news. Or the misogynist thread. Or somewhere else? You tell me.


Southwest fashion police set no-fly zone

UNION-TRIBUNE

September 5, 2007

CRISSY PASCUAL / Union-Tribune

As the mercury climbed over 100 on Labor Day, I called Southwest Airlines with a not entirely hypothetical question:

Could a young woman board a flight to Tucson today wearing a bikini top?

Angelique, the agent who took my call, assured me that a young woman could.

“We don't have a problem with it if she's covered up in all the right spots,” she said. “We don't have a dress code.”

Tell that to Kyla Ebbert, who was escorted off a Southwest Airlines flight two months ago for wearing an outfit far less revealing than a bikini top.

Ebbert, a Mesa College student and Hooters waitress, was allowed to stay on the plane, but only after she put up a fight and, she says, was lectured on how to dress properly.

I don't know about you, but one of my big gripes with the airlines is that they just don't take the time to dispense fashion advice any more.

Southwest explained its treatment of Ebbert in a letter to her mother, saying it could remove any passenger “whose clothing is lewd, obscene or patently offensive” to ensure the comfort of children and “adults with heightened sensitivities.”

Ebbert, 23, says she was judged unfairly by the airline and humiliated by the experience. Who wouldn't be?

She had a doctor's appointment that afternoon in Tucson, where temperatures had topped 106 all week. She arrived at Lindbergh Field wearing a white denim miniskirt, high-heel sandals, and a turquoise summer sweater over a tank top over a bra.

After the plane filled, and the flight attendants began their safety spiel, Ebbert was asked to step off the plane by a customer service supervisor, identified by the airline only as “Keith.”

They walked out onto the jet bridge, where Keith told Ebbert her clothing was inappropriate and asked her to change. She explained she was flying to Tucson for only a few hours and had brought no luggage.

“I asked him what part of my outfit was offensive,” she said. “The shirt? The skirt? And he said, 'The whole thing.' ”

Keith asked her to go home, change and take a later flight. She refused, citing her appointment. The plane was ready to leave, so Keith relented. He had her pull up her tank top a bit, pull down her skirt a bit, and return to her seat.

Ebbert says several flight attendants overheard the conversation and, after an embarrassing walk down the aisle, she took her seat and spread a blanket over her lap. She kept her composure until the plane landed, when she called her mother and broke down.

She took a photo of herself with her cell phone so her mother could see her clothes. That's when mom became livid.

“My daughter is young, tall, blond and beautiful,” Michele Ebbert told me, “and she is both envied and complimented on her appearance. She dresses provocatively, as do 99 percent of 23-year-old girls who can. But they were out of line.”

Who knows where the lines are drawn these days, particularly when it comes to dress? If you watch television, or visit the mall, or take in a game at Petco Park, you'll see women dressed in ways that, 50 years ago, were pornographic. Today they are stylish.

A Supreme Court justice famously could not define “obscene,” and declaring a thing “lewd” imputes motive. Did Kyla Ebbert intend to excite sexual desire on that flight to Tucson? I doubt it, just as I doubt that flight attendants are proper judges of such matters.

But neither am I. So when I arranged to see Ebbert in the notorious outfit, I brought along my fashion advisers, writer Nina Garin and photojournalist Crissy Pascual, who for years collaborated on a feature in this newspaper called “Seen on the Street.”

The three of us met Ebbert and her mother for lunch at Nordstrom Cafe. Ebbert, who is 5-foot-5 and has green eyes, is pretty enough to be a model.

Yet even wearing the clothes that scandalized Southwest, she did not attract attention beyond some lingering glances.

My fashion advisers were baffled, saying they saw nothing you don't see on a college campus or in Pacific Beach.

“I was expecting to be shocked, and I was shocked the other way,” Pascual told me.

“It wasn't a big deal,” Garin said. “Her skirt was a bit short, which was only accented by her heels. If she had been wearing flip-flops it wouldn't have mattered.”

Garin wondered if a jealous woman may have complained about Ebbert's outfit. I asked her what she would have said had she been on the plane.

“ 'I hope she's not sitting next to my husband,' ” Garin replied. “She's pretty. She wears her clothes well. But I wouldn't complain about it.”

Pascual detected sexism in the way Ebbert was treated, wondering if a man would have been asked to change clothes. Do men dress inappropriately? “I see butt cracks, a lot of butt cracks,” she said.

In its letter, Southwest said “there were concerns about the revealing nature of her outfit.”

I called Hollye Chacón, the Southwest customer relations representative who wrote the letter, to see if we were talking about the same outfit.

“What exactly was being revealed?” I asked.

She said yesterday she'd call back, but never did. That's pretty revealing in itself.

This is the outfit in question:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/braun220.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 08, 2007, 03:11:45 pm
I don't see anything wrong with her outfit. Only the very top of her cleavage is revealed. Her skirt is short, but it's not revealing anything. I've seen people wear more revealing clothes at Mass, and I haven't gone to church regularly for years.  ::)

This whole Southwest deal is totally ridiculous.  >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 08, 2007, 03:32:46 pm
Even more ridiculous, here is the Southwest flight attendant's outfit from about 40 years ago...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/412277009_333b883830.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 08, 2007, 05:08:30 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on September 08, 2007, 04:39:47 am
Why am I up at 4:31 am posting the Top Twelve list?

I'm driving up to Provincetown for the day.    It is exactly 4 hours door to door.      Today is the annual Antique car show there.     

There is nothing like it.   All kinda of cars from big finned Cadillacs to Nash Metropolitans.     Mid day features a motorcade style parade thru Commercial street with the cars filled with everyone from hunky sailors to drag queens.       Sometimes I've had a hard time explaining why there were feather boa remnants in my cars.   LOL.   :laugh:

David, I wish I knew you were heading to Ptown today.  I would have invited you to lunch!

BTW, I saw a beautiful 1976 Mercury Colony Park station wagon all clad in fake wood at the Herring Cove beach parking lot and thought of you.  It even had Connecticut plates.  (I didn't see any boa feathers in the car, just a studded leather jacket.  Was that you after all?)

I hope you had a good time at the parade. 

Paul

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 08, 2007, 05:20:04 pm
That poor woman! It's outrageous that she would be called out and humiliated (and even threatened with having to switch flights!!!) over her outfit.  And, Leslie, great idea to point out how flight attendants have been treated and objectified over the years.  It makes this situation seem more hypocritical than it already was to begin with.
 >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 08, 2007, 05:40:42 pm
I have been thinking about this story this afternoon and I cannot recall ever hearing about a person being told s/he was inappropriately dressed for an airplane flight. Ever.

This really is a low point for Southwest Airlines.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 08, 2007, 08:40:29 pm
It's nice to hear that she stood up for herself and didn't let them kick her off her flight!

The whole thing really is pretty unbelievable.
 ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 09, 2007, 02:05:54 am

The fans go wild as Fran joins the Top Twelve!!!!

(http://www.seahawks.com/uploadedImages/Seahawks_Content/12_Zone/VideoBackground.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 09, 2007, 06:53:49 am
*Louise hangs on grimly to her spot at #10!!!*

And good morning (just barely).  I conked out last night at about 10:15 p.m. while playing with Leslie and Kelly in chat and am still having trouble focusing my eyes!
And did I mention - another grey cool day in Britain?  Grey grey grey!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 09, 2007, 08:11:49 am
Morning all,

It rained overnight which seemed to clear out the terrible hot weather. 63 degrees this morning with grey skies and more rain predicted.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on September 09, 2007, 08:47:17 am
Every load of passengers looks like a Group of Tourists heading to Graceland.


HEY!!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 09, 2007, 09:56:27 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on September 09, 2007, 07:50:08 am
Hi Paul!

    I know that wagon.   It belongs to my friend Jon who is in our car club.     He was at the show yesterday too.     As for the studded leather jacket....  well it is Ptown you know!    LOL.          And you don't need much more than sun tan lotion on at Herring Cove beach.   At least not at the section I go to.    8)

 Were you there this weekend?     It would have been nice to meet you.       My trip was a short one.   Even leaving my house at 5:30 am, I didn't get there until around 9:30.      I went right up to the monument for the show and then walked down to Commercial street for the parade at 2pm.     By 3pm I hit the road for my 4 hour drive back.     Which was good as I pulled in my driveway just as the sun fully set.    If I had sunday off I would definately had stayed over.     Maybe next year if the vacation gods are smiling in my favor.

Sorry I missed you.  I'm here many weekends (it's only two hours from Boston). 

Let me know next time you're planning a trip--I'd love to meet you.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 09, 2007, 11:00:06 am
Actually, the boat takes 90 minutes; driving takes 2 hours, and I like having a car here. 

BTW, the dish in the middle picture is our own "Lady Di":  town hall employee and good-will ambassadress and local radio personality. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 10, 2007, 06:37:09 am
Morning all,

57 degrees and pouring rain here today. Dreary and wet.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 10, 2007, 06:47:13 am
morning everyone, the sun has just come out nearing noontime, and all is bright in Britain.  At least, it hopes to be!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 10, 2007, 09:01:25 am
uh oh, Fran's coming up on me, soon I'll slip down to the enviable #11 spot!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 10, 2007, 10:44:29 pm
WELCOME SHASTA!!!!!


1000 POSTS!!!!!


WAY TO GO!!!!!


:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on September 10, 2007, 10:49:58 pm
 ;D

Thank you.(http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/party/party0004.gif) (http://www.arlingtonhotelgroup.co.uk)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on September 11, 2007, 01:09:58 am




           
  WAY TO GO SHASTA  YOU ARE FAST
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 11, 2007, 01:39:25 am
Welcome Shasta!

 :) :D :)

(http://whistlingdixie.net/catalog/images/Dog%20-%20welcome.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 11, 2007, 03:46:56 am

 ;D

Yay! Shasta got to the 1000 club - fast or slow I like the direction shes going in!!!


mwhahahah!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 11, 2007, 05:35:42 am
Morning all,

60 degrees and dark. I'm up early so I am not sure what is going on outside. I'll report back later.

Shasta, welcome to the club! Step over here so I can teach you the sekrit handshake!

L


Tuesdays Top Twelve List!

  injest        19,500 
  Garry_LH        9,888   
  Front-Ranger        7,701 
  QuestaLuce        7,612 
  MaineWriter        7,320   
 Ellemeno        6,305 
  David        6,231 
  Sheriff Roland        6,156   
 dot-matrix        5,500   
 louise van hine        4,453 
  Fran        4,220 
  Nutmeg Guy        4,192   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 11, 2007, 08:26:46 am
Rough night, David?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 11, 2007, 09:23:07 am
I think he's had a little too much a that whiskey.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 11, 2007, 12:29:40 pm



(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/HitchingPosts.jpg)

CONGRATS ON 1000 COLORFUL POSTS, SHASTA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 11, 2007, 06:48:16 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on September 11, 2007, 09:23:07 am
I think he's had a little too much a that whiskey.

At least it's Chivas. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 11, 2007, 06:58:33 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 11, 2007, 06:48:16 pm
At least it's Chivas. ...

There's nothing like a passed out cowboy holding a bottle Chivas Regal.  He's real purty to look at, but no touchy-touchy.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on September 11, 2007, 08:55:50 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on September 11, 2007, 08:15:54 am
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/177/441670108_7e4c39cb62.jpg)

Yee-Haw---Club Perks!!! I'm lovin' this club already.  (http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/sign/sign0175.gif) (http://www.arlingtonhotelgroup.co.uk)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on September 11, 2007, 09:02:42 pm
Quote from: Meryl on September 11, 2007, 12:29:40 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/HitchingPosts.jpg)

CONGRATS ON 1000 COLORFUL POSTS, SHASTA!



Thanks! Pretty colors!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on September 11, 2007, 09:04:43 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 11, 2007, 05:35:42 am
Morning all,

60 degrees and dark. I'm up early so I am not sure what is going on outside. I'll report back later.

Shasta, welcome to the club! Step over here so I can teach you the sekrit handshake!

L

Thank you, Leslie! (http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/sign/sign0201.gif) (http://www.arlingtonhotelgroup.co.uk)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 11, 2007, 09:22:23 pm
Quote from: Shasta542 on September 11, 2007, 09:04:43 pm
Thank you, Leslie! (http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/sign/sign0201.gif) (http://www.arlingtonhotelgroup.co.uk)

My pleasure, m'dear....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 11, 2007, 09:47:12 pm
Yay, Shasta, she's so fasta!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 11, 2007, 11:05:01 pm
D'OH!!  I was goin a rhyme Shasta with fasta!

I'll go with this:

"Shasta 542?"
"Shasta Nasta!"

Yay to a wonderful BetterMostian!  Welcome to the 1000+ Posts Club!

:-*  :-*  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 12, 2007, 12:36:08 am

(http://bestsmileys.com/cats1/22.gif)


Hooray for
(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif) Shasta!!! (http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)
Welcome Friend!!!




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 12, 2007, 03:19:36 am
i thought i had replied to say congrats - i must be going mad and actually not posting! doh!

congrats my dear!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 12, 2007, 06:25:22 am
Morning all,

58 degrees in Westbrook and after 4 days of rain it looks like we finally have a sunny day!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 12, 2007, 07:00:17 am
morning everyone... whoops, afternoon!

Grey today, once more.  I don't know how they can justify calling this weather "Partly cloudy!"  I guess then 2% that isn't cloudy counts as the part!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 12, 2007, 07:29:30 am
Quote from: louise van hine on September 12, 2007, 07:00:17 am
I don't know how they can justify calling this weather "Partly cloudy!"  I guess then 2% that isn't cloudy counts as the part!

 :laugh: That's the British for you  :laugh:.


I've made a great discovery  ;). I'll be a rich girl soon. I found the secret to influence the weather  ;).

Rule 1: If the weather in your region is so bad that you can't stand it anymore, come to the BM 1000+ club and bitch about it. Weather will be better the next day. Guaranteed!

Rule 2: The weather changes with my mood: I was miserable since Saturday; I had awful toothache since then and went to the dentist yesterday. The dentist helped my tooth, but the treatment was so grumpfxxx*s!##kbege (cencored), it left me miserable for the rest of the day. Additionally I had gut cramps really bad after eating a pizza. A truly sh*tty day. And for all those four days, the weather was awful, too (grey and chilly).

Today morning I got up and everything was fine  :). Yeah. And guess what? The sun is shining bright and the temperatures have risen a good deal  :D.

(http://forums.megagames.com/forums/images/smilies/banana.gif) I am the weather girl (http://forums.megagames.com/forums/images/smilies/banana.gif) la la lala la la (http://forums.megagames.com/forums/images/smilies/banana.gif)

 ;D ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on September 12, 2007, 08:04:12 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 12, 2007, 07:29:30 am
:laugh: That's the British for you  :laugh:.


I've made a great discovery  ;). I'll be a rich girl soon. I found the secret to influence the weather  ;).

Rule 1: If the weather in your region is so bad that you can't stand it anymore, come to the BM 1000+ club and bitch about it. Weather will be better the next day. Guaranteed!

Rule 2: The weather changes with my mood: I was miserable since Saturday; I had awful toothache since then and went to the dentist yesterday. The dentist helped my tooth, but the treatment was so grumpfxxx*s!##kbege (cencored), it left me miserable for the rest of the day. Additionally I had gut cramps really bad after eating a pizza. A truly sh*tty day. And for all those four days, the weather was awful, too (grey and chilly).

Today morning I got up and everything was fine  :). Yeah. And guess what? The sun is shining bright and the temperatures have risen a good deal  :D.

(http://forums.megagames.com/forums/images/smilies/banana.gif) I am the weather girl (http://forums.megagames.com/forums/images/smilies/banana.gif) la la lala la la (http://forums.megagames.com/forums/images/smilies/banana.gif)

 ;D ;)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

(and I am stealing them naners!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on September 12, 2007, 08:06:03 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on September 12, 2007, 08:01:09 am
Well it was a fairly quiet 9-11 Anniversary yesterday.   The morning shift and entire Airport observed a moment of silence at 8:46 am.   

We did have one passenger in the afternoon start bitching about loosing an oversized liquid.   The female Officer told him "On all days to not appreciate our efforts, don't you remember where you were 6 years ago?"      He replied, I do, i was in the air that day.      We told him if he didn't like the rules to travel by Greyhound Bus next time.   The passenger behind him smiled, nodded and said "Damn right".

Anyhow, as many of you know the weather was rough again, especially New York City.   An Air France jumbo jet was diverted to my Airport.

(http://cdn-www.airliners.net/photos/middle/1/5/1/1261151.jpg)


And finally the last passenger to check in was none other than Actor/Comedian John Leguizamo.     A few minutes early and I would have been in the position to pat him down.    Oh well.     He was looking really good.   He has gotten muscular and was well groomed like you's expect a Hollywood star to look.    I did tell the officer with him that he looked really suspicious and that I'll go get the rubber gloves.   LOL      He replied "Only if you have plenty of vasoilne!"  He was very friendly and despite running late took the time to chat with us.

(http://media.movieweb.com/galleries/1041/2004/lo/D16-155.jpg)

(http://home.online.no/~jane1/towpostr.gif)

good, I am always glad to make it thru another anniversary without anything too noteworthy happening. I was thinking about you yesterday, wondering how tense it was there...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 12, 2007, 08:08:51 am
my goodness Chrissi!  You can influence the weather ?  I can't. I have been trying to get it to be either a) rainy or b) sunny for a week now and all we get is in between weather!  Glad your tooth is better though!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 12, 2007, 08:27:09 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 12, 2007, 07:29:30 am

(http://forums.megagames.com/forums/images/smilies/banana.gif) I am the weather girl (http://forums.megagames.com/forums/images/smilies/banana.gif) la la lala la la (http://forums.megagames.com/forums/images/smilies/banana.gif)

 ;D ;)

Actually, I have a confession...I am influencing your weather. Yes, moi. How? Well, I have this new iPhone and it is just dandy. One of its features is the weather. I have been adding the towns/cities of all my Bettermost friends and I added your town yesterday, Chrissi. Looking at it now it says it is 64 degrees with a few clouds...but sunny days are predicted through Sunday. So enjoy!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 12, 2007, 08:45:52 am
Quote from: injest on September 12, 2007, 08:04:12 am
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

(and I am stealing them naners!)

Snatch away, Jess  :D. I got lots and lots of em  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 12, 2007, 08:52:15 am
Quote from: louise van hine on September 12, 2007, 08:08:51 am
my goodness Chrissi!  You can influence the weather ?  I can't. I have been trying to get it to be either a) rainy or b) sunny for a week now and all we get is in between weather!  Glad your tooth is better though!

That's why I am the weather girl  ;D ;).
And life is wonderful when a constant pain has been taken away from you. Sometimes I love my dentist, sometimes I hate him. Today is Looooove-day  :).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 12, 2007, 08:53:26 am
I flew on September the 11th last year - probably the safest day to fly!

If this person is a frequent flyer youd think theyd not be so stupid as to have too much liquid. geesh.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 12, 2007, 08:56:38 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 12, 2007, 08:27:09 am
Actually, I have a confession...I am influencing your weather. Yes, moi. How? Well, I have this new iPhone and it is just dandy. One of its features is the weather. I have been adding the towns/cities of all my Bettermost friends and I added your town yesterday, Chrissi. Looking at it now it says it is 64 degrees with a few clouds...but sunny days are predicted through Sunday. So enjoy!

L

I'll ask Robert, when he'll come back to me tomorrow, if that's true  ;D  ;).

But I sure hope you're right about the "sunny through Sunday" part  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 12, 2007, 09:11:37 am
I am not sure you should have told her that, Les.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 12, 2007, 09:19:50 am
Quote from: louise van hine on September 12, 2007, 09:11:37 am
I am not sure you should have told her that, Les.

 :laugh:
Ya think I might fall into depression when I find out it's not me, but Leslie?
Or I might get demanding?
 ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 12, 2007, 10:10:55 am
you're going to start dragging all of the sunny skies over to Germany and leave us Brits in the gloom!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on September 12, 2007, 08:44:09 pm
Shasta Fasta thanks you, Front-Ranger--Friend Lee!!(http://www.pic4ever.com/images/2gwb921.gif)

And Shasta Nasta says thanks, too, Elle!!(http://www.pic4ever.com/images/hippo.gif)

(http://www.pic4ever.com/images/thankyou.gif) for the welcome, ATZ, pal!!

Thanks, Kelda---are you on your trip yet?? (http://www.pic4ever.com/images/padded.gif)





(http://www.pic4ever.com/grouphugg.gif) I love all my Brokie pals!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 13, 2007, 03:55:34 am
nope leaving in a few hrs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 13, 2007, 04:14:40 am
Have fun Kelda!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 13, 2007, 06:15:08 am
Morning all,

46 degrees and cloudy, although the weather says it will be up to 70 today and sunny. Lovely!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 13, 2007, 06:22:23 am
yay we got sun here too, and we are sharing with the rest of Europe!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 13, 2007, 08:17:26 am
ai yi yi , Fran is gaining on me!  Soon I will be in the eleven position!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 13, 2007, 09:30:00 am
ah hahahahah!

Oh David!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 13, 2007, 09:41:14 am
EGAD!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 13, 2007, 10:05:56 am
hahahaha - you are so whacky!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on September 13, 2007, 07:21:13 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on September 13, 2007, 09:44:50 am
Don't worry. I am still 213 posts behind you.   

SUCH a cheaterpants!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 14, 2007, 06:13:50 am
Morning all

51 degrees and partly cloudy right now....

L


Fridays FULL 1000+ list!

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  Garry_LH        9,965   
 Front-Ranger        7,753 
  QuestaLuce      7,621 
  MaineWriter        7,358   
 Ellemeno        6,335 
  David        6,292 
  Sheriff Roland        6,186   
 dot-matrix        5,632   
  louise van hine        4,479 
  Fran        4,270 
  Nutmeg Guy        4,265  
  Jeff Wrangler        3,900 
  Meryl      3,830 
  ineedcrayons        3,370 
  Toast        3,190 
  ednbarby        2,960   
 Pipedream        2,773 
  Kelda        2,747 
  southendmd        2,745 
  Memento        2,674 
  Phillip Dampier        2,619 
  moremojo        2,567 
  atz75        2,509 
  Lynne        2,461 
  ifyoucantfixit        2,397 
  Shakestheground        2,378 
  Snavel del Snuit        2,267 
  Penthesilea        2,218 
  opinionista        2,175 
  wdj        2,087   
 Kerry        1,911 
  Scott        1,819 
  sfericsf        1,816 
  delalluvia        1,785 
  Susiebell        1,711 
  jpwagoneer1964        1,694 
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  cmr107        1,058 
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 14, 2007, 06:36:08 am
almost noon here, muggy and cloudy and moody out, but you think it'll rain?  Apparently not!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 14, 2007, 08:12:51 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on September 14, 2007, 05:38:32 am
So much for my lead eh?     LOL

Don't mess with Fran.  Just don't.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 14, 2007, 10:36:20 am
Already afternoon here. Wonderful day: sunny and 28°C (82°F).
So far, Leslie has been right  :) :-*
(Sorry Louise, but the sun is reserved for Germany at least two more days. If neccessary, I'll get up before sunrise and put my towel on it  ;) :laugh:)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 14, 2007, 10:49:42 am
I really do think you have... damn that towel Chrissi!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 15, 2007, 02:33:33 am
Quote from: southendmd on September 14, 2007, 08:12:51 am
Don't mess with Fran.  Just don't.  :)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I concur.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 15, 2007, 07:41:14 am
60 degrees this am and it looks like the rain is back in Maine...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 15, 2007, 09:13:17 am
I can see that my days in the secure #10 spot are numbered.  In days!  Oh Fran how do you keep it up?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 15, 2007, 09:23:41 am
Congratulations to Garry-LH. 10,000 posts. Wowza!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 15, 2007, 09:35:35 am
good god!  I have no hope of ever catching up with those marathon numbers!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 15, 2007, 06:59:45 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on September 15, 2007, 06:39:42 pm
Hey there! 
(http://photos.imageevent.com/johnw/apictureisworthathousandwords/icons/friendlylads.jpg)

that arm is badly photoshopped in!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 15, 2007, 09:49:16 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on September 15, 2007, 06:09:43 pm
Leslie,  i think you are going to be safe for quite a while.     

The next person to join the Top 12 list will be Jeff Wrangler.

Hunh?  :o That ain't possible, not as little as I write these days.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 16, 2007, 06:52:48 am
Morning all,

41 degrees here and sunny. It looks like it will be a nice day after all the rain yesterday.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 16, 2007, 08:09:16 am
Morning all - er afternoon by now! it is a brisk, cool and brilliantly sunny Sunday after early clouds and moody skies.

And those numbers look really good David! yay!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 17, 2007, 04:38:49 am
hey everybody,

It's another grey cool day in Britain and I am home sick with swollen glands and a headache that is threatening to make half of my face break off.  I need distractions...!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 17, 2007, 06:29:41 am
Morning all,

41 degrees and clear skies. Looks like a nice day once the chill burns off!

My handy-dandy iPhone weather center says it is 73 and sunny in Zeiskam! Chrissi, are you enjoying this weather?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 17, 2007, 08:30:12 am
I wish a pounding headache was all I had.  I turned on the computer to read what illnesses are indicated by "swollen glands" and unless it's strep throat or an infection of some kind, all of the illnesses are horrible.  So I am going on the theory I have a viral infection due to all the other symptoms, and taking long hard naps and not going ANYWHERE.  Thank goodness I went out for a new bottle of fruit squash to keep my fluids up!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 17, 2007, 09:00:02 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on September 17, 2007, 07:33:26 am
Brrr!   Another cool morning here too.    And I woke up with a pounding headache too Louise.    :-\

Two Tylenol and two cups of coffee later things are looking up.  That plus I turned on the heat to take the chill off the house.   :)

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/39/84277002_ff74980216.jpg)

Yesterday was such a lovely pre-autumn day down here that I kept the windows open to air my place out and didn't close them until bedtime.

This morning I woke up with the worst sinus congestion I've had in months and my right eye "pasted" shut.

 :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 17, 2007, 12:00:36 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on September 17, 2007, 09:12:32 am
Geeez!   It sounds like we are all falling apart!     :P

I actually feel pretty good...knock on wood!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on September 17, 2007, 03:06:44 pm



       Thanks all for all the good wishes and caring prayers...Very much appreciated...

                                                                    Janice
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 17, 2007, 03:47:46 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 17, 2007, 06:29:41 am
My handy-dandy iPhone weather center says it is 73 and sunny in Zeiskam! Chrissi, are you enjoying this weather?

L

Hm. Considering you posted this at 6:30am and it was 12:30pm in Germany at that time: yup, it was warm and sunny. Even more than 22°. I'd guess 25°C (77°F). Around 2pm it changed and rained almost the whole remaining day.

But what is more amazing: your weather order from last week did work! Wednsday you said it would be sunny through Sunday for me. And it was!  :D

Wow!

BTW: I thought the handy-dandy iPhone is your husband's? Was I wrong or did you scrounge it from him  ;)?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 17, 2007, 04:03:02 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 17, 2007, 03:47:46 pm

BTW: I thought the handy-dandy iPhone is your husband's? Was I wrong or did you scrounge it from him  ;)?

Actually, I got my own a few weeks ago. Tony had mentioned getting me an iPhone or MP3 player for my birthday. I wasn't sure what I what, if either. Then, when I went to Las Vegas my other phone was very infuriating...it kept shutting off and I missed a bunch of important calls. So I came home and said, "I want my birthday iPhone!" and I got it.

I love it.

And for your weather, Chrissi...it says rain tomorrow (Tuesday) but then sunny for the rest of the week with temps in the 60s.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 17, 2007, 04:22:15 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 17, 2007, 03:47:46 pm
Hm. Considering you posted this at 6:30am and it was 12:30pm in Germany at that time: yup, it was warm and sunny. Even more than 22°. I'd guess 25°C (77°F). Around 2pm it changed and rained almost the whole remaining day.

But what is more amazing: your weather order from last week did work! Wednsday you said it would be sunny through Sunday for me. And it was!  :D

Wow!

BTW: I thought the handy-dandy iPhone is your husband's? Was I wrong or did you scrounge it from him  ;)?

What major city are you close to in Germany, Chrissi? I'd like to know so I can look up your weather on my cell phone!

Hey, we need a back up around here, just in case Leslie takes a sick day!  ;)  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 18, 2007, 05:04:06 am
Still home sick, I got rid of the headache as the day went on yesterday but looks like it's back till I push enough fluids.

but today I have a phone interview which may promise a return to America and a productive contract, so wish me luck peeps!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 18, 2007, 06:19:42 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 17, 2007, 04:03:02 pm
Actually, I got my own a few weeks ago. Tony had mentioned getting me an iPhone or MP3 player for my birthday. I wasn't sure what I what, if either. Then, when I went to Las Vegas my other phone was very infuriating...it kept shutting off and I missed a bunch of important calls. So I came home and said, "I want my birthday iPhone!" and I got it.

I love it.

And for your weather, Chrissi...it says rain tomorrow (Tuesday) but then sunny for the rest of the week with temps in the 60s.

L

 :laugh: I love your iPhone story.

My weather today is mixed so far: partly sunny, partly huge dark clouds and we already had rain today (it's shortly past noon over here).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 18, 2007, 06:23:46 am
Morning all,

Definitely chilly here today. 36 degrees but the skies are clear. My weather phone says high of 64 today.

My big excitement today...my annual mammogram. Yahoo! Ladies, mammograms save lives. For all my friends here who are 40 and up, make your appointment for your annual mammo if you haven't done so yet this year.

L


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 Front-Ranger        7,779 
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  MaineWriter        7,389   
 David        6,358 
  Ellemeno        6,346 
  Sheriff Roland        6,208   
 dot-matrix        5,794   
 louise van hine        4,519 
  Fran        4,316 
  Nutmeg Guy        4,283   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 18, 2007, 06:25:14 am
Quote from: David on September 17, 2007, 04:22:15 pm
What major city are you close to in Germany, Chrissi? I'd like to know so I can look up your weather on my cell phone!

Mannheim and Heidelberg
Amazing little gadgets we can have nowadays. I start to feel oldfashioned for not having at least a normal cell phone  ::) ;) :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 18, 2007, 06:36:58 am
Quote from: louise van hine on September 18, 2007, 05:04:06 am
Still home sick, I got rid of the headache as the day went on yesterday but looks like it's back till I push enough fluids.

but today I have a phone interview which may promise a return to America and a productive contract, so wish me luck peeps!

I'll keep my finders crossed Louise

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/ABCs/284845MRuq_w.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 18, 2007, 07:44:21 am
UGH! Murphy's Law of Work Strikes Again!!!

Another support call today... is this how to generate work, have me stay home with a virus?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 18, 2007, 08:55:01 am
Definitely falling apart here. ...  >:(

Ended last evening with a raging sinus headache. By 10:30 last night the whole upper right quadrant of my face hurt and I was actually a little nauseated. It almost spoiled my enjoyment of Hitchcock's The Birds on AMC.  >:(

Too late at that time to take any decongestant, if I wanted to sleep last night, but fortunately a couple of puffs of generic Afrin, some acetaminophen, and sleep took care of the headache.

This morning my office mate told me she knew I was going to have a headache because her husband was sneezing. Apparently her husband and I are on the same allergy schedule. ...  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 18, 2007, 04:58:33 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 18, 2007, 06:25:14 am
Mannheim and Heidelberg
Amazing little gadgets we can have nowadays. I start to feel oldfashioned for not having at least a normal cell phone  ::) ;) :laugh:

Forecast for Heidelberg Germany (according to my cell phone)

7 Day Planner...

Wednesday  - Partly Cloudy
High 61°F / 16°C
Low 46°F / 7°C

Thursday - Mostly Cloudy
High 67°F / 19°C
Low 47°F / 8°C

Friday -  Mostly Cloudy
High 73°F / 22°C
Low 48°F / 8°C

Saturday - Sunny Skies
High 68°F / 20°C
Low 53°F / 11°C

Sunday - Partly Cloudy
High 74°F / 23°C
Low 53°F / 11°C

Monday - Partly Cloudy
High 68°F / 20°C
Low 48°F / 8°C


 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 18, 2007, 05:07:15 pm
Hey David, you passed me and put me in Number 7 again!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 18, 2007, 05:16:02 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on September 18, 2007, 05:07:15 pm
Hey David, you passed me and put me in Number 7 again!  :)

Yup!  :D

But I have a feeling by the time I blink and turn around, it will be back the other way again Clarissa!  ;)  :D

I'll enjoy it while it lasts though.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 18, 2007, 10:01:08 pm
Quote from: Susiebell on September 18, 2007, 05:33:00 pm
I wanna get into the top ten!!  I'll have to step up my posting!

Susie  :D

Go for it girlfriend!

This thread will give you lots of ideas of way to painlessly boost your post count....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 19, 2007, 04:58:19 am
well it really is raining in Britain today, drizzling rather, and I am finally out of the house again after four days cooped up. My last foray out was Saturday for groceries and I barely got to my dining room since then.  But it looks like the virus has loosed its evil hold on me... strange dreams about a monster truck though!

And I'm back at work sending paperwork for my background check to prepare for my exit ... back to California.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 19, 2007, 05:02:36 am
Quote from: louise van hine on September 19, 2007, 04:58:19 am
well it really is raining in Britain today, drizzling rather, and I am finally out of the house again after four days cooped up. My last foray out was Saturday for groceries and I barely got to my dining room since then.  But it looks like the virus has loosed its evil hold on me... strange dreams about a monster truck though!

And I'm back at work sending paperwork for my background check to prepare for my exit ... back to California.

I hate all those strange dreams I have when I'm sick. Once I had a dream somebody threw valentines all over the living room floor and I was trying to pick them up.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 19, 2007, 05:22:05 am
Yep, it's as if the mind has to justify and rationalize the strange feelings of fever and body aches into some dramatic thing that is reflected in the subconscious mind, like chasing a runaway truck with a bulldozer.  In this case, for some reason, Ennis was with me, at a big farm, and we were trying to corner the monster truck in hopes of crushing it with the bulldozer in a cement-fortified barn.  *Eyeroll.*  Ennis wasn't scared though, he went right after that monster truck after it completely crushed a small tractor!

Yes, weird, I know. I know.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 19, 2007, 06:44:15 am
Morning all,

39 degrees here in Westbrook and clear! Another fall day ahead of us.

I too had weird dreams, and I don't have a virus! Container ships that were sinking in the sea and I was afraid I was going to sink with them. Ai yi yi!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 19, 2007, 07:39:51 am
Today it's mostly sunny and a bit warmer than David has predicted.

Yesterday, I talked about those amazing little electronic gadgets. And guess what? My husband came home in the afternoon and told me he had bought himself one of these men-toys (that's how I call them). A navigation system for his car.
I wonder if he has programmed it this morning for his way to work to try it  ::). I guess so.


David: we all hope your dream won't come true!  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 19, 2007, 07:44:33 am
Oh Chrissi,

GPS is fun, fun, fun...

Have Jens check out this site (you can check it too).

http://www.geocaching.com/

This is a great activity for families. I did a quick search and it looks like there are plenty of geocaches in your area:

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?country_id=79&x=6&y=8

Have fun!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 19, 2007, 11:50:19 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 19, 2007, 07:39:51 am
one of these men-toys

he,he! Around here we actually have a store called Car Toys and that's what I think whenever I see it!

These GPS systems were all the rage in Alberta at the Pilgrimage!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 19, 2007, 03:11:56 pm
I met the guy who started CarToys, he was a survivor of the Sobibor death camp in Poland, and wrote the book on which the film "Escape from Sobibor" was written, starring Rutger Hauer.  The film was supposed to be historically accurate.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 19, 2007, 04:12:30 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 19, 2007, 11:50:19 am
These GPS systems were all the rage in Alberta at the Pilgrimage!!


I think that's what Smellykelljay referred to as "Chuckie's little thingy" at the Labor Day get-together in New York.  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on September 19, 2007, 05:24:13 pm



      Chuckie had another one of those little thingys in SanFrancisco...between him and his thingy it was quite a ride to lunch on Sunday...we all got to tease and laugh...great fun..
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 19, 2007, 07:04:54 pm
Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on September 19, 2007, 05:24:13 pm


      Chuckie had another one of those little thingys in SanFrancisco...between him and his thingy it was quite a ride to lunch on Sunday...we all got to tease and laugh...great fun..

You teased Chuckie's thingy?  :o Oh, my. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 19, 2007, 11:51:18 pm
Jeffrey, you are incorrigible.  ;D  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 20, 2007, 05:25:31 am
I am inevitably reminded of Chuck Berry's embarrassingly ubiquitous hit:

When I was a little biddy boy
My grandma bought me a cute little toy
Two Silver bells on a string
She told me it was my ding-a-ling-a-ling

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 20, 2007, 09:18:00 am
Morning all,

54 degrees here today...another nice day. I rushed out of the house this morning and I feel behind on my bettermost scan!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 20, 2007, 03:27:10 pm
you sure were in a hurry, you were feeling behind!!!

It was a sort of nice day in England, with a shower in the middle. I am getting nervous about going to Athens!  yi yi yi !!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 21, 2007, 06:49:31 am
Morning all,

Another beautiful day today, 55 degrees, high of 72 predicted. Lovely!

One year ago today I was baking a cherry cake and getting ready to head to Boston for the Boston Brokie Gathering. Yee-haw! One year...how time flies!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 21, 2007, 09:30:42 am
Trembling on the verge of rain here in southwest Britain, and looking forward to a little reimmersion into summer on Monday as I head off to sunny Athens.  And it's a beach hotel! whoo wee!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 22, 2007, 09:02:37 am
Whew!  It is a partly sunny day here in Wiltshire, and I am washing clothes in preparation for my trip.

Looks like Fran is narrowing the gap, and I am in danger of losing my coveted 10th place status!  Ai yi yi yi!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 22, 2007, 09:46:10 am
Morning all,

59 degrees and cloudy...my iPhone says that Chrissi has sun and 75 degrees!

L


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 22, 2007, 11:17:44 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 22, 2007, 09:46:10 am
Morning all,

59 degrees and cloudy...my iPhone says that Chrissi has sun and 75 degrees!

L

Correct; sun and 77°. And the forecast says the same for tomorrow  :).
Kerstin and I worked at the kindergarten today. Together with some other parents, we put glaze (scumble?) on the junglegym, the swing and other devices in the garden.

Tomorrow we'll go to the Luisenpark together. It's a big and beautiful parc, with lots of things to do: there are farm animals, a tropical greenhouse with tropic plants and birds and butterflies, a Chinese teahouse, and there are the best playgrounds far and wide. I'm looking forward to it.

(http://p.vtourist.com/2989734-Luisenpark-Mannheim.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on September 22, 2007, 02:56:57 pm




              HE'S HOME SAFE AND ALL IN ONE PIECE....thank goodness!!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 22, 2007, 03:32:24 pm
Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on September 22, 2007, 02:56:57 pm



              HE'S HOME SAFE AND ALL IN ONE PIECE....thank goodness!!!!!!


Huh?
Did I miss something Janice?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on September 22, 2007, 07:54:34 pm



             
          My grandson in law..,,,He has been in Iraq for the past 18 months....along with his brother.. They are both returned to us and their mother.....hallallujah.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 23, 2007, 05:13:39 am
Oh, now I understand Janice. What a great and joyful day this is for you and your family. :D
Sending you a big Brokie kiss on the occasion: :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on September 23, 2007, 05:27:24 am
Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on September 22, 2007, 02:56:57 pm



              HE'S HOME SAFE AND ALL IN ONE PIECE....thank goodness!!!!!!

 :laugh: :laugh:

Congratulations!! I know that is SUCH a relief, Janice!!

{{{}}} for him

{{{}}} for your granddaughter

{{{}}} for YOU!

 :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 23, 2007, 06:41:31 am
Morning all,

Janice--that's wonderful news! I am very happy for you and your family.

It looks like a lovely day is in store for us. 60 degrees and the first little bit of sun on the horizon.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 23, 2007, 12:43:19 pm
It is pouring down rain here in southwest Britain, and more of the same tomorrow. I dashed out in it to get some eggs so I could bake up a loaf of gluten free bread "for the road" and will be driving to Heathrow tomorrow to be in Athens for 10 days. I do expect to be online in the evenings... at least, I hope so.  Right now it is 80 degrees and sunny and I'll be at the beautiful beachfront Poseidon Hotel.  Whoo wee!

Yeah, it is work!

(http://www.holiday-in-athens.com/hotelsphotos/at/default/162_01.jpg)

(http://www.hotelclub.net/common/imagegallery/HotelImage.aspx?hid=56458)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 23, 2007, 01:59:14 pm
Have a nice and safe trip Louise, and enjoy your free evenings and weekend in Greece!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 23, 2007, 09:12:42 pm
WAY TO GO DOTTIE!!!!

6000 POSTS!!!!!


:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :-*  :-*  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dot-matrix on September 24, 2007, 12:36:39 am
Quote from: David on September 23, 2007, 09:12:42 pm
WAY TO GO DOTTIE!!!!

6000 POSTS!!!!!


:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :-*  :-*  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D




Thanks David Sweetie  :-* {{{David}}}  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 24, 2007, 06:29:12 am
Morning all,

Monday morning, beginning of another week. 44 degrees this morning but it is supposed to warm up nicely, with a little bit of a heat wave this week. They were talking about record breaking temps (high 80s) tomorrow and Wednesday. We'll see!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 24, 2007, 01:59:53 pm
Okay, here I am in Athens.  It hasn't been the best trip so far, starting with a heavy downpour at 6 a.m. that woke me up well before the alarm and reduced my sleeping hours even more... then the nightmarish 2 1/2 hour stop and go trip to Heathrow with my heart in my throat as I wondered if I would even make my flight.  Things improved at that point, with an on time departure and an early arrival and a real gluten free meal including a roll (go B.A.!) and a silly but mildly entertaining movie "Fantastic Four" (eyeroll).  Then things worsened again with a €45 taxi ride (my contact at the company said my taxi ride should be €20 but!!!

I saw this on the way sticking out of the hillside, pointed out by the chatty taxi driver who spoke understandable broken English:

stock photo, the Acropolis, Athens

(http://www.mcaonline.ca/maria/images/acropolis.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on September 24, 2007, 03:00:23 pm




           CONGRATULATIONS DOTTIE.  YOU ARE THE ABSOLUTE TOPS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                              6000 and counting....

                                                           :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 25, 2007, 12:08:35 am
Congrats Ingest, Garry and Dot!!

and

Congrats to notBastet on hitting the big 1000!!!

8)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 25, 2007, 12:53:08 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/corkpopping.jpg)

CONGRATULATIONS to JESS for topping 20,000 Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 25, 2007, 12:56:29 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/diversity.jpg)

A BIG CHEER to
GARRY for 10,000
DOT for 6,000 and
NOTBASTET for 1,000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 25, 2007, 06:18:13 am
All this cheering, all this celebrating! What a great thing to wake up to! And Kelly, welcome to the club. Step right over here and let me teach you the secret handshake....

51 degrees in Westbrook and another nice day is predicted. I see temps of 62 for Chrissi, 73 for Natali in Madrid, and 77 for Louise in Athens. Enjoy everyone!

L


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on September 25, 2007, 07:33:22 am
Why thank ya'll!! I appreciate the congrats....but I should really think about getting a life, huh? LOL!!

(I am thinking of getting high speed.....how long would it take me to make 30,000??)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Garry would have to start listening faster...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 25, 2007, 08:42:02 am
Quote from: louise van hine on September 24, 2007, 01:59:53 pm
a silly but mildly entertaining movie "Fantastic Four" (eyeroll).

At least it has Ioan Gruffud and Chris Evans. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 25, 2007, 03:24:23 pm
true, but the h0tness belonged to the CGI Silver Surfer who seemed better endowed than the Fantastic dudes!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 25, 2007, 03:44:25 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on September 25, 2007, 03:24:23 pm
true, but the h0tness belonged to the CGI Silver Surfer who seemed better endowed than the Fantastic dudes!

Oh, so it was the sequel?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 26, 2007, 02:13:44 am
CONGRATULATIONS SUSIEBELL!!!!

2000 POSTS!!!!

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u84/kakashisgirl101/th37621d68.gif)



(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u278/crossphoto/applause.gif)(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u278/crossphoto/applause.gif)

:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :-*  :-*  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 26, 2007, 06:29:55 am
Morning all,

Wow, Susie, 2000! It seems like just yesterday I was saying congratulations for 1000! Way to go!

69 degrees here. We are having some wonderful Indian summer weather. Yesterday was hot and today is promising more of the same.
Fine with me...I am not ready for cold weather yet.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 26, 2007, 01:16:15 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 25, 2007, 03:44:25 pm
Oh, so it was the sequel?  ;D

yes. "The Rise of the Silver Surfer".  That guy was... sleek!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 27, 2007, 06:25:41 am
Morning all,

65 degrees with rain in the forecast today.

Yesterday was a record breaking day here in Maine. It was 90 degrees in Portland (my car said 92) which broke the record for highest temperature for the day. The previous record was 84 set in 1961. It was also the first time the temperature hit 90 degrees in September, ever.

HOT!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 27, 2007, 07:13:50 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 27, 2007, 06:25:41 am
Morning all,

65 degrees with rain in the forecast today.

Yesterday was a record breaking day here in Maine. It was 90 degrees in Portland (my car said 92) which broke the record for highest temperature for the day. The previous record was 84 set in 1961. It was also the first time the temperature hit 90 degrees in September, ever.

HOT!

L

Morning Leslie,

90°F, that's 32°C  :o Wow! I wish we had that, too.

Here it's only 13°C/55°F and it's raining. It began raining yesterday evening. This morning, I got up at 6am, now it's 1pm and it hasn't stopped raining yet  >:(. It has been raining, pouring, drizzling - but never once stopped. I feel like Forrest Gump  :-\ ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 28, 2007, 01:51:46 am
Athens is balmy and hazy, just like it's been since I got here.  the food is good, the people are easygoing, and I've been sleeping at night - always a plus!  They sure know how to make a nice tasting fruit yogurt!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 28, 2007, 06:24:46 am
64 in Maine this morning, with rain predicted. Naturally, because I have to drive to Albany NY!

My iPhone tells me it is 84 and sunny in Athens, Louise. Lucky you!

L


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 28, 2007, 08:38:26 am
kelly , welcome to the club!! I'm back to ,many many many posts to wade through, think I'll be here for a while!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 28, 2007, 08:50:32 am
Quote from: Kelda on September 28, 2007, 08:38:26 am
kelly , welcome to the club!! I'm back to ,many many many posts to wade through, think I'll be here for a while!

Hey Kelda, welcome back! I hope you had a nice vacation!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 28, 2007, 09:24:39 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on September 28, 2007, 09:13:54 am
Jeff!    Congrats on hitting 4,000 posts buddy!

Holy crap!  :o  :o  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 28, 2007, 11:33:29 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 28, 2007, 08:50:32 am
Hey Kelda, welcome back! I hope you had a nice vacation!

L

I did indeed will tell you all the goss later... I'm still wading through posts!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 28, 2007, 11:45:40 am
Congrats on 4,000 posts, Jeff.

You sure say much and  you get your point across.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 28, 2007, 12:07:50 pm
Quote from: southendmd on September 28, 2007, 11:45:40 am
Congrats on 4,000 posts, Jeff.

You sure say much and  you get your point across.

Awww, thanks, bud.  :)  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 28, 2007, 08:08:05 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/wow.jpg)

CONGRATS on 4000, JEFF!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 28, 2007, 08:41:39 pm
Quote from: Susiebell on September 28, 2007, 01:13:52 pm
Yeehaw!  I'm 32nd on the list!  Not bad for someone who's only been here since the beginning of June!

Susie  :)

My mum was right ... I never shut up!

Susie, we LOVE it when you (http://bestsmileys.com/talking/5.gif)  (http://bestsmileys.com/talking/9.gif)  (http://bestsmileys.com/talking/11.gif)  (http://bestsmileys.com/talking/12.gif).

Or rather, when you (http://bestsmileys.com/computer1/14.gif)  (http://bestsmileys.com/computer1/15.gif)!!


Don't you change a THING Susie! We love you just the way you are!!  :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on September 28, 2007, 08:53:06 pm




               JEFF HAS 4000
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 28, 2007, 09:08:09 pm
CONGRATULATIONS JEFF!!!!!


4000 POSTS!!!!!


:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 28, 2007, 09:10:59 pm
CONGRATULATIONS JEFF WRANGLER!!!

(http://bestsmileys.com/fireworks/7.gif)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 28, 2007, 09:20:45 pm
Way to go, Jeff. And to think I knew you back in IMDb days....seems so long ago....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 28, 2007, 10:35:12 pm
Thanks, everyone!

Like I said before. ...

Holy Crap!

How can this be possible?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 29, 2007, 03:42:18 am
it's all that appreciative ooing and ahhhing you do on the naked men thread.

Welcome to the club kel!  and congratulations, Jeff!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 29, 2007, 04:29:58 am
Morning all,

Greetings from Albany where it is unknown degrees and very early in the morning, so it is pitch black. I think a nice day is in store for me. LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on September 29, 2007, 03:14:21 pm
Saturdays child works hard for his living,
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on September 29, 2007, 03:19:57 pm


Lucky Fridays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays!  LOL

At least we aren't "Wednesdays".
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 29, 2007, 03:47:58 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on September 29, 2007, 03:17:01 pm
Thursdays child has far to go,

   What the heck does that mean?     I won't reach success until late in life?   :-\

Think of Annie  ;D. Who knows? Maybe one day the pope will come through your airport and you'll be able to have a heart to heart with him and set some things straight in his mind. What a great success this would be!
Or you'll detect the guy that wants to blow up the whole world by releasing a murderous virus (yes, I've seen too many movies  :laugh:). Your job is full of possibilities  ;).

BTW: I've seen The Terminal again. Only 10 minutes into it I remembered why I haven't seen it for a second time earlier, although I liked the movie. I felt soooo bad for poor Tom Hanks (I'm not able to type his character's name, lol). It's really strange, although I like the movie, I can't enjoy it fully when seeing it. Especially thinking that it was inspired by a true story  :-\


Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on September 29, 2007, 03:11:12 pm
Fridays child is loving and giving,
.

What day were you born on?

I'm one of the lucky Fridays  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 29, 2007, 04:58:10 pm
I was born on a Tuesday so I guess I'm full of grace. I think a few of the nuns at my old school would beg to differ!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 29, 2007, 05:21:25 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on September 29, 2007, 05:00:15 pm
Or they'd say you were full of something right?   LOL

Maybe. But I think they kicked it all out of me. But there's probably a lot more where that came from!  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on September 29, 2007, 06:19:09 pm
Lotsa hugs and kisses and love and sweet kiddo smiles---pretty good pay, huh?  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 29, 2007, 06:44:29 pm
Another's Saturday child here.

My children were born on Tuesday and Friday, btw.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 30, 2007, 05:49:00 am
Morning all,

Greetings from Oneonta NY where is X degrees and dark! I hope another nice day is in the offing since I'll be driving back to Maine...6 hours!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 30, 2007, 06:37:20 am
greetings from sunny breezy Athens Greece where it is 88 degrees and promises to get hotter!

I am a WEdnesday's child, but I prefer that instead of "full of woe" I am "full of whoa" - they just misspelled it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 01, 2007, 06:25:26 am
Morning all,

51 degrees and I am back in Maine. A sunny day with temps in th 60s is predicted for today. Lovely!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 02, 2007, 07:26:08 am
Morning all,


39 degrees and chilly today. I am wearing a fleece and socks! Ack...fall is here, I think.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on October 02, 2007, 08:01:54 am
wow, that is chilly!  it's the same old same old semi-tropical summer weather here, I can't believe it's October but all the Greeks around me can!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 02, 2007, 09:36:09 am
Question for all Eurobrokies (Leslie, this includes you for obvious reasons  ;D):

My husband is on a business trip to the Netherlands. Where exactly is he?


 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 02, 2007, 10:17:51 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 02, 2007, 09:37:45 am
Did you check the Siesta Motel?       ::)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Good one David  :laugh:

Nope, his fishing buddy didn't have time. He's with a collegue.  ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 02, 2007, 11:10:04 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on October 02, 2007, 09:36:09 am
Question for all Eurobrokies (Leslie, this includes you for obvious reasons  ;D):

My husband is on a business trip to the Netherlands. Where exactly is he?


 ;D ;D ;D


Amersfoort?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 02, 2007, 11:39:03 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 02, 2007, 11:10:04 am
Amersfoort?

L


Ding-ding-ding! We have a winner  :D!

Can you believe it? It's odd, isn't it?

Here's your winning prize ;D

(http://www.elektrofort.nl/images/horeca/AmersfoortHotelLangeJan1.jpg) (http://home.kabelfoon.nl/~jabega1c/A'foort_LongJohn.jpg)

(http://www.smart-in-t-hart.nl/images/cafe/hetnonetje.jpg)  (http://www.journalism.fcj.hvu.nl/typo3temp/pics/649cc8ab88.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 02, 2007, 11:44:17 am
Small world, Chrissi!

Make sure he knows that the public garage is locked on Sunday! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 02, 2007, 04:21:23 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on October 02, 2007, 11:39:03 am

Ding-ding-ding! We have a winner  :D!

Can you believe it? It's odd, isn't it?

Here's your winning prize ;D


Chrissi is giving out a prize for this? I sure hope it isn't a crate of rabbits!  ;)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 02, 2007, 04:37:58 pm
Quote from: David on October 02, 2007, 04:21:23 pm
Chrissi is giving out a prize for this? I sure hope it isn't a crate of rabbits!  ;)


Nah, the rabbits were a curse, not a prize  ;).

Hope you still carry out your duty every day!  ;D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/026AC.jpg)

counting, and counting, and counting, and.........................
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 03, 2007, 02:29:48 am
"Full of whoa"....:laugh:

Congrats on 4000, Jeff, and to think I remember you back when.  One of your first posts here was a reply to Leslie's posting of this, The Swiss Spaghetti Harvest.  :)  It fits perfectly on a weather-heavy thread.  :)

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyUvNnmFtgI[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 03, 2007, 06:34:54 am
Ah, the Swiss Spaghetti Harvest! I love the Swiss Spaghetti Harvest...thanks for remembering, Elle, and bringing back that memory.

59 degrees today...not nearly as chilly as yesterday. Yeah!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on October 03, 2007, 06:55:47 am
and here in Athens, my second-to-last day here, the traffic was brutal this morning, but the weather was not as hot.  We can still see the mountains, the back of one was scorched in the famous fires.  I learned while i was here that the summer fires burned a million kilometers of forest, but as far as I know did not threaten the city.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 03, 2007, 12:08:27 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 03, 2007, 06:34:54 am
Ah, the Swiss Spaghetti Harvest! I love the Swiss Spaghetti Harvest...thanks for remembering, Elle, and bringing back that memory.

Has anybody heard how the harvest was this year? Will spaghetti be scarce or plentiful?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 03, 2007, 05:09:00 pm
Congrats to Sharon amber who reached 1000 posts yesterday!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sharon on October 03, 2007, 05:12:32 pm
Thanks Kelda! I`m proud of it! ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 03, 2007, 05:23:17 pm
CONGRATULATIONS SHARON!!!!


1000 POSTS!!!!!!

:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :-*  :-*  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D



WAY TO GO!!!!!




Welcome to the club Sharon!!!!  :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sharon on October 03, 2007, 05:27:49 pm
Thanks sweetie! I enjoy it, David! :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 03, 2007, 05:32:39 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 03, 2007, 12:08:27 pm
Has anybody heard how the harvest was this year? Will spaghetti be scarce or plentiful?  ;D

Back in the spring it was not good. Remember the global bad weather we had? But there is hope for the late autumn spaghetti harvest...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 03, 2007, 05:33:28 pm
Welcome Sharon and congratulations! I am in charge of teaching the sekrit handshake so just step over here....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 03, 2007, 06:53:14 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 03, 2007, 12:08:27 pm
Has anybody heard how the spaghetti harvest was this year? Will spaghetti be scarce or plentiful?  ;D

Quote from: MaineWriter on October 03, 2007, 05:32:39 pm
Back in the spring it was not good. Remember the global bad weather we had? But there is hope for the late autumn spaghetti harvest...

L

Oh, good! I'd hate to think there was going to be a spaghetti shortage this winter!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 03, 2007, 07:00:42 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 03, 2007, 06:53:14 pm
Oh, good! I'd hate to think there was going to be a spaghetti shortage this winter!  ;D

And remember, Jeff, we are coming into B&M Baked Beans canning season...do you need me to replenish your supply?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 03, 2007, 07:05:32 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 03, 2007, 07:00:42 pm
And remember, Jeff, we are coming into B&M Baked Beans canning season...do you need me to replenish your supply?

L

Thanks, Little Darlin', but the grocery store where I regularly shop actually carries several varieties of B&M Baked Beans, so I can get plenty of 'em any time I want!  :o

(Bacon and onion. ... Mmmmm.)

Do you think we should invest in spaghetti futures?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 03, 2007, 11:05:48 pm


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There's a 1000 of 'em!  CONGRATS, SHARON!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 04, 2007, 07:02:53 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 03, 2007, 07:05:32 pm
Thanks, Little Darlin', but the grocery store where I regularly shop actually carries several varieties of B&M Baked Beans, so I can get plenty of 'em any time I want!  :o

(Bacon and onion. ... Mmmmm.)

Do you think we should invest in spaghetti futures?  ;D

Spaghetti futures, hm, maybe?

Oh! It was brown bread I had to import to the city of Brotherly Love for you... :-)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 04, 2007, 07:03:48 am
Morning all,

60 degrees and after a foggy start, now it looks to be a sunny day, high around 76 according to my phone. Sweet!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on October 04, 2007, 07:08:36 am
weather should be fine for my departure this afternoon from Athens, but it promises to be a looong day by the time I get back to Calne tonight... sometime.
Title: Re: So sad..
Post by: injest on October 04, 2007, 07:46:39 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 04, 2007, 07:40:39 am
I am so sad today.     :(

I got a call late last night that a close friend passed away suddenly.    He was just ending a meeting at his own business, when he stood up and dropped.      He was one of the first gay guys I met back in 1991.   He disproved every stereotype.   He was 47 years old.

In our own hectic days of running around and doing mundane tasks we often forget how fleeting life can be.    :'(


I am so sorry to hear about your friend. You are right, never enough time...never enough.

RIP

{{{{David}}}}
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 04, 2007, 08:03:23 am
I am sorry to hear that, David. I'll be thinking about you today, holding you close.

Hugs,

L
Title: Re: So sad..
Post by: Kelda on October 04, 2007, 08:07:05 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 04, 2007, 07:40:39 am
I am so sad today.     :(

I got a call late last night that a close friend passed away suddenly.    He was just ending a meeting at his own business, when he stood up and dropped.      He was one of the first gay guys I met back in 1991.   He disproved every stereotype.   He was 47 years old.

In our own hectic days of running around and doing mundane tasks we often forget how fleeting life can be.    :'(

Oh dear david - I'm sorry to hear that.

Title: Re: So sad..
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 04, 2007, 08:40:41 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 04, 2007, 07:40:39 am
I am so sad today.     :(

I got a call late last night that a close friend passed away suddenly.    He was just ending a meeting at his own business, when he stood up and dropped.      He was one of the first gay guys I met back in 1991.   He disproved every stereotype.   He was 47 years old.

In our own hectic days of running around and doing mundane tasks we often forget how fleeting life can be.    :'(

So sorry to hear that, David. Geez. ...  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 04, 2007, 08:40:41 am
I am sorry to hear of your bad news friend, My best wishes for you and his family.

This movie has been on my mind lately, I may have to watch it this weekend, the clip is a bit long but there is a song on it for you:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6JxUDUbzkM[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 04, 2007, 12:59:54 pm
Dear David, I'm so sorry to hear the sad news about your friend.  :(

(((David)))
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 04, 2007, 01:02:06 pm
So sorry for your loss, David.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 04, 2007, 01:24:50 pm
I'm so sorry to hear your sad news David. :(

Hope you're doing OK.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 04, 2007, 03:32:10 pm
Hug, David.

Great song, Truman, one of my very, very favorites.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 04, 2007, 05:06:42 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 04, 2007, 02:51:44 pm
Thanks everyone for the kind words and hugs.   

As crushing as this news is for his friends, it is devasting for Kevins partner of 17 years.   

I may not be online too much until after the wake and funeral.   I'm sure one of y'all can post the daily lists.

oh, and don't forget I'll also be away on Vacation from October 16th thru the 23rd.  So y'all will have to take turns posting it them too.

thats right.. you're off to italia yup?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 04, 2007, 05:20:39 pm

I'm so sorry for your loss, bud. 

((((((((DAVID))))))))
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on October 05, 2007, 05:36:18 am
hey David,

I'm just back from Athens and wasn't online all day yesterday, very sorry to hear about your friend... it never gets easier.

And it is chilly in Wiltshire this a.m., so much for the balmy mornings on the Greek coast!  That is all history now, while I get ready to head off to California next week and organize my move back from Britain.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 05, 2007, 07:16:49 am
Filling in for David this morning:

Fridays Top Twelve List

injest         20,388   
 Garry_LH       10,365   
 Front-Ranger         7,982 
MaineWriter         7,742
QuestaLuce        7,650     
 David        6,591 
dot-matrix        6,568
Ellemeno         6,560 
Sheriff Roland         6,302   
 louise van hine        4,638 
Fran        4,602 
Nutmeg Guy        4,327   

We had a few changes in position in the past few days...I passed QuestaLuce, and dot-matrix passed Ellemeno! And Front-Ranger is very close to reaching 8000!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 05, 2007, 07:20:21 am
Morning all,

47 degrees with a feeling of fall in the air. But it is supposed to be another warm and beautiful day, once the sun is up!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 11:12:04 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 05, 2007, 07:20:21 am
Morning all,

47 degrees with a feeling of fall in the air. But it is supposed to be another warm and beautiful day, once the sun is up!

L

I wish we'd get a feeling of fall in the air.  :( Today is like a bad summer day, afternoon high temp. is supposed to be in the 80s F, and it's cloudy and muggy.  :(  :P

Looks more like fall in my office (silk chrysanthemums and autumn foliage) than it does outdoors!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 01:31:31 pm
Well, at least the sun has come out this afternoon, but I'm still looking forward to a breath of fall.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 05, 2007, 07:58:22 pm
Thanks for posting, Leslie, and in such lovely fall colors too!  Ah, I'm in my preferred 8th spot again. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 06, 2007, 06:49:22 am
Saturdays Top Twelve List

injest         20,422   
 Garry_LH       10,384   
 Front-Ranger         7,983
MaineWriter         7,772
QuestaLuce        7,655   
 David        6,621 
dot-matrix        6,618
Ellemeno         6,577
Sheriff Roland         6,303   
 louise van hine        4,639 
Fran        4,622
Nutmeg Guy        4,327   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 06, 2007, 06:50:31 am
Morning all,

55 degrees and cloudy this morning. The cardinals are at the feeder for an early morning breakfast.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on October 06, 2007, 07:00:20 am
and it is cool and cloudy in Wiltshire this morning.  Soon I will be reporting sunny mild days from California... can't wait!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 06, 2007, 10:26:19 am
Congratulations to loneleeB for posting the 250,000th post on BetterMost! I can't think of anyone better to do it!! Yee-haw!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 06, 2007, 05:02:12 pm


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Congrats to

(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif) Front-Ranger (http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)

for breaking 8000!!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 06, 2007, 05:12:01 pm
Congrats to Lee and Lee for your respective milestones!

Lee, I hope to be joining you in the 8000 club soon!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 07, 2007, 07:06:02 am
Sundays Top Twelve List

injest         20,432  
 Garry_LH       10,386   
 Front-Ranger         8,015
MaineWriter         7,794
QuestaLuce        7,655   
dot-matrix        6,647
David        6,628
Ellemeno         6,587
Sheriff Roland         6,303   
 louise van hine        4,643 
Fran        4,637
Nutmeg Guy        4,327   

Another position shift as Dot-Matrix has passed David. And Fran is about to break into the top ten!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 07, 2007, 07:07:21 am
Morning all,

53 degrees and cloudy. It rained all night but my phone says partly sunny today. We'll see....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 07, 2007, 10:54:42 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 07, 2007, 07:07:21 am
Morning all,

53 degrees and cloudy. It rained all night but my phone says partly sunny today. We'll see....

L

It's gonna be hot as August again, down here, today.  >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 07, 2007, 11:56:26 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 06, 2007, 05:12:01 pm
Congrats to Lee and Lee for your respective milestones!

Lee, I hope to be joining you in the 8000 club soon!

L
I'll tidy up the place for you Leslie!! I wonder what color we'll be? I would sortof like to be blue, but maybe that's not autumny e-nuff.

Thank you Amanda for the fireworks!! Wow, it's dangerous to encourage me this way!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 07, 2007, 01:16:06 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 07, 2007, 11:56:26 am
I'll tidy up the place for you Leslie!! I wonder what color we'll be? I would sortof like to be blue, but maybe that's not autumny e-nuff.


Ask and you shall receive! I also fixed it so that I don't have 77,000 posts anymore, which no one seemed to notice! LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 07, 2007, 01:55:54 pm
Thank you kindly! I love being blue, and I know that you will too! I did not see the 77,000 posts, whoa you were in a hurry!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on October 08, 2007, 04:40:30 am
it is quiet and chilly in Wiltshire... the weekend guests have all gone home except for Kyle, Ian's nephew who is looking for a job, and he is such a sweet boy, he is welcome company.  I am spending my last couple of days at the office, bringing in the accessories for the Blackberry and getting my timesheets and invoices straightened out before flying on Wednesday.  I will miss this place somewhat, but like with everything... new adventures await!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on October 08, 2007, 07:24:54 am
are you going to Rome ?

good on ya. Travel is no big deal, David, after all, you got the security requirements down pat!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on October 08, 2007, 07:54:27 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 08, 2007, 07:04:24 am
Ok, I'm back.     

Thanks again for the kind words gang.      Wake and Funeral service was yesterday.  So now it's time to clear my head and get back to work.

Well for a few days at least.    I start my vacation this Thursday night and fly out the following Monday.   

Which brings me to the quote "See Rome and Die".       Which right now makes me feel uneasy.   LOL.



since I never travel anywhere I am safe... ;)

good to see you back, David.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 08, 2007, 08:08:46 am
Hey David, welcome back. We missed you but we managed to keep the Top Twelve List up to date in your absence.

Have fun in Rome. I was there a million years ago and loved it. I can't recommend any restaurants or anything but all the traditional tourist spots (Trevi Fountain, Vatican, Colisseum) were great.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 08, 2007, 08:10:05 am
Morning all,

Rainy here, 47 degrees. I have the day off. I may just stay here, happily ensconced at my computer for the day!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 08, 2007, 08:22:46 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 08, 2007, 08:19:19 am
Thanks for doing the Top Twelve list Leslie!


Yup.  Four days in Rome, then three days in Florence.    I am going up to see my namesake.   "David"   LOL.  :laugh:

David is fabulous. Prepare to have your jaw drop.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 08, 2007, 08:34:17 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 08, 2007, 08:19:19 am
Thanks for doing the Top Twelve list Leslie!


Yup.  Four days in Rome, then three days in Florence.    I am going up to see my namesake.   "David"   LOL.  :laugh:

Remember you could take a quick hours nip off the train st Pisa to do the obligatory picture of you holding it up.

Enjoy!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 08, 2007, 08:41:37 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 08, 2007, 08:22:46 am
David is fabulous. Prepare to have your jaw drop.

L

Yes, I know.  I met him at the first New York Brokie Brunch. ...

Oh. You mean the statue!

  ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on October 08, 2007, 11:08:39 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 08, 2007, 08:41:37 am
Yes, I know.  I met him at the first New York Brokie Brunch. ...

Oh. You mean the statue!

  ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 ::) ::) ::)

tsk tsk tsk.... ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 09, 2007, 06:23:00 am
While the rest of the country is having record breaking warm temperatures, it is fall here in Maine. 42 degrees this morning and from what I can see, it looks like clear skies today.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 09, 2007, 08:43:35 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 09, 2007, 07:01:52 am
It was 84º yesterday.   Heck, it was still 75º at 10pm last night!    in OCTOBER !  :o

Got you all beat. It hit 90 in Philadelphia yesterday. Fall is supposed to arrive--finally--later this week.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on October 09, 2007, 03:11:34 pm
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/pipedream_photos/Davidneu.jpg)

Have fun in Italy, David! And enjoy a good glass of Chianti or two...  :)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/pipedream_photos/gif/cincin.gif)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 09, 2007, 03:14:33 pm
Quote from: Pipedream on October 09, 2007, 03:11:34 pm
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/pipedream_photos/Davidneu.jpg)

Have fun in Rome, David! And enjoy a good glass of Chianti or two...  :)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/pipedream_photos/gif/cincin.gif)



Italy has it all. The food. The art. The men. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on October 09, 2007, 03:20:51 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 09, 2007, 03:14:33 pm
Italy has it all. The food. The art. The men. ...

... The corruption. The pickpockets. The Mafia...   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 09, 2007, 03:44:34 pm
Quote from: Pipedream on October 09, 2007, 03:20:51 pm
... The Corruption. The pickpockets. The Mafia...   :laugh:

Spoken like a member of the German Tourism Board.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 09, 2007, 03:49:05 pm
I thought we had a rule about full frontal nudity here at Bettermost. I liked the way you managed to sneak that in under the guise of ART! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on October 09, 2007, 03:50:07 pm
hahahaha that isnt nudity, Leslie, that's ART!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on October 09, 2007, 03:55:57 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 09, 2007, 03:44:34 pm
Spoken like a member of the German Tourism Board.  ;)

Hahaha. Yeah! Come on over. It's sooo much saver in Germany!! ;D

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/pipedream_photos/Oktoberfest/Oktoberfest1.jpg)
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/pipedream_photos/Oktoberfest/Oktoberfest5.jpg)
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/pipedream_photos/Wiesn/8.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 09, 2007, 04:00:21 pm
Quote from: Pipedream on October 09, 2007, 03:55:57 pm
Hahaha. Yeah! Come on over. It's sooo much saver in Germany!! ;D


Hope to, some day, but there's one problem. They don't have Italian men in Germany.  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 09, 2007, 04:02:46 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on October 09, 2007, 03:50:07 pm
hahahaha that isnt nudity, Leslie, that's ART!

That's not Art, that's David!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 10, 2007, 05:44:52 am
Morning all,

50 degrees this morning. I am off to NH for the day so I will trust all you lovely people to hold down the fort in my absence!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on October 10, 2007, 07:12:10 am
Quote from: Pipedream on October 09, 2007, 03:55:57 pm
Hahaha. Yeah! Come on over. It's sooo much saver in Germany!! ;D



I read in the newspaper that the Oktober Bierfest in Munich had a record number of 6,1 million visitors who drank an also record number of 6,1 million 1-liter pints of beer!  :o

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/ff031006c.jpg)

And Jeff, the most numerous foreign visitors were Italians.  ;D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 10, 2007, 08:37:37 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on October 10, 2007, 07:12:10 am
I read in the newspaper that the Oktober Bierfest in Munich had a record number of 6,1 million visitors who drank an also record number of 6,1 million 1-liter pints of beer!  :o

Somehow, that just doesn't sound like enough beer per person.  ???  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on October 10, 2007, 08:44:24 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 09, 2007, 04:00:21 pm
Hope to, some day, but there's one problem. They don't have Italian men in Germany.  :laugh:

JEFF!!

there are Italian men in Germany and they are ON VACATION! People do stuff on their vacations they wouldn't do at home....

hint hint....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 10, 2007, 10:14:21 am
Quote from: injest on October 10, 2007, 08:44:24 am
JEFF!!

there are Italian men in Germany and they are ON VACATION! People do stuff on their vacations they wouldn't do at home....

hint hint....

They probably have their wives and girlfriends with them.

And if they're drunk on too much beer, their wives and girlfriends are welcome to them. I ain't goin' there. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on October 10, 2007, 03:51:20 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 10, 2007, 08:37:37 am
Somehow, that just doesn't sound like enough beer per person.  ???  ;D

Well, it looks like some had more than others...  ;D

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j131/pipedream_photos/Wiesn/9.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 10, 2007, 05:29:10 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 10, 2007, 07:45:27 am
Thanks Anke!     :)

As for my statue.....let's just say it was cold out when it was done!    LOL    :laugh:
Are you dissing David's ... endowment?? Hey, it's not the size that matters, it's what you do with it, right David??

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 11, 2007, 06:36:10 am
Morning all,

55 degrees in Westbrook, with rain in the forecast.

Go check out the new game I started...ABCs at the Movies.

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,13749.0.html

We're still in the first round and right now, need an "R" movie.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on October 11, 2007, 09:33:35 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 11, 2007, 09:31:29 am
OK.

    Name this city.........
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2160/1521865130_d21657a070.jpg)

Oh ick...I have no clue, but the theological implications of that picture are staggering.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 11, 2007, 09:43:59 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 11, 2007, 09:41:44 am
Everybody hang on!  :o


    and you thought SouthWest airlines had some wild pilots!       This Korean 747 is banked about 45º on its approach!

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2020/1527205606_9d83676e6f.jpg)
And people wonder why I hate to fly!  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 11, 2007, 12:03:39 pm
Hey David, is that Newark?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on October 11, 2007, 12:06:59 pm
morning from... SEATTLE everybody.  I can hardly believe I'm back in America, but I have tested the theory by paying for things with greenbacks!  I am off in a little while to go up and visit my stuff in storage and drive my old grey Bonneville again!

Can't believe I'm back.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 11, 2007, 01:16:40 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 11, 2007, 09:43:27 am
HEY!     We are at our 550th page!

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on October 12, 2007, 12:20:07 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 10, 2007, 05:29:10 pm
Are you dissing David's ... endowment?? Hey, it's not the size that matters, it's what you do with it, right David??



maybe he was a grower instead of a shower!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 12, 2007, 06:58:30 am
Morning all,

56 degrees and POURING rain here today. We had thunder and lightning in the night. This would be a good day to stay in bed but alas, I have to drag myself off to work.

Congratulations to Paul on 3000 posts!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 12, 2007, 06:59:52 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 11, 2007, 09:41:44 am
Everybody hang on!  :o


    and you thought SouthWest airlines had some wild pilots!       This Korean 747 is banked about 45º on its approach!



At least it is a cargo plane. That would mean there aren't any people on board, right?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 12, 2007, 07:01:48 am
Quote from: louise van hine on October 11, 2007, 12:06:59 pm
morning from... SEATTLE everybody.  I can hardly believe I'm back in America, but I have tested the theory by paying for things with greenbacks!  I am off in a little while to go up and visit my stuff in storage and drive my old grey Bonneville again!

Can't believe I'm back.

And you will have to give us a full report on how the Grey Goose runs...

L

Ah, look at me...7900!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on October 12, 2007, 07:23:16 am
7900 posts??  :o

Wow, very impressive Leslie! Congratulations!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 12, 2007, 08:20:07 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on October 12, 2007, 07:23:16 am
7900 posts??  :o

Wow, very impressive Leslie! Congratulations!  :-*

Thank you, Fabienne! Closing in on 8000....


L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 12, 2007, 08:48:48 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 12, 2007, 06:59:52 am
At least it is a cargo plane. That would mean there aren't any people on board, right?

L

One would hope there is at least a pilot. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 12, 2007, 09:03:02 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 12, 2007, 08:48:48 am
One would hope there is at least a pilot. ...  ;D

Well, yes...

LOL.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 12, 2007, 09:07:36 am
Nutmeggy seems to be taking the morning off, so I'll give him a hand:

Fridays Top Twelve List

  injest         20,613   
  Garry_LH         10,438   
  Front-Ranger         8,074   
  MaineWriter         7,905   
  QuestaLuce         7,680   
  dot-matrix        6,976 
  David         6,675   
  Ellemeno         6,626   
  Sheriff Roland         6,330   
  Fran         4,709 
  louise van hine         4,668   
  Nutmeg Guy         4,340   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 12, 2007, 09:09:22 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 12, 2007, 06:58:30 am

Congratulations to Paul on 3000 posts!


Thanks, Leslie, and you're well on your way to 8000. 

I want to congratulate Fran for making it into the top ten again.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 12, 2007, 11:13:50 pm
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/woohoo.jpg)

CONGRATS to LEE for passing 8000 and to PAUL for topping 3000!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on October 12, 2007, 11:25:11 pm
I am in the US again yes.  I flew into Seattle Wednesday and now I am driving in the "Grey Goose" (my former Pontiac Bonneville, now officially owned by my friend Adrian, but I'm borrowing it back for a while), from Seattle to California, and should be arriving mid afternoon tomorrow and then the search for a home begins!

And so far the Goose is running fine!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 13, 2007, 07:42:56 am
Saturdays Top Twelve List

  injest         20,649   
  Garry_LH         10,450   
  Front-Ranger         8,085   
  MaineWriter         7,943   
  QuestaLuce         7,680   
  dot-matrix        7,061 
  David         6,705   
  Ellemeno         6,626   
  Sheriff Roland         6,330   
  Fran         4,709
  louise van hine         4,671   
  Nutmeg Guy         4,346   


Congratualations to Dot-Matrix on 7000 posts and moving into the purple zone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 13, 2007, 07:46:55 am
Morning all,

34 degrees and definitely chilly this morning! And to think, just a week ago it was like summer. You know what they say about Maine...don't like the weather, wait a minute!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 13, 2007, 07:51:07 am
Quote from: louise van hine on October 12, 2007, 11:25:11 pm
I am in the US again yes.  I flew into Seattle Wednesday and now I am driving in the "Grey Goose" (my former Pontiac Bonneville, now officially owned by my friend Adrian, but I'm borrowing it back for a while), from Seattle to California, and should be arriving mid afternoon tomorrow and then the search for a home begins!

And so far the Goose is running fine!


Grey Goose...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/grey_goose_vodka.jpg)

Oh wait, I think this is Louise's Grey Goose...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/1989PontiacBonneville.jpg)

Have a safe trip today, Louise, and let us know when you arrive at your destination!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 13, 2007, 09:01:28 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 13, 2007, 08:55:24 am
Thanks Leslie for doing the list today.   :)


  This one is probably too easy.   

  Name this movie.....

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

David, you should join us on the ABCs at the Movies Game. We are just starting Round 2003...to get going, someone needs to post a movie from 2003 whose title begins with the lettr "A". Note: A and An don't count.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 14, 2007, 08:03:10 am
Sundays Top Twelve List

  injest         20,674   
  Garry_LH         10,453   
  Front-Ranger         8,096   
  MaineWriter         7,977   
  QuestaLuce         7,680   
  dot-matrix        7,105 
  David         6,726   
  Ellemeno         6,626   
  Sheriff Roland         6,331   
  Fran         4,709 
  louise van hine         4,673   
  Nutmeg Guy         4,348   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 14, 2007, 08:04:38 am
Morning all,

42 degrees today and cloudy.

David, I don't have a clue about that second movie...fill us in, will you?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dot-matrix on October 14, 2007, 08:47:55 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 14, 2007, 08:22:32 am
A clue?    That is actually a photo of the actors reviewing the script.     Dean Jagger,  Claudette Colbert and Troy Donahue.

Extra credit if you tell me where the photo was taken.    :)

Double extra credit if you know what the letter on on the car door stands for.

Tripple extra credit if you know the make, model and year of the car!  

The Movie is Parrish early 60's not sure what year.  The R stand for Raike, the name of the cotton baron that Parrish's (Troy Donahue) Mother (Claudette Colbert) marries.  It was filmed somewhere in New England... I'm illiterate where vehicles are concerned.  ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 14, 2007, 09:01:03 am
Parrish is listed as 1961 on IMDb. It was filmed in Windsor, Connecticut so I would guess that picture was taken there! No clue about the car, though.

Trivia back to David and Dot. Troy Donahue went to my high school for two years (before he was shipped off to a military academy). It was before my time so I never saw him, but I did see his picture in some old yearbooks. What was Troy's real name? In what movie did he play a character who had his real name?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dot-matrix on October 14, 2007, 09:26:02 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 14, 2007, 09:01:03 am
Parrish is listed as 1961 on IMDb. It was filmed in Windsor, Connecticut so I would guess that picture was taken there! No clue about the car, though.

Trivia back to David and Dot. Troy Donahue went to my high school for two years (before he was shipped off to a military academy). It was before my time so I never saw him, but I did see his picture in some old yearbooks. What was Troy's real name? In what movie did he play a character who had his real name?

L

You got me on that one MaineWriter.  I have no idea what his real name was  :-\ I'd have to look it up and that would be cheating.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 14, 2007, 09:41:39 am
Quote from: dot-matrix on October 14, 2007, 09:26:02 am
You got me on that one MaineWriter.  I have no idea what his real name was  :-\ I'd have to look it up and that would be cheating.


I'll give you a hint and maybe you'll remember the movie. His real name was Merle Johnson.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dot-matrix on October 14, 2007, 01:30:20 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 14, 2007, 09:41:39 am

I'll give you a hint and maybe you'll remember the movie. His real name was Merle Johnson.

L

I thought about it and thought about and nothing, so I looked it up (I won't say here so David can have a go  ;) ) I don't even remember him in that film!  I'll have to watch closer next time it's on TV.  Thanks for the interesting bit of movie trivia  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 15, 2007, 05:48:13 am
30 degrees this morning! Yikes, chilly!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 15, 2007, 05:53:15 am
Mondays Top Twelve List

  injest         20,752   
  Garry_LH         10,503   
  Front-Ranger         8,108   
  MaineWriter         7,992   
  QuestaLuce         7,680   
  dot-matrix        7,147 
  David         6,743 
  Ellemeno         6,626   
  Sheriff Roland         6,332   
  Fran         4,716
  louise van hine         4,677   
  Nutmeg Guy         4,351   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 15, 2007, 06:43:04 am
David, when do you leave on your trip?

And to answer the Troy Donahue/Merle Johnson trivia...Troy Donahue played a character named Merle Johnson (his real name) in The Godfather, Part 2.  He is Connie Coreleone's (Talia Shire) love interest.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 15, 2007, 06:43:34 am
And woo-wee! Before I leave for work...8000 posts! Go me!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 15, 2007, 08:46:58 am
Congrats to Leslie on 8000 lovely posts!

Buon Viaggio to David!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 15, 2007, 08:56:14 am
Good Job Leslie!!! ;D
Have fun in Italia David!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 15, 2007, 10:05:03 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 15, 2007, 07:45:42 am
YIPPIE!

Today I get on one of these

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/64/223241628_5dd4a76161.jpg)

and go here.....

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/44/120421310_31402d6989.jpg)

and then to see this guy...

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1378/1028010314_7d67941ed4.jpg)


See y'all in 10 days! 

enjoy David!

And way to go Leslie!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 15, 2007, 10:09:11 am
Mmmm. Italy. Pasta. Art. Men. Pasta. Men. Pasta. Men. ...  ;D

Safe travels, David!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 15, 2007, 10:13:41 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 15, 2007, 10:09:11 am
Mmmm. Italy. Pasta. Art. Men. Pasta. Men. Pasta. Men. ...  ;D

Safe travels, David!
Don't forget the wine!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 15, 2007, 12:49:15 pm
Hey David!

Have a wonderful trip! I hope you also see this:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/pieta_michel.jpg)

and this:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/firenze345.jpg)

but you can skip him!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/pope.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 15, 2007, 12:55:23 pm
Congratulations on 4000 Posts, Meryl!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alberta/CowleytrailerMeryl.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 15, 2007, 01:38:44 pm
Congratulations, Meryl!

Paul has the best post picture...I am not even going to try to compete!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on October 15, 2007, 01:41:39 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 15, 2007, 07:45:42 am

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1378/1028010314_7d67941ed4.jpg)


See y'all in 10 days! 

Gee I didn't know he was that big












Tall I mean.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 15, 2007, 03:54:04 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 15, 2007, 01:38:44 pm
Congratulations, Meryl!

Paul has the best post picture...I am not even going to try to compete!

L
[/quote

Exactly! Congrats!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 15, 2007, 05:29:57 pm
Quote from: southendmd on October 15, 2007, 12:55:23 pm
Congratulations on 4000 Posts, Meryl!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alberta/CowleytrailerMeryl.jpg)

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

I honestly forgot about that pic, Paul!  It's perfect indeed.  Thanks!  ;D  :-*

And thanks to Leslie and Kelda, too!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 15, 2007, 05:51:32 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/ItsTerrific.gif)

CONGRATS ON 8000 POSTS, LESLIE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 15, 2007, 10:28:54 pm


CONGRATS MERYL!!!

(http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/10.gif)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 15, 2007, 10:33:40 pm


CONGRATS LESLIE!!!

(http://bestsmileys.com/bouncing/2.gif)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 15, 2007, 10:36:08 pm
Quote from: southendmd on October 15, 2007, 12:55:23 pm
Congratulations on 4000 Posts, Meryl!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alberta/CowleytrailerMeryl.jpg)
What a great picture!!
Congrats!! ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on October 15, 2007, 10:48:47 pm



                  CONGRATULATIONS TO MERYL AND LESLIE.

        "WHOLE LOTTA TALKING GOIN ON."                                   

                                                                                        (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/18_13_2.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 16, 2007, 05:56:49 am
Thanks for the congratulations everyone! Yes, a whole lotta talking...and a daily weather report.

35 degrees this morning and it is dark out there. My iPhone is predicting a sunny day, however...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 16, 2007, 06:05:47 am
Tuesdays Top Twelve List

  injest         20,776   
  Garry_LH         10,512   
  Front-Ranger         8,113 
  MaineWriter         8,023 
  QuestaLuce         7,688   
  dot-matrix        7,215 
  David         6,751
  Ellemeno         6,630
  Sheriff Roland         6,331   
  Fran         4,724
  louise van hine         4,679 
  Nutmeg Guy         4,352   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 16, 2007, 12:15:48 pm
Hiya,

back from my vacation and slowly but surely catching up with BetterMost. But no way to catch up with X pages by the chatty bunch of the 1000+ posts club  :laugh: ;D
I just read the last two pages, so....

Congratulations

to Leslie and Lee for reaching

8000 posts !!!


and to

Meryl

4000 !!!


 :D :D :D

Way to go girls. Here's to you, one for each:  :-*   :-*   :-*



And to our traveller David: have a safe trip and enjoy all the pleasures of Italy!  :D



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 16, 2007, 02:00:07 pm
Thanks for the congrats Amanda, Janice, Lee and Chrissi!  :-*

David, heads up!!!!  I just saw Jake on Regis and Kelly's show, and he mentioned he's off to Rome shortly!!!!  May the gods of serendipity be with you.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 16, 2007, 04:46:25 pm
Leslie, welcome to the Green Zone! And Meryl, welcome to the Nutmeg Zone! I'm looking forward to your next 4,000 so I can welcome YOU to the  Green Zone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 17, 2007, 06:25:52 am
Wednesdays Top Twelve List

  injest         20,795   
  Garry_LH         10,522   
  Front-Ranger         8,120
  MaineWriter         8,046
  QuestaLuce         7,691 
  dot-matrix        7,271 
  David         6,759
  Ellemeno         6,631
  Sheriff Roland         6,332   
  Fran         4,738
  louise van hine         4,681 
  Nutmeg Guy         4,352   



Lee, thanks for the welcome to the GREEN ZONE. It feels good to be here!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 17, 2007, 06:27:24 am
Morning all...a very chilly 30 degrees this morning. Sunny skies are predicted, though...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on October 17, 2007, 06:51:52 am
hey Leslie, you look good in GREEN!

 :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 17, 2007, 06:58:47 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on October 17, 2007, 06:51:52 am
hey Leslie, you look good in GREEN!

 :-*

Fabienne, thank you! Somehow that comment made me think of this silly picture...first guesses of what Heath would look like as the Joker.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/ledgerjoker.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: notBastet on October 17, 2007, 11:18:36 am
Ummm... I finally reached 1000 posts.... granted it was many many many days ago, I think.

But, I can officially hang out here now, right?

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 17, 2007, 11:40:14 am
Quote from: notBastet on October 17, 2007, 11:18:36 am
Ummm... I finally reached 1000 posts.... granted it was many many many days ago, I think.

But, I can officially hang out here now, right?

 ;D


Of course you can! Welcome to the club Kelly  :D. Leslie will soon come over and teach you the secret handshake.

Congratulations on

1000

Kelly!

(http://home.arcor.de/fredrik.matthaei/Teddy/TeddyWelcome.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 17, 2007, 11:52:12 am
Quote from: notBastet on October 17, 2007, 11:18:36 am
Ummm... I finally reached 1000 posts.... granted it was many many many days ago, I think.

But, I can officially hang out here now, right?

 ;D

Hey, Kelly, welcome! And yes, as Chrissi said, come on over to my corner and let me teach you the secret handshake!

A good way to get your post count up fast is to start playing the ABCs at the Movie Game (hint, hint!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on October 17, 2007, 12:59:11 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 17, 2007, 06:58:47 am
Fabienne, thank you! Somehow that comment made me think of this silly picture...first guesses of what Heath would look like as the Joker.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/ledgerjoker.jpg)

And that picture made me think of two new words I picked up here at Bettermost: tonsorial and sartorial... ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 17, 2007, 01:26:44 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on October 17, 2007, 12:59:11 pm
And that picture made me think of two new words I picked up here at Bettermost: tonsorial and sartorial... ;D


 :laugh:
Same here; never heard them before... and I was happy enough when one of the native speakers admitted that 'sartorial' was also new to him (or her?)  :laugh:.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 17, 2007, 09:45:02 pm
CONGRATULATIONS ARTISTE!!!!!

:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D


1000 POSTS!!!!!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 17, 2007, 10:01:29 pm
Thanks!

Are you sure?

I am waiting for my gay man, as my prize?

Hugs!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 17, 2007, 10:13:55 pm
Quote from: Artiste on October 17, 2007, 10:01:29 pm
Thanks!

Are you sure?

I am waiting for my gay man, as my prize?

Hugs!!

Sorry, around here you don't even get a toaster.

Someone will be around shortly to teach you the secret handshake.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 17, 2007, 11:13:52 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/corkpopping.jpg)

CONGRATULATIONS TO NOTBASTET and ARTISTE!

WELCOME TO THE CLUB!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 18, 2007, 03:30:54 am
Congrats attiste and Kelly from me!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 18, 2007, 05:51:10 am
Congratulations Artiste! Welcome to the club...I'm the maven of the secret handshake so head over here...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 18, 2007, 05:51:49 am
Morning all,

45 degrees and dark in Westbrook. They are predicting clouds and some rain for today....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 18, 2007, 05:58:16 am
Thursdays Top Twelve List

  injest         20,842   
  Garry_LH         10,544   
  Front-Ranger         8,135
  MaineWriter         8,107
  QuestaLuce         7,698
  dot-matrix        7,341 
  David         6,771
    Ellemeno         6,655
  Sheriff Roland         6,338
  Fran         4,767
  louise van hine         4,683
  Nutmeg Guy         4,352   



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 18, 2007, 08:20:04 am
Oh!

I still want a gay man as my reward!

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 18, 2007, 08:38:19 am
Quote from: Artiste on October 18, 2007, 08:20:04 am
Oh!

I still want a gay man as my reward!

Hugs!

Sorry, Artiste, I don't have any spare gay men hanging around.... :(

Hugs!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 18, 2007, 06:59:39 pm
Ha! Ha! Mainewriter!!

No spare gay men around?? Or it is abound??

Write to some and get me one??

Hugs!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 18, 2007, 10:34:13 pm
Hey, I just noticed that that gabby Jeff Wrangler has bumped Nutmeg Guy out of the Top Twelve!  CONGRATS, JEFF!  (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Emoticons/clappingsmiley.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2007, 10:51:21 pm
Quote from: Meryl on October 18, 2007, 10:34:13 pm
Hey, I just noticed that that gabby Jeff Wrangler has bumped Nutmeg Guy out of the Top Twelve!  CONGRATS, JEFF!  (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Emoticons/clappingsmiley.gif)

Thanks, Meryl!  ;D

Jesus H.! How the hell did that happen?  :laugh:

(Blame it on Truman and Richard and Chuckie and Scott. ...)  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on October 18, 2007, 11:52:12 pm



       Right, Chief Talks a Lot...   heheheh       :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

                                                                          Thats awsome...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 19, 2007, 06:00:19 am
Fridays Top Thirteen List

injest                      20,876   
Garry_LH                10,559   
MaineWriter             8,160
Front-Ranger           8,140
QuestaLuce              7,708
dot-matrix                7,388 
David                        6,781
Ellemeno                   6,661
Sheriff Roland          6,339
Fran                          4,778
louise van hine         4,686
Jeff Wrangler           4,417   
Nutmeg Guy              4,352   


Meryl, thanks for alerting me to Jeff's new position! I would never have picked that up. I made it a top thirteen list -- David is on vacation and can't come back to find out he's been dropped entirely. We might not persuade him to re-take over this job when he returns if he is not on the list!

There is a little shift in position for spots number three and four today, too.



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 19, 2007, 06:01:51 am
54 degrees and a rainy day is predicted. Other than that, life is quiet.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on October 19, 2007, 06:24:26 am



         We have had rain every day for two weeks, and it looks like its still going to rain some more.

            Have a nice Oregon Day...LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 19, 2007, 07:05:24 am
13°C (55°F) here today. Thankfully no rain, but it has gotten much colder the last two days  :P.
Seems like the mild, golden days of October are over, you can feel the winter coming  :-\.
I wouldn't mind fall and winter - if only they weren't so long. The thought of so many months with warm clothes, heating and cold feet and hands laying in front of me makes me sigh.

At least we had a golden October to enjoy:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Urlaub/IM000770.jpg)

Pic from my Austria trip last week.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 19, 2007, 08:34:02 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on October 19, 2007, 07:05:24 am
13°C (55°F) here today. Thankfully no rain, but it has gotten much colder the last two days  :P.
Seems like the mild, golden days of October are over, you can feel the winter coming  :-\.
I wouldn't mind fall and winter - if only they weren't so long. The thought of so many months with warm clothes, heating and cold feet and hands laying in front of me makes me sigh.

At least we had a golden October to enjoy:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Urlaub/IM000770.jpg)

Pic from my Austria trip last week.

Austria?!?!?! My goodness--looks just like Pennsylvania!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 19, 2007, 09:55:51 am
You had gay fun in Austria?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 19, 2007, 10:30:55 am
Quote from: Artiste on October 19, 2007, 09:55:51 am
You had gay fun in Austria?

I'm looking forward to a response to that one. ...  ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 19, 2007, 11:17:07 am
Quote from: Artiste on October 19, 2007, 09:55:51 am
You had gay fun in Austria?

No, I didn't.



Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 19, 2007, 10:30:55 am
I'm looking forward to a respons to that one. ...  ::)

 :laugh:
Well, my friend Kerstin was with us, soooo.....
But somehow my husband didn't approve of the idea.  ;) :laugh:

Perhaps it would have helped if I had been more accepting of his new fishing buddy:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Urlaub/IM001001.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

More pics of Austria will be posted over the next few days in the Globetrotting BetterMostians thread. See if there's more similarity between Austria and Pennsylvania. Oh, and I have pics of a model railroad exhibition.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: notBastet on October 19, 2007, 01:28:23 pm
Janice - I love your halloween signature.

It is still topping out in the 80s down here in NC.  Today is my day to go to the state fair for the first time ever!!  I am looking forward to lots of fried stuff.  It was raining this morning, but has cleared up for now...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 19, 2007, 01:50:22 pm
Quote from: notBastet on October 19, 2007, 01:28:23 pm
Janice - I love your halloween signature.

It is still topping out in the 80s down here in NC.  Today is my day to go to the state fair for the first time ever!!  I am looking forward to lots of fried stuff.  It was raining this morning, but has cleared up for now...

Make sure to try a fried oreo and report back, will you? LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 19, 2007, 07:54:32 pm

CONGRATS to

CellarDweller

for reaching the 1000+ Posts Club!!

:D



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: notBastet on October 19, 2007, 10:01:39 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 19, 2007, 01:50:22 pm
Make sure to try a fried oreo and report back, will you? LOL

L

Well, I opted for the fried coke instead.  I also had fried pickles.  My friend had fried reese's peanut butter cups.  The next thing I would opt to try would be fried peanut butter and jelly. 

Do you know what funnel cakes taste like?  My fried coke was basically funnel cake in a cup with coke syrup drizzled over top... a little bit of a let down actually, but I loved the fried pickles!  My friend said the fried reese's cup tasted like reese's cup wrapped in funnel cake...  (In case anyone is wondering, the fried pickles are fried in a different type of batter than the sweet stuff.)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 20, 2007, 05:51:37 am
well done celler
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 20, 2007, 05:54:17 am
Happy 3000 to Kelda!

And Happy Top Thirteen!  Jess and Garry, here comes Leslie!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 20, 2007, 05:59:23 am
THANKS CLARISSA!!!

I'm sure my 2 and 3 K went fatser than the 1K!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 20, 2007, 06:07:41 am
       Looks like we haven't had a posting of the full membership of the 1000+ Post Club since September 28th.  Here's my first time at it:


   The BetterMost 1000+ Posts Club
       
   injest  20,915   
   Garry_LH  10,583   
   MaineWriter  8,207   
   Front-Ranger  8,140   
   QuestaLuce  7,713   
   dot-matrix     7,449   
   David  6,790   
   Ellemeno  6,701   
   Sheriff Roland  6,343   
   Fran  4,793   
   louise van hine     4,696   
   Jeff Wrangler  4,472   
   Nutmeg Guy  4,352   
   Meryl  4,029   
   ineedcrayons  3,499   
   Toast  3,318   
   Shakestheground  3,238   
   Phillip Dampier  3,175   
   southendmd  3,069   
   ednbarby  3,009   
   Kelda  3,004   
   Memento  2,958   
   ifyoucantfixit  2,953   
   Pipedream  2,906   
   moremojo  2,805   
   Susiebell  2,773   
   atz75  2,752   
   Lynne  2,685   
   Penthesilea  2,477   
   Snavel del Snork Snater Snuit  2,444   
   opinionista  2,242   
   Scott  2,154   
   Kerry     2,144   
   wdj  2,106   
   loneleeb3  2,074   
   sfericsf  1,930   
   delalluvia  1,806   
   Daniel  1,776   
   jpwagoneer1964  1,702   
   Arad-3  1,655   
   Bigheart  1,610   
   Cameron  1,599   
   YaadPyar  1,577   
   belbbmfan  1,574   
   wulfar360     1,518   
   ffrn  1,504   
   Katie77  1,453   
   mariez  1,421   
   Mikaela  1,410   
   Sharon Amber  1,347   
   coffeecat33  1,346   
   twistedude  1,335   
   littleguitar     1,326   
   saucycobblers  1,225   
   RouxB  1,195   
   Shasta542  1,191   
   j. U. d. E.  1,178   
   Dagi  1,162   
   wyomen  1,156   
   DeeDee  1,153   
   starboardlight  1,123   
   littlewing1957  1,099   
   Artiste  1,078   
   cmr107  1,059   
   Ray  1,040   
   CellarDweller  1,034   
   notBastet  1,015   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 20, 2007, 07:19:26 am
Clarissa, thanks for posting the full list!

CellarDwellar, welcome...let me teach you the secret handshake. {Leslie crooks her finger} Step on over here, cowboy...

Kelda, congratulations to you too! 3K, good job!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 20, 2007, 07:22:09 am
Quote from: notBastet on October 19, 2007, 10:01:39 pm
Well, I opted for the fried coke instead.  I also had fried pickles.  My friend had fried reese's peanut butter cups.  The next thing I would opt to try would be fried peanut butter and jelly. 

Do you know what funnel cakes taste like?  My fried coke was basically funnel cake in a cup with coke syrup drizzled over top... a little bit of a let down actually, but I loved the fried pickles!  My friend said the fried reese's cup tasted like reese's cup wrapped in funnel cake...  (In case anyone is wondering, the fried pickles are fried in a different type of batter than the sweet stuff.)

My, it sounds like an orgy of fried food! It's probably good for your arteries that you only go to the state fair once a year....

I actually think I would like fried pickles. I'd like to try that someday. As for fried Reese's cups, all I can say is...why mess with perfection?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 20, 2007, 07:55:49 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 20, 2007, 07:22:09 am

I actually think I would like fried pickles.


Wish you coulda been with us in Cheyenne, WY, when ineedcrayons, atz75, Lynne, and I had ours.  :)  They were good.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 20, 2007, 08:11:09 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on October 20, 2007, 07:55:49 am

Wish you coulda been with us in Cheyenne, WY, when ineedcrayons, atz75, Lynne, and I had ours.  :)  They were good.

Yes, I heard about that...maybe next time!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 20, 2007, 08:11:48 am
I almost forgot...59 degrees here this morning. Sort of cloudy but not raining at the moment. And I am not wearing socks! Yeah!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 20, 2007, 10:55:53 am
Oh!

Thanks!

Hugs to all!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 20, 2007, 03:14:44 pm
CONGRATULATIONS KELDA!!!!

On Achieving 3000 Posts!!

:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D




Way To Go Girl Friend!!!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 20, 2007, 03:21:55 pm
:D 3000 :D 

Congrats

to Kelda!!!

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/international_fireworks_2_b.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 20, 2007, 03:25:34 pm
:D Chuckie  :D

Happy 1000

Welcome to the club!

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/front-fireworks.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 20, 2007, 04:15:24 pm
Wow!

Hugs!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 20, 2007, 10:07:29 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/yippee.gif)

BIG CONGRATS TO KELDA for 3000 POSTS

BARB (EDNBARBY) for 3000 POSTS

and CHUCKIE (CELLARDWELLER) for 1000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 21, 2007, 05:52:23 am
Oh, did I miss Barb's 3000 yesterday, or did she reach them last night?
Anyway -

Congratulations

on 3000 posts

 :D Barb!  :D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/dsh_logo_neu.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 21, 2007, 06:24:07 am
Yes congrats Barb - we're 300 post sisters!!

and thanks everyone!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 21, 2007, 07:23:03 am
Sundays Top Thirteen List

injest                      20,866   
Garry_LH                10,601   
MaineWriter             8,231
Front-Ranger           8,143
QuestaLuce              7,707
dot-matrix                7,502
David                        6,794
Ellemeno                   6,722
Sheriff Roland          6,347
Fran                          4,805
louise van hine         4,705
Jeff Wrangler           4,472   
Nutmeg Guy              4,352   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 21, 2007, 07:25:51 am
Morning all,

52 degrees and sunny this morning. The two turkeys, Pilgrim and Injun showed up in the backyard for a little bit of breakfast!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 21, 2007, 09:38:26 am
Hugs to you!

And to the turkeys?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 21, 2007, 09:55:22 am
Quote from: Artiste on October 21, 2007, 09:38:26 am
Hugs to you!

And to the turkeys?

You can hug the turkeys if you want, but I just think they are more fun to look at!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 21, 2007, 10:05:51 am
Yes, MaineWriter!

That reminds me when I was for weeks, at different times, on an estate, as the turkeys ran around on the property.

The owner said that their had been wild turkeys there, but they were all hunted down. So in his basement, I saw him turning twice daily or more often, the turkey eggs. And later on, he placed turkey in the bush so there would be wild ones again!

So... one can help!

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 22, 2007, 06:51:49 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 22, 2007, 06:53:02 am
Morning all,

46 degrees here with a very pretty pink sunrise. And I woke up to good news....Go SOX!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/album%202/redsoxlogo1024.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 22, 2007, 08:52:34 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 22, 2007, 06:53:02 am
Morning all,

46 degrees here with a very pretty pink sunrise. And I woke up to good news....Go SOX!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/album%202/redsoxlogo1024.jpg)

I'm happy for the Sox, but, boy, that it was kinda weird watching that last game. Why? Well, Terry Franco used to manage the Phillies, Kurt Schilling acted like a diva before we got rid of him down here, and J.D. Drew, in his rookie year in the majors, threw an awful hissy fit involving the lawyers to avoid playing down here.

As Brokeback_1 would say, "ROFLMAO!"  :laugh:

GO SOX ... GO SOX ... GO SOX ... GO SOX ... GO SOX ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on October 22, 2007, 10:45:54 am
The Red Sox won an important game? Well, congratulations Red Sox!  :)


Jeff, your avatar makes me think of Alberta and the Rockyford Rodeo. The cowboys from the organising committee all wore pick shirts and their motto was 'tough 'nough to wear pink' It was in aid of a breastcancer charity.

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/Cowboy5.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 22, 2007, 11:03:12 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on October 22, 2007, 10:45:54 am
Jeff, your avatar makes me think of Alberta and the Rockyford Rodeo. The cowboys from the organising committee all wore pick shirts and their motto was 'tough 'nough to wear pink' It was in aid of a breastcancer charity.

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/Cowboy5.jpg)

Yeehaw, how cool is that!  :D That's actually kinda why I picked this particular photo for October (I was a few days late changing to it.  ::) ).  My mother was a breast cancer survivor (it was something else that killed her).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on October 22, 2007, 12:46:18 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 22, 2007, 11:03:12 am
Yeehaw, how cool is that!  :D That's actually kinda why I picked this particular photo for October (I was a few days late changing to it.  ::) ).  My mother was a breast cancer survivor (it was something else that killed her).

That is a great picture from Alberta and a Wonderful Cause. That must have been a great trip. I wonder if I would have left my mind there too  :)

And, Jeff, I am very sorry to hear about your mother. I did not know about that. Did that happen recently

Jack
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 22, 2007, 02:30:28 pm
Quote from: jstephens9 on October 22, 2007, 12:46:18 pm
And, Jeff, I am very sorry to hear about your mother. I did not know about that. Did that happen recently

Jack

Thanks, Jack. No, she's be gone almost a dozen years.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 22, 2007, 10:12:50 pm
Great pic!

May gay men wore pink more often! ?

Straights too?

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 23, 2007, 06:32:09 am
Morning all,

58 degrees today. It was like summer yesterday...high of 78! I was driving around with the convertible top down. It was great!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 23, 2007, 06:36:52 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 24, 2007, 07:22:32 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 24, 2007, 07:23:05 am
Another unseasonably warm day with the temp at 52 right now. Rain is in the forecast.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 24, 2007, 06:23:23 pm
David,

Good to have you back! Supposedly Jake was there canoodling with Reese Witherspoon....

What did Jane Fonda look like in person?

Can't wait to see more pictures. That's a beautiful view of Florence!

Hugs,

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 24, 2007, 06:30:28 pm
Welcome home, David!  :D

Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 24, 2007, 06:19:26 pm
I see while I was gone Jeff climbed on top of me.     ::)

N-o-o-o-o comment.  ;D


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I will say that the Double Tree has great beds.    My room had a king sized bed with a pillow top mattress and comfy quilted blankets.

Interesting to hear. I know the Double Tree in Denver, where we stayed at the end of the barbecue/Wyoming road trip at Memorial Day, had beds that were just heavenly!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 24, 2007, 07:42:45 pm
Hi David!

So nice to see you back online!  Hope your trip was really amazing.  And, sorry to hear about your flight-cancellation woes.

Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 24, 2007, 06:19:26 pm
   
Oh did I mention that Jake Gyllenhaal was in Rome too?    So was Bruce Willis and Tom Cruise.    It was the week of the Rome Film festival.      Jane Fonda flew back on my plane.    I was in Seat 1C, she was in 5F.   



Too bad it wasn't Jake in seat 5F.  Now that would have been one for the Brokie record books. 8)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 24, 2007, 08:34:01 pm
Here is one thing that most persons do not know about that statue on the left: it is ugly but since the artist put it well together, it looks great!

Did anyone notice that?

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 25, 2007, 01:57:43 am
Hey David,

good to have you back  :D.
Looking forward to your reports and pics. The view from your terrace is beautiful. This upgrading to a suite sounds like a story to me!


Quote from: atz75 on October 24, 2007, 07:42:45 pm
Too bad it wasn't Jake in seat 5F.  Now that would have been one for the Brokie record books. 8)

I agree with Amanda. Just imagine...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 25, 2007, 04:12:31 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 24, 2007, 06:19:26 pm
It is sooooooo  good to be home!   ;D

Leslie!    Thank you so much for doing the top Twelve,  Oops!  Thirteen?    YIKES!   list!

I see while I was gone Jeff climbed on top of me.     ::)


I am doing loads of laundry, paying bills and trying to resize pics from my trip.

Everything went smoothly until the end.   My connection in NewYork at JFK went bust.   I no sooner got thru customs went they cancelled my connecting flight to Hartford.   ARG!     I hate the JFK airport.     I especially hate it when there are no more flights going to Hartford after they cancelled mine. 

Yup.   I got stranded.   I was already suffering from a class A migraine headache after the nine hour flight.    Then I had to figure out how to get a room in an airport I've never been to before.    the people at Delta were no help.    My baggage was who knows were since it was re-checked to my cancelled connecting flight.    So I walked to the exit and found the courtesy phones and started calling hotels.    The first 3 hotels I called were full up.   I was beginning to think I was sleeping on the airport floor!     Finally I found a room at the Double Tree Hilton in Queens.     That was just a train ride plus a bus ride away.    Finally once I got checked in I went right to sleep.    I will say that the Double Tree has great beds.    My room had a king sized bed with a pillow top mattress and comfy quilted blankets.      Of course being jetlaggeg by 6 hours had me up at 2am.  LOL.       Needless to say I was the first one at the hotel shuttle at 7am to go back to the Airport.     

The nice thing about flying First or Business class is Deltas Crown room lounges.    I spent 4 hours there waiting to catch a noon flight home.     

Oh did I mention that Jake Gyllenhaal was in Rome too?    So was Bruce Willis and Tom Cruise.    It was the week of the Rome Film festival.      Jane Fonda flew back on my plane.    I was in Seat 1C, she was in 5F.   

I have sooooo much to report.    But I'm tired.   I have a ton of laundry to do.     I did resize a few pics.    I'll get more posted later.

Here are two from Florence, Italy.      The first is actually a replica of "David".  The original was moved indoors to protect it.   They don't let you take pics in most of the museums unfortunately.   

The second one is the view off of the terrace of my suite in Florence.   Yes suite!    I was upgraded to the top floor at the Westin Excelsior.  This Suite costs 2,660 Euros a night.    Thats about $4,000 US dollars a night!      Wait to you see the inside!   

I took 132 photos.    It is going to take awhile to resize and upload them all.      More later.     

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2189/1733266565_294be09d9e.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2291/1734153118_b62c10ddf1.jpg)



Welcome back David - i cant see the photos cos I'm at work but depsite the flight hassles sounds like you had a fabby time!! can't wait to hear more!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 25, 2007, 06:19:52 am
Morning all,

46 degrees today and it looks like the unseasonably warm weather might be ending. Oh well. The leaves are falling off the trees like mad. I think I have some raking in my future!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 25, 2007, 07:53:15 am
David, one of the little changes I made while you were away was to make the numbers all line up, nice and neat and tidy like this...

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I like things lined up! LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 25, 2007, 07:55:35 am
David,

Since I am one who pinches pennies and looks for bargains on a trip, I just have to ask...did you just win the lottery or something? LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 25, 2007, 10:28:36 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 25, 2007, 08:35:18 am

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2144/1745016476_ecfdc4ad9f.jpg)
Sitting room

Wow, the pics are impressive.

Quote

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2355/1745080982_f11c21f691.jpg)
Marble bathroom.

Well, not to sound overly critical, but was this the only bathroom of the suite? Very elegantly and precious indeed, but marble or no marble, it's small and it doesn't have a seperate shower cabin. For 2600 Euros, I would await a bathroom the size of a dancefloor  ;). Ok, not a dancefloor, but bigger than this.

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and a few pics of the Trevi fountain nearby.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2255/1745016498_2c9586a674.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2388/1745016530_01c893d472.jpg)

and yes, we were there the day a guy threw red paint into the fountain.   But when we got there, they had drained it out and were washing out the red paint.   They had alot of Police there as they cleaned out several huge bags worth of coins too.

Oh, so many people. I wouldn't have thought there'd be so many tourists in October.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on October 25, 2007, 01:06:46 pm
Dang!  I have been gone four effing years from this thread!

Very luxurious pictures David!
Hope your vacation was fab!  It sure looks it!  ;)


~M
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Pipedream on October 25, 2007, 04:03:39 pm
Wow, David!!!  :o

You sure didn't live on spuds and beans in Italy...  :laugh:

Glad you had such a viaggio meraviglioso!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 25, 2007, 05:33:33 pm
*whispers*

I have a photo of the sistine chapel Its bad though - no flash and taken on the sly.

Did you walk up to the domo in florence?  I almost died going up those bloody stairs!

More photos puh-leese!

And you must've taken these photos when you got in the room or else I applaud you for your tidiness!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 25, 2007, 06:46:18 pm
Hope you can afford such! At least, you were there!

Could you see EASILY the paintings in the Vatican?

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 25, 2007, 07:10:11 pm
Congratulations to Memento who just went over 3000 posts! Letter by letter....LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on October 25, 2007, 11:29:28 pm
HOLY SMOKE! David!

That must be some friend!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 26, 2007, 06:36:38 am
Morning, all...

32 degrees and chilly today.

Go Sox!!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 26, 2007, 07:59:00 am
Quote from: louise van hine on October 25, 2007, 11:29:28 pm
HOLY SMOKE! David!

That must be some friend!


I have to admit, I'd love to hear more, David.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on October 26, 2007, 08:18:42 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on October 26, 2007, 07:59:00 am

I have to admit, I'd love to hear more, David.  :)

Me too, Elle --- very intriguing, isn't it? I think I want to hear about it so I can live vicariously.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 26, 2007, 09:28:33 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 25, 2007, 07:10:11 pm
Congratulations to Memento who just went over 3000 posts! Letter by letter....LOL

L

congrats M!

yes more living vicariously stories for us D!!! We can't all ahve such generous friends unfortunately!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 26, 2007, 10:19:31 am
I can relate to what your friend is doing, even if only in a much, much smaller way. It's sort of why I bought a two-seat subscription to the ballet for this year. I can invite a friend to go along to the show, and I get to have company, and the ballet gets a little more support than if I just bought one ticket.  :)

David, did you mean the duomo was just closed to tourists on Sundays? Kinda difficult to imagine a cathedral being closed on a Sunday.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 26, 2007, 10:44:09 am
:D Congratulations  :D

Sandy

3000 posts!

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(Old German Cursive)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on October 26, 2007, 01:03:57 pm
David,
I'm enjoying your stories and pictures from Rome and Florence very much. I've never been to Rome, but I've visited Florence a couple of times already and I love Italy. Our next summer  holiday in Tuscany has already been booked.  :)

Thanks for sharing.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 26, 2007, 10:54:45 pm
Thanks so much for the detailed report and great pictures, David!  I'm glad you took the offered trip, too.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 26, 2007, 11:20:11 pm
Hi folks.. i just noticed im approaching my 1000 post..  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on October 26, 2007, 11:23:52 pm
Quote from: brokeback_dev on October 26, 2007, 11:20:11 pm
Hi folks.. i just noticed im approaching my 1000 post..  :D

go Dev! go Dev!! Go DEV!!!!


(PUSH!! PUSH!!)

 ;) ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 27, 2007, 08:44:59 am
Morning all,

Great pics, David! Sounds like a wonderful trip.

50 degrees and rainy here in Westbrook this morning. Not much on the schedule for today.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 27, 2007, 11:03:41 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 27, 2007, 08:29:27 am
The BIG list!

  Jeff Wrangler         4,626   
  Nutmeg Guy          4,377   
 

Hurry up, David. Makes me nervous having you behind me.  ;)  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 27, 2007, 11:05:59 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 27, 2007, 11:03:41 am
Hurry up, David. Makes me nervous having you behind me.  ;)  :laugh:

He lost alot of ground during that fabulous trip of his...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 27, 2007, 03:52:00 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 27, 2007, 08:29:27 am
The BIG list!

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  wulfar360           1,524   
  ffrn                    1,510   
  Sharon Amber      1,472   
  Katie77               1,449   
  mariez                 1,440   
  Mikaela                1,439   
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  twistedude          1,334   
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  Artiste                 1,213   
  RouxB                 1,202   
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  Ray                      1,040   


I just want to say thank you for compiling all of these tallies so regularly.  It's really fascinating to watch this list change and grow over time.

8)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 27, 2007, 06:44:24 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 27, 2007, 05:38:05 pm
Thanks Amanda.   I can't take all the credit.    Leslie aka: Mainewriter covered for me while I was on Holiday.    Sheriff Roland has also stepped in to help in the past too.

Sure, I realize this.  You're right.. I should say thank you to ALL the folks who help maintain the list.

(http://bestsmileys.com/cowboy1/2.gif)


And, seeing that old list is definitely fascinating.  We've come a long way around here... it's neat to see really how established the Brokie community is now.
:)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 28, 2007, 08:51:25 am
Morning all,

After a rainy, dreary fall day yesterday, today is sunny and crisp, with blue skies and 52 degrees. Lovely!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: notBastet on October 28, 2007, 11:46:23 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 28, 2007, 09:01:05 am
Yeah that figures.  Today is the first sunny day in a few days and it my first day back to work!     :P

Aww, that's a bummer!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 28, 2007, 12:29:27 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 28, 2007, 06:15:14 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 29, 2007, 06:45:34 am
Morning all,

23 degrees here this morning. That's downright COLD....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: notBastet on October 29, 2007, 10:39:50 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 29, 2007, 08:34:16 am
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2008/1772082490_c0f11e3bcc.jpg)

Cool pic eh?   I have no Idea where it was taken unfortunately .    :-\

My first day back was OK.    I was stationed in a baggage area, so a little less hectic, plus yesterday was a slow day in general.

tell ya what, my feet were sure aching after a few hours.  LOL.       And I did sleep later than usual this morning.     :)

cool doesn't even begin to describe it...
 ;)

L - I thought our 40 degrees was quite cold!  I haven't been all that excited about the upcoming trip to FL - but its looking better and better.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 30, 2007, 07:56:20 am
Morning all,

31 degrees and chilly. I actually had to start the car early to get the frost off the windows this morning...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 31, 2007, 07:06:35 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 30, 2007, 08:10:20 am
Frost?   what is this thing called frost?    ROFLOL.    just kidding.   We get plenty here in Connecticut.

But now that I don't start my shift until 1:30 PM there is no frost to scrape.   :)

Yes, and there is more of it out there this morning, too. 32 degrees and another chilly morning here in Maine!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 31, 2007, 07:07:12 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on October 31, 2007, 06:59:43 am
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L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dot-matrix on October 31, 2007, 12:46:58 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 31, 2007, 07:07:12 am

Hey Dot, welcome to the green club! Glad to have you here...

L

Thank You!  ;D Glad to be here...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 01, 2007, 07:20:37 am
Happy November, everyone!

47 degrees this morning...it feels positively warm after our other chilly days this week.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 01, 2007, 08:57:51 am
Public holiday in Germany today  :D! It's All Saint's Day. I LOVE public holidays (who doesn't *g*) and I'm desperately in need of it today  :P.
I was out on a ladie's night yesterday and I feel totally beaten today  :P. I didn't even drink much, I wasn't drunk, just a little bit (a very little bit) tipsy. But boy, did we have fun  ;D! We played Truth or Dare. OMG, omg, omg, omg, oooohhhhhh....
I haven't played this since I was a teenager - and for a good reason  ::). I think we better move out of the state asap  :laugh:.
They got me singing! Before we started, I said I'd do anything but singing. Right the first dare for me was to jump around the kitchen table on one leg and simultaneously sing a song  :o.
And I learned something new  :laugh:. I had a question who I would like to meet in a darkroom. Guess who didn't know what a darkroom is  ;D. I'm so naive... ::)

It was so much fun, my belly was aching from all the laughing and I went home at 3am. I'll take a nap later....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 01, 2007, 09:29:04 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on November 01, 2007, 08:57:51 am
Public holiday in Germany today  :D! It's All Saint's Day. I LOVE public holidays (who doesn't *g*) and I'm desperately in need of it today  :P.
I was out on a ladie's night yesterday and I feel totally beaten today  :P. I didn't even drink much, I wasn't drunk, just a little bit (a very little bit) tipsy. But boy, did we have fun  ;D! We played Truth or Dare. OMG, omg, omg, omg, oooohhhhhh....
I haven't played this since I was a teenager - and for a good reason  ::). I think we better move out of the state asap  :laugh:.
They got me singing! Before we started, I said I'd do anything but singing. Right the first dare for me was to jump around the kitchen table on one leg and simultaneously sing a song  :o.
And I learned something new  :laugh:. I had a question who I would like to meet in a darkroom. Guess who didn't know what a darkroom is  ;D. I'm so naive... ::)

It was so much fun, my belly was aching from all the laughing and I went home at 3am. I'll take a nap later....

sounds liek you had loads fun!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 01, 2007, 09:36:08 am
Quote from: Kelda on November 01, 2007, 09:29:04 am
sounds liek you had loads fun!

You can say that again and mean it!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 01, 2007, 09:37:34 am



         Well Chrissi who was your answer.. in the dark room....?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 01, 2007, 09:54:41 am
Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on November 01, 2007, 09:37:34 am


         Well Chrissi who was your answer.. in the dark room....?


I knew someone would ask this  :laugh:.
Actually I had two answers. You are supposed to say the truth, so I said I would only like to meet my husband there. But since this is such a boring answer, I said theoretically I'd like to meet a younger Robert Redford there. I already had Heath as my choice to meet in a sauna in an earlier question  ;D. And Europeans don't wear anything in sauna!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 01, 2007, 10:12:19 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on November 01, 2007, 09:54:41 am

I knew someone would ask this  :laugh:.
Actually I had two answers. You are supposed to say the truth, so I said I would only like to meet my husband there. But since this is such a boring answer, I said theoretically I'd like to meet a younger Robert Redford there. I already had Heath as my choice to meet in a sauna in an earlier question  ;D. And Europeans don't wear anything in sauna!

Let's see, we have Heath in the sauna, a younger Robert Redford in a dark room, and I guess it will be Hugh Jackman in the hot tub!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 01, 2007, 10:29:23 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 01, 2007, 10:12:19 am
Let's see, we have Heath in the sauna, a younger Robert Redford in a dark room, and I guess it will be Hugh Jackman in the hot tub!

L


Nope, I'm sorry, but Hugh Jackman doesn't do anything for me. And it's not my turn anymore...  ;D  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 01, 2007, 10:38:06 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on November 01, 2007, 10:29:23 am

Nope, I'm sorry, but Hugh Jackman doesn't do anything for me. And it's not my turn anymore...  ;D  ;)

I think we've been through this before...we were sharing Robert Redford and on the in between days, you had Heath and I had Hugh...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on November 02, 2007, 04:05:49 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on November 01, 2007, 08:57:51 am
Public holiday in Germany today  :D! It's All Saint's Day. I LOVE public holidays (who doesn't *g*) and I'm desperately in need of it today  :P.
I was out on a ladie's night yesterday and I feel totally beaten today  :P. I didn't even drink much, I wasn't drunk, just a little bit (a very little bit) tipsy. But boy, did we have fun  ;D! We played Truth or Dare. OMG, omg, omg, omg, oooohhhhhh....
I haven't played this since I was a teenager - and for a good reason  ::). I think we better move out of the state asap  :laugh:.
They got me singing! Before we started, I said I'd do anything but singing. Right the first dare for me was to jump around the kitchen table on one leg and simultaneously sing a song  :o.
And I learned something new  :laugh:. I had a question who I would like to meet in a darkroom. Guess who didn't know what a darkroom is  ;D. I'm so naive... ::)

It was so much fun, my belly was aching from all the laughing and I went home at 3am. I'll take a nap later....

I thought a smiley was appropriate here...  ;D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 02, 2007, 07:56:12 am
Morning all,

Nice day but chilly...28 degrees. Blue sky!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on November 02, 2007, 12:29:57 pm
It's All Soul's Day today. And All Saint's Day yesterday. A time to go visit the cemetery and put flowers on graves of loved ones. Every year I'm impressed with how nice the cemetery looks. Full of flowers (chrysanthemums) in all types of autumn colours. We visited my mother's grave last sunday and even after 20 years, it still looks good, the marble headstone still shines (my brother had been there a few days earlier to give it a good clean, he did a good job).
And speaking of cemeteries, I took this picture last March when Leslie and I were taking a tour of the WW I battlefields here in Flanders.

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/Afbeelding016.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 03, 2007, 08:01:41 am
Morning all!

Congratulations, Fran! 5K!

37 degrees here...cloudy. The weather report says we will get the remnants of Hurricane Noel today, with wind, rain, and very high tides...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on November 03, 2007, 12:45:38 pm
its's chilly in Silicon Valley today too! but bright and sunshiny so I imagine that won't last!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 03, 2007, 01:31:17 pm
chilly here two - you can tell thewinter is coming.

congrats Fran.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 03, 2007, 02:28:14 pm




                      CONGRATULATIONS FRAN
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on November 03, 2007, 02:36:11 pm
CONGRATULATIONS FRAN!!!!

:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 03, 2007, 03:33:23 pm

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Congratulations.jpg)
Fran  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 03, 2007, 11:04:53 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/belgium-5000.jpg)

HAPPY 5000th POST, FRAN!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 04, 2007, 08:52:55 am
Morning all,

36 degrees and sunny today, after a wild day of wind and rain yesterday.

Big football game today...Go Pats!

L
Title: The ORIGINAL 1000+ posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on November 04, 2007, 12:33:13 pm
Quote from: Meryl on November 03, 2007, 11:04:53 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/belgium-5000.jpg)

HAPPY 5000th POST, FRAN!
Well, it's been a while since I saw one of those Meryl!

And congratulations Fran.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 05, 2007, 07:26:37 am
27 degrees this morning, with frost on the lawn.

And the Patriots remain undefeated! Go Pats!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 05, 2007, 08:52:36 am
I see we've had a shift in position among the members of the green club....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 05, 2007, 12:03:52 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 05, 2007, 07:26:37 am
27 degrees this morning, with frost on the lawn.

And the Patriots remain undefeated! Go Pats!

L

You all come through the storm OK?

One of our local TV stations sent its own reporter all the way from Philadelphia to Chatham, on Cape Cod, to cover the big blow.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 05, 2007, 12:18:00 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 05, 2007, 12:03:52 pm
You all come through the storm OK?

One of our local TV stations sent its own reporter all the way from Philadelphia to Chatham, on Cape Cod, to cover the big blow.

Yes, it was fine. Lots of wind and rain but that's it. Sunny and lovely today!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 05, 2007, 12:22:37 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 05, 2007, 12:18:00 pm
Yes, it was fine. Lots of wind and rain but that's it. Sunny and lovely today!

Nice fall day down here, too. "Leather jacket weather" this morning.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 05, 2007, 01:02:06 pm
Hi everybody!  I thought it was fitting to celebrate my 1000th post here with "The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club"  Yay!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 05, 2007, 01:05:52 pm
Its a beautiful day here.  Just tipping the thermometer at 82F degrees..  Its beautiful weather, the sun is shinning and there's not a cloud in the sky..  I've been playing with the pups in the back yard.  On my way back out now.   :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: notBastet on November 05, 2007, 01:22:13 pm
hi dev,

I had a great time in fort lauderdale.  it was lovely to see sun and palm trees.  I didn't make it very far beyond the hotel though.  we took a little water taxi around the canals/waterways and ate in the las olas area (sp?)...   I saw the beach from afar, but didn't actually make it to the beach...

(I am sure "beach people" everywhere are cringing...  "How could she not go to the beach?"  The canal water and palm trees were enough for me, lol. ;))
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 05, 2007, 01:53:10 pm
Quote from: brokeback_dev on November 05, 2007, 01:02:06 pm
Hi everybody!  I thought it was fitting to celebrate my 1000th post here with "The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club"  Yay!

Hey Dev! Welcome to the club. Come on over here while I teach you the sekrit handshake...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 05, 2007, 01:58:16 pm

Hey Dev!

(http://www.fh-koeln.de/imperia/md/images/fh_www/welcome.gif)

to the club!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 05, 2007, 01:58:45 pm
                                                      DEV

         
      CONGRATULATIONS  1000 you are now official  
 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on November 05, 2007, 02:05:03 pm
what a difference an hour makes!

I don't know about any of you but yesterday my eating times were all turned around by moving the clock back, and there I was at 11:45 a.m. making lunch as if I was about to expire from hunger!

But it was cheery to wake up this morning and go to work in daylight for a change, and still get to work at a decent hour.  Though I imagine by 11:45 my stomach will be protesting that it's late for lunchtime again!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 05, 2007, 02:11:54 pm

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CONGRATS ON 1000 FLORIDIAN POSTS, DEV!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 05, 2007, 03:51:11 pm
congrats Dev!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 06, 2007, 12:00:05 am


CONGRATS DEV!!

:D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 06, 2007, 12:14:05 am
I am official friends!   Leslie so whats this about a handshake?  and Penthesia what a warm welcome in all different languages.. way cool..  Thanks to all of you!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 06, 2007, 08:51:33 am
Morning all,

47 degrees and pouring rain...I mean, pouring! I treated myself to a sesame seed bagel with chive cream cheese to fight off the dreariness of the morning...

L

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 06, 2007, 11:56:45 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 06, 2007, 08:51:33 am
Morning all,

47 degrees and pouring rain...I mean, pouring! I treated myself to a sesame seed bagel with chive cream cheese to fight off the dreariness of the morning...

L

Did it help?  :D

Ugh. I hate November. No wonder Jack didn't want to get together in November.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 06, 2007, 01:41:13 pm
Now that your buns are hot...

you can come make a snowball here! ??

We had the first snow this morning!

I arrived just in time, yesterday from my group Salon Fall exhibition of some of my paintings among 500 plus works of art!!

Wishing you all had been there in Montreal! Maybe next Fall?

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 06, 2007, 10:31:42 pm
Take care... you all!

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 07, 2007, 08:19:28 am
Morning all,

28 degrees and frosty this morning...but sunny, after a terribly rainy day yesterday...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 07, 2007, 08:25:38 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 07, 2007, 08:19:28 am
Morning all,

28 degrees and frosty this morning...but sunny, after a terribly rainy day yesterday...

L

Reminds me of one of the great lines from MY FIRST BROADWAY PLAY, Young Frankenstein!

Igor: "Could be worse...could be raining." Sound: thunderclap

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 07, 2007, 08:26:28 am
Typical fall weather here: cold (but not as cold as in Maine  :o), grey, rainy and a sharp, chilly wind. Best to stay in bed all day. But since I can't do this, I did the second-best thing: I indulged myself in the presence of a dear friend and we went out for a luxury breakfast together.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 07, 2007, 09:40:11 am
Quote from: injest on November 06, 2007, 07:30:00 pm
you saying Ennis couldn't heat him up enough to take that chill off??

oh I think he COULD!

I think that's beside the point. Otherwise, why complain about always bein' in the friggin' cold?

And we had a wind chill of 34 F this morning. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 07, 2007, 10:13:40 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 07, 2007, 08:25:38 am
Reminds me of one of the great lines from MY FIRST BROADWAY PLAY, Young Frankenstein!

Igor: "Could be worse...could be raining." Sound: thunderclap



Hey Lee, how was Young Frankenstein?  I'm going this weekend.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 07, 2007, 10:25:23 am
Hugs to you all.... to warm you!

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 07, 2007, 10:35:04 am
Quote from: southendmd on November 07, 2007, 10:13:40 am
Hey Lee, how was Young Frankenstein?  I'm going this weekend.

Oh, you lucky duck! I'm jealous. However, we are seeing Wicked in Chicago tomorrow night...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 07, 2007, 10:40:02 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 07, 2007, 10:35:04 am
Oh, you lucky duck! I'm jealous. However, we are seeing Wicked in Chicago tomorrow night...

L

You will love Wicked!

(http://www.monstersandcritics.com/artman/uploads/glinda2.jpg)"It's so good to see me."
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 07, 2007, 11:00:38 am
Quote from: southendmd on November 07, 2007, 10:13:40 am
Hey Lee, how was Young Frankenstein?  I'm going this weekend.

It was terrific! Peter Boyle, Gene Wilder, Teri Garr, Marty Feldman and Cloris Leachman were a hard act to follow but this cast did it splendidly! And the staging was fantastic!!

My only gripe was that, because I was sitting in the THIRD ROW CENTER, I couldn't see the horses properly because they were behind the haywagon!!  ;D

Enjoy your roll in the hay, Paul!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 07, 2007, 11:05:48 am
Thanks, FRiend.  I'll be puttinontheritz.

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: notBastet on November 07, 2007, 11:19:04 am
have a safe trip, Les
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 07, 2007, 07:10:10 pm
Quote from: notBastet on November 07, 2007, 11:19:04 am
have a safe trip, Les

Thanks, Kelly!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 07, 2007, 07:25:09 pm
Quote from: southendmd on November 07, 2007, 11:05:48 am
Thanks, FRiend.  I'll be puttinontheritz.

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Woof!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 08, 2007, 06:43:44 am
Good morning everyone,

34 degrees and dark! My next weather report will be coming to you from Chicago! Woo-wee!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 08, 2007, 09:37:14 am
Good morning from Manchester Airport...

Security was smooth except my daughter got chastised by the security guy because she put her shoes and computer in the same bin. Gasp!

David...Hannah wants to know...there is a woman with a very small baby in the waiting area with us. What are the rules about liquids and baby bottles?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 08, 2007, 10:15:48 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 08, 2007, 09:37:14 am
Good morning from Manchester Airport...

Security was smooth except my daughter got chastised by the security guy because she put her shoes and computer in the same bin. Gasp!

David...Hannah wants to know...there is a woman with a very small baby in the waiting area with us. What are the rules about liquids and baby bottles?

L

I'm not David, but  :):

From the TSA website:
Medications, baby formula and food, breast milk, and juice are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#9 (http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#9)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 08, 2007, 12:17:37 pm
Oh!

Good to know!

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 08, 2007, 12:23:25 pm
Quote from: southendmd on November 07, 2007, 11:05:48 am
Thanks, FRiend.  I'll be puttinontheritz.



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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on November 08, 2007, 12:35:29 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 08, 2007, 06:43:44 am
Good morning everyone,

34 degrees and dark! My next weather report will be coming to you from Chicago! Woo-wee!

L

hey Leslie, it's now 10.30 am in Chicago. How are you doing?  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 08, 2007, 01:36:11 pm
Thanks for that, Elle.   :-*

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 08, 2007, 01:56:20 pm
Thanks, Elle!   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 08, 2007, 02:55:20 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on November 08, 2007, 12:35:29 pm
hey Leslie, it's now 10.30 am in Chicago. How are you doing?  :)

I am doing fine. We are at our hotel and have wireless, so you know I am a happy camper!

Now I need to find some lunch....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on November 08, 2007, 04:47:08 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 08, 2007, 02:55:20 pm
We are at our hotel and have wireless, so you know I am a happy camper!



Sure do!   :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 08, 2007, 04:54:59 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on November 08, 2007, 04:47:08 pm
Sure do!   :D


Fabienne...

They had an interesting news story on the radio this morning about Belgium. Apparently you are in a flux (crisis) of government since "failed" elections back in June? And there is some talk about Belgium separating into two countries...a Dutch one and a French one? Your thoughts on this?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on November 08, 2007, 05:08:13 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 08, 2007, 04:54:59 pm
Fabienne...

They had an interesting news story on the radio this morning about Belgium. Apparently you are in a flux (crisis) of government since "failed" elections back in June? And there is some talk about Belgium separating into two countries...a Dutch one and a French one? Your thoughts on this?

L

hey Leslie,
not to worry, my country still exists! We did have federal elections in June but so far negotiations between the parties to form a coalition government have failed. It all has to do with the way the federal state is organised. The flemish parties think that the balance of power between the flemish (60% of the population with the strongest economy) and the french speaking (40%) part should be changed and be more in favour of the flemish people.
Of course in order to achieve that, the french parties have to agree. They have to be prepared to give up some of their power. Not an easy task to accomplish...
Don't worry, we'll get there, slowly but surely. I heard one commentator on the tv yesterday who said that the only people who aren't concerned by the slow negotiation process are the belgians themselves! LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 08, 2007, 05:20:47 pm
They interviewed a bunch of different people. One Flemish person talked about the stronger Flemish economy...very low unemployment and generating money through high tech industries. The French part of the country has 20% unemployment he said.

Then a French person came on and said, "Well, part of the problem is that the Dutch people won't learn to speak French," and I thought, huh? I know you speak French, Fabienne, and you told me your older daughter will start learning it in school this year...a few years before they begin English lessons.

They did talk about the very distinct separation of cultures between the Flemish and French and said that there are very few things that are bilingual...no bilingual universities, for example. Although they did say that Brussels (which is in Flanders, ie, Dutch) is a bilingual city.

Correct me if I am mixing any of this up. It was early in the morning when it came on the news!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 08, 2007, 05:28:39 pm
Hi MaineWriter!

Yes, there was a documentary on TV here lately about the two main cultural differences in Belgium.

It is maybe separation that is wanted by each? Seems not. Some or a few cities there are for bilingual ways or the two cultures to live together. Others want their ways only. Hard to say... what will happen!

Are you in that country right now MaineWriter?

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 08, 2007, 05:33:08 pm
Quote from: Artiste on November 08, 2007, 05:28:39 pm
Hi MaineWriter!

Yes, there was a documentary on TV here lately about the two main cultural differences in Belgium.

It is maybe separation that is wanted by each? Seems not. Some or a few cities there are for bilingual ways or the two cultures to live together. Others want their ways only. Hard to say... what will happen!

Are you in that country right now MaineWriter?

Hugs!

No, right now I am in the city of Chicago, as a matter of fact.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on November 08, 2007, 05:34:43 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 08, 2007, 05:20:47 pm
They interviewed a bunch of different people. One Flemish person talked about the stronger Flemish economy...very low unemployment and generating money through high tech industries. The French part of the country has 20% unemployment he said.

Then a French person came on and said, "Well, part of the problem is that the Dutch people won't learn to speak French," and I thought, huh? I know you speak French, Fabienne, and you told me your older daughter will start learning it in school this year...a few years before they begin English lessons.

They did talk about the very distinct separation of cultures between the Flemish and French and said that there are very few things that are bilingual...no bilingual universities, for example. Although they did say that Brussels (which is in Flanders, ie, Dutch) is a bilingual city.

Correct me if I am mixing any of this up. It was early in the morning when it came on the news!

L

Huh indeed.  ??? Most Flemish people speak french (although not as well as let's say, a generation ago) but we still learn it at school. French is considered our second language.
In Brussels or Wallonia (the french speaking part of Belgium) most people (and certainly the politicians!) only speak french. Some (and unfortunately this is not a small minority) feel that Dutch (the language spoken in Flanders, are you still with me? LOL) is too difficult and spoken by too few people to learn and start learning English instead. It also has something to do with the perceived 'superiority' of the french culture. A lot of Flemish people are a bit tired of this attitude...hence the growing demand for a shift of power.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 08, 2007, 05:59:45 pm
Thanks belbbmfan!

That is quite revealing and news to me, you are saying!

Why flemish so hard to learn?

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on November 08, 2007, 06:13:52 pm
hey Artiste,

I don't know why people don't want to learn Dutch. For us, we always have had to learn other languages. I wouldn't be on this forum if i didn't speak any English LOL! Because our language isn't spoken by many people, we NEED to learn other languages. If we go on holiday to Spain or Italy, no one is going to understand us if we only speak Dutch. So you learn other languages, without really thinking about it.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 08, 2007, 07:16:15 pm
Thanks belbbmfan!

Since I know French as well as English, I do hear some words in Dutch and understand rare ones!!

However, it is a puzzle to me as to why Flemish is not easily known or learned; is it not much German?

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on November 09, 2007, 10:02:50 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on November 09, 2007, 10:01:56 am
Brrrr!    Time to break out the warmer coats!


    Now that the colder weather is apon us, how about some hot soup to warm you up?




OMG...how did they capture the flavor?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 09, 2007, 10:06:23 am
Morning all,

52 degrees here in the Windy City with bright blue sky. It looks like a nice day. We are thinking of heading the Field Museum (natural history) to see a new map exhibit that just opened on November 2.

And some shopping, of course....LOL

Last night walking to the theater, it was about 45 degrees...ie, not very cold. But I woman was hopping out of a taxi wearing a mink coat! I kid you not! A long mink coat. I should point out that we lived here in Chicago for two years, and I was always amazed at the number of women wearing minks. And it was amazing to me last night, since I never see women in mink in Portland...even on the coldest days. And last night was not that cold! Just a reminder I was not at home! LOL

L

PS, the other thing that was amazing was going into a restaurant and people were smoking!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on November 09, 2007, 10:14:24 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 09, 2007, 10:06:23 am
Morning all,

52 degrees here in the Windy City with bright blue sky. It looks like a nice day. We are thinking of heading the Field Museum (natural history) to see a new map exhibit that just opened on November 2.

And some shopping, of course....LOL

Last night walking to the theater, it was about 45 degrees...ie, not very cold. But I woman was hopping out of a taxi wearing a mink coat! I kid you not! A long mink coat. I should point out that we lived here in Chicago for two years, and I was always amazed at the number of women wearing minks. And it was amazing to me last night, since I never see women in mink in Portland...even on the coldest days. And last night was not that cold! Just a reminder I was not at home! LOL

L

PS, the other thing that was amazing was going into a restaurant and people were smoking!

Ed Dibevics...go to Ed Dibevics
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 09, 2007, 10:19:54 am
Quote from: Scott on November 09, 2007, 10:14:24 am
Ed Dibevics...go to Ed Dibevics

Is it really worth it? It's not that far away. Everything I have read said it is fifties and fun, but the food is really mediocre. You tell me, Scott...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on November 09, 2007, 10:22:32 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 09, 2007, 10:19:54 am
Is it really worth it? It's not that far away. Everything I have read said it is fifties and fun, but the food is really mediocre. You tell me, Scott...

L

It is mediocre, but somtimes atmosphere is more important...it's fun...in a sophomoric way.  Avoid Carsons...supposed to eb the best rib place in the country, but I have had better here at home.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 09, 2007, 10:23:26 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 09, 2007, 10:06:23 am
Last night walking to the theater, it was about 45 degrees...ie, not very cold. But I woman was hopping out of a taxi wearing a mink coat! I kid you not! A long mink coat. I should point out that we lived here in Chicago for two years, and I was always amazed at the number of women wearing minks. And it was amazing to me last night, since I never see women in mink in Portland...even on the coldest days. And last night was not that cold! Just a reminder I was not at home! LOL

Must be a lingering effect of New England Puritanism.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 09, 2007, 10:27:21 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 09, 2007, 10:23:26 am
Must be a lingering effect of New England Puritanism.  :)

Maybe it is, but is is fine with me. I don't care for fur coats, for a variety of reasons.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 09, 2007, 10:31:39 am
Quote from: Scott on November 09, 2007, 10:22:32 am
It is mediocre, but somtimes atmosphere is more important...it's fun...in a sophomoric way.  Avoid Carsons...supposed to eb the best rib place in the country, but I have had better here at home.

Yes, I've had the same experience.

Yesterday we went to Harry Caray's for lunch because it was right across from the hotel. The place was hopping and packed with good looking MEN. For every 10 men in the restaurant, there was one woman, I swear. And they were all handsome. Must be all these downtown businessmen going out for their power lunches. I kept looking around thinking, "I need to get out more..."

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on November 09, 2007, 10:36:34 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 09, 2007, 10:31:39 am
Yes, I've had the same experience.

Yesterday we went to Harry Caray's for lunch because it was right across from the hotel. The place was hopping and packed with good looking MEN. For every 10 men in the restaurant, there was one woman, I swear. And they were all handsome. Must be all these downtown businessmen going out for their power lunches. I kept looking around thinking, "I need to get out more..."



Great breakfast place down the other end of the street...I think you are sort of central...it's called Yolk.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 09, 2007, 10:42:21 am
Quote from: Scott on November 09, 2007, 10:36:34 am
Great breakfast place down the other end of the street...I think you are sort of central...it's called Yolk.

Thanks for that, although we probably won't be going out for breakfast since they have a very nice buffet right at the elevator (one on every floor). They have complimentary bathrobes in the closet and it is okay to go the breakfast in your robe...which I just did...and saw, guess what? Another good looking man, in his robe! LOL...

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 09, 2007, 10:45:38 am
Good morning 58F and sunny here.  I expect it will warm up.  Right now I feel like getting back under the covers'
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 09, 2007, 10:51:00 am
Quote from: southendmd on November 07, 2007, 10:40:02 am
You will love Wicked!


And I surely did. What an experience and what a show!

I went into it a little bit cold...I knew that it was about the two witches from the Wizard of Oz when they were younger, but that was about it. As the show got going, I thought to myself, "This is a fanfic!" and in one way, it is, especially in the first act. Things change gears a bit in the second act but in a completely good and natural way for the flow of the story.

Thinking about it from a fanfic point of view, I actually guessed alot of things that were going to happen, but I never expected the ending which was a complete surprise. That's all I'll say so I don't spoil it for anyone else.

The sets, the costumes, the music, the dancing....everything was amazing. We were in the fourth row! Probably the best seats I have ever had for a show in my life.

Although "Billy Elliott: The Musical" (which I saw in London in Aug 2006) is still number 1 in my lifetime favorite musical experiences, this is right up there...maybe a tie with "Grease" for place number 2. And I saw Grease when? 1972? I need to get out more! LOL

L

PS...The understudy performed last night in the role of Elphaba. Sometimes when I see it is going to be the understudy I think, "Oh no..." but this actress was AMAZING. I can't imagine how the regular performer could have been any better.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 09, 2007, 03:53:51 pm
Do you know I was just looking at Wicked in London and thinking it looked kinda cool.....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 09, 2007, 06:03:35 pm
Quote from: Kelda on November 09, 2007, 03:53:51 pm
Do you know I was just looking at Wicked in London and thinking it looked kinda cool.....

I would definitely recommend it!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on November 09, 2007, 06:26:49 pm
What is Wicked In London? Is this a new movie?

I just created a movie poll over at the Polling Place. If this is a movie, please let me know and I will add it to the list!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on November 09, 2007, 06:31:50 pm
I think I just figured it out. Are you talking about the Broadway "Wicked" and it is playing in London?

I tried scrolling back and I can't seem to locate the original post about this.

I'm confoozed!  :laugh:

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on November 09, 2007, 07:06:49 pm
David you were just hoping that there was a show called "Wicked in London" so you could go there and find out what was so wicked about it!  That's my take on it!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 09, 2007, 07:15:51 pm
Quote from: David on November 09, 2007, 06:31:50 pm
I think I just figured it out. Are you talking about the Broadway "Wicked" and it is playing in London?

I tried scrolling back and I can't seem to locate the original post about this.

I'm confoozed!  :laugh:



David,

A few days ago, Lee was talking about seeing Young Frankenstein on Broadway. In response to that, I commented that I was going to see Wicked (the musical) here in Chicago...which I did, last night. Paul had said I would love Wicked and I was giving an update. I did love it. And then I mentioned Billy Elliott: The Musical and Grease. And then Kelda chimed in about Wicked in London.

Gee, I can't see any reason why you would be confused! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 10, 2007, 09:55:51 am
Morning all,

Still in Chicago. The room thermostat still stays it is 52 outside but I have decided I don't trust that since it said 52 yesterday but the weather report said the high for the day was 48! LOL...so checking my handy dandy iphone, the report is....not coming up. Oh well, who cares what the temperature is? It is sunny outside with blue sky. That's all that counts!

L

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 10, 2007, 03:38:15 pm
Take pics?

And add them here?

Have a great time!

Hugs!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 11, 2007, 01:47:14 am


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CONGRATS TO ELLE AND DAVID FOR 7000+ POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 11, 2007, 07:51:23 am
Oh wow, Happy 7,000 posts to David and me.  We just keep going pretty much neck and neck.  Sometimes one of us gets as much as 200 posts ahead of the other, but then we even out again.  Amazing.  It's good riding along with you, David... :-*

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 11, 2007, 10:34:24 am
Sunday morning in Chicago and we head home today. Congratulations to David and Elle!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 11, 2007, 11:11:22 am
Congrats david & clarissa!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 11, 2007, 01:28:31 pm
Yes, yes!!

More! More!

Hugs! Hugs! Love always hearing from you both!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 11, 2007, 03:42:32 pm
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/istockphoto_173340_congrats_candles.jpg)

to David and Elle!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 11, 2007, 04:51:27 pm
Yes!

Hugs too!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 11, 2007, 05:56:41 pm


Congrats David and Elle!

:D



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 12, 2007, 09:11:47 am
Morning all,

I am home in Maine after my fun weekend in the windy city. 21 degrees here this morning and chilly. Frost is everywhere...but the sky is blue!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on November 12, 2007, 02:11:42 pm
Welcome home Leslie!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 12, 2007, 02:16:41 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on November 12, 2007, 02:11:42 pm
Welcome home Leslie!

Thanks, Fabienne! It is good to be home.

While in Chicago, we went to a Map Exhibition at the Field Museum. It was very interesting...and I learned about the FLEMISH cartographer, mathematician, and scientist, Gerhard Mercator, who invented the cartesian system of cartography known as the Mercator Projection. When he came up with it, in 1585, everyone thought is was crazy, but it is the number one system used today to accurately draw a round earth on a flat piece of paper.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on November 12, 2007, 02:20:37 pm
morning everyone,

we finally had a "cold snap" here in northern California, and all the leaves fell off the trees at the same time!  Fall fell! in one overnight!

a little tough to get used to, shivering suddenly...!  I guess it's time for more warm socks!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 12, 2007, 02:35:35 pm
Congratulations David and Ellemeno for joining the purple   club! Elle, I was wondering what all that sudden verbosity was about!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on November 12, 2007, 02:47:06 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 12, 2007, 02:16:41 pm
Thanks, Fabienne! It is good to be home.

While in Chicago, we went to a Map Exhibition at the Field Museum. It was very interesting...and I learned about the FLEMISH cartographer, mathematician, and scientist, Gerhard Mercator, who invented the cartesian system of cartography known as the Mercator Projection. When he came up with it, in 1585, everyone thought is was crazy, but it is the number one system used today to accurately draw a round earth on a flat piece of paper.

Leslie


Ah, a famous Belgian, there aren't many of those around. Did you know that he launched the word 'atlas' for a collection of maps in a book.
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 12, 2007, 05:07:46 pm
yup the vcold snap has hot here too.. time for the winter woolies!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 12, 2007, 05:20:04 pm
Thanks everyone!  Coul'na done it without ye.  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 13, 2007, 07:35:59 am
Morning all,

38 degrees and rainy today. No blue sky this morning!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 13, 2007, 09:45:35 am
David, I think you'll appreciate a story a friend told me this past weekend.

He recently had occasion to fly from BWI to Portland, ME. In the security line ahead of him was a gray-haired woman with just about everything possible that you aren't allowed to carry on in her carry-on bag. She was giving the screener lip about having to get rid of her enormous can of Aqua-Net, etc., until the screener, evidently fed up, said very loudly, "Bernie! I need Bernie!"

Bernie, it turned out, was about 6-6 and built like a linebacker. He very quietly said to the cantankerous passenger, "Is there a problem here?" The woman looked up at him, very meekly said, "No, sir," and that was the end of the can of Aqua-Net, etc.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 13, 2007, 10:34:38 am
Funny Nutmeg Guy! Funny Jeff Wrangler!

I wonder if your friend or you were one of those two who kind of stripped me when I past the Canada-USA border??

Those two were so handsome and kind that I was hoping that one touched much more of I when the other watched pleasantly too!!
<
Hugs!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on November 13, 2007, 10:49:28 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 13, 2007, 09:45:35 am
David, I think you'll appreciate a story a friend told me this past weekend.

He recently had occasion to fly from BWI to Portland, ME. In the security line ahead of him was a gray-haired woman with just about everything possible that you aren't allowed to carry on in her carry-on bag. She was giving the screener lip about having to get rid of her enormous can of Aqua-Net, etc., until the screener, evidently fed up, said very loudly, "Bernie! I need Bernie!"

Bernie, it turned out, was about 6-6 and built like a linebacker. He very quietly said to the cantankerous passenger, "Is there a problem here?" The woman looked up at him, very meekly said, "No, sir," and that was the end of the can of Aqua-Net, etc.  ;D

That's what we need here in Bettermost...our own Bernie!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 13, 2007, 11:09:05 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on November 13, 2007, 10:03:43 am
I snap my latex glove on LOUDLY as I step up in front of them and ask what the problem is.     

Hmmm. Lots of experience with latex gloves, hunh, David?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 13, 2007, 05:40:29 pm
Funny!

This is getting to be sexy?

Hugs!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 14, 2007, 07:20:29 am
Morning all,

24 degrees and chilly. Frost everywhere...

Our very own Bernie, huh? LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on November 14, 2007, 08:12:49 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 13, 2007, 11:09:05 am
Hmmm. Lots of experience with latex gloves, hunh, David?  ;D

he seems to have that intimidating SNAP down, doesn't he??

 :o :o :-X
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 14, 2007, 08:54:16 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on November 14, 2007, 08:08:30 am
LOL,   um, just at work thank you very much.   

Speaking of which, I was just made an OJTM at work.   That is an On The Job Training Mentor.    I work along side new Officers and coach them.    I find this very rewarding.

Congratulations, David!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 14, 2007, 09:53:46 am
David! thats great well done!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on November 14, 2007, 11:32:47 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on November 14, 2007, 10:27:02 am
(http://www.coolpl8z.com/pl8z/final/coolpl8z_i%20farted.jpg)

self explanitory...However this persons company is called, International Fire And Rescue Technology Education Department

From the site  http://www.coolpl8z.com  (http://www.coolpl8z.com)

 :laugh:  :laugh:

That's not what I would call a 'cool' license plate... ::)


I was driving behind a Jeep yesterday, a Grand Wagoneer I think it was called, with a Texas number plate. No vanity plane, but still you don't see many of those around here.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 14, 2007, 05:04:55 pm
Jeff Wrangler

has jumped over the

5000

posts mark!

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/yeehaw.gif)

:D Congrats friend!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 14, 2007, 05:07:14 pm
Way to go, Jeff! Who knew he was such a gabby sorta guy?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 14, 2007, 05:17:48 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on November 14, 2007, 05:04:55 pm
Jeff Wrangler

has jumped over the

5000

posts mark!

:D Congrats friend!  :D
Oh, good grief. ...  ???  :o  :-\  8)  :laugh:

Thanks, Friends!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 14, 2007, 05:47:46 pm
Wow, Jeff, should I spank you or kiss you??

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 15, 2007, 12:25:16 am


CONGRATS JEFF!!!

:D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 15, 2007, 01:26:51 am


5000 and Counting!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/hip_hip_hooray_logo.gif)

WAY TO GO, JEFF!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 15, 2007, 05:10:17 am
congrats jeff!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 15, 2007, 05:19:46 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on November 14, 2007, 08:08:30 am
Speaking of which, I was just made an OJTM at work.   That is an On The Job Training Mentor.    I work along side new Officers and coach them.    I find this very rewarding.


David, congratulations!  That is really great.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 15, 2007, 05:22:12 am
Jeff, congratulations on 5,000 BetterMost posts!  Do you ever wonder how many IMDb posts we all had, if we could add them on?  I remember you back then too.  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 15, 2007, 06:10:18 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on November 15, 2007, 05:22:12 am
Jeff, congratulations on 5,000 BetterMost posts!  Do you ever wonder how many IMDb posts we all had, if we could add them on?  I remember you back then too.  :-*

yup! id likely be over 5K by now!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 15, 2007, 07:49:03 am
We have a heat wave going on this morning...52 degrees! And rainy!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 15, 2007, 09:50:43 am
"Hello, my name is Jeff W. I'm a Bettermost addict. ..."  ;D

Thanks, everybody!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 15, 2007, 01:21:58 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 15, 2007, 09:50:43 am
"Hello, my name is Jeff W. I'm a Bettermost addict. ..."  ;D



Wouldn't make any sense to open a BetterMostians Anonymous group. We don't have anybody who could function as sponsor, no one is clean. And even worse, no one wants to get clean  ;D.

Title: Congratulations Gary!!!!
Post by: David In Indy on November 15, 2007, 05:55:00 pm
CONGRATULATIONS GARY!!!!

1000 POSTS!!!!!


:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D





Way to go, buddy!!! And welcome to the 1000+ Posts Club!!!  :D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 15, 2007, 06:06:12 pm
Hey Gary, welcome to the club. Step over here and I'll teach you the sekrit handshake...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 15, 2007, 06:06:35 pm


     CONGRATULATIONS FOR GETTING INTO THE FOUR DIGIT NUMBERS      (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/10.gif)   


                                  Welcome to the club...GARY!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 15, 2007, 06:29:27 pm
congrats Gary!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on November 16, 2007, 12:53:35 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on November 03, 2007, 07:54:50 am
Congratulations on hitting 5000 Fran!

A belated heartfelt thank-you to David (Nutmeg Guy), Leslie, Kelda, Janice, David, Chrissi, Meryl, and Fabienne for acknowledging my milestone.  That was so nice of you!

:)

And as long as I'm here:

Congratulations, Gary!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 16, 2007, 07:36:36 am
Morning all,

37 degrees and another rainy, dreary day...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 16, 2007, 02:55:40 pm
think positive thoughts for Scotland tomorrow guys!!!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAFA_X-iMHY[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 16, 2007, 03:26:49 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/congrats_general.jpg)

CONGRATS, GARY, WELCOME TO THE CLUB!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 16, 2007, 03:30:17 pm
Was it on this thread that we were discussing the woman who was asked to get off a Southwest flight because the stewardess thought she was wearing a too-revealing outfit?  Well, she's now posing for Playboy in a feature titled "Legs in the Air."   ::) ;D

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21834395/?GT1=10547
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: memento on November 16, 2007, 06:16:31 pm
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/bytemover/100020posts.jpg)

Congratulations Gary!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 17, 2007, 08:49:50 am
Morning all,

Blue sky, frost on the grass and a chilly 27 degrees here in Maine this morning. Turn on the heat!

L

It is Saturday and time for the BIG list!

  injest        22,080  
  Garry_LH        11,195  
  MaineWriter        8,961
  dot-matrix        8,842
  Front-Ranger        8,348 
  Lucise        7,863
  Ellemeno        7,149
  David        7,071 
  Sheriff Roland        6,465 
 Fran        5,184
  Jeff Wrangler        5,056 
 louise van hine        4,833
  Nutmeg Guy        4,443
  Meryl        4,189   
 Shakestheground        3,878
  ineedcrayons        3,678
  ifyoucantfixit        3,526
  Toast        3,362
  Kelda        3,325
  southendmd        3,314
  Phillip Dampier        3,279
  Memento        3,227
  Susiebell        3,177
  ednbarby        3,014 
 atz75        2,971
  Pipedream        2,952
  moremojo        2,893
  Lynne        2,816
  Penthesilea        2,708
  Scott        2,641
  Snavel del Snork Snater      2,532
  opinionista        2,351
  loneleeb3        2,301
  Kerry        2,232
  wdj        2,106
  delalluvia        2,002   
  sfericsf        1,998
  Daniel        1,814
  Sharon Amber        1,744
  jpwagoneer1964        1,703
  belbbmfan        1,668
  Arad-3        1,650
  Bigheart        1,610
  Cameron        1,609
  YaadPyar        1,577
  ffrn        1,548
  mariez        1,534
  wulfar360        1,534
  CellarDweller        1,504
  Mikaela        1,488
  Artiste        1,479
  Katie77        1,455
  Shasta542        1,379
  Dagi        1,374
  coffeecat33        1,346
  twistedude        1,334
  littleguitar        1,326
  notBastet        1,272
  littlewing1957        1,243
  saucycobblers        1,229
  RouxB        1,214
  j. U. d. E.        1,179
  wyomen        1,156
  DeeDee        1,153
  starboardlight        1,123
  brokeback_dev        1,090
  cmr107        1,059
  Ray        1,040
  garycottle        1,027   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 17, 2007, 09:32:17 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on November 17, 2007, 09:27:40 am
Speaking of Heat.     The Oil truck made a delivery at my house yesterday.    I nearly fainted when I saw the bill   :o

$3.69 a gallon!      :'(

Good God. I was following an oil truck yesterday that had the price on the back: $2.78/gallon, and I thought that was outrageous.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 17, 2007, 09:35:03 am
Looking at the big list, it looks like congratulations are in order for Dellaluvia, who just went over 2000 posts; ednbarby, who just went over 3000 posts, and injest, with 22,000+.

My oh my lots of milestones....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 17, 2007, 10:25:22 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 17, 2007, 09:35:03 am
Looking at the big list, it looks like congratulations are in order for Dellaluvia, who just went over 2000 posts; ednbarby, who just went over 3000 posts, and injest, with 22,000+.

My oh my lots of milestones....

L
Woo-hee, lots to celebrate!! And Leslie, it looks like you are gonna leave the green team soon! I'll be sticking around there a lot longer due to me playing hookey and going offline to New England for two weeks! Also, c'mon Eric, you can make it! Let's have a party for you and all the others who saw three zeros come up on their speedometers this week!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 17, 2007, 12:33:27 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on November 17, 2007, 09:27:40 am
Speaking of Heat.     The Oil truck made a delivery at my house yesterday.    I nearly fainted when I saw the bill   :o

$3.69 a gallon!      :'(

Better hope Santa brings you plenty of long underwear for Christmas. ...  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 17, 2007, 12:54:51 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on November 17, 2007, 12:47:34 pm
Send over Jake.  His beard may scratch, but it might be warm.  LOL   :laugh: 

We can watch you arm wrestle Reese Witherspoon for him. ...  ;) ;D

I'm not saying who my money's on. ...  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 17, 2007, 01:13:48 pm
David, I heard on the radio that a barrel of oil in 2001 was $20 and now it's near $100.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 17, 2007, 01:34:47 pm
Quote from: southendmd on November 17, 2007, 01:13:48 pm
David, I heard on the radio that a barrel of oil in 2001 was $20 and now it's near $100.

I think I remember hearing sometime last week that it had reached $100. Maybe it's dropped a couple of cents.

In any case, cheerful news, hunh?  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 17, 2007, 04:59:18 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 17, 2007, 10:25:22 am
Woo-hee, lots to celebrate!! And Leslie, it looks like you are gonna leave the green team soon! I'll be sticking around there a lot longer due to me playing hookey and going offline to New England for two weeks! Also, c'mon Eric, you can make it! Let's have a party for you and all the others who saw three zeros come up on their speedometers this week!!


Yes, and I wonder what color I'll get in the 9000 posts club? 

I sort of like navy, myself. David are you listening?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 18, 2007, 09:11:21 am
Morning all,

23 degrees today...another chilly day but bright blue sky!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 19, 2007, 07:27:33 am
And another cold morning here in Maine...20 degrees. Yikes, get out the warm coats!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 19, 2007, 07:56:04 am
I'll  give David a hand this morning...

Mondays Top Ten List

injest  22237
Garry_LH  11243  
MaineWriter  8992
dot-matrix  8814
Front-Ranger  8411  
Lucise  7865
Ellemeno  7175
David  7098  
Sheriff Roland  6422
Fran  5219
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on November 19, 2007, 08:24:30 am
six more to go Leslie... :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 19, 2007, 08:25:18 am
I know, Fabienne, and I am trying to pump them out this morning...LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on November 19, 2007, 08:30:52 am
'trying', you said??

You'll redline it to 9000 in no time at all.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 19, 2007, 08:40:06 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on November 19, 2007, 08:30:52 am
'trying', you said??

You'll redline it to 9000 in no time at all.  ;)

Hahahha, yes like maybe....right here....and....now!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 19, 2007, 08:41:15 am

Mondays REVISED Top Ten List

injest  22237
Garry_LH  11243  
MaineWriter  9000
dot-matrix  8814
Front-Ranger  8411  
Lucise  7865
Ellemeno  7175
David  7098  
Sheriff Roland  6422
Fran  5219
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on November 19, 2007, 08:45:16 am
CONGRATULATIONS LESLIE!!


You look good in blue.  :)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 19, 2007, 08:47:03 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on November 19, 2007, 08:45:16 am
CONGRATULATIONS LESLIE!!


You look good in blue.  :)


Thank you, Fabienne! I have always liked blue...goes with my eyes!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 19, 2007, 09:32:31 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on November 19, 2007, 09:19:32 am
Thanks for doing the list darlin!

My pleasure, sweetie...

Quote
Congratulations on reaching  9000  !    :D

And thank you!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on November 19, 2007, 03:05:00 pm
congratulations Leslie!!  (looks at my own postcount with shame!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 19, 2007, 03:13:49 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on November 19, 2007, 03:05:00 pm
congratulations Leslie!!  (looks at my own postcount with shame!)

Thanks, Louise!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on November 19, 2007, 03:16:43 pm
well if i keep blabbing up a storm I might be able to get to 5,000 posts one of these days!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 19, 2007, 09:47:52 pm


(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)CONGRATS LESLIE!!!!(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)

             (http://bestsmileys.com/excited/3.gif)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 19, 2007, 10:09:06 pm
Quote from: atz75 on November 19, 2007, 09:47:52 pm

(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)CONGRATS LESLIE!!!!(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)

             (http://bestsmileys.com/excited/3.gif)




Thanks, Amanda! I appreciate your good wishes!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 20, 2007, 02:01:47 am



(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/fiestaBlueNine.jpg)

ENJOY THE BLUE, LESLIE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 20, 2007, 02:13:22 am
Already another milestone?  :o Girl, you're storming through the thousands  :).


Congrats Leslie  :-*

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/62/SMirC-congrats.svg/320px-SMirC-congrats.svg.png)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 20, 2007, 07:53:19 am
Meryl and Chrissi...thanks so much!

32 degrees this morning and cloudy but I don't think we have any rain or snow in the forecast...

L

Tuesdays Top Ten List

injest  22244
Garry_LH  11244
MaineWriter  9033
dot-matrix  8821
Front-Ranger  8413
Lucise  7872
Ellemeno  7190
David  7109
Sheriff Roland  6422
Fran  5238
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 20, 2007, 10:58:03 am
Congratulations to my FRiend the Amazon Amanda for your 3,000 posts full of kindness, generosity, wit, perceptiveness, sunnyness, moonyness,  ::) breeziness, staryness, and ephemeral tangibility!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 20, 2007, 11:07:46 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 20, 2007, 10:58:03 am
Congratulations to my FRiend the Amazon Amanda for your 3,000 posts full of kindness, generosity, wit, perceptiveness, sunnyness, moonyness,  ::) breeziness, staryness, and ephemeral tangibility!!




Thanks Sister-Mod!  :-*


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 20, 2007, 11:10:20 am
Hey there Amanda, you just snuck up there with those 3000 posts, didn't you? Congratulations!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 20, 2007, 11:14:24 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on November 20, 2007, 11:06:49 am
It is SNOWING TODAY!       :o

David, were you perchance singing, "I'm dreaming of a white Thanksgiving"? Meself, I'm here in sunny and warm Arizona. I got my fill of snow back on Nov. 1 when I climbed Mt. Washington.
 8)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 20, 2007, 11:52:58 am
Yee-haw!

Amanda 

 :D 3000  :D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/congrats.jpg)

Way to go, Bud!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 20, 2007, 12:23:35 pm
Thanks Chrissi!! 8)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 20, 2007, 12:25:12 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on November 20, 2007, 11:06:49 am
It is SNOWING TODAY!       :o

And it is snowing here too...so much for my optimism this morning!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 20, 2007, 12:35:40 pm
Congrats to Mainewriter for joining the 9K navy!! We mere mortals salute you!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 20, 2007, 12:39:51 pm
Hahaha, the 9K navy...

Let me show you my sailor hat, and my sailor pants with 13 buttons!  ;)
Title: "L" is Leslie Sings the Blue
Post by: Ellemeno on November 20, 2007, 01:08:26 pm
In honor of our Movie ABCs Maven's 9000 posts

"L" is Leslie Sings the Blue

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/Billie_Holiday-798030.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 20, 2007, 01:09:37 pm
Oh, thank you Clarissa! What a treat....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 20, 2007, 01:18:05 pm
Cheers
to our very own Amanda and the
Lovable, Subtle Details
of her 3,000+ Posts
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,1039.0.html
Let's have a party!!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/182_Renoir___Luncheon_at_the_Boatin.jpg)

:-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 20, 2007, 01:30:19 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on November 20, 2007, 01:18:05 pm
Cheers
to our very own Amanda and the
Lovable, Subtle Details
of her 3,000+ Posts
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,1039.0.html
Let's have a party!!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/182_Renoir___Luncheon_at_the_Boatin.jpg)

:-*


Thanks Clarissa!!!   :-* :-* :-*


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on November 20, 2007, 01:48:13 pm
wow it's a party! am I late ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 20, 2007, 01:52:57 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on November 20, 2007, 01:48:13 pm
wow it's a party! am I late ?

Not at all. Cup of coffee? Piece of cherry cake?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on November 20, 2007, 01:53:30 pm
if it's gluten free, sure! 

Louise goes wildly off the script here.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 20, 2007, 01:53:48 pm
congrats amanda!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 20, 2007, 01:55:46 pm


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A thousand congrats each from the Three Sisters to Amanda!  Way to go, Bud!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on November 20, 2007, 02:21:22 pm
Well done Amanda!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 20, 2007, 03:35:40 pm
Guess who finally hit 2000?

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CONGRATS ERIC!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 20, 2007, 03:40:14 pm
Man, it's milestone after milestone these days....

Congratulations, Eric!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on November 20, 2007, 03:50:39 pm
Bravo Eric!  :)

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 20, 2007, 05:02:23 pm
With all these milestones and congratulations, I'll reach the 3000 myself in no time  ;D ;)


:D Congratulations Eric!  :D

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on 2000 posts

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 20, 2007, 06:47:59 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on November 20, 2007, 06:41:02 pm
Congratulations Amanda! :D


Thanks David!
8)


Quote from: belbbmfan on November 20, 2007, 02:21:22 pm
Well done Amanda!  :)

And, Thanks Bud!
 :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 20, 2007, 06:50:02 pm


CONGRATS ERIC!!!

:D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 20, 2007, 06:57:12 pm
Quote from: Meryl on November 20, 2007, 03:35:40 pm
Guess who finally hit 2000?

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CONGRATS ERIC!
Congrats Eric!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 20, 2007, 09:55:16 pm
Eric, my good wishes are taking the Coast Starlight, right on down to you, Bud!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 21, 2007, 08:33:46 am
Morning all,

32 degrees and there is SNOW on the ground. Not much but there are definitely patches of white in my yard!

Happy Thanksgiving Eve to all who celebrate the holiday. Now it is time for me to go to the grocery store!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 21, 2007, 10:22:25 am
Congratulations Eric and all!!

One inch of snow here now felled last night!

And you want some?

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 22, 2007, 08:46:12 am
Morning all,

36 degrees here and like David, sort of gloomy and grey.

I just said to my husband, "I guess we have to figure out how to cook a turkey," and he said, "Cut it in half, put it in the oven at 14 degrees and cook for three days! Not so hard..."

I guess I should have started three days ago! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 22, 2007, 10:12:34 am
I am not even going to ask what that cow is supposed to be doing....LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 22, 2007, 10:18:29 am
Happy Thanksgiving

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 22, 2007, 10:25:04 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 22, 2007, 10:12:34 am
I am not even going to ask what that cow is supposed to be doing....LOL

The cow is the twin sister of this lil fella  ;)

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 22, 2007, 12:11:19 pm
Thanks Nutmeg Guy!

Wow, what a cow!

Thanks for that photo and that written story of her! That is great!


Happy trip and Thanksgiving to you, and to all!!

Hugs!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 22, 2007, 12:18:36 pm
25 feet, wow!

Who is the artist?

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 22, 2007, 03:06:06 pm


HAVE A GREAT DAY, BUDS!  I'M THANKFUL FOR Y'ALL.

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 22, 2007, 06:40:22 pm
well this is a normal day for me but you guys enjoy the thanksgiving hols!!!

and ps loving the cow david!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 23, 2007, 09:03:01 am
Happy Day After Thanksgiving, everyone!

Cloudy and grey again today...31 degrees. I might head out to the movies today to see "Lars and the Real Girl."

L

Fridays FULL 1000+ list!

  injest            22,264 
  Garry_LH        11,244 
 MaineWriter        9,098 
 dot-matrix        8,821
  Front-Ranger        8,444 
 Lucise        7,901
  Ellemeno        7,284
  David        7,143  
 Sheriff Roland        6,422 
  Fran        5,289
  Jeff Wrangler        5,174 
  louise van hine        4,863
  Nutmeg Guy        4,470
  Meryl        4,239   
 Shakestheground        3,996
  ineedcrayons        3,701
  ifyoucantfixit        3,630
  Kelda        3,419
  Toast        3,362
  southendmd        3,354
  Phillip Dampier        3,332
  Memento        3,254
  Susiebell        3,241
  atz75        3,014
  ednbarby        3,014   
 Pipedream        2,957
  moremojo        2,897
  Lynne        2,843
  Penthesilea      2,761
  Scott        2,695
  Snavel del Snork Snater Snuit      2,550
  loneleeb3        2,391
  opinionista        2,362
  Kerry        2,268
  wdj      2,106
  delalluvia        2,015
  sfericsf        2,004   
 Sharon Amber        1,850
  Daniel        1,818
  jpwagoneer1964        1,703
  belbbmfan        1,692
  Arad-3        1,650
  CellarDweller        1,614
  Cameron        1,610
  Bigheart        1,610
  YaadPyar        1,577
  ffrn        1,548
  mariez        1,547
  Artiste        1,537
  wulfar360        1,534
  Mikaela            1,504
  Dagi                1,475
  Katie77            1,462
  Shasta542        1,434
  coffeecat33        1,346
  twistedude          1,345
  littleguitar            1,326
  notBastet            1,274
  littlewing1957        1,261
  saucycobblers        1,229
  RouxB                1,219
  j. U. d. E.          1,183
  wyomen            1,156
  DeeDee              1,153
  brokeback_dev        1,133
  starboardlight        1,123
  garycottle        1,092
  cmr107        1,059
  Ray        1,040   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 23, 2007, 01:04:42 pm
Boy, that sounds like the life of Riley, David!  I think I'll try to plan my trips next year to allow for travel on the actual holiday.  Sounds like a breeze!  8)

Looking at the Big List up there, I'm enjoying being the meat in the sandwich between you and Shakestheground, but at the rate Shakes is posting, he'll soon be the meat and I'll be the bread!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 24, 2007, 09:27:08 am
Morning all,

18 degrees here this morning with lots of blue sky. We've gone beyond chilly to COLD!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on November 24, 2007, 04:30:51 pm
ok so it's... 62 degrees here in northern California and the south is in flames again. ai yi yi!  whenever they have wildfires we have great weather!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 25, 2007, 09:23:59 am
Morning all,

18 degrees and another chilly morning...

David, I am guessing that is Heathrow Airport.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 26, 2007, 07:28:51 am
Well David never came back and told me if my guess was right or not!

33 degrees today, with rain predicted...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 26, 2007, 08:31:34 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on November 26, 2007, 08:15:49 am
Sorry Leslie.    The caption said that was Shipol Airport in Amsterdam

Which caption? Oh well....and I have been to Shipol Airport, twice! But I guess not that section....It is a really big airport!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 27, 2007, 03:37:41 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on November 26, 2007, 08:14:26 am
Mondays Top Ten List!

injest  22286  
Garry_LH  11244
MaineWriter  9135  
dot-matrix  8847
Front-Ranger  8497  
Lucise  7928
Ellemeno  7342
David  7187  
Sheriff Roland  6422
Fran  5317  

I'm just noticing how spread out the people on the top ten list currently are from each other.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 27, 2007, 06:52:36 am
How about something a little different?


The Bettermost 4000+ Post Club, for Tuesday November 27, 2007!

injest                         22292  
Garry_LH                   11244
MaineWriter               9168  
dot-matrix                  8867
Front-Ranger               8501  
Lucise                        7936
Ellemeno                    7358
David                         7198  
Sheriff Roland          6422
Fran                          5334
Jeff Wrangler          5199  
louise van hine        4880
Nutmeg Guy             4481
Meryl                       4291
shakestheground     4073
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 27, 2007, 06:54:13 am
It is such a nuisance to try and line those names and numbers up correctly! I wish I could figure out how the table feature works. Anyone?

And, our daily weather report.....36 degrees and dark. I don't know what it is doing outside. I woke up early (4:45 am. Yikes!)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 27, 2007, 07:11:57 am
The Top Ten List, in a table....

injest22292
garry_lh11244
MaineWriter9168
dot-matrix8867
Front-Ranger8501
Lucise7936
Ellemeno7358
David7198
Sheriff Roland6422
Fran5334

Colors and bold are more than I can cope with this morning. That might be tomorrow's lesson, unless David comes and takes over!



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 27, 2007, 12:07:05 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on November 27, 2007, 08:46:35 am
Thanks Leslie!        ;D

My pleasure, darlin!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 27, 2007, 12:44:40 pm
This is an absolute senseless message. I just want to get a nice round count of posts before I log off. And this is my 2800th post.
Done!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 27, 2007, 12:58:05 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on November 27, 2007, 12:44:40 pm
This is an absolute senseless message. I just want to get a nice round count of posts before I log off. And this is my 2800th post.
Done!  ;D


Congratulations! You are on the home stretch to 3K!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 27, 2007, 05:38:31 pm
Go Chrissi, go Chrissi!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 27, 2007, 06:34:12 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on November 27, 2007, 12:44:40 pm
This is an absolute senseless message. I just want to get a nice round count of posts before I log off. And this is my 2800th post.
Done!  ;D


but now you're at an unround 2801!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 07:38:54 pm
David,  here's a question for you that might also  be of interest to others.

Have you heard anything about a possible upcoming change in regulations that will require a passport for domestic flights within the continental U.S.? What about flights to and from Alaska and Hawaii?

This came up on another forum, but you're our resident expert.  ;D

Thanks!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on November 27, 2007, 07:42:28 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 07:38:54 pm
David,  here's a question for you that might also  be of interest to others.

Have you heard anything about a possible upcoming change in regulations that will require a passport for domestic flights within the continental U.S.? What about flights to and from Alaska and Hawaii?

This came up on another forum, but you're our resident expert.  ;D

Thanks!

You mean I'm going to need a passport to go from Indiana to Ohio? You've GOT to be kidding me!! Which numbskull in our government thought this one up?

Lord have mercy! >:(

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 07:48:54 pm
Quote from: David on November 27, 2007, 07:42:28 pm
You mean I'm going to need a passport to go from Indiana to Ohio? You've GOT to be kidding me!! Which numbskull in our government thought this one up?

Lord have mercy! >:(



I'm hoping not. That's why I put the question out to Nutmeg Guy, our resident airline security expert.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 28, 2007, 08:27:25 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 07:48:54 pm
I'm hoping not. That's why I put the question out to Nutmeg Guy, our resident airline security expert.

I am not the resident security expert, but I searched the State Department's website and did not see any notices or news releases about needing a passport for intra-US travel.

The good news is they have apparently cleared up the backlog of applications and are back to a normal processing time. Their press release on the matter:

The Department has restored passport service to the standard six to eight week processing time for routine passport applications, and no more than three weeks for expedited service.

To date, we have issued over 16 million passports in fiscal year 2007, which ends on September 30, compared to 12.1 million issued in fiscal year 2006. Throughout the summer, dedicated Department staff in Washington and at the nation's 18 passport agencies have worked tirelessly to eliminate the delays in processing that had developed earlier in the year.

The Department plans to expand passport facilities and continue to hire more passport specialists in order to increase production capacity and meet rising passport demand expected in coming years, as passport requirements are extended to land and sea borders. By January 2008, we will have hired hundreds of new employees, and production capacity at the National Passport Center in New Hampshire, the largest passport facility, will have doubled. Longer-term expansion plans include new passport facilities strategically located to enhance customer service around the country.

2007/737
Released on September 7, 2007
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 28, 2007, 08:29:23 am
And now the daily northern New England weather report...

31 degrees and blue skies today. It looks chilly out there!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 28, 2007, 08:30:17 am
I see David is viewing this topic...I'll let him do the top ten list today!

L

Wednesdays Top Ten List!

injest  22293
Garry_LH  11245
MaineWriter  9194
dot-matrix  8882
Front-Ranger  8501
Lucise  7945
Ellemeno  7368
David  7231
Sheriff Roland  6422
Fran  5337  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 28, 2007, 08:46:51 am
I use my passport every time I travel. It is easier to get out of my wallet than my license and I think it is easier to read. My license has little tiny printing.

They both have lousy pictures, though!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 28, 2007, 08:47:22 am
And this pointless post brings me to 9200!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 28, 2007, 05:42:37 pm
Remember us talking about sleeping pods.... many moons ago in this thread?

( I would still invest in sleeping pods if I had the money!!!)
well, look at this...

Quote
Are you getting enough?
By Denise Winterman
BBC News Magazine

Modern life is too demanding to turn out the lights and we're more sleep deprived than ever before. How can we get back in the habit of grabbing shut-eye?

Ask someone how they are and their response, more often than not, is "fine but a bit tired". Not surprising when one in three of us have sleep problems, according to recent research.

The medical profession calls it tatt, short for "tired all the time". It's one of the most common complaints that doctors hear. The disappearance of rest from daily life is also one of the themes of a major new exhibition on sleep at the Wellcome Collection in London.

We just aren't getting enough sleep and it's slipping down people's list of priorities. It seems modern life is just too demanding - and exciting - to switch off.

As a result sleep deprivation is becoming a national problem, say experts.

Sleep is so important because it allows the brain to recover from the rigours of the day. Not getting enough has been found to increase the risk of obesity, heart disease and depression. The government is keen to tackle these health issues, efforts doomed to failure unless getting enough sleep is made a priority as well.

"Sleep is as important as diet and exercise when it comes to the nation's health," says Doctor Neil Stanley, a sleep expert at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.

"But we place no importance on it in our culture. When you are sleep deprived you are putting yourself in a stress situation. In our culture it is socially acceptable to have had no sleep and go into work, even though your ability to function is severely impaired and you could be dangerous."

But even if you cut back on the late nights, how to tackle the problem of falling asleep? Here are some tips:

GET TENSE

Tensing until your muscles hurt may not seem the most sensible way of getting to sleep, but it's a popular and proven cognitive technique.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is about exaggerating the feeling of relaxation to help the mind and body wind down.

Systematically tense each muscle group in turn until it starts to hurt - about 20 seconds - and then let go. This creates a warm feeling of relaxation, and any tension should flow away. The theory is that with physical relaxation comes mental calmness. PMR is used as a stress buster, as well as helping sleep.

"It promotes sleep because it is like a meditation," says Professor Kevin Morgan, director of the Clinical Sleep Research Unit at Loughborough University. "It's a very clever technique and is a strategy that is evidence-based and rational."

It sounds simple, but experts say it's important to be taught how to do PMR properly. Once instructed, practice the technique each day, in the same environment. The more you do, the more you will be able to do it in other conditions and with distractions.

OLD CDS

The key to falling sleep is all about relaxing the mind and the body. Much of what we do to wind down may relax the body, but the mind is still ticking over.

"Your mind spends the working day remembering and placing names and faces and all the information that goes a long with it," says Dr Stanley.

"Sitting down and watching EastEnders might relax the body but the mind is still working, remembering who the characters are and what they do. It might all be rubbish, but it's still keeping the mind ticking over."

The key is to use something to relax that requires no mental thought process at all.

He suggests dusting down old and familiar CDs - new music is no good as you end up concentrating on the lyrics.

"You know old albums inside out and don't have to concentrate. They become pleasant background music."

POWER OF 'THE'

We've all been there - in bed, desperate for sleep but unable to switch off the thoughts running through our heads. Work, family, debt... all keep us awake at some point in our lives.

Just repeating "the" could be the solution. It's known as a blocking strategy, another cognitive technique. The aim is to stop the mind racing.

Repeating a simple word like "the" at irregular interval blocks other thoughts coming into your head.

"If you say the word at regular intervals, you stop thinking about what you are saying and other thought come back in," says Professor Morgan.

"By saying the word at irregular intervals, you make sure you are just monitoring what you are saying."

POWER NAP

Popular in the 1980s, power naps have a fast and effective restorative power that is hard to beat.

"A 20-minute nap gives you an amazing boost, it's much better than having a coffee," says Dr Stanley. "Even closing your eyes for 20 minutes is better than nothing.

"But in the UK it is culturally unacceptable for us to be found napping with our head on the keyboard. However, it's fine to pump yourself with caffeine even though it it's nowhere near as effective."

Dr Stanley says having a nap during the day should not be used to replace sleep at night, but other researchers suggest that it could do you as much good as seven hours sleep at night.

American sleep expert Doctor Sara Mednick describes taking a regular nap as a "lifesaving habit" that can help improve your health and sex life, slim the waist and boost work performance.

WORK IN JAPAN

Napping at work isn't acceptable in the UK, but in Japan dozing anywhere from Parliament to business meetings is allowed. It's called inemuri, which literally means "to be asleep while present".

The custom is partly a result of how commitment to a job is judged in Japan, says Dr Brigitte Steger. Inemuri is viewed as exhaustion from working hard and sacrificing sleep at night. Many people fake it to look committed to their job.

It's a concept that seems bizarre in the UK but the Japanese are the ones who've got it right, says Dr Stanley.

"The Japanese are right in their assessment that you work better after a nap than before it. There's a degree of machismo about it, you're saying look how hard I've worked. But that's better than the macho rituals we have over here, like how late you can send a work email to prove how long you've been working."

Strict rules apply to inemuri. These include who is allowed to do it - only those high up or low down in a company - and how you do it - remain upright to show you are still socially engaged in some way.

"The rules are written nowhere but everyone knows them, they learn them culturally," says Dr Steger.

Add your comments on this story, using the form below.

The East Asians do seem more enlightened when it comes to the benefits of sleep. Here in Korea many companies turn the lights off at lunchtime so people can take a nap.
Mel Buckpitt, Seoul, South Korea

I could not get thru the day if it were not for my afternoon nap; sometimes 30 mins or even an hour. I awake refreshed and clear and ready for a beer.
Andrew Ferm, Kansas City, Missouri

Over here in Japan I was shocked by how many people just sleep anywhere. Starbucks and McDonalds at lunchtimes seem to be favourites, but pretty much anywhere - standing up next to a vending machine was the funniest I've seen. But now I've been here a while, I've developed the habit myself - although I do have to set my mobile phone alarm to wake up at the right time so I don't miss my train stop (the Japanese have this built in it seems).
Allan Connell, Kitakyushu, Japan

I used to work in a bank, often doing long hours and there were periods during that day when I achieved nothing because I was knackered. I then came across a company in the US - MetroNaps - that specialises in mid-day napping solutions for companies. I never looked back and took on the UK licence. I also now nap regularly and achieve a great deal more as a result. The old excuse in Britain that I'm too busy to work is hugely counterproductive. When you can achieve 34% more post-nap (Nasa findings) you cut the time in the office and the quality of the output of work. People are starting to wake up to napping.
Marcus de Guingand, London, UK

I listen to audiobooks to help me nod off at night. Rather than dwell over any problems and allow them to snowball, I just listen to the story. However, I'm not sure Stephen Fry would be too impressed at the fact that listening to him read Harry Potter helps me fall asleep!
Nicola Burden, Wimbledon, UK

Being Italian I like the way Italy & a few other European nations do it when it comes to work. In Italy the traditional way in various retail stores & shops is that you work from 9am to 1pm & then the shop closes for 3-4 hrs & then work til 8pm. In those 3/4 hrs you go home & you either sleep, do housework, do the shopping or even the younger workers would meet up with their friends & go to a cafe or bar. This is more of a village or town job where I come from; the big cities have different ways but this was always the more social option.
Claudio, Glasgow

I'd like to know where to find one of these doctors that will actually discuss sleep issues with you - I've had problems with sleep disorders for the best part of a decade, and all I can get from my GP is to practice "sleep hygiene" (go to bed early) and abstain from coffee - which given that I never touch the stuff is not particularly useful. To paraphrase (slightly) an old record: "There is no rest for the wicked ones, but what have I done?"
Eddie, Edinburgh

A few years ago I got in to the habit of falling asleep on the train going home. It was about a half hour nap and always made me refreshed and energised to work on through the evening at my second job. The only problem is that now my body is programmed to shut down around 5pm for a sleep. Even if I've had a good nights sleep the night before.
Matt, London, UK

I find playing the A-Z game helps me fall asleep. When in bed close your eyes and pick a subject - fruit, pop stars, chemist shop etc - and name items in that category from A to Z . I never make it to Z as I'm Zzzzzzzzzz.
Helen, Bracknell

Nothing does it for me quite like watching the BBC News...
John R Green, Stoke on Trent

Last year at uni, I used to get the bus in in the mornings and home in the evenings - the 30min journey provided the perfect opportunity for a nap, and I always woke up about 30 seconds before I got to my stop. An awesome refresher after an early start and then a hard day!
Neil Munday, Southampton

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2007, 08:16:22 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on November 28, 2007, 08:39:53 am
G'morning Jeff.

    No,  nothing at the moment on that.     It would be an interesting idea.   Just one more way to track peoples movements.    Which is very "Big Brother" like isn't it?

But as I always say, if you have done nothing wrong, there is no reason to fear it.         Can you imagine the backlog of people requesting Passports if that were to happen?   :o    Look how bad it was just for the International flights.    Could it happen in the future?  It wouldn't surprize me at all.     The TSA is taking over the TDC (Travel document checker) positions at all airports in 2008    Most airports have been using 3rd party TDC agents stationed right before the checkpoints.    The TSA wants certified agents verifying credentials now.  And if everyone had a Passport, it could be scanned in to verify your identity.   

Thanks, David--and you, too, Leslie, Little Darlin'!

It had been posted that a passport was needed to fly from New York to Puerto Rico, and there was also a rumor that you needed a passport for flights within the continental U.S. It seemed a bit far-fetched to me, but in this day and age, who knows?  :-\

(FYI, it appears my network server/browser at work can't handle this thread anymore. If I try to post on it, I lose contact with Bettermost and have to wait an uncertain amount of time to reconnect, so I'll just be checking in here at home.)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on November 28, 2007, 08:18:27 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on November 28, 2007, 09:12:24 am
I was thinking the same thing.   The Passport is larger and easier to read.  Plus easier to hold onto when in line.   Do you know how many people coming running up to me in a panic because they can't find their drivers license?      But nobody has ever lost their Passport in the checkpoint.   And for that matter, they don't really loose their drivers license, they just end up sticking it in a different place than they usually keep it in their haste.

That's fine with me if people want to use their passports instead of their drivers license. I've done this too with my passport. But I'm having problems with the idea of going through customs when entering another state! So this means every time I go to see my relatives in Ohio, I must go through customs, and if I drive down to see my relatives in south Louisiana, I must go through customs FOUR times. This doesn't make any sense to me. I'm not leaving the country. I may be in another state, but I'm still in MY country. It's just like David said, Big Brother. They probably want to do this so they can track us, forcing us to give up even more of our privacy, and no doubt president Bush is behind this dastardly plan.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2007, 08:24:47 pm
Quote from: David on November 28, 2007, 08:18:27 pm
That's fine with me if people want to use their passports instead of their drivers license. I've done this too with my passport. But I'm having problems with the idea of going through customs when entering another state! So this means every time I go to see my relatives in Ohio, I must go through customs,  and if I drive down to see my relatives in south Louisiana, I must go through customs FOUR times. This doesn't make any sense to me. I'm not leaving the country. I may be in another state, but I'm still in MY country. It's just like David said, Big Brother. They probably want to do this so they can track us, forcing us to give up even more of our privacy, and no doubt president Bush is behind this dastardly plan.

Don't get carried away. Nobody said anything about driving from state to state, or having to clear customs. It had been suggested on another thread that a passport was going to be necessary for domestic flights within the continental U.S., that was all. I was assuming it meant that you were going to have to show a passport to board the plane, that was all.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on November 28, 2007, 08:39:52 pm
Okay. THis doesn't sound quite so bad. I misunderstood. Sorry about that.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2007, 10:02:07 pm
Quote from: David on November 28, 2007, 08:39:52 pm
Okay. THis doesn't sound quite so bad. I misunderstood. Sorry about that.

Ah, don't worry about it. Even needing a passport for domestic flights within the continental U.S. would be an enormous pain and infringement.

But our resident expert hasn't heard anything about it, so perhaps it's a false rumor.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 28, 2007, 11:06:21 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2007, 10:02:07 pm
Ah, don't worry about it. Even needing a passport for domestic flights within the continental U.S. would be an enormous pain and infringement.

But our resident expert hasn't heard anything about it, so perhaps it's a false rumor.  :D

But looking at it the other way, what's the big objection about getting a passport? I have had a passport since I was 14 (before I got a driver's license). I always keep it renewed, no big deal. Why do people object? I read somewhere that 73% of Americans don't have them. I have met people who REFUSE to get them. (Don't ask me why, their arguments don't make any sense.) I just don't get it.

????

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2007, 11:17:27 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 28, 2007, 11:06:21 pm
But looking at it the other way, what's the big objection about getting a passport? I have had a passport since I was 14 (before I got a driver's license). I always keep it renewed, no big deal. Why do people object? I read somewhere that 73% of Americans don't have them. I have met people who REFUSE to get them. (Don't ask me why, their arguments don't make any sense.) I just don't get it.

????

L

Search me. Why on earth would anyone refuse to get a passport? I've had one since 1985, and I keep it valid, even though I have yet to need it.

But I can sure see objecting to being required to have a passport to travel within the continental U.S.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 28, 2007, 11:37:14 pm
Quote from: injest on November 28, 2007, 11:30:20 pm
why get another peice of paper to keep up with when you KNOW you are not going anywhere?? Spending money and time getting something you don't need, want, or will use is ridiculous.

One could argue that a federal identification document, issued by the state department, is a much more valid method of identification than a drivers license, issued by a state.

Your drivers license as identification is worthless outside of the US. Why is it held in such high regard within this country? And not everyone drives...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 29, 2007, 06:41:33 am
Morning all,

I am up early this morning so the weather report is 28 degrees and dark! Really dark! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 29, 2007, 06:42:30 am
I just noticed we are up to a nice even 600 pages on this thread...600! Yowza!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 29, 2007, 06:43:30 am
And with this scintillating post, we are up to a nice even 6000 posts....so many milestones, so early in the morning!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 29, 2007, 08:39:23 am
Quote from: David on November 28, 2007, 08:18:27 pm
That's fine with me if people want to use their passports instead of their drivers license. I've done this too with my passport. But I'm having problems with the idea of going through customs when entering another state! So this means every time I go to see my relatives in Ohio, I must go through customs, and if I drive down to see my relatives in south Louisiana, I must go through customs FOUR times. This doesn't make any sense to me. I'm not leaving the country. I may be in another state, but I'm still in MY country. It's just like David said, Big Brother. They probably want to do this so they can track us, forcing us to give up even more of our privacy, and no doubt president Bush is behind this dastardly plan.



You wouldn't need to go through Customs at all.    You only need to do that when entering the country from outside.       The concept of having everyone get a Passport would be to basically have a National form of I.D.     The Drivers license is not a good form of National I.D. because the various DMV agencies are not interconnected by computer.      Passports can be scanned in and automatically log you in or out of a location.     Notice how when you fly now that when you walk up to the ticket counter with your Passport the first thing the agent does is swipe your Passport in the computers '"reader" opening on the keyboard.     Customs does the same thing.     

Image now if Police cars were equipped that way.    If you are wanted in another State for whatever violation, the Officer on the spot would know right away.    Which if it catches a child kidnapper would be a good thing.       Right now if the Police are looking for someone who may be a flight risk, they bring a grainy photocopy of their picture to the airport and pass it around.      Imagine if that persons name could be flagged at the ticket counter if they had to present a Passport to fly?

We recently had the Police come around and show us a picture of a father and daughter.   The father took the child after school and was fleeing to Florida to escape his ex-wife.    It was not even know if they were flying or driving.    But if his Passport was flagged, the ticket agent would see that and could phone the Police right away.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 07:39:37 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 28, 2007, 11:37:14 pm
Your drivers license as identification is worthless outside of the US. Why is it held in such high regard within this country? And not everyone drives...

Sure enough, but, ah, well, we Americans love our cars.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 07:44:57 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on November 29, 2007, 08:39:23 am
The concept of having everyone get a Passport would be to basically have a National form of I.D.

OK, I'm just free associating here and not interested in arguing with anybody about this, but it occurs to me that we do already have a "National form of I.D." Or maybe it should be. It's called your Social Security card and number. And how many opportunities are there for fraud involving your Social Security number? What kind of problems would we be opening ourselves up to if everyone was required to have a passport as a national form of ID?  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 29, 2007, 07:57:47 pm
We could easily pass between Canada and the USA, if you were born in either of those countries before, with just some ID.

But since the islamics bombed, now we need PASSPORTS, but both counrties will let such criminals in because they easily know how to fake these and pass in too easy!!

Unfortunately, we are now slaves to passports for those rich criminals!

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 30, 2007, 07:56:35 am
Morning all,

25 degrees and it looks like a nice day outside, if a bit chilly...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on November 30, 2007, 08:53:10 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 01, 2007, 09:28:27 am
Morning all,

21 degrees today and WINDY. Very windy! I am supposed to go see 8 historic houses in Paris Hill, ME with my mother today. I better bundle up!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 01, 2007, 09:52:23 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 01, 2007, 09:58:29 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 01, 2007, 09:28:27 am
Morning all,

21 degrees today and WINDY. Very windy! I am supposed to go see 8 historic houses in Paris Hill, ME with my mother today. I better bundle up!

L

Indeed! Bring your scarf and mittens!     

And then just sing this.......

 
The snow is snowing and the wind is blowing
But I can weather the storm!
What do I care how much it may storm?
For Ive got my love to keep me warm

I cant remember a worse december
Just watch those icicles form!
Oh, what do I care if icicles form?
Oh, Ive got my love to keep me warm

Off with my overcoat, off with my glove
I need no overcoat, Im burning with love!
My hearts on fire, the flame grows higher
So I will weather the storm!
What do I care how much it may storm?
Oh, Ive got my love to keep me warm


I'm not much into alot of Holiday music, but that song goes nice on a stormy winters day.  Especially if you find an older version.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 02, 2007, 08:35:42 am
Morning all,

18 degrees this morning and the wind has stopped. Apparently a big storm is heading our way and when I give tomorrow's weather report, I may be telling you about snow!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 02, 2007, 08:53:48 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 02, 2007, 08:57:47 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 02, 2007, 08:35:42 am
Morning all,

18 degrees this morning and the wind has stopped. Apparently a big storm is heading our way and when I give tomorrow's weather report, I may be telling you about snow!

L

Good Morning Leslie!

   Same here.  The wind has finally settled down and now we have snow coming this afternoon.     I wonder what the drive home from work tonight will be like at 10 pm?    :-\

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 02, 2007, 09:07:13 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 01, 2007, 09:28:27 am
Morning all,

21 degrees today and WINDY. Very windy! I am supposed to go see 8 historic houses in Paris Hill, ME with my mother today. I better bundle up!

L

If anyone is interested in my historic house tour, I wrote about it in my blog, "From The World International Headquarters" over on "Our Daily Thoughts."

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 02, 2007, 11:28:34 am
Oh dear, David. I hope you can get a ride home in an SUV or a room at a hotel near the airport if possible. After the blizzards in Denver last year, that's what I'm planning to do this year. It's just not worth the effort to spend three or four hours trying to get home and then have to be towed most of the way anyway. Not unless I can get studded tires.

Thanks for telling us about the house tour, Leslie! I will definitely go over and take a look!

A storm seemed to be brewing in the Rocky Mountains yesterday but it is warm (relatively) and sunny today, which is good. My son, who ran in the Bolder Boulder last May while I was at the BBQ, is running in the Colder Boulder this morning!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 02, 2007, 01:23:05 pm
I woke up to see NYC blanketed in snow this morning!  This may never happen again, that I get snow before Leslie or Lee get it.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 02, 2007, 01:55:23 pm
That's great about your snow in NYC, Meryl. But my first snow was October 14th and I reported it here!!

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,4512.msg291725.html#msg291725 (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,4512.msg291725.html#msg291725)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 02, 2007, 02:36:04 pm
We had snow yesterday afternoon, enought to quickly go out and build a snowman.  Then more snow coming down when I first woke up this morning.  Everyone pause to savor, before moving on to the next paragraph.  :)

Now it is raining and mushslushmelting.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on December 02, 2007, 02:40:10 pm
I feel so ashamed!  It's 50 degrees F, sunny with a light wind (though it will be windier later) while the rest of America descends into thick ice, snowstorms, slush and chaos, the Republic of San Francisco remains an island of calm.

But we did have a 5.7 earthquake on Halloween, so maybe that isn't quite an island of calm!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 02, 2007, 06:22:27 pm
Quote from: Meryl on December 02, 2007, 01:23:05 pm
I woke up to see NYC blanketed in snow this morning!  This may never happen again, that I get snow before Leslie or Lee get it.  ;D

Well, you got it before me! My son woke up to 2" of snow in Oneonta, NY this morning. Still nothing for us, so far, but it feels like snow is in the air.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 02, 2007, 06:41:31 pm
I was telling you about my son running the Colder Boulder this morning? Well, he did pretty well...in fact, he BROKE THE TAPE!! Yay!!

This is not the first time I've mentioned something on BetterMost and later it turned into something bigger than I originally thought. BetterMost been very very good to me!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 02, 2007, 07:19:03 pm
Good job, Lee. Way to go, Lee's son!

Weather update: snow starting after midnight. Anywhere from 6 to 18 inches, and they are saying for those of us in the Portland-Westbrook area, plan on a foot.

We have food, we have heat, we have boots...we're all set.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on December 03, 2007, 07:27:31 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 02, 2007, 07:19:03 pm

Weather update: snow starting after midnight. Anywhere from 6 to 18 inches, and they are saying for those of us in the Portland-Westbrook area, plan on a foot.

We have food, we have heat, we have boots...we're all set.

L

 :o  :o A foot? Is that normal for early december?

Wrap up warm Leslie.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 03, 2007, 08:07:51 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on December 03, 2007, 07:27:31 am
:o  :o A foot? Is that normal for early december?

Wrap up warm Leslie.

It's not unheard of...but we have had plenty of Decembers with no snow on the ground on Christmas, too.

Right now we have about 3 inches of snow. All the schools are closed. They are saying the storm is intensifying over Long Island Sound and we are supposed to get round two--a serious storm--this afternoon. So! But I am cozy and warm here in my kitchen, with no plans to go anywhere! Maybe I'll bake some Christmas cookies. Hmmm....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 03, 2007, 08:29:22 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 03, 2007, 08:33:26 am
Well,  our snow quickly changed into sleet and freezing rain.   

The drive home last night was treacherous to say the least.       I hear rain hitting my window now as I type this.   At least I hope it is rain!    :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 03, 2007, 08:34:23 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on December 03, 2007, 08:33:26 am
Well,  our snow quickly changed into sleet and freezing rain.   

The drive home last night was treacherous to say the least.       I hear rain hitting my window now as I type this.   At least I hope it is rain!    :-\

At least you made it safe and sound. Is this your day off, David?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 03, 2007, 08:41:55 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 03, 2007, 08:34:23 am
At least you made it safe and sound. Is this your day off, David?

L

Nope.  Yesterday was actually my Monday.   Today I go in for 12:30 for an 8 hour training day.   

The interstate highway was salted really well.    So were the main roads.   But as soon as I turned onto a sidestreet near my neighborhood I hit unsalted road and spun across the street.  Thankgoodness nobody was coming the other way!    :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 03, 2007, 10:07:49 am
UH OH!    :o


As I was sitting here typing, I heard and saw big chucks of ice falling past my window.    "What the F?"    I thought...

CRASH!   

A huge limb from the tree in front of my house came crashing down and landed feet from my window.     ICE!

The freezing rain has glazed over everything!      So I grabbed my coat and saw and went out from to cut it up.   

CRASH!    An entire tree came down behind my house!    On the property behind me thankgoodness. 

I hate ice storms!

So I just came inside and turned on the news.    Sure enough, many schools are closed due to power failures.   25,000 people out and the number is climbing by the thousands per hour they report.

And the real kicker?   The weather man just issued a high winds advisory for the rest of the day and tonight.  Part of the storm heading up to Leslie.

High winds and ice on the trees.   A bad combination.    :P   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 03, 2007, 10:27:22 am
Oh, my David!

At least those trees didn't land on your house! Yikes!

So far it is still snow here. The first plow of the day just went down my street. And now it is going back in the other direction. And now we have a nice big pluge at the end of the driveway. Maybe the neighbor with the snowplow on the front of his truck will take pity on us...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on December 03, 2007, 10:31:41 am
David and Leslie, stay safe okay?  :o (which probably means, stay indoors! )
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 03, 2007, 10:37:00 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on December 03, 2007, 10:31:41 am
David and Leslie, stay safe okay?  :o (which probably means, stay indoors! )

I am staying indoors! Of course my husband it out, running around, trying to get a few errands in before the second wallop this afternoon.

So far, for me, it just looks like a fairly ordinary snowstorm and since it is the first one of the season, it is pretty. By the time we get to March and I am sick of the snow, it's not pretty anymore...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 04, 2007, 07:03:08 am
Morning all,

The "big storm" turned out to be pretty ordinary, at least at my house. We got about 6 inches in all, I think. The second storm that was supposed to come in the afternoon never materialized so all in all, it was just a snowstorm.

Today, 20 degrees with a few snow showers predicted.

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 04, 2007, 08:02:13 am
I just read I have almost Californian climate here  :laugh:
It's 13°C (55°F) here, but not sunny. And ususally it's a some degrees less in December. The last weeks were mostly around 7°C (44°F). Sometimes during nights, we reached the freezing point and had to scratch ice off the windshields. But that's nothing compared to Maine or Denver area. Brrr, I get cold reading about it.




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Post by: David on December 04, 2007, 08:52:36 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 04, 2007, 08:55:14 am
Phew!  Safe and sound so far!       Came home from training and found just medium sized branches across the yard.  No more big ones!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 04, 2007, 04:27:38 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 04, 2007, 08:02:13 am
I just read I have almost Californian climate here  :laugh:
It's 13°C (55°F) here, but not sunny. And ususally it's a some degrees less in December. The last weeks were mostly around 7°C (44°F). Sometimes during nights, we reached the freezing point and had to scratch ice off the windshields. But that's nothing compared to Maine or Denver area. Brrr, I get cold reading about it.

We're looking at a high of 69°F in Denver today!! Strangeness all over the world!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 04, 2007, 05:14:40 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 04, 2007, 04:27:38 pm
We're looking at a high of 69°F in Denver today!! Strangeness all over the world!


 :o Now you see me really surprised. I was already waiting for new snow pics from you. Masses of snow, mind you (I remember them from last winter).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 04, 2007, 08:58:04 pm


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CONGRATS MILLI!  8000 POSTS!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on December 04, 2007, 09:12:11 pm



(http://bestsmileys.com/stars/5.gif)CONGRATULATIONS MILLI!!!(http://bestsmileys.com/stars/5.gif)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 04, 2007, 09:43:02 pm
Hey Milli, congratulations!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on December 05, 2007, 01:15:56 am
Hey Meryl, Amanda and Leslie!

Cheers.  ;D
I only just realised ...


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 05, 2007, 02:30:05 am
Congrats Milli!  :-*

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 05, 2007, 07:14:35 am
Morning all,

So, it is 8 degrees this morning and I wake up to an empty propane tank and no heat in the kitchen! Ack! Fortunately, we have an oil furnace, too, so the house isn't completely cold, but it is chilly in here. The oil company we had for years was sold two months ago to a different company. This is the level of service we get now. Great, huh?

Brrrr...

L
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Post by: David on December 05, 2007, 07:50:55 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 05, 2007, 07:55:36 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 05, 2007, 07:14:35 am
Morning all,

So, it is 8 degrees this morning and I wake up to an empty propane tank and no heat in the kitchen! Ack! Fortunately, we have an oil furnace, too, so the house isn't completely cold, but it is chilly in here. The oil company we had for years was sold two months ago to a different company. This is the level of service we get now. Great, huh?

Brrrr...

L


 :o 8°?  :o
(That's -13°C)

And no proper heating? Poor Leslie, sending you a fur plaid as first aid (try to say this ten times quickly without tying knots all day in your tongue  ;D).

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/515QwlfxzPL_AA240_.jpg)

You know, tomorrow will be your day again ...  ::) You know with whom ... maybe you can convince him to share the hot tub when you're really, really cold...?  ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on December 05, 2007, 07:58:24 am
Chrissi! What can I say? Great minds hunh?  ::)

Leslie, I'm sending you these. Wrap up warm okay?  :)

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/HPIM1174-1.jpg)

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/images-7.jpg)

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/mitt.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 05, 2007, 07:59:27 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 05, 2007, 07:14:35 am
Morning all,

So, it is 8 degrees this morning and I wake up to an empty propane tank and no heat in the kitchen! Ack! Fortunately, we have an oil furnace, too, so the house isn't completely cold, but it is chilly in here. The oil company we had for years was sold two months ago to a different company. This is the level of service we get now. Great, huh?

Brrrr...

L

Brr!  indeed!      I can remember back in the day, my father wouldn't let us turn up the heat in the morning if everyone was leaving for school or work.   He'd go down to the kitchen and turn on the oven and leave the oven door open to warm just the kitchen.  

Myself on the otherhand,  I'll spend my last dollar on heat if I have too.  I hate a cold house.    
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 05, 2007, 08:10:24 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on December 05, 2007, 07:58:24 am
Chrissi! What can I say? Great minds hunh?  ::)

Leslie, I'm sending you these. Wrap up warm okay?  :)

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/HPIM1174-1.jpg)  (http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/images-7.jpg)  (http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/mitt.jpg)


Fabienne, with these mittens and this cap Leslie will match her guest of honour tomorrow, sartorial-wise  ;D
Now we only need a matching sweater .... lemmie see .....

Got it!  :)

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/strijagesp.jpg)


Leslie, now you're all set!  :)
(*ducks and runs* before I get strangled with the sweater  :laugh:)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 05, 2007, 08:13:57 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on December 05, 2007, 07:59:27 am
I can remember back in the day, my father wouldn't let us turn up the heat in the morning if everyone was leaving for school or work.   He'd go down to the kitchen and turn on the oven and leave the oven door open to warm just the kitchen.  

Shit. That's hard.

Quote
Myself on the otherhand,  I'll spend my last dollar on heat if I have too.  I hate a cold house.    

You're not one for bein'  always in the friggin cold?

 ;D ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on December 05, 2007, 12:33:15 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 05, 2007, 02:30:05 am
Congrats Milli!  :-*

Cheers Chrissi!  8)


Weather report from my neck of the woods:

# Current Temperature: -23 deg C
# Wind: NW 17km/h
# Sunrise: 8:32
# Sunset: 16:16
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on December 05, 2007, 01:53:59 pm
Congratulation Milli!


Can I ask who Elisabeth Gaskell is?


oh, and did you say -23°C??  :o  :o

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 05, 2007, 02:40:51 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 05, 2007, 08:10:24 am

Fabienne, with these mittens and this cap Leslie will match her guest of honour tomorrow, sartorial-wise  ;D
Now we only need a matching sweater .... lemmie see .....

Got it!  :)

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/strijagesp.jpg)


Leslie, now you're all set!  :)
(*ducks and runs* before I get strangled with the sweater  :laugh:)

My guest of honor, before I let him get into his favorite striped socks, is going to have a bit of a chit chat with me about some of his alleged extracurricular activities (see the HHH thread for more details, for those who do not know what I am talking about).

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 05, 2007, 02:42:51 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on December 05, 2007, 07:59:27 am
Brr!  indeed!      I can remember back in the day, my father wouldn't let us turn up the heat in the morning if everyone was leaving for school or work.   He'd go down to the kitchen and turn on the oven and leave the oven door open to warm just the kitchen. 

Myself on the otherhand,  I'll spend my last dollar on heat if I have too.  I hate a cold house.   

My grandmother used to do that--turn the oven on full blast and leave the door open. Given what electricity costs nowadays, it probably wasn't such a cost-saving method of heating! LOL

I think back on how my parents used to keep the thermostat at 72 and there wasn't a flake of insulation in the walls. Times have changed in that regard!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on December 05, 2007, 08:25:24 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on December 05, 2007, 01:53:59 pm
Congratulation Milli!

Cheers Fabienne!  :)


Quote
Can I ask who Elisabeth Gaskell is?

She is an English writer from the 1800s.  Not as well known as Dickens or others, but she oughta be IMO.  Two of her books that have been adapted to movies include: North and South and Wives and Daughters.  Excellent movies too!  :)


Quote
oh, and did you say -23°C??  :o  :o

It has dropped a little since then ..  :-\


~M

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 05, 2007, 09:09:37 pm
Milli, I like Elizabeth Gaskell, too.  Some time ago, I read a number of her novels and thought they were really absorbing.  She made the women of her time come alive.  Thanks for the mention.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on December 05, 2007, 10:05:47 pm
Quote from: Meryl on December 05, 2007, 09:09:37 pm
Milli, I like Elizabeth Gaskell, too.  Some time ago, I read a number of her novels and thought they were really absorbing.  She made the women of her time come alive.  Thanks for the mention.  8)

Not only did she make the women of her time come alive as you said, but she also painted a detailed portrait of the different classes of her time and exposed the huge gap between the upper classes and the poorer than poor who died of hunger on the streets .. I believe she was branded a communist at some point..  :)

If you haven't already seen the BBC adaptation of the books I mentioned, do.  I am sure you'll love 'em.


~M
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on December 06, 2007, 02:37:34 am
Quote from: Lucise on December 05, 2007, 08:25:24 pm

She is an English writer from the 1800s.  Not as well known as Dickens or others, but she oughta be IMO.  Two of her books that have been adapted to movies include: North and South and Wives and Daughters.  Excellent movies too!  :)

~M


Thanks for the info Milli. I have to admit I've never heard of her. But I'll add her to my reading list. It's the kind of novel I'm interested in. I'm reading Persuasion by Jane Austen at the moment.


Wrap up warm okay?  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on December 06, 2007, 02:46:07 am
It's december 6th. And it looks like my kids have been good this year. It's Saint Nicolas day today and when they got up this morning this was waiting for them along with a new board game and some other toys.

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/P1010592.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 06, 2007, 08:14:50 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 06, 2007, 09:08:12 am
Another cold morning at my house: 10 degrees when I got up. But the sky is blue and it looks like a sunny day is in store.

The propane guy came yesterday and filled the tank, so the kitchen is warm again. Thanks for all the hats and sweaters everyone!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 06, 2007, 09:47:14 am
Fabienne, Happy Saint Nicholas Day! 

I'm sure your girls are angels all year long.
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 06, 2007, 09:52:32 am
Look at all that chocolate! Yum!

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Post by: belbbmfan on December 06, 2007, 10:51:01 am
thanks Paul!

And yeah Leslie, tempting isn't it? But I'm going to be good and NOT eat their chocolate.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 06, 2007, 12:24:04 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on December 06, 2007, 02:46:07 am
It's december 6th. And it looks like my kids have been good this year. It's Saint Nicolas day today and when they got up this morning this was waiting for them along with a new board game and some other toys.

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/P1010592.jpg)

Do I see a chocolate bunny in the far left corner? I thought bunnies were for easter? Or was it a leftover  ;)?
Seriously, your sideboard looks yummy (ehem, the goodies on it).  :).

My son started his Nikolaus day with chocolate as breakfast  ::).
I just told about German Nikolaus traditions in the holiday forum and also posted a pic.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on December 06, 2007, 01:40:07 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on December 06, 2007, 02:46:07 am
It's december 6th. And it looks like my kids have been good this year. It's Saint Nicolas day today and when they got up this morning this was waiting for them along with a new board game and some other toys.

The chocolate looks wonderful, Fabienne.. 
Happy St Nick's Day!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on December 06, 2007, 02:31:31 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 06, 2007, 12:24:04 pm
Do I see a chocolate bunny in the far left corner? I thought bunnies were for easter? Or was it a leftover  ;)?


 :laugh:  :laugh:

No, no leftover. The chocolate the easter bunny (or in our case, our church bells on their way back from Rome) brings never lasts longer than a week. I don't know why there was a bunny or a telephone in the package. I guess St Nick tried to be a bit original this year!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on December 06, 2007, 02:44:08 pm
the wildest thing about Germany when I first went there to live was seeing all the Santas climbing up the sides of houses on rope ladders or ropes!  And they were mostly thin and fit looking (they have to be to climb up the houses.)  Ah, I miss the winter of 2001 at my first German Christmas... (sigh).

And it was explained to me, that there is no "Santa" in Germany - it"s the "Weihnachtsmann" (Christmasman). 


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 06, 2007, 03:53:47 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on December 06, 2007, 02:44:08 pm
the wildest thing about Germany when I first went there to live was seeing all the Santas climbing up the sides of houses on rope ladders or ropes!  And they were mostly thin and fit looking (they have to be to climb up the houses.)  Ah, I miss the winter of 2001 at my first German Christmas... (sigh).


You mean these guys:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/83007.jpg)

They're awful. Alone the thought that you may preceive them as "typically German" makes me squirm. They are not! Ten years ago nobody had ever seen such a thing in Germany. Then, all of a sudden, they were the biggest decoration hit for a few years ((http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/1.gif)).
Meanwhile this fashion is thankfully waning, but still existent.


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And it was explained to me, that there is no "Santa" in Germany - it"s the "Weihnachtsmann" (Christmasman). 

Yup, correct. And people are still pretty much divided whether the Weihnachtsmann or the Christkind (Christ Child) brings the presents. For my children, they both collaborate. No reindeers though.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 06, 2007, 06:20:15 pm
Interesting these decorating fads. A few years ago these started popping up all over the place at Halloween, but thankfully, they seem to be fading away...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/album%202/dontdrinkandfly.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2007, 10:15:57 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 06, 2007, 06:20:15 pm
Interesting these decorating fads. A few years ago these started popping up all over the place at Halloween, but thankfully, they seem to be fading away...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/album%202/dontdrinkandfly.gif)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 07, 2007, 07:36:07 am
Morning all,

Another very chilly morning here...2 degrees! That's -17 degrees C. Brrr! Where was that sweater and hat, Fabienne and Chrissi? I need it today!

L

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 07, 2007, 08:25:25 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 07, 2007, 07:36:07 am
Morning all,

Another very chilly morning here...2 degrees! That's -17 degrees C. Brrr! Where was that sweater and hat, Fabienne and Chrissi? I need it today!

L


 :o  :o  :o

I've never experienced a temperature like that.
Hereby I declare officially that I'm happy I'll visit you in late May, not in winter!  :laugh:

Hope you still have the fur plaid I sent you yesterday (it's fake fur, no need to feel bad about it). Now you have the plaid, sweater, hat and mittens. There's one thing missing...

.....

warm socks!


Here ya go girl:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/68578645774040_0.jpg)


 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 07, 2007, 08:45:36 am
Oh, great socks and they look sort of like you-know-who's socks! LOL

I am bundled up in the fur plaid...although I would call it is blanket. This is a plaid to me:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/album%202/Christmas_Plaid.jpg)

The weathermen have certain phrases they love to use and one of them is, "The Arctic air is coming down from Canada." That's what is going on right now and why it is so cold. The advantage is that it is very clear and bright. No possibility of any snow for us today.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 08, 2007, 08:56:58 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 08, 2007, 09:07:06 am
Morning all,

22 degrees today and blue sky. Looks like a nice day is in store for us here in Maine!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 08, 2007, 09:30:52 am
30 something here.   We got our first shovel-able snow yesterday evening.   About 1 or2 inches.    Looked real purty coming down.  So I stayed in and sat in front of a nice cozy fire. 

This morning I have a momma Deer in my back yard laying down and grazing.    :)    Ah city life.    LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 08, 2007, 12:08:53 pm
Looking at that list, I have two things to say:

CONGRATS, JEFF, for TOP TEN status!   8)

and

I nominate JeffWrangler as the gabbiest BetterMostian of the Week.  He had 43 posts yesterday!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 08, 2007, 01:42:51 pm
Look at that, I didn't even notice!

Congratulations Jeff, you blabbermouth you!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 08, 2007, 03:20:51 pm
Congrats on the Top Ten Jeff!

Lureen has nothing on you!    LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 08, 2007, 06:52:51 pm
Oh, good grief. And that was on a day when I was supposed to be working!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 08, 2007, 07:10:39 pm
Well I am just gonna haveta go review those posts of yours!! Yee-haw! Welcome to the cream of the crop!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 09, 2007, 08:33:00 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 09, 2007, 10:02:13 am
Morning all,

21 degrees here with a look of snow in the air....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 09, 2007, 04:40:17 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 08, 2007, 07:10:39 pm
Well I am just gonna haveta go review those posts of yours!! Yee-haw! Welcome to the cream of the crop!!


Save yourself the trouble. It's just talkin' nuthin' with Truman and Chuckie and Rich and Scott.  :-X
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 09, 2007, 04:44:59 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 09, 2007, 04:40:17 pm
Save yourself the trouble. It's just talkin' nuthin' with Truman and Chuckie and Rich and Scott.  :-X

Did you deuces get to talking and drinking and all, and not make it home that nite??

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Post by: Penthesilea on December 09, 2007, 04:55:05 pm
LOL to Lee.


And congrats to Jeff for entering the top ten!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 10, 2007, 07:50:18 am
Morning all,

21 degrees and it is snowing this morning. I wasn't expecting that!

Check out my coyote report over on "The World International Headquarters" thread.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 10, 2007, 08:33:22 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on December 10, 2007, 12:36:56 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 06, 2007, 03:53:47 pm

You mean these guys:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/83007.jpg)

They're awful. Alone the thought that you may preceive them as "typically German" makes me squirm. They are not! Ten years ago nobody had ever seen such a thing in Germany. Then, all of a sudden, they were the biggest decoration hit for a few years ((http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/1.gif)).
Meanwhile this fashion is thankfully waning, but still existent.



you mean that's not the Weihnachtsmann?  What did you folks traditionally decorate with then?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 11, 2007, 07:52:46 am
Morning all,

8 degrees out there and it looks very, very frosty out there. Frost on the trees (and the car). It's pretty on the trees!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 11, 2007, 08:19:20 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on December 11, 2007, 08:29:05 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 11, 2007, 07:52:46 am
Morning all,

8 degrees out there and it looks very, very frosty out there. Frost on the trees (and the car). It's pretty on the trees!

L

8°? That's -13°C!!

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Post by: MaineWriter on December 11, 2007, 09:14:36 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on December 11, 2007, 08:29:05 am
8°? That's -13°C!!

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It's warming up nicely. It's already up to 13 degrees (-10.5 deg C)!
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Post by: louisev on December 11, 2007, 12:49:23 pm
Brrrr!  It isn't nearly as cold here in Northern CA today and I was glad there was no frost on my car... I haven"t got a scraper for those frosty mornings when the dew freezes as it comes down.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 11, 2007, 01:10:08 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on December 10, 2007, 12:36:56 pm
you mean that's not the Weihnachtsmann?  What did you folks traditionally decorate with then?

The guy in the pic is naturally the Weihnachtsmann. And he himself is not *that* new of course. I meant specifically those decoration figures climbing up to windows. They were unknown ten years ago.



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 11, 2007, 01:36:56 pm
Today I was at the theater with my younger children. Kerstin and her kids were with us. Traditionally, in December and January, there are many theater shows specifically for children and we go to one of them every year.

This year we saw "Snow White and the seven dwarfs" in the festival hall of the next town. The hall was built in Art Nouveau and is very festive, so this alone made a big impression on the kids  :).

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/grossersaal_11.jpg)


Some impressions from the theater company's homepage:

Two of the dwarfs we played by members of the ensemble, the other by children from the audience (they didn't have to speak, they just had to follow the big dwarfs)
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/Zwerge_1.jpg)

The evil stepmother:
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/Konigin_Schneew.jpg)


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/VictorGeb_HotelHeusser_Schneewittch.jpg)

It was a music-theater show. But the music was not children's music or some simple musical-like melodies, it was pretty much opera-like, with arias 'n all. I liked this.

I love pre-Christmas season  :).
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Post by: Scott6373 on December 11, 2007, 01:45:47 pm
Welcome Karen1129...took ya long enough!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: karen1129 on December 11, 2007, 02:24:43 pm
Awwwwww shucks ! :)

Thank you !!!!!

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 11, 2007, 03:36:37 pm
Hey Karen, welcome to the club....

I typically teach people the sekrit handshake, if you want to step over here....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on December 11, 2007, 09:30:25 pm


Congrats Karen!!

 :D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on December 11, 2007, 09:32:05 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 11, 2007, 01:36:56 pm
Today I was at the theater with my younger children. Kerstin and her kids were with us. Traditionally, in December and January, there are many theater shows specifically for children and we go to one of them every year.

This year we saw "Snow White and the seven dwarfs" in the festival hall of the next town. The hall was built in Art Nouveau and is very festive, so this alone made a big impression on the kids  :).

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/grossersaal_11.jpg)


Some impressions from the theater company's homepage:

Two of the dwarfs we played by members of the ensemble, the other by children from the audience (they didn't have to speak, they just had to follow the big dwarfs)
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/Zwerge_1.jpg)

The evil stepmother:
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/Konigin_Schneew.jpg)


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/VictorGeb_HotelHeusser_Schneewittch.jpg)

It was a music-theater show. But the music was not children's music or some simple musical-like melodies, it was pretty much opera-like, with arias 'n all. I liked this.

I love pre-Christmas season  :).

Sounds like lots of fun Chrissi!  And that theater really does look amazing!  :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 11, 2007, 11:38:13 pm
                                       

                                          its been a long year.........CONGRATULATIONS           
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 11, 2007, 11:53:11 pm
Hugs too!!

Love Art deco!!

Any such pics here as an thread?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 12, 2007, 01:27:53 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Texaspuzzle.gif)

CONGRATS ON THE FIRST 1000, KAREN!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 12, 2007, 01:46:34 am
Welcome, Karen.  For some reason, when I Googled "cowgirl" and "peanut" together, looking for a fitting image for you, I was given this.  So here you go, enjoy!  :)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/Reeses2520Peanut2520Butter25202520B.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 12, 2007, 07:32:30 am
Morning all,

33 degrees and we have what the weathermen like to call a "wintry mix." I call it yuck, especially when I have to be out of the house early for a dentist appointment. Double yuck!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 12, 2007, 08:20:58 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 12, 2007, 08:22:48 am
Watch out Roland!

     Jeff Wrangler has been climbing 40+ posts a day lately!    :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 12, 2007, 02:48:23 pm
Chrissi- looks good! It seems that pantomines are alive and well in germany too - at leats in some form or another! LAst year I started a thread on pantomines for those who aren't familiar with it - perhaps I should give it a bump.

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,7062.0.html
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 12, 2007, 05:22:54 pm



           He's the king of the one liners.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: karen1129 on December 12, 2007, 05:30:22 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on December 12, 2007, 01:46:34 am
Welcome, Karen.  For some reason, when I Googled "cowgirl" and "peanut" together, looking for a fitting image for you, I was given this.  So here you go, enjoy!  :)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/Reeses2520Peanut2520Butter25202520B.jpg)


Hell, I've never seen that Reese's flavor.  Sounds good !  I'm gonna have to look for that ! ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2007, 07:26:29 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on December 12, 2007, 08:22:48 am
Watch out Roland!

     Jeff Wrangler has been climbing 40+ posts a day lately!    :o

That's all my hammerin' with Truman, Richard, Chuckie, and Scott.  :-\

Quote from: karen1129 on December 12, 2007, 05:30:22 pm
Hell, I've never seen that Reese's flavor.  Sounds good !  I'm gonna have to look for that ! ;D

I've seen those peanut butter and banana cream Reese's but I haven't had the nerve to try them! :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 13, 2007, 06:41:02 am
Congrats Karen
and

(http://shop.klubbstyle.de/images/Welcome%20to%20the%20Club%202.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 13, 2007, 07:47:15 am
Morning all,

8 degrees!! 8!! Brrr.....I am telling you, winter came too fast this year! Ack!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 13, 2007, 08:05:15 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 13, 2007, 07:47:15 am
I am telling you, winter came too fast this year! Ack!

And it also stayed too long last spring...
Need some more blankets, lil darlin?
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Post by: David on December 13, 2007, 08:13:20 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 13, 2007, 08:16:23 am
Oh boy!    Winter is about to hit us square in the face today!

This afternoon and into tonight we are expecting up to 10 inches of snow.   :P     

I hope I don't end up sleeping on a couch at the Airport!

And then this coming Saturday night we are expecting a real big Nor Easter to hit us even harder!     :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 13, 2007, 08:23:50 am
Quote
I hope I don't end up sleeping on a couch at the Airport!

You'de feel like Viktor Navorski then, huh? Wishing you luck you'll make it home safe and in passable weather conditions.

The harsh onset of winter in parts of the US even made it into the news over here. Must be really bad.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 13, 2007, 08:37:17 am
Ha ha ha!

   Very true.  Sometimes I do feel like Viktor "The Goat" Navorski.    One these days I'm going to make photocopies of my hand and tape them up all over the Terminal!   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on December 13, 2007, 01:28:50 pm
Looks like California's winter weather is about to hit too - the forecast at last calls for rain after the weekend!  I know I know, it isn't snow... but still....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 13, 2007, 06:06:30 pm
Well,  I never made it to work today.      I left my house early in fact, just after it started to snow.     But it was coming down too fast.    The roads quickly filled up as every company let their employees out early and soon the highways were a mess.    Just as I got on the Highway traffic came to a stop.   The radio traffic report said the highway was closed due to a major accident and it would be closed for a while.     They also mentioned that 60-70 flights at my airport were cancelled.     

So my next call was to work.     I told them I was stuck in traffic.  They said, "no problem take your time coming in and drive safe."    I then asked if they were letting people go home early because of the cancellations and bad driving conditions.     Sure enough they were.    So I asked what the point was of me spending hours trying to get there.     The reply was:"turn back and go home" .   LOL

Easier said than done, but I eventually was able to get to an exit and take the side streets home.     It's been snowing about 1.5 - 2.0  inches an hour since it started.     I wouldn't be surprized if we get a foot or more by later tonight.

And this isn't even the Nor Easter we are expecting Saturday Night!

Leslie!    Get the shovels ready!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 13, 2007, 06:12:57 pm
It started snowing here at about 2 in the afternoon. Light, fluffy snow which seems to be accumulating slowly. Still, it took me an hour to drive home (normally it takes 20 minutes) because the traffic was heavy and none of the streets have been plowed or sanded. My antilock brakes were clicking most every time I stopped.

We were supposed to go out for an event at Hannah's school but as you can imagine, we've decided to stay home...


L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 13, 2007, 06:31:45 pm
"Did you hear that David did not show up today?"

(http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/gallery/1133499/photo_13.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on December 13, 2007, 07:24:20 pm
you get half-points for spending half of the workday on the road, David!

With all that snow action I'm really starting to feel left out! No snow-days for me!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on December 13, 2007, 07:26:55 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on December 13, 2007, 07:24:20 pm
you get half-points for spending half of the workday on the road, David!

With all that snow action I'm really starting to feel left out! No snow-days for me!


Wanna switch places, Louise?  You can come to Alberta and I'll gladly take all the snow-free days you can give me.. ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on December 13, 2007, 07:37:11 pm
uh uh uh ...

no ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 14, 2007, 01:59:42 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on December 13, 2007, 06:31:45 pm
"Did you hear that David did not show up today?"

(http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/gallery/1133499/photo_13.jpg)


 :laugh:

How frustrating to be stuck in traffic for nothing. But better than being stuck at the Airport.

What's the American way of handling such things in regard to employer-employee relationship? Do you have to take a paid vacations day? Or do you get just not paid for the day, or do you get paid normally, as if  you had been at work?

Or can every employer handle this like he wants?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 14, 2007, 07:42:43 am
Morning all,

17 degrees here and the snow has stopped. It looks like we got about 4 inches or so. We have a break for two days and now they are predicting a blizzard on Sunday. Ack!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 14, 2007, 08:52:23 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 14, 2007, 08:54:51 am
OK,  it is almost 8:00 am and there is a foot of snow on the ground and not one snow plow has been by yet.      Good thing I don't have to be anywhere this morning.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 14, 2007, 08:58:36 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 14, 2007, 01:59:42 am

 :laugh:

How frustrating to be stuck in traffic for nothing. But better than being stuck at the Airport.

What's the American way of handling such things in regard to employer-employee relationship? Do you have to take a paid vacations day? Or do you get just not paid for the day, or do you get paid normally, as if  you had been at work?

Or can every employer handle this like he wants?

It varies from employer to employer.     Most jobs however will tell you to use your leave or sick time so you get paid.   Or you can take the day off without pay if you prefer.     I will use 8 hours of "sick leave" to cover my lost time.

At my previous job, we used to pay everyone on a snow day whether they came in or not.    Of course it was a very small company.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on December 14, 2007, 09:04:14 am
It seems that smaller companies have less 'official' benefits (actually listed in the employee handbook) but more flexibility. For example my (small business) bosses offered to pay my dental bill if I had to go back to the dentist with my tooth....a large company wouldn't I dont think.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 14, 2007, 09:05:16 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on December 14, 2007, 08:54:51 am
OK,  it is almost 8:00 am and there is a foot of snow on the ground and not one snow plow has been by yet.      Good thing I don't have to be anywhere this morning.

Oh, we are in better shape than that! Schools are open, streets are plowed. Everyone is gearing up for the big storm on Sunday, which some are calling a "nor'easter" and others are calling a blizzard. What's the difference? From what I have read, a blizzard would be a subset of a nor'easter, because a blizzard is a snowstorm, while a nor'easter can be snow or rain.

I found this description at answers.com:

A nor'easter is a macro-scale storm whose winds come from the northeast, especially in the coastal areas of the Northeastern United States and Atlantic Canada. More specifically, it describes a low pressure area whose center of rotation is just off the coast and whose leading winds in the left forward quadrant rotate onto land from the northeast. The precipitation pattern is similar to other extratropical storms. They also can cause coastal flooding, coastal erosion and gale force winds.

Whether you want to call it a blizzard or nor'easter, it looks like we are in for some serious weather on Sunday. That means, stock up on provisions tomorrow and be prepared to enjoy a nice quiet day at home!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 14, 2007, 09:55:52 am
Only 4" Leslie?  You're lucky. 

We got 10", and in a very short period of time.  Boston was completely overwhelmed like I've never seen it.  Everyone left work at the same time and it was gridlock from about 2-9pm.

It normally takes me about 15 minutes to get home about 4.5 miles.  Yesterday, after two hours , I gave up, parked on a side street and took the subway home. 

Fearing for my car, I retraced my steps on the subway to retrieve my car after dinner, thinking all would be clear.  Big mistake!  It was just as bad and the retrieval took another two hours!!

Some folks were stranded for five hours, and ran out of gas.  Lots of abandoned cars in the middle of roads, which didn't help the situation much. 

Boston had about 1,000 school children stuck in schools until around 9pm, because the buses could not reach them. 

I had to take the subway to work again, because my car is now stuck; but at least it's at home. 

More coming on Sunday! 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 14, 2007, 10:11:24 am
We were lucky.

I saw on the news that Boston was totally overwhelmed. Glad you are safe and sound, Paul.

The one good thing about this storm on Sunday....it is Sunday. Which means that people don't have to be out and about and usually have enough sense to stay home and off the road.

Sounds like a good day to hunker down with a few classic movies!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 14, 2007, 10:36:18 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on December 14, 2007, 08:58:36 am
It varies from employer to employer.     Most jobs however will tell you to use your leave or sick time so you get paid.   Or you can take the day off without pay if you prefer.     I will use 8 hours of "sick leave" to cover my lost time.

At my previous job, we used to pay everyone on a snow day whether they came in or not.    Of course it was a very small company.

Thanks David and Jess.
I'm a bit astonished that you can use sick leave when you actually have not been sick. But since you put it in quotation marks, I assume it's a thing negotiated between empoyer and employee, not an official right of emplyees in the US.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 14, 2007, 12:39:32 pm
Wow, Paul, I had no idea it was that bad in Boston.  What an ordeal you had!  I'm glad your car is safe at home.  Sounds like a good weekend to spend at home with a good book and a nice bottle of Old Rose.  ;)

Good luck on Sunday, Leslie!  We're supposed to get that storm here in NYC, too.  I don't plan to do any traveling either.  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 14, 2007, 02:23:19 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 14, 2007, 10:36:18 am
Thanks David and Jess.
I'm a bit astonished that you can use sick leave when you actually have not been sick. But since you put it in quotation marks, I assume it's a thing negotiated between empoyer and employee, not an official right of emplyees in the US.

We earn sick and leave time each pay period.    So you can use it as you like.   Although if you develope a pattern of abuse they can ask for a Doctors note.      I'll use my sick time as I have more of it accrued.     

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 14, 2007, 02:29:43 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 14, 2007, 09:05:16 am
Oh, we are in better shape than that! Schools are open, streets are plowed. Everyone is gearing up for the big storm on Sunday, which some are calling a "nor'easter" and others are calling a blizzard. What's the difference? From what I have read, a blizzard would be a subset of a nor'easter, because a blizzard is a snowstorm, while a nor'easter can be snow or rain.

I found this description at answers.com:

A nor'easter is a macro-scale storm whose winds come from the northeast, especially in the coastal areas of the Northeastern United States and Atlantic Canada. More specifically, it describes a low pressure area whose center of rotation is just off the coast and whose leading winds in the left forward quadrant rotate onto land from the northeast. The precipitation pattern is similar to other extratropical storms. They also can cause coastal flooding, coastal erosion and gale force winds.

Whether you want to call it a blizzard or nor'easter, it looks like we are in for some serious weather on Sunday. That means, stock up on provisions tomorrow and be prepared to enjoy a nice quiet day at home!

L

Indeed.  Today is a cleanup day here too.    Thank goodness today is my day off.   It took me 5 hours to shovel out the walk and driveway.   The plow did come by around 8:30 am and made one pass down the middle of the street.    But that was useless to me as there was a good ten feet of snow a foot deep between there are my driveway.    The plow came back and widened the street at noontime.    Now I can get out but I know they'll make another pass later and plow in my driveway with even more snow.      I really wanted to go to the movies today and see "I an legend" but I don't want to come home and have to shovel my way in again.

I'll go to the movies tomorrow I think.      The Nor'Easter is supposed to start Saturday evening.    I suppose we'll all be outside again Sunday morning digging out all over again.      And yes, I'll have to be at the Airport Sunday afternoon.   I'm sure because of all the cancelled flights it will be a nightmare there with people rebooking.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 14, 2007, 04:44:44 pm
Quote from: southendmd on December 14, 2007, 09:55:52 am
More coming on Sunday! 

My meteorologist friend predicts over a foot of snow on Sunday for your area. A regular blizzard! Don't go out from behind your computer, Paul!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 14, 2007, 05:57:37 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 14, 2007, 09:05:16 am
Oh, we are in better shape than that! Schools are open, streets are plowed. Everyone is gearing up for the big storm on Sunday, which some are calling a "nor'easter" and others are calling a blizzard. What's the difference? From what I have read, a blizzard would be a subset of a nor'easter, because a blizzard is a snowstorm, while a nor'easter can be snow or rain.

I found this description at answers.com:

A nor'easter is a macro-scale storm whose winds come from the northeast, especially in the coastal areas of the Northeastern United States and Atlantic Canada. More specifically, it describes a low pressure area whose center of rotation is just off the coast and whose leading winds in the left forward quadrant rotate onto land from the northeast. The precipitation pattern is similar to other extratropical storms. They also can cause coastal flooding, coastal erosion and gale force winds.

Whether you want to call it a blizzard or nor'easter, it looks like we are in for some serious weather on Sunday. That means, stock up on provisions tomorrow and be prepared to enjoy a nice quiet day at home!

L

"Blizzard" is a term that gets bandied about rather casually. I think the National Weather Service has criteria for a blizzard (just as they do to differentiate between a "tropical storm" and a "hurricane"). I believe it has to do with a combination of both wind speed and how much snow falls in a given period, probably an hour. But I don't recall exactly what the parameters are. So in theory you can have a very heavy snowfall that isn't technically a blizzard because the wind isn't strong enough at the time the snow falls.

I wouldn't mind being in Boston right now. Sounds like fun. ...
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 14, 2007, 06:33:15 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 14, 2007, 05:57:37 pm
"Blizzard" is a term that gets bandied about rather casually. I think the National Weather Service has criteria for a blizzard (just as they do to differentiate between a "tropical storm" and a "hurricane"). I believe it has to do with a combination of both wind speed and how much snow falls in a given period, probably an hour. But I don't recall exactly what the parameters are. So in theory you can have a very heavy snowfall that isn't technically a blizzard because the wind isn't strong enough at the time the snow falls.

I wouldn't mind being in Boston right now. Sounds like fun. ...

In the United States, the National Weather Service defines a blizzard as sustained 35 mph (56 km/h) winds which leads to blowing snow and causes visibilities of ¼ mile or less, lasting for at least 3 hours. Temperature is not taken into consideration when issuing a blizzard warning, but the nature of these storms are such that cold air is often present when the other criteria are met.

Blizzards are formed when a high pressure system, also known as a ridge, interacts with a low pressure system; this results in the advection of air from the high pressure zone into the low pressure area.

Note that this latter characteristic (the pressure systems) is the same thing that causes a nor'easter, but  nor'easter, as I said earlier, can be a rain or snowstorm. That's why I suggested that a blizzard is a particular type of nor'easter, particularly here in the northeast!

L
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 14, 2007, 07:49:30 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 14, 2007, 06:33:15 pm
In the United States, the National Weather Service defines a blizzard as sustained 35 mph (56 km/h) winds which leads to blowing snow and causes visibilities of ¼ mile or less, lasting for at least 3 hours. Temperature is not taken into consideration when issuing a blizzard warning, but the nature of these storms are such that cold air is often present when the other criteria are met.

Blizzards are formed when a high pressure system, also known as a ridge, interacts with a low pressure system; this results in the advection of air from the high pressure zone into the low pressure area.

Note that this latter characteristic (the pressure systems) is the same thing that causes a nor'easter, but  nor'easter, as I said earlier, can be a rain or snowstorm. That's why I suggested that a blizzard is a particular type of nor'easter, particularly here in the northeast!

L

Indeed! I guess a nor'easter is an East Coast, maybe even a Midatlantic and New England, phenomenon. They don't have nor'easters in the Great Plains, but they sure as heck have blizzards!
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 14, 2007, 07:59:11 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 14, 2007, 07:49:30 pm
Indeed! I guess a nor'easter is an East Coast, maybe even a Midatlantic and New England, phenomenon. They don't have nor'easters in the Great Plains, but they sure as heck have blizzards!

And according to what I just saw on the NBC Nightly news, we can all expect miserable weather, from the mountains, through the plains, and onto the east coast. It looks miserable. Tomorrow...go to the store and stock up on provisions so I can enjoy a quiet day at home on Sunday, watching the wind whip around outside.

L
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 14, 2007, 08:02:01 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 14, 2007, 07:59:11 pm
And according to what I just saw on the NBC Nightly news, we can all expect miserable weather, from the mountains, through the plains, and onto the east coast. It looks miserable. Tomorrow...go to the store and stock up on provisions so I can enjoy a quiet day at home on Sunday, watching the wind whip around outside.

L

Do what they do in Pennsylvania: Stock up on bread, milk, and eggs, 'cause when it snows down here, everybody has to make French toast. That's the rule.  ;D
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 14, 2007, 08:06:37 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 14, 2007, 08:02:01 pm
Do what they do in Pennsylvania: Stock up on bread, milk, and eggs, 'cause when it snows down here, everybody has to make French toast. That's the rule.  ;D

I am amazed when I go to the store, to see the people who are loading up on beer and white bread...lousy white bread like wonder bread. And I wonder, what exactly are they going to do with all that beer and white bread? Drink like fish and then eat the bread to absorb it? It makes no sense to me.

Now French toast, that sounds like a good idea...don't forget the maple syrup!

L
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Post by: southendmd on December 14, 2007, 10:01:06 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 14, 2007, 05:57:37 pm
I wouldn't mind being in Boston right now. Sounds like fun. ...

Depends on your definition of "fun".  If you enjoy ankle-deep slush, foot-plus drifts to shovel, spinning your wheels, 4+ hours commutes, then...

I've lived in the city for twenty years and I've never seen such a complete shut-down as yesterday's storm provided. 

Don't know about French toast, but we're getting ready for Sunday's mess. 

My idea of "fun" is tending to my sore muscles in the hot tub with a nice glass of calvados.  Ahhh.
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 14, 2007, 11:32:12 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 14, 2007, 08:06:37 pm
I am amazed when I go to the store, to see the people who are loading up on beer and white bread...lousy white bread like wonder bread. And I wonder, what exactly are they going to do with all that beer and white bread? Drink like fish and then eat the bread to absorb it? It makes no sense to me.

Now French toast, that sounds like a good idea...don't forget the maple syrup!

L

Beer and toilet paper I could understand, but beer and Wonder Bread?  ???

Quote from: southendmd on December 14, 2007, 10:01:06 pm
Depends on your definition of "fun".  If you enjoy ankle-deep slush, foot-plus drifts to shovel, spinning your wheels, 4+ hours commutes, then...

Sounds to me like living intensely.  :)
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 15, 2007, 08:56:53 am
We have sun and blue skies right now, with a chilly 11 degree temp. The big storm for tonight is making headlines in this morning's paper. Snow, sleet, freezing rain. I'll keep you posted!

L
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Post by: David on December 15, 2007, 09:00:29 am
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Post by: David on December 15, 2007, 09:01:45 am
Congratulations Dot on hitting 9,000 posts!
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 15, 2007, 09:30:01 am
Welcome to the navy blue club, Dot!

L
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Post by: David on December 16, 2007, 07:40:50 am
.....Oh the weather outside is frightful........

      No really,  i'm serious!    Stupid Nor'Easter   :P


I been listening to the ice pelt of my windows since 2 am.    Its now 6:30 am and it is still going strong.    There looks to be several inches of ice pellets on the driveway already.

I guess it is a good thing that it is Sunday for most of the world.  I myself will have to face this mess a little later to get to work.  Hopefully the general public wil stay off the highways.
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Post by: David on December 16, 2007, 07:42:33 am
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 16, 2007, 09:50:40 am
Morning all,

9 degrees outside and it is snowing. The snow started at 5:30 am and right now it is just snow. According to the weather report, the storm tracked further west than they expected, which means we may get more of a mix of sleet and freezing rain. We'll see....that is supposed to come later in the day. Right now, it just looks like pretty New England snow, accumulating at about a rate of an inch an hour.

I'll keep you posted!

L
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Post by: Front-Ranger on December 16, 2007, 10:11:35 am
I see that two airports are reporting winds over 70 knots, both of them in New Hampshire!! Mt. Washington is probably redlining it. Sounds like you're in for a wild one, altho maybe not an official blizzard! It's cold and still here in the Rocky Mountains, for once even the dog is quiet.

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Post by: MaineWriter on December 16, 2007, 10:20:33 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 16, 2007, 10:11:35 am
I see that two airports are reporting winds over 70 knots, both of them in New Hampshire!! Mt. Washington is probably redlining it. Sounds like you're in for a wild one, altho maybe not an official blizzard! It's cold and still here in the Rocky Mountains, for once even the dog is quiet.



Which two airports? We don't have any wind here yet. The storm is supposed to intensify at lunchtime.

L
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Post by: Front-Ranger on December 16, 2007, 10:28:16 am
Concord and Jaffrey

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Post by: Meryl on December 16, 2007, 01:40:05 pm
Well, it's been a bit of an anticlimax in NYC, as so often happens.  The weather folks made it sound like the Blizzard of the Century was coming, but we got only an inch or two of frozen sleety snow.  Now it's just windy and rainy.  ::)
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Post by: louisev on December 16, 2007, 08:22:20 pm
sounds like isnt quite as bad as everybody feared!

We are expecting a little 'California winter' here starting tonight with rain and showers moving in after dark.  That sounds... so lame!!!
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 16, 2007, 08:29:11 pm
Quote from: Meryl on December 16, 2007, 01:40:05 pm
Well, it's been a bit of an anticlimax in NYC, as so often happens.  The weather folks made it sound like the Blizzard of the Century was coming, but we got only an inch or two of frozen sleety snow.  Now it's just windy and rainy.  ::)

Yes, we were dealing with "the blizzard of the century" hype, too....

I ask you...how can we have "the blizzard of the century" when we are only 7 years into the century? We have alot of years for bad weather ahead of us. When they call it "the blizzard of the century" in 1993 (and I remember that one)...yeah, okay. But in 2007, I just feel like it is alot of hyperbole.

Meanwhile, here in Maine....it's been snowing all day. Now the temperature is rising and it is still precipitating, so who knows what will come next? It seems like the storm is moving much slower than expected. I am a bit worried about the morning commute.

L
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 17, 2007, 07:34:56 am
Morning all,

14 degrees and it seems that the big storm ended in the night. I actually see a bit of sun as it rises. School is open. Looks like we have a regular COLD day ahead of us.

L
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Post by: David on December 17, 2007, 08:12:19 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 17, 2007, 08:32:09 am
Yesterday was certainly an interesting day weather wise.

We got about 5 inches of ice pellets.   It froze like concrete on the walks and driveways.    The drive to work was treacherous to say the least.  Thankgoodness it was Sunday and nobody was on the roads.   I mean NOBODY!      Many times I could see nobody in front or in back of me on the Highway.   Which in Connecticut is unheard of.

The employee parking lot was unplowed as usual.     I found an empty parking spot that a large car must have just pulled out of, so I pulled into that fairly clear spot.  Parked and raised my wiper blades so they wouldn't freeze to the glass.    It looks funny to glance across the lot and see hundreds of other cars with their wiper blades all raised pointing skyward like they are praying to the plane gods.    LOL.

As I walked into the Terminal the TV monitors were red with cancellations.   But the storm cleared enough in a few hours to let the rest out.    But then around 7:00pm things stopped.    An ICE storm hit.    The Airport closed while all the planes were pulled back and parked until the ice stopped and the planes could be de-iced again.         Eventually a few more planes did get out, but the rest all cancelled.   As I was going home at 10pm masses of people were all walking towards the Sheraton Hotel to find a room for the night.

Now of course I walked carefully to my car to find it glistening in the moonlight like a giant ice cube.   Its wiper blades reaching up towards me like it is calling for help.     Once chipped into the car I was on the road home.       I'm not sure what the State uses for a chemical on the Highways, but it sure kept the lanes clear and wet.   So the ride was managable.    As I approached my house I remembered my driveway was still covered in 5 inches of ice pellets.    My driveway is on a hill.   Uphill of course.     I sped up and turned into the driveway and made it to the top.    I looked back and noticed the car didn't even break thru the ice pack.      That's not going to be fun to shovel later I thought.    But I was home and that's all that mattered.

And this coming Friday the forecast is for.......more snow!
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Post by: injest on December 17, 2007, 08:36:46 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on December 17, 2007, 08:32:09 am
Yesterday was certainly an interesting day weather wise.

We got about 5 inches of ice pellets.   It froze like concrete on the walks and driveways.    The drive to work was treacherous to say the least.  Thankgoodness it was Sunday and nobody was on the roads.   I mean NOBODY!      Many times I could see nobody in front or in back of me on the Highway.   Which in Connecticut is unheard of.

The employee parking lot was unplowed as usual.     I found an empty parking spot that a large car must have just pulled out of, so I pulled into that fairly clear spot.  Parked and raised my wiper blades so they wouldn't freeze to the glass.     It looks funny to glance across the lot and see hundreds of other cars with their wiper blades all raised pointing skyward like they are praying to the plane gods.    LOL.

As I walked into the Terminal the TV monitors were red with cancellations.   But the storm cleared enough in a few hours to let the rest out.    But then around 7:00pm things stopped.    An ICE storm hit.    The Airport closed while all the planes were pulled back and parked until the ice stopped and the planes could be de-iced again.         Eventually a few more planes did get out, but the rest all cancelled.   As I was going home at 10pm masses of people were all walking towards the Sheraton Hotel to find a room for the night.

Now of course I walked carefully to my car to find it glistening in the moonlight like a giant ice cube.   Its wiper blades reaching up towards me like it is calling for help.     Once chipped into the car I was on the road home.       I'm not sure what the State uses for a chemical on the Highways, but it sure kept the lanes clear and wet.   So the ride was managable.    As I approached my house I remembered my driveway was still covered in 5 inches of ice pellets.    My driveway is on a hill.   Uphill of course.     I sped up and turned into the driveway and made it to the top.    I looked back and noticed the car didn't even break thru the ice pack.      That's not going to be fun to shovel later I thought.    But I was home and that's all that mattered.

And this coming Friday the forecast is for.......more snow!

doh!

well I never heard of such! I am gonna do that the next time they call for freezing rain.
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Post by: David on December 17, 2007, 08:40:44 am
Quote from: injest on December 17, 2007, 08:36:46 am
doh!

well I never heard of such! I am gonna do that the next time they call for freezing rain.

The benefit is that the rubber blades don't freeze to the glass, thus they don't get damaged when you use your ice scraper to clear the windshield.   
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Post by: injest on December 17, 2007, 08:45:19 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on December 17, 2007, 08:40:44 am
The benefit is that the rubber blades don't freeze to the glass, thus they don't get damaged when you use your ice scraper to clear the windshield.   

you northerners know more about how to deal...around here we declare a state of emergency (and close down everything) for an inch of snow.
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 17, 2007, 09:37:21 am
It is very pretty looking at my backyard right now...blue sky, pristine white snow without any footprints or tracks, lots of sun pouring down. Now I just need the red cardinals to show up at the feeder!

Sounds like you had more of a mess than we did, David. Everyone worried about the sleet and freezing rain but that didn't happen right here in my little pocket of Maine. I just heard on the radio that power outages were minimal throughout the state.

One weird thing...last night, while I was watching the news (6 pm)...it was 18 degrees and snowing here in Portland, while in Rockland, which is northeast of us (about 70 miles aways) it was 35 degrees and raining!

The forecast is for below normal temperatures all week. Brrr...!
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Post by: belbbmfan on December 17, 2007, 12:17:11 pm
It's been on the news here all day. A terrible winter storm has hit eastern Canada and the northern parts of the US.

Be safe and wrap up warm everyone!

Meanwhile, we're having sub zero temperatures too....lucky for us, that's minus 4 degrees Celsius!  ::)
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 17, 2007, 12:22:54 pm
Oh, we're being safe, don't worry, Fabienne!

I drove Hannah to school and then headed downtown to my office. I have to say, the streets in Portland were not in great shape. I have a parking lot at my office. It is a city lot and when there is a parking ban (as there was yesterday) cars can park there to get off the street. There were still a few cars there are 9:30 am this morning (they are supposed to be out by 7). The lot had been plowed once, but was still in pretty crummy shape, so I decided to just come home and work from my kitchen table...where I am now.

The operative word is work. I have a terrible habit of getting distracted when I am here at home!

L
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Post by: belbbmfan on December 17, 2007, 12:37:20 pm
You mean, you should be

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Never mind, we all have days like that!   ;)
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 17, 2007, 12:39:09 pm
Hahahaha, exactly!

L
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 18, 2007, 07:35:41 am
Morning all,

We have exactly 1 degree outside this morning. Yup, 1 degree, which is -17 in Celsius.

Brrr....time to bundle up!!

L
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Post by: Front-Ranger on December 18, 2007, 08:20:21 am
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Post by: David on December 18, 2007, 08:40:18 am
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 19, 2007, 07:26:04 am
Morning all,

9 degrees this morning. They are predicting more snow today. Depending on which way the storm tracks, we could get 2 inches or a foot! I'll keep you posted!

L
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 19, 2007, 02:51:50 pm
Congratulations to the newest member of the 5000 posts club, Louise, who topped 5K just a little while ago...

L
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Post by: louisev on December 19, 2007, 02:53:10 pm
that snuck up on me! wow!

thanks Leslie!
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Post by: Brown Eyes on December 20, 2007, 02:35:54 am


Congrats Louise!!!


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Post by: David on December 20, 2007, 08:23:30 am
Congratulations on 5,000  Louise!
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Post by: Penthesilea on December 20, 2007, 09:28:52 am
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on 5000 Louise!
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Post by: Penthesilea on December 20, 2007, 09:33:41 am
David, your sigline picture is gone. It only reads "This photo is currently unavailable" to me.
Can others see David's sigline pic?


Finally, I have to report cold temperatures as well. It was -3.5°C (25°F) this morning. But no snow here and the forecast says we won't get snow on Christmas  :(.


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Post by: MaineWriter on December 20, 2007, 09:52:37 am
Morning all,

23 degrees here this morning and it is snowing....seriously snowing, enough to close all the schools today. My daughter Hannah is actually disappointed. They are doing a special "intensive" week at her school this week. Her topic is creating a radio broadcast. To miss one day of the intensive is is like missing a fifth of the course. So she is bummed. Hopefully they'll have school tomorrow. Next week is vacation.

L
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Post by: belbbmfan on December 20, 2007, 10:36:18 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 20, 2007, 09:33:41 am
David, your sigline picture is gone. It only reads "This photo is currently unavailable" to me.
Can others see David's sigline pic?
No, I can't see it either.


Quote from: Penthesilea on December 20, 2007, 09:33:41 am
Finally, I have to report cold temperatures as well. It was -3.5°C (25°F) this morning. But no snow here and the forecast says we won't get snow on Christmas  :(.


It's been freezing here too all week. My garden looks pretty with all the evergreens covered in frost...

But it should warm up by Christmas time, no white Christmas over here either.
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 20, 2007, 10:57:49 am
We will definitely have a white Christmas here. I have a feeling it will be white for a good long time. Before today's snow, we'd had 23 inches already in December. That's the most since 1890, apparently.

L
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Post by: Meryl on December 20, 2007, 11:54:10 am


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Congrats, Louise!  You deserve a lot of credit!
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 21, 2007, 08:04:25 am
Morning all,

10 degrees here this morning. We ended up with 6 inches yesterday (that's the official count) but it seemed like more. Apparently the storm was due to something called the "Norlan Trough."

And my comment on snow records (yesterday) was a bit in error. We have had 28.8 inches so far, but the record for the month is 1970, when 54.8 inches fell. I hope we don't get 26+ inches more this month to break that record!

And for my European friends, 28.8 inches is 73.15 cm.

L
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Post by: belbbmfan on December 21, 2007, 08:21:51 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 21, 2007, 08:04:25 am
Morning all,

10 degrees here this morning. We ended up with 6 inches yesterday (that's the official count) but it seemed like more. Apparently the storm was due to something called the "Norlan Trough."

And my comment on snow records (yesterday) was a bit in error. We have had 28.8 inches so far, but the record for the month is 1970, when 54.8 inches fell. I hope we don't get 26+ inches more this month to break that record!

And for my European friends, 28.8 inches is 73.15 cm.

L

Goodmorning Leslie!

Well winter really is winter for you isn't it? We just have a cold snap, a bit of frost, no snow. My garden looks pretty. I bet yours does too. Seen any turkeys or coyotes lately? I've put some food out for the birds and at the rate they're pecking away at it, i need to replace it every other day!  :o

And 73,15 cm of snow? I've seen that... in the Alps!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 21, 2007, 08:31:29 am
I haven't seen any coyotes since that one sighting. The turkeys haven't been around, either. But we have three pairs of cardinals (I am waiting for them to show up this morning). The bright red males are so pretty against the white, white, white of my backyard. I love watching them.

And everyone, it's December 21st, Solstice Day. Winter officially begins today and yahoo! Tomorrow the days start getting longer!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 21, 2007, 08:33:12 am
The FULL 1000+ list!

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  Garry_LH         11,245   
  MaineWriter         9,658   
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  Front-Ranger        8,789   
  Lucise         8,110   
  Ellemeno         7,584   
  David         7,449   
  Sheriff Roland         6,434   
  Jeff Wrangler         5,632   
  Fran         5,559   
  louise van hine        5,017   
  Nutmeg Guy         4,561   
  Meryl         4,523   
  Shakestheground         4,436   
  ifyoucantfixit         4,146    
  ineedcrayons         3,909   
  Susiebell         3,892   
  Kelda         3,662   
  southendmd         3,599   
  Phillip Dampier         3,504   
  Memento         3,437   
  Toast         3,406   
  atz75         3,229   
  ednbarby         3,028    
  Pipedream         2,993   
  Penthesilea        2,992   
  moremojo         2,981   
  Scott         2,966   
  Lynne         2,879   
  loneleeb3         2,726   
  Snavel del Snork          2,622   
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  Kerry         2,409   
  wdj         2,247   
  CellarDweller         2,229   
  delalluvia         2,134   
  sfericsf         2,045   
  Sharon Amber         1,994   
  Daniel         1,862   
  Shasta542         1,836   
  Dagi         1,805   
  Artiste         1,782   
  belbbmfan         1,760   
  jpwagoneer1964         1,703   
  Arad-3         1,650   
  Katie77         1,649   
  Cameron         1,638   
  mariez         1,614   
  Bigheart        1,610   
  garycottle         1,607   
  YaadPyar         1,577   
  Mikaela         1,560   
  ffrn         1,550   
  wulfar360         1,538   
  littlewing1957         1,384   
  twistedude         1,363   
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  littleguitar         1,326   
  brokeback_dev        1,295   
  notBastet         1,276   
  RouxB        1,243   
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  j. U. d. E.         1,191   
  wyomen         1,156   
  DeeDee         1,153   
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  cmr107         1,059   
  Ray         1,040   
  karen1129        1,027   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on December 21, 2007, 07:47:42 pm


Congrats on 3000 Posts
Chrissi!!

 
:D ;D :D



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 21, 2007, 07:59:25 pm
Hey Chrissi, way to go! 3K! Good job you talkative "Queen of the Amazons!" LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 22, 2007, 05:53:52 am
Thank you Amanda and Leslie.

*phew* where did the last 1000 go? My first 1000 took almost one year, the second 1000 were faster and the third 1000 just flew by.
I'm in red now, yay!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 22, 2007, 08:01:46 am
red is THE place to be!! CONGRATS!!  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on December 22, 2007, 08:47:42 am
Saturdays Top Ten List

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Garry_LH  11245  
MaineWriter  9690
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Jeff Wrangler  5646  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 22, 2007, 09:01:09 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 22, 2007, 05:53:52 am
Thank you Amanda and Leslie.

*phew* where did the last 1000 go? My first 1000 took almost one year, the second 1000 were faster and the third 1000 just flew by.
I'm in red now, yay!  :)

And it looks like Anke and mojoScott will be joining you in the red club, post haste!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 22, 2007, 09:02:36 am
Morning all,

18 degrees and frosty here this morning....brrr!

It's the weekend and 4 days off for me. Yeah!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 22, 2007, 10:12:45 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on December 22, 2007, 10:10:11 am
YAAA!   Still more doing better than FEMA!     LOL


oh lovely.  Another public opinion poll.      How many of you get to read about how hated you are by the public?

The AP posted another Poll this week.

"Do you have a favorable impression of this organization or institution?"

Postal Service:     89%

FBI:            77%

Supreme Court:  70%

Dept of Defense:   65%

Social Security:   64%

CIA:   58%

TSA:  56%

IRS:  56%

FEMA:  49%

US Congress:  46%

So I am as hated as an IRS agent.   But still doing better than FEMA and Congress!     
God thing marketing people weren't on the list! Don't worry, David. You are loved by us!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on December 22, 2007, 10:14:12 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on December 22, 2007, 10:10:11 am
YAAA!   Still more doing better than FEMA!     LOL


oh lovely.  Another public opinion poll.      How many of you get to read about how hated you are by the public?

The AP posted another Poll this week.

"Do you have a favorable impression of this organization or institution?"

Postal Service:     89%

FBI:            77%

Supreme Court:  70%

Dept of Defense:   65%

Social Security:   64%

CIA:   58%

TSA:  56%

IRS:  56%

FEMA:  49%

US Congress:  46%

So I am as hated as an IRS agent.   But still doing better than FEMA and Congress!     

I wouldn't stand for that...start asking people who they like better TSA or the post office....if they say post office, whup out the rubber glove. That'll teach 'em!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on December 22, 2007, 10:33:45 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on December 22, 2007, 10:24:03 am
LOL!    :laugh:   Very true.    Besides, it's those Post Officer workers that snap and go crazy with a gun.    That's where we got the expression : "Going Postal".

Then again, it is probably a good thing that we don't carry guns.   

"Drop the Denture Cream Grandma or I'll shoot!"

ya'll don't have to carry guns...someone gives ya'll lip and you can call your backup. And you always win... ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 22, 2007, 01:26:46 pm


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3000 and counting, Chrissi!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 23, 2007, 09:33:16 am
Morning all,

It is 33 degrees this morning. It feels like summer out there! LOL

L

Sundays Top Ten List

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Jeff Wrangler  5646
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 23, 2007, 09:44:28 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on December 23, 2007, 09:41:57 am
Rain and wind expected tonight.   Hopefully it will help warsh away the snow.  LOL 

My car certainly could use a bath.   :laugh:

Trouble is, rain doesn't usually give a car a bath. I think you need to head off to the car wash, David!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 24, 2007, 09:15:13 am
Morning all,

32 degrees here. It was up in the 40s yesterday and we had quite of bit of melting. Still, never fear, it will be a white Christmas here!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 24, 2007, 10:17:13 am
If my plans go well, I will be in this airport briefly later today.  Can anybody tell where this is?

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 24, 2007, 06:10:15 pm
My guess would be Seattle Airport. I'll go and google for images to see whether I'm right...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 24, 2007, 06:24:34 pm
Ok. Seems Seattle would have been too easy.  ::)

But at least I learned something new. The Airport in Seattle is Sea-Tac Airport (short fo Seattle and Tacoma) because it serves both cities.

And there's actually a city named SeaTac after the airport (without hyphen). You Americans are a crazy bunch  ;) :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 24, 2007, 08:20:28 pm
Actually I think the name Seatac is awful!  So don't count me in that particular crazy bunch.  Anyway, greetings from inside the airplane at <drumroll...> Lambert Field in Saint Louis, Missouri!  Time to turn my phone off - gotta go.  (And we've been commutin' more than four @#@$in' hours.) 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 25, 2007, 08:30:00 am
Merry Christmas everyone!

Look at the Christmassy top ten list! LOL

26 degrees here and sunny, with blue sky. Looks like a nice day for us.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on December 25, 2007, 02:10:50 pm
Merry Christmas... I got up late like a slug to find a gift for me in the bathroom from my housemate Misty (who seems to be the gifty type) and a Christmas card from Fabienne!  thanks for thinking of me even if I didn't get a single thing for anyone!

ai yi yi!  It's a beautiful sunny day out and not too cold either.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 26, 2007, 07:03:53 am


          My family was all giggly.  Yesterday right on cue, the snow came down...It wasnt exactly a white
Christmas.  But we got snow for Christmas.  Right now my insomnia is in full battle gear.  So i am trying to
catch up with all the Christmas news...Its now 40 degrees and raining...so back to our regularly scheduled
weather....  Merry day after Christmas.          :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 26, 2007, 09:33:02 am
Morning all,

16 degrees and frosty out, but bright blue sky. I need to work today but I will admit, I am getting a slow start, with sleeping in til 8 am!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on December 26, 2007, 02:09:23 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on December 25, 2007, 02:10:50 pm
Merry Christmas... I got up late like a slug to find a gift for me in the bathroom from my housemate Misty (who seems to be the gifty type) and a Christmas card from Fabienne!  thanks for thinking of me even if I didn't get a single thing for anyone!


Yes you did Louise. You're writing us a new story!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 26, 2007, 02:54:12 pm
Hi everybody,
Christmas is almost over in Germany, too. It's a bit strange to think that for so many Brokies Christmas is only one day. For me, it's three days (Christmas Eve, first Christmas holiday and second Christmas holiday). And even these three days aren't enough to meet all the people you'd love to, so the Christmas gatherings with friends are extended over the whole week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
This week is called "zwischen den Jahren", which is literally "between the years" (comes from former times, when different calenders were used in different regions) and most people have time off from work.

This morning, it actually started to snow!  :) Just for a short time, but the ground is covered with a few snowflakes and since it's cold, they didn't melt away. I can't remember the last time we had snow on Christmas. Yay  :D!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on December 26, 2007, 03:00:07 pm
Lucky, Penthesilea!! I had hoped for snow -- but it was 50*F -- practically summer!!! So -- no snow, but everything else was good.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on December 26, 2007, 03:00:35 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on December 26, 2007, 02:09:23 pm
Yes you did Louise. You're writing us a new story!  :)

oh thank you for saying that Fabienne... I feel much less guilty about the Christmas cards!  I was motivated to write a Christmas message for everyone on my blog, and I am hoping by next Christmas there will be news of "Taking Chances" heading to publication.  Wouldn't that be great?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on December 26, 2007, 03:24:29 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on December 26, 2007, 03:00:35 pm
I am hoping by next Christmas there will be news of "Taking Chances" heading to publication.  Wouldn't that be great?

That woud be AWESOME! When do you start taking orders?  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on December 26, 2007, 03:25:53 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 26, 2007, 02:54:12 pm
Hi everybody,
Christmas is almost over in Germany, too. It's a bit strange to think that for so many Brokies Christmas is only one day. For me, it's three days (Christmas Eve, first Christmas holiday and second Christmas holiday). And even these three days aren't enough to meet all the people you'd love to, so the Christmas gatherings with friends are extended over the whole week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
This week is called "zwischen den Jahren", which is literally "between the years" (comes from former times, when different calenders were used in different regions) and most people have time off from work.

This morning, it actually started to snow!  :) Just for a short time, but the ground is covered with a few snowflakes and since it's cold, they didn't melt away. I can't remember the last time we had snow on Christmas. Yay  :D!

'Zwischen den Jahren', that's a great expression. And how lucky you are to have a white christmas. That must be really special.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 26, 2007, 05:40:51 pm
Congratulations to Scott on 3000 posts! Way to go, cowboy!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 27, 2007, 09:13:39 am
32 degrees this morning and it looks sort of foggy out there. I never did make it to work yesterday...LOL. Today I resolve to do better!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 27, 2007, 11:40:35 pm
And with this, ta-da! 9800 posts...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 27, 2007, 11:52:52 pm
Congratulations Leslie. :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on December 28, 2007, 12:09:38 am
I wish I could have a few of those posts, then I would be back in the TOP TEN. I fear i'll never see the Top Ten again!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 28, 2007, 09:18:42 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on December 28, 2007, 09:15:31 am
Come on Leslie!    Only 199 more posts and you 'll hit 10,000!

I'm working on it!!

26 degrees here today. We had a small snowstorm yesterday which I didn't expect. I didn't even take a hat or gloves to work. Oh well. The nice thing about a fresh coat of snow is it covers up all the dirty gray stuff leftover from the week before.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 28, 2007, 09:55:16 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on December 28, 2007, 09:17:24 am
I know what you mean.   I would need to make 1095 posts today just to catch up to Jeff Wrangler at number 10!

Don't be so hard on yourself David. Divide those 1095 posts into two days  ;) :laugh:
Title: Re: something a parent said.....
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 28, 2007, 07:35:42 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on December 28, 2007, 10:50:57 am
............."They are not Homosexuals when you need them".   she remarked back.

I guess I should turn in my gay card for lack of self-awareness. I would probably just laugh--without thinking about it--if I heard a remark like that.  :-\
Title: Re: something a parent said.....
Post by: injest on December 29, 2007, 12:43:44 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on December 28, 2007, 10:50:57 am
Oh the weird things you over hear at an airport....

  I was walking towards a family at the airport yesterday and caught the end of a conversation.        A Mom was helping her small children get their bags up on the divesting tables.    One of the small children (aged 7-10 maybe) said something to Mom that I didn't hear.   

  But it was Moms responce that caught my attention.

............."They are not Homosexuals when you need them".   she remarked back.


I just couldn't imagine what the child could have said.

But then I realized that the only airline still open that late has a very effeminate gay man working the ticket counter.      Could the child had asked mom if that was a homosexual?

So what exactly was the inference here?

Was the child told by the parents we don't need Homosexuals?

Don't associate with them unless you need them for something?



Unbelievable.   Unfortunately they had scurried off before I came up with a snappy responce.

How about:   That's OK.  You are not ignorant bigots when we need you as passengers".

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Christmas day I was walking past the same Airline ticket counter when I spotted the same Agent working.   He as passing out gifts to some of the other employees at the airport.      I called over :"Hey!  Where is my gift?"   

He gasped!   "Oh no!  I forgot.  I haven't seen you lately."  I walked over and said "no big deal, I was only kidding"

I extended my hand to shake his and wish him a Merry Christmas.   He ran around the ticket counter and gave me a big bear hug.   LOL.



hm. I guess it would be the tone that told the story but reading it (to me) it sounds like a rebuke...like maybe the child had used a bad word and she was saying "You don't talk about people like that when YOU need something from them...."

it just seems like such a weird way to phrase it..no matter what she was trying to convey....

 ::) ::) ::)

sorry, David....like you don't have enough to deal with!

oy!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 29, 2007, 09:59:41 am
Morning all,

37 degrees and a gray, dreary, rainy day. A good day to stay inside and watch movies! Oh, and big football game tonight.

GO PATS!
Saturdays BIG List!

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  Lucise        8,148
  Ellemeno        7,659
  David        7,537
  Sheriff Roland        6,444
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 Fran        5,626
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L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 29, 2007, 10:19:36 am
Louise and I are planning another movie simulcast. We have "Transamerica" and "Big Fish" lined up. And I have the football game tonight. I don't think I will be venturing very far from the house today.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 29, 2007, 06:15:44 pm
Congratulations to my favorite pair of ephemeral twins, Meryl and Truman!

Right this moment:

Shakestheground
BetterMost Supporter!
BetterMost Moderator
BetterMost 1000+ Posts Club
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Gender:
Posts: 4,576

Meryl
BetterMost Supporter
BetterMost Moderator
BetterMost 1000+ Posts Club
 Online
Gender:
Posts: 4,576

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on December 29, 2007, 06:18:54 pm
Very cool, Elle! Congrats, Truman and Meryl -- on achieving twin status!  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 29, 2007, 06:40:49 pm
Quote from: Shasta542 on December 29, 2007, 06:18:54 pm
Very cool, Elle! Congrats, Truman and Meryl -- on achieving twin status!  

Ah, but which one of us is the Evil Twin?  ;D

Thanks for recording it for history, Elle!   8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 30, 2007, 07:13:15 am
Quote from: Meryl on December 29, 2007, 06:40:49 pm
Ah, but which one of us is the Evil Twin?  ;D

Thanks for recording it for history, Elle!   8)


Could one of these two be an evil twin?


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/ZWILLINGE01.jpg)

NOOOOooooooo. And so can't you  :-*
Congrats Meryl and Tru on becoming twins. That's  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 30, 2007, 09:44:39 am
Morning all,

28 degrees and lots of sun this morning.

How about those Patriots? 16-0. Go Pats!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 31, 2007, 01:42:10 am

       CONGRATULATIONS IF BELATED...TO JSTEPHENS9

          He is over the 1000 posts, and no one has told him he is official yet.


               HEY SWEETIE YOU ARE THE BEST...I AM SO GLAD YOU CAME HERE TO BE WITH US.

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on December 31, 2007, 02:19:10 am
****Hey there Jack Stephens!  Welcome to the 1,000 Posts Club!!!****

I'm sure somebody who posts here more often than me will show you the secret handshake and such in the morning.     ::)

I usually just pop in when I want the weather report! ;)  My loss, though, because that was neat to see Truman and Meryl having twin stats for a bit!  :D

P.S.  Let's get our post count up by posting songs one line at a time in Truman's blog when he ain't looking... ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on December 31, 2007, 02:25:21 am
WTG, Jack!!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 31, 2007, 02:28:42 am
We could have triplets!!


Shakestheground    4,594   
Nutmeg Guy            4,592   
Meryl                       4,585
   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 31, 2007, 03:21:54 am
CONGRATULATIONS JACK!!!!


Way to go, little buddy!!!!  :-*  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 31, 2007, 06:17:49 am
Hey Bud, I totally missed that you went over 1000  :o
Janice thanks for noticing and telling us.


Congrats
and a big
Yee-Haw!
  for Jack!  :D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/congrats6.jpg)

Welcome to the club friend. Leslie will teach you the secret handshake  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on December 31, 2007, 08:59:08 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on December 31, 2007, 02:28:42 am
We could have triplets!!


Shakestheground    4,594   
Nutmeg Guy            4,592   
Meryl                       4,585
   


I ain't carrying them....let alone birthing them...

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 31, 2007, 09:09:42 am
Morning all,

29 degrees here and it is snowing. We are expecting about 10" from this storm, then we'll have a break (12-18 hours) and then another storm! Ai yi yi...we really are having a snowy winter here this year.

Happy New Year, everyone!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 31, 2007, 09:10:34 am
Hey Jack,

Congratulations! Step over here and let me teach you the secret handshake!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 31, 2007, 09:11:27 am
Quote from: injest on December 31, 2007, 08:59:08 am
I ain't carrying them....let alone birthing them...



Me neither. 

Lol


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 31, 2007, 09:43:59 am
Guten Rutsch!

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/weihnachten.jpg)

to all Brokies!  :D


The origins of the saying are unclear, but in Germany, we wish each other "Guten Rutsch" the days and hours before the turn of the year. Guten Rutsch literally means "slide well" or "Have a good slide (into the new year)"  :laugh: It's actually a bit silly, but I think it's funny.


And the first Happy New Year goes to Kerry, Underdown, Sue and all other Aussie Brokies, because in Sydney they already started the New Year 43 minutes ago.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 31, 2007, 09:50:13 am
Guten Rutsch to you too, Chrissi!

Wow, it is 2008 in Australia already. Amazing. I am still eating my cheerios and reading the morning paper!

Chrissi, will you be watching "Dinner for One" sometime today?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 31, 2007, 10:06:13 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 31, 2007, 09:50:13 am
Guten Rutsch to you too, Chrissi!

Wow, it is 2008 in Australia already. Amazing. I am still eating my cheerios and reading the morning paper!


Thanks and yes, it's amazing. When they mentioned it in the 2pm news, I said to Jens someone should give those Aussies a call and tell 'em they're wrong  ;) :laugh:


Quote
Chrissi, will you be watching "Dinner for One" sometime today?

L

YOU BET!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 31, 2007, 11:40:06 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 31, 2007, 09:43:59 am
Guten Rutsch!

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/weihnachten.jpg)

to all Brokies!  :D


The origins of the saying are unclear, but in Germany, we wish each other "Guten Rutsch" the days and hours before the turn of the year. Guten Rutsch literally means "slide well" or "Have a good slide (into the new year)"  :laugh: It's actually a bit silly, but I think it's funny.


And the first Happy New Year goes to Kerry, Underdown, Sue and all other Aussie Brokies, because in Sydney they already started the New Year 43 minutes ago.

Amongst the Pennsylvania Germans Rutsch has taken on the connotations of squirm. Using it as a verb, for example, you tell a child who won't sit still, "Quit your rutschin'!"  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 31, 2007, 12:11:15 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 31, 2007, 11:40:06 am
Amongst the Pennsylvania Germans Rutsch has taken on the connotations of squirm. Using it as a verb, for example, you tell a child who won't sit still, "Quit your rutschin'!"  ;D

That's cool  8). The Pennsylvania Germans are pretty correct with their use of the word. "rutschen" is the verb to "the Rutsch". And it is also used when kids won't sit still on their chairs: "Hör auf, (auf dem Stuhl) herum zu rutschen!" means exactly the same as "Quit your rutschin".


Here's an aerial photo of Zweibrücken. I wanted one with snow, but couldn't fine one. Well, since we barely ever have snow in the Palatinate, it's more realistic this way  :laugh:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/5252_127.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on December 31, 2007, 12:20:00 pm
morning all!  It is sunny and 40 degrees in northern California, but it looks like later in the week we could get that winter rain the area is supposedly known for that we have seen so little of.

And congratulations Jack! seems like the 1,000 posts club just gets bigger and bigger!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 31, 2007, 01:32:45 pm


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WELCOME TO THE CLUB, JACK!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 31, 2007, 02:06:59 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 31, 2007, 09:10:34 am
Hey Jack,

Congratulations! Step over here and let me teach you the secret handshake!

L

I thot it was the sekrit handshake? Anyhow, congratulations Jack! I'm looking forward to your next 1,000!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on December 31, 2007, 02:14:21 pm


Congrats Jack!

 :D :D :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 01, 2008, 09:27:39 am
Morning all,

15 degrees this morning and chilly. Sunny now, but the snow is supposed to start late in the day today and go all night. The reports say 6 to 12 inches but depending on how it tracks, we could get as much as 18 inches.

Yesterday's storm ended around noon, with a total of 8 inches. For the month of December we received 38.3 inches, making this the 3rd snowiest December on record. Average snowfall is 13.6 inches. The record is 1970, with 54.8 inches. If today had been yesterday (or if December had 32 days) we might have broken the record.

L

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 01, 2008, 09:28:08 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 01, 2008, 08:39:21 am
Happy New Year Brokies!   :D

Yes, Happy New Year everyone!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 01, 2008, 01:04:19 pm
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I'm still out in LaPorte, Indiana, and enjoying a heavy snowfall, too.  It started around suppertime last night, and it looks like maybe 8 inches and counting.  It's gorgeous to look out at all the trees and the pond covered in clean white snow.  My brother has three big bird feeders, and the cardinals, woodpeckers and purple finches look especially pretty against the wintery background.

We went out to dinner last night, then came home to drink champagne and watch Fred and Ginger dancing on cable TV.  We were just about to tune in to watch the ball drop in Times Square when pouf! the power went out!  So we toasted by candlelight and wondered what the rest of the town was doing.  Must have been interesting for folks having New Year's parties.  Maybe we'll find out today how extensive the outage was.

Good luck with all the white stuff Leslie and David.  You're probably tired of it by now, but for this Manhattanite, it's a treat!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 01, 2008, 01:17:36 pm




        We are having a partly sunny day today...Its a refreshing change.   BUT!!!  "There is another
storm coming in from the Pacific," should be here later today or during the night.  The temp was not
as cold last night...Its about 40 right now.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on January 01, 2008, 01:27:35 pm
Quote from: Meryl on January 01, 2008, 01:04:19 pm
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I'm still out in LaPorte, Indiana, and enjoying a heavy snowfall, too.  It started around suppertime last night, and it looks like maybe 8 inches and counting.  It's gorgeous to look out at all the trees and the pond covered in clean white snow.  My brother has three big bird feeders, and the cardinals, woodpeckers and purple finches look especially pretty against the wintery background.

We went out to dinner last night, then came home to drink champagne and watch Fred and Ginger dancing on cable TV.  We were just about to tune in to watch the ball drop in Times Square when pouf! the power went out!  So we toasted by candlelight and wondered what the rest of the town was doing.  Must have been interesting for folks having New Year's parties.  Maybe we'll find out today how extensive the outage was.

Good luck with all the white stuff Leslie and David.  You're probably tired of it by now, but for this Manhattanite, it's a treat!  8)

Wow, Meryl!! You had a very memorable NYE celebration! The snow description sounds lovely -- makes me want a big snow!! Have fun today!

Hello Leslie and Nutmeg Guy! Happy New Year! Hope your first day is fun!! Which movies do you have lined up, Leslie?   :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 01, 2008, 02:02:38 pm
I can't officially start complaining about the snow til mid-February....

Today's storm just started. Time to hunker down!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on January 01, 2008, 02:08:13 pm
happy New Year everybody.  Of course it is dry, and sunny, and 43 degrees out here in the East Bay and I am enjoying a leisurely cup of coffee while chatting with my friend Leslie!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 01, 2008, 02:34:11 pm
Quote from: Shasta542 on January 01, 2008, 01:27:35 pm
Wow, Meryl!! You had a very memorable NYE celebration! The snow description sounds lovely -- makes me want a big snow!! Have fun today!

Hello Leslie and Nutmeg Guy! Happy New Year! Hope your first day is fun!! Which movies do you have lined up, Leslie?   :)

Thanks, Shasta!

Movies: "Finding Neverland" in a simulcast with Louise. Later on, maybe "The Notorious Bettie Page." It is on on-demand on HBO. If anyone here remembers rtprod, our resident movie critic...he loved that movie. I have been wanting to see it for almost two years.

My daughter also received "The Red Shoes" for Christmas...another good one to watch.

I am well prepared for the hunkering down! LOL...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on January 01, 2008, 02:52:51 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 01, 2008, 02:34:11 pm
Thanks, Shasta!

Movies: "Finding Neverland" in a simulcast with Louise. Later on, maybe "The Notorious Bettie Page." It is on on-demand on HBO. If anyone here remembers rtprod, our resident movie critic...he loved that movie. I have been wanting to see it for almost two years.

My daughter also received "The Red Shoes" for Christmas...another good one to watch.

I am well prepared for the hunkering down! LOL...

L

Sounds cozy!!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 01, 2008, 03:33:06 pm

Happy New Year Buds!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 01, 2008, 03:41:35 pm
Happy New Year, everyone!

The rain ended, the sun came out, and our Mummers' Parade was delayed three hours, not starting until noon, but is now going full blast.

Although it's happening right below my windows, I am ignoring it. I'm listening to show tunes!  ;D So I'm having a very gay New Year's Day!  :laugh:

David, Leslie, send some a that snow down here, why dontcha?  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 01, 2008, 04:07:50 pm
It is snowing to beat the band right now...Jeff, I would love to send you some but I don't know how!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 01, 2008, 05:18:29 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 31, 2007, 10:06:13 am

Quote from: MaineWriter on December 31, 2007, 09:50:13 am
Chrissi, will you be watching "Dinner for One" sometime today?


YOU BET!


As if!
This is the first time in years that I started the new year without seeing 'Dinner for one'.  :-\

We usually see it after midnight and after the fireworks. But yesterday the last time it was aired was 12.02am. When we got back inside from looking at the fireworks, it was over  >:(.

Uh-uh. Hope this doesn't bring bad luck. Additionally, I did laundry between Christmas and New Year's Day. You aren't supposed to do laundry "between the years", it brings bad luck.

Danm, I'm one brave woman these days, challenging higher forces like this  ;) :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 01, 2008, 05:34:55 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea link=topic=1579.msg310062#msg310062
Uh-uh. Hope this doesn't bring bad luck. Additionally, I did laundry between Christmas and New Year's Day. You aren't supposed to do laundry "between the years", it brings bad luck.

 :o  :o  :o

I didn't know that! I have done so much laundry in the past week, I am so in deep doo-doo!

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 02, 2008, 09:08:57 am
Morning all,

24 degrees and sunny now. It snowed all night and schools are closed today, so my daughter gets an extra day of vacation! I have to decide what I am going to do...stay home or work? Hmmm....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 03, 2008, 07:27:36 am
OH MAN OH MAN IS IT COLD...

-2 degrees this morning. MINUS TWO. Brrrrr!!!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 03, 2008, 07:42:11 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 03, 2008, 07:27:36 am
OH MAN OH MAN IS IT COLD...

-2 degrees this morning. MINUS TWO. Brrrrr!!!

L


 :o

I think I already said it, but it bears repeating: I'm officially happy I will visit you in May, not in winter!

Darlin, a blanket won't be enough, I think you could use another

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/startseite_ofen_g_2.jpg)

Put it directly next to your computer and put a pot of

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/110206_schokolade_160h.jpg)

on top of it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 03, 2008, 07:59:33 am
Oh Chrissi, thanks!

The thing that is amazing is...yesterday was comparatively warm. The temp got up to the mid 30s during the day. Then overnight, this blast of Arctic air came through. Brrr!

They are talking about a "January thaw" next week. I'll keep you posted!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on January 03, 2008, 08:21:03 am
Minus 2 you said??  :o  :o

Good lord, Leslie, that is VERY cold.

Maybe this picture will give some comfort...

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/island-pictures.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on January 03, 2008, 09:15:11 am
It's a whopping 4 degrees here.  I really can't cope anymore...LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 03, 2008, 09:31:17 am
Come on, boys, it is only January 3rd! And this is New England, you know....LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on January 03, 2008, 09:34:18 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 03, 2008, 09:31:17 am
Come on, boys, it is only January 3rd! And this is New England, you know....LOL

..and I am old.  We're talking about moving.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on January 03, 2008, 09:34:50 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 03, 2008, 09:32:13 am
If you think 4º is scary how about this.....

       The Oil delivery truck came yesterday.

       186.5 gallons of oil at $3.24 a gallon!      :o

Uh-huh.  We're getting deliveries in small amounts and chekcing the tank daily.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 03, 2008, 09:34:59 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 03, 2008, 09:32:13 am
If you think 4º is scary how about this.....

       The Oil delivery truck came yesterday.

       186.5 gallons of oil at $3.24 a gallon!      :o

You need to get a smaller oil tank! LOL. Mine is only 135 gallons so the bill when they fill it up isn't quite so painful.

Of course, they fill it up more often, but I have forgotten about the last bill by the time the next one comes!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 03, 2008, 09:36:50 am
Quote from: Scott on January 03, 2008, 09:34:18 am
..and I am old.  We're talking about moving.

Yeah, but those warm places have bugs...and snakes...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on January 03, 2008, 09:38:05 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 03, 2008, 09:36:50 am
Yeah, but those warm places have bugs...and snakes...

He hates snakes...I can deal with those...I hate bugs...he can deal with those.  SC sounds good.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 03, 2008, 12:52:04 pm



     Doesn't that area have hurricanes sometimes....there is no place free from mother nature...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on January 03, 2008, 12:53:15 pm
Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 03, 2008, 12:52:04 pm


     Doesn't that area have hurricanes sometimes....there is no place free from mother nature...

I would rather live with a threat than a reality
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 03, 2008, 01:39:32 pm
Hey Leslie,
look what I found for you (and all New Englanders who need it):

(http://bestsmileys.com/winter/11.gif)

Courtesy of Amanda, who first posted it on the dot thread.


FRiend Lee? You here? What about the snow in the Rockies? Aren't you supposed to have lots and lots of snow this time of the year?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 03, 2008, 02:02:08 pm
Hahahaha, thanks Chrissi!

I just booked a very quick trip to Tampa--just an overnight on 1/31--but hopefully it will be long enough for me to thaw out!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on January 03, 2008, 02:13:15 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 03, 2008, 02:02:08 pm
Hahahaha, thanks Chrissi!

I just booked a very quick trip to Tampa--just an overnight on 1/31--but hopefully it will be long enough for me to thaw out!

Pick me up on the way will ya
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 03, 2008, 04:15:00 pm
Quote from: Scott on January 03, 2008, 02:13:15 pm
Pick me up on the way will ya

Will do. Dig your sandals out of the back of your closet!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 03, 2008, 05:00:51 pm
Chrissi and everyone, you never have to be without your Dinner for One!  "Same procedure as every year!"

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1v4BYV-YvA[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 03, 2008, 05:21:23 pm


          He heheh....thanks elle....that is so funny
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 03, 2008, 05:35:42 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on January 03, 2008, 05:00:51 pm
Chrissi and everyone, you never have to be without your Dinner for One!  "Same procedure as every year!"


How many hours did I spend watching Jack and Ennis snippets on youtube? How many music videos have I seen there? How many TDK trailers, ELR espisodes and so on?
*slapshandonforehead*
I didn't think of youtube for one second  ::) Guess I was a bit slow that night  ;D.

Thanks for reminding me, Elle  :-*
I'll never miss Dinner for one again on New Year's Eve.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 03, 2008, 06:04:14 pm
I remembered from my extensive "Dinner for One" research last year, there are two versions...a 10-11 minute one (which is posted here). In this one, there is no tablecloth on the table and some of the picture frames are empty. There is a longer one--about 18 minutes--which has an intro and the dining room is fancier (cloth on the table).

I went hunting for the longer one and found out...there is a third version! Legos! It even has James drinking the water out of the vase! LOL...Enjoy all...

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZHwMVhJ81g[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 03, 2008, 07:44:42 pm
Quote from: Scott on January 03, 2008, 09:38:05 am
He hates snakes...I can deal with those...I hate bugs...he can deal with those.  SC sounds good.

Don't they have palmetto bugs in South Carolina?  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 03, 2008, 09:34:24 pm

(http://bestsmileys.com/birthday1/22.gif)

Congrats to Jess!!!
for breaking
23,000
 :o :o :o :o :o




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 04, 2008, 12:48:11 am
Congrats, Jess!  8)

Well, I just rolled in after spending an entire day on the train from South Bend, Indiana to NYC.  Door to door, it was 23 hours!  :P  :P  :P

I do love the train, but sometimes it can be just too much.  There was lots of snow and arctic cold in Indiana, and they sat me near the door that they opened and closed to let people embark and debark.  I froze most of the way.  Then finally, when we were on the last stretch from Albany to NYC, the generator pooped out and we lost the lights and the heat entirely.  Eventually, they jammed us onto another train and we got into NYC 2-1/2 hours late.  Oy!  :P

I did call Phillip when we passed through Rochester, but I had to leave a message, since he didn't pick up.  Hope he got it!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 04, 2008, 01:45:34 am
Quote from: Meryl on January 04, 2008, 12:48:11 am
Congrats, Jess!  8)

Well, I just rolled in after spending an entire day on the train from South Bend, Indiana to NYC.  Door to door, it was 23 hours!  :P  :P  :P

I do love the train, but sometimes it can be just too much.  There was lots of snow and arctic cold in Indiana, and they sat me near the door that they opened and closed to let people embark and debark.  I froze most of the way.  Then finally, when we were on the last stretch from Albany to NYC, the generator pooped out and we lost the lights and the heat entirely.  Eventually, they jammed us onto another train and we got into NYC 2-1/2 hours late.  Oy!  :P

I did call Phillip when we passed through Rochester, but I had to leave a message, since he didn't pick up.  Hope he got it!  8)

Yikes Meryl!  I'm glad to hear you made it home safe and sound!  I hope you're toasty warm now. :)

You're right about trains.  They can be great when all goes well, but when there's a glitch they can be pretty miserable.  One time I was taking the train from Connecticut to Chicago with my Mom when I was in high school... and much like your experience it was a freezing, freezing winter trip.  Thankfully we didn't loose power (heat, lights, etc.), but all the plumbing on the train froze and the bathrooms stopped working.
 :-X :-X
I also recall the train getting stuck once in a while on that trip.  Not fun.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 04, 2008, 05:30:28 am



            My my Jeff, that is one hot cowboy outfit.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 04, 2008, 07:16:43 am
Morning all,

Another frigid morning here and another -2 degrees. This is the kind of cold that gets into your bones and just stays there.

Sounds like a long trip, Meryl. Glad to know you are home safe and sound!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 04, 2008, 08:00:16 am



           How are you keeping Leslie?  I see you and Scott are headed for the tropical points south....

                  Its been great here.  Just lots of rain...and after all thats Oregon jan.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 04, 2008, 08:09:48 am
Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 04, 2008, 08:00:16 am


           How are you keeping Leslie?  I see you and Scott are headed for the tropical points south....

                  Its been great here.  Just lots of rain...and after all thats Oregon jan.

Hi Janice,

I am doing fine. Yes, I have a very quick trip to Tampa planned for the end of the month! Too short for lounging by the pool but hopefully I'll have enough time to thaw out from all this cold weather!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 04, 2008, 08:12:43 am



           Are you going with the hubby and kidlets.  Or all alone.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 04, 2008, 08:20:50 am
Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 04, 2008, 08:12:43 am


           Are you going with the hubby and kidlets.  Or all alone.

This one is all alone. I am basically going for dinner on Thursday night, a meeting Friday morning, then home. Short and sweet!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 04, 2008, 08:42:05 am




        That won't even give you time to contact Mickey.............. ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 04, 2008, 09:12:51 am
Quote from: atz75 on January 03, 2008, 09:34:24 pm
(http://bestsmileys.com/birthday1/22.gif)

Congrats to Jess!!!
for breaking
23,000
 :o :o :o :o :o

Thank you maam....and I don't even have the Store to pump me up. I have GOT to learn how to control this....




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 04, 2008, 09:22:52 am
dont l;earn how to contrl; it jess.. it aint a one shot thing!  :-*

it must've snowed overnight - we have a little snow here but not much. NO ice angels or snowmen for me - just very cold!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on January 04, 2008, 03:41:49 pm
Well it is about time we had some weather here in the Golden State.

But did it have to be a whole year's rain in two days?  The wind is howling now and turned my umbrella inside out on my way to work!  They are predicting enormous dumps of snow in the mountains, and we are just getting into the "heavy rain" part of the rain about now east of the city.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 04, 2008, 08:05:16 pm
Quote from: Meryl on January 04, 2008, 12:48:11 am
Well, I just rolled in after spending an entire day on the train from South Bend, Indiana to NYC.  Door to door, it was 23 hours!  :P  :P  :P

I do love the train, but sometimes it can be just too much.  There was lots of snow and arctic cold in Indiana, and they sat me near the door that they opened and closed to let people embark and debark.  I froze most of the way.  Then finally, when we were on the last stretch from Albany to NYC, the generator pooped out and we lost the lights and the heat entirely.  Eventually, they jammed us onto another train and we got into NYC 2-1/2 hours late.  Oy!  :P

I did call Phillip when we passed through Rochester, but I had to leave a message, since he didn't pick up.  Hope he got it!  8)

Complain to Amtrak. I mean that. Seriously.

I did last summer when the railroad's bum equipment made me miss the boat from Boston to Provincetown.

As a result, I recieved a travel voucher that will essentially pay my trainfare to Boston when I go to Provincetown this coming summer.  :D

So by all means, complain to Amtrak.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on January 04, 2008, 09:09:21 pm
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 05, 2008, 09:19:53 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 04, 2008, 08:54:43 pm
(http://www.concurringopinions.com/archives/images/speeding-cartoon1.jpg)


He he. This week, I got my first speeding ticket ever. I never had one before. I was 7 km/h too fast. Cost me 15 Euros (about 20$). I think once in every forty years I can afford it  :laugh:


I also love the airport security cartoon  :laugh:
And of course the BIG list. Thanks for posting it David  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2008, 09:41:55 am
Morning all,

10 degrees here this morning and sunny.

What's with the speeding tickets this week? I got one too, last week, on 12/27. It was the second one in my life (the first one was 30 years ago) and the fourth time I have been stopped. Two times I managed to talk the cop out of giving me one (once with a state trooper!) but not last week. This guy was bound and determined to cite me. I think they had to balance the budget at the end of the month or something.

Total cost: $137

L

Saturdays BIG 1000+  list!

 injest        23,065
  Garry_LH        11,245
  MaineWriter        9,962
  dot-matrix        9,103
  Front-Ranger        8,905
  Lucise        8,201
  Ellemeno          7,691
  David        7,658
  Sheriff Roland        6,454
  Jeff Wrangler        5,819 
  Fran        5,672
  louise van hine        5,089
  Shakestheground        4,680
  Nutmeg Guy        4,614
  Meryl        4,611
  ifyoucantfixit        4,464
  Susiebell        4,078 
 ineedcrayons        3,954
  Kelda        3,714
  southendmd        3,699
  Phillip Dampier        3,609
  Memento        3,506
  Toast        3,437
  atz75        3,313
  Scott        3,104
  Penthesilea        3,071
  ednbarby        3,031
  Lynne        3,018  
 moremojo        2,997
  Pipedream        2,996
  loneleeb3        2,822
  Snavel del Snork Snater Snuit        2,641
  CellarDweller        2,540
  Shasta542        2,502
  Kerry        2,479
  opinionista        2,410
  wdj        2,299
  delalluvia        2,201
  Sharon Amber    2,122
  sfericsf        2,058
  garycottle        2,007 
 Daniel        1,946
  Dagi        1,938
  Artiste        1,925
  belbbmfan        1,810
  jpwagoneer1964        1,703
  Katie77        1,678
  Cameron        1,667
  Arad-3        1,650
  mariez        1,647
  Bigheart        1,610
  YaadPyar        1,577
  wulfar360        1,572
  Mikaela        1,571
  ffrn        1,550
  littlewing1957        1,477
  twistedude        1,367
  brokeback_dev        1,349
  coffeecat33        1,346
  littleguitar        1,326
  jstephens9        1,303
  notBastet        1,276
  RouxB        1,265
  saucycobblers        1,229
  j. U. d. E.        1,195
  wyomen        1,156
  DeeDee        1,153
  starboardlight        1,123
  cmr107        1,059
  Ray        1,040
  karen1129        1,033   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2008, 10:20:21 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 05, 2008, 10:02:14 am

In Connecticut we have a law that allows you to make a right turn at a red traffic light if: you stopped, looked and there were no other cars coming the other direction.     This has developed into: slow down, turn right thru the red light without stopping if you think there is a chance the car coming the other direction will be able to slam on his brakes even though he has the right of way.   


Here in Maine, we have a right on red law, too, but I always thought it was optional, not required. It really bugs me if I am at the light and I decide not to turn and the people behind me start honking! Since I am at the head of the line, maybe I can see something they can't?

Also, if it is posted "No right on red" then you CAN'T make a turn on the red light. Even so, people will honk at you to turn. Why? It drives me nuts.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2008, 10:22:53 am
More questions...

Why is the big building at the airport called THE TERMINAL?

Why is it always THE FINAL APPROACH when you are about to land?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 05, 2008, 10:32:42 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 05, 2008, 10:02:14 am
We have become an increasingly aggressive society on the road it seems.     On my way to work (which is mid day) I see so many people driving recklessly.     Gabbing on their cell phones,  weaving in and out of traffic at high speed, no turn signals,  tailgating and the one that scares the the most?   The person who changes lanes in front of you using a spot no bigger than their car length nearly taking your front bumper off.

In Connecticut we have a law that allows you to make a right turn at a red traffic light if: you stopped, looked and there were no other cars coming the other direction.     This has developed into: slow down, turn right thru the red light without stopping if you think there is a chance the car coming the other direction will be able to slam on his brakes even though he has the right of way.   

My big question is..........

Where is everyone going in such a hurry?


yesterday I was driving on a divided highway and a driver was driving on my side going the opposite direction...people were running off the road to avoid hitting him.

How far do you have to drive on the wrong side before you notice? and when you do notice why don't you PULL over!!

 ::) ::)

(it was only noon...surely he wasn't drunk that early...or late)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 05, 2008, 11:15:39 am
Quote from: injest on January 05, 2008, 10:32:42 am
(it was only noon...surely he wasn't drunk that early...or late)


Yup, David is right. There are drunken drivers and driving drinkers.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2008, 12:09:20 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 05, 2008, 11:03:58 am
Oh you'd be surprized how many drunks there are during the day!       We just fired a Supervisor for showing up to work at 11:30 AM legally drunk.

Makes you wonder if those drunks driving the wrong way on the highway are thinking the same thing about everyone else!   

Drunk: OMG!   Look at all these people on the wrong side of the road!

About a mile from my office, on my drive home, is a very busy intersection...well marked, with lots of lights, but there are about 5 streets coming into it, an entrance to I295 and another entrance to US Route 1. I was at the light and over at the I295 entrance was an SUV on the wrong side of divider. I just looked and thought, "Oh my God." It was dark, 5:30 pm, lots of cars. Fortunately, people seemed to be aware of what was going on and either didn't move or moved at a snail's pace. The SUV managed to turn around (in front of 3 lanes of traffic!) and took off down Route 1. It could've been a disaster if someone was careless, not paying attention, or speeding. Fortunately, that didn't happen!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 05, 2008, 02:03:30 pm
I always hear people (ok usually YOUNG drivers) talking about what good drivers they are and I always think: "Maybe it is not that YOU are such a great driver but that OTHER drivers are watching out for you and cutting you some slack"

cause I know there are a lot of idiots that negotiate situations successfully not because of their skill but because everyone else got out of the way.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on January 05, 2008, 03:26:05 pm
1) A woman I know slightly recently got a DWI at 8 a.m. On her way to work.

She's had a drinking problem for a while, Hopefully this will be what gets her to seek treatment.


2) My grandmother once drove the wrong way on a divided highway for about a mile before she got pulled over. She wasn't drunk, but she was in her late 80s and getting pretty ditsy. She lost her license after that.



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 05, 2008, 04:43:31 pm


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WAY TO GO, LYNNE!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 05, 2008, 04:46:21 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/congratsthumbsup.jpg)

2,000 and counting, garycottle!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 05, 2008, 04:57:13 pm
Gary and Lynne,

Congratulations!

Let's see, I already taught you the sekrit handshake....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on January 05, 2008, 05:01:49 pm
CONGRATS, YOU TWO!!  ;D


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 06, 2008, 03:26:49 am
David, I love those questions.  Thanks for posting them.

Driving the wrong direction - Our local Target store is entered from the street by driving up a steep ramp that leads in a straight line up to the fourth floor of the parking garage.  There is a similar exit ramp that starts from the third floor and goes straight down to street level, and opens next to that previously-mentioned entrance.  Well, last year, I unintentionally drove UP the DOWN ramp and got nearly halfway up, unawares, when a car started down toward me.  Oh Geez!  I had to back down.  MiniMeno reminds me of this experience nearly every time we go there, even though it was at least a quarter of her life ago.  :)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 06, 2008, 09:24:54 am
Morning all,

30 degrees here this morning! Is the January thaw on its way? I hope so.

Ten years ago this we had the Great Ice Storm, one of the worst weather disasters to ever hit Maine. It was quite an experience. It is hard to believe it has already been 10 years.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 06, 2008, 09:25:25 am
Quote from: garycottle on January 06, 2008, 04:03:50 am
Hey, I just found this.  Thanks so much Meryl, Leslie, and Shasta. 

Wow Leslie!  I just noticed that you're almost at the 10,000 mark.  I have quite a ways to go to catch up with you. 

Great graphics Meryl.  And I love the baseball bats, Shasta.   :laugh:

You guys are so sweet.

Hugs,
Gary

Yes, 10,000 --- I am working hard to get there, soon!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 06, 2008, 04:09:41 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 06, 2008, 09:25:25 am
Yes, 10,000 --- I am working hard to get there, soon!

L

You're only 8 posts away  :o
I know you will have made the leap over the big 10 000 by the time I'll come back tomorrow morning. Go girl!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on January 06, 2008, 04:19:13 pm
today could be the day, Leslie!

get ready for a party!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 06, 2008, 07:56:09 pm

(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif) Congrats on 10,000 Leslie!!!(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)

(http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/10.gif)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 06, 2008, 08:02:00 pm
Hey Amanda, thank you! You were the first to notice (well, besides me, of course!).

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on January 06, 2008, 08:03:16 pm
Congrats, MaineWriter!!  


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 06, 2008, 08:07:15 pm
Ah, Shasta, thank you. Look at all those beautiful glittery zeroes!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on January 06, 2008, 08:08:22 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 06, 2008, 08:09:52 pm
Hey, Louise, thank you!

Let's keep the thanks going...good way to boost everyone's post count. LOL. Hey, I am an equal opportunity poster! The more the merrier in the big numbers club!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 06, 2008, 08:38:19 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/whee.jpg)

YOU DID IT, LESLIE!
CONGRATULATIONS ON 10,000!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 06, 2008, 09:38:06 pm
Meryl and Gary....thanks so much! Pretty exciting, isn't it?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 06, 2008, 10:01:45 pm
Happy 10,000, Leslie!!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 06, 2008, 10:18:04 pm
Woo woo woo, thanks, Paul!

Is there really such a thing as a $10,000 bill?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 07, 2008, 12:18:10 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 06, 2008, 10:18:04 pm
Woo woo woo, thanks, Paul!

Is there really such a thing as a $10,000 bill?

If you had a dollar for every post.... you'd find out!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 07, 2008, 12:24:31 am
Way to go, Leslie! You are not only the MaineWriter, you are the mainliningwriter!!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on January 07, 2008, 03:08:18 am
Phew, Leslie, 10.000 posts! You deserve a good

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after that. :)

Gefeliciteerd!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 07, 2008, 07:19:31 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 07, 2008, 12:24:31 am
Way to go, Leslie! You are not only the MaineWriter, you are the mainliningwriter!!!



Hahaha, thanks Lee!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 07, 2008, 07:20:01 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on January 07, 2008, 03:08:18 am
Phew, Leslie, 10.000 posts! You deserve a good

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after that. :)

Gefeliciteerd!  :-*

Oh, that feels good, Fabienne. I think I need a little hand massage, too!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 07, 2008, 07:35:12 am
Morning all,

28 degrees this morning. After the weather we had last week, that sounds positively tropical!

Back to work today for a full work week...sigh...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on January 07, 2008, 07:44:14 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 07, 2008, 07:20:01 am
Oh, that feels good, Fabienne. I think I need a little hand massage, too!

here you go. Enjoy!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 07, 2008, 07:47:11 am
Congratulations Leslie

for 10 000

meters posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 07, 2008, 07:58:53 am
Thank you, Chrissi!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 07, 2008, 08:37:20 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 07, 2008, 08:35:07 am
Mondays Top Ten List!

MaineWriter  10020 <--- WOO HOO!   10K reached!



Looks good, doesn't it, David? Thanks for the orange! Seems like just yesterday I put on my navy 9K coat. Time flies when you are having fun!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: memento on January 07, 2008, 09:54:35 am
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/bytemover/congratulations_graphics_7.gif)
 Leslie on 10,000 Posts
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 07, 2008, 09:58:27 am
Thanks, Sandy!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 07, 2008, 11:16:18 am
                                            CONGRATULATIONS  FOR 10,000

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                               LESLIE

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                                  Now relax put your feet up and have a cup a tea.......
                                                   
                                                 
                                               
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 07, 2008, 12:08:52 pm
Thanks, Janice!

Tea sounds good...thanks for the cup!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 07, 2008, 04:51:24 pm
We have yet another milestone: Scott/moremojo has reached 3000 posts!


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:D Way to go Scott!  :D
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Post by: MaineWriter on January 07, 2008, 04:56:41 pm
Congratulations, Scott!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 07, 2008, 07:38:27 pm


        Way to hang in there  SCOTT
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Post by: Meryl on January 08, 2008, 12:11:19 am


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CONGRATS TO TEXAS SCOTT on 3,000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 08, 2008, 07:51:26 am
Morning all,

36 degrees and rain is in the forecast! The January thaw is here, as predicted. No need for me to start the car this morning to warm up.

For anyone who is interested, the voting results from Dixville Notch NH are in. They went for McCain (R) and Obama (D).

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 08, 2008, 09:31:05 am



         WTH...have they only got five people in that place.?  They have already voted, tallied the results and
are done????????/   wow havent they seen Florida...no dangling chads or screwed up machines?
What kind of voters are they anyway?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 08, 2008, 09:52:03 am
Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 08, 2008, 09:31:05 am


         WTH...have they only got five people in that place.?  They have already voted, tallied the results and
are done????????/   wow havent they seen Florida...no dangling chads or screwed up machines?
What kind of voters are they anyway?

Actually, 17. Here's a news story that explains it all!


Obama, McCain get early win in Dixville Notch

DIXVILLE NOTCH (Reuters) - Sen. Barack Obama won seven of the 10 votes cast for Democrats in the first balloting of the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday in the northern hamlet of Dixville Notch, while Sen. John McCain won the Republican balloting.

Ballots by all 17 registered voters were cast and counted just after midnight on Tuesday in the remote White Mountain town that takes advantage of a state law allowing communities to close polls once voting is over and announce the results.

Other than those for Obama, of Illinois, former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards got two votes and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson received one. New York Sen. Hillary Clinton received none.

Among the seven votes cast for Republicans, Arizona Sen. John McCain won four, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney received 2, and former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani won one vote.

The ballots in Dixville Notch and nearby Harts Location represent the first direct voting in New Hampshire's primary, the next battleground in the state-by-state process of choosing Republican and Democratic candidates for November's election to replace President George W. Bush.

Though its population is tiny at 74 residents, Dixville Notch is home to the 15,000-acre (6,070-hectare) Balsams Grand Resort Hotel near the Canadian border.

In 1960, to spark publicity and serve a civic function, the resort's late owner, Neil Tillotson, opened voting booths at midnight on primary day and reported the results of the staff's ballots to the local wire service.

He did the same on Election Day in November. Every four years since, the media spotlight shines on Dixville Notch, luring a stream of politicians including President George W. Bush, and former presidents Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan.

As in past years, it was as much a media sideshow as an exercise in U.S. democracy, with television cameras crowding the "ballot room" of the hotel.

Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter of California was the only candidate to attend the balloting in Dixville Notch.

Three Republicans -- McCain, Giuliani and Texas Rep. Ron Paul -- made the trek to campaign last year.

To speed things up, in an attempt to assure Dixville Notch would be first to finish voting, each of the 13 voters present had a voting booth. Four others voted by absentee ballot. The balloting was over within minutes as 12 Independents, 3 Republicans and 2 Democrats voted.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 08, 2008, 09:53:50 am
And a picture to go along with the story:

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Post by: MaineWriter on January 08, 2008, 09:59:51 am
Another story, with a bit more detail and history.


McCain, Obama, get early votes in N.H. villages

By Clarke Canfield, Associated Press Writer  |  January 8, 2008

DIXVILLE NOTCH, N.H. --Residents of two tiny towns stayed up late to give Barack Obama and John McCain early victories in the New Hampshire presidential primary.

Voters in Dixville Notch and Hart's Location cast the initial ballots just after midnight Tuesday.

In Hart's Location, Democrat Obama received nine votes, Hillary Rodham Clinton received three and John Edwards received one. On the Republican side, McCain received six, Mike Huckabee received five, Ron Paul received four and Mitt Romney one.

In Dixville Notch, on the Republican side, McCain received four votes, Mitt Romney two and Rudy Giuliani one. On the Democratic side, Obama received seven votes, John Edwards two votes and Bill Richardson one vote.

Donna Kaye Erwin cast the first ballot in Dixville Notch -- for McCain.

"I think he's somebody we can look at as president and be proud of," she said.

Tanner Tillotson, 19, cast his first vote ever -- for Barack Obama.

"All the candidates can make promises, but I think he has the drive to get them done," Tillotson said.

Long-shot GOP hopeful Rep. Duncan Hunter attended the vote in Dixville Notch, where results were announced before 12:06 a.m. in a small room packed with TV cameras and photographers.

"It epitomizes people-to-people politicking," Hunter said minutes before the votes were cast.

Hunter received no votes in either town.

State law allows towns with fewer than 100 people to open at midnight and to close as soon as all registered voters have cast ballots. Hart's Location Selectman Mark Dindorf said getting 100 percent voter turnout was the most exciting aspect of the event.

"We challenge any other town in the country to do that," he said.

McCain, Giuliani, Paul and Hunter had visited Dixville Notch. None of the major Democratic hopefuls visited, although the Obama campaign sent representatives to the town last week.

In Hart's Location, Dindorf said one prominent resident's energetic campaigning for Obama paid off.

While most New Hampshire residents have to wait until around daybreak to vote, those in the two far northern towns have been going to the polls at midnight for decades. The Balsams, located about 20 miles from the Canadian border, has been holding its early bird voting since 1960. That's when former owner Neil Tillotson, who died in 2001, arranged for early elections by having Dixville incorporated solely for voting purposes. Neil Tillotson was Tanner Tillotson's grandfather.

Hart's Location began midnight voting in 1948 because most residents were railroad workers who had to be on the job during normal polling hours. Townspeople, weary of the media attention and the late hours, did away with it after the 1964 election but revived the practice in 1996.

In Dixville this year, there were three registered Republicans, two Democrats -- one of whom registered Monday -- and 12 who were undeclared. Hart's Location had eight Democrats, eight Republicans and 13 undeclared.

With more candidates on the ballot -- 42 -- than voters in town, longtime Hart's Location town clerk Marion Varney, 86, wouldn't venture a guess Monday on how the voting would turn out. In 2004, Wesley Clark got the most Democratic primary votes in Hart's Location and Dixville.

"I don't even know for sure who I'm going to vote for," said Varney, who later cast the town's first vote. "I think I might just close my eyes and mark the ballot."

The two places have a friendly competition about which is first to cast its ballots.

New Hampshire Secretary of State William Gardner recalls getting phone calls in years past from people claiming that Neil Tillotson had illegally cast the first ballot at The Balsams before midnight -- that they had seen it on C-SPAN.

"I'd say it was done on 'Tillotson time,'" Gardner said. "If he said it was midnight, then it was midnight."

Neil Tillotson was a staunch Republican. Another grandson, James Tillotson, 33, also voted for Obama. He said his grandfather would not have frowned upon the vote.

"He would have been glad that I got out to vote. For him, it was all about voting and having your voice heard."
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on January 08, 2008, 03:25:31 pm
You poor dear.  At least you didn't hesitate to get a new puter though!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 08, 2008, 03:45:34 pm
Oh David!

All your email addresses are gone? Your pictures? YOUR PORN? LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 08, 2008, 03:53:59 pm


          Oh dear me...that is a disaster.  I hate them too...But I have to live with them, they are my addiction
now.  I was dragged kicking and screeming into the computer age...Now I can't imagine a day without one any more...Its our crack, as surely as meth or coke to an addict...join us..and we will walk thru that valley together...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 08, 2008, 04:17:45 pm
Poor David

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Take a wee dram to soothe your nerves

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This really sucks  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 08, 2008, 04:24:59 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 08, 2008, 04:16:13 pm
 Even the new keyboard is freaking me out.   The buttons are real close together and I keep hitting more than one letter at a time!   ARG!



I hear ya. I suffer the same thing since Christmas. My husband got me a new wireless mouse and keyboard and while I loved the mouse instantly, I'm still getting used to the keyboard. Everything so small, and additionally all the keys are on one level. On the old one, they were graduated (sliding? staged?) like the seat rows in a cinema.
Makes me crazy. My typos have doubled ot tripled since.

Thinking about it, pass the bottle back, David. I also need a mouthful  ;) :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 08, 2008, 04:51:52 pm

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                                     here ya go David, a computer that types itself....

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 08, 2008, 06:05:43 pm
Poor David!  What a GDBOAUS!  :P

I'm glad you bounced right back and have a nice new computer that hopefully will serve you well for many years---once you figure it out, of course.  Good luck!  ;)

Have one on me:

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 08, 2008, 07:34:34 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 08, 2008, 03:23:44 pm
I hate computers!    >:(


This morning I went to sign on as usual and KA-BOOM!  It crashed and burned.   :'(

Windows wouldn't even start.  Missing or corrupt files blah blah blah.

So I grabbed my trusty Windows XP disc and decided to reload again..

No luck.   It was beyond repair.   ARGGGGGGGGG!

Well, my computer was old.  At least 5 years old.   That's like 200 in dog years.
So I did what any self respecting person would do.     I called out sick from work.  (cough cough)
Dragged my computer outside and shot it like a lame horse.

Then I drove to Circuit City and bought a new Gateway desktop PC.  A new HP printer too.    So here it is after 2pm and I'm just getting around to BetterMost.    It only took several hours to get online including one call to Tech support in India at $1.95 a minute.   SHEESH!

Now I am sitting here like a deer with headlights in its eyes.  I just realized that every email address is gone.  All my favorites.  All my downloaded porn.   :'(

So if I'm not here too much in the next few days it is because I'm starting from scratch.

oh my god!! Where will you be able to get more?? WHERE!??

Poor David!!

I HATE VISTA....

good luck...you are smarter than me so I dont' doubt you will be back to normal in no time!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 08, 2008, 10:10:56 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 08, 2008, 03:23:44 pm
I hate computers!    >:(


This morning I went to sign on as usual and KA-BOOM!  It crashed and burned.   :'(

Windows wouldn't even start.  Missing or corrupt files blah blah blah.

So I grabbed my trusty Windows XP disc and decided to reload again..

No luck.   It was beyond repair.   ARGGGGGGGGG!

Well, my computer was old.  At least 5 years old.   That's like 200 in dog years.
So I did what any self respecting person would do.     I called out sick from work.  (cough cough)
Dragged my computer outside and shot it like a lame horse.

Then I drove to Circuit City and bought a new Gateway desktop PC.  A new HP printer too.    So here it is after 2pm and I'm just getting around to BetterMost.    It only took several hours to get online including one call to Tech support in India at $1.95 a minute.   SHEESH!

Now I am sitting here like a deer with headlights in its eyes.  I just realized that every email address is gone.  All my favorites.  All my downloaded porn.   :'(

So if I'm not here too much in the next few days it is because I'm starting from scratch.

I expect mine is living on borrowed time. It was six last month. I have CDs. Now I just have to find a friend to come by and show me how to back up all that porn on the CDs. ...  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 09, 2008, 12:29:55 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 08, 2008, 10:10:56 pm
I expect mine in living on borrowed time. It was six last month. I have CDs. Now I just have to find a friend to come by and show me how to back up all that porn on the CDs. ...  :-\

dang and I dont even HAVE any to back up!!

not that a certain young man hasn't tried his best to fill that void.... ::) ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 09, 2008, 07:39:54 am
Morning all,

The January thaw is here and boy are we enjoying it! It felt like spring yesterday with a high temperature of 60 degrees. That broke the old record (51) set in 1946. That's the official temperature...the thermometer in my car said it was 64 in the middle of the afternoon!

The temperature right now (6:39 am) is 43. It looks like we have another warm day in store. Hooray!

L


Wednesdays top ten list

injest  23206
Garry_LH  11245
MaineWriter  10061
dot-matrix  9133
Front-Ranger  8951
Lucise  8228
Ellemeno  7726
David  7711
Sheriff Roland  6461
Jeff Wrangler  5856  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 09, 2008, 02:02:11 pm
Congratulations to ineedcrayons who just reached 4000 posts!

Way to go!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 09, 2008, 04:24:18 pm
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CONGRATS ON 4,000 POSTS, KATHERINE!
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Post by: Penthesilea on January 09, 2008, 04:43:37 pm

4000

 :D :o :D

I think you need some more crayons...

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Congrats Friend!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on January 09, 2008, 05:31:48 pm
Danke schön, Chrissi, Leslie, Janice, and Cynthia for all the congrats on my milestone!  :D And it only took me nearly two years to reach the big 3-O-O-O!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 09, 2008, 08:02:02 pm
Thank you, Scott, Leslie, Katherine, et al for your XXXXs of posts!! I have loved them, every one!! And thank you David, for keeping track of all the posts and posters, even thru all of your computer trials and tribulations!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 09, 2008, 08:11:21 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 09, 2008, 08:02:02 pm
Thank you, Scott, Leslie, Katherine, et al for your XXXXs of posts!! I have loved them, every one!! And thank you David, for keeping track of all the posts and posters, even thru all of your computer trials and tribulations!!

You're welcome Lee, and thank you for noticing! LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 09, 2008, 10:08:57 pm

<img src="http://www.divshare.com/img/2235651-0c4.jpg" border="0" /> (http://www.divshare.com/download/2235651-0c4)

Congrats Katherine!!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 09, 2008, 10:41:30 pm

Mark Ruffalo, how many thousands of posts does ineedcrayons have?

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 09, 2008, 10:49:16 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 09, 2008, 10:16:48 pm

I think it was just some bad Karma coming back to bite me in the ass for playing hookie the day before.    :P

Man, oh man, don't you hate when that happens?

What did she put on your tortellini? Beef gravy?

Time to start packing your own lunch, cowboy. LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 10, 2008, 07:19:49 am
Morning all,

36 degrees this morning and dark! I have no idea what is in our forecast today!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 10, 2008, 09:29:57 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 10, 2008, 08:28:05 am
Man it was 63º again yesterday!      In just one week it has gone from 3º to 63º  Crazy eh?   That's New England for you!

Is it New England or is it global warming? Although a "January thaw" is a pretty traditional winter occurrence. But I am used to it happening later in the month.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on January 10, 2008, 09:35:58 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 10, 2008, 09:29:57 am
Is it New England or is it global warming? Although a "January thaw" is a pretty traditional winter occurrence. But I am used to it happening later in the month.

L

Actually, last year it happened the same week as this year.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 10, 2008, 11:02:19 am
Quote from: Scott on January 10, 2008, 09:35:58 am
Actually, last year it happened the same week as this year.

Well, true...but I remember last year, winter didn't really get started until February, and then it lasted til April. The whole month of January was mild, wasn't it?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 10, 2008, 12:17:47 pm
We had the big Patriot's Day storm on April 16th, with serious snow on that date.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 10, 2008, 07:15:50 pm
Congratulations to Anke (pipedream) with 3000 posts exactly, at this movie...most recent post played in the ABCs at the movies game!

Way to go!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 10, 2008, 07:20:22 pm
And I just noticed that Artiste has 2000 posts! More congratulations!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 11, 2008, 07:28:24 am
Morning all,

32 degrees with sleet and freezing rain. Lovely. NOT!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 11, 2008, 07:38:27 am
Everyone,

I created a poll over in the polling place on "The first time I saw Brokeback Mountain." Go share your experiences and add to the numbers!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on January 11, 2008, 01:04:00 pm
Hey everybody, I just caught up with this thread -- thanks y'all, for your congratulations on my posting milestone.

But here's my question: What does it take to get on the Top 10 list these days??? I don't work full time -- heck I hardly work, period -- I sit at my computer all day and come here every chance I get, I feel like I blab a lot, I once was up as high as No. 7 or so ... and yet now I'm almost 2,000 posts behind Jeff at No. 10, and 19,000 posts (!!!) behind Jess, the perennial No 1.

How do you guys do it?!  :o 

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 11, 2008, 02:20:10 pm
This is a very good question.

Sometimes I'm sort of amazed at how low my post count actually is.  Given how much time I feel like I spend here.
 :-\



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 11, 2008, 03:20:24 pm


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CONGRATS TO ANKE ON 3,000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 11, 2008, 03:23:47 pm


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CONGRATULATIONS, ARTISTE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 11, 2008, 08:07:23 pm
Congratulations to Lee on 9000 posts. She gets to take over my navy blue coat! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 11, 2008, 08:11:28 pm
Quote from: ineedcrayons on January 11, 2008, 01:04:00 pm
Hey everybody, I just caught up with this thread -- thanks y'all, for your congratulations on my posting milestone.

But here's my question: What does it take to get on the Top 10 list these days??? I don't work full time -- heck I hardly work, period -- I sit at my computer all day and come here every chance I get, I feel like I blab a lot, I once was up as high as No. 7 or so ... and yet now I'm almost 2,000 posts behind Jeff at No. 10, and 19,000 posts (!!!) behind Jess, the perennial No 1.

How do you guys do it?!  :o 



1. Spend more time here at the 1000+ posts club. Come on every morning and say hello to all your friends and post your local weather report--or comment on my weather report.
2. Congratulate everyone on their various milestones here in the club.
3. Start a blog and ponder the big issues of life, on a daily basis. Thrice daily is better.
4. Comment on other people's blogs. Find the real blabbermouths and comment ALOT on theirs. Find the quiet people and try to turn them into blabbermouths with lots of comments there, too.
5. Visit your regular threads and post updates daily (you actually do this).
6. Visit new threads and try to get them going (you do this too).
8. Find a few games you like and play regularly.
9. Vote on lots of polls.

That should get you started!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 11, 2008, 08:15:58 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 11, 2008, 08:14:59 pm
thankgoodness we are all shy.......


     Muah ha ha ha ha!    :laugh:

Ain't it da troof!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 12, 2008, 02:36:40 am
Quote from: ineedcrayons on January 11, 2008, 01:04:00 pm
Hey everybody, I just caught up with this thread -- thanks y'all, for your congratulations on my posting milestone.

But here's my question: What does it take to get on the Top 10 list these days??? I don't work full time -- heck I hardly work, period -- I sit at my computer all day and come here every chance I get, I feel like I blab a lot, I once was up as high as No. 7 or so ... and yet now I'm almost 2,000 posts behind Jeff at No. 10, and 19,000 posts (!!!) behind Jess, the perennial No 1.

How do you guys do it?!  :o 




Don't say so much in one post.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 12, 2008, 02:37:03 am
Add stuff in subsequent posts.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 12, 2008, 02:37:27 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on January 12, 2008, 02:37:03 am
Add stuff in subsequent posts.


You can even quote yourself.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 12, 2008, 02:37:40 am
Hugs!!

:)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on January 12, 2008, 02:49:04 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on January 12, 2008, 02:37:40 am
Hugs!!

:)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: MaineWriter on January 11, 2008, 08:11:28 pm
1. Spend more time here at the 1000+ posts club. Come on every morning and say hello to all your friends and post your local weather report--or comment on my weather report.
2. Congratulate everyone on their various milestones here in the club.
3. Start a blog and ponder the big issues of life, on a daily basis. Thrice daily is better.
4. Comment on other people's blogs. Find the real blabbermouths and comment ALOT on theirs. Find the quiet people and try to turn them into blabbermouths with lots of comments there, too.
5. Visit your regular threads and post updates daily (you actually do this).
6. Visit new threads and try to get them going (you do this too).
8. Find a few games you like and play regularly.
9. Vote on lots of polls.

10. Forget idea of making a living.
11. Give kids up for adoption.
12. Let house fall into even greater chaos than it already is.
13. RL friends will forget I ever existed.
14. Read a book or magazine?? Yeah, right ...
15. Frozen pizza by the computer is a perfectly good dinner.
16. Why bathe when I have no friends anyway?
17. Shouldn't I have listed all of these in separate posts?




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 12, 2008, 02:55:02 am
Quote from: ineedcrayons on January 12, 2008, 02:49:04 am
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

10. Forget idea of making a living.
11. Give kids up for adoption.
12. Let house fall into even greater chaos than it already is.
13. RL friends will forget I ever existed.
14. Read a book or magazine?? Yeah, right ...
15. Frozen pizza by the computer is a perfectly good dinner.
16. Why bathe when I have no friends anyway?
17. Shouldn't I have listed all of these in separate posts?






I work at a job close to full time, my son is raised, my house looks the same it ever did, I am a member of three horse associations, I am active with the local 4H, I give horse riding clinics for low income children twice a year,  most of my friends are also participants in the same clubs I am in. I recently finished reading "The Year of Living Biblically" by AJ Jacobs. Tonights supper was stuffed peppers, a recipe I got from Roland and I took TWO showers today...(you would have too if you had to do what I did today)

 ;D ;D



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 12, 2008, 02:58:45 am
but yes....putting each in their own post would have helped your count.

(I also have a job one day a month keeping records for another association)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 12, 2008, 08:57:05 am
Quote from: ineedcrayons on January 12, 2008, 02:49:04 am
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

10. Forget idea of making a living.
11. Give kids up for adoption.
12. Let house fall into even greater chaos than it already is.
13. RL friends will forget I ever existed.
14. Read a book or magazine?? Yeah, right ...
15. Frozen pizza by the computer is a perfectly good dinner.
16. Why bathe when I have no friends anyway?
17. Shouldn't I have listed all of these in separate posts?


Yes, you should have!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 12, 2008, 08:58:23 am
Morning all,

33 degrees and frost on the car this morning. Fortunately, it is Saturday and I don't have to rush out, so I don't have to wonder whether or not to start the car to warm it up today!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 12, 2008, 09:00:13 am
Quote from: ineedcrayons on January 12, 2008, 02:49:04 am
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

10. Forget idea of making a living.
11. Give kids up for adoption.
12. Let house fall into even greater chaos than it already is.
13. RL friends will forget I ever existed.
14. Read a book or magazine?? Yeah, right ...
15. Frozen pizza by the computer is a perfectly good dinner.
16. Why bathe when I have no friends anyway?
17. Shouldn't I have listed all of these in separate posts?


That reminds me of that funny thread, I think it was at IMDb, of things people said had changed in their lives since BBM and discovering online forums. My favorite was the woman who cut her hair, saving herself 30 minutes per day by no longer having to style it. LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 12, 2008, 10:55:05 am
Quote from: injest on January 12, 2008, 02:55:02 am
I work at a job close to full time, my son is raised, my house looks the same it ever did, I am a member of three horse associations, I am active with the local 4H, I give horse riding clinics for low income children twice a year,

How cool is that!?!?!

Quote
most of my friends are also participants in the same clubs I am in. I recently finished reading "The Year of Living Biblically" by AJ Jacobs. Tonights supper was stuffed peppers, a recipe I got from Roland and I took TWO showers today...(you would have too if you had to do what I did today)

 ;D ;D

Cleaned out the barn, did you?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 12, 2008, 10:57:28 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 12, 2008, 10:55:05 am
How cool is that!?!?!

Cleaned out the barn, did you?

 ;D ;D ;D

Don can clean every stall in there and not get anything on him.....I look like I have been rolling in it.. :P :P

the clinics are SO much fun, Jeff. I love doing it. I wish I could do it all the time...but it takes a lot of time and effort. It is so cool to see the kids with the horses. The boys are the cutest cause they are all macho you know...KNOW everything....aint' skeert....until the horse moves....

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

most have never been around horses at all. I love how quickly they gain confidence...they seem to just walk taller after they have ridden a  time or two. There is just something about being in control of a 1000 pound animal that gives you a good feeling.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 12, 2008, 10:58:15 am
Quote from: ineedcrayons on January 12, 2008, 02:49:04 am
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

10. Forget idea of making a living.
11. Give kids up for adoption.
12. Let house fall into even greater chaos than it already is.
13. RL friends will forget I ever existed.
14. Read a book or magazine?? Yeah, right ...
15. Frozen pizza by the computer is a perfectly good dinner.
16. Why bathe when I have no friends anyway?
17. Shouldn't I have listed all of these in separate posts?

18. Forget about doing laundry. You have no job, no friends, and you don't bathe (eeew), why do you need clean clothes?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 12, 2008, 11:00:03 am
Quote from: injest on January 12, 2008, 10:57:28 am
;D ;D ;D

Don can clean every stall in there and not get anything on him.....I look like I have been rolling in it.. :P :P

 ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on January 12, 2008, 11:04:21 am
Quote from: injest on January 12, 2008, 02:55:02 am
I work at a job close to full time, my son is raised, my house looks the same it ever did, I am a member of three horse associations, I am active with the local 4H, I give horse riding clinics for low income children twice a year,  most of my friends are also participants in the same clubs I am in. I recently finished reading "The Year of Living Biblically" by AJ Jacobs. Tonights supper was stuffed peppers, a recipe I got from Roland and I took TWO showers today...(you would have too if you had to do what I did today)

Very impressive, Jess!  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on January 12, 2008, 11:05:52 am
Quote from: injest on January 12, 2008, 02:55:02 am
I recently finished reading "The Year of Living Biblically" by AJ Jacobs.

How did you like it? I thought the reviews looked interesting. And I read part of a book where that same guy read through the entire encyclopedia. It was pretty funny.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 12, 2008, 11:07:20 am
Quote from: injest on January 12, 2008, 10:57:28 am
the clinics are SO much fun, Jeff. I love doing it. I wish I could do it all the time...but it takes a lot of time and effort. It is so cool to see the kids with the horses. The boys are the cutest cause they are all macho you know...KNOW everything....aint' skeert....until the horse moves....

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

most have never been around horses at all. I love how quickly they gain confidence...they seem to just walk taller after they have ridden a  time or two. There is just something about being in control of a 1000 pound animal that gives you a good feeling.

That is so NEAT!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on January 12, 2008, 11:07:34 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 12, 2008, 10:58:15 am
18. Forget about doing laundry. You have no job, no friends, and you don't bathe (eeew), why do you need clean clothes?

You mean you guys wear clothes?   :o  With no job and no friends, I just hang out in pajamas.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on January 12, 2008, 11:09:04 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 12, 2008, 08:58:23 am
33 degrees and frost on the car this morning. Fortunately, it is Saturday and I don't have to rush out, so I don't have to wonder whether or not to start the car to warm it up today!

36 degrees here, with a weak winter sun trying to make its way through a haze. No snow on the ground since last week's weird 50-something weather.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 12, 2008, 12:00:57 pm
Quote from: ineedcrayons on January 12, 2008, 11:09:04 am
36 degrees here, with a weak winter sun trying to make its way through a haze. No snow on the ground since last week's weird 50-something weather.



We still have snow, but a whole lot less of it than this time last week. Erb, the stray cat (or perhaps I should say 'feral feline') who lives under our deck has appeared for the first time in weeks and is sunning himself in the big patch of lawn that has appeared in the midst of our backyard. Quite a difference from 10 days ago! (This picture was taken on Jan 2.)

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 12, 2008, 12:35:53 pm
Quote from: injest on January 12, 2008, 10:57:28 am
;D ;D ;D

Don can clean every stall in there and not get anything on him.....I look like I have been rolling in it.. :P :P

the clinics are SO much fun, Jeff. I love doing it. I wish I could do it all the time...but it takes a lot of time and effort. It is so cool to see the kids with the horses. The boys are the cutest cause they are all macho you know...KNOW everything....aint' skeert....until the horse moves....

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

most have never been around horses at all. I love how quickly they gain confidence...they seem to just walk taller after they have ridden a  time or two. There is just something about being in control of a 1000 pound animal that gives you a good feeling.

 jess - that is so cool. Well done you for doing that.  :-*


oh and hello everyone - I'm back!! Thank gawd!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 12, 2008, 12:39:46 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 10, 2008, 11:56:59 am
I just checked my journal from last year.   March 17th was the last measurable snowfall, although we had snow squalls on April 5th.

You keep a journal David? - I've never had the patience or staying power to do that since I was a little kid.... I get bored too easily to do something for more than a few minutes straight never mind to do something every day!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 12, 2008, 12:43:50 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 08, 2008, 03:23:44 pm
I hate computers!    >:(


This morning I went to sign on as usual and KA-BOOM!  It crashed and burned.   :'(

Windows wouldn't even start.  Missing or corrupt files blah blah blah.

So I grabbed my trusty Windows XP disc and decided to reload again..

No luck.   It was beyond repair.   ARGGGGGGGGG!

Well, my computer was old.  At least 5 years old.   That's like 200 in dog years.
So I did what any self respecting person would do.     I called out sick from work.  (cough cough)
Dragged my computer outside and shot it like a lame horse.

Then I drove to Circuit City and bought a new Gateway desktop PC.  A new HP printer too.    So here it is after 2pm and I'm just getting around to BetterMost.    It only took several hours to get online including one call to Tech support in India at $1.95 a minute.   SHEESH!

Now I am sitting here like a deer with headlights in its eyes.  I just realized that every email address is gone.  All my favorites.  All my downloaded porn.   :'(

So if I'm not here too much in the next few days it is because I'm starting from scratch.

Boy - computers are great when they work, but when they dont!? bah!

One thing that the wireless going on the laptop made me do is somethign I've been meaning to do for AGES. We had to reinstate the laptop to factory setting to see if that would fix the settings before it ewas sent away. It didn't but it did make me go to the shop and buy an external hardrive, so we could save all our stuff onto it so not to lose it. i think I would'd literally cry for days if I lost all my digital photos. I also exported all my favourites over too - must export them back actually.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 12, 2008, 12:55:03 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 12, 2008, 12:50:48 pm
Yes I do.  It is a hard cover diary, but I use it as a date book.   I write down future appointments,  what I did this day, weather notes, etc.   It can be very handy at times.     I only keep the current and past years books around.    I destroy any older ones.  LOL.     The last thing I want is for someone to get a hold of one and read the boring (or erotic) details.   LOL

dang...now THAT woulda made a great blog....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 12, 2008, 02:50:14 pm


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     CONGRATS TO FRONT-RANGER
     FOR TOPPING 9,000 FEET POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 12, 2008, 06:07:06 pm
WY, thankyew very much, Meryl! To tell you the truth, I din't even notice I had done that!! Shall we rename Long's Peak Lee's Peak for the day in order to celebrate?? No, because I haven't reached my peak yet! Plus, Long's Peak, as all the BBQers learned, is a fourteener! One peak that is at 9,000-ft-plus is ... that's rite... Brokenback Mountain!! But, I would not rename it for anything, even just for a day!!

Now about my color...I won't be green anymore (green is my favourite color because I'm the Front-Ranger you know) but that's all right, because now I'll be blue!! And not just any shade of blue, but beautiful blue-jeans Jack's eyes blue!! Woo-hooooooo!!



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 12, 2008, 08:18:53 pm
*evil knowing grin*  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 12, 2008, 09:25:37 pm
Quote from: Kelda on January 12, 2008, 08:18:53 pm
*evil knowing grin*  :-*

what? You know about David's sordid past?? Share!! (you know how to send a pm doncha!!??)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 12, 2008, 09:34:08 pm
heh, I have a good imagination!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 13, 2008, 12:46:55 am

(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)Congrats Lee!!!(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 13, 2008, 09:29:43 am
Oh my, I suppose that nor'easter is going to hit us too. I haven't looked at today's weather report yet. Right now it is 21 degrees with lots of sun.

L

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  Garry_LH        11,245
  MaineWriter        10,161
  dot-matrix        9,156
  Front-Ranger        9,031
  Lucise        8,273
  Ellemeno        7,761
  David        7,751
  Sheriff Roland        6,464
 Jeff Wrangler        5,932
  Fran        5,747
  louise van hine        5,156
  Shakestheground        4,739
  Meryl        4,714
  ifyoucantfixit        4,701
  Nutmeg Guy        4,665
  Susiebell        4,136
  ineedcrayons        4,054 
  southendmd        3,799
  Kelda        3,778
  Phillip Dampier        3,663
  Memento        3,559
  Toast        3,475
  atz75        3,426
  Scott        3,202
  Penthesilea        3,124
  Lynne        3,056
  ednbarby        3,032
  moremojo        3,022
  Pipedream        3,004 
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 13, 2008, 09:35:11 am
Same here Leslie.  26º and sunny. 

The proverbial calm before the storm I guess.    :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 13, 2008, 01:30:03 pm


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CONGRATS DAGI!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 13, 2008, 03:12:19 pm
Seems I missed some milestones this week.

Congrats Lee

9000 posts

 :D Yay!  :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 13, 2008, 03:15:36 pm

Congrats Anke

 :D 3000  :D


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 13, 2008, 03:16:04 pm
Hey Dagi!

Congratulations!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 13, 2008, 04:30:15 pm
Congrats to all who who have met a milestone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 14, 2008, 06:54:28 am
Quote from: injest on January 12, 2008, 02:55:02 am
I work at a job close to full time, my son is raised, my house looks the same it ever did, I am a member of three horse associations, I am active with the local 4H, I give horse riding clinics for low income children twice a year,  most of my friends are also participants in the same clubs I am in. I recently finished reading "The Year of Living Biblically" by AJ Jacobs. Tonights supper was stuffed peppers, a recipe I got from Roland and I took TWO showers today...(you would have too if you had to do what I did today)

 ;D ;D






Wow, that is a cool bunch of stuff.  I have always been really curious about 4H.  Seems like it might be more valuable than ever, for kids who might not have close connections with land and animals otherwise.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 14, 2008, 07:13:47 am
Morning all,

27 degrees and we have a snowstorm. School is closed so it is a hunker down day for me!

Maybe I'll even go back to bed. Hmmm.....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 14, 2008, 07:15:13 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 14, 2008, 07:13:47 am
Morning all,

27 degrees and we have a snowstorm. School is closed so it is a hunker down day for me!

Maybe I'll even go back to bed. Hmmm.....

L


Uh oh, I'm up late again.  And at the beginning of the week, too.  Dang.  'Night!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 14, 2008, 08:21:40 am
Good morning Brokies!

The Nor"Easter has not dumped on us as expected!     WOO HOO!

So far there looks to be only 4 or 5 inches on the ground.    The snow should stop in a few hours.

I'll still have to get the mess cleared in time to head for the Airport around noon.     :P



Speaking of the Airport....

Yesterday we had Cowboys!    YEE HAA!    There was a Bullriding contest in Worchester Massachusetts and many of the contestants fly in/out via my airport.     Ooooh it was REAL distracting!     ::)   There was a young Jack Twist type in a black hat that made my heart jump.   LOL

Also,   two young lads were in line at the ticket counter near me.   Two very cute, early 20 somethings.    Well they seemed to be standing very close to eachother.   At one point I could swear I saw the slightly taller one peck the other on his cheek.   I did a double take and saw him whispering in the other ones ear.  I thought I must have imagined the kiss.     But the more I watch the two of them I saw something else.   The shorter one was staring up at the other with a smile and those infatuated eyes.  You know the look.   The "Puppy dog love" look.    Eyes wide, eyebrows raised, silly grin.      Oh yeah.  These two were smitten with eachother I thought.       They came over and dropped off their bags to me.    As they walked away they were again sandwiched together.  I looked closer and noticed that they were discretely holding hands.   

      Young love.  How sweet.    :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 14, 2008, 08:23:50 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 14, 2008, 08:21:40 am
Good morning Brokies!

The Nor"Easter has not dumped on us as expected!     WOO HOO!

So far there looks to be only 4 or 5 inches on the ground.    The snow should stop in a few hours.

I'll still have to get the mess cleared in time to head for the Airport around noon.     :P



Speaking of the Airport....

Yesterday we had Cowboys!    YEE HAA!    There was a Bullriding contest in Worchester Massachusetts and many of the contestants fly in/out via my airport.     Ooooh it was REAL distracting!     ::)   There was a young Jack Twist type in a black hat that made my heart jump.   LOL

Also,   two young lads were in line at the ticket counter near me.   Two very cute, early 20 somethings.    Well they seemed to be standing very close to eachother.   At one point I could swear I saw the slightly taller one peck the other on his cheek.   I did a double take and saw him whispering in the other ones ear.  I thought I must have imagined the kiss.     But the more I watch the two of them I saw something else.   The shorter one was staring up at the other with a smile and those infatuated eyes.  You know the look.   The "Puppy dog love" look.    Eyes wide, eyebrows raised, silly grin.      Oh yeah.  These two were smitten with eachother I thought.       They came over and dropped off their bags to me.    As they walked away they were again sandwiched together.  I looked closer and noticed that they were discretely holding hands.   

      Young love.  How sweet.    :-*


oh how COOL!! I have heard rumors that there were some young gays in the bull riding circuit....too bad you don't know the riders....and how cool that they were comfortable enough to do that out in public around their friends...do you know which group they were with? CBR or PBR??

thanks for that story!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on January 14, 2008, 08:24:38 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 14, 2008, 08:21:40 am
Good morning Brokies!

The Nor"Easter has not dumped on us as expected!     WOO HOO!

So far there looks to be only 4 or 5 inches on the ground.    The snow should stop in a few hours.

I'll still have to get the mess cleared in time to head for the Airport around noon.     :P



Speaking of the Airport....

Yesterday we had Cowboys!    YEE HAA!    There was a Bullriding contest in Worchester Massachusetts and many of the contestants fly in/out via my airport.     Ooooh it was REAL distracting!     ::)   There was a young Jack Twist type in a black hat that made my heart jump.   LOL

Also,   two young lads were in line at the ticket counter near me.   Two very cute, early 20 somethings.    Well they seemed to be standing very close to eachother.   At one point I could swear I saw the slightly taller one peck the other on his cheek.   I did a double take and saw him whispering in the other ones ear.  I thought I must have imagined the kiss.     But the more I watch the two of them I saw something else.   The shorter one was staring up at the other with a smile and those infatuated eyes.  You know the look.   The "Puppy dog love" look.    Eyes wide, eyebrows raised, silly grin.      Oh yeah.  These two were smitten with eachother I thought.       They came over and dropped off their bags to me.    As they walked away they were again sandwiched together.  I looked closer and noticed that they were discretely holding hands.   

      Young love.  How sweet.    :-*


Dumping on us :(  Home for the day.  That's good.  Work on a song I've been writing.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 14, 2008, 08:50:36 am
Quote from: injest on January 14, 2008, 08:23:50 am
oh how COOL!! I have heard rumors that there were some young gays in the bull riding circuit....too bad you don't know the riders....and how cool that they were comfortable enough to do that out in public around their friends...do you know which group they were with? CBR or PBR??

thanks for that story!!

   Oops,  I'd better clarify that.  The two boys holding hands were not with the Cowboys.   That would have been TOO much to witness.  LOL
   I would have had to go and throw some cold water on myself.   LOL.

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Now back to the Cowboys    ;D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 14, 2008, 09:32:15 am
yep

 ;D ;D

I was watching an event on TV one time and there were two guys watching the rest of the round there right at the end of the chutes...one was standing behind the other with his arm around the others waist with his thumb hooked in the guys belt loop....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 14, 2008, 10:09:20 am
FYI:  Worcester is pronounced Wooster.    Or if you live in Boston:  Woostah     ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 14, 2008, 10:11:53 am
Oops!    I almost forgot the Top Ten List!    ::)   

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 14, 2008, 10:14:49 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 14, 2008, 10:09:20 am
FYI:  Worcester is pronounced Wooster.    Or if you live in Boston:  Woostah     ;D

omigawd, bullridahs in Woostah, that's wicked pissah.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 14, 2008, 10:26:52 am
Quote from: southendmd on January 14, 2008, 10:14:49 am
omigawd, bullridahs in Woostah, that's wicked pissah.

Is that different from "wicked hod caw"?  ;D

Had the Today show on as usual this morning, before I left for work. That cutie Jeff Ranieri was broadcasting from Worcester, with the snow coming down. Looks like a lovely day in Massachusetts. Wish I was there. ...  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 14, 2008, 10:38:07 am
Quote from: southendmd on January 14, 2008, 10:14:49 am
omigawd, bullridahs in Woostah, that's wicked pissah.

Well, you were off gamboling in Virginia....the natives had to find something to keep themselves entertained!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 14, 2008, 10:38:36 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 14, 2008, 10:26:52 am
Is that different from "wicked hod caw"?  ;D

Had the Today show on as usual this morning, before I left for work. That cutie Jeff Ranieri was broadcasting from Worcester, with the snow coming down. Looks like a lovely day in Massachusetts. Wish I was there. ...  :-\

The snow is coming down, that's for sure!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 15, 2008, 07:27:24 am
Morning all,

16 degrees today. We received about a foot of snow yesterday, falling in a 12 hour period (6 am to 6 pm). Things are back to snowy normal today, ie, school is open and work is on schedule for me.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 15, 2008, 08:03:02 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 15, 2008, 07:13:30 pm
Wonder of wonders, it actually snowed here this afternoon.  :o

Didn't stick an hour, though. In fact, it didn't stick at all. ...  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 16, 2008, 07:33:09 am
I have some snow I'll give you, Jeff.

8 degrees here this morning. Winter has returned!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 16, 2008, 08:32:51 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 16, 2008, 09:38:49 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 16, 2008, 07:33:09 am
I have some snow I'll give you, Jeff.

Send us all you want, Honey!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 16, 2008, 09:53:19 am


         Temp. 27* we have had freezing temps, we have had rain and wet.  We havent had enough rain and\
cold together for snow that will stick either.. We have had frozen fog.  ice on the streets...scary, and loads of
wrecks and even several deaths from weather related accidents...sad
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 16, 2008, 09:55:02 am
Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 16, 2008, 09:53:19 am

         Temp. 27* we have had freezing temps, we have had rain and wet.  We havent had enough rain and\
cold together for snow that will stick either.. We have had frozen fog.  ice on the streets...scary, and loads of
wrecks and even several deaths from weather related accidents...sad

50 and we are wandering around in our shirt sleeves...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 16, 2008, 10:07:06 am
Plenty for you here Jeff!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 16, 2008, 03:16:54 pm
Oh my goodness is that your driveway just now David?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 17, 2008, 08:01:47 am
Morning all,

0 degrees this morning...that's ZERO. Brrrr! Definitely a morning to turn the car on and warm it up!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 17, 2008, 09:08:18 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 17, 2008, 09:11:34 am
Quote from: Kelda on January 16, 2008, 03:16:54 pm
Oh my goodness is that your driveway just now David?

I snapped that picture Monday morning.     It looks pretty much the same today other than I shoveled the driveway.   Oh, and the snow on the branches has fallen to the ground.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 17, 2008, 09:19:04 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 17, 2008, 09:11:34 am
I snapped that picture Monday morning.     It looks pretty much the same today other than I shoveled the driveway.   Oh, and the snow on the branches has fallen to the ground.

I like your lil ol garage....especially that red door!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 17, 2008, 09:56:12 am
Thanks.  :)       That was a selling point for me.   The house had a fireplace, a garage and the property backed up to the woods.   I knew I wanted it right then.     

Of course I really need a 3 car garage!  LOL.    As you can see there is one of my old cars under a cover, another old one in the garage and the new one sitting out in the snow.

I asked around how much a new car garage costs.   The average price?   $25,000 to $30,000 dollars!    :o 
And that was just for a two car garage!     

Even if I could afford it, the lot is too narrow for a 3 car garage.   Then again.....less lawn to cut.  Hmmm......

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on January 17, 2008, 12:45:25 pm
Greetings!  :)


Weather Report  here in Edmonton:

    *  Temperature: -7 deg C.  Feels Like: -14
    * Wind: N 19km/h
    * Sunrise: 8:40
    * Sunset: 16:47
    * Relative Humidity: 86%
   
    * Tonight:   -17°C ;  Light snow;  Winds: 10km/h;  Variable cloudiness
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 17, 2008, 08:51:32 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 17, 2008, 09:56:12 am
Thanks.  :)       That was a selling point for me.   The house had a fireplace, a garage and the property backed up to the woods.   I knew I wanted it right then.     

Of course I really need a 3 car garage!  LOL.    As you can see there is one of my old cars under a cover, another old one in the garage and the new one sitting out in the snow.

I asked around how much a new car garage costs.   The average price?   $25,000 to $30,000 dollars!    :o 
And that was just for a two car garage!     

Even if I could afford it, the lot is too narrow for a 3 car garage.   Then again.....less lawn to cut.  Hmmm......



well what about a car port?? or is that too redneck? it would at least keep some of the weather off!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 18, 2008, 08:12:13 am
Morning all,

35 degrees and slushy. We are having what the weathermen like to call "a wintry mix." Yuck is what I say...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 18, 2008, 10:27:22 am
Sorry it's late!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 18, 2008, 10:37:50 am
Quote from: injest on January 17, 2008, 08:51:32 pm
well what about a car port?? or is that too redneck? it would at least keep some of the weather off!

No, not too redneck.   But just not practical in my situation.   The only place I would put it would be next to the garage.    But the garage has some serious carpenter ant issues and really should be rebuilt.    If I am going to have to replace the garage I might as well built a two car sized one.    But then I think...why invest that kind of $$ in this house?  Just buy a new house with a 2 car garage already?

Oh wait......  that costs even more money.   LOL   :laugh:

Sigh... time to buy a lottery ticket.

Meanwhile,  I just got an email from a buddy who wants me to join him on a Cruise.  11 days, fly to London,  take the train to SouthHampton and then back on the new Queen Mary 2 into NewYork City.       A dream cruise for sure!    But alas, I don't have 11 days of time off.   

 :o :P :'( :( :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on January 18, 2008, 03:04:49 pm
25 degrees here. Brilliantly sunny now, but it's supposed to cloud up and snow this afternoon. I hate January. I'd like to spend the whole month inside, cuddled up in front of the computer.

At least I'm not still in Minneapolis, where it's currently zero (at 1 p.m.), tomorrow's high is minus 1, and they're forecasting single-digit highs for the next five days (that's somewhere around 15 below for you EuroBrokies).

Why, why, why couldn't my parents have raised me somewhere warm, so my entire social network and support system (not counting my online social network!  :laugh:) wouldn't be located in a place that's miserable for approximately a third of the year?

This is the time of year that, when the kids were little, I'd always try to get them to play bears. "Let's hibernate!" I'd say, diving under the covers. They'd go for it, but only for about two minutes.








Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 18, 2008, 03:33:48 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 18, 2008, 10:37:50 am
No, not too redneck.   But just not practical in my situation.   The only place I would put it would be next to the garage.    But the garage has some serious carpenter ant issues and really should be rebuilt.    If I am going to have to replace the garage I might as well built a two car sized one.    But then I think...why invest that kind of $$ in this house?  Just buy a new house with a 2 car garage already?

Oh wait......  that costs even more money.   LOL   :laugh:

Sigh... time to buy a lottery ticket.

Meanwhile,  I just got an email from a buddy who wants me to join him on a Cruise.  11 days, fly to London,  take the train to SouthHampton and then back on the new Queen Mary 2 into NewYork City.       A dream cruise for sure!    But alas, I don't have 11 days of time off.   

 :o :P :'( :( :-\

Oh wow, can I go instead.. or si there noooo way you can get those days off?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 18, 2008, 08:07:07 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 18, 2008, 10:37:50 am
No, not too redneck.   But just not practical in my situation.   The only place I would put it would be next to the garage.    But the garage has some serious carpenter ant issues and really should be rebuilt.    If I am going to have to replace the garage I might as well built a two car sized one.    But then I think...why invest that kind of $$ in this house?  Just buy a new house with a 2 car garage already?

Oh wait......  that costs even more money.   LOL   :laugh:

Sigh... time to buy a lottery ticket.

Meanwhile,  I just got an email from a buddy who wants me to join him on a Cruise.  11 days, fly to London,  take the train to SouthHampton and then back on the new Queen Mary 2 into NewYork City.       A dream cruise for sure!    But alas, I don't have 11 days of time off.   

 :o :P :'( :( :-\

you cant take off the time even unpaid?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 18, 2008, 08:31:45 pm
It is more complicated than that.

We have a new system now.    We have to bid on our vacation time by seniority.   :P

AND!    you can only bid for time already earned.    We earn 8 hours of vacation time a month.    So if you want a week off six months from now, you must already have 40 hours of vacation time earned in your account.    Even though in those 6 months you will have earned another 6 days off.

So if you use your time off up, then you can't even request for another week for at least 5 more months when you have earned 5 more days.     Then you have to wait for a bid and hope that nobody with seniority over you wants that same time off.

This makes for planning a trip in advance VERY difficult.    Especially considering that you need to book airfare in advance to get a good price.

Stupid Governrment Beaurocratic idiotic red tape!    >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 18, 2008, 08:41:27 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 18, 2008, 08:31:45 pm
It is more complicated than that.

We have a new system now.    We have to bid on our vacation time by seniority.   :P

AND!    you can only bid for time already earned.    We earn 8 hours of vacation time a month.    So if you want a week off six months from now, you must already have 40 hours of vacation time earned in your account.    Even though in those 6 months you will have earned another 6 days off.

So if you use your time off up, then you can't even request for another week for at least 5 more months when you have earned 5 more days.     Then you have to wait for a bid and hope that nobody with seniority over you wants that same time off.

This makes for planning a trip in advance VERY difficult.    Especially considering that you need to book airfare in advance to get a good price.

Stupid Governrment Beaurocratic idiotic red tape!    >:(


so they give you benefits...then set it up so you can't USE them..

Nice!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 18, 2008, 11:07:08 pm
Very True.   

And don't even get me started on Sick time!   

We have some people with literally hundreds of hours of sick time accrued.    Then again, we have many with none.  The earn and burn it.

The one nice thing they let us do is donate sick time to another employee if they need to be out for a long time recovering from an operation or something like that. 
Title: Things that make you laugh SOO hard...
Post by: David on January 18, 2008, 11:37:05 pm
Ok,  this may seem out of the blue but I just read this on another site and almost peed myself laughing......

<<Oh, quick story . When I was a kid my family was driving behind a garbage truck when a dildo flew out and thumped against the windshield. Embarrassed, trying to spare my youthful innocence, my mother turns around and says, "Don't worry, honey. That was an insect." I replied, "I'm surprised it could get off the ground with a &*$@ that big." >>
Title: Re: Things that make you laugh SOO hard...
Post by: injest on January 18, 2008, 11:48:37 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 18, 2008, 11:37:05 pm
Ok,  this may seem out of the blue but I just read this on another site and almost peed myself laughing......

<<Oh, quick story . When I was a kid my family was driving behind a garbage truck when a dildo flew out and thumped against the windshield. Embarrassed, trying to spare my youthful innocence, my mother turns around and says, "Don't worry, honey. That was an insect." I replied, "I'm surprised it could get off the ground with a &*$@ that big." >>

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 :-X

I was reading about a bull that laid down in a snow storm and his *ahem* got stuck to the ground...they had to go out with warm towels and water to get him up...

that is not something you read about everday....
Title: Re: Things that make you laugh SOO hard...
Post by: David In Indy on January 19, 2008, 12:00:30 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 18, 2008, 11:37:05 pm
Ok,  this may seem out of the blue but I just read this on another site and almost peed myself laughing......

<<Oh, quick story . When I was a kid my family was driving behind a garbage truck when a dildo flew out and thumped against the windshield. Embarrassed, trying to spare my youthful innocence, my mother turns around and says, "Don't worry, honey. That was an insect." I replied, "I'm surprised it could get off the ground with a &*$@ that big." >>

 :laugh: :laugh:


Quote from: injest on January 18, 2008, 11:48:37 pm
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 :-X

I was reading about a bull that laid down in a snow storm and his *ahem* got stuck to the ground...they had to go out with warm towels and water to get him up...

that is not something you read about everday....

 :laugh: :laugh:


Once when we were at the Chicago Zoo, several of the male monkeys ran up to the window and began masterbating in front of me and my mom. She quickly grabbed me by the arm and ushered me away from the window. When I asked her about it a few minutes later, she told me they were probably scratching for fleas. Alrighty then!  ::)

I may have only been 10, but I wasn't stupid!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 19, 2008, 09:46:33 am
Saturdays FULL 1000+ posts list!

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  Garry_LH         11,245   
  MaineWriter        10,276   
  dot-matrix         9,227   
  Front-Ranger         9,099   
  Lucise        8,359   
  David         7,852   
  Ellemeno        7,797   
  Sheriff Roland         6,466   
  Jeff Wrangler        6,004     <---- Congrats Jeff!
  Fran         5,823   
  louise van hine        5,190   
  ifyoucantfixit         4,829   
  Shakestheground        4,784   
  Meryl         4,773   
  Nutmeg Guy        4,693   
  Susiebell         4,189   
  ineedcrayons        4,113    
  southendmd         3,868   
  Kelda        3,833   
  Phillip Dampier         3,695   
  Memento        3,594   
  atz75         3,498   
  Toast        3,497   
  Scott         3,247   
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 19, 2008, 09:47:41 am
Congratulations on 6,000 posts Jeff!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 19, 2008, 10:20:48 am
Congratulations, Jeff!

It seems like just yesterday that we were saying congratulations for 5000 posts! You talkative thing...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 19, 2008, 10:21:57 am
And for today's weather...26 degrees and partly sunny. Yesterday's rain and warm temperatures had a good melting effect on the snow, and once again, I can see a patch of grass in my backyard.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 19, 2008, 10:42:06 am
Thursday night at 10 pm when i was driving home from work it was snowing.   Those nice fluffy flakes. It was real pretty.   Now normally I don't like driving in the snow, but the traffic at 10pm is real light.   The snow hadn't really accumilated on the roads much so it was nice.       

That plus it was my Friday.   That always puts your mind in a nice place on the ride home.   LOL.

Yesterday I woke to find a few inches of snow.   But they were turning to a sloppy slush.   The temp reached 46º and melted things nicely.      Today the temp is dropping.  Sundays high is expected to reach only 18º. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 19, 2008, 11:25:10 am
snowed here yesterday. People were sliding off the roads, turning over (seriously..not kidding).


we got like .0000000000000001 inch!! A veritable blizzard!

http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=7743922&nav=menu117_2 (http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=7743922&nav=menu117_2)

the guy that flipped over said "I didn't check the weather so I didn't know it was gonna do this"

he couldn't look out his windshield and see the road was wet?? I mean it didn't even STICK... ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 19, 2008, 12:05:07 pm
Quote from: injest on January 19, 2008, 11:25:10 am
snowed here yesterday. People were sliding off the roads, turning over (seriously..not kidding).


we got like .0000000000000001 inch!! A veritable blizzard!

http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=7743922&nav=menu117_2 (http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=7743922&nav=menu117_2)

the guy that flipped over said "I didn't check the weather so I didn't know it was gonna do this"

he couldn't look out his windshield and see the road was wet?? I mean it didn't even STICK... ::) ::) ::)

Jess, I have to give you folks down there some credit, because it said you received some freezing rain too. I've driven roads coated with freezing rain and it's BAD! I'd much rather drive on snow than ice. At least the snow offers some traction.

Anyway it was probably fun for all of you and fortunately it didn't last very long. I hope nobody was hurt.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 19, 2008, 12:05:42 pm
Quote from: injest on January 19, 2008, 11:25:10 am
snowed here yesterday. People were sliding off the roads, turning over (seriously..not kidding).


we got like .0000000000000001 inch!! A veritable blizzard!

http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=7743922&nav=menu117_2 (http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=7743922&nav=menu117_2)

the guy that flipped over said "I didn't check the weather so I didn't know it was gonna do this"

he couldn't look out his windshield and see the road was wet?? I mean it didn't even STICK... ::) ::) ::)

That's funny...yes, a blizzard!

At least living in a place where we get lots of snow, they know how to deal with it. I lived in Maryland for one year and the (non-existent) snowplowing efforts just about drove me nuts. LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 19, 2008, 12:43:20 pm
Quote from: David on January 19, 2008, 12:05:07 pm
Jess, I have to give you folks down there some credit, because it said you received some freezing rain too. I've driven roads coated with freezing rain and it's BAD! I'd much rather drive on snow than ice. At least the snow offers some traction.

Anyway it was probably fun for all of you and fortunately it didn't last very long. I hope nobody was hurt.



it was fun! but it was so warm even the windshields didn't freeze up!

beautiful though...snow is so rare down here we always get a big kick out of it...you see everyone standing outside of businesses...people smiling and talking about it to each other...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 19, 2008, 01:46:07 pm


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CONGRATS TO JEFFWRANGLER ON 6,000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 19, 2008, 01:50:17 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 19, 2008, 10:20:48 am
Congratulations, Jeff!

It seems like just yesterday that we were saying congratulations for 5000 posts! You talkative thing...

Yes, and congrats to ifyoucantfixit, who's going on like a house afire!  She passed me and Truman handily and will be on Louise's case before we know it.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 19, 2008, 02:06:21 pm
Congrats Janice & jeff
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 19, 2008, 02:23:47 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 19, 2008, 12:05:42 pm
That's funny...yes, a blizzard!

At least living in a place where we get lots of snow, they know how to deal with it. I lived in Maryland for one year and the (non-existent) snowplowing efforts just about drove me nuts. LOL

L

Even here up north people forget over the summer how to drive in the snow.  When the first storm hits there are a lot of spin outs and fender benders.    But after a few months they are Pros at it again.     Even I have forgetten to slow down when driving on packed snow.   Then you hit your brakes and WEEEEEEEE  ya slip right past the stop sign.       Fortunately there has never been anyone in my way.... yet.   A few close calls. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 19, 2008, 04:05:11 pm

Congrats Jeff  :D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/catcover.jpg)
See ya there, Cowboy  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 19, 2008, 04:36:18 pm
Yay, I'm in my favorite spot, 8th place!  Always my favorite, and it's been months since I've been there.  Thanks for passing me, David!  :)
Title: Re: Things that make you laugh SOO hard...
Post by: serious crayons on January 19, 2008, 06:13:53 pm
Quote from: injest on January 18, 2008, 11:48:37 pm
I was reading about a bull that laid down in a snow storm and his *ahem* got stuck to the ground...they had to go out with warm towels and water to get him up...

Couldn't they have just peed on him? That's what you're supposed to do if a kid touches metal with his tongue and gets frozen stuck. Good way to teach him not to do it again, too!

Course, it works best if you're a man.  :laugh:

Congratulations, Jeff!


Title: Re: Things that make you laugh SOO hard...
Post by: injest on January 19, 2008, 06:15:55 pm
Quote from: ineedcrayons on January 19, 2008, 06:13:53 pm
Couldn't they have just peed on him? That's what you're supposed to do if a kid touches metal with his tongue and gets frozen stuck. Good way to teach him not to do it again, too!

Course, it works best if you're a man.  :laugh:

Congratulations, Jeff!




I would use warm water rather than pee on a child, especially in his mouth.... where did you hear that?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on January 19, 2008, 06:26:18 pm
Well, I was being slightly facetious. Of course you wouldn't pee in a kid's mouth if there's warm water handy. But I'd rather use pee than have the child rip the skin off his tongue.

Pee is mostly warm water, usually available, reasonably sterile and nontoxic. In a pinch, you can even drink it. So yeah, I have heard stories of dads using pee in this situation. At least one dad, I'm pretty sure.

And as for the bull, I don't think I'd worry about pee at all.







Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 19, 2008, 06:31:27 pm
Quote from: ineedcrayons on January 19, 2008, 06:26:18 pm
Well, I was being slightly facetious. Of course you wouldn't pee in a kid's mouth if there's warm water handy. But I'd rather use pee than have the child rip the skin off his tongue.

Pee is mostly warm water, usually available, reasonably sterile and nontoxic. In a pinch, you can even drink it. So yeah, I have heard stories of dads using pee in this situation. At least one dad, I'm pretty sure.

And as for the bull, I don't think I'd worry about pee at all.









well yeah, in an emergency situation where water wasnt' available....that does make sense..

and no...I would tell my husband to whip it out in a heartbeat....(he prefers to go outside anyway)  ::) ::)

we DO have indoor facilities even out here in the country...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 19, 2008, 06:40:30 pm
I was always told if someone gets bitten by a jelly fish, you should pee on them. It takes the sting away, and I think it makes the area heal faster too. There must be a chemical present in the pee that neutralizes the jelly fish sting.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on January 19, 2008, 06:46:53 pm
Quote from: David on January 19, 2008, 06:40:30 pm
I was always told if someone gets bitten by a jelly fish, you should pee on them. It takes the sting away, and I think it makes the area heal faster too.

I've heard that, too.

Quote from: injest on January 19, 2008, 06:31:27 pm
and no...I would tell my husband to whip it out in a heartbeat....(he prefers to go outside anyway)  ::) ::)

So do my sons! What is it with males and urinating al fresco??

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 19, 2008, 06:49:21 pm
Quote from: ineedcrayons on January 19, 2008, 06:46:53 pm
I've heard that, too.

So do my sons! What is it with males and urinating al fresco??


I dont know...but they have KILLED my azalea bushes and I am NOT replacing them!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 19, 2008, 07:06:56 pm
Quote from: ineedcrayons on January 19, 2008, 06:46:53 pm
I've heard that, too.

So do my sons! What is it with males and urinating al fresco??



It's simply because we can. ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 19, 2008, 07:08:17 pm
Quote from: southendmd on January 19, 2008, 07:06:56 pm
It's simply because we can. ;D

well why cant' you pee on the WEEDS??? huh?? Why does it have to be the prettiest, most robust bush on the place?? HUH!!??

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 19, 2008, 07:12:50 pm
Quote from: injest on January 19, 2008, 07:08:17 pm
well why cant' you pee on the WEEDS??? huh?? Why does it have to be the prettiest, most robust bush on the place?? HUH!!??



We guys probably think we're fertilizing  or something, doing them bushes a favor.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 19, 2008, 07:26:48 pm
Quote from: southendmd on January 19, 2008, 07:12:50 pm
We guys probably think we're fertilizing  or something, doing them bushes a favor.

uh huh....that only works til you have killed two or three plants.... >:(

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

it did save my childs life though so I don't kick too much...

I could NOT get him potty trained....my daughter was a BREEZE...but he would hose down everything but the bowl...I was  ready to kill him...

so my husband just started taking him outside...

hey it worked....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on January 19, 2008, 07:47:47 pm
That's a lot better than Old Man Twist's method.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 19, 2008, 07:56:06 pm
Quote from: injest on January 19, 2008, 07:26:48 pm
uh huh....that only works til you have killed two or three plants.... >:(

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

it did save my childs life though so I don't kick too much...

I could NOT get him potty trained....my daughter was a BREEZE...but he would hose down everything but the bowl...I was  ready to kill him...
so my husband just started taking him outside...

hey it worked....

I know a few grown men like that too. It's disgusting. My nephew does that. Well, he used to. And he was 23 years old when he did it! It was on the wall, the floor, the sides of the toilet, toilet tank.... everywhere except IN the toilet where it belongs. Why do some guys have such a problem doing it? Just aim it down. Sheesh.  >:(

I made him clean it up. There was no way I was going to do it. And I'll bet ya after cleaning toilets, bathroom walls and floors for two hours, he's perfected his trajectory to an exact science.

Little kids is one thing. Grown men is a whole different deal. There's no excuse for it.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 19, 2008, 07:59:35 pm
Quote from: David on January 19, 2008, 07:56:06 pm
I know a few grown men like that too. It's disgusting. My nephew does that. Well, he used to. And he was 23 years old when he did it! It was on the wall, the floor, the sides of the toilet, toilet tank.... everywhere except IN the toilet where it belongs. Why do some guys have such a problem doing it? Just aim it down. Sheesh.  >:(

I made him clean it up. There was no way I was going to do it. And I'll bet ya after cleaning toilets, bathroom walls and floors for two hours, he's perfected his trajectory to an exact science.

Little kids is one thing. Grown men is a whole different deal. There's no excuse for it.



well next time go in there before he gets there and put a Cheerio in the bowl....maybe it will help!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on January 19, 2008, 08:07:21 pm
what is this, the 100 Pee thread?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 19, 2008, 08:28:20 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on January 19, 2008, 08:07:21 pm
what is this, the 100 Pee thread?

nope it is petering out...... :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 19, 2008, 10:57:59 pm
Quote from: David on January 19, 2008, 06:40:30 pm
I was always told if someone gets bitten by a jelly fish, you should pee on them. It takes the sting away, and I think it makes the area heal faster too. There must be a chemical present in the pee that neutralizes the jelly fish sting.



I can't believe no one has trotted out the "Jake peed on someone with a jellyfish sting" story yet!


BTW, MiniMeno and I both enjoy a good al fresco pee.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 19, 2008, 11:07:16 pm
Quote from: louise van hine on January 19, 2008, 08:07:21 pm
what is this, the 100 Pee thread?

Hey, what is that expression?   speak now or forever hold your pee?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on January 19, 2008, 11:37:03 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on January 19, 2008, 10:57:59 pm
I can't believe no one has trotted out the "Jake peed on someone with a jellyfish sting" story yet!


BTW, MiniMeno and I both enjoy a good al fresco pee.  :)

I was thinking it!!  But I try not to comment, since I don't got no 1000 posts.

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 19, 2008, 11:51:19 pm
Quote from: BelAir on January 19, 2008, 11:37:03 pm
I was thinking it!!  But I try not to comment, since I don't got no 1000 posts.

 ;D

well if you dont' comment how you gonna GET a 1000?? huh??

 ;) ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 20, 2008, 12:32:42 am
Quote from: injest on January 19, 2008, 11:51:19 pm
well if you dont' comment how you gonna GET a 1000?? huh??

 ;) ;)

Exactly.  The topics here range from mundane to bizzare.   LOL.

This is more of a hang-out.  The 24 hr BetterMost Diner where conversation is always the Blue plate special. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 20, 2008, 01:59:14 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 20, 2008, 12:32:42 am
Exactly.  The topics here range from mundane to bizzare.   LOL.

This is more of a hang-out.  The 24 hr BetterMost Diner where conversation is always the Blue plate special. 

It's currently -3 F here in Indy and we have a windchill of -20 F.

This is awful. My furnace can't keep up with all this cold. It's coming through the walls!

One good thing: It's clear outside but it's too damn cold to go out there and look at all the stars.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 20, 2008, 08:15:45 am
Quote from: David on January 19, 2008, 06:40:30 pm
I was always told if someone gets bitten by a jelly fish, you should pee on them. It takes the sting away, and I think it makes the area heal faster too. There must be a chemical present in the pee that neutralizes the jelly fish sting.



I leanred that factoid from that episode of friends!!! Did you!?

All this pee talk made me think of a email forward I had got. I googled it and found it on a website called /www.wamajama.com.

Quote

A funny first date from Tonight Show

On the Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Jay went into the audience to find the most embarrassing

first date that a person ever had. The winner described her worst first date experience and

there was absolutely no question as to why her tale took the prize! What do you think?

‘It was midwinter, snowing and quite cold and the guy had taken her skiing. It was a day trip

(No overnight involved). They were strangers, and truly did not know each other well. The outing

was fun but relatively uneventful until they were headed home late that afternoon. They were

driving back down the mountain when she gradually began to realize that she should not have

had that extra latte apres-ski. They were about an hour away from anywhere that had a restroom.

Her date suggested she try to hold it, which she did for a while. Unfortunately, because of the

heavy snow and slow going, there came a point where she told him he had better stop and let her

pee beside the road, or it would be all over the front seat of his car.

They stopped and she quickly crawled out beside the car, yanked her pants down and started to

pee. In the deep snow she didn’t have good footing, so she let her butt rest against the rear

fender to steady herself. Her date stood on the other side of the car watching for traffic and,

as a real gentleman, refrained from peeking. Upon finishing, she soon became aware of the problem.

As she bent to pull up her pants, the young lady discovered her butt was firmly stuck against the

car’s fender. Thoughts of tongues frozen to pump handles immediately came to mind as she attempted

to disengage her flesh from the icy metal. It was quickly apparent that she had a brand new problem

due to the extreme cold.

Horrified by her plight and yet aware of the humor, she answered her date’s concern about ‘what was

taking so long,’ with, ’she was truly freezing her butt off and needed some assistance’! He came

around the car as she tried to cover herself with her sweater and then, as they looked at each,

he burst out laughing. She too, got the giggles and when they finally managed to compose themselves,

they tried to figure a way out of this mess. Both agreed it would take something hot to free her

chilly cheeks from the grip of the icy metal.Thinking about what had gotten her into the predicament

in the first place, both quickly realized that there was only one way to get her free. So, as she

looked the other way, her first time date proceeded to unzip his pants and pee her butt off the fender.

Rescue accomplished. As you can imagine, the remainder of the trip home was pretty quiet and despite

their ‘intimate encounter’ The two did not see one another again.

As for the Tonight Show…she took the prize hands down…or perhaps that should be ‘pants down’.

Jay Leno was a little speechless at first, but later added, ‘This story gave a whole new meaning

to being ‘pissed off.’

Although in my version - that first date became her husband - dunno if its an urban legend but funny none the less!

I also found this http://www.snopes.com/love/dating/frozen.asp

Oh and whats this stoty about Jake? - I never heard this before!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 20, 2008, 08:47:01 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 20, 2008, 09:35:49 am
Morning all,

18 degrees with a little bit of sun peeking through the clouds...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on January 20, 2008, 10:48:36 am
BAFTA 2007 Jake and the jelly fish

1:45

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jrASlQPEOA[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 20, 2008, 10:56:54 am
thanks for that.  Oy, that woman is a moron.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 20, 2008, 11:06:02 am
Quote from: southendmd on January 20, 2008, 10:56:54 am
thanks for that.  Oy, that woman is a moron.

That's putting it mildly!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 20, 2008, 11:10:38 am
and I thought Joan Rivers was bad
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 20, 2008, 01:36:18 pm
Do you guys not know who she is - shes pretty well known in the UK - she's Ruby Wax.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Wax
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 20, 2008, 05:16:42 pm
So, she's a well-known moron. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 20, 2008, 05:22:55 pm
I watched a movie on TV with my son last night--Troy. He had to watch it for his history class. I haven't watched anything on tv in so long and the repeated ads for "male enhancement" drugs made me cringe!! Even worse watching it with my 16-year-old son! Fortunately, we had a mute, so I never did get to hear what the woman was saying in that commercial for Extenz. She was flaring her eyes and nostrils fiercely though!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 21, 2008, 08:43:09 am
Morning all,

2 degrees here. Brrr!

And how about those Patriots--they are heading to the Super Bowl. Yeah!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 21, 2008, 08:58:39 am
Quote from: southendmd on January 20, 2008, 05:16:42 pm
So, she's a well-known moron. :)

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 21, 2008, 09:07:11 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 21, 2008, 09:09:17 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 20, 2008, 05:22:55 pm
I watched a movie on TV with my son last night--Troy. He had to watch it for his history class. I haven't watched anything on tv in so long and the repeated ads for "male enhancement" drugs made me cringe!! Even worse watching it with my 16-year-old son! Fortunately, we had a mute, so I never did get to hear what the woman was saying in that commercial for Extenz. She was flaring her eyes and nostrils fiercely though!!



Troy?  with Brad Pitt?   Heck, for me just watching Brad Pitt can cause Male enhancement!    LOL    :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 21, 2008, 09:10:41 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 21, 2008, 09:09:17 am
Troy?  with Brad Pitt?   Heck, for me just watching Brad Pitt can cause Male enhancement!    LOL    :laugh:

well,,remember.... should it last for more than three hours, see your doctor....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 21, 2008, 09:14:23 am
I know alot of people have today off for MLK day.     I was surprized to find out that I could request today off from work as a paid Holiday.     Otherwise they would have had to pay me double-pay.    While double-pay is nice, I had been invited to a hot tub party today.    Guess where I'll be?    LOL.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 21, 2008, 09:15:10 am
Quote from: injest on January 21, 2008, 09:10:41 am
well,,remember.... should it last for more than three hours, see your doctor....

If it last for more than three hours call your friends and brag! 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 21, 2008, 09:22:23 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 21, 2008, 09:14:23 am
I know alot of people have today off for MLK day.     I was surprized to find out that I could request today off from work as a paid Holiday.     Otherwise they would have had to pay me double-pay.    While double-pay is nice, I had been invited to a hot tub party today.    Guess where I'll be?    LOL.

well, knowing your devotion to the safety of the flying public and your obsessive compulsive need to be working 24/7.....hot tub party???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 21, 2008, 09:23:11 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 21, 2008, 09:15:10 am
If it last for more than three hours call your friends and brag! 

maybe they meant for the PARTNER to call a doctor....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 21, 2008, 09:26:28 am
Quote from: injest on January 21, 2008, 09:22:23 am
well, knowing your devotion to the safety of the flying public and your obsessive compulsive need to be working 24/7.....hot tub party???

ROFLOL!     I know.  It is so out of character for me.    I am normally early to work everyday.     But when I read the invitation and it said "Hot tub party>  Bring just a towel and a smile. Oh and a friend if you want." 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 21, 2008, 09:42:42 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 21, 2008, 09:26:28 am
ROFLOL!     I know.  It is so out of character for me.    I am normally early to work everyday.     But when I read the invitation and it said "Hot tub party>  Bring just a towel and a smile. Oh and a friend if you want." 

the swimsuit being assumed, I assume.....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 21, 2008, 10:05:41 am
Quote from: injest on January 21, 2008, 09:42:42 am
the swimsuit being assumed, I assume.....

Swimsuit?    ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 21, 2008, 08:07:27 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 21, 2008, 10:05:41 am
Swimsuit?    ::)

oh I forgot....no girls around you men dont' wear the swimsuits  ::) ::)

just dont' forget to put the towel on the branch down at the bend of the road....

 ;) ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 22, 2008, 08:30:44 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 22, 2008, 08:32:20 am
how was the party, David?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 22, 2008, 08:33:44 am
Quote from: injest on January 21, 2008, 08:07:27 pm
oh I forgot....no girls around you men dont' wear the swimsuits  ::) ::)

just dont' forget to put the towel on the branch down at the bend of the road....

 ;) ;)

It was 104º in the hot tub and 24º outside!   YEE HAA!  :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 22, 2008, 08:53:29 am
Quote from: injest on January 22, 2008, 08:32:20 am
how was the party, David?

   It was nice.     The ice cold day provided for a crystal clear, blue sky.     It was a treat to sit and enjoy the hot water and the beautiful day in the countryside.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 22, 2008, 09:02:54 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 22, 2008, 08:33:44 am
It was 104º in the hot tub and 24º outside!   YEE HAA!  :D



good lort! that sounds amazing!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 22, 2008, 09:07:05 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 22, 2008, 08:33:44 am
It was 104º in the hot tub and 24º outside!   YEE HAA!   :D



I was wondering about you. It was cold here yesterday with a very sharp wind. Even with a hot hot tub, I don't think it would have been a good day for soaking. Glad things were better for you!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 22, 2008, 09:07:57 am
12 degrees this morning. I just saw a very pretty sunrise while driving Hannah to school. They say snow showers are predicted for this afternoon.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 22, 2008, 03:28:04 pm



           HEY all.  We are thinking of going to the movie this afternoon and seeing Atonement...has anyone seen it yet..
What did you think?  It looks great..
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 22, 2008, 06:06:21 pm
Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 22, 2008, 03:28:04 pm


           HEY all.  We are thinking of going to the movie this afternoon and seeing Atonement...has anyone seen it yet..
What did you think?  It looks great..

I've yet to see it but I hear its very good.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 22, 2008, 06:25:40 pm
Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 22, 2008, 03:28:04 pm


           HEY all.  We are thinking of going to the movie this afternoon and seeing Atonement...has anyone seen it yet..
What did you think?  It looks great..

I saw it on Saturday, Janice, and loved it.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 23, 2008, 01:04:56 am
:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 23, 2008, 02:01:52 am
Oh, Heath.... :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 23, 2008, 07:53:57 am
Morning all,

I am feeling a little numb this morning. Sigh...

18 degrees here in Maine. It looks like a nice day is on the agenda today...

L

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 23, 2008, 08:45:03 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 23, 2008, 08:35:33 am
Sigh.....   :-\

   

{{{{Nutmeg Guy...David}}}}}}
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on January 23, 2008, 08:47:58 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 23, 2008, 08:35:33 am
Sigh.....   :-\

   

It will be ok David.  Breathe in breathe out.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 23, 2008, 09:27:48 am
 :'( :'(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on January 23, 2008, 01:11:52 pm
Seems like kind of a different world today, doesn't it?

 :'(

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on January 23, 2008, 01:59:32 pm
Quote from: ineedcrayons on January 23, 2008, 01:11:52 pm
Seems like kind of a different world today, doesn't it?

 :'(



It does!

I had a meeting this morning and thankfully kept it together. But I was sitting there barely listening to what the other person was saying and all i could think was 'Heath Ledger died, if only you knew how i feel inside'...

I went home after, feeling totally wrong out.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 23, 2008, 03:17:09 pm
 :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 23, 2008, 03:20:03 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on January 23, 2008, 01:59:32 pm
It does!

I had a meeting this morning and thankfully kept it together. But I was sitting there barely listening to what the other person was saying and all i could think was 'Heath Ledger died, if only you knew how i feel inside'...

I went home after, feeling totally wrong out.

wrung

But you probably felt wrong, too, like getting up on the wrong side of the bed!  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on January 23, 2008, 03:21:27 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 23, 2008, 03:20:03 pm
wrung

But you probably felt wrong, too, like getting up on the wrong side of the bed!  :(

Or not being able to find one of your slippers...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on January 23, 2008, 03:26:17 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 23, 2008, 03:20:03 pm
wrung

But you probably felt wrong, too, like getting up on the wrong side of the bed!  :(

It' all wrong! All of it!

*big sigh*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BennyBoy on January 23, 2008, 03:59:50 pm
Whoa I have a lot of catching up to do.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on January 23, 2008, 04:03:53 pm
Quote from: Forgotten_Spirit on January 23, 2008, 03:59:50 pm
Whoa I have a lot of catching up to do.

Don't worry darlin'...you'll catch up soon enough.  LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 23, 2008, 05:01:43 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 23, 2008, 12:57:07 am
WHAT!?    :o   

NOOOOO!!!    :(   

 Ah crap!     :'(


 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 23, 2008, 06:49:42 pm
Quote from: ineedcrayons on January 23, 2008, 01:11:52 pm
Seems like kind of a different world today, doesn't it?

 :'(



It is a different world today.  Things will always be very different for the Brokie community from now on.

It's hard to even imagine or predict how this will change this community in the long-run.

:(

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 23, 2008, 10:52:40 pm
Quote from: atz75 on January 23, 2008, 06:49:42 pm
It's hard to even imagine or predict how this will change this community in the long-run.

:(



Sure enough. For me at the moment any further debate over the film seems somehow irrelevant. It doesn't seem to matter any more.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on January 23, 2008, 10:54:01 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 23, 2008, 10:52:40 pm
Sure enough. For me at the moment any further debate over the film seems somehow irrelevant. It doesn't seem to matter any more.  :-\

I know what you mean, Bud.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on January 23, 2008, 11:39:21 pm
i know i'm not official and all...

but during the first days/months/etc. of brokeback fever I would wake with jack and ennis on the mind - you know just streaming them in my consciousness... it was like that this morning with Heath.  "heath is gone, heath is gone, heath is still gone" but there were images of him smiling over and over
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 24, 2008, 12:45:24 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 23, 2008, 10:52:40 pm
Sure enough. For me at the moment any further debate over the film seems somehow irrelevant. It doesn't seem to matter any more.  :-\

It's certainly hard to go on with our normal discussions of Brokeback at the moment.  But, I think that continuing those conversations in the future are actually very, very important to honoring Heath and his legacy as an artist.  I feel a real sense of responsibility now, as a serious Brokie, to make sure that Brokeback continues to be taken as seriously as possible as a film and as an important story/message.  I think it's almost more significant than ever to continue demonstrating exactly why serious debates and discussion still matter.



But, yes, carrying on any kind of normal conversation is tough at the moment.


I feel like we're all going through a grieving process.  At the moment, I feel a little exhausted by the whole situation.



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 24, 2008, 09:05:19 am
I still wait for someone to say it was a mistake. God, how I wish. But it's not.
 :'(



Yes, BetterMost will continue on. I also don't have the slightest interest in discussing the movie or story. Irrelevant, as Jeff said.
The day will come, when we won't come to BetterMost for grieving, but for meeting friends, laughing together and having fun here. Yes, we will continue on. But it will be different. Alone the thought that there will be no news anymore on HHH makes the tears well up right now. BetterMost will continue, but it will be different because our love for Ennis and Jack will for always be linked with the grief and hurt we're experiencing now. It will get better, but it will never get back to like it was before.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 24, 2008, 09:22:29 am
Morning all,

Nice day today, 21 degrees, a few clouds.

I am actually feeling pretty good this morning. I just posted on the Heath, Heath, Heath thread if you want more detail. Or send me a PM.

Hugs to all of you,

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: moremojo on January 24, 2008, 07:16:20 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 24, 2008, 08:10:30 am
But I will admit it will be sad (and kinda creepy) to watch Heath in the new Batman movie.   :-\
I feel a twinge of regret that his last role was such a grotesque and sinister one. However great his performance may prove to be, that somehow seems like an unfortunate note to end on (though I know in the Big Picture nothing is unperfect).

His now never-to-be-completed role in Terry Gilliam's latest project looked like it might have been a welcome antidote to the dark and disturbing Joker.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 25, 2008, 03:41:16 am
Actually, I hear that Terry Gilliam films can be tremendously dark and disturbing.

I feel cranky, and I wish I could just have about three days where all I had to do was nothing - sleep, wake, drink water, eat ice cream, surf Google news, be with you all, no interruptions.  But it's not goin a be that way.  I have to help chaperone sixteen 4 and 5 year olds on a fun field trip tomorrow and be an alert grown up.  Me not want to.

I'm nighing 8000 posts I just noticed.  They'll come fast, I bet.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 25, 2008, 04:00:07 am

      Let me be the first to congratulate you Elle.. 8000 is a beautiful number you are going to
be on the 8 ball...............


      i am close to 5000 too,, i never would have thought i would get there.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 25, 2008, 07:15:32 am
Morning all,

Another cold one this morning...0.7 degrees. That's basically zero. Looks like the Arctic air has returned.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 25, 2008, 01:07:47 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/fantasiaballet.jpg)

LET'S DANCE!  DAVID JUST PASSED 8,000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 25, 2008, 01:13:05 pm
Congratulations to David! Woo-woo!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 25, 2008, 01:18:28 pm
Quote from: Meryl on January 25, 2008, 01:07:47 pm
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/fantasiaballet.jpg)
:laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Maybe I should watch Fantasia this weekend.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 25, 2008, 01:24:05 pm
And who can recognize the woman on the left?

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/get-smart-new-trailer-01.jpg)

Apparently they are making a new Get Smart movie Steve Carrell as Maxwell Smart and ______________ as (I am assuming) Agent 99.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 25, 2008, 01:24:58 pm
Is that Anne Hathaway?  Something about the nose...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 25, 2008, 01:27:37 pm
Quote from: southendmd on January 25, 2008, 01:24:58 pm
Is that Anne Hathaway?  Something about the nose...

And the mouth. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 25, 2008, 01:30:14 pm
Quote from: southendmd on January 25, 2008, 01:24:58 pm
Is that Anne Hathaway?  Something about the nose...

Yup! Good eyes, Paul!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 25, 2008, 01:39:34 pm

      I was gonna say that too, but it seems I have been late to this guessing game.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 25, 2008, 01:43:47 pm
Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 25, 2008, 01:39:34 pm

      I was gonna say that too, but it seems I have been late

Things move fast here at Bettermost...LOL

You know Janice, I was looking at your posts....you are almost to 5K. I remember when you reached 500 and it was such a milestone!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 25, 2008, 02:15:36 pm
Quote from: southendmd on January 25, 2008, 01:24:58 pm
Is that Anne Hathaway?  Something about the nose...
She is so beautiful... :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 25, 2008, 02:21:06 pm
Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 25, 2008, 02:15:36 pm
She is so beautiful... :)

Sure enough. She and Jake ought to hook up for real, breed a passel of young'uns. Imagine how attractive those kids would be.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on January 25, 2008, 02:32:26 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 25, 2008, 02:21:06 pm
Sure enough. She and Jake ought to hook up for real, breed a passel of young'uns. Imagine how attractive those kids would be.  ;D

Judging from Bobby, not very.  :laugh:  Maybe she WAS already pregnant when they met.

About Get Smart -- that is just brilliant casting, I think. Anne will be great, and Steve Carell couldn't be more perfect as Maxwell Smart. It's almost like they were waiting for him to come along before they could do a remake. I used to love that show. I sure hope it turns out well.

Another show I used to love: The Mod Squad. Too bad they messed up the remake of that one. They could do it now and have Peggy Lipton's daughter play Julie!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 25, 2008, 03:23:18 pm



Congrats David!!

 :D :D :D



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 25, 2008, 03:26:56 pm
Quote from: ineedcrayons on January 25, 2008, 02:32:26 pm
Maybe she WAS already pregnant when they met.


Probably by someone from Scranton. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 25, 2008, 03:30:52 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 25, 2008, 03:26:56 pm
Probably by someone from Scranton. ...

Because how else do you pair a ranch hand from Wyoming with a barrel racing champion from Texas and end up with a kid who sounds like he's from Scranton?

One of my all time favorite IMDb comments....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 25, 2008, 03:36:43 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 25, 2008, 03:30:52 pm
Because how else do you pair a ranch hand from Wyoming with a barrel racing champion from Texas and end up with a kid who sounds like he's from Scranton?

One of my all time favorite IMDb comments....

L

 ;D Exactly what I had in mind. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on January 25, 2008, 03:42:41 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 25, 2008, 03:15:56 pm
Steve Carrell?     Ugh.   The is something about him I don't like.   Too smug maybe.   

As bumbling as Maxwell Smart was, you just couldn't help feel sorry for him.  Don Adams pulled it off well.

I actually think Steve Carell has that quality, too. Even on The Office, where he's playing the world's biggest oafish boorish clueless jerk, he makes the character somehow sympathetic and even, occasionally and briefly, likable.



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 25, 2008, 04:09:06 pm
Quote from: ineedcrayons on January 25, 2008, 03:42:41 pm
I actually think Steve Carell has that quality, too. Even on The Office, where he's playing the world's biggest oafish boorish clueless jerk, he makes the character somehow sympathetic and even, occasionally and briefly, likable.

Hmmm. ... Scranton. ... Maybe Michael is Bobby's father. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on January 25, 2008, 04:20:07 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 25, 2008, 04:09:06 pm
Hmmm. ... Scranton. ... Maybe Michael is Bobby's father. ...

It's all coming together! Because Anne Hathaway and Steve Carell apparently knew each other in the '60s, so ...  ::)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 25, 2008, 05:03:45 pm
Quote from: ineedcrayons on January 25, 2008, 04:20:07 pm
It's all coming together! Because Anne Hathaway and Steve Carell apparently knew each other in the '60s, so ...  ::)


Heee Heee
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 25, 2008, 05:24:04 pm
Quote from: ineedcrayons on January 25, 2008, 04:20:07 pm
It's all coming together! Because Anne Hathaway and Steve Carell apparently knew each other in the '60s, so ...  ::)



Were they even born?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 25, 2008, 08:22:05 pm
Quote from: Shakestheground on January 25, 2008, 05:24:04 pm
Were they even born?

Now there you go gettin' technical.  >:(  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 26, 2008, 12:14:15 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 25, 2008, 08:22:05 pm
Now there you go gettin' technical.  >:(  ;D

life is SO much better if you dont' let reality get in your way...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 26, 2008, 09:09:55 am
Wow....4000 posts, huh, Kelda....I remember 4000 posts...vaguely.....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 26, 2008, 09:10:22 am
Congrats Bruce!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 26, 2008, 09:12:18 am
I saw Anke in chat last night...first time I had seen her in a while!!

Congratulations, Anke...dont be a stranger!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 26, 2008, 09:12:49 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 26, 2008, 09:11:25 am
4,000?  That's what?  A months worth for you Jess?    LOL     :laugh:
lol.. too true!!!

Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 26, 2008, 09:10:31 am
Congratulations on 4,000 posts Kelda! 

Thanks Jess and David,

Wow! I hadn't realised!!!!

Thanks Jess and David..

(and congrats Bruce and Anke)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 26, 2008, 09:14:18 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 26, 2008, 09:11:25 am
4,000?  That's what?  A months worth for you Jess?    LOL     :laugh:

lets see...I average 45 posts a day....LOL!!

eek...I just realized...the average number of posts a day is around 450...I post TEN PERCENT of all the dang posts on here!!

(god, that IS embarrassing...I AM LaShawn!!!)

*Hides face in shame*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 26, 2008, 09:17:29 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 26, 2008, 09:15:33 am
Well it certainly has been a busy week here at BetterMost.  The increased numbers reflect it.    Too bad it took a tragedy to bring us all here so much again.

It was nice to see some of the names from the past back, albeit temporarily.

.... RT,  Shayne,  Montferrat,  Irisstar,  Kirkmusic.
  And it is always nice to hear from John Gallagher in New York City.



too true...


Oh and Jess - we always knew you were LeShawn...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 26, 2008, 09:18:01 am
yes, It was kinda nice to see that many people on.

I can't hang out in the Heath forum for long. I am fighting depression already...so I am trying to not get too immersed.

Don't mean to seem disrespectful but I have to distract myself...if that makes any sense..
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 26, 2008, 09:31:58 am
Morning all,

12 degrees today with clouds and just a bit of blue sky.

Congratulations to Kelda, Anke, and Bruce! All these milestones. Bruce come over here so I can teach you the sekrit handshake...

L

Saturdays Top Ten List

  injest        23,641
  Garry_LH        11,245 
  MaineWriter        10,479  
  dot-matrix        9,287
  Front-Ranger        9,256 
  Lucise        8,475
  David        8,017
  Ellemeno        7,986
 Sheriff Roland        6,471
  Jeff Wrangler        6,114  
 Fran        5,860
  louise van hine        5,245 
  ifyoucantfixit        4,970
  Meryl        4,884
  Shakestheground        4,846
  Nutmeg Guy        4,735
  ineedcrayons        4,261
  Susiebell        4,212
  Kelda        4,000  <-- New milestone!
  southendmd        3,915
  Phillip Dampier        3,856
  atz75        3,628
  Memento        3,611
  Toast        3,514
  Scott        3,300
  Penthesilea        3,257
  moremojo        3,109
  Lynne        3,084
  ednbarby        3,045
  Pipedream        3,007  <---  New Milestone!
  loneleeb3        2,997
  CellarDweller        2,827
  Shasta542        2,739
  Snavel del Snork Snater Snuit        2,727
  Kerry        2,597
  opinionista        2,448
  wdj        2,381
  garycottle        2,366
  Artiste        2,270
  delalluvia        2,225
  Sharon Amber        2,146
  Dagi        2,113
  sfericsf        2,112 
  Daniel        1,990
  belbbmfan        1,899
  Katie77        1,873
  Cameron        1,715
  mariez        1,713
  jpwagoneer1964        1,703
  Arad-3        1,650
  Mikaela        1,633
  Bigheart        1,610
  wulfar360        1,588
  YaadPyar        1,578
  littlewing1957        1,573
  ffrn        1,550
  brokeback_dev        1,544
  jstephens9        1,444
  twistedude        1,379
  coffeecat33        1,346
  littleguitar        1,326
  RouxB        1,307
  notBastet        1,276
  saucycobblers        1,229
  j. U. d. E.        1,216
  wyomen        1,156
  DeeDee        1,155
  starboardlight        1,125
  cmr107        1,061
  Ray              1,040
  karen1129        1,033
  TOoP/Bruce        1,000   <--- New Milestone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 26, 2008, 09:47:50 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 26, 2008, 09:47:03 am
No need to explain.  Makes perfect sense.

thank you

{{NG}}
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 26, 2008, 09:51:29 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 26, 2008, 09:47:03 am
No need to explain.  Makes perfect sense.

ditto
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 26, 2008, 09:54:57 am
But 450 posts a day?  Now that   needs explaining!    :o    :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 26, 2008, 09:57:36 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 26, 2008, 09:54:57 am
But 450 posts a day?  Now that   needs explaining!    :o    :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on January 26, 2008, 11:51:24 am
Quote from: injest on January 26, 2008, 09:18:01 am
I can't hang out in the Heath forum for long. I am fighting depression already...so I am trying to not get too immersed.

Don't mean to seem disrespectful but I have to distract myself...if that makes any sense..

Sure. Everybody copes in his/her own way. And somebody has to keep the rest of the threads going!   :)


Congratulations, Kelda, Anke and Bruce!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on January 26, 2008, 12:25:55 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 26, 2008, 09:47:03 am
No need to explain.  Makes perfect sense.
ditto.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 26, 2008, 02:13:36 pm
Some pretty scotch bonnet peppers for our Highlander:




(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/scotchbonnets.jpg)

WAY TO GO, KELDA! 4000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 26, 2008, 02:18:29 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/phoenix.jpg)

WELCOME TO THE CLUB, BRUCE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 26, 2008, 02:34:35 pm
Congrats on your milestones, Bruce, Kelda, Anke and David.  :)
And welcome to the club Bruce!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 26, 2008, 02:40:24 pm
Congratulations Kelda, Anke and Bruce!! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 26, 2008, 02:42:47 pm
Quote from: Meryl on January 26, 2008, 02:13:36 pm
Some pretty scotch bonnet peppers for our Highlander:




(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/scotchbonnets.jpg)

WAY TO GO, KELDA! 4000 POSTS!
;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 26, 2008, 10:14:17 pm

(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)Welcome Bruce and LauraGigs!!!(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)



And, Congrats to Kelda, Anke and David one your new mileposts!




(http://bestsmileys.com/cowboy1/2.gif)





Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 26, 2008, 11:19:56 pm
Thank you Chrissi and Amanda!! :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 27, 2008, 12:30:59 am
Congratulations, Kelda and Anke for new milestones!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 27, 2008, 12:31:27 am
And to Bruce, welcome to the club!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 27, 2008, 12:31:48 am
And to me, 8000 with this one.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 27, 2008, 12:35:12 am
Congrats Clarissa!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 27, 2008, 12:48:23 am

Lots of milestones at the moment it seems...



(http://bestsmileys.com/magic/7.gif)Congrats on 8000 Deputy Mayor!!!(http://bestsmileys.com/magic/7.gif)



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 27, 2008, 01:15:54 am

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/eights.jpg)


CONGRATS ON TOPPING 8,000 POSTS, CLARISSA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 27, 2008, 08:39:02 am
Sundays Top Ten List!

injest  23685  
Garry_LH  11245  
MaineWriter  10522
dot-matrix  9300
Front-Ranger  9272
Lucise  8482
David  8030
Ellemeno  8011 <---  New Milestone!
Sheriff Roland  6473
Jeff Wrangler  6124  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on January 27, 2008, 08:39:45 am
Congratulations Ellemeno on hitting 8 big ones!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 27, 2008, 08:44:42 am
Morning all,

21 degrees and it's snowing! I wasn't expecting that. Looks like we've had about 4 inches already. It is light and fluffy and just coming down. This is what I call "New England snow." It looks like a movie--not a big storm.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 27, 2008, 08:45:19 am
Congratulations Clarissa!

And welcome to the club, Laura. Come on over here to learn the sekrit handshake...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 27, 2008, 09:01:02 am
congrats Laura Gigs and Clarissa!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 27, 2008, 09:11:16 am
and congrats to Lonleeb3 (Richard) for getting to 3000!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 27, 2008, 10:03:51 am
Congrats to Clarissa and Richard on 8000 respectively 3000 posts.
And welcome LauraGigs to the club.

 :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on January 27, 2008, 11:32:26 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 27, 2008, 08:44:42 am
Morning all,

21 degrees and it's snowing! I wasn't expecting that. Looks like we've had about 4 inches already. It is light and fluffy and just coming down. This is what I call "New England snow." It looks like a movie--not a big storm.

L

pretty, leslie.  there was unexpected frost on the ground here too, when I got up.  I found it peaceful.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 27, 2008, 01:51:32 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/fiddle.jpg)

CONGRATS, LAURAGIGS!

IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF POSTS, PLAY ON!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 27, 2008, 01:55:30 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/cowboybullets.jpg)

CONGRATS ON 3,000 LONELEEB!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 27, 2008, 02:02:16 pm
Welcome to the 1K posts club, LauraGigs!! This is a great feat, especially when I know some of your posts require intensive Photoshop work!! Keep making us laff, cry, think, and love!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 28, 2008, 08:10:24 am
Morning all,

17 degrees here today, and cloudy--but the snow has stopped.

It's Monday and I'm depressed. Sigh....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 28, 2008, 03:27:22 pm
Nobody posted Monday's top ten list!

Should I try to do it? I've never done it before! I hope I don't screw it up.



Monday's Top Ten List

injest  23733  
Garry_LH  11245  
MaineWriter  10559  
dot-matrix  9314
Front-Ranger  9285  
Lucise  8487
David  8053
Ellemeno  8019
Sheriff Roland  6477
Jeff Wrangler  6129  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 28, 2008, 03:38:27 pm
You did just fine, David. Thank you!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 28, 2008, 10:48:47 pm
Quote from: David on January 28, 2008, 03:27:22 pm
Nobody posted Monday's top ten list!

Should I try to do it? I've never done it before! I hope I don't screw it up.



Monday's Top Ten List

injest  23733  
Garry_LH  11245  
MaineWriter  10559  
dot-matrix  9314
Front-Ranger  9285  
Lucise  8487
David  8053
Ellemeno  8019
Sheriff Roland  6477
Jeff Wrangler  6129  










Great job David! Thanks! :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 29, 2008, 07:51:10 am
Morning all,

19 degrees with a pink sky as the sun comes up. It's nice that it has gotten to the point where it is light in the morning when I leave for school and work.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 29, 2008, 07:55:05 am
I'll give David a hand today...

Tuesday's Top Ten List

injest  23755  
Garry_LH  11245  
MaineWriter  10571  
dot-matrix  9319
Front-Ranger  9291  
Lucise  8500  <----- nice round number!
David  8059
Ellemeno  8055
Sheriff Roland  6477
Jeff Wrangler  6134  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 29, 2008, 01:01:45 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 29, 2008, 07:51:10 am
Morning all,

19 degrees with a pink sky as the sun comes up. It's nice that it has gotten to the point where it is light in the morning when I leave for school and work.

L

And it's light in the evening when I get home from work--if I go directly home from work.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on January 29, 2008, 01:17:23 pm

Morning all.

A tiny request -
Is there anyone out there living in a moderately cold to warm environment who wishes to trade places with me for a bit? lol..

Yesterday, temperatures here were a mere -46 degrees Celcius and today, well, it is a bit warmer at -38 deg C.

I could use a break from it.  Anyone up for experiencing some Canadian winter firsthand?  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 29, 2008, 01:22:08 pm


        Aww sweetie, i am sorry you have such a nasty time of it this winter. ' Shit, thats hard."
Sorry cant take no Canada just now.. But i will think of you til the weather gets better.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on January 29, 2008, 01:25:47 pm

Gee, thanks J.  How very thoughtful of you..lol..
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 29, 2008, 01:44:11 pm
Quote from: Lucise on January 29, 2008, 01:17:23 pm
Morning all.

A tiny request -
Is there anyone out there living in a moderately cold to warm environment who wishes to trade places with me for a bit? lol..

Yesterday, temperatures here were a mere -46 degrees Celcius and today, well, it is a bit warmer at -38 deg C.

I could use a break from it.  Anyone up for experiencing some Canadian winter firsthand?  ;)


I'm contemplating it. You get three lil darlins, a big dog with a sensitive stomach (read: tends to throw up) and a husband for trade. The husband is low maintainance, but the rest .....

But yes, it's warm here, compared to your place: today we had around 10°C, the sun was shining and the birds were singing. Already a bit like spring.

Honestly, I've never been in a place so cold. I have no idea how it feels and I'm curious to experience it one day (but only for a short while).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 29, 2008, 01:51:49 pm
Here. Got you another polar jacket:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/20-3519-01.jpg)


And a big warm hug:
(Milli)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 29, 2008, 02:22:16 pm
It's nice here today, too...up to 45 degrees right now. Lance took my car to get gas and said he thought about putting the convertible top down!

The coldest I have ever been was about 15 years ago, here in Maine. It was January and we were having overnight lows of -35 and -40 degrees. In some towns in the mountains, it hit -56. During the day, it never even got up to zero. I remember one day when the "high" of the day was -15. That cold snap (more of the famous Arctic air) went on for a week. (All temperatures are fahrenheit.)

I don't know how to even describe it. Everything is cold. The house, even with the heat on, is cold. It takes the heat in the car forever to warm up. You don't dare go outside with hat, mittens, scarf, hood up, and warm coat.

I had a half-empty bottle of water in the car. I went to a two hour meeting and when I came out, it was frozen solid.

Fortunately, these super-duper frigid cold spells are rare. I've lived here 30 years -- that one (15 years ago) was by far the worst. Brrr!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on January 29, 2008, 03:37:46 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 29, 2008, 01:51:49 pm
Here. Got you another polar jacket:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/20-3519-01.jpg)


And a big warm hug:
(Milli)


Thanks bud!  :-*

And yeah, I'll take on the 3 lil darlins and the dog and the low-maintenance hubby. 
When are you coming?  ;D


Quote
I don't know how to even describe it. Everything is cold. The house, even with the heat on, is cold. It takes the heat in the car forever to warm up. You don't dare go outside with hat, mittens, scarf, hood up, and warm coat.

Indeed.

I definitely layer up pretty good so that's fine... after walking a block or two, you still end up with a frozen eyelashes though ..lol.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 29, 2008, 03:59:51 pm
Quote from: Lucise on January 29, 2008, 03:37:46 pm

I definitely layer up pretty good so that's fine... after walking a block or two, you still end up with a frozen eyelashes though ..lol.

I've heard that in Alaska, everyone leaves their car running...when they are doing errands, for example. Run into the post office, leave the car on. Go to the grocery store, leave the car on. Do they do that where you are, Milli?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 29, 2008, 04:02:09 pm
Quote from: Lucise on January 29, 2008, 03:37:46 pm
When are you coming?  ;D

As soon as either of the following occurs

a) I win the lottery
b) You win the lottery
c) Some heavenly miracle happens and both of us will find all expenses paid flight tickets in our mailboxes (although I have a better idea for a heavenly miracle  :().


Thank you Leslie and Milli for your description of cold, I mean really cold. Onehunnerdthousand degrees cold, shit like that.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Mikaela on January 29, 2008, 05:36:06 pm
Random memory hits....

Couple of years ago it was ca. minus 50 degrees C up in Northern Norway (on the northern plains). I vividly recall TV showing one of the local women, a lapp, bringing a pan of boiling water right outside her door and throwing the water into the air. It turned to ice immediately and fell to earth as snow.

Now, that's cold. Brrrrr.  :o

**Warm thoughts to everyone here!**  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 29, 2008, 05:45:50 pm
Quote from: Mikaela on January 29, 2008, 05:36:06 pm
Random memory hits....

Couple of years ago it was ca. minus 50 degrees C up in Northern Norway (on the northern plains). I vividly recall TV showing one of the local women, a lapp, bringing a pan of boiling water right outside her door and throwing the water into the air. It turned to ice immediately and fell to earth as snow.

Now, that's cold. Brrrrr.  :o

**Warm thoughts to everyone here!**  :-*

Cold but cool!  8)

I'd love to do that! LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on January 29, 2008, 07:07:56 pm
David, I found an excellent airport security blog item that just reminded me of you!


http://jezebel.com/350328/rachel-zoe-unloads-luxury-accessories-all-over-airport-security

Rachel Zoe Unloads Luxury Accessories All Over Airport Security
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on January 29, 2008, 07:22:15 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 29, 2008, 03:59:51 pm
I've heard that in Alaska, everyone leaves their car running...when they are doing errands, for example. Run into the post office, leave the car on. Go to the grocery store, leave the car on. Do they do that where you are, Milli?

L

That is not common here, although I've seen some people who do (usually with another passenger waiting in the car... just in case someone gets a bright idea to break the window and make off with your car).   :)


What sucks this time of year is the number of accidents on the roads - icy streets, poor visibility, etc..
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 30, 2008, 01:44:27 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 29, 2008, 04:02:09 pm

 (although I have a better idea for a heavenly miracle  :().




{{{{{{{Chrissi}}}}}}}


Thanks for the hoorays on my 8000, everybody.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 30, 2008, 04:06:10 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on January 30, 2008, 01:44:27 am

{{{{{{{Chrissi}}}}}}}


Thanks, dear.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 30, 2008, 07:14:14 am
Three hours later (than my previous post, that is) .....


I'm getting glasses  :o
I'm just back from the optician. My friend Kerstin and I talked recently about having the feeling of not seeing too good anymore. I have this feeling for years now, but never did anything about it. Now she took the plunge first and her feeling was right, indeed she needs glasses.
So I thought it might be the same for me and went to an optician today. I have -0.75 dioptre (diopter in AE?) and -1.0 dioptre.

Huu-huuuu. I turned 40 only three weeks ago and now am getting glasses. I'm feeling old, someone please tell me I look like 20  ;)  :laugh:. Nah, not really. I'm all right.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 30, 2008, 07:53:30 am
Morning all,

We're having a heat wave here...38 degrees and the sun isn't even up yet! It's not bright this morning (like it was yesterday). Looks like we have a cloudy day in store.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 30, 2008, 08:03:20 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 30, 2008, 07:14:14 am
Three hours later (than my previous post, that is) .....


I'm getting glasses  :o
I'm just back from the optician. My friend Kerstin and I talked recently about having the feeling of not seeing too good anymore. I have this feeling for years now, but never did anything about it. Now she took the plunge first and her feeling was right, indeed she needs glasses.
So I thought it might be the same for me and went to an optician today. I have -0.75 dioptre (diopter in AE?) and -1.0 dioptre.

Huu-huuuu. I turned 40 only three weeks ago and now am getting glasses. I'm feeling old, someone please tell me I look like 20  ;)  :laugh:. Nah, not really. I'm all right.  :)

The turning 40 and having your vision thing go sucks big time.

I always had perfect vision and then my 40s came. I managed to stay out of glasses til I was 42. First I had to wear the magnifying glasses you can buy at the drugstore (cheap and no prescription needed). Then I needed bifocals, which I hated. Then they said I needed trifocals. No way!

In 2003, I had CK done on my eyes. It's a radio frequency procedure (not Laser). One eye was corrected for distance vision and the other for reading. It took a little tweaking (ie, repeat procedures) but within 6 months I was glasses-free. It was great.

That lasted til about a year or two ago. I started needing glasses for reading (my distance vision is great). I can still wear the drugstore glasses and don't need a prescription. This time, if I wanted the near vision corrected, they'd have to do Lasik (laser). I am debating whether or not (or when) to have it done. I think my threshold is if I get to the point that I have to wear glasses while eating, I'll have it done. I hate having fuzzy food on the plate but I don't like to wear glasses to eat. And I think I am getting close to that point.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 30, 2008, 08:07:18 am
David hasn't been here for a few days. I hope he's okay...

Wednesday's Top Ten List

injest  23780  
Garry_LH  11245  
MaineWriter  10606  
dot-matrix  9324
Front-Ranger  9294  
Lucise  8507
David  8077
Ellemeno  8071
Sheriff Roland  6481
Jeff Wrangler  6146  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on January 30, 2008, 08:12:03 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 30, 2008, 07:14:14 am


Huu-huuuu. I turned 40 only three weeks ago and now am getting glasses. I'm feeling old, someone please tell me I look like 20  ;)  :laugh:. Nah, not really. I'm all right.  :)

Don't get glasses. Get contacts!  ;)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on January 30, 2008, 09:00:27 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 30, 2008, 08:56:24 am
I'm back!       Thanks for doing the Top Ten List.    I have been sick the past couple of days.   :P

I feel alittle better, so i'm going to try to go to work later.       



YAY! We were beginning to have nutmeg withdrawal!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 30, 2008, 09:02:19 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 30, 2008, 08:56:24 am
I'm back!       Thanks for doing the Top Ten List.    I have been sick the past couple of days.   :P

I feel alittle better, so i'm going to try to go to work later.       



Oh David, I'm sorry to hear that. Being sick and sad at the same time is definitely not what you needed right now!

Feel better, we're thinking of you.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 30, 2008, 01:50:31 pm
David, it's good to see you back.  Sorry you had that to deal with along with our other sadness.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 30, 2008, 03:30:07 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on January 30, 2008, 08:56:24 am
I'm back!       Thanks for doing the Top Ten List.    I have been sick the past couple of days.   :P

I feel alittle better, so i'm going to try to go to work later.       


Sorry to hear it David.

*handing some Kleenex and cough sirup over*

Feel better soon  :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 31, 2008, 09:01:44 am
Morning all,

18 degrees this morning and sunny! I am off to Florida for a very quick trip so I will be reporting in from Tampa tomorrow. David, all my liquids are packed in a little ziplock bag, you'll be happy to know!

L

"Thursdays Top Ten List

injest  23820
Garry_LH  11245
MaineWriter  10662
dot-matrix  9326
Front-Ranger  9313
Lucise  8516
Ellemeno  8112
David  8086
Sheriff Roland  6484
Jeff Wrangler  6164  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 01, 2008, 06:21:45 am
I'm with you on the glasses after 40, Chrissi.  After a lifetime of devouring countless books, I basically stopped reading anything except for novels and newspapers on my Palm and computer, because I could adjust the font size.  I did that for about two effin years.  Then I got prescription glasses but didn't like them.  Now I wear drugstore glasses - a lot.  And I do eat with them on.  I hear you, Leslie, about fuzzy food.

Also I need a lot more light to read than I used to.  After an entire childhood reading in bed with the lights off, by the flicker of half a photon, I now need to be sure whatever I'm reading is tilted so the lamp shines right on it.

I actually had this thought this evening as I was putting deodorant after my shower (may be TMI for some) - when I was younger, I used to have to wash frequently, because with all the teen spirit, I smelled pretty quickly.  On the other hand, I had perfect vision.  Now I can actually wear the same shirt I did yesterday, with no stank, but I can't see worth a damn...


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 01, 2008, 06:34:43 am
Hello everyone,

Greetings from Florida. Well, I should say, Greetings from the Marriott. That's about as much as I have seen of Florida. It is dark outside. Temperature? Who knows, warmer than Maine.

I was at dinner last night with my publisher and pulled out my $9.99 magnifying glasses. My publisher said, "Oh cute, glasses!" and I was stunned. No one had ever even noticed them before! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 01, 2008, 06:35:27 am
Congratulations to Meryl for a perfectly beautiful, even 5000 posts!

Way to go Meryl!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 01, 2008, 06:55:06 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 01, 2008, 06:35:27 am
Congratulations to Meryl for a perfectly beautiful, even 5000 posts!

Way to go Meryl!

L


What do you give the Brokie who comes up with perfect images for everyone else's posting milestones?  I'll start with a simple, Way to go, Merly!  I'll look for a picture too.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 01, 2008, 07:04:38 am
Hooray for 5,000 ridiculously sublime posts, Miz Merl!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/20070908-1_p090807cg-0360-515h.jpg)
Fireworks over Sydney Opera House
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on February 01, 2008, 09:18:05 am
Good morning all.  Schmutz expected today...37 balmy degrees in Massachusetts today.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on February 01, 2008, 10:00:06 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 01, 2008, 09:59:36 am
Same here Scott.     I'm glad today is my Saturday.    I may try to get to the store before the weather hits if I can get my act together.



You feeling better?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Scott6373 on February 01, 2008, 10:26:41 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 01, 2008, 10:25:43 am
Oddly no.     I still feel hot at times, although I 'm not running a fever.    And dry mouth too.  I keep drinking alot of fluids.    I just think it is one of those bugs that is tough to shake or just has a lingering effect.  



Shoulda had Les stop over on her way back to ME...do some nursing intervention.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 01, 2008, 12:24:30 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on February 01, 2008, 07:04:38 am
Hooray for 5,000 ridiculously sublime posts, Miz Merl!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/20070908-1_p090807cg-0360-515h.jpg)
Fireworks over Sydney Opera House

Perfection!  Thanks, Clarissa!  :-*

Thanks, Leslie, for noticing this morning.  I was hoping you would!  ;D  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 01, 2008, 12:40:10 pm
Happy 5000, Meryl!

You're a rose among thorns!

(http://photos.kundansen.org/vegas07/full/DSC_2144.JPG)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 01, 2008, 12:45:54 pm
Thanks, Paul!  :-*  Ooh, those roses are pretty!  I wonder how they did that?  ???

Paul, your avatar with the text is beautiful--and sad.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 01, 2008, 01:43:30 pm
CONGRATULATIONS MERYL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 01, 2008, 04:39:41 pm
       

     
     CONGRATULATIONS MERYL   5000   


                          (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/chicken_eats.gif)

               Just keep huntin and peckin          ;D
       




         
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 01, 2008, 04:42:08 pm

  :D Congrats on 5000 Meryl!  :-*

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/kapstadt-blumen-4g.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 01, 2008, 04:48:01 pm
Quote from: Meryl on February 01, 2008, 12:45:54 pm
Paul, your avatar with the text is beautiful--and sad.  :(


Oh Paul ..... damn

 :'(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Mikaela on February 01, 2008, 05:00:01 pm
Congratulations on 5,000 posts, Meryl!


 :)       :)         :)         :)        :)

  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 01, 2008, 06:15:22 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 01, 2008, 10:25:43 am
Oddly no.     I still feel hot at times, although I 'm not running a fever.    And dry mouth too.  I keep drinking alot of fluids.    I just think it is one of those bugs that is tough to shake or just has a lingering effect.   


[/quote

get well Mr David - did you enjoy Lost last night ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on February 01, 2008, 07:32:15 pm
great to read this thread.

And if I might say so, it is beginning to sound like some of the old enthusiasm and joy is seeping back into this sad forum once more.

I'm still compulsively refreshing Google News on two topics: Heath and Jake, but otherwise life is slowly slipping back into its pre- January 22 normalcy.  With a pang or two here or there.

How is everyone else faring ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 01, 2008, 07:36:21 pm
Quote from: southendmd on February 01, 2008, 12:40:10 pm
Happy 5000, Meryl!

You're a rose among thorns!

(http://photos.kundansen.org/vegas07/full/DSC_2144.JPG)

I think he just called all the rest of us THORNS!!

 >:( >:(




 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Congrats Meryl
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on February 01, 2008, 07:55:32 pm
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/ffrraann/ABC%20Food%20used/congratulations-1.gif)

5,000 awesome posts!!!!!
Well done, Meryl.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 01, 2008, 08:22:53 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 01, 2008, 08:18:14 pm
Thorns?    LOL.    That's better than being called a prick I guess.    :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh:

well that IS one I have never been called myself!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 01, 2008, 08:23:14 pm
you still not feeling up to snuff??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 01, 2008, 08:44:51 pm
a nice rebate WOULD come in handy!!

I want one of those skinny monitors!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 01, 2008, 10:35:31 pm


(http://bestsmileys.com/magic/3.gif)Congrats on 5000 posts High Priestess Meryl!!!(http://bestsmileys.com/magic/4.gif)



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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 01, 2008, 10:40:49 pm
Quote from: injest on February 01, 2008, 07:36:21 pm
I think he just called all the rest of us THORNS!!

 >:( >:(




 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Congrats Meryl

If the thorn fits, Jess...

jess kidding!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 01, 2008, 11:15:13 pm
This trip home from Florida is proving the Leslie-adage of travel (once again): If one half of your trip is good, the other half will suck.

Yesterday, we were delayed in Newark while they fixed the PA system on the plane, but I guess a 15 minute delay doesn't equate with a crappy trip...so the crappy came today.

First, my 2:15 flight from Florida didn't take off til 3:45 pm. I knew I would miss my 6:10 connection so I had already called and they rebooked me on a 9 pm flight. However, when I got here, they said the 6:10 pm flight was delayed til 7:45. I raced over to Terminal F (which requires a shuttle trip and I think is in NJ). When I get there...flight is cancelled. Sigh. But! I did get a boarding pass. Back to Terminal C on the endless shuttle, hike to Terminal B, stop and eat some dinner (which was surprisingly good), get to the gate....

Flight delayed til 9:45 because the captain isn't here. We all sit patiently and then at 9:25 some women comes to the podium, says, "the flight is cancelled" and walks away!

The crowd (me included) is like WTF? There appears to be serious shortage of helpful people here at the Philadelphia airport and we are all standing there with our jaws hanging down.

Fortunately, a young man in crowd was on his cellphone and found out there was a flight to Boston at 11 pm. Gate B2, just down the hall. He gave us all the 800 number for USAirways. I got on the phone, changed my  flight (after a long time on hold) and now I am at the gate, boarding pass in hand. Let's hope....I'd rather get home in the middle of the night than try to find a hotel room and go through this whole rigamarole again tomorrow.

If you get the weather report from Maine tomorrow morning, you'll know I made it home safe and sound. Wish me lucK!

L

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 02, 2008, 12:01:33 am
Quote from: southendmd on February 01, 2008, 10:40:49 pm
If the thorn fits, Jess...

jess kidding!

jess kidding????

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 02, 2008, 02:00:47 am
Poor Leslie!  What a crappy day, indeed.  Don't airlines at least have the courtesy to tell you how to rebook when a flight's canceled?  I hope you made it home safely.  :(

Thanks for the congrats, Friends:  David, Fabienne, Janice, Chrissi, Mika, Jess, Fran and Amanda  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*

I love getting them even more than giving them!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 02, 2008, 02:20:00 am
Contratulations on your 5000th post Meryl!!!  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 02, 2008, 02:20:47 am
Thank you, David!  :-*
And I should congratulate Louise on being the 300,000th poster!!  You join me (100,000th) and Janice (200,000th) in the Posters Hall of Fame.  ;D


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CONGRATS, LOUISE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 02, 2008, 08:37:43 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 01, 2008, 11:15:13 pm
This trip home from Florida is proving the Leslie-adage of travel (once again): If one half of your trip is good, the other half will suck.

Yesterday, we were delayed in Newark while they fixed the PA system on the plane, but I guess a 15 minute delay doesn't equate with a crappy trip...so the crappy came today.

First, my 2:15 flight from Florida didn't take off til 3:45 pm. I knew I would miss my 6:10 connection so I had already called and they rebooked me on a 9 pm flight. However, when I got here, they said the 6:10 pm flight was delayed til 7:45. I raced over to Terminal F (which requires a shuttle trip and I think is in NJ). When I get there...flight is cancelled. Sigh. But! I did get a boarding pass. Back to Terminal C on the endless shuttle, hike to Terminal B, stop and eat some dinner (which was surprisingly good), get to the gate....

Flight delayed til 9:45 because the captain isn't here. We all sit patiently and then at 9:25 some women comes to the podium, says, "the flight is cancelled" and walks away!

The crowd (me included) is like WTF? There appears to be serious shortage of helpful people here at the Philadelphia airport and we are all standing there with our jaws hanging down.

Fortunately, a young man in crowd was on his cellphone and found out there was a flight to Boston at 11 pm. Gate B2, just down the hall. He gave us all the 800 number for USAirways. I got on the phone, changed my  flight (after a long time on hold) and now I am at the gate, boarding pass in hand. Let's hope....I'd rather get home in the middle of the night than try to find a hotel room and go through this whole rigamarole again tomorrow.

If you get the weather report from Maine tomorrow morning, you'll know I made it home safe and sound. Wish me lucK!

L



I hope you made it safe and sound Leslie and that you're still asleep while I'm typing this!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 02, 2008, 08:40:00 am
Hey Louise, congratulations for posting the 300 000 post!!!

Have these for breakfast.  :)

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: memento on February 02, 2008, 11:31:29 am
Congratulations Meryl on 5000 outstanding posts.
(http://www.babiesandbellies.com/forum/5000.gif)


Congratulations Louise on being the 300,000th poster.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 02, 2008, 11:57:53 am
Morning all,

41 degrees here and windy. Bright and sunny though.

The rest of the trip saga...

I did get on the Boston flight which was almost empty. There was alot of turbulence so the last 25 minutes of the flight (and it was only  a 50 minute flight) we flew at a much lower altitude than usual. It seems that the choices were to fly really high (36,000 ft) or really low (unknown altitude). I guess at a lower altitude the plane has to fly slower? (Someone who knows something about jets, help me out here). It the usual "roaring" of the jets sounded different. It was very weird. And I felt like the landing took forever. But...land we did. And just when I thought this lousy trip couldn't get any lousier....THE G****DMN JETWAY WAS BROKEN! So, we stood, then sat, on the plane for another 25 minutes while they tinkered with that. Finally, the Captain (thank God he has a functioning brain) suggested that they get the boarding stairs (I think he called them the air stairs) so we could get off the plane. Down one flight, walk around through wind and rain, and up another onto the jetway. Sigh...

My husband picked me up and we headed north. It's a 2 hour drive from Portland to Boston. For his drive down he was driving in sleet until the Massachusetts border. Fortunately, for the drive home, it was only rain (at first) and then that stopped completely.

I crawled into bed at 3 am. The last time I was up at 3 am was with the Boston Brokies in Sept 2006. I rather be up late under those circumstances than the one I was in yesterday!

I woke up this morning to sun shining through the window and I have to say, being home and being in my own bed made the late night hassle worth it. But what a trip! This is one for the memory book.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 02, 2008, 01:10:32 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 02, 2008, 12:58:25 pm
Welcome Home Leslie!

Thank you, David!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 02, 2008, 01:25:39 pm
Glad you made it in one piece, Leslie!  Gads, what an ordeal.  :P   Enjoy your well-earned day at home!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 02, 2008, 02:15:34 pm
Since this is the weather-related thread here at Bettermost, this seemed appropriate here:

Groundhog Day: Six more weeks of winter in 2008

The most famous groundhog in the world, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, six more weeks of winter.

Today was Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow and saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter in 2008. More than 30,000 people gathered in the central Pennsylvania town of Punxsutawney to witness the event and cheer the most famous groundhog in the world. Punxsutawney Phil was taken out of the tree stump on a hill called Gobbler's Knob and brought to William Cooper, President of Punxsutawney's Inner Circle, who is the only one that could "speak" to the groundhog. Cooper read the prediction scroll: "As I look around me, a bright sky I see, and a shadow beside me. Six more weeks of winter it will be."

 According to tradition, if the groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and fails to see its shadow because the weather is cloudy, winter will soon end. If the groundhog sees its shadow, it will return into its burrow, and the winter will continue for 6 more weeks. The earliest reference to Groundhog Day was made in 1841 and the tradition has been kept alive ever since. Most analysis claim that the groundhog has about 40% success rate in predicting the weather, which doesn't stop thousands of people from celebrating Groundhog Day every year.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/Groundhog-day-2008-shadow.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 02, 2008, 02:17:30 pm
Quote from: Meryl on February 02, 2008, 01:25:39 pm
Glad you made it in one piece, Leslie!  Gads, what an ordeal.  :P   Enjoy your well-earned day at home!  :)

Thank you, Meryl!

Why this group insists on having their conference in January or February is beyond me. Last year it was in Utah and 200 people didn't make it in because of weather. You'd think they'd learn....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 02, 2008, 09:36:06 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 02, 2008, 09:19:56 pm
I'm so Happy!



I just did my Taxes!     ;D

and we see you got yourself a NICE refund!!

congrats!!

 :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 02, 2008, 11:18:05 pm
now you want to come do mine??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 03, 2008, 08:43:30 am
Morning all,

31 degrees and sort of gray and foggy today.

L

OOPS!
 
  We need a FULL list!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 03, 2008, 10:43:15 am
Looking at that list, we have lots of folks who will be hitting milestones soon. We need to gear up with the congratulations messages!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 03, 2008, 12:26:14 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 03, 2008, 10:43:15 am
Looking at that list, we have lots of folks who will be hitting milestones soon. We need to gear up with the congratulations messages!

L

I was thinking the same thing, Leslie! *Brushes up Google Images clicking technique*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 04, 2008, 07:50:03 am
Morning all,

24 degrees this morning. It looks like another cloudy day.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 04, 2008, 09:18:50 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 04, 2008, 08:35:00 am
And a dark day today for us Patriots fans......... :P

*pats David on the back*

s'alright s'alright...

maybe next year...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 04, 2008, 09:49:54 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 04, 2008, 08:35:00 am
And a dark day today for us Patriots fans......... :P

I don't even want to think about it.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 04, 2008, 12:03:01 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 04, 2008, 08:35:00 am
And a dark day today for us Patriots fans......... :P

Quote from: MaineWriter on February 04, 2008, 09:49:54 am
I don't even want to think about it.

L

Why? What happened?  ;D

Oh, hang on, there was something on CNN last night about some football game... ;)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 04, 2008, 12:46:01 pm
I was watching "Sense and Sensibility" last night on cable and heard all this yelling outside.  Flipped to the game, and sure enough, NY was in clover.  8)

My sincere sympathies to the Patriots fans, though.  That has to be almost as bad for you as when that other movie's name came out of Jack Nicholson's mouth two years ago.  :'(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 04, 2008, 12:47:58 pm
Quote from: Meryl on February 04, 2008, 12:46:01 pm
I was watching "Sense and Sensibility" last night on cable and heard all this yelling outside.  Flipped to the game, and sure enough, NY was in clover.  8)

My sincere sympathies to the Patriots fans, though.  That has to be almost as bad for you as when that other movie's name came out of Jack Nicholson's mouth two years ago.  :'(

You known, that's about the way I feel. Total shock. It's just unbelieveable.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 04, 2008, 12:48:39 pm
Come on, Fabienne, one more post so we can cheer your 2K accomplishment!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 04, 2008, 01:38:47 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 04, 2008, 12:48:39 pm
Come on, Fabienne, one more post so we can cheer your 2K accomplishment!

L

Here I am! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 04, 2008, 01:43:11 pm
hury, hurry, hurry...

First to congratulate, yay!


Congrats Fabienne  :-*

 :D 2000  :D

(http://www.ski-wm2003.de/images/rahmenprogramm/feuerwerk.jpg)


 :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 04, 2008, 01:45:32 pm
Danke schön Chrissi.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 04, 2008, 01:46:24 pm
Hey Fabienne,

Congratulations! Dit is prima!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 04, 2008, 01:47:52 pm
Goed zo Leslie!

Thank you.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 04, 2008, 02:08:43 pm
Way to go, Fabienne!

Happy 2,000!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 04, 2008, 03:15:04 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Belgianbeer.jpg)

CONGRATS on 2000, FABIENNE!

BOTTOMS UP!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 04, 2008, 04:01:29 pm
Yeah, I'm getting there, slowly but surely...

Thank you Paul and Meryl.  :-*

And Meryl, you must be psychic or something, we're just on our way to the bar in our hotel here in France to go and get a nightcap! Cheers!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 04, 2008, 04:51:23 pm
Quote from: injest on February 01, 2008, 07:36:21 pm
I think he just called all the rest of us THORNS!!



That's what I was wondering!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 04, 2008, 04:57:20 pm

:-*  Fabienne, dat is prima!  :-*



Ach, just saw Leslie beat me to that phrase!  Well, it's true, it is!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 04, 2008, 05:04:27 pm
Quote
I think he just called all the rest of us THORNS!!

Quote from: Ellemeno on February 04, 2008, 04:51:23 pm

That's what I was wondering!  :)

It's just an expression, people!

I was going to say, "If the prick fits..."
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 04, 2008, 05:42:35 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on February 04, 2008, 04:57:20 pm
:-*  Fabienne, dat is prima!  :-*



Ach, just saw Leslie beat me to that phrase!  Well, it's true, it is!  :)

Yep, 'prima' it is!

 :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 05, 2008, 01:47:22 am
Sandy (Memento), I just remembered I forgot to thank you for the congrats on my 5,000th post!  THANKS!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 05, 2008, 07:33:49 am
Morning all,

32 degrees and it is SNOWING. So far we have about 4 inches. School isn't cancelled, though.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 05, 2008, 08:26:47 am
Quote from: southendmd on February 04, 2008, 05:04:27 pm
It's just an expression, people!

I was going to say, "If the prick fits..."

 >:( >:(











 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:







fits where??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 05, 2008, 11:43:48 am
I'm heading out soon, David.  First to Weight Watchers, then to support my girl Hillary.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 06, 2008, 07:45:47 am
Morning all,

33 degrees here. It looks like a gray, cloudy day but I don't think we are expecting anymore precipitation today.

L

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Jeff Wrangler  6247
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 06, 2008, 06:59:45 pm
Congratulations to Phillip, our Mayor of Bettermost, on achieving 4000 posts!

Way to go, Phillip!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 06, 2008, 08:22:30 pm
Happy 4,000 posts, Mayor Phillip!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 06, 2008, 08:23:32 pm
Happy 5,000 posts, Truman!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 06, 2008, 10:27:02 pm



(http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/12.gif) CONGRATS TRUMAN!!! (http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/12.gif)

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 06, 2008, 10:34:04 pm


WAY TO GO PHILLIP!!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 06, 2008, 11:39:04 pm
Congratulations Phillip and Truman!! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 07, 2008, 12:20:03 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/2.gif) Congratulations (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/2.gif) Phillip (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/2.gif) on (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/2.gif) 4,000 (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/2.gif) and (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/2.gif) Truman (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/2.gif) on (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/2.gif) 5,000 (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/2.gif) posts! (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/2.gif)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Phillip Dampier on February 07, 2008, 12:29:32 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 06, 2008, 06:59:45 pm
Congratulations to Phillip, our Mayor of Bettermost, on achieving 4000 posts!

Way to go, Phillip!

Yeah, it only takes me two years to achieve what others long since blew past a year ago and then some.  :)

Of course, I think I still reign in the topic starter role, and I'm more long winded than most, so my 4,000 posts probably occupy as much space as the 8000+ others have under their belt. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 07, 2008, 12:56:07 am

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CONGRATS ON 4000 POSTS, PHILLIP!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 07, 2008, 01:11:53 am


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CONGRATS, TRUMAN!  5000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 07, 2008, 03:07:07 am

Congratulations to
Phillip 4000
and
Truman 5000


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 07, 2008, 04:02:40 am
GEFELICITEERD, dear Mayor and Truman!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 07, 2008, 06:48:21 am

                                             5000     

               CONGRATULATIONS TO PHILLIP  AND  TRUMAN     



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                            Typity type type,,,typetty type type type
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 07, 2008, 08:49:36 am
Morning all,

25 degrees and snowing! We have a snow day here today. Looks like I'll be working at home.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 07, 2008, 08:50:33 am
I noticed Phillip's 4000, but I missed Truman completely!

Congratulations, Truman! 5000 posts...excellent. It's all that ground shaking you do, I guess! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 07, 2008, 06:13:13 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 07, 2008, 10:30:15 am
More snow Leslie?  Sheesh!

    We are getting more rain.   There was actually lightning last night when I came home at 10:30pm.

Yup, more snow. About 6 inches this time.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 08, 2008, 08:26:19 am
Morning all,

19 degrees and MORE snow...just a few flurries but enough to require scraping off the car....


L

Fridays Full 1000 + list!

  injest        24,005
  Garry_LH        11,245
  MaineWriter        10,814
  dot-matrix        9,382
  Front-Ranger        9,354
  Lucise        8,565
  Ellemeno        8,223
  David        8,190
  Sheriff Roland        6,493
  Jeff Wrangler        6,288   
  Fran        5,914
  louise van hine        5,473
  ifyoucantfixit        5,159
  Meryl        5,083
  Shakestheground        5,018 
  Nutmeg Guy        4,810
  ineedcrayons        4,430
  Susiebell        4,388
  Kelda        4,215
  Phillip Dampier        4,054 
 southendmd        3,968
  atz75        3,837
  Memento        3,625
  Toast        3,525
  Scott        3,407
  Penthesilea        3,383
  moremojo        3,207
  Lynne        3,144
  loneleeb3        3,116
  ednbarby        3,067
  Pipedream        3,020 
  CellarDweller        2,961
  Snavel del Snork Snater Snuit        2,958
  Shasta542        2,891
  Kerry        2,688
  garycottle        2,610
  opinionista        2,502
  Artiste        2,447
  wdj        2,410
  delalluvia        2,272
  Dagi        2,249
  sfericsf        2,182
  Sharon Amber        2,164
  belbbmfan        2,033 
 Daniel        1,987
  mariez        1,769
  Mikaela        1,734
  Cameron        1,732
  jpwagoneer1964        1,703
  Arad-3        1,650
  brokeback_dev        1,645
  Bigheart        1,610
  littlewing1957        1,603
  wulfar360        1,596
  YaadPyar        1,578
  ffrn        1,550
  jstephens9        1,518
  twistedude        1,380
  coffeecat33        1,346
  RouxB        1,327
  littleguitar        1,326
  notBastet        1,276
  saucycobblers        1,229
  j. U. d. E.        1,224
  wyomen        1,158
  DeeDee      1,155
  TOoP/Bruce        1,128
  starboardlight        1,125
  cmr107        1,083
  Ray        1,040
  LauraGigs        1,037   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 08, 2008, 02:40:27 pm


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ANOTHER MILESTONE!

CONGRATS TO JESS on 24,000!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 08, 2008, 03:00:42 pm
Quote from: Meryl on February 08, 2008, 02:40:27 pm

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ANOTHER MILESTONE!

CONGRATS TO JESS on 24,000!
All hail the queen !!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:
Congrats!!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 08, 2008, 03:41:10 pm
Quote from: Meryl on February 08, 2008, 02:40:27 pm

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ANOTHER MILESTONE!

CONGRATS TO JESS on 24,000!
wow! Congrats JEes!!

and Fabienne, Tru, Phillip.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 08, 2008, 03:52:19 pm
Jess, you hurry through the thousands faster than I can look.

Congrats Jess!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 09, 2008, 06:34:28 am
Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 08, 2008, 03:00:42 pm
All hail the queen !!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:
Congrats!!  :-*


Queen Jess, about to push the "Post" button for the 24,001st time.
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 09, 2008, 06:39:21 am


                                        CONGRATULATIONS JESS      


                             
         HOLY COW!!!!   Your arms must be worn off.                 (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/eb715943c69c7977a2ff2c034841bf4803b.gif)

 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 09, 2008, 09:07:52 am
Morning all,

12 degrees this morning. It looks like it has finally stopped snowing and I see a tiny bit of blue sky in the clouds. I need it! Yesterday I had one of those "I am SICK OF  WINTER days" and was in a less than cheery mood...sigh....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 09, 2008, 09:08:20 am
Congratulations to Jess....24,000 posts! Wow!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 09, 2008, 09:17:42 am
Quote from: Meryl on February 08, 2008, 02:40:27 pm

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ANOTHER MILESTONE!

CONGRATS TO JESS on 24,000!
why thank you Meryl! I hadn't noticed... :-X :-X
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 09, 2008, 09:18:43 am
Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 08, 2008, 03:00:42 pm
All hail the queen !!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:
Congrats!!  :-*


LOL

Thank you Rich, you are a sweetheart!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 09, 2008, 09:19:03 am
Quote from: Kelda on February 08, 2008, 03:41:10 pm
wow! Congrats JEes!!

and Fabienne, Tru, Phillip.

thank you Kelda!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 09, 2008, 09:20:08 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 08, 2008, 03:52:19 pm
Jess, you hurry through the thousands faster than I can look.

Congrats Jess!

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LOL!! well they go quick when you only post two words a post....OOPS...I am over my limit!!!

*Hurriedly hitting post*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 09, 2008, 09:21:19 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on February 09, 2008, 06:34:28 am
Queen Jess, about to push the "Post" button for the 24,001st time.
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and do you have ANY idea how long it took to get that hairdo done!? really I was quite tired of sitting....*sigh* life is so hard..

 :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 09, 2008, 09:22:05 am
Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on February 09, 2008, 06:39:21 am

                                        CONGRATULATIONS JESS      


                             
         HOLY COW!!!!   Your arms must be worn off.                 (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/eb715943c69c7977a2ff2c034841bf4803b.gif)

 

I dont' think I have any fingerprints left...so if I have to turn to a life of crime I am SET....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 09, 2008, 09:22:26 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 09, 2008, 09:08:20 am
Congratulations to Jess....24,000 posts! Wow!

L

thank you maam...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 09, 2008, 08:28:41 pm


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Congrats Jess!!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 09, 2008, 09:04:45 pm
HEY!! look who snuck in 2000 posts while we weren't looking!!

CONGRATS SUE!!!

(ms Katie77)

 :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 09, 2008, 11:50:47 pm
Contratulations Jess on your 24,000th post (just think, in another 1000 posts you will be 1/40th the way to a million!!) and Sue on 2000 posts!!!

Way to go ladies!!! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 10, 2008, 04:18:34 am
                                            2000 POSTS   


  WAY TO GO   ###SUE ###                C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S   


                                 YOU ARE A VERY IMPORTANT POSTER!!!!!   

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                                                                                                              (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/bubbly-small.gif)
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 10, 2008, 08:09:04 am
Congrats sue on 2000!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 10, 2008, 08:17:48 am
Morning all,

33 degrees, cloudy again and it looks like snow. We're supposed to drive to Massachusetts today (down and back in one day) so let's hope the weather holds for our trip.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 10, 2008, 08:18:20 am
Congratulations, Sue! 2000 posts, yahoo!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 10, 2008, 12:37:53 pm


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CHEERS TO KATIE77 for 2,000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 11, 2008, 04:34:50 am
Happy 2,000 Posts, Sue!

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Here's to the next 2,000!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 11, 2008, 07:26:33 am
Morning all,

7 degrees this morning. Brrr. Lots of snow outside, not sure what is in store for us today.

The good news...6:30 am and it already is a little bit light outside. Hooray!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 11, 2008, 08:35:24 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 11, 2008, 08:02:13 am
Pretty darm cold here too.   Yesterday we had high winds and snow squalls.    No accumilation though.

To celebrate my tax refund, raise and bonus at work, I'm going out and try to stimulate the economy today.    I'm going car shopping before work today.     Woo Hoo!


any idea what you are looking for or are you just gonna go and get whatever catches your eye (money being no object and all... ;) )
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 11, 2008, 04:35:30 pm

Congrats on
2000 posts
Sue!  :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 11, 2008, 04:53:49 pm
I got my first glasses today (I told about it two weeks ago). What can I say? - The world looks much better, sharper now  :D
Although I don't have much diopter it makes quite a difference.

I think I look good with them (if I say so myself) and I really like them.


Oh, and a weather report: we have good weather for a few days now, chilly at night, but bright sunshine the whole day and the temps go up to 10°C/50°F during the days. Best thing, it's supposed to stay this way the whole week  :).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 12, 2008, 07:38:56 am
Morning all,

We have a nice, chilly -4 deg F here this morning. Brr.....


L

PS, Congratulations on the glasses, Chrissi!

Tuesdays Top Ten List!

injest  24141
Garry_LH  11245
MaineWriter  10890
dot-matrix  9418
Front-Ranger  9372
Lucise  8578
Ellemeno  8270
David  8256
Sheriff Roland  6494
Jeff Wrangler  6317   "
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 12, 2008, 08:04:45 am
Congratulations to Melissa, AKA Snavel del Snort Snater Snuit on a whopping 3000 posts!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 12, 2008, 08:14:54 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 12, 2008, 08:06:28 am
Ugh.  Winter is rearing it's ugly head again.


We are getting snow starting this afternoon and changing into freezing rain and sleet by Wednesday morning.   Up to 5 inches.

I guess I'll have to post pone picking up my new Ford Crown Victoria I bought yesterday!    ;D

HEE HEE!!

I knew you was a man of discriminating taste!! We are an all Ford family ourselves!!

congrats!! I can't wait to see!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 12, 2008, 08:50:31 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 12, 2008, 08:38:50 am
I love the color!

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2274/2260512422_f3f7f1913b_m.jpg)

oh YEAH!! red is the best! (I like the bright red but on a big car like this I like darker!)

Sooooooo glad you didn't go with blah ol black, grey or white!

nice car...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 12, 2008, 09:06:32 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 12, 2008, 08:56:58 am
They had a silver one and a light blue one, but when I saw this dark red one I didn't even bother to drive the others.

oh yeah, lt blue is an old lady car!

and I am assuming it is loaded up? OH!! do you have HEATED seats??!!! We have like two cold weeks out of the year but I have always WANTED heated seats!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 12, 2008, 09:37:31 am
Congrats on your new car David. The red is really great. I would have bought the color, too.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 12, 2008, 09:41:56 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 12, 2008, 09:26:37 am
No, no heated seats.  I don't think it was offered on the C-vics.    The silver one had every option including leather but no heated seats.   

I prefered the cloth because it felt warmer vs. the cold leather.    It was 9º out when I was there looking at them!   Brrr!

I am happy how it is equipped.      Power windows, power locks, remote keyless entry, 6-way power seat, tilt wheel, cruise, rear defroster, CD stereo radio, power mirrors,  Air conditioning, automatic headlamps, ABS and traction control.

The silver and blue ones had leather, power passenger seat, fancier wheels  and automatic climate control.  But it was the dark red color that sold me on this one.   
 

yuck! no leather seats! may be good in a sports car but this is a 'riding' car...cloth is much nicer to me. love power seats...dont' know why but it is just so cool to sit there and let the seat go up and down and back and forth. (I know, childish but heck if you can't enjoy yourself what is the point?)

way thumbs up on the color. Tan interior I assume? or grey?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 12, 2008, 09:42:23 am
Are you trading in your PT Cruiser or keeping that too?

I have heated seats. I love my heated seats. I couldn't live without them, actually!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 12, 2008, 10:00:00 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 12, 2008, 08:06:28 am
I guess I'll have to post pone picking up my new Ford Crown Victoria I bought yesterday!    ;D

A Crown Vic? Does it come with a police uniform?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 12, 2008, 10:37:29 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 12, 2008, 08:38:50 am
I love the color!

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2274/2260512422_f3f7f1913b_m.jpg)

Wow, it looks good David. We drove a Ford Taurus last year in Canada. Same colour. It looked a lot like yours. I loved driving it even though it was HUGE. Loved the automatic gears.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 12, 2008, 11:22:30 am
All right, I need to come up with four random posts...

Love the color, David!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 12, 2008, 11:22:52 am
Fabienne, I prefer a standard to an automatic, any day of the week!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 12, 2008, 11:23:48 am
It's warmed up since 6 am and now is up to 13 degrees! Lots of sun and blue sky today, which is nice to see.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 12, 2008, 11:24:15 am
And, ta da! Bearing down on 11,000 posts....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 12, 2008, 11:28:54 am
Keep typing Leslie!  :)

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 12, 2008, 11:42:26 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 12, 2008, 10:09:58 am
I wish they'd offer a heated steering wheel.   Wouldn't that be great?   I hate cold hands.

When I drove regularly, every fall I would have to wear driving gloves in the morning by the middle of September because my knuckles would throb with pain from holding a cold steering wheel.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 12, 2008, 11:52:05 am
My husband said he felt like an old man driving that automatic... ::) It was as if the car was driving itself.

I liked it though. It was a nice change. It made driving more relaxed, which us belgians aren't really used to. People drive like madmen over here. Maybe automatics should become compulsory!  ;D

Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 12, 2008, 11:42:54 am

I can think of other things to do that exercise my right hand.   ::)

drink a cup of coffee? hold your cell phone?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 12, 2008, 01:19:30 pm


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CONGRATULATIONS ON 3000 POSTS, MELISSA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 12, 2008, 09:06:02 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 12, 2008, 10:09:58 am
I'm trading in the PT Cruiser.   So I guess you could say I'm going from a small Cruiser to a large Cruiser!   LOL

I do like heated seats.   But I can live without them.  I wish they'd offer a heated steering wheel.   Wouldn't that be great?   I hate cold hands.

oh snap that is what I want BAD!!! I HATE cold hands!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 13, 2008, 09:34:16 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 13, 2008, 08:08:06 am
UGH!   WHAT A MESS!


The weather outside is frightful..........  well, you know the song.

The snow started around 6pm last night.   The airport was full of people trying to get earlier flights out to beat the weather.   But once the snow started to fly it was too late.  The hotels filled quickly and many people were stuck wandering around with their bags when I left.

After a treacherous drive home at 10pm the weather switched over to ice and feezing rain.    I woke to the sound of my neighbor chipping the ice off his windshield.       I'll have to go out later and try to shovel this ice covered mess. 

I am bummed out because I was supposed to pickup the new car today.  But I called yesterday to postpone until tomorrow.  The dealership is over an hour away in good weather.  Plus it is in the high hills and the roads will be really bad today up there.   I didn't want the white knuckle drive there and back in the new car.  Oh well.  One more day....

Yeah, I feel ya.....it is 28!! here only supposed to warm up into the 50s! and all this sunshine...really wears on you... ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 13, 2008, 09:45:18 am
Morning all,

28 degrees and a bit of a mess here, too. It snowed all night (looking at my car, I'd guess 5 inches or so) and now we have some sort of a sleety mess coming down. Schools are closed so I am at home for the day.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 13, 2008, 11:33:50 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 13, 2008, 10:47:27 am

Well, the Airport is closed till 10 am.   But they keep pushing the opening time back.

If it is still closed at noon I'm calling to see if I have to go in at all.

Speaking of Bradley International Airport, this little tidbit was on the front page of my paper today:

Passenger traffic at the Portland International Jetport was up by 17% in 2007. There were slight increases at Burlington, VT (2.9%) and Boston (1.4%), while Manchester, NH, Providence, RI, Bangor, ME, and Bradley, CT were all down: -0.1%, -3.5%, -4.1%, and -5.6%, respectively.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 13, 2008, 03:20:55 pm
Congratulations on 3000 Melissa!!!


 :-* :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 13, 2008, 03:48:33 pm
Just an updated mid-day Top Ten List to honor my posting twin, David!



Wednesdays Top Ten List!

injest  24168  
Garry_LH  11245
MaineWriter  10922  
dot-matrix  9433
Front-Ranger  9384  
Lucise  8580
   Ellemeno  8290   
   David        8290     
Sheriff Roland  6494
Jeff Wrangler  6328      


 :D :-* :-* :-* :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 13, 2008, 04:31:22 pm
congrats Melissa
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 13, 2008, 05:19:56 pm


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IN CELEBRATION:  CLARISSA and DAVID ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 13, 2008, 05:24:10 pm
Posting twin, how sweet....LOL

Weather update from the northeast. In one word: BLECK!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 14, 2008, 07:53:04 am
Morning all,

26 degrees here.

Yesterday was a mess. A complete and total mess. First snow, then pouring rain for the whole day. All the storm drains were frozen so the streets flooded. 74,000 people are without power this morning (not me!).

I am sooooo sick of winter!!!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 14, 2008, 09:35:35 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 14, 2008, 08:02:12 am
Same here Leslie.   The weatherman said we got a months worth of rain yesterday on top of that snow and ice.   

Lots of power failures still here too.

I am driving the hour up into the northern hills to pickup the new car this morning.   But they have issued black ice warnings for that area and the schools have a 2 hour delay due to ice as well.     It's going to be an interesting drive!

Drive carefully and report in when you get home!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 14, 2008, 09:36:57 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 14, 2008, 07:40:14 am
Yeah I heard that too.   I'm not sure why, but I have noticed alot of the airlines have substituted smaller planes here for some of the bigger ones.   So instead of having a 757 half full, they use a 737 or MD-88 and fill it.  Must be more fuel efficient that way.

The Airport board of directors has recently added more amenities to attract more passengers.   The oddest one is a "Ten Minute Manicure" vendor.  LOL.  Which I guess is fair.  The men can get a shoe shine so why shouldn't the ladies get their nails done before a flight?

The Philadelphia airport has a "spa." Manicures, pedicures, massages (10, 20 or 30 minutes). The place was doing a booming business when I was there two weeks ago.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 14, 2008, 09:56:32 am
Thank God, we've finally got some sunshine this morning!

It's cold as hell, but not a cloud in the sky. That's what happens after a storm in winter, I guess.

And I'm taking the afternoon off to go get my taxes done.  :P

How's that for a Valentine?  >:(  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 14, 2008, 04:35:56 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 14, 2008, 09:56:32 am
And I'm taking the afternoon off to go get my taxes done.  :P

How's that for a Valentine?  >:(  :laugh:

Ooooh, poor Jeff.
Happy Valentine especially for you darlin  :-*
Got some sweet treats for you:

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 14, 2008, 04:39:34 pm

Congratulations Mel
for reaching 3000 posts!  :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 15, 2008, 01:55:32 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 15, 2008, 01:03:32 am
Success!     The weather was good for the drive.   

And the new car rides like a dream!   

DANG!

where did you have to go to get it? Canada??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 15, 2008, 07:22:51 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 15, 2008, 01:03:32 am
Success!     The weather was good for the drive.   

And the new car rides like a dream!   

Excellent! Glad to hear it!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 15, 2008, 07:24:04 am
Morning all,

26 degrees and cloudy this morning. According to the paper, there are still 14,248 customers without electric power. Fortunately, I am not one of them!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 15, 2008, 08:56:58 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 15, 2008, 08:44:01 am
It is Friday!   And that means it is time for the FULL 1000+ list! 

 
  southendmd         4,001    
   
  Daniel         2,003   
 

And with that full list, it looks like have a few milestones!

Congratulations to Paul, with 4000 posts!

and, Congratulations to Daniel, with 2000!

Way to go, gentlemen!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 15, 2008, 09:07:27 am
Congratulations Paul

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 15, 2008, 09:10:20 am
We're having lovely pre-spring weather over here. I already have flowers in my garden. I hope this will cheer the 'winter suffers' up a little.

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/P1010656.jpg)

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/P1010653.jpg)

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/P1010654.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 15, 2008, 09:13:01 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on February 15, 2008, 09:10:20 am
We're having lovely pre-spring weather over here. I already have flowers in my garden. I hope this will cheer the 'winter suffers' up a little.


I can't believe you have those flowers blooming. I am living in a world of white....sigh....

L

"It is Friday!  And that means it is time for the FULL 1000+ list! 

 injest        24,195 
  Garry_LH        11,245   
  MaineWriter        10,951  
  dot-matrix        9,453
  Front-Ranger        9,411
  Lucise        8,585
  Atreyu        8,368
  Ellemeno          8,322
  Sheriff Roland        6,499
  Jeff Wrangler        6,344  
  Fran        5,948
  louise van hine        5,561
  ifyoucantfixit        5,249
  Meryl        5,163
  Shakestheground        5,115
  Nutmeg Guy        4,847
  ineedcrayons        4,487
  Susiebell        4,435
  Kelda        4,337
  Phillip Dampier        4,113
  southendmd        4,001  
  atz75        3,946
  Memento        3,645
  Toast        3,540
  Penthesilea        3,447
  Scott        3,407
  moremojo        3,231
  loneleeb3        3,171
  Lynne        3,149
  ednbarby        3,082
  CellarDweller        3,032
  Snavel        3,022
  Pipedream        3,021 
  Shasta542        2,948
  Kerry        2,748
  garycottle        2,734
  opinionista        2,538
  Artiste        2,533
  wdj        2,410
  delalluvia        2,354
  Dagi        2,269
  sfericsf        2,211
  Sharon Amber        2,166
  belbbmfan        2,070
  Katie77        2,038
  Daniel        2,003 
 mariez        1,795
  Mikaela        1,786
  Cameron        1,738
  jpwagoneer1964        1,703
  brokeback_dev        1,685
  Arad-3        1,650
  littlewing1957        1,619
  Bigheart        1,610
  wulfar360        1,603
  YaadPyar        1,596
  jstephens9        1,554
  ffrn        1,550
  twistedude        1,380
  coffeecat33        1,346
  RouxB        1,328
  littleguitar        1,326
  notBastet        1,276
  j. U. d. E.        1,254
  saucycobblers        1,229
  TOoP/Bruce        1,193
  wyomen        1,158
  DeeDee        1,155
  starboardlight        1,125
  cmr107        1,089
  LauraGigs        1,050
  Ray          1,040
  karen1129        1,036   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 15, 2008, 09:51:04 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on February 15, 2008, 09:10:20 am
We're having lovely pre-spring weather over here. I already have flowers in my garden. I hope this will cheer the 'winter suffers' up a little.

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/P1010656.jpg)

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/P1010653.jpg)

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/P1010654.jpg)

thank you so MUCH....I tell you this sunshine and 40 to 60 degree weather just about has me bummed...(I am thinking I may need a sweater this morning..)



 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 15, 2008, 09:56:18 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on February 15, 2008, 09:07:27 am
Congratulations Paul

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Thanks, Leslie and Fabienne! 

And thanks for the Spring flowers. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 15, 2008, 10:43:08 am
When I was a little boy, I always looked forward to the first crocuses in my mother's garden.  :D

I love the tiny irises! (They look like tiny irises, anyway. ...)

Quote from: belbbmfan on February 15, 2008, 09:10:20 am
We're having lovely pre-spring weather over here. I already have flowers in my garden. I hope this will cheer the 'winter suffers' up a little.

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/P1010656.jpg)

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/P1010653.jpg)

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/P1010654.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 15, 2008, 11:01:15 am
Fabienne,

I was thinking about those flowers and I remembered...just about a year ago, you said the same thing. You had flowers...and then one month later, I went to visit you and it was rather chilly! And in Germany, it was downright cold! So don't be seduced by those flowers, I think you have some more winter ahead of you...LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 15, 2008, 11:41:35 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 15, 2008, 11:01:15 am
Fabienne,

I was thinking about those flowers and I remembered...just about a year ago, you said the same thing. You had flowers...and then one month later, I went to visit you and it was rather chilly! And in Germany, it was downright cold! So don't be seduced by those flowers, I think you have some more winter ahead of you...LOL

L

I know, we're not out of the woods yet, but it doesn't look like we'll be having real winter weather this winter. Global heating, you know. We're having cold nights though, almost subzero temperatures. But the weekend will be good. My husband's off cycling tomorrow and I'll go for a run in the woods.

And funny enough, I can't remember it being cold when you were here last year. I remember we had good weather, lots of sunshine and a beautiful sunset in Ypres. But you're right of course, if the sun was shining, it must have been chilly.

Time flies doesn't it.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 15, 2008, 12:34:03 pm
I remember, too. We had really lovely spring weather before you came here, Leslie. But when I drove you to the airport, there was a wintery mix on the streets  :)
Oh, and there were some snowflakes when we visited the cementary in France. It fitted the mood.

Yes, time flies  :-\ It's almost a year since then, and to think of the past few weeks, ...


But hey, there are always things to look forward to. Before we know it, May will be here  :D
Just today I received a letter from my travel agency, telling me the flight schedule has slightly changed.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 15, 2008, 12:44:39 pm
My fellow BetterMostians can officially welcome me to the 21. century!  ;D

I got a cell-phone today. My first. Husband bought it. He thinks I need a cell-phone for my US trip, so I can call home anytime and he'll be able to reach me if it were necessary.

Aaaaaand: he also bought me a laptop!  :D Just like this. He saw a good offer and thought it would be nice for me to have a laptop. I know I'm repeating myself, but I LOVE this man!

I'm a modern girl now  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 15, 2008, 01:47:23 pm
Wow Chrissi, you're all grown up now  ;D

Congratulations, enjoy all the new toys.

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 15, 2008, 02:29:54 pm
Wow, Chrissi, glasses, a cell phone and a laptop all in one week!  Good things come in threes.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 15, 2008, 02:31:16 pm



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CONGRATULATIONS ON 4000 POSTS, PAUL!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 15, 2008, 03:35:34 pm
Quote from: Meryl on February 15, 2008, 02:29:54 pm
Wow, Chrissi, glasses, a cell phone and a laptop all in one week!  Good things come in threes.  ;D

They really do! Congratulations, Chrissi...well, maybe not congratulations on the glasses, but the cellphone and computer are exciting!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 15, 2008, 04:53:32 pm
Quote from: Meryl on February 15, 2008, 02:31:16 pm


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CONGRATULATIONS ON 4000 POSTS, PAUL!
Thanks, Meryl! 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 15, 2008, 05:12:25 pm
Thank you Fabienne, Meryl and Leslie!  :-*

I will definitively enjoy my new toys  :D!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 15, 2008, 05:14:27 pm

Congrats Paul on 4000 posts!
 :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 15, 2008, 05:21:48 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 15, 2008, 05:14:27 pm

Congrats Paul on 8000 posts!
 :D

Leslie looks around. And which Paul would that be? LOL....

Ducks and runs....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 15, 2008, 05:39:31 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 15, 2008, 05:21:48 pm
Leslie looks around. And which Paul would that be? LOL....

Ducks and runs....

L


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

You don't know the OTHER Paul? The top-secret Paul? Your bad  ;).
He's so secret even Phillip has never heard of him. He is a twin of James Steward's Harvey.

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 15, 2008, 05:50:52 pm
8,000 posts! Now that's saying something!  ;D

Congradulations, Paul.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 15, 2008, 05:54:32 pm
Do I have a doppelganger? :)

(Thanks, Chrissi, twice!  :-* :-*)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 15, 2008, 05:59:55 pm
Sometimes I think it would be fun if we could buy and sell posts...sort of like Monopoly houses and hotels.

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 15, 2008, 10:53:31 pm
4,000 posts is fine by me! Congrats to southendmd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 16, 2008, 05:34:19 am
Congrats Paul!  Congrats Chrissi!  Will you have wifi to go with the laptop?  Because then, see, you can say "Einschuldigung, bitte, meiner liebes kinder, aba Mutti muss in die andere zimmer gehen (oder im garten gehen, oder zum internet cafe), mit seiner laptop..."  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 16, 2008, 05:48:11 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on February 16, 2008, 05:34:19 am
Congrats Paul!  Congrats Chrissi!  Will you have wifi to go with the laptop?  Because then, see, you can say "Einschuldigung, bitte, meiner liebes kinder, aba Mutti muss in die andere zimmer gehen (oder im garten gehen, oder zum internet cafe), mit seiner laptop..."  :)

Huh? What can she say?

Translaten, s'il vous plaiten... ???

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 16, 2008, 05:53:31 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on February 16, 2008, 05:34:19 am
Congrats Paul!  Congrats Chrissi!  Will you have wifi to go with the laptop?  Because then, see, you can say "Einschuldigung, bitte, meiner liebes kinder, aba Mutti muss in die andere zimmer gehen (oder im garten gehen, oder zum internet cafe), mit seiner laptop..."  :)

 :laugh:  :laugh:

I've actually tried working on the computer in the garden. It doesn't work. I can't see a thing. Too much bright light.



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 16, 2008, 06:02:14 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on February 16, 2008, 05:53:31 am
:laugh:  :laugh:

I've actually tried working on the computer in the garden. It doesn't work. I can't see a thing. Too much bright light.





me too!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 16, 2008, 06:54:00 am
Quote from: Kelda on February 16, 2008, 06:02:14 am
me too!

Actually, me too.  But I HAVE sat out in the driveway in my car.  That works quite well.  But I couldn't figure out how to say that in my simplistic German.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 16, 2008, 07:03:18 am
Good Morning Brokies,

    22ºF here this chilly morning.   A cold front blew in from the Northwest last night.   Looks like the temp will not rise much today at all.     :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 16, 2008, 08:29:43 am
Morning all,

Chilly here too today....8 degrees right now. But there's lots of sun, and lots of bright blue sky.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 16, 2008, 08:31:02 am
I've used my laptop just about everywhere (let me give you a list of airports!) but I agree with the others, outside is the hardest. And now that I have an iPhone, I can use that!

Yahoo!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 16, 2008, 07:57:59 pm
Ta da!

Saturday night, 16 degrees here in Maine. Roast chicken is on the menu...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on February 16, 2008, 09:02:32 pm
Congrats Leslie!

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 16, 2008, 09:35:09 pm


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CONGRATS on 11,000, LESLIE!
IT WON'T BE LONG TIL YOU'RE THE AVIS TO JESS'S HERTZ!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 16, 2008, 10:04:42 pm
Quote from: Meryl on February 16, 2008, 09:35:09 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/racecardoll.jpg)
CONGRATS on 11,000, LESLIE!
IT WON'T BE LONG TIL YOU'RE THE AVIS TO JESS'S HERTZ!
Oh man, I love that car...but Paul told me a year ago I can't change my avatar....LOL

I love Barbie. I also love Nancy Drew...LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 16, 2008, 10:18:53 pm
Hmm, Leslie, that reminds me of a certain picture of you in your earlier days.  VAVAVOOM!

But, please change Hugh...

Happy 11K!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 17, 2008, 01:17:56 am
I remember that picture of you, Leslie.  But the tips of your hair weren't microns from the back wheel like in Barbie's scary picture.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 17, 2008, 08:51:15 am
Good Morning Brokies!

   Sunny and 23ºF here again this morning.    Sounds like we have rain coming heavy at times tonight.  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 17, 2008, 08:53:14 am
Quote from: southendmd on February 16, 2008, 10:18:53 pm
Hmm, Leslie, that reminds me of a certain picture of you in your earlier days.  VAVAVOOM!

But, please change Hugh...

Happy 11K!!

Change Hugh? Seriously? Not sure I can do that....


L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 17, 2008, 08:53:55 am
Morning all,

6 degrees here and sunny right now. Not sure what is in store for us later on....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 17, 2008, 08:56:12 am
Sundays Top Ten List!

injest  24216  
Garry_LH  11245
MaineWriter  11003  
dot-matrix  9475
Front-Ranger  9435
Lucise  8586
Atreyu  8454
Ellemeno  8346
Sheriff Roland  6500
Jeff Wrangler  6355
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David on February 17, 2008, 08:57:00 am
Congratulations on hitting 11,000 posts Leslie!  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 17, 2008, 09:06:48 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 17, 2008, 08:57:00 am
Congratulations on hitting 11,000 posts Leslie!  

Thank you, David!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 17, 2008, 09:27:36 am
wow! well done Leslie!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 17, 2008, 09:33:15 am
Phew, Leslie, how do you do it?


Maybe it's time for another one of these...

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 17, 2008, 10:07:30 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 17, 2008, 08:53:14 am
Change Hugh? Seriously? Not sure I can do that....


L

Oh No!  I left out the "don't" LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 17, 2008, 10:19:16 am
Quote from: southendmd on February 17, 2008, 10:07:30 am
Oh No!  I left out the "don't" LOL

Oh, good! I am glad that's cleared up! Phew!

and here I am, whizzing on my way...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Pickup18.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on February 17, 2008, 01:23:13 pm
happy 700 pages you guys!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 17, 2008, 01:30:52 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 17, 2008, 10:19:16 am
Oh, good! I am glad that's cleared up! Phew!

and here I am, whizzing on my way...



Wow, Leslie, looks like that snow barely stuck on hour huh?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 17, 2008, 03:20:44 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on February 16, 2008, 05:34:19 am
Congrats Paul!  Congrats Chrissi!  Will you have wifi to go with the laptop?  Because then, see, you can say "Einschuldigung, bitte, meiner liebes kinder, aba Mutti muss in die andere zimmer gehen (oder im garten gehen, oder zum internet cafe), mit seiner laptop..."  :)

Thanks Clarissa. Yes, it has wifi. That's the point of it for me  :).
But the trick with the kids won't work. They follow everywhere...

I remember an episode of the Bill Cosby Show: Claire got her own room for a (birthday?) present. It had a desk, a couch, a lock, and most important: it was soundproof! Ahhhh, paradise!  :laugh: All moms should have a soundproof room of their own.
I know, in reality it wouldn't work. You need at least an emergency call, and kids do classify a quibble with siblings as emergency. *sigh* - But a girl can dream ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 17, 2008, 03:41:00 pm
Congrats Leslie on 11000!  :D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/gratulation.jpg)

Must be that racy car of yours what makes you so fast ...  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 17, 2008, 03:44:32 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 17, 2008, 03:41:00 pm
Congrats Leslie on 11000!  :D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/gratulation.jpg)

Must be that racy car of yours what makes you so fast ...  :)

And you'll get to have a ride in that racy car in just a few months! Let's hope the weather cooperates and we can put the top down...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 17, 2008, 04:19:00 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 17, 2008, 03:44:32 pm
And you'll get to have a ride in that racy car in just a few months! Let's hope the weather cooperates and we can put the top down...

L


Yay!  :D

I think I had a ride in a convertible ony two or three times in my life. And this is more than 20 years ago. Friend of us had a very old and small car, a VW beetle, actually it was a piece of junk - but it was a convertible. Otherwise my experience of driving topless (no pun  ;D) limits to motorbikes.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 18, 2008, 08:39:02 am
Morning all,

40 degrees here this morning and raining. Miserable, dreary day outside...and I have to work. No President's Day holiday for me! Oh well....

L

PS, I just noticed, we are at 7000 posts exactly on this thread! Maybe we should add the thread to the top 10 list! LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 18, 2008, 10:44:02 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 18, 2008, 10:39:57 am
And this makes post number 7001 on page 701   ;D

That's neat!  ;D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 18, 2008, 10:34:10 pm
Congratulations, Amanda, on 4000 posts!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 18, 2008, 11:14:35 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Black-Bluebirds.jpg)

CONGRATS ON 4000 POSTS, AMANDA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 18, 2008, 11:35:09 pm

Thanks Friends!!

 :-*

 :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 19, 2008, 01:54:43 am
!Congratulations Leslie and Amanda!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 19, 2008, 01:56:07 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 18, 2008, 06:47:53 am
Mondays Top Ten List!

injest  24243
Garry_LH  11245
MaineWriter  11027
dot-matrix  9477
Front-Ranger  9447
Lucise  8586
Atreyu  8479
Ellemeno  8346
Sheriff Roland  6500
Jeff Wrangler  6358  



David, just a few days ago we were tied, now you are 133 posts ahead!   :o  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 19, 2008, 02:46:50 am
Congratulations Amanda

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 19, 2008, 03:21:05 am

Congrats on 4000!  :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 19, 2008, 08:18:39 am
Congratulations, Amanda! 4000....such a nice round number!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 19, 2008, 08:22:16 am
And this morning, we have 30 degrees and bright sun.

Like David, we had warm temps and pouring rain yesterday. All sorts of weird fog from the melting snow. The snow isn't gone completely (too much for it to disappear in a day) but my driveway is finally bare, no longer ice coated, and I can see a green patch under the pine tree in the back yard.

The paper says it is supposed to get up to 40 today, then the cold returns. I am ready for spring but spring is not ready for Maine, I think! Sigh...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 19, 2008, 12:51:08 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 19, 2008, 09:15:57 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MERYL!

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Thanks so much, David!  :-*  :-*  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 19, 2008, 02:08:21 pm

Thank you for all the sweet posts Friends! :-* :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 20, 2008, 07:54:50 am
Morning all,

18 degrees here this morning--chilly again.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 20, 2008, 07:58:35 am
I'll give David a little bit of a helping hand here this morning...

Wednesday's Top Ten List!

injest  24269
Garry_LH  11245
MaineWriter  11085  
dot-matrix  9490
Front-Ranger  9475  
Lucise  8589
Atreyu  8479
Ellemeno  8367  
Sheriff Roland  6508
Jeff Wrangler  6368  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 20, 2008, 09:52:07 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 20, 2008, 08:07:41 am
Thanks Leslie!    :D

    Good morning Brokies!    23ºF here this morning.   Light snow today I guess.  Maybe 1-3 inches on Friday too they say.

S'posed to snow here, too, but I ain't holdin' my breath. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 21, 2008, 08:26:09 am
Morning all,

6 degrees this morning. Brrr.....

I am sick, SICK, SICK of winter! I am ready for it to be OVER!!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 21, 2008, 10:11:10 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 21, 2008, 08:26:09 am
Morning all,

6 degrees this morning. Brrr.....

I am sick, SICK, SICK of winter! I am ready for it to be OVER!!

L

You prefer Mud season?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 21, 2008, 09:36:28 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 21, 2008, 10:11:10 am
You prefer Mud season?  ;D

Right now...yes....

 :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 22, 2008, 07:47:51 am
Morning all,

8 degrees and it looks like snow is in the air. Snow in the afternoon, turning into the famous "wintry mix" just in time for the evening commute. Lucky us! And I am supposed to get on a plane and head to Florida tomorrow...I'll keep my fingers crossed for that trip.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 22, 2008, 07:49:29 am
Warm up your congratulations banners, everyone....it looks like Fran might reach 6K today....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 22, 2008, 07:51:14 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on February 22, 2008, 07:48:21 am
22ºF and snowing steady. 

My meeting today was post-poned till tomorrow.  YAA!   I can stay inside today.

Unfortunately they increased the snowfall prediction to 8-10 inches.   :(

Look out Leslie!   It's on the way towards you too!

Snowing already, huh? I wonder if that means it will end earlier than expected.

This might be a good day to go to the office early, get my papers and trip materials together, and then come home at lunch. Hmmmm....

L

Fridays FULL 1000+ list!

 injest        24,286 
  Garry_LH        11,245
  MaineWriter        11,108 
  dot-matrix        9,538
  Front-Ranger        9,497 
  Lucise        8,593
  Atreyu        8,481
  Ellemeno          8,377
  Sheriff Roland        6,513
  Jeff Wrangler        6,405 
  Fran        5,990
  louise van hine        5,614
  ifyoucantfixit        5,304
  Meryl        5,208
  Shakestheground        5,180   
  Nutmeg Guy        4,874
  ineedcrayons        4,582
  Susiebell        4,437
  Kelda        4,433
  Phillip Dampier        4,216
  southendmd        4,066
  atz75        4,052
  Memento        3,662
  Toast        3,542
  Penthesilea        3,505
  moremojo        3,266
  loneleeb3        3,206
  CellarDweller        3,171
  Lynne        3,169
  Shasta542        3,085
  ednbarby        3,084
  Snavel        3,062
  Pipedream        3,023   
  garycottle        2,883
  Kerry        2,775
  Artiste        2,732
  opinionista        2,575
  delalluvia        2,422
  wdj        2,410
  Dagi        2,294
  sfericsf        2,244
  Sharon Amber        2,168
  belbbmfan        2,116
  Katie77        2,079
  Daniel        2,010 
  mariez        1,813
  Mikaela        1,792
  Cameron        1,741
  brokeback_dev        1,721
  jpwagoneer1964        1,703
  Arad-3        1,650
  jstephens9        1,646
  littlewing1957        1,633
  Bigheart        1,610
  wulfar360        1,609
  YaadPyar        1,596
  ffrn        1,550
  twistedude        1,380
  coffeecat33        1,346
  RouxB        1,336
  littleguitar        1,326
  j. U. d. E.        1,302
  notBastet        1,276
  saucycobblers        1,229
  TOoP/Bruce        1,202
  wyomen        1,158
  DeeDee        1,155
  cmr107        1,128
  starboardlight        1,125
  LauraGigs        1,071
  Ray        1,040
  karen1129        1,036   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: souxi on February 22, 2008, 08:11:00 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 21, 2008, 08:26:09 am
Morning all,

6 degrees this morning. Brrr.....

I am sick, SICK, SICK of winter! I am ready for it to be OVER!!

L

Your sick of winter?? Think yourself lucky you,ve HAD winter. I havn,t had ONE flake of snow this year, not ONE soddin falke. Nuthin, zilch. >:( Frost and fog yes, but no snow. I love snow. Send me some of yours.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 22, 2008, 08:18:21 am
Quote from: souxi on February 22, 2008, 08:11:00 am
Your sick of winter?? Think yourself lucky you,ve HAD winter. I havn,t had ONE flake of snow this year, not ONE soddin falke. Nuthin, zilch. >:( Frost and fog yes, but no snow. I love snow. Send me some of yours.

If I could, I would, believe me!

We've had a long winter, this year. It started with three storms in December and we still have the month of March to get through.

Although I can't forget the big storm we had on Patriot's Day last year (April 16th). Here's a few pictures from the aftermath:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/07417145115_collapsedhouse2.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/0741714517_collapsedhouse1.jpg)

Flooding on the river downtown:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/07416201226_presumpscot1.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 22, 2008, 08:19:18 am
Hey Souxi....you are just about to join us in the 1000 posts club! I get to teach you the sekrit handshake, you know...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: souxi on February 22, 2008, 09:16:48 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 22, 2008, 08:19:18 am
Hey Souxi....you are just about to join us in the 1000 posts club! I get to teach you the sekrit handshake, you know...

L

Oooooooo so I am, I hadn,t noticed!! Whats this handshake then?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: souxi on February 22, 2008, 09:19:30 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 22, 2008, 08:18:21 am
If I could, I would, believe me!

We've had a long winter, this year. It started with three storms in December and we still have the month of March to get through.

Although I can't forget the big storm we had on Patriot's Day last year (April 16th). Here's a few pictures from the aftermath:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/07417145115_collapsedhouse2.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/0741714517_collapsedhouse1.jpg)

Flooding on the river downtown:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/07416201226_presumpscot1.jpg)

Wow that is some serious flooding. We,ve had loads of flooding in the UK too. Don,t know if you read about it last year. Some people still havn,t recovered and a lot of people died. Also there was that big flood in Boscastle in Cornwall. It was a miracle no one died in that. One building that got swept away was over 400 years old. The famous witchcraft museum is there. They have the only know recording of Alistar Crowley. They have allsorts of weird things in there, including an old Ouija board. We used to have one when I was a kid but my dad hated it and he burnt it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 22, 2008, 09:43:36 am
Quote from: souxi on February 22, 2008, 09:16:48 am
Oooooooo so I am, I hadn,t noticed!! Whats this handshake then?

Just come on over to this corner and let me show it to you...   ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 22, 2008, 09:45:14 am
Quote from: souxi on February 22, 2008, 09:19:30 am
Wow that is some serious flooding. We,ve had loads of flooding in the UK too. Don,t know if you read about it last year. Some people still havn,t recovered and a lot of people died. Also there was that big flood in Boscastle in Cornwall. It was a miracle no one died in that. One building that got swept away was over 400 years old. The famous witchcraft museum is there. They have the only know recording of Alistar Crowley. They have allsorts of weird things in there, including an old Ouija board. We used to have one when I was a kid but my dad hated it and he burnt it.

I remember hearing about those storms and the floods.

Who is Alistar Crowley?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 22, 2008, 09:47:44 am
Congratulations Souxi!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: souxi on February 22, 2008, 09:49:05 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on February 22, 2008, 09:47:44 am
Congratulations Souxi!

Wow, thank you very much lol. ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: souxi on February 22, 2008, 09:49:52 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 22, 2008, 09:45:14 am
I remember hearing about those storms and the floods.

Who is Alistar Crowley?

L

Apoligies Leslie, I thought most people had heard of him. Here he is. I spelt his name wrong anyway.
http://www.controverscial.com/Aleister%20Crowley.htm
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 22, 2008, 09:55:41 am
Finally, about three inches of snow on the ground this morning. Still snowing lightly. Later it's supposed to turn to sleet, and then just rain. Eeew.  >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 22, 2008, 10:14:15 am
We finally got some, too, Jeff!  Four inches in Central Park and thirty degrees as of now.  We had only a "trace" of snow in January.  It's supposed to turn to sleet by tonight, but for now we have some of the fluffy.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 22, 2008, 10:23:26 am
Quote from: souxi on February 22, 2008, 08:11:00 am
Your sick of winter?? Think yourself lucky you,ve HAD winter. I havn,t had ONE flake of snow this year, not ONE soddin falke. Nuthin, zilch. >:( Frost and fog yes, but no snow. I love snow. Send me some of yours.

Here's some snow for you!  We're getting ten inches today!

And Congrats, Souxi, on 1000 posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 22, 2008, 12:00:05 pm

Congrats Souxi!
Welcome to the club!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 22, 2008, 12:57:40 pm
Quote from: southendmd on February 22, 2008, 10:23:26 am
Here's some snow for you!  We're getting ten inches today!

(http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/756/220873.JPG)

Pretty picture. I'm told anything over six inches is a waste. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: souxi on February 22, 2008, 01:49:55 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 22, 2008, 12:00:05 pm
Congrats Souxi!
Welcome to the club!  :)
Thank you.  ;D Leslie said she,s going to teach me some funny handshake.  :o :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 22, 2008, 01:52:05 pm
Quote from: souxi on February 22, 2008, 01:49:55 pm
Thank you.  ;D Leslie said she,s going to teach me some funny handshake.  :o :o

Be afraid souxi, be very afraid.....  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 22, 2008, 01:58:53 pm


Welcome Souxi!!

8) :D 8)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: souxi on February 22, 2008, 02:45:16 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on February 22, 2008, 01:52:05 pm
Be afraid souxi, be very afraid.....  ;D

*gulp* :o :o :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 22, 2008, 03:54:23 pm
congrats souxi!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 23, 2008, 08:24:59 am
Morning all,

16 degrees this morning. We ended up with 2-3 inches of snow and fortunately, the sleet and freezing rain never materialized. Just fluffy snow.

Later today I head to Florida so tomorrow's weather report will be from Orlando!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: souxi on February 23, 2008, 08:36:37 am
Quote from: Kelda on February 22, 2008, 03:54:23 pm
congrats souxi!

Thank you Kelda. :) I,m still nervously awaiting this funny handshake from Leslie.  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 23, 2008, 08:57:41 am
Quote from: souxi on February 23, 2008, 08:36:37 am
Thank you Kelda. :) I,m still nervously awaiting this funny handshake from Leslie.  :o

Nothing to be nervous about, Souxi. I asked Homer to stop by and demonstrate it for you...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/simpsons_handshake.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: souxi on February 23, 2008, 09:38:40 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 23, 2008, 08:57:41 am
Nothing to be nervous about, Souxi. I asked Homer to stop by and demonstrate it for you...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/simpsons_handshake.jpg)

Good grief, we,ve got to do THAT??? :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 23, 2008, 10:04:54 am
Quote from: souxi on February 23, 2008, 09:38:40 am
Good grief, we,ve got to do THAT??? :o :o :o :o :o :o

Heh heh heh heh, yes...

It's part of being in the club...LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 23, 2008, 01:09:38 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 23, 2008, 10:04:54 am
Heh heh heh heh, yes...

It's part of being in the club...LOL

L


Leslie, you forgot to say that we expect pictures!  8)

Souxi, do your best!  ;D  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: souxi on February 23, 2008, 03:07:24 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on February 23, 2008, 01:09:38 pm

Leslie, you forgot to say that we expect pictures!  8)

Souxi, do your best!  ;D  ;)

Pictures?? Jesus what kind of club is this!!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 23, 2008, 10:40:04 pm
Wow souxi, you rate special treatment!  As far as I know, the rest of us have never actually been shown a picture of the secret handshake before.  And like you said,   :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on February 23, 2008, 10:50:58 pm
Congratulations Souxi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on February 23, 2008, 10:52:46 pm
Yes, we definitely expect pictures  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 24, 2008, 12:18:30 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/welcome_mat.jpg)

WELCOME TO THE CLUB, SIOUXI!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 24, 2008, 02:14:41 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokeArseMountain/Scenic/YakMountain.jpg)

CONGRATULATIONS on 1,000 POSTS, NAKYMATON! 

WELCOME TO THE CLUB!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on February 24, 2008, 02:15:55 am
Looks like nakymaton just joined our tiny little exclusive super-elite group. Congratulations, Mel!

 :D

Meryl, you beat me by half a second and what appears to be about 8,000 feet!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 24, 2008, 02:49:12 am

(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)CONGRATS MEL!!!(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)

(http://bestsmileys.com/horses2/2.gif)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 24, 2008, 02:49:18 am

Congratulations, souxi and Mel!  Wilkommen!

(http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/companimals/guarddogs/images/guarddog_img_2.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 24, 2008, 05:49:14 am

(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)Congrats Mel!(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)
Welcome to the club  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 24, 2008, 07:07:21 am
Welcome, Mel, good to have you here!

Another person who needs to learn the sekrit handshake in less than 24 hours....let's see if Homer is still hanging around....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 24, 2008, 07:08:33 am
Morning all,

Greetings from Florida where it is dark and....warmer than Maine! Exact temperature is unknown at this point....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: nakymaton on February 24, 2008, 09:43:23 am
Thanks, guys. (Nice mountains, Meryl!  8))

I looked back in the thread... I think I might need to do some yoga before I can manage the handshake.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 24, 2008, 10:11:49 am
Congrats Mel!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on February 24, 2008, 11:14:06 am
Congratulations Mel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on February 24, 2008, 11:15:38 am
It is currently 39 degrees and mostly cloudy here in Asheville, NC.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 24, 2008, 12:10:55 pm
Quote from: nakymaton on February 24, 2008, 09:43:23 am
Thanks, guys. (Nice mountains, Meryl!  8))

I chose that pic for its beauty, but it's worth noting that it's name is Yak Mountain.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 25, 2008, 12:57:50 am
Congrats to Brokeplex on the 1000 post thing.

Leslie you ever taught that handshake to a Conservative????
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 25, 2008, 01:11:15 am
Quote from: injest on February 25, 2008, 12:57:50 am
Congrats to Brokeplex on the 1000 post thing.

Leslie you ever taught that handshake to a Conservative????

I try not to label people and especially not if we're doing sekrit handshakes! LOL

Brokeplex, welcome to the club. Man, we are really keeping Homer busy the past few days....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: brokeplex on February 25, 2008, 01:33:46 am
glad to be here! "conservatively" speaking. and I want to see video of that handshake asap.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 25, 2008, 01:34:12 am

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/conservativemag.png)

CONGRATS, BROKEPLEX!

We're RIGHT happy you LEFT the 900's behind!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on February 25, 2008, 01:41:50 am
oh how cute!! That is perfect Meryl!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: brokeplex on February 25, 2008, 01:44:29 am
Quote from: Meryl on February 25, 2008, 01:34:12 am
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/conservativemag.png)

CONGRATS, BROKEPLEX!

We're RIGHT happy you LEFT the 900's behind!  ;D
;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 25, 2008, 01:59:36 am
Quote from: injest on February 25, 2008, 01:41:50 am
oh how cute!! That is perfect Meryl!

Quote from: brokeplex on February 25, 2008, 01:44:29 am
;D

Thanks, buds!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 25, 2008, 02:26:49 am

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/1.gif)Congrats Brokeplex!(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/1.gif)
Welcome to the club  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 25, 2008, 02:37:36 am
Quote from: Meryl on February 25, 2008, 01:34:12 am

CONGRATS, BROKEPLEX!

We're RIGHT happy you LEFT the 900's behind!  ;D

 :laugh: Good one Meryl!


CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME BROKEPLEX!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 25, 2008, 07:19:57 am
Morning all,

Still in Florida but going home today. My iPhone is telling me the temperature is....

Well, it's not telling me. Like I said, probably warmer than Maine. Yesterday was nice...the little bit I was outside (conferences are killers, aren't they). But I did get a few minutes of fresh air and temps in the 70s.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 25, 2008, 01:42:03 pm
Congrats to Fran
on 6,000 posts!!!

(http://www.drivingimpressions.com/fobs/6000.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 25, 2008, 01:53:01 pm
Well done Fran!

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/4017.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 25, 2008, 04:22:04 pm
Milestone after milestone these days!

Congratulations, Fran!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: memento on February 25, 2008, 04:34:52 pm
Congrats, Fran, on 6000 posts.

(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/641/6000jc1.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 25, 2008, 04:43:49 pm
Congrats Fran!!!

:D ;D :D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 25, 2008, 04:55:06 pm
congrats Fran !!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 25, 2008, 05:05:40 pm
Congrats Fran!  :D


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/blume3.gif)

(Sorry, I ran out of colors. My sister-mod hoards all the crayons and still cries for more.  ;D ;))
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on February 25, 2008, 09:13:30 pm
Thanks, guys, for noticing my milestone.

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 25, 2008, 05:05:40 pm
(Sorry, I ran out of colors. My sister-mod hoards all the crayons and still cries for more.  ;D ;))


LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on February 25, 2008, 09:19:07 pm
CONGRATS FRAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on February 25, 2008, 09:20:23 pm
Belated Congratulations
to
Souxi, nakymaton, and brokeplex
on 1,000+ posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on February 25, 2008, 09:21:33 pm
Quote from: jstephens9 on February 25, 2008, 09:19:07 pm
CONGRATS FRAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 25, 2008, 10:17:19 pm
I just want everyone to know I am back in Maine and tomorrow's weather report will be back on track...

for an interim it is 22 degrees and clear...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 26, 2008, 07:28:43 am
Morning all,

18 degrees this morning with clouds. Some sort of a storm is predicted for today...hopefully rain, not snow.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 26, 2008, 09:34:07 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/diversity.jpg)

CONGRATS, FRAN!  6,000 and COUNTING!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 27, 2008, 07:34:47 am
Morning all,

32 degrees this morning. It looks like we received 4 inches of heavy wet snow overnight, but it stopped early enough that schools are open, much to Hannah's dismay....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 27, 2008, 07:48:42 am
Gosh, Leslie, when does winter stop?

I'm looking out into my garden and I can see daffodils (early blooming variety). We haven't had any snow this winter...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 27, 2008, 07:56:01 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on February 27, 2008, 07:48:42 am
Gosh, Leslie, when does winter stop?

I'm looking out into my garden and I can see daffodils (early blooming variety). We haven't had any snow this winter...

One thing about New England, we don't tend to have much in the way of spring. We have winter, then mud season, then summer.

Seriously--we often have snow in March and even early April. The advantage of the late storms is that the snow disappears quickly. Daffodils and tulips will be blooming in April, the leaves come out in early May, and June is usually beautiful.

You can bet I am looking forward to that!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 27, 2008, 10:41:26 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on February 27, 2008, 07:48:42 am
Gosh, Leslie, when does winter stop?

I'm looking out into my garden and I can see daffodils (early blooming variety). We haven't had any snow this winter...

I was actually thinking about last year at this time when we had a really, really cold snap. So I went back in this thread and found my posts:

March 6 - 0 degrees
March 7 - -12 degrees (yes, MINUS 12)
March 8 - 0 degrees
March 9 - -3.1 degrees

It warmed up on March 10. I sure hope we don't go through that again this year!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 27, 2008, 10:48:50 am
I just received this in my email:

Today, US Airways announced a change to our baggage policy. Beginning May 5, 2008, we’ll charge $25 for a second checked bag. The new fee applies to travel on or after May 5 for tickets purchased on or after February 26, 2008.

We’re making these changes to offset record fuel prices and rising airline related expenses. We simply must make changes to the way we do business to provide all of you with the high level of service that you’ve come to expect from US Airways. Also, we’re doing all we can to keep fares low. With this policy change, we’re able to give you the choice to avoid the fee and pack fewer items. With fewer bags to process, we save both money and fuel and can pass that savings on to you.

Paris Hilton won't be happy!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/paris_luggage.jpg)

Good God. And we thought our friends overpacked. Paris Hilton doesn't fool around, it seems, when she's in her namesake city. TMZ counted 15 bags curbside at Paris Charles de Gaulle International, which is, give or take, 14 more than we usually carry.

Well, I suppose she can afford the to pay the extra $350!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 27, 2008, 05:15:23 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 27, 2008, 10:48:50 am
I just received this in my email:

Today, US Airways announced a change to our baggage policy. Beginning May 5, 2008, we’ll charge $25 for a second checked bag. The new fee applies to travel on or after May 5 for tickets purchased on or after February 26, 2008.

We’re making these changes to offset record fuel prices and rising airline related expenses. We simply must make changes to the way we do business to provide all of you with the high level of service that you’ve come to expect from US Airways. Also, we’re doing all we can to keep fares low. With this policy change, we’re able to give you the choice to avoid the fee and pack fewer items. With fewer bags to process, we save both money and fuel and can pass that savings on to you.


"High level of service"? I thought USAirways had a bad reputation? "Save on both money and fule and can pass that savings on to" us? Yeah, like that's gonna happen.  >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: brokeplex on February 28, 2008, 12:19:03 am
isn't this the same airline that used to be known as Alleghenny Airlines? I remember flying on Allenghenny back in the 1970's and everyone called it "Agony Airlines".
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 28, 2008, 07:09:39 am
Quote from: brokeplex on February 28, 2008, 12:19:03 am
isn't this the same airline that used to be known as Alleghenny Airlines? I remember flying on Allenghenny back in the 1970's and everyone called it "Agony Airlines".

That's the one.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 28, 2008, 07:10:19 am
Morning all.

18 degrees and still snowy here. We had more snow overnight but it has stopped now....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 28, 2008, 12:15:18 pm


CONGRATS, LESLIE!  YOU MADE IT TO NUMBER TWO!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 28, 2008, 12:51:23 pm
Quote from: Meryl on February 28, 2008, 12:15:18 pm

CONGRATS, LESLIE!  YOU MADE IT TO NUMBER TWO!  8)
Ah, thank you Meryl! Pretty exciting, I have to say....LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 28, 2008, 03:02:03 pm
Congrats LaLeslie  ;) :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 28, 2008, 03:14:12 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 28, 2008, 03:02:03 pm
Congrats LaLeslie  ;) :D

Hahahaha....LaLeslie...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on February 28, 2008, 04:52:15 pm
Congratulations, Leslie!!

(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/ffrraann/abc%20movies/second-place-award.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 28, 2008, 06:58:26 pm
Quote from: Fran on February 28, 2008, 04:52:15 pm
Congratulations, Leslie!!

(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/ffrraann/abc%20movies/second-place-award.jpg)

Oooohhh, I love red ribbons! Thanks Fran!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 29, 2008, 05:16:37 am
There are probably some whippersnappers here who don't what the significance of me posting this is, but I bet LaLeslie does.

(http://www.budpocketguide.com/avisbuttoncolor.gif)

Congrats, Leslie!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 29, 2008, 07:28:53 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on February 29, 2008, 05:16:37 am
There are probably some whippersnappers here who don't what the significance of me posting this is, but I bet LaLeslie does.

(http://www.budpocketguide.com/avisbuttoncolor.gif)

Congrats, Leslie!

Hahaha, this whippersnapper gets it! Thanks, Elle!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 29, 2008, 07:31:06 am
Morning all,

I think I jinxed myself talking about the cold temperatures from last year, as it is a frigid -5.6 degrees F this morning.  Brrrr!! And they are predicting another winter storm, starting tonight and going through tomorrow, with an accumulation of 4 to 7 inches.

When will it end???? Ack!

L

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 29, 2008, 08:18:13 am
Here's to all you winter sufferers out there.

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/fireplace.jpg)

Just make sure your ass doesn't freeze off when that fire dies down.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 01, 2008, 08:53:55 am
Morning all,

32 degrees and we have some serious snow action going on. A good day to hunker down and stay inside. I'll be watching The Patriot at 2 pm for the Heath DVD film festival. I hope others will be joining me!

L


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  AuroraLucis        8,603 
  Atreyu        8,490 
  Ellemeno        8,464 
  Sheriff Roland        6,516 
  Jeff Wrangler        6,484 
  Fran        6,038 
  louise van hine        5,703 
  ifyoucantfixit        5,334 
  Shakestheground        5,282 
  Meryl        5,249 
 Nutmeg Guy        4,916 
  ineedcrayons        4,659 
  Kelda        4,523 
  Susiebell        4,439 
  Phillip Dampier        4,249 
  atz75        4,141 
  southendmd        4,117 
  Memento        3,684 
  Penthesilea        3,580 
  Toast        3,542 
  loneleeb3        3,250 
  CellarDweller        3,235 
  Lynne        3,212 
  Shasta542        3,124 
  Snavel        3,086 
  ednbarby        3,086 
  Pipedream        3,023   
  garycottle        2,966     
  Kerry        2,794 
  opinionista        2,602 
  delalluvia        2,475 
  wdj        2,411 
  Dagi        2,327 
  sfericsf        2,288 
  belbbmfan        2,193 
  Sharon Amber        2,168 
  Katie77        2,112 
  Daniel        2,016  
  mariez        1,852 
  Mikaela        1,813 
  Cameron        1,744 
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  Arad-3        1,650 
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  YaadPyar        1,596 
  ffrn        1,550 
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 01, 2008, 12:55:35 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 01, 2008, 08:53:26 am
Saturdays FULL 1000+ list!

 

Thank you David for continuing to post the full list once a week or so.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 02, 2008, 08:12:00 am
Morning all,

23 degrees and sunny this morning. It snowed for a good long time yesterday, finally ending in the afternoon. Blue skies this morning.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 03, 2008, 07:11:02 am
Morning all,

Cold this morning...8 degrees. Brrr!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 03, 2008, 03:15:48 pm
I'm happy to make a weather report - it snowed all day today!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 04, 2008, 07:23:29 am
Morning all,

31 degrees this morning. Cloudy and foggy right now. They are predicting another storm starting tonight with rain, sleet, freezing rain and "a treacherous commute" tomorrow morning. Great....just what I need. Another treacherous commute!

L


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 04, 2008, 08:06:25 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 04, 2008, 07:53:25 am
Tuesdays Top Ten List

injest  24571
MaineWriter  11362
Garry_LH  11245  
Front-Ranger  9640
dot-matrix  9616
AuroraLucis  8604
Atreyu  8500
Ellemeno  8471
Sheriff Roland  6516
Jeff Wrangler  6505  

jeez....a hundred posts in two days?? what the heck is WRONG with me!!  :laugh: :laugh:

where the heck were they? I dont remember yakking THAT much. I am changing my screen name to LaShawn.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 05, 2008, 07:38:31 am
Morning all, 

29 degrees and it is precipitating out there. Right now it sounds like hail. Apparently we have had a little bit of everything come down in the night, but not enough to cancel school, so another early morning for me!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 05, 2008, 08:05:11 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 05, 2008, 07:57:23 am
It looks like Jeff is about to move up to number 9!   :o

I'd say he did move up to number 9!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on March 05, 2008, 08:39:33 am
Well, Jeff, you got a ways to go before you get to number 8.   8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 05, 2008, 10:15:07 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on March 05, 2008, 08:39:33 am
Well, Jeff, you got a ways to go before you get to number 8.   8)

Doesn't matter to me. This ain't no effen rodeo, Cowboy.  ;D  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 06, 2008, 07:42:39 am
Morning all,

19 degrees this morning with bright sunny skies. Yesterday, every type of precipitation known to personhood fell out of the sky. It was pretty miserable. But late in the day, the clouds cleared and the sun came out full force. It was so bright, I had to put my sunglasses on while driving! It made me realize that I hadn't seen the sun in awhile. And right now, it is coming through the window into my kitchen. Lovely!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 06, 2008, 07:43:34 am
My sister leaves for Amsterdam today, on a direct flight from Bradley to Schiopol Airport, Amsterdam. David, I told her to look for you! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 06, 2008, 10:02:45 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 06, 2008, 08:30:29 am
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Oh, good grief. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 07, 2008, 07:05:06 am
Morning all,

27 degrees here today. I am off to Boston for work and then a mini-Brokie gathering. I'll report back!

L


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 08, 2008, 06:56:32 pm
Good afternoon...actually, good evening....

Greetings from Massachusetts where it is pouring rain and about 40 degrees (that's a guess). It is too wet to go outside!

Traveling tomorrow and back home in Maine for dinner tomorrow night.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 09, 2008, 08:57:35 am
Morning all,

Yes, David, I had to set my watch by hand but my PC knew the correct time. It tells me the temperature is 31 degrees in Westbrook and 19 degrees in Oneonta, NY. Brrr! Here in Massachusetts it is 35 degrees with winds gusting to 49 mph...but that makes it feel chillier than 35!



L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 09, 2008, 10:34:45 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 06, 2008, 08:30:29 am
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In honour of Mr. Number 9, we have also made him Mr. March on the calendar! Check it out!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 09, 2008, 07:11:54 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 09, 2008, 10:34:45 am
In honour of Mr. Number 9, we have also made him Mr. March on the calendar! Check it out!!


Way to go Sister Mod!  ;D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 10, 2008, 06:39:53 am
I am home in Maine and the cold weather has returned....9 degrees this morning. Sigh....I am ready for SPRING! I have had enough winter!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on March 10, 2008, 07:55:46 am
 :'(  :'(

There was a terrible car crash near to where I live on saturday. A mother, her 11 year old daughter and her 11 year old friends (twin girls) were all killed by a speeding car that ignored a stop sign and ploughed into their car. They were driving home after going to the riding stables for a riding lesson. I was at the stables that morning with my daughters. I had watched them riding, having fun and working hard. And a couple of hours later, four hearses are lined up in the street...

http://www.deredactie.be/cm/de.redactie.english/news/080309_Heverlee_accident#nogo (http://www.deredactie.be/cm/de.redactie.english/news/080309_Heverlee_accident#nogo)


Sun 09/03/08 - The two men, who caused the accident on Saturday in Heverlee (Leuven) killing four, were driving at high speed and failed to give right of way to an oncoming car.

Driving a station wagon the two men failed to yield right of way and ran at high speed into a small passenger car. A women and  three children were killed. The two men, from Romania, had traces of XTC in their blood. They are both in police custody.

The two men, both in their twenties, were questioned by the investigating magistrate today. According to Leuven police commissioner Marc Vranckx, the men were questioned to determine what exactly happened and who was driving.

However, there still seems to be considerable confusion as to the facts. Both men gave different accounts of the accident in their statements.

The neighborhood where the incident took place is in shock. The Romanian station wagon was reportedly driving way over the speed limit.
The victims

The victims are a mother and her 11 year old daughter, and 2 of her daughters friends- twin girls also of 11 years old.  They were just driving home from horseback riding when the station wagon did not yield right of way and tore into the car at high speed.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 10, 2008, 09:05:57 am
Fabienne, I got such a shock from reading this. You know my friends who live near you fit that description.  However, we called and they're fine. 

What a horrible accident.  Life is very fragile. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 10, 2008, 09:29:00 am
Oh Fabienne, that's a terrible story. It just reminds me how much life can change in an instant...my thoughts are with the families. I can't imagine what they are going through.

And Paul, I am glad to know your friends are fine!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on March 10, 2008, 11:13:04 am
thanks Leslie, and (((Paul))), so sorry, never meant to give you a big shock.  :-\ I'm glad your friends are all fine.

This news has hit me hard. I can't imagine what those families must be going through. And I'm so mad at those two who caused the accident. They had been taking XTC before and they were doing 90 km/h instead of 30km/h

It's unbelievable.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 10, 2008, 01:34:39 pm
OMG Fabienne, it also must be a shock for you.
(((Fabienne)))

The poor families  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 10, 2008, 02:07:22 pm
(((((Fabienne)))))

What a terrible shock.  It's hard enough just hearing about it, whereas you were actually with them before their tragic accident.  I'm so sorry for their families and for you.  It's a sad, sad reminder of how fragile life is, and how unfair it can be.  :'(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 10, 2008, 02:16:19 pm
Oh Fabienne, I'm sorry to hear this sad news. :(  Hope you're doing alright friend.  :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 10, 2008, 02:38:42 pm
That is absolutely terrible news Fabienne!!

People forget that when they climb behind the wheel of a car, they are not only responsible for the lives inside THEIR car, but also the lives of everyone else driving on the road, and the lives of all the pedestrians are also in their hands. Driving an automobile is a privilege and should be treated as such. There are far too many of these kinds of stories where I live too.

I'm assuming XTC is the same thing as Ecstasy, the hallucinogenic drug. What a TERRIBLE shame!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 10, 2008, 03:45:40 pm
Oh Fabiennee thats terrible - its horrible anyway but when things like that hit so close to home...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 11, 2008, 06:25:53 am
Morning all,

Still cold...6.4 degrees. And dark again, with the time change.

L


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on March 11, 2008, 12:07:36 pm
 :laugh: :laugh: That was pretty funny, Nutmeg Guy. Are you a gangsta? LOL

I've never had any problems with the TSA. They've always been very professional and tactful. I've even been the designated passenger before. If passengers don't over react, things go better. Some people are too dramatic.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 12, 2008, 06:44:21 am
Morning all,

24 degrees this morning. I hear birds singing! They said something about snow in the forecast but it is clear right now...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 13, 2008, 08:03:19 am
Morning all,

It was 18 degrees this morning at my house. I am still wearing a hat and mittens on a routine basis....sigh....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 13, 2008, 08:46:47 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 13, 2008, 08:03:19 am
Morning all,

It was 18 degrees this morning at my house. I am still wearing a hat and mittens on a routine basis....sigh....

L

Poor little kitten!
Don't lose your mittens, or you shall have no pie!

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 13, 2008, 08:48:03 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 13, 2008, 08:46:47 am
Poor little kitten!
Don't lose your mittens, or you shall have no pie!

 ;D

oh NO!! Pie is the word of the day???!!

*Jess getting out her goggles*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 13, 2008, 08:55:07 am
Quote from: injest on March 13, 2008, 08:48:03 am
oh NO!! Pie is the word of the day???!!

*Jess getting out her goggles*

Hunh?  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 13, 2008, 09:55:31 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 13, 2008, 08:03:19 am
Morning all,

It was 18 degrees this morning at my house. I am still wearing a hat and mittens on a routine basis....sigh....

L
It was in the 50's here and should get up to 74 today!!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 13, 2008, 10:15:38 am
Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 13, 2008, 09:55:31 am
It was in the 50's here and should get up to 74 today!!  ;D

Have the azaleas started to bloom yet? The only time I was ever in Atlanta the azaleas were just coming into bloom, and it was very pretty in Piedmont Park.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 14, 2008, 06:49:42 am
No azaleas here in Maine, LOL!

32 degrees this morning and cloudy. The weatherman (on the news last evening) say "meteorological winter" here in Maine is 91 days long. We had snow on 44 of those days this year: 48% of the time. No wonder I feel like it has been snowing forever!

L


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 14, 2008, 08:09:51 am
Looking at that list, Nutmeggy, it looks like you are our next milestone person: 44 posts til you hit 5K. I better order up some balloons and champagne to be ready!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 14, 2008, 08:16:39 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 14, 2008, 08:09:51 am
Looking at that list, Nutmeggy, it looks like you are our next milestone person: 44 posts til you hit 5K. I better order up some balloons and champagne to be ready!

L

Since it's David's weekend today, he should have no trouble reaching that milestone! Happy posting David, I look forward to reading. My favorite weatherman says this is a fine time to climb Mt. Washington. Shall I pack my crampons and head east??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 15, 2008, 07:27:00 am
Yes, Mt. Washington is brrr....and it is snowing here this morning.  :( Will this weather ever end?  31 degrees.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 15, 2008, 09:55:30 am
(Sorry Leslie and all winter-sufferers)

SPRING is here!  :D

Today's the first day I'm going without a jacket. It's almost 20°C (68°F) and the sun is shinging bright. Yay, I loooove it  :)

On the not so good side, my father-in-law has crushed some cables leading from the main house to the barn while he was digging in the garden   :P
Boy, that was a short. I was sitting at my computer when it happened and it made quite some noise, almost got a heart attack  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 15, 2008, 01:01:33 pm
71 and gloriously sunny today here. Haven't worn a jacket all week... ;D

the azaleas though are behind...Tyler had to start its azalea festival without them!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 15, 2008, 03:45:12 pm
Quote from: injest on March 15, 2008, 01:01:33 pm
71 and gloriously sunny today here. Haven't worn a jacket all week... ;D


Ok. You win  ;D
I'm still happy about our weather today  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 15, 2008, 05:14:15 pm
It stopped snowing awhile ago and it warmed up enough that we didn't need to shovel the driveway (although I did need to scrape off the car before I went out). Just know, peeking up through the snow, I saw the little green tips of crocuses and daffodils so I am starting to feel like...maybe this winter is really on the wane!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on March 15, 2008, 07:05:29 pm
I will pray for him!

May he be better and better!!

Keep care too,

hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 15, 2008, 07:06:23 pm
Oh David, that's awful. I hope he's okay...keep us posted, okay? And give your mom a hug from me. And a hug for you too!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 15, 2008, 07:17:19 pm
Oh David. :(  What awful news.  Of course I'm sending you and your family positive thoughts.  Sounds like such a scary accident. :(

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 15, 2008, 07:22:33 pm
Oh goodness David thats not good....

positive thoughts also from this way.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 15, 2008, 08:05:31 pm
Oh God, what a horrible accident. The poor man. Sending postive thoughts, too.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 16, 2008, 12:05:33 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 15, 2008, 06:57:46 pm
Oy!

   I just got home from going to Hospital to visit my Moms cousin.   He is 67, never married, lives in the house he grew up in.   He runs a one-person business that apparently barely keeps him supported.

   He had an accident at home that burned him on almost 50% of his body.    The details are sketchy but we think he added some lighter fluid to a small barb-b-que grill he was using on the ground and it flared up and set his legs on fire.   He somehow got the fire out, went in the house and got in the bathtub.   Well needless to say that was not a good idea.  He then managed to drive himself to the emergency room at the Hospital.     The staff there was horrified at his condition. From there he was rushed by Helicopter to a burn unit in Bridgeport an hour away.     

   They are still not sure he will be able to keep his legs at this point.    He was barely lucid today when we saw him.   All he worries about is his business.    I have a feeling that if he pulls through this he won't be working anymore.  And at this point his house will have to be sold to pay the hospital bills.   

   Count your blessings folks.   Life can go from tranquil to disaster in a flash.

Too true, David....I am so sorry to hear this.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 16, 2008, 08:34:34 am
Morning all,

34 degrees this morning. Not much else is happening out there!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 17, 2008, 06:59:58 am
Morning all,

24 degrees, clear skies and windy today...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 17, 2008, 07:26:51 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 17, 2008, 07:21:15 am
RANT WARNING

Yesterday (my Monday) sucked.   >:(

1)  It was my Monday.

2)  I was assigned a station again that I have been stuck in every Sunday and  Monday for 10 months.  ARG!  :P

3)  We are bidding for new shifts later this month and it looks like I'll be moved to the 03:30 AM shift.   Double ARG!   :o :( >:(

4)  When I left work I found that my car was bombed by a Seagull.    :P  >:(


It was just one of those days you wished you had stayed home in bed........ :-\

3:30?? AM???!! Good God....who ever heard of a shift starting at 3:30 in the blistering MORNING?? That is just SOOO wrong!  :P :P :P

and I know how you feel on the gull there....I looked over at the passenger window yesterday and I know they are supposed to be extinct but I swear it had to have been a pterdactyl that left that on that window...no way any bird I ever saw left THAT...Blech....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 17, 2008, 08:39:50 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 17, 2008, 08:07:03 am
Yup.  3:30 AM.   Our first shift is 03:30-12:00 noon.   Mid shift is 10:30- 7:00 pm.  Closing shift is 1:30 pm- 10:00 pm.   

I currently work the closing shift.  It is quieter and you get night differential pay too.

Another option is the "split-shift".   You start work at 04:30 am until 10:30 am, have a two hour break, then go back to work at 12:30 pm and work until 4:30 pm.      That is a long  day.   And you end up going to bed early so you can get back to work the next day. 

I did the first shift on my first month of training.  It sucks.   To be at work that early, I would wake up at 2am.   And since I need 8 hours of sleep to be fully functional at work, I would have to be in bed by 6pm.     The split shift lets you get up at 3am, but you work a longer day, get out in time for the evening rush hour then you are still in bed by 7pm.    Not much of a life at all.    Because you are working 10hrs a day you get 3 days off, but what good is it if your sleep pattern is all screwed up?

The scheduling committee determined that we needed more Officers on in the morning to cover AM flights.   That is why I will have to move to that shift.     I was number 161 in seniority when I started.  Now I'm number 131.    So I figured I would be safe in keeping my PM shift.
You know what the real pisser is?

I am on the scheduling committee!     :-X


hee hee

that sucks....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 17, 2008, 08:58:14 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 17, 2008, 08:44:51 am
Tell me about it.  Not a very Happy Birthday at all.    :(

awwww!!

{{{David}}}

Happy Birthday anyway!! Try to think about something else and go have some fun!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 17, 2008, 04:41:52 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 17, 2008, 08:44:51 am
Tell me about it.  Not a very Happy Birthday at all.    :(

 :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 17, 2008, 11:40:32 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 17, 2008, 09:26:10 am
I'll just pretend the next passenger I have to pat-down is Jake Gyllenhaal.   LOL

If you dont' show up again tonight we are gonna know your imagination was too good and you got yourself arrested!!  :o :o

dont' worry we will pass the hat and go your bail!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 18, 2008, 06:22:04 am
Morning all,

16 degrees this morning. Yesterday turned out to be a beautiful day with temps in the high 30s and lots of blue skies. This is maple syrup weather: cold at night and warm-ish during the day, to get the sap running.

L


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2008, 08:57:29 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 18, 2008, 07:15:22 am
Indeed.  Yesterday did turn out to be a very sunny day.

I started it off with a trip to the car warsh.   Damn seagulls.  We aren't even near the ocean!   

Today looks ok.  Clouding over later and a wintery mix moving in around midnight.  But it should turn to rain by tomorrow morning they say.

So they say.  :P I'm tired of "wintery mixes."  >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 18, 2008, 09:00:30 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2008, 08:57:29 am
So they say.  :P I'm tired of "wintery mixes."  >:(

When did they ever invent this "wintery mix" term anyway? I don't remember wintery mixes when I was growing up!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 18, 2008, 09:17:53 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 18, 2008, 07:10:24 am
Tuesdays Top Ten List!

injest  24901
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Front-Ranger  9836
dot-matrix  9677  
AuroraLucis  8631
Atreyu  8520 <----
Ellemeno  8520 <----  
Jeff Wrangler  6667
Sheriff Roland  6536  


Look at that!  We have a tie at the moment!  :D

Is there a special dual prize for this kind of situation?




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 18, 2008, 09:26:54 am
Quote from: atz75 on March 18, 2008, 09:17:53 am
Look at that!  We have a tie at the moment!  :D

Is there a special dual prize for this kind of situation?



Those two have been tied before. It's a never ending horse race between them! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2008, 09:28:36 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 18, 2008, 09:00:30 am
When did they ever invent this "wintery mix" term anyway? I don't remember wintery mixes when I was growing up!

Me neither. If wasn't all snow, all sleet, or all freezing rain, then it was just "snow, sleet, and freezing rain."
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2008, 09:33:52 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 18, 2008, 09:32:04 am
It is just one more way the weatherman can cover his ass.   

Tell you what, we got a weatherman on one of our local TV stations with an ass I--oh, never mind. ...  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2008, 10:05:16 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 18, 2008, 09:44:48 am
I can match that and raise you three Queens... :laugh:


I'll bet you can raise three queens, David.  :laugh:

I really have know idea about the local guy I have in mind. I only know he's about 28 years old, a triathlete (per his bio on the station web site), and really cute. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 19, 2008, 06:48:44 am
Morning all,

31 degrees this morning. They were predicting nasty weather today, but right now it is only cloudy.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 19, 2008, 06:53:36 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 19, 2008, 06:50:39 am
Just rain here.  Beats shovelling! ;D

Rain is good for the snow melt, too, and we still have snow on the ground!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 19, 2008, 08:49:49 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 19, 2008, 06:49:14 am
Hey now, don't be greedy.  Share him with us.  Post a pic or link to his Bio page.   :D

Some toys I don't share. ...  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 20, 2008, 06:47:14 am
Morning David,

Auto show! That sounds like fun. I always wanted to go, but never have (yet!).

I think press passes are pretty easy to get for that. I remember they sent me one when I was the feature page editor of my high school newspaper!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 20, 2008, 06:48:11 am
It is offiicially spring--as of 10:48 last night. Hooray, winter is over!

33 degrees, grey and cloudy this morning. Bleck.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 20, 2008, 09:01:13 am
Well, as customarily, I will be heading up to my dad's first thing tomorrow morning to spend Easter Weekend with him.

Have a lovely Easter Weekend, everyone. Defy the dregs of winter--buy some nice spring flowers!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 20, 2008, 09:00:47 pm
Ah, thanks for that report, David!

I have to say, I think I like the smart car the best. The rest are sort of ugly, if I may say so! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 21, 2008, 06:09:50 am
I love the car with the cowboy hats!  :laugh: Way cool  8)

Why did the Smart have a big crowd? Is it new in the US, or still so rare that people are stunned over it? You can see them fairly often here in Germany.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 21, 2008, 06:33:49 am
Today is my second BBM anniversary. It has a sad sting to it now, but it's still wonderful. I do have a nostalgic 'Who would have thought...' feeling :)
Also, exactly today one year ago was Leslie's last evening with Kerstin and me and we went to a what? a pub? (how'd you call it Leslie?) together where I had my first Shirley Temple  :laugh:. I didn't have another one since. But I had a strawberry Margerita recently, also in the Barock.

Anyway, happy anniversary to me  :)


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 21, 2008, 08:05:27 am
Thank God for my iPhone. No Internet at home this am but I can still read bettermost. 25 degrees and windy. I'll post more when I get to the office.


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 21, 2008, 08:43:18 am
Yahoo, the Internet is back! And I am still at home! LOL

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 21, 2008, 08:45:57 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 21, 2008, 06:33:49 am
Today is my second BBM anniversary. It has a sad sting to it now, but it's still wonderful. I do have a nostalgic 'Who would have thought...' feeling :)
Also, exactly today one year ago was Leslie's last evening with Kerstin and me and we went to a what? a pub? (how'd you call it Leslie?) together where I had my first Shirley Temple  :laugh:. I didn't have another one since. But I had a strawberry Margerita recently, also in the Barock.

Anyway, happy anniversary to me  :)


Happy anniversary to you, Chrissi!

That was a fun evening. It's hard to believe it has been a year--I remember every detail of the trip like it was yesterday. As for what to call the place--it was nicer than a pub. A pub to me implies beer and dart boards. This was a bar--but a nice, upscale classy bar. In the old days we'd say "fern bar" but I think that term has sort of passed out of the vernacular! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 21, 2008, 09:08:36 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 21, 2008, 08:45:57 am
Happy anniversary to you, Chrissi!

That was a fun evening. It's hard to believe it has been a year--I remember every detail of the trip like it was yesterday. As for what to call the place--it was nicer than a pub. A pub to me implies beer and dart boards. This was a bar--but a nice, upscale classy bar. In the old days we'd say "fern bar" but I think that term has sort of passed out of the vernacular! LOL

L


Thanks Leslie. It's still our favourite place to go out. But since a few weeks, we do have a new law here in our federal state, and you can't smoke there anymore now  :P All restaurants, bars, pubs, etc are basically smoke-free now, but are allowed to have a smokers section, if there's a door between smokers and non-smokers.
I know you'll appreciate it, but for Kerstin and me it's bad. We're looking for another nice place where they do have a part of the location reserved for smokers . No luck yet  :P.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 21, 2008, 09:24:24 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 21, 2008, 07:43:44 am
The "Smart" cars just became available here in the States a few weeks ago.    So they are new and very rare to see on the roads.

With Gasoline prices here in the States at record highs, people have a new interest in economical cars.   But the Smart Car is probably too much of a shock to most of them.   

Keep in mind the best selling car in the States is actually a Truck.

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Thanks David, that's interesting; I didn't know Smarts are new to the US.
The American's liking for BIG cars and trucks is (in)famous here in Germany. Living in and around Heidelberg with its huge American community for thirty years, I've seen my share of American type cars  :laugh:

Although you see Smarts fairly often here, they haven't become the big success they were supposed to be. They're simply too expensive. For the same prize you can get a "real" car, with four or five seats and similar low gas consumption.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 21, 2008, 09:26:36 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 21, 2008, 09:08:36 am

Thanks Leslie. It's still our favourite place to go out. But since a few weeks, we do have a new law here in our federal state, and you can't smoke there anymore now  :P All restaurants, bars, pubs, etc are basically smoke-free now, but are allowed to have a smokers section, if there's a door between smokers and non-smokers.
I know you'll appreciate it, but for Kerstin and me it's bad. We're looking for another nice place where they do have a part of the location reserved for smokers . No luck yet  :P.



Ah. Maine is smoke-free too--everywhere. Workplaces, restaurants, bars...you name it. There is some talk about banning smoking in cars where children are riding although how they would enforce that, I have no idea!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 21, 2008, 09:27:33 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 21, 2008, 09:24:24 am

Thanks David, that's interesting; I didn't know Smarts are new to the US.
The American's liking for BIG cars and trucks is (in)famous here in Germany. Living in and around Heidelberg with its huge American community for thirty years, I've seen my share of American type cars  :laugh:


Don't get me started on SUVs! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 21, 2008, 09:39:09 am
Happy anniversary to you, Penth!! What a great day to have the anniversary of your new BBM life, on the first day of spring!! If you can, let's celebrate more in chat in a few hours!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 21, 2008, 09:45:43 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 21, 2008, 09:39:09 am
Happy anniversary to you, Penth!! What a great day to have the anniversary of your new BBM life, on the first day of spring!! If you can, let's celebrate more in chat in a few hours!!


Thankew kindly, FRiend  :-*
Due to the fact that you have already switched to summer time and we haven't yet, the chat will be at midnight for me (instead of 1am). Since I'm a night-owl, I'll be still up. Good chance I'll come to the chat.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 21, 2008, 09:50:53 am
Happy Anniversary Chrissi!

 :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 21, 2008, 09:52:30 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 21, 2008, 09:27:33 am
Don't get me started on SUVs! LOL

L


Seems we share a pet-peeve, lol.
While you barely ever see a pickup-truck in Germany, SUVs have become much too poular, IMO. They don't make any sense in crowded Germany with its completely paved streets  ::). Except maybe for a few hundred forest rangers  :laugh:.



Quote from: atz75 on March 21, 2008, 09:50:53 am
Happy Anniversary Chrissi!

 :-*

Thanks!  And  :-* right back at ya  :).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 21, 2008, 10:02:46 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 21, 2008, 09:45:43 am
Due to the fact that you have already switched to summer time and we haven't yet, the chat will be at midnight for me (instead of 1am). Since I'm a night-owl, I'll be still up. Good chance I'll come to the chat.  :)

Yee-haw!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 21, 2008, 01:37:47 pm
Yesterday, I drove past a gas station that had different prices for cash and credit: $3.19 gallon for cash and $3.27 gallon for credit. I don't think I have seen a sign like that for at least a decade!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 21, 2008, 02:02:49 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 21, 2008, 01:37:47 pm
Yesterday, I drove past a gas station that had different prices for cash and credit: $3.19 gallon for cash and $3.27 gallon for credit. I don't think I have seen a sign like that for at least a decade!

L


For the records: at the moment we pay approx. 1.42€ per Liter. That's 5.38€ per gallon = 8.31$ per gallon!  :o
Even taking in account that the Euro has a pretty good exchange rate, that's much, much more than the Americans pay.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 21, 2008, 02:08:39 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 21, 2008, 02:02:49 pm

For the records: at the moment we pay approx. 1.42€ per Liter. That's 5.38€ per gallon = 8.31$ per gallon!  :o
Even taking in account that the Euro has a pretty good exchange rate, that's much, much more than the Americans pay.

Touché, Chrissi!  Yikes!

Look at it this way, if you drive in the US, it would cost you 2.05 Euro per gallon!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 21, 2008, 02:09:52 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 21, 2008, 02:02:49 pm

For the records: at the moment we pay approx. 1.42€ per Liter. That's 5.38€ per gallon = 8.31$ per gallon!  :o
Even taking in account that the Euro has a pretty good exchange rate, that's much, much more than the Americans pay.

Yes, I know we pay alot less. When I was in Norway, I didn't even look at the prices, just handed over my credit card.

Even so, I think $3.27 might be the highest that I have ever seen around here.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 21, 2008, 02:14:14 pm
Quote from: southendmd on March 21, 2008, 02:08:39 pm
Look at it this way, if you drive in the US, it would cost you 2.05 Euro per gallon!


 :laugh: Maybe I should bring five or six empty jerrycans when I come to the US in May/June.
But somehow I doubt the TSA guys would let me take them on board ....  ;D :laugh:
David? Can you put in a good word for me? I promise I won't blow anything up *looking very innocent*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 21, 2008, 02:21:43 pm
Happy

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Posts, David!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 21, 2008, 02:37:09 pm
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 21, 2008, 02:11:50 pm
Oh I realize that we pay far less than most European countries.    But it still hurts when the prices climb faster than your salary.

Especially home heating oil.     :(

I was paying the bills last Saturday and I realize I have paid a fortune for oil and propane this winter. And it's still cold, too.

But let's think about happy things like Happy 5000 posts, David!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 21, 2008, 02:41:19 pm
:D Happy 5000 David  :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 21, 2008, 02:43:53 pm

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CONGRATS on

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DAVID!!!


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 21, 2008, 02:48:02 pm
I have a language question: Godfriday of Good Friday?

I'm pretty sure I've learned at school that the Friday before Easter is Godfriday in English. The "teacher" of my English Conversation Circle said the same last week: Godfriday, same as in Godfather.

Today I've seen people referring to Good Friday on our board and looked it up. My online dictionary also lists Good Friday, no mention of Godfriday, not even as British English or outdated version.

Has any of you ever heard of Godfriday? Or am I completely wrong?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 21, 2008, 03:19:21 pm
It's definitely Good Friday.  I've never heard of Godfriday.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on March 21, 2008, 03:20:58 pm
I've never heard of Godfriday.  ???

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 21, 2008, 03:36:36 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on March 21, 2008, 03:20:58 pm
I've never heard of Godfriday.  ???



I've never heard of "Godfriday" either. 

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 21, 2008, 04:04:02 pm
Happy 5000 DAvid!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 21, 2008, 09:27:46 pm


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 21, 2008, 09:40:53 pm
I have never heard GodFriday. It has always been Good Friday in my world.

Another question I had...when you talked about getting your tattoo, you mentioned your "motive"... not in relation to why you wanted to do it, but more in relation to design. That is not the word I would expect...I would think "pattern," "transfer," or "design." Can you explain?


L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 22, 2008, 06:08:23 am
Thanks everybody for you answers to "Godfriday". It's a bit starnge though. I can easily believe that I am wrong about it. After all, it's been two decades that I finished school  :laugh:. But I find it strange that we had a conversation about it last week and my English "teacher" said exactly the same thing. Hm *shrugs*. Perhaps she went to the same school I did and learned the same cr*p  ;) :laugh:



Quote from: MaineWriter on March 21, 2008, 09:40:53 pm
Another question I had...when you talked about getting your tattoo, you mentioned your "motive"... not in relation to why you wanted to do it, but more in relation to design. That is not the word I would expect...I would think "pattern," "transfer," or "design." Can you explain?

L



Ha, I knew it was an odd word to use in this context! Of course I meant "design", but the word had slipped me for a moment. So I looked it up in my online dictionary. The German word is "Motiv" and the dictionary translated it with motif, motive or theme.
Motive did feel strange to me in this combination, but I used it anyway.

In German, Motiv can be both, a reason to do something or a pattern.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 22, 2008, 07:08:53 am
Good morning everybody,

Another chilly Saturday....19 degrees! They are already talking about a big storm next Tuesday and Wednesday. Hopefully it will be just rain!

My son is home from college for his spring break. Yahoo!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 22, 2008, 07:12:11 am
Hi Chrissi,

How about a German lesson for me? "Speck Knodel aus Semmelbrot & Raucherspeck." (I can't put the umlauts on, sorry but you know where they go!)

We made these for dinner last night (thanks again for the gift!) but now everyone is asking me, "What exactly are these, Mom?" LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on March 22, 2008, 10:33:54 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 22, 2008, 06:08:23 am


Ha, I knew it was an odd word to use in this context! Of course I meant "design", but the word had slipped me for a moment. So I looked it up in my online dictionary. The German word is "Motiv" and the dictionary translated it with motif, motive or theme.
Motive did feel strange to me in this combination, but I used it anyway.

In German, Motiv can be both, a reason to do something or a pattern.

Motiv = motief in Dutch, both meanings too (design and motive).

Maybe your english teacher is behind the online dictionary too!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 23, 2008, 07:44:25 am
Morning all,

21 degrees on Easter Sunday. I don't think we'll be hunting for eggs in the garden...heck, I can't even see the garden! LOL. That's not entirely true. The front garden is almost snowfree and there are little green shoots of crocuses and tulips peeking out. We will have flowers one day!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 23, 2008, 07:53:44 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 23, 2008, 07:44:25 am
Morning all,

21 degrees on Easter Sunday. I don't think we'll be hunting for eggs in the garden...heck, I can't even see the garden! LOL. That's not entirely true. The front garden is almost snowfree and there are little green shoots of crocuses and tulips peeking out. We will have flowers one day!

L

He he. Can you believe it snowed today in Germany? The second time for the whole winter we got a few snowflakes. Now everything has thawed away.

This was the first time ever we had to hide the Easter eggs and presents for the kids in the house, not in the garden.  ::)

Busy day today. We've already had the Easter eggs hunt, a small birthday celebration, made a torte and cleaned the house.
This afternoon, relatives are coming over to celebrate my daughter's B-day. She's 12 today.
Where is my baby?  :o ;)



Happy Easter Brokies!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 23, 2008, 08:08:15 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 22, 2008, 07:12:11 am
Hi Chrissi,

How about a German lesson for me? "Speck Knodel aus Semmelbrot & Raucherspeck." (I can't put the umlauts on, sorry but you know where they go!)

We made these for dinner last night (thanks again for the gift!) but now everyone is asking me, "What exactly are these, Mom?" LOL

L

I'd translate it "Bacon dumplings made of bread rolls and smoked bacon".

We have different kinds of dumplings; of raw potatoes, 1/1 of raw and 1/2 of cooked potatoes, sweet dumplings, etc. These ones are made of old bread rolls (more than one day old).

Speck is not exactly bacon. Bacon can be Schinken, Schinkenspeck or Speck in German. All three are similar, but the relation of fat and meat are different. Schinken is mostly meat with little fat, Schinkenspeck has more fat and Speck still more.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 24, 2008, 06:51:43 am
Still too cold for my taste, too, with a big whopping 12 degrees this morning....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on March 24, 2008, 10:46:27 am
Well, now that spring has officially arrived, we woke up with SNOW this morning! And it's March 24th!  :o We didn't have any snow last winter. It was weird looking out of the window this morning. Fortunately, that snow barely stuck a hour.  ;D

It's an official holiday over here. I'm going to finish reading The Queen's Gambit today and eat some chocolate easter eggs of course.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on March 25, 2008, 03:15:16 am
Good morning everyone!

It's a sunny spring day over here. Wait, did I say 'spring'?  :-\


This is what my front garden looks like:
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The spring flowers are having a hard time I think.
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There's one upside of course. Not much gardering chores you can do in this weather.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 25, 2008, 06:59:37 am
Morning all,

16 degrees and clear this morning...


L


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 25, 2008, 07:29:51 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 25, 2008, 06:59:49 am
Congratulations on 25,000 posts Jess!

AWWW, Thank you David.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 25, 2008, 10:01:10 am


Congratulations Jess!!

That's just incredible!



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 25, 2008, 02:16:24 pm
now should we place bets now on when she'll get to a 100k!?!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 25, 2008, 08:47:52 pm


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CONGRATS ON THE BIG 25,000, JESS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 26, 2008, 12:02:17 am
thank you ladies!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 26, 2008, 06:20:37 am
33 degrees and rainy this morning...

Congratulations to you, Jess, another big milestone!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 26, 2008, 09:10:45 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 26, 2008, 07:25:47 am
Gray and gloomy out here too.  Forecast for the next few days "Chance of rain".   :P

Nice sunny morning here. Daffodils have been blooming for a week or more, some tulips are starting to bloom, and this morning I noticed some forsythia bushes coming open, too. Also looks like the Bradford pears will soon be blooming.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on March 26, 2008, 11:35:44 pm
Daffodils!

I used mine to create my paintings on canvas!

Any pics of yours?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 27, 2008, 06:55:49 am
Morning all,

21 degrees. I see crocuses peeking up in my garden. No daffodils yet. Nice pics, Artiste!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 27, 2008, 01:35:29 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 27, 2008, 06:55:49 am
Morning all,

21 degrees. I see crocuses peeking up in my garden. No daffodils yet. Nice pics, Artiste!

L


Today is the 27th. Today in two months I'll be coming to you Leslie  :D.
I sure hope your weather reports will sound better (read: warmer) then!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 27, 2008, 01:56:43 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 27, 2008, 01:35:29 pm

Today is the 27th. Today in two months I'll be coming to you Leslie  :D.
I sure hope your weather reports will sound better (read: warmer) then!

Knowing Maine, it will probably be 90 degrees!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on March 27, 2008, 02:25:26 pm
Beautiful paintings, Artiste! I love daffodils. Where I live, they're available only in stores at this time of year, but I always try to get some. They're a small reassurance that spring is on its way.

It's snowing here today, BTW. Highs in the upper 30s.







Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 28, 2008, 06:44:28 am
Morning all,

32 degrees and snowing! We must have the snow that Katherine had yesterday. Not a blizzard, but the ground is definitely coated with the white stuff and I will need to wipe off the car.

The endless winter of 2007-2008...

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on March 28, 2008, 08:11:16 am

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 28, 2008, 08:11:42 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 28, 2008, 08:08:18 am
Fridays Top Ten List

injest  25118  
MaineWriter  11890
Garry_LH  11245  
Front-Ranger  9958
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Atreyu  8540
Ellemeno  8537
Jeff Wrangler  6793
Sheriff Roland  6553  

Sorry, no FULL list today.  I'm fighting a headache.  Maybe tomorrow.

ouch, I hate waking UP with a headache, just messes up the whole durn day...

feel better soon, David!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 28, 2008, 06:42:00 pm
plus (and this is just MY opinion) if you are gonna sit in a chair at a tattoo parlor and bare your chest for some stranger to poke holes in...how modest can you be??

 ::) ::)

I don't get the impression that women with nipple rings are the shyest amongst us...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 28, 2008, 06:56:07 pm
I believe the policy is flawed. If a man has the option to expose his chest (privately) for screening, then a woman should have the same option. Denying that option to women is based on an erroneous belief that women's breasts are sexual organs. They aren't.

David, what is the policy for a man who has a genital piercing? Is he allowed to show it to a screener or must he go to the bathroom and remove it?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 28, 2008, 08:12:58 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 28, 2008, 06:56:07 pm
I believe the policy is flawed. If a man has the option to expose his chest (privately) for screening, then a woman should have the same option. Denying that option to women is based on an erroneous belief that women's breasts are sexual organs. They aren't.


It almost reminds me of the old issue about men being able to walk around in public without shirts on, whereas women are not allowed to do so (during hot summer months, on non-topless beaches, etc.).  It seems to reinforce and idea that women need to possibly be "ashamed" of their bodies by always needing to be covered up. 

In terms of the specific issue of the airport screenings and privacy... I think both sexes should have both options.  If men want to have privacy, they should be allowed that (just as women are).  And, if women want the convenience of just removing the thing in the more public areas, then that should be allowed too.  It does seem odd that it's automatically assumed that women need to be secluded off to do this.

Although, personally I can understand wanting privacy. 

And, LOL, yeah, nipple rings on women can be fairly substantial. :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on March 28, 2008, 10:37:37 pm
Injest,

if you have a headache,

may you look at colours!!

That helps me!

Did you know that?

Hugs! keep care!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 28, 2008, 10:46:13 pm
Quote from: Artiste on March 28, 2008, 10:37:37 pm
Injest,

if you have a headache,

may you look at colours!!

That helps me!

Did you know that?

Hugs! keep care!

thank you, Artiste...it is very sweet of you to offer help!

I will try that next time!

 :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 29, 2008, 08:10:13 am
Quote from: atz75 on March 28, 2008, 08:12:58 pm
It almost reminds me of the old issue about men being able to walk around in public without shirts on, whereas women are not allowed to do so (during hot summer months, on non-topless beaches, etc.).  It seems to reinforce and idea that women need to possibly be "ashamed" of their bodies by always needing to be covered up. 



Topfree is legal in a few places: New York, Maine, California, Hawaii and Canada.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 29, 2008, 08:11:07 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on March 29, 2008, 07:28:58 am

Well I for one feel that the male nipple is a sensative area!   

Whether it be a "purple nurple" (a pinch and twist done in public play between Males)  or more erotic play done in private!  I'm sure there are many other men here who agree.


I didn't say they weren't sensitive!  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 29, 2008, 08:11:49 am
Well, it looks like January out there, with snow on everything and 28 degrees....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 30, 2008, 07:53:48 am
Bright and sunny this morning, 23 degrees.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 30, 2008, 12:42:33 pm
Two years ago today, I registered at BetterMost.  Thanks, Phillip and Friends, for the companionship, comfort and joy!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 30, 2008, 02:35:11 pm
Quote from: Meryl on March 30, 2008, 12:42:33 pm
Two years ago today, I registered at BetterMost.  Thanks, Phillip and Friends, for the companionship, comfort and joy!  :-*

wow! Me too!

2 years - its been a good two...

*clink*

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 30, 2008, 03:21:14 pm
Happy bianniversary, you two!!

I had a slight headache yesterday too, but the reason was different. I was at nearly 13,000 climbing Mt. Elbert! No, we did not manage to "bag a summit" because it started snowing, so we went over to a different area. Also, me and my climbing friends were trying out snowshoes for the first time. They are not that easy to use!

But it was a great time in the mountains. Mt. Elbert is second only to Mt. Whitney in elevation, the second highest peak in North America.

It snowed here this morning but then the sun came out and I think the highs will be in the upper 50s.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 30, 2008, 03:26:02 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 30, 2008, 03:21:14 pm
Happy bianniversary, you two!!

I had a slight headache yesterday too, but the reason was different. I was at nearly 13,000 climbing Mt. Elbert! No, we did not manage to "bag a summit" because it started snowing, so we went over to a different area. Also, me and my climbing friends were trying out snowshoes for the first time. They are not that easy to use!

But it was a great time in the mountains. Mt. Elbert is second only to Mt. Whitney in elevation, the second highest peak in North America.

It snowed here this morning but then the sun came out and I think the highs will be in the upper 50s.

well done you!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 31, 2008, 01:08:58 am
Two years, damn  ;D

Happy anniversary Meryl and Kelda!  :D


Cheers to you and to FRont-Ranger for climbing that mountain!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 31, 2008, 06:34:09 am
Morning all,

I also realized, as I read this thread, that I joined Bettermost on March 30, 2006. My how time flies when you're having fun!

18 degrees this morning with rain and maybe snow predicted for this afternoon. But tomorrow a front comes through bringing warm weather. Yahoo!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on March 31, 2008, 07:24:37 am
Today is the first day of the rest of Roland (le Sheriff's) life!!

HAPPY RETIREMENT!!!!

 :-* :-* :-*

Luv ya more than my luggage, big guy!!

(and look what the school got him for his retirement gift!!  :o )

(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g14/roboy-0/Home%20Pics/ecole/Coupedecheveux02.jpg)

I started a thread here if anyone wants to leave a message!!

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,18576.0.html (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,18576.0.html)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 01, 2008, 06:15:20 am
Morning all,

It's about 35 degrees here in London this morning. Rainy and cold.

WSB


Tuesdays Top Ten List

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Anapamu  8552  
Jeff Wrangler  6814
Sheriff Roland  6554
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 01, 2008, 08:30:09 pm
My heartiest congratulations to Front-Ranger on 10K posts!

She is throwing a party for herself over in the social events forum, but I think it should be noted here, too!

Good job, Lee!

WSB
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 01, 2008, 08:31:40 pm
Thank you so much, sir!! As usual, I'm all over the place!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 01, 2008, 08:33:44 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 01, 2008, 08:31:40 pm
Thank you so much, sir!! As usual, I'm all over the place!!



Yes, my dear, it appears that is true.

WSB
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 01, 2008, 09:33:13 pm


Congrats Again on 10,000
Lee!!!

A major whiskey spring is in order here!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 01, 2008, 10:01:39 pm
Happy 10K, FRiend Lee!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 01, 2008, 11:27:08 pm


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 8)  CONGRATULATIONS, LEE!   8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 02, 2008, 12:03:41 am
Quote from: Meryl on April 01, 2008, 11:27:08 pm

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 8)  CONGRATULATIONS, LEE!   8)
Wow, that is one incredible picture!! You are awesome, Friend High Priestess! Thank you, and thanks to Pauline Verona and Vivienne!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 02, 2008, 06:32:08 am
Morning all,

35 degrees and very windy this morning. The snow is melting fast. Yeah!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 02, 2008, 07:19:26 am
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WestJet, Ryanair have a little fun with April Fools


WestJet Airlines Ltd. made the surprise announcement Tuesday it would convert its overhead compartments into sleeper  cabins on existing flights in its ongoing efforts to woo business travelers … as an April Fools' joke.

The Calgary-carrier, known for not taking itself too seriously, issued a press release April 1, saying it would begin offering the make-believe service immediately. They even issued a photo of the new product [see above].

"WestJet now offers scheduled service to 47 destinations, continuing on our strategy to be Canada's favourite airline," said Bob Cummings, executive vice-president guest experience and marketing, in the joke release. "Our leather seats and live satellite television are a great part of WestJet's guest experience however, by offering our existing overhead bins as sleeper cabins, guests will now have the opportunity to lie down for a period of time and arrive at their destination refreshed, rested and ready to go."

The carrier also posted a number [1-866-935-2702 (English) or 1-866-935-2703 (French)] for those wishing to book one of its sleepers for a nominal fee of $12, where they were greeted with a message telling them it was an April Fools' joke and offering them a 10% discount on flights booked by midnight for playing along.

European low-cost carrier Ryanair  got a little saucy this morning as well, telling its passengers it was breaking into the untapped market of pornographic material to drive up ancillary revenues.  The carrier issued a release announcing the new head of ryanbare.com, Pussy Galore [a nod to 007's Goldfinger days ].  The new website "promises the hottest in-flight entertainment, including X-rated Ryanair calendars, screensavers and a range of saucy pics," it said.

“Ryanair gambling has already boosted our ancillary revenue by tapping into the internet’s second favourite activity, so our next natural step is to tap into the most popular internet activity of all. The launch of Ryanbare.com offers the ultimate in-flight service, with a range of products to satisfy even the most hardcore aerosexual," the fictional Ms. Galore said.
 
Scott Deveau
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 02, 2008, 07:23:43 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 02, 2008, 06:32:08 am
The snow is melting fast. Yeah!


Happy to hear his  :D
I was short of ordering a fold-away snow shovel for my trip  ::)  ;).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 02, 2008, 07:29:03 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 02, 2008, 07:19:26 am
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WestJet, Ryanair have a little fun with April Fools


 :laugh:
Great idea of WestJet.
Tell you what: I've asked myself before why airlines don't offer bunk beds the style trains do.
For 12 bucks, I'd order a sleeping compartment on the spot!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 02, 2008, 07:36:07 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 02, 2008, 07:29:03 am

 :laugh:
Great idea of WestJet.
Tell you what: I've asked myself before why airlines don't offer bunk beds the style trains do.
For 12 bucks, I'd order a sleeping compartment on the spot!

I would too, but the thought of being in the luggage bin with the door closed makes me feel a little claustrophobic!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 02, 2008, 09:03:11 am
Quote from: Patrick Verona on April 01, 2008, 10:01:39 pm
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But who would want to drink it when there is 18-year-old single-malt scotch on the bar. ...   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 02, 2008, 10:26:29 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 02, 2008, 09:03:11 am
But who would want to drink it when there is 18-year-old single-malt scotch on the bar. ...   ;D

Or even better, an 18-year-old Canadian! :-X
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 02, 2008, 11:08:05 am
Quote from: Patrick Verona on April 02, 2008, 10:26:29 am
Or even better, an 18-year-old Canadian! :-X

Getting into "water sports," are we?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 02, 2008, 12:54:02 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 02, 2008, 11:08:05 am
Getting into "water sports," are we?  ;D

More like "water spirits". ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 02, 2008, 01:21:11 pm
Quote from: Patrick Verona on April 02, 2008, 12:54:02 pm
More like "water spirits". ;)

With a "twist"!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 02, 2008, 02:13:28 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 02, 2008, 01:21:11 pm
With a "twist"!  :laugh:

Or a cherry.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 02, 2008, 03:28:55 pm
Quote from: Patrick Verona on April 02, 2008, 02:13:28 pm
Or a cherry.

I think they ran out of cherries around here a long time ago. ...  :-X
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 02, 2008, 06:59:58 pm
Here is a reward...

with my pic of my fleurs !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 02, 2008, 09:15:48 pm
Congrats to Leslie on 12,000 posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 02, 2008, 09:25:31 pm
Oh my goodness, thank you!

It is an accomplishment of some sort...LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 02, 2008, 09:35:47 pm

(http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/17.gif) (http://bestsmileys.com/cowboy1/2.gif) (http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/17.gif)

(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)Congrats Leslie!!(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)

What an impressive milestone!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 03, 2008, 06:05:28 am
Thank you Amanda!

23 degrees right but warm temps (50s) are predicted today. The snow is melting fast in my backyard but it is not bare yet!

L
Title: Re: Dumbass of the year award
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2008, 09:06:02 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on April 03, 2008, 07:14:16 am
Man charged after reporting damage to stolen car

Oh, brother. Dumb as a box of rocks. ...

Like the guy who tried to rob a store and was told that only the manager, who hadn't arrived yet, could get to the money. He left his cell phone number with the employees and told them to call him when the manager arrived!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 03, 2008, 11:12:09 am
I had a similar incident!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: mariez on April 03, 2008, 12:50:15 pm
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Congratulations, Leslie!  How did I miss 10,000 and 11,000???!!!!  Time sure flies!  I remember you were musing about coming up on (I think) 4,000 or 5,000 - and that seems like yesterday! 

Marie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on April 03, 2008, 01:14:37 pm


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Congratulations Leslie on your twelve thousand and sixteen posts!!!  :)  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 03, 2008, 10:21:10 pm


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YEEHAW!  CONGRATS ON 12,000 POSTS, LESLIE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 04, 2008, 02:44:28 am
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:D Congrats Leslie on 12000!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 04, 2008, 06:36:52 am
Morning all,

Thanks for all the congratulations messages! You all are great!

34 degrees here this morning. Not much in the way of sun.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 04, 2008, 08:26:57 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on April 04, 2008, 08:16:10 am
Oooooooo!  some excitement at my Airport yesterday.

A top Official told me that Robert DeNiro and his Tribecca film company will be filming two scenes for one of his movies at my Airport in April.



!!

You gonna be an extra?? Wonder who the stars will be?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 04, 2008, 08:48:02 am
According to IMDb, DeNiro is right in the middle of filming Public Enemies, a movie about John Dillinger. It stars Johnny Depp and Christian Bale. All the filming locations are in the midwest, though (Chicago and Wisconsin). No mention of Windsor Locks, CT.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 04, 2008, 08:56:20 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on April 04, 2008, 08:55:14 am
LOL,  that was all the talk yesterday.   

To pass the time later we discussed what famous actors could play OUR parts.    LOL

AND?? who was the choice for your part?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 04, 2008, 08:58:40 am
Quote from: injest on April 04, 2008, 08:56:20 am
AND?? who was the choice for your part?

I nominate John Krasinski to play David.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 04, 2008, 09:13:28 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on April 04, 2008, 08:53:55 am
I doubt that one is it.    They wouldn't be filming at an airport for a film set in that time period.

Apparently, DeNiro is also involved with a movie called "36" that is filming in and around New York. That might be it. It's a remake of a French movie.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 04, 2008, 10:14:17 am
Bonjour!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 04, 2008, 11:31:15 am
Happy Birthday to HEATH !!

Did you know that it's his birthday to-day ?


My flowers are looking out for him towards Heaven where Heath is !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 05, 2008, 07:15:13 am
Morning all,

35 degrees and more grey and rain forecast for us.

Oh well, it is April after all! April showers bring May flowers...

L


Saturdays FULL 1000+ list!

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  Sir William Thatcher        12,039 
  Garry_LH        11,245  
  Front-Ranger        10,048  
  dot-matrix        9,769  
  AuroraLucis        8,649 
  Checkmate, Mate        8,566 
  Atreyu        8,558  
  Jeff Wrangler        6,875 
  Sheriff Roland        6,560 
  Elaine Wyatt        6,269  
  louise van hine        5,985 
  shakestheground        5,665 
  ifyoucantfixit        5,369 
  Meryl        5,346 
  Nutmeg Guy        5,068 
  whysoserious?        4,888 
  Kelda        4,798 
  Brown Eyes        4,622 
  Artiste        4,608 
  Susiebell        4,471 
  Patrick Verona        4,445 
  Phillip Dampier        4,411 
  Dan        3,910 
  Jude Quinn        3,784 
  CellarDweller        3,698 
  Toast        3,542 
  loneleeb3        3,468 
  HAL        3,446 
  MUD        3,423 
  Sonny Grotowski        3,253 
  Dan from Candy        3,251 
  ednbarby        3,123 
  Pipedream        3,023 
  Kerry        2,924 
  delalluvia        2,684 
  opinionista        2,647 
  dagi        2,444 
  Rakestheground        2,414 
  sfericsf        2,312 
  Katie77        2,309 
  Giacomo        2,302 
  FairyDust        2,169 
  Daniel        2,033  
  Gabriel        1,967 
  brokeplex        1,960 
  jstephens9        1,937 
  Mikaela        1,843 
  brokeback_dev        1,831 
  Cameron        1,746 
  littlewing1957        1,703 
  jpwagoneer1964        1,703 
  Arad-3        1,650 
  wulfar360        1,627 
  Bigheart        1,610 
  YaadPyar        1,600 
  ffrn        1,550 
  HeathRxB        1,402 
  twistedude        1,384 
  coffeecat33        1,346 
  NO JOKEr        1,343 
  littleguitar        1,326 
  notBastet        1,276 
  TOoP/Bruce        1,258 
  KAOS        1,248 
  saucycobblers        1,230 
  wyomen        1,200 
  DeeDee        1,155 
  souxi        1,125 
  starboardlight        1,125 
  LauraGigs        1,082 
  Ray        1,040 
  karen1129        1,036 
  nakymaton        1,011   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 06, 2008, 07:35:36 am
Morning all,

39 degrees and the rain has stopped. Still not much in the way of blue sky, though.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 07, 2008, 06:33:19 am
Morning all,

29 degrees this morning and I see a bit of blue in the sky...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 08, 2008, 06:24:16 am
Morning all,

A chilly 22 degrees to start the day...

L


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Atreyu  8563
Jeff Wrangler  6893
Sheriff Roland  6561  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 08, 2008, 07:32:42 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 08, 2008, 06:24:16 am
Morning all,

A chilly 22 degrees to start the day...

L


Brrr. I thought of you this morning. We had temperatures around the freezing point. Always the friggin cold, I hate it! The windshield on my car was frosted  (but we took the bikes anyway, so I didn't have to scrape it off).
However, I thought that it was just as cold here as it is in Maine, judging from your weather reports the last days. It's very unsusual for my region to have freezing temperatures in mid-April.


I'm so sick of winter. I.Want.Spring. !!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 08, 2008, 08:05:58 am
And the thing that is odd is that we changed the clocks so early this year, it is light way into the evening, so it feels like it should be warmer than it is. Yesterday, the sky was bright blue and it looked like a perfect spring day, but the temperature was only in the high 30s.

Like you, Chrissi, I am sick of winter and ready for warm weather!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 08, 2008, 10:05:40 am
Snow melting... here now!

You have snow?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 09, 2008, 04:28:24 am
I got way behind the times with this thread.  So catching up all in one post:

Prayers for your uncle, David.  And congratulations on your 5000+ posts.

I've never heard of Godfriday, but it did make me think of both Arthur Godfrey, and the Godfather.

As for "motive," I agree it was misused in English, but I understood, comparing it to "leitmotif."  So the theme, or maybe the pattern.

And a very belated hug to my posting twin Atreyu.

We did call bacon "speck" in my father und stiefmutter's, and "schinken" was ham.

And Happy Retirement, Roland.  I look forward to your garden photos even more now.

And Lee for 10 and Leslie for 12 thousand!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 09, 2008, 04:32:04 am
Quote from: Nutmeg Guy on April 03, 2008, 07:08:17 am
Thursdays Top Ten List!

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And anOther matcheroo with my posting twin!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 09, 2008, 06:37:56 am
Morning all,

25 degrees this morning and clear. Frost on the car this am...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 09, 2008, 06:38:21 am
And here's just a random post to make it a nice even 12,100!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 10, 2008, 08:14:44 am
First airplane trip? Wow! Should be fun. Let's hope it's not an MD-88!

Sad news about her cousin, though. My sympathies are with you David.

It feels like spring today. The temperature is already 48 and it is supposed to get up to the low 60s today. Maybe I can put the top down on the car for the drive home!!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 10, 2008, 12:11:33 pm
Hugs to you Nutmeg Guy !

I am praying for better and better health for your mother's cousin, for him and for her, and you too, for all to be healthy and happier every day!

Keep care!



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 10, 2008, 12:25:32 pm
Oh David, thats not good...  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 10, 2008, 02:38:40 pm

I'm so sorry to hear about your cousin, David. :( 

What a tragic situation.  Well, I certainly hope things somehow take a positive turn for your cousin.  Sending along lots of positive energy to you and your family.

(http://bestsmileys.com/hugging/6.gif)





Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 10, 2008, 03:51:55 pm
The German wikipedia has the submarine Thresher as Todays Featured Article. Today it's exactly 45 years ago that it sunk.

Two years gone by and still reminders of BBM everywhere .....


And a special hoot for FRiend Lee!  :-*
Because the Thresher makes me not only think of our boys, but also of our discussion about it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 10, 2008, 03:56:17 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 10, 2008, 03:51:55 pm
And a special hoot for FRiend Lee!  :-*
Because the Thresher makes me not only think of our boys, but also of our discussion about it.

 :-* Friend!!

I was reading a retrospective issue of Life Magazine about the 1960s the other day, and so disappointed when The Thresher was not mentioned!!

Cheers also to prowlamongus, RodneyWY, and Fran for their contributions to the Thresher discussion!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 10, 2008, 04:11:30 pm
Aw David, just reading about your uncle/mother's cousin. Sorry to hear. Big hugs to you and your family.
(((David)))
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 10, 2008, 04:13:30 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 10, 2008, 03:56:17 pm
Cheers also to prowlamongus, RodneyWY, and Fran for their contributions to the Thresher discussion!

Cheers!


Tell me, where do I know the blue fox in your avatar from? I know I've seen it before. But where?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 10, 2008, 05:49:34 pm
Congratulations to Louise on 6000 posts!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 10, 2008, 09:07:33 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 10, 2008, 04:13:30 pm
Cheers!


Tell me, where do I know the blue fox in your avatar from? I know I've seen it before. But where?

Hehe, maybe you remember it from the wall of my family room. Yes, I am the dubious owner of a George Rodrigue painting...the poor guy only paints his long-deceased dog in these spooky poses. For some reason, I have no idea why, he is quite famous and well-received. I was staring at it one day and suddenly I decided I was looking at a blue heeler!! It seemed right for my April avatar on April 1, but now I'm not so sure!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 11, 2008, 12:13:16 am
Hey Lee, there's no Z at the end of George Rodrigue's name.  He's big in New Orleans.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 11, 2008, 12:15:40 am
Quote from: E? on April 11, 2008, 12:13:16 am
Hey Lee, there's no Z at the end of George Rodrigue's name.  He's big in New Orleans.

I stand corrected, friend!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 11, 2008, 01:19:51 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 10, 2008, 09:07:33 pm
Hehe, maybe you remember it from the wall of my family room. Yes, I am the dubious owner of a George Rodrigue painting...

Maybe. But when I look at this picture, I believe to remember I've seen a report about him in an art magazine on TV.

(http://www.georgerodrigue.com/rodrigue/georgewithmm.jpg)


I like the blue dog pics. And it's cool that you own one of the originals  8).


Quote
I was staring at it one day and suddenly I decided I was looking at a blue heeler!! It seemed right for my April avatar on April 1, but now I'm not so sure!!

I like it very much as your avatar. And it sure looks like a blue heeler:

(http://z.about.com/d/huntsville/1/0/o/S/1/jazzdog.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 11, 2008, 02:01:25 am

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/1.gif) Congrats Louise on 6000 posts!  :D (http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/1.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on April 11, 2008, 02:02:40 am
Quote from: E? on April 11, 2008, 12:13:16 am
Hey Lee, there's no Z at the end of George Rodrigue's name.  He's big in New Orleans.

Yes, I believe I interviewed him once, very briefly.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 11, 2008, 03:50:55 am
Quote from: seriouscrayons on April 11, 2008, 02:02:40 am
Yes, I believe I interviewed him once, very briefly.





He's no Peter Tork!



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 11, 2008, 03:51:35 am



Louise, Happy 6000!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 11, 2008, 05:53:00 am
Morning all,

27 degrees this morning. I have to head to Boston to do a presentation at a conference, so I won't be around as much as usual. I'll trust you guys to hold down the fort in my absence!

L


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Ellenemo  8616
Jeff Wrangler  6921
Sheriff Roland  6563  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on April 11, 2008, 10:09:11 am
Quote from: Ellenemo on April 11, 2008, 03:50:55 am

He's no Peter Tork!

 :laugh: :laugh:

That's for sure. He's no Britney Spears, even!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 11, 2008, 12:30:38 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/6000.jpg)

CONGRATS, LOUISE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 12, 2008, 01:26:57 am
Quote from: Meryl on April 11, 2008, 12:30:38 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/6000.jpg)

CONGRATS, LOUISE!

That's a real cute picture of you and Louise, Meryl.  Who's the third one?

:)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 12, 2008, 07:59:15 am
Quote from: Ellemiña on April 12, 2008, 01:26:57 am

That's a real cute picture of you and Louise, Meryl.  Who's the third one?

:)

I believe that is Nutmeg Guy.   ;)  ;D

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 12, 2008, 08:32:08 am
Morning all,

40 degrees and RAINY today. Naturally! Nice sunny weather all week and rain on the weekend. Sigh...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 12, 2008, 11:34:46 am
Bon samedi à toutes et à tous!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 12, 2008, 11:36:41 am
Happy Saturday to all... !!

Wonder why in French, one can say for noting females and males...
but not so done in English?

 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 12, 2008, 11:47:12 am
Quote from: Artiste on April 12, 2008, 11:36:41 am
Happy Saturday to all... !!

Wonder why in French, one can say for noting females and males...
but not so done in English?

 

I dont' know! Roland has been trying to teach me a little French but I am not a very good student... ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 12, 2008, 11:57:06 am
Merci injest!

Just try... as fun!!

Note, that I usually try to help you by adding simple words, and then the English!

Like any language, it's just fun !! And it takes awhile, and after some time, just like walking it comes naturel!

You can translate: naturel, I know! Best is not to think of translating, since then you carry two languages like 2 burdens; just act like fun when you see the French word and try to associate it with something, so memory will come to exist and be re-used later on when needed!!

Naturel is obvious simple in English: natural !! That is one way to have fun... to me !!

You want an example of other fun ways?

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 13, 2008, 07:24:07 am
Morning all,


36 degrees here and lots of blue sky today. They predicted a rainy weekend but it looks like all we got was a rainy Saturday morning!

L


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 13, 2008, 02:08:35 pm
Ever heard of SingStar? It's a Karaoke game for PS2.
We had a family SingStar evening yesterday  :D. Boy was that fun! A friend had borrowed us her PS2 and the SingStar equipment for my daughters b-day party on Friday and we kept it the whole weekend.

I can't sing worth a damn, I would never-ever do Karaoke in public.  ::) But it was just the five of us and my family actually loves my singing. Well, the kids do (bless their kind hearts); my husband takes it like Ennis: he stands it stoically ;D. Anyway, I never had any interest in this and was wondering why my friend is so enthusiastic about it.
Now I know  :laugh: That's one of those things you really have to try to see the fun in it.
Guess what we'll do this evening?  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 13, 2008, 04:18:06 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 13, 2008, 02:08:35 pm
Ever heard of SingStar? It's a Karaoke game for PS2.
We had a family SingStar evening yesterday  :D. Boy was that fun! A friend had borrowed us her PS2 and the SingStar equipment for my daughters b-day party on Friday and we kept it the whole weekend.

I can't sing worth a damn, I would never-ever do Karaoke in public.  ::) But it was just the five of us and my family actually loves my singing. Well, the kids do (bless their kind hearts); my husband takes it like Ennis: he stands it stoically ;D. Anyway, I never had any interest in this and was wondering why my friend is so enthusiastic about it.
Now I know  :laugh: That's one of those things you really have to try to see the fun in it.
Guess what we'll do this evening?  :D

I LOOOOOOOVVVVVVEEEE singstar! (As does my cat!)

Can we do that at the eurobrokie gathering!?!



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on April 13, 2008, 04:26:09 pm
I discovered SingStar at my sister's on new year's eve.

I was such fun! My kids can now sing 'Ring of Fire' by Johnny Cash!  :laugh:

'Son of a preacher man' was difficult though.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 13, 2008, 05:56:19 pm
I must be a phatom?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 13, 2008, 06:35:48 pm
Quote from: Artiste on April 13, 2008, 05:56:19 pm
I must be a phatom?

Did we miss your 5K milestone? Yikes, sorry Artiste!

Congratulations to Artiste on 5000 posts!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 13, 2008, 06:37:20 pm
No harm done!

Hugs to you and to all too!!

Merci!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 13, 2008, 06:38:24 pm
And even bigger YIKES! you are not on the list!!

Nutmeg Guy, stop thinking about your vacation and pay more attention to your lists! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 13, 2008, 06:40:14 pm
Sundays BIG 1000+ list

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  MaineWriter         12,153   
  Garry_LH        11,245   
  Front-Ranger         10,112   
  dot-matrix         9,787   
  Cody         8,663   
  AuroraLucis         8,651   
  Ellecopter         8,632   
  Jeff Wrangler         6,929   
  Sheriff Roland         6,564   
  Elaine Wyatt         6,321   
  louise van hine         6,012   
  shakestheground         5,719   
  ifyoucantfixit         5,378   
  Meryl         5,366   
  Nutmeg Guy         5,089     
Artiste 5,075  !!!! Hugs!!!
  seriouscrayons        4,972   
  Kelda         4,857   
  atz75        4,660   
  Susiebell         4,502   
  southendmd        4,490   
  Phillip Dampier         4,429   
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 13, 2008, 06:45:09 pm
J'aime vos gros HUGS!

I love your big HUG!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 13, 2008, 06:52:55 pm
Quote from: Artiste on April 13, 2008, 06:45:09 pm
J'aime vos gros HUGS!

I love your big HUG!


Hahahahahah!  HUGS!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 13, 2008, 07:10:33 pm
You made my day!

HAPPY !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 13, 2008, 09:35:22 pm

Congratulations on 5000 posts Artiste!

(http://bestsmileys.com/cowboy1/2.gif)



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on April 13, 2008, 09:36:47 pm
ARTISTE!! Good lort! You have posted 75 more already!

Is your keyboard smoking??!!


HUGS

Hugs!

HuG!!

SGUH

HU!GG!

HUG!!!


HUG

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 13, 2008, 09:40:31 pm
Merci atz!

You fun!!

Akways,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 13, 2008, 09:41:17 pm
Injest,

you warm hugs are always welcomed!

Hugs!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 13, 2008, 11:08:42 pm
Oh, my crown is about to slip...Artiste is sneaking up behind me!! Congratulations, my friend!!!


H
U
G
G
S
!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on April 13, 2008, 11:12:32 pm
Artiste, les félicitations sur 5.000 commentaires, et vous remercient d'être un membre si prolifique et amical de notre communauté. Et merci de toutes les images gentilles des fleurs!

Hugs!

 :D :D :D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 13, 2008, 11:19:42 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Palette5000.jpg)

CONGRATS, ARTISTE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 13, 2008, 11:24:22 pm
CONGRATULATIONS ARTISTE!!!!


5000 POSTS!!!!






(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/1stopmyspacecomments/hugs.jpg) (http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/rocket74_photo/Hugs.jpg)


(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn239/cinrueusc/Hugs.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 13, 2008, 11:26:27 pm
Merci beaucoup Front-Ranger!

I am learning from the queen: you !!

May you hold your crown and you will have my forever gratitude!

hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 13, 2008, 11:28:14 pm
Wow   seriouscrayons  !

Your crayons are serious even in French!

Quelle  belle surprise!!

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 13, 2008, 11:29:44 pm
Meryl , may your palette and mine colour love in the Whole World of Happiness!

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 13, 2008, 11:30:45 pm
Cody, I love your hug!

Hugs!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on April 13, 2008, 11:45:47 pm
Congratulations, Artiste, on 5,000 posts.  I am only at 6000, I better start watching my back!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 14, 2008, 12:59:11 am

Congratulations on 5000 posts Artiste!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 14, 2008, 06:22:27 am
Morning all,

Another chilly morning here, 25 degrees. But I think it will warm up and be sunny today. Lots of blue in the sky already!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 14, 2008, 11:03:36 am
Merci louise van hine !

Oui, Louise, you'll become my twin at 6,000 !! ??

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 14, 2008, 11:05:16 am
Merci Penthesilea , thanks!

Tell me your talent !! ??

So, I'll learn better !!

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 14, 2008, 04:35:06 pm
This made me laugh... chav Bianca Jackson from Eastenders is back after 9 years and with 3 new kids in tow!!!

[youtube=425,350]http://youtube.com/watch?v=uhMogwLsS-s[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 15, 2008, 09:01:59 am
Morning all,

Nice sunny day today, 45 degrees right now.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 15, 2008, 02:47:36 pm
Congrats to Susie aka Sunshadow - who hit 1000 posts today!

Way to go!!!!!




 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 15, 2008, 03:35:49 pm
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/Welcome20Banner.jpg)

to the 1000+ posts club Susie!  :D

Here's our Club Lounge

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/club_lounge_march_2007_450.jpg)

and here's the whiskey spring

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/whiskey-pouring.jpg)
Leslie will soon come over and teach ya the sekrit handhsake, will ya L?


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 15, 2008, 03:37:27 pm
This is a random post....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 15, 2008, 03:39:26 pm
to get to 4k???

Congrats Chrissi!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 15, 2008, 03:40:45 pm
... because with this post, I hit the 4000 posts mark  :D.

Boy, y'all sure have been right: I needed almost one year to reach my first 1000, and now the 1000s fly by. I made 3000 in my second year here.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 15, 2008, 03:51:20 pm
Hey, two congratulations at once!

1K for Susie, yahoo!

4K for Chrissi, four yahoos!

And yes, sekrit handshake time is upon us....


L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 15, 2008, 04:39:11 pm
Happy 1000, Susie!

(http://karthik3685.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/ist2_1072098_one_thousand_dollar_bill.jpg)

Happy 4000, Chrissi!

(http://karthik3685.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/ist2_1072098_one_thousand_dollar_bill.jpg)(http://karthik3685.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/ist2_1072098_one_thousand_dollar_bill.jpg)(http://karthik3685.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/ist2_1072098_one_thousand_dollar_bill.jpg)(http://karthik3685.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/ist2_1072098_one_thousand_dollar_bill.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 15, 2008, 05:21:42 pm
Congratulations Susie and Chrissi on your achievements!! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 15, 2008, 06:50:43 pm
Boy, Susie and Chrissi, one thousands bucks or girls ??

Congratulations! Félicitations!

Hugs! Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 15, 2008, 08:00:47 pm


(http://bestsmileys.com/welcome/8.gif)

Welcome to the 1000+ Posts Club Susie!!!


and


(http://bestsmileys.com/horses2/2.gif)


Congratulations Chrissi!!




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 15, 2008, 11:59:08 pm

<img src="http://www.divshare.com/img/2235651-0c4.jpg" border="0" /> (http://www.divshare.com/download/2235651-0c4)

(http://bestsmileys.com/birthday1/22.gif) CONGRATS ON THE BIG (http://bestsmileys.com/birthday1/22.gif)

5000!!!

CRAYONS!!

<img src="http://www.divshare.com/img/4266836-d52.jpg" border="0" /> (http://www.divshare.com/download/4266836-d52)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 16, 2008, 01:29:00 am
Thank you everybody  :-*



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 16, 2008, 01:30:09 am

:D Congrats to my sister-mod on
5000 posts!  :D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/mob125_1179209285.jpg)

 :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 16, 2008, 01:40:55 am
Quote from: atz75 on April 15, 2008, 11:59:08 pm
<img src="http://www.divshare.com/img/4266836-d52.jpg" border="0" /> (http://www.divshare.com/download/4266836-d52)


Oh! That looks like fun! Let's all go in there and jump on it!! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 16, 2008, 01:42:11 am
Congratulations on your 5000 post achievement, Katherine!!! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 16, 2008, 06:26:15 am
Happy 5000 posts, Katherine!

Your seriouscrayons name reminded me of this adage, which I think is from Robert Fulghum:

We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors; but they all have to learn to live in the same box.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 16, 2008, 06:32:04 am
Morning all,

27 degrees and sunny today, with a prediction of temps in the 60s.

A year ago today was the big Patriot's Day storm, where house washed into the ocean. I'll post a picture as soon as photobucket stops acting up.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 16, 2008, 09:57:21 am
Crayons, puis-je dire comme ceci:

Happy 5000 posts, Katherine!

Your seriouscrayons name reminded me of this adage, which I think is from Robert Fulghum:

We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors; but they all have to learn to live in the same box.

 
......
So well said !!
...

And may I say :

Félicitations !!  Félicitations !! Félicitations!! Félicitations !!

Tu es touchante avec toutes tes couleurs!!  Tu m'inpires avec tes belles couleurs de ta vie !!

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 16, 2008, 02:55:50 pm
wow! 5K katherine!!! well done you!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on April 16, 2008, 03:36:05 pm
Hey, wow, thanks, you guys! I hadn't even noticed I'd hit the big 5 G! I'd been away from this thread for a couple of days, so I just happened to stop in, and ... wha'??

 :o 8) :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 16, 2008, 03:40:02 pm
Quote from: seriouscrayons on April 16, 2008, 03:36:05 pm
Hey, wow, thanks, you guys! I hadn't even noticed I'd hit the big 5 G! I'd been away from this thread for a couple of days, so I just happened to stop in, and ... wha'??

 :o 8) :-*





Congrats again K!  Be sure to take a celebratory bounce in your moon walk! 8)



(http://www.divshare.com/img/4266836-d52.jpg"%20border="0)



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 16, 2008, 08:04:38 pm
Welcome Susie!
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/sshadowp.gif)


Way to go, Queen of the Amazons, Penthesilea!
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/hi_penthesilea_04_519x600.jpg)


And thanks for your 5,000 bits, Crayons!
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/crayon1.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 17, 2008, 06:17:36 am
Morning all,

27 degrees this morning but I am predicting another nice day today.

Yesterday was the official inauguration of spring for me...I rode around in the car with the top down. Yahoo!!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 17, 2008, 12:23:48 pm
I need a place to whine a bit, and since I don't have blog, you'll have to bear with me  ;D

I was at the dentist today and it was a worst case scenario  :P. I'm getting an element of three false teeth: crown, bridge, crown. Today he filed down the two outer teeth, found caries on his way, made 5 or 6 dental impressions, had to make two additional injections because the first two started to get weaker, because it took so long, and at the end of the procedure, he had to extract the remains of the middle tooth of those three. There was no tooth left, only the root in the jaw. So he couldn't pull it, but had to stem it out with a leverage.  :P

I had a nap, I took an Advil - but this day is still sh*t. I'm fed up with the whole world today.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on April 17, 2008, 12:52:08 pm
awww Chrissi, whine away!

I completely understand the need to whine a bit. I had a wisdom tooth pulled last week, brrrrr

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 17, 2008, 01:21:33 pm
CONGRATULATIONS SISTER OPEN FORUM MODERATORS

for your

4K and 5K posts!!


We over on the Social Forum tip our hats to you!!  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 17, 2008, 02:45:39 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 17, 2008, 01:21:33 pm
CONGRATULATIONS SISTER OPEN FORUM MODERATORS

for your

4K and 5K posts!!


We over on the Social Forum tip our hats to you!!  


Sure enough!   ;D :-*

And, Chrissi, I'm so sorry to hear about your painful and frustrating dental experience.
(http://bestsmileys.com/hugging/1.gif)



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on April 17, 2008, 03:12:10 pm
{{{Chrissi}}}

That's a GDBOAUS.

I hope passing the 4,000 mark is some consolation!  :-\ :)

Feel better soon.

 :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 17, 2008, 06:39:37 pm
And
hugs, hugs,  hugs too !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 18, 2008, 01:02:01 am
Thank you all for your kind words and congrats  :-*.
It's a bit better this morning. Still hurts. Not like hell, but bad enough  :P. Gues I'll take another Advil and hope the best.

On the bright side, I don't have grey hair anymore  :). I dyed my hair for the first time in more than nine years. I didn't do it to hide the grey in the first place, but it's a nice side-effect  :).

How was your lazy day yesterday, L? Were you able to take the top down?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on April 18, 2008, 01:14:08 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 17, 2008, 12:23:48 pm
I need a place to whine a bit, and since I don't have blog, you'll have to bear with me  ;D

I was at the dentist today and it was a worst case scenario  :P. I'm getting an element of three false teeth: crown, bridge, crown. Today he filed down the two outer teeth, found caries on his way, made 5 or 6 dental impressions, had to make two additional injections because the first two started to get weaker, because it took so long, and at the end of the procedure, he had to extract the remains of the middle tooth of those three. There was no tooth left, only the root in the jaw. So he couldn't pull it, but had to stem it out with a leverage.  :P

I had a nap, I took an Advil - but this day is still sh*t. I'm fed up with the whole world today.

Chrissi, I know how you feel.  I have 17 root canals (Würzelbehandlung), and four bridges, and in the course of getting them done three teeth were taken out.  I guess I can count myself lucky that I could afford to have the bridges (at last!), and that I have few other medical problems!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 18, 2008, 01:21:12 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 18, 2008, 01:02:01 am
Thank you all for your kind words and congrats  :-*.
It's a bit better this morning. Still hurts. Not like hell, but bad enough  :P. Gues I'll take another Advil and hope the best.

On the bright side, I don't have grey hair anymore  :). I dyed my hair for the first time in more than nine years. I didn't do it to hide the grey in the first place, but it's a nice side-effect  :).

How was your lazy day yesterday, L? Were you able to take the top down?

Chrissi, you poor baby! I hope you are feeling better today! And contrats on your hair too! YAY!!! :D

If you wish to have someone to suffer and sympathize with, you should talk to Melissa. That poor girl has been through pure H E L L  at the dentist these past few months. I'm sure she has plenty of "horror stories" to swap with you!! :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 18, 2008, 06:21:24 am
Morning all,

34 degrees this morning and it looks like another nice day is in store for us.

My day yesterday was very nice, Chrissi. I did pay the bills and do some chores and I ended up going to work for a few hours, but all in all, it was more relaxing than usual. And yes, I did put the top down. It was great!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 18, 2008, 11:54:53 am
Well you wouldn't be putting the top down here.  It's unusually cold and wet, with more of the same predicted.

Anybody want to try their hand at posting today's Top Ten?  It looks like David could use the help today.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 18, 2008, 12:26:28 pm
Finally, 2 great days here of sun, melting the snow as some of it is rare now !!

And the daffodils heads are coming out more and more high... fortunately as Spring springs in more too !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 18, 2008, 12:37:37 pm
I just drove in the car, top down, and the car thermometer said it was 80 degrees. Typical Maine, we go from freezing to summer inside of a day!

L
Title: Top 10 Posters 18 April 2008
Post by: Lynne on April 18, 2008, 02:04:22 pm
injest               25,654
MaineWriter      12,223
Garry_LH          11,245  
Front-Ranger     10,157  
dot-matrix          9,792
CodyDecoder      8,723
Elle                    8,675
AuroraLucis         8,652
Jeff Wrangler      6,968
Sheriff Roland      6,564
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 18, 2008, 02:04:36 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 18, 2008, 12:37:37 pm
I just drove in the car, top down, and the car thermometer said it was 80 degrees. Typical Maine, we go from freezing to summer inside of a day!

L

What happened to Mud Season?  ;)  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 18, 2008, 02:08:25 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 18, 2008, 02:04:36 pm
What happened to Mud Season?  ;)  :laugh:

We seemed to have skipped it this year. We had so much snow and the ground was so frozen for so long, it never got muddy. Weird.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 18, 2008, 03:41:34 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 17, 2008, 12:23:48 pm
I need a place to whine a bit, and since I don't have blog, you'll have to bear with me  ;D

I was at the dentist today and it was a worst case scenario  :P. I'm getting an element of three false teeth: crown, bridge, crown. Today he filed down the two outer teeth, found caries on his way, made 5 or 6 dental impressions, had to make two additional injections because the first two started to get weaker, because it took so long, and at the end of the procedure, he had to extract the remains of the middle tooth of those three. There was no tooth left, only the root in the jaw. So he couldn't pull it, but had to stem it out with a leverage.  :P

I had a nap, I took an Advil - but this day is still sh*t. I'm fed up with the whole world today.

Kisses for Chrissi!  :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 19, 2008, 04:24:51 am
Quote from: Lynne on April 18, 2008, 02:04:22 pm
injest               25,654
MaineWriter      12,223
Garry_LH          11,245  
Front-Ranger     10,157  
dot-matrix          9,792
CodyDecoder      8,723
Elle                    8,675
AuroraLucis         8,652
Jeff Wrangler      6,968
Sheriff Roland      6,564


Yay!  Milli's about to put me in 8th place again, my favorite spot.  Thanks Milli.  :)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 19, 2008, 06:03:58 am
Morning all,

36 degrees this morning but I have a feeling it will get nice and warm again today...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 19, 2008, 02:48:44 pm
I read this thread every day, but I never know what to say, hehe. I'm sure nobody would want to read "It's a beautiful day in the Rocky Mountains" 365 days a year! So, I'll just post it this once and you can come back and read it whenever you want!!

I'm heading up to Riverton tomorrow on a sekrit mission to the post office! Shhhh, don't tell anyone!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 20, 2008, 07:28:00 am
Morning all,

40 degrees this morning and another nice day is in store for us!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 20, 2008, 07:30:35 am
The Top Ten List for Sunday, April 20, 2008


    
injest       25671
MaineWriter       12244
Garry_LH       11245
Front-Ranger       10165
dot-matrix       9793
CodyCode       8742
Elle       8702
AuroraLucis       8652
Jeff Wrangler       6979
Sheriff Roland       6564
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 21, 2008, 06:48:32 am
Morning all,

43 this morning and another nice day is predicted.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 21, 2008, 06:51:10 am
The Top Ten List for Monday, April 21, 2008

Here in Maine and Massachusetts, it's Patriot's Day.

    
injest       25676
MaineWriter       12255
Garry_LH       11245
Front-Ranger       10170
dot-matrix       9793
DavidInIndy       8748
Elle       8718
AuroraLucis       8652
Jeff Wrangler       6980
Sheriff Roland       6564
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 21, 2008, 08:55:11 am
A little story from this weekend.  So, I moved on Saturday, and the movers see all my BBM-related stuff. 

The foreman asks me if I was involved in the production of the film.

Um, not exactly.  :)

When one of the big guys was moving my large BBM posters, I said, "Be careful with my boys."  His reply was "Wasn't that sad about Heath?"  Aww.

Needless to say, they got tipped well.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on April 21, 2008, 09:19:09 am
Paul,

how wonderful! I can imagine that moving can be stressful, but these guys sound like ideal brokie movers!

How's the hat doing?  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 21, 2008, 12:52:34 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on April 21, 2008, 09:19:09 am
Paul,

how wonderful! I can imagine that moving can be stressful, but these guys sound like ideal brokie movers!

How's the hat doing?  ;)

The hat was moved by hand, mine in fact.  Too precious to let out of my sight!

Thanks for asking.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 21, 2008, 01:03:53 pm

That's a great story Paul!  It's so refreshing to have surprisingly pleasant Brokie moments in "real life"... so fun when that happens.

And, it's nice to hear that the hat is doing well!  ;D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on April 21, 2008, 01:33:39 pm
Quote from: southendmd on April 21, 2008, 12:52:34 pm
The hat was moved by hand, mine in fact.  Too precious to let out of my sight!

Thanks for asking.

You wore gloves, right? ;)

Too precious indeed!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 21, 2008, 01:58:56 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on April 21, 2008, 01:33:39 pm
You wore gloves, right? ;)

Too precious indeed!  :)

Yes he did, and I have a picture of them.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/longGloves.jpg)

Red would have been too matchy, so he wore the black.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 21, 2008, 02:24:31 pm
Quote from: southendmd on April 21, 2008, 08:55:11 am
A little story from this weekend.  So, I moved on Saturday, and the movers see all my BBM-related stuff. 

The foreman asks me if I was involved in the production of the film.

Um, not exactly.  :)

When one of the big guys was moving my large BBM posters, I said, "Be careful with my boys."  His reply was "Wasn't that sad about Heath?"  Aww.

Needless to say, they got tipped well.

 ;D But you have been very involved with the post production/marketing.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on April 21, 2008, 02:53:45 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 21, 2008, 01:58:56 pm
Yes he did, and I have a picture of them.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/longGloves.jpg)

Red would have been too matchy, so he wore the black.  ;)

Wooohooo! Yeah, black is the right choice.

Excellent!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 21, 2008, 03:15:05 pm
Quote from: southendmd on April 21, 2008, 12:52:34 pm
The hat was moved by hand, mine in fact.  Too precious to let out of my sight!

Thanks for asking.

How about the shirt?

(Smart to move when you've got a long weekend!  ;) )
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 21, 2008, 04:03:43 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on April 21, 2008, 01:33:39 pm
You wore gloves, right? ;)

Too precious indeed!  :)

Quote from: MaineWriter on April 21, 2008, 01:58:56 pm
Yes he did, and I have a picture of them.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/longGloves.jpg)

Red would have been too matchy, so he wore the black.  ;)

Quote from: belbbmfan on April 21, 2008, 02:53:45 pm
Wooohooo! Yeah, black is the right choice.

Excellent!  ;D
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 21, 2008, 03:15:05 pm
How about the shirt?

(Smart to move when you've got a long weekend!  ;) )

Actually, white is the proper choice for moving upstanding Texas ladies' millinery.  ;)

Red gloves being too matchy LOLOL!

Jake's shirt got special treatment too, Jeff, not to worry. (Not so smart; I gotta work today. :P)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 21, 2008, 04:14:38 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/whiskey-pour.jpg)

CONGRATS on a SUCCESSFUL MOVE, PAUL!
HAVE ONE ON ME...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 21, 2008, 04:17:44 pm
Thanks, Meryl.  I needed that!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 21, 2008, 04:22:36 pm
Quote from: atz75 on April 21, 2008, 01:03:53 pm
That's a great story Paul!  It's so refreshing to have surprisingly pleasant Brokie moments in "real life"... so fun when that happens.

And, it's nice to hear that the hat is doing well!  ;D

So true, Amanda.  I try to be "out" as a Brokie.  Having movers touch all your stuff can be kind of intrusive, and I wasn't sure how these guys would react. 

In fact, they were going through my record collection, and one said, "Wow, dude, we have the same taste in music."  He was referring to several Culture Club LPs!  To him, it was retro, as he was born in 1982.  I told them that when I bought them in 1982, they were new!

BTW, happy belated birthday to you!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 21, 2008, 09:22:59 pm
Quote from: southendmd on April 21, 2008, 04:03:43 pm
Jake's shirt got special treatment too, Jeff, not to worry. (Not so smart; I gotta work today. :P)

What!?!? No holiday for Patriots' Day?  :o

Quote from: southendmd on April 21, 2008, 04:22:36 pm
In fact, they were going through my record collection, and one said, "Wow, dude, we have the same taste in music."  He was referring to several Culture Club LPs!  To him, it was retro, as he was born in 1982.  I told them that when I bought them in 1982, they were new!

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

(Eeew. You had them pack for you?  ??? )
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 22, 2008, 07:03:39 am
Morning all,

41 degrees this morning and another nice day is on the horizon for us! Too bad I have to work  :(

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 22, 2008, 07:06:35 am
The Top Ten List for Tuesday, April 22, 2008

injest         25701
MaineWriter       12266
Garry_LH       11245
Front-Ranger       10170
dot-matrix       9793
DavidInIndy       8756
Elle       8719
AuroraLucis       8653
Jeff Wrangler       6987
Sheriff Roland       6564

As Chrissi noted in another thread, it's the 22nd and Tuesday, but I am not going to thing about that.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 22, 2008, 09:53:22 am
It's a lovely 70 degrees here in Pittsburgh today and it's also election day!  8)

I'm excited.  I'm going to go vote during my lunch hour. :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 23, 2008, 06:42:11 am
Morning all,

42 degrees and another nice day is in store for us. I don't want to jinx myself, but I have to say, we don't seem to have alot of the April showers this month.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 23, 2008, 06:46:38 am
The Top Ten List for Wednesday, April 23, 2008


injest         25718
MaineWriter       12276
Garry_LH       11245
Front-Ranger       10171
dot-matrix       9793
DavidInIndy       8767
Elle       8719
AuroraLucis       8654
Jeff Wrangler       6997
Sheriff Roland       6564

Looking at the list, it appears that Jeff Wrangler will be hitting a milestone today. Get ready, everyone! Champagne, congrats...!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 23, 2008, 10:48:56 am
As predicted, Jeff Wrangler has just turned the dial on 7000 posts! Congratulations, Jeff!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 23, 2008, 11:12:24 am


(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)Congrats Jeff!!!  (http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)

(http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/3.gif) (http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/5.gif) (http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/3.gif)


(http://bestsmileys.com/music1/22.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/music1/22.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/music1/22.gif)


(http://bestsmileys.com/cheering/5.gif)



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 23, 2008, 12:59:20 pm
First, some belated congrats...


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/caps-lock-is-awesome.jpg)

CONGRATS, CHRISSI, on 4,000 POSTS!


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/seriouscrayonsportrait.jpg)

5,000 POSTS....A SERIOUS MILESTONE, KATHERINE!



(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/ClubdoorDisney.jpg)

WELCOME TO THE CLUB, SUSIE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 23, 2008, 01:18:47 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/cowboymodel.jpg)
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/wrangler_logolarger.jpg)

CONGRATS, JEFF, on 7,000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 23, 2008, 03:16:45 pm
well done Jeff!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 24, 2008, 01:08:51 am

:D Congratulations Jeff!  :D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/7000_ip.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 24, 2008, 06:28:17 am
Morning everyone,

53 degrees and another nice day on tap for us. Guess what? We have a turkey back in the backyard!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 24, 2008, 08:35:41 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 24, 2008, 01:08:51 am
:D Congratulations Jeff!  :D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/7000_ip.jpg)
:o  :o  :o

Oh, Jeez. ...  :-\

Thanks, everyone!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 24, 2008, 08:43:56 am
The Top Ten List for Thursday, April 24, 2008

injest         25755
MaineWriter       12319
Garry_LH       11245
Front-Ranger       10176
dot-matrix       9793
DavidInIndy       8774
Elle       8719
AuroraLucis       8658
Jeff Wrangler       7013
Sheriff Roland       6564
   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 24, 2008, 11:11:01 am
Spring is finally here! The last days it has been warm and sunny. Oliver's tulips are in flower and my cherry tree is blossoming. It's beautiful, I've made pictures (but haven't uploaded them yet).
Today I hung the laundry outside for the first time this year. That's my personal mark of spring.
I loooooooooove spring!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 25, 2008, 06:42:00 am
Morning all,

36 degrees here this morning and another nice day is in store for us. I have started wearing sandals without socks!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 25, 2008, 06:44:58 am
The Top Ten List for Friday, April 25, 2008

injest         25770
MaineWriter       12340 <--- look at the way the numbers line up!
Garry_LH       11245
Front-Ranger       10190
dot-matrix       9800 <--- nice even numbers!
DavidInIndy       8779
Elle       8723
AuroraLucis       8658
Jeff Wrangler       7028
Sheriff Roland       6565
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 25, 2008, 07:39:24 am
Good morning Leslie and BetterMost!

Here are my spring photos from yesterday:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG0394.jpg)


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG0417.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 25, 2008, 07:43:57 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 25, 2008, 06:42:00 am
Morning all,

36 degrees here this morning and another nice day is in store for us. I have started wearing sandals without socks!

L

Sandals without socks at 36°F? :o
That's barely above the freezing point!

You're either nuts or very tough  :laugh: ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 25, 2008, 07:47:06 am
Oh, beautiful, Chrissi! Our daffodils are all in full bloom. No tulips yet, though.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 25, 2008, 07:48:06 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 25, 2008, 07:43:57 am
Sandals without socks at 36°F? :o
That's barely above the freezing point!

You're either nuts or very tough  :laugh: ;)

Well, in just one hour, it is already up to 45 degrees!

And yeah, I have tough toes...LOL.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 25, 2008, 08:55:05 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 25, 2008, 07:43:57 am
Sandals without socks at 36°F? :o
That's barely above the freezing point!

You're either nuts or very tough  :laugh: ;)

I don't get it. I see women walking around in high-heeled sandals in the dead of winter, no stockings of any kind, and I think, "My feet would be freezing!"  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 25, 2008, 09:06:41 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 25, 2008, 08:55:05 am
I don't get it. I see women walking around in high-heeled sandals in the dead of winter, no stockings of any kind, and I think, "My feet would be freezing!"  ???

Since you know some German: Wer schön sein will muss leiden (No pain, no gain). That's what girls are told from early on.

But I don't get it either Jeff.  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 25, 2008, 10:40:07 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 25, 2008, 08:55:05 am
I don't get it. I see women walking around in high-heeled sandals in the dead of winter, no stockings of any kind, and I think, "My feet would be freezing!"  ???

Well... it's sort of a personal decision about what kind of discomfort one prefers.  To some women stockings are almost unbearably annoying and uncomfortable to wear... and some would prefer to be warmer in colder weather and put up with the stockings.

It's an interesting dilemma.  Tall boots are often a good way to find a middle ground.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 25, 2008, 11:39:48 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 25, 2008, 09:06:41 am
Wer schön sein will muss leiden. That's what girls are told from early on.

"Who wants to be pretty must suffer"? Eeew.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 25, 2008, 11:57:49 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 25, 2008, 11:39:48 am
"Who wants to be pretty must suffer"?

Exactly.

Quote
Eeew.  ;D

Exactly.

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 25, 2008, 03:06:46 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 25, 2008, 07:39:24 am
Good morning Leslie and BetterMost!

Here are my spring photos from yesterday:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG0394.jpg)


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG0417.jpg)


WHOA!!! Those are beautiful flowers Chrissi! Please go outside and take some more pictures for us!! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 25, 2008, 03:26:30 pm
Quote
"Who wants to be pretty must suffer"? Eeew. 
Good thing I'm not and don't wanna be!
I don't do suffering well!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 25, 2008, 04:52:02 pm
More pics of flowers... please !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 25, 2008, 09:18:01 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 25, 2008, 06:42:00 am
Morning all,

36 degrees here this morning and another nice day is in store for us. I have started wearing sandals without socks!

L


People around here do that too! I'll see them walking around in sub freezing temperatures with shorts on and no jacket!

And some people here seem to enjoy swimming in the lakes and rivers during the dead of winter. And then they get pneumonia. And then they wonder why the rest of us don't want to do it. I'm not jumping in that icy shit! :laugh:

My mama didn't raise no fool.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 25, 2008, 10:17:32 pm
Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 25, 2008, 03:26:30 pm
Good thing I'm not.

Who says you aren't?  ;)  ;D  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 26, 2008, 02:09:58 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 21, 2008, 01:58:56 pm
Yes he did, and I have a picture of them.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/longGloves.jpg)

Red would have been too matchy, so he wore the black.  ;)


Too matchy - hearkens us back to the cowboy etiquette thread, of course.  Speaking of which, I believe it would be white gloves for moving after Memorial Day and before Labor Day.  Better to be too matchy than tacky!

I also had a nice Heath moment with a stranger recently:  I was in the locker room at the gym, and a young woman was reading the People magazine article about Heath.  "Isn't that the saddest thing?" I said.  "Totally, and he was only 28."  We both even knew how old he was.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 26, 2008, 02:14:25 am
Congratulations on 7000, Jeff!  I Googled "Wrangler" in images, and this came up.  It's a Jeep Wrangler Pet Stroller.  And it's my gift for you.  :)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/jeep-wrangler-pet-stroller-739938.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 26, 2008, 06:58:46 am
Morning all,

35 degrees right now but lots of blue sky and I suspect it will warm up nicely once again. Nothing special planned for this weekend. I am looking forward to taking it easy.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 26, 2008, 07:01:42 am
The Top Ten List for Saturday, April 26, 2008

injest         25797
MaineWriter       12365
Garry_LH       11245
Front-Ranger       10207
dot-matrix       9800 <--- nice even numbers!
DavidInIndy       8790
Elle       8737
AuroraLucis       8658
Jeff Wrangler       7051
Sheriff Roland       6565
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 27, 2008, 08:21:07 am
Morning all,

50 degrees this morning but not much blue sky today.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 27, 2008, 08:27:44 am
Hier, my brother and I... we all went to his daughter's place and it was at her area  terribly hot when we set up tent and a bbq around noon !!

But it got so cold that afternoon,  that we had to add our jackets on !!

Winter is still fighting while Spring wants to spring our joys!!


Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 27, 2008, 08:44:34 am
I'll give the big list a go today!

Sunday, April 27, 2008...The BIG LIST

      injest    25,814     
   MaineWriter    12,380    
   Garry_LH    11,245    
   Front-Ranger    10,215    
   dot-matrix    9,802    
    DavidInIndy    8,794    
    Elle       8,738    
    AuroraLucis    8,658    
   Jeff Wrangler    7,060    
   Sheriff Roland   6,565    
    Fran       6,391    
    louise van hine 6,099    
    shakestheground 5,818    
    Artiste        5,541    
    Meryl       5,424    
    ifyoucantfixit    5,392    
    Lee Ving    5,096    
    seriouscrayons 5,074    
    Kelda       4,940    
    atz75       4,784    
    southendmd    4,567    
    Phillip Dampier   4,516    
    Susiebell    4,506    
    Penthesilea    4,090    
    CellarDweller    3,896    
    Jude Quinn    3,845    
    garycottle    3,662    
    loneleeb3    3,621    
    Toast        3,542    
Shasta542    3,531    
    Lynne     3,289    
   Snork       3,275    
    ednbarby    3,125    
    Pipedream    3,025    
    Kerry        3,003    
    delalluvia    2,804    
    opinionista    2,651    
    Dagi        2,460    
    wdj        2,415    
    belbbmfan    2,358    
    oilfieldtrash   2,355    
    sfericsf    2,340    
    Katie77    2,319    
    FairyDust    2,169    
    Daniel        2,040    
    mariez        2,029    
    jstephens9   1,995    
    brokeback_dev 1,882    
    Mikaela    1,861
    Cameron     1,747    
    Littlewing     1,741    
    jpwagoneer1964  1,710    
    Arad-3    1,650    
    wulfar360    1,633    
    Bigheart    1,610    
    YaadPyar    1,600    
    ffrn       1,550    
    halenjaroux    1,438    
    twistedude    1,385    
    j. U. d. E.    1,371    
    coffeecat33    1,346    
    littleguitar    1,326    
    notBastet    1,276    
    Hadil       1,271    
    TOoP/Bruce    1,259    
    saucycobblers    1,230    
    wyomen    1,209    
    souxi       1,159    
    DeeDee    1,155    
    starboardlight    1,125    
    SunShadow    1,112    
    LauraGigs    1,087    
    Ray       1,040    
    karen1129    1,037    
    nakymaton    1,018    
   oilgun       978     <--- Joining the club SOON!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 27, 2008, 08:46:42 am
Congratulations to Kerry on 3000 posts! Our talkative Man from Oz!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 27, 2008, 08:48:47 am
       Congratulations Kerry, continue your fun !!                
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 27, 2008, 08:50:10 am
With the new site, will the posts be added together on here ??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 27, 2008, 09:11:49 am
Quote from: Artiste on April 27, 2008, 08:50:10 am
With the new site, will the posts be added together on here ??

Do you mean the Male Image Gallery, Artiste?

Your "baseline" of posts over there is the number of posts you had here when that site started. But from that baseline, the number of posts you have here are Bettermost posts, and at the MIG, you have your number of MIG posts. Think of it sort of a like a fork in the road. That's the way I picture it, at least.

Make sense?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 27, 2008, 09:16:17 am
Merci MainWriter!


OK, I think that I understand!


Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 27, 2008, 09:53:54 am
Nice long list posting, Leslie, thanks!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 27, 2008, 09:58:13 am
Oui, merci Leslie!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 27, 2008, 04:36:28 pm
Thanks for posting the Full List L  :-*


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/1.gif):D Congratulations to Kerry!  :D(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/1.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 27, 2008, 05:05:10 pm
3000 POSTS!!!!



CONGRATULATIONS KERRY!!!!



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 27, 2008, 08:14:36 pm

Kerry!!
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/lpi20987_7New-Years-Eve-Fireworks-O.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 27, 2008, 08:20:45 pm
And
hugs, hugs, hugs,
to you too Kerry!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 27, 2008, 09:27:27 pm

Congratulations Kerry!!

(http://bestsmileys.com/cheering/1.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/cheering/1.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/cheering/1.gif)



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 27, 2008, 11:59:18 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/kangarooonbike.jpg)

WAY TO GO, KERRY!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 28, 2008, 03:29:49 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on April 25, 2008, 03:06:46 pm

WHOA!!! Those are beautiful flowers Chrissi! Please go outside and take some more pictures for us!! :D

Thank you David. I don't have more flowers (yet), but I have more pics of the same flowers/blossoms. I toyed around with the tulips and took pictures from under the tulips:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG0410.jpg)


And here's (almost) the whole cherry tree in full blossom:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG0406.jpg)

And extra for you, Mäxi:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG0419.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 28, 2008, 06:27:38 am
Morning all,

37 degrees this morning. I see a little blue sky today.

Beautiful flowers, Chrissi. And I recognize the window of my bedroom (I think!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 28, 2008, 06:32:23 am
The Top Ten List for Monday, April 28th, 2008


injest         25839
MaineWriter       12404
Garry_LH       11245
Front-Ranger       10221
dot-matrix       9803
DavidInIndy       8802
Elle       8754
AuroraLucis       8658
Jeff Wrangler       7061
Sheriff Roland       6566
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 28, 2008, 03:38:40 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 28, 2008, 06:27:38 am
Beautiful flowers, Chrissi. And I recognize the window of my bedroom (I think!)

Yup, that's right about the window(s).  :) In a few months I will be picking cherries from those two windows because the branches are so close to them  :laugh:.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 29, 2008, 06:09:33 am
Morning all,

49 degrees and rain, rain, rain. Yesterday, I somehow zoned out completely on the weather and went off to work without a coat and wearing sandals. It turned rainy and cold and there was I, unprepared. I'll be ready today.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 29, 2008, 06:13:08 am
The Bettermost Top Ten List for Tuesday, April 29, 2008

injest         25860
MaineWriter       12421
Garry_LH       11245
Front-Ranger       10231
dot-matrix       9805
DavidInIndy       8802
Elle       8770
AuroraLucis       8658
Jeff Wrangler       7069
Sheriff Roland       6571
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 29, 2008, 08:40:16 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 29, 2008, 06:13:08 am
The Bettermost Top Ten List for Tuesday, April 29, 2008

injest         25860
MaineWriter       12421
Garry_LH       11245
Front-Ranger       10231
dot-matrix       9805
DavidInIndy       8802
Elle       8770
AuroraLucis       8658
Jeff Wrangler       7069
Sheriff Roland       6571

You're a day ahead of yourself, Sweetheart. Today's only the 29th.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 29, 2008, 08:45:30 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 29, 2008, 08:40:16 am
You're a day ahead of yourself, Sweetheart. Today's only the 29th.  ;D

Right. Thank you. Fixed!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 29, 2008, 08:49:44 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on April 29, 2008, 08:45:30 am
Right. Thank you. Fixed!

Hey, it's early. ...  ;D  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 29, 2008, 02:05:14 pm
we had very bad thunder and lighting for about 2 hours today - it was 3pm and it looked like the middle of the night!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 29, 2008, 03:32:56 pm
Quote from: Kelda on April 29, 2008, 02:05:14 pm
we had very bad thunder and lighting for about 2 hours today - it was 3pm and it looked like the middle of the night!

I love that! Always have loved thunder and lightning storms; the darker, the better. Standing at the window and watching the lightning.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 29, 2008, 05:31:48 pm
heh - but I had to then get in a little tin electric box to go home (train!) in the storm - not so good!

I like it when I'm at home looking out!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 30, 2008, 01:16:26 am
David, please stop and reconsider!



Quote from: Penthesilea on April 28, 2008, 03:29:49 am
Thank you David. I don't have more flowers (yet), but I have more pics of the same flowers/blossoms. I toyed around with the tulips and took pictures from under the tulips:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG0410.jpg)


And here's (almost) the whole cherry tree in full blossom:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG0406.jpg)

And extra for you, Mäxi:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG0419.jpg)


Awww! MAXI!!!! I just LOVE your dog Chrissi!!

What a CUTE dog!!! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 30, 2008, 06:18:07 am
Morning all,

30 degrees this morning...but at least it has stopped raining! A sunny day is in store for us!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 30, 2008, 06:41:27 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 30, 2008, 04:37:25 pm

(http://bestsmileys.com/welcome/18.gif)

Welcome to the Club

(http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif) Oilgun!!!   (http://bestsmileys.com/sparkle/1.gif)

Congratulations!!!




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 30, 2008, 05:01:18 pm
Welcome to the Club, Gil!

(http://sumagazine.syr.edu/fall06/universityplace/images/film.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 30, 2008, 09:00:58 pm
Congratulations to oilgun, newest member of the 1000+ posts club. Gil, just step over here so I can teach you the sekrit handshake...


L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 30, 2008, 09:24:22 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/oilgusher.gif)

EUREKA, OILGUN STRIKES 1,000!  CONGRATS, GIL!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on April 30, 2008, 09:29:38 pm
Wow, thanks for the welcome everyone!  So what do you guys do here in the exclusive 1000+ Posts Club, reminisce about the old days?  ;D  I have to say that I don't venture very far from the film threads so I'm out of my comfort zone  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 30, 2008, 09:47:12 pm
Quote from: oilgun on April 30, 2008, 09:29:38 pm
Wow, thanks for the welcome everyone!  So what do you guys do here in the exclusive 1000+ Posts Club, reminisce about the old days?  ;D  I have to say that I don't venture very far from the film threads so I'm out of my comfort zone  ;)

There ain't no reins on it, Gil.  Whatever strikes your fancy is fine.  Let's just say we know a great deal about the weather in Maine and Germany, what to do when you go through security at airports, what's growing in people's gardens and who has hit a posting milestone, among many other things.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 30, 2008, 10:36:44 pm
Congratulations on your milestone Oilgun, and welcome to the 1000+ Posts Club!

It's about time you got here! ;) :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 01, 2008, 12:24:42 am
Gil, the 1000+ Posts Club is sort of like each individual member's idea of heaven.  Ergo, here is your welcomer...........















scroll down.......






































(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/2005107152651_Alain20Delon201.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 01, 2008, 06:16:30 am
Morning all,

May 1st...May Day! Tra-la! And, it is chilly here this morning with frost on the car and the grass. 26 degrees right now. And there is a turkey in my backyard!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 01, 2008, 06:18:59 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 01, 2008, 10:15:47 am
Quote from: Elle on May 01, 2008, 12:24:42 am
Gil, the 1000+ Posts Club is sort of like each individual member's idea of heaven.  Ergo, here is your welcomer..........
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/2005107152651_Alain20Delon201.jpg)

Wowza!  That's what I call a welcome!  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 01, 2008, 10:37:26 am
Except for that blasted cigarette!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on May 01, 2008, 11:35:15 am
Quote from: Elle on May 01, 2008, 12:24:42 am
Gil, the 1000+ Posts Club is sort of like each individual member's idea of heaven.  Ergo, here is your welcomer.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/2005107152651_Alain20Delon201.jpg)


That is so sweet!  Thank you!  And a great shot of him too.  My mother said that she had picked out the name Alain for me but was talked out of it by some relatives.  So instead I was baptized as Gilles, which I don't really care for (see the Watteau painting below for a clue as to why.) so I later shortened it to Gil.

Oh and Artiste, the cigarette doesn't bother me at all!  I still find smoking sexy (to look at, anyway, not so much to smell and taste  :P)


(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/pierrot.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 01, 2008, 12:53:52 pm
Quote from: oilgun on May 01, 2008, 11:35:15 am

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/pierrot.jpg)

I love that Watteau painting!!  Watteau is one of my favorite artists.  :D





Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 01, 2008, 01:04:29 pm
Maybe, I used to find smoking sexy ! ??

But, I assure you that I do not anymore, with such smoking fingers so coloured distastfully, etc., !!

I was at a religious meeting with one of my brothers lately, and I saw that he was caughing often there, because he smokes!!

And now, he is a pile of nerves!!

Sad!

So, I prefer images of healthy persons !!

Good habits are better !! ??

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on May 01, 2008, 01:46:11 pm
Quote from: atz75 on May 01, 2008, 12:53:52 pm
I love that Watteau painting!!  Watteau is one of my favorite artists.  :D


Watteau's work is great, I just don't like having a famous dim-witted namesake.  Maybe it hits too close to home?  ;) :   I was in a (leather) bar in Vienna once, back in the 80's, I had stupidly gone there directly from the Opera (Die Rosen Kavalier which was wonderful!) so I wasn't exactly dressed for the part.  A good-looking guy started a conversation and when he heard that my name was Gilles he immediately mentioned the Watteau painting.  I guess the combination of the clothing style of the time (pants, baggy at the top and narrow at the bottom), my visible discomfort at not being fdressed appropriately which no doubt made me look like an idiot, and then my name, I just brought the painting to life for him.  Regardless of that initial humiliation, I ended up having a great few days with my new friend.  (and I still pine for him to this day :'()
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 01, 2008, 01:50:15 pm
congrats oilgun!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on May 01, 2008, 02:08:30 pm
Quote from: Artiste on May 01, 2008, 01:04:29 pm
Maybe, I used to find smoking sexy ! ??

But, I assure you that I do not anymore, with such smoking fingers so coloured distastfully, etc., !!

I was at a religious meeting with one of my brothers lately, and I saw that he was caughing often there, because he smokes!!

And now, he is a pile of nerves!!

Sad!

Maybe the religious service had something to do with it? ;D
Quote

So, I prefer images of healthy persons !!


How kinky!   
I like the tall, skinny, dirty ones myself,  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on May 01, 2008, 02:12:33 pm
Quote from: Kelda on May 01, 2008, 01:50:15 pm
congrats oilgun!

Thanks Kelda!
I think this thread is going to end up being my confessional or something.  For some reason I feel like opening up some when I'm here :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 01, 2008, 02:16:52 pm
Quote from: oilgun on May 01, 2008, 02:12:33 pm
Thanks Kelda!
I think this thread is going to end up being my confessional or something.  For some reason I feel like opening up some when I'm here :-\

We all do.

And...what happens in the 1000+ posts club, stays in the 1000+ posts club!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 01, 2008, 03:43:56 pm
Merci oilgun !

You say:
    I like the tall, skinny, dirty ones myself,       
...........

Oilgun, of course !

Do you like a greasy mechanic like a do ??  That dirt I want !! Not a smoked one!

Wonder why I would love to find a mechanic?

Au revoir,
hugs!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 01, 2008, 05:23:38 pm
Congratulations to oilgun and welcome to the clubhouse!! I have really enjoyed reading your always insightful posts, and I've taken in several films based on your recommendations! Looking forward to welcoming you to the 10,000 posts club! I'm kinda lonely there presently!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 01, 2008, 06:14:58 pm
Congratulations oilgun!!

It's always wonderful to read your posts !

And more fun from you, will be great !

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 02, 2008, 01:31:31 am
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/pierrot.jpg)(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/iodp-bts011.jpg)


Not so lonely now, is it? 
 :) :-\

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 02, 2008, 02:36:32 am
Quote from: oilgun on May 01, 2008, 02:12:33 pm
Thanks Kelda!
I think this thread is going to end up being my confessional or something.  For some reason I feel like opening up some when I'm here :-\

Oh NO!! Not a confessional!!! :P

I'm a Catholic boy and I have some bad memories of those things! :laugh:

But I hope you find friendship here, 'cause we're all ears and open arms around here! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 02, 2008, 05:48:42 am
Quote from: Elle on May 02, 2008, 01:31:31 am
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/pierrot.jpg)(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/iodp-bts011.jpg)


Not so lonely now, is it? 
 :) :-\




Wow, Clarissa! Good observation!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 02, 2008, 05:49:15 am
Morning all,

30 degrees...another chilly day here.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 02, 2008, 05:52:05 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 02, 2008, 09:22:11 am
Congratulations Gil,
and welcome to the club  :D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/clap_hands.jpg)

Way to go!  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 02, 2008, 10:02:51 am
Those two clown pics sure are noticeable !!

Merci !! Thanks !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 02, 2008, 03:11:55 pm
sit on the couch dear oilgun what would you like to talk about today!?!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 02, 2008, 03:49:03 pm
Leslie, you aren't underwater are you? We are watching CNN and they are talking about the flooding in Maine. It looks terrible! And poor Shasta is down there in Arkansas with all those tornadoes today. We're sitting here in Indiana with some thunderstorms, but it's nothing to shake a stick at so far.

I hope you are okay up there in Maine. :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 02, 2008, 04:11:19 pm
Quote from: Elle on May 02, 2008, 01:31:31 am
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/pierrot.jpg)(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/iodp-bts011.jpg)


Not so lonely now, is it? 
 :) :-\




This truly is an amazing comparison Elle!   :-*


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 02, 2008, 04:40:08 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on May 02, 2008, 03:49:03 pm
Leslie, you aren't underwater are you? We are watching CNN and they are talking about the flooding in Maine. It looks terrible! And poor Shasta is down there in Arkansas with all those tornadoes today. We're sitting here in Indiana with some thunderstorms, but it's nothing to shake a stick at so far.

I hope you are okay up there in Maine. :)



Thank you David, for being concerned, but I am fine. The flooding is way up north in Fort Kent, nowhere near where I am. It is a mess up there, though!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 02, 2008, 06:20:55 pm
Be safe all... always !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 03, 2008, 08:09:25 am
Morning all,

45 degrees and cloudy here this morning. Naturally...it's the weekend and no sun. Sigh...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 03, 2008, 08:13:26 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 03, 2008, 10:09:53 am
Bonjour !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 04, 2008, 06:37:55 am
OOOOHHH!!! I just got to 5000 I just noticed!

(and with this its 5001)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on May 04, 2008, 07:13:24 am
Quote from: Kelda on May 04, 2008, 06:37:55 am
OOOOHHH!!! I just got to 5000 I just noticed!

(and with this its 5001)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 04, 2008, 07:14:01 am
:D :-* :D :-* :D :-* :D :-* :D :-* :D :-* :D :-* :D :-*
Congrats on 5000 posts Kelda!
 :D :-* :D :-* :D :-* :D :-* :D :-* :D :-* :D :-* :D :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 04, 2008, 09:07:57 am
Congratulations, Kelda! Good job!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 04, 2008, 09:08:34 am
Morning all,

43 degrees and rainy this morning. Another grey day, good for reading and taking it easy.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 04, 2008, 10:14:33 am
Kelda,
congratulations and do continue to have fun beyond these 5,000 posts !

Hugs!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 04, 2008, 10:26:11 am
Awesome Kelda!! I am very impressed, seeing as how you have to battle unsatisfactory conditions sometimes in order to post at all! I'm looking forward very much to the next 5,000!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 04, 2008, 11:01:55 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 04, 2008, 11:20:47 am
It's 73° F here. Summer has arrived early.  :o

My husband and I just got back from lunch in Brussel, oysters and lobster and some good white wine. Yummy!

Tomorrow will be a special day, I'm meeting Paul!! Yeehaw!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 04, 2008, 11:33:26 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on May 04, 2008, 11:20:47 am
It's 73° F here. Summer has arrived early.  :o

My husband and I just got back from lunch in Brussel, oysters and lobster and some good white wine. Yummy!

Tomorrow will be a special day, I'm meeting Paul!! Yeehaw!!

Paul? Our Paul? Like in southendmd?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 04, 2008, 12:10:00 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/scottishparade.jpg)

HOORAY FOR 5,000 POSTS, KELDA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 04, 2008, 12:11:06 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 04, 2008, 11:33:26 am
Paul? Our Paul? Like in southendmd?

The very same. He is in Belgium for a few days, then heading to Paris. We've been missing him at the movie game.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on May 04, 2008, 01:34:03 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 04, 2008, 12:11:06 pm
The very same. He is in Belgium for a few days, then heading to Paris. We've been missing him at the movie game.

We certainly have!   :(

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 04, 2008, 01:56:55 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 04, 2008, 12:11:06 pm
The very same. He is in Belgium for a few days, then heading to Paris. We've been missing him at the movie game.

Quote from: oilgun on May 04, 2008, 01:34:03 pm
We certainly have!   :(



No, I'm NOT taking Paul to an internet cafe tomorrow!  ;)  ;D

I'll let him know he's being missed though...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 04, 2008, 03:38:34 pm
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 04, 2008, 04:01:37 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 04, 2008, 12:11:06 pm
The very same. He is in Belgium for a few days, then heading to Paris. We've been missing him at the movie game.

Quote from: belbbmfan on May 04, 2008, 01:56:55 pm
No, I'm NOT taking Paul to an internet cafe tomorrow!  ;)  ;D

I'll let him know he's being missed though...


Thanks L.

Hey Fabienne, how cool is that?  8)
Say hi to Paul and give him a big hug!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 04, 2008, 08:44:28 pm
Just so everyone knows - this isn't even Paul and Fabienne's first time or first continent together!  I was with them in Alberta! 


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 05, 2008, 09:56:40 am
Morning all,

Sorry to be so late this morning. I didn't have Internet at home today....grrrr....

Beautiful sunny day here. 57 degrees. Lovely!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 05, 2008, 09:59:05 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 05, 2008, 10:08:57 am


CONGRATULATIONS

KELDA!!

and

JESS!!




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 05, 2008, 04:01:22 pm
Kelda and Jess:

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 05, 2008, 04:09:05 pm
Paul and I spent a wonderful day together in Leuven.

We had a great lunch at the Oysterbar (oysters and champagne, Belgian asparagus, salmon and cod, yummy -- thank you Paul!  :-*), strolled around the cobbled streets, did a spot of people watching on an outside cafe enjoying the perfect spring weather, and talked a blue streak!

We wanted to buy the New Yorker to read Annie's new story but the current issues wasn't available yet.  :-\


Like Lou Reed said, a 'perfect day'!  :)

*happy sigh*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 05, 2008, 04:17:11 pm
That sounds wonderful, Fabienne!  Reminds me of the day Paul and I had lunch in New York.  Good times!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 06, 2008, 01:56:01 am
Yay for Fabienne's and Paul's wonderful day together! :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 06, 2008, 01:59:40 am
Thanks Meryl and Chrissi.

There's nothing like meeting another brokie... :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 06, 2008, 05:21:03 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 06, 2008, 01:56:01 am
Yay for Fabienne's and Paul's wonderful day together! :D


Here, here!!

Why are we so happy when other beloved Brokies meet each other?  I feel so great picturing the two of you together.  :)  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 06, 2008, 06:15:23 am
It sounds like a wonderful visit, Fabienne! I am picturing Leuven and seeing the two of you there.

Meanwhile, back on the ranch, it is 39 degrees and it looks like another nice day is in store for us....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 06, 2008, 06:18:22 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 07, 2008, 05:54:24 am
Morning all,

Another nice day in store for all of us here in the northeast. 41 degrees right now and lots of blue sky....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 07, 2008, 05:56:55 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 08, 2008, 08:46:17 am
Morning all,

Sort of rainy and gray this morning. 55 degrees.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 08, 2008, 08:49:21 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 08, 2008, 10:32:09 am
Bonjour!

May you have a wonderful day!

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 09, 2008, 01:16:57 am
CONGRATULATIONS ON 6000 POSTS ARTISTE!!!

:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D



(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/glitter-cute-121030990366542.gif)




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 09, 2008, 05:48:22 am
Bonjour Artiste! Congratulations on 6000 posts! Another milestone!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 09, 2008, 05:48:58 am
Morning all,

42 degrees and sunny this morning. Another nice day in store for us...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 09, 2008, 05:57:36 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 09, 2008, 09:43:34 am
Merci David !

I wish I had your talent !

Those glitters are sparkling your thought !

Keep care!

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 09, 2008, 09:45:21 am
Merci MaineWriter!

Tes nouvelles sont toujours intéressantes!

(Your news are always interesting!)

Will I get now my man as a reward ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 09, 2008, 10:02:14 am
This man, Artiste?  ;)  ;D

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/NMHATmuf_bilbrey.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 09, 2008, 10:04:35 am
Merci MaineWriter !

I have seen big tall men, but not that hunk in your pic !!

I wish !

What would I do with him ?

Now, you got me laughing !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 09, 2008, 04:42:05 pm
Leslie, the closer the time gets, the more I anticipate your daily weather reports.

Here in Germany, we have currently the best weather of whole Europe. While it rains heavily in Spain, we've had more than a week of bright sunshine and the temperatures rose noticably over the last week.

Today was the first day it was warm enough for the outdoor pool (public bath, we don't have our own pool, wish we had :laugh:). We didn't go there because we didn't have the time, but whenever the temperature approaches the 30°C mark, I'm a happy camper :D.

More of this summer weather is in store for us and we plan to spend Pentecost-Sunday at the public bath :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 10, 2008, 07:27:12 am
For Chrissi, and everyone else,

Another nice day in the neighborhood with 50 degrees right now and a bit of blue sky peeking out. We inaugurated the summer season the other day by mowing the lawn for the first time this year.

It is sort of amazing to think that on April 8 there was still snow in the backyard but by May 8 the grass was high enough that it needed to be cut!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 10, 2008, 07:33:29 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 11, 2008, 06:03:17 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 11, 2008, 08:54:01 am
Morning all,

Happy Mother's Day to the mothers of Bettermost. Lovely spring morning here...55 degrees! Blue sky! Yahoo!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 11, 2008, 10:50:27 am
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
[/b] MaineWriter !

And to all other mothers, ladies too !!

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 11, 2008, 12:13:52 pm
Thank you for that lovely bouquet of yellow roses! Thanks to everyone, and happy day to all those who care for or about another, because that is the core of mothering!

I'd like to pay tribute to a wonderful mother who left us this year, Jackie Pascarella.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 11, 2008, 01:11:38 pm
Merci Front-Ranger !

To you, Jackie Pascarella, all other mothers and those who desire to be too,
HAPPY HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY !!!

And hugs !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 12, 2008, 05:58:24 am
Morning all,

40 degrees this morning. Another nice day is in store for us...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 12, 2008, 08:59:19 am
Hi there, 1000+ers.  I'm back from Europe and wanted to check in.  Congrats to Kelda and Artiste!

Fabienne is a very gracious hostess indeed!  After picking me up at my friends' house, we headed to Leuven, a beautiful university town outside of Brussels, where we walked and walked, working up an appetite.

(http://www.american.edu/dlublin/images/belgium/leuven5.jpg)

(http://www.american.edu/dlublin/images/belgium/leuven3.jpg)

We landed at the Oesterbar (pronounced oosterbar, I learned; http://www.oesterbar.be/ (http://www.oesterbar.be/)), where we sat outside in the beautiful warm weather and feasted on an assortment of oysters (of course) with champagne.  Followed by fish dishes--cod and salmon--beautifully prepared!

The wine flowed, and so did the conversation!  Talk of all our favorite Brokies, past trips, future trips, our ongoing interest, and life in general.

We picked up Fabienne's girls at school, relaxed with the kitties in the garden with a kriek until Dirk came home.  Fabienne has the most beautiful, giant, blown-up-on-canvas photo of Upper Kananaskis Lake in her office.  Wow!

As a bonus, Fabienne gave me her copy of Queen's Gambit which I've been devouring. 

Dank u, Fabienne, for a wonderful day I'll always remember!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 12, 2008, 09:06:11 am
Paul!!! You're back :D. We been missin ya sumpthn fierce Bud.

Thanks for the pics and report.The first pic of Leuven looks beautful.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 12, 2008, 09:10:34 am
Welcome back, Paul! I am glad you had a wonderful trip but it is good to have you home where you belong!

Hugs,

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 12, 2008, 09:11:18 am
I missed you all, too.  Were your ears burning?  We were talking about you!

Boy, I have a lot to catch up on...

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 12, 2008, 09:36:51 am


Welcome back Paul!!  Your trip and visit sound amazing!  Thanks for telling us all about it.
:) 8)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 12, 2008, 12:32:38 pm
Wow, Paul, what a lovely trip, and with Fabienne and family as a plus!  Thanks for the pics and the report, and glad to have you back again.  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 13, 2008, 06:18:22 am
Morning all,

46 degrees and sunny....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 13, 2008, 06:27:20 am
Good to hear you're home safe and sound Paul! I have a few pictures of Leuven that I will post later. Oh, and I need to go to Leuven to pick up my copy of The New Yorker!

I had a great time too Paul. Happy memories indeed.


We got back yesterday from a long weekend in London. That was great fun and WARM!! 77°F, sunscreen was needed. The kids really enjoyed it, the quirky London cabs, the changing of the Guards, the pubs with names like The Goat in Boots... :laugh:
I really like London, it's perfect for a weekend away and with the new highspeed rail link, it only takes 2 hours to get from Brussels to London.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 13, 2008, 06:42:34 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 13, 2008, 06:43:32 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on May 13, 2008, 06:27:20 am
Good to hear you're home safe and sound Paul! I have a few pictures of Leuven that I will post later. Oh, and I need to go to Leuven to pick up my copy of The New Yorker!

I had a great time too Paul. Happy memories indeed.


We got back yesterday from a long weekend in London. That was great fun and WARM!! 77°F, sunscreen was needed. The kids really enjoyed it, the quirky London cabs, the changing of the Guards, the pubs with names like The Goat in Boots... :laugh:
I really like London, it's perfect for a weekend away and with the new highspeed rail link, it only takes 2 hours to get from Brussels to London.

Brussels to London, it sounds so exotic! I travel two hours and I ...land on Paul's doorstep. Well, that's a pretty good trip, I have to say!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 13, 2008, 08:00:53 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 13, 2008, 06:43:32 am
Brussels to London, it sounds so exotic! I travel two hours and I ...land on Paul's doorstep. Well, that's a pretty good trip, I have to say!

L

Next time I'll serve you tea  on antique china cups and you can pretend you're in London. :)
Title: Zo? Dit is prima!
Post by: Ellemeno on May 13, 2008, 08:33:07 am
Quote from: southendmd on May 12, 2008, 08:59:19 am

As a bonus, Fabienne gave me her copy of Queen's Gambit which I've been devouring. 

Dank u, Fabienne, for a wonderful day I'll always remember!



Zo? Dit is prima!   :)

Paul, if you haven't already, I hope you'll join the Queen's Gambit conversation thread in Chez Tremblay.  As you may have heard, Ellen Juno was going to play the lead role when Heath directed it, so she is now a Brokieism to me.  So the movie Smart People became a Brokieism for me, when I saw it two weeks ago.



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 13, 2008, 08:37:18 am
Quote from: southendmd on May 13, 2008, 08:00:53 am
Next time I'll serve you tea  on antique china cups and you can pretend you're in London. :)

Royal Doulton with hand-painted periwinkles?  ;D  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 13, 2008, 08:42:11 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 13, 2008, 08:37:18 am
Royal Doulton with hand-painted periwinkles?  ;D  ;)

I have to keep up appearances, don't I? ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 13, 2008, 08:45:41 am
Quote from: southendmd on May 13, 2008, 08:42:11 am
I have to keep up appearances, don't I? ;)

It's Boo-KAY, of course!  ;)  :laugh:  :-*
Title: Re: Zo? Dit is prima!
Post by: southendmd on May 13, 2008, 08:47:10 am
Quote from: Elle on May 13, 2008, 08:33:07 am

Zo? Dit is prima!   :)

Paul, if you haven't already, I hope you'll join the Queen's Gambit conversation thread in Chez Tremblay.  As you may have heard, Ellen Juno was going to play the lead role when Heath directed it, so she is now a Brokieism to me.  So the movie Smart People became a Brokieism for me, when I saw it two weeks ago.


I'll join as soon as I finish the book!  As I read it, I keep thinking what wonderful things  Heath would have done with it. :'(  I had forgotten about Ellen Page, and didn't exactly picture her in my mind as Beth.  But, boy, she could pull it off.

Yes, the Brokieisms keep spreading.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 13, 2008, 08:47:34 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 13, 2008, 08:45:41 am
It's Boo-KAY, of course!  ;)  :laugh:  :-*

You get a beaker! :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 13, 2008, 08:53:32 am
Quote from: southendmd on May 13, 2008, 08:47:34 am
You get a beaker! :laugh:

Good! I need a beaker!  :laugh:

A digression anecdote: Our PBS affiliate runs Keeping Up Appearances every Monday at 7:30 p.m. In last night's episode, Rose and Daisy picked up a "toy boy," very young, rode a motorbike--didn't bother Onslow a bit. The kid was kinda cute, so I watched the credits at the end to see if they listed a name. Turned out it was a very young Jonny Lee Miller, probably most famous as the former Mr. Angelina Jolie, but also the star of this season's Eli Stone.

Goes to prove that cute boys grow up to be handsome men.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 13, 2008, 09:06:20 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 13, 2008, 08:53:32 am
Goes to prove that cute boys grow up to be handsome men.

Then you must have been a very cute boy!
Title: Re: Zo? Dit is prima!
Post by: MaineWriter on May 13, 2008, 09:15:41 am
Quote from: southendmd on May 13, 2008, 08:47:10 am
I'll join as soon as I finish the book!  As I read it, I keep thinking what wonderful things  Heath would have done with it. :'(  I had forgotten about Ellen Page, and didn't exactly picture her in my mind as Beth.  But, boy, she could pull it off.

Yes, the Brokieisms keep spreading.

Supposedly there is a finished script, somewhere out there in the world. I'd love to read that!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 13, 2008, 09:23:37 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 13, 2008, 09:15:41 am
Supposedly there is a finished script, somewhere out there in the world. I'd love to read that!


Oh good, SuperSleuth is on the hunt!  If anyone can find it, Leslie, it's you!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 13, 2008, 09:39:42 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 13, 2008, 09:15:41 am
Supposedly there is a finished script, somewhere out there in the world. I'd love to read that!


Quote from: Elle on May 13, 2008, 09:23:37 am

Oh good, SuperSleuth is on the hunt!  If anyone can find it, Leslie, it's you!


Never heard that rumour of a finished script before. If it really exists, the one or other Brokie will find and spread it one day. And like Elle said, I wouldn't be surprised if it were you L. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 13, 2008, 09:45:48 am
This is from one of the articles I posted over on the Queen's Gambit thread:

The product of this creative partnership, the 109-page script, is vastly nuanced and enjoyable. It is a Beautiful Mind-style tale of frustrated, lonely genius, and how that intelligence deals with the world. But of this, one page stands out. It is a scene in which Beth has a crisis of confidence leading up to a major tournament. She retreats, alone, to her family house. This section reads: "There is noise coming from everywhere in the house. Her suitcase lies open on the bed, clothes spilling everywhere. There are at least a dozen bottles of tranquilliser pills lying in the suitcase, stuffed into every corner, each with Mexican labels. She opens one of these – grabs a bottle of liquor – and drinks direct from the bottle to swallow two pills." It would have been a script with which Ledger would have been intimately connected at the time of his death.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 13, 2008, 10:00:49 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 13, 2008, 08:53:32 am
Goes to prove that cute boys grow up to be handsome men.

Quote from: southendmd on May 13, 2008, 09:06:20 am
Then you must have been a very cute boy!

I was a very fat boy. ...  :P

However, I've seen your college picture. ...  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 13, 2008, 01:26:18 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on May 13, 2008, 06:27:20 am
Good to hear you're home safe and sound Paul! I have a few pictures of Leuven that I will post later. Oh, and I need to go to Leuven to pick up my copy of The New Yorker!

I had a great time too Paul. Happy memories indeed.


We got back yesterday from a long weekend in London. That was great fun and WARM!! 77°F, sunscreen was needed. The kids really enjoyed it, the quirky London cabs, the changing of the Guards, the pubs with names like The Goat in Boots... :laugh:
I really like London, it's perfect for a weekend away and with the new highspeed rail link, it only takes 2 hours to get from Brussels to London.

I didn't realise it was only 2 hours!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 13, 2008, 04:04:04 pm
Quote from: Kelda on May 13, 2008, 01:26:18 pm
I didn't realise it was only 2 hours!

I know! British Rail finally got their act together and completed a high speed rail link, which made the journey about 20 min shorter than it was a couple of years ago. We arrived at the beautiful St Pancreas station.  :o Talk about arriving in style. The train station is worth a visit all by itself.

Appartently it was to be demolished but the author Michael Ondaatje (who wrote The English Patient) started a campaign to save it. Thank you mr. Ondaatje!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 13, 2008, 09:59:45 pm
Happy 4000 Posts, Chuckie!!


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Happy 6000 Posts, Truman!!

(http://www.phys.ncku.edu.tw/~astrolab/mirrors/apod/image/0509/MoonRiver_ouellet_f65x.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 13, 2008, 10:01:19 pm
Congratulations Chuck and Truman!! :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 13, 2008, 11:50:53 pm

Congratulations


Chuck!!!
(http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/4.gif)


and


Tru!!!
(http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/12.gif)


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 14, 2008, 01:12:43 am
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/1.gif)Congratulations Chuck and Truman!!!(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/1.gif)
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/1.gif)
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 14, 2008, 04:14:43 am

What they said!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 14, 2008, 06:32:19 am
Oh milestones!

Congratulations Chuck and Truman!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 14, 2008, 06:33:39 am
Morning all,

41 degrees this morning. I am off to Massachusetts for a quick overnight trip, so I might not be around too much for the next two days. Hold down the fort in my absence, please? Thanks so much!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 14, 2008, 06:36:32 am
Top Ten List: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 <--- my sister's birthday!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 14, 2008, 06:44:15 am
A wonderful birthday to your sister and a safe trip to you Leslie.  :)  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 14, 2008, 06:59:34 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on May 14, 2008, 06:44:15 am
A wonderful birthday to your sister and a safe trip to you Leslie.  :)  :)

Thanks, Fabienne! My sister was actually born on Mother's Day...quite the mom's day gift, wasn't she? LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 14, 2008, 04:52:21 pm
congrats Chuck & Tru!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 15, 2008, 06:59:29 am
Good morning,

Greetings from No. Dartmouth MA where weather.com tells me it is 47 degrees. Out the window I see some clouds but mostly sun. It looks like a nice day.

Keep your fingers crossed for me that I don't hit the same TERRIBLE traffic that I did on the drive down. What a PIA that was...I lost an hour off my trip. Ugh.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 15, 2008, 07:06:35 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 15, 2008, 08:06:41 am
Congrats, David, on 9000!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 15, 2008, 11:01:28 am
David, you have 9,000 lovers ??

Congratulations David !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 15, 2008, 12:56:15 pm


Whoo-eee!!!

Congrats on

9000!!

David





Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 15, 2008, 02:50:55 pm
Keep up the fun and serious subjects too Dabid !!

With hugs !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 15, 2008, 04:00:08 pm
Ya for my posting twin currently miles ahead.  I'll catch up with you one day, my Pretty!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 15, 2008, 09:47:52 pm
More David !

More of your joys and issues !!

Au revoir, hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 15, 2008, 10:04:12 pm
Hey, thanks everyone for the congratulations!

To be perfectly honest, I didn't even realize my number was about to change. I can't believe I've posted over 9000 messages in this forum! lol

I love the picture of downtown Indy, Paul!

Thanks again, everyone! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 15, 2008, 10:09:22 pm
What's your next plan or aim David ??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 16, 2008, 01:59:19 am
9000!
Yay for David
Way to go Bud! :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 16, 2008, 02:11:56 am
Chrissi's photo above reminds me of something, David.  Do you know what?  Scroll down....



You know what's coming, right?




Everyone else, look away, I warn you.












Here it comes.

For the love of God, everyone else, don't look.








Here you are, David.






(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/baddog.jpg)


Happy 9,000!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 16, 2008, 02:30:34 am
Quote from: Elle on May 16, 2008, 02:11:56 am
Chrissi's photo above reminds me of something, David.  Do you know what?  Scroll down....



You know what's coming, right?




Everyone else, look away, I warn you.












Here it comes.

For the love of God, everyone else, don't look.








Here you are, David.






(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/baddog.jpg)


Happy 9,000!





 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:


{{{{{CLARISSA}}}}}


You just made my day.....or night......or something!  :-*  :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 16, 2008, 02:32:36 am
Melissa (Snuit) loves that dog too btw.... she told me. ;)


Melissa, I'm teasing you! :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 16, 2008, 02:33:47 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 16, 2008, 01:59:19 am
9000!
Yay for David
Way to go Bud! :D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/tsha-teddy_1850_2006.jpg)
Thank you Chrissi!! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 16, 2008, 02:35:29 am
Quote from: Elle on May 16, 2008, 02:11:56 am

Everyone else, look away, I warn you.

Thanks for the fair warning Elle ;D
Jeez, what a way to start a new day :laugh: But I'm better off than David; I wouldn't want to end my day with this pic, it'd give me nightmares :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: ;)
Poor David, give Cody a good-night kiss ask him to prevent any nightmarish dog pictures to appear in your dreams :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 16, 2008, 02:38:49 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 16, 2008, 02:35:29 am
Thanks for the fair warning Elle ;D
Jeez, what a way to start a new day :laugh: But I'm better off than David; I wouldn't want to end my day with this pic, it'd give me nightmares :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: ;)
Poor David, give Cody a good-night kiss ask him to prevent any nightmarish dog pictures to appear in your dreams :)


Cody's a hell of a lot cuter than that thang up THERE Chrissi, I can promise you that. But yes, I will give him a kiss and pray for no nightmares tonight! ;) :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 16, 2008, 05:55:31 am
Morning all,

Back home in Maine, safe and sound, after a much shorter drive home yesterday...2 hr 45 min instead of 4 hours! I HATE traffic...

43 degrees this morning with highs in the 60s and a nice sunny day. Spring!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 16, 2008, 05:59:07 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 16, 2008, 10:39:48 am
Bonjour !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on May 16, 2008, 03:02:38 pm
CONGRATULATIONS ON 9,000 DAVID!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on May 16, 2008, 03:08:37 pm
Quote from: southendmd on May 15, 2008, 08:06:41 am
Congrats, David, on 9000!!

(http://www.indianapolishomesguide.com/img/indianapolis5.jpg)

Wow, is that Indianapolis? That is a nice looking city. I would like to visit there sometime. I think I need to plan a midwest trip. I have heard that the city went downhill back in the 80s or 70s or something like that, but that a lot of urban renewal has been done. Someone who worked with me was from there and went back. They said the downtown was really nice and fun to be in. Of course I think most all of the big cities had problems some years back. I think most have pretty much recovered through renewal though. Well, I'm not too sure about Detroit, but that is one of the exceptions or so I have heard. However, Detroit has a very nice airport.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 16, 2008, 03:34:58 pm

I've never been to Indianapolis, but it's supposed to have a really nice art museum (which recently expanded, I think).  And, Detroit... does have a nice airport and it has a truly awesome and amazing art museum.  The Detroit Institute of Arts is such an impressive surprise if you've never been there.  I highly recommend it.
:)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 16, 2008, 03:47:54 pm
Quote from: atz75 on May 16, 2008, 03:34:58 pm
I've never been to Indianapolis, but it's supposed to have a really nice art museum (which recently expanded, I think).   And, Detroit... does have a nice airport and it has a truly awesome and amazing art museum.  The Detroit Institute of Arts is such an impressive surprise if you've never been there.  I highly recommend it.
:)



Yes Amanda. You're correct. It's been expanded. I love going to the art museum.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis_Museum_of_Art (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis_Museum_of_Art)

we also have a very nice children's musuem here in Indy...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis_children%27s_museum (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis_children%27s_museum)


Quote from: jstephens9 on May 16, 2008, 03:02:38 pm
CONGRATULATIONS ON 9,000 DAVID!!!

Thanks Jack for the congratulations! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 16, 2008, 04:53:26 pm
Belated congrats are in order!

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4,000 for CHUCKIE!


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6,000 for TRUMAN!


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9,000 for DAVID!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 16, 2008, 08:58:57 pm
Awake David !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 16, 2008, 11:07:27 pm
Quote from: Artiste on May 16, 2008, 08:58:57 pm
Awake David !!

I'm awake!!!

Fortunately I cannot fall asleep sitting up, so that never happens to me. Although I do get sleepy sometimes and I start rubbing my eyes a lot, but that could be eyestrain. :)

I've found my roommate asleep at the computer before. I've even found him with his head ON the keyboard and a bunch of gibberish scrolling across the screen. :laugh:

___________________________________________________________________________


Thanks for the congrats, Meryl!! :D




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 17, 2008, 07:17:21 am
Morning all,

51 degrees this morning and yes, another nice day on the horizon...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 17, 2008, 07:20:13 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 17, 2008, 12:33:33 pm
Bonjour to all !!

Glad that you are awake David !

Hugs to you and to all too !!

Au revoir !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 18, 2008, 12:44:19 am
I have a weather report!   Three days ago we were wondering if it would ever stop being chilly.

From the Seattle Times: At Seattle-Tacoma International Airport today, the temperature climbed to 90 degrees at 3:20 p.m., breaking the previous record of 85 set in 1956.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 18, 2008, 12:46:43 am
Quote from: Elle on May 18, 2008, 12:44:19 am
I have a weather report!   Three days ago we were wondering if it would ever stop being chilly.

From the Seattle Times: At Seattle-Tacoma International Airport today, the temperature climbed to 90 degrees at 3:20 p.m., breaking the previous record of 85 set in 1956.

You better switch on the air condition, Clarissa! I heard about the early heat wave out there. I haven't had to turn my air condition on yet. Not YET! They said on the news the temps will be in the mid to upper 80's here later this week. So far I've been opening up the windows. I love the smell of the Spring air outside!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 18, 2008, 12:50:39 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on May 18, 2008, 12:46:43 am
You better switch on the air condition, Clarissa! I heard about the early heat wave out there. I haven't had to turn my air condition on yet. Not YET! They said on the news the temps will be in the mid to upper 80's here later this week. So far I've been opening up the windows. I love the smell of the Spring air outside!




As far as I know, almost no one in Seattle has air conditioning.  I moved here about 14 years ago from the south, and as I was looking for an apartment to rent, I kept being shown ones that didn't have air conditioning, and so wouldn't consider it.  Finally someone told me that no one has air conditioning here, which is still pretty true.

We usually have maybe 10 days a summer that are pretty unpleasant without it, especially when the house stays hot at night, but otherwise, it's true, fans are usually enough.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 18, 2008, 12:57:35 am
Quote from: Elle on May 18, 2008, 12:50:39 am

As far as I know, almost no one in Seattle has air conditioning.  I moved here about 14 years ago from the south, and as I was looking for an apartment to rent, I kept being shown ones that didn't have air conditioning, and so wouldn't consider it.  Finally someone told me that no one has air conditioning here, which is still pretty true.

We usually have maybe 10 days a summer that are pretty unpleasant without it, especially when the house stays hot at night, but otherwise, it's true, fans are usually enough.

It sounds like you'll have to suffer through it, Clarissa. I hate to hear this! Maybe you could go and buy just a window air condition unit to put in your bedroom? So you can stay cool at night? They aren't very expensive anymore. I think you can purchase a 7,500 BTU for under $100.00. Maybe the heatwave will break soon.

I have central air at my house and I'm so happy I have it. It can get very hot where I live during the summer. Not all the time, but we have lots of days here in the upper 90's, definately hot enough to warrant air conditioning.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 18, 2008, 01:05:33 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on May 18, 2008, 12:57:35 am
It sounds like you'll have to suffer through it, Clarissa. I hate to hear this! Maybe you could go and buy just a window air condition unit to put in your bedroom? So you can stay cool at night? They aren't very expensive anymore. I think you can purchase a 7,500 BTU for under $100.00. Maybe the heatwave will break soon.

I have central air at my house and I'm so happy I have it. It can get very hot where I live during the summer. Not all the time, but we have lots of days here in the upper 90's, definately hot enough to warrant air conditioning.


Hunh, I may check into it.  But this current heat is supposed to be over tomorrow. 

Thanks, David.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 18, 2008, 01:18:46 am
Quote from: Elle on May 18, 2008, 01:05:33 am

Hunh, I may check into it.  But this current heat is supposed to be over tomorrow. 

Thanks, David.  :)

Hey Clarissa! I found a 5200 BTU for $109.99 at BestBuy...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8635765&type=product&id=1194052962322 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8635765&type=product&id=1194052962322)

I haven't checked Fry or Circuit City. I could have sworn I saw 7500 BTU's for under $100.00 last year. Anyway, a 5200 BTU would probably be enough to cool your bedroom.

I hope the heatwave breaks tomorrow, like you said. But it might be a good idea to go ahead and purchase a small unit, just in case. At least you'd have it there, ready to use in case it gets hot again. Summer hasn't even started yet!  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 18, 2008, 01:31:41 am
David, you are about the sweetest pea in the pod!  :-*


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 18, 2008, 05:20:15 am
Quote from: Elle on May 18, 2008, 01:31:41 am
David, you are about the sweetest pea in the pod!  :-*


He sure is. We all luv ya David-sweetie :-*


I had to smile about the air-condition conversation ;D. Over here, Americans are (in)famous for their addiction to air-condition (and their liking of beverages two degrees above the freezing point, lol).

The only time air-condition in houses were a topic over here was in summer 2003. We had temperatures around 40°C (104°F) for months that summer (and my Oliver is born end of August 2003; I was advanced in pregnancy during the hottest summer in decades :P).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 18, 2008, 05:41:23 am
Sunday .....   time for the Big List!


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 18, 2008, 07:47:42 am
Morning all,

63 degrees and guess what? The outdoor shower is open for the season! Yahoo!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 18, 2008, 10:58:06 am
Bonjour !

Any lilacs your way in bloom ?

Have an enjoyable day to you and to all too !!

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 18, 2008, 05:22:48 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on May 18, 2008, 01:18:46 am
Hey Clarissa! I found a 5200 BTU for $109.99 at BestBuy...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8635765&type=product&id=1194052962322 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8635765&type=product&id=1194052962322)

I haven't checked Fry or Circuit City. I could have sworn I saw 7500 BTU's for under $100.00 last year. Anyway, a 5200 BTU would probably be enough to cool your bedroom.

I hope the heatwave breaks tomorrow, like you said. But it might be a good idea to go ahead and purchase a small unit, just in case. At least you'd have it there, ready to use in case it gets hot again. Summer hasn't even started yet!  :P


I have a window air conditioner that I got as a hand-me-down from a friend.  It's a 5950 BTU and it's definitely strong enough to cool my bedroom and to even make some of the surrounding rooms a little better if I leave the bedroom door open.  I recommend it as a good option.  But, installing it can be difficult.  In my apartment building now (and in previous apartment buildings) the maintenance people are required to put it in (tenants aren't allowed to do it themselves).

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 18, 2008, 05:47:11 pm
Chrissi,

Don't expect any air conditioning here in Maine! And I am happy to serve you lukewarm beverages if that is the way you like them....  ;)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 18, 2008, 05:54:10 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 18, 2008, 05:20:15 am

He sure is. We all luv ya David-sweetie :-*


I had to smile about the air-condition conversation ;D. Over here, Americans are (in)famous for their addiction to air-condition (and their liking of beverages two degrees above the freezing point, lol).

The only time air-condition in houses were a topic over here was in summer 2003. We had temperatures around 40°C (104°F) for months that summer (and my Oliver is born end of August 2003; I was advanced in pregnancy during the hottest summer in decades :P).


Oh, I think I remember hearing about that heatwave Chrissi. And you all had another one a couple of years ago too. At least Holland did. I remember Melissa emailing me about it when it was happening. She and her boyfriend were so hot they lost their appetites. Hopefully that won't happen again over there anytime soon!

But, here in the US, it gets quite hot in many places of the country, and insufferable in other parts. Here in Indiana, we average daily highs in the mid 80's to lower 90's. That's NORMAL for us, and it sometimes even reaches the upper 90's to low 100's here, and nobody thinks a second thought when it happens. But we DO switch on our air conditioners. Here, in Indianapolis, people die each summer from the heat, and the city hands out free box fans each year to those who cannot afford a/c.

And it gets even hotter than that just south of me. Summers here can be terrible. On the other hand, I used to travel up to central Michigan quite often to see friends up there, near Grand Rapids, Big Rapids and Mecosta. Many of them do NOT have air condition because it rarely gets above 80 F during the summer. And night time in central Michigan during the summer can be quite cool, even requiring the need to wear a light jacket. IN JULY!! :laugh: That's UNHEARD of where I live. Here, the humid heat sticks around day AND night!

Anyway, I guess what I'm trying to say is it depends on where you live here in the US. Some Americans need their air conditioners, and others don't. :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 18, 2008, 05:55:10 pm
Ooops! It looks like you beat me to it Leslie! lol  :D

I got one of those red warning messages when I hit the post button.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 18, 2008, 06:01:23 pm
I also have ceiling fans in most of the rooms in my house, and they help to keep the house cool too. They circulate the cool air around the room and work in concert with the air condition.


Quote from: atz75 on May 18, 2008, 05:22:48 pm

I have a window air conditioner that I got as a hand-me-down from a friend.  It's a 5950 BTU and it's definitely strong enough to cool my bedroom and to even make some of the surrounding rooms a little better if I leave the bedroom door open.  I recommend it as a good option.  But, installing it can be difficult.  In my apartment building now (and in previous apartment buildings) the maintenance people are required to put it in (tenants aren't allowed to do it themselves).



Amanda, I was also thinking maybe Clarissa could invest in one of those free standing air condition units that sit on the floor. They have wheels on them, and you can move them from room to room. But they are much more expensive, and since she lives in Seattle, I'm sure it wouldn't be worth the investment.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 18, 2008, 10:29:33 pm
With fans like us, David is indeed a cool guy, too !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 19, 2008, 05:51:15 am
Morning all,

48 degrees and lots of sun. The natural air conditioning is working here in Maine this morning!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 19, 2008, 05:53:20 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 19, 2008, 06:47:40 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 18, 2008, 05:47:11 pm
And I am happy to serve you lukewarm beverages if that is the way you like them....  ;)

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 19, 2008, 08:08:44 am
How's the outdoor shower, Leslie??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 19, 2008, 08:20:04 am
Quote from: southendmd on May 19, 2008, 08:08:44 am
How's the outdoor shower, Leslie??

Fantastic!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 19, 2008, 12:01:45 pm
Bonjour !

Pic of you in the outdoor shower ?

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 19, 2008, 04:29:47 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 18, 2008, 07:47:42 am
Morning all,

63 degrees and guess what? The outdoor shower is open for the season! Yahoo!

L

Yahoo!

We don't have an outdoor shower. In fact, I don't know anyone who has that...I've seen pictures of it, it's really nice.

Are you going to try it Chrissi?

We don't even have an indoor shower at the moment. We're having our bathroom renovated, so the old shower went out the window today. I'm just hoping that we won't have to wait too long for the new one to get here. :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 20, 2008, 06:03:20 am
Quote from: Artiste on May 19, 2008, 12:01:45 pm
Bonjour !

Pic of you in the outdoor shower ?

Au revoir,
hugs!

Hm, you haven't shown us a pic of YOU yet, Artiste, so why should I show you a pic of me--in the shower, no less! LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 20, 2008, 06:04:27 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on May 19, 2008, 04:29:47 pm
Yahoo!

We don't have an outdoor shower. In fact, I don't know anyone who has that...I've seen pictures of it, it's really nice.

Are you going to try it Chrissi?

We don't even have an indoor shower at the moment. We're having our bathroom renovated, so the old shower went out the window today. I'm just hoping that we won't have to wait too long for the new one to get here. :-\

Oh, you are finally getting to the bathroom renovation. How exciting!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 20, 2008, 06:05:16 am
Morning all,

52 degrees and ... sunny! Hooray again!

Believe it or not, one week from today, Chrissi arrives. I am beginning the house guest countdown!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 20, 2008, 06:08:04 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 20, 2008, 07:00:19 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 20, 2008, 06:05:16 am
Morning all,

52 degrees and ... sunny! Hooray again!

Believe it or not, one week from today, Chrissi arrives. I am beginning the house guest countdown!


Hooray! Only one week left, I can't believe it. I think I booked my flights back in November - where has the time gone :o?

I'm sooooo excited!

Fabienne: for the outdoor shower - uh, I dunno. Certainly not at 52°F, that's a meager 11°C. :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 20, 2008, 09:01:44 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 20, 2008, 07:00:19 am


Fabienne: for the outdoor shower - uh, I dunno. Certainly not at 52°F, that's a meager 11°C. :o

It was actually very nice. The sun was a giant bright ball shining right in my eyes and I could smell the lilacs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 20, 2008, 04:32:33 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 20, 2008, 07:00:19 am


Fabienne: for the outdoor shower - uh, I dunno. Certainly not at 52°F, that's a meager 11°C. :o

Oh, you have to do it Chrissi. It sounds like a one in a lifetime experience.  ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 20, 2008, 04:46:09 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on May 20, 2008, 04:32:33 pm
Oh, you have to do it Chrissi. It sounds like a one in a lifetime experience.  ::)

This is what I am thinking: next Thursday, I have to drive Hannah to school at 7 am (it is my carpool day). So the house will be empty and Chrissi will have all sorts of privacy to use the outdoor shower. On the way back from dropping Hannah off, I'll stop at Mr. Bagel and get a nice assortment of bagels with a couple of different cream cheeses (I am partial to the chive, myself). Somehow I have the feeling that bagels and cream cheese are not real popular in Germany (but correct me if I am wrong on that!). So after a nice relaxing outdoor shower, we'll have a delicious breakfast....

I am making myself hungry just writing about it!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 20, 2008, 05:25:49 pm
Have I missed something? Is Chrissi visiting Leslie & America?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 20, 2008, 05:44:00 pm
Quote from: Kelda on May 20, 2008, 05:25:49 pm
Have I missed something? Is Chrissi visiting Leslie & America?

Yes, next week...on her way to Wyoming!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 20, 2008, 05:49:12 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 20, 2008, 05:44:00 pm
Yes, next week...on her way to Wyoming!

I thought Wyoming was like in July! My dates are all mucked up!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 21, 2008, 12:53:41 am
Quote from: SunShadow on May 20, 2008, 09:33:22 am
We also have an outdoor shower, common in Florida where they can be used year round except sometimes a cold shower is more in order.  We have jasmine planted near ours.  My husband loves it.  Ours is private except from above, which can be a slight problem in a fly-in community where the neighbors sometimes pass overhead at low altitude.   :o



Oh, that doesn't sound too good Susie!! Is there any way you can put a cover over the top of it so they can't look in when they fly over? I was thinking you might be able to cover it with a tarpaulin or some sort of canvas sheet. It may not look very attractive but at least you could have your privacy and then remove it once you're finished using the shower.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 21, 2008, 12:55:30 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 20, 2008, 05:44:00 pm
Yes, next week...on her way to Wyoming!

That's right! Chrissi will be state side in a few days from now!!!

Welcome back to the US, Chrissi!! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 21, 2008, 01:11:07 am
Quote from: Kelda on May 20, 2008, 05:25:49 pm
Have I missed something? Is Chrissi visiting Leslie & America?

Yes, yes and YES!!!

 :D :D :D

Can't wait.


Quote from: MaineWriter on May 20, 2008, 04:46:09 pm
... and Chrissi will have all sorts of privacy to use the outdoor shower.

Any turkey sightings recently? ;)


Quote
On the way back from dropping Hannah off, I'll stop at Mr. Bagel and get a nice assortment of bagels with a couple of different cream cheeses (I am partial to the chive, myself). Somehow I have the feeling that bagels and cream cheese are not real popular in Germany (but correct me if I am wrong on that!). So after a nice relaxing outdoor shower, we'll have a delicious breakfast....

I am making myself hungry just writing about it!

L

You make me hungry, too :laugh:
I love cream cheese, but haven't had a bagel yet. Looking forward to them.


Quote from: DavidInIndy on May 21, 2008, 12:55:30 am
That's right! Chrissi will be state side in a few days from now!!!

Welcome back to the US, Chrissi!! :D

 :-* Thank ya kindly :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 21, 2008, 06:21:36 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on May 21, 2008, 12:53:41 am
Oh, that doesn't sound too good Susie!! Is there any way you can put a cover over the top of it so they can't look in when they fly over? I was thinking you might be able to cover it with a tarpaulin or some sort of canvas sheet. It may not look very attractive but at least you could have your privacy and then remove it once you're finished using the shower.

Well, to my way of thinking, covering up the outdoor shower sort of defeats the purpose, don't you think? LOL. Our outdoor shower has walls so it is private (not just a shower head sticking out of the wall--I've seen showers like that) but it is open on the top. We had a hot air balloon go over once while I was showering... ;D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 21, 2008, 06:22:37 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 21, 2008, 01:11:07 am


Any turkey sightings recently? ;)


Yes, over the weekend. And we saw a fox the other day, too.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 21, 2008, 06:23:12 am
Morning all,

46 degrees. It looked like we had some rain overnight but it is clear now.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 21, 2008, 06:25:55 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 21, 2008, 06:51:09 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 21, 2008, 06:23:12 am
Morning all,

46 degrees. It looked like we had some rain overnight but it is clear now.

L


Leslie, your last two posts made me think of this  :)

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_HqvMk3YX4[/youtube]

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 21, 2008, 07:00:53 am
Ah, Peter, Paul and Mary...that makes me think of this!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOM7mUaOgtI[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 22, 2008, 07:59:55 am
Hello, good morning. 57 degrees here today with quite a few clouds in the sky. Nice enough for the outdoor shower, though!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 22, 2008, 08:02:41 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 22, 2008, 11:36:23 am
You saw a fox...

does that mean that you are a foxy lady ?

Au revoir,
hugs!

P.S. What is a foxy lady ? Pray that that is positive and means well !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 22, 2008, 11:37:21 am
Bonjour à toutes et à tous !

Fleurs de chez mon frère...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 23, 2008, 06:29:58 am
Morning all,

47 degrees and a little bit of rain here this morning. Let's have a combined weather report and top ten list...

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 23, 2008, 09:22:45 am
Bonjour !

Have a wonderful and happy day !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 24, 2008, 07:26:27 am
Bonjour!

You have a wonderful day too, Artiste!

52 degrees and cloudy...not sure if rain is in the forecast or not.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 24, 2008, 07:29:03 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 24, 2008, 09:37:41 am
Bonjour !

Bonne journée !  (Have a good day !)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 24, 2008, 09:39:59 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 21, 2008, 07:00:53 am
Ah, Peter, Paul and Mary...that makes me think of this!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOM7mUaOgtI[/youtube]

:laugh:

"It's blowing peace and freedom, it's blowing you and me."  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 24, 2008, 09:41:32 pm
Wow !

Merci Elle !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 25, 2008, 11:18:42 am
After our server upgrade and a few associated problems, I am here now! It is an absolutely gorgeous day here in Maine--this is why I put up with snow and cold all winter, for days like this in the spring. Magnificient, 73 degrees, a slight breeze, blue sky and not a cloud in sight. Lovely!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 25, 2008, 11:52:59 am
Ha!

Good to see you here Leslie. I was wondering what happened to our Maineweatherwomanwriter.  ;)

Glad to hear you're having such gorgeous weather.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 25, 2008, 11:55:19 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 25, 2008, 11:18:42 am
Magnificient, 73 degrees, a slight breeze, blue sky and not a cloud in sight. Lovely!


73°F = 22°C. Now that's more like it! :D
I may give the outdoor shower a second thought ... ;D

Leslie: übermorgen!!! (=the day after tomorrow)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 25, 2008, 12:12:59 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 25, 2008, 11:55:19 am

73°F = 22°C. Now that's more like it! :D
I may give the outdoor shower a second thought ... ;D

Leslie: übermorgen!!! (=the day after tomorrow)


Ubergmorgen, yes! I am so excited!

Our "extra" room serves as a guest room/book storage place/computer modem home etc. And for the past few months, it has been Hannah's dumping ground...LOL. I spent a good chunk of yesterday cleaning it out and realized that my daughter has this habit of making little "nests" everywhere. Well, all her nests are upstairs now and Chrissi, the extra room is a GUEST room now...all clean and ready for your arrival.

Let's hope I can keep Hannah out of there for the next 24 hours! hahahaha

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 25, 2008, 03:27:24 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 25, 2008, 12:12:59 pm

Ubergmorgen, yes! I am so excited!




(http://www.jakegyllenhaal.com/images/jake_day01.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 25, 2008, 04:29:58 pm
Quote from: Elle on May 25, 2008, 03:27:24 pm

(http://www.jakegyllenhaal.com/images/jake_day01.jpg)

LOL
 :laugh:

You know, I had seen TDAT before BBM, but yet the name Jake Gyllenhaal was absolutely new to me prior to BBM. And I had also seen City Slickers, but he's a boy in that one, so I think that doesn't count. Only on BM I came to know that's the same guy in all three movies.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 25, 2008, 09:45:17 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 25, 2008, 11:55:19 am

73°F = 22°C. Now that's more like it! :D
I may give the outdoor shower a second thought ... ;D

Leslie: übermorgen!!! (=the day after tomorrow)

I have a robe and little fuzzy flip flops all lined up for you. Good God, in my next life I might run a bed and breakfast...LOL

The weather report for the coming days is GOOD!!! Yahoo! Maine is all about sightseeing in the great outdoors, pray for good weather....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 26, 2008, 08:16:56 am
Good morning all,

It is Memorial Day here in the US. Traditionally, towns have a parade and families have cookouts. We have a beautiful sunny morning with a temperature of 70 degrees right now. Lovely!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 26, 2008, 08:21:09 am
The Memorial Day Top Ten List

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 26, 2008, 08:51:43 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on May 26, 2008, 08:16:56 am
Good morning all,

It is Memorial Day here in the US. Traditionally, towns have a parade and families have cookouts. We have a beautiful sunny morning with a temperature of 70 degrees right now. Lovely!

L

A town parade? A cookout? You know what that reminds me of right?  :)  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 26, 2008, 09:23:00 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on May 26, 2008, 08:51:43 am
A town parade? A cookout? You know what that reminds me of right?  :)  ;)

Hahahaha, yes!

We (as in Americans) tend to do the same thing on July 4th, too. Actually, though, here in Westbrook we don't have a July 4th parade. There will be one today. Today's parade is the "serious" parade, with veterans marching. Of course, they have the bands and fire trucks, as usual. The next week is "Westbrook Together Days" and that is the "fun" parade, with all the little kids (boy scouts, girl scouts), antique cars--as well as the bands and fire trucks. And that's it for parades in Westbrook--nothing on July 4th. I guess they figure two in a row is enough for our little city!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 27, 2008, 06:21:09 am
Morning all,

61 degrees and it looks like we have a nice day in store!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 28, 2008, 06:42:17 am
Morning all,

48 degrees this morning and a beautiful sunny day...not a cloud in the sky. I have already been out and communed with nature. Perfect!

Chrissi is here, safe and sound. Yesterday, driving back from the airport, she got to experience torrential downpours complete with flash flooding and lightning. Fun...LOL. But the weather stopped quickly enough and today looks like a flawless day for sightseeing and touring.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 28, 2008, 06:45:24 am
The Top Ten List for Wednesday, May 28, 2008

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DavidInIndy       9152
Elle       8964
AuroraLucis       8664
Jeff Wrangler       7420
Sheriff Roland       6702
   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 28, 2008, 10:20:21 am
Welcome to New England, Chrissi!

Did you try the famous outdoor shower??  Watch out for peeping turkeys...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 28, 2008, 11:13:36 am


That's so great to hear about Chissi's arrival! 8)

I hope you have a fantastic visit!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 28, 2008, 10:23:51 pm
Quote from: southendmd on May 28, 2008, 10:20:21 am
Welcome to New England, Chrissi!

Did you try the famous outdoor shower??  Watch out for peeping turkeys...
Quote from: atz75 on May 28, 2008, 11:13:36 am

That's so great to hear about Chissi's arrival! 8)

I hope you have a fantastic visit!


Thank you Paul and Amanda :)
No, I haven't tried the outdoor shower yet, I showered the usual (inside) way today. But I plan to try it tomorrow morning. Still not sure how brave I'll be in the morning.
Although it's absolutely lovely and warm during the day, the nights (and thus the mornings) are very chilly in Maine :o.

I've been to my very first baseball game this evening :) It was a great experience, I loved it. I think if I lived in the US, baseball would be my favorite sports. I like the game, and don't get me started on all those guys in tight knickerbockers! :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 28, 2008, 10:42:36 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 28, 2008, 10:23:51 pm

Thank you Paul and Amanda :)
No, I haven't tried the outdoor shower yet, I showered the usual (inside) way today. But I plan to try it tomorrow morning. Still not sure how brave I'll be in the morning.
Although it's absolutely lovely and warm during the day, the nights (and thus the mornings) are very chilly in Maine :o.

I've been to my very first baseball game this evening :) It was a great experience, I loved it. I think if I lived in the US, baseball would be my favorite sports. I like the game, and don't get me started on all those guys in tight knickerbockers! :laugh:


Awww! ((((CHRISSI))))   :-*

You went to a baseball game!! Did you have a hotdog with relish, mustard and ketsup on it, and/or a box of Cracker Jacks while you were at the baseball game? Baseball games are fun! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 28, 2008, 11:02:20 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on May 28, 2008, 10:42:36 pm

Awww! ((((CHRISSI))))   :-*

You went to a baseball game!! Did you have a hotdog with relish, mustard and ketsup on it, and/or a box of Cracker Jacks while you were at the baseball game? Baseball games are fun! :D


Hiya sweetie-pie :D
I didn't have either one. I had fried dough with sugar and cinnamon. Hmmmm, tasty.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 28, 2008, 11:10:43 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 28, 2008, 11:02:20 pm
I didn't have either one. I had fried dough with sugar and cinnamon. Hmmmm, tasty.


Sounds like a funnel cake. ...

When you gettin' to Denver, Little Darlin'?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 28, 2008, 11:14:48 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 28, 2008, 11:10:43 pm
Sounds like a funnel cake. ...

When you gettin' to Denver, Little Darlin'?

 :D

We were just discussing funnel cake over in the "Junk Food" thread in Polling Place. 8)

(http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/4609607-dca.jpg%22%20border=%220)

Glad to hear you're enjoying Maine Chrissi!!!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 28, 2008, 11:22:56 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 28, 2008, 11:10:43 pm
Sounds like a funnel cake. ...

When you gettin' to Denver, Little Darlin'?

Either that, or an Elephant Ear! :D

(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s286/williamsaa05/Holland%20Festival/100_5503.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 28, 2008, 11:25:00 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 28, 2008, 11:10:43 pm
Sounds like a funnel cake. ...

When you gettin' to Denver, Little Darlin'?

Chrissi, if you're flying from Maine to Colorado, you might fly directly over Indiana! :D

If I knew the exact time you were flying over me, I'd run out in my yard and wave to you!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 28, 2008, 11:45:52 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on May 28, 2008, 11:25:00 pm
Chrissi, if you're flying from Maine to Colorado, you might fly directly over Indiana! :D

If I knew the exact time you were flying over me, I'd run out in my yard and wave to you!

I'd say about 2:30 pm your time on Friday!!

I hear you all had quite a party there in Indy last weekend!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 29, 2008, 01:28:46 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 28, 2008, 11:45:52 pm
I'd say about 2:30 pm your time on Friday!!

I hear you all had quite a party there in Indy last weekend!


You mean the race? lol  Yeah, it gets crazy around here on that weekend!

Thanks Lee! I'll look for a jet flying over around 2:30 ET on Friday. Chrissi, you be sure to wave back, you hear me?! ;)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 29, 2008, 01:37:47 am
Good work, Leslie, giving our friend a fun, classic American time!   Chrissi, so glad you had fun.  Here's THE baseball song, you may know it already.  The real song starts 36 seconds into the clip.

Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGws1yR0tg8[/youtube]
Look at Frank Sinatra keep up with Gene Kelly's dancing!  I wonder how many times they performed it til they were satisfied.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 29, 2008, 08:40:47 am
Morning all,

62 degrees right now. Another beautiful day is predicted. We are off to the botanical gardens up in Boothbay Harbor later this morning. Meanwhile, Chrissi is enjoying her first-ever bagel, cooked Nicoll-style. We broil them. I don't know anyone else in the world who broils bagels, besides my family. We also broil English muffins.

Chrissi gave her seal of approval to the bagel and she really loves my coffee!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 29, 2008, 08:48:30 am
Good morning folks :D

The fried dough yesterday was like the Elephant Ear David posted.
I'll have a look at the map and try to guess when I'll be flying over Indiana. I'll post it here, so we can wave at each other at the same time David :laugh:.

Gotta go know, we're heading out for groceries.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 29, 2008, 09:23:55 am
Bonjours à toutes  et à tous !!

Good day to all !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 29, 2008, 09:35:41 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 29, 2008, 08:48:30 am
Good morning folks :D

The fried dough yesterday was like the Elephant Ear David posted.
I'll have a look at the map and try to guess when I'll be flying over Indiana. I'll post it here, so we can wave at each other at the same time David :laugh:.

Gotta go know, we're heading out for groceries.

If it looks like your plane will be flying over western Pennsylvania, let me know too and I'll plan to wave as well.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 29, 2008, 01:49:53 pm
Quote from: SunShadow on May 29, 2008, 01:45:16 pm
Now ya'll have to stop posting pictures of delicious looking snacks.  Some of us are trying to diet.   ;)




 :laugh:

I was thinking the same thing. I was in the shop earlier and I really had to fight off the temptation to buy some wine gums...

Oh, well, I'm enjoying a glass of red wine now, that helps!  ;)

Like LaShawn said 'I ain't got no resistance' LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 29, 2008, 01:57:55 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on May 29, 2008, 01:49:53 pm

 :laugh:

I was thinking the same thing. I was in the shop earlier and I really had to fight off the temptation to buy some wine gums...

Oh, well, I'm enjoying a glass of red wine now, that helps!  ;)

Like LaShawn said 'I ain't got no resistance' LOL

Hey Fabienne!  Red wine, I know, but what in the world are wine gums?  This does not compute.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on May 29, 2008, 02:10:30 pm
Quote from: southendmd on May 29, 2008, 01:57:55 pm
Hey Fabienne!  Red wine, I know, but what in the world are wine gums?  This does not compute.

We were talking about our favorite guilty pleasures in another thread. And some of the names were really weird. Like a 'fluffer-nutter sandwich'  :o

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,20696.0.html (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,20696.0.html)

These are my favorite wine gums, Bassets! Yummy!

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/trad_wine_gum.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 29, 2008, 02:34:39 pm
The Big List

The first number is what order the person joined BetterMost.  It also notes the last time the person logged in.


534   injest                   Today    26476   
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773   dot-matrix           Today    9844   
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129   Elle                   Today    8977   
195   AuroraLucis       2 days ago    8664   
162   Jeff Wrangler    Today    7436   
15   Sheriff Roland   Today    6702   
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190   Fran                   Today    6543   
495   louise van hine   1 day ago    6194   
107   shakestheground   Today    6121   
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638   ifyoucantfixit   Today    5444   
191   seriouscrayons   Today    5301   
139   Kelda                   Today    5174   
150   David    27 days ago    5097   
221   atz75                   Today    5092   
234   southendmd   Today    4747   
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245   memento         1 day ago    3915   
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 29, 2008, 02:58:44 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on May 29, 2008, 02:10:30 pm
We were talking about our favorite guilty pleasures in another thread. And some of the names were really weird. Like a 'fluffer-nutter sandwich'  :o

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,20696.0.html (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,20696.0.html)

These are my favorite wine gums, Bassets! Yummy!

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/trad_wine_gum.jpg)

Oh, I see.  They look like gummy bears.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 29, 2008, 03:03:34 pm
So, I was very pleased to see that, with a few exceptions, by far most of the 1000+ post members are still active here. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 29, 2008, 03:08:59 pm


What a great list Elle!  Thanks for compiling it. :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on May 29, 2008, 03:46:34 pm
Quote from: Elle on May 29, 2008, 03:03:34 pm
So, I was very pleased to see that, with a few exceptions, by far most of the 1000+ post members are still active here. 

That is a great list, Elle!  Thank you!  It's good for nudging, too, because now I'm wondering where the heck Mark (jpwagoneer) has been - I should PM him!

-Lynne
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on May 29, 2008, 03:53:57 pm
Very cool list, Elle!

As a Tremblay-era joiner, it's interesting for me to see how many fellow Tremblayans are still really active. (And a bit sad to recall the handful who aren't.)



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 29, 2008, 06:49:03 pm
Quote from: southendmd on May 29, 2008, 02:58:44 pm
Oh, I see.  They look like gummy bears.

My tangential mind just created Amy Winehouse Gummy Bears. I have no idea where I put them......
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 29, 2008, 06:54:24 pm
Ok David and Amanda. I checked my flight schedule. I'll wave to the both of you at 12:00PM CDT. Since I don't know the route my plane will take, I just estimated.


Clarissa, thanks for the Big List! :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 29, 2008, 07:44:05 pm
You can wave at me, too, Chrissi!  I'm in northern Indiana til Monday, attending the festivities for my nephew's graduation.  Have a great Round-Up!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 29, 2008, 08:09:24 pm
Quote from: Meryl on May 29, 2008, 07:44:05 pm
You can wave at me, too, Chrissi!  I'm in northern Indiana til Monday, attending the festivities for my nephew's graduation.  Have a great Round-Up!  :D



Thanks and will do Meryl! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 29, 2008, 08:15:16 pm
Merci       Elle      !!

Good information !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 30, 2008, 01:48:58 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 29, 2008, 06:54:24 pm
Ok David and Amanda. I checked my flight schedule. I'll wave to the both of you at 12:00PM CDT. Since I don't know the route my plane will take, I just estimated.


Clarissa, thanks for the Big List! :D

I'll be standing out in my front yard with bells on, Chrissi! You can count on it! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 30, 2008, 02:01:52 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on May 30, 2008, 01:48:58 am
I'll be standing out in my front yard with bells on, Chrissi! You can count on it! :D




Yeah - the bells will be stuck on with spoonfuls of Fluff!

:)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 30, 2008, 02:47:43 am
Quote from: Elle on May 30, 2008, 02:01:52 am

Yeah - the bells will be stuck on with spoonfuls of Fluff!

:)

And Winegums!!

{{{Fabienne}}}

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 30, 2008, 06:37:18 am
Morning all,

52 degrees and another sunny day. Chrissi and I are off to Boston to the airport. I can't believe she is leaving already! This has been a (too) quick trip!

Yesterday we went to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. This is very new...just opened last year. 248 acres, saved from a developer who wanted to build 17 houses along the Sheepscot River. The gardens are nice...I could see they will be spectacular in 5 years or so when they have grown up a bit. For anyone who is in the Boothbay Harbor region and enjoys flowers and beautiful views, I would definitely recommend a visit.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 30, 2008, 03:33:44 pm
Re-bonjour !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 30, 2008, 04:20:07 pm
No Top Ten List today? I'll try to do it. Sorry if the colors and format are not correct! :D

injest  26483  
MaineWriter  12641  
Garry_LH  11245
Front-Ranger  10462  
dot-matrix  9844
DavidInIndy  9193  
Elle  8998 
AuroraLucis  8664
Jeff Wrangler  7452  
Artiste  6706   <------- LOOK!!


Welcome to the Top Ten, Artiste!!! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 30, 2008, 05:26:33 pm
An early congratulations on 9000 posts Clarissa! I'm sure you'll hit it sometime tonight! :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 30, 2008, 05:31:29 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on May 30, 2008, 05:26:33 pm
An early congratulations on 9000 posts Clarissa! I'm sure you'll hit it sometime tonight! :)

I'll second that!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 30, 2008, 06:36:56 pm
Thanks, David, for helping out. I was busy with my hostessing duties.

Congratulations to Clarissa! And welcome to the top ten, Artiste!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 30, 2008, 06:57:22 pm
Wow, quelle belle surprise !

Merci !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 30, 2008, 06:57:55 pm
Merci MaineWriter !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 30, 2008, 06:59:33 pm
Merci David aussi !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 31, 2008, 12:24:17 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on May 30, 2008, 05:26:33 pm
An early congratulations on 9000 posts Clarissa! I'm sure you'll hit it sometime tonight! :)



Oh wow!  I didn't even notice.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 31, 2008, 12:24:56 am
You're right, whoo hoo, hooray me and my wordiness!  9000 with this post.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 31, 2008, 12:45:11 am
Quote from: Elle on May 31, 2008, 12:24:56 am
You're right, whoo hoo, hooray me and my wordiness!  9000 with this post.

Congrats Elle!!!

 :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on May 31, 2008, 06:02:31 am
Happy 9,000 Elle!!

(http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd13/brendagoodmum/congratulations/congrat1.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2008, 08:07:05 am
Mornign all,

56 degrees and rain is predicted for today. My first rainy morning in the outdoor shower!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on May 31, 2008, 08:09:42 am
The Bettermost Top Ten List for Saturday, May 31, 2008

injest         26496
MaineWriter       12643
Garry_LH       11245
Front-Ranger       10462
dot-matrix       9844
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on May 31, 2008, 09:17:21 am
Bonjour !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 31, 2008, 12:32:55 pm
Hi everybody! :D

I'm in Denver now. I've already met some Brokies yesterday and today we will all meet, hooray!

Congrats Elle on 9000 posts! :)


So Leslie, it's raining now that I've left Maine? And you're showering outside anyway? Jeez, wild horses couldn't have dragged me into it had it been raining.

Fabienne: i did it! I was in the outdoor shower. It was fine as long as the warm water ran. But eventually you have to turn it off, now way around that, lol. I almost froze my not so scrawny a$$ off :o But since Leslie is such a good hostess, she had given me a bathrobe, which saved me from freezing to death :laugh:.

David, Amanda and Meryl: I waved to you. Literally. I had the window seat and turned towards the window so my seat neighbour wouldn't think I'm crazy :laugh:.

Bye for now, cu all :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 01, 2008, 07:57:41 am
Morning all,

The outdoor shower is nice in the rain, but it is even nicer on days like today, when it is 75 degrees and clear, blue sunny skies! I am heading out there right now!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 01, 2008, 10:40:09 am
Thanks everyone, and Yee Haw to Chrissi and the other Denver/Wyoming Brokies! 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 01, 2008, 05:01:04 pm
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 01, 2008, 05:08:10 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 31, 2008, 12:32:55 pm
Hi everybody! :D

I'm in Denver now. I've already met some Brokies yesterday and today we will all meet, hooray!

Congrats Elle on 9000 posts! :)


So Leslie, it's raining now that I've left Maine? And you're showering outside anyway? Jeez, wild horses couldn't have dragged me into it had it been raining.

Fabienne: i did it! I was in the outdoor shower. It was fine as long as the warm water ran. But eventually you have to turn it off, now way around that, lol. I almost froze my not so scrawny a$$ off :o But since Leslie is such a good hostess, she had given me a bathrobe, which saved me from freezing to death :laugh:.

David, Amanda and Meryl: I waved to you. Literally. I had the window seat and turned towards the window so my seat neighbour wouldn't think I'm crazy :laugh:.  

Bye for now, cu all :-*

God Chrissi, you are so funny! :laugh:

I purposely went outside and did some yard work during that time. I heard several jets fly over but I couldn't see them. We had some cloud cover and they sounded like they were up very high. But I waved each time I heard them. There were other jets too, but they were obviously landing and taking off at the Indy airport. I knew you weren't on those so I didn't wave at them. ;)

I wonder if you actually flew over Indy? Coming from Boston, you may have flown over Michigan or nothern Indiana (where Meryl was, I think).  But just the thought you might have been on one of those jets was pretty exciting for me! :D

 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on June 01, 2008, 05:16:35 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on June 01, 2008, 05:08:10 pm
God Chrissi, you are so funny! :laugh:

I purposely went outside and did some yard work during that time. I heard several jets fly over but I couldn't see them. We had some cloud cover and they sounded like they were up very high. But I waved each time I heard them.   There were other jets too, but they were obviously landing and taking off at the Indy airport. I knew you weren't on those so I didn't wave at them. ;)

I wonder if you actually flew over Indy? Coming from Boston, you may have flown over Michigan or nothern Indiana (where Meryl was, I think).  But just the thought you might have been on one of those jets was pretty exciting for me! :D

 

LOL. The neighbors are probably thinking....woo, sumpn wrong with him.  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 01, 2008, 07:46:51 pm
Hugs to all !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 02, 2008, 06:30:10 am
Morning all,

65 degrees here and lovely sunny morning. Today is June 2, 2008 and it is my 30th wedding anniversary. 30 years! I tell people I got married when I was 6 years old, since I don't really feel old enough to have been married this long...LOL

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 02, 2008, 06:32:51 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on June 02, 2008, 08:06:57 am
Happy Anniversary,
Leslie & Tony!

(http://www.lovethatgift.co.uk/acatalog/happy-anniversary-balloon-300.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 02, 2008, 08:18:33 am
Leslie and Tony, happy anniversary!  Remember this from childhood?

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knp9-GY6fHE[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 02, 2008, 08:31:50 am
Paul and Clarissa, thank you! And Clarissa, yes I do remember that but it has been a long time...LOL. Thanks for the memory!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on June 02, 2008, 09:41:26 am
That's amazing Leslie! Congratulations from all of us. Happy anniversary!!

 :-*  :-*  :-*

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/cake487.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 02, 2008, 10:01:06 am
Oh, what a beautiful cake! Thank you Fabienne!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 02, 2008, 10:32:21 am
Congratulations to Optom3, the newest member of the 1000 posts club!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 02, 2008, 12:26:08 pm
Okay, so I find this hard to believe. This is (allegedly) Macaulay Culkin, the kid from the Home Alone movies. He is 28 years old but he looks 58! What has happened to him? Is it drugs? Does he have some awful illness (cancer, AIDS)? What??

http://www.holymoly.co.uk/news/celeb-photo-gallery/3358/none-photos/4.html
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 02, 2008, 01:19:30 pm
Quote from: SunShadow on June 02, 2008, 12:28:46 pm
Congratulations, Leslie!!  30 years is quite an accomplishment these days.  My husband and I will be celebrating 10 years this month on, as he likes to put it, the longest day of the year.



Thanks so much, Susie! And congratulations on 10 years--I am sure they have all been great.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 02, 2008, 01:30:43 pm
Quote from: SunShadow on June 02, 2008, 01:21:10 pm
Ups and downs as in most relationships, but I am lucky overall.



That's a good way to put it...fortunately, the ups outweigh the downs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 02, 2008, 02:58:18 pm
Congratulations Leslie on your 30th anniversary! :D

And congratulations Fiona on 1000 posts!! :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on June 02, 2008, 03:09:17 pm
(http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/mba0767l.jpg)



Sooner or later, we're glad to have you!
Welcome to the club, Fiona!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on June 02, 2008, 03:27:41 pm
Quote from: southendmd on June 02, 2008, 03:09:17 pm
(http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/mba0767l.jpg)



Sooner or later, we're glad to have you!
Welcome to the club, Fiona!

How apt for an Optometrist !!!!

I feel like I just got 1st prize at school, now I can join the 1000 club. A big thanks to all the well wishers.
I wanted my 1000 to be on June 1st but I could not post just for the sake of it,so I hit it today instead.What a lot has happened  in 1000 posts.I really hope the next 1000 are not so stressful, but even if they are,I will get by with a little help from my friends.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on June 02, 2008, 03:49:55 pm

Congrats Fiona!!

(http://bestsmileys.com/excited/3.gif)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on June 03, 2008, 12:33:55 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 02, 2008, 12:26:08 pm
Okay, so I find this hard to believe. This is (allegedly) Macaulay Culkin, the kid from the Home Alone movies. He is 28 years old but he looks 58! What has happened to him? Is it drugs? Does he have some awful illness (cancer, AIDS)? What??

http://www.holymoly.co.uk/news/celeb-photo-gallery/3358/none-photos/4.html

I don't think so. Here's a 2004 photo of Macaulay, AFTER a drug bust. There's some resemblance between this and the guy in the other photo, but some big differences. Different nose, different mouth, different ears. This one is recognizable as the kid from Home Alone!

(http://bp1.blogger.com/_jPmgJDQfKhM/R4sSjjwebYI/AAAAAAAABE8/LpObmjPDOSQ/s320/Caulkin4.jpg)



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 03, 2008, 01:43:43 am
Quote from: seriouscrayons on June 03, 2008, 12:33:55 am
I don't think so. Here's a 2004 photo of Macaulay, AFTER a drug bust. There's some resemblance between this and the guy in the other photo, but some big differences. Different nose, different mouth, different ears. This one is recognizable as the kid from Home Alone!

(http://bp1.blogger.com/_jPmgJDQfKhM/R4sSjjwebYI/AAAAAAAABE8/LpObmjPDOSQ/s320/Caulkin4.jpg)






This is the exact photo I've just spent a few minutes comparing and was about to post too.  And I Googled images and news for him, and couldn't find that photo (I mean the really awful one) anywhere else.  I don't think it's him.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 03, 2008, 01:50:38 am

Fiona, here's looking at you, Kid.
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/1144436151_3994.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 03, 2008, 01:58:50 am
Quote from: Elle on June 03, 2008, 01:43:43 am

This is the exact photo I've just spent a few minutes comparing and was about to post too.  And I Googled images and news for him, and couldn't find that photo (I mean the really awful one) anywhere else.  I don't think it's him.

Is that REALLY him ya'll? ???

What happened to that cute child from "Home Alone" if it really IS him?

I hope it's not him. I pray it's not him. But if it IS him he should be a poster boy for drug abuse. Just look what happned to him.

Just look what happened to our Heath, with his doctors probably mixing up his drugs like that and he didn't even know it!! :'(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 03, 2008, 02:58:15 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 02, 2008, 12:26:08 pm
Okay, so I find this hard to believe. This is (allegedly) Macaulay Culkin, the kid from the Home Alone movies. He is 28 years old but he looks 58! What has happened to him? Is it drugs? Does he have some awful illness (cancer, AIDS)? What??

http://www.holymoly.co.uk/news/celeb-photo-gallery/3358/none-photos/4.html

That is sooooo not Maculy Culkin - thats the guy from the Pogues...... Shane MacGowan. Google Image him and you'll see what I mean!!! And he's 51....

and actually on second glance if you look behind him it has something about the pogues in the background!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 03, 2008, 06:09:45 am
Thank you for straightening that out for me, Kelda! I didn't really think it could be Macaulay but the website said it was!

Okay, weather today: 62 degrees, another nice day. I am off to the outdoor shower!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 03, 2008, 06:12:43 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 04, 2008, 06:13:31 am
Morning all,

57 degrees and it looks like we have a little bit of rain in the forecast this morning.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 04, 2008, 07:30:42 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 04, 2008, 10:41:08 pm
Bonsoir !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 05, 2008, 08:37:06 am
Morning all,

58 degrees and another rainy day. Not pouring, just drizzling. Good for the flowers.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 05, 2008, 08:39:07 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 05, 2008, 08:46:09 am
Bonjour !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 06, 2008, 06:46:36 am
Morning all,

56 degrees and it looks like more rain is in store for us. I am glad this weather is this week and not last when Chrissi was here! The turkey is paying us a visit this morning, gobbling away in the backyard.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 06, 2008, 06:50:05 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 06, 2008, 08:36:42 am
Bon matin !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 06, 2008, 08:37:55 am
Do you find that more and more persons don't care less if it's a bon matin (a good morning) anymore ?

May I ask,
au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on June 06, 2008, 03:40:06 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 13, 2008, 10:00:49 am
I was a very fat boy. ...  :P

However, I've seen your college picture. ...  ;)

and what is wrong with fat boys? In my experience they grow into kind and generous men because they remember not being the most popular kids. they may lose weight as they age but usually their hearts remain huge!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 06, 2008, 04:51:28 pm
Wonderful injest !!

And they have such great sense of humour too !!

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 07, 2008, 07:03:20 am
Morning all,

55 degrees and a little foggy right now. They say the fog is supposed to burn off and the temperature will go up to 90. We'll see...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 07, 2008, 07:05:42 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 07, 2008, 07:06:25 am
Congratulations to Artiste on 7000 posts!

It seems like just yesterday that we were saying congrats on 6000! Way to go, Artiste!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 07, 2008, 07:53:47 am
Bonjour !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 07, 2008, 07:55:42 am
Merci MaineWrtier !

I could have went and posted that fast ?

Guess important information needs to be listed for many or for all, and for myself !!!

Au revoir
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 07, 2008, 11:08:19 pm
The Big List

The first number is the person's number of posts as of today.  The second number is their number of posts when I posted the last Big List on May 29th.  If there is no second number, it means they have not posted since May 29th.

The most/least/new game
1)  Can you spot who posted the most in that period? 
2)  Can you spot who posted the least, but did post? 
3)  Can you spot who is new to the 1000+ posts club?


   injest                         26,612   26476
   MaineWriter                   12,680   12640
   Garry_LH                   11,245   
   Front-Ranger      10,463   10458
   dot-matrix         9,844   
   DavidInIndy      9,291   9176
   Elle            9,064   8977
   AuroraLucis         8,664   
   Jeff Wrangler      7,453   7436
   Artiste         7,068   6622
   Sheriff Roland      6,707   6702
   Fran            6,602   6543
   louise van hine      6,204   6194
   shakestheground           6,197   6121
   Meryl            5,582   5565
   ifyoucantfixit      5,445   5444
   seriouscrayons      5,362   5301
   atz75            5,198   5092
   Kelda            5,196   5174
   David            5,097   
   southendmd      4,832   4747
   Phillip Dampier      4,591   4577
   Susiebell         4,506   4506
   Penthesilea         4,360   4345
   CellarDweller      4,107   4100
   memento         3,941   3915
   loneleeb3         3,826   3777
   garycottle         3,736   
   Shasta542         3,712   3656
   Toast            3,542   
   Lynne         3,477   3436
   Snork            3,439   3416
   ednbarby         3,145   3144
   Kerry            3,094   3080
   Pipedream         3,026   
   delalluvia         2,949   2917
   opinionista         2,660   
   brokeplex         2,598   
   belbbmfan         2,499   2480
   mariposa         2,465   
   wdj            2,429   
   sfericsf         2,425   2376
   Katie77         2,375   2341
   jstephens9         2,184   2183
   FairyDust         2,169   
   mariez         2,137   2120
   Daniel         2,057   2053
   brokeback_dev      2,025   1983
   Mikaela         1,928   1920
   Littlewing         1,792   1784
   Cameron         1,747   
   jpwagoneer1964      1,712   
   SunShadow      1,656   1471
   wulfar360         1,654   1652
   Arad-3         1,650   
   Bigheart         1,610   
   YaadPyar         1,600   
   ffrn            1,550   
   enjaRoux         1,470   
   j. U. d. E.         1,438   1435
   twistedude              1,388   
   coffeecat33              1,346   
   littleguitar         1,326   
   Hadil            1,282   
   notBastet         1,276   
   TOoP/Bruce      1,262   1259
   saucycobblers      1,231   
   wyomen         1,216   1213
   souxi            1,195   1191
   DeeDee         1,155   
   starboardlight      1,125   
   LauraGigs         1,122   1115
   oilgun         1,117   1102
   optom3         1,079   (unknown)
   Ray            1,040   
   karen1129         1,037   
   nakymaton         1,020
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 07, 2008, 11:20:20 pm
Please notice the little game I posted at the top of my previous post.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 08, 2008, 01:10:28 am
Artiste!!! :D

Congratulations on hitting 7000!!!

And you managed to post 446 messages in what? Ten days? Is my math correct?

Holy Cow!! That must be some kind of new record.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on June 08, 2008, 02:54:25 am
So is the one who posted the most Artiste, with 446? Followed by injest, with 136?

Among those who did post, looks like ifyoucanfixit, ednbarby and jstephens9 all posted once. So they'd be the people who posted least, yet still posted.

Is the new person in the 1000+ posts club optom3? And it looks like brokeback_dev has passed the 2,000 mark!! Yay, dev!!



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 08, 2008, 07:56:49 am
Morning all,

8 am and it is already 77 degrees here in Maine. We are heading for one of our famous "heat waves"...LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on June 08, 2008, 01:54:54 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 08, 2008, 07:56:49 am
Morning all,

8 am and it is already 77 degrees here in Maine. We are heading for one of our famous "heat waves"...LOL

L

The outdoor shower will come in handy then?  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on June 08, 2008, 01:59:41 pm
Quote from: SunShadow on June 08, 2008, 12:23:40 pm
At 185, I think I've got Jess beat.   ;)



yeah, I have stopped posting so much. Other than threads I feel I am not intruding on.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on June 08, 2008, 04:26:09 pm
I keep forgetting that I can now legitimately post here.What I don't get is why I have unknown as my 2nd number.It is probably so simple a kindergarten kid could work it out, but I am having a senior moment!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 08, 2008, 04:45:58 pm
cos when Elle last posted the full list you weren't on it! So she doesn't know what your exact post count was on that day & time!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on June 08, 2008, 04:48:13 pm
Quote from: SunShadow on June 08, 2008, 12:23:40 pm
At 185, I think I've got Jess beat.   ;)

No easy feat!  :)  Congratulations and sorry to overlook you, Susie. I suspected my math skills might fail me in that quiz.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 08, 2008, 06:15:23 pm
Quote from: seriouscrayons on June 08, 2008, 02:54:25 am
So is the one who posted the most Artiste, with 446? Followed by injest, with 136?

Among those who did post, looks like ifyoucanfixit, ednbarby and jstephens9 all posted once. So they'd be the people who posted least, yet still posted.

Is the new person in the 1000+ posts club optom3? And it looks like brokeback_dev has passed the 2,000 mark!! Yay, dev!!






Great observing, K, and you noticed more than I did.  And as Susie said, she posted more than Jess!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 08, 2008, 06:16:25 pm
Quote from: optom3 on June 08, 2008, 04:26:09 pm
I keep forgetting that I can now legitimately post here.What I don't get is why I have unknown as my 2nd number.It is probably so simple a kindergarten kid could work it out, but I am having a senior moment!!!


What Kelda said!  Welcome again, Fiona!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 08, 2008, 06:32:13 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on June 08, 2008, 01:54:54 pm
The outdoor shower will come in handy then?  :)

Oh yes.

Once I move outside (for the shower) it is very hard to shower inside. The indoor bathroom is small and windowless so it is a sharp contrast to being outside in wide open nature with sky and fresh air...it doesn't matter if it is hot or cold, sunny or rainy. Once I am out, I am out for the season.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 08, 2008, 06:36:19 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 08, 2008, 06:32:13 pm
Oh yes.

Once I move outside (for the shower) it is very hard to shower inside. The indoor bathroom is small and windowless so it is a sharp contrast to being outside in wide open nature with sky and fresh air...it doesn't matter if it is hot or cold, sunny or rainy. Once I am out, I am out for the season.

L

Do you have privacy walls around the shower Leslie, or are you out in the country? I'm just wondering because you mentioned the wide open nature and sky. For some reason I was picturing your shower with walls around it, or maybe those fold out walls you can push against the wall of your house when you aren't using it. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 08, 2008, 07:26:51 pm
Here you go, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/photo.jpg)

It has a little "saloon" swinging door to the left and one of the doors is missing. It blew off on the big Patriot's Day storm last year (April 2007). Yes, I have asked repeatedly to have it fixed and it is on the "honey do" list. Even with the missing door, as you can see, there is still plenty of privacy. At least I think so.

My husband, daughter and I all use this shower. My son stays inside. Go figure. I don't ask him about it, it's his choice.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 08, 2008, 07:39:13 pm
This is the view I get as I look straight north (out of the shower) while I shampoo my hair. The dog isn't always there, though.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/photo-1.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 08, 2008, 08:39:10 pm
That's pretty much how I had the shower pictured in my mind! It looks very nice too! Is that your dog in the second picture? What is his/her name? Very cute!! :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on June 08, 2008, 08:58:27 pm
Quote from: Kelda on June 08, 2008, 04:45:58 pm
cos when Elle last posted the full list you weren't on it! So she doesn't know what your exact post count was on that day & time!

I knew it would be such a simple answer  a kindergarten kid could figure it out. I seem to be having more and more of these "senior moments"
 I could not remember my address when I went to collect my prescription today.I knew the road but not the number.The woman behind the counter obviously thought, no wonder she needs the medication poor sod. I am of course trying to blame the medication for the memory loss.
I just got one of "those" looks. The, you know your nuts , we know your nuts , that's why you're on this stuff.So just pay quietly and leave, sort of looks.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 08, 2008, 09:12:23 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on June 08, 2008, 08:39:10 pm
That's pretty much how I had the shower pictured in my mind! It looks very nice too! Is that your dog in the second picture? What is his/her name? Very cute!! :)



That's our dog. His name is Chester.  As we say here in Maine, "He is good with his hands (paws) but numb as a hake."
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on June 08, 2008, 09:54:51 pm
I notice that several of us who normally post a lot did not during this time period. Would anyone like to guess why that might be?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 08, 2008, 10:10:20 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 08, 2008, 09:12:23 pm
That's our dog. His name is Chester.  As we say here in Maine, "He is good with his hands (paws) but numb as a hake."

Awwww, but he's so cute!! :-*

My dog Cody tries to act like a dummy sometimes. He's actually quite smart I think, but he's figured out if he acts like a ding dong he gets more cuddles, kisses and hugs. lol

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 09, 2008, 02:14:11 am
Quote from: jstephens9 on June 08, 2008, 09:54:51 pm
I notice that several of us who normally post a lot did not during this time period. Would anyone like to guess why that might be?


You were at the Roundup!!  :)  Welcome back, Jack.  Tell us some stories.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 09, 2008, 03:45:15 am
Quote from: Elle on June 09, 2008, 02:14:11 am

You were at the Roundup!!  :)  Welcome back, Jack.  Tell us some stories.  :)

Kudos on your speed Clarissa! You beat me to it. Again. ;)

I somehow missed Jack's post (talking about Leslie's dog I guess) and I was about to say the same thing to Jack, but you did it first. I suppose I should pay closer attention around here in the future. :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 09, 2008, 03:50:50 am
I'm/we're looking forward to hearing about your events in Colorado and Wyoming Jack! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 09, 2008, 08:45:25 am
Morning all,

Our Maine heat wave continues...78 degrees at 8:45 am. Lots of humidity. What happened to our nice cool breezes?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 09, 2008, 08:48:17 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 09, 2008, 02:57:26 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 08, 2008, 07:26:51 pm
It has a little "saloon" swinging door to the left and one of the doors is missing. It blew off on the big Patriot's Day storm last year (April 2007). Yes, I have asked repeatedly to have it fixed and it is on the "honey do" list. Even with the missing door, as you can see, there is still plenty of privacy. At least I think so.



Oh my goodness - you have a 'honey do' list!

My aunt has this for her hubby and has had for as long as I can remember - I was just thinking today I needed to find a mini whiteboard today so I can set one up for Callum!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 09, 2008, 09:19:33 pm
I love the Honey Do list, and actually so does my husband.  He likes the clarity of it.  Usually it's pretty simple stuff, and I try to keep it to the 2 or 3 things I would most appreciate him doing.  I have one for him nearly every Saturday.  I am very grateful for those things he does.  The things he doesn't, either I decide I can do, or we might pay someone to do it, or we go without it getting done.  Yay Honey Do list!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 10, 2008, 05:04:08 am
Hiya folks :D!


I'm back from my big trip and have lots of pictures to share. The Roundup pix will be posted in the respective forum and I guess I'll open my own blog and share my visit to Leslie there. But here are at least two pics:

Leslie and I on her porch:
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Besuch%20bei%20Leslie%202008/CIMG0936.jpg)


and the famous outdoor shower:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Besuch%20bei%20Leslie%202008/CIMG0991.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on June 10, 2008, 06:20:37 am
Looking very relaxed ladies!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 10, 2008, 06:51:32 am
Morning all,

Yes, we were relaxed. Things are nice on the back porch Chez Leslie...

78 degrees this morning. Another day in our early summer heat wave...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on June 10, 2008, 09:14:13 am

Yay welcome back and thanks for the pictures Chrissi!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 10, 2008, 12:11:30 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 10, 2008, 06:51:32 am
Morning all,

Yes, we were relaxed. Things are nice on the back porch Chez Leslie...

78 degrees this morning. Another day in our early summer heat wave...

L

When I left Denver yesterday, the temperature was in the 60s. Right now it's 94 F in Philadelphia. What the heck am I doing here?  >:(  ???  :'(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 11, 2008, 06:49:03 am
Morning all,

60 degrees and foggy this morning. Yesterday turned out to be cooler than expected with highs only  in the low 80s. Nice!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 11, 2008, 06:59:31 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 12, 2008, 06:24:52 am
Morning all,

73 degrees and another lovely day in store for us...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 12, 2008, 09:50:56 am
Bonjour !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 12, 2008, 09:51:43 am
Bon matin  à toutes et à tous !!

Good morning to all ladies and to all gentlemen !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 13, 2008, 07:04:40 am
Morning all,

69 this morning with blue blue skies and a lovely breeze.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 13, 2008, 07:07:08 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 13, 2008, 07:07:50 am
Oh, and by the way....

Go CELTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 13, 2008, 09:32:01 am
Bonjour à toutes et à tous !!

Isn't nice that the French language can note the female and the male ??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 14, 2008, 09:44:20 am
Morning all,

75 degrees and lovely again, with a breeze. It is supposed to start raining tonight, though, and rain for a week.

So, it's Saturday morning, a day designed to sleep in, right? Tell that to my across the street neighbor! At 6:30 am, he decides to pull out his air compressor and start washing his damn boat! I couldn't believe my ears. At first I thought it was a wood chipper til I looked out the window and saw what he was doing. That noise went on for 45 minutes. So much for sleeping in...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 14, 2008, 11:07:14 am
Bonjour !

Glad that good weather is your way !

Iowa is under water... as it seems worst is coming too to another river like for the Mississippi !

Pray that everyone will be safe !

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 15, 2008, 03:58:24 am
I love this photo, Heath looks very pleased with himself.  I remember noticing that he followed the trend of gaining weight while his partner is pregnant.  I like that they made this sweet photo.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/immqz5.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 15, 2008, 08:43:45 am
Morning all,

57 degrees and rainy, as predicted.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 15, 2008, 09:31:14 am
Bonjour !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 15, 2008, 09:32:10 am
Quelle belle photo de Heath...

so interesting, was he wearing an added belly ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MilAn on June 15, 2008, 10:06:00 am
"so interesting, was he wearing an added belly ?"

No, i think it's his arm. Funny idea Heath had. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 16, 2008, 06:30:31 am
Morning all,

Just like yesterday....57 degrees with rain in the forecast.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 16, 2008, 09:57:12 am
Bonjour !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 16, 2008, 09:58:20 am
Merci MilAn !

Guess that it is Heath's arm !

You have a great eye ! You are an artist ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 16, 2008, 06:36:42 pm
Did I post that in here?  I meant to post it in HHH.  I think it really is his belly.  Who knows?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 20, 2008, 01:05:10 am
Hello!! There seems to be an echo in here!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 20, 2008, 01:27:02 am
Leslie? Where are ya? Don't you have any weather in Maine these days?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 20, 2008, 01:40:46 am
Where IS Leslie? Anyone know?


Well, maybe she will tell us about the weather in Maine a little bit later.

Do you want to hear about the weather in Indianapolis?  ;)  :laugh:  :laugh:

It's currently 75 F outside, and very foggy. We just had a thunderstorm and it smells like WORMS out there. Ugh!  :P  :P

Earlier tonight before the storms came, there was an orange moon. It was nearly full, but not quite. I think we had a full moon a few nights ago. Cody went outside, tipped his head back and howled at it like a wolf!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 20, 2008, 01:48:38 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on June 20, 2008, 01:40:46 am
Where IS Leslie? Anyone know?

She was online yesterday, I just checked.
 ???



Quote
Earlier tonight before the storms came, there was an orange moon. It was nearly full, but not quite. I think we had a full moon a few nights ago. Cody went outside, tipped his head back and howled at it like a wolf!  :D

That's cool 8)

Equally cool is it that for you it's still yesterday, while got up two hours ago. Funny time difference.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 20, 2008, 01:51:19 am
Maybe this'll draw her here...one of her two favorite Heath photos.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/indexphp.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 20, 2008, 01:52:56 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on June 20, 2008, 01:48:38 am
She was online yesterday, I just checked.
 ???



That's cool 8)

Equally cool is it that for you it's still yesterday, while got up two hours ago. Funny time difference.

Yup. It's still dark here Chrissi! It will be dark for another 4 hours probably. :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 20, 2008, 08:34:50 am
Hi Everyone,

61 degrees and sort of foggy/cloudy this morning. We haven't had great weather this week. I am going on a business trip next week to (of all places) southern Illinois! I am sure it will be BEAUTIFUL here and I will be stuck between a hotel room, rental car, and hospital conference room all week. What do you want to bet?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 20, 2008, 08:37:08 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 20, 2008, 09:33:29 am
Bonjour !

Neil Diamond is singing presently on an USA TV station !

Do you know his songs ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 20, 2008, 11:16:26 am
Quote from: Artiste on June 20, 2008, 09:33:29 am
Neil Diamond is singing presently on an USA TV station !

Do you know his songs ?

Only too well, friend! Welcome back, Leslie and Artiste! Weather here in the Rocky Mountains is a tad on the warm side, signalling us to go upside the mountain until we get to the temperature we like!!

Also, no fear of flooding that way!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 20, 2008, 11:24:11 am
Unnoticed by the rest ot the world, Europe celebrates the European Soccer Championship these days. Yesterday Germany beat Portugal in the quarter-finals.
But damn, the best sight of the match was Portuguese Nuno Gomez :). He already cought my eye two years ago at the World Championship. Such a cutie. Now if only soccer players would wear those tight knickerbockers like baseball players... ;D ::)


Nuno Gomez
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/nuno_gomes2.jpg)


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/200606010559_1279254.jpg)


Gomez in action yesterday
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/sdgdsgdggg_2141.jpg)


The German team celebrating
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/jubelende512_dpa.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on June 20, 2008, 11:26:51 am
Chrissi, you're certainly right about Nuno Gomez!

And as a British football commentator once said 'football is a game that lasts 90 minutes and in the end the Germans win!' ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on June 20, 2008, 01:04:16 pm
Finally!  EuroCup 08 fans!

Netherlands is very strong this year so here's Dutch cutie, Wesley Sneijder:

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/ABC%20Movies/Wesley-sneijder.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on June 20, 2008, 02:22:03 pm
We're fans!

It's just my country didn't qualify for the end round.  :-\

So we can now 'pick' our country to support. Our local pub has 'adopted' the dutch team. There's so much orange in there now, your eyes hurt!

They even serve 'bavaria', a dutch lager.  :o but most people still prefer 'Stella Artois' (the best lager in the world of course.  :P) but it's the thought that counts!

My prognosis? I think the Germans or the Dutch will win.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 20, 2008, 02:37:44 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on June 20, 2008, 02:22:03 pm
So we can now 'pick' our country to support.

I always feel free to pick any country, I don't feel obligated to cheer for my country; sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. This year, I like the team and cheer for them. Additionally, I cheer for Turkey because of their phenomenal match against the Czech Repuplic. Two years ago, it was the Aussies who won my heart :).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on June 20, 2008, 02:43:26 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on June 20, 2008, 02:22:03 pm
We're fans!

It's just my country didn't qualify for the end round.  :-\

So we can now 'pick' our country to support. Our local pub has 'adopted' the dutch team. There's so much orange in there now, your eyes hurt!

They even serve 'bavaria', a dutch lager.  :o but most people still prefer 'Stella Artois' (the best lager in the world of course.  :P) but it's the thought that counts!

My prognosis? I think the Germans or the Dutch will win.

Since France was completely useless this year  :'( , I'm hoping for a Dutch win.

But here's a good shot of Lukas Podolski from Team Germany:

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/ABC%20Movies/LukasPodolski02.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on June 20, 2008, 02:47:47 pm
Wow, I didn't realise he looked that good when I was watching the game last night.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 20, 2008, 04:44:19 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on June 20, 2008, 02:37:44 pm
I always feel free to pick any country, I don't feel obligated to cheer for my country; sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. This year, I like the team and cheer for them. Additionally, I cheer for Turkey because of their phenomenal match against the Czech Repuplic. Two years ago, it was the Aussies who won my heart :).

I've been watching some of those games. For all you fellow Americans out there, if you want to watch it, ESPN is airing the games. Right now they are showing the Turkey/Croatia game.

I was upset earlier this week because the United States wasn't playing in it. I figured they simply weren't good enough this year, and then it suddenly dawned on me this is the European Soccer Championships.

Duh!! Ding dong David again.  ::)  >:(  ;)  ;D

Anyway, I'm cheering for the Netherlands! And if for some reason they don't win, I'll start cheering for Germany! :)

Chrissi, you're right. Nuno Gomez is gorgeous! I love those pictures you posted of him. I wonder if they will show him again on TV sometime soon?


Wesley Sneijder is cute too! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 20, 2008, 06:06:12 pm
Whoo-eee!

"My" Turkish team won after penalty shoot-out! :)


Boy, was this a bad and boring match for the greatest part :P But the last 15 minutes made up for it:
At minute 119 (of 120), Croatia scored a goal. Everybody thought that's it, the Croats already cheered their victory. But in the very last minute, the Turkish team also scored a goal!
Both teams went penalty shooting and Turkey won 4 : 2. I'm happy for the Turkish team, but also feel for the poor Croats. They were already so happy, only one minute short of the end of the game. Losing this way must be double hard for them.





Quote from: DavidInIndy on June 20, 2008, 04:44:19 pm
I've been watching some of those games. For all you fellow Americans out there, if you want to watch it, ESPN is airing the games. Right now they are showing the Turkey/Croatia game.

I was upset earlier this week because the United States wasn't playing in it. I figured they simply weren't good enough this year, and then it suddenly dawned on me this is the European Soccer Championships.

Duh!! Ding dong David again.  ::)  >:(  ;)  ;D

Anyway, I'm cheering for the Netherlands! And if for some reason they don't win, I'll start cheering for Germany! :)

Chrissi, you're right. Nuno Gomez is gorgeous! I love those pictures you posted of him. I wonder if they will show him again on TV sometime soon?


Wesley Sneijder is cute too! :D

Aww, David, you're so cute, missing that's it's the European Championship. It's the small imperfections that make people even more lovable. :-*

Yay for soccer fans! :)



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 21, 2008, 07:36:16 am
Morning all,

60 degrees and it looks like another rainy day is in store for us today...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 21, 2008, 08:03:46 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 21, 2008, 07:36:16 am
Morning all,

60 degrees and it looks like another rainy day is in store for us today...

L


*urgh* We were truly lucky with the weather when I visited you.
We'll hit the 30°C (approx 90°F) mark today and we'll spend the afternoon at the public pool :). I'm so addicted to that facility ::). It means ralaxing, being lazy, the kids running and having fun with their friends, socializing for the adult crowd, since half the village will be there, and not to forget splashing in the wonderfully fresh water! I love it :D.
For me, it's only a good summer day when it's hot enough for the outdoor pool.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 21, 2008, 09:39:29 am
Bonjour ce samedi !

Wow, wow, what two big balls he has !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 21, 2008, 12:31:35 pm
Revised Maine weather report:

It has turned into a beautiful first day of summer. 80 degrees, blue skies with just a few clouds, a light breeze....perfect!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on June 21, 2008, 12:48:29 pm
Well for the first time in as long as I can remember Matt. is not watching the soccer,England did not even qualify. He is watching the tennis chanel instead and this is a boy who lived for soccer.In fact he lived in soccer kit. Now since we moved to the states ,he is a tennis nut and will only watch soccer if England play.
I am quite happy as it saves the blood pressure as I watch England go so far, think they stand a chance, then watch them go out, yet again on a penalty shoot out.
We are having the most spectacular thunder storm here at the moment.The last clap wa so loud all the patio doors shook and I have 3 dogs all trying to get under the same sofa.
We will have these storms now for the next couple of months and they always surprise me.Should be used to them by now.They really are spectacular,and I quite like them, but my daughter is terrified, as soon as she hears the lightning siren go off she just starts to shake.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 21, 2008, 05:17:40 pm
Well Chrissi, the Netherlands just LOST!!

>:( >:( >:( >:(

So, I'll be cheering for Germany now!

GO GERMANY!!! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 22, 2008, 07:26:49 am
Morning all,

62 degrees and a little foggy right now. But I am expecting another nice day like yesterday, once the fog burns off.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 22, 2008, 07:34:30 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on June 21, 2008, 05:17:40 pm
Well Chrissi, the Netherlands just LOST!!

>:( >:( >:( >:(

So, I'll be cheering for Germany now!

GO GERMANY!!! :D

I was also cheering for the Netherlands yesterday, at least at the beginning. But the Russians were definitively better, the Netherlands team seemed exhausted and did just not play good.


Today evening it's Spain vs. Italy. I'll cheer for the Spanish.
I'll get in trouble with myself next Wednsday ;). Germany will be playing against Turkey and I cheer for both teams :-\. We will be in Turkey by that time, which should make for an interesting evening :).

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 22, 2008, 07:51:40 am
Grande catasprophe today at our home. Our aquarium burst :o!!! 160 liter water flooded our kitchen and entry. Luckily, we were at home, so Hannah and I swept most of the water just outside with brooms and it couldn't spread too much, while Jens was trying to catch as much of the water, which was still pouring, out of the fish tank.

Even more important luck, the ground fault circuit interrupter stopped the power instantly. I don't even want to think what could have happened without it.

It was a huge mess, lots of work and now we have some buckets full of fish and vegetable standing in an outbuilding. We don't know anybody who has a fish tank and tomorrow we'll go on vacation for two weeks. I asked my sister-in-law to come and feed the fish while we're away, and then we'll just see how many will survive two weeks in a bucket. But I'm optimistic, we mostly have guppies, they are tough little guys and procreate like crazy.


So much for going to the public pool today. Instead we were quite busy with water in a different kind than we had imagined.  ::) :laugh:
But that's better than if it would have burst tomorrow, when we would have been away already.

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Post by: Artiste on June 22, 2008, 09:42:48 am
Bonjour !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on June 22, 2008, 04:21:35 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on June 22, 2008, 07:51:40 am
Grande catasprophe today at our home. Our aquarium burst :o!!! 160 liter water flooded our kitchen and entry. Luckily, we were at home, so Hannah and I swept most of the water just outside with brooms and it couldn't spread too much, while Jens was trying to catch as much of the water, which was still pouring, out of the fish tank.

Even more important luck, the ground fault circuit interrupter stopped the power instantly. I don't even want to think what could have happened without it.

It was a huge mess, lots of work and now we have some buckets full of fish and vegetable standing in an outbuilding. We don't know anybody who has a fish tank and tomorrow we'll go on vacation for two weeks. I asked my sister-in-law to come and feed the fish while we're away, and then we'll just see how many will survive two weeks in a bucket. But I'm optimistic, we mostly have guppies, they are tough little guys and procreate like crazy.


So much for going to the public pool today. Instead we were quite busy with water in a different kind than we had imagined.  ::) :laugh:
But that's better than if it would have burst tomorrow, when we would have been away already.

Yikes!!! That does sound like a mess.   :o

And, you're right... it's so lucky it didn't happen while you're away on vacation.  Do you have any idea why it would have burst in the first place?

I'm glad that the fish were rescued and put in the buckets.  I would guess that guppies could survive pretty well that way. 

Well, following that wackiness... I hope you have a great vacation Bud!  :-*

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Post by: oilgun on June 22, 2008, 04:39:34 pm
This is what a 160 looks like..

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/ABC%20Movies/Aquarium.jpg)

 :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 22, 2008, 04:56:19 pm
Quote from: atz75 on June 22, 2008, 04:21:35 pm
Yikes!!! That does sound like a mess.   :o

It was.


Quote
  Do you have any idea why it would have burst in the first place?


Nope, no idea. Nobody hit against it, nothing else happened. But it was old, more than 20 years old. Guess it was a hair-line crack (fissure?) that for whatever reason didn't hold anymore :-\.
All family members except me were in the garden, I sat at the computer and suddenly heard the strange noise (it was quite loud). Split-second later, the power went off. I went looking what was wrong and the water already came flooded towards me.


Quote
Well, following that wackiness... I hope you have a great vacation Bud!  :-*

Thank ya!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 22, 2008, 04:57:55 pm
Quote from: oilgun on June 22, 2008, 04:39:34 pm
This is what a 160 looks like..

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/ABC%20Movies/Aquarium.jpg)

 :o


Yup. Not too small .... lots and lots of water  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 22, 2008, 08:20:54 pm
Wow, c'est beau !

We have a much smaller one with 2 fishes.

It relaxes mother and I, and not only when we are stessed!

Plus, it cools down the temperature when the house is too hot !

Why do you like yours ?

Au revoir,
hugs!
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Post by: Ellemeno on June 23, 2008, 03:58:35 am
Chrissi, wow.  Glad you were home when it happened. 

I've thought about water before - that I love it so much, to swim, to shower, rain.  But it can be so awful in the wrong situation.  Have a beautiful time on vacation.  I can't believe it's been a year already since the last one!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 23, 2008, 04:17:46 am
Morning all,

66 degrees and dark outside. I am on my way to St. Louis and southern Illinois...how exciting.

I see on the news George Carlin has died...sad.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 24, 2008, 07:55:30 am
Morning all,

My widget tells me it is 63 degrees back home in Maine. Meanwhile, here in southern Illinois (land of malls and cornfields it seems) it is much warmer. Supposed to get up to 90 today....but I'll be stuck all day in a windowless conference room. Fun, fun, fun!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 24, 2008, 09:17:24 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on June 22, 2008, 04:56:19 pm
All family members except me were in the garden, I sat at the computer and suddenly heard the strange noise (it was quite loud). Split-second later, the power went off. I went looking what was wrong and the water already came flooded towards me.

Reminds me of something that happened in my home when I was still a small boy. I wasn't feeling well, so my mother kept me home from school that day. When I was ill, she always bedded me down on the sofa in the living room so she could keep an eye on me and still go about her housework without having to run upstairs to my bedroom. This particular time, I was lying on the sofa, and Mother was downstairs in the basement laundry room taking some laundry out of the washing machine. All of a sudden I heard a clanging sort of crash and a splashing noise. I got off the sofa and ran to the top of the basement stairs and called down to ask my mother what had happened: The bottom had fallen out of the hot water heater! Apparently it had rusted through.  ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on June 24, 2008, 10:08:19 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 24, 2008, 07:55:30 am
Morning all,

My widget tells me it is 63 degrees back home in Maine. Meanwhile, here in southern Illinois (land of malls and cornfields it seems) it is much warmer. Supposed to get up to 90 today....but I'll be stuck all day in a windowless conference room. Fun, fun, fun!

L

 ;D  ;D

Happy conferencing Leslie!  :)
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Post by: MaineWriter on June 25, 2008, 08:09:23 am
The conferencing was exactly as I expected. Locked up in the windowless conference room from 9 am to 4:30 pm. I managed to sneak out once to use the ladies room and that was my only break! Ack!

My son is sending me beautiful pictures of sunsets over Lake Winnepesaukee and I am stuck in the land of malls and cornfields. Note to self: do NOT move to southern Illinois.

My computer tells me is is 70 degrees at home. Here? Who knows. Who cares...LOL

L
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Post by: Brown Eyes on June 25, 2008, 11:06:34 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 25, 2008, 08:09:23 am
The conferencing was exactly as I expected. Locked up in the windowless conference room from 9 am to 4:30 pm. I managed to sneak out once to use the ladies room and that was my only break! Ack!

My son is sending me beautiful pictures of sunsets over Lake Winnepesaukee and I am stuck in the land of malls and cornfields. Note to self: do NOT move to southern Illinois.

My computer tells me is is 70 degrees at home. Here? Who knows. Who cares...LOL

L

Yikes!  Hang in there Bud.  The windowless room definitely sounds dreary.

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Post by: belbbmfan on June 25, 2008, 01:44:32 pm
I'm sure beautiful pictures of sunsets over Lake Winnepesaukee are a real treat to look at


BUT



after a day being cooped up in a windowless room I'm sure you're ready for this  ;):


(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/other/stills21cv6.jpg)


I haven't seen this picture before. Have you?

Sweet dreams Leslie!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 26, 2008, 08:43:58 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on June 25, 2008, 01:44:32 pm
I'm sure beautiful pictures of sunsets over Lake Winnepesaukee are a real treat to look at


BUT



after a day being cooped up in a windowless room I'm sure you're ready for this  ;):


(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/other/stills21cv6.jpg)


I haven't seen this picture before. Have you?

Sweet dreams Leslie!

Ah, Fabienne, thank you, I needed that...

Notes from the conference room: at one point we all (5 of us) pulled out our laptops to write down our notes from the focus groups. Since we were sharing information we were moving from computer to computer and we got talking about people's wallpaper on their homepage. Two people had nothing (generic background), one person had a picture of her son, the other person had a picture of her nieces and nephews, and I have this...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/Aussie-2.jpg)

They all looked at me like they were not sure whether to laugh or what....LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 26, 2008, 08:48:17 am
Morning all,

72 degrees in Maine, lovely weather, I am sure, while I am facing another windowless, weatherless day in the conference room!

One good thing...we discovered the computer in the room is hooked up to a "smart board," which is an interactive white board. I had never seen one of these before and it is very, very cool. Andrea (one of my team members) and I wasted alot of time playing with this thing...

http://www2.smarttech.com/st/en-US/Products/SMART+Boards/Front+Projection/600+Series/Default.htm

L
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Post by: Artiste on June 26, 2008, 09:09:53 am
Bonjour !
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Post by: optom3 on June 26, 2008, 11:07:53 pm
Quote from: atz75 on June 25, 2008, 11:06:34 am
Yikes!  Hang in there Bud.  The windowless room definitely sounds dreary.



To make you feel better, I spent 20 years of my life 5 days per week in a windowless or blacked out room.Eye exam rooms if they have windows have them blacked out.You need to be able to have it completely dark for part of the exam.
Some days I would arrive on a dark winter morning, eat lunch in my room,in between patients and then leave in the dark.No daylight all day.
It is really not surprising I have a) become so odd latterly and b) love to be in Florida where I live outside pretty well all year!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 27, 2008, 08:28:19 am
Morning all,

Still exiled in Illinois but I go home today. Yeah! My gizmo tells me it is 64 degrees at home. Warm and sunny here.

This has been an interesting week but I am looking forward to getting back near the ocean. I miss the water!

L
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Post by: Artiste on June 27, 2008, 08:29:23 am
Bonjour !

Be happy and safe !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 27, 2008, 04:28:08 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on June 27, 2008, 08:28:19 am
Morning all,

Still exiled in Illinois but I go home today. Yeah! My gizmo tells me it is 64 degrees at home. Warm and sunny here.

This has been an interesting week but I am looking forward to getting back near the ocean. I miss the water!

L


Safe travels, L :)

I AM at the ocean, and swimming in there daily at the moment :D.

But damn, I have to vent today. our holidays are great, weather, ocean, hotel couldn't be better, but....

I'm so fed up with bad hings happening to us! >:( We really are on a streak of bad luck.

Sunday the fish tank burst, as you already know.

Guess who stood without photo-ID at the airport on Monday? - Me >:(
I had taken my ID card with me, but it was expired. Damn, they are good for ten years and mine was expired just a few weeks (since some time in May). Ack! Bad thing was we were about to fly to Turkey. Other countries aren't *that* fussy, but Egypt and Turkey are the two countries who really insist on a valid ID-Card or passport.
My passport was lying at home. After much nerve-wrecking hassle, negotiations and phone-calls, my brother-in-law managed to bring it to me just in time. My family was already checked in and through securitiy, without knowing if I would make it on the plane :-\.

Next thing, our plane was late (so the time for bringing the passport and checking in was not that curt, but that was not to be foreseeen). They spilled kerosin on the airplane while fuelling. The mess had to be cleaned and then they had to try to fuel up again, this time very carefully. *umpf* I think I would have had a more peaceful flight without knowing this. :-\


The next morning (Tuesday) we were in the pool for the very first time and my oldest daughter cut her foot really badly :(. A deep cut. It's Friday night now and it still bleeds a little bit every now and then, and she still barely can walk, and of course, not go into the water. Poor girl is itting in the shadow all day, reading. I so feel for her!
We had a nurse and a MD look after the foot, but both said it doesn't need stitches. Just wait it out. Easy to say for them, but hard to take for a twelve year old, watching us having fun all day. My poor baby. I hope she will be able to swim and walk the second week of our holidays.


Wednsday was quiet, but Thursday my little son ran a fever. Nothing really bad, but I am so fed up!
Even though we were lucky that none of those things didn't turn out worse, I want to enjoy the rest of our vacation without anything happening.

Thanks for listening, folks. Wish us more luck from now on, will ya?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 27, 2008, 06:50:41 pm
I'm so sorry to hear your vacation is getting off to a bad start Chrissi. I hope things will start going much more smoothly for you and your family. :)

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Post by: optom3 on June 27, 2008, 08:13:51 pm
Oh you are having a rough time of it.We stopped all holidays for 1 year as we had a run of them when one or other of he kids was ill.Infections, temperatures, cuts etc.I have seen emergency rooms in most of Europes holiday spots.I have got french/English, Italian/English, Spanish/English Greek/English  dictionaries, you name it.All so I could try and communicate the various ailments to in different countries.I still remember it vividly!!!
Te one year we went nowhere, oldest fell out of a tree and broke arm and ankle, and daughter tripped on kitchen tiles and cracked her front tooth in half, right to the nerve, which meant hospital and tooth and nerve out.
If I go on holiday next week you will probably have a wonderful uneventful time. So I will do my best.Failing that I hope next week runs a little smoother for you!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 28, 2008, 08:37:34 am
Morning all,

I am home, safe and sound! It was good to sleep in my own bed last night!

61 degrees and a little foggy right now but I am sure good weather is in store.

Chrissi, I am so sorry to hear about your trip troubles! We went to the ocean a few years ago and my husband got a huge cut on the bottom of his foot (on the boardwalk) on the first day. You're right...we're all having fun and he is can't join in...especially because he didn't want to walk on the beach and get sand in his cut. Sigh...

Hope things are better the second week!

L
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Post by: Front-Ranger on June 28, 2008, 09:08:45 am
Hearing all your horror stories, friends, makes me happy that I'm home all by myself in the Rocky Mountains. I'll be thinking of all my far-flung friends as I go about my weekend, and hoping things improve for you all! Glad you're home safe, Leslie, and hope the sun shines for you today. I wish a very good book for your daughter, Chrissi! I hope Amanda made it to Washington safely and is having fun with Elle and Lynne today, and I heard that the Oxford event wound up safely in Britain! I hope everyone fares better this weekend than our favourite movie did on Bravo last nite!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 28, 2008, 09:44:15 am
Bon samedi à toutes et tous !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 28, 2008, 09:44:48 am
Happy Saturday to all females and to all males !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on June 28, 2008, 02:46:00 pm
Chrissi,
sorry to hear about your holiday troubles. It must be stressful with your kids being in pain.

I hope everything goes smooth the second week and that your daughter will be able to swim.  :)
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Post by: Artiste on June 28, 2008, 04:48:13 pm
A good and happy Saturday to all !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 29, 2008, 08:13:20 am
Morning all,

60 degrees here and another foggy day. The sun never did materialize yesterday, we'll see if it does today.

L
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Post by: Artiste on June 29, 2008, 10:43:18 am
Bonjour !
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Post by: Artiste on June 29, 2008, 10:43:59 am
Bon dimanche à toutes et à tous, qui pensent et vivent pour la liberté !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 29, 2008, 02:38:13 pm
Hiya friends,

the final match of the European Soccer Championship is about to begin :D. Germany vs. Spain. This time, I'm cheering for the Germans. Down by the pool peple are milling around a big TV screen, but when we came, there were no more seats. The family wanted to see it in the apartment anyway, but I would have preferred to see it in the crowd. Perhaps I'm going down later on my own.

Hoping for an interesting soccer evening...
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Post by: belbbmfan on June 29, 2008, 02:51:51 pm
Hey Chrissi,

okay, you cheer for the germans and I'll do the same for Spain. Just to keep an even balance of course.  :)


Have fun!!
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Post by: belbbmfan on June 29, 2008, 04:45:18 pm
And 90 minutes later.....


Germany 0 - Spain 1 !!!!!!


Viva Espana!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 29, 2008, 04:49:58 pm
Congratulations
Spain!

(http://fussball-em.motorsport-total.com/bilder/20080629/1214766205_crja.jpg)


The New European Soccer Champion
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 29, 2008, 05:07:33 pm
Are they always young men ?
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Post by: Mikaela on June 29, 2008, 07:03:16 pm
You do Germany proud by being so generous in offering Spain warm congratulations, Chrissi.  :)


Congratulations to both Spain and Germany, say I - the championship this time around was of extremely high quality with many outstanding teams and matches, and getting to the finals was a huge feat by both teams!  :)

Personally I was rather thrilled that Turkey got all the way to the semi-finals. I'd much rather have people jumping for joy over their country's European soccer feats than jumping blindly at the order of some benighted imam or mullah.  :-\

I'm not particularly interested in soccer myself, though I do watch matches now and then in the European and World cup. Nevertheless it's impossible to see something like this and not be amazed and overwhelmed at what a huge, huge event this is.... so many people gearing up for the final, dressing up, extreme anticipation building.... there was talk on German TV of a whole "party mile" by Brandenburger Tor.  And both the Spanish King and Mrs. Merkel attending the game in person!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on June 30, 2008, 06:46:18 am
Congratulations to Spain! And to Chrissi and the Germans...ah well, there's always next year!

64 degrees and another foggy day here! It was sunny for a few hours yesterday, then horrendous thunderstorms in the evening. We'll see what's in store for today.

L
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Post by: MaineWriter on June 30, 2008, 06:48:19 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on June 30, 2008, 09:53:27 am
Bonjour !
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Post by: MaineWriter on July 01, 2008, 06:33:11 am
Morning all,

Tuesday morning, 73 degrees. Happy July!

L
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Post by: Artiste on July 01, 2008, 10:30:12 am
Bonjour et, bon juillet !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 01, 2008, 04:56:09 pm
Yes, Happy July...and tomorrow is a sort-of famous holiday in my household   ;)

Leslie
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Post by: MaineWriter on July 02, 2008, 07:10:13 am
Morning all,

67 degrees this morning. This is what I love about Maine...our natural air conditioning. It will be nice and warm this afternoon but it always cools down for good sleeping...

L
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Post by: Artiste on July 02, 2008, 09:22:50 am
HAPPY HAPPYHAPPY Birthday
and have fun !!!
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Post by: Artiste on July 02, 2008, 09:23:30 am
Et, bonjour !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 02, 2008, 09:34:48 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 02, 2008, 07:10:13 am
Morning all,

67 degrees this morning. This is what I love about Maine...our natural air conditioning. It will be nice and warm this afternoon but it always cools down for good sleeping...

L

Wow Leslie!  According to a quick check of one of our local news websites, it's currently 66 degrees in Pittsburgh this morning.  We had a little heat wave a few weeks ago, but mostly the weather lately has been so pleasant.  Nice and cool at night... good sleeping weather indeed!

They say it's supposed to rain a lot this weekend and even storm... so that's a bummer for folks who have 4th of July plans.  I don't have much at all planned other than sleeping in a lot and doing some shopping.  I'm generally not a huge fan of fireworks, etc., etc.



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Post by: MaineWriter on July 03, 2008, 07:47:01 am
Morning all, 

78 degrees this morning and another lovely early summer day!

My day lilies are blooming!

L
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Post by: Artiste on July 03, 2008, 08:18:17 am
Bon matin à toutes et à tous !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 03, 2008, 10:40:55 am
My daylilies!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/daylilies.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 03, 2008, 11:27:30 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on June 27, 2008, 04:28:08 pm

Safe travels, L :)

I AM at the ocean, and swimming in there daily at the moment :D.

But damn, I have to vent today. our holidays are great, weather, ocean, hotel couldn't be better, but....

I'm so fed up with bad hings happening to us! >:( We really are on a streak of bad luck.

Sunday the fish tank burst, as you already know.

Guess who stood without photo-ID at the airport on Monday? - Me >:(
I had taken my ID card with me, but it was expired. Damn, they are good for ten years and mine was expired just a few weeks (since some time in May). Ack! Bad thing was we were about to fly to Turkey. Other countries aren't *that* fussy, but Egypt and Turkey are the two countries who really insist on a valid ID-Card or passport.
My passport was lying at home. After much nerve-wrecking hassle, negotiations and phone-calls, my brother-in-law managed to bring it to me just in time. My family was already checked in and through securitiy, without knowing if I would make it on the plane :-\.

Next thing, our plane was late (so the time for bringing the passport and checking in was not that curt, but that was not to be foreseeen). They spilled kerosin on the airplane while fuelling. The mess had to be cleaned and then they had to try to fuel up again, this time very carefully. *umpf* I think I would have had a more peaceful flight without knowing this. :-\


The next morning (Tuesday) we were in the pool for the very first time and my oldest daughter cut her foot really badly :(. A deep cut. It's Friday night now and it still bleeds a little bit every now and then, and she still barely can walk, and of course, not go into the water. Poor girl is itting in the shadow all day, reading. I so feel for her!
We had a nurse and a MD look after the foot, but both said it doesn't need stitches. Just wait it out. Easy to say for them, but hard to take for a twelve year old, watching us having fun all day. My poor baby. I hope she will be able to swim and walk the second week of our holidays.


Wednsday was quiet, but Thursday my little son ran a fever. Nothing really bad, but I am so fed up!
Even though we were lucky that none of those things didn't turn out worse, I want to enjoy the rest of our vacation without anything happening.

Thanks for listening, folks. Wish us more luck from now on, will ya?

Oh dear Chrissi - wishing you lots of luck!
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Post by: Kelda on July 03, 2008, 11:32:31 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on June 29, 2008, 04:49:58 pm
Congratulations
Spain!

(http://fussball-em.motorsport-total.com/bilder/20080629/1214766205_crja.jpg)


The New European Soccer Champion
Spain certainly dominated the match - it was a good game.
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Post by: Fran on July 04, 2008, 06:05:14 am
To Sandy (memento)

(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/ffrraann/abcmovies/second-place-award-1-2.jpg)

Congratulations!!!!


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Post by: MaineWriter on July 04, 2008, 07:53:28 am
Morning all,

Congratulations to Sandy!

64 degrees this morning...once again, our natural air conditioning is working perfectly!

Leslie
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Post by: Artiste on July 04, 2008, 10:24:14 am
Belles fleurs ! Great lilies !
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Post by: Artiste on July 04, 2008, 10:24:34 am
Bonjour !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 04, 2008, 10:26:11 am
Great memento, Sandy !!

Keep on ringing in freedom  !!
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Post by: Ellemeno on July 04, 2008, 10:39:22 am
Four Effin Thousand!!

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(Look what Google Images blew in when I Googled "Congratulations Sandy."  I think it means you're a jewel.)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 04, 2008, 02:17:38 pm
congrats Sandy
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Post by: Brown Eyes on July 04, 2008, 02:29:11 pm

Congratulations Sandy!!  :D


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Post by: oilgun on July 04, 2008, 02:56:34 pm
Congrats Sandy!
See you at the movies!

And happy Independence Day to all of you Americans!

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Post by: memento on July 04, 2008, 03:31:11 pm
Thanks to everyone for the congrats. I don't say much but I get my ABCs across.

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Post by: Penthesilea on July 04, 2008, 04:37:09 pm
Quote from: Elle on July 04, 2008, 10:39:22 am
Four Effin Thousand!!

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(Look what Google Images blew in when I Googled "Congratulations Sandy."  I think it means you're a jewel.)


You're a better person than me, Elle. I would have said it means Sandy is a bird, according to the hairstyle of the woman to the left ;)
But seriously...
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Post by: Penthesilea on July 04, 2008, 04:38:39 pm

Congrats Sandy
on 4000 posts! :D

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Post by: David In Indy on July 04, 2008, 04:39:38 pm
Congratulations Sandy!  :D  :D
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Post by: memento on July 04, 2008, 05:40:48 pm
Thank you Chrissi and David.
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Post by: Meryl on July 04, 2008, 06:13:35 pm


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CONGRATS, SANDY!
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Post by: memento on July 05, 2008, 12:16:21 am
Thanks Meryl. Welcome back.
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Post by: MaineWriter on July 05, 2008, 09:41:43 am
Morning all,

I hope everyone had a happy and safe July 4th! We had a quiet day at home and ate lobster for dinner! Now I am watching Venus vs. Serena at Wimbledon.

78 degrees and just a lovely, lovely morning. I am relaxing with a second cup of coffee and the New York Times on my Kindle. What a life!

Leslie
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Post by: Artiste on July 05, 2008, 09:43:47 am
Bonjour ce 5 juillet 2008 !
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Post by: Ellemeno on July 05, 2008, 01:00:17 pm
We had a great Fourth too.  Mini-Meno and I went with friends to watch a reading of the Declaration of Independence at a local bookstore, then spent a long time looking at books, talking with our friends, eating croissants. 

When we got home, Mr. Meno and Mini-Meno decided to go to a local wading pool (and he drove for the first time since breaking his finger 3 weeks ago).

While they were out, I had a tremendously good time putting together the doll house we bought for Mini-Meno over a week ago, but haven't had the opportunity to assemble.  It took me a little over a couple of hours (if I had to put another one together, I bet it would take less than an hour, now that I understand how it all goes), and it was fun to watch come together.  I listened to a country music station for fun (wow are there a lot of country Fourth of July related songs!)

Mini-Meno loves the doll house, and she and I played with it until it was time to go out and see fireworks.  We brought chairs and settled in at a nearby incredible overlook, to see dozens of small fireworks displays across Puget Sound.  Very cool.  And my husband's best friend happened to walk by with his dog, so he joined us for a while.

It was really a great day.  One worry for me is, after I got home last night, and caught up on some email, I realized how close the Santa Barbara fire is to my sister's house.  They aren't talking about evacuating that area yet, but to me it's worrisome. 

I know this is probably the best time of my life and I am very grateful.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 05, 2008, 01:41:18 pm
Heard    Declaration of Independence      , I find that great !

Maybe that too should be added here ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 06, 2008, 10:16:57 am
Morning all,

82 degrees right now...it was 64 when I got up at 6:30 am. More lovely summer weather in store for us!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 06, 2008, 10:56:28 am
Bonjour !
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Post by: MaineWriter on July 07, 2008, 06:40:33 am
Morning all,

65 degrees right now. I think we are supposed to have a few hot days this week. Naturally...when I have to go back to work!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 07, 2008, 10:02:37 am
Bonjour, ce lundi le 7 juillet !

Good day, this Monday July 7th !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 07, 2008, 06:28:38 pm


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CONGRATS TO PAUL (southendmd), NEW CO-MOD FOR CHEZ TREMBLAY!!
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Post by: Meryl on July 07, 2008, 08:10:19 pm


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CONGRATULATIONS MIKAELA!  2000 POSTS!
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Post by: Brown Eyes on July 07, 2008, 08:45:12 pm


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Congrats Paul!!!


and


Congrats Mikaela!!!

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Post by: southendmd on July 07, 2008, 09:41:33 pm
Happy 2000, Mikaela!!

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Thanks, Meryl and Amanda!
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Post by: Mikaela on July 08, 2008, 06:01:39 am
Thank you so much, Meryl, Amanda and Paul!  :-*


2,000 - that's more posts then I ever dreamed I'd make here.... the most I've posted in two years, fer sure. The most I've ever posted anywhere, in fact.

Brokeback got me ver'good, what else is there to say?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 08, 2008, 06:45:04 am
Morning all,

74 degrees and promises for a hot, humid day today.

L
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Post by: Penthesilea on July 08, 2008, 06:47:47 am
I think I missed some milestones and birthdays the last weeks. But here's to the newest milestone:


Congratulations Mikaela
2000 posts! :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 08, 2008, 06:56:28 am
And how my day got off to a lousy start (but hopefully it will get better)....

I have an amazon visa card which I use for everything. Because I charge so much, I get these $25 gift certificates to use at amazon and since I have a Kindle, and and buying books like mad, these coupons come in very handy.

Yesterday I received two in the mail...$50! I sorted the mail, put the bills in the bill drawer, the junk mail in the trash, and left the coupons on the table, intending to put them on the amazon account.

I wake up this morning, am doing my usual puttering and I notice...no coupons. Hmmm....

I start searching everywhere. I look in the bill drawer, the recycling, the trash. My purse. My briefcase. On the floor, under the couch, in the drawer of the desk. Then I do it all again. Now I start searching other places...in the bathroom, next to my bed. I go upstairs and wake up my daughter. She hasn't seen them.

I call my husband at work. Of course, he has no idea what I am talking about and denies ever seeing them.

I try to sit down and read email but I am too annoyed so I start the search again. This time I even search through the nasty trash....ewwww.

I have spent 30 minutes on this search and still nothing. Now I am getting really pissed. $50 can buy alot of books!

I call my husband again. "Please check your backpack," I say. "Maybe they got scooped up with your computer."

"I never took my computer out of my bag," he says. "But I'll look again. What do these coupons look like?"

I give him a detailed description. Nothing.

"I really didn't see anything on the table when I left this morning," he says. "They weren't there."

"Well, it could have been last night. Maybe you picked them up last night."

He thinks back to the evening. "All I did was sit on the couch and read the Smithsonian."

Suddenly, a light bulb goes off. His brother called. His brother invited him to his 50th birthday party next month. "Did you write down details of the party when you were talking to Michael?" I ask. My husband has this BAD habit of writing on whatever piece of paper happens to be lying around--never mind that I keep stacks of scratch pads all over the place for this very purpose.

"Michael? Oh, yeah," he says. "I wrote on an envelope that was on the table."

Bingo!

"Find the envelope," I say, and he does. And there are my coupons!

His lame excuse? "You never said they were in an envelope..."

At least we found them. The day can only go uphill from here!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 08, 2008, 08:10:20 am
I was just out communing with nature in my outdoor shower and who do I see at the end of the yard but...Bambi! Ah, sweet. Maybe the day is getting better.

And Mikeala, congratulations on 2000 posts!

L
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Post by: optom3 on July 08, 2008, 10:13:58 am
I have been so tied up in Wimbledon the last few days I suspect I have missed lots of people so I am just going to offer, one enormous joint, not that kind  CONGRATULATIONS !!!!

I now have a second crush too on a certain young Spanish tennis player, and it is nothing much to do with his looks, it is his extraordinary talent and one of the cutest smiles ever,second only to the man himself.

Unfortunately or fortunately depending on which way you look at it, the past  2 weeks have inspired my son Matt. to take his international tournament which is comming in November very seriously now.

That means mum is up at a stupid hour to bike alongside him while he runs. Back for 2 hours of clinic. Another run in the heat so he gets completely conditioned.(He has in the past played over 2.5 hours in 95% plus and it is pretty wearing.)Mum has to keep shouting encouragement.We are getting quite well known round te neighbourhood now !!!!!

Back for lesson and finally bike ride in the evening, for me while he runs again.

His coach is really taking things up a few more notches.My face fell when he was speaking to me about it.I am really struggling tp pay for waht he already does, in this recession,however he assures me he is not going to be charging for the extra. That is of course exceptionally generous of him, but so embarrassing for me.
I will have to keep a log of what we have had free and then hopefully when the recession ends, pay him for al the extras. I tried to pay him by giving him his weeks food shopping, but he was having none of that.

I do not know if it means he really thinks Matt has some real talent.I know at 11 he can beat the 14and 15 year old boys at the clinic he goes to.It is just when he does a tournament he loses as often as he wins against his own age group.This is apparantly because he has a habit of playing down.The 2 really big IMG tornaments he played in he got to the finals.

Not that I ever get to see him play now.I give off bad vibes apparantly by being too emotional.!!!!!!!!

It is very hard to watch your son out there on his own and not get emotional.At this age in the USTA matches they call their own shots and line calls and the cheating is unbelievable.One boy at the very last match I went to, before I was banned by his coach, called out the score and a whole game, not point, of Matt's just vanished.!!!!

I was hopping mad, which made Matt even more mad  and he lost the plot completely. Bye bye mummy.Same with my daughter at gymnastics, the first and only time she came off the beam was when I was watching.

So I  missed her becomming state champion and also Matt at the finals of the tournament at the IMG academy !!!! I have to stay at home and my husband, when he remembers texts me the scores. I in the meantime I am on I.V gin and tonic and valium.I cannot ring him so just have to sit waiting,and it it drives me insane !!!

It is also starting to become apparant that very soon, I will become less important to them than their coaches. It is hard to be a mum sometimes.I am ecstatic that they are doing so well, but saddened that I am becomming less and less important,apart from taking care of the nutrition side of things.

If there are any sporting mums here at Bettermost, perhaps they can offer me some tips on how to cope with it all.!!!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on July 08, 2008, 10:59:12 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 08, 2008, 08:10:20 am
I was just out communing with nature in my outdoor shower and who do I see at the end of the yard but...Bambi!  ;DAh, sweet. Maybe the day is getting better.



Aww, and of course you didn't have your gun with you.  Isn't that always the case? ;D

Congrats Mikaela!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 08, 2008, 12:05:59 pm
Yes, so this day...

After the nice outdoor shower, Hannah and I have to rush downtown to get her to a 9 am doctor appointment. So, off we go. I drop her at the door and say that I am going to sit in the car and read the NYT on my Kindle while I sip a cup of coffee.

I manage to get through one article (a funny one, about the horror show that is called "Christie Brinkley's divorce") and suddenly, at the door of the car, there is Hannah. "They said the appointment is tomorrow, mom, not today--and it's been cancelled for tomorrow, anyway."

Grrrr.

I get back to the office (after a detour to Shaw's) and find the appointment card: as clear as day: 7/8/08 at 9 am. Of course, by now, it's 10 am so the appointment slot is gone (if it ever existed).

Her prescription needs a refill which means I need to call the prescription line and then I have to schlep back to the office to pick that up! What a PIA.

Oh, and did I mention, it's 87 degrees and humid?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 08, 2008, 12:09:43 pm
Today's shopping tip:

Have you seen the Coinstar machines in various places, like grocery stores? Some of them--not all--give gift cards to a variety of places, including (my favorite) Amazon!

Dump your money in, pick gift card and voila!

The good thing is...if you want money back for your money, they take an 8.9% processing fee. But with a gift card, you get the full amount.

So...clean out those jars of coins you have laying around your house. There's money in them there coins!

L
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Post by: Kelda on July 08, 2008, 05:38:28 pm
Congrats Paul & Mikalea!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 08, 2008, 11:10:02 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 08, 2008, 12:09:43 pm



The good thing is...if you want money back for your money, they take and 8.9% processing fee. But with a gift card, you get the full amount.





Oh, wow!  I didn't realize they give you the full amount when you choose a gift card.  That's smart of them.  It's a win win win situation.

BTW, I thought your story of the bills and coupons was going to be worse, that you had done something like put the recycling in your bill drawer and thrown your bills out.  :)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 08, 2008, 11:14:41 pm
Congrats to Mikaela on 2000 of my favorite BetterMost posts, and to Paul, who is already proving himself an asset as a mod.  Hugs to both!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 09, 2008, 07:37:59 am
Morning all,

We have another hot day in store...81 degrees already. But the weather is supposed to break with thunderstorms this afternoon and then clear and sunny (no humdity) starting tomorrow.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 09, 2008, 08:09:07 am
We can't find our seasonal tickets for the puplic pool :o. You know how addicted I am to this facility ;D, so the tickets are really important.
I had to think of Lelsie's story yesterday when looking for them. Since you're so good and methodic in searching for things, maybe you can give me a hint where to look for the tickets, lol ?

They're always in a specific purse we use only for the public pool. Just a little money in it and the tickets, no documents or credit cards and other important stuff. Before going to Turkey one of us emptied that purse to use it for the vacataion. My husband says it was me who emptied the purse and put away the seasonal tickets, and of course I think it was him.
We've already looked in the usual places, where we use to put such stuff, but nada >:(.

Weather is not warm enough for the pool at the moment anyway, but I hope summer will come back to Germany.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 09, 2008, 01:36:33 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 09, 2008, 08:09:07 am
We can't find our seasonal tickets for the puplic pool :o. You know how addicted I am to this facility ;D, so the tickets are really important.
I had to think of Lelsie's story yesterday when looking for them. Since you're so good and methodic in searching for things, maybe you can give me a hint where to look for the tickets, lol ?

They're always in a specific purse we use only for the public pool. Just a little money in it and the tickets, no documents or credit cards and other important stuff. Before going to Turkey one of us emptied that purse to use it for the vacataion. My husband says it was me who emptied the purse and put away the seasonal tickets, and of course I think it was him.
We've already looked in the usual places, where we use to put such stuff, but nada >:(.

Weather is not warm enough for the pool at the moment anyway, but I hope summer will come back to Germany.

May I offer a tip in locating missing things Chrissi? It's always in the last place you look.  ;) ;)

Since the missing items are tickets and a little bit of money, it seems to me you/he probably put it in a drawer or cupboard. And since you checked all the obvious places, start looking in drawers you haven't checked yet, such as kitchen drawers and cupboards and even the drawers in the bathroom. Tickets and money are loose items which can easily blow away or get knocked off a surface and onto the floor, so you/he probably instictively placed them in a secure area such as a drawer or cupboard. :)

Good luck finding them Chrissi!



Quote from: Elle on July 08, 2008, 11:14:41 pm
Congrats to Mikaela on 2000 of my favorite BetterMost posts, and to Paul, who is already proving himself an asset as a mod.  Hugs to both!


CONGRATULATIONS MIKAELA AND PAUL!!!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 09, 2008, 05:37:42 pm
Looking for the pool tickets - my child is still young enough to unintentionally wreak havoc with things, so I put important things I don't want lost up high, on top of taller chests, or even up on a tall bookshelf.

We have a swim bag too, bathing suits go back in there as soon as they are clean and dry, sun screen, quarters for the locker, etc.  Usually we just need to put our towels and change of clothes and are good to go.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 10, 2008, 07:35:43 am
Hooray!


We found our tickets! Five minutes ago my husband called: he has them in his (regular) purse. Arrrgh! Three days he put all the blame on me, but it was him! He'll never hear the end of it, I'll make sure of that, ha. ;D

This morning I called the municipal administraltion (which sells the tickets) and asked how much replacement tickets are. They are 46€ (72$) for our family, with new tickets costing 65€ (102$). That's so brazen, they have all data in their computer, it takes a minute to look them up and maybe two minutes to write our names on the (replacement) tickets.

Anyway, I'm so happy we found them. And the weather is great today. Off to the public pool this afternoon!

Thank you David and Elle for your tips! :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 10, 2008, 08:37:43 am
Your husband had them! HA! Just like my husband had my missing amazon coupons. Fortunately I didn't have to go through three days of agony looking for them...only 45 minutes.

79 degrees at 8:30 am. The last few days have been miserable but a front came through yesterday with a storm and that cleared the air. Let's hope today is a little bit more pleasant...

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 10, 2008, 08:19:52 pm
Bonsoir...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 10, 2008, 11:01:49 pm
Because it feels like it's been a while since we've had a top 10 list...
I thought I'd go ahead and do something I've never done before:

Today's Top Ten List - July 10, 2008

injest ~ 27,398  
MaineWriter ~ 12,791
Garry_LH ~ 11,245   
Front-Ranger ~ 10,772   
dot-matrix  ~ 9,859   
DavidInIndy ~ 9,661   
Elle ~ 9,453   
AuroraLucis ~ 8,667   
Artiste ~ 8,035    
Jeff Wrangler ~ 7,719




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 10, 2008, 11:03:04 pm
Merci, thanks Atz !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 11, 2008, 09:20:03 am
Very beautiful list, Amanda!

I know you're all dying to hear the weather in New England, so here it is:  75 degrees and fair in Boston.  Humidity has broken for the moment, and it may be a beach weekend. 

Is anyone planning to watch the Heath thing on E! tonight?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 11, 2008, 09:41:11 am
Bonjour !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 11, 2008, 09:46:43 am
Quote from: southendmd on July 11, 2008, 09:20:03 am
Very beautiful list, Amanda!

I know you're all dying to hear the weather in New England, so here it is:  75 degrees and fair in Boston.  Humidity has broken for the moment, and it may be a beach weekend. 

Is anyone planning to watch the Heath thing on E! tonight?


Thanks Bud! :)

Yep, I'm planning on watching the Heath show on E!  My curiosity about it will essentially force me to watch even though I'm a little worried about how E! might handle that show.  I also think it will be useful to have seen it for the sake of BetterMost conversations that surely will be happening following the show.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 11, 2008, 11:09:35 am

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CONGRATS, PAUL, ON 5000 FABULOUS POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on July 11, 2008, 11:48:51 am
I finally made it!

 :)

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#1001
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on July 11, 2008, 12:03:19 pm
To Paul on 5,000 posts:

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on July 11, 2008, 12:04:59 pm
To BelAir on 1,000 posts:

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 11, 2008, 12:07:08 pm


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WELCOME TO THE CLUB, BEL AIR!  GLAD YOU'VE ARRIVED!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 11, 2008, 12:07:17 pm

Welcome BelAir!!!

and

Congrats Paul!!!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on July 11, 2008, 12:12:55 pm
Quote from: Meryl on July 11, 2008, 12:07:08 pm

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WELCOME TO THE CLUB, BEL AIR!  GLAD YOU'VE ARRIVED!
Oh - good find Meryl!

Too bad me don't own one of those!

I am glad to be here.

 ;D

(thanks Fran and Amanda...)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 11, 2008, 12:19:27 pm
Welcome aboard, BelAir!

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And thanks Meryl, Fran and Amanda!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: memento on July 11, 2008, 12:28:48 pm
To BelAir on 1000 posts and Paul on 5000 posts (http://www.freelayouticons.com/graphics/1172275954-congrats.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 11, 2008, 12:54:25 pm

Here's the full list of the 1000+ Posts Club as of July 11, 2008

  injest - 27,418   

  MaineWriter - 12,791    

  Garry_LH - 11,245    

  Front-Ranger - 10,779    

  dot-matrix - 9,859   
  DavidInIndy - 9,663   
  Elle - 9,464   

  AuroraLucis - 8,667   
  Artiste  - 8,065    

  Jeff Wrangler - 7,727   

  Fran - 6,856   
  Sheriff Roland - 6,773   
  shakestheground - 6,491   
  louise van hine  - 6,295   

  Meryl - 5,646   
  ifyoucantfixit - 5,450   
  seriouscrayons - 5,444   
  atz75 - 5,424   
  Kelda - 5,328   
  David - 5,097   
  southendmd - 5,015   

  Phillip Dampier - 4,691   
  Penthesilea  - 4,646   
  CellarDweller - 4,588   
  Susiebell - 4,542   
  memento - 4,047    

  loneleeb3  - 3,982   
  Shasta542 - 3,966   
  garycottle - 3,786   
  Lynne  - 3,576   
  Toast - 3,542   
  Snork - 3,490   
  Kerry - 3,181   
  ednbarby - 3,146   
  delalluvia - 3,039   
  Pipedream - 3,028   

  brokeplex - 2,992   
  opinionista - 2,676   
  belbbmfan - 2,569   
  Dagi - 2,468   
  wdj - 2,460   
  Katie77 - 2,457   
  sfericsf - 2,452   
  jstephens9 - 2,341   
  mariez - 2,216   
  brokeback_dev - 2,197   
  Sharon - 2,172   
  Daniel - 2,070   
  Mikaela - 2,028      

  Littlewing - 1,811   
  Cameron - 1,747   
  SunShadow - 1,739   
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  wulfar360 - 1,661   
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  YaadPyar - 1,600   
  ffrn - 1,550   
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  j. U. d. E. - 1,468   
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  optom3 - 1,329   
  littleguitar - 1,326   
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  BelAir - 1,003  

   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 11, 2008, 01:05:02 pm
Welcome and congrats to Paul, Mikaela, and Bel-Air! And thanks for Amanda for the lists and Leslie for the tips! Enjoy swimming, all!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 11, 2008, 05:09:50 pm
Congrats on 1000
BelAir
and

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 11, 2008, 05:11:28 pm
Congratulations on
5000 Posts
Paul!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 11, 2008, 05:15:41 pm
Great list, Amanda! :)
I think I'm not completely back on track yet, 'cause I had totally forgotten about it ::).
Since you did this week's big list, I'll start doing the next one by the end of next week, probably sometime during the weekend. Thanks for jumping in Bud :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 11, 2008, 06:58:09 pm
Paul and Bel, happy milestones! 
I love reading your posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 12, 2008, 12:42:09 am
Sandy, Lee, Chrissi and Elle,

5000 thanks!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 12, 2008, 07:09:44 am
Morning all,

61 degrees and it feels nice and cool this morning. I am glad our little mini-heat wave is over. LOL

Congratulations Bel and Paul! Bel, step over here so I can teach you the sekrit handshake.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on July 12, 2008, 09:35:20 am
Oh yeah I finally get to learn the handshake!!

Thanks for the congrats message everyone...

 ;D

Oh Leslie, I'm so jealous...

It's 81 degrees here already...  Of course it is only 71 degrees in my soon-to-be new abode (which of course must remain top secret given my secret CIA agent status...)

 :D

just kidding about the CIA part folks.

 ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 12, 2008, 09:51:54 am
Bonjour !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 13, 2008, 08:04:11 am
Morning all,

77 degrees this morning with a nice little breeze...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 13, 2008, 09:30:50 am
Bonjour !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 14, 2008, 06:56:15 am
Morning all,

68 degrees and we have a bit of rain this morning...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 14, 2008, 01:18:37 pm
COngrats Bel Air on getting to 1000!

Spent the weekend at a Music Festival - I've just had s hower a sleep and even though my tootsies are sore I feel alive egain!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: KristinDaBomb on July 15, 2008, 12:39:53 am
Man I really need to get it together and start posting more hehe.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 15, 2008, 10:02:40 am
Morning all,

82 and sunny this fine morning!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 15, 2008, 10:25:09 am
Quote from: KristinDaBomb on July 15, 2008, 12:39:53 am
Man I really need to get it together and start posting more hehe.

Less than 950 posts and you'll be official, Kristin!  Meanwhile, don't be shy about keeping us company.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 15, 2008, 10:31:47 am
Quote from: Kelda on July 14, 2008, 01:18:37 pm
COngrats Bel Air on getting to 1000!

Spent the weekend at a Music Festival - I've just had s hower a sleep and even though my tootsies are sore I feel alive egain!!

Any bands or performers you really liked? Let us know!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 15, 2008, 10:37:54 am
Congrats to Rich/loneleeb3 on 4,000 posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 15, 2008, 10:48:09 am


:D :D :DCongrats Rich!!! :D :D :D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on July 15, 2008, 10:56:04 am
Good morning posters of all denominations...

It is sunny and not to humid here today, at least not too humid yet...

I was wondering if there was a non-game Brokeback trivia thread in the open forum?

i.e. if I have a random trivia question I'd like to ask (vs. starting a new thread).

Gracias!

ps - that was a fun poster Paul!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 15, 2008, 11:01:25 am
Quote from: BelAir on July 15, 2008, 10:56:04 am
I was wondering if there was a non-game Brokeback trivia thread in the open forum?

i.e. if I have a random trivia question I'd like to ask (vs. starting a new thread).

The "I Love the Lighter Side" Forum has lots of threads about trivia. Check out the "I Love Everything. . ." threads. Also there's

Ask a Stoopid Question...  (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,998.0/all.html) which is sense AND nonsense about Brokeback Mountain.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on July 15, 2008, 11:16:09 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 15, 2008, 11:01:25 am
The "I Love the Lighter Side" Forum has lots of threads about trivia. Check out the "I Love Everything. . ." threads. Also there's

Ask a Stoopid Question...  (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,998.0/all.html) which is sense AND nonsense about Brokeback Mountain.

Thanks Lee.  I browsed over there but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for.  Mostly, I can't remember if the only time Ennis said "I gotta go" was after the dozy embrace, or if there was another time as well...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 15, 2008, 11:31:04 am
Quote from: BelAir on July 15, 2008, 11:16:09 am
Thanks Lee.  I browsed over there but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for.  Mostly, I can't remember if the only time Ennis said "I gotta go" was after the dozy embrace, or if there was another time as well...

In the screenplay, it actually says "See you in the mornin'..."

When I searched on the phrase "I gotta go" in the PDF, it didn't come up at all.

Okay, I just watched the scene. He says, "I gotta go...see you in the mornin'."

I don't know if it comes up anywhere else in the movie, though.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on July 15, 2008, 12:00:50 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 15, 2008, 11:31:04 am
In the screenplay, it actually says "See you in the mornin'..."

When I searched on the phrase "I gotta go" in the PDF, it didn't come up at all.

Okay, I just watched the scene. He says, "I gotta go...see you in the mornin'."

I don't know if it comes up anywhere else in the movie, though.

L

Thank you so much, sleuth Leslie!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 15, 2008, 12:03:22 pm
Quote from: BelAir on July 15, 2008, 12:00:50 pm
Thank you so much, sleuth Leslie!

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Anything to help the cause!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 15, 2008, 01:18:56 pm

The "I gotta go..." always reminds me of Jack saying "time to get going..." during the lasso scene.  But, it's certainly not a one to one parallel.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 15, 2008, 01:49:08 pm
Quote from: BelAir on July 15, 2008, 10:56:04 am
I was wondering if there was a non-game Brokeback trivia thread in the open forum?

i.e. if I have a random trivia question I'd like to ask (vs. starting a new thread).

Gracias!


Feel free to go on and ask in the Open Forum when you have a question! We don't have a policy that every question must be very deep and/or unique. Don't feel shy about opening a topic there :).

BTW, a pure, non-nonsense trivia thread is a good idea. Go and open it, if you want. If not, I'll take it for a TOTW soonish.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 15, 2008, 03:39:12 pm
Conmgrats Rich!!!



Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 15, 2008, 10:31:47 am
Any bands or performers you really liked? Let us know!!



aw some great bands/singers including:

Stereophonics (one of my two top bands of the weekend)
REM
Amy Winehouse
Katy Tunstall
The Ting Tings
The Zutons (brilliant - top band of the weekend)
The Goo Goo Dolls
The Verve
Pigeon Detectives
Biffy Clyro
The Fratellis
The Enemy
The Feeling
Amy MacDonald
Panic At The Disco
The Wombats
Scouting for Girls
Vampire Weekend
Air Traffic
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 15, 2008, 09:06:05 pm


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CONGRATS ON ARRIVING AT 4,000 RICH!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 16, 2008, 04:15:02 am

Congrats Rich
on 4000 posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 16, 2008, 07:10:54 am
Morning all,

Congratulations, Rich! 4000, woo-wee!

65 degrees this morning and a nice comfortable start to the day...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 16, 2008, 08:12:36 am
Can I whine a bit here today?
I just spent 286€, that's 456$, for school books for my two girls :o.
And normally, it would have even been more; three out of alltogether 21 books I already had from my older daughter. The regular costs for school books this year would have been 341€ = 542$ !!!
And next year, my little Oliver will also be a school kid :P.

I know I'm spoiled because I grew up and lived for the greatest part of my life in a federal country where all school books are loaned to the kids for free. Now I live only a few kilometers across the border in another federal state, and here the parents have to pay for the books.

Oh, and additionally to the books there are the utensils: in true, typical German small-mindedness, every teacher decides what utensils they want their pupils to use. You can't just buy some notebooks and pens and be done with it. Nooooo, no effin way! Every teacher tells you what size the notebooks have to have and what kind of kind of ruling, and if they want to have a blank border at one side or smaller blank borders at both sides, or no blank border at all, and so on. Even the color of the wrapper for the notebooks is decided by every teacher to their liking.
Arrrrrgh! That's so frustrating (and expensive). I have a list of 32 utensil items only for my younger daughter (for the older one, her teachers will tell us after the summer break, and then you have to get the stuff from one day to the next).

I hate it every year! >:(

Coming back to the (I think) horrendous costs for school books: how is the situation at public schools in the US? Do you have to pay for the books and if so, how much (rule of thumb) do you spend per year per child only on school books?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 16, 2008, 08:35:09 am
Oh, and while I'm at it, I can as well vent about the costs for the school bus! The ticket for the school bus is 378€ = 600$ a year for each child from 5th grade on.
(We have an elementary school in walking distance in our village, so no bus tickets for the first four years).

And what gets me the most is the inequitiy about the school bus costs: as many of you know, we have three different types of schools after elementary school, with three different levels of complexity and three different kinds of graduation degrees. When your child goes to the school with the lowest complexitiy level and the lowest possible graduation degree, you don't pay for the school bus at all!

How many children go to the school with the lowest level, only because their parents can't afford the 600 bucks every year? It's just not fair! >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 16, 2008, 08:40:15 am
Chrissi,

I am chuckling at "utensils." I think we would say "school supplies." Utensils are the things in the kitchen--knives, forks, and spatulas.

In my experience, both as a student and a parent--in the public schools, we don't have to buy textbooks. They are handed out at the beginning of the school year and need to be returned at the end. If a book is lost, I believe you have to pay a fine or replacement fee. Fortunately, we've never lost a book in our household.

Occasionally, a student will need to buy a book--a reading book, for example. But we don't have to pay hundreds of dollars.

College is another story, however. There, students do have to buy their books and they cost a fortune. My son's first semester as a freshman, his books cost $800. For the spring, it was $450. It doesn't matter if you are going to a public or private university--in college, you buy your books. There are ways to try to save money--used books, buying online--but even with savings, it is still a lot.

School supplies: students must have those and similar to you, teachers have very specific requirements. What type of notebook, what type of paper, certain colored pens (blue or black), rulers, crayons, scissors, etc. When they get to geometry, they need a protractor and compass. They big expense for both my children, in 9th grade, was a graphing calculator that cost ~$100.

In college, they don't dictate quite as much about the supplies but some courses do have requirements: ie, a science course with a lab might require a certain type of lab manual for recording results.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 16, 2008, 08:51:37 am
And the bus...

Again, in my experience, I have never had to pay for school bus transportation. This is part of the package for public schools--at least where I have always lived. One thing to keep in mind is that school districts have individual jurisdiction and what they do out in Wyoming might not be the same as what I know from New York and Maine. I think I did hear once that if a student lives a huge long distance away from the school they might be required to pay some sort of fee, but that is only a guess on my part.

We live in Westbook and my daughter is going to school "out of district" in Portland. As a result, we don't have the school bus available and I have to provide transportation--ie, drive her to school. We understood that when she decided to go to the expeditionary high school in Portland.

One thing more and more public schools are relying on are fundraisers (primarily organized and run by parents) to raise funds for special activities, learning opportunities, and so on. For example, here in Westbrook, the school had a terrific marching band. One year they were invited to march in the Rose Bowl Parade. The "Band Boosters" raised a ton of money to cover all the costs for the band and chaperones to be able to go to California and march in the parade. So, for things like this--the money is not in the budget, but students and parents aren't expected to come up with the money on their own.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 16, 2008, 09:04:40 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 16, 2008, 08:51:37 am
One thing more and more public schools are relying on are fundraisers (primarily organized and run by parents) to raise funds for special activities, learning opportunities, and so on. For example, here in Westbrook, the school had a terrific marching band. One year they were invited to march in the Rose Bowl Parade. The "Band Boosters" raised a ton of money to cover all the costs for the band and chaperones to be able to go to California and march in the parade. So, for things like this--the money is not in the budget, but students and parents aren't expected to come up with the money on their own.

L

It was like that down here even when I was in school. We had a hoagie sale to raise money for a class trip to Washington, D.C. That was Fifth Grade, spring of 1969.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 16, 2008, 09:12:23 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 16, 2008, 08:40:15 am
Chrissi,

I am chuckling at "utensils." I think we would say "school supplies." Utensils are the things in the kitchen--knives, forks, and spatulas.


My online dictionary says "writing utensils" for the German word "Schreibzeug".  ???
Thank you anyway, I think school supplies sounds better


Quote
In my experience, both as a student and a parent--in the public schools, we don't have to buy textbooks. They are handed out at the beginning of the school year and need to be returned at the end. If a book is lost, I believe you have to pay a fine or replacement fee. Fortunately, we've never lost a book in our household.

*sigh* just how I am used to, like it is in my home federal country.


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Occasionally, a student will need to buy a book--a reading book, for example.

Yep, those we have additionally.

 
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College is another story, however. There, students do have to buy their books and they cost a fortune. My son's first semester as a freshman, his books cost $800. For the spring, it was $450. It doesn't matter if you are going to a public or private university--in college, you buy your books. There are ways to try to save money--used books, buying online--but even with savings, it is still a lot.

Same here. I tried to buy used books from amazon, but didn't find a seller who sold more than one of the required books (because each school decides what books they want to use and they decide each year anew). I would have had to buy from 18 different sellers and pay shipment costs 18 times. Given that I wouldn't want my kids to use the cheapest possible books in bad conditions, the money I could have saved would not have been worth the hassle and so I bought everything new.



Quote
School supplies: students must have those and similar to you, teachers have very specific requirements. What type of notebook, what type of paper, certain colored pens (blue or black), rulers, crayons, scissors, etc. When they get to geometry, they need a protractor and compass. They big expense for both my children, in 9th grade, was a graphing calculator that cost ~$100.

In college, they don't dictate quite as much about the supplies but some courses do have requirements: ie, a science course with a lab might require a certain type of lab manual for recording results.

L

What a relief to hear that teachers on the other side of the pond are just as small-minded regarding the school supplies. I can understand it in parts for the smaller children: it's easier if every child has their reading book in green, and the math book in red with the respective notebooks in the matching color, and so on.
But once the children have been to school for two years, they are old enough to be able to find their math book without the teacher telling them for which color they have to look, imo.
And I really don't understand the need to dictate such bagatelles to teenagers (with exeptions, I do understand that they might need a specific kind of calculator for specific things).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on July 16, 2008, 09:22:10 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 16, 2008, 08:12:36 am
Can I whine a bit here today?
I just spent 286€, that's 456$, for school books for my two girls :o.
And normally, it would have even been more; three out of alltogether 21 books I already had from my older daughter. The regular costs for school books this year would have been 341€ = 542$ !!!
And next year, my little Oliver will also be a school kid :P.

I know I'm spoiled because I grew up and lived for the greatest part of my life in a federal country where all school books are loaned to the kids for free. Now I live only a few kilometers across the border in another federal state, and here the parents have to pay for the books.

Oh, and additionally to the books there are the utensils: in true, typical German small-mindedness, every teacher decides what utensils they want their pupils to use. You can't just buy some notebooks and pens and be done with it. Nooooo, no effin way! Every teacher tells you what size the notebooks have to have and what kind of kind of ruling, and if they want to have a blank border at one side or smaller blank borders at both sides, or no blank border at all, and so on. Even the color of the wrapper for the notebooks is decided by every teacher to their liking.
Arrrrrgh! That's so frustrating (and expensive). I have a list of 32 utensil items only for my younger daughter (for the older one, her teachers will tell us after the summer break, and then you have to get the stuff from one day to the next).

I hate it every year! >:(

Coming back to the (I think) horrendous costs for school books: how is the situation at public schools in the US? Do you have to pay for the books and if so, how much (rule of thumb) do you spend per year per child only on school books?


omg Chrissi!!!

How very frustrating... and even, discriminatory on some levels, huh?

I grew up in the southeast US (you live in Germany?) and went to public school.  I took the public school bus most of my life until I could drive.  It was free.  (Must be covered by taxes I guess.)  And like Leslie said, school books were 'loaned' and returned at the end of the year.  The teachers did suggest what sort of notebooks - ruled or not, spiral bound or not, but not the color of the front or anything like that...  I think the teachers were sort of less specific as you advanced along - i.e. I don't remember many specifications from high school. 

As an adult, I have noticed they have 'tax free week' or something in the summer when there is no sales tax on anything that is a 'school supply' item.

Also, like Leslie said, you have to buy your own texts in college/university.  Most big universities have book stores that will buy your books back from you at the end of the semester (albeit for less than you paid), and most also offer used texts.  I read an article recently about how a lot of professors where opting not to require textbooks given how much info is on the web, cost, etc.  I knew a lot of my friends [in college] didn't always buy the texts, figuring/hoping class notes would be enough to get by.  Most of the times there was also a reserve copy at the library...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 16, 2008, 09:35:50 am
Regarding notebooks...

Something both my children have had to do...and I never did...they teachers want them to have a specific size 3-ring binder, with specific dividers. The kids have to organize their assignments, notes, handouts, etc. in the notebook. They are given class time to do this and it is also given as a homework assignment. Then they hand them in to be graded. I guess it is designed to teach organization skills but back in the old days, we all just figured it out on our own.

And Jeff, yes, we used to have fundraisers but it seems more pervasive and more constant nowadays. Lance was active in the drama club and the boosters raised money for all the productions. They also solicited donations for paint, lumber for sets, etc. I wasn't super-active in drama in high school but I don't remember activities like that going on. It seemed that all clubs had funds provided to them through the club budget of the school.

Bel--I saw that article about the college professors dropping required texts. It seems many of them are fed up with the high expense and also "the racket" of textbook publishers....ie, bringing out a new edition every year so the old edition is obsolete and worthless. Lance has run up against this...the used book buyers won't buy a book if a newer edition is out. It really is a bit of a scam.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 16, 2008, 10:14:00 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 16, 2008, 09:35:50 am
Something both my children have had to do...and I never did...they teachers want them to have a specific size 3-ring binder, with specific dividers. The kids have to organize their assignments, notes, handouts, etc. in the notebook. They are given class time to do this and it is also given as a homework assignment. Then they hand them in to be graded. I guess it is designed to teach organization skills but back in the old days, we all just figured it out on our own.

I never had to do that, either. As a matter of fact, at least through the end of grammar/elementary school, all our supplies were provided by the school--pencils, paper, crayons, scissors--everything. Actually I have no memory of the situation in my junior high (grades 7--9) years, or high school--except for not being told what supplies we had to provide ourselves.  :-\  I always loved it just past the middle of summer when the stores started to fill up with school supplies, even though we didn't have to supply them. I suppose, maybe, the parochial schools required students and their parents to provide their own supplies.

I remember one teacher showing us how to use paper grocery bags to make covers for our books.  :)

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And Jeff, yes, we used to have fundraisers but it seems more pervasive and more constant nowadays. Lance was active in the drama club and the boosters raised money for all the productions. They also solicited donations for paint, lumber for sets, etc. I wasn't super-active in drama in high school but I don't remember activities like that going on. It seemed that all clubs had funds provided to them through the club budget of the school.

It probably is, as funds have been cut back for extracurricular activities.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 16, 2008, 02:22:28 pm
Chrissi - wow thats extortionate..

I'd say my expereince is exactly like Lesley's - even up to the college books and things - only difference is we didn't have to buy certain ruled jotters or anything - we bought our own pens pensils, calculators etc but you could buy whatever and the Jotters were provided by the school.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on July 16, 2008, 06:27:13 pm
Quote from: Kelda on July 16, 2008, 02:22:28 pm
Chrissi - wow thats extortionate..

I'd say my expereince is exactly like Lesley's - even up to the college books and things - only difference is we didn't have to buy certain ruled jotters or anything - we bought our own pens pensils, calculators etc but you could buy whatever and the Jotters were provided by the school.

jotters??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 16, 2008, 07:40:55 pm
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–noun 1. a person who jots things down. 
2. a small notebook. 


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 16, 2008, 10:38:23 pm
The Jotters...I love it. I need to teach my daughter that term...

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: KristinDaBomb on July 17, 2008, 01:53:21 am
Quote from: Meryl on July 15, 2008, 10:25:09 am
Less than 950 posts and you'll be official, Kristin!  Meanwhile, don't be shy about keeping us company.  ;D

Haha thanks. :D I'll try to be better and post more lo.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 17, 2008, 06:55:31 am
Morning all,

Another nice day in store. 65 degrees and the birds are singing.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 17, 2008, 08:51:04 am
            Bonjour !


As the birds sing, maybe you are singing too ? !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 17, 2008, 08:56:28 am
       Congratulations to you cher/dear Rich, loneleeb3, on your interesting 4,000 posts!           


Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 17, 2008, 04:17:07 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 16, 2008, 10:38:23 pm
The Jotters...I love it. I need to teach my daughter that term...



Its what we call them notebooky things!!!

And we'd cover the notebook cover with posters of our favourite boyband member etc!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on July 17, 2008, 06:49:43 pm
Well, I had an exciting day. 

1-  Amazon delivered my copy of Taschen's THE BIG PENIS BOOK and boy, it really is big!  It's basically a coffee table book filled with photos of big penises.  It's starting to feel like the seventies again what with mainstream coffee-table porn and all.
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/ABC%20Movies/BigPBook.jpg)
Let's see how long it takes for Photobucket to censor the image this time.

EDIT:  Check out the Taschen website: http://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/sex/all/05703/facts.the_big_penis_book.htm (http://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/sex/all/05703/facts.the_big_penis_book.htm)

2-  I finally bought my ticket for THE DARK KNIGHT, and get this, it's for 8:30 AM on Saturday!  It was either that or after midnight (there's even a 3:00AM showing!), all the other IMAX screenings were sold out.  It should be interesting.  The reviews were generally good here but not great.  However, all the reviews I read mentioned how amazing Heath's Joker is, that he makes the movie and that the film bogs down whenever he's not on screen.

3-  Then I went to the Canadian DVD launch of MVP: The Secret Lives of Hockey Wives..  I got my copy autographed by some of the actors including hottie Dillon Casey, who looks even better in person although he kept his shirt on, much to everyone's chagrin.  The tattoo is fake.  When asked who inspired him as an actor he quickly answered: Heath Ledger.
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/ABC%20Movies/DillonCasey-01.jpg)
Because the show is doing really well state-side, (ABC's SoapNet picked it up)  there's a good chance we'll get to see a second season!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 17, 2008, 07:06:20 pm
Maybe it'll get censored, but I got to see the cover shot...

Ya know, I'm a cock loving gal and all but there's a point where big is too big...and that, ahem, beef bayonet just doesn't do it for me. LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 17, 2008, 08:53:40 pm
Listen up, (wannabe) cowboys and cowgirls!

I have found the perfect accessory for all of us...seriously.

We all saw Brokeback Mountain and suddenly had dreams of being bull ridin', calf ropin' wranglers. But the reality is (and I know this is the reality, because I have met alot of you)...most of us are DINKS, soccer moms, metrosexuals, surburbanites, and whatever other label you want to slap on us. But, as much as we would like to believe it...we are not cowboys.

So what does the faux-cowboy do? Okay, we buy hats, shirts, pants, boots, whips, lariats, belts, chaps...yeah...all of that. Trying to be the faux-cowboy.

But, I have found the perfect accessory. You can put it in your home, it is not too obvious, but it lets  you brand yourself with that little bit of cowboy....

Ready?

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(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/ToiletSeat300.jpg)


Fabulous, isn't it? In the privacy of your lavabo...

If you want to buy one (believe me, it is on my short list) go here:

http://www.tstarleather.com/toilet_seat.htm
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on July 17, 2008, 08:54:47 pm
Quote from: Kelda on July 17, 2008, 04:17:07 pm
Its what we call them notebooky things!!!

And we'd cover the notebook cover with posters of our favourite boyband member etc!



I remember jotters and I can remember who I had on them too. I had a brief flirtation with David Cassidy and followed with Robert Plant and anything Led Zepelin. The nuns used to come round and chastise us all, but no one paid much heed to them. These were the same nuns who blacked out all the windows that overlooked the boys school.

They also supervised the Saturday school disco, and get this, we could sit on a boy's knee only if there was a telephone directory between us!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on July 17, 2008, 09:01:10 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 17, 2008, 07:06:20 pm
Maybe it'll get censored, but I got to see the cover shot...

Ya know, I'm a cock loving gal and all but there's a point where big is too big...and that, ahem, beef bayonet just doesn't do it for me. LOL

L

I posted the image a while back on another forum, when I first heard of the book.  After a while Photobucket censored it and then strangely enough, they uncensored it for while, and finally censored it again.  I just uploaded it a second time just to see how long it lasts.  Meanwhile, I got the image from Amazon.com, lol!

They can be quite ridiculous sometimes.  I had a Julian Schnabel painting of a nude censored and he's not exactly a photorealist.   :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 17, 2008, 10:28:29 pm
Hehe, Leslie, what are you on tonight?  I want some of it.  Beef bayonets, top-of-the-line horsehide toilet seats.... :laugh:

Oilgun, you are a naughty boy.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 18, 2008, 03:25:57 am
Just to roll all conversations into one, those big jotters give me the jitters!

:laugh:


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 18, 2008, 06:18:49 am
Quote from: Meryl on July 17, 2008, 10:28:29 pm
Hehe, Leslie, what are you on tonight?  I want some of it.  Beef bayonets, top-of-the-line horsehide toilet seats.... :laugh:



Hahahaha!

Okay, so another nice morning and 68 degrees. I got up early, drank my grapefruit juice and you know what? I think I am going back to bed!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on July 18, 2008, 10:37:53 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 17, 2008, 08:53:40 pm
Listen up, (wannabe) cowboys and cowgirls!

I have found the perfect accessory for all of us...seriously.

We all saw Brokeback Mountain and suddenly had dreams of being bull ridin', calf ropin' wranglers. But the reality is (and I know this is the reality, because I have met alot of you)...most of us are DINKS, soccer moms, metrosexuals, surburbanites, and whatever other label you want to slap on us. But, as much as we would like to believe it...we are not cowboys.

So what does the faux-cowboy do? Okay, we buy hats, shirts, pants, boots, whips, lariats, belts, chaps...yeah...all of that. Trying to be the faux-cowboy.

But, I have found the perfect accessory. You can put it in your home, it is not too obvious, but it lets  you brand yourself with that little bit of cowboy....

Ready?

|
|
|
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(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/ToiletSeat300.jpg)


Fabulous, isn't it? In the privacy of your lavabo...

If you want to buy one (believe me, it is on my short list) go here:

http://www.tstarleather.com/toilet_seat.htm


it's fine except for the horse hair in the middle - eww...

what's the difference b/t dink and dork?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 18, 2008, 10:39:22 am
Bonjour !

Have a happy and good day all !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on July 18, 2008, 12:06:55 pm
Quote from: BelAir on July 18, 2008, 10:37:53 am
it's fine except for the horse hair in the middle - eww...

what's the difference b/t dink and dork?

DINK= Double Income,No Kids
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on July 18, 2008, 01:05:41 pm
Quote from: oilgun on July 18, 2008, 12:06:55 pm
DINK= Double Income,No Kids

oh!

so is SINK also a term?  (cause then I would be a sink AND a dork!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 19, 2008, 01:17:12 am
Quote from: BelAir on July 18, 2008, 01:05:41 pm
oh!

so is SINK also a term?  (cause then I would be a sink AND a dork!)

I'm a SIOK.  Or maybe a SITAOK.  (Single income two adults one kid)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 19, 2008, 07:47:07 am
Morning all,

68 degrees and the humidity is back.

Yesterday, we had some wild weather with very severe thunderstorms, hail, lots of trees down, power out for hours...completely unexpected. The storm just came out of nowhere and caught everyone unprepared.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 19, 2008, 09:00:55 am
Good morning Leslie.  The weather sounds wonderful in Maine.   :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 19, 2008, 09:02:48 am
Of course the unexpected storm yesterday sounds scary.  I hate it when that happens!  Hope no one got hurt
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 19, 2008, 09:11:30 am
Bonjour !

Be safe !


Have fun !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 20, 2008, 05:22:02 am
The Full List of today, Sun, July 20th


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 20, 2008, 05:26:31 am
Penthesilea                     4,733   
Phillip Dampier                4,704   


I overtook Phillip!
Who would have thought ....

 :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 20, 2008, 08:00:46 am
Morning all,

69 degrees and another slightly cloudy day this morning...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 20, 2008, 11:06:47 am
Bonjour !

May you invent maybe something to-day to save lives and yours too ??

Even a good word helps at times !! ??


Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 20, 2008, 03:42:19 pm
Some help needed people - check out here - http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,21842.0.html - on my blog if you don't mind!!

Quote from: optom3 on July 17, 2008, 08:54:47 pm

They also supervised the Saturday school disco, and get this, we could sit on a boy's knee only if there was a telephone directory between us!!!!


 :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 20, 2008, 07:20:47 pm
Quote from: Kelda on July 20, 2008, 03:42:19 pm
Some help needed people - check out here - http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,21842.0.html - on my blog if you don't mind!!


 :laugh: :laugh:




I gave my thoughts, Kelda.  http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,21842.msg388783.html#msg388783

The main thing of course is the love your friend feels for you, and you feel for your friend.

:)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 21, 2008, 05:11:04 am
Quote from: Elle on July 20, 2008, 07:20:47 pm


I gave my thoughts, Kelda.  http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,21842.msg388783.html#msg388783

The main thing of course is the love your friend feels for you, and you feel for your friend.

:)

Thankyou Clarissa - I'll go have a look!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 21, 2008, 06:54:30 am
Morning all,

66 degrees and it looks like more rain is in store for us...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 22, 2008, 06:59:20 am
And another 66 degree morning!

We have 2 Japanese exchange students arriving this evening, for a 10 day visit. It will be an adventure for all of us, I am sure!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 22, 2008, 11:48:16 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 22, 2008, 06:59:20 am
And another 66 degree morning!

We have 2 Japanese exchange students arriving this evening, for a 10 day visit. It will be an adventure for all of us, I am sure!

L

Make sure they try lobster rolls and B&M baked beans.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 22, 2008, 11:56:42 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 22, 2008, 11:48:16 am
Make sure they try lobster rolls and B&M baked beans.  ;D


Absolutely!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 22, 2008, 11:58:00 am
And brown bread. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on July 22, 2008, 02:27:41 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 22, 2008, 06:59:20 am
And another 66 degree morning!

We have 2 Japanese exchange students arriving this evening, for a 10 day visit. It will be an adventure for all of us, I am sure!

L


Wow, Leslie, that does sound like an adventure. Have you had exchange students before?


Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 22, 2008, 11:58:00 am
And brown bread. ...  ;D

Is brown bread a Maine thing?


Speaking of Maine, I thought a lot about you Leslie, while we were in Italy. Probably because my eldest daughter was running around wearing her favorite Maine t-shirt to protect her shoulders getting too much sun.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 22, 2008, 02:51:34 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on July 22, 2008, 02:27:41 pm

Is brown bread a Maine thing?


I'd call it a New England thing. My office mate at work is from Massachusetts, and she loves brown bread.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 22, 2008, 03:05:15 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 22, 2008, 02:51:34 pm
I'd call it a New England thing. My office mate at work is from Massachusetts, and she loves brown bread.  :)

Yes, that is what I was going to say.

As for the exchange students:

We had a college student from France who stayed with us for a month back in 2001.

These two girls are from Portland's "sister city," -- Shinagawa (a suburb of Tokyo). They are 15 and 16 1/2. They have both been studying English--hopefully we can communicate! They'll be here for 10 days. I'll report on how it goes!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 22, 2008, 03:34:40 pm
I had this every Saturday night as a kid, with hamburg and beans.  Apparently, the B&M stands for Burnham & Morrill Co.:

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51lU7iwZ-mL._SL500_AA280_PIbundle-6,TopRight,0,0_AA280_SH20_.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on July 22, 2008, 03:49:44 pm
 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

And here I was thinking that you were talking about bread, as in the thing you buy at the baker's. Like this (http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/optiform.jpg)

Turns out it's something from a can, a sixpack no less! WOW  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 22, 2008, 03:53:58 pm
Served warm, with lots of butter, it's actually pretty good.  It's molasses that makes it so brown.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 22, 2008, 04:01:02 pm
Its a fruit pudding?

we'd have that with a cooked english breakfast.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 22, 2008, 04:04:29 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on July 22, 2008, 03:49:44 pm
:laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

And here I was thinking that you were talking about bread, as in the thing you buy at the baker's. Like this (http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/optiform.jpg)

Turns out it's something from a can, a sixpack no less! WOW  :o

It is bread, though, very dark bread with lots of molasses in it. Yummy!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 22, 2008, 04:05:37 pm
Quote from: southendmd on July 22, 2008, 03:53:58 pm
Served warm, with lots of butter, it's actually pretty good.  It's molasses that makes it so brown.

My office mate likes it with cream cheese.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 22, 2008, 04:08:20 pm
Quote from: Kelda on July 22, 2008, 04:01:02 pm
Its a fruit pudding?

we'd have that with a cooked english breakfast.

I don't think it's as dense as a pudding, and it's sort of molasses-sweet and salty.  It comes with or without raisins.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 22, 2008, 04:13:06 pm
Quote from: southendmd on July 22, 2008, 04:08:20 pm
I don't think it's as dense as a pudding, and it's sort of molasses-sweet and salty.  It comes with or without raisins.

Leslie ought to make her guests an Indian pudding, too.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on July 22, 2008, 04:18:17 pm
This American food thing is complicated. What's molasses?  ???

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on July 22, 2008, 04:23:45 pm
Ah, it's a syrup.

Wikepedia:
Molasses or treacle is a thick syrup by-product from the processing of the sugarcane or sugar beet into sugar. (In some parts of the US, molasses also refers to sorghum syrup.) The word molasses comes from the Portuguese word melaço, which comes from mel, the Portuguese word for "honey". The quality of molasses depends on the maturity of the sugar cane or beet, the amount of sugar extracted, and the method of extraction.

I never saw this over here. We do have a syrup made from brown sugar, it's probably similar. I like it on pancakes.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 22, 2008, 04:28:49 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on July 22, 2008, 04:23:45 pm
Ah, it's a syrup.

Wikepedia:
Molasses or treacle is a thick syrup by-product from the processing of the sugarcane or sugar beet into sugar. (In some parts of the US, molasses also refers to sorghum syrup.) The word molasses comes from the Portuguese word melaço, which comes from mel, the Portuguese word for "honey". The quality of molasses depends on the maturity of the sugar cane or beet, the amount of sugar extracted, and the method of extraction.

I never saw this over here. We do have a syrup made from brown sugar, it's probably similar. I like it on pancakes.

And if you distill molasses, you get ... rum!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 22, 2008, 04:29:43 pm
Quote from: southendmd on July 22, 2008, 03:34:40 pm
I had this every Saturday night as a kid, with hamburg and beans.  Apparently, the B&M stands for Burnham & Morrill Co.:


Yes, Burnham & Morrill, right here in Portland, Maine. You can smell the beans on baking day.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 22, 2008, 04:31:27 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 22, 2008, 04:13:06 pm
Leslie ought to make her guests an Indian pudding, too.

How about grape-nut pudding? Now there's a New England tradition.

Meanwhile, we are all still mourning the loss of Pilot Crackers here in Maine (I posted a few news articles on this on my news ticker a few weeks ago).

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 22, 2008, 04:35:22 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on July 22, 2008, 04:23:45 pm
Ah, it's a syrup.

Wikepedia:
Molasses or treacle is a thick syrup by-product from the processing of the sugarcane or sugar beet into sugar. (In some parts of the US, molasses also refers to sorghum syrup.) The word molasses comes from the Portuguese word melaço, which comes from mel, the Portuguese word for "honey". The quality of molasses depends on the maturity of the sugar cane or beet, the amount of sugar extracted, and the method of extraction.

I never saw this over here. We do have a syrup made from brown sugar, it's probably similar. I like it on pancakes.

Molasses is quite strong tasting. You wouldn't want it on pancakes.

Here's a bit of New England history:

The Boston Molasses Disaster, also known as the Great Molasses Flood and the Great Boston Molasses Tragedy, occurred on January 15, 1919, in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts in the United States. A large molasses tank burst and a wave of molasses rushed through the streets at an estimated 35 mph (56 km/h), killing 21 and injuring 150. The event has entered local folklore, and residents claim that on hot summer days the area still smells of molasses.[1]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on July 22, 2008, 04:44:21 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 22, 2008, 04:35:22 pm
Molasses is quite strong tasting. You wouldn't want it on pancakes.

Here's a bit of New England history:

The Boston Molasses Disaster, also known as the Great Molasses Flood and the Great Boston Molasses Tragedy, occurred on January 15, 1919, in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts in the United States. A large molasses tank burst and a wave of molasses rushed through the streets at an estimated 35 mph (56 km/h), killing 21 and injuring 150. The event has entered local folklore, and residents claim that on hot summer days the area still smells of molasses.[1]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood

People were KILLED by a tsunami of molasses?!!  I find that hard to believe but if it's true what an embarrassing way to die!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 22, 2008, 04:51:12 pm
From the plaque at the site:

"On January 15, 1919, a molasses tank at 529 Commercial Street exploded under pressure, killing 21 people. A 40-foot wave of molasses buckled the elevated railroad tracks, crushed buildings and inundated the neighborhood. Structural defect in the tank combined with unseasonably warm temperatures contributed to the disaster."

(http://www.neatorama.com/images/2007-01/boston-molasses-disaster.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on July 22, 2008, 04:55:18 pm
Quote from: southendmd on July 22, 2008, 04:51:12 pm
From the plaque at the site:

"On January 15, 1919, a molasses tank at 529 Commercial Street exploded under pressure, killing 21 people. A 40-foot wave of molasses buckled the elevated railroad tracks, crushed buildings and inundated the neighborhood. Structural defect in the tank combined with unseasonably warm temperatures contributed to the disaster."

(http://www.neatorama.com/images/2007-01/boston-molasses-disaster.jpg)

Now I understand,  I thought they were killed by a wave of molasses, lol!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 22, 2008, 04:55:35 pm
More than you'd ever want to know:


January 15, 2003
Slower than molasses in January

Eighty-three years ago today, Bostonians were enjoying unseasonably warm weather. The temperature had shot up forty degrees in three days, allowing lunching workers near North End Park to doff their jackets. Little did they know that they were about to be swept up in American history's most laughable urban disaster. An huge industrial tank was about to explode, sending a "roaring wall of death" down Commonwealth Avenue [edit:  actually Commercial Street] with a "a horrible, hissing, sucking sound." January 15, 1919, was the day of a "wet, brown hell" was unleashed, the day of the Great Boston Molasses Flood. It sounds like an urban legend, but contemporary reports make it clear that it was no joke. The tank held almost two and a half million gallons of molasses, roughly fourteen thousand tons. When it ruptured, molasses sprayed out with a pressure of several thousand pounds per square inch at an estimated speed of 35 miles per hour and leveled several city blocks.

Amazingly enough, the Boston Molasses Flood was not the only molasses flood of the twentieth century, not even the only American one. In 1911, a New Orleans tank of molasses burst, sending six hundred thousand gallons streaming down Market Street and thrilling passersby. But where the London Beer Flood of 1814 killed a mere eight people, the Boston Molasses Flood injured 150 and killed 21. And where there are deaths, injuries, a deep-pocketed defendant like the United States Industrial Alcohol Company, and blocks of devestated real estate that smelled like gingerbread, there are lawsuits. Over a hundred were filed. Three thousand witnesses gave testimony over almost a year of hearings. Why did the tank give way? No one today is totally sure; then, as now, plenty of people were willing to assign blame, especially when money is on the line. In those Red Scare days, when a man could be thrown in jail for admiring Lenin, accusing anarchist saboteurs of attempting to destroy a valuable resource must have seemed like a good approach, so the defendants attempted to demonstrate that only a bomb could have destroyed their holding tank.

Molasses has a long and storied history in the Americas; as part of the triangle trade, molasses had helped build the commercial fortunes of New England. It's been a part of Boston's regional cooking for centuries. Despite the fine tradition of molasses in Boston baked beans and Boston brown bread, this molasses was intended for finer things. This molasses was meant for distilling to make industrial ethanol (for military clients; thus the tank's appeal as a target to the notional anarchists) and, of course, rum.

The courts eventually found that the tank had been made too cheaply; it wasn't structurally sound for the amount of molasses it was holding. (The rapid rise in temperature and possible fermentation of the molasses in the tank didn't help.) There was too much molasses in the tank because the owners needed to distill it in a hurry. History was being made on a more national scale in January, 1919. As one account of the disaster puts it, the next day those cleaning the ruins found that

the place stinks, not so much from the molasses as from the rotting horse flesh all around. At one point the workers pause, puzzled by the sudden ringing of church bells in downtown Boston. We find out later that it's to celebrate the fact that Nebraska has ratified the 18th Amendment, officially bringing in Prohibition.

Prohibition would catapult organized crime into prominence, raise the homicide rate, and lead thousands to die after drinking poisonous bootleg liquor, but at least one thing went right. For those fourteen years -- and ever since -- Boston has been safe from death by blackstrap.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 22, 2008, 04:59:25 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 22, 2008, 04:35:22 pm
Molasses is quite strong tasting. You wouldn't want it on pancakes.

Here's a bit of New England history:

The Boston Molasses Disaster, also known as the Great Molasses Flood and the Great Boston Molasses Tragedy, occurred on January 15, 1919, in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts in the United States. A large molasses tank burst and a wave of molasses rushed through the streets at an estimated 35 mph (56 km/h), killing 21 and injuring 150. The event has entered local folklore, and residents claim that on hot summer days the area still smells of molasses.[1]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood

I never did like sorghum molasses. It has a slightly bitter undertaste. At least I think it does. Yucky! lol
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 23, 2008, 01:37:09 am
Quote from: oilgun on July 22, 2008, 04:55:18 pm
Now I understand,  I thought they were killed by a wave of molasses, lol!


According to the story, they were.  How intense, I never heard about this before.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 23, 2008, 07:39:07 am
Quote from: Elle on July 23, 2008, 01:37:09 am

According to the story, they were.  How intense, I never heard about this before.


The things you learn here at Bettermost!

Morning all...66 degrees and a little foggy at the moment. Our Japanese guests arrived at about 10:45 pm looking a bit dazed and overwhelmed! We got them settled in their beds and I hope they managed to sleep. Today we are off to City Hall for a reception with the mayor and a "light lunch."

Now I get to find out if they like orange juice and Cheerios!

I think because of their arrival, I had a very strange dream. In a nutshell, I was hosting a Brokie get together in Maine. I sort of knew who all the people were, but not really, except for Elle. I was trying to figure out what folks wanted to do for sightseeing and the group was very indecisive but everyone seemed to want to do something different. One guy wanted to go somewhere for the famous crab sandwiches and he actually figured out where this place was and took off. Elle wanted to go to the very very famous Conus Books (pronouced Cone-ew, not Cone-US). Of course, I had never heard of this place. Turns out it is in Waterboro which I explained was about 2 hours from my house. Elle was determined and gathered up a bunch of the other Brokies and took off. Coinicidentally, Conus Books was also the place with the famous crab sandwiches. When the other guy got back, he reported they were very disappointing. To that, Elle replied (hand on hip and very indignant), "Well, I am going to Conus for books, not crab!"

And then I woke up.

Any dream interpreters out there?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 23, 2008, 08:38:35 am
I think it means your guests will want sushi, not Cheerios. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 23, 2008, 08:54:33 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 23, 2008, 07:39:07 am
I think because of their arrival, I had a very strange dream. In a nutshell, I was hosting a Brokie get together in Maine. I sort of knew who all the people were, but not really, except for Elle. I was trying to figure out what folks wanted to do for sightseeing and the group was very indecisive but everyone seemed to want to do something different. One guy wanted to go somewhere for the famous crab sandwiches and he actually figured out where this place was and took off. Elle wanted to go to the very very famous Conus Books (pronouced Cone-ew, not Cone-US). Of course, I had never heard of this place. Turns out it is in Waterboro which I explained was about 2 hours from my house. Elle was determined and gathered up a bunch of the other Brokies and took off. Coinicidentally, Conus Books was also the place with the famous crab sandwiches. When the other guy got back, he reported they were very disappointing. To that, Elle replied (hand on hip and very indignant), "Well, I am going to Conus for books, not crab!"

And then I woke up.

Any dream interpreters out there?

L

I think it means you need to host a Brokie gathering in Maine. I've never been to Maine.  8)

Did anybody want a lobster roll?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on July 23, 2008, 09:36:49 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 23, 2008, 08:54:33 am
I think it means you need to host a Brokie gathering in Maine. I've never been to Maine.  8)

Did anybody want a lobster roll?

I would easily ignore my commitment to veganism for a lobster roll!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 23, 2008, 10:04:12 am
Quote from: oilgun on July 23, 2008, 09:36:49 am
I would easily ignore my commitment to veganism for a lobster roll!   ;D

In Maine that probably counts as vegan.  ;D

Just like they told me that in Wyoming, chicken counts as vegetarian.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 23, 2008, 12:46:10 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 23, 2008, 07:39:07 am


I think because of their arrival, I had a very strange dream. In a nutshell, I was hosting a Brokie get together in Maine. I sort of knew who all the people were, but not really, except for Elle. I was trying to figure out what folks wanted to do for sightseeing and the group was very indecisive but everyone seemed to want to do something different. One guy wanted to go somewhere for the famous crab sandwiches and he actually figured out where this place was and took off. Elle wanted to go to the very very famous Conus Books (pronouced Cone-ew, not Cone-US). Of course, I had never heard of this place. Turns out it is in Waterboro which I explained was about 2 hours from my house. Elle was determined and gathered up a bunch of the other Brokies and took off. Coinicidentally, Conus Books was also the place with the famous crab sandwiches. When the other guy got back, he reported they were very disappointing. To that, Elle replied (hand on hip and very indignant), "Well, I am going to Conus for books, not crab!"

And then I woke up.

Any dream interpreters out there?

L


That I get indignant far too easily?  :)   So is Conus Books a real place, or just in the dream?  And I think Jeff might be right - a Maine Brokie gathering would be great.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 23, 2008, 12:52:53 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 23, 2008, 08:54:33 am
I think it means you need to host a Brokie gathering in Maine. I've never been to Maine.  8)

Did anybody want a lobster roll?

Well, no one mentioned lobster rolls but then again, everyone was going in a million different directions. It was sort of like herding cats. LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 23, 2008, 12:57:13 pm
Quote from: oilgun on July 23, 2008, 09:36:49 am
I would easily ignore my commitment to veganism for a lobster roll!   ;D

It's that time of year when they are selling lobster rolls at McDonald's. $4.79 and they are pretty good to be honest.

The guy who cuts my hair, Adam, and his partner went out for lobster on July 4th. They ended up at "The Taste of Maine" (on Route 1 in Woolwich) and ordered "the world's largest lobster roll." It was 2 feet long, had 2 pounds of lobster meat (!!) -- no celery, no mayonnaise, just lobster meat and melted butter. Adam didn't even eat the baguette it was stuffed in, just scraped out the lobster. Ed did eat some of the bread. Total cost: $49.99.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 23, 2008, 12:58:25 pm

What a fun/ funny dream Leslie! I'm sitting here in my office laughing.  :laugh: 

I'm impressed by how detailed it was!  And by how the two elements (the crab and the books) came together in the end.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 23, 2008, 12:59:13 pm
Quote from: Elle on July 23, 2008, 12:46:10 pm

That I get indignant far too easily?  :)   So is Conus Books a real place, or just in the dream?  And I think Jeff might be right - a Maine Brokie gathering would be great.

I think Conus Books is just a dream place. Besides, Waterboro is a pretty small town so I am not sure why I would think it would have a very famous book store.

I am still puzzling over why very famous crab sandwiches (they had a special name, too, like Crab Bistro or something) would be served at a bookstore.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 23, 2008, 01:01:04 pm
Quote from: atz75 on July 23, 2008, 12:58:25 pm
What a fun/ funny dream Leslie! I'm sitting here in my office laughing.  :laugh: 

I'm impressed by how detailed it was!  And by how the two elements (the crab and the books) came together in the end.



Oh, it was very detailed. I didn't even get into the part about looking at the map and the one guy who insisted on staying in a hotel in Lewiston!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 23, 2008, 01:09:22 pm
Lynne and LauraGigs and I were talking about this the other day and I thought I'd repost it here:

Brokeback in 30 seconds
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu-w93xKtfY[/youtube]

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 23, 2008, 01:14:34 pm


LOL, thanks Elle.  Even in goofy bunny form, the double shirts are heartwrenching!  :'(

I enjoyed angry rabbit Jack in the lake/ argument scene. 8)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 23, 2008, 01:31:29 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 23, 2008, 12:57:13 pm
It's that time of year when they are selling lobster rolls at McDonald's. $4.79 and they are pretty good to be honest.

Lobster rolls at McDonald's?  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 23, 2008, 01:52:53 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 23, 2008, 01:31:29 pm
Lobster rolls at McDonald's?  :o

Yup!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/43509_6.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 23, 2008, 02:05:09 pm
Lobster rolls at McDonald's, people killed by a wave of molasses, brown bread which isn't bread and a dreamy bookstore which sells famous lobster rolls. Add a non-real Brokie meeting, two real Japanese students and a few Brokeback bunnies and *poof*, you get the magic 1000+Posts Club thread  :laugh:.

(Now how was that for a summary? )


You are some crazy folks ;). I feel right at home .... ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 23, 2008, 02:14:07 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 23, 2008, 02:05:09 pm
Lobster rolls at McDonald's, people killed by a wave of molasses, brown bread which isn't bread and a dreamy bookstore which sells famous lobster rolls. Add a non-real Brokie meeting, two real Japanese students and a few Brokeback bunnies and *poof*, you get the magic 1000+Posts Club thread  :laugh:.

(Now how was that for a summary? )


You are some crazy folks ;). I feel right at home .... ;D


Yes, what a thread! What a club! And we even have a sekrit handshake...LOL

(PS, the bookstore sold crab sandwiches...minor point except that strange Brokie in my dream--that's all he wanted to eat!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 23, 2008, 02:43:35 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 23, 2008, 02:05:09 pm
brown bread which isn't bread

Brown bread isn't bread?  ???  The B&M version is kinda cake-like, but, still. ...  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 23, 2008, 03:23:05 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 23, 2008, 02:43:35 pm
Brown bread isn't bread?  ???  The B&M version is kinda cake-like, but, still. ...  ???

It is what is known as a "quick bread." From Wikipedia:

A quick bread is a type of bread which is leavened with chemical leaveners such as baking powder, sodium bicarbonate, or cream of tartar. Unlike yeast breads which often take hours to rise and can vary greatly based on external factors such as temperature, breads made with chemical leaveners are relatively uniform, reliable, and quick. Many common foods are quick breads including banana bread, cornbread, biscuits, muffins, pancakes, scones, and soda bread. Leslie adds: and brown bread!

The type of bread produced is variable based predominantly on the major flavoring, the method of mixing, and the ratio of liquid in the batter.

There are three basic methods for making quick breads; the quick-bread method, the creaming method, and the biscuit method. These three methods combine the rise of the chemical leavener with advantageous lift from other ingredients.

    * The quick-bread method also known as the "Blending Method" calls for measurement of dry and wet ingredients separately, then quickly mixing the two. Often wet ingredients will include beaten eggs which have trapped air for added rise. Usually mixing is done using a tool with a wide head such as a spoon or spatula to prevent the dough from becoming over beaten and deflating the egg's lift.

    * The creaming method is frequently used for cake batters. The butter and sugar are creamed, or beaten together, until smooth and fluffy. Eggs and liquid flavoring mixed in, and finally dry and liquid ingredients are added in. The creaming method combines rise gained from air pockets in the creamed butter with the rise from the chemical leaveners. Gentle folding of the final ingredients is important to prevent destroying these pockets.

    * The biscuit method is a technique which is used for biscuits, scones, and pie crusts. This method cuts chilled fat (whether lard, butter, or shortening) into dry ingredients using a food processor, pastry blender, or fork. The layering from these process gives rise and adds flakiness as the folds of fat melt during baking.

Aside from mixing methods, quick breads also vary widely in the consistency of their dough or batter. There are three main types of quick bread batter: pour batter, drop batter, and stiff dough. Pour batters have a dry:liquid ratio of 1:1 and is the most moist type of quick bread batter. Drop batters have a dry:liquid ratio of 3:1. Stiff dough, being the stiffest, has a ratio of about 7:1.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 23, 2008, 03:43:14 pm
well damn!

I remember when I first got here, and had only a hand full of posts.  I thought it would stay that way.

Now....I'm in the top 25 posters!

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 23, 2008, 03:47:46 pm
So a "stiff dough" batter would be something like a pie crust or some biscuits, something that needs to be rolled out?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 23, 2008, 03:49:39 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 23, 2008, 03:47:46 pm
So a "stiff dough" batter would be something like a pie crust or some biscuits, something that needs to be rolled out?

Not pie crust--it wouldn't fall into the quick bread category because it doesn't have a leavening agent. Typically it is just flour, fat (butter, lard) and a little bit of water.

Biscuits, yes.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 23, 2008, 03:50:27 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on July 23, 2008, 03:43:14 pm
well damn!

I remember when I first got here, and had only a hand full of posts.  I thought it would stay that way.

Now....I'm in the top 25 posters!

 :laugh:

Chuck, with all that scribblin' you've been doing down in your cellar, you knew you were going to creep up!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 23, 2008, 03:51:21 pm


 :o I just noticed it's almost 100 degrees in Childress right now! 





Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 23, 2008, 03:55:24 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 23, 2008, 03:49:39 pm
Not pie crust--it wouldn't fall into the quick bread category because it doesn't have a leavening agent. Typically it is just flour, fat (butter, lard) and a little bit of water.

Biscuits, yes.

L

The paragraph on the biscuit method mentions pie crust, though.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 23, 2008, 04:19:38 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 23, 2008, 03:55:24 pm
The paragraph on the biscuit method mentions pie crust, though.

Well yes it does (you read it more carefully than me!). I wouldn't classify a pie crust as a quick bread but what do I know? I am just an amateur foodie, not a pro...LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 23, 2008, 04:39:17 pm
that video is great!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 23, 2008, 06:33:41 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 23, 2008, 03:50:27 pm
Chuck, with all that scribblin' you've been doing down in your cellar, you knew you were going to creep up!


 :laugh:


Well, compared to my post count on DCF  (over 54,000) I've got a lot of work to do!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 23, 2008, 06:42:35 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on July 23, 2008, 06:33:41 pm

 :laugh:


Well, compared to my post count on DCF  (over 54,000) I've got a lot of work to do!

You can work over there...here, it's all play!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 24, 2008, 02:44:14 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 23, 2008, 02:05:09 pm
Lobster rolls at McDonald's, people killed by a wave of molasses, brown bread which isn't bread and a dreamy bookstore which sells famous lobster rolls. Add a non-real Brokie meeting, two real Japanese students and a few Brokeback bunnies and *poof*, you get the magic 1000+Posts Club thread  :laugh:.

(Now how was that for a summary? )


You are some crazy folks ;). I feel right at home .... ;D



Great summary, Chrissi.  Makes me happy to see our goofy collaborative collage put so succinctly.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 24, 2008, 06:13:01 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 23, 2008, 06:42:35 pm
You can work over there...here, it's all play!!

Hmmmmmmmm........no reins...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 24, 2008, 07:42:50 am
Bonjour !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 24, 2008, 08:06:33 am
Morning all,

71 degrees and a little cloudy this morning....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 24, 2008, 08:22:41 am
Good morning!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 24, 2008, 08:39:34 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 24, 2008, 08:06:33 am
Morning all,

71 degrees and a little cloudy this morning....

L

If last evening in Philadelphia is any indication, you've got some perfectly hellish weather coming your way.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 24, 2008, 08:53:05 am
It's here, Jeff.

Power went out last night (while I was watching episode one of the old Brideshead, mind you). 

I woke up to an impending flood, as water was pouring into the back patio from the alley.  I got drenched to the bone shoveling gravel to divert the rain.  Ugh.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 24, 2008, 09:10:22 am
Oh damn!  Hope you dry out there soon!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 24, 2008, 09:38:58 am
Quote from: southendmd on July 24, 2008, 08:53:05 am
It's here, Jeff.

Power went out last night (while I was watching episode one of the old Brideshead, mind you). 

I woke up to an impending flood, as water was pouring into the back patio from the alley.  I got drenched to the bone shoveling gravel to divert the rain.  Ugh.

Then we've got something in common. Last evening I got drenched, at least to my underwear if not to the bone, coming home from the legacy fund board of directors' meeting. Serves me right for wearing underwear.  ;D Anyway, it was raining hard when I left the meeting, and about halfway home there was this ominous pause in the rain. The fund secretary, who was walking with me, said, "Oh, the rain is stopping!" I said, "Maybe it's just getting ready for something worse." It was. Within five minutes or so, the rain and wind let loose such that it was like getting hit with a blast from a fire hose. I took refuge under the awning of my old building until the hail stopped. ...

When I got back to my place, I stripped off my wet clothes just inside my front door. I was putting my clothes in the dryer when the fire alarm went off.  :P  I told myself, "This is a false alarm, the rain probably shorted something out in the garage," so I took my time, dried off, put on dry clothes, then went out into the fire tower--taking a book with me. I was out there for close to half an hour.

It was not a pleasant evening.  :-\

Oh, yes. You should search on eBay. I believe I've seen a replacement for your Big Jim camper--if you need to replace it.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 24, 2008, 10:26:27 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 24, 2008, 09:38:58 am
Oh, yes. You should search on eBay. I believe I've seen a replacement for your Big Jim camper--if you need to replace it.  ;D


(http://www.geocities.com/md_dude1/Camper.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 24, 2008, 11:20:13 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on July 24, 2008, 10:26:27 am

(http://www.geocities.com/md_dude1/Camper.jpg)

There are lots of listings on eBay for Big Jim and his accessories. I've even seen a listing for an action figure identified as Big Jim's buddy, Big Jeff.  ;D

I think I begin to understand Big Jim's real attraction: the dude had muscles for days. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 24, 2008, 11:32:54 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 24, 2008, 11:20:13 am
I think I begin to understand Big Jim's real attraction: the dude had muscles for days. ...  ;D


(http://www.riverdolls.com.au/boy51.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 24, 2008, 11:39:18 am
and is this Big Jeff?


(http://www.bruisedfruitcds.com/images/big_jim.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 24, 2008, 01:14:55 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on July 24, 2008, 11:39:18 am
and is this Big Jeff?


(http://www.bruisedfruitcds.com/images/big_jim.jpg)

The one I saw yesterday was not, er, that well tanned, but perhaps the seller got the name wrong.

But I did see other figures in those little bikini briefs.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on July 24, 2008, 02:22:14 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on July 24, 2008, 11:39:18 am
and is this Big Jeff?


(http://www.bruisedfruitcds.com/images/big_jim.jpg)

Man, I miss my G.I. Joe action figures!  I had a set of five first generation figures (10" inches of fun!): a couple of Americans, a Russian ally c/w with fur hat, a French resistance fighter in a big turtleneck and molded plastic beret and , if I'm not mistaken, a blonde German nazi.  I was so happy when they were introduced back in the sixties, I could finally play with dolls without guilt!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 24, 2008, 02:38:54 pm
Quote from: oilgun on July 24, 2008, 02:22:14 pm
Man, I miss my G.I. Joe action figures!  I had a set of five first generation figures (10" inches of fun!): a couple of Americans, a Russian ally c/w with fur hat, a French resistance fighter in a big turtleneck and molded plastic beret and , if I'm not mistaken, a blonde German nazi.  I was so happy when they were introduced back in the sixties, I could finally play with dolls without guilt!

Yikes! In pristine condition, I can't even begin to imagine what those first-generation G.I. Joes would be worth as collectibles. I only had one Joe, and I have no recollection of what became of him.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on July 24, 2008, 03:37:04 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 24, 2008, 02:38:54 pm
Yikes! In pristine condition, I can't even begin to imagine what those first-generation G.I. Joes would be worth as collectibles. I only had one Joe, and I have no recollection of what became of him.  :-\

I can just imagine! They were in excellent condition even though  I played with them quite a bit.  (We didn't keep the boxes in those days.)  A neighbour girl would come over with her Barbies and we'd play house.  G.I Joe would go off to war in the morning like it was a day job.  I even made clothes for my Joes, how gay is that!  I also had lots of accessories: a diving bell; a white arctic outfit c/w sled (I don't remember dogs though); a camouflage poncho;  I seem to remember a yellow inflatable dingy but maybe I' dreamt that... :laugh:

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/ABC%20Movies/GI-JOE-01.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 24, 2008, 04:06:47 pm
Quote from: oilgun on July 24, 2008, 03:37:04 pm
I can just imagine! They were in excellent condition even though  I played with them quite a bit.  (We didn't keep the boxes in those days.)  A neighbour girl would come over with her Barbies and we'd play house.  G.I Joe would go off to war in the morning like it was a day job.  I even made clothes for my Joes, how gay is that!  I also had lots of accessories: a diving bell; a white arctic outfit c/w sled (I don't remember dogs though); a camouflage poncho;  I seem to remember a yellow inflatable dingy but maybe I' dreamt that... :laugh:

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/ABC%20Movies/GI-JOE-01.jpg)



Then maybe we're collectively hallucinating because I'm sure I remember the inflatable raft, too; some sort of commando thing, I believe. I remember the arctic suit, too.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 24, 2008, 05:06:07 pm
Quote from: oilgun on July 24, 2008, 03:37:04 pm
I can just imagine! They were in excellent condition even though  I played with them quite a bit.  (We didn't keep the boxes in those days.)  A neighbour girl would come over with her Barbies and we'd play house.  G.I Joe would go off to war in the morning like it was a day job.  I even made clothes for my Joes, how gay is that!  I also had lots of accessories: a diving bell; a white arctic outfit c/w sled (I don't remember dogs though); a camouflage poncho;  I seem to remember a yellow inflatable dingy but maybe I' dreamt that... :laugh:

Well, I'd like to know just what kind of clothes you made. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 24, 2008, 05:20:13 pm
Quote from: southendmd on July 24, 2008, 05:06:07 pm
Well, I'd like to know just what kind of clothes you made. :)

That reminds me of a funny story. I used to have a ton of Barbies (well, maybe three) and one year, finally, I got my wish: I got Ken for my birthday! I had Barbie's masquerade outfit (see below, Barbie's is in the middle. The one for Skipper is on the left.) I did not have Ken's jazzy masquerade outfit (on the right in the picture) so I had to improvise. I got a roll of black electrical tape and very carefully turned Ken into "the mummy." You know what electrical tape does to Ken? Rips his hair off and leaves black sticky residue all over his body. I was devastated and I never got another Ken...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/520454028_d347de85d0.jpg)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on July 24, 2008, 06:24:08 pm
Quote from: southendmd on July 24, 2008, 05:06:07 pm
Well, I'd like to know just what kind of clothes you made. :)

Tank tops and capris of course!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 25, 2008, 05:19:13 am
Morning all,

66 degrees this morning. My Japanese students are off to Boston for the day with another host family. An exciting day for them!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 25, 2008, 07:24:44 am
Bonjour !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 26, 2008, 07:30:15 am
Morning all,

65 degrees and another nice day in store!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 26, 2008, 10:02:11 am
Interesting oilgun !

I had JI Joe twins ! But I was an adult then !

Are those yours in that pic ?


Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 26, 2008, 10:02:30 am
Bonjour to all !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 26, 2008, 04:34:44 pm
Do we have a Larry Larry Larry (McMurtry) thread, or an equivalent?  I want to put this in it, from today's New York Times Sunday Book Review:

Shelf-Possessed

Mark Graham for The New York Times

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Just browsing: Inside Booked Up, Larry McMurtry’s store in Archer City, Tex.


By JAMES CAMPBELL
Published: July 27, 2008

To a common reader, the world of book dealers revolves around a mystery: how can they bear to let their prized objects go? Larry McMurtry entered the business with serious intent around 1960 when he was offered five excellent collections of modern literature “for a little over $100 a collection.” The writers in question were Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, Sinclair Lewis, Edwin Arlington Robinson and John Steinbeck. The volumes lacked Hemingway’s first book, “Three Stories and Ten Poems,” published in Paris in 1923 by Contact Editions, and similarly rare items by Faulkner and Lewis, “but all the other books were there, and they were there in exceptional condition.” Scarcely had he had time to enjoy his good fortune — the collections presumably included not only “In Our Time” but also Faulkner’s sub-Joycean caper, “Mosquitoes” — than McMurtry sold the collection to Rice University for $1,000, yielding a profit of almost 70 percent, which, as he says in a related context, “was not to be sneezed at, in those days or these days either.”


'Books: A Memoir,' by Larry McMurtry: Wrote 28; Accumulated Many More (July 11, 2008)
259 pp. Simon & Schuster. $24.


The money made from book dealing went back into the business; for everyday expenses, McMurtry had his novels (he has now written 28, including several that have been made into movies) and screenwriting (among others, he co-wrote the script of “Brokeback Mountain”). Once initiated into the daily intrigues of scouting, buying and selling, however, he found that mere writing was “no longer exactly a passion.” It was not so much the prospect of making several hundred dollars in an afternoon that thrilled him as a book dealer, but something that the lay person might find hard to grasp. “To gild the lily a bit,” he writes about his handling of modern first editions, “I called myself Dust Bowl Books and issued a leaflet,” mimeographed on the copier of Rice University’s English department, where he was a graduate student. McMurtry has since reacquired and resold many of the titles from the sale, but “that leaflet is now more rare than any of the books it describes.”

By the mid-1970s, not long after the release of the film “The Last Picture Show,” based on his novel, McMurtry considered himself “essentially a bookseller.” As “Books: A Memoir” makes clear, he knows a great deal about books of all kinds, from the “double elephant folio edition” of Audubon’s “Birds of America” to fumetti noir, the erotic Italian comic magazines. Inspired by the maverick sociologist Gershon Legman, the author of “Love and Death: A Study in Censorship” (1949), McMurtry developed an interest in what the sex and violence of comics said about the society that produced them, and in erotica in general. One of the most diverting chapters of “Books” describes a visit to Legman’s house in Valbonne, in southern France, to view the owner’s library. After making his way “across the sea to Paris” then down to Nice, McMurtry was admitted, following much reluctance and evasion on Legman’s part, to the library. “Once in the room I noticed that blankets had been draped over shelves, furniture put in front of the shelves. ... I did just manage to note that Legman had a world-class collection of jest books.”

In his own way, McMurtry is no less evasive. “Books: A Memoir” reads like notes waiting to be assembled into a book. Many of its 109 chapters run to under a page, and McMurtry has a fondness for single-sentence paragraphs, a technique that carries a built-in resistance to amplitude. A typical example concerns the buying and selling of a copy of “Justine,” by the Marquis de Sade, not the “easily acquired” first edition, but a later, scarcer one that had belonged to Frederick Hankey, “a creepy Parisian collector of erotica.” McMurtry bought the book for $280 and sold it the same afternoon for $750:

“The book contained Hankey’s small circular photographic bookplate, a thing in itself pretty rare.

“The moral is the same old moral most booksellers agree on: you can’t know everything.

“Hal Webber eventually sold the book for — I believe — $8,000.”

The booksellers’ “moral” is hard to contradict — non-booksellers might believe it to be true of life in general. The same must be said of many of the insights here. As for the editing of books, there probably exists a cracker-barrel maxim to the effect that you ought not to allow authors to say things like “for — I believe — $8,000,” but to encourage them to confirm the information. “Books: A Memoir” has an engagingly conversational style in places, but after a time it comes to seem like mumbling: “As I may have mentioned in an earlier book, ‘Walter Benjamin at the Dairy Queen,’ the only books I can remember buying at Joe Petty’s bookshop, on my first pass at least, were by the Frenchman Romain Rolland. Why him? Didn’t he win the Nobel Prize? If so, why?” Does he mean: if he did win it, why? Or: if he didn’t win it, why? Hard to say (he did win it).

McMurtry has long since jettisoned his Rollands, which may or may not have been the only books he bought at Joe Petty’s, but he “may still have a volume or two of the attractive edition of Proust published in the ’30s by Albert and Charles Boni.” How about looking on the shelf to find out? On the way to Cannes with Legman, “we passed one of Picasso’s homes — or perhaps it was one of Charlie Chaplin’s.” Someone else grew up in “a castle on the Rhine — or was it the Danube?” We never learn. After a good deal of this, with some folksy lit crit thrown in — “Flaubert ... could not always locate the mot juste either. Try ‘Salammbô’ or ‘La Tentation de Saint Antoine’ sometime” — the hard-pressed book buyer (“Books: A Memoir” costs $24, which is not be sneezed at) might start to dwell on McMurtry’s meditation on modern reading habits: “The complex truth is that many activities last for centuries, and then simply (or unsimply) stop.”

There is a good book in “Books,” struggling to get past all the “I’m not sures” and “I don’t knows” and the truisms (“choice is a mystery”) that McMurtry’s editors should have saved him from. There are comments about a recent depression, during which he read and reread James Lees-Milne’s diaries, and which appears to have created “a distance” between the collector and his “carefully selected 28,000-volume library.” McMurtry, who has turned Archer City, Tex., where he grew up, into a “book town” and helped give it a public library, is a genuine bookman — a reader as much as a collector — but the character of the books he loves is absent from his memoir. The detail that sticks in my mind does not concern a lovely copy of “The Sun Also Rises” or a “one-of-100 ‘Ulysses’”; it is the information that while McMurtry used to get up early “and dash off five pages of narrative,” nowadays he has increased his output to 10.

James Campbell’s new book is “Syncopations: Beats, New Yorkers, and Writers in the Dark,” a collection of essays.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/27/books/review/Campbell-t.html?em&ex=1217131200&en=1193f9a121896548&ei=5087%0A
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 26, 2008, 05:51:30 pm
This seems as good a place as any, Clarissa. I read that article, too, and wanted to post it somewhere, but couldn't figure out where.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 26, 2008, 05:52:43 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 26, 2008, 05:51:30 pm
This seems as good a place as any, Clarissa. I read that article, too, and wanted to post it somewhere, but couldn't figure out where.

L


Yeah, but it would be nice to have a Larry-focused thread.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 26, 2008, 10:36:01 pm
Quote from: Elle on July 26, 2008, 05:52:43 pm

Yeah, but it would be nice to have a Larry-focused thread.


Seems like a great idea! 

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 27, 2008, 05:45:14 am
Quote from: Elle on July 26, 2008, 05:52:43 pm

Yeah, but it would be nice to have a Larry-focused thread.



Yup, I agree. Why don't you go on and open a Larry, Larry, Larry thread here in CT? Then we'd have a place to post such stuff in future. And everybody already knows the idea behind this type of thread.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 27, 2008, 10:18:54 am
Bonjour, ce dimanche !

Good day, this Sunday !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 27, 2008, 10:19:33 am
Wow, great news about     Larry McMurtry    !!

What treasures !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 27, 2008, 10:21:59 am
 Larry McMurtry, and any other persons, everywhere, I have a few, some rare books too, if anyone is interested in having one or more.

There are values in reading books ! Seeking them can help too... such treasure hunting is fun !!

Fun for you too ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2008, 11:21:59 am
Hiya everyone!

How are y'all today?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 27, 2008, 11:32:07 am
Eating cherries too CellarDweller ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2008, 08:15:19 pm
Not me.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 27, 2008, 08:49:02 pm
I had Rainier cherries which I cherish since they are yellow and meaty !!

Ever had any ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2008, 09:26:38 pm
nope, never had them!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 27, 2008, 11:18:28 pm
Sunday Top Ten List

injest                    27,742
MaineWriter         12,882  
Garry_LH              11,245   
Front-Ranger       10,875   
dot-matrix            9,863   
DavidInIndy          9,824   
Elle                       9,650   
Lucise                  8,672   
Artiste                 8,453   
Jeff Wrangler      7,875


 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 28, 2008, 12:29:41 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on July 27, 2008, 11:18:28 pm
Sunday Top Ten List

injest                    27,742
MaineWriter         12,882  
Garry_LH              11,245   
Front-Ranger       10,875   
dot-matrix            9,863   
DavidInIndy          9,824   
Elle                       9,650   
Lucise                  8,672   
Artiste                 8,453   
Jeff Wrangler      7,875


 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 28, 2008, 01:10:40 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on July 27, 2008, 11:18:28 pm
Sunday Top Ten List

injest                    27,742
MaineWriter         12,882  
Garry_LH              11,245    
Front-Ranger       10,875    
dot-matrix            9,863  
DavidInIndy          9,824  
Elle                       9,650    
Lucise                  8,672  
Artiste                 8,453    
Jeff Wrangler      7,875


 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D




Thanks David!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 28, 2008, 06:32:03 am
Morning all,

60 degrees this morning and the sun is peeking out. My Japanese students are off for a day of swimming and fun at Frye Island on Sebago Lake. I'm jealous!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 28, 2008, 07:04:56 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 28, 2008, 06:32:03 am
Morning all,

60 degrees this morning and the sun is peeking out. My Japanese students are off for a day of swimming and fun at Frye Island on Sebago Lake. I'm jealous!

L



Good morning Leslie :)

Not to rub it in, but .... ;) ;D


I have 2.5 free days! Children are at their grandma's and the weather is hot :D. Maybe I'll be off to the public pool later (all alone and whenever I want, that is the greatest thing!).

I love my kids, and I love when they're not at home for a couple of days :laugh:. Hubby is at work and I have the house all to myself! I cherish this rare situation :).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 28, 2008, 07:11:08 am
Enjoy your quiet day, Chriss!

;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 28, 2008, 08:26:34 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 28, 2008, 06:32:03 am
Morning all,

60 degrees this morning and the sun is peeking out. My Japanese students are off for a day of swimming and fun at Frye Island on Sebago Lake. I'm jealous!

L

Sebago Lake? Did they name the lake for the shoes?  ;)  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 28, 2008, 08:27:35 am
*waves to Jeff*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 28, 2008, 10:30:33 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 28, 2008, 08:26:34 am
Sebago Lake? Did they name the lake for the shoes?  ;)  :laugh:


Yeah, and Frye Island for the boots?

Chrissi, I can relate to the joys of the rare moment at home alone.  Enjoy it fully.

Leslie, how's it going with the exchange students?  Do you have a thread going about that?  I think it's probably good you have two at once, so they can support each other. 


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 28, 2008, 11:34:05 am
I had a female Japanese exchange student for one summer. I enjoyed getting to know her but she was quite a bit older than my kids so it was not a perfect fit. Also, communication was a big problem. She knew English but was so shy and submissive that I had to go to great lengths to get her to volunteer a word or thought.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 28, 2008, 01:03:38 pm
That's a little bit of the problem we're having. Our two students are very sweet but they are very shy and drawing them out is difficult. Some of the other host families are reporting that their students are volunteering to cook Japanese meals, they do dishes--become very much a part of the household. Not ours...they retreat to their rooms and it is all I can do to drag them out!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on July 28, 2008, 01:37:26 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 28, 2008, 01:03:38 pm
That's a little bit of the problem we're having. Our two students are very sweet but they are very shy and drawing them out is difficult. Some of the other host families are reporting that their students are volunteering to cook Japanese meals, they do dishes--become very much a part of the household. Not ours...they retreat to their rooms and it is all I can do to drag them out!

L

Have you tried beating them with a stick?  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 28, 2008, 02:01:20 pm
Quote from: oilgun on July 28, 2008, 01:37:26 pm
Have you tried beating them with a stick?  :laugh:

No, we are bribing them with ice cream instead....LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 28, 2008, 02:08:29 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 28, 2008, 02:01:20 pm
No, we are bribing them with ice cream instead....LOL


I think that would be more effective.   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 28, 2008, 02:23:12 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on July 28, 2008, 02:08:29 pm

I think that would be more effective.   :laugh:

Bribing with ice cream always works on me.  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 28, 2008, 02:35:29 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 28, 2008, 02:23:12 pm
Bribing with ice cream always works on me.  :laugh:


*writes down in notebook for use at future round ups*   ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 28, 2008, 03:47:12 pm
It could have been such a nice evening .....

Well, actually it was, but somewhat tainted. Kids out of the house, wonderful warm summer weather, hubby and I wanted to eat out at a nice restaurant where you can sit outside and where we haven't been previously. We wanted to try something new.
The restaurant we had in mind was completely crowed, not a single free table, three more were closed (it's Monday, the day many restaurants have their day off), one didn't look nice at all, and neither did the guests. We drove around for over an hour, finally ending up at a place where we've been before.

Oh well. We've never been there at a summer evening before - and never will again, lol. It's a former mill with a creek running by it. There were crowds of wasps and mosquitos  :P. The wasps didn't bother us much, but those damned mosquitos drove me crazy! >:(

And the worst thing about it is that my hubby didn't get one single mosquito bite, whereas I counted eleven bites! He always says he has his personal mosquito trap (=me) sitting next to him. And it's true :( >:(


At least the meal was excellent. I had lamb with chanterelles, tomatoes, croquettes and a piece of feta cheese. Mmmmhhh...

Lesson of the day: Chrissi loves lamb and hates mosquitos :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 28, 2008, 05:49:06 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 28, 2008, 03:47:12 pm


Lesson of the day: Chrissi loves lamb and hates mosquitos :laugh:




*writes down in notebook for use at future round ups*    ;)


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 28, 2008, 07:55:07 pm
Poor Chrissi!  Sounds like the mosquitoes dined as well as you did.  :P

I hope your next outing includes restaurants that are open for business, plus a bottle of bug repellent.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 28, 2008, 08:49:58 pm
I have just made reservations...Hannah and I will be with Chrissi and her family in September for a week long visit. So, if needed, I'll bring the bug repellent! We are excited about our trip.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 28, 2008, 09:13:14 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 28, 2008, 08:49:58 pm
I have just made reservations...Hannah and I will be with Chrissi and her family in September for a week long visit. So, if needed, I'll bring the bug repellent! We are excited about our trip.

L

Whoo-eee!!!  That's awesome!  I hope you two have a fantastic visit! 8)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 29, 2008, 02:55:44 am
I have been looking at this for a couple of minutes and thought some of you might find it interesting as well.  It's how a sewing machine basically works:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/Lockstitch.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 29, 2008, 03:14:51 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 28, 2008, 03:47:12 pm
It could have been such a nice evening .....

Well, actually it was, but somewhat tainted. Kids out of the hopuse, wonderful warm summer weather, hubby and I wanted to eat out at a nice restaurant where you can sit outside and where we haven't been previously. We wanted to try something new.
The restaurant we had in mind was completely crowed, not a single free table, three more were closed (it's Monday, the day many restaurants have their day off), one didn't look nice at all, and neither did the guests. We drove around for over an hour, finally ending up at a place where we've been before.

Oh well. We've never been there at a summer evening before - and never will again, lol. It's a former mill with a creek running by it. There were crowds of wasps and mosquitos  :P. The wasps didn't bother us much, but those damned mosquitos drove me crazy! >:(

And the worst thing about it is that my hubby didn't get one single mosquito bite, whereas I counted eleven bites! He always says he has his personal mosquito trap (=me) sitting next to him. And it's true :( >:(


At least the meal was excellent. I had lamb with chanterelles, tomatoes, croquettes and a piece of feta cheese. Mmmmhhh...

Lesson of the day: Chrissi loves lamb and hates mosquitos :laugh:

Chrissi! The only reason those mean ol' mosquitoes attack you like that is because you're so sweet! :)

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Post by: MaineWriter on July 29, 2008, 07:23:52 am
Morning all,

67 degrees this morning and sunny. The students and Hannah are off to ride on the Portland fireboat this morning...

L
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Post by: Penthesilea on July 29, 2008, 07:44:49 am
Thank y'all for your sympathetic words :-*

Quote from: Meryl on July 28, 2008, 07:55:07 pm
Poor Chrissi!  Sounds like the mosquitoes dined as well as you did.  :P


They sure did :laugh:

Quote
I hope your next outing includes restaurants that are open for business, plus a bottle of bug repellent.  ;D

Next eating out is planned for today evening (kids still at their grandma's).  :)
Better check my medicine cabinet for bug repellent ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 29, 2008, 07:48:56 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 29, 2008, 07:23:52 am
Morning all,

67 degrees this morning and sunny. The students and Hannah are off to ride on the Portland fireboat this morning...

L


This one?

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Roundup2008/Roundup08%20Leslie/CIMG0952.jpg)


Ahhh, I remember that flatbread with BBQ topping (in the restaurant at the pier, not on the fireboat :laugh:) ...... mmmmhhh, I loved it.
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Post by: Penthesilea on July 29, 2008, 08:03:32 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 29, 2008, 08:23:13 am
interesting gif of the sewing machine!

Hiya everyone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 29, 2008, 08:28:56 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 29, 2008, 07:48:56 am

This one?

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Roundup2008/Roundup08%20Leslie/CIMG0952.jpg)


Ahhh, I remember that flatbread with BBQ topping (in the restaurant at the pier, not on the fireboat :laugh:) ...... mmmmhhh, I loved it.

Yes, that one! Great picture, Chrissi...and yes, Flatbread, one of my favorite places to eat!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 29, 2008, 08:47:36 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on July 29, 2008, 08:23:13 am
interesting gif of the sewing machine!

Hiya everyone!

Hiya Chuck!

I forgot to comment on the sewing machine: thanks for posting, C :-*
Believe it ot not, that's one of those radnom questions which sometimes run through my mind. "How exactly does a sewing machine work? The part with taking the lower thread over the upper one?"
Exactly what you posted, so thanks.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on July 29, 2008, 09:23:54 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on July 22, 2008, 04:18:17 pm
This American food thing is complicated. What's molasses?  ???



"slow as molasses" is an American expression, too...  cause the molasses drips SOOO slowly...

 :)

(or maybe that's just a southern expression?)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on July 29, 2008, 09:27:41 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 23, 2008, 08:54:33 am
I think it means you need to host a Brokie gathering in Maine. I've never been to Maine.  8)

Did anybody want a lobster roll?

Great idea!!!

I've never been to Maine and I've never had any of the foodstuffs you New Englanders are always talking about!  (well, I've used molasses in cooking.)

Addendum: L, you can organize this after you and Hannah get back from visiting Chrissi, 'kay?

 ;)

PS - Just don't make it for early October, Thanksgiving, or Early June (I have places I already have to be at those times.)

 ;D
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Post by: oilgun on July 29, 2008, 10:06:50 am
Quote from: BelAir on July 29, 2008, 09:27:41 am
Great idea!!!

I've never been to Maine and I've never had any of the foodstuffs you New Englanders are always talking about!  (well, I've used molasses in cooking.)

Addendum: L, you can organize this after you and Hannah get back from visiting Chrissi, 'kay?

 ;)

PS - Just don't make it for early October, Thanksgiving, or Early June (I have places I already have to be at those times.)

 ;D

Actually, Maine in October would be nice with the fall colour and all.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 29, 2008, 10:08:07 am
Quote from: Elle on July 29, 2008, 02:55:44 am
I have been looking at this for a couple of minutes and thought some of you might find it interesting as well.  It's how a sewing machine basically works:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/Lockstitch.gif)

This bears repeating.  Fun gif!  8)

Maine or Germany, I just like the direction you're goin'.  Have a great visit, Leslie and Chrissi.  8)
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Post by: Kelda on July 29, 2008, 01:10:28 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 28, 2008, 08:49:58 pm
I have just made reservations...Hannah and I will be with Chrissi and her family in September for a week long visit. So, if needed, I'll bring the bug repellent! We are excited about our trip.

L

Yay Leslie - enjoy!

And Chrissi - it sounds like a nice night regardless of the Mossies!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 29, 2008, 03:47:58 pm
Quote from: Meryl on July 29, 2008, 10:08:07 am
Maine or Germany, I just like the direction you're goin'.  Have a great visit, Leslie and Chrissi.  8)


We will. Thank you Meryl. :-*




Quote from: Kelda on July 29, 2008, 01:10:28 pm
And Chrissi - it sounds like a nice night regardless of the Mossies!

Won't say nuthn :-X  ;D ;)

This evening was even better, dinner-wise. We were at a Greek restaurant, sat outside, dinner was very good and no mosquitos. Yay!

Here are some pics of the restaurant:

The terrace
(http://www.akropolis-lingenfeld.de/Bilder/Bild8.jpg)   

Inside
(http://www.akropolis-lingenfeld.de/Bilder/Bild5.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 29, 2008, 04:19:40 pm
Well, tomorrow morning, way too early, I am off for my annual "pilgrimage" to Provincetown, Massachusetts, for some badly needed relaxation in that good sea air at the tip of Cape Cod. Don't know if I'll get back on here before I leave. I'll be back home Monday evening.  :)
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Post by: David In Indy on July 29, 2008, 04:20:37 pm
Have fun Jeff! :D
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Post by: Brown Eyes on July 29, 2008, 08:58:20 pm

Have a nice, relaxing vacation Jeff!!  Provincetown is so great.  I'm jealous.


Hey!  I've just been noticing that this evening Childress and Riverton are almost exactly the same temperatures (both have been in the mid to low 90s for much of the afternoon/ evening).  Maybe that means that Jack and Ennis are in harmony right now.


8)
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Post by: CellarDweller on July 29, 2008, 09:17:23 pm
have a great trip, Jeff!
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Post by: David In Indy on July 29, 2008, 09:39:22 pm
WHAT??  ???

Who's going where? And when?

*David scrolls up and looks*

Oh! Leslie's going to Germany! :D

Have fun everybody!!



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Post by: Front-Ranger on July 29, 2008, 09:44:45 pm
Quote from: atz75 on July 29, 2008, 08:58:20 pm
Maybe that means that Jack and Ennis are in harmony right now

8)

Maybe it means they're both sweaty and uncomfortable right now! I'm in between Childress and Riverton, and I can tell you it's been hot hot hot! It's quite likely that the town of Denver will be breaking a record on Friday of the most days with an over 90 degree high! However, I'm lucky to live outside of town in the Front Range, where it's always at least 10 degrees below the sweltering town. It's lovely here right now, in the mid-70s.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 30, 2008, 02:57:53 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 29, 2008, 04:19:40 pm
Well, tomorrow morning, way too early, I am off for my annual "pilgrimage" to Provincetown, Massachusetts, for some badly needed relaxation in that good sea air at the tip of Cape Cod. Don't know if I'll get back on here before I leave. I'll be back home Monday evening.  :)


Have fun Jeff! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 30, 2008, 06:59:00 am
Morning all,

Like Lee, we have lovely natural air conditioning. It is a very pleasant 63 degrees this morning with another nice day in store.

Tonight, our two Japanese students have told us they are going to make us some "traditional Japanese food." Not sure what it will be...I'll report back.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 30, 2008, 08:17:56 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 30, 2008, 06:59:00 am

Tonight, our two Japanese students have told us they are going to make us some "traditional Japanese food." Not sure what it will be...I'll report back.

L


Can't wait. Good luck ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 30, 2008, 05:06:15 pm
I'm looking forward to hearing about the Japanese meal too.  Can you post pictures of it?


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Post by: MaineWriter on July 30, 2008, 09:17:43 pm
Quote from: Elle on July 30, 2008, 05:06:15 pm
I'm looking forward to hearing about the Japanese meal too.  Can you post pictures of it?


Well, unfortunately I didn't take pictures, but I can give you a description. We had 3 dishes:

1) "scrambled eggs" (their words) with ketchup on top
2) sort of an omelette thing..with ketchup on top
3) salad made with lettuce and tomatoes and in the center, cooked onions and kielbasa

Okay, my review...

#1. I didn't try.
#2 was reminiscent of egg sushi...sort of the folded over egg concoction...the layers weren't as thin as at the sushi bar and I wasn't too crazy about the ketchup but all in all...it was okay.
#3 Salad was good. I still don't know where they got the onions and kielbasa from (all chopped up in tiny little pieces) but all put together it was quite tasty. I would eat this again.

My Japanese guests, however, have discovered S'MORES and think they are the food of the gods...LOL....for two nights we have had a campfire, marshmallows, chocolate and graham cracker affair...which has been hugely successful....

All of this makes me think...Chrissi, when I come to visit you, I can cook American....you should think of what you want....

L

 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 30, 2008, 11:20:41 pm
Interesting meal, Leslie.  Who knew that ketchup was a Japanese staple?  ;D

I had an adventure today!  There's a helium balloon set up in Central Park for a month, offering 10 minute rides for $25, so a friend and I went early this morning to try it out.  The balloon is anchored to the ground, but it goes up about as high as a 30-story building and is wafted around a bit.  Only four people can squeeze in the little basket at a time.  Here are a few pics:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/CentralPark7-08.jpg)  (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/CentralPark7-30-08.jpg)

Leaving the ground far below:
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Groundbelowballoon.jpg)

Central Park West; my apartment's to the right and further west:
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/CPWpanarama2.jpg)

Central Park South:
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/CentralParkSouth.jpg)

The East Side:
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/EastSide.jpg)

Lots of algae on the lake:
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/CPWandLake.jpg)

The Boathouse, where Brokies have dined more than once:
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Boathousefromballoon.jpg)

Coming down to the Cherry Hill Fountain again:
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/CherryHillfountain.jpg)
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Post by: Meryl on July 30, 2008, 11:25:07 pm
On the way back from the balloon flight, I took a couple of pictures.  Afterwards, breakfast!  8)

The Falconer:
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/TheFalconer.jpg)

Strawberry Fields, the memorial to John Lennon.  The natural light couldn't have been prettier:
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/StrawberryFields7-08.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/StrawberryFields.jpg)
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Post by: Shasta542 on July 30, 2008, 11:38:10 pm
Beautiful views, Meryl. How lucky you are to live in such a gorgeous, lively place!! Thank you for sharing.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 31, 2008, 03:51:32 am
beautiful meryl - makes me wanna come to NY again!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 31, 2008, 03:56:47 am
Supercoolio, Meryl!!  Thank you for sharing.

Leslie, I guess it was the thought that counts.  And it sounds like they are losing they're shyness.  :)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 31, 2008, 04:42:50 am
Great pictures, Meryl. Love 'em all.

Quote from: Meryl on July 30, 2008, 11:20:41 pm
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/CPWpanarama2.jpg)


Beautiful light, beautiful picture.


I think this offer is such a clever idea! I'd pay the 25 bucks in a minute.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on July 31, 2008, 06:36:10 am
Quote from: Elle on July 31, 2008, 03:56:47 am
Supercoolio, Meryl!!  Thank you for sharing.

Leslie, I guess it was the thought that counts.  And it sounds like they are losing they're shyness.  :)


Yes, they are losing their shyness. And they have become friends with each other, which is nice.

Great pictures, Meryl! It looks like a great time!

66 degrees this morning and we have another nice day in store for us...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 31, 2008, 06:51:54 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on July 30, 2008, 09:17:43 pm
Well, unfortunately I didn't take pictures, but I can give you a description. We had 3 dishes:

1) "scrambled eggs" (their words) with ketchup on top
2) sort of an omelette thing..with ketchup on top
3) salad made with lettuce and tomatoes and in the center, cooked onions and kielbasa

Okay, my review...

#1. I didn't try.
#2 was reminiscent of egg sushi...sort of the folded over egg concoction...the layers weren't as thin as at the sushi bar and I wasn't too crazy about the ketchup but all in all...it was okay.
#3 Salad was good. I still don't know where they got the onions and kielbasa from (all chopped up in tiny little pieces) but all put together it was quite tasty. I would eat this again.

My Japanese guests, however, have discovered S'MORES and think they are the food of the gods...LOL....for two nights we have had a campfire, marshmallows, chocolate and graham cracker affair...which has been hugely successful....

All of this makes me think...Chrissi, when I come to visit you, I can cook American....you should think of what you want....

L


Well, eggs with ketchup doesn't sound very exotic, lol :laugh:
But the salad sounds good.

I had to look up s'mores (I think we've talked about that before, I remember the name) - I'm sure they're not for me, with my dislike of melted marshmellows (Hi LauraGigs! ;D).

Thanks for your offer to cook for us, I'll come up with something. *strolls over to the many food threads we have on BM.....*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on July 31, 2008, 09:28:01 am
Whenever I think of American food I remember a story of a friend of mine who visited some distant relatives in the southern U.S..  She was at a BBQ and couldn't figure out what kind of meat she was eating.  When she asked the hostess she was told:  "Why, it's BARBECUE hon!".  She still doesn't know what animal it was... :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on July 31, 2008, 09:56:20 am
Bonjour... good day to all !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 31, 2008, 10:24:24 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 31, 2008, 04:42:50 am
Great pictures, Meryl. Love 'em all.

Beautiful light, beautiful picture.

I think this offer is such a clever idea! I'd pay the 25 bucks in a minute.

Thanks Chrissi and everyone.  This is such a good idea that I think they should make it permanent, or at least a regular summer offering.  Tourists especially would love it.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 31, 2008, 01:51:27 pm
I'm pleasantly surprised they only charge $25.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 31, 2008, 01:55:57 pm
How fun, Meryl! Leslie, that meal sounds a little revolting! I'm glad you didn't take pictures!

As predicted, Denver broke its all-time record for the most days in a row over 90 degrees. It's been a challenge keeping Rodney's and my lawns alive. Thank goodness Front Ranger Jr. is home this summer with her gardening skills. We've been eating lovely home-grown tomatoes, zucchini, lettuce, arugula and herbs for a couple of weeks.

I hope the balloon is still there when I go to NY in October! But somehow I doubt it. They should adopt that attraction in other places...like for instance Ten Sleep, Wyoming! Wouldn't it be nice to view Brokenback from a balloon??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 31, 2008, 02:24:05 pm
Quote from: Meryl on July 30, 2008, 11:20:41 pm
I had an adventure today!  There's a helium balloon set up in Central Park for a month, offering 10 minute rides for $25, so a friend and I went early this morning to try it out.  The balloon is anchored to the ground, but it goes up about as high as a 30-story building and is wafted around a bit.  Only four people can squeeze in the little basket at a time.  Here are a few pics:


That sounds like so much fun Meryl! I'd definately pay $25 to do it! :D  I wish they would do something like that around here. Maybe they do. I'll have to check in to it and find out.

That reminds me of the Civil War. They would send people up in balloons which were anchored to the ground in order to spy on each other. Going up was safe enough, and once they reached full altitude they were out of firing range. But coming back down was dangerous, because the enemy was now fully aware of the balloon and would shoot at it as it descended back to earth. :(

Thanks for sharing your photos with us Meryl!! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 31, 2008, 02:49:01 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 31, 2008, 01:55:57 pm
I hope the balloon is still there when I go to NY in October! But somehow I doubt it. They should adopt that attraction in other places...like for instance Ten Sleep, Wyoming! Wouldn't it be nice to view Brokenback from a balloon??

Well, Lee, this balloon company is for hire.  Know any billionaire Brokies?  ;D

Here's a link to video done by one of the local TV stations: http://wcbstv.com/seenon/central.park.helium.2.779980.html

AeroBalloon's website has more details: http://aeroballoon.com/
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on July 31, 2008, 08:24:35 pm
Quote from: Meryl on July 30, 2008, 11:20:41 pm

I had an adventure today!  There's a helium balloon set up in Central Park for a month, offering 10 minute rides for $25, so a friend and I went early this morning to try it out.  The balloon is anchored to the ground, but it goes up about as high as a 30-story building and is wafted around a bit.  Only four people can squeeze in the little basket at a time.  Here are a few pics:


omg - great pics!!!

 :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 31, 2008, 09:54:42 pm
Congratulation to Fran on 7,000 posts!

(http://www.coochicoos.com/images/ganter_abc.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 31, 2008, 10:34:17 pm


(http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/14.gif)


Congrats Fran!!!



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: memento on July 31, 2008, 10:49:49 pm
Congratulations, Fran,
on 7,000 letter-perfect posts.

(http://boeingblogs.com/randy/images/7000_ip.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 31, 2008, 11:52:43 pm
Congratulations on 7000 posts Fran! :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 01, 2008, 12:02:07 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 01, 2008, 05:32:07 am

Congratulations Fran :D
on 7000 posts


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/whippetY.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 01, 2008, 06:13:10 am
Congratulations, Fran! Way to go!

66 degrees here this am...a foggy morning right now. Not sure what is in store for the day.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on August 01, 2008, 10:35:46 am
Thanks, Paul, Amanda, Sandy (great images!), David, Chrissi (what a sweet-looking doggie!), and Leslie!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 01, 2008, 10:54:16 am
Congratulations Fran
!!

May I get to know you, and be assured of my desire for you to post often on my threads too; and for you to even start some !!

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 01, 2008, 12:34:21 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/needlepoint.jpg)

CONGRATS ON 7000, FRAN!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on August 01, 2008, 01:32:47 pm
Thank you, Artiste and Meryl.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 01, 2008, 01:49:32 pm
Bienvenue, that's welcome Fran !

I look forward to all your posts, even ones to prevent dangers, and others to make us happier; easier !!

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 02, 2008, 07:08:52 am
Morning all,

66 degrees....I am off to NH to pick up a friend of Hannah's for an overnight visit, so I am in a rush this morning!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 02, 2008, 10:35:30 am
Congrats Fran!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 03, 2008, 05:55:30 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 03, 2008, 08:31:22 am
Morning all,

65 degrees this morning with pouring rain, thunder and lightning. The dog can't stand thunderstorms so he is a nervous wreck. Poor thing...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 03, 2008, 09:09:01 am
Bonjour... good day is wished to all !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on August 03, 2008, 09:10:26 am
Woo-hoo Fran!!

7000!!

 ;D

(I'm late, as always!)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on August 03, 2008, 09:27:55 am
Thanks, Kelda and BelAir.  :)

Hey Leslie, have you tried Rescue Remedy for your dog?  For his sake, I hope the storms don't last too long.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 03, 2008, 12:54:32 pm


Fran, thank you for your (now) 7,014 posts, so many of which were clever ABC delights.

:-*

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLxqsZHgAmk[/youtube]

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 03, 2008, 03:17:28 pm
Rebonjour...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on August 03, 2008, 05:03:40 pm
Quote from: Elle on August 03, 2008, 12:54:32 pm

Fran, thank you for your (now) 7,014 posts, so many of which were clever ABC delights.
Thanks, Elle.  Without my beloved ABC games, methinks my post count would be around 500 or so.   ;D

(I LOVE the new font!!!!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on August 03, 2008, 11:16:14 pm
Quote from: Fran on August 03, 2008, 05:03:40 pm
Thanks, Elle.  Without my beloved ABC games, methinks my post count would be around 500 or so.   ;D

(I LOVE the new font!!!!)

oh, I bet you'd have at least 1000!

don't sell yourself short.

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 03, 2008, 11:18:01 pm
Quote from: Fran on August 03, 2008, 05:03:40 pm
Thanks, Elle.  Without my beloved ABC games, methinks my post count would be around 500 or so.   ;D

(I LOVE the new font!!!!)


I snarfed that font from j.U.d.E, when I noticed it in her sig line.  It's called papyrus.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 04, 2008, 06:57:17 am
Morning all,

63 degrees this morning and still cloudy. I wonder if more rain is in store?

The Japanese students are gone so things can get back to normal around here.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 04, 2008, 08:08:48 am
Good morning 1000+ Posts Club ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 04, 2008, 08:59:30 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 04, 2008, 06:57:17 am
Morning all,

63 degrees this morning and still cloudy. I wonder if more rain is in store?

The Japanese students are gone so things can get back to normal around here.

L


So how was it?  Or have you written about it somewheres else where I could read it?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 04, 2008, 09:20:33 am
Bonjour...ce lundi
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 04, 2008, 09:57:58 am
Quote from: Elle on August 04, 2008, 08:59:30 am

So how was it?  Or have you written about it somewheres else where I could read it?

Well, it was interesting. I am trying to focus on the positive but there were parts of their visit that were challenging. I am glad it was only 10 days although if it was longer, I probably would have enlisted the help of the interpreter and had a strong talking-to with the older one about her attitude. She was a real diva/drama queen/princess and unfortunately, the younger one (they were 16 1/2 and 15, respectively) started to emulate her (the older one's) snotty behavior. Sigh...

The thing that pissed me off the most was when we were saying goodbye yesterday at the airport, they couldn't even manage one "thank you" or even an "arigato."

Oh well, live and learn.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 04, 2008, 10:06:53 am
MaineWriter, what you describe, has always been the similar cases, from what I have seen and heard: many such !

A lady I met at my paintings exhibition in San Francisco, went with such a person and his family made sure that she washed herself ONLY in their dirty water; and, this was a high class !

One also ruined my sister stealing her house and her family !

The list goes on...

as con artists blind us because they are nice !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 04, 2008, 11:01:54 am
Well, they didn't steal anything!

They weren't bad kids, just teenagers, displaying some very common teenager behavior. It makes me glad, though, that my two teenagers don't act like that.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 05, 2008, 07:09:17 am
Good morning,

Tuesday morning, 63 degrees. It is supposed to be partly sunny today...the only nice day of the week! Good for me, I'll get alot of work done. Not so good for my sister who is renting a cottage on Peak's Island for her vacation!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 05, 2008, 07:11:48 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 05, 2008, 09:15:02 am
Bonjour....

have a happy day !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 05, 2008, 09:39:45 am
Well, I'm back.

Gained five pounds in a five-night vacation. ...  :P  :(

Weather was not completely what I would have liked it to have been. It seemed to me to be unusually humid for Provincetown, and others confirmed my impression. Most mornings it was hazy and overcast until noon, and then it cleared off just as quickly as if someone had flipped a switch. Short but hellacious thunderstorms early Saturday and Sunday evenings. Of course, the most beautiful morning was Monday, the day I had to leave.  :P

If gas is more than $4 a gallon and the economy is in recession, you can't prove it by Provincetown. The town was as crowded as ever. Lots of European visitors--families. I guess the exchange rate is favorable for Europeans. When I went for my annual schooner sail Thursday afternoon, there was a Dutch family on board, parents in their fifties and two college-age boys. Those boys. ... Looked like they'd both stepped out of a Ralph Lauren ad. ...

I had my bowl of "chowdah," and tried a couple of lobster rolls. The good news is, the lobster did not upset my stomach. The bad news is I found nothing at all remarkable about the taste.  :-\

Except for gaining the five pounds, not a bad vacation. I'm thinking of going back for a weekend in October. October is lovely on the Cape.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 05, 2008, 09:56:38 am
Welcome back, Jeff. Glad to hear you had a good time!

I have to say, summer weather here in New England has not been particularly great this summer. Lots of humidity, like you said, rain and thunderstorms. Today is cloudy and they are saying this is the best day of the week!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 05, 2008, 09:56:48 am

Welcome back Jeff! 8)  :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 05, 2008, 09:58:01 am
What a happy surprise to see you again Jeff !

You took pics of those ad-Lauren-like boys or young men and of other adults on your vacation for us to see too ?

Glad that you were not traveling on that Greyhound bus ! Did you hear about it ?

Is that a gay area ?

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 05, 2008, 12:25:23 pm

Welcome back Jeff! :D

Quote
Except for gaining the five pounds, not a bad vacation.

Nah, you have to look at it from the other perspective: the fact that you gained five pounds means the food was good and you had plenty of R+R. You earned those five punds in a very pleasant way, enjoy them ;D ;).
Honestly, five pounds are not worth fussing over, and you can easily allow them.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 05, 2008, 01:50:27 pm
welcome back jeff glad you had a great time.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 05, 2008, 03:01:44 pm
Missed you, cowboy.  Now there's just 5 more pounds of you to love.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 05, 2008, 03:40:06 pm
I'm glad you had a good time Jeff! Five pounds is no big deal. You deserve all the good food and relaxation. Wear those extra pounds like a badge of honor. You can easily work them off if you want to, but I'll bet they aren't even noticeable. An extra five pounds isn't bad at all. :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 05, 2008, 03:49:36 pm
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 05, 2008, 05:13:38 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on August 05, 2008, 03:40:06 pm
I'm glad you had a good time Jeff! Five pounds is no big deal. You deserve all the good food and relaxation. Wear those extra pounds like a badge of honor. You can easily work them off if you want to, but I'll bet they aren't even noticeable. An extra five pounds isn't bad at all. :)

Well, thanks for the vote of confidence, David, but that's the point. I practically starved myself last winter to lose those five pounds. I gain weight easily and lose it only with difficulty. Five pounds wouldn't seem much even to me, if I were still safely in the middle of the normal weight range for my height, but since I'm already at the upper limit of normal. ...

What can I say? That coastal New England sea air gives me an appetite like a horse!  ;D

And Cape Cod Potato Chips are the best ever. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 05, 2008, 05:34:59 pm
Then better to stud like one ?

May I say ?

It seems that one is healthy when one is sexual actif, did you know ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 06, 2008, 07:20:33 am
Morning all,

66 degrees here...cloudy again.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 06, 2008, 07:28:24 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 06, 2008, 08:28:01 am
So, last night's dream (in case anyone is interested)...

I was a hotel, being shown to my room. We went down a corridor and then another one and I started to worry about the room...stuck way back in the back of nowhere, would it be a dump? But we came into the room and it turned out to be very nice (but a little small). There was a large plate glass window that looked out onto a lovely walled garden. Lots of flowers and grass, a bench for sitting, a bird bath. And then, there were a whole bunch of sheep--maybe 6--who were nibbling on the grass. These were very unusual sheep, however. They had black faces and legs, but hot pink coats! They were very cute, actually. I wish I could photoshop a picture of one...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 06, 2008, 09:00:44 am
I'm no photoshop magican either. :-\ But a quick google image search came up with these:


Black head and legs, pink coat - but not real
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/pinksheep.jpg)


Black head and legs, colored coat - but not pink
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/sheep2.jpg)


There ya go: black head and pink coat - but the sheep in focus has a white face
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/0532b4_Candycoloredsheep.jpg)


That's the best I came up with. I like all the pix. Colored sheep are cute, no matter which color :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 06, 2008, 09:06:26 am
Oh, they are cute. Thanks Chrissi! I am still wondering why on earth I was dreaming about pink sheep, though...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on August 06, 2008, 09:49:25 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 06, 2008, 09:06:26 am
I am still wondering why on earth I was dreaming about pink sheep, though...

Perhaps it's the Jungian archetype:

Pink Floyd

Sheep



Harmlessly passing your time in the grassland away
Only dimly aware of a certain unease in the air
You better watch out
There may be dogs about
I've looked over Jordan and I have seen
Things are not what they seem.
What do you get for pretending the danger's not real
Meek and obedient you follow the leader
Down well trodden corridors into the valley of steel
What a surprise!
A look of terminal shock in your eyes
Now things are really what they seem
No, this is no bad dream.
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
He makes me down to lie
Through pastures green he leadeth me the silent waters by
With bright knives he releaseth my soul
He maketh me to hang on hooks in high places
He converteth me to lamb cutlets
For lo,m he hath great power and great hunger
When cometh the day we lowly ones
Through quiet reflection and great dedication
Master the art of karate
Lo, we shall rise up
And then we'll make the bugger's eyes water.
Bleating and babbling I fell on his neck with a scream
Wave upon wave of demented avengers
March cheerfully out of obscurity into the dream.
Have you heard the news?
The dogs are dead!
You better stay home
And do as you're told
Get out of the road if you want to grow old
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 06, 2008, 09:50:18 am
Bonjour... good day to all,

and since I had dreams too that I remember parts of them, I will add later on such a thread as a subject !

Bienvenue, that's welcome ! See Artiste Question section on Bettermost !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2008, 12:10:35 pm
*waves*

Hiya everyone!  Missed ya when I was in L.A.!  Hope y'all are well!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 06, 2008, 06:34:56 pm

(http://bestsmileys.com/waving/5.gif)

Hi Chuck!  It's great to see you back at BetterMost!  Can't wait to hear all about the big L.A. event.  I wish I could have gone.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 06, 2008, 06:38:01 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 06, 2008, 08:28:01 am
So, last night's dream (in case anyone is interested)...

I was a hotel, being shown to my room. We went down a corridor and then another one and I started to worry about the room...stuck way back in the back of nowhere, would it be a dump? But we came into the room and it turned out to be very nice (but a little small). There was a large plate glass window that looked out onto a lovely walled garden. Lots of flowers and grass, a bench for sitting, a bird bath. And then, there were a whole bunch of sheep--maybe 6--who were nibbling on the grass. These were very unusual sheep, however. They had black faces and legs, but hot pink coats! They were very cute, actually. I wish I could photoshop a picture of one...

L


I like hearing dreams.  My first thought was that until recently, "hotpink" is the color we've been using on the ABCs of BBM thread to represent the highlighted word.

Nice Googling, Chrissi.  I've thought before that it would be fun to have a sort of internet scavenger hunt game here.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 06, 2008, 08:24:00 pm


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 06, 2008, 08:24:57 pm
Congratulations Artiste on 9000 posts!! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2008, 08:53:55 pm
Quote from: atz75 on August 06, 2008, 06:34:56 pm
(http://bestsmileys.com/waving/5.gif)

Hi Chuck!  It's great to see you back at BetterMost!  Can't wait to hear all about the big L.A. event.  I wish I could have gone.


Hiya Sweetie!

I have a post up on my blog about it, as well as a pic of Diana Ossana's autograph.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on August 06, 2008, 09:12:53 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 06, 2008, 08:28:01 am
So, last night's dream (in case anyone is interested)...

I was a hotel, being shown to my room. We went down a corridor and then another one and I started to worry about the room...stuck way back in the back of nowhere, would it be a dump? But we came into the room and it turned out to be very nice (but a little small). There was a large plate glass window that looked out onto a lovely walled garden. Lots of flowers and grass, a bench for sitting, a bird bath. And then, there were a whole bunch of sheep--maybe 6--who were nibbling on the grass. These were very unusual sheep, however. They had black faces and legs, but hot pink coats! They were very cute, actually. I wish I could photoshop a picture of one...

L

Oh Leslie that is a very very funny dream!

I haven't been dreaming of anything at all lately...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 06, 2008, 11:04:44 pm
Thanks very much David !

Were those posts all mine ONLY ?

I always look forward to your posts !

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 07, 2008, 09:55:31 am
Quote from: Artiste on August 06, 2008, 11:04:44 pm
Were those posts all mine ONLY ?


apparently, you were a busy man!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 07, 2008, 10:19:08 am
Merci, that thanks CellarDweller , news have been sad because of that innocent young man murdered, butchered unfortunately for no reason, in that Greyhound bus !

Did you hear?

And now young girls are being taken for forced prostitution, the TV news say at the moment !

And  did you see my thread just added about bear attack ? That concerns me too since my mother lives near a forest where bears do come at her house at times !

I will change the subject to happy ones, but bad ones happen too often and must be corrected ?

How's life your way ?

Au revoir,
hugs  Have a good and happy day !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 07, 2008, 10:41:36 am
Quote from: Artiste on August 07, 2008, 10:19:08 am
Merci, that thanks CellarDweller , news have been sad because of that innocent young man murdered, butchered unfortunately for no reason, in that Greyhound bus !

Did you hear?


Yes, I've heard about that.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 07, 2008, 10:45:39 am
What do you think about it ?

Causes ?

What can be done to prevent that ?

May I ask your ideas ?


Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 07, 2008, 03:53:01 pm
Since the bus topic is being discussed elsewhere, I refer anyone who wants to comment on it to either of these threads:

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,21974.0.html
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,21985.0.html
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 07, 2008, 03:55:18 pm
Quote from: Meryl on August 07, 2008, 03:53:01 pm
Since the bus topic is being discussed elsewhere, I refer anyone who wants to comment on it to either of these threads:

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,21974.0.html
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,21985.0.html


Thank you Meryl.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 08, 2008, 06:11:50 am
Morning all,

Rain, thunder and lightning and 63 degrees. I might go back to bed...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on August 08, 2008, 06:41:30 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 08, 2008, 06:11:50 am
Morning all,

Rain, thunder and lightning and 63 degrees. I might go back to bed...

L

We'll, if it's any consolation Leslie, we're having the same weather over here (no thunder as yet but it looks like it might).  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 08, 2008, 08:33:34 am
The sun is shining, it will be a beautiful day. Big hug to everyone.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 08, 2008, 08:35:08 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 08, 2008, 06:11:50 am
Morning all,

Rain, thunder and lightning and 63 degrees. I might go back to bed...

L

What is it about the weather in New England this summer?  ???

At 6:00 this morning it was 60F in Philadelphia.  :o  On my way into work I noticed that the sky was a clear blue, not even a hint of a wisp of cloud, a sure indication that the atmosphere is dry.

I'm realizing that as I get older I have less and less tolerance for high heat and high humidity.

I don't much like winter's damp grayness, either, but at least when the weather is cold, you can always add more layers of clothing. When the weather is excessively hot and humid, you can only strip down so far. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 08, 2008, 08:54:21 am
We have had a really lousy summer, weather-wise, that is for sure! I'm with you Jeff, the heat and humidity just wears me out.

One thing about a rainy summer, I am getting alot of reading done. I mentioned this book over in the ebook files, but I'll mention it here, since it is a perfect beach or rainy day read--a good mystery with a sexy romance thrown in. Fun!

L. A. Heat by P. A. Brown. You can buy it at Mobipocket.com or Amazon.com (Kindle version at amazon, mobipocket has other formats).

If you don't have an ereader, no problem! You can download Mobipocket reader at mobipocket.com (it's free) and then read on your computer or laptop. Of course, you can't take the laptop to the beach...

Here are the links:

http://www.mobipocket.com/en/eBooks/BookDetails.asp?BookID=89507&Origine=4065

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CC8Q7Y/

If anyone reads it and wants to leave a review at amazon or mobipocket, that would be great!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 08, 2008, 08:58:55 am
Does this mean that the fall leavese will be brilliant and long-lasting? I'll be in New England the last week of October, and I'm hoping they'll still be beautiful then!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 08, 2008, 09:01:40 am
Bonjour, nice and cool always here and fresh !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on August 08, 2008, 09:15:03 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 08, 2008, 08:58:55 am
Does this mean that the fall leavese will be brilliant and long-lasting? I'll be in New England the last week of October, and I'm hoping they'll still be beautiful then!


That's the old adage, FRiend.  Lotsa rain means lotsa color.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 08, 2008, 09:23:49 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 08, 2008, 08:58:55 am
Does this mean that the fall leavese will be brilliant and long-lasting? I'll be in New England the last week of October, and I'm hoping they'll still be beautiful then!


The last week of October is pushing it. I always think of Columbus day as the peak of foliage season.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 08, 2008, 09:24:27 am
I was picking very rare wild blueberries in the forest, backyard of a new friend, yesterday, but all of a sudden I was surprised by loud noises !

I thought that it was the city blasting rock in order to enlarge the highway, but when I looked up in the sky, I realised that it was roaring thunder since a very black cloud was nearing, in a very clear sky !

So, I decided that since I was among trees which have much water, that I did not want to possibly get electrocuted, so I left the mosquitos behind and tried to rush out, but I became scared being somewhat lost. I managed to find my way out!

It rain cats and dogs, and unsually, are the sudden rains cold this year they are, and so less fruits now !

Anyone finding less fruits than other years to be picked, or none at all now in 2008 ? ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 08, 2008, 11:54:46 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 08, 2008, 08:54:21 am
Of course, you can't take the laptop to the beach...

Tell you what, I was at the pool in Provincetown last Saturday, and some guy brought his laptop with him.  :P  It was none of my business, so I kept my mouth shut, but I thought to myself, "Dude! Give it a break! You're on vacation!"

(He was with someone who appeared to be his partner, so I assume he wasn't looking on line for a date. Unless he was looking on line for a date for them to share. ...)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 08, 2008, 12:19:32 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 08, 2008, 11:54:46 am
Tell you what, I was at the pool in Provincetown last Saturday, and some guy brought his laptop with him.  :P  It was none of my business, so I kept my mouth shut, but I thought to myself, "Dude! Give it a break! You're on vacation!"

(He was with someone who appeared to be his partner, so I assume he wasn't looking on line for a date. Unless he was looking on line for a date for them to share. ...)

Maybe he was reading L. A. Heat!!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 08, 2008, 01:47:03 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 08, 2008, 12:19:32 pm
Maybe he was reading L. A. Heat!!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Is that one of those gay detective novels that they make into movies with Chad Allen, the kid from Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman who grew up to be gay? Or is it something else?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 08, 2008, 01:50:27 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 08, 2008, 01:47:03 pm
Is that one of those gay detective novels that they make into movies with Chad Allen, the kid from Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman who grew up to be gay? Or is it something else?

It's a mystery, it has a police detective and yes, he's gay. But it hasn't been made into a movie--yet!--and I'm not sure Chad Allen would be the right type.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 08, 2008, 01:52:20 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 08, 2008, 01:50:27 pm
It's a mystery, it has a police detective and yes, he's gay. But it hasn't been made into a movie--yet!--and I'm not sure Chad Allen would be the right type.

L

I must be thinking of another gay detective, then. There are so many these days. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 09, 2008, 06:31:00 am
Ah, gay detectives. The ground is littered with them...LOL

Morning all, 68 degrees and what do I see this morning? Blue sky! Sun in the back yard! What a treat!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 09, 2008, 08:53:12 am
Bonjour, it rained here overnight and now it's cool, like cold a bit!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 09, 2008, 10:24:09 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 09, 2008, 06:31:00 am
Ah, gay detectives. The ground is littered with them...LOL

Sure enough! Now Voyager, the bookstore in Provincetown, has an entire wall section devoted just to gay mysteries.  :)

I'm sure there are many great stories out there, but I think my all-time favorite will always remain the Nathan Aldyne quartet from the early 1980s, Vermilion, Cobalt, Slate, and Canary.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 09, 2008, 11:52:06 am
Lucky you Jeff that such a collection exists your way !

Getting some?

If it would be here, I would purchase many !

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 09, 2008, 07:55:31 pm
*waves to everyone*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 09, 2008, 07:57:13 pm
Hugs to you too CellarDweller !

Raining in your basement?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 09, 2008, 08:24:29 pm
Nope, clear night here in NJ!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 09, 2008, 11:06:13 pm
Saturday's Top 10 List

injest                  27,982   
MaineWriter       12,948   
Garry_LH            11,245   
Front-Ranger     10,952   
DavidInIndy         9,942   
dot-matrix           9,864   
Elle                       9,788   
Artiste                  9247     
Lucise                  8,687   
 Jeff Wrangler      7,906   



 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 10, 2008, 09:17:20 am
Morning all,

67 degrees and a little bit foggy this morning....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 10, 2008, 11:31:27 am
Bonjour, il pleut encore... yes it's raining still as it was so yesterday too!

If I was a cowboy or cowgirl, I would use my rope to rope away the clouds ? !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 11, 2008, 07:59:02 am
And to start the week....67 degrees and more fog....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on August 11, 2008, 09:19:10 am
Quote from: Artiste on August 10, 2008, 11:31:27 am
Bonjour, il pleut encore... yes it's raining still as it was so yesterday too!

If I was a cowboy or cowgirl, I would use my rope to rope away the clouds ? !

Sunny and 80 degs. here but pretty humid. Had  horrendous  thunderstorms  every evening last week, bad even by Florida standards. The lightning was spectacular as always, but sufficiently close even for me to go inside.The thunder actually rattled the patio doors!!!!
Hoping for a little drop in humidity this week.
Last week poor old Matt was playing 3 hours of tennis clinic in 90 degs. and about 80% humidity, evil.
Hoping for a good week for everyone here at Bettermost.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2008, 11:19:13 am
Hiya everyone!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 12, 2008, 07:44:01 am
Morning everyone,

60 degrees and rainy this morning...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 12, 2008, 11:14:28 am
Good morning!  Hope you're doing well!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 12, 2008, 02:02:23 pm
Top Ten of Tuesday, Aug, 12th 2008

injest  28025
MaineWriter  12955
Garry_LH  11245
Front-Ranger  10991
DavidInIndy  9960
dot-matrix  9864
Elle  9788
Artiste  9337
Lucise  8687
Jeff Wrangler  7912
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 12, 2008, 02:12:40 pm
Looking at the stats list, we have a number of people who will be hitting milestones very soon. Looks like a whole lot of celebrating will be going on!

Me --> 13,000
Front-Ranger --> 11,000
DavidinIndy --> 10,000
JeffWranger --> 8,000
Penthesilea --> 5,000

LHN
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 12, 2008, 02:19:58 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 12, 2008, 02:12:40 pm
Looking at the stats list, we have a number of people who will be hitting milestones very soon. Looks like a whole lot of celebrating will be going on!

Me --> 13,000
Front-Ranger --> 11,000
DavidinIndy --> 10,000
JeffWranger --> 8,000
Penthesilea --> 5,000

LHN

Yup. With me posting so many EuroBrokie pics, I should be there in no time, it's only 40 39 posts for me.

And quite some people who have the big 10' within eyeshot. :o Wow.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 12, 2008, 03:25:06 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 12, 2008, 02:12:40 pm
Looking at the stats list, we have a number of people who will be hitting milestones very soon. Looks like a whole lot of celebrating will be going on!

Me --> 13,000
Front-Ranger --> 11,000
DavidinIndy --> 10,000
JeffWrangler --> 8,000
Penthesilea --> 5,000

LHN

I talk too much. ...  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 12, 2008, 03:35:04 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 12, 2008, 02:12:40 pm
Looking at the stats list, we have a number of people who will be hitting milestones very soon. Looks like a whole lot of celebrating will be going on!

Me --> 13,000
Front-Ranger --> 11,000
DavidinIndy --> 10,000
JeffWranger --> 8,000
Penthesilea --> 5,000

LHN

Meanwhile, congrats to Jess on racking up another thou!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 12, 2008, 04:32:26 pm
Congratulations Jess!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 12, 2008, 05:10:18 pm
Yes congrats Jess!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 13, 2008, 07:15:27 am
Morning all,

64 degrees this morning and SUNNY! A sunny day is in store for us! Hooray!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on August 13, 2008, 08:48:07 am
Good for you.

We're having an autumn storm over here.  :-\ Whatever happened to summer?  >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 13, 2008, 11:37:10 am
Hello everyone!


It's only 77 degrees here...that's way under what it usually is for August....perhaps this means a harsh winter is on th way.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 13, 2008, 12:18:41 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 12, 2008, 03:25:06 pm
I talk too much. ...  :-\

No way, Jeff! You have just stuck it out at BetterMost a long time, and we appreciate your loyalty and steadfastness! You are a true friend.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 13, 2008, 12:26:00 pm
And with that nice message to Jeff, Lee has 11,000 posts. Congratulations to Lee!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 13, 2008, 12:59:40 pm

Congratulations to Lee and Jess!


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/Congrats-2.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 13, 2008, 01:09:46 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 13, 2008, 12:18:41 pm
No way, Jeff! You have just stuck it out at BetterMost a long time, and we appreciate your loyalty and steadfastness! You are a true friend.

Aww. ...  ::)

It's all a matter of perspective, I guess.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 13, 2008, 02:09:27 pm


(http://bestsmileys.com/birthday1/22.gif)


Congrats
Jess!!!



(http://bestsmileys.com/fireworks/7.gif)

Congrats
Lee!!!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 14, 2008, 07:06:02 am
Morning all,

61 degrees and it looks like another nice day on tap for all of us here in the great state of Maine!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 14, 2008, 07:09:12 am
Just for fun, here's the Maine state seal:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/sealcol2.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2008, 08:24:53 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 14, 2008, 07:09:12 am
Just for fun, here's the Maine state seal:


what a cool idea!


Here's the NJ seal:




(http://cache.eb.com/eb/image?id=3001&rendTypeId=4)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 14, 2008, 08:28:44 am
Oh, that is a good idea! Other states, countries, provinces? Join in, folks!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 14, 2008, 08:54:16 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 14, 2008, 08:28:44 am
Oh, that is a good idea! Other states, countries, provinces? Join in, folks!

Your wish is my command :). We don't have a seal, but we have a coat of arms. This is the coat of arms of the federal country I live in (=Rheinland-Pfalz)

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/Rhein.jpg)



And just for the fun of it, this is the coat of arms of my village:
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/20060421160632Wappen_zeiskam.jpg)

I find this so funny. Crossed onions instead of crossed blades :laugh: Not quite as martial, which is a good thing :).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2008, 09:07:19 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 14, 2008, 08:54:16 am
And just for the fun of it, this is the coat of arms of my village:
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/20060421160632Wappen_zeiskam.jpg)

I find this so funny. Crossed onions instead of crossed blades :laugh: Not quite as martial, which is a good thing :).


but does that mean the people in your village have strong breath?   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 14, 2008, 09:09:03 am
Bonjour...

I like that joke about that strong breath!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2008, 09:09:20 am
(http://www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/health/images/seal.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 14, 2008, 09:13:18 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 14, 2008, 09:07:19 am

but does that mean the people in your village have strong breath?   :laugh:



Probably. But nobody cares, since we don't notice it ;D

Nah, seriously. We're famous for onions. And it's that bad you can smell the onions throughout the whole village on some days (depending on the wind). Sometimes you open a window to let fresh air in, and you instantly get hungry because the air smells so much like onions :laugh:.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2008, 09:18:48 am
Oh God, that would make me sick.


at my last office, we had a small Italian café in the first floor.  They did all homeade Italian dishes.  The smell of garlic in the morning was soooo strong, it made me nauseous some days.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 14, 2008, 09:31:01 am


<img src="http://www.divshare.com/img/5176208-c4e.gif" border="0" /> (http://www.divshare.com/download/5176208-c4e)

Here are the arms of Pittsburgh. :)  They say they're a combination of William Pitt's crest and Lord Chatham's crest.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 14, 2008, 09:32:16 am
For the City of Portland, a phoenix rising from the ashes (very Harry Potter-esque, isn't it?)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/Portland_Seal_150.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 14, 2008, 09:43:25 am
Congratulations  Lee, Jess!

                                                 Congratulations Jess, Lee!                 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 14, 2008, 10:03:12 am
Gosh, thanks everybody! I didn't even notice the milestone go by! If that had been an altitude marker, I wouldn't even be at the trailhead yet!! I guess a lot of my recent posts have been in my blog, "Musings from the Mountaintop" where I have been talking about the Denver Brokies' adventures in the mountains this summer.

Here's the link if anyone would like to drop by:

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?board=87.0 (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?board=87.0)

And of course I chattered on and on about the wonderful visit Amanda and I had together with our viewing of The Dark Knight, dinner with Brokies in Denver, our summiting of Brokenback together, and our trip to the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo!

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,21858.0/all.html (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,21858.0/all.html)

Okay, here's the great seal of the great state of Wyoming!

(http://www.divshare.com/img/5176286-d25.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2008, 10:18:29 am
anyone hungry?






(http://s3.amazonaws.com/listverse/unfortunateproducts/CockSoup.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on August 14, 2008, 11:51:39 am
The seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7f/Seal_of_the_State_of_Massachusetts.svg/600px-Seal_of_the_State_of_Massachusetts.svg.png)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on August 14, 2008, 11:53:36 am
And the seal of the city of Boston:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3a/Boston_city_seal.png/600px-Boston_city_seal.png)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 14, 2008, 01:31:38 pm
I love all these state, city and provincial seals! They are all very interesting, and I love things like this! Paul, it's interesting how they spelled Massachusetts in your state seal: " Massachusettensis". Maybe this is how they spell it in Latin?

Beautiful seals everyone! Here's mine....

The seal of Indiana, featuring a pioneer chopping down a tree, a buffalo, and the sun appearing over the hilltops representing westward expansion.

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/Indiana_state_seal.jpg)


Here's the state flag...

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/Indianaflag.jpg)



And here's the Indianapolis flag...

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/Indyflag.jpg)






Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on August 14, 2008, 02:46:57 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on August 14, 2008, 01:31:38 pm
I love all these state, city and provincial seals! They are all very interesting, and I love things like this! Paul, it's interesting how they spelled Massachusetts in your state seal: " Massachusettensis". Maybe this is how they spell it in Latin?

David, my Latin is a bit rusty, but I believe "Sigillium Republicae Massachusettensis" means "the Seal of the Republic of Massachusetts".  Must be one of those pesky endings.

I like Indiana's:  a lot prettier and no weapons.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 14, 2008, 02:54:13 pm


Thursday's Top 10 List

injest                  28,050    <-------- Congratulations Jess!! :D
MaineWriter       12,965   
Garry_LH            11,245   
Front-Ranger     11,007     <--------- Congratulations Lee!! :D
DavidInIndy         9,978   
dot-matrix           9,864   
Elle                       9,788   
Artiste                  9,356     
Lucise                  8,690   
 Jeff Wrangler      7,921   




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 14, 2008, 03:15:19 pm
I like the sailor on the Maine seal!

Dirigo -- I lead, or I direct in Latin

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on August 14, 2008, 03:48:24 pm
This is the Belgian coat of arms. It has the belgian lion in it (or 'Leo Belgicus'). It says 'L'union fait la force' or 'united we stand'.

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/460px-Coats_of_arms_of_Belgium_Gove.png)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 14, 2008, 03:59:58 pm
Oh, I like that coat of arms, Fabienne. It's very colorful and intricate. And it looks nice against that black background! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 14, 2008, 04:07:47 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 14, 2008, 03:15:19 pm
I like the sailor on the Maine seal!

Dirigo -- I lead, or I direct in Latin

L

I like the sailor too Leslie! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 14, 2008, 05:52:22 pm
apparently this is Irvine, Scotland's coat or arms - this is where I live now.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0b/IrvLionIrv_copy.png)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2008, 08:24:12 pm
Oh, it's so cool to see all this!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 14, 2008, 09:11:11 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 14, 2008, 09:13:18 am
Nah, seriously. We're famous for onions. And it's that bad you can smell the onions throughout the whole village on some days (depending on the wind). Sometimes you open a window to let fresh air in, and you instantly get hungry because the air smells so much like onions :laugh:.

Mmmm....  Onions. ... I love onions!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2008, 09:23:46 pm
I think I'm the only Italian who hates onions......
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 14, 2008, 09:31:27 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 14, 2008, 09:11:11 pm
Mmmm....  Onions. ... I love onions!  :D

I love onions, shallots and garlic... I think I really like strong flavors in general.

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Post by: David In Indy on August 14, 2008, 10:16:05 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 14, 2008, 09:13:18 am


Probably. But nobody cares, since we don't notice it ;D

Nah, seriously. We're famous for onions. And it's that bad you can smell the onions throughout the whole village on some days (depending on the wind). Sometimes you open a window to let fresh air in, and you instantly get hungry because the air smells so much like onions :laugh:.

We have lots of wild onions around here. Sometimes when I'm driving out in the country I can smell them in the air. And lots of people don't know it, but Indiana is watermelon country. Watermelons and many different kinds of cantaloupes too. We have huge fields of them, as far as the eye can see in every direction. And during this time of the year when they are ready to be picked, you can smell the watermelon and cantaloupes in the air. The air smells sweet with the scent of melons.

Right now the farmers are beginning to harvest them, and there are many road side stands where you can buy them fresh off the vine. And the price is much lower too because you're buying them directly from the farmer, there by cutting out the middle man and the grocery store mark-ups. :)

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Post by: Artiste on August 15, 2008, 10:19:25 am
David, that sounds and is good news!

I wish I could see that! I used to do so daily, when I went to an orchard to create my paintings, and I saw all those plants, trees... fruits, legumes, vegetables, growing! There were even horses, chickens and chicks, dogs, cats, etc., there ! And people came for afar or a bit away and locally to purchase fresh foods in that small store on that land!

So much joy to see arable earth land cultivated!

But now shopping centres with imported foods from very far, are being build on many did you know ? That scares me, a lot!

Bonjour,
au revoir,
hugs!
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Post by: MaineWriter on August 15, 2008, 12:43:11 pm
Hey, lovely day here in Maine today...73 degrees and sunny!

L
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Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2008, 01:50:47 pm
In NJ it's about 80 or so.....storms expected later.
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Post by: Front-Ranger on August 16, 2008, 11:13:15 am
What a difference a day makes! It turned all autumny yesterday and my daughter even had to cover up her tomatoes overnight! Raining today. And my son started school last week. Summer is coming to an end too fast!
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Post by: Ellemeno on August 16, 2008, 03:06:09 pm
Congrats on all milestones!


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Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2008, 04:12:22 pm
I hear you, Lee!   It's only the middle of August, but right now, it's only 82 degrees.  Usually we're in the mid 90s at this time of year.

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Post by: jstephens9 on August 16, 2008, 04:25:04 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 16, 2008, 04:12:22 pm
I hear you, Lee!   It's only the middle of August, but right now, it's only 82 degrees.  Usually we're in the mid 90s at this time of year.



It's only in the mid 70s here today and now it is thundering. I just hope we get some rain. I heard where it was in the 30s overnight in Colorado. Now that is just too cold for this time of the year.
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Post by: oilgun on August 16, 2008, 07:21:32 pm
I'm back from a glorious week in Grand Bend ON.  We were lucky this year weather-wise, just about every day was perfect for the beach!  This is me, doing what i like best, absolutely nothing:


(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/ABC%20Movies/DSC00195.jpg)
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Post by: southendmd on August 16, 2008, 09:03:14 pm
Cheers, Gil, welcome back!

Tell us about the tatoo.
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Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2008, 09:26:07 pm
cool pic!  Glad you had such a good week!
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Post by: jstephens9 on August 16, 2008, 10:19:50 pm
Wow, that looks nice. Doing nothing is a great way to spend a vacation. Too many times vacations end up making you more tired cause you end up doing so much.
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Post by: Artiste on August 16, 2008, 10:20:25 pm
Oilgun, you are surprising me stud, you at Grand Bend, so you live in Ontario?
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Post by: Penthesilea on August 17, 2008, 03:19:20 am
Great picture Gil, and welcome back. :)

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Post by: MaineWriter on August 17, 2008, 07:28:17 am
Welcome back, Gil. Looks like a nice week at the beach!

I am here in Maine (still) and my thermometer tells me it is 57 degrees this morning, but it is nice and sunny and I am sure it will warm right up today.

L
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Post by: Meryl on August 17, 2008, 10:15:46 am
Our Denver Brokies probably know all about this.  Rest easy in Cowboy Heaven, Jack!  :-*

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jDnLWl1Vcj3ceDhFEhbBr9fUwpDAD92I80HO6

Denver Western wear maker Jack Weil dies at 107

By IVAN MORENO – 2 days ago

DENVER (AP) — Jack A. Weil, founder of the Rockmount Ranch Wear company whose snap-buttoned Western shirts became popular with movie stars and rock icons, has died. He was 107.

Weil died Wednesday at home, said Steve Weil, his grandson, who is the current president of the business his grandfather started in downtown Denver in 1946.

Steve Weil said his grandfather was the first to design Western shirts with snap buttons and also created pockets with jagged, sawtooth-pattern flaps. The snaps are often topped with real or synthetic mother of pearl.

"I learned fast you can't sell to cowboys; they have no money," the elder Weil said in a 2001 Associated Press interview. "You have to appeal to the cowboy in everyone and sell to them."

Weil's shirts have been worn in movies by Elvis Presley, Clark Gable (in his last film, "The Misfits") and Heath Ledger ("Brokeback Mountain.") Bob Dylan, John Fogerty and Eric Clapton also have sported the shirts.

In a 2004 Associated Press story on the company, blues and rock veteran Al Kooper said he had ordered shirts from Rockmount that week. "One of the biggest impressions on me is Elvis Presley. He wore Rockmount shirts," Kooper said.

Rockmount designed shirts for Colorado's House delegation for the Democratic National Convention in Denver later this month.

The price of a shirt has gone from about $2 in the 1940s to $60 and up today, mostly because the Weils kept manufacturing operations in the United States.

"I never wanted to be the richest man in the cemetery," he told his grandson.

Jack Weil remained chief executive officer of Rockmount and went to work daily until a few days before his death, his grandson said. He was believed to be the oldest CEO in the world.

Born in Evansville, Ind., in 1901, Weil learned apparel manufacturing while working at an overalls factory during World War I. He later was a salesman in Denver, and first got into the Western field by helping a friend sell cowboy hats.

Rockmount was a wholesale-only business for its first 55 years but opened a retail outlet after Denver lost many of its mainstay stores, his grandson said.
On the Net:

    * Rockmount Ranch Wear: http://www.rockmount.com

EDIT:  JeffWrangler has started a thread on this topic here (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,22155.msg395554.html#msg395554).
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Post by: optom3 on August 17, 2008, 11:43:00 am
Well it,s lovely and sunny here,and for once low humidity. We have all just finished our reviewing our family hurricane plan. The florida keys have been told to evacuate, but we will not really know even it's rough path until it leaves Cuba.
I really hope it does not hit us,but the kids are quite excited !!!!
My husbands dressing room is oursafe room as it is the only room with no windows.We have to have 2 plans, one if it is 3 or below we stay.So water, tinned food and can openers, pet food first aid kit, mine and sons meds.Battery radio, torches, batteries the list goes on.Then plan 2 is the evacuation one, which means 5 people 2 cats and 3 dogs to pack into the suv plus all the food, in case we find nowhere to stay, and all important documents in ziploc bags.
As I type the kids are running around cleaning the garage so we can get all the lanai furniture in .Personally I think they are pleased because they know if it hits that means more time off school. !!!!!
Oh wel  back to see if the weather has updated yet.Then go and fill the cars, before the mad rush starts.
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Post by: Artiste on August 17, 2008, 11:48:36 am
Merci optom!

Just heard this morning on the phone an interview with the Mayor of those Keys area, as they prepare too, as you do !

Be safe and well prepared as you say!

Au revoir,
hugs!
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Post by: optom3 on August 17, 2008, 12:07:17 pm
Quote from: Artiste on August 17, 2008, 11:48:36 am
Merci optom!

Just heard this morning on the phone an interview with the Mayor of those Keys area, as they prepare too, as you do !

Be safe and well prepared as you say!

Au revoir,
hugs!

Have just been thinking as I mentally reviewing our plans. Should we stay and category 3 is our cutoff, what do we do about toilet facilities ????
Needless to say my husbands dressing room does not have a toilet in it.  Yuk very nasty thoughts spring to mind.
But evacuating with 3 kids, 3 dogs and 2 cats does not sound much fun either. !!!!
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Post by: jstephens9 on August 17, 2008, 12:46:17 pm
Quote from: optom3 on August 17, 2008, 11:43:00 am
Well it,s lovely and sunny here,and for once low humidity. We have all just finished our reviewing our family hurricane plan. The florida keys have been told to evacuate, but we will not really know even it's rough path until it leaves Cuba.
I really hope it does not hit us,but the kids are quite excited !!!!
My husbands dressing room is oursafe room as it is the only room with no windows.We have to have 2 plans, one if it is 3 or below we stay.So water, tinned food and can openers, pet food first aid kit, mine and sons meds.Battery radio, torches, batteries the list goes on.Then plan 2 is the evacuation one, which means 5 people 2 cats and 3 dogs to pack into the suv plus all the food, in case we find nowhere to stay, and all important documents in ziploc bags.
As I type the kids are running around cleaning the garage so we can get all the lanai furniture in .Personally I think they are pleased because they know if it hits that means more time off school. !!!!!
Oh wel  back to see if the weather has updated yet.Then go and fill the cars, before the mad rush starts.

Wow Optom that sounds like quite a scary situation to be in. Please keep us posted if you can as to how you are doing. Hopefully the storm will head away from you. I will be thinking about you as I see all of this on TV. Good luck to you, your family, and your pets.
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Post by: jstephens9 on August 17, 2008, 12:47:47 pm
I heard about Jack Weil passing away this morning on "Sunday Morning." It seemed strange to hear since I have been to his shop in Denver and I believe he was there. I think I even have a picture of him.
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Post by: Penthesilea on August 17, 2008, 12:53:12 pm
Quote from: optom3 on August 17, 2008, 12:07:17 pm
Should we stay and category 3 is our cutoff, what do we do about toilet facilities ????
Needless to say my husbands dressing room does not have a toilet in it.  Yuk very nasty thoughts spring to mind.


Bucket with a lid, not a pleasant thought, but what else can you do? Any port in a storm. If you don't have one, take a normal bucket and something which is big enough to cover it (plank, suitcase if all else fails).
We still have our diaper bucket with a a tight fit lid, even so no kid needs diapers anymore. Since you live in Florida, this might be a good investment for future occasions.


Quote
But evacuating with 3 kids, 3 dogs and 2 cats does not sound much fun either. !!!!


Are there official advices of when to evacuate, meaning from what category on? If so, I would go with that.

But most of all: good luck that you won't get hit all all. Keep us posted.
I hope all of our Florida residents will stay safe!



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Post by: Ellemeno on August 17, 2008, 12:58:17 pm
Quote from: oilgun on August 16, 2008, 07:21:32 pm
I'm back from a glorious week in Grand Bend ON.  We were lucky this year weather-wise, just about every day was perfect for the beach!  This is me, doing what i like best, absolutely nothing:


(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/ABC%20Movies/DSC00195.jpg)


Now, who and what is this image reminding me of?









Ah yes,










now I remember,









It's your favorite, Gil








Alain Delon

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/alain.jpg)



Beautiful vacation, Bud.
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Post by: Ellemeno on August 17, 2008, 01:27:21 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 14, 2008, 08:54:16 am


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/20060421160632Wappen_zeiskam.jpg)



Z for Zwiebeln!


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Post by: Kelda on August 17, 2008, 01:34:25 pm
Quote from: oilgun on August 16, 2008, 07:21:32 pm
I'm back from a glorious week in Grand Bend ON.  We were lucky this year weather-wise, just about every day was perfect for the beach!  This is me, doing what i like best, absolutely nothing:


(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/ABC%20Movies/DSC00195.jpg)

looks very relaxing!

and Fiona - hope all goes well with possible hurricane!
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Post by: Penthesilea on August 17, 2008, 01:47:22 pm
Quote from: Elle on August 17, 2008, 01:27:21 pm

Z for Zwiebeln!


One could think so :laugh:.
Although the people here are awfully proud of their onions, it's not *that* bad. It's for the name of the village, and thankfully they haven't named it after the onions (at least not yet :laugh:).
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Post by: oilgun on August 17, 2008, 05:28:38 pm
Quote from: Elle on August 17, 2008, 12:58:17 pm

Now, who and what is this image reminding me of?

Ah yes,

now I remember,

It's your favorite, Gil

Alain Delon

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/alain.jpg)

Beautiful vacation, Bud.

LOL! Yes, when in swim suits, Alain & I are dead ringers!

Thanks everyone, it really was a wonderfully relaxing break.  Despite the fact that I was with my close and neurotic female friend and her genius-or-psycho 15 year old son.  It was a bit like spending a week with Barbara & Tony Beakeland of SAVAGE GRACE, but in humblier surroundings.
Here he is soaking up some rays...:
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/ABC%20Movies/DSC00189.jpg)

==Aside==Paul
I got the tribal tattoo about 12 years ago when I quit smoking cigarettes.
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Post by: CellarDweller on August 17, 2008, 07:01:56 pm
Hiya everyone!  how are ya today?
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Post by: MaineWriter on August 18, 2008, 06:30:07 am
Morning all,

63 degrees today. Believe it or not, yesterday was a beautiful sunny day and it did not rain one single drop!

L
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Post by: jstephens9 on August 18, 2008, 07:05:39 am
Optom, how is the storm progressing? I hope it is bypassing you. They are saying the remnants might come through here and break this drought or it might go east of us and leave us dry.
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Post by: optom3 on August 18, 2008, 09:29:21 am
 I am not liking the forecast at all. 5 out of the 7 spaghetti lines, show the hurricane comming through in and around us on the west coast.We are now on hurricane watch, and people are starting to board up their houses, scary !!!

I have got all my emergency kits ready for us and animals.Some for if we stay some for if we go.I have lists of the lists.Then suddenly remember something else.
We will be told if and when we have to evacuate.Personally I wont need telling twice, I will be out of here. It's this waiting bit I hate,and the fact that things can change so quickly.
Friends who were here before us,evacuated in 04 as advised, only to be in a hotel in Sanibel which was hit and their house in Sarasota was fine. So it is so difficult to know what to do,other than keep fingers crossed.

What's worse is if we do get hit, how do I get my Bettermost and Heath fix.!!! Have to get my priorities right.
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Post by: Ellemeno on August 18, 2008, 02:47:37 pm
Hurricanes are scary.
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Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2008, 06:24:06 pm
Oh, keep us updated, optom!  Keep safe!
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Post by: optom3 on August 18, 2008, 06:42:18 pm
Still waiting!!! The schools are closed tomorrow and we are now on hurricane watch as opposed to tropical storm watch, Yikes !!!

Got all my supplies, papers etc in place, but I have to say I am a bit jittery.My oldest who is still wonderful on his new drug regime helped me bring in all the lanai furniture and pots, not forgetting the silly statue, wish I hadn't bought so much now.So all potential  missiles from our garden are safe in the pool room.
All electronic devices are fully charged and got packs of cards, board games etc.

I just wish it would get here now, or go away, the sitting waiting watching the ever more alarming weather reports just makes me more jittery.!!!!
Will report in as things change.
It goes without saying I hope everyone in its path here, atBettermost remind safe. Well actually I hope everyone remain safe.
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Post by: Artiste on August 18, 2008, 07:34:15 pm
Be assured that I am Praying for you and your family and friends to be safe!
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Post by: optom3 on August 18, 2008, 07:45:50 pm
Quote from: Artiste on August 18, 2008, 07:34:15 pm
Be assured that I am Praying for you and your family and friends to be safe!

Thankyou, as always or your good wishes and those of everyone else. I guess I am scared because this is my firts hurricane and I have no idea what to expect.
Also with every respect to the meteorologists, I don't think it is possible to predict something as unpredictable as a hurricane.It could turn at any point and hit else where.

I know that one set of our patio doors are less stong than I would like, because the sonic boom from the shuttle reentering caused them to rattle, and that was well over 100 miles away.

However I can do nothing now.We were quoted well into 5 figure for shutters and we cannot afford that at the moment. So it will be everyone in husbands dressing room all 5 animals included, at least it will be nice and cosy !!!!
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Post by: Artiste on August 18, 2008, 08:03:35 pm
Merci.. for your news optom!

You are safe, right now in that room with no windows?


Au revoir,
hugs!
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Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2008, 08:58:03 pm
(((((Optom)))))
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Post by: belbbmfan on August 19, 2008, 02:26:46 am
Optom, it's frightening just to read your posts about the preperation and the waiting. Keep safe and (if you can) keep us posted.

(((optom)))  :)
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Post by: David In Indy on August 19, 2008, 02:45:51 am
Take care Fiona! And stay safe!

One bit of good news I just heard - the storm is not forecast to become a hurricane. Fay is too close to the Florida coast, and there's too much interaction with land at this point. So, unless they change things, it will remain a tropical storm, cross over the Florida peninsula and out into the Atlantic as a tropical depression. At least this is what I heard Chad Meyers on CNN say just a little while ago.

In any event, continue with your storm preparations, just to be on the safe side. But it sounds like things are not going to be quite as bad as originally forecast a day or two ago. :D

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2008, 06:40:52 am
thanks for the update, Dave!
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Post by: MaineWriter on August 19, 2008, 07:34:57 am
Morning all,

I'm here in Maine where it's 67 degrees and looking a little cloudy this morning. No signs of any tropical storms, however. Thankfully!

L
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 19, 2008, 08:50:30 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 19, 2008, 07:34:57 am
Morning all,

I'm here in Maine where it's 67 degrees and looking a little cloudy this morning. No signs of any tropical storms, however. Thankfully!

L

No signs of tropical storms here, either, but I swear I'm starting to see hints of fall: the first dropped acorns and ginkgo berries, and on Sunday I saw a maple that looked as though some of its leaves were starting to turn, not brown and dry, but yellow and red around the edges.
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Post by: MaineWriter on August 19, 2008, 09:01:27 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 19, 2008, 08:50:30 am
No signs of tropical storms here, either, but I swear I'm starting to see hints of fall: the first dropped acorns and ginkgo berries, and on Sunday I saw a maple that looked as though some of its leaves were starting to turn, not brown and dry, but yellow and red around the edges.

I've noticed a few trees that have color in their leaves. Where does the time go?

L
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Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2008, 09:16:53 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 19, 2008, 09:01:27 am
I've noticed a few trees that have color in their leaves. Where does the time go?


wow, already?
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Post by: optom3 on August 19, 2008, 10:01:41 am
I am so glad I spent most of yesterday lugging all the lanai furniture in !!!  So now it's a tropical storm, which in Engalnd is just normal weather,get your welly's on and resign yourself to getting wet when you walk the dog !!!
That sounds like I am underestimating hurricanes, I am not, I know they ruin thousands of people lives.I  just wish now it is downgraded to a tropical storm they would stop going on about it.
Plus I am stuck with 3 bored kids at home !!!
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Post by: Artiste on August 19, 2008, 10:20:14 am
Merci Optom,  as I glad of your news.

Be safe... as it's starting your way?

Au revoir,
hugs!
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Post by: optom3 on August 19, 2008, 12:37:34 pm
I am beginning to understand why so many Floridians get dangerously blase about hurricanes/storms. There is such blanket coverage of it, even warnings going across the bottom of whatever programme you are watching.
You spend hours and hours lugging everything inside, boarding up etc, then NOTHING !!!!
I really think they need to tone it all down a bit, the over sensationalism ultimately probably kills more people than it saves. I will not be in such a big hurry next time round.
Its now going to take hours more to undo everything, and there"s another one brewing in the atlantic.
Still every cloud as they say, and the store was nearly emptied yesterday, best business day we have had in months!!!!
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Post by: Kelda on August 19, 2008, 02:23:55 pm
glad you're safe Fiona!
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Post by: Front-Ranger on August 19, 2008, 05:11:24 pm
The weekend's snow stuck longer than an hour...especially in the high country. Here's a view of my local Fourteener, Mt. Evans, taken yesterday evening. Yes, it's the same one you climbed in June, Vermont Sunset!!

(http://www.divshare.com/img/5208591-473.jpg)
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Post by: MaineWriter on August 20, 2008, 07:08:41 am
Morning all,

Chilly this morning...52 degrees. It is supposed to get up to 85 this weekend, though! Summer is back!

L
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 20, 2008, 08:34:36 am
It was 59 degrees here when I left home for the bus stop. A foretaste of fall, air perfectly dry, not a cloud in the china-blue sky. My kind of weather.  :)
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Post by: optom3 on August 20, 2008, 08:57:10 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 19, 2008, 05:11:24 pm
The weekend's snow stuck longer than an hour...especially in the high country. Here's a view of my local Fourteener, Mt. Evans, taken yesterday evening. Yes, it's the same one you climbed in June, Vermont Sunset!!

(http://www.divshare.com/img/5208591-473.jpg)

What a beautiful view. Reminds me of the Scottish Highlands. Single track road, where you could drive for miles and not see another human, maybe a few highland cows.
Then you would turn a corner and right at the bottom would be the sea, either sparkling in the sun, or grey in the drizzle.
My brother and I never tired of playing the game, first to spot the sea.
Mum would be in the front knitting, and dad would just be hapy to be back in his home country.We alwawys had the same sweets for the journeys as well, orange and lemon boile sweets, shaped like segments,We could neve understand why mum bought the lemon ones as no one ever ate them!!!!
It is funny how you come on here and one isaolated thing will jog a whole series of memories.
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Post by: Artiste on August 20, 2008, 09:36:19 am
Bonjour !

I am glad that you are all safe!!

Guess  that storm will last your way for a few days yet optom?

Be assured that I continued my prayers for you, your family and friends !!! Be safe !

Au revoir,
hugs!
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Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2008, 10:51:24 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 20, 2008, 08:34:36 am
It was 59 degrees here when I left home for the bus stop. A foretaste of fall, air perfectly dry, not a cloud in the china-blue sky. My kind of weather.  :)


Same thing here in NJ.  It was a great morning......too cool for August.

and I agree with you on the weather, Jeff!  ;D
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Post by: Kelda on August 20, 2008, 01:43:51 pm
If this has already been mentioned and I missed it I apologise but happy 1000 posts to underdown/rob
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 20, 2008, 01:54:13 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 20, 2008, 10:51:24 am

Same thing here in NJ.  It was a great morning......too cool for August.

and I agree with you on the weather, Jeff!  ;D

This is my kind of weather. Sort of like ideal for the end of September/the beginning of October.  :D
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Post by: Brown Eyes on August 20, 2008, 01:55:24 pm


Congrats Underdown!!

Welcome to the Club!
:)




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Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2008, 02:25:53 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 20, 2008, 01:54:13 pm
This is my kind of weather. Sort of like ideal for the end of September/the beginning of October.  :D


Mine too.  I hate the heat and humidity of summer.  That is my time of year.....cool air, fall colors, pumpkin picking, holidays approaching...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 20, 2008, 02:27:16 pm
Welcome to the club, underdown. Let me teach you the sekrit handshake...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on August 20, 2008, 04:16:25 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 20, 2008, 02:27:16 pm
Welcome to the club, underdown. Let me teach you the sekrit handshake...

L

I feel left out, wot sekrit handshake ??? !!! Is it secret or sacred or both?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 20, 2008, 04:35:33 pm
Quote from: optom3 on August 20, 2008, 04:16:25 pm
I feel left out, wot sekrit handshake ??? !!! Is it secret or sacred or both?

Oh, Fiona, I missed you for the sekrit handshake? Sorry! Well, you can practice with Underdown.

Here's a visual to get you started:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/simpsons_handshake.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on August 20, 2008, 06:00:58 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 20, 2008, 04:35:33 pm
Oh, Fiona, I missed you for the sekrit handshake? Sorry! Well, you can practice with Underdown.

Here's a visual to get you started:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/simpsons_handshake.jpg)
;D

If  my body could still do that It would not just be me grinning my husband would be beside himself with excitement !!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on August 20, 2008, 07:55:02 pm
Um, not to change the subject or anything...

I just ran into James Schamus, here in Provincetown! 

Unfortunately, he was on his phone, or I would have said "howdy".  It is Carnival Week here, the theme is "Wild, Wild West";  how appropriate that James should be here. 

I can't imagine that he gets stopped on the street very often!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 20, 2008, 08:12:41 pm
Quote from: southendmd on August 20, 2008, 07:55:02 pm
Um, not to change the subject or anything...

I just ran into James Schamus, here in Provincetown! 

Unfortunately, he was on his phone, or I would have said "howdy".  It is Carnival Week here, the theme is "Wild, Wild West";  how appropriate that James should be here. 

I can't imagine that he gets stopped on the street very often!

(http://bestsmileys.com/wow/1.gif)

That's so awesome Paul! 

What would you have said if you had a chance to say howdy?  I always wonder about things like that.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 20, 2008, 08:14:40 pm
Well, that is awesome, Paul!

But how did you know it was James Schamus? Frankly, I don't think I'd recognize him...okay, beat me up, I'm a bad brokie...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 20, 2008, 08:19:51 pm
Wow, was he wearing the signature bowtie?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 20, 2008, 08:21:54 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 20, 2008, 08:14:40 pm
Well, that is awesome, Paul!

But how did you know it was James Schamus? Frankly, I don't think I'd recognize him...okay, beat me up, I'm a bad brokie...

L

I'm pretty sure I'd be able to recognize him.  He's featured in a lot of on-camera interviews/ DVD bonus features, etc. about BBM.

<img src="http://www.divshare.com/img/2391034-a1b.jpg" border="0" /> (http://www.divshare.com/download/2391034-a1b)

<img src="http://www.divshare.com/img/2391035-244.jpg" border="0" /> (http://www.divshare.com/download/2391035-244)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on August 20, 2008, 08:25:23 pm
I recognized him immediately: from all the BBM interviews, and especially from his evening with Uncle Ang last November in NYC.  Plus, he's pretty distinctive looking, even without the bow tie!

Well, I was spared having to come up with something to say, since he was on the phone.  But, I'm sure I would have said something stupid or gushing like "I'm a big fan, and thank you for your work, etc."  Or, "How 'bout them cute cowboys all over town, hunh?"

(http://www.columbia.edu/cu/news/99/11/images/jamesSchamus.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 20, 2008, 08:36:44 pm
Quote from: southendmd on August 20, 2008, 08:25:23 pm

Well, I was spared having to come up with something to say, since he was on the phone.  But, I'm sure I would have said something stupid or gushing like "I'm a big fan, and thank you for your work, etc."  Or, "How 'bout them cute cowboys all over town, hunh?"


LOL, back in Cheyenne when I bumped into my favorite PBR bull rider at Frontier Days, I was shocked at how tongue tied I was.  I hardly remember exactly what I said, but it was pretty silly and gushing.  I think what I said was nice, but I really was surprised by how much an encounter like that caused me to not think clearly.  Later on I was kicking myself for not saying certain things when I had the chance.  But, it was still a super cool experience anyway that resulted in a handshake and a pic.

It makes me realize that if I ever bumped into a more major celebrity, or someone I'm super invested in like David Bowie or Jake Gyllenhaal or something... I think I would be a ridiculous mess.   Normally I think I'm a sort of "cool as a cucumber" type person, and I need to interact with lots of different folks in my job (some of whom can be intimidating).  But, man, I think the celebrity thing knocks me for more of a loop than I'd ever expect.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 20, 2008, 09:41:02 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 20, 2008, 08:14:40 pm
Well, that is awesome, Paul!

But how did you know it was James Schamus? Frankly, I don't think I'd recognize him...okay, beat me up, I'm a bad brokie...

L

I think recognizing him would be easy enough. He looks like Theodore from Alvin and the Chipmunks. (You know. "Simon. Theodore. ALVIN!"  ;D )
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 20, 2008, 10:29:06 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 20, 2008, 09:41:02 pm
I think recognizing him would be easy enough. He looks like Theodore from Alvin and the Chipmunks. (You know. "Simon. Theodore. ALVIN!"  ;D )

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I used to love that cartoon almost as much as I loved the Smurfs.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 20, 2008, 11:07:03 pm
Way to go, Paul!  You've got good celeb radar.  I wish he hadn't been on the phone.  I'd like to know what he would have said to you.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 20, 2008, 11:12:57 pm
That is very exciting news Paul!! Thanks for telling us about it!



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 20, 2008, 11:28:20 pm
I thought it was time for another top ten list! :D


Wednesday's Top 10 List


injest                    28,167    
MaineWriter         12,988   
Garry_LH              11,245   
Front-Ranger       11,040   
DavidInIndy         10,033   
 dot-matrix             9,864   
Elle                         9,832   
Artiste                  9,582   
 Lucise                   8,692   
Jeff Wrangler       7,963   


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 20, 2008, 11:37:30 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on August 20, 2008, 11:28:20 pm
I thought it was time for another top ten list! :D


Wednesday's Top 10 List


injest                    28,167    
MaineWriter         12,988   
Garry_LH              11,245   
Front-Ranger       11,040   
DavidInIndy         10,033   
 dot-matrix             9,864   
Elle                         9,832   
Artiste                  9,582   
 Lucise                   8,692   
Jeff Wrangler       7,963   


Thanks David!  :-*  You beat me to it!  I was just thinking today that it might be nice to do a list soon.


And, Paul, I wonder if we should start a James, James, James thread? ;D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on August 21, 2008, 06:19:56 am
Quote from: southendmd on August 20, 2008, 07:55:02 pm
Um, not to change the subject or anything...

I just ran into James Schamus, here in Provincetown! 

Unfortunately, he was on his phone, or I would have said "howdy".  It is Carnival Week here, the theme is "Wild, Wild West";  how appropriate that James should be here. 

I can't imagine that he gets stopped on the street very often!

WOW!!!  :o  :D

Lucky you. Too bad you didn't get to chance to talk to him. Maybe next time.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 21, 2008, 07:31:41 am
Well, looking at the picture, he looks familiar, but I'm still not sure I'd recognize him on the street! I am one of those people who if someone is "out of their element" it doesn't connect for me who they are. I think it started for me back in 8th grade when I saw my math teacher in a Carvel (ice cream store). This guy always wore a suit and tie for glass. At Carvel, he was wearing a black leather jacket, black jeans and tee shirt, boots and sunglasses. He looked like a biker! I was so stunned I think it made the "recognizing people in alternate situations" part of my brain shut down forever. LOL

LHN
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 21, 2008, 07:33:00 am
Morning all,

65 degrees and another sunny day on the horizon for the great state of Maine!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 21, 2008, 08:03:31 am
Exciting day today in our household, my youngest has his 5th birthday today :).

He was soooo happy this morning, coming down the stairs, then he had to wait a minute outside the dinging room (till I had lit the candles on his B-day cake), and then of course he rushed in :D.
I just did the math: this is the 26th time I celebrate a birthday with my kids (12+9+5), but it's still amazing at what speed they are able to rip off the paper from the presents :laugh:. It's always the same ritual: rip off, take a one-second look at it, then on to the next present, occasionally accompanied by a squeal. But after all things are open, they take their time to take everything in and inspect every present.

In one hour the hardest part (for us adults) begins: children's birthday party :P.  I'll breathe a sigh of relief when it's over this evening :laugh:.

But it's so worth it: my little one has the best time today, you won't believe how happy he is :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 21, 2008, 08:05:52 am
Quote from: southendmd on August 20, 2008, 07:55:02 pm
I just ran into James Schamus, here in Provincetown! 

Unfortunately, he was on his phone, or I would have said "howdy".  It is Carnival Week here, the theme is "Wild, Wild West";  how appropriate that James should be here. 

Oh, how cool!
Too bad he was just on the phone, but still a fine Brokie moment!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 21, 2008, 09:14:53 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 21, 2008, 08:03:31 am
Exciting day today in our household, my youngest has his 5th birthday today :).

He was soooo happy this morning, coming down the stairs, then he had to wait a minute outside the dinging room (till I had lit the candles on his B-day cake), and then of course he rushed in :D.
I just did the math: this is the 26th time I celebrate a birthday with my kids (12+9+5), but it's still amazing at what speed they are able to rip off the paper from the presents :laugh:. It's always the same ritual: rip off, take a one-second look at it, then on to the next present, occasionally accompanied by a squeal. But after all things are open, they take their time to take everything in and inspect every present.

In one hour the hardest part (for us adults) begins: children's birthday party :P.  I'll breathe a sigh of relief when it's over this evening :laugh:.

But it's so worth it: my little one has the best time today, you won't believe how happy he is :D


(http://bestsmileys.com/ballons/6.gif) (http://bestsmileys.com/ballons/8.gif) (http://bestsmileys.com/ballons/6.gif)

Have a great time today Chrissi!  Sounds exciting and fun!





Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 21, 2008, 09:24:38 am
Bonjour... et Bonne Fête !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 21, 2008, 09:40:37 am
Say happy birthday to that cute little boy for me!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 21, 2008, 09:51:14 am
Morning everyone!

Paul, how cool that you had a celeb run in!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 21, 2008, 09:57:12 am
Thanks for sharing the happy domestic details with us, Chrissi! It brings back memories!! My long lanky 16-year-old son just won a big bicycle race, and I'm so proud of him!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on August 21, 2008, 09:59:18 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 21, 2008, 07:31:41 am
Well, looking at the picture, he looks familiar, but I'm still not sure I'd recognize him on the street! I am one of those people who if someone is "out of their element" it doesn't connect for me who they are. I think it started for me back in 8th grade when I saw my math teacher in a Carvel (ice cream store). This guy always wore a suit and tie for glass. At Carvel, he was wearing a black leather jacket, black jeans and tee shirt, boots and sunglasses. He looked like a biker! I was so stunned I think it made the "recognizing people in alternate situations" part of my brain shut down forever. LOL

LHN

That is so weird, I am the same, sometimes I don't even recognise aquaintances out of context, eg school bus run. I never thought of it, but in my teens, a friend and I spotted our very dour, strict Physics teacher, and he was seriously strict, I used to shake when he looked at me,out and about on a Harley Davidson.!!!You writing that brought back the memory as if it was yesterday.We were in a Wimpy, very cool then, looking oit the window for boys, and he pulls up at the traffic lights.
I also was awakened one night by very drunken singing comming down the road past my window, and it was my biology teacher.

Funny how at that age we never think our teachers have any lives.It was brought home to me very clearly one night several years later.I was out clubbing one evening and have to admit that myself and friend were a little worse for wear.Someone stopped me in the street and said, you're my Optometrist and you're drunk!!!
Talk about full circle.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 21, 2008, 09:59:29 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 20, 2008, 09:41:02 pm
I think recognizing him would be easy enough. He looks like Theodore from Alvin and the Chipmunks. (You know. "Simon. Theodore. ALVIN!"  ;D )


(http://a347.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/109/l_38de6d1212da2e191b7a7eee9416451a.jpg)



Hey do you remember "The Chipettes"?  Girl versions of the three "munks", each "ette" matched a "munk".  Alvin = Brittney, Simon = Elenore, and Theodore = Jeanette



(http://a452.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/106/l_77b9ee060e56f41bfe76175a4d34ddc3.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 21, 2008, 10:03:30 am
Quote from: atz75 on August 20, 2008, 10:29:06 pm
I used to love that cartoon almost as much as I loved the Smurfs.





(http://tv-mafia.com/series_images/The%20Smurfs.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 21, 2008, 10:04:49 am
awwwww Chrissi!  Happy birthday to your youngest pyscho child!   ;D :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on August 21, 2008, 10:06:43 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 21, 2008, 08:03:31 am
Exciting day today in our household, my youngest has his 5th birthday today :).

He was soooo happy this morning, coming down the stairs, then he had to wait a minute outside the dinging room (till I had lit the candles on his B-day cake), and then of course he rushed in :D.
I just did the math: this is the 26th time I celebrate a birthday with my kids (12+9+5), but it's still amazing at what speed they are able to rip off the paper from the presents :laugh:. It's always the same ritual: rip off, take a one-second look at it, then on to the next present, occasionally accompanied by a squeal. But after all things are open, they take their time to take everything in and inspect every present.

In one hour the hardest part (for us adults) begins: children's birthday party :P.  I'll breathe a sigh of relief when it's over this evening :laugh:.

But it's so worth it: my little one has the best time today, you won't believe how happy he is :D

Have a wonderful day with your little one.You still found time to post Heath pics. as well I am seriously impressed. I used to dread the parties as I am naturally shy, but now with 10, 11 and 14 I miss them. The 14 yer old just wants to go to the movies, without me of course.I would of coure give anything to turn back the clock when we used to have Clancy the clown.My 10 year old daughter wants manicure and pedicure parties!!!! and the 11 year old, just wants to drive round in go carts.
Enjoy it while you can, and have a lovely day.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 21, 2008, 01:20:00 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 20, 2008, 09:41:02 pm
I think recognizing him would be easy enough. He looks like Theodore from Alvin and the Chipmunks. (You know. "Simon. Theodore. ALVIN!"  ;D )

 :laugh:

Exciting Paul and have a great time Chrissi!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 21, 2008, 01:22:01 pm
Thank you all for your good wishes. We had a nice party and my little one was very pleased with everything, he's a happy camper today :D.
It's almost 7pm here and all but one guest are picked up. And the one child left is Kerstin's daughter, who counts almost as family anyway.
Soooo now I have a one hour break (and I need it!). I parked the crew in front of the TV :laugh:.
Later I have to go to a parent-teacher conference :P. Some days ..... ::)


Children's birthday parties are somewhere between exhausting and horror-trip when they're still so young. It gets better around age seven, and once they're short of becoming teenagers, they don't want anything but food and beverages from you. :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 22, 2008, 06:46:41 am
Morning all,

69 degrees with sun predicted today. Hannah and my mom are off to the beach while I get to ... work!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2008, 08:12:09 am
Good morning!

You're about to hit a milestone!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 22, 2008, 08:46:05 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 22, 2008, 08:12:09 am
Good morning!

You're about to hit a milestone!   ;D

Yes, I am!

And I have been known to make random posts to make milestones happen faster...LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on August 22, 2008, 09:16:33 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 22, 2008, 06:46:41 am
Morning all,

69 degrees with sun predicted today. Hannah and my mom are off to the beach while I get to ... work!

L


Hot and humid today, but with a bit of a breeze which is very welcome.
I just noticed the phrase under your pic. Time to get back to normal.
I have been thinking for a few days now, when I will ever get back to normal.
I was wondering if the effects linger longer, when you know what the problem is but like Ennis are really powerless to do anything about it, because of in my case the massive collateral damage it would cause.
I dipped back  into my BBM dvd, the other day, and was crying by the time Jack was trying not to watch Ennis bathing.Did not manage to get to the end as I could not bear to see the deceased card.
I am starting to feel things will never get back to normal. My kids are usd to it now and have even watched parts of it with me.I am however starting to feel I need to get a grip on things.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 22, 2008, 09:54:16 am
Are you still safe optom?

Thought I heard that that storm is adding 2 feet of rain at some places?

Have a great day !

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 23, 2008, 07:30:58 am
I'm bummed today >:(.

Last night Kerstin and I went to see TDK for the second time. There's a restaurant in the theatre were we had a bite to eat before the movie started. Ten minutes into the film, Kerstin leaned over and wispered: "I'm so nauseous." Five minutes later we had to leave the theatre.
Ack! So frustrating.

Poor Kerstin felt bad about causing us to leave the movie, but it ain't her fault.


Ten minutes ago I received bad news in the mail. I had applied for a job, the first time in fourteen or so years. The job would have been great for me, nine hours work time per week and it would have been in my pfofession, and something I really would have wanted to do.
After applying, I got a pretty quick response in which they invited me to a job interview. Great! The first try in so many years and they invited me for an interview.
The interview would have been next week, but today they cancelled it. They withdraw the job advertisement completely. Now I'm wondering whether they won't fill the vacant job at all or whether someone has pulled strings and the job went to somebody with good connections. :-\
Frustrating either way.
       
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 23, 2008, 07:50:39 am
Oh Chrissi, bummer is right. Here's a big hug {{{Chrissi}}}

As for life in Westbrook, the good news is that Lance comes home from camp today. Yahoo! He's been gone since June 9th with just a few days home over the summer, so it will be good to see him. He's here until September 1st (Labor Day) when he heads back to college.

Then on September 5th, I head to Switzerland!

Chrissi, Hannah has been trying to learn some German phrases. Good for her, she's doing better than me!  LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 23, 2008, 07:51:20 am
Another sunny morning and 61 degrees right now. Lovely!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on August 23, 2008, 08:11:11 am
Aww, Chrissi, sorry to hear about the interview.  :-\ And then just cancel without any explanation. I know that they don't 'owe' you an explanation but still, it would be nice. I can understand that you get your hopes up. I hope it goes better next time. (((Chrissi)))

And Kerstin, that's such bad luck. You know what? It's probably because you weren't serenaded with 'Quizas, quizas, quizas' before the movie.  ;) I hope she's feeling better now and that you'll get another chance to enjoy the movie together.

And I have exciting news! My horse arrived today! She's called Jutty and she was given to me by her owner who was looking for someone to take care of her and ride her a couple of times a week. She's old (22 years) but she's still in excellent condition. She's lovely and very calm. Just my type of horse! I hope we'll get along really well. She's at the stables right now, settling in. I hope I can ride her tomorrow. Pictures later.

See what BBM does? Turns you into a horse lover!  :)  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 23, 2008, 08:27:58 am
Wow, Fabienne, your own horse? Your daughters must be beside themselves with jealousy!

Maybe when I am visiting, we'll have to go to the Western shop and buy you a pair of cowboy boots! LOL. You know, I don't own a pair of cowboy boots. I was thinking I should buy a pair in Belgium but let's talk about bringing coals to Newcastle...going all the way to Europe to buy and bring home a pair of American made cowboy boots? Ai yi yi...

I might need to get blue ones, to match Ellery's...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/tejublueblutop.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 23, 2008, 09:17:47 am
Chrissi - shame about the job - ots annoying when that happens.. and get well soon to Kirstein!

Fabienne - so you decided to go for the horse! Those gloves you bought will come in handy - pictures please!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on August 23, 2008, 10:15:28 am
Thunder storm at the moment so I gues I should not be typing this, but you have to live a little sometimes.We also have a tornado watch as well so,fabby week on the weather front.
We have have had tropical stormwatch, followed by hurricane watch, and now tornado watch.Not to mention the 3feet of rain.Admittedly the ground was a little parched, but none of the roads and drains can cope with this much water at once.So there are sink holes opening up right left and center, someone mention, the sunshine state!!!!

Chrissi I am really sorry about the job.When the recession started to bite really bad here, I applied for a job as an optical assistant,which was school hours.
I arrogantly thought it would be a dead cert.I am a qualified Optometrist, but cannot practice here, without doing a years conversion course in Miami.I got turned down flat for the job, not even an interview.They said I was overqualified and did not think I would stay.Here was me thinking they would be over the moon, getting all the extra knowledge for an assistants pay.I was so gutted I even rang them to plead my case.Explaining I had run my own practice.Still turned down.It was a very humbling experience.
I did not even tell my husband about it for over a week, I was so down about it.So just popped off down to the jewellers and sold my watch and engagement ring.Which odly enough was not as humiliating as the job rejection.
Now at long last we seem to have bottomed out and stabilised but it has been such a rough year, we are a classic case of fur coat and no knickers.!!!

Jobwise console yourself by telling yourself,you were way too good for them and the loss is theirs not yours.That's what I keep doing.I
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2008, 01:01:52 pm
Awwww Chrissi.  I'm so sorry.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 23, 2008, 01:51:10 pm
Quote from: southendmd on August 20, 2008, 08:25:23 pm
I recognized him immediately: from all the BBM interviews, and especially from his evening with Uncle Ang last November in NYC.  Plus, he's pretty distinctive looking, even without the bow tie!

Well, I was spared having to come up with something to say, since he was on the phone.  But, I'm sure I would have said something stupid or gushing like "I'm a big fan, and thank you for your work, etc."  Or, "How 'bout them cute cowboys all over town, hunh?"

(http://www.columbia.edu/cu/news/99/11/images/jamesSchamus.jpg)



Paul, how cool for you!   You didn't by any possible chance have Lureen's red hat with you at the time, did you?

I'm still several pages behind the times on this thread, so forgive if this has been said.

My guess is that James Schamus would totally love to be gently and respectfully accosted by an appreciative BBM admirer.  'Course, he might be a little sore if you asked him what the hell he was thinking with the BBM hippie scene.  On the third hand, if you were to say, "Decided to turn that deleted BBM hippie scene into a whole movie, hunh?" he might be surprised, and pleased. 

So - Provincetown - do you think he might be gay?  He has a wife, don't he?  So that means he couldn't possibly be gay.  (Actually, I do mean this as a genuine question.)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 23, 2008, 01:54:53 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on August 20, 2008, 11:28:20 pm
I thought it was time for another top ten list! :D


Wednesday's Top 10 List


injest                    28,167   
MaineWriter         12,988    
Garry_LH              11,245  
Front-Ranger       11,040    
DavidInIndy         10,033    
 dot-matrix             9,864  
Elle                         9,832  
Artiste                  9,582    
 Lucise                   8,692    
Jeff Wrangler       7,963  





Wow, BetterMostian-Formerly-Known-As-My-Posting-Twin (David),

You are way over 1,000 posts ahead of me now.  I don't think I'll ever redline it that far to catch up again.

:-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 23, 2008, 01:56:02 pm
Quote from: atz75 on August 20, 2008, 11:37:30 pm


And, Paul, I wonder if we should start a James, James, James thread? ;D






I think we should, yes, in CT.  We'll be following his career for years to come.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 23, 2008, 01:57:26 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 21, 2008, 08:03:31 am
Exciting day today in our household, my youngest has his 5th birthday today :).

He was soooo happy this morning, coming down the stairs, then he had to wait a minute outside the dinging room (till I had lit the candles on his B-day cake), and then of course he rushed in :D.
I just did the math: this is the 26th time I celebrate a birthday with my kids (12+9+5), but it's still amazing at what speed they are able to rip off the paper from the presents :laugh:. It's always the same ritual: rip off, take a one-second look at it, then on to the next present, occasionally accompanied by a squeal. But after all things are open, they take their time to take everything in and inspect every present.

In one hour the hardest part (for us adults) begins: children's birthday party :P.  I'll breathe a sigh of relief when it's over this evening :laugh:.

But it's so worth it: my little one has the best time today, you won't believe how happy he is :D


Guten Geburtstag, Mini-PenthesileO.

:)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 23, 2008, 01:59:23 pm
Quote from: Elle on August 23, 2008, 01:54:53 pm

Wow, BetterMostian-Formerly-Known-As-My-Posting-Twin (David),

You are way over 1,000 posts ahead of me now.  I don't think I'll ever redline it that far to catch up again.

:-*

BetterMostian-Formerly-Known-As-My-Posting-Twin (Clarissa), I'm only about 200 posts ahead of you! You can catch up! ;) :)



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 23, 2008, 02:02:37 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 23, 2008, 07:50:39 am
Oh Chrissi, bummer is right. Here's a big hug {{{Chrissi}}}

As for life in Westbrook, the good news is that Lance comes home from camp today. Yahoo! He's been gone since June 9th with just a few days home over the summer, so it will be good to see him. He's here until September 1st (Labor Day) when he heads back to college.

Then on September 5th, I head to Switzerland!

Chrissi, Hannah has been trying to learn some German phrases. Good for her, she's doing better than me!  LOL

L


Leslie, where in Switzerland, make me envious!  I love Switzerland, and Austria, and that part of Italy, etc. so much.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 23, 2008, 02:07:40 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on August 23, 2008, 01:59:23 pm
BetterMostian-Formerly-Known-As-My-Posting-Twin (Clarissa), I'm only about 200 posts ahead of you! You can catch up! ;) :)



Oh sh*t!  I sure wish I'd realized my colossal math error before your post froze it for eternal mockery!  :laugh:


Hey guess what, everybody - Lynne is on her way over, and we're going out to breakfast!



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 23, 2008, 02:39:52 pm
Bonjour... to all !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2008, 03:30:46 pm
Hiya BetterMostians!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 23, 2008, 04:16:12 pm
Quote from: Elle on August 23, 2008, 02:02:37 pm

Leslie, where in Switzerland, make me envious!  I love Switzerland, and Austria, and that part of Italy, etc. so much.

I am going to be in Basel for 2 weeks. On the middle weekend, I fly to Brussels to visit Fabienne. Then, on Sept 18th I take the train to Germany where I will connect with Hannah and Chrissi and spend a week visiting there before coming home on Sep 26th.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 23, 2008, 04:30:07 pm
Quote from: Elle on August 23, 2008, 02:07:40 pm

Hey guess what, everybody - Lynne is on her way over, and we're going out to breakfast!



Yay!  Have fun you two!  Hugs to both my Seattle Buds!  :-*


Quote from: Penthesilea on August 23, 2008, 07:30:58 am
I'm bummed today >:(.

Last night Kerstin and I went to see TDK for the second time. There's a restaurant in the theatre were we had a bite to eat before the movie started. Ten minutes into the film, Kerstin leaned over and wispered: "I'm so nauseous." Five minutes later we had to leave the theatre.
Ack! So frustrating.

Poor Kerstin felt bad about causing us to leave the movie, but it ain't her fault.


Ten minutes ago I received bad news in the mail. I had applied for a job, the first time in fourteen or so years. The job would have been great for me, nine hours work time per week and it would have been in my pfofession, and something I really would have wanted to do.
After applying, I got a pretty quick response in which they invited me to a job interview. Great! The first try in so many years and they invited me for an interview.
The interview would have been next week, but today they cancelled it. They withdraw the job advertisement completely. Now I'm wondering whether they won't fill the vacant job at all or whether someone has pulled strings and the job went to somebody with good connections. :-\
Frustrating either way.
      

I'm catching up on this thread too... I'm so sorry to hear about both of these bummers Chrissi.  {{Chrissi}}

Well, I'm sure TDK will be in the theatres for quite a long time, so I'm sure that you'll be able to see it again sometime.  And, maybe the whole job situation was just fate telling you that that wasn't the right job afterall.  I'm sure a great opportunity will come along.




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2008, 04:34:40 pm
damn....it's 4:30.....I need to get ready for the bday party.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on August 23, 2008, 04:44:39 pm
Quote from: Elle on August 23, 2008, 01:51:10 pm

Paul, how cool for you!   You didn't by any possible chance have Lureen's red hat with you at the time, did you?

I'm still several pages behind the times on this thread, so forgive if this has been said.

My guess is that James Schamus would totally love to be gently and respectfully accosted by an appreciative BBM admirer.  'Course, he might be a little sore if you asked him what the hell he was thinking with the BBM hippie scene.  On the third hand, if you were to say, "Decided to turn that deleted BBM hippie scene into a whole movie, hunh?" he might be surprised, and pleased. 

So - Provincetown - do you think he might be gay?  He has a wife, don't he?  So that means he couldn't possibly be gay.  (Actually, I do mean this as a genuine question.)


Elle, I don't actually carry around Lureen's red hat with me; not even during Carnival.  Plus it's tiny.  Anne must be a little waif for sure. 

Clever idea about making lemonade out of that lemon of a hippie scene. 

Even though I have facetiously referred to him as Aunt James, he made frequent reference to his wife during the talk with Uncle Ang in NYC.  I suppose he must have friends here.  Plus, it's not all that far from the goings-on in Vermont/NY. 


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 23, 2008, 05:07:06 pm
The full 1000+ Post Club List!!!



injest                   28,250

MaineWriter          13,001
Garry_LH              11,245   
Front-Ranger         11,056  

DavidInIndy          10,083    

dot-matrix            9,864   
Elle                     9,850   
Artiste                 9,678    

Lucise                 8,696

Jeff Wrangler      7,983   
Fran                  7,153   

Sheriff Roland       6,823   
shakestheground  6,799   
louise van hine      6,415   

Meryl                   5,872   
atz75                  5,831   
Kelda                  5,657   
seriouscrayons      5,475   
ifyoucantfixit        5,463   
southendmd        5,361   
CellarDweller        5,267   
David                  5,097   
Penthesilea          5,061   

Phillip Dampier       4,768   
Susiebell               4,565   
memento             4,226   
loneleeb3             4,150   
Shasta542            4,133   

garycottle             3,786   
Lynne                  3,722   
Toast                   3,542   
Kerry                   3,297   
brokeplex             3,249   
delalluvia              3,170   
ednbarby             3,168   
Pipedream            3,029   

Katie77               2,742   
belbbmfan           2,689   
opinionista           2,682   
wdj                    2,564   
sfericsf                2,494   
Dagi                   2,468   
jstephens9          2,448   
brokeback_dev    2,427   
mariez                2,340   
Sharon               2,172   
Mikaela               2,114   
Daniel                2,088   

Littlewing           1,841   
SunShadow        1,767   
Cameron            1,747   
jpwagoneer1964 1,715   
wulfar360           1,686   
Arad-3                1,650   
optom3              1,648   
Bigheart             1,610   
YaadPyar            1,600   
ffrn                    1,550   
j. U. d. E.           1,511   
enjaRoux            1,472   
twistedude         1,391   
cmr107              1,385   
coffeecat33        1,346   
littleguitar           1,326   
oilgun                 1,311   
notBastet           1,276   
wyomen             1,276   
LauraGigs            1,271   
TOoP/Bruce        1,262   
saucycobblers      1,237   
souxi                  1,217   
DeeDee              1,155   
BelAir                  1,144   
starboardlight       1,125   
underdown          1,055   
Ray                     1,040   
karen1129           1,037
nakymaton          1,022  


 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on August 23, 2008, 05:25:30 pm
Quote from: southendmd on August 20, 2008, 07:55:02 pm
Um, not to change the subject or anything...

I just ran into James Schamus, here in Provincetown! 

Unfortunately, he was on his phone, or I would have said "howdy".  It is Carnival Week here, the theme is "Wild, Wild West";  how appropriate that James should be here. 

I can't imagine that he gets stopped on the street very often!

That is extremely cool, Paul!  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on August 23, 2008, 05:31:42 pm
Quote from: Elle on August 23, 2008, 02:07:40 pm

Hey guess what, everybody - Lynne is on her way over, and we're going out to breakfast!

We did!  We went to a little cafe at a nursery and saw some flowers.  Now I'm hanging out in Elle's recliner playing on the computer.  It's a happy Saturday.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 23, 2008, 05:45:02 pm
Quote from: Lynne on August 23, 2008, 05:31:42 pm
We did!  We went to a little cafe at a nursery and saw some flowers.  Now I'm hanging out in Elle's recliner playing on the computer.  It's a happy Saturday.  :D

I remember that comfy recliner!  ;D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 23, 2008, 11:39:06 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/kicks.gif)

CONGRATS ON NEW MILESTONES!

DAVID = 10,000!

LESLIE = 13,000!

LEE = 11,000!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 23, 2008, 11:39:52 pm
Congratulations Leslie and Lee on your achievements!! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 23, 2008, 11:42:23 pm
Thanks Meryl I'm now one percent of the way to my one millionth post! ;)  :laugh:

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 24, 2008, 04:16:38 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 23, 2008, 04:16:12 pm
I am going to be in Basel for 2 weeks. On the middle weekend, I fly to Brussels to visit Fabienne. Then, on Sept 18th I take the train to Germany where I will connect with Hannah and Chrissi and spend a week visiting there before coming home on Sep 26th.

L


Sounds wonderful, Leslie.  I love Basel.  And Fabienne and Chrissi too, of course.  :)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 24, 2008, 04:19:32 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on August 23, 2008, 11:42:23 pm
Thanks Meryl I'm now one percent of the way to my one millionth post! ;)  :laugh:




You and your fancy math skills.  (Elle still embarrassed at her math error earlier today.)  :-*

Happy milestones to everyone.

:)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 24, 2008, 04:20:03 am
Quote from: atz75 on August 23, 2008, 05:45:02 pm
I remember that comfy recliner!  ;D





I'm in it now.  WYWH! 

:)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 24, 2008, 08:41:51 am
Morning all,

61 degrees and sort of damp and foggy this morning. Not sure if this will burn off into the hazy, hot and humid weather that was predicted. I hope not! Temps in the 70s work just fine for me!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 24, 2008, 08:42:38 am
Meryl,

Thanks for the congratulations!

David, I can't quite imagine having a million posts...yikes!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 24, 2008, 10:18:05 am
Bonjour et félicitations:

                          DAVID = 10,000!

LESLIE = 13,000!

LEE = 11,000!
 
               
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2008, 11:19:00 am
congrats to all the new milestones!    ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on August 24, 2008, 02:47:49 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 24, 2008, 11:19:00 am
congrats to all the new milestones!    ;D

Congrats. to all three, I was stunned when I reached 1000. I can't ever imagine attaining the lofty heights of all of you.

 It is hot and humid here.I have just run screaming from the garage. I was taking out all lifes' little frusrations by carving, hacking and taking an axe to a smelly old sofa that the previous owners left here.
Then all of a sudden out crawled a spider with a red dot on its back. I don't know much but I am sure someone told me that snakes and spiders with red, were poisonous.
So husband is in there trying to find it as I will never ever sleep again if I think it has got into the house.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on August 24, 2008, 03:35:53 pm
Quote from: optom3 on August 24, 2008, 02:47:49 pm
Congrats. to all three, I was stunned when I reached 1000. I can't ever imagine attaining the lofty heights of all of you.

 It is hot and humid here.I have just run screaming from the garage. I was taking out all lifes' little frusrations by carving, hacking and taking an axe to a smelly old sofa that the previous owners left here.
Then all of a sudden out crawled a spider with a red dot on its back. I don't know much but I am sure someone told me that snakes and spiders with red, were poisonous.
So husband is in there trying to find it as I will never ever sleep again if I think it has got into the house.

Did it look ike this?:
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/ABC%20Movies/Black_Widow.jpg)

If it did then it's the Southern Black Widow.   Although highly virulent, it's quite timid according to this site: http://insects.tamu.edu/fieldguide/cimg368.html (http://insects.tamu.edu/fieldguide/cimg368.html)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2008, 03:44:59 pm
Ohhhhhhhh.....black widows!  I've never actually seen one in person.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 24, 2008, 04:19:33 pm
Be safe always as you do, optom!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on August 24, 2008, 05:50:20 pm
Quote from: oilgun on August 24, 2008, 03:35:53 pm
Did it look ike this?:
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/ABC%20Movies/Black_Widow.jpg)

If it did then it's the Southern Black Widow.   Although highly virulent, it's quite timid according to this site: http://insects.tamu.edu/fieldguide/cimg368.html (http://insects.tamu.edu/fieldguide/cimg368.html)


OMG that's it  !!!!!
I was telling my husband the red on its back was a bit like a sand timer. He looked at me as if I was behavingly more odd than usual. I really am going to crap it now.
When you say virulent are we talking nasty rash, or 6ft under.I daren't go on the site.
My husband has not found it yet.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on August 24, 2008, 06:32:50 pm
Quote from: optom3 on August 24, 2008, 05:50:20 pm

OMG that's it  !!!!!
I was telling my husband the red on its back was a bit like a sand timer. He looked at me as if I was behavingly more odd than usual. I really am going to crap it now.
When you say virulent are we talking nasty rash, or 6ft under.I daren't go on the site.
My husband has not found it yet.

It's rarely lethal so I wouldn't worry too much about it, for one thing, it's more afraid of you than you are of it, just check your shoes before putting them on.  ;)

Bite symptoms
If noticed at all, a widow spider bite may feel like a pin prick. Usually the bite location is indicated by a slight local swelling and two red spots surrounded by redness. The reaction is systemic and pain becomes intense in one to three hours, continuing for up to 48 hours. Symptoms include tremors, nausea, vomiting, leg cramps, abdominal pain, profuse perspiration, loss of muscle tone and rise in blood pressure. The toxin can also cause breathing difficulties and sometimes unconsciousness. However, less than 5% of people bitten by widow spiders die.[/i]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 24, 2008, 06:38:01 pm
And then there's the time I got a spider bite on my boob and it got infected and abscessed and then lanced and wouldn't you know, I ended up in the OR and...oh never mind.

But I survived and lived to tell the tale. And I still have my boob, too!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 24, 2008, 08:42:36 pm
You made my day whimsical MaineWriter !

That was fun  to read!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 24, 2008, 09:06:13 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 24, 2008, 06:38:01 pm
And then there's the time I got a spider bite on my boob and it got infected and abscessed and then lanced and wouldn't you know, I ended up in the OR and...oh never mind.

But I survived and lived to tell the tale. And I still have my boob, too!

Yikes! That made my boob hurt to read that!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2008, 09:11:53 pm
owie owie owwwwwie!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 24, 2008, 09:19:13 pm
Quote from: Artiste on August 24, 2008, 08:42:36 pm
You made my day whimsical MaineWriter !

That was fun  to read!

Whimsical MaineWriter...that made me laugh.

Thanks, Artiste!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on August 24, 2008, 10:41:31 pm
Quote from: oilgun on August 24, 2008, 06:32:50 pm
It's rarely lethal so I wouldn't worry too much about it, for one thing, it's more afraid of you than you are of it, just check your shoes before putting them on.  ;)

Bite symptoms
If noticed at all, a widow spider bite may feel like a pin prick. Usually the bite location is indicated by a slight local swelling and two red spots surrounded by redness. The reaction is systemic and pain becomes intense in one to three hours, continuing for up to 48 hours. Symptoms include tremors, nausea, vomiting, leg cramps, abdominal pain, profuse perspiration, loss of muscle tone and rise in blood pressure. The toxin can also cause breathing difficulties and sometimes unconsciousness. However, less than 5% of people bitten by widow spiders die.[/i]

No I am definitely more afraid of it.In fact I am wearing jeans, socks and long sleever shirt, and it is 80degs. here Because I am a raging hypochondriac I seem to be having half the symptoms already and I have not even been bitten.The trmors,nausea and profuse perspiration, could be down to the fact that I am melting.
I wont go in the garage now, I have had my husband put the car on the drive. I am such a wimp, when it comes to small things with more than 4 legs.
I was bad enough bfore when one of the neighbours dogs got bitten by a rattle snake.I had no idea we had those here.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 25, 2008, 01:17:15 am
Congrats to
 :D David 10 000 :D
 :D Leslie 13 000 :D
 :D Lee 11 000 :D
 :D Myself 5 000 :D
(no one noticed for a week *sitting on a hill, pouting* ;))
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 25, 2008, 04:14:48 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 25, 2008, 01:17:15 am
Congrats to
 :D David 10 000 :D
 :D Leslie 13 000 :D
 :D Lee 11 000 :D
 :D Myself 5 000 :D
(no one noticed for a week *sitting on a hill, pouting* ;))
Aww Chrissi! I'm sorry! Congratulations sweetie!! :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2008, 06:59:14 am
Good morning everyone!

How are you today?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 25, 2008, 07:25:01 am
Congratulations, Chrissi!

No one noticed for a week? You should pout!! Let me help you out...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/dianawetpout.jpg)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 25, 2008, 07:25:42 am
Morning all,

61 degrees and a little bit of sun is creeping through the branches.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2008, 08:17:53 am
Pouty face, pouty face!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on August 25, 2008, 09:14:16 am
Still here the big bad spider didn't get me.But haven't found it yet, so have put tape round the door from the laundry room into the garage !! Kids are going nuts as they have to walk all the way round the house to get to the car. Lazy beep beeps. I had to walk to school, never mind the car. !!

Husband has bought kill anything creepy crawly spray.So now we have a man with a van comming to empty the garage of all rubbish then we will spray.
That of course is the royal we and does not include me.
I would rather have rats and cockroaches than spiders.
Eventually went to sleep in my sons old pyjamas  socks and old goal keepers gloves.
 I think in a strange sort of way husband was excited by the sight!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2008, 09:19:37 am
Quote from: optom3 on August 25, 2008, 09:14:16 am
I think in a strange sort of way husband was excited by the sight!!!


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


although, i gotta say, I'd rather have spiders than roaches!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 25, 2008, 09:45:53 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 25, 2008, 07:25:01 am
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 :laugh:

Thanks for helping out with the pout Leslie. It's a cute one.
I was waiting for a handsome cowboy to lasso me to get me out of my pouting ;). I wouldn't even punch him, promise! :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2008, 09:50:21 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 25, 2008, 09:45:53 am
I was waiting for a handsome cowboy to lasso me to get me out of my pouting.


aren't we all?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 25, 2008, 11:49:13 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 25, 2008, 09:45:53 am

 :laugh:

Thanks for helping out with the pout Leslie. It's a cute one.
I was waiting for a handsome cowboy to lasso me to get me out of my pouting ;). I wouldn't even punch him, promise! :laugh:



I'm just catching up.  When I read you were pouting on a hill, I was going to go find one a them lasso pictures.  But now that it's been talked about, I'll just talk about it too.

If I'd a noticed, I would a surely celebrated your milestone, Chrissi.  I usually don't notice, and count on others pointing them out.  But more importantly, I notice your actual posts themselves.

Yay for 5,000 posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 25, 2008, 11:54:58 am


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BIG CONGRATS on 5,000 POSTS, CHRISSI!


(Sorry we didn't notice sooner!)   ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 25, 2008, 12:06:44 pm

Congrats Chrissi!!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 25, 2008, 01:45:16 pm
Yeah belated congrats Chrissi!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 25, 2008, 01:52:37 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 25, 2008, 09:50:21 am
aren't we all?

Guess so :laugh: ;)

Thank y'all for your congrats.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on August 25, 2008, 02:45:34 pm

Congratulations David, Leslie, Lee and Chrissi!

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Post by: Artiste on August 25, 2008, 03:33:48 pm
Bonjour, and great fiireworks to all too!
Congratulations!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 26, 2008, 07:19:03 am
A little chilly this morning...51 degrees. Lots of bright clear sun, though!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2008, 08:53:31 am
good morning everyone!


Hope y'all are well today!


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on August 26, 2008, 09:55:34 am
As usual for this time of year, it is hot and sticky here. If you haven't already, pop over to the HHH thread, there is an incredible, the masses video, with Heath.
Be warned, it will probably bring a very big lump to your throat. It tore me apart, yet again.It seems he was as talented behind the camera, as in front of it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 26, 2008, 11:42:16 am
Bonjour, it is cool here and a bit sunny too!

Nice!

Hugs to everyone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2008, 12:36:31 pm
and congrats to Jeff Wrangler for passing 8,000!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 26, 2008, 01:36:17 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 26, 2008, 12:36:31 pm
and congrats to Jeff Wrangler for passing 8,000!

 :o  Thud!  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 26, 2008, 01:51:09 pm


:D Happy 8000 Jeff!!! :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on August 26, 2008, 02:10:51 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 26, 2008, 01:51:09 pm

:D Happy 8000 Jeff!!! :D

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Great picture Chrissi!  :laugh:

Congratulations to you Jeff!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2008, 02:11:44 pm
Perfect pic, Chrissi!!!!!   ;D :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 26, 2008, 02:15:37 pm
Well, well, well, big congrats to Jeff, one of my oldest online BBM friends...we first met on IMDb!

Good going, cowboy!

Big hugs,

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on August 26, 2008, 02:39:47 pm
Okay, everyone, meet Jutty.  :)

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(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/P1020271.jpg)

She's only been here for a couple of days but she's already stolen all our hearts! I went riding today (first time by myself at the stables, I was a little nervous) and she's so good. You can clearly tell it's all very new to her. There are more than 150 horses at the stables, that's a lot more than what she was used to. But she's dealing with it all the changes very well. I can't believe I have my own horse. WOW!!

Leslie, expect a couple of visits to Jutty when you get here! (I hope you don't mind...)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on August 26, 2008, 02:45:31 pm
What a beautiful horse!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on August 26, 2008, 03:11:06 pm
Quote from: jstephens9 on August 26, 2008, 02:45:31 pm
What a beautiful horse!!!

Thank you.  :)

It really feels like we have a new member in the family. I think she looks good too, especially considering she's already 22 years old. I've already made an appointment with the vet to have her checked over and get some advise about how to look after an older horse. It's all new to me and I want to take care of her as best I can.

My kids are completely besotted with her. It's wonderful.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on August 26, 2008, 03:16:03 pm
Wow, she's gorgeous! Looks like she's taken to the girls already.

How do you pronounce Jutty?  Does it rhyme with "beauty"?  Like "you-tee"?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on August 26, 2008, 03:18:57 pm
My mother's name is Jetty. And no she is not a horse. She just has an unusual name.

What is the average life span for a horse?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on August 26, 2008, 03:27:38 pm
Quote from: southendmd on August 26, 2008, 03:16:03 pm
Wow, she's gorgeous! Looks like she's taken to the girls already.

How do you pronounce Jutty?  Does it rhyme with "beauty"?  Like "you-tee"?

Yes, 'YOU-tee' that's it.

And if I had gotten 1 euro for every time her name got mentioned in our family, I probably could get her a new bridle already.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on August 26, 2008, 03:37:07 pm
Quote from: jstephens9 on August 26, 2008, 03:18:57 pm
My mother's name is Jetty. And no she is not a horse. She just has an unusual name.

What is the average life span for a horse?

Well,  the average is between 25 to 30 years old. The owner who gave her to me said that if I looked after her well and barring any diseases, I should be able to ride her for another 5 years. She's got good genes, her mother lived till she was 32 which is really old for a horse. The owner told me he thought she was still too good to retire and she loves riding. So that's what I'm going to do.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 26, 2008, 03:45:12 pm
Oh, how exciting Fabienne! And of course I'd love to visit her...

Hugs,

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on August 26, 2008, 03:58:04 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on August 26, 2008, 03:37:07 pm
Well,  the average is between 25 to 30 years old. The owner who gave her to me said that if I looked after her well and barring any diseases, I should be able to ride her for another 5 years. She's got good genes, her mother lived till she was 32 which is really old for a horse. The owner told me he thought she was still too good to retire and she loves riding. So that's what I'm going to do.

Great!!! That means she will be around for many more years.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 26, 2008, 05:27:17 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 26, 2008, 01:51:09 pm

:D Happy 8000 Jeff!!! :D

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hahahaha that funny!

Congrats Jeff!

And Fabienne - Jutty is lovely!!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 26, 2008, 05:34:12 pm
USA People with BBC America....... LOOK AT THIS!!!

If you like the office... you guys should watch this tonight... 

http://www.press.bbcamerica.com/press/programoverview.jsp?program_id=69
Gavin & Stacey premieres Tuesday, August 26, 8:40 p.m. ET/PT

Gavin is an ordinary boy from England, Stacey is an ordinary girl from Wales. The two are obsessed with each other, yet they’ve only ever spoken on the phone. They decide to make the journey to meet, but the peculiar personalities of their families and friends make it a rocky road to happiness. Their loved ones must learn to get along as their worlds collide and the relationship gets serious. Fortunately, their best friends - Nessa and Smithy - get along “exceptionally” well - they just have to be wasted first.

With engagingly quirky characters and no laugh track, the refreshing and accessible story captures the essence of modern romance.  As well as Jones (Nighty Night), as Nessa, and Corden (The History Boys), as Smithy, the UK original stars Joanna Page (Love Actually) as Stacey, Mathew Horne (The Catherine Tate Show) as Gavin, Alison Steadman (Life is Sweet) as Pamela and Rob Brydon (Little Britain) as Uncle Bryn.

Gavin & Stacey, produced by Steve Coogan’s (Alan Partridge, Saxondale) production company, Baby Cow, won ‘Best Comedy Performance’ (James Corden) and the ‘Sky+ Audience Award for Programme of the Year’ at this year’s BAFTAs.  It also picked up three British Comedy awards in 2007 for ‘Best New British Television Comedy (Scripted)’, ‘Best Male Comedy Newcomer’ (James Corden) and ‘Best Female Comedy Newcomer’ (Joanna Page).

Like another BBC AMERICA original The Office, Gavin & Stacey is set to be formatted by NBC.

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,20509.0.html (you can see some clips on my thread about it here...)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 27, 2008, 12:45:58 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on August 26, 2008, 02:39:47 pm
Okay, everyone, meet Jutty.  :)

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/P1020270.jpg)


Awww, such a cutie. She already looks like a very gentle horse. Congratulations to the new family member Fabienne! :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 27, 2008, 01:53:34 am
Awww! I agree with Chrissi, she's a beautiful horse Fabienne! I wish I could be there to pet her, hug her and feed her a carrot and a sugar cube! :)

Congratulations on the new addition to your family! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 27, 2008, 01:56:24 am
Congratulations Jeff on your 8000 posts achievement!! :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: underdown on August 27, 2008, 02:45:51 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 27, 2008, 12:45:58 am

Awww, such a cutie. She already looks like a very gentle horse. Congratulations to the new family member Fabienne! :D

Ditto.
She has beautiful eyes.  :)
 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on August 27, 2008, 07:10:09 am
CONGRATULATIONS JEFF FOR YOUR 8000!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 27, 2008, 07:44:34 am
Morning all,

Another chilly morning here....51 degrees. But lots and lots of sun!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 08:30:29 am
Good morning all!


Quote from: MaineWriter on August 27, 2008, 07:44:34 am
Another chilly morning here....51 degrees. But lots and lots of sun!


Not much different here, currently 63 degrees.  Very cool for August.....wonders if this means a very cold winter.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 27, 2008, 08:47:32 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 08:30:29 am
Good morning all!



Not much different here, currently 63 degrees.  Very cool for August.....wonders if this means a very cold winter.

I read last week that the "Farmers' Almanac"--not to be confused with the "Old Farmers' Almanac"--says it will be a cold winter.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 08:51:31 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 27, 2008, 08:47:32 am
I read last week that the "Farmers' Almanac"--not to be confused with the "Old Farmers' Almanac"--says it will be a cold winter.  :-\


*does happy dance*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 27, 2008, 09:04:02 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 08:51:31 am

*does happy dance*

You don't pay a heating bill, do you?  ;D  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 09:32:57 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 27, 2008, 09:04:02 am
You don't pay a heating bill, do you?  ;D  ;)


I don't use heat in my room in the winter, just comfy blankets.   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 27, 2008, 09:55:29 am
Yay Jeff, Mr. 8000!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 27, 2008, 10:48:44 am


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CONGRATS on 8000 POSTS, JEFF!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 10:49:52 am
roflmao!

that's great, Meryl!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 27, 2008, 10:51:52 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 10:49:52 am
roflmao!

that's great, Meryl!

 ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 27, 2008, 10:56:31 am
Wow, félicitations Jeff, yes congratulations:  you now have a longer fence.... of 8,000 posts !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on August 27, 2008, 11:00:29 am
Well here in Florida having survived Tropical storm Fay, we are now waiting to see what happens with Gustav which is already at hurricane level.
The joys of a Florida summer.
Today however is glorious, hot and zero humidity, very rare for this time of year.So I am sitting outside in my Lanai on the middle seat.Those of you saw my video will know what I am wittering on about.
No beer yet though, too early.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 27, 2008, 11:07:10 am
Have an enjoyable happy day optom, and to all that too!!

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 12:15:54 pm
oh geeez!

keep us updated on Gustav!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 27, 2008, 12:23:27 pm
Quote from: Elle on August 27, 2008, 09:55:29 am
Yay Jeff, Mr. 8000!



Quote from: Meryl on August 27, 2008, 10:48:44 am

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CONGRATS on 8000 POSTS, JEFF!!
Thanks, friends, but, Jesus H., must you shout?  ;D  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on August 27, 2008, 12:25:41 pm
What makes me smile is the names they give these hurricanes.
How can anything as damaging as a hurricane be called Fay. Before I am shot down in flames, I have no problem with the name in itself.But hurricanes need to have powerful names, like hulk,hydra, Zeus, etc,. Not sweet names like Fay.Gustav should be gargoyle, or gorgon, indicating the power and destruction that can be caused.!
!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 12:41:06 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 27, 2008, 12:23:27 pm
Thanks, friends, but, Jesus H., must you shout?  ;D  :-*


Of course!  We have to, to be heard over your endless chatting!




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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 27, 2008, 04:17:10 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 12:41:06 pm

Of course!  We have to, to be heard over your endless chatting!




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Where's that mariconera you gave me last night--so I can smack you with it!  >:(  :laugh:  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 27, 2008, 06:22:51 pm
Do you guys want a laugh? I found this video today while I was writing a presentation on ERGONOMICS...notice the ergonomic dynamics of the seats. Notice the other stuff, too. Only 47 seconds long and worth every second.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCCRw2_3LbM[/youtube]

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 07:06:49 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 27, 2008, 04:17:10 pm
Where's that mariconera you gave me last night--so I can smack you with it!  >:(  :laugh:  :-*


 :laugh: ;D :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on August 27, 2008, 08:48:32 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 27, 2008, 06:22:51 pm
Do you guys want a laugh? I found this video today while I was writing a presentation on ERGONOMICS...notice the ergonomic dynamics of the seats. Notice the other stuff, too. Only 47 seconds long and worth every second.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCCRw2_3LbM[/youtube]

L

So French!

Just what was this presentation?  Gaygonomics?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 09:43:43 pm
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


that was great!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: underdown on August 27, 2008, 10:27:24 pm
 :laugh: :laugh: Funny stuff.

I also loved that one about Adam and Eve.  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on August 28, 2008, 01:20:49 am
Great find Leslie. 'Je suis un toy boy', hahahaha.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 28, 2008, 01:46:05 am
Hey Chrissi! I have a question for you. I have this little wooden thing, and I think it's from Germany or Austria. It's a little wooden plank, and over to one side there's a door with a string. When you pull it the door opens. Now I can figure out a little of what it says from my limited knowledge of Dutch, but most of it I cannot read. I was wondering if you would translate it for me. Because I have no idea what this thing is. I'm not sure how to put the dots on top of some of the letters, so I hope you can still translate it.

Over on the right side (the flat side) it says: Alle Anderen Herzlich Willkommen Bei.

Then, on the lid part (over on the left side) it says: Zieh Leine

Then when you pull the string, the little lid opens and it says this:

Folgende Personen sind hier unerwunscht und sollten besser >>Leine ziehen<<

* Gerichtsvollzieher und Steurerprufer

* Privatdetektive und sonstige Schnuffler

* Erbschleicher Mitgiftjager und Heiratsschwindler

* Lastige Schwiegermutter

* SchweiBfuBler mit Mundgeruch

* Staubsaugervertreter ohne Beutel

(Please forgive any typos I made)

WHAT IS THIS THING CHRISSI??  :laugh:  :laugh:

I can't figure it out! ???

I'm guessing it's meant to be hung on a wall because there is a nail hole on each corner. :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 28, 2008, 02:17:09 am
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


It's one of those useless, tacky little things which are supposed to be fun. You don't hang it on a wall, but on a door. The right side says "All others are welcome to [insert your name]"


On the lid it says "F*ck off"

Under the lid it says "The following people are not welcome here and better f*ck off:

[then follows a a listing of unwanted persons]


- marshals and tax auditors
- legacy hunters, fortune hunters and marriage swindlers
- obnoxious mothers-in-law
- people with sweaty feet and bad breath
- door-to-door salesmen for vacuum cleaners, if they don't have a sack [kind of a German pun]


You read it from left to ride: "F*ck of in case you're one of those people (followed by the listing) ..... All others are welcome to [David's] home"


It's a tasteless welcome sign for the door :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 28, 2008, 02:20:47 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 28, 2008, 02:17:09 am
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


It's one of those useless, tacky little things which are supposed to be fun. You don't hang it on a wall, but on a door. The right side says "All others are welcome to [insert your name]"


On the lid it says "F*ck off"

Under the lid it says "The following people are not welcome here and better f*ck off:

[then follows a a listing of unwanted persons]


- marshals and tax auditors
- legacy hunters, fortune hunters and marriage swindlers
- obnoxious mothers-in-law
- people with sweaty feet and bad breath
- door-to-door salesmen for vacuum cleaners, if they don't have a sack [kind of a German pun]


You read it from left to ride: "F*ck of in case you're one of those people (followed by the listing) ..... All others are welcome to [David's] home"


It's a tasteless welcome sign for the door :laugh:


 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Oh my god!!  :laugh:  :laugh:

I wonder where this thing came from?  :laugh:  :laugh:

Thanks so much for translating for me Chrissi!

I had no idea!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 28, 2008, 02:23:54 am
  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

I'm going to hang it up tomorrow!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Oh god, I can't even breathe, I'm laughing too hard!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Where's the nails and hammer at?  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 28, 2008, 02:30:34 am
You're very welcome sweetie!
Isn't it great to know people from all over the world?

Where did you find it? It sounds like a typical thing you'd find when cleaning out the garage or the attic. Maybe once bought as a souvenir and then long, long forgotten. :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 28, 2008, 02:53:13 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 28, 2008, 02:30:34 am
You're very welcome sweetie!
Isn't it great to know people from all over the world?  

Where did you find it? It sounds like a typical thing you'd find when cleaning out the garage or the attic. Maybe once bought as a souvenir and then long, long forgotten. :laugh:

Yes it is Chrissi! Yes it is. And thank you again so much for taking the time to help me! I don't know where it came from. Mom and Dad travelled to Germany a few years before Mom died. I was in Germany and Switzerland YEARS ago, but I'm sure I didn't purchase it. Dad says he doesn't remember. So, it's probably Dad who bought it! :laugh:

An act of "selective memory"! I KNOW for certain I didn't buy it, but I'm gonna hang it up tomorrow! ;) ;D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 28, 2008, 03:41:23 am

Oh, I just see that I forgot to explain something!

Quote
Then, on the lid part (over on the left side) it says: Zieh Leine
Then when you pull the string, the little lid opens and it says this:

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On the lid it says "F*ck off"


The f*ck off part on the lid is also a wordplay. Literally, it says "pull [the] string", which is colloquial and means f*ck off, but of course in this case, it is (also) meant literally, for people to pull the string. ;D




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 28, 2008, 06:47:26 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 27, 2008, 06:22:51 pm
Do you guys want a laugh? I found this video today while I was writing a presentation on ERGONOMICS...notice the ergonomic dynamics of the seats. Notice the other stuff, too. Only 47 seconds long and worth every second.


L


The chorus of the song sounds like he's singing, "Je suis un Toy Boy...je suis un Toy Boy..."
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Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2008, 06:51:00 am
Good morning everyone!
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Post by: Ellemeno on August 28, 2008, 06:51:12 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on August 28, 2008, 01:20:49 am
Great find Leslie. 'Je suis un toy boy', hahahaha.




Oh.  As Fabienne already said.  :)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2008, 06:53:40 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on August 28, 2008, 01:20:49 am
Great find Leslie. 'Je suis un toy boy', hahahaha.


Quote from: Elle on August 28, 2008, 06:47:26 am
The chorus of the song sounds like he's singing, "Je suis un Toy Boy...je suis un Toy Boy..."


reminds me of a song........


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be7rBgc-OEE[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2008, 06:55:37 am
and then there was this one, that was big in the dance clubs and on NYC radio here in the US.



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C8lGeTda2g[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 28, 2008, 07:17:35 am
Morning all,

Glad we all had a little chuckle with the Toy Boy!

Another nice morning here. 54 degrees and lots of sun! I think I might run out and get bagels for a breakfast treat...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 28, 2008, 10:25:47 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on August 28, 2008, 01:46:05 am
* Privatdetektive und sonstige Schnuffler

Private detectives and other such nosey people?

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 28, 2008, 11:58:49 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 28, 2008, 06:53:40 am
reminds me of a song........

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be7rBgc-OEE[/youtube]


That's sooo 80ies! ::) ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 28, 2008, 12:00:38 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 28, 2008, 10:25:47 am
Private detectives and other such nosey people?

 ;D

Oops, I forgot that one. Thanks for helping out Jeff :).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2008, 12:21:36 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 28, 2008, 11:58:49 am
That's sooo 80ies! ::) ;D


wasn't it though?   I do remember Sinitta, that song managed to get some minor airplay here.  The other song I posted (Tia - Boy Toy) did better, actually.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on August 28, 2008, 12:33:21 pm
Can I have some Bettermost good vibes sent in my direction, please, in fact pretty please ?

ITEMS DIED IN 1 WEEK !

Dishwasher.wont do anything.

Plasma T.V again.Has lovely vertical pink lines and multiple images.

Microwave,Error code 2 whatever that means.

Washing machine, will only fill and drain, and remains permanantly locked even when unplugged.

Car suspension. Goes uo and down like a brides nighty, even when driving, which is a little disconcerting.

Car, drivers seat, resets several times a day for someone much taller than me.Very scary when driving.!!!!

No surprise that they are all out of warranty, but are only 3 years old, in fact some are only 2 years old.

To futher irritate me, spent $500 on a new mother board for the T.V. (whatever that is) just after Xmas

Also had washer fixed about 4 months ago, another large bill.

Car has just been in for a steering and suspension problem.

Also noticed that the joins in the granite in the kitchen are starting to separate, with one side slowly pushing down on the cabinets.

I just know that all the above are going to cost way more money than I have, recession etc.

I wouldn't mind but, I have been using everything far less to try and cut down water and elec. bills.

Could it be that my appliances are feeling neglected and starting a revolution ?

If anyone knows the whereabouts of the fixy uppy fairy, closely related to the cleany uppy fairy can they point her/him in my direction please ?






Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2008, 12:38:28 pm
Oh geez!  Fiona, sounds like things are going all screwy over there!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 28, 2008, 01:30:32 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 28, 2008, 12:21:36 pm

wasn't it though?   I do remember Sinitta, that song managed to get some minor airplay here.  The other song I posted (Tia - Boy Toy) did better, actually.

Sinitta rocks - and shes had 2 very famous boyfriends - both fairly serious at the time...

Brad Pitt and Simon Cowell - she's still very close to Simon Cowell and helps him out with picking his artists on X factor.. (For those not in the know that's basically a version of American Idol)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on August 28, 2008, 02:32:14 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 28, 2008, 12:38:28 pm
Oh geez!  Fiona, sounds like things are going all screwy over there!

It's that cleany uppy fairy, temperamental diva, he's putting te hex on me !!

The car will have to be fixed, it is no fun going down the interstate and have the seat suddenly move back and down, my feet don't touch the pedals then.
I know it sound amusing and the kids think it's a riot,but it is I feel less than safe.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on August 28, 2008, 03:23:10 pm
Quote from: optom3 on August 28, 2008, 12:33:21 pm
Can I have some Bettermost good vibes sent in my direction, please, in fact pretty please ?

ITEMS DIED IN 1 WEEK !

Fiona, sorry to hear that so many things are suddenly not working properly.

As for the microwave's error message, maybe you can google whatever brand it is and the error message and someone out there has a code or something you can enter on the keypad to fix it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 28, 2008, 06:57:13 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 28, 2008, 12:00:38 pm
Oops, I forgot that one. Thanks for helping out Jeff :).

How close was I on "Schnuffler"? I just took a guess.

It reminded me of "snuffle" or "sniffle," which you do with your nose, thus it made me think of a snoopy, nosey person--someone who comes around and puts his nose in other people's business where it doesn't belong.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 28, 2008, 06:59:45 pm
Leslie, I just heard on the NBC news that Portland my lose its hometown daily newspaper!

 :'(  :'(  :'(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 28, 2008, 09:03:12 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 28, 2008, 06:59:45 pm
Leslie, I just heard on the NBC news that Portland my lose its hometown daily newspaper!

 :'(  :'(  :'(

Yikes! The paper is up for sale...that's not new news. Apparently what has changed is the exclusive negotiating agreement with a group of potential buyers that includes former Senator Cohen.

Something needs to happen. The paper is going down the tubes, IMHO.

LHN
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 28, 2008, 09:53:23 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 28, 2008, 09:03:12 pm
Yikes! The paper is up for sale...that's not new news. Apparently what has changed is the exclusive negotiating agreement with a group of potential buyers that includes former Senator Cohen.

Something needs to happen. The paper is going down the tubes, IMHO.

LHN

NBC made it sound as though the paper is in danger of shutting down.  :-\ 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 29, 2008, 02:15:10 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 28, 2008, 06:57:13 pm
How close was I on "Schnuffler"? I just took a guess.

It reminded me of "snuffle" or "sniffle," which you do with your nose, thus it made me think of a snoopy, nosey person--someone who comes around and puts his nose in other people's business where it doesn't belong.  ;D


You had it completely right! :D

The verb belonging to Schnüffler is "schnüffeln", which is both, to sniffle and to snoop around. It's a colloquial word for a private detective (it can also mean a person who sniffs adhesives). And in this case it means exactly what you said: other nosey people, who behave like a private detective (snooping around in other people's private business) but aren't.




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 29, 2008, 02:56:46 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 29, 2008, 02:15:10 am

You had it completely right! :D

The verb belonging to Schnüffler is "schnüffeln", which is both, to sniffle and to snoop around. It's a colloquial word for a private detective (it can also mean a person who sniffs adhesives).  And in this case it means exactly what you said: other nosey people, who behave like a private detective (snooping around in other people's private business) but aren't.


Sniffs adhesives? Like airplane glue?

I used to assemble model airplanes in my youth. I remember getting "high" sometimes from the glue fumes. I'd have to open up windows, fan myself and everything just to keep from getting a buzz. I didn't like the feeling. But maybe I was a schnüffeln in my former youth! Do you think?  :laugh: :laugh: ;D ;D ;)




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 29, 2008, 06:54:34 am
Morning all,

Watch out for that glue, David! LOL

61 degrees and a little bit foggy here this morning...

Today's Friday and then we have the 3 day Labor Day weekend. LABOR DAY! Um....what happened to summer???


L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on August 29, 2008, 07:45:08 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 29, 2008, 06:54:34 am
Morning all,

Watch out for that glue, David! LOL

61 degrees and a little bit foggy here this morning...

Today's Friday and then we have the 3 day Labor Day weekend. LABOR DAY! Um....what happened to summer???


L

What is labo(u)r day, no one I know here can tell me.Does it signify the end of Summer?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 29, 2008, 08:15:38 am
Quote from: optom3 on August 29, 2008, 07:45:08 am
What is labo(u)r day, no one I know here can tell me.Does it signify the end of Summer?

I don't know the original origins of Labor Day but I think it had something to do with workers, unions and so on. Sort of like May Day in the rest of the world (I believe).

But for most of us, yes, it does signal the end of summer. Summer starts with Memorial Day (end of May), peaks on July 4th, and ends with Labor Day. Traditionally, for those of us in the northeast at least, school starts a few days after Labor Day. My son heads back to college on Monday and my daughter goes back to school on Thursday, Sep 4. For me growing up, school *always* began on the Wednesday after Labor Day.

Labor Day is the first Monday in September and it is early this year...Sept 1st!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2008, 08:37:58 am
morning everyone!

How are you all?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 29, 2008, 09:13:15 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 29, 2008, 02:15:10 am
The verb belonging to Schnüffler is "schnüffeln", which is both, to sniffle and to snoop around. It's a colloquial word for a private detective (it can also mean a person who sniffs adhesives). And in this case it means exactly what you said: other nosey people, who behave like a private detective (snooping around in other people's private business) but aren't.

 :D A new word for my vocabulary! Now, when someone asks me a nosey question, I'll tell him, "Don't be such a Schnuffler!"  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 29, 2008, 09:34:19 am
Quote from: optom3 on August 29, 2008, 07:45:08 am
What is labo(u)r day, no one I know here can tell me.Does it signify the end of Summer?

On the origins and history of Labor Day in the U.S.

http://www.dol.gov/opa/aboutdol/laborday.htm (http://www.dol.gov/opa/aboutdol/laborday.htm)

From Wikipedia, on Labor Day around the world, where it is usually May 1.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labour_Day (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labour_Day)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 29, 2008, 10:31:31 am
Bon vendredi à toutes et tous !!

So, it's a holiday in the USA ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2008, 10:50:56 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 29, 2008, 02:15:10 am
The verb belonging to Schnüffler is "schnüffeln", which is both, to sniffle and to snoop around. It's a colloquial word for a private detective (it can also mean a person who sniffs adhesives). And in this case it means exactly what you said: other nosey people, who behave like a private detective (snooping around in other people's private business) but aren't.


Is someone speaking German?

















(http://www.virginmedia.com/microsites/music/slideshow/onehitwonders/img_4.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 29, 2008, 11:00:19 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 29, 2008, 10:50:56 am

Is someone speaking German?

(http://www.virginmedia.com/microsites/music/slideshow/onehitwonders/img_4.jpg)

(I feel like a broken record ;D)

That's soooo 80ies! ::)


 :laugh: ;) :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2008, 11:50:17 am
but sooooo good!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 29, 2008, 11:58:09 am
Quote from: Artiste on August 29, 2008, 10:31:31 am
Bon vendredi à toutes et tous !!

So, it's a holiday in the USA ?

Monday is a holiday. I'm hard at work right now...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on August 29, 2008, 02:41:57 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 29, 2008, 11:50:17 am
but sooooo good!

I agree 99 Luftballons is a great song. In English it means 99 Red Balloons. Strangely enough the German version of the song did very well in the United States, but the English version that was released later didn't do that well. And even stranger is that I have heard 99 Leftballons at least twice in just the past few days and it was not on an oldies station. Maybe there is a 80s revival going on since I have also heard "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell and a couple of songs by Depeche Mode.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 29, 2008, 03:34:27 pm
Quote from: jstephens9 on August 29, 2008, 02:41:57 pm
I agree 99 Luftballons is a great song. In English it means 99 Red Balloons. Strangely enough the German version of the song did very well in the United States, but the English version that was released later didn't do that well. And even stranger is that I have heard 99 Leftballons at least twice in just the past few days and it was not on an oldies station. Maybe there is a 80s revival going on since I have also heard "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell and a couple of songs by Depeche Mode.

I remember hearing that song play over and over again on the jukeboxes at the 21 Club and Talbott Street. I never did grow tired of the song. I also preferred the German version.

Remember the song "It's Raining Men"? WHOOOO!! I'd go nuts everytime they played that song! I'd grab somebody's hand (I didn't care who it was) and I'd drag them onto the dance floor with me! lol

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on August 29, 2008, 05:13:09 pm
Honestly, I always hated the red balloon song, whether in German or English.  Like nails on a chalkboard to me. :P

"It's Raining Men":  now there's a song!  The club I used to go to in the 80s was called "Buddies", and they always played this song at 10:30PM.  Anyone who knows the song would know why!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 29, 2008, 05:29:15 pm
Quote from: southendmd on August 29, 2008, 05:13:09 pm
Honestly, I always hated the red balloon song, whether in German or English.  Like nails on a chalkboard to me. :P

"It's Raining Men":  now there's a song!  The club I used to go to in the 80s was called "Buddies", and they always played this song at 10:30PM.  Anyone who knows the song would know why!

*David raises his hand because he remembers why*


Does "luftballon" really mean "red balloon" in German? Because red is "rood" in Dutch, and "lucht" is air. A "balloon" is "luchtballon" in Dutch and that looks very similar to "luftballon" in German. :-\

Okay. I'm being nitpicky aren't I? I'll shut up now!  :laugh: :laugh:

*David cowers away in shame and slinks out the door*



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on August 29, 2008, 07:06:56 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on August 29, 2008, 05:29:15 pm
*David raises his hand because he remembers why*


Does "luftballon" really mean "red balloon" in German? Because red is "rood" in Dutch, and "lucht" is air. A "balloon" is "luchtballon" in Dutch and that looks very similar to "luftballon" in German. :-\

Okay. I'm being nitpicky aren't I? I'll shut up now!  :laugh: :laugh:

*David cowers away in shame and slinks out the door*


You are right to query it luftballon means a colo(u)red  air filled toy balloon.The translation to English was slightly distrorted to allow the words to scan with the music.Luftballon has 3 syllables as does red balloon.If it was left just as balloon the missing syllable would have thrown off the beat/tune.
Geez when did I get to be so an-l about things. I am getting old.
O.K I am of to order the incontinance pads and hearing aid now.




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 29, 2008, 07:21:07 pm
Quote from: optom3 on August 29, 2008, 07:06:56 pm
You are right to query it luftballon means a colo(u)red  air filled toy balloon.The translation to English was slightly distrorted to allow the words to scan with the music.Luftballon has 3 syllables as does red balloon.If it was left just as balloon the missing syllable would have thrown off the beat/tune.
Geez when did I get to be so an-l about things. I am getting old.
O.K I am of to order the incontinance pads and hearing aid now.






So I was correct then? :D

How do they say red in German?

Where's Chrissi? :laugh: ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on August 29, 2008, 07:50:51 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on August 29, 2008, 07:21:07 pm
So I was correct then? :D

How do they say red in German?

Where's Chrissi? :laugh: ;)

You were spot on,

Red in German is believe it or not rot !!

Doesnt quite scan does it,  99 rot luftballon .

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2008, 09:56:43 pm
Ahhhh.....the true meaning of 99 Luftballons.

Ok, as I loved the group Nena in the 80s, and still like lead singer Nena Kerner today, I can shed some light on this song.

99 Luftballons doesn't translate to 99 Red Balloons.

Nena never intended on crossing to the US.  However, when the song was huge in Europe, a DJ from a California radio station was vacationing in Europe.  He heard the song, and purchased the 45, and started to play it on his station.  It got a ton of requests, and Epic Records signed Nena in America, and rush released the single out, as well as an English translation.  However, the English translation did not match the original German language, which was deemed "too dark" for English speaking audiences.

In the UK, radio picked up on "99 Red Balloons" and the song spent 3 weeks at #1 on their charts.  However, in America, it was the original German "99 Luftballons" that was the success, getting to #2 on our charts, blocked from #1 by Van Halen's "Jump".

This is the English version that everyone is familar with.


You and I in a little toy shop
Buy a bag of balloons with the money we've got
Set them free at the break of dawn
Til one by one, they were gone
Back at base bugs in the software
Flash the message, something's out there
Floating in the summer sky
99 red balloons go by

99 red balloons
Floating in the summer sky
Panic bells it's red alert
There's something here from somewhere else
The war machine springs to life
Opens up one eager eye
Focusing it on the sky as 99 red balloons go by

99 Decision street
99 ministers meet
To worry, worry, super flurry
Call the troops out in a hurry
This is what we've waited for
This is it boys, this is war
The president is on the line
As 99 red balloons go by

99 knights of the air
Ride super high tech jet fighters
Everyone's a super hero
Everyone's a Captain Kirk
With orders to identify
To clarify, and classify
Scramble in the summer sky
99 red balloons go by

99 dreams I have had
In every one a red balloon
It's all over and I'm standing pretty
In this dust that was a city
If I could find a souvenir
Just to prove the world was here
And here is a red balloon
I think of you, and let it go



This is what the song would've said, if the translation was literal.



Have you some time for me,
then I'll sing a song for you
about 99 balloons
on their way to the horizon.
If you're perhaps thinking about me right now
then I'll sing a song for you
about 99 balloons
and that such a thing comes from such a thing.

99 balloons
on their way to the horizon
People think they're UFO's from space
so a general sent up
a fighter squadron after them
Sound the alarm if it's so
but there on the horizon were
only 99 balloons.

99 fighter jets
Each one's a great warrior
Thought they were Captain Kirk
then came a lot of fireworks
the neighbors didn't understand anything
and felt like they were being provoked
so they shot at the horizon
at 99 balloons.

99 war ministers
matches and gasoline canisters
They thought they were clever people
already smelled a nice bounty
Called for war and wanted power.
Man, who would've thought
that things would someday go so far
because of 99 balloons.

99 years of war
left no room for victors.
There are no more war ministers
nor any jet fighters.
Today I'm making my rounds
see the world lying in ruins.
I found a balloon,
think of you and let it fly
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2008, 10:09:24 pm
a little more trivia here.

To show how "rushed" the English translation was, there was no "official" video of "99 Red Balloons".  The record company edited together scenes of the offical German version video, and an appearance on a European TV show. 

If you watch it closely, you'll see they show no close ups of lead singer Nena Kerner singing, because she's singing in German, and they can't sych the vid to the English lyrics.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14IRDDnEPR4[/youtube]



Here is the official video of the German version, which was played in heavy rotation by MTV, when they actually did show videos.



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngl7U-L3YLk[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 30, 2008, 06:39:20 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on August 29, 2008, 07:21:07 pm
Where's Chrissi? :laugh: ;)


I'm here, I'm here :).


Fiona's explanation is completely correct, as is Chuckie's English translation of the German lyrics.

"99 Red Balloons" would be "99 rote Luftballons" in German.

rot=red; rote= the inflected form of rot
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 30, 2008, 08:24:36 am
On the 99 balloons song....

One time I was flipping through the TV stations and some stand up comedian came on. I have no idea who he was or what the show was but anyway, in the part of the routine I saw, he said, "This song, 99 red balloons, it's a big hit now...it started off in German and then they translated it into English. But the English translation isn't correct and I am here to sing the song with its REAL meaning..." and then he proceeded to launch into his "translation" which was completely hysterical. Of course, I don't remember it all but it had something to do with dolphins and scuba divers and who knows what else... I don't even know who the comedian was so I can't search for it on YouTube. Sigh...

Anyone else ever have those "lost comedy moments"? You see/hear something that is the funniest thing you ever heard and then it is gone...lost to the airwaves. I have lots of them, actually. Woody Allen with the riff on driving into Manhattan with a bear tied to the front of his car (and then the bear woke up and he took him to a Halloween party). Firesign Theater (I think) on going to work and working from "Ten to five to five." [say it out loud] (I went to work and spent the whole day in the toilet!  LOL).

Okay, I'll stop now.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 30, 2008, 08:26:28 am
Morning all,

Lovely morning here in Maine and a balmy 68 degrees.

One week from today I will be posting the Swiss weather report for all of you wonderful people. Just to let you know...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on August 30, 2008, 10:34:03 am
Bonjour... have a great day all, and be safe !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on August 30, 2008, 04:50:02 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 30, 2008, 08:26:28 am
Morning all,

Lovely morning here in Maine and a balmy 68 degrees.

One week from today I will be posting the Swiss weather report for all of you wonderful people. Just to let you know...

L

Can't wait.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 31, 2008, 09:50:55 am
Morning all,

A lovely, beautiful morning here...72 degrees. Perfect!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 31, 2008, 10:08:55 am
This weekend our village has its annual country fair. Country fair is the translation my dictionary gave me, but I think it's a bit exaggerated :laugh:. Every small village has its own small fair, and this weekend is ours. Bi-annual we have a horse and carriage parade. So many beautiful horses! :)

Some impressions:

This is Otto. He always leads the parade.
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG2704.jpg)


Followed by a marching band
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG2705.jpg)


And of course, since we are the onion village, we have an onion horse ;D
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG2710-1.jpg)


Some elegant costumes
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG2711.jpg)


And even a guy with a cowboy hat :D
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG2716.jpg)
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Post by: Penthesilea on August 31, 2008, 10:17:20 am
I love horses
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG2718.jpg)


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG2720.jpg)


My son also loves horses ;). He brought his Pegasus, so he can see all his equine comrades :laugh:
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG2724.jpg)


That's my best picture (I think). The coachman waited intil there was a bit of space between his carriage and the one in front, then he let the horses trot, not walk. Jeez! it's only six horsepowers, but they're impressive! And those Frisians are beautiful.
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG2723.jpg)
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Post by: Artiste on August 31, 2008, 10:18:35 am
Bonjour to all and be safe as that storm is arriving!

What is that horse made of Penthesilea ?
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Post by: MaineWriter on August 31, 2008, 10:19:29 am
Great pictures, Chrissi! Thank you!
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Post by: Kelda on August 31, 2008, 11:22:57 am
Great pics Chrissi - I love the Onion Horse!!
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Post by: belbbmfan on August 31, 2008, 03:05:23 pm
Wow, Chrissi, great pictures and great horses. I love Frisians too. Their gait is fantastic.
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Post by: Ellemeno on August 31, 2008, 06:02:26 pm
I love the Onion Horse.  But how old is your village?  Surely Otto hasn't been leading the parade for centuries!

I love Europe.  sigh....
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Post by: Penthesilea on September 01, 2008, 01:21:23 am
Quote from: Elle on August 31, 2008, 06:02:26 pm
I love the Onion Horse.  But how old is your village?  Surely Otto hasn't been leading the parade for centuries!

I love Europe.  sigh....


Our village is at least 1234 years old. The oldest mention in an official record dates from 774.


Poor Otto is old, but not *that* old :laugh:. The tradition of the horse+carriage parade is not very old, maybe ten years (the first years they did it annual).
The fair is an old tradition of the village (of every village around here), but it was very much on the decline some years ago. People didn't want their traditions to get lost and decided to do something to make the fair a community event again. The parade is one part of it.
And their efforts paid off, and very much so. Today the fair is again an important and attractive event for our communitiy.
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Post by: Ellemeno on September 01, 2008, 04:15:28 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 01, 2008, 01:21:23 am

Our village is at least 1234 years old. The oldest mention in an official record dates from 774.


Poor Otto is old, but not *that* old :laugh:. The tradition of the horse+carriage parade is not very old, maybe ten years (the first years they did it annual).
The fair is an old tradition of the village (of every village around here), but it was very much on the decline some years ago. People didn't want their traditions to get lost and decided to do something to make the fair a community event again. The parade is one part of it.
And their efforts paid off, and very much so. Today the fair is again an important and attractive event for our communitiy.


Maybe Mini-Meno and I could come see the Onion Horse, and Old Otto next year.  :)


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Post by: MaineWriter on September 01, 2008, 07:09:46 am
Morning all,

55 degrees this morning. Lance heads back to college today....Labor Day! Where did the summer go?

L
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Post by: BelAir on September 01, 2008, 09:29:12 am
I also love The Onion Horse!

 ;D

Anyone ever seen any other 'food' horses?  I don't think I have, lol.

 :)
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Post by: Artiste on September 01, 2008, 10:43:05 am
Bonjour, what a great idea: an onion horse !
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 01, 2008, 10:51:32 am
Good morning everyone!
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Post by: Penthesilea on September 02, 2008, 12:44:49 am
Quote from: Elle on September 01, 2008, 04:15:28 am

Maybe Mini-Meno and I could come see the Onion Horse, and Old Otto next year.  :)


Our fair is always on the last weekend of August, mark your calender!
Seriously: anytime C, anytime :-*
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 02, 2008, 06:54:53 am
good morning everyone!
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 02, 2008, 07:43:21 am
Morning all,

61 degrees and a lovely sunny day here today...

L
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 02, 2008, 08:15:01 am
here in NJ today and tomorrow, it's supposed to hit the 90s temp wise.  So much for 'goodbye to summer'.

 :laugh:
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Post by: optom3 on September 02, 2008, 09:11:35 am
9.00 am and 91degs and sticky, both the weather and me.
Now have to sit and see what Hanna does out in the Atlantic.
Oh well only another 3 months to go before hurrican season is over.
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 02, 2008, 09:56:49 am
Hanna had been a hurricane but was downgraded to a tropical storm Tuesday morning. The storm is expected to regain hurricane status at some point.


At 5 a.m. Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center predicted that the most-likely path for Hanna would bring the storm onshore near Charleston, S.C. However, forecasters warned that the storm could make landfall anywhere from the east coast of Florida northward, including along the Georgia coast.



http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2008/09/01/hanna_georgia_prepares.html
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Post by: Artiste on September 02, 2008, 10:05:33 am
Bonjour... to all a happy day !


Be safe too!!

Au revoir,
hugs!
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 03, 2008, 11:01:28 am
Hi everyone,

A beautiful, beautiful day here in Maine. 75 degrees, not a cloud in the sky. Perfect!

L
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Post by: Penthesilea on September 03, 2008, 11:27:57 am
The morning was still sunny and warm, but shortly after noon it began to rain and then stayed grey and dull and rainy all day. But today the weather can't influence my mood: I booked our fall holidays today! :D
A week in beautiful Austria in early October for the whole family. Thinking of Kaiserschmarrn, Marillenknödel, Palatschinken, Topfenstrudel..... mmmh. The Austrian cuisine is famous for its warm desserts. I LOVE them.


Kaiserschmarrn
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/Kaiserschmarrn.jpg)


Marillenknödel
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/27612-400x400.jpg)


Palatschinken
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/Palatschinken-080216-xl.jpg)


Topfenstrudel
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/Topfenstrudel_2.jpg)


Ehm, yes, the landscape is also beautiful :laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 11:46:48 am
Oh, have a great trip, Chrissi!
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Post by: Lumière on September 03, 2008, 01:01:01 pm
Greetings folks. 
Haven't posted here in a while.  :)

I recently came home from a short visit to Rockport, Gloucester & Boston, Massachusetts.
Loved the weather, the town, the people, the beach.  Ah.. loved the beach!

On my way there, I had to fly thru Toronto to Boston (the flight time is about 1 hour, 5 mins).  That was quite an adventure...

First, the flight was delayed for 45 mins.  No problem.
Then when we were airborne and flying for 30 mins, we were told that the engine was not de-icing properly.  So we turned around and went back to Toronto. 
An hour and a half later, we were back on the plane and in line for take off...

 One row away from us, there is a mother with her 4-year old daughter.  The little girl is screaming her head off, refusing to keep her seat belt on.  You could tell that this kid always gets what she wants.  The stewardess comes by and tries to talk to the mother over the screams.  We are told that we can not take off until ALL the passengers are seated AND belted in.  30 mins roll by.  The other passengers are growing restless.  A few people, myself included, go over there to see if we can calm the child down, seeing as her mom was totally helpless.  No such luck.  45 mins roll by.  More screaming, even more aggravated passengers. lol.  The stewardess tells the pilot to return to the gate so that the mother and her daughter can be taken off.  After much drama and insults and the woman refusing to get off the aircraft, she & her child are finally taken off.  Phew.  We get ready to take off again when there comes another announcement - 'Due to the time wasted idling, we have to refuel the aircraft before we leave'.  Another hour waiting.  Yikes.  Just like that, an hour long flight turned into 5 hours.
Those of us who had connected from other flights were pretty much starving by the time the little packets of crackers came along. LOL. 

Much drama, but when I got to Rockport and took in a deep breath of moist ocean air, I knew it was worth it!  8)


(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/rockport.jpg)
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 02:19:02 pm
Holy cow!  That's one hell of an experience!   :o
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Post by: Kelda on September 03, 2008, 02:31:56 pm
Quote from: Lucise on September 03, 2008, 01:01:01 pm
Greetings folks. 
Haven't posted here in a while.  :)

I recently came home from a short visit to Rockport, Gloucester & Boston, Massachusetts.
Loved the weather, the town, the people, the beach.  Ah.. loved the beach!

On my way there, I had to fly thru Toronto to Boston (the flight time is about 1 hour, 5 mins).  That was quite an adventure...

First, the flight was delayed for 45 mins.  No problem.
Then when we were airborne and flying for 30 mins, we were told that the engine was not de-icing properly.  So we turned around and went back to Toronto. 
An hour and a half later, we were back on the plane and in line for take off...

 One row away from us, there is a mother with her 4-year old daughter.  The little girl is screaming her head off, refusing to keep her seat belt on.  You could tell that this kid always gets what she wants.  The stewardess comes by and tries to talk to the mother over the screams.  We are told that we can not take off until ALL the passengers are seated AND belted in.  30 mins roll by.  The other passengers are growing restless.  A few people, myself included, go over there to see if we can calm the child down, seeing as her mom was totally helpless.  No such luck.  45 mins roll by.  More screaming, even more aggravated passengers. lol.  The stewardess tells the pilot to return to the gate so that the mother and her daughter can be taken off.  After much drama and insults and the woman refusing to get off the aircraft, she & her child are finally taken off.  Phew.  We get ready to take off again when there comes another announcement - 'Due to the time wasted idling, we have to refuel the aircraft before we leave'.  Another hour waiting.  Yikes.  Just like that, an hour long flight turned into 5 hours.
Those of us who had connected from other flights were pretty much starving by the time the little packets of crackers came along. LOL. 

Much drama, but when I got to Rockport and took in a deep breath of moist ocean air, I knew it was worth it!  8)


(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/rockport.jpg)


 :)
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Post by: Artiste on September 03, 2008, 11:44:25 pm
Bonsoir... everyone and sleep well with pleasant dreams!
<
Au revoir,
hugs!
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Post by: Penthesilea on September 04, 2008, 12:48:35 am
Quote from: Lucise on September 03, 2008, 01:01:01 pm
Just like that, an hour long flight turned into 5 hours.

Boy, what an ordeal.

Quote
Much drama, but when I got to Rockport and took in a deep breath of moist ocean air, I knew it was worth it!  8)


(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/rockport.jpg)



Glad you had a wonderful vacation. Was it warm enough for swimming and sunbathing on the beach?
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 04, 2008, 06:48:17 am
Hi Milli,

Good to hear from you! That is quite a trip. Glad you made it to the beach eventually!

Meanwhile here it is 54 degrees and the first day of school. I am back on carpool duty!

L
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2008, 06:54:38 am
Good morning BetterMost!

How is everyone today?
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Post by: Artiste on September 04, 2008, 09:36:24 am
Bonjour...


au revoir,
hugs!
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Post by: optom3 on September 04, 2008, 09:39:14 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 02, 2008, 09:56:49 am
Hanna had been a hurricane but was downgraded to a tropical storm Tuesday morning. The storm is expected to regain hurricane status at some point.


At 5 a.m. Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center predicted that the most-likely path for Hanna would bring the storm onshore near Charleston, S.C. However, forecasters warned that the storm could make landfall anywhere from the east coast of Florida northward, including along the Georgia coast.



http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2008/09/01/hanna_georgia_prepares.html

Well selfishly for me that is good news.I am on the west coast.I do know at least 2 Bettermost members are on the East coast .I hope for their sake and everyone else,it turns out to be less of a problem than predicted.
It does seem to be pretty busy out there in the Atlantic though.
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Post by: optom3 on September 04, 2008, 09:46:33 am
Quote from: Lucise on September 03, 2008, 01:01:01 pm
Greetings folks. 
Haven't posted here in a while.  :)

I recently came home from a short visit to Rockport, Gloucester & Boston, Massachusetts.
Loved the weather, the town, the people, the beach.  Ah.. loved the beach!

On my way there, I had to fly thru Toronto to Boston (the flight time is about 1 hour, 5 mins).  That was quite an adventure...

First, the flight was delayed for 45 mins.  No problem.
Then when we were airborne and flying for 30 mins, we were told that the engine was not de-icing properly.  So we turned around and went back to Toronto. 
An hour and a half later, we were back on the plane and in line for take off...

 One row away from us, there is a mother with her 4-year old daughter.  The little girl is screaming her head off, refusing to keep her seat belt on.  You could tell that this kid always gets what she wants.  The stewardess comes by and tries to talk to the mother over the screams.  We are told that we can not take off until ALL the passengers are seated AND belted in.  30 mins roll by.  The other passengers are growing restless.  A few people, myself included, go over there to see if we can calm the child down, seeing as her mom was totally helpless.  No such luck.  45 mins roll by.  More screaming, even more aggravated passengers. lol.  The stewardess tells the pilot to return to the gate so that the mother and her daughter can be taken off.  After much drama and insults and the woman refusing to get off the aircraft, she & her child are finally taken off.  Phew.  We get ready to take off again when there comes another announcement - 'Due to the time wasted idling, we have to refuel the aircraft before we leave'.  Another hour waiting.  Yikes.  Just like that, an hour long flight turned into 5 hours.
Those of us who had connected from other flights were pretty much starving by the time the little packets of crackers came along. LOL. 

Much drama, but when I got to Rockport and took in a deep breath of moist ocean air, I knew it was worth it!  8)


(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/rockport.jpg)


That sounds like one hell of a trip. I used to give my kids anti histamines before flying.I know bad mom. but it calmed them down, which was good news for passengers and parents.I would have been mortified if one of mine had behaved like that.
We only ever had one rocky flight, when my daughter got really bad ear ache on dsecent,turned out she had an ear infection.Even then she just did that silent sort of crying.
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Post by: Lumière on September 04, 2008, 12:04:05 pm
Hi folks!

Yeah, the weather was wonderful.  And it was definitely warm enough for sunbathing and swimming the days I went.  :)


(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Prvy/Boston08/ec8541c1.jpg)


One more pic from Rockport harbour...

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Prvy/Boston08/dfc8027a.jpg)
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Post by: Artiste on September 04, 2008, 11:46:02 pm
Bonsoir à toutes et tous!

Happy dreams !

Au revoir,
hugs!
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 05, 2008, 06:39:08 am
Good morning everyone!   ;D
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Post by: Artiste on September 05, 2008, 09:24:42 am
Bonjour... c'est la pluie ici aujourd'hui !


That rain is heavier now... this morning!

Au revoir,
hugs!
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Post by: optom3 on September 05, 2008, 09:26:46 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 05, 2008, 06:39:08 am
Good morning everyone!   ;D

Good morning back ! In fact extremely good morning,the puupy seems to have finally learned some bladder and bowel control.I got up tody and did not have to spend the first half hour hosing down the floor.
That's 2 mornings now so I am feeling very hopeful. !!!
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 05, 2008, 09:37:34 am
Morning all,

A beautiful morning here...70 degrees and breezy. Just wonderful.

Yesterday, summer returned (briefly) with a high of 90 degrees. Ugh...hot and sticky, not my cup of tea.

Tomorrow's weather report will come to you from Basel, Switzerland! Not sure what time I'll be online, though...LOL

L
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Post by: Artiste on September 05, 2008, 09:42:22 am
S.V.P., do try to communicate from there to us... please!
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Post by: southendmd on September 05, 2008, 12:02:37 pm
Have a great trip, Leslie!
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Post by: optom3 on September 05, 2008, 01:29:24 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 05, 2008, 09:37:34 am
Morning all,

A beautiful morning here...70 degrees and breezy. Just wonderful.

Yesterday, summer returned (briefly) with a high of 90 degrees. Ugh...hot and sticky, not my cup of tea.

Tomorrow's weather report will come to you from Basel, Switzerland! Not sure what time I'll be online, though...LOL

L

I am so envious, Switzerland is one of the truly stunning,( IMHO) countries of the world.It is stunning in all weathers.I am sure you will have a memorable trip.
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Post by: David In Indy on September 05, 2008, 04:05:39 pm
Quote from: optom3 on September 05, 2008, 01:29:24 pm
I am so envious, Switzerland is one of the truly stunning,( IMHO) countries of the world.It is stunning in all weathers.I am sure you will have a memorable trip.

Oh, you're off to Europe Leslie? Have a safe flight across the Atlantic and lots of fun when you get there! Please give Chrissi and the other Eurobrokies a big hug from me, okay? :-*

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Post by: David In Indy on September 05, 2008, 04:18:24 pm
Friday's Top Ten List


injest                       29,000    <-------- Congratulations Jess!
MaineWriter            13,069    <---------- Congratulations Leslie!
Garry_LH                 11,245   
Front-Ranger          11,129   
DavidInIndy            10,247   
Artiste                    10,043    <---------- Congratulations Artiste!
Elle                            9,929    <----------- Our Next Milestone!
dot-matrix                9,864   
Lucise                       8,709   
Jeff Wrangler           8,093     <----------Congratulations Jeff!



Congratulations to Artiste for his achievements in reaching 10,000 posts!!!! :D

Congratulations to Jeff for reaching 8,000! :D

Congratulations to Leslie for achieving 13,000! :D

Congratulations to Jess on 29,000 posts!! WOW!!! :D

Come on Clarissa, you're almost at 10,000! You can do it!! :D



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Post by: Artiste on September 05, 2008, 06:39:31 pm
Merci David!


May I congratulate you cher David and all the others too!

I am surprised about my posts, and about all from others here too!!

May you and all continue... so we can all cherish our freedom !

Au revoir,
hugs!  A flower from my garden for you and for all too!!
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Post by: David In Indy on September 05, 2008, 10:21:26 pm
Quote from: Artiste on September 05, 2008, 06:39:31 pm
Merci David!


May I congratulate you cher David and all the others too!

I am surprised about my posts, and about all from others here too!!

May you and all continue... so we can all cherish our freedom !

Au revoir,
hugs!  A flower from my garden for you and for all too!!

Soon you will have passed me too Artiste! :)

And thank you for the flowers! :-*

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Post by: David In Indy on September 05, 2008, 10:26:30 pm
Quote from: optom3 on September 05, 2008, 09:26:46 am
Good morning back ! In fact extremely good morning,the puupy seems to have finally learned some bladder and bowel control.I got up tody and did not have to spend the first half hour hosing down the floor.
That's 2 mornings now so I am feeling very hopeful. !!!


You have a puppy Fiona? Oh!! How cute! :)

Do you have any pictures posted of your puppy? If not, will you maybe post some puppy pictures in the future for us to see?

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Post by: MaineWriter on September 06, 2008, 01:16:21 am
Good morning all...

Although my internal clock tells me it is 1 am, the clock on the wall says 7 am so...good morning! I am in the Frankfurt airport waiting for my connecting flight to Basel. It is a very busy place here but not much in the way of comfy seating so I think a little snooze is out of the question. Oh well.

So, here I am, sitting in a chair, staring at the newsstand across the way and I notice this magazine that looks like it has Heath on the cover. Can it be? I go over and sure enough...."Gala." I must have stood there debating for 5 minutes whether or not to buy it which convinced me that I am a little jet lagged. LOL. Finally, I picked it up and went to the cash register. The man there greeted me in English (do I look THAT American? LOL) and then he pointed out that the magazine was in German. (Americans don't read German? flitted through my brain). I said yes, I am buying it for the pictures (besides, I know my friend Chrissi will tell me what the article says!).

It was a very odd feeling to be in an airport in Germany and the first thing I see is Heath staring at me...

L
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 06, 2008, 01:18:14 am
Oh, weather....my little widget tells me it is 69 degrees back home in Westbrook and 61 in Basel, which is 16 celsius. Not sure what it is here in Frankfurt, though.

David, thanks for the congrats and thanks for posting the list!

L
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Post by: Kelda on September 06, 2008, 07:31:07 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 06, 2008, 01:16:21 am
Good morning all...

Although my internal clock tells me it is 1 am, the clock on the wall says 7 am so...good morning! I am in the Frankfurt airport waiting for my connecting flight to Basel. It is a very busy place here but not much in the way of comfy seating so I think a little snooze is out of the question. Oh well.

So, here I am, sitting in a chair, staring at the newsstand across the way and I notice this magazine that looks like it has Heath on the cover. Can it be? I go over and sure enough...."Gala." I must have stood there debating for 5 minutes whether or not to buy it which convinced me that I am a little jet lagged. LOL. Finally, I picked it up and went to the cash register. The man there greeted me in English (do I look THAT American? LOL) and then he pointed out that the magazine was in German. (Americans don't read German? flitted through my brain). I said yes, I am buying it for the pictures (besides, I know my friend Chrissi will tell me what the article says!).

It was a very odd feeling to be in an airport in Germany and the first thing I see is Heath staring at me...

L

I can't believe you're in Germany already! It doesn't seem like any time since you annoucned you were going!
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Post by: Penthesilea on September 06, 2008, 08:19:33 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 06, 2008, 01:16:21 am
Good morning all...

Although my internal clock tells me it is 1 am, the clock on the wall says 7 am so...good morning! I am in the Frankfurt airport waiting for my connecting flight to Basel. It is a very busy place here but not much in the way of comfy seating so I think a little snooze is out of the question. Oh well.

.."Gala." I must have stood there debating for 5 minutes whether or not to buy it which convinced me that I am a little jet lagged. LOL. Finally, I picked it up and went to the cash register. The man there greeted me in English (do I look THAT American? LOL) and then he pointed out that the magazine was in German. (Americans don't read German? flitted through my brain). I said yes, I am buying it for the pictures (besides, I know my friend Chrissi will tell me what the article says!).


L


You were so near this morning! That's a pleasant thought :D


Quote
So, here I am, sitting in a chair, staring at the newsstand across the way and I notice this magazine that looks like it has Heath on the cover. Can it be? I go over and sure enough..
..
It was a very odd feeling to be in an airport in Germany and the first thing I see is Heath staring at me...

So cool! 8) Must be a good omen! :)


I'm glad I saw your post this morning right before I left for my big weekly grocery shopping. First thing I went to in the "real" market (yes, the one we've been to last year) was of course the magazine stand. If it weren't for your post, I would have missed it because I don't browse the gossip magazine section. So thanks for posting it :-*

I haven't read the article yet, but I bet it's awfully written. Bought it anyway. Can't help it, I'm a Heathen.

Here's the cover:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Heath2/cover37Gala.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 06, 2008, 11:00:58 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 05, 2008, 10:26:30 pm
You have a puppy Fiona? Oh!! How cute! :)

Do you have any pictures posted of your puppy? If not, will you maybe post some puppy pictures in the future for us to see?



Here are some pics. of some of my 4 legged menagerie.The golden retriever,Rebo, Snowy the mini Maltese and Annie( as in little orphan as she was a rescue pup) the German shepherd cross. Who started very small and is growing at a truly alarming rate.The two cats Alex the black one and Jack the tabbyish one.
When we got Annie she was smaller than Snowy and now she is nearly the size of the retriever and she is still only 5 months old !!!!

Snowy weighs about 5lbs and is fully grown.She has a wicked temper and can easily hold her own with all of them, bit like her owner come to think of it !!!
Annie spends most of her day swimming in the pool and then soaking everything.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 06, 2008, 11:27:57 am
What an adorable four-legged brood you have, Fiona!  Love the pics, especially the one of Snowy atop Rebo-back Mountain.  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: LauraGigs on September 06, 2008, 11:36:56 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 06, 2008, 08:19:33 am
I haven't read the article yet, but I bet it's awfully written. Bought it anyway. Can't help it, I'm a Heathen.

Here's the cover:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Heath2/cover37Gala.jpg)

Dude!!  Can you give us a rough translation?  Please please?

Interesting that he's on a mag cover over there.  I figured the press would be pretty quiet about him until either the Oscars or the release of Imaginarium.  So give us the scoop, Chrissi !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 06, 2008, 11:50:13 am
Quote from: LauraGigs on September 06, 2008, 11:36:56 am
Dude!!  Can you give us a rough translation?  Please please?

Interesting that he's on a mag cover over there.  I figured the press would be pretty quiet about him until either the Oscars or the release of Imaginarium.  So give us the scoop, Chrissi !!


Will do later or tomorrow morning. Busy now. I was just about to log off when I saw your post.

 :-*


TDK came out in Germany two weeks ago (and I think does very well here) and I guess that's the connection why they have Heath as cover story right now. I never saw Heath on the cover of any magazine before January. But then, that's not the section I normally would look at. Like I already said, I would have missed this one too, if not for Leslie posting about it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 06, 2008, 11:57:43 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 06, 2008, 11:50:13 am

Will do later or tomorrow morning. Busy now. I was just about to log off when I saw your post.

 :-*


TDK came out in Germany two weeks ago (and I think does very well here) and I guess that's the connection why they have Heath as cover story right now. I never saw Heath on the cover of any magazine before January. But then, that's not the section I normally would look at. Like I already said, I would have missed this one too, if not for Leslie posting about it.


I guess I just have Heath-dar or something...LOL.

Now I am in Basel. I just had a semi-strenuous hiking tour of the city (it would have been less strenuous if I was operating on more than two hours of sleep, I think) but even so, it was very nice. The weather is sort of rainy but not pouring. We walked around the old part of the city, saw the famous churches and the City Hall, then took this very funky little ferry across the Rhine. I didn't take any pictures because of the rain so nothing to post, yet. My host and hostess are lovely and my little "apartment" on the top floor of their house is great. Plus, I just figured out how to make the Internet work so now everyone knows I am happy as a clam...

We had delicious Swiss food for lunch (rosti, and veal and mushrooms in cream sauce). Tonight just a light supper and I think it will be early to bed for me!

More later...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 06, 2008, 12:10:35 pm
Quote from: LauraGigs on September 06, 2008, 11:36:56 am
Dude!!  Can you give us a rough translation?  Please please?

Interesting that he's on a mag cover over there.  I figured the press would be pretty quiet about him until either the Oscars or the release of Imaginarium.  So give us the scoop, Chrissi !!

Laura, the cover translates as "The Last Days of Heath Ledger."  I'll leave it to Chrissi to let us know what's inside.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 06, 2008, 03:19:21 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 06, 2008, 11:57:43 am


We had delicious Swiss food for lunch (rosti, and veal and mushrooms in cream sauce). Tonight just a light supper and I think it will be early to bed for me!


I had to google rosti because I had no idea what it was! They look like hash browns. Yummy! :D

I'll bet they are really good with a lot of salt on them! :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 06, 2008, 03:20:40 pm
Quote from: SunShadow on September 06, 2008, 03:03:18 pm
Leslie, I have never been to Switzerland, but am living it vicariously.  Thank you!



SUSIE!!! Where have you been? ???

I've missed you! :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 06, 2008, 03:47:39 pm
I didn't take these pictures because, like I said, I was too tired to pull my camera out and it was sort of rainy, but I did see these places.

First stop, right after we got off the tram (near the theater)...this very cool fountain. All the objects moved and twirled and the water was squirted out of hoses, poured out of ladles, drained through sieves, etc.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/tinguelybrunnen_03.jpg)

We walked for awhile and then came to the Rathaus (Red House) which is the city hall. In the square in front is the market (not there today though).

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/rathaus_vom_marktplatz_her_01.jpg)

This is the Muenster (church) which is famous because...well, I'm not sure why it's famous. A Queen of Austria is buried in there along with a bunch of other people. We couldn't go in for a tour because the church service was just beginning.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/muenster_mit_muensterberg_03.jpg)

The church is up high on the Pfalz (?) to the Rhine. I thought Pfalz was "falls" like waterfalls, but I didn't see any waterfalls! Just a long, long stairway down to the river which is where we got the funky ferry to go across the Rhine. On the other side we were in "little Basel" looking back at "big Basel" which was good because it oriented me to where I just been. Little Basel has some beautiful buildings right along the river with beautiful homes and apartments. My host and hostess assured me that they are *very* expensive but the bad part is that if you walk just a block or two away from the river, you get into a pretty seedy and dangerous area pretty fast. Naturally this is an issue because the folks spending all this money for their luxury apartments don't like not feeling safe if they want to go out for a walk in the evening.

Last this little restaurant...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/gastronomie_draussen_01.jpg)

which is notable because it has been around for ages. The seating is all communal at long tables and it is famous for "the mayor of the city and the man who cleans the streets being able to sit together and talk over dinner."

That's it for now!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on September 06, 2008, 03:58:02 pm
Nice pictures Leslie. And welcome to europe!  :)

The fountain looks great.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 06, 2008, 04:03:55 pm
Ah! I found the funky ferry!

Here's the official description:

A total of four ferries ply the river between the various Rhine bridges in Basel. These are part of the public transport system. They cross the Rhine without engines, moved by the force of the current alone. A ferry trip is always a special experience, not just for tourists, but for locals as well.

and a picture:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/faehre_beim_landesteg.jpg)

But it is one of those things you have to see to fully appreciate it's funkiness. It you notice in the picture, there is a wire off the bow of the boat and this is connected to a wire that goes across the river. And as they say, the current is the thing that just sort of pushes the boat back and forth. As the boat was arriving, it looked like it was empty. But then the Captain emerged from the little cabin and the Captain was a sight. He was probably 6'4", barefoot, wearing purple pantaloons and an orange raincoat, with a shaved head and a massive amount of hair growing out of his ears. He sort of guides the boat to the dock, assists everyone to get on, shoves off, collects the fare from each of us (1.40 euros for adults) and then disappears into the cabin. I peeked in and noticed there was a tiller so I guess he steers it somewhat. The ride took about 7 minutes and on the other side, he helped us all off the boat, helped the new people on and then off he went. And that's it...back and forth, back and forth...

But, now I can say to everyone, I have been on the Rhine!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 06, 2008, 05:55:02 pm
Quote from: LauraGigs on September 06, 2008, 11:36:56 am
Dude!!  Can you give us a rough translation?  Please please?

Interesting that he's on a mag cover over there.  I figured the press would be pretty quiet about him until either the Oscars or the release of Imaginarium.  So give us the scoop, Chrissi !!



Laura, Leslie and everybody who is interested in the article: I translated the whole thing. *phew* :laugh:

I wanted to translate the first few paragraphs, to give you an impression of the article's writing style, and summarize the rest. But then I enjoyed the translating (not the article itself) pretty much and just went on.

I posted it in the Heath Remembrance Forum, in the thread "Magazines featuring Heath". Here it is: http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,16718.90.html (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,16718.90.html)


Enjoy! :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 06, 2008, 06:00:00 pm
Quote from: Meryl on September 06, 2008, 11:27:57 am
What an adorable four-legged brood you have, Fiona!  Love the pics, especially the one of Snowy atop Rebo-back Mountain.  ;)  ;D

Rebo carries her around like that.I am searching now for a photo I took of it, also the ones of Annie swimming round the pool.
I have, if I can get it posted, a really cute video of Annie swimming, then she gets out the pool, shakes and lies down to clean herself.She keeps hitting her tickle spot though, so as she is cleaning she is kicking herself.
Very cute but not I fear overly blessed in the brains dept. as she just continues after pausing for a brief puzzled moment.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 06, 2008, 06:32:01 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 06, 2008, 05:55:02 pm


Laura, Leslie and everybody who is interested in the article: I translated the whole thing. *phew* :laugh:

I wanted to translate the first few paragraphs, to give you an impression of the article's writing style, and summarize the rest. But then I enjoyed the translating (not the article itself) pretty much and just went on.

I posted it in the Heath Remembrance Forum, in the thread "Magazines featuring Heath". Here it is: http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,16718.90.html (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,16718.90.html)


Enjoy! :)



Thankyou for doing that.It must have been some task!!!

It appears to be an amalgamation of several articles all pulled into one.It never gets any easier to read though.After all this time you would think you would be immune to it, but I don't seem to be.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 06, 2008, 06:55:44 pm
I love your doggies and kitties Fiona! And that puppy picture is really cute too! Thanks for sharing them with us! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 06, 2008, 07:04:49 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 06, 2008, 06:55:44 pm
I love your doggies and kitties Fiona! And that puppy picture is really cute too! Thanks for sharing them with us! :D



You are more than welcome.I have to be careful not to walk them all together, as apparantly I am breaking the association rules by having 3 dogs !!!!

How jobs worth is that.?

Really should read the small print, unfortunately this Optometrist has lost her reading specs. and now I no longer own a practice I can't just go and get another pair off the shelf and get them made up.

Spectacles are sooo expensive here.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on September 06, 2008, 10:47:04 pm
Merci David!

Your kind thoughts are appreciated!

Keep care!

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 07, 2008, 06:42:38 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 06, 2008, 03:47:39 pm

The church is up high on the Pfalz (?) to the Rhine. I thought Pfalz was "falls" like waterfalls, but I didn't see any waterfalls!

Pfalz has nothing to do with waterfalls.
The word "Pfalz" means dominion and/or base (of a travelling king/sovereign). It derives from the Latin word for palace (palatium).

Today there's a specific area in Germany which is called die Pfalz (THE Pfalz). When someone speaks of Pfalz nowadays, they mean that region of Germany. It's where I live, and it's one half of the federal state of "Rheinland-Pfalz" (Rhineland-Palatinate), the other half of course being the Rheinland (Rhineland).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on September 07, 2008, 11:26:49 am
Ce dimanche, bonjour à toutes et à tous!!

This Sunday, hello to all,

au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 07, 2008, 07:21:03 pm
Hello everyone!  Hope you are all well!

Leslie, great pics of your trip!

and Fiona, loved your 4 legged family members!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 08, 2008, 01:17:06 am
Morning all,

13 degrees (55 degrees) here in Basel. My widget says it is the same at home. Cloudy this morning and it rained during the night. I watched the TV last night and it said cloudy and rain all week  :(. Well, at least I am not here on vacation!

Off to the University this morning to WORK. More later.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 08, 2008, 01:36:50 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 08, 2008, 01:17:06 am
Morning all,

13 degrees (55 degrees) here in Basel. My widget says it is the same at home. Cloudy this morning and it rained during the night. I watched the TV last night and it said cloudy and rain all week  :(. Well, at least I am not here on vacation!

Off to the University this morning to WORK. More later.

L


Good morning Leslie :)
It's funny to see you online so early in the morning, and being in my time zone.



This is page #800 of this thread! :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on September 08, 2008, 01:49:49 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 08, 2008, 01:17:06 am
Morning all,

13 degrees (55 degrees) here in Basel. My widget says it is the same at home. Cloudy this morning and it rained during the night. I watched the TV last night and it said cloudy and rain all week  :(. Well, at least I am not here on vacation!

Off to the University this morning to WORK. More later.

L

I'm hoping for some good weather next weekend!


Have a good day at the University Leslie.  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 08, 2008, 08:25:46 am
Well I am just counting off the hours until the US Open mens finals. I am beside myself with excitement that Murray will be playing.
 
I may even consider putting my kilt on. It is wonderful he is British, it is even better he is Scottish.Apart from that the puppy has managed to get out of the lanaii through one of the numerous holes she has made. She has dragged in half a palm tree and shredded it all over my cream dining room furniture, bless !!!

Then a quick trip to my latest obsession, Panera Bread. It is a wonderful Patiserie which has just opened up close by.The only place I have found that does really good baguettes and croissant, oh and pain au chocolat. They also do a really lovely nutty bread but it is  $7  !!!  I ask you for one loaf of bread so I have only bought that once.

Anyway this is one of mummys obsessions that the kids don't mind as they always get some of the heavenly brownies. I have put on 7lbs since it opened 2 weeks ago  and the cashiers all know my name,how bad is that.

I sometimes wonder if any of my kids become famous, what would come out at interviews.Oh mum was always getting these obsessions you know,one was this film BBM, then there was this particular bread shop,before that it wa a piano concerto she just had to learn and that's all we heard for months !!!

I can just hear it now.They can list most of them over the years,Coldplay fix you, the verve Bittersweet symphony,Bulgari perfume,rissotto.Poor kids they used to have that 3 times a week when my fad was at its greatest.
Enough waffling on, I have to go tidy the mess, the dog has left.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 08, 2008, 08:28:31 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 08, 2008, 01:36:50 am

Good morning Leslie :)
It's funny to see you online so early in the morning, and being in my time zone.



This is page #800 of this thread! :D


I know, it feels funny to me too! It is 2:26 pm but only 8:26 am at home...about the time I would be posting my weather report and such. I can't quite imagine it still be morning at home!

It is has turned into a nice day here...sunny but not hot, really quite pleasant. Tomorrow is supposed to be warmer...25 degrees.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 08, 2008, 02:26:16 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 08, 2008, 01:36:50 am

Good morning Leslie :)
It's funny to see you online so early in the morning, and being in my time zone.


*nods head*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2008, 02:28:31 pm
Hello everyone!  How are you all?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on September 08, 2008, 08:35:40 pm
Bonjour CellarDweller !

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 09, 2008, 02:35:22 am
Morning all,

Another nice day in Basel with sun and a pleasant temperature. My widget says 12 but I think it is warmer than that.

I am still not sleeping well (jet lag is a bitch!) but I am going to take it easy today. I have a lecture at noon and then I am done so I think I might have a nice lunch and a NAP. Hopefully that will get me over the lingering sleep problems and weird dreams.

I had a good day at the University yesterday and I am sure today will be the same!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 09, 2008, 08:24:32 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 09, 2008, 02:35:22 am
Morning all,

Another nice day in Basel with sun and a pleasant temperature. My widget says 12 but I think it is warmer than that.

I am still not sleeping well (jet lag is a bitch!) but I am going to take it easy today. I have a lecture at noon and then I am done so I think I might have a nice lunch and a NAP. Hopefully that will get me over the lingering sleep problems and weird dreams.

I had a good day at the University yesterday and I am sure today will be the same!

L

Before we moved here permanantly, we were back and forth several times sorting out various things.We found the best way to get over jetlag,flying from America to europe, was to go to bed for 3-4 hours when we arrived.Then get up have the rest of the day as normal and maybe go to bed slightly later than usual,but only slightly.

That way your body clock has a few hours sleep at the time it is used to and you seem to get on track quicker that way. I did not find the problem so bad going the other way.
So next time you fly to Europe try it.You miss a few hours of your trip, but feel much better for the rest of it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on September 09, 2008, 11:08:04 am
Bonjour...

I forgot what I heard in order to decrease jet lag!

Bonne journée!

Au revour,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 09, 2008, 02:31:38 pm


Tuesday's Top Ten List

injest                       29,211   
MaineWriter            13,080   
Garry_LH                 11,245   
Front-Ranger          11,151   
DavidInIndy            10,289   
Artiste                    10,171   
Elle                            9,946   
dot-matrix                9,864   
Lucise                       8,711   
Jeff Wrangler           8,121      




 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on September 09, 2008, 02:41:10 pm
Wow, you still beat me David!

Congratulations to you and to all too !!


Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 09, 2008, 05:21:22 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 09, 2008, 02:31:38 pm

Tuesday's Top Ten List

injest                       29,211   
MaineWriter            13,080   
Garry_LH                 11,245   
Front-Ranger          11,151   
DavidInIndy            10,289   
Artiste                    10,171   
Elle                            9,946   
dot-matrix                9,864   
Lucise                       8,711   
Jeff Wrangler           8,121      

Looks like it won't be long til Lee is Number Three!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 09, 2008, 05:27:35 pm
Quote from: optom3 on September 09, 2008, 08:24:32 am
Before we moved here permanantly, we were back and forth several times sorting out various things.We found the best way to get over jetlag,flying from America to europe, was to go to bed for 3-4 hours when we arrived.Then get up have the rest of the day as normal and maybe go to bed slightly later than usual,but only slightly.

That way your body clock has a few hours sleep at the time it is used to and you seem to get on track quicker that way. I did not find the problem so bad going the other way.
So next time you fly to Europe try it.You miss a few hours of your trip, but feel much better for the rest of it.

Actually, that is what I did do. Arrived, had lunch and took a nap for a few hours. Usually that works just fine for me but I think I had enough anxiety about the work and so on (meeting lots of new people and not speaking the language) that it played havoc with my sleep anyway, even though I was on a "normal" schedule for going to bed. But I feel better this evening so I am hoping that I'll sleep like a log and be fit as a fiddle tomorrow!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 09, 2008, 05:56:48 pm
Quote from: Meryl on September 09, 2008, 05:21:22 pm
Looks like it won't be long til Lee is Number Three!  8)

Hey! That rhymes! ;) 8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 09, 2008, 06:01:29 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 09, 2008, 05:27:35 pm
Actually, that is what I did do. Arrived, had lunch and took a nap for a few hours. Usually that works just fine for me but I think I had enough anxiety about the work and so on (meeting lots of new people and not speaking the language) that it played havoc with my sleep anyway, even though I was on a "normal" schedule for going to bed. But I feel better this evening so I am hoping that I'll sleep like a log and be fit as a fiddle tomorrow!

L

What language do they speak in Basel Leslie? I'm guessing by the name of the town they speak French. Or maybe French and German. I know the official languages of Switzerland are German, French and Italian. And don't they also have a language of their own which is also official? An Alpine language? I'm not sure what it is actually called but I think many people refer to it as "Swiss". Maybe I should google Switzerland and find out! 8) :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on September 09, 2008, 06:38:43 pm
Are there not 4 languages there still ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 09, 2008, 06:52:16 pm
Quote from: Artiste on September 09, 2008, 06:38:43 pm
Are there not 4 languages there still ?

I think so Artiste. German, French, Italian, and "Swiss" which (I think) is a language unique to some of the Alpine countries in Europe.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 09, 2008, 06:53:01 pm
Quote from: Artiste on September 09, 2008, 06:38:43 pm
Are there not 4 languages there still ?

Here in Basel they speak German. In Switzerland, the official languages are German, French, and Italian.

My understanding (and Chrissi, correct me if I get this wrong) is that the Swiss speak a version of German which they called Swiss-Deutsch. It is not a written language, only spoken. For writing they write Hacht (sp? High) German which is "proper" German. My understanding is also that people who speak Swiss-Deutsch can also speak Hacht (high) German...except for maybe very uneducated people, or very old people...

I guess if you call Swiss-Deutsch a language, there are four languages spoken in the country. Not sure if it counts as a language, though, so I am not sure if it is correct to say three or four.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 09, 2008, 06:55:31 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 09, 2008, 06:53:01 pm
Here in Basel they speak German. In Switzerland, the official languages are German, French, and Italian.

My understanding (and Chrissi, correct me if I get this wrong) is that the Swiss speak a version of German which they called Swiss-Deutsch. It is not a written language, only spoken. For writing they write Hacht (sp? High) German which is "proper" German. My understanding is also that people who speak Swiss-Deutsch can also speak Hacht (high) German...except for maybe very uneducated people, or very old people...

I guess if you call Swiss-Deutsch a language, there are four languages spoken in the country. Not sure if it counts as a language, though, so I am not sure if it is correct to say three or four.

L

Thanks for explaining it to us Leslie! :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on September 09, 2008, 06:56:31 pm
I always thought and was told that the 4th Language there was a romanian one or something like that?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on September 09, 2008, 07:00:01 pm
Here they are 4:

        The four official languages of Switzerland are German, French, Italian and Romansh.               


Romansh!

Hugs!
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Post by: Artiste on September 09, 2008, 07:01:13 pm
Pic...
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 09, 2008, 07:02:10 pm
Oh, who cares about the languages! Let's have some pictures!

Here's the tram I ride to get to and from the University. They have these green trams all over the city and I love riding on them.

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Post by: MaineWriter on September 09, 2008, 07:03:41 pm
On Sunday we drove to a small town to hear a Dixieland Jazz concert (yes, I go all the way to Switzerland to hear Dixieland jazz. Go figure!). I don't know the name of the town but it was pretty. Here are a few scenes:

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(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/20080906_0033.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/20080906_0035.jpg)
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Post by: Artiste on September 09, 2008, 07:04:47 pm
Pink: French;
yellow: German`
green: Italian;
red: Romansh !!!!

Nice to get educated every day !

And see those pics too!!
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 09, 2008, 07:06:27 pm
At the University, they actually gave me a desk to work at! How civilized!

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Post by: Artiste on September 09, 2008, 07:23:35 pm
Civilized!
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 09, 2008, 07:29:57 pm
Cool pics, Leslie!
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Post by: Artiste on September 09, 2008, 07:32:17 pm
S.V.P., more pics....
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Post by: optom3 on September 09, 2008, 08:23:17 pm
Wow, those photos are picture book perfect.So pretty you almost wouldn't want people walking around.Oh that sounds wrong, I am sure you would enhance any scene.Oh that sounds grovelly, I am going to change tack here before I dig myself a grave.The tram picture has an apotheke behind it. Is that a drug store as in from apothecary.
See I need to know wherever I visit I can get mine and sons happy pills.Pheew got out of that nicely I think!!!
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Post by: Penthesilea on September 10, 2008, 01:20:25 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 09, 2008, 06:53:01 pm
Here in Basel they speak German. In Switzerland, the official languages are German, French, and Italian.

My understanding (and Chrissi, correct me if I get this wrong) is that the Swiss speak a version of German which they called Swiss-Deutsch. It is not a written language, only spoken. For writing they write Hacht (sp? High) German which is "proper" German. My understanding is also that people who speak Swiss-Deutsch can also speak Hacht (high) German...except for maybe very uneducated people, or very old people...

I guess if you call Swiss-Deutsch a language, there are four languages spoken in the country. Not sure if it counts as a language, though, so I am not sure if it is correct to say three or four.

L


Good morning Leslie and all :)

David and Artiste are right: there is a fourth official language in Switzerland and it's not the 'Schwyzerdütsch' (=Schweizerdeutsch=SwissGerman) Leslie mentioned.

It's Rhaeto-Romnanic (=Romansh=Rätoromanisch) and it's spoken in the canton of Graubünden (Grisons).



Quote
It is not a written language, only spoken. For writing they write Hacht (sp? High) German which is "proper" German.

Yup. The 'proper' German (High German) is called Hochdeutsch.

hoch=high




Great pictures Leslie! :D
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Post by: David In Indy on September 10, 2008, 01:23:20 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 10, 2008, 01:20:25 am


David and Artiste are right: there is a fourth official language in Switzerland and it's not the 'Schwyzerdütsch' (=Schweizerdeutsch=SwissGerman) Leslie mentioned.



YAY!! I was right!! :D

See? I know some things too sometimes! :laugh: ;)

Good morning Chrissi!! :-*

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Post by: Penthesilea on September 10, 2008, 01:26:25 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 10, 2008, 01:23:20 am
YAY!! I was right!! :D

See? I know some things too sometimes! :laugh: ;)

Good morning Chrissi!! :-*




Course you do!

Good morning sweetie. Guess that would rather be good night for you :laugh:
 :-*
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 10, 2008, 01:28:02 am
Hahahaha, I'm saying good morning and David, you should be saying good night!

Glad we got the language thing straightened out and David, c'mon, you know lots of stuff. Like how to read that crazy German thing you have hanging on your door! LOL

Another nice day is in store for us. 16 degrees already.

I slept well last night so I think I am over the jet lag problem. But my feet are still swollen and look like a pair of little hams. LOL

L
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Post by: belbbmfan on September 10, 2008, 01:30:30 am
Quote from: optom3 on September 09, 2008, 08:23:17 pm
Wow, those photos are picture book perfect.So pretty you almost wouldn't want people walking around.Oh that sounds wrong, I am sure you would enhance any scene.Oh that sounds grovelly, I am going to change tack here before I dig myself a grave.The tram picture has an apotheke behind it. Is that a drug store as in from apothecary.
See I need to know wherever I visit I can get mine and sons happy pills.Pheew got out of that nicely I think!!!

Yes 'Apotheke' is a drug store or pharmacy.

This reminds me of the pharmacy in Canmore, Canada. I needed strong painkillers last year after being kicked by that dumb ass horse and sent my husband to the pharmacy. Turns out the pharmacy was located in the supermarket and the pharmacist told my husband to just take a box of pills of the shelf.

 :o

You can't get medicines over here like that. Even nonprescription drugs are only available in the pharmacy and you have to ask for them. There's always a pharmacist who will give you your medication and give to advice on how to take whatever pills you've asked for.
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Post by: David In Indy on September 10, 2008, 01:30:57 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 10, 2008, 01:26:25 am

Course you do!

Good morning sweetie. Guess that would rather be good night for you :laugh:
 :-*

Well, I just looked out of the window and it's dark out there, and my clock says it's 1:27 am.... so yup, it's night time here.... or early morning. No matter how you slice or dice it it's getting close to the time I should get my ass in bed! :laugh:

Good night works for me Chrissi! ;) :D

It sometimes seems weird to me when I think it is so dark here, and yet the sun is up where you are. It just reminds me of how big the earth really is, even though it sometimes seems like you are next door to me because of the Internet. :)

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Post by: belbbmfan on September 10, 2008, 01:33:04 am
Good morning Leslie, glad you slept well. Look after those feet.  :)


Good morning Chrissi (I'm going over to the Heath Heath Heath thread to get my daily fix )  ::)


and good night David. Sweet dreams. :D  :D
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Post by: David In Indy on September 10, 2008, 01:33:24 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on September 10, 2008, 01:30:30 am
Yes 'Apotheke' is a drug store or pharmacy.

This reminds me of the pharmacy in Canmore, Canada. I needed strong painkillers last year after being kicked by that dumb ass horse and sent my husband to the pharmacy. Turns out the pharmacy was located in the supermarket and the pharmacist told my husband to just take a box of pills of the shelf.

 :o

You can't get medicines over here like that. Even nonprescription drugs are only available in the pharmacy and you have to ask for them. There's always a pharmacist who will give you your medication and give to advice on how to take whatever pills you've asked for.

You got kicked by a horse in Canada Fabienne? OUCH!!!

 
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Post by: Penthesilea on September 10, 2008, 01:46:28 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 10, 2008, 01:30:57 am
It sometimes seems weird to me when I think it is so dark here, and yet the sun is up where you are. It just reminds me of how big the earth really is, even though it sometimes seems like you are next door to me because of the Internet. :)


Ain't that the truth!



Quote from: belbbmfan on September 10, 2008, 01:30:30 am
Yes 'Apotheke' is a drug store or pharmacy.

This reminds me of the pharmacy in Canmore, Canada. I needed strong painkillers last year after being kicked by that dumb ass horse and sent my husband to the pharmacy. Turns out the pharmacy was located in the supermarket and the pharmacist told my husband to just take a box of pills of the shelf.

 :o

You can't get medicines over here like that. Even nonprescription drugs are only available in the pharmacy and you have to ask for them. There's always a pharmacist who will give you your medication and give to advice on how to take whatever pills you've asked for.

*nods along*

Same here.
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Post by: belbbmfan on September 10, 2008, 01:49:59 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 10, 2008, 01:33:24 am
You got kicked by a horse in Canada Fabienne? OUCH!!!

 

Yes, when we went up on Moose Mountain. I got kicked in the knee. Very painful! (It's all better now, but it did ruin my bbq date with Chrissi in August  :-\)
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 10, 2008, 01:51:42 am
Night, David!

I don't know what's going on with my feet. Swollen feet are not a typical occurrence for me and when it happens after a plane trip, it usually clears up pretty quick. Now I am going on 4 days. Hmmmm....

Fabienne, I wonder what sort of "pretty strong" painkillers they were selling. In the US, about the strongest thing you can get without a prescription (OTC, over the counter) is extra-strength Tylenol. Yes, they sell stuff without a pharmacist's assistance but it's not an opioid or anything like that.

Oh, and Fabienne, do you have an early weather report for the weekend? I am wondering what sort of clothes to bring.

L
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Post by: optom3 on September 10, 2008, 10:00:25 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 10, 2008, 01:51:42 am
Night, David!

I don't know what's going on with my feet. Swollen feet are not a typical occurrence for me and when it happens after a plane trip, it usually clears up pretty quick. Now I am going on 4 days. Hmmmm....

Fabienne, I wonder what sort of "pretty strong" painkillers they were selling. In the US, about the strongest thing you can get without a prescription (OTC, over the counter) is extra-strength Tylenol. Yes, they sell stuff without a pharmacist's assistance but it's not an opioid or anything like that.

Oh, and Fabienne, do you have an early weather report for the weekend? I am wondering what sort of clothes to bring.

L

O.K you might feel silly doing this, but it does work.Raise your feet above the level of your heart, which allows the natural heart circulation to work more easily and start to pump round the excess.You shoul rest, for a time after walking and should not walk too much until the swelling starts to subside.
The other alternative is to put on, and they are not the height of fashion I am afraid, the very thick surgical support tights.The compression helps to start pumping the fluid back round again.
I had to fly not long after a hysterectomy, and had to wear the very same high fashion supports.Deep joy.As sson as the plane landed,I was in the toilet removing them !!!
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2008, 10:16:52 am
Hello everyone!  How are you all today?
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Post by: belbbmfan on September 10, 2008, 11:21:12 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 10, 2008, 10:16:52 am
Hello everyone!  How are you all today?

Hey Chuck. I'm fine, a bit tired though. I got up at 5.30 am this morning. I couldn't sleep so I decided to do the ironing instead.  :-\

How are you?  :)
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Post by: belbbmfan on September 10, 2008, 11:23:21 am
Leslie, you might want to bring a sweater and an umbrella. We're having what we call 'kwakkel' weather, meaning sunshine, clouds and possibly some showers. It won't be any warmer than 20°C. I'm hoping that the forecasters have gotten it completely wrong.  >:(
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Post by: optom3 on September 10, 2008, 11:31:13 am
Well its monsoon weather here today.I guess it must be the edges of Ike.

 Do any Bettermostians live in Texas ? It looks like they could take a really bad battering around Saturday.

I seem to remember some here are from that state.

In an effort to save money, I no longer use my dryer, so put all the washing out to dry on the sunloungers, and hey ho torrential rain while I am out doing the school bus run.They are now more wet than before.

Half of them are filthy as well, because the puppy, broke through one of the many holes she has made in the lanaii, while I was out.Had a good roll round in the mud, then jumped on the loungers to have another roll around.

I know it was her, because she had guilty stamped all over her.!!!!! That and she is being extra nice to me at the moment.
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2008, 12:02:47 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on September 10, 2008, 11:21:12 am
Hey Chuck. I'm fine, a bit tired though. I got up at 5.30 am this morning. I couldn't sleep so I decided to do the ironing instead.  :-\

How are you?  :)


sorry to hear about the bad sleep!  I hate it when that happens!

I'm ok!   Work keeps me busy, but otherwise I'm good!
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Post by: Artiste on September 10, 2008, 09:26:59 pm
Ike is coming towards Texas Saturday?

Keep care, and be safe,

hugs!
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Post by: Brown Eyes on September 10, 2008, 10:00:32 pm

Congrats on 6000 Posts Meryl!!!

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You and I seem to be pretty close to "posting twins" these days High Priestess.

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Post by: southendmd on September 10, 2008, 10:05:26 pm
Congrats to the "Posting Twins" Meryl and Amanda on 6000 Posts


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Post by: Meryl on September 10, 2008, 10:29:30 pm
Yay, thanks for noticing, Amanda and Paul!  :-*

I'm sure you'll pass me by soon, Amanda, especially since I'll be away from the boards next week to go out West with Mikaela (Grand Canyon here we come!).  I'll try to catch up at some point!  :D
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Post by: Brown Eyes on September 10, 2008, 10:30:58 pm
Quote from: southendmd on September 10, 2008, 10:05:26 pm
Congrats to the "Posting Twins" Meryl and Amanda on 6000 Posts


(http://www.twinsinsurance.net/images/twins.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:



Thanks Paul!
 :-*

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Post by: Brown Eyes on September 10, 2008, 10:48:34 pm
Quote from: Meryl on September 10, 2008, 10:29:30 pm
Yay, thanks for noticing, Amanda and Paul!  :-*

I'm sure you'll pass me by soon, Amanda, especially since I'll be away from the boards next week to go out West with Mikaela (Grand Canyon here we come!).  I'll try to catch up at some point!  :D

Have fun out there Meryl!  Come back with lots of fun pics to post!  :D

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Post by: David In Indy on September 10, 2008, 11:54:35 pm
Congratulations Amanda and Meryl on your 6000 posts achievements! :D :D

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Post by: Brown Eyes on September 11, 2008, 12:00:03 am


Thanks David!  :-*

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Post by: Meryl on September 11, 2008, 12:24:29 am


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CONGRATS ON 6,000 AMANDA!
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 11, 2008, 12:30:43 am
Congratulations to Meryl and Amanda! Meryl, have a great trip.

Fiona, thanks for the reminder about getting my legs above my heart. The bed in my room is electric and the feet and head can be raised. So last night, I put the feet up and that seems to have made a big difference. There is still a little bit of swelling but they look a LOT better.

13 degrees this morning. I have ANOTHER busy day ahead of me!

L
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Post by: Penthesilea on September 11, 2008, 12:57:22 am

Congrats to the posting twins
Amanda
and Meryl
on 6000 posts!
 :D :D


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Post by: optom3 on September 11, 2008, 07:51:29 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 11, 2008, 12:30:43 am
Congratulations to Meryl and Amanda! Meryl, have a great trip.

Fiona, thanks for the reminder about getting my legs above my heart. The bed in my room is electric and the feet and head can be raised. So last night, I put the feet up and that seems to have made a big difference. There is still a little bit of swelling but they look a LOT better.

13 degrees this morning. I have ANOTHER busy day ahead of me!

L

I am glad it worked and  your feet are a bit better.That's very handy having an electric bed I only ever had one of those when I was in hospital.I t was that funnily enough that reminded me about the raising the feet thing.
The kids used to think it was a riot when they came to visit, making the bed go into every position possible, bless !!  Not so fun with a stomach full of stitches mindyou.!!
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Post by: optom3 on September 11, 2008, 08:17:36 am
CONGRATS. to Amanda and Meryl. 6000 posts is amazing.I was astounded when I reached 1000.

Sorry no cakes from me,haven't been to the patisserie yet, but have a Heath collage instead, as he was partly responsible for the start of Bettermost !!!
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 11, 2008, 08:45:57 am
Good morning everyone!   ;D
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Post by: southendmd on September 11, 2008, 08:49:02 am
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Thanks to Chuck for the photo.
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 11, 2008, 08:49:16 am
Posting Twin powers......activate!!!!



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Congrats to Amanda and Meryl!
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 11, 2008, 08:50:49 am
Quote from: southendmd on September 11, 2008, 08:49:02 am
Thanks to Chuck for the photo.


You're welcome, Paul.

I have one that I took myself, but it's way off in the distance.  I found the one you posted here on Photo Bucket, much closer, and the image is much sharper.
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Post by: southendmd on September 11, 2008, 08:53:00 am
I seem to recall the blue lights were first illuminated at the 6-month point, March 11, 2002.  I was actually in NYC then and saw this, plus tourists posing for photos with police officers, general camaraderie.

Peace, everyone.
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 11, 2008, 09:33:06 am
Quote from: southendmd on September 11, 2008, 08:53:00 am
I seem to recall the blue lights were first illuminated at the 6-month point, March 11, 2002.  I was actually in NYC then and saw this, plus tourists posing for photos with police officers, general camaraderie.

Peace, everyone.

Yes, peace to everyone.

I was flying somewhere when the lights were illuminated and the pilot went right over Manhattan and told us to look. The lights were right outside the plane windows. Talk about chills!

L
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Post by: optom3 on September 11, 2008, 09:50:03 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 11, 2008, 09:33:06 am
Yes, peace to everyone.

I was flying somewhere when the lights were illuminated and the pilot went right over Manhattan and told us to look. The lights were right outside the plane windows. Talk about chills!

L

It had a massive impact in England as well I cried for ages.I remember walking out of an eye exam and my receptionist said look, there's a plane just crashed into one of the twin towers.I watched transfixed.Took my next patient in and as I came out,there was another plane.At first, Ithought the were just rerunning the 1st.
I kept all the newspapers as a reminder of how wicked people can be.
The pictures of people jumping out of the towers was more than I could bear and haunted me for weeks.Particularly the 2 holding hands.Then the cell phone calls from people on the planes.OMG it's giving me goose bumps again.I hope as long as I live I never see something as horrendous as that again.

I hope everyone has a peaceful day.
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Post by: oilgun on September 11, 2008, 12:03:46 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 11, 2008, 12:30:43 am
Congratulations to Meryl and Amanda! Meryl, have a great trip.

Fiona, thanks for the reminder about getting my legs above my heart. The bed in my room is electric and the feet and head can be raised. So last night, I put the feet up and that seems to have made a big difference. There is still a little bit of swelling but they look a LOT better.

13 degrees this morning. I have ANOTHER busy day ahead of me!

L

Are you still in Switzerland?  How close is that Big Bang Collider from where you are?  What a fascinating project that is!
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Post by: Kelda on September 11, 2008, 01:00:08 pm
Congrats to Amanda & meryle for 6000, and Sue (Katie77) for 3000!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 11, 2008, 01:29:42 pm
Quote from: oilgun on September 11, 2008, 12:03:46 pm
Are you still in Switzerland?  How close is that Big Bang Collider from where you are?  What a fascinating project that is!

I am not sure about the Big Bang Collider but I am real close to Roger Federer! I was coming back from the University and changed from the bus to the tram. As I walked across the Marktplace, there was a big rally for Roger going on! I actually saw him in person (small) and on the big screen (good looking!). I'll post some pictures later, we are just about to have supper....

L
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Post by: Meryl on September 11, 2008, 03:47:31 pm

Thanks for the good wishes David, Leslie, Chrissi, Fiona, Chuck and Kelda!  :-*
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Post by: belbbmfan on September 11, 2008, 03:50:30 pm
Congratulations Meryl and Amanda! 6000 posts, that's amazing.  :o


Have fun out West Meryl, and give Mikaela a hug from me.  :)
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Post by: Meryl on September 11, 2008, 03:53:26 pm
Thanks, Fabienne.  Will definitely have fun and hug Mika for you.   8)
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Post by: Mikaela on September 11, 2008, 04:00:04 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on September 11, 2008, 03:50:30 pm

Have fun out West Meryl, and give Mikaela a hug from me.  :)

Another great reason to look forward to our Great American West trip!

How about I hug Meryl for you too, Fabienne? We'll have a hug-fest in the West!  ;D ::)

(Yes, I'm totally silly because I'm so excited about my vacation.)

But enough about that and on to the important stuff;



Congratulations Meryl and Amanda on 6,000 posts!  


I'm in awe at both your loquaciousness!  :-*

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Post by: belbbmfan on September 11, 2008, 04:11:03 pm
A wild west hug fest! Now, that sounds like fun!! (Only when one is wearing one's special brokeback boots of course  ::)) You ARE taking them with you aren't you?

 :)

Have a great vacation.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Mikaela on September 11, 2008, 04:18:42 pm
Thank you, Fabienne.
 :)
We'll have to see about the boots...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 11, 2008, 05:07:40 pm
Quote from: Meryl on September 10, 2008, 10:29:30 pm
Yay, thanks for noticing, Amanda and Paul!  :-*

I'm sure you'll pass me by soon, Amanda, especially since I'll be away from the boards next week to go out West with Mikaela (Grand Canyon here we come!).  I'll try to catch up at some point!  :D

oooh! Enjoy!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on September 11, 2008, 08:27:16 pm
Bonjour and congratulations!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 11, 2008, 09:47:29 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 11, 2008, 01:29:42 pm
I am not sure about the Big Bang Collider but I am real close to Roger Federer! I was coming back from the University and changed from the bus to the tram. As I walked across the Marktplace, there was a big rally for Roger going on! I actually saw him in person (small) and on the big screen (good looking!). I'll post some pictures later, we are just about to have supper....

L


I am really really jealous now. I love the Fed. I know he beat Andy, but as it was him I could forgive. If you go to Majorca and happen to see Nadal, I will probably have an apoplectic fit. I drool when I see Nadal, and Federer is just such a class act.
Pretty please post pictures of Federer if you have them.I will go to sleep a very happy lady.You will also make my tennis mad middle son very happy as well.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 11, 2008, 10:08:32 pm
I'm sure Leslie's sleeping, so, how's this, Fiona?

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(http://www.all-about-tennis.com/images/rafael_nadal.jpg)

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 11, 2008, 10:37:49 pm
So nice that they're friends.

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 11, 2008, 11:10:36 pm
Quote from: southendmd on September 11, 2008, 10:08:32 pm
I'm sure Leslie's sleeping, so, how's this, Fiona?

(http://cornedbeefhash.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/roger-federer-iw08-practice5.jpg)

(http://www.all-about-tennis.com/images/rafael_nadal.jpg)

(http://www.tennis.com/uploadedImages/Editorial/General/2007_04_30_NadalFederer2_article.jpg)

  :o  Thud!
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Post by: Artiste on September 11, 2008, 11:54:03 pm
Bonsoir... you all be safe as another storm comes!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 12, 2008, 01:46:15 am
Greetings from the EuroAirport!

Cloudy this morning but there is a bit of sun peeking though. 18 degrees here in Basel. I am on my way to Belgium for a mini-Brokie get together with Fabienne! Yee-haw!


L

PS. I'll get the pictures of Roger up soon!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 12, 2008, 02:11:28 am
The story of Roger & Me.

I arrive in the Marktplace in Basel (coming back on the bus from the University) and there is all this hubbub. I am not sure what is going on but there is a big screen showing a tennis game....

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/DSCN0925.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 12, 2008, 02:12:20 am
Then I see a "Welcome Roger" sign and begin to get a clue...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/DSCN0926.jpg)
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 12, 2008, 02:13:44 am
They make us do a countdown (several times, I am learning my German numbers!) and we see Roger on the TV screen arriving (somewhere) by car. More counting, more cheering and then! Cannons of confetti!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/DSCN0927.jpg)
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 12, 2008, 02:15:17 am
When the confetti clears, there's Roger, Stanislaus (?) and some other guy...LOL. Wearing their Olympic gold medals from Beijing.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/DSCN0928.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/DSCN0929.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 12, 2008, 02:16:27 am
A few more of Roger and the crew. I realize these may not be thud-worthy pictures but hey! I saw him!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/DSCN0930.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/DSCN0931.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 12, 2008, 02:20:01 am
Let's play...what's on the menu, shall we? After seeing Roger, I stopped for a glass of wine at a cafe and this was the special for the evening.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/DSCN0932.jpg)

After studying it for several minutes, I decided it says, "Fried shrimp with spices, Danieli-style, with tasty green rice."

Other guesses?

(Chrissi, don't tell us until we've had lots of creative translations, okay? PS. I know what it is, now. I showed the picture to my hostess and she told me. I still like my interpretation! LOL).

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 12, 2008, 02:25:43 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 12, 2008, 02:20:01 am
(Chrissi, don't tell us until we've had lots of creative translations, okay?


 :-X :-X :-X

 :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 12, 2008, 03:01:42 am
Quote from: southendmd on September 11, 2008, 10:37:49 pm
So nice that they're friends.

(http://www.topnews.in/sports/files/Roger-Federer-Rafael-Nadal2.jpg)

God, how cute are they? :-* :-*

Let me at them! :laugh:

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 12, 2008, 06:50:56 am
Good morning everyone!

Leslie, cool pics!  Thanks for posting.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: opinionista on September 12, 2008, 07:09:30 am
Quote from: southendmd on September 11, 2008, 10:37:49 pm
So nice that they're friends.

(http://www.topnews.in/sports/files/Roger-Federer-Rafael-Nadal2.jpg)

I always want Nadal to win but Roger Federer is so cute, so dreamy...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 12, 2008, 08:31:06 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 11, 2008, 11:10:36 pm
  :o  Thud!


OMG  Never mind thud I am flat on my back hyperventilating,. You absoloute star for posting those.Even my fingers have gone wobbly and as for the rest of me. I have to go stand on these wobbly legs now and go play tennis myself. Let me take a wild guess at the score Hmm 0-6 0-6 !!!

I can't believe I am about to write this, but those pics. might replace Heath in my dreams, at least for tonight.  ;D You have made my morning. !!!!

Thanks to you 2 leslie, you got to se the Fed in real life. I am very jealous.He always seems a real class act to me a total gentleman, and as for Nadal he is so sweet it should not be allowed.

As for their bodies, well I can't go there. Everything I say would be AO rating !!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 12, 2008, 08:40:02 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 12, 2008, 02:20:01 am
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/DSCN0932.jpg)

After studying it for several minutes, I decided it says, "Fried shrimp with spices, Danieli-style, with tasty green rice."

Other guesses?

(Chrissi, don't tell us until we've had lots of creative translations, okay? PS. I know what it is, now. I showed the picture to my hostess and she told me. I still like my interpretation! LOL).

L

What the heck is green rice, anyway? 

I think you're mistaken, Leslie.  That's not a sign for the special food at all.  Crevetten clearly is like cravat, so it's an ad for the nearby tie shop:

"Reasonable ties for spies (you know, like those skinny James Bond ties) by Daniel (the designer, of course) with a gem surprise (like a tie tack)."   

30,50 Francs?  I forgot Switzerland ain't in the Eurozone.  How much is a Swiss franc now?  Used to be about 50 cents a million years ago. 
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 12, 2008, 08:53:34 am
Quote from: southendmd on September 12, 2008, 08:40:02 am
"Reasonable ties for spies (you know, like those skinny James Bond ties) by Daniel (the designer, of course) with a gem surprise (like a tie tack)."   


Perhaps is ropes to tie a spy up with when you capture him? ? ?  >:D >:D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on September 12, 2008, 10:45:47 am
Bonjour... to all !

Since some have now rain up to their knees, better to still get out to safe areas... somehow be safe since such storm is inceasing !

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 12, 2008, 11:17:19 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 12, 2008, 03:01:42 am
God, how cute are they? :-* :-*

Let me at them! :laugh:



There was a huge close-up pic of Roger in The New Yorker a week or so ago--an add for Swiss watches. He has brown eyes. I love brown eyes. (Except when I love Jake's blue eyes. ...  ::) )
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 12, 2008, 11:19:02 am
Quote from: optom3 on September 12, 2008, 08:31:06 am

OMG  Never mind thud I am flat on my back hyperventilating,. You absoloute star Jeff for posting those.

Thanks, but I can't take credit. It was Paul who posted the pics. I just fainted from the hotness of the two of them. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 12, 2008, 11:50:13 am
Quote from: southendmd on September 11, 2008, 10:08:32 pm
I'm sure Leslie's sleeping, so, how's this, Fiona?

(http://cornedbeefhash.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/roger-federer-iw08-practice5.jpg)

(http://www.all-about-tennis.com/images/rafael_nadal.jpg)

(http://www.tennis.com/uploadedImages/Editorial/General/2007_04_30_NadalFederer2_article.jpg)


I was in such a dither, I thanked the wrong person. So sincere apologies. and THANKYOU  for the pics.

I never know whether I want to mother Nadal or throw myself at him,fat chance. He is talented, so sweet and humble about it all,killer accent and the way he ends all his answers with no? Not to mention the body of a greek god. As for Federer he is just a god of tennis and he he wasn't overlooked in the body and looks department either.
Perhaps you could find me some more pics.I know, some people are never satisfied, but the sight of those 2 this morning despite not playing for over 4 months,recession etc.I went on court this morning and played like a demon!!! I was doing passing shots,lobs, volleys.My coach actually passed comment and asked me what had been in my morning coffee.!!
I did not dare say a double dose of Federer and Nadal, he already thinks I am one sandwich short of a pic-nic !!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 12, 2008, 12:02:55 pm
Quote from: southendmd on September 12, 2008, 08:40:02 am
What the heck is green rice, anyway? 

I think you're mistaken, Leslie.  That's not a sign for the special food at all.  Crevetten clearly is like cravat, so it's an ad for the nearby tie shop:

"Reasonable ties for spies (you know, like those skinny James Bond ties) by Daniel (the designer, of course) with a gem surprise (like a tie tack)."   

30,50 Francs?  I forgot Switzerland ain't in the Eurozone.  How much is a Swiss franc now?  Used to be about 50 cents a million years ago. 


I like that translation, Paul. Anyone else?

A Swiss franc is about a dollar so you are either buying a $30 tie or a $30 shrimp surprise.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 12, 2008, 12:11:40 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 12, 2008, 11:19:02 am
Thanks, but I can't take credit. It was Paul who posted the pics. I just fainted from the hotness of the two of them. ...  ;D

I have ammende my post.
I was in such a dither,I got it all wrong,I have now thanked Paul.!!! I think I may be turning into a floozy,Heath, Nadal, and Federer.
I have not been this silly over any tennis player, since Borg hit the scene in the 70's and converted me to tennis for ever.I live in hope that my middle son will continue to do as well at his tennis as he is at the moment and maybe I will meet one or both of them.!!!!!

A girl has to have a dream to keep going.In the meantime I have printed out the pics and put them on the fridge next to Heath.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 12, 2008, 12:21:16 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 12, 2008, 02:16:27 am
A few more of Roger and the crew. I realize these may not be thud-worthy pictures but hey! I saw him!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/DSCN0930.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/DSCN0931.jpg)

Is he as lovely in real life as he is on the screen.
You were so lucky to get to see him .It gives me goosebumps just thinking about it.Now if  you just happen by chance, on one of your trips to see Nadal, then I am really going to sulk!!!

Monica Seles lives in our community, she is just a few houses down from us.The only one allowed to have tennis courts in her yard. However to be frank.she just doesn't do it for me in the same way,Federer or Nadal do.Hubby quite likes her though.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 12, 2008, 12:37:59 pm
Quote from: optom3 on September 12, 2008, 11:50:13 am
I never know whether I want to mother Nadal or throw myself at him,fat chance. He is talented, so sweet and humble about it all,killer accent and the way he ends all his answers with no? Not to mention the body of a greek god. As for Federer he is just a god of tennis and he he wasn't overlooked in the body and looks department either.

Either one would do quite nicely, but I must confess that neither quite does for me what Pete Sampras always did. ...

 :o  Thud!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 12, 2008, 01:02:14 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 12, 2008, 02:20:01 am
Let's play...what's on the menu, shall we? After seeing Roger, I stopped for a glass of wine at a cafe and this was the special for the evening.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/DSCN0932.jpg)

After studying it for several minutes, I decided it says, "Fried shrimp with spices, Danieli-style, with tasty green rice."

Other guesses?

Hmm, I'll never come up with a better response than Paul's, so I'll just make a real guess based on rusty German:  Jumbo shrimp with bacon (or some meat) a la Danieli with vegetable rice?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 12, 2008, 01:14:27 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 12, 2008, 12:37:59 pm
Either one would do quite nicely, but I must confess that neither quite does for me what Pete Sampras always did. ...

 :o  Thud!

No, going to have to disagree with you on that one.Amazing tennis player, but could never quite get past the eyebrows.So hows about you have Sampras and I'll take Nadal and Federer, I wish !!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 12, 2008, 01:39:10 pm
Quote from: optom3 on September 12, 2008, 01:14:27 pm
No, going to have to disagree with you on that one.Amazing tennis player, but could never quite get past the eyebrows.So hows about you have Sampras and I'll take Nadal and Federer, I wish !!!

And they say gay men are picky. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 12, 2008, 01:45:45 pm
(http://www.whineandcheese.net/pics/nadal_shirtless.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 12, 2008, 01:47:11 pm
(http://weblogs.cltv.com/entertainment/tv/metromix/andy_roddick_naked.jpg)
Andy Roddick
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 12, 2008, 01:53:01 pm
Quote from: southendmd on September 12, 2008, 01:45:45 pm
(http://www.whineandcheese.net/pics/nadal_shirtless.jpg)

It's official I have died and gone to heaven.!!!

I wonder how long it takes to retrain as a sports physiotherapist???  Let's face it ,he's never going to need an Optometrist, the way he sees and hits that ball.

Which other parts does his sports physio get to manipulate do you think? Hamstring problems, groin strain.

Right I need a dip in the pool.It's all too much.My imagination has just taken off at warp factor x trillion !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 12, 2008, 01:58:27 pm
Quote from: southendmd on September 12, 2008, 01:47:11 pm
(http://weblogs.cltv.com/entertainment/tv/metromix/andy_roddick_naked.jpg)
Andy Roddick

Are you trying to give me a heart attack ??? My kids need their mother. Roddick is very fit, and lets be honest, not that I would ever get the chance,I certainly wouldn't say no.
But Nadal and Federer still rule.
Ducks under chair in case anyone is offended.!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 12, 2008, 02:04:10 pm
(http://fearofbliss.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/rafael_nadal12_116.jpg)
There, there, Fiona.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 12, 2008, 03:20:52 pm
Quote from: Meryl on September 12, 2008, 01:02:14 pm
Hmm, I'll never come up with a better response than Paul's, so I'll just make a real guess based on rusty German:  Jumbo shrimp with bacon (or some meat) a la Danieli with vegetable rice?

Your rusty German is pretty close. According to my hostess, it is Jumbo Shrimp on a skewer a la Danieli (Danieli style) with vegetable rice. So I guess you win the prize...whatever it is! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 12, 2008, 03:28:54 pm
Quote from: southendmd on September 12, 2008, 02:04:10 pm
(http://fearofbliss.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/rafael_nadal12_116.jpg)
There, there, Fiona.

Gobsmacked !!

Where is the other guys hand?? and just look at Nadals hands,I never noticed before, he has incredible long fingers,just like Heath, which just does it for me every time.
It's official I am bessoted.I have a crush of mammoth,no epic proportions,speaking of which have you seen the size of his feet? enormous and that's with them squeezed into sneakers a size and a half too small!!!!
What wouldn't I give,  to swap places with the other guy, even for a couple of minutes. I could die a happy lady !!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 12, 2008, 07:18:30 pm
Quote from: southendmd on September 12, 2008, 01:47:11 pm
(http://weblogs.cltv.com/entertainment/tv/metromix/andy_roddick_naked.jpg)
Andy Roddick

 :o  Thud!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 12, 2008, 07:31:11 pm
Congrats
to
Big
Brother
Truman
On
Reaching
7,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 12, 2008, 07:38:24 pm
I use the same Babolat racquet as Nadal (and Roddick) Does that mean I have a tenuous link with the Majorcan God.!!!! My game is cr-p though,so O might as well use a frying pan.!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 12, 2008, 07:45:08 pm
I love all the lefties:  Nadal, Connors, Laver...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 12, 2008, 07:51:23 pm
Congrats on 7,000 posts, Truman!

(http://www.trumanlibrary.org/lifetimes/button2.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 13, 2008, 01:29:08 am
Quote from: southendmd on September 12, 2008, 07:45:08 pm
I love all the lefties:  Nadal, Connors, Laver...

Keep an eye out for my tennis son in a few years, he is a leftie, an incredible tennis talent and just so handsome.Blonde hair and the most enormous blue eyes you have ever seen.
Admittedly I am not the best tennis player in the world,but he is 11 and I can no longer return his serve.Even when he takes pity on me I still lose 0-6 0-6.
He is playing 15 and 16 year olds at his clinic and winning. O.K enough bragging.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 13, 2008, 03:09:37 am

Congrats on 7000 Truman :)

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/truman2.jpg)

Way to go!



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 13, 2008, 03:16:51 am
YAY!!! :D

Congratulations Truman!! :-*

You're getting up there, baby! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 13, 2008, 04:50:34 am
I'm coming from behind the times -

Happy milestones Merly, A, and Tru!

Happy thud-worthiness to us all!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 13, 2008, 05:12:55 am
Morning all,

Greetings from Belgium where it is a little cloudy but no rain. Not sure of the temperature. My widget tells me it is 13 degrees and rainy in Basel...better to be here, I think!

Love from Leslie & Fabienne
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 13, 2008, 05:25:44 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 13, 2008, 05:12:55 am
Morning all,

Greetings from Belgium where it is a little cloudy but no rain. Not sure of the temperature. My widget tells me it is 13 degrees and rainy in Basel...better to be here, I think!

Love from Leslie & Fabienne


Have a fun day you two! :)



I'm sorry to report that the weather is awful here. Dull, grey, chilly, rainy. Doesn't look like it would stop raining anytime today  :P.

And the forecast predicts more of the same :(.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 13, 2008, 09:48:37 am
It,s sunny here,for the first time in ages.We were lucky not to get any of the hurricanes,but they dumped a lot of rain as they went up the gulf coast.

Any more gorgeous men popped into range of your camera Leslie ??

I am still jealous of your Federer viewing. !!

At least it loks like  Ike does not so far seem to have been as bad as expected, although plenty bad enough.

Have a lovely and safe,(particularly in Texas) week end, everyone.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on September 13, 2008, 10:32:59 am
Bonjour... to all !

I love that pic of that person touching the sky, while walking up those stairs!

Be safe all as this storm passes!

And be safe too all others!

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2008, 09:29:11 pm
hiya  brokie friends!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 14, 2008, 03:08:24 am
Good morning from my "office" in Fabienne's dining room!

I see sun and blue sky this morning after a rainy day yesterday. My widget says 6 degrees (43 degrees F). Chilly! It is 8 degrees and rainy in Basel and 63 degrees at home.

Fabienne and I did some shopping in Leuven yesterday and then decided to go to IKEA because I have never been. Yes, I know there are IKEA stores in the US but none in Maine. So off we went. OHMIGOD! LOL. I felt like I was at Disney World with the entire population of the country of Belgium! Fabienne bought a few things but I went home empty handed because I kept reminding myself I have a small suitcase. I am not sure how I would fit an entire Scandinavian sleeping system in there, complete with duvet and pillows, so I resisted the temptation. But it was quite the store to see and the mob was unbelieveable. As I said to Fabienne, "You'd think they were giving things away!"

Right now I am sitting here with Anna, watching SpongeBob Square Pants in Dutch! Last night we plowed through about 6 hours of Batman Begins and finally quit when Fabienne said there were 3 hours more to go (it seemed like an endlessly long movie!!). All I can say about the new one and this: I thought Maggie G. was very weak in her role, but she was an improvement over Katie Holmes. But that's not saying much for either of their acting abilities.

More stories later!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 14, 2008, 06:30:40 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 14, 2008, 03:08:24 am

More stories later!


Looking forward to them!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 14, 2008, 07:41:13 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 14, 2008, 03:08:24 am

Fabienne and I did some shopping in Leuven yesterday and then decided to go to IKEA because I have never been. Yes, I know there are IKEA stores in the US but none in Maine. So off we went. OHMIGOD! LOL. I felt like I was at Disney World with the entire population of the country of Belgium! Fabienne bought a few things but I went home empty handed because I kept reminding myself I have a small suitcase. I am not sure how I would fit an entire Scandinavian sleeping system in there, complete with duvet and pillows, so I resisted the temptation. But it was quite the store to see and the mob was unbelieveable. As I said to Fabienne, "You'd think they were giving things away!"



IKEA is quite a phenomenon.  My favorite aspect of it is the sample rooms, where they take a very small space and show how one could live well in there.  Very inspiring.  I think half the kids I know have IKEA raised beds.  I get an itch to go about twice a year.  Since it's a 45 minute drive to get there, I usually postpone going until the urge to go is mighty.  Then I go, devoting an afternoon to it.  I wend my way through its labyrinth like a kid in Willy Wonka's factory, eat lunch, buy a set of new cups, or a duvet (we all sleep under IKEA duvets), or a small table, and finally at the end, lurch out of its vortex, overwhelmed, and can't stand the idea of going back.  A few months later the itch starts up again...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 14, 2008, 10:58:01 am
Quote from: Elle on September 14, 2008, 07:41:13 am
My favorite aspect of it is the sample rooms, where they take a very small space and show how one could live well in there.  Very inspiring. 


You mean like this with partition walls and 'rooms' completely furnitered, even with fake TVs and fake rows of books?

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/index20.jpg)

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/index8.jpg)

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/index2.jpg)


That's what all furniture stores do over here. At least in Germany, don't know about other countries.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 14, 2008, 12:25:31 pm
Well it is sweltering here today,but in a really hot,sticky humid way. I have to keep dipping in the pool to cool down, accompanied by the german shepherd cross.She loves swimming, but only round and round in circles,so funny.
I may actualy have to go inside if it gets any more sticky.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 14, 2008, 04:43:06 pm
It's sweltering here to!  It's supposed to get cooler as the day goes on, but right now, it's the hottest it's been all day, 90 degrees!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on September 14, 2008, 08:16:14 pm
Bonjour... to all !!

And be safe and enjoy the evening !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 14, 2008, 08:33:58 pm
Quote from: Elle on September 14, 2008, 07:41:13 am

IKEA is quite a phenomenon.  My favorite aspect of it is the sample rooms, where they take a very small space and show how one could live well in there.  Very inspiring.  I think half the kids I know have IKEA raised beds.  I get an itch to go about twice a year.  Since it's a 45 minute drive to get there, I usually postpone going until the urge to go is mighty.  Then I go, devoting an afternoon to it.  I wend my way through its labyrinth like a kid in Willy Wonka's factory, eat lunch, buy a set of new cups, or a duvet (we all sleep under IKEA duvets), or a small table, and finally at the end, lurch out of its vortex, overwhelmed, and can't stand the idea of going back.  A few months later the itch starts up again...

Around here some people refer to IKEA as "gay church" 'cause so many gay guys go there to cruise on Sunday mornings.  8)
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Post by: Artiste on September 14, 2008, 08:36:13 pm
Jeff, that is funny... too!


May I say!


Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 15, 2008, 04:22:42 am
Morning all,

10 degrees here in Belgium this morning with more blue skies. I head back to Basel this afternoon and my widget is telling me it is 6 degrees there. 6!! That's cold! LOL. I only brought one really warm sweater. I hope I am not living in it for the next two weeks!

Yesterday Fabienne and I went to Antwerpen (Antwerp). There was a big market going on so we had fun perusing that and did buy a bunch of stuff, including a pair or Birkenstocks, some soccer shirts for my son, and tablecloths (!). Yes, I go all the way to Belgium to buy tablecloths! LOL. We christened one last night for dinner which was fun. Dirk made paella and I cooked artichokes. It was a feast.

Today I fly back to Basel and back to work tomorrow for 3 days. Then Friday I head to Germany to see Chrissi and her family. My daughter Hannah will be joining us. Lots of fun in store!

More later....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2008, 09:04:51 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 14, 2008, 08:33:58 pm
Around here some people refer to IKEA as "gay church" 'cause so many gay guys go there to cruise on Sunday mornings.  8)


I've never heard that before!    ;D :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on September 15, 2008, 11:09:01 am
Bonjour... and have a great day!

As storm did and does still harm many, be safe!

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 15, 2008, 02:48:05 pm
So Leslie and Fabienne - you guys didn't go to the Rodeo then?

Quote from: MaineWriter on September 15, 2008, 04:22:42 am
Morning all,

10 degrees here in Belgium this morning with more blue skies. I head back to Basel this afternoon and my widget is telling me it is 6 degrees there. 6!! That's cold! LOL. I only brought one really warm sweater. I hope I am not living in it for the next two weeks!

Yesterday Fabienne and I went to Antwerpen (Antwerp). There was a big market going on so we had fun perusing that and did buy a bunch of stuff, including a pair or Birkenstocks, some soccer shirts for my son, and tablecloths (!). Yes, I go all the way to Belgium to buy tablecloths! LOL. We christened one last night for dinner which was fun. Dirk made paella and I cooked artichokes. It was a feast.

Today I fly back to Basel and back to work tomorrow for 3 days. Then Friday I head to Germany to see Chrissi and her family. My daughter Hannah will be joining us. Lots of fun in store!

More later....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 15, 2008, 02:53:44 pm
Mikaela is here!  She arrived last night from Norway and promptly zoned out.  Tonight we're going to the Boathouse in Central Park for dinner, and tomorrow we're meeting John Gallagher at Heath's old hangout, La Grotta Azzura, in Soho.  Wednesday at the crack of dawn, we're off to Phoenix to begin the Great American West Adventure:  Sedona, Grand Canyon, Indian Country, Monument Valley, Mesa Verde, Durango and Denver.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2008, 03:08:51 pm
*waves to Meryl and Mikaela*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on September 15, 2008, 03:19:56 pm
Quote from: Kelda on September 15, 2008, 02:48:05 pm
So Leslie and Fabienne - you guys didn't go to the Rodeo then?


No, somehow, a rodeo in Belgium just doesn't sound right. The website said that they had a competition of 'mecanical steer wrestling' and I'm thinking 'huh'???

 :laugh:

We had fun at the market though, and then decided to take it easy for the rest of the day.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 15, 2008, 03:20:57 pm
Quote from: Meryl on September 15, 2008, 02:53:44 pm
Mikaela is here!  She arrived last night from Norway and promptly zoned out.  Tonight we're going to the Boathouse in Central Park for dinner, and tomorrow we're meeting John Gallagher at Heath's old hangout, La Grotta Azzura, in Soho.  Wednesday at the crack of dawn, we're off to Phoenix to begin the Great American West Adventure:  Sedona, Grand Canyon, Indian Country, Monument Valley, Mesa Verde, Durango and Denver.  8)

Aww, Brokie get togethers all over. Love it!

Yours sounds like a terrific schedule Meryl and Mikaela. I'm a little bit envious, but not too much since I have Leslie and her daughter coming as you know.

Do you plan to meet up with some of the Denver area Brokies?


I watched a movie with my husband the other day; 27 Dresses with Katherine Heigl. The Boathouse plays a (small) role in it, and of course I thought of Brokies (and your ballon pictures) when it was mentioned. I was like "OMG, OMG, the Boathouse, I know the Boathouse!" (with me never having been in NYC, lol). And my hubby was like "So what?"  :P Men! >:( ;)

Anyway, I wish the both of you a great trip!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 15, 2008, 03:25:36 pm
Greetings from Basel where I am back safe and sound.

My host and hostess welcomed me back to Switzerland with a Swiss feast of cheese fondue and some sort of fancy torte for dessert. It was very good. Now I am getting unpacked and ready for a busy three days of work...and I am sure I will be busy!

Updated weather report in the am!

Welcome to Mikeala! Meryl, I hope you two have a really great trip! Sounds like lots of fun.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 15, 2008, 04:05:02 pm
Quote from: Meryl on September 15, 2008, 02:53:44 pm
Mikaela is here!  She arrived last night from Norway and promptly zoned out.  Tonight we're going to the Boathouse in Central Park for dinner, and tomorrow we're meeting John Gallagher at Heath's old hangout, La Grotta Azzura, in Soho.  Wednesday at the crack of dawn, we're off to Phoenix to begin the Great American West Adventure:  Sedona, Grand Canyon, Indian Country, Monument Valley, Mesa Verde, Durango and Denver.  8)

Oh, wow! More places I need to see!

I think I read somewhere that John Ford used to film his Westerns in Monument Valley. Are you going to go to Four Corners? Will you ride the train at Durango?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 15, 2008, 04:39:18 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on September 15, 2008, 03:19:56 pm
No, somehow, a rodeo in Belgium just doesn't sound right. The website said that they had a competition of 'mecanical steer wrestling' and I'm thinking 'huh'???

 :laugh:

We had fun at the market though, and then decided to take it easy for the rest of the day.

sounds good but it just felt so right when i picked up that leaflet and you said it was while Lesllie was there!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 15, 2008, 04:45:46 pm
Howdy, Mikaela! 

You have a gem of a travelling companion!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2008, 08:57:25 pm
*waves*

Hiya Paul!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 15, 2008, 09:22:16 pm
Hey Chuckie!  Happy San Fran anniversary to you!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2008, 09:35:05 pm
Quote from: southendmd on September 15, 2008, 09:22:16 pm
Hey Chuckie!  Happy San Fran anniversary to you!

and to you too!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 15, 2008, 11:17:57 pm
The Full List!!!  :D




    injest    29,788    

    MaineWriter    13,115

    Garry_LH      11,245    
    Front-Ranger      11,180

    Artiste   10,458    
    DavidInIndy   10,407

    Elle       9,999
    dot-matrix       9,865

    Lucise            8,733    
    Jeff Wrangler       8,173

    Fran           7,270    
    shakestheground        7,025    

    louise van hine           6,982    
    Sheriff Roland        6,847    
    atz75            6,095    
    Meryl         6,059    
    Kelda         6,036
    
    CellarDweller          5,855    
    seriouscrayons       5,753    
    southendmd    5,585    
    ifyoucantfixit      5,469    
    Penthesilea    5,298    
    David       5,097

    Phillip Dampier     4,977    
    NoMore          4,574    
    Shasta542         4,449    
    memento       4,259    
    loneleeb3       4,196
    
    garycottle              3,786    
    Lynne         3,770    
    Toast               3,542    
    Kerry               3,437    
    brokeplex        3,436    
    delalluvia         3,426    
    ednbarby          3,168    
    Katie77        3,110    
    Pipedream      3,029

    belbbmfan         2,744    
    opinionista         2,699    
    brokeback_dev       2,684    
    wdj            2,611    
    jstephens9         2,509    
    sfericsf        2,508    
    Dagi        2,468    
    mariez      2,406    
    Sharon     2,172    
    Mikaela       2,171    
    Daniel    2,097

    optom3      1,956    
    Littlewing            1,910    
    SunShadow       1,792    
    Cameron            1,747    
    jpwagoneer1964    1,715    
    wulfar360               1,686    
    Arad-3        1,650    
    Bigheart      1,610    
    YaadPyar        1,600    
    ffrn          1,550    
    j. U. d. E.       1,516    
    enjaRoux            1,492    
    cmr107         1,420    
    twistedude    1,391    
    oilgun         1,385    
    LauraGigs           1,367    
    coffeecat33          1,346    
    littleguitar          1,326    
    notBastet         1,276    
    wyomen       1,276    
    TOoP/Bruce    1,265    
    saucycobblers    1,237    
    souxi             1,217    
    DeeDee              1,155    
    BelAir      1,149    
    underdown    1,133    
    starboardlight        1,125    
    Ray          1,040    
    karen1129       1,037    
    nakymaton      1,022

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on September 15, 2008, 11:21:34 pm
Bonnes nouvelles... good news and to all, keep care!

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 15, 2008, 11:25:21 pm
Quote from: atz75 on September 15, 2008, 11:17:57 pm
The Full List!!!  :D




    injest    29,788    

    MaineWriter    13,115

    Garry_LH      11,245    
    Front-Ranger      11,180

    Artiste   10,458    
    DavidInIndy   10,407

    Elle       9,999
    dot-matrix       9,865

    Lucise            8,733    
    Jeff Wrangler       8,173

    Fran           7,270    
    shakestheground        7,025    

    louise van hine           6,982    
    Sheriff Roland        6,847    
    atz75            6,095    
    Meryl         6,059    
    Kelda         6,036
    
    CellarDweller          5,855    
    seriouscrayons       5,753    
    southendmd    5,585    
    ifyoucantfixit      5,469    
    Penthesilea    5,298    
    David       5,097

    Phillip Dampier     4,977    
    NoMore          4,574    
    Shasta542         4,449    
    memento       4,259    
    loneleeb3       4,196
    
    garycottle              3,786    
    Lynne         3,770    
    Toast               3,542    
    Kerry               3,437    
    brokeplex        3,436    
    delalluvia         3,426    
    ednbarby          3,168    
    Katie77        3,110    
    Pipedream      3,029

    belbbmfan         2,744    
    opinionista         2,699    
    brokeback_dev       2,684    
    wdj            2,611    
    jstephens9         2,509    
    sfericsf        2,508    
    Dagi        2,468    
    mariez      2,406    
    Sharon     2,172    
    Mikaela       2,171    
    Daniel    2,097

    optom3      1,956    
    Littlewing            1,910    
    SunShadow       1,792    
    Cameron            1,747    
    jpwagoneer1964    1,715    
    wulfar360               1,686    
    Arad-3        1,650    
    Bigheart      1,610    
    YaadPyar        1,600    
    ffrn          1,550    
    j. U. d. E.       1,516    
    enjaRoux            1,492    
    cmr107         1,420    
    twistedude    1,391    
    oilgun         1,385    
    LauraGigs           1,367    
    coffeecat33          1,346    
    littleguitar          1,326    
    notBastet         1,276    
    wyomen       1,276    
    TOoP/Bruce    1,265    
    saucycobblers    1,237    
    souxi             1,217    
    DeeDee              1,155    
    BelAir      1,149    
    underdown    1,133    
    starboardlight        1,125    
    Ray          1,040    
    karen1129       1,037    
    nakymaton      1,022




LOOK AT CLARISSA!!!! :D

She is only ONE POST away from 10.000! :D

An early congratulations to you Clarissa! Hopefully you'll post your 10000th post in a little while!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 15, 2008, 11:27:27 pm
And Artiste has now passed me up! He's now in the #5 spot! Congratulations Artiste! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 16, 2008, 12:26:17 am
*Waves to Chuck and Leslie*  (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Emoticons/wave.gif)

Quote from: Penthesilea on September 15, 2008, 03:20:57 pm
Aww, Brokie get togethers all over. Love it!

Yours sounds like a terrific schedule Meryl and Mikaela. I'm a little bit envious, but not too much since I have Leslie and her daughter coming as you know.

Do you plan to meet up with some of the Denver area Brokies?


I watched a movie with my husband the other day; 27 Dresses with Katherine Heigl. The Boathouse plays a (small) role in it, and of course I thought of Brokies (and your ballon pictures) when it was mentioned. I was like "OMG, OMG, the Boathouse, I know the Boathouse!" (with me never having been in NYC, lol). And my hubby was like "So what?"  :P Men! >:( ;)

Anyway, I wish the both of you a great trip!

Thanks, Chrissi!  I'm sure you'll have fun with Leslie and Hannah, too.  Yes, we're planning on having dinner with the Denver Brokies on September 23.  Yeehaw!  8)

First thing when you get to New York, we're hitting the Boathouse for dinner.  ;D

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 15, 2008, 04:05:02 pm
Oh, wow! More places I need to see!

I think I read somewhere that John Ford used to film his Westerns in Monument Valley. Are you going to go to Four Corners? Will you ride the train at Durango?

Yep, we'll try to hit Four Corners after Monument Valley.  Don't know about the train in Durango, but we plan to visit with nakymaton, who lives in those parts.  :)

Quote from: southendmd on September 15, 2008, 04:45:46 pm
Howdy, Mikaela! 

You have a gem of a travelling companion!

Aw, shucks (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Emoticons/blush.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 16, 2008, 12:49:09 am
Leslie waves back to everybody!

Morning all...another chilly morning here in Basel with a whopping 6 degrees. Brrr! Yesterday was cold like this but they told me it warmed up over the course of the day. Let's hope it does the same thing today!

I have been getting photos from home of Hannah's packing. She leaves TOMORROW! Wow! Where does the time go???

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 16, 2008, 08:43:09 am
Congrats to Elle on 10,000 priceless posts!

(http://andyadontstop.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/10000.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 16, 2008, 08:45:39 am
Congratulations to Clarissa who seems to be up and posting very very early this morning!

Welcome to the 10K club. You thought the 1K handshake was bad? Wait til you see what's in store for you now! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: memento on September 16, 2008, 08:56:20 am
Congratulatons to Clarissa on
(http://static.flickr.com/46/170370104_8d2a31362f_d.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 16, 2008, 09:10:10 am


Wow
10 000
is a BIG one.
This demands for fireworks

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/feuerwerk2.jpg)

Congratulations Clarissa!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2008, 09:18:45 am

Congrats
to
Clarissa
On
Reaching
10,000+
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2008, 09:19:19 am
And good morning BetterMost friends!

How is everyone?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 16, 2008, 09:40:42 am
It is a really lovely morning here,at long last the humidity of the last few days.has gone. The 2 little ones missed the bus today so I drove them to school.No problem as it actually means I can visit my favourite chocolate and cake shop. on the way back home.
I don't make a special trip there, as it is about 20 miles round trip.

Shock,horror it has closed down,not only that there were so many businesses closed down it is scary.I had not been that way for some time and it really was a shock.Florida seems to be dying on its feet.I know our supermarket is over 50% down,but at least we are still keeping going. It was a real eye opener to see al those closed down businesses.

The only ones still doing business seem to be the pawn shops and consignment stores.So anyone in Florida and other states,support your local shops and restaurants.O.K I will get off my high horse now,but it deeply saddened me to see it all.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2008, 09:45:19 am
I know what you mean, Fiona!

a lot of smaller shops close down and leave, and the big stuff (wall mart) sticks around forever.   >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 16, 2008, 11:28:43 am



(http://bestsmileys.com/magic/3.gif) Congrats on 10,000 Elle!!! (http://bestsmileys.com/magic/5.gif)

(http://bestsmileys.com/magic/7.gif)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 16, 2008, 12:56:45 pm
Oooh! I got past 6K! and am catching up on Meryl & amanda when did that happen!?!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 16, 2008, 01:31:01 pm


6000!!!
Hey Kelda:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/congratulations0an8.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on September 16, 2008, 04:07:52 pm
Congratulations Elle!

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/10000winflag.png)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on September 16, 2008, 04:12:45 pm
And congratulations Kelda!!

A little treat for you.  8)  :D

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/ChocolateMousse.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 16, 2008, 04:16:31 pm
Quote from: Kelda on September 16, 2008, 12:56:45 pm
Oooh! I got past 6K! and am catching up on Meryl & amanda when did that happen!?!

Yes!  Congrats Kelda!   
(http://bestsmileys.com/cats1/22.gif)


You, Meryl and I seem to be the posting triplets at the moment!  ;D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 16, 2008, 04:50:17 pm
Congrats to Kelda on 6000 posts!

(http://www.drivingimpressions.com/fobs/6000.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 16, 2008, 04:56:04 pm
Ohhh, the famous chocolate mousse!

Congratulations, Kelda!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 16, 2008, 05:18:05 pm
mmm.. chocolate mousse.

Thanks all!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on September 16, 2008, 06:05:17 pm
Bonjour... and congratulations!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2008, 06:18:47 pm

Congrats
to
Kelda
On
Reaching
6,000+
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2008, 06:21:04 pm
Quote from: Kelda on September 16, 2008, 12:56:45 pm
Oooh! I got past 6K! and am catching up on Meryl & amanda when did that happen!?!


I just sneaks up on ya, doesn't it?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 16, 2008, 08:17:54 pm


And, it looks like even more congrats are in order...


Way to go Louise
for reaching 7000!!!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2008, 08:21:01 pm

Congrats
to
Louise
On
Reaching
7,000+
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on September 16, 2008, 09:45:42 pm
Congratulations to you
Louise
?

May we see more and more of your thoughful and helpful posts!


au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 16, 2008, 10:30:42 pm
Congrats to Louise on 7,000 posts!

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a81/kos102/2008/Obama/Colorado/Cover%20Art/Barack-Hat-Colorado.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 16, 2008, 11:07:48 pm
Congratulations Clarissa!

Congratulations Kelda!

Congratulations Louise!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 17, 2008, 12:29:34 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/diversity.jpg)

CONGRATULATIONS ON 10,000 POSTS, CLARISSA!

WAY TO GO, KELDA!

KUDOS TO LOUISE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 17, 2008, 01:33:05 am
Wow, Louise, congratulations!

Another chilly morning here in Basel with a whopping 5 degrees! Brrr!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on September 17, 2008, 02:31:48 am
Bravo Louise!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 08:43:45 am
*waves*


good morning!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on September 17, 2008, 10:04:34 am
Bonjour et, félicitations à toutes et à tous !!

Have a safe and wonderful day !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 17, 2008, 10:46:52 am


Congrats Louise!

7000

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 17, 2008, 11:44:43 am
good lord, I guess I HAVE been posting a lot in the Election forum!  THANKS GUYS! *and gals!*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 18, 2008, 12:51:42 am
Morning all,

5 degrees here in Basel this morning! Another chilly day.

My daughter Hannah is on the plane and on her way to Frankfurt where Chrissi will be meeting her in a few hours. I rendez-vous with both of them in Mannheim tomorrow (at 12:22 pm to be exact). It is hard to believe I have been here two weeks! Time flies when you are having fun!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 18, 2008, 01:00:25 am
Swiss Cuisine

What is Switzerland famous for? Cheese, of course! So on Monday we had cheese fondue and Tuesday we had raclette. Yesterday we had "toasts" which is my hostess's "favorite" and a German delicacy invented by her mother. Let me share the recipe:

Toasts

Serving per person: 2 toasts

This recipe is easily multiplied. The instructions below are for one toast. Make as many has you have guests--in fact, make extra. People will gobble them up.

Take one slice of white bread. On it, place one slice of gouda cheese. Take one half banana and halve again (lengthwise). Place on the cheese, cut side down. Take one small hot dog and halve lengthwise. Place on top of the banana. Take one-half slice of bacon and lay it neatly on top of the hot dog. Repeat as necessary for however many toasts you are making.

Arrange the toasts on a cookie sheet. Place under a preheated broiler and cook until the bacon is crisp, the edges of the bread are toasted, and the cheese looks sort of melted. Serve immediately. Goes well with beer.

~~~~

Believe it or not, I ate two of these things! They weren't so bad, either (and I am not usually a fan of bacon and banana combinations). All I could think was, "I wonder if Elvis ever ate one of these?"

My hostess told me you can substitute tomato for the bacon but then it is just turning into a variation on a BLT. The banana is much more European.

I would have taken a picture, but that seemed a little rude at the dinner table. LOL

Enjoy!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on September 18, 2008, 01:23:58 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 18, 2008, 01:00:25 am
Swiss Cuisine

What is Switzerland famous for? Cheese, of course! So on Monday we had cheese fondue and Tuesday we had raclette. Yesterday we had "toasts" which is my hostess's "favorite" and a German delicacy invented by her mother. Let me share the recipe:

Toasts

Serving per person: 2 toasts

This recipe is easily multiplied. The instructions below are for one toast. Make as many has you have guests--in fact, make extra. People will gobble them up.

Take one slice of white bread. On it, place one slice of gouda cheese. Take one half banana and halve again (lengthwise). Place on the cheese, cut side down. Take one small hot dog and halve lengthwise. Place on top of the banana. Take one-half slice of bacon and lay it neatly on top of the hot dog. Repeat as necessary for however many toasts you are making.

Arrange the toasts on a cookie sheet. Place under a preheated broiler and cook until the bacon is crisp, the edges of the bread are toasted, and the cheese looks sort of melted. Serve immediately. Goes well with beer.

~~~~

Believe it or not, I ate two of these things! They weren't so bad, either (and I am not usually a fan of bacon and banana combinations). All I could think was, "I wonder if Elvis ever ate one of these?"

My hostess told me you can substitute tomato for the bacon but then it is just turning into a variation on a BLT. The banana is much more European.

I would have taken a picture, but that seemed a little rude at the dinner table. LOL

Enjoy!



 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

That sounds like an 'interesting' gastronomical experience. Maybe you'll have many more of these 'german delicacies' in the coming days...

And LOL at the banana being so much more european!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 18, 2008, 01:36:59 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on September 18, 2008, 01:23:58 am

And LOL at the banana being so much more european!  ;D


Yes, that made me LOL too :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 18, 2008, 03:50:51 am
Oh wow!  I had no idea I'd reached 10,000 posts, til I read it here.  :laugh:  That was startling.  :)

Thanks for all the congrats, but Fabienne, while I appreciate the giant flag with "10000" on it, Kelda's little dish of chocolate mousse is even more enticing.  :)

And Meryl and Mikaela have a lovely time!  And Leslie and Hannah!  And all the lovely hostesses!

:-*


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 18, 2008, 03:53:28 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 14, 2008, 10:58:01 am

You mean like this with partition walls and 'rooms' completely furnitered, even with fake TVs and fake rows of books?

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That's what all furniture stores do over here. At least in Germany, don't know about other countries.


Hi Chrissi, that's not exactly what I meant.  I actually mean they create a whole tiny apartment, including kitchen, bathroom, separate bedrooms (maybe), and show how with clever storage, and multiple uses, it doesn't take much space for one or more people to live.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 18, 2008, 05:03:38 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 18, 2008, 01:00:25 am
Swiss Cuisine

What is Switzerland famous for? Cheese, of course! So on Monday we had cheese fondue and Tuesday we had raclette. Yesterday we had "toasts" which is my hostess's "favorite" and a German delicacy invented by her mother. Let me share the recipe:

Toasts

Serving per person: 2 toasts

This recipe is easily multiplied. The instructions below are for one toast. Make as many has you have guests--in fact, make extra. People will gobble them up.

Take one slice of white bread. On it, place one slice of gouda cheese. Take one half banana and halve again (lengthwise). Place on the cheese, cut side down. Take one small hot dog and halve lengthwise. Place on top of the banana. Take one-half slice of bacon and lay it neatly on top of the hot dog. Repeat as necessary for however many toasts you are making.

Arrange the toasts on a cookie sheet. Place under a preheated broiler and cook until the bacon is crisp, the edges of the bread are toasted, and the cheese looks sort of melted. Serve immediately. Goes well with beer.

~~~~

Believe it or not, I ate two of these things! They weren't so bad, either (and I am not usually a fan of bacon and banana combinations). All I could think was, "I wonder if Elvis ever ate one of these?"

My hostess told me you can substitute tomato for the bacon but then it is just turning into a variation on a BLT. The banana is much more European.

I would have taken a picture, but that seemed a little rude at the dinner table. LOL

Enjoy!



Bananas, cheese and hot dogs? Together? Did I read that correctly?

Eww, I don't know, that doesn't sound very good to me! :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 18, 2008, 05:58:47 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 18, 2008, 05:03:38 am
Bananas, cheese and hot dogs? Together? Did I read that correctly?

Eww, I don't know, that doesn't sound very good to me! :-\

Bananas, cheese, hot dogs and bacon! Don't forget the bacon, it is the piece de resistance! LOL

When it was described to me the day before (and the bacon was described as 'lard') I was really throwing up a little bit in my mouth. But I decided to be adventurous and planned on eating one and then ate two. Who knows, maybe I was starving. It wasn't bad, though. You might want to try it!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 18, 2008, 08:21:05 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 18, 2008, 05:03:38 am
Bananas, cheese and hot dogs? Together? Did I read that correctly?

Eww, I don't know, that doesn't sound very good to me! :-\

When we first arrived here, we thought the bacon,egg and pancakes or waffles with syrup combination was odd. We were used to having them as separate courses, the salt sweet combo was very strange. Now Of course I love it. I have also grown to love cinnamon which is in so many things, I couldn't stand it in Engalnd.

We laso were not mad keen on the vey streaky/fatty bacon.In England we only ever had back bacon.My husband tracked down A Canadian guy who cures his own bacon, and bought a whole side of back bacon. Guess what I don't like it any more,I have got so used to the bacon here.

I will never gey used to the portion size though.OMG. we sare an appetizer betwen 5. The 2 youngr kids  kids share a pizza,My husband and James sahre an entree, and I have an appetizer as an entre. !!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 18, 2008, 08:25:59 am
Good morning everyone!   ;D



Quote from: MaineWriter on September 18, 2008, 05:58:47 am
When it was described to me the day before (and the bacon was described as 'lard') I was really throwing up a little bit in my mouth.

Wow!  what a quote to read first thing in the morning!   :laugh:

Quote from: MaineWriter on September 18, 2008, 05:58:47 am
Bananas, cheese, hot dogs and bacon! Don't forget the bacon, it is the piece de resistance! LOL


Ok, I hate bananas, however, I have had hot dogs with cheese and bacon.  very tasty!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 18, 2008, 08:43:44 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 18, 2008, 08:25:59 am
Ok, I hate bananas, however, I have had hot dogs with cheese and bacon.  very tasty!

They had that on the menu in the restaurant in the store where my mother worked. They called it a Texas Tommy.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 18, 2008, 08:54:42 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 18, 2008, 08:25:59 am

Wow!  what a quote to read first thing in the morning!   :laugh:


Hahahaha, well remember, it is almost 3 in the afternoon here! (3 pm)

Leslie
Swiss Gadabout
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 18, 2008, 09:10:38 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 18, 2008, 08:54:42 am
Hahahaha, well remember, it is almost 3 in the afternoon here! (3 pm)

Leslie
Swiss Gadabout

I will never get used to the time zone differences!  :D  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 18, 2008, 09:12:25 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 18, 2008, 08:43:44 am
They had that on the menu in the restaurant in the store where my mother worked. They called it a Texas Tommy.  ;D


Texas Tommy sounds yummy.

Oh, and speaking of yummy, we've got a guy working on our air/heating vents today.  He's cute.  Very tan, goatee with some grey hair in it, very hairy arms....looks great in jeans...... ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on September 18, 2008, 09:59:45 am
Bonjour... to all and hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 18, 2008, 10:48:54 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 18, 2008, 09:12:25 am

Texas Tommy sounds yummy.

Oh, and speaking of yummy, we've got a guy working on our air/heating vents today.  He's cute.  Very tan, goatee with some grey hair in it, very hairy arms....looks great in jeans...... ;D

Good with his hands, is he?  ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 18, 2008, 11:19:03 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 18, 2008, 10:48:54 am
Good with his hands, is he?  ::)

He's good with his hands but numb as a hake...

(Sorry, couldn't resist!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 18, 2008, 11:26:33 am
Hi BetterMostians!  A quick progress report frim Arizona.  Mkaela and I had a very smooth flight to Phoenix (we had to leave my place at 4:30 am to catch an early flight!), connected with our friend Marie and drove up to Sedona.  We stopped along the way and saw some beautiful Sinagua Indian cliff dwellings.  The scenery is amazing, and when we drove into red rock country there was much gasping, oohing and ahhing.  Later we lucked out and found a wondeful Italian restaurant where the food was really delicious and the atmosphere utterly charming.  We conked out about 9:00, having had almost no sleep in 48 hours.

Today we head up through Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon.  Wish you were here!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 18, 2008, 11:30:49 am
That sounds like a whole lot of fun Meryl! :D

And please tell Mikaela I said hey! :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 18, 2008, 12:21:51 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 18, 2008, 11:19:03 am
He's good with his hands but numb as a hake...

(Sorry, couldn't resist!)

Is that "Maine" for "dumb as a rake"?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 18, 2008, 02:31:16 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 18, 2008, 05:58:47 am
Bananas, cheese, hot dogs and bacon! Don't forget the bacon, it is the piece de resistance! LOL

When it was described to me the day before (and the bacon was described as 'lard') I was really throwing up a little bit in my mouth. But I decided to be adventurous and planned on eating one and then ate two. Who knows, maybe I was starving. It wasn't bad, though. You might want to try it!

It must be one of those things where it sounds disgusting but all the flavors come together and compliment each other and it actually tastes good.

Sort of like dill pickles, grape jelly and chocolate. ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 18, 2008, 02:32:27 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 18, 2008, 02:31:16 pm
Sort of like dill pickles, grape jelly and chocolate. ;)


ehhhhhhh!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 18, 2008, 02:58:58 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 18, 2008, 12:21:51 pm
Is that "Maine" for "dumb as a rake"?  ;D

Hahaha, I think so!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 18, 2008, 03:03:14 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 18, 2008, 02:31:16 pm
It must be one of those things where it sounds disgusting but all the flavors come together and compliment each other and it actually tastes good.

Sort of like dill pickles, grape jelly and chocolate. ;)

I think you are exactly right. Although to be honest, I can't picture myself going home and making "Toasts" anytime soon for the family. LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 18, 2008, 03:21:50 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 18, 2008, 02:31:16 pm
It must be one of those things where it sounds disgusting but all the flavors come together and compliment each other and it actually tastes good.

Sort of like dill pickles, grape jelly and chocolate. ;)

No, the only time that would sound good to me was years ago at about 6 months pregnant !!!! and it was dill pickles, which I usually hate, with vanilla icecream.That and play dough ???  and paper.
 No Can't give you a rational explanation I'm afraid. Funnily enough it never seemed to tempt my husband .James however did develop a liking for play dough which he did not grow out of until he was about 7.and still to this day eats paper.Oh the sins of the mother !!! I do make sure it's recycled though.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 18, 2008, 03:26:51 pm
Quote from: optom3 on September 18, 2008, 03:21:50 pm
No, the only time that would sound good to me was years ago at about 6 months pregnant !!!! and it was dill pickles, which I usually hate, with vanilla icecream.That and play dough ???  and paper.
 No Can't give you a rational explanation I'm afraid. Funnily enough it never seemed to tempt my husband .James however did develop a liking for play dough which he did not grow out of until he was about 7.and still to this day eats paper.Oh the sins of the mother !!! I do make sure it's recycled though.

James isn't the only one Fiona. I ate Play-Dough too when I was a kid. That and school paste. :P

And I was only kidding about the pickles, jelly and chocolate. I've never tried that before and it sounds terrible. I was just wondering what you all would say! :laugh:

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 18, 2008, 03:36:34 pm
Quote from: optom3 on September 18, 2008, 03:21:50 pm
No, the only time that would sound good to me was years ago at about 6 months pregnant !!!! and it was dill pickles, which I usually hate, with vanilla icecream.That and play dough ???  and paper.
 No Can't give you a rational explanation I'm afraid. Funnily enough it never seemed to tempt my husband .James however did develop a liking for play dough which he did not grow out of until he was about 7.and still to this day eats paper.Oh the sins of the mother !!! I do make sure it's recycled though.

I guess it you have someone in the household who likes to eat paper then you can save money by not having to buy a home paper shredder.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on September 18, 2008, 05:54:21 pm
This is surprisingly delicious:

Spread some regular mustard on a slice of freshly baked French bread and dip in......molasses!  It's wonderful!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 18, 2008, 06:40:01 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 18, 2008, 03:36:34 pm
I guess it you have someone in the household who likes to eat paper then you can save money by not having to buy a home paper shredder.  :D

One time I ate so much Play-Dough I crapped an ash tray. ;)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 18, 2008, 10:30:54 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 18, 2008, 03:26:51 pm
James isn't the only one Fiona. I ate Play-Dough too when I was a kid. That and school paste. :P

And I was only kidding about the pickles, jelly and chocolate. I've never tried that before and it sounds terrible. I was just wondering what you all would say! :laugh:



Well that makes me feel beter.I loved the smell of play dough, but as never tempted to eat it.It had a sort of marzipan smell.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 18, 2008, 11:07:39 pm
Quote from: optom3 on September 18, 2008, 10:30:54 pm
Well that makes me feel beter.I loved the smell of play dough, but as never tempted to eat it.It had a sort of marzipan smell.

It's very salty. At least it used to be. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 18, 2008, 11:57:11 pm
Good morning all,

No culinary experiments to report this morning. We went out for Italian food to celebrate my last night in Basel and I had scallopine di vitello al limone. The folks I was with (all German speaking) seemed amazed that I could read Italian on the menu. LOL

Not as chilly here today -- 9 degrees -- but my widget says it is 4 in Leuven where Fabienne is. Fabienne, check in ... is it that cold there?

I am up early to pack and head to the train station. I rendez-vous with Chrissi and Hannah at 12:22 pm!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 19, 2008, 12:11:40 am
Quote from: oilgun on September 18, 2008, 05:54:21 pm
This is surprisingly delicious:

Spread some regular mustard on a slice of freshly baked French bread and dip in......molasses!  It's wonderful!

Mustard and molasses? Are you sure about that? ;) :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 19, 2008, 12:13:29 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 18, 2008, 11:57:11 pm
Good morning all,

No culinary experiments to report this morning. We went out for Italian food to celebrate my last night in Basel and I had scallopine di vitello al limone. The folks I was with (all German speaking) seemed amazed that I could read Italian on the menu. LOL

Not as chilly here today -- 9 degrees -- but my widget says it is 4 in Leuven where Fabienne is. Fabienne, check in ... is it that cold there?

I am up early to pack and head to the train station. I rendez-vous with Chrissi and Hannah at 12:22 pm!

L

Leslie you're reporting those temperatures in Celcius I hope!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 19, 2008, 12:18:12 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 19, 2008, 12:13:29 am
Leslie you're reporting those temperatures in Celcius I hope!


I sure am!
 
9 in C is 48 d F

4 d C is 39 d F... which is what my widget says it is also at home in Westbrook. Brrr!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 19, 2008, 12:20:28 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 19, 2008, 12:18:12 am
I sure am!
 
9 in C is 48 d F

4 d C is 39 d F... which is what my widget says it is also at home in Westbrook. Brrr!

L

That's good! I was beginning to worry perhaps Europe started its winter early! Although 39 F doesn't sound too good either! I hope you packed your longjohns! :D

Please give Chrissi a big hug for me when you see her, okay Leslie? :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 19, 2008, 12:26:31 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 19, 2008, 12:20:28 am
That's good! I was beginning to worry perhaps Europe started its winter early! Although 39 F doesn't sound too good either! I hope you packed your longjohns! :D

Please give Chrissi a big hug for me when you see her, okay Leslie? :-*

Will do, David.

I didn't pack any longjohns. I packed one really warm fleece and a bunch of other sweaters. I should be okay for the next week and maybe it will warm up again! A week ago yesterday it was 25!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 19, 2008, 12:34:41 am
Good morning Leslie! :D :-*
See you later (now that sounds good, doesn't it?)



David, you're sweet :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 19, 2008, 12:38:14 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 19, 2008, 12:26:31 am
Will do, David.

I didn't pack any longjohns. I packed one really warm fleece and a bunch of other sweaters. I should be okay for the next week and maybe it will warm up again! A week ago yesterday it was 25!

L

I hope it warms up Leslie! Try to stay warm over there, if you can! Somehow! :-\

At least you're in a beautiful part of the world right now! :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 19, 2008, 12:51:09 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 19, 2008, 12:34:41 am
Good morning Leslie! :D :-*
See you later (now that sounds good, doesn't it?)



David, you're sweet :-*


You're sweet too Chrissi! :-*

And I hope you, Hannah and Leslie have a lot of fun this week. I'm sure you all will. And please give Leslie a hug for me, okay? :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on September 19, 2008, 01:38:47 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 18, 2008, 11:57:11 pm
Good morning all,

No culinary experiments to report this morning. We went out for Italian food to celebrate my last night in Basel and I had scallopine di vitello al limone. The folks I was with (all German speaking) seemed amazed that I could read Italian on the menu. LOL

Not as chilly here today -- 9 degrees -- but my widget says it is 4 in Leuven where Fabienne is. Fabienne, check in ... is it that cold there?

I am up early to pack and head to the train station. I rendez-vous with Chrissi and Hannah at 12:22 pm!

L

Now, that sounds MUCH better.  :)

And yes, it's cold here. <a href="http://plugin.smileycentral.com/http%253A%252F%252Fwww.smileycentral.com%252F%253Fpartner%253DZSzeb008%255FZNfox000%25282%2529%2526i%253D28%252F28%255F3%255F2%2526feat%253Dprof/page.html" target="_blank">(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_3_2.gif)

It will be much warmer later hopefully. Have fun in Germany Leslie.  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 19, 2008, 09:25:16 am
Greetings from Chrissi's dining room!

I arrived safe and sound after an uneventful train ride. It is lovely and sunny here. We just had a nice lunch and are taking a little break and then are going for a brief driving/sightseeing tour.

David, I delivered the hug as promised...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 09:48:16 am
Good morning everyone!

I never ate play-doh!  Or paste! 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 19, 2008, 09:55:32 am
Congratulations to Marge_Innavera, latest member of the 1000+ posts club!

Marge, step over here while I teach you the sekrit handshake...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 09:56:46 am
No one ever taught me a sekrit handshake!


*pouts*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 09:59:21 am

Congrats
to
Marge_Innavera
On
Reaching
1,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 19, 2008, 09:59:56 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 09:56:46 am
No one ever taught me a sekrit handshake!


*pouts*

I told you to stop going out and drinking all that beer when we were having sekrit handshake lessons but did you listen to me? Noooo......

L

PS, let me see if I can find the illustration and you and Marge can practice together. LOL  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 19, 2008, 10:23:52 am
It is glorious today, the start of autumn, which means about 75 degs and no humidity.I love the next few months, here. I woke up with a banging mgraine, but husband has just brought home some srong P.K's and it is already settling.Not only that, seeing Mum had her head down the toilet, all the kids got them selves ready and biked up to the bus stop.
Emma even left me a note saying..

M- magical
U- unbeleivable
M- marvelous
M- magnificent
Y- yummy

Fell better soon !!!!
Some days are just plain good.
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 10:33:03 am
awwww   that's a sweet note!
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Post by: southendmd on September 19, 2008, 11:58:10 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 09:48:16 am
Good morning everyone!

I never ate play-doh!  Or paste! 

So, what's your excuse then?? ;D
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 01:55:21 pm
Quote from: southendmd on September 19, 2008, 11:58:10 am
So, what's your excuse then?? ;D


 ???
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 19, 2008, 02:20:18 pm
Quote from: optom3 on September 19, 2008, 10:23:52 am
It is glorious today, the start of autumn, which means about 75 degs and no humidity.I love the next few months, here. I woke up with a banging mgraine, but husband has just brought home some srong P.K's and it is already settling.Not only that, seeing Mum had her head down the toilet, all the kids got them selves ready and biked up to the bus stop.
Emma even left me a note saying..

M- magical
U- unbeleivable
M- marvelous
M- magnificent
Y- yummy  

Fell better soon !!!!
Some days are just plain good.

Aww, that's so nice!

(I get migraines, too. Not fun.  :(  Glad you felt better soon.  :) )
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 19, 2008, 02:21:42 pm
Quote from: southendmd on September 19, 2008, 11:58:10 am
So, what's your excuse then?? ;D

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 01:55:21 pm

 ???

Too much Mike's Hard Lemonade, not enough Play-Doh.
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 02:39:09 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 19, 2008, 02:21:42 pm
Too much Mike's Hard Lemonade, not enough Play-Doh.


Jeff>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/piethrow.gif)<<<Chuck
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Post by: Kelda on September 19, 2008, 03:01:32 pm
congrats MArge!
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 06:56:40 pm
So, anyone have any good plans for the weekend?
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Post by: southendmd on September 19, 2008, 08:39:12 pm
Congrats on 6000 posts, Chuck.

Isn't this you and your mariconera?

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/Nit.i.Nacho/SD7hodKYbCI/AAAAAAAABQI/7HtlNjfhkLU/s288/La_Moneda%20%285%29.JPG)
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 09:06:47 pm
Paul, I only see a red "x".
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Post by: southendmd on September 19, 2008, 09:13:11 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 09:06:47 pm
Paul, I only see a red "x".

Can you see it now?  Is it like looking in a mirror?

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/Nit.i.Nacho/SD7hodKYbCI/AAAAAAAABQI/7HtlNjfhkLU/s288/La_Moneda%20%285%29.JPG)
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 09:20:56 pm
#1.  I wish I was that thin.

#2.  White?  I would NEVER have a white mariconera!
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Post by: southendmd on September 19, 2008, 09:36:10 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 09:20:56 pm
#1.  I wish I was that thin.

#2.  White?  I would NEVER have a white mariconera!

Doesn't white make you thinner?  Plus, it'll go with your white shoes:

(http://www.digital-photo.com.au/gallery/d/13759-3/Man-in-white-shoes_MG_5902.jpg)
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 09:37:10 pm
Quote from: southendmd on September 19, 2008, 09:36:10 pm
Doesn't white make you thinner?  Plus, it'll go with your white shoes:

(http://www.digital-photo.com.au/gallery/d/13759-3/Man-in-white-shoes_MG_5902.jpg)


White shoes?  puhlease!  I have black or brown shoes.

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Post by: David In Indy on September 19, 2008, 09:41:51 pm
Congratulations Chuck!!  :D  :D
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Post by: David In Indy on September 19, 2008, 09:48:05 pm

Congratulations Jess!!!

(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n118/session70/1_30000.jpg)

That girl knows how to do some SERIOUS typing! :D :D :D

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Post by: Front-Ranger on September 19, 2008, 09:49:20 pm
Outstanding Chuck and Jess!!
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 20, 2008, 03:49:58 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 06:56:40 pm
So, anyone have any good plans for the weekend?

Well, my plans are that I am here in Germany with my daughter, hanging out with Chrissi's family. I just had a nice breakfast of juice, a cheese roll and coffee. Chrissi is sleeping in (so is my daughter!). I am catching up on Bettermost and I may have to go post a Heath picture.

And Chuck, congratulations!

L
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 20, 2008, 03:51:03 am
Oh, I forgot. My widget says it is 8 degrees here, 9 degrees in Basel, 8 degrees in Leuven, and 40 degrees at home (jeez, this weather list is getting awfully long...)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 20, 2008, 11:28:43 am
Back to sticky and humid here,but migraine has gone so don't care.Daughter has gone to a qualifying gymnastics meet with her father and right at the last minute the boys decided to go. I think the idea of a whole host of pretty girls in leotards appealed to them. :)
Still it lets me off the taxi service to the mall for oldest, and the I am bored from the youngest.
I have to say had I known they were all going a little earlier,I would have had time to get a shower, and gone too.

Tomorrow is papier mache parrot day, for daughters rainforest project,I can hardly contain my excitement.It will probably end up looking like a snake,everything I make looks like a snake.!!!!  Nothing Freudian, just non existant artistic talents.
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Post by: southendmd on September 20, 2008, 11:31:25 am
Sometimes a snake is just a snake...
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Post by: Meryl on September 20, 2008, 11:44:38 am
Hi folks! We did the Grand Canyon yesterday, and words are simply inadequate to describe the splendor of it all.  Eventually, I'll post some pics (must be a thousand of 'em).  Today we're off to visit the Hopis on Second Mesa and the Navajos at Canyon de Chelly.

Cheers to all who passed posting milestones!  8)
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Post by: southendmd on September 20, 2008, 11:53:19 am
Howdy, Meryl and Mikaela!  Glad you're enjoying our beautiful Southwest!
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Post by: Kelda on September 20, 2008, 01:09:10 pm
Congrats Jess!! And hello Meryl and Mikela - looking forward to thoser pics!
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Post by: Ellemeno on September 20, 2008, 05:53:17 pm
Quote from: Meryl on September 20, 2008, 11:44:38 am
Hi folks! We did the Grand Canyon yesterday, and words are simply inadequate to describe the splendor of it all. 



I had a huge personal epiphany at the Grand Canyon, about 25 years ago.  I was traveling through the Southwest with my boyfriend and our friend Bob, and the two of them decided to hike down into the Canyon.  I decided not to.  So I spent that day and night on my own.  I went to a spot on the edge of the canyon renowned for sunsets, and sure enough it was beyond exquisite.  I was falling into a deep funk because I was wishing that my friends were with me to see it, and pretty much ruining this incredibly special experience for myself, with my own attitude.   Suddenly I realized that my eyes wouldn't see the beauty any better if someone was there with me, in fact I would be distracted from the view.  It healed a lot of self-created loneliness for me.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2008, 09:02:14 pm
*waves to everyone*
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Post by: Front-Ranger on September 20, 2008, 10:05:42 pm
Quote from: Elle on September 20, 2008, 05:53:17 pm
 Suddenly I realized that my eyes wouldn't see the beauty any better if someone was there with me, in fact I would be distracted from the view.  It healed a lot of self-created loneliness for me.


Very interesting, Elle! It's strange, but when I'm alone in nature I don't feel lonely either! In fact, when I feel the loneliest is when I'm in a crowd of uncaring people, or in a hostile place, or surrounded by impersonal cubicles and office workers.
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Post by: Brown Eyes on September 20, 2008, 11:58:37 pm


Heya Meryl and Mikaela!!! Thanks for checking in!  Can't wait to hear more about your great trip! :)
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 21, 2008, 05:46:38 am
Morning all,

Nice sunny day here in Germany and 11 degrees. We had a busy day yesterday, visiting castle ruins on top of a mountain (we rode a chairlift to get there), and shopping in the town of Neustadt. In the evening we went to a handball game (think basketball + soccer, not the game that resembles squash without the racquets). It was fun.

Today Heidleberg is on the agenda, IF we ever get ourselves up and moving. Everyone is sleeping in today!!

L
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2008, 03:45:31 pm
*waves*

How is everyone today?
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Post by: optom3 on September 21, 2008, 05:47:21 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 20, 2008, 10:05:42 pm
Very interesting, Elle! It's strange, but when I'm alone in nature I don't feel lonely either! In fact, when I feel the loneliest is when I'm in a crowd of uncaring people, or in a hostile place, or surrounded by impersonal cubicles and office workers.



I soo agree with that.I remember one time clearly when I was sitting outside at the farmhouse back in England.The kids were on various sleepovers and husband was away on business.
I was wrapped in a blanket on one of the sunloungers,listening to music, looking at the stars which were so clear, because we were in the middle of nowhere so no streetlights or other light interference. I was completely alone and I have never felt such an enormous welling of internal peace.I wanted that moment to continue forever.I did not want the sun to rise,I wanted to stay cosseted by the dark and my blanket,listening to some of my favourite music and just let my thoughts free fall.

Florida may have its faults, but it brings me the enormous joy of being outside nearly all the time.I hate being constrained by buildings.I think it must be something to do with 15 years in a room with no window,in artificial light doing eye exams. All my best memories are outdoors.
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Post by: Penthesilea on September 22, 2008, 01:37:19 am
Good morning BetterMost! :)

It's very early on Monday morning. Our two Hannahs (Leslie's and my daughter) are already on their way to school. Let's see if German school is a total culture clash for (Leslie's) Hannah or if it turns out to be not *that* different.
Leslie is back to sleep, which I would also do if I hadn't two more kids to get ready for the day.

*big yawn* still tired...
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Post by: Ellemeno on September 22, 2008, 02:55:33 am
That is SO cool, that Hannah is going to school with Hannah.  Can't wait to hear how it went for her.


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Post by: David In Indy on September 22, 2008, 03:20:14 am
Chrissi, that will be a wonderful experience for Leslie's Hannah! Please tell us how she liked it! :)
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 22, 2008, 03:38:24 am
Good morning,

I managed to wake up enough to get (my) Hannah up. I was going to go downstairs with her and then thought, Chrissi doesn't need one more half-asleep person underfoot while she feeds these kids breakfast and gets them out the door! LOL. So I went back to bed and immediately went sound asleep (unusual for me to fall asleep again so quickly) and now I am up and ready to face the day.

11 degrees this morning and a bit overcast. Unfortunately, the weather report for the next few days is not too great. Oh well...

L
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2008, 06:56:03 am
good morning everyone! ;D
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Post by: optom3 on September 22, 2008, 09:15:44 am
I am sure some of you must think my bad luck with appliances doing their own thing or breaking cannot possibly happen to one perdosn,washer,dishwasher,tv,car,microwave etc.
well this a.m when I switched on my computer,this is what greeted me.I am getting neck ache already trying to use it.Also as everything is on its side now the mouse moves in the opposite direction too.

Needless to say, not a good start to the morning !!!!!

P.S does anyone know why the screen has decided to lie down sideways,even better know what to do about it?

At the moment I have to prop it up at 90 degs to read anything then put it back again to type !!!!

I can feel a serious bad mood comming on.
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Post by: optom3 on September 22, 2008, 10:05:37 am
Yippee fixed it,Somehow by pressing every button and going into every programme I could find,I came across one which said rotate so I did.Situation normal, good humour restored.

However, how did it do that while I was asleep ???

I am beginning to see why this house had been on the market for 4 months, during the hottest market ever back in 2005,it is haunted/jinxed !!!!

Most other houses here sold in days.
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2008, 10:09:41 am
Hiya!

glad you fixed your comp!  I'm not sure what exactly happened, it sounds like everything was sideways.

 :laugh:
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Post by: optom3 on September 22, 2008, 10:48:55 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 22, 2008, 10:09:41 am
Hiya!

glad you fixed your comp!  I'm not sure what exactly happened, it sounds like everything was sideways.

 :laugh:

It was, I don't know why the photo does not show up. Personally I think my computer was out on the lash last night, came home dead drunk, tripped over the dogs and landed sideways.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2008, 11:05:42 am
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Hey, you're about to hit a milestone, you're almost at 2,000 posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 22, 2008, 02:52:40 pm
Quote from: Elle on September 22, 2008, 02:55:33 am
That is SO cool, that Hannah is going to school with Hannah.  Can't wait to hear how it went for her.




that IS cool! Looking forward to hearing about it.. was big Hannah going as a teachers helper or something?
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Post by: Penthesilea on September 23, 2008, 01:45:22 am
Good morning BetterMost :)

We were quite busy yesterday, so here's the report how the school visit went:
Leslie's Hannah found the lessons boring (understandably), but the whole experience interesting. She went for the first four hours with my Hannah, then the last two hours with my niece who visits the same school.

My Hannah and her classmates started learning English only five or six weeks ago (she's in a class that started with French as first foreign language and recently has English as second foreign language). But the niece's class has already five years of learning English behind them and is closer in age to Leslie's Hannah. So I guess that was more interesting for Leslie's Hannah.

Oh, we found out that in the US, pupils don't have ink erasers :o.
Here the kids write with fountain pens and have ink earasers. Leslie's Hannah liked the idea of it and bought herself a set of it.

To give you an idea, here is such a set:

ink eraser and rewriter in one, fountain pen and cartridges:
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/013155183.jpg)
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 23, 2008, 03:27:11 am
Hannah is enjoying her fountain pen and seems determined to use up all the ink at once! She has been doodling nonstop for hours!

7 degrees this morning and a little cloudy and overcast, but at least it is not raining. We are off for some castle sightseeing this morning.

More later,

L
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Post by: David In Indy on September 23, 2008, 03:28:40 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 23, 2008, 01:45:22 am
Good morning BetterMost :)

We were quite busy yesterday, so here's the report how the school visit went:
Leslie's Hannah found the lessons boring (understandably), but the whole experience interesting. She went for the first four hours with my Hannah, then the last two hours with my niece who visits the same school.

My Hannah and her classmates started learning English only five or six weeks ago (she's in a class that started with French as first foreign language and recently has English as second foreign language). But the niece's class has already five years of learning English behind them and is closer in age to Leslie's Hannah. So I guess that was more interesting for Leslie's Hannah.

Oh, we found out that in the US, pupils don't have ink erasers :o.
Here the kids write with fountain pens and have ink earasers. Leslie's Hannah liked the idea of it and bought herself a set of it.

To give you an idea, here is such a set:

ink eraser and rewriter in one, fountain pen and cartridges:
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/013155183.jpg)


We don't have ink erasers here anymore? ???

We had them when I was in school. But they weren't on top of the pens. Some of the hand held erasers had both a pencil and pen eraser on it - pink on one side for the pensil, and white or silver on the other side for the ink. But you had to be very careful otherwise you'd tear a hole in your paper when you tried to erase off the ink. It was nearly as hard as stone!

I wonder what the kids do over here when they need to erase their mistakes written in ink? Please don't tell me they all carry a bottle of "white out" in their pockets! :laugh:

That would be so "American" wouldn't it? :laugh: ;D

I'm glad Hannah enjoyed German school Chrissi and Leslie. This will be something she will never forget and cherish for the rest of her life! :)

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Post by: MaineWriter on September 23, 2008, 03:33:29 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 23, 2008, 03:28:40 am


I wonder what the kids do over here when they need to erase their mistakes written in ink? Please don't tell me they all carry a bottle of "white out" in their pockets! :laugh:



Hannah tells me she scribbles out the mistake and writes it again.

Writing in pen (or pencil) is for early drafts. Most finished products are typed on the computer and printed.

L
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Post by: David In Indy on September 23, 2008, 03:37:57 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 23, 2008, 03:33:29 am
Hannah tells me she scribbles out the mistake and writes it again.

Writing in pen (or pencil) is for early drafts. Most finished products are typed on the computer and printed.

L

Do you remember those erasers Leslie? They were pink on one side for the pencil, and white or gray (or silver) on the other for the pen. They were a couple of inches long. I always had one of those vinyl zip up pencil cases and I kept mine in there.

You do remember those don't you? Or am I imagining things again? :laugh:

Did you make it to Castle Heidelburg (sp?) yesterday? :)
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2008, 08:13:06 am
Good morning everyone!



Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 23, 2008, 03:37:57 am
They were pink on one side for the pencil, and white or gray (or silver) on the other for the pen. They were a couple of inches long. I always had one of those vinyl zip up pencil cases and I kept mine in there.

You do remember those don't you? Or am I imagining things again? :laugh:


David, I remember those erasers.  In fact, I have one now for when I do the crosswords at work during lunch.  And you're right, when you use the ink one, you have to be careful you don't go through the paper.

 :laugh:
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 23, 2008, 08:57:26 am
You're kidding! You mean they don't make ink erasers anymore?  :o

And they still use fountain pens in Germany?  :o

I wonder whether they still make carbon paper?  ???
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2008, 09:07:37 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 23, 2008, 08:57:26 am
I wonder whether they still make carbon paper?  ???


yuppers!


http://www.shoplet.com/office/cgi-bin/search8.php?mode=all&key=Carbon+Paper&ek=carbon%20paper&cat=all&cpu=all&range=0&SR=SRTESTSID
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 23, 2008, 09:22:54 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 23, 2008, 03:28:40 am
We don't have ink erasers here anymore? ???

We had them when I was in school. But they weren't on top of the pens. Some of the hand held erasers had both a pencil and pen eraser on it - pink on one side for the pensil, and white or silver on the other side for the ink. But you had to be very careful otherwise you'd tear a hole in your paper when you tried to erase off the ink. It was nearly as hard as stone!

I wonder what the kids do over here when they need to erase their mistakes written in ink? Please don't tell me they all carry a bottle of "white out" in their pockets! :laugh:

That would be so "American" wouldn't it? :laugh: ;D

I'm glad Hannah enjoyed German school Chrissi and Leslie. This will be something she will never forget and cherish for the rest of her life! :)




I remember those pink and white erasers/rubbers. You could get them in dark grey and white as well and you are right,rub too hard and you ended up with a hole in the paper.
I got many a rap on the knuckles from the nuns for that. In fact I am so old I can remember slide rules and logarithm tables.

We wer the first year to be allowed to take calculators, into exams. I loved my first fountain pen,it was a Prker blue and silver !!!  Happy days, permanantly blue stained fingers though !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2008, 09:32:18 am

Congrats
to
Optom3
(Fiona)
On
Reaching
2,000
Posts!
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Post by: optom3 on September 23, 2008, 09:56:29 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 23, 2008, 09:32:18 am
Congrats
to
Optom3
(Fiona)
On
Reaching
2,000
Posts!


Thankyou kindly.I really need to get out more often !!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 23, 2008, 11:42:14 am
Yes, David, I remember those erasers. I think you can still buy them (although I haven't looked lately).

On Sunday, we went to Heidelburg. We didn't go into the castle, just saw it from a distance. We walked around the city, did lots of window shopping, and finished up the day with a walk along the Neckar River. It was very nice.

Yesterday, after Hannah got home from school, we went to Speyer and visited the Cathedral. It is very beautiful and different from the "typical" Cathedral. No flying buttresses holding it up! After that, more shopping (mostly window) along the main street.

Today we went to see Trifels Burg, an old castle on top of a mountain. Even though we could drive almost all the way up, to get to the castle still involved a hefty uphill hike of about 30 minutes. We were all huffing and puffing at the end! It was worth it though, the view was beautiful. Afterwards, we had lunch in Annweiler. Then I came home and collapsed and took a nap!

L

PS, Fiona, congrats on 2000 posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 23, 2008, 11:59:57 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 23, 2008, 03:28:40 am
But you had to be very careful otherwise you'd tear a hole in your paper when you tried to erase off the ink. It was nearly as hard as stone!


Hunh? No, that's not how our ink erasers work. They look like a white felttip pen and work similar to a felttip pen. You just go over the mistake, and the ink disappears magically (meaning chemically ;D). No rubbing, no tearing apart the paper.


Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 23, 2008, 08:57:26 am
And they still use fountain pens in Germany?  :o

Yes of course. They have to. Teachers say it makes a better handwriting than ballpens or whatever.
But of course students in higher classes write with what they like.
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Post by: Kelda on September 23, 2008, 12:36:02 pm
Congrats Fiona!
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Post by: Penthesilea on September 23, 2008, 12:53:53 pm
Oh, right. I forgot:

Congratulations on 2000 Fiona! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 23, 2008, 02:32:22 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 23, 2008, 11:59:57 am

Hunh? No, that's not how our ink erasers work. They look like a white felttip pen and work similar to a felttip pen. You just go over the mistake, and the ink disappears magically (meaning chemically ;D). No rubbing, no tearing apart the paper.

Oh, how cool!  :D


Quote
Yes of course. They have to. Teachers say it makes a better handwriting than ballpens or whatever.
But of course students in higher classes write with what they like.

So, now, are these like old-fashioned pens where you have to dip the pen in an inkwell, or do these pens have cartridges filled with ink that you put inside the pen? I've used pens like that for calligraphy.  :)
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 23, 2008, 02:42:53 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 23, 2008, 02:32:22 pm
So, now, are these like old-fashioned pens where you have to dip the pen in an inkwell, or do these pens have cartridges filled with ink that you put inside the pen? I've used pens like that for calligraphy.  :)

They have cartridges. Hannah bought a set (kit) for 2 euros: pen, corrector pen, and a box of 5 cartridges. The pen is a regular fountain pen...not a fancy keepsake from Mont Blanc or anything, but I suspect I could find something similar at Staples, if I looked. I think the interesting difference is that the students here are required to use them and at home, I suspect that 99% of students have never touched a fountain pen!

L
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2008, 06:23:43 pm
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Post by: Ellemeno on September 23, 2008, 11:19:14 pm
When I was in grade school, I was required to write with a fountain pen.  It's tough, for a leftie.  Smear.....
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Post by: David In Indy on September 23, 2008, 11:44:57 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 23, 2008, 06:23:43 pm
(http://www.shoplet.com/office/limages/PAP70522_1_1.JPG)

Yup! That's what they looked like! I never used the pen (ink) side unless I had too, because I hated ripping holes in my paper. It was a bit like trying to clean a balloon with a scouring pad. I think those pens they are selling in Germany sound like a good idea. I wonder if they sell them here too, or if they ever will?

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Post by: MaineWriter on September 24, 2008, 03:31:38 am
Morning all,

10 degrees here and a bit cloudy this morning. The plan today is to head for Schwetzinger Palace which, fortunately, is not on top of a mountain! No more hiking for us, just walking. My feet say thanks for that...LOL

L
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Post by: belbbmfan on September 24, 2008, 06:47:09 am
Wow, Leslie, you are getting out and about aren't you?  :)

And LOL at the fountain pen discussion. It made me think of the 'why can't I move the showerhead' thread. Our kids use fountain pens (with cartridges) and corrector pens too. I agree that they do learn to write nicer that way. Plenty of time to use ordinary balpoints later.

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Post by: belbbmfan on September 24, 2008, 06:53:37 am
And look!!!

Next Wednesday, Brokeback Mountain is on Belgian tv, for the first time!! At last.

There was a nice big picture in my tv/current affairs magazine. The movie got the highest score of 4 stars. It's described as 'a superb, sensitive drama with a sophisticated pace and devastatingly beautiful, subdues performances'.  :)

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/P1020282.jpg)
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 24, 2008, 09:04:40 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 23, 2008, 11:44:57 pm
Yup! That's what they looked like! I never used the pen (ink) side unless I had too, because I hated ripping holes in my paper. It was a bit like trying to clean a balloon with a scouring pad. I think those pens they are selling in Germany sound like a good idea. I wonder if they sell them here too, or if they ever will?

We used to have "white-out pens" in our office supply room here at work, but I haven't seen any around lately. They were kind of neat--easier to use than a brush and a bottle.
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2008, 09:19:50 am
I don't think I've ever written with a fountain pen. 

People can barely read what I write now with ballpoint, I can't even imagine the mess I'd make with a fountain pen.

 :laugh:
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2008, 09:20:31 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 23, 2008, 11:44:57 pm
It was a bit like trying to clean a balloon with a scouring pad.


 :laugh:


That's a very good analogy! 
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 24, 2008, 11:09:18 am
In a pinch those ink erasers were very good for cleaning oxidation off brass model railroad track.  :)
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2008, 12:14:20 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 24, 2008, 11:09:18 am
In a pinch those ink erasers were very good for cleaning oxidation off brass model railroad track.  :)


Hints from Heloise Jeff
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Post by: Brown Eyes on September 24, 2008, 02:37:19 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on September 24, 2008, 06:53:37 am
And look!!!

Next Wednesday, Brokeback Mountain is on Belgian tv, for the first time!! At last.

There was a nice big picture in my tv/current affairs magazine. The movie got the highest score of 4 stars. It's described as 'a superb, sensitive drama with a sophisticated pace and devastatingly beautiful, subdues performances'.  :)

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/P1020282.jpg)

Hey Bud!  That's great!  Maybe we'll attract some new Belgian Brokies as a result of this exposure for BBM!
 :D

I hope the TV station there doesn't edit the film like happened here on Bravo at first.  :-\

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Post by: Penthesilea on September 24, 2008, 03:20:52 pm
Guess what we just had? - French Toast for dinner! :)

I know it's a breakfast dish, but it was "Leslie cooks American" tonight and French Toast was my wish. I LOVE it. It tasted just as good as I remembered it.
And the best thing is, now I can do it on my own. Leslie described every single step to me, and it's not difficult. Now I can have French Toast whenever I want :D.

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Post by: belbbmfan on September 24, 2008, 03:27:52 pm
I love french toast.

You don't have french toast in Germany Chrissi? What do you do with your stale bread?

My kids love french toast too. It's a bit of a treat for us. We don't have it very often.

What do you put on it? Sugar? Sirop?
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 24, 2008, 03:29:41 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 24, 2008, 03:20:52 pm
Guess what we just had? - French Toast for dinner! :)

I know it's a breakfast dish, but it was "Leslie cooks American" tonight and French Toast was my wish. I LOVE it. It tasted just as good as I remembered it.
And the best thing is, now I can do it on my own. Leslie described every single step to me, and it's not difficult. Now I can have French Toast whenever I want :D.



I wanted to make fruit salad and sausage patties to go with the French toast and give her the real American experience. However, Chrissi told me that no one (except me) would eat fruit salad and apparently, something like Jimmy Dean's sausage is unheard of here. So, all we had was French toast but I was able to persuade Chrissi to buy a bottle of maple syrup to go with it!

L
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Post by: oilgun on September 24, 2008, 03:49:30 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 24, 2008, 03:29:41 pm
I wanted to make fruit salad and sausage patties to go with the French toast and give her the real American experience. However, Chrissi told me that no one (except me) would eat fruit salad and apparently, something like Jimmy Dean's sausage is unheard of here. So, all we had was French toast but I was able to persuade Chrissi to buy a bottle of maple syrup to go with it!

L

The sweetest French Toast I ever had was in Mexico City.  The bread is dipped in the egg mixture and fried and then it's dipped in raw sugar before serving.  You then smother with Maple syrop. Yum!
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 24, 2008, 03:54:58 pm
Quote from: oilgun on September 24, 2008, 03:49:30 pm
The sweetest French Toast I ever had was in Mexico City.  The bread is dipped in the egg mixture and fried and then it's dipped in raw sugar before serving.  You then smother with Maple syrop. Yum!

Now that sounds really, really good!
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Post by: belbbmfan on September 24, 2008, 03:57:32 pm
I just googled 'patties' and apparently they're some kind of pastry. I'm guessing that a sausag pattie is a pastry roll with a sausage in it?

So you would have that with french toast? Or would the french toast be like a kind of 'dessert' after the hearty pattie?

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Post by: Brown Eyes on September 24, 2008, 03:57:47 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 24, 2008, 03:20:52 pm
Guess what we just had? - French Toast for dinner! :)

I know it's a breakfast dish, but it was "Leslie cooks American" tonight and French Toast was my wish. I LOVE it. It tasted just as good as I remembered it.
And the best thing is, now I can do it on my own. Leslie described every single step to me, and it's not difficult. Now I can have French Toast whenever I want :D.



Wow!  Now that's amazing, because I had French toast last night for dinner too!   :o :o

I made it with Challah bread.  Yummmmmmmmmm!!!


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Post by: MaineWriter on September 24, 2008, 04:08:25 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on September 24, 2008, 03:57:32 pm
I just googled 'patties' and apparently they're some kind of pastry. I'm guessing that a sausag pattie is a pastry roll with a sausage in it?

So you would have that with french toast? Or would the french toast be like a kind of 'dessert' after the hearty pattie?



No, no, no...

In the US, you can buy sausage in lots of different forms. One of them is "bulk" sausage which is sold in a cylinder shape encased in a plastic cover (sorry for sounding so illiterate...I am really struggling with finding ordinary English words!). A very popular brand is made by Jimmy Dean. Anyway, you slice the sausage into little rounds (the patties). The cover/casing even has dotted lines to help you out with where to slice them! You pan fry the patties and serve with the French toast.

Sausage links are also popular but I like the patties, myself.

I just looked at the Jimmy Dean website. They call it "roll sausage." Who knew? I learned something new today!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/JD_med_pdt_roll_natural_pork.gif)
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 24, 2008, 04:09:51 pm
Quote from: atz75 on September 24, 2008, 03:57:47 pm
Wow!  Now that's amazing, because I had French toast last night for dinner too!   :o :o

I made it with Challah bread.  Yummmmmmmmmm!!!


Yes, Challah makes GREAT French toast....

The bread that Chrissi bought was good, too. Just an ordinary white bread in a loaf shape but it had a nice texture and soaked up the egg mixture very nicely.

L
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Post by: Kelda on September 24, 2008, 04:10:15 pm
You and you american's and your weird breakfasts... you're all just so cooky!
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 24, 2008, 04:12:55 pm
Quote from: Kelda on September 24, 2008, 04:10:15 pm
You and you american's and your weird breakfasts... you're all just so cooky!

Hahaha....I've never been to Scotland but in England and Ireland I would be served the following for breakfast (every day):

Eggs, various kinds of sausage, bacon, cooked tomatoes, cooked mushrooms, toast, croissants, muffins, jam, jelly, butter, coffee and juice.

And you call us COOKY? LOL
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 24, 2008, 04:14:11 pm
Quote from: Kelda on September 24, 2008, 04:10:15 pm
You and you american's and your weird breakfasts... you're all just so cooky!

Nothing like a good English fry-up, eh?  ;)
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 24, 2008, 04:17:25 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 24, 2008, 04:08:25 pm
No, no, no...

In the US, you can buy sausage in lots of different forms. One of them is "bulk" sausage which is sold in a cylinder shape encased in a plastic cover (sorry for sounding so illiterate...I am really struggling with finding ordinary English words!). A very popular brand is made by Jimmy Dean. Anyway, you slice the sausage into little rounds (the patties). The cover/casing even has dotted lines to help you out with where to slice them! You pan fry the patties and serve with the French toast.

Sausage links are also popular but I like the patties, myself.

I just looked at the Jimmy Dean website. They call it "roll sausage." Who knew? I learned something new today!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/JD_med_pdt_roll_natural_pork.gif)

At farmers' markets and butcher shops around here (Pennsylvania), you can often buy sausage meat that isn't encased in anything--they will have large pans of ground and seasoned sausage meat in the refrigerated cabinet. You can buy it by the pound and make your own patties out of it.

I'm partial to sage sausage myself.
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 24, 2008, 04:19:53 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 24, 2008, 03:29:41 pm
I wanted to make fruit salad and sausage patties to go with the French toast and give her the real American experience. However, Chrissi told me that no one (except me) would eat fruit salad and apparently, something like Jimmy Dean's sausage is unheard of here. So, all we had was French toast but I was able to persuade Chrissi to buy a bottle of maple syrup to go with it!

L

Of course! You're in the homeland of the wurst!  :laugh:
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Post by: Kelda on September 24, 2008, 04:23:57 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 24, 2008, 04:12:55 pm
Hahaha....I've never been to Scotland but in England and Ireland I would be served the following for breakfast (every day):

Eggs, various kinds of sausage, bacon, cooked tomatoes, cooked mushrooms, toast, croissants, muffins, jam, jelly, butter, coffee and juice.

And you call us COOKY? LOL

 ;D

Now - I''m a veggie - but the best sausage is the scottish square sausage -  yum! and fruit pudding is lovely too...

The croissants and muffins are definitely an add on to please different tastes - its certainly not a staple food for breakfast - particularly the muffins..

It amazed me in the US how donuts were seen as breakfast food.. with lots of icing and all sorts of stuff on them....
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 24, 2008, 04:28:28 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 24, 2008, 04:19:53 pm
Of course! You're in the homeland of the wurst!  :laugh:

That's why I thought I'd be able to find some link sausage or something, but the notion of "breakfast sausage" seems to be American (from what I can tell). Looking at the butcher case at the "Activ Markt" I did see wurst and its brethren, but nothing that resembled a "Jones Farm" link. LOL
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 24, 2008, 04:30:09 pm
Quote from: Kelda on September 24, 2008, 04:23:57 pm
;D

Now - I''m a veggie - but the best sausage is the scottish square sausage -  yum! and fruit pudding is lovely too...

The croissants and muffins are definitely an add on to please different tastes - its certainly not a staple food for breakfast - particularly the muffins..

Yes...I suppose traditional in England is COLD toast, right? LOL

Quote
It amazed me in the US how donuts were seen as breakfast food.. with lots of icing and all sorts of stuff on them....

I know....ewww...makes my teeth hurt thinking about them but I can't really say anything since my daughter is a fan of Dunkin' Donuts strawberry frosteds!
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Post by: Kelda on September 24, 2008, 04:48:19 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 24, 2008, 04:30:09 pm
Yes...I suppose traditional in England is COLD toast, right? LOL

I know....ewww...makes my teeth hurt thinking about them but I can't really say anything since my daughter is a fan of Dunkin' Donuts strawberry frosteds!

Aye.. in Scotland at least you'd get luke warm!!!
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 24, 2008, 09:53:37 pm
Quote from: SunShadow on September 24, 2008, 09:23:11 pm
I looove the cooked tomatoes and baked beans that go along with breakfast in the UK.  In fact, that could be the entire breakfast for me and I would be quite happy!

Baked beans for breakfast?!?!?!  :o  :P

I love baked beans, and I even like baked beans on toast. But not for breakfast. ...  :P
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2008, 09:58:05 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 24, 2008, 09:53:37 pm
I love baked beans, and I even like baked beans on toast. But not for breakfast. ...  :P


actually Jeff, I had them for breakfast when I was in the UK in June, they were very good, much to my surprise.
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Post by: David In Indy on September 25, 2008, 12:42:03 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 24, 2008, 09:53:37 pm
Baked beans for breakfast?!?!?!  :o  :P

I love baked beans, and I even like baked beans on toast. But not for breakfast. ...  :P

Sure Jeff! Beans help to insure your day gets off to a good fart. ;)
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Post by: David In Indy on September 25, 2008, 12:45:03 am
Does anybody remember "Shit on a Shingle"? It was chipped beef in a type of gravy and then poured over toast. It was pretty good sometimes. :)

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Post by: Penthesilea on September 25, 2008, 02:31:36 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 24, 2008, 09:53:37 pm
Baked beans for breakfast?!?!?!  :o  :P

I love baked beans, and I even like baked beans on toast. But not for breakfast. ...  :P


EuroBrokie breakfast 2006 in London:

(http://i10.tinypic.com/2yzbqye.jpg)
Photo by Jude


The first time I was in England, I was also taken aback by the British breakfast choices. But it grew on me. Very much so. Hmmmm, love me a full English breakfast: begin with cereals, then baked tomato, ham and eggs, baked beans, sausages, mushrooms, ... Then end the whole thing with something sweet: orange marmelade on toast.

Yummy! :)
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 25, 2008, 02:38:34 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 25, 2008, 12:45:03 am
Does anybody remember "Shit on a Shingle"? It was chipped beef in a type of gravy and then poured over toast. It was pretty good sometimes. :)


Creamed chipped beef on toast. I posted a recipe for it once on this board, a long time ago. It is good.

And for the record, I like baked beans for breakfast, but I very rarely have them. I also like grits which I only get when I am traveling down south. I like to kid that I couldn't find a grit in a restaurant in Maine if my life depended on it!

And today's weather...11 degrees and a little bit cloudy. Plans for the day include some souvenir shopping for the folks back home...

L
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Post by: Ellemeno on September 25, 2008, 02:44:43 am
Well, I better get to sleep if I'm going to impulsively go out for french toast for breakfast tomorrow!

Chrissi and Leslie, I'm glad you are having a good time together! 


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Post by: CellarDweller on September 25, 2008, 07:05:42 am
I've never had "Shit on a shingle", but I have heard of it.


Good morning everyone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 25, 2008, 08:50:01 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 25, 2008, 07:05:42 am
I've never had "Shit on a shingle", but I have heard of it.


Good morning everyone!

Oh, creamed chipped beef on toast is good! But you might just as well apply it directly to your arteries and your waistline. ...  ::)

Grits? Ummm. Load 'em up with butter and salt. ...  ;D

Baked beans for breakfast? I guess you gotta be British. ...

Pass the bubble and squeak. ...
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Post by: oilgun on September 25, 2008, 10:06:59 am
This discussion reminds me of Rochester, home of The Garbage Plate:

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/ABC%20Movies/garbageplate1.jpg)

I don't even want to know what's in it!

And of course the shame of Québec, Poutine:

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/oilgun/ABC%20Movies/poutine_1.jpg)

You have to be drunk to enjoy this mixture of French fries, cheese curds and gravy...
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 25, 2008, 12:02:33 pm
Quote from: oilgun on September 25, 2008, 10:06:59 am
You have to be drunk to enjoy this mixture of French fries, cheese curds and gravy...

Hmm. Can't say I've ever had french fries with cheese curds (cottage cheese?) and gravy, but french fries with melted cheese and gravy are pretty good!  :D

Of course, the melted "cheese" has to be Velveeta, or Cheese Wiz, or something perfectly awful like that.  ;D
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Post by: oilgun on September 25, 2008, 12:11:39 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 25, 2008, 12:02:33 pm
Hmm. Can't say I've ever had french fries with cheese curds (cottage cheese?) and gravy, but french fries with melted cheese and gravy are pretty good!  :D

Of course, the melted "cheese" has to be Velveeta, or Cheese Wiz, or something perfectly awful like that.  ;D

From Wikipedia:  Cheese curds are the fresh curds of cheese, often cheddar. They are generally available in retail stores operated at cheese factories throughout the countries of Canada and the United States (especially in USA's Upstate New York, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Canada's provinces of Ontario, and Quebec, where they can be found in many grocery stores.) Cheese curds are little-known in locations without cheese factories, because they should ideally be eaten within hours of manufacture.

Their flavor is mild with about the same firmness as cheese, but has a springy or rubbery texture. Fresh curds squeak against the teeth when bitten into, which some would say is their defining characteristic. Cheese curds are sometimes referred to as "Squeaky cheese." They are sometimes somewhat salty. The American variety are usually yellow or orange in color, like most American cheddar cheese. Other varieties, such as the Québécois and New York variety, can be roughly the same color as white cheddar cheese.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheese_curds (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheese_curds)

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 25, 2008, 12:41:18 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 25, 2008, 12:02:33 pm
Hmm. Can't say I've ever had french fries with cheese curds (cottage cheese?) and gravy, but french fries with melted cheese and gravy are pretty good!  :D

Of course, the melted "cheese" has to be Velveeta, or Cheese Wiz, or something perfectly awful like that.  ;D


regular american works just as well!
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Post by: MaineWriter on September 25, 2008, 12:47:15 pm
Speaking of cheddar cheese, that is one thing I am craving (and can't find) here in Europe. Right now, before dinner, a few Triscuits and cheddar cheese, with a glass of wine...hmmmm, nice end to the day.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 25, 2008, 01:28:08 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 25, 2008, 12:47:15 pm
Speaking of cheddar cheese, that is one thing I am craving (and can't find) here in Europe. Right now, before dinner, a few Triscuits and cheddar cheese, with a glass of wine...hmmmm, nice end to the day.

L

Chedda seems to be a Bitish thing but not the est of Europe.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 25, 2008, 01:39:42 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 25, 2008, 12:41:18 pm

regular american works just as well!

With french fries and gravy? I'm sure it "works," but I doubt it has quite the degree of awfulness of Cheeze Whiz or Velveeta!  :laugh:

I guess you really do need to be in a cheese=producing region to get the curds.  :-\
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Post by: CellarDweller on September 25, 2008, 02:08:30 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 25, 2008, 01:39:42 pm
With french fries and gravy? I'm sure it "works," but I doubt it has quite the degree of awfulness of Cheeze Whiz or Velveeta!  :laugh:


lol!  I guess you have a point there!   :laugh:
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Post by: Front-Ranger on September 25, 2008, 05:37:42 pm
Does it seem to you like the world has taken a sudden left turn into the bizarre and surreal??? Anyway, it's refreshing to take a little trip to BetterMost where people are the same as ever, debating the merits of this or that type of cheese!!
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Post by: David In Indy on September 25, 2008, 07:06:04 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 25, 2008, 05:37:42 pm
Does it seem to you like the world has taken a sudden left turn into the bizarre and surreal??? Anyway, it's refreshing to take a little trip to BetterMost where people are the same as ever, debating the merits of this or that type of cheese!!


Remember your "Fish Taco" thread Lee? I still have a good laugh every time I think of it! That was one of the craziest (and most popular) threads we've ever had I think! :laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 25, 2008, 08:02:08 pm
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 25, 2008, 07:06:04 pm
Remember your "Fish Taco" thread Lee? I still have a good laugh every time I think of it! That was one of the craziest (and most popular) threads we've ever had I think! :laugh:


(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/mistresspookychan/fishtaco.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 25, 2008, 09:46:05 pm
Quote from: SunShadow on September 25, 2008, 08:42:22 pm
Back to the cheese curds, I have tried them several times during my annual pilgrimage to the air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  They are not like cottage cheese at all.  They are almost a hard cheese with a tangy flavor.  Can't say that I highly recommend them though!

From that description, that sounds like something I might actually like!

I only thought perhaps "cheese curds" were like cottage cheese because I've heard that famous combination of "curds and whey" described as being like cottage cheese. Also, I believe cottage cheese is divided into "large curd" and "small curd."  BTW, I can't stand cottage cheese.  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 25, 2008, 09:46:24 pm
they sound kinda....ewh!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 25, 2008, 09:48:09 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 25, 2008, 09:46:05 pm
BTW, I can't stand cottage cheese.  :P

Cottage Cheese isn't so bad.  If you mix fruit into it, it gets better.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 26, 2008, 12:57:04 am
Away from cheese back to harsh realities of life:
I can't believe it's already time for Leslie and Hannah to leave :(. In less than two hours we'll be on our way to the airport.
Time sure flies when you have fun.

I never saw so much of my home region in such a short period of time, LOL. Lots of castles, churches and shopping :).
Leslie's daughter discovered a new writing utensil and I learned a new card game and how to make French Toast :).
And Leslie dicovered 'Ketchonnaise' (which her son wanted to invent; and Leslie was perplex that it already exists) and chili chocolate.
So everybody had fun and learned something new.

But the best thing is just being together.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 26, 2008, 02:10:25 am
Quote from: Kelda on September 25, 2008, 01:28:08 pm
Chedda seems to be a Bitish thing but not the est of Europe.


Kelda, three of your Rs are missing!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 26, 2008, 02:15:06 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 26, 2008, 12:57:04 am
Away from cheese back to harsh realities of life:
I can't believe it's already time for Leslie and Hannah to leave :(. In less than two hours we'll be on our way to the airport.
Time sure flies when you have fun.

I never saw so much of my home region in such a short period of time, LOL. Lots of castles, churches and shopping :).
Leslie's daughter discovered a new writing utensil and I learned a new card game and how to make French Toast :).
And Leslie dicovered 'Ketchonnaise' (which her son wanted to invent; and Leslie was perplex that it already exists) and chili chocolate.
So everybody had fun and learned something new.

But the best thing is just being together.


Chrissi, what was the card game you learned?

And I didn't go out for french toast this morning.  Our old, old, loving dog suddenly made it clear that it was time for her last trip to the vet.  She was a great family member for 13 1/2 years and we are all pretty dejected.

One thing though, is I've had to get up at night for months to let her out once or twice or more, and it will be great to get a full night's sleep.

She was worth it.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 26, 2008, 04:53:39 am
Quote from: Elle on September 26, 2008, 02:10:25 am

Kelda, three of your Rs are missing!

heh.. typing is not my foRte!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 26, 2008, 07:45:52 am

Back from the airport. Leslie, Hannah and I got there without problems and with much time left. So we had a last coffee together, then said our good-byes.
I just checked the airport's website and their flight isn't listed anymore, so I guess it left in time and they're airbound right now as I'm typing.



Quote from: Elle on September 26, 2008, 02:15:06 am

Chrissi, what was the card game you learned?

And I didn't go out for french toast this morning.  Our old, old, loving dog suddenly made it clear that it was time for her last trip to the vet.  She was a great family member for 13 1/2 years and we are all pretty dejected.


Another big hug for you {{{Clarissa}}} :-*

I learned Rummy 500. Leslie said it's also called 'Summercamp Rummy' because it's often played in summer camps, since it's an easy version of Rummy. It's lots of fun.
Now I know three different versions of Rummy. Playing with adults, I prefer Turkish Rummy; it's a complicated version of it. Too much for my girls yet. But they'll learn the summercamp version quickly. So thanky you again Leslie for showing us :-*.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 26, 2008, 08:42:56 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 25, 2008, 09:48:09 pm
Cottage Cheese isn't so bad.  If you mix fruit into it, it gets better.

Still not going there.  :P

Buttermilk, either. I was so disappointed when I found out it doesn't taste like butter.  :laugh:

It's been so long since I've played 500 Rummy (what we always called it at home) that I don't even remember how it's played!  :laugh:

Clarissa, so sorry to hear about your dog.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 27, 2008, 12:12:33 am
Quote from: Kelda on September 26, 2008, 04:53:39 am
heh.. typing is not my foRte!!


Oh no, I just thought maybe it was your keyboard, since it was the same letter every time.  Best, best, BEST wishes in your band competition this weekend!  :-*


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 27, 2008, 12:16:09 am
Thanks Chrissi and Jeff, it's surprising me how many ways our lives were intertwined with dog care.  I went to deal with the dishwasher, and as always, thought, "Have to remember to close it when I'm done, so Puppy-Meno can get to her food."  Oh right, Puppy-Meno isn't here anymore.  :(  We're sad.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 27, 2008, 12:31:48 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 26, 2008, 07:45:52 am


I learned Rummy 500. Leslie said it's also called 'Summercamp Rummy' because it's often played in summer camps, since it's an easy version of Rummy. It's lots of fun.

What is Rummy 500? Is that the game you play with the tiles? I remember playing a Rummy game back in the 80s and you used tiles and racks. I forget the full name of it. :)

{{{{CLARISSA}}}} I'm so sorry to hear about Puppy-Meno!! :'(


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 27, 2008, 12:34:31 am
I hope Leslie and Hannah made it back safely. They should be back home now shouldn't they? They're probably suffering from jet lag. I remember Leslie telling us about her jet lag on the way over there.

It's amazing how much a six hour time difference can affect you. :P

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 27, 2008, 12:58:17 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 27, 2008, 12:31:48 am
What is Rummy 500? Is that the game you play with the tiles? I remember playing a Rummy game back in the 80s and you used tiles and racks. I forget the full name of it. :)

{{{{CLARISSA}}}} I'm so sorry to hear about Puppy-Meno!! :'(




Rummy 500 is a fun card game.  I haven't played that for years!  LOL, I'm so bad about remembering card game rules... people are always having to remind me of the rules whenever a game is started (even if it's a game I've played many times before).





And, yes, Elle, I'm so, so sorry to hear about your loss.   :-* :'(



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 27, 2008, 01:16:05 am
Quote from: atz75 on September 27, 2008, 12:58:17 am
Rummy 500 is a fun card game.  I haven't played that for years!  LOL, I'm so bad about remembering card game rules... people are always having to remind me of the rules whenever a game is started (even if it's a game I've played many times before).





And, yes, Elle, I'm so, so sorry to hear about your loss.   :-* :'(





I'm terrible with card games too Amanda. People get so frustrated with me. Most of the time they don't want me to play because I keep asking questions! :laugh:

I wonder what that tile game is called? It had the word "rummy" in it. I'm going to see if I can google it. :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 27, 2008, 02:27:31 am
Quote from: DavidInIndy on September 27, 2008, 01:16:05 am
I wonder what that tile game is called? It had the word "rummy" in it. I'm going to see if I can google it. :D

It's Rummycub.

(http://www.rpedu.pintoricardo.com/Rummikub/rummikub.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 27, 2008, 04:11:39 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 27, 2008, 02:27:31 am
It's Rummycub.

(http://www.rpedu.pintoricardo.com/Rummikub/rummikub.gif)

Yup! That's exactly what it was Chrissi! That was a really fun game. :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 27, 2008, 07:45:58 am
Hey everyone,

Hello, hello, here I am, back in the US, sitting at my kitchen table and looking at my backyard--which is still very green with no foliage change on the leaves of the trees. 61 degrees and yes, I was out in the outdoor shower this morning!! It felt good after three weeks of showering INDOORS. LOL

The trip home was fine although it seemed very, very long. Hannah and I were in the middle two seats of the middle four, which always feels confining. It was an 8 hour flight and at the end, we had to circle for another 40 minutes or so since there was terrible rain and congestion at Logan airport. My husband was waiting for us (yay!) but the drive home was long and slow since we were having torrential downpours of rain. We finally got home at about 6:45 pm which meant that we had been traveling for more than 16 hours (from the time we left Chrissi's). I managed to stay awake for the first 20 minutes of the debate and then fell into bed at 9:25 pm. I think I was asleep the minute my head hit the pillow.

Thank you again to Chrissi and Fabienne for your wonderful hospitality!! I had a great time and Hannah did too (on her German leg of the trip). It was so much fun just being with people and living day-to-day (even if we did do alot of sightseeing). I think we have much more of a feel of what it is like to live in Germany or Belgium or Switzerland. Even in my 2 weeks of touring Norway, I didn't feel quite as "home" as I do/did after this trip.

As for rummy, I found this version of the rules, although the way I play it (after years and years of summer camp) we have a few variations:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/500_Rum

Our variations: 1) we only deal 7 cards, not 10; 2) Aces are 15 points when played high; 5 points when played low; and we do play "ace around the corner"; 3) Face cards and 9's are 10 points; 2 to 8 are 5 points.

I think that is it for right now...

Hugs to all,

Leslie

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 27, 2008, 11:21:28 am
Hey Leslie, thanks for checking in here and your email.
16 hours, what a long and exhausting trip.


Back at your home office :)

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/CIMG0994-1.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 27, 2008, 12:23:36 pm
Yes, the home office! Although now the table has the tablecloth I bought in Belgium covering it. Fabienne, btw, it looks great!

And now we have...

Unpacking, Hannah-style

1. Go into the shed where your suitcase is sitting from the night before.
2. Open the zipper pockets and remove all souvenirs.
3. Wheel suitcase into the bedroom and place it next to the hamper (still zippered).
4. Go upstairs to watch a movie.
5. When mom calls up the stairs, "Have you unpacked?" answer, "Everything in the suitcase is dirty."

Sigh....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 27, 2008, 06:02:35 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 27, 2008, 12:23:36 pm
Yes, the home office! Although now the table has the tablecloth I bought in Belgium covering it. Fabienne, btw, it looks great!

And now we have...

Unpacking, Hannah-style

1. Go into the shed where your suitcase is sitting from the night before.
2. Open the zipper pockets and remove all souvenirs.
3. Wheel suitcase into the bedroom and place it next to the hamper (still zippered).
4. Go upstairs to watch a movie.
4. When mom calls up the stairs, "Have you unpacked?" answer, "Everything in the suitcase is dirty."

Sigh....

L


She's a lucky girl, and you're a generous mom, if "sigh" means you did her laundry for her.  Now that I'm a mom, I realize what a gift it is to receive services like that from others.  Before I was the one who gave, gave, gave, I took a lot of receiving for granted.  Now I'm so frigging grateful for any service kindness I get.  I'm a much bigger tipper in restaurants for example.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 28, 2008, 08:52:32 am
Yes, my husband and I did the laundry....

Rainy day here and Hurricane Kyle is coming through. We are not supposed to get hit but we are expecting lots of rain. Still warm: 63 degrees. Good day to hunker down inside with a good book.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 28, 2008, 12:12:23 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 27, 2008, 12:23:36 pm
Yes, the home office! Although now the table has the tablecloth I bought in Belgium covering it. Fabienne, btw, it looks great!

And now we have...

Unpacking, Hannah-style

1. Go into the shed where your suitcase is sitting from the night before.
2. Open the zipper pockets and remove all souvenirs.
3. Wheel suitcase into the bedroom and place it next to the hamper (still zippered).
4. Go upstairs to watch a movie.
5. When mom calls up the stairs, "Have you unpacked?" answer, "Everything in the suitcase is dirty."

Sigh....

L

LOL that used to be pretty much what my  3 kids plus husband did. Now what I do, is on the last day of any holiday I make them give me all their dirty clothes which go in a plastic bag(s) in a hold all and that is the only bit I take care of. I got so annoyed that after the hols. I would spend the next few days washing etc, that I put my foot down.

So far so good. It i sonly a small victory but it makes me feel less put on and also they now know mum means business for a change,instead of my usaul half carried out threats.!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 28, 2008, 12:58:55 pm
So Leslie, were you up all night checking for damn Kyle?  ;D


(For the as yet uninitiated, I refer to this post: http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,478.msg4777.html#msg4777)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 28, 2008, 01:05:44 pm
Quote from: Meryl on September 28, 2008, 12:58:55 pm
So Leslie, were you up all night checking for damn Kyle?  ;D


(For the as yet uninitiated, I refer to this post: http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,478.msg4777.html#msg4777)


Hahahahha!

Seems like damn Kyle done bypassed Maine and headed straight up and out to tickle the feathers of folks in Nova Scotia!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 28, 2008, 01:33:02 pm
I'm glad you dodged the bullet, Leslie!  :)

Here are a couple of pics from my trip to Arizona with Mikaela and our friend Marie.

Me at the Grand Canyon:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Grand%20Canyon/GrandCanyonlastpose.jpg)

And guess what we found in Durango!  (Can you believe how appropriate the sign is?)  ;D

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Grand%20Canyon/DurangoSiestaLisedisguised.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on September 28, 2008, 01:42:04 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 27, 2008, 12:23:36 pm
Yes, the home office! Although now the table has the tablecloth I bought in Belgium covering it. Fabienne, btw, it looks great!


L

Glad to hear it Leslie. I put mine in the washing machine today for the umpteenth time and it still looks good.

And I'm also glad:

- that you and Hannah got home safe and sound

- that all the laundry is done (isn't it romantic doing laundry together  ;D)

- that you've missed the huricane.

Have you eaten any speculaas sandwiches yet?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on September 28, 2008, 01:44:02 pm
Quote from: Meryl on September 28, 2008, 01:33:02 pm
I'm glad you dodged the bullet, Leslie!  :)

Here are a couple of pics from my trip to Arizona with Mikaela and our friend Marie.

Me at the Grand Canyon:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Grand%20Canyon/GrandCanyonlastpose.jpg)

And guess what we found in Durango!  (Can you believe how appropriate the sign is?)  ;D

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Grand%20Canyon/DurangoSiestaLisedisguised.jpg)

 :o

Well, the secret's out now!

Great pictures Meryl. Are there more to come?  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 28, 2008, 01:48:06 pm
Quote from: Meryl on September 28, 2008, 01:33:02 pm
And guess what we found in Durango!  (Can you believe how appropriate the sign is?)  ;D

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Grand%20Canyon/DurangoSiestaLisedisguised.jpg)

 :o OMG :laugh:

What a great find Meryl!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 28, 2008, 02:11:33 pm
Meryl: did you stay at the Siesta? What a great picture!

Fabienne: The tablecloth is great! We all love it! As for Speculoos (that's what it says on the jar)...no, we haven't cracked it open yet. I had a craving for Mr. Bagel this morning so I ran downtown to buy a bunch of bagels and some chive cream cheese. I may save the Speculoos til Lance comes home.

Chrissi: The other thing I am saving til Lance comes home is the Ketchonnaise! But my oh my, I am having a hard time keeping that a secret! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 28, 2008, 02:16:16 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 28, 2008, 02:11:33 pm
Chrissi: The other thing I am saving til Lance comes home is the Ketchonnaise! But my oh my, I am having a hard time keeping that a secret! LOL


 :laugh:
Can't wait to hear about his reaction. I would so love to see his face right in that moment! :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on September 28, 2008, 02:22:23 pm
It's amazing that there's no such thing as Ketchonaise cocktail sauce in the condiments aile in the US.  ???

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 28, 2008, 02:34:03 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on September 28, 2008, 02:22:23 pm
It's amazing that there's no such thing as Ketchonaise cocktail sauce in the condiments aile in the US.  ???



Oh, we have cocktail sauce, and we have Russian dressing (which is basically just ketchup and mayonnaise mixed together) but we don't have something in a tube that comes out in stripes....

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/rotweiss.gif)


THOMY Rot Weiß ist ein beliebtes Produkt bei allen Snack- und Fast Food-Liebhabern. Es passt zu Pommes frites, Sandwiches, Burgern, Frikadellen, Fisch und Schalentieren, ist aber auch ideal zum Garnieren. Beim Ausdrücken ergibt sich ein schönes Streifenbild.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 29, 2008, 03:20:55 am
   

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 29, 2008, 06:33:04 am
Morning all,

Kyle blew through and didn't really bother us except for lots of rain. 63 degrees now but they are predicting temps in the 70s and beautiful sunny skies! Let's hope that weather report is accurate!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on September 29, 2008, 06:39:19 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 28, 2008, 02:34:03 pm
Oh, we have cocktail sauce, and we have Russian dressing (which is basically just ketchup and mayonnaise mixed together) but we don't have something in a tube that comes out in stripes....

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/rotweiss.gif)


THOMY Rot Weiß ist ein beliebtes Produkt bei allen Snack- und Fast Food-Liebhabern. Es passt zu Pommes frites, Sandwiches, Burgern, Frikadellen, Fisch und Schalentieren, ist aber auch ideal zum Garnieren. Beim Ausdrücken ergibt sich ein schönes Streifenbild.


Ein schönes Streifenbild?

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

I can just imagine the fun you can have garnishin your Burgern with Thomy.

Thanks for the laugh Leslie.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 29, 2008, 08:52:20 am
Well I have very sore eyes this morning. I lost my varifocals the other wek,no lines I think they are called here. Having checked on the price of an eye exam and varifocals here, I decided no way and found myself in Wallmart picking up a pair of reading specs. off te shelf.

I am mortified that I ended up doing that but I had rung my ex business partner,and asked him to look up my old prescriotion, and make me up a new set. He was more than happy to do so, bless him.

I just could not wait any longer though, even with every light in the house on and my book as far away as my arms would stretch, I still could not read.

I will have to wait though as my eyes are really sore this morning.I do at least feel vindicated, for all the yera I spent telling my patients not to buy them . They really do hurt, unless both your eyes are the same and mine aren't.

What a state of affairs though, Optometrist, with off the shelf specs.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 29, 2008, 08:57:31 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 28, 2008, 02:34:03 pm
Oh, we have cocktail sauce, and we have Russian dressing (which is basically just ketchup and mayonnaise mixed together) but we don't have something in a tube that comes out in stripes....

Somebody once told me that if you add pickle relish, then it becomes Thousand Islands dressing.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 29, 2008, 09:25:50 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 29, 2008, 08:57:31 am
Somebody once told me that if you add pickle relish, then it becomes Thousand Islands dressing.  ;D

That somebody was pretty well right. I just make my own sauce with ketchup and mayo, then I can customise it to how my fussy lot like it. Bitt more ketchup fo the boys, bit more mayo for me and daughter.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 29, 2008, 09:31:53 am
Pickel relish?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 29, 2008, 09:40:18 am
Quote from: Kelda on September 29, 2008, 09:31:53 am
Pickel relish?

Yes, very popular on hot dogs...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 29, 2008, 10:06:06 am
Quote from: Kelda on September 29, 2008, 09:31:53 am
Pickel relish?

Usually (?) sweet pickels--not sour or dill or Kosher dill--chopped very fine. Probably some other spices added, too, but I don't know what they might be.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2008, 04:15:54 pm
hiya everyone!

Clarissa, sorry to hear about your loss!


Meryl, great pics!

Leslie, welcome home!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 29, 2008, 06:51:04 pm
Thanks for the welcome home, Chuck! Welcome home to you, too! It looks like you had fun at Don Wroe's cabin...

Meanwhile, here in Maine, I have a social event that will help everyone get their minds off the election, campaign, and economy. Come join the fun...it is just up the road from me!

Gorham High hosting "Survivor" party

By Ray Routhier Portland Press Herald Staff Writer September 29, 2008 01:40 PM

A "Survivor" night will be held at Gorham High School Thursday, so students, faculty and friends can cheer on physics teacher Bob Crowley as he competes on the hit CBS reality show.

Up to 700 people in the school's auditorium will get to see Crowley competing on "Survivor: Gabon - Earth's Last Eden," which was filmed in Africa during the summer. The event is a fund raiser for the school's Class of 2009, and money raised will help pay graduation costs. Admission is $3.

Crowley will speak a little about his experiences in Africa at 7:30 p.m. Then from 8 to 9 p.m. the crowd will watch the third episode of this season's "Survivor" on a projection TV.

Crowley survived the first two episodes, which both aired last week. He's prohibited from saying how he did on the show, so Thursday's crowd will have to wait and see if their favorite teacher makes it through or gets voted off by the other contestants.

The event is open to the public. Tickets are available in advance at the school, 41 Morrill Ave., or at the door Thursday night.

The season of "Survivor" ends in December and the last contestant on the show will win $1 million.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 30, 2008, 06:13:53 am
Morning all,

67 degrees this morning and another partly sunny day is predicted, with the rain returning tomorrow.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2008, 07:00:47 am
Hiya Leslie!

and hello everyone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on September 30, 2008, 11:05:00 am
Yep, it is raining on the west coast as well.
I am definitley better in the sunshine.I wake up to rain and my whole mood collapses. Even the dogs seem put out, they are all lounging around under cover in the lanai as it is still warm,but they cannot, or will not go out in the rain, chasing squirrels and such.Tennis son is in filthy mood, as it looks like yet again tennis will be a washout, so that is now 2 days and he is starting to get cabin fever. !!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 01, 2008, 06:32:08 am
Morning all,

67 degrees and raining this morning! Seems like it is raining all over the world...

I just noticed that our very own Mayor, Phillip, hit 5000 posts! Congratulations, Phillip! I'll let some of the others bring out the cake...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2008, 07:07:38 am
Good morning Leslie, and everyone else!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 01, 2008, 07:27:07 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 01, 2008, 06:32:08 am
Morning all,

67 degrees and raining this morning! Seems like it is raining all over the world...

 :P Guess you're right. Raining here, too. Rainy, chilly, dull - urgh, I hate this weather.



Quote
I just noticed that our very own Mayor, Phillip, hit 5000 posts! Congratulations, Phillip! I'll let some of the others bring out the cake...

Admit it: it's just you who wants some cake for breakfast ;)
All right with me. It's lunch-time here, but I can eat cake any time of the day. Phillip should better hurry, otherwise the Guglhupf will be gone before he has the chance to even see it. ;D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 01, 2008, 07:27:53 am
Congratulations!
5000
Phillip

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/s_guglhupf.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 01, 2008, 07:56:39 am
Hooray for Phillip
Hooray for 5000
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2008, 08:26:51 am

Congrats
to
BetterMost
Mayor
Phillip
Dampier
On
Reaching
5,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 01, 2008, 08:38:06 am
Thank you, Phillip for


(http://www.prato.linux.it/~lmasetti/antiwarsongs/img/5000_600x300.jpg)


Wise and Wonderful Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 01, 2008, 10:07:50 am
It is going to happen...in one post (she is at 5999 right now....) so I'll be the early bird with congratulations...

Congratulations to Katherine (seriouscrayons) for 6000 posts! Way to go!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 01, 2008, 11:54:00 am

Congrats on 5000 Mayor Phillip!

<img src="http://www.divshare.com/img/thumb/5032201-852.jpg" border="0" /> (http://www.divshare.com/download/5032201-852)


Congrats on 6000 Crayons!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 01, 2008, 12:22:01 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 01, 2008, 06:32:08 am
Morning all,

67 degrees and raining this morning! Seems like it is raining all over the world...

I just noticed that our very own Mayor, Phillip, hit 5000 posts! Congratulations, Phillip! I'll let some of the others bring out the cake...
Nice and sunny here. Will be 80 degrees today and the aspens are starting to turn gold in Denver. If you come, bring your cake with you!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 01, 2008, 12:44:35 pm
Thanks to Katherine for 6000 colorful posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2008, 12:51:22 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 01, 2008, 12:22:01 pm
Nice and sunny here. Will be 80 degrees today and the aspens are starting to turn gold in Denver. If you come, bring your cake with you!


I'll bet they're pretty! How about in the mountains?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 01, 2008, 01:15:24 pm
Congrats Phillip & Katherine!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 01, 2008, 01:51:54 pm


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CONGRATS to KATHERINE for 6,000 COLORFUL, CRAYON-Y POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 01, 2008, 02:01:05 pm


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PHIL CAN HAS 5 TOES TIMES ONE THOUSAND POSTS?  PHIL IS KOOL KAT!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 01, 2008, 02:09:15 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2008, 12:51:22 pm
I'll bet they're pretty! How about in the mountains?

Here's proof, taken just last week on Mikaela's and my drive from Durango to Denver:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Grand%20Canyon/Coloaspensturninggold.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2008, 02:20:50 pm
Quote from: Meryl on October 01, 2008, 02:09:15 pm
Here's proof, taken just last week on Mikaela's and my drive from Durango to Denver:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Grand%20Canyon/Coloaspensturninggold.jpg)

Dang office network firewall won't let the pic open.  >:(  I'll take your word for it till I can see the pic at home tonight.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2008, 02:24:18 pm

Congrats
to
BetterMost
Serious
Crayons
On
Reaching
6,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 01, 2008, 02:48:43 pm
Quote from: Meryl on October 01, 2008, 02:01:05 pm

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PHIL CAN HAS 5 TOES TIMES ONE THOUSAND POSTS?  PHIL IS KOOL KAT!
:laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 01, 2008, 05:36:07 pm
Congratulations Phillip on your 5000 post achievement!! :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 01, 2008, 05:39:50 pm
Congratulations Katherine on 6000 posts!! :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2008, 06:31:40 pm
Quote from: Meryl on October 01, 2008, 02:09:15 pm
Here's proof, taken just last week on Mikaela's and my drive from Durango to Denver:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Grand%20Canyon/Coloaspensturninggold.jpg)

Well, I can see the pic now! Lovely!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2008, 07:31:45 pm
ain't it prudy?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 01, 2008, 08:26:01 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2008, 07:31:45 pm
ain't it prudy?

umm...prudy or purdy? Big difference, I think... especially in the woods  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2008, 08:30:00 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 01, 2008, 08:26:01 pm
umm...prudy or purdy? Big difference, I think... especially in the woods  ;)  ;D


Ooooops!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 02, 2008, 01:59:29 am

Congratulations to my sister-mod
Katherine  :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 02, 2008, 05:01:26 am
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When I see posts from Katherine, I jump for joy!

Thanks Katherine for 6000 of my favorite posts!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 02, 2008, 06:07:55 am
Morning all,

Another rainy morning and 57 degrees. You know what? I think I am heading for the indoor shower this morning!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2008, 06:36:28 am
Good morning BetterMost!   ;D


I'm waiting for Saturday!  I've got a ticket to see Madonna! 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 02, 2008, 08:44:13 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 02, 2008, 06:07:55 am
You know what? I think I am heading for the indoor shower this morning!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2008, 09:12:51 am
*waves to Chrissi*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on October 02, 2008, 09:28:23 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on October 02, 2008, 06:36:28 am
Good morning BetterMost!   ;D


I'm waiting for Saturday!  I've got a ticket to see Madonna! 

Any decision on outfit choice yet. I here she likes the English flat cap look !! You would sure stick out in the crowd then.

Today I amin such a good mood as the migraine, yet another, which has been lurking for about 4 days finally arrived last night, did its worst and went,I even lost a few ponds into the bargain. Gained by eating several jars of Nutella, by the spoonful.
Sure sign a migraine is comming when I get a sweet craving like that.

I am ashamed to admit I managed to consume 5 jars of the stuff!!!

Enjoy Madonna, and remember flat cap.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2008, 09:35:30 am
Oh, I can't remember the last time I had Nutella!


Hiya Fiona!  Glad to hear you're feeling better.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 02, 2008, 09:43:55 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2008, 07:31:45 pm
ain't it prudy?

Who is Prudy? Is she a new Brokie?  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2008, 09:45:18 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 02, 2008, 09:43:55 am
Who is Prudy? Is she a new Brokie?  ;)  ;D


Jeff, don't start with me.......don't make me break out the mariconera!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 02, 2008, 09:47:38 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on October 02, 2008, 09:45:18 am

Jeff, don't start with me.......don't make me break out the mariconera!

Careful. You'll wind up with a new nickname. ...  ;D  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2008, 10:10:45 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 02, 2008, 09:47:38 am
Careful. You'll wind up with a new nickname. ...  ;D  :-*

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on October 02, 2008, 01:03:07 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on October 02, 2008, 09:35:30 am
Oh, I can't remember the last time I had Nutella!


Hiya Fiona!  Glad to hear you're feeling better.

Go treat yourself, it is as wonderful as I remember and I still eat it off a spoon !!!!

You could have  a truly decadent weekend. Madonna, followed by Guy, rumour has it she's a bit fed up with him or viccy verca, throw in some Nutella and it could well go down in the annals of history.no double entendre intended.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 02, 2008, 01:07:58 pm
Chuckie, have fun seeing Madge.  I haven't seen her since the "Who's That Girl?" Tour. Yikes, that was 1987.

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2008, 02:40:32 pm
I wanted to see her on that tour, but wasn't able to get a ticket.


I saw the "Reinvention Tour"  (2004),



(http://www.madonnalicious.com/images/extra/2004/ri_lasvegas_billboard_news.jpg)



Then I saw the "Confessions Tour" (2006),


(http://welovemadonna.com/coadf/images/tv_schedule/poster_hbo_180.jpg)


and on Saturday, I'll be at "Sticky & Sweet Tour" (2008)


(http://queerdiva.typepad.com/my_weblog/images/2008/05/08/stickyandsweet_tour_poster2news_2.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 02, 2008, 04:09:21 pm
Just got reminded of one of my favorite Madonna videos.  I hadn't seen it in years.  Thank you, YouTube.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjOLh2s-o3M[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 03, 2008, 06:50:13 am
Morning all,

Clear, sunny and cool this morning...37 degrees! It is supposed to be nice and fall-like all weekend. Maybe we'll do one of those New England type things, like apple picking!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on October 03, 2008, 07:04:46 am
That sounds like fun Leslie.

Autumn has arrived here. It's cold (54° :o) and rainy.

Oh well, never mind. I'm off to the stables. The weekend has started.  :)

And I'm meeting brokies from ennisjack in Brussels tomorrow. More than 30 are coming!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2008, 10:03:21 am
Hello all!

I woke up late, because I stayed up late to watch the debates.  Didn't shave today, and I'm looking scruffy.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on October 03, 2008, 10:15:32 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on October 03, 2008, 10:03:21 am
Hello all!

I woke up late, because I stayed up late to watch the debates.  Didn't shave today, and I'm looking scruffy.

It's not scruffy, it's called designer stubble !!!! Have you seen George Michael recently !!! Now there's a man to bring a smile to anyones face.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2008, 10:22:52 am
ah.....you can keep George Michael.


he's got this strange fetish for bathroom stalls...  ;D :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on October 03, 2008, 02:11:59 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on October 03, 2008, 10:22:52 am
ah.....you can keep George Michael.


he's got this strange fetish for bathroom stalls...  ;D :laugh:

Bathroom stalls and Hampstead Heath,!!!! But he still sang one of the most beautiful love songs ever.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2008, 02:12:54 pm
Quote from: optom3 on October 03, 2008, 02:11:59 pm
Bathroom stalls and Hampstead Heath,!!!! But he still sang one of the most beautiful love songs ever.


Oh, you're right!  I so loved "I Want Your Sex!"


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:        :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 04, 2008, 09:37:49 am
Morning all,

47 degrees and sunny here! A lovely fall day...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on October 04, 2008, 01:44:16 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on October 03, 2008, 02:12:54 pm

Oh, you're right!  I so loved "I Want Your Sex!"


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:        :-*

Now you know that's not the one I meant,but it's still a pretty good tune.!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2008, 01:46:22 pm
Quote from: optom3 on October 04, 2008, 01:44:16 pm
Now you know that's not the one I meant,but it's still a pretty good tune.!!!


 ;) ;D :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2008, 01:47:04 pm
*waves*

Hiya everyone!


Hope everyone is having a great weekend!   I get to see Madonna tonight!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 06, 2008, 12:23:54 am
Glad your evening with Madge was a success, Chuck!  8)

I just posted a bunch of pictures of Mikaela's and my Western Adventure over at the Globetrotting Bettermostians thread.  Go here to see the pretty scenery:  http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,9536.msg416192.html#msg416192

 8)  8)  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2008, 07:07:00 am
Just got back from that thread, Meryl!

damn....those pics are fantastic!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 06, 2008, 07:49:46 am
Morning all,

Another nice fall morning. 39 degrees and sunny.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 06, 2008, 08:54:41 am
The maples are starting to turn color in Central Pennsylvania. Pretty much everything else is still green.

They seem to turn color first where the morning sun first hits the leaves.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2008, 09:46:44 am
leaves are starting to change here too.....had some bright yellows.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 06, 2008, 10:10:37 am
And...congratulations to Littlewing, who just hit the 2000 posts mark!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2008, 11:11:39 am

Congrats
to
Little
Wing
On
Reaching
2,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 06, 2008, 11:56:14 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/celebrate2000.jpg)

CONGRATULATIONS LITTLEWING!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 06, 2008, 05:03:30 pm


Yay Littlewing!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 06, 2008, 06:16:04 pm
CONGRATULATIONS LITTLEWING!!!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 06, 2008, 10:56:19 pm


Congrats Littlewing!!!!

 :D :D :D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 07, 2008, 06:27:50 am
Morning all,

37 degrees again...definitely chilly here today!!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2008, 07:12:17 am
Good morning!

Only 10 degrees warmer here in NJ!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 07, 2008, 08:48:11 am
'Bout the same in Philly. Could've used a leather jacket on my way to work this morning.

Boneless blue sky, though. And a lovely sunrise this morning and sunset yesterday. I love October!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on October 07, 2008, 09:05:34 am
80 degs. and no humidity. October to April are definitely the best months in Florida, lovely and warm, all the stickinnes goes and I can still sit outside a.m and p.m.
If I ever won the lottery, I would live here for those months and head to europe for the rest of the year.
In the meantime, it's probably time to get off my rear and start putting out some of the Halloween decorations.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 08, 2008, 07:44:58 am
And today seems to be a replay of yesterday...38 degrees, clear blue sky.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 08, 2008, 09:07:25 am
Thin high clouds here this morning; rain expected overnight tonight. Temperature was in the mid-40s F when I left for work this morning.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2008, 10:18:20 am
morning everyone!  How are you?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 08, 2008, 10:38:12 am
Bonjour... and pray that you are happy as I am, since I got much much cheaper prices when got gas yesterday when I was traveling on the road! About 40 cents or more LESS helps at lot! That's nealry or over 40 per cent less  !! Bin Laden can kiss my ass... as I will not pay more than that, ha ha!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2008, 08:55:10 am

Congrats
to
Injest
On
Reaching
31,000
Posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 09, 2008, 11:13:07 am
Wow injest, you are great!             

Congratulations injest and may you continue as you please!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 09, 2008, 05:15:12 pm
phew.. 31K.. wow.. that's a lot of talking...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 09, 2008, 08:33:12 pm
You deserve a crown injest!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 09, 2008, 08:37:29 pm
WHAT?? Jess is up to 31,000 posts? Yipes! I just congratulated her for achieving 30,000 posts something like.... what?.... two minutes ago! ;)

I wonder how many keyboards she's burned up since she joined Bettermost? ;D :laugh:


Congratulations Jess!! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2008, 08:37:48 pm
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/superwoman622/MN123.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 09, 2008, 08:43:05 pm
Oh, I wish I could give her such a crown merited, as in your pic CellarDweller!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 11, 2008, 09:22:06 am
Morning all,

I was off in Boston for a quick business trip but now I am back. Another beautiful day...46 degrees and lots of blue skies.

My widget tells me it is 22 deg C in Basel. Looks like summer has returned over in Switzerland!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on October 11, 2008, 11:54:09 am
Sunny and no humidity here, just a glorious day.The kids have all gone to the school fair with their father, as he sees so little of them . I am reasonably happy as the banks are now closed for 3 days, so nothing catastrophic can happen with the business !!!

We do however need a minor miracle at some stage in the next week,but I am closing my eyes and ears to anything business wise for the next 3 days. I have spent the last week in abject terror, trying to keep all the problems from the kids, bolster up my husband, who is pretty close to the edge,and find ever increasingly inventive accounting methods.

I have tried so hard to see the plus side of all the this, and I figured as we could not afford a grocery truck order this week, we do at least now know, which foods are vital, to our customers and which are more dead stock, by looking at the holes in the stock.

I am amazed that in such a poor area, we still have block cheese left, but the ready grated has all gone. How lazy are some people ?? They do not have 2 cents to rub together, and yet they pay over the odds, not to grate their own cheese, and same with corn muffin mix, all gone. Yet how much cheaper it is to get the individual ingredients and make your own. !!!!!!

I truly am flabergasted.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 11, 2008, 01:09:06 pm
Bonjour Fiona!

You present good news!

Am glad that the kids are with their father, this time as those are rare times!

Yes, too many persons are now with a habit of purchasing ready-made foods such as you say.
I can agree with mother getting some of those items you mentioned since she is in her 80's and with bad back and other health problems such as cancer, and at least, I see her still making her soups by trying her memory and other daily meals mostly or all from scratch.

Maybe, you could have someone there in the store show how to create soups from left-overs?

Have a wonderful day!

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on October 12, 2008, 12:00:53 pm
I have decided that as our customers  do not want to grate their own cheese, and will pay a premium for the ready grated, we will buy in block cheese.
 I will grate it myself, bag and label it. The price will be cheaper than the bought in grated, but we will still make a better profit, my labour is free.
 I call that a win/win situation. Cheaper for the customers, more profit for us, and bye bye, to another big supplier, who refused us even one weeks grace on our bill, and we were able to pay 50% of the bill in cash.They refused to deliver anything, until the whole bill was cleared.

We will search around for more local suppliers, and give them the business instead. !!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 12, 2008, 12:07:17 pm
What wonderful creative choices you have optom!

Congratulations!

And buying from local, will help too increase the economy!

Wow, you think well !


More can be done?

Au revoir,
hugs! Have a wonderful day!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on October 13, 2008, 08:26:39 am
The start of another week, and not often if ever, am I first on here, so a good week to all who drop by. I am determined I will have a better week than last one, so am starting in an upbeat mood, despite it being Monday !!

Might even go and put out a few of the halloween decorations in the yard. I will have to sew some of them up though, as last year, several of the blow ups were slashed in the night. How mean is that.

On the other hand, might wait until Mandy arrives and tackle it together !!! Getting excited now !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 13, 2008, 08:31:36 am
Morning all,

Happy Monday, happy Columbus day! 57 degrees here with partly cloudy skies.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 13, 2008, 08:47:43 am
Bonjour Mesdames!

Et aussi aux Messieurs!


Have a wonderful and happy day all of you!


Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 10:10:45 am
Hello everyone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 13, 2008, 06:38:16 pm
Bonjour CellarDweller !

Have a wonderful and hapoy day!


Au revoir,
hugs!   Here is a pic that someone added here that I cherish! Maybe it was yours ? Or you are in it?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 06:40:03 pm
I've posted the pic here, and no, I'm not in it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 15, 2008, 07:14:29 am
Morning all,

Sunny and blue sky. 45 degrees right now.

I am a little tired this morning since I had a late night last night...a last minute-ish Brokie get together with Paul (southendmd), Lisa (BBMISWEAR) and Pete (Vermont Sunset). My daughter Hannah and I met them for dinner at a lovely Italian restaurant just outside Boston. We had lots of fun, laughed alot, heard about Lisa's luncheon with Jake...it was great. It was a bit of a drive but worth it.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 15, 2008, 08:16:54 am
Glad you and Hannah made it home safely.

We sure had fun, didn't we?  Lisa and I stayed late, flirting with the bartender, and perusing the "Jake Scrapbook". 

Thanks for a great time!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 15, 2008, 08:22:39 am
Doncha just love it when the brokies get together?   8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 15, 2008, 08:24:38 am
Quote from: southendmd on October 15, 2008, 08:16:54 am
Glad you and Hannah made it home safely.

We sure had fun, didn't we?  Lisa and I stayed late, flirting with the bartender, and perusing the "Jake Scrapbook". 

Thanks for a great time!

Oh, fun...I'll have to plan another visit to see the scrapbook!

Somehow I had it in my head that the restaurant was "outside of Boston" and thus would be a shorter drive (for me)...but I messed up by not realizing that it was about 134 yards "outside of Boston." hahahaha....well, at least I didn't have to drive in the heart of the city.

We made good time getting home. No traffic at that hour (although I did see a few state troopers. I guess this is the strategy for balancing the budget in a down economy...speeding tickets!). I was home and tucked safely in my own little bed by midnight. No pumpkin for me!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 15, 2008, 09:08:38 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 15, 2008, 07:14:29 am
Morning all,

Sunny and blue sky. 45 degrees right now.


Mid-sixties down here this morning. Didn't even wear a jacket to work.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 15, 2008, 09:39:16 am
So good to hear of your rendezvous with friends Paul, Lisa, and Pete. I've been wishing you could all get together for a long time! Offline Chuck, Adam, and me will be heading out to visit Pete in a little over a week! Yes, we will connect with Mount Washington again. I hope to God the cog railway will still be running, although I doubt it. All our mountainclimbing gear has already arrived in New England. Me, I'm setting my sights on conquering neighboring Mount Mousilauke!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 15, 2008, 09:43:50 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 15, 2008, 09:39:16 am
So good to hear of your rendezvous with friends Paul, Lisa, and Pete. I've been wishing you could all get together for a long time! Offline Chuck, Adam, and me will be heading out to visit Pete in a little over a week! Yes, we will connect with Mount Washington again. I hope to God the cog railway will still be running, although I doubt it. All our mountainclimbing gear has already arrived in New England. Me, I'm setting my sights on conquering neighboring Mount Mousilauke!!

And in a little over a week, I'm heading back to Provincetown for a long weekend.  :D

October is a good month for travel.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 15, 2008, 09:59:06 am
Bonjour to all !

Jeff, isn't with September, October a great month to travel ?

On my last 4 days trip start of this October, scenes along the road were so surprisingly beautiful with many trees having changed colours... from Montreal to returning to California.

You want some pics of like those ?

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 15, 2008, 10:02:18 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 15, 2008, 09:39:16 am
So good to hear of your rendezvous with friends Paul, Lisa, and Pete. I've been wishing you could all get together for a long time! Offline Chuck, Adam, and me will be heading out to visit Pete in a little over a week! Yes, we will connect with Mount Washington again. I hope to God the cog railway will still be running, although I doubt it. All our mountainclimbing gear has already arrived in New England. Me, I'm setting my sights on conquering neighboring Mount Mousilauke!!



At dinner, Pete told us that Adam has climbed Mt. Washington 67 times! His favorite climbing weather is below zero temps, wind chills of -140 and wind gusts of up to 140 mph.

I said, "He can have it. My idea of a Brokie get together is dinner with friends in a nice warm restaurant!" LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on October 15, 2008, 10:18:32 am
I sometimes miss the changing seasons of England. Spring flowers and autumn leaves. Then I remember how stiff my fingers were and how much pain medication I was on and just sigh.

I hope when this recession ends, if ever and we have some money again, that we will be able to visit other states to see the diffrenet seasons. I have come to see you cannot of course have everything. I don't want to live in the cold again, but I would like to be able to experience in short bursts, other seasons.

In the meantime I will live it vicariously from other peoples posts and photos. !!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 15, 2008, 11:01:45 am
Paul, Leslie, Pete, Lisa and a nice, warm restaurant: Now that's a great Brokie get-together!  The good times keep rolling, almost 3 years since the movie opened.  Ennis was right, there's no reins on this one.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 15, 2008, 11:02:18 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 15, 2008, 10:02:18 am
I said, "He can have it. My idea of a Brokie get together is dinner with friends in a nice warm restaurant!" LOL


I knew there was a reason we make good visiting/sightseeing partners :).
"Mount Trifels" was enough for us, wasn't it? ;D


Glad to hear y'all had a great evening together. Ain't nothing like Brokie meetings!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 15, 2008, 11:03:05 am
Quote from: Meryl on October 15, 2008, 11:01:45 am
Ennis was right, there's no reins on this one.  8)


You bet!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 15, 2008, 11:08:44 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 15, 2008, 09:43:50 am
October is a good month for travel.  :)

You bet, friend!

Artiste, you are travelling from Montreal to California? If so, bon voyage! You be careful now and take lots of pictures! I bet you're see many sights that will be good for your art work!

I have climbed Mt. Washington one time. Here's me and EDelMar up top:

(http://www.divshare.com/img/2793638-eeb.JPG)

And, like Ennis, I say, "One's enough."
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 15, 2008, 11:12:19 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on October 15, 2008, 11:02:18 am

I knew there was a reason we make good visiting/sightseeing partners :).
"Mount Trifels" was enough for us, wasn't it? ;D

Hahahahah, yes!

Quote

Glad to hear y'all had a great evening together. Ain't nothing like Brokie meetings!

Ain't that the truth!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 15, 2008, 11:14:24 am
Merci Front-Ranger !

I will be leaving California soon again... to do another exhibition of my paintings, and this time it is an international one!


Yes, Fall is my main season I prefer to paint, creating plein air and so, I  am heading out to forests, rivers, streams... I will seek gladly !


You want some like those scenes... pics on here ?

Have a happy day,

au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 15, 2008, 11:17:19 am
And with that post about painting en plein air, I notice that Artiste has over 11,000 posts. Wowza!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 15, 2008, 11:17:36 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on October 15, 2008, 11:02:18 am
"Mount Trifels" was enough for us, wasn't it? ;D

Is that near Whoville?  ;D

Sounds like it should be.  :)  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 15, 2008, 11:23:23 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 15, 2008, 11:17:19 am
And with that post about painting en plein air, I notice that Artiste has over 11,000 posts. Wowza!

Artiste, welcome to the 11,000  club, from your fellow 11,000 -er!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 15, 2008, 11:27:56 am
Merci MainWriter !

Merci  pour la nouvelle !

Are you sure that it's 11,000 ?

I was just 5,000, then 6,000... recently.

It can't be 11,000 ! ?


Au revoir,
hugs!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 15, 2008, 11:30:03 am
Merci aussi Front-Ranger !

If I am 11,000, then I am in great companionship with you, and with others !!

It can't be 11,000 ! ?

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 15, 2008, 11:54:19 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 15, 2008, 11:17:36 am
Is that near Whoville?  ;D

Sounds like it should be.  :)  ;)

Nah, it's in Annweiler. Trifels is the name of the castle on top of the mountain, where we had to walk up to.

This is the castle (pic from the internet)
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/trifels_24.jpg)

And that's the view down to the parking lot, from where we went. Not Mt Washington, but enough for Leslie and me ;D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/CIMG2834.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 15, 2008, 12:32:31 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on October 15, 2008, 11:54:19 am
Nah, it's in Annweiler. Trifels is the name of the castle on top of the mountain, where we had to walk up to.

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh: I thought you were joking and it was something you eat for dessert--a German version of trifle!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Every Who down in Whoville loved Trifels a lot,
But the Grinch, who lived just north of Whoville, did not.

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 16, 2008, 08:18:09 am
Morning all,

55 degrees right now but a cold front is moving through. Rain throughout the day today and then chillier weather will follow.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on October 16, 2008, 08:30:21 am
Good morning all. lovely to have had a nice peaceful night here on Bettermost yesterday. Only one more sleep as my daughter puts it until Mandy arrives, so it's all getting a bit exciting.

It will be my first time watching BBM with a Brokie!!!  We have agreed to watch it in silence first time, but then we can discuss and rewind bits!!!  Wonder if we will rewind the same bits ??  

So all keep yourfingers crossed for a lovely Florida October week.It is usually one of the nicest months of the year. I hope to be able to get to the beach and watch the sunset standing in the water, it is such a calming and beautiful thing to be able to do, it is hard to be worried and stresed watchin g the sunset over the water, in warm balmy temperatures.!!

Feel horrid this morning as I ate a whole jar of Nutella agan lat night, this is getting to be a bit of a habit !!  Cannot do no exercise, ie tenns and continue to eat like this. I will look like  the 5th telly tubby soon.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 16, 2008, 08:35:57 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 16, 2008, 08:18:09 am
Morning all,

55 degrees right now but a cold front is moving through. Rain throughout the day today and then chillier weather will follow.

L

Mid-sixties again this morning, and nice, though we could have rain or even a thunderstorm later today. Weather Channel's radar map showed this huge front moving toward the East Coast. ...

Supposed to be more fall-like tomorrow.

Now, can the Sox pull off a miracle? A Sox-Phillies series would be SO COOL!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 16, 2008, 08:44:50 am
good morning everyone!


its' a foggy 54 degrees here in NJ
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 16, 2008, 09:55:43 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 16, 2008, 08:35:57 am

Now, can the Sox pull off a miracle? A Sox-Phillies series would be SO COOL!  :D

Can we have more details? I would like to be somewhat knowledgeable when speaking to my friend and Sox fanatic Vermont Sunset. Also, he tells me he's off to the Outer Banks today. What are those, pray tell?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 16, 2008, 10:32:26 am
Arizona was not too hot for me yesterday, and it was nice to see my aunt there again, since she loves living there !

Now left to-day Chigago... and hope that Detroit will not be too damp !

Who lives in Vermont ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 16, 2008, 10:45:20 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 16, 2008, 09:55:43 am
Can we have more details? I would like to be somewhat knowledgeable when speaking to my friend and Sox fanatic Vermont Sunset. Also, he tells me he's off to the Outer Banks today. What are those, pray tell?



The Outer Banks of North Carolina? I think that is where Kitty Hawk is (remember the Wright Brothers?).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 16, 2008, 11:18:57 am
Thanks, Leslie, I'm looking it up on Google Earth now since I have never been in that area.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 16, 2008, 01:13:31 pm
Fiona & Mandy! Enjoy!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 17, 2008, 06:55:39 am
Morning all,

46 degrees here this morning. According to the radio, we are at peak foliage right now and they expect it to last another week. Very little leaf drop so far.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 17, 2008, 06:58:21 am
Good morning!

;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 17, 2008, 07:34:05 am
Well Jeff, maybe the Red Sox will be in Philadelphia next week...

October 17, 2008
Red Sox 8, Rays 7
Down by 7-0, Red Sox Force a Game 6
By JACK CURRY

BOSTON — With each invigorating inning, the outlook grew more sublime for the Tampa Bay Rays. They are young, fearless and resilient, and they were about to bury the Boston Red Sox. Seven outs were all the Rays needed to reach their first World Series and end Boston’s season. Seven outs.

But the Rays could not get those unlucky seven outs. The Red Sox stunned the Rays by rebounding from a seven-run deficit in the seventh to win, 8-7, in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series. Seemingly dead, the Red Sox unfurled a miraculous rally in the last three innings and now trail three games to two in the best-of-seven series. It is still a vibrant series, a series in which the Red Sox have snatched the momentum.

J.D. Drew scorched a ball over the head of right fielder Gabe Gross for a two-out single that scored Kevin Youkilis from second base with the decisive run in the ninth. Youkilis reached on an infield single and went to second after third baseman Evan Longoria bounced a throw past first.

Some fans booed David Ortiz and some left Fenway Park early on Thursday night, but the Red Sox scored four runs in the seventh, three in the eighth and one in the ninth to put on a special show. The Red Sox fashioned the second greatest comeback in postseason history; only the 1929 Philadelphia A’s, who rallied from an 8-0 deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs, climbed a higher October mountain.

“Because of the situation we’re in, that was pretty magical,” Red Sox Manager Terry Francona said.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/17/sports/baseball/17alcs.html?pagewanted=print
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 17, 2008, 08:45:07 am
Let me be the first to welcome the newest member of the 1000+ Posts Club....one of my oldest Bettermost buddies and IMDb friends...

jmmgallagher!

Yahoo, John, welcome! Come on over here while I teach you the sekrit handshake!

Big hugs,

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 17, 2008, 08:53:45 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 17, 2008, 07:34:05 am
Well Jeff, maybe the Red Sox will be in Philadelphia next week...

According to our local news this morning, the first game will be in Boston on Wednesday. ...  ::)

Don't it just figger? The Phillies are in the Series for the first time in 15 years, and games 3, 4, and 5 will be in Philadelphia next weekend--while I'm on the Cape!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Quote from: MaineWriter on October 17, 2008, 06:55:39 am
46 degrees here this morning. According to the radio, we are at peak foliage right now and they expect it to last another week. Very little leaf drop so far.

A boneless blue morning down here. Clear sky, moon hadn't quite set as I came into work, clean air, temperatures in the mid-fifties. Why I like October.  :D

I think we have not had enough rain here for the end of summer and beginning of fall, although the local TV weatherheads haven't been complaining. Still, I'm noticing that some trees that usually turn fairly pretty colors are this year just turning brown and dry and dropping their leaves.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 17, 2008, 09:06:50 am
Congrats
to
JMMGallagher
On
Reaching
1,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 17, 2008, 10:51:26 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Jokerwithmuppets.jpg)

No more waiting in the wings!  Our favorite class act is here, and we ain't jokin'!

Congrats John!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 17, 2008, 12:55:41 pm
Meryl, love your conrats to John :).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 17, 2008, 01:00:05 pm
Congratulations John
Welcome to the club! :D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/fireworks.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 17, 2008, 07:23:04 pm
Welcome to the club, John Gallagher!!

(http://www.grownmencry.com/img/s/04_gallagher_splat.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 18, 2008, 03:33:27 am


:-*  Welcome John!  :-*

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/hills_lg.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 18, 2008, 07:37:28 am
John - so happy to see you in the 1000 post club!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 18, 2008, 09:49:19 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 17, 2008, 06:55:39 am
Morning all,

46 degrees here this morning. According to the radio, we are at peak foliage right now and they expect it to last another week. Very little leaf drop so far.

Wow that's great to hear! I'll be traveling through Vermont in one week and it's looks like I'll have something to see! Yippee!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Aloysius J. Gleek on October 18, 2008, 05:06:16 pm
Gosh, thank you so much!

Quote from: Elle on October 18, 2008, 03:33:27 am

:-*  Welcome John!  :-*

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/hills_lg.jpg)


Elle, this photo--shriek!! Does this mean I have passed my 'novitiate'?


(http://speakingoffaith.publicradio.org/programs/obedienceandaction/images/sistersofmercy.jpg)


Thank you, everyone, you are so kind.

(signed)
'Sister' John, BBM (Brokeback Order)

 :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2008, 05:44:57 pm
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 18, 2008, 07:36:59 pm
                                       Félicitations  jmmgallagher ! 

Je te demandes de continuer par tes nouvelles que j'aime lire toujours !

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Aloysius J. Gleek on October 18, 2008, 10:17:48 pm

Thank you, again--
Oh, well--
Not so much a 'novice' as merely senile--
Ha!


(http://www.wdtprs.com/images/nun_computer.jpg)
"When will I reach that 2,000th post?"
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 19, 2008, 02:13:42 am
Quote from: jmmgallagher on October 18, 2008, 10:17:48 pm
Thank you, again--
Oh, well--
Not so much a 'novice' as merely senile--
Ha!


(http://www.wdtprs.com/images/nun_computer.jpg)
"When will I reach that 2,000th post?"
::)  :laugh:

Hay, welcome to the club!!!

You've always been a member here, you know that...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 19, 2008, 02:51:33 am
Welcome to the club John!!! :D

Don't worry about the secret handshake. It will come to you in your sleep. Yoda and a Wookie will appear and teach it to ya! If you have any questions, just ask us! ;)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 19, 2008, 09:07:39 am
Morning all,

A chilly 34 degrees here this morning...brrr! Clear blue sky...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 19, 2008, 10:09:58 am
Bonjour, à toutes et à tous !!

Boy California, Arizona, Chigago, Detroit, what a lovely trip, which I enjoyed...
enjoy...enjoy...enjoy...enjoy...enjoy...enjoy...enjoy...always !!

Les États-Unis est si beau !! /The USA is so beautiful !!

Have a
wonderful
and happy Fall day !

I am in my gloray painting Fall leaves fallling in m paintings I enjoy to create and exhibit !!

Au revoir,
hugs! One of my latest creation I painted here... for you to enjoy too !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on October 19, 2008, 02:06:37 pm
Quote from: jmmgallagher on October 18, 2008, 05:06:16 pm
Gosh, thank you so much!


Elle, this photo--shriek!! Does this mean I have passed my 'novitiate'?


(http://speakingoffaith.publicradio.org/programs/obedienceandaction/images/sistersofmercy.jpg)


Thank you, everyone, you are so kind.

(signed)
'Sister' John, BBM (Brokeback Order)

 :)


 :laugh:  :laugh:

Bless you! Congratulations John.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Aloysius J. Gleek on October 19, 2008, 07:43:17 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on October 19, 2008, 02:06:37 pm
Bless you! Congratulations John.  :)

Ha! Hope my wings stay on!

(http://www.vinland.org/scamp/nuns/movies/pix/flyingnun.jpg)

Dank u-Merci-Thank you, Fabienne!
 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Aloysius J. Gleek on October 19, 2008, 07:51:07 pm

Great image! Great art, Artiste!

(http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1579.0;attach=21299;image)

But am I ready for winter? Oh dear!
It had been such a beautiful Summer in New York, one of the best in more than a decade...

Oh well!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 19, 2008, 08:12:58 pm
Merci jmmgallagher !

Thanks !

You do not know that, except for the first time, I enjoyed always living in New York City!

Au revoir,
hugs!  How long have you been there, Monsieur    jmmgallagher ?

And here is a warmer scene of Fall or is it Summer?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 19, 2008, 08:17:33 pm
Can you reverse that image ?

As I failed to do so !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Aloysius J. Gleek on October 19, 2008, 08:49:30 pm

Oh, I've lived in New York all of my life.

In re the painting--I'd figured out that it was reversible!



(http://www.lesyeuxdumonde.com/artists/Logan/images/Flora-Rorschach.jpg)

Taliaferro Logan. Flora Rorschach. Encaustic, 10 x 12 inches.  

http://www.lesyeuxdumonde.com/artists/Logan/ (http://www.lesyeuxdumonde.com/artists/Logan/)



(And for no reason at all:)



(http://www.lesyeuxdumonde.com/images/exhibit_images/Flanneur.jpg)

Shelby Fischer. The Flanneur. Mixed media.

http://www.lesyeuxdumonde.com/artists/Fischer/ (http://www.lesyeuxdumonde.com/artists/Fischer/)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 19, 2008, 08:55:06 pm
Merci encore jmmgallagher !

Interesting artist.... works of art, you present. Do you know that person ? Or is that you, maybe?

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Aloysius J. Gleek on October 19, 2008, 09:10:24 pm

Quote from: Artiste on October 19, 2008, 08:55:06 pm
Interesting artist.... works of art, you present. Do you know that person ? Or is that you, maybe?

Perversely, I liked the 'Cow over the Moon' because it suddenly looked reversible!

Sadly, no--I am not an artist; I am a magpie--and perhaps a flanneur?

 :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 19, 2008, 10:34:39 pm
Merci encore jmmgallagher !


I have a gorgeous illustration of magpie. Isn't it loud when it yells ?

And flanneur, if you are that, then you must be wealthy? A billionaire maybe ?

Au reovir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 20, 2008, 01:35:29 am
That Google comes up with the darnedest things....

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/_7684cb1d56ba192f10f4aa465c2c0d4f.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 20, 2008, 01:54:09 am
Quote from: Elle on October 20, 2008, 01:35:29 am
That Google comes up with the darnedest things....

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/_7684cb1d56ba192f10f4aa465c2c0d4f.jpg)


???

What?

It's time for another top ten list isn't it? Unless someone else does it first, I'll plan on doing it sometime tomorrow. :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 20, 2008, 01:55:28 am
Never mind Clarissa. I see what you're talking about now. I'm on dial-up and it took like FOREVER for the graphic to load up. :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 20, 2008, 01:55:44 am
Monday morning  :P

Worse even, the first Monday morning after two blissful weeks of school holidays *sigh*

It's dark out there and only 4°C (39°F). And the weatherforecast this morning says from tomorrow on we'll get a cold front ( :o even colder than it already is :o) with no sun, much rain and generally bad and cold weather :P :P :P.


Thinking wistfully back to our holidays, just a little more than a week ago.....


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Herbsturlaub%20Filzmoos%2008/CIMG2956.jpg)


That is how I like fall!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 20, 2008, 02:21:34 am
Well, Chrissi, you must be a great mom, because the lots and lots of time with my child thing is proving to be the hardest part of homeschooling.  At the moment I am in awe that you are sorry to see them go back.  I need more of a break.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 20, 2008, 02:26:59 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on October 20, 2008, 01:55:44 am
Monday morning  :P

Worse even, the first Monday morning after two blissful weeks of school holidays *sigh*

It's dark out there and only 4°C (39°F). And the weatherforecast this morning says from tomorrow on we'll get a cold front ( :o even colder than it already is :o) with no sun, much rain and generally bad and cold weather :P :P :P.


Thinking wistfully back to our holidays, just a little more than a week ago.....


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Herbsturlaub%20Filzmoos%2008/CIMG2956.jpg)

That is how I like fall!


Chistmas weather! You have some Christmas weather coming at ya! Put up your Christmas tree quick before it gets warm again! :laugh: ;)

It's beginning to get cold here too Chrissi. Here we go again! >:(

That is a beautiful mountain picture by the way! :)








Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on October 20, 2008, 02:34:22 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on October 20, 2008, 01:55:44 am
Monday morning  :P

Worse even, the first Monday morning after two blissful weeks of school holidays *sigh*

It's dark out there and only 4°C (39°F). And the weatherforecast this morning says from tomorrow on we'll get a cold front ( :o even colder than it already is :o) with no sun, much rain and generally bad and cold weather :P :P :P.


Thinking wistfully back to our holidays, just a little more than a week ago.....


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Herbsturlaub%20Filzmoos%2008/CIMG2956.jpg)


That is how I like fall!



Beautiful picture Chrissi. I like fall like that too. We had a great walk in the woods yesterday. It was warm and sunny, the trees were spectacular.

But, like in Germany, it will get colder this week. Time to order wood for the stove, I think.

Our kids will have a week school holiday the last week of October. And I've decided to take the whole week off. I haven't been at home with (at staying at home, not going on holiday) the kids for a whole week in a very long time. I'm looking forward to it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 20, 2008, 03:56:43 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on October 20, 2008, 06:25:20 am
 :laugh:  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 20, 2008, 06:41:38 am
Morning all,

31 degrees here this morning, dark and chilly.

The Red Sox ran out of comeback magic. Guess I will turn into a Phillies fan for the World Series.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 20, 2008, 06:49:07 am
*yawns, stretches....*

Damn, is it Monay already?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 20, 2008, 08:55:46 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 20, 2008, 06:41:38 am
Morning all,

31 degrees here this morning, dark and chilly.

The Red Sox ran out of comeback magic. Guess I will turn into a Phillies fan for the World Series.

L

Ain't it a shame?  :( A Philly-Boston series would have been fun!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 20, 2008, 08:57:23 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 20, 2008, 08:55:46 am
Ain't it a shame?  :( A Philly-Boston series would have been fun!  :D

It sure would! Oh well....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 20, 2008, 09:07:38 am

Congrats
to
Lynne
On
Reaching
4,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 20, 2008, 10:07:03 am
                                                       Félicitations Lynne
!

May we enjoy much more of your posts !

Have  great and happy days !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 20, 2008, 01:23:20 pm
Congrats to Lynne on 4000 beautiful posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 20, 2008, 01:36:28 pm
Congratulations to Lynne! Woo-wee!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 20, 2008, 01:58:50 pm

Congratulations Lynnie! :D


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 20, 2008, 02:05:32 pm
Congratulations LYNNE On 4000!!!

 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 20, 2008, 02:45:20 pm

Congrats
to
David
In
Indy
On
Reaching
11,000
Posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 20, 2008, 02:49:20 pm
Way to go, David!

11,000 Posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 20, 2008, 03:08:55 pm

Congratulations David! :D


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/boxcat.jpg)

(I know you love cute animal pics, so you just get the same pic as Lynne)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 20, 2008, 03:10:09 pm

Hey Leslie,
I just saw on another thread that Lance was home over the weekend. Tell us about the ketchonnaise! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 20, 2008, 03:10:49 pm
Hey David, congratulations!

Two milestone posters in one day! Yahoo!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 20, 2008, 03:17:10 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on October 20, 2008, 03:10:09 pm
Hey Leslie,
I just saw on another thread that Lance was home over the weekend. Tell us about the ketchonnaise! :)

Yes, the ketchonnaise!

We had hamburgers for lunch yesterday so he could test it out. It does squirt out of the tube in red and white stripes, just like you said. He said it tasted like...ketchup and mayonnaise! Big surprise...LOL.

But the thing he really liked was the Speculoos I brought home from Belgium. "Caramelised biscuit spread." If I hadn't grabbed the jar out of his hand he probably would have gobbled it all down in one meal. He wants to figure out how to be the US importer...or at least the Maine importer.

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on October 20, 2008, 03:46:12 pm
LOL the speculoos!

It is delicious isn't it? I like it to on my sandwiches.

This is the Lotus Bakeries website. Maybe Lance can send them an e-mail...

http://www.lotusbakeries.be/FrontOffice/HomePage.aspx?Language=EN (http://www.lotusbakeries.be/FrontOffice/HomePage.aspx?Language=EN)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 20, 2008, 05:20:54 pm
                     Félicitations David and may we see more of your posts, often !

Yes, congratulations David and may you posts much more as you desire !

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 21, 2008, 02:33:44 am
What do all these people have in common?  They're all named David and Lynne!

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Happy milestones to two wonderful, warm-hearted, lovely, and loving Brokies!


:-*  :-*  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 21, 2008, 02:39:55 am
Thank you Chuck, Paul, Chrissi, Leslie, Artiste and Clarissa!

(I sure do hope I didn't miss anyone!)

Paul, I love the picture of downtown Indy and the White River canal walk! Thanks! :-*

Chrissi, Box Cat is Cuuuuute!! I love gray cats! I love cats.... PERIOD!! Thanks so much! :-*

Clarissa, thanks for posting the pictures of David and Lynne. It makes me feel proud to be in such good company! I'm sure Lynne feels the same way! :-*

Thanks everyone! 11000 posts feels...... well......AWESOME!!! :D :D



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 21, 2008, 06:46:17 am
Morning all,

44 degrees this morning. It looks cloudy out there.

So, the latest household crisis: the clothes washer died over the weekend. Grrrr. This was not an expense I had planned into the budget!

We have a very small space to fit it in, so I have to get a front loader. Besides, I like front loaders: they clean better and use much less water.

I am looking at the LG All-in-One...washer and dryer combo. We actually had a washer/dryer combo years ago (that was a Kenmore). The LG gets mostly good reviews. We are looking at the big (4.2 cu ft) not the smaller one. Anyone here have experience with this machine?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 21, 2008, 06:54:41 am
Good morning!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on October 21, 2008, 09:52:29 am
Well I must be getting used to the climate here.I feltcold this morning and saw the temp. was 65, which in England would have been a pleasant warm day for me.!! I fear I am becommng a wuss i my dotage. !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 21, 2008, 10:08:17 am
Ce matin, la neige est sure l'arbre et l'herbe !!

This morning, snow is on the tree and the grass !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 21, 2008, 01:37:13 pm
May your washer rest in peace, Leslie.

Welcome to the 11,000 club, David!! Wow it's getting a little cozy in here. David, meet Artiste. Artiste, David. who gets to be the meat in the sandwich??

Now, here's a weather report. Our beautiful afternoon showers have returned to the Front Range.

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 21, 2008, 01:40:59 pm
I have four of these and I'm trying to figure out which one to enter in a photo contest. Help me out, please!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 21, 2008, 01:42:33 pm
Here's Sky #3.

(http://www.divshare.com/img/5638289-392.JPG)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 21, 2008, 01:43:57 pm
Sky #4:

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on October 21, 2008, 01:45:57 pm
Stunning pictures Lee. WOW!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 21, 2008, 01:53:15 pm
Merci Front-Ranger, for your delighful posts and puzzle !

I see that you are the one providing the meat, ha ! ha! - with the so beautiful photos !!!!

Al the four are great, so I had to scroll and scoll, and again often. My first impression was the first as best !

I think that no. 1 as well as 4 are maybe more contrasting !! ??

You want hem to be like in Brokeback Mountain ? Those are !

Can you add them under each each in ONE post only, all the fours or the two I mentioned at least ?

May I ask ?


Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 21, 2008, 02:04:32 pm
Quote from: Artiste on October 21, 2008, 01:53:15 pm

Can you add them under each each in ONE post only, all the fours or the two I mentioned at least ?

will do, friend, right after I grab a little lunch!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 21, 2008, 02:06:19 pm
OK, au revoir !

Bon appétit !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 21, 2008, 02:11:59 pm
Cool pics, Lee!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 21, 2008, 02:16:19 pm
Cool pics Lee. My vote goes to either #1 or #4. I think they show the most dramatic contrast.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 21, 2008, 02:20:38 pm
Thanks for the congratulations Lee!

Re your pictures: I agree with Artiste and Chrissi. I also like #1 and #4. If I had to choose between those two, I'd probably pick #4. All of them are very beautiful. Thanks for posting them! You live in a very beautiful part of the world. :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 21, 2008, 02:45:21 pm
congrats lee and david!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 21, 2008, 02:56:40 pm
I like #2 the best; #4 would be my second choice.

Great photos, Lee.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on October 21, 2008, 03:08:12 pm
No. 2 for me, as the brown bush/tree in the foreground blends in much more and does not draw my eye away from the panoramic view.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 21, 2008, 03:20:41 pm
I think #1 and #2 are the most dramatic. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 21, 2008, 03:24:33 pm
Quote from: Kelda on October 21, 2008, 02:45:21 pm
congrats lee and david!

Thank you Kelda! :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 21, 2008, 04:31:23 pm
Thanks very much for your feedback everybody! Now here they all are again in one post.

First, Sky #1
(http://www.divshare.com/img/5638285-0f9.JPG)
Sky #2
(http://www.divshare.com/img/5638288-1a9.JPG)
I won't publish Sky #3 because no one selected it
Sky #4
(http://www.divshare.com/img/5638290-160.JPG)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 21, 2008, 05:55:33 pm
Merci encore Front-Ranger !

My eye comes to number 1, because of the sky at the right which balances the left... keeping every thing dramatic as someone said, plus may I add: it's more expansive as a panorama !

Depending on the judges too, which kind are they, like general public or artists or photographers or any others ?

Au revoir, hugs!   Tu es chanceuse, de vivre dans telle beauté, comme une personne le disait !
(You are lucky to live in such beauty, as a person said!)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 22, 2008, 07:20:00 am
Unfortunately, I don't have beautiful sky this morning! 43 degrees and rainy here. A very dreary day is in store for us...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2008, 08:25:29 am
Sorry to hear that!

partly cloudy here, but otherwise it's a nice, but chilly day.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 22, 2008, 10:00:29 am
Bonjour à toutes et à tous!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Aloysius J. Gleek on October 22, 2008, 08:38:52 pm


(http://www.divshare.com/img/5638288-1a9.JPG)



All are gorgeous--but #2 is just so--so--!

Well.

Good luck, which ever one you pick!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 23, 2008, 08:14:26 am
Morning all,

32 degrees and it feels chilly this morning! Clear blue sky and a beautiful sunrise.

In washing machine news, I went with a front loader stackable pair from Sears -- Kenmore brand, made by Frigidaire. They get delivered on Saturday. That's the big excitement in our world!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2008, 08:29:00 am

Congrats
to
Katie77
On
Reaching
4,000
Posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 23, 2008, 08:37:54 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on October 23, 2008, 08:14:26 am
Morning all,

32 degrees and it feels chilly this morning! Clear blue sky and a beautiful sunrise.

In washing machine news, I went with a front loader stackable pair from Sears -- Kenmore brand, made by Frigidaire. They get delivered on Saturday. That's the big excitement in our world!

L

So that's who makes Kenmore these days? Hope the brand is still as reliable as it used to be. That was the brand of appliance installed in my condo building when it was built in 1973. The stackable washer and dryer in my unit lasted a quarter of a century. ...

Good to know, too, that you can still get stackable individual units, instead of just a washer and dryer integrated into one cabinet.

Meanwhile, this time tomorrow morning I'll be in Manhattan, sitting on the train to Boston, on my way to Provincetown for the weekend.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 23, 2008, 08:38:38 am
Congrats, Sue,
on 4,000 posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2008, 08:43:43 am
(((((((Paul & Jeff)))))))


How's it goin', guys?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 23, 2008, 09:03:59 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on October 23, 2008, 08:43:43 am
(((((((Paul & Jeff)))))))


How's it goin', guys?

Hey Chuckie,

It'll be great to see Jeff again.  I'll be we'll sit around have a bourbon and a Glenfiddle and talk about you. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 23, 2008, 09:24:01 am
                      Congratulations Katie !

Love to see more of your posts !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2008, 09:43:27 am
Quote from: southendmd on October 23, 2008, 09:03:59 am
It'll be great to see Jeff again.  I'll be we'll sit around have a bourbon and a Glenfiddle and talk about you. :)


There must  be better things to talk about...... ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 23, 2008, 09:59:40 am
Congratulations Sue !

I will be enjoying your next posts too !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 23, 2008, 12:06:22 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on October 23, 2008, 09:43:27 am

There must  be better things to talk about...... ;D

True enough! 

*runs*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on October 23, 2008, 12:31:08 pm
Have a
wonderfuljoyful, happy, day
all of you !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 23, 2008, 05:14:31 pm
Welcome Sue!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 23, 2008, 05:30:02 pm
Congrats Sue! 4k - phew!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2008, 06:13:33 pm
Quote from: southendmd on October 23, 2008, 12:06:22 pm
True enough! 

*runs*


bitch!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 23, 2008, 06:34:06 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on October 23, 2008, 06:13:33 pm

bitch!

Put a cork in it, bitch!

(http://www.volunteer.blogs.com/winewaves/images/bitch_barossa_grenache_2004.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 26, 2008, 03:05:54 am
Hey, wassup here Brokies? No weather in Maine? No milestones? No nothing?

Did ya all fall asleep? Ah, I think I might have a clue: you're all having great, great weekends, full of fun activities. I'm the only one left, with my booooooring pathetic weekend. *sniff*

Well, my weekend is not great, but also not boring to be honest. Wish it was, kind of. Some bigger power must have decided this is the weekend I need more kids than the three I already have. Saturday morning began with five kids in the house, then there was a school festivity with my middle child performing on stage (plus a hundred of other kids, lol). And today I have to take care of a friend's kid all day. The bad thing is that this boy and my middle child hate, hate, hate each other. My house will be warzone today. :P
Guess I'll take them to the zoo or sumpthn, get 'em an icecream...

Wish me luck ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 26, 2008, 03:29:23 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on October 26, 2008, 03:05:54 am
Hey, wassup here Brokies? No weather in Maine? No milestones? No nothing?

Did ya all fall asleep? Ah, I think I might have a clue: you're all having great, great weekends, full of fun activities. I'm the only one left, with my booooooring pathetic weekend. *sniff*

Well, my weekend is not great, but also not boring to be honest. Wish it was, kind of. Some bigger power must have decided this is the weekend I need more kids than the three I already have. Saturday morning began with five kids in the house, then there was a school festivity with my middle child performing on stage (plus a hundred of other kids, lol). And today I have to take care of a friend's kid all day. The bad thing is that this boy and my middle child hate, hate, hate each other. My house will be warzone today. :P
Guess I'll take them to the zoo or sumpthn, get 'em an icecream...

Wish me luck ;)


Nope! I'm still here Chrissi! It's really quiet here tonight/this morning, isn't it?

It's currently 40 F here in central Indiana under partly cloudy skies. They are talking about possible snow flurries here next week! Yuck.

I'm just sitting here with my dog and cat. My roommate is still at work but he should be home soon. I picked my niece and her new husband up at the airport earlier today. They just got back from a cruise to the Bahamas. The flight was over an hour late, and she wrote down the wrong flight number! So that was ALMOST interesting. I caught the mistake before I left for the airport. I'm glad I did, otherwise I would have been very confused looking for a flight that didn't exist! :-\

Good luck with the kiddies today Chrissi!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on October 26, 2008, 09:27:05 am
Quote from: Maine That One Writer on October 23, 2008, 08:14:26 am
Morning all,

32 degrees and it feels chilly this morning! Clear blue sky and a beautiful sunrise.

In washing machine news, I went with a front loader stackable pair from Sears -- Kenmore brand, made by Frigidaire. They get delivered on Saturday. That's the big excitement in our world!

L

Hey Leslie,
how's the washing machine doing? Tried it yet? I know washing machine aren't a very exciting topic. But just image having to do the washing like poor Alma.  :o

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/brokebackmtn_1485.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on October 26, 2008, 09:30:03 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on October 26, 2008, 03:05:54 am
Hey, wassup here Brokies? No weather in Maine? No milestones? No nothing?

Did ya all fall asleep? Ah, I think I might have a clue: you're all having great, great weekends, full of fun activities. I'm the only one left, with my booooooring pathetic weekend. *sniff*

Well, my weekend is not great, but also not boring to be honest. Wish it was, kind of. Some bigger power must have decided this is the weekend I need more kids than the three I already have. Saturday morning began with five kids in the house, then there was a school festivity with my middle child performing on stage (plus a hundred of other kids, lol). And today I have to take care of a friend's kid all day. The bad thing is that this boy and my middle child hate, hate, hate each other. My house will be warzone today. :P
Guess I'll take them to the zoo or sumpthn, get 'em an icecream...

Wish me luck ;)


Awww, good luck entangling them shilean sheep the kiddies.

It's a quiet sunday afternoon here too. I spent the whole morning at the stables. I should do laundry next. *sigh* I think I'm going to bake pancakes instead. Laundry can wait!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 26, 2008, 09:44:13 am
Morning all,

It's 57 degrees here and cloudy. We had pouring rain and wind overnight. I said to myself, "It sounds like October." All the wind and rustling leaves -- leaves blowing off the trees, that is! They are not completely bare but the pretty foliage is more or less over.

In washing machine news...the machines didn't get delivered yesterday. Apparently they got scratched on the truck yesterday so they had to go back and get a new pair! New delivery time...sometime this morning. I'm sitting here patiently waiting.

L
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Post by: Penthesilea on October 26, 2008, 11:34:41 am
Turned out I was indeed lucky and was spared from spending my Sunday in a warzone. The boy I should have looked after threw a fit about having to spend the day with my daughter and managed to cajole his father into finding another solution.
Instead, I'm having a lazy day. Got some laundry to do now though. But thankfully not Alma style. ;D




Quote
from Leslie:
...sometime this morning. I'm sitting here patiently waiting.

 :o It's Sunday! :o You crazy Americans ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 26, 2008, 11:49:04 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on October 26, 2008, 11:34:41 am

 :o It's Sunday! :o You crazy Americans ;)


Hahahaha, yes. I was surprised with the Sunday delivery but since they screwed up, I guess they figured they needed to make it right.

The washer and dryer are here now and installed. They seem to be working fine! We'll see how clean the clothes are after the first load is done.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 26, 2008, 12:22:46 pm
Quote from: Maine That One Writer on October 26, 2008, 11:49:04 am
The washer and dryer are here now and installed. They seem to be working fine! We'll see how clean the clothes are after the first load is done.


Hoooray for Leslie's new washer and dryer!

(...and with this, I log off and finally pay my own washer and dryer a visit. They've been waiting for me for a while now. *sigh*)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 26, 2008, 12:23:31 pm
So now I am in a really, really bad mood...

The dryer installation guys left this cord hanging in front of the dryer. I didn't quibble about it when they left, figuring it was just a matter of lifting up the cord and moving it. Well, when my husband did just that, the whole dryer came unplugged! The washer/dryer are stacked and squeezed into this closet that is a "tight as a glove" fit so it's not a simple matter of just reaching behind and plugging in the stupid thing. Grrr....

Of course, my husband wants to take the whole thing out (himself) to plug the dryer in. I am insisting that the delivery people come back and finish the job they didn't do right. Sears is telling me that can't come back today! After I gave them a piece of my mind about THAT response, they said they'd call me back in an hour or two and see if they could get an installation team back here this afternoon.

I have steam coming out of my ears as you can imagine....

L   >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 26, 2008, 07:00:03 pm
Steam out of ears update....

Sears never called back. After 4 hours, I called them again and once again, they promised an immediate re-callback. It is now 7 pm (3 hours after the second call) and no one has called.

Meanwhile, handy husband did pull out the washer and dryer in order to replug in the dryer. In doing so he found: 1) the vent had not been properly attached. It probably would have fallen off after two or three loads. 2) a big piece of rubber was in the dryer vent (???); 3) they had left a page of instructions between the washer and dryer when they stacked them together (!).

On top of all this, they weren't the most professional or courteous installation guys to begin with. My husband had pulled out the old machines and put them in our shed and cleaned out the closet where the new pair would be installed. I had to deal with comments like, (looking at the old machines), "We are supposed to haul away old appliances, not scrap metal." Looking at the closet, "If we can't fit in there, we're not required to do the installation."

So, my wise Bettermost friends and dear 1000+ post club members, how exactly do I deal with this? What is the appropriate way to convey my dissatisfaction about this entire experience to Sears? (Remember, I rearranged my schedule for yesterday to be home in the afternoon and receive delivery, which did not happen because they damaged the machines.)

Thanks in advance,

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 26, 2008, 07:19:45 pm
God, what a mess Leslie. I feel for you. :(

I've never been a big fan of Sears. Generally when I shop for appliances I go to Best Buy or HH Gregg. Maybe after giving them a piece of your mind tomorrow, you could write a scathing review and send it to your local newspaper. It may help you feel better and save others from going through a similar experience.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 26, 2008, 08:45:33 pm
*waves*

Hiya everyone!  how are y'all?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 26, 2008, 09:23:00 pm
Quote from: David Hussein In Indy on October 26, 2008, 07:19:45 pm
God, what a mess Leslie. I feel for you. :(

I've never been a big fan of Sears. Generally when I shop for appliances I go to Best Buy or HH Gregg. Maybe after giving them a piece of your mind tomorrow, you could write a scathing review and send it to your local newspaper. It may help you feel better and save others from going through a similar experience.



Thank you David. I appreciate your sympathy.

We do have Best Buy here but not HH Gregg. I have bought things from Sears before and generally been happy. And probably I'll get over this. But I do want to call someone and bitch a bit.

The good news is, I used the new installation to clean out the bathroom cabinets. The w/d is in the bathroom (in a closet) and we had all sorts of stuff stacked everywhere. Ancient bottles of Downy (fabric softener). For reasons unknown to me, we had 3 cans of Niagara Spray Starch. Hey! I iron about 3x a year, I need three cans of this stuff? We also had 2 dozen bottles of various suntan lotions (ranging from SPF 4 to 99), more spools of dental floss than you can count, and lots and lots of expired medications. So all that stuff went into the trash. The bathroom is neat and tidy, the laundry area is pristine and next week.....we tackle the linen closet. Yikes!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on October 26, 2008, 09:31:56 pm
Well being from the U.K, good old Anglo Saxon would have been my solution and plenty of it.Not allowing them to get a word in.Followed by a very satisfying slam of the phone.
Childish I know but very satisfying.The words Attorney and cash compensation would have been uttered as well!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 26, 2008, 09:39:30 pm
Leslie, that's one heck of a mess you've had to deal with.

I'd call the Sears Customer Service line.  Give them a list of everything you did to be home for the deliveries (missed work or whatever) and go through the whole ordeal.  The first delivery cancled with the scratches, the second delivery, the cord, the rubber, the vent.......

You may get some gift certificate from them.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 27, 2008, 02:04:37 am
Seems I hoorayed for your new w/d too early yesterday ::).
Call the customer service line and bitch, bitch, bitch. Guess there's nothing more you can do. You're stuck with what you got there. Making them machines work is all you can do now. - Heh? where did that come from? Wrong movie ;)

 
Since you paid tor the installation service (you always pay for it, even when they say it's free it's means only that it's already included in the price calculation) you could ask for money back. But I wouldn't hold my breath for getting it. At least you will feel better after giving them a piece of your mind.


Hopefully the w/d will be the best ones you ever had and will last decades!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 27, 2008, 02:32:22 am
Hey Leslie, if that closet is a really tight fit, be sure it's got the required clearance all around the machines for safety.  Don't want it to get too hot once they do start working.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2008, 06:51:36 am
Good morning!

How are you all today?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 27, 2008, 07:06:37 am
Quote from: Elle حسین Ménô on October 27, 2008, 02:32:22 am
Hey Leslie, if that closet is a really tight fit, be sure it's got the required clearance all around the machines for safety.  Don't want it to get too hot once they do start working.


Thanks for the reminder but don't worry, it's fine. We've had a w/d in there for years and years. In fact, I think this is the third pair that's been in there!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 27, 2008, 07:11:18 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on October 27, 2008, 02:04:37 am
Seems I hoorayed for your new w/d too early yesterday ::).
Call the customer service line and bitch, bitch, bitch. Guess there's nothing more you can do. You're stuck with what you got there. Making them machines work is all you can do now. - Heh? where did that come from? Wrong movie ;)

 
Since you paid tor the installation service (you always pay for it, even when they say it's free it's means only that it's already included in the price calculation) you could ask for money back. But I wouldn't hold my breath for getting it. At least you will feel better after giving them a piece of your mind.


Hopefully the w/d will be the best ones you ever had and will last decades!

I've decided that the days of a w/d that last 25 years are long gone...at least here in the US. In this house, we started off with an ancient Kenmore (the wonderful all in one machine) that probably did last 25 years before it conked out. Then we got a Whirlpool w/d stacked pair they lasted 12 years: 1988-2000. Next up, GE (the machine that died last week; another stackable pair) which I bought in Nov 2000 -- not even 8 years! Of those two, both the washer and dryer have broken dozens of times (it seems). It's been nothing but frustrating. I am hopeful this new pair will have more longevity but I am not holding my breath.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 27, 2008, 07:13:44 am
And for the weather...it is 41 degrees and I see a bit of blue sky out there.

I just went and gazed upon my incredibly clean bathroom cabinets. What a lovely sight! LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 27, 2008, 09:01:08 am
Our newest club member, as soon as he has one more post (he is at 999 as I type this) is Clyde-B. So I'll start the welcoming party early. Welcome to the club, Clyde! Step over here and let me teach you the sekrit handshake...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2008, 09:25:45 am

Congrats
to
Clyde-B
On
Reaching
1,000
Posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 27, 2008, 09:29:47 am
I was just admiring Clyde-B's 999th post before I came to this thread:

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,29347.msg428463.html#msg428463
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 27, 2008, 10:41:23 am

Congrats Clyde!! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 27, 2008, 03:00:00 pm

Congrats on your first
1000
Clyde!

And welcome to the club :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 27, 2008, 03:10:35 pm
Congratulations Clyde! :D

It's about time you got here! ;)

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 27, 2008, 03:11:02 pm
Boy, I like the look of that clubhouse, Chrissi! We've moved up in the world, haven't we?

L
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Post by: Kelda on October 27, 2008, 03:13:13 pm
congrats Clyde
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2008, 03:17:41 pm
Quote from: Maine That One Writer on October 27, 2008, 03:11:02 pm
Boy, I like the look of that clubhouse, Chrissi! We've moved up in the world, haven't we?

I was gonna say, that clubhouse is lookin' good!  wish I was there now with a bunch of Brokies.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 27, 2008, 03:21:57 pm
Chuck, did we say congrats to you on 7000 posts? Yikes, too many milestones in one day! LOL

Congratulations to CellarDweller Chuck on 7000 posts! Pull up a chair next to me by the fire, willya cowboy?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 27, 2008, 03:29:13 pm
Congratulations Chuck!!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2008, 03:34:56 pm
Quote from: Maine That One Writer on October 27, 2008, 03:21:57 pm
Congratulations to CellarDweller Chuck on 7000 posts! Pull up a chair next to me by the fire, willya cowboy?


*grabs chair, and mug of hot chocolate, and slides on over*

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 27, 2008, 03:36:24 pm
Quote from: Maine That One Writer on October 27, 2008, 03:11:02 pm
Boy, I like the look of that clubhouse, Chrissi! We've moved up in the world, haven't we?

L

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 27, 2008, 03:17:41 pm
I was gonna say, that clubhouse is lookin' good!  wish I was there now with a bunch of Brokies.


Me too. We will again. Meanwhile take one of those to toast on your 7000:


Congrats on
7000
Chuck!
 :D :D

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Oh, I just see in preview you're on hot chocolate right now. Mix the whiskey in it. Should taste good.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Clyde-B on October 27, 2008, 06:14:45 pm
Quote from: Maine That One Writer on October 27, 2008, 09:01:08 am
Our newest club member, as soon as he has one more post (he is at 999 as I type this) is Clyde-B. So I'll start the welcoming party early. Welcome to the club, Clyde! Step over here and let me teach you the sekrit handshake...

L
Quote from: CellarDweller on October 27, 2008, 09:25:45 am
Congrats
to
Clyde-B
On
Reaching
1,000
Posts!


Quote from: atz75 on October 27, 2008, 10:41:23 am
Congrats Clyde!! :D


Quote from: Penthesilea on October 27, 2008, 03:00:00 pm
Congrats on your first
1000
Clyde!

And welcome to the club :D

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Quote from: David في إنديانابوليس Hussein on October 27, 2008, 03:10:35 pm
Congratulations Clyde! :D

It's about time you got here! ;)

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Quote from: Kelda on October 27, 2008, 03:13:13 pm
congrats Clyde

Thank you kindly folks!

I had really never expected to reach 1000 posts at all.  But with the lively exchanges about the election, I just couldn't help myself.   :laugh:

I enjoy reading all of your posts and thank you all for helping me expand and refine my view of the world.

No to mention, I've met some really nice people here.

So does this mean I have to buy everybody a drink?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 27, 2008, 06:19:01 pm
Quote from: Clyde-B on October 27, 2008, 06:14:45 pm

 
Thank you kindly folks!

I had really never expected to reach 1000 posts at all.  But with the lively exchanges about the election, I just couldn't help myself.   :laugh:

I enjoy reading all of your posts and thank you all for helping me expand and refine my view of the world.

No to mention, I've met some really nice people here.

So does this mean I have to buy everybody a drink?


Nope! It means we will be buying YOUR drinks tonight Clyde! So sit your ass down over there on that barstool, relax and *hiccup* enj... *hiccup* enjoy! *burp*

Excuse me! :P

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 27, 2008, 08:33:36 pm
Quote from: Clyde-B on October 27, 2008, 06:14:45 pm

 
Thank you kindly folks!

I had really never expected to reach 1000 posts at all.  But with the lively exchanges about the election, I just couldn't help myself.   :laugh:

I enjoy reading all of your posts and thank you all for helping me expand and refine my view of the world.

No to mention, I've met some really nice people here.

So does this mean I have to buy everybody a drink?


You can sure buy me a drink.  I'll have a Manhattan straight up. 

I'll toast to you:  Welcome to the club, Clyde!

(http://rummage.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/manhattan.jpg)

Cheers,
Paul
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 27, 2008, 08:35:40 pm
Congrats to you too, Chuck, on 7,000 posts!

Here's a blueberry mojito:

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2008, 09:13:15 pm
Quote from: southend mavericky md on October 27, 2008, 08:33:36 pm
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Hiya BBP....that can't be your drink....it still has its cherry.

:o


*runs from Paul*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 27, 2008, 09:34:36 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on October 27, 2008, 09:13:15 pm

Hiya BBP....that can't be your drink....it still has its cherry.

:o


*runs from Paul*

Stick a blueberry in it!

Better yet, make that a quince!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2008, 09:35:40 pm
Quote from: southend mavericky md on October 27, 2008, 09:34:36 pm
Stick a blueberry in it!

Better yet, make that a quince!


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on October 28, 2008, 08:30:42 am
1st day at work at the shop. I cannot believe how nervous I am. I keep going on about how daft our staff are.What if I can't even run a register/till.
I know they will take the Piss no end, wife of the boss with all those degrees etc.
In fact I am so scared I keep being sick, how stupid is that?
Ah well it's only stupid pride, I will have to stamp on it and get help, when needed. I din't know who scare me more the staff or customers. Particularly with all the robberies going on here at the moment.The shop is in a very rough area !!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 28, 2008, 08:42:47 am
Happy Third Birthday to Matilda Rose!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2008, 08:51:25 am

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dd/Birthday_candles.jpg)

Happy Birthday Mathilda Rose!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 28, 2008, 09:46:01 am
Oh, happy birthday! Three years old, hard to believe.

Dreary day here with lots of rain expected. 52 degrees right now but it is supposed to get much colder in the next few days.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 28, 2008, 01:21:55 pm
Quote from: Maine That One Writer on October 28, 2008, 09:46:01 am
Oh, happy birthday! Three years old, hard to believe.

Dreary day here with lots of rain expected. 52 degrees right now but it is supposed to get much colder in the next few days.

L

Regular Nor'easter down here. We took a colleague out to lunch for her employment anniversary and came back soaked to the skin.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2008, 01:51:31 pm
It snowed here in NJ today!


It didn't last more than an hour, nor did it stick, but it was our first snow!

 ;D


damn, before Halloween, even!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on October 28, 2008, 02:37:06 pm
We had a lovely day here, with lots of sunshine. But a frost has been forcast for tonight!  :o Brrrr Time to get the wood stove started.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2008, 07:35:14 pm
winter is coming soon......
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on October 28, 2008, 08:18:42 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on October 28, 2008, 07:35:14 pm
winter is coming soon......

It's even come to Florida, 51 degs this a.m. !!!!!  Not a happy bunny. The register at work completely threw me as I knew it would. I sit there with all my fancy schmancy degrees and I can't get to grips with a till!!!!
I was so slow, things actually scanned twice. I still get the nickels and dimes muddled up.Then when I have to weigh something as well, well Lordy,lordy. I don't even recognise half the produce we sell. As for which things have tax and which don't ?????  !!!!!

I have a feeling this is not something I am going to master in a couple of days. I have never said sorry so many times in one day, and I already say it quite frequently.
Tomorrow can only get better, except boo hoo now I am getting a cold as well.

It has been a real eye opener, there are bits of animals we sell, which quite frankly, I think even my dogs would turn their noses up at !!  The phrase you can eat all of the pig apart from its squeak is obviously true, pork butts, I ask you !!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on October 28, 2008, 09:45:54 pm
Quote from: Maine That One Writer on October 27, 2008, 07:11:18 am
I've decided that the days of a w/d that last 25 years are long gone...at least here in the US. In this house, we started off with an ancient Kenmore (the wonderful all in one machine) that probably did last 25 years before it conked out. Then we got a Whirlpool w/d stacked pair they lasted 12 years: 1988-2000. Next up, GE (the machine that died last week; another stackable pair) which I bought in Nov 2000 -- not even 8 years! Of those two, both the washer and dryer have broken dozens of times (it seems). It's been nothing but frustrating. I am hopeful this new pair will have more longevity but I am not holding my breath.

L


Where I used to live, the washer and dryer would break every six months or so it seemed...

 ::)

PS - Hello from the land of workdom!  (It sure is cold and windy here in my neck of the woods tonight!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 28, 2008, 10:33:31 pm
Quote from: optom3 on October 28, 2008, 08:18:42 pm
It's even come to Florida, 51 degs this a.m. !!!!!  Not a happy bunny. The register at work completely threw me as I knew it would. I sit there with all my fancy schmancy degrees and I can't get to grips with a till!!!!
I was so slow, things actually scanned twice. I still get the nickels and dimes muddled up.Then when I have to weigh something as well, well Lordy,lordy. I don't even recognise half the produce we sell. As for which things have tax and which don't ?????  !!!!!

I have a feeling this is not something I am going to master in a couple of days. I have never said sorry so many times in one day, and I already say it quite frequently.
Tomorrow can only get better, except boo hoo now I am getting a cold as well.

It has been a real eye opener, there are bits of animals we sell, which quite frankly, I think even my dogs would turn their noses up at !!  The phrase you can eat all of the pig apart from its squeak is obviously true, pork butts, I ask you !!!!!


Hey Fiona, don't give up, but you might want to practice when you don't have an actual customer standing there.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 28, 2008, 10:51:18 pm
Quote from: optom3 on October 28, 2008, 08:18:42 pm

It has been a real eye opener, there are bits of animals we sell, which quite frankly, I think even my dogs would turn their noses up at !!  The phrase you can eat all of the pig apart from its squeak is obviously true, pork butts, I ask you !!!!!

Chitlins are good too. But you must make sure you clean them thoroughly and cook them properly or else the smell will run you out of the house. Well, the smell may run you out of the house anyway (Whew!!) but it's even worse if it's not done correctly. :P

They sure do taste good with turnip greens though! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 28, 2008, 10:58:15 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATILDA!!!


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 07:16:29 am
Good morning everyone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 29, 2008, 07:47:43 am
Morning everyone,

39 degrees and partly cloudy today. We had rain and more rain yesterday and now the colder weather has moved in.

Snow in NJ? Yikes! Nothing like that here, thank God!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on October 29, 2008, 08:28:41 am
Quote from: David Hussein Gay Person on October 28, 2008, 10:51:18 pm
Chitlins are good too. But you must make sure you clean them thoroughly and cook them properly or else the smell will run you out of the house. Well, the smell may run you out of the house anyway (Whew!!) but it's even worse if it's not done correctly. :P

They sure do taste good with turnip greens though! :D



WE sell sell those as well, they serve them with collard greens here and mustard greens.smoked neck bones.The rest I cannot mention at this time in the am.

I am back in today,so I will not be beaten, also it saves another $500/ week salary so I wlll just have to conquer it. !!!

It's 45 degs here this morning, I have had to borrow one of my young sons old soccer jackets !!!  This is meant to be sunny Florida !!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 09:09:47 am
Quote from: Maine That One Writer on October 29, 2008, 07:47:43 am
Snow in NJ? Yikes! Nothing like that here, thank God!


Yup, snow yesterday in NJ!  It was cool to watch, too!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 29, 2008, 12:33:04 pm

Yep!  It's snowing here in Pittsburgh right now too!


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 02:45:07 pm
*waves to Amanda*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 29, 2008, 03:08:20 pm


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(http://bestsmileys.com/cold/3.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/winter/14.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/cold/5.gif) <-- It's freezing in my office. :(


I'll try to think warm thoughts...
(http://bestsmileys.com/winter/2.gif)



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 29, 2008, 03:34:05 pm
Apparently the Farmer's Almanac is predicting a very long and cold winter, even in the Deep South!  :-\  :-X

And I've heard the Farmer's Almanac is rarely wrong. So button up everyone, and keep your snow shovels handy. :P

They predicted a possibility of snow flurries here last night, but I don't think it ever happened. If it did, I didn't see anything, and I was watching for it! It was cold enough though. It dipped down into the low 30s F here last night. It is currently 56 F now, but there is a stiff breeze out there and it feels rather chilly. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 03:46:50 pm
Cool!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 29, 2008, 07:14:18 pm
Matilda's first birthday without her daddy.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 07:23:21 pm
I was told there was a sekrit handshake.

No one showed me.   :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 29, 2008, 07:35:13 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 07:23:21 pm
I was told there was a sekrit handshake.

No one showed me.   :-\

Nobody ever showed you the handshake Chuck? ???

Must have been a glitch.

Okay, go over there and lay down on that couch........


Lay down and close your eyes.

Are you comfy? Good! Now, blank your mind and relax........


relax............


relax.............


Your eyes are feeling heavy..............




heavier.................




heavier........................






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*David snaps his fingers* 

Wake up!



Now you know the secret handshake. ;) :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Clyde-B on October 29, 2008, 07:57:50 pm
David,

If it wasn't for the puppies, I wouldn't be able to keep up with who you are lately.    :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 08:04:11 pm
Thanks, David!

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 10:03:56 pm
Quote from: David Hussein on October 29, 2008, 03:34:05 pm
Apparently the Farmer's Almanac is predicting a very long and cold winter, even in the Deep South!  :-\  :-X

 snow shovels handy. :P


OH LAWD! I don't know nuthin bout shovelin no snow!!!  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 10:07:00 pm
Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 10:03:56 pm
OH LAWD! I don't know nuthin bout shovelin no snow!!!  :o


but you can sure shovel the manure around, can't ya?

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 10:25:36 pm
Quote from: Zombie on October 29, 2008, 10:07:00 pm

but you can sure shovel the manure around, can't ya?

 :laugh:

Please, as much time as I have spent around you I have gotten good at it. You can fill up a room with bullshit faster than a real bull or a herd for that matter! :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 29, 2008, 10:34:27 pm
Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 10:03:56 pm
OH LAWD! I don't know nuthin bout shovelin no snow!!!  :o

You should probably learn how Richard! Go buy a snow shovel and start practicing because they said Georgia will be a part of the snow belt this winter. :laugh:

Just think how cold it's gonna be way up here! :P

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 29, 2008, 10:36:26 pm
Quote from: Clyde-B on October 29, 2008, 07:57:50 pm
David,

If it wasn't for the puppies, I wouldn't be able to keep up with who you are lately.    :laugh:

I'll be changing it AGAIN tomorrow! :laugh:

And the puppies will be gone too! I'll be in complete disguise! ;)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 29, 2008, 10:38:06 pm
Well, life is gonna be real innerestin' for the next few days.

I've now got a World Series winning team in my town, and presumably the parade will pass right under my windows. Guess somebody will be playin' hooky from work for that parade.

They're a pretty handsome crew of young men, too.  ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 10:41:30 pm
Quote from: David Hussein on October 29, 2008, 10:34:27 pm
You should probably learn how Richard! Go buy a snow shovel and start practicing because they said Georgia will be a part of the snow belt this winter. :laugh:

Just think how cold it's gonna be way up here! :P


Seriously??!! You have no idea of the havoc that will cause here!
When they call for flurries everyone runs out and empties the grocery store shelves of bread and milk.
No one here can drive in snow, sleet or ice. Even the mail men stay home! LOL
Dang, guess I'll have to go get a shovel! :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on October 29, 2008, 11:12:19 pm
Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 10:41:30 pm
Seriously??!! You have no idea of the havoc that will cause here!
When they call for flurries everyone runs out and empties the grocery store shelves of bread and milk.
No one here can drive in snow, sleet or ice. Even the mail men stay home! LOL
Dang, guess I'll have to go get a shovel! :-\

Well Ihopethey forecast snowin Florida,cause we sure could do with our grocery shelves being emptied !!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 29, 2008, 11:30:32 pm
Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 10:41:30 pm
Seriously??!! You have no idea of the havoc that will cause here!
When they call for flurries everyone runs out and empties the grocery store shelves of bread and milk.
No one here can drive in snow, sleet or ice. Even the mail men stay home! LOL
Dang, guess I'll have to go get a shovel! :-\

Well, I might have exaggerated a little but they did say the South will be much colder than normal this winter. ;)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 07:14:52 am
Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 10:25:36 pm
Please, as much time as I have spent around you I have gotten good at it. You can fill up a room with bullshit faster than a real bull or a herd for that matter! :laugh:


 :o :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Big brother, you kill me!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on October 30, 2008, 08:44:39 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on October 29, 2008, 10:38:06 pm
Well, life is gonna be real innerestin' for the next few days.

I've now got a World Series winning team in my town, and presumably the parade will pass right under my windows. Guess somebody will be playin' hooky from work for that parade.

They're a pretty handsome crew of young men, too.  ::)

Have fun, Jeff!  And Congratulations to your City of Brotherly Love!!

 :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 30, 2008, 10:00:15 am
Quote from: Buffy Anne Summers on October 30, 2008, 08:44:39 am
Have fun, Jeff!  And Congratulations to your City of Brotherly Love!!

 :-* :-* :-*

Thanks! The parade steps off at noon Friday.  :D

Some people got a little carried away celebrating last night. I noticed a number of broken windows on my way to the bus stop this morning.  ::)

Some numbskull, probably drunk, climbed up onto the roof of a bus shelter and promptly fell off it. No word on his condition.  ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 12:14:05 pm
 :laugh:


I shouldn't laugh, but damn......what a stupid thing to do.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 08:09:41 pm
Congrats
to
BrokebackDev
On
Reaching
3,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 30, 2008, 09:35:16 pm
Congratulations on 3000 posts Dev!! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 09:37:40 pm
Hiya David!


I had to post after you, to have your cute Casper siggy, sandwiched between my flesh eating zombies.

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 30, 2008, 11:15:22 pm
Congrats to Devony on 3,000 posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 30, 2008, 11:58:09 pm

Congrats Dev!!!




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 31, 2008, 08:12:51 am
Congratulations, Dev and congrats to Jeff and the Philadelphia Phillies! I know I am a day late but life is hectic. Always hectic...LOL

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on October 31, 2008, 08:16:39 am
Greetings from Australia! Temp here...who knows? We don't have thermometers in the Outback!

The Drover
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 31, 2008, 08:57:36 am
I just wanna say that this Halloween thingie sounds pretty pagan to me.  Not to mention socialistic.

All that redistributin' of the candy, just seems so un-American. 

But, you know, I did egg Katie Couric's house last night! **giggle** Was that mavericky?  You betcha! **wink**

I hear there are lotsa folks plannin' on wearin' Sarah Palin costumes tonight.  We could use the publicity!

Me, well, I'm goin' as Tina Fey. **pageant walk**
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on October 31, 2008, 09:02:59 am
 Hey ho, hey ho,
it's off to work I go,
lets hope today,
I find a way,
to make the business pay.

Still flipping cold in Florida today, my 2 younger ones are off on their 2nd halloween tonight !!!! A hay ride round the next community. I give up, what next 2 birthdays like the queen ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2008, 09:19:01 am
Hiya everyone!

At work in costume!  It's fun!  I'll get a pic up probably tomorrow morning.

>:D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on October 31, 2008, 02:01:13 pm
Quote from: The Drover on October 31, 2008, 08:16:39 am
Greetings from Australia! Temp here...who knows? We don't have thermometers in the Outback!

The Drover

Damn, mr. Drover, you do look good on a horse!

 :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 31, 2008, 06:41:01 pm
congrats Dev!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 01, 2008, 06:12:32 am


Congrats to Dev
on 3000 posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on November 01, 2008, 04:25:56 pm
Today is my younger son Matt's birthday. We have had a lovely time with him so far.We are so broke at the moment, we just gave him some money.We then took him to the outlet mall near us and he bought tons of clothes. He is over the moon as the recession means everything which is already masively discounted, has even more money off.
I am so pleased I managed to put a positive spin on the very hard times we are having. I told him he had got 3 times as much(true) for less tha 1/4 of what we gave him last year and he is a very happy little bunny.
 The birthday cards from us all were the real cheap ones from our store 10 cents,but I wrote my own poems in them and he was so pleased with that. Thought they were way more cool than usual. I look at him and my face lights up, as I think I must have done something right.
 He even has money left over. 3 pairs of American Eagle flip flops for $7, three quick silver Tshirts for $10, nike tennis shoes, $10, 2 aeropostle t shirts and 2 pairs of shorts, $20 A whole new wardrobe for under 50 bucks and he still had some change.
In the days when we used to spoil them, probably, we used to spend about $250.
He is just as happy today as in previous years, in fact even happier. He has less money but as everything is sooo cheap now, he does not have to dither on what to spend the money on. We are off to the all you can eat Italian buffet tonight, which he loves and fortunately is about as cheap as eating out gets. !!!!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 01, 2008, 04:35:04 pm
Hiya Fiona!


Happy birthday, Matt!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 01, 2008, 11:48:53 pm
Hey BetterMostians!  Just checking in briefly to report that I'm still in Anchorage and Carmen is on her feet!  Tomorrow night is the Piano Dress rehearsal, then we've got two Orchestra Dresses next week and open on the 8th.  I can't wait til I have some free time to explore.  Alaska is amazingly beautiful, and Anchorage is set right between the Chugach Mountains and the sea.  It's been cold here, but so far no snow, which is good, since I haven't driven in snow for years.  I'll try to check in more often as I get more time.

Miss you all.  Looks like you all had a fun Halloween!  ;D

Hugs,
Meryl
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 02, 2008, 06:30:46 am
Quote from: Meryl on November 01, 2008, 11:48:53 pm
Hey BetterMostians!  Just checking in briefly to report that I'm still in Anchorage and Carmen is on her feet!  Tomorrow night is the Piano Dress rehearsal, then we've got two Orchestra Dresses next week and open on the 8th.  I can't wait til I have some free time to explore.  Alaska is amazingly beautiful, and Anchorage is set right between the Chugach Mountains and the sea.  It's been cold here, but so far no snow, which is good, since I haven't driven in snow for years.  I'll try to check in more often as I get more time.

Miss you all.  Looks like you all had a fun Halloween!  ;D

Hugs,
Meryl



Meryl! :D
Thanks for checking in. No snow yet in Anchorage? I would have thought everything up there is already covered in snow.
Wish you all the best for opening night and great success for the whole production!
We miss you too :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 02, 2008, 09:42:37 am
Hey Meryl! Good to see ya!

And Fiona, happy birthday to Matt - from all your posts you've done a great job with him. I think kids defo get far to spoiled these dayd and I'm glad he appreciated what he got. And probably much more too.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on November 02, 2008, 10:13:34 am
Meryl, is it Carmen the opera you are referring to, are am I a being a dozy mare. If so it is my joint favourite opera along with madame butterfly. I am the only one in my family who likes opera and ballet, although my husband used to take me to both when we had money, bless him.
Lovely day yesterday for Matt's b'day, but a bit chilly again today.
Hope everyone else is having a good weekend.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2008, 01:51:08 pm
Hiya Meryl!  Good to see you!    ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 02, 2008, 05:28:46 pm
Merly Good Girly!  :-*


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 03, 2008, 08:53:54 am
Hi Meryl! Thanks for the report!

Cold here in Maine today...24 deg when I woke up at 6 am. It's up to 33 now.

Sorry I haven't been around as much lately. I've gotten very busy on another forum: www.kindleboards.com In fact, I'm a global moderator over there now. I bought a Kindle from Amazon back in April and that little gadget has changed my life -- in a good way. It's sort of like going to see a certain movie so I know everyone here can relate! Anyway, the forum has exploded with activity in the past 10 days (I call it "the Oprah effect") so I have been out straight. It's a great forum, though. Lots of friendly people.

If anyone here has a Kindle, or is thinking about buying one, please come visit. We have a ton of useful information and everyone there loves to answer questions!

Leslie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 03, 2008, 10:28:38 am
Quote from: Meryl on November 01, 2008, 11:48:53 pm
Hey BetterMostians!  Just checking in briefly to report that I'm still in Anchorage and Carmen is on her feet!  Tomorrow night is the Piano Dress rehearsal, then we've got two Orchestra Dresses next week and open on the 8th.  I can't wait til I have some free time to explore.  Alaska is amazingly beautiful, and Anchorage is set right between the Chugach Mountains and the sea.  It's been cold here, but so far no snow, which is good, since I haven't driven in snow for years.  I'll try to check in more often as I get more time.

Miss you all.  Looks like you all had a fun Halloween!  ;D

Hugs,
Meryl


Hi High Priestess!!!  (http://bestsmileys.com/waving/2.gif)

Great to see you!

"Break a leg" with the rehearsals and performances and have fun exploring! :)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 03, 2008, 10:30:19 am
Good morning everyone!


hope y'all are well!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 03, 2008, 12:57:04 pm
Hey, Meryl, thanks for checking in.  We're holding down the fort.

Although it's very cold in Alaska, I'm sure your "Carmen" will be smokin' hot!

Break an Ugg-clad leg!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 03, 2008, 03:29:30 pm
Bonjour toutes et  tous !!


Hello to all !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 03, 2008, 04:20:59 pm
Well, I almost can't believe it myself, but I just booked my trains for my Thanksgiving holiday with my dad, and it's only November 3!  :o

Amtrak doesn't even have its schedule of extra holiday trains available, but it already has a Holiday Travel Tip page on the web site, and the daily Pennsylvanian is already sold out for the day before Thanksgiving, so I just went ahead and booked my tickets for November 26 and return November 30.

One less think to have to think about as this month goes by.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 03, 2008, 04:24:25 pm
damn.....that's crazy.

but the holidays jopliday will be there before we know it!

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 03, 2008, 04:30:07 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on November 03, 2008, 04:24:25 pm
damn.....that's crazy.

but the holidays jopliday will be there before we know it!

 ;D

The whut?  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 03, 2008, 08:10:01 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 03, 2008, 04:30:07 pm
The whut?  ???


lmao!  It's a typo i quoted from your post.  Go back to yours about booking the train tickets.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 03, 2008, 11:04:34 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on November 03, 2008, 08:10:01 pm

lmao!  It's a typo i quoted from your post.  Go back to yours about booking the train tickets.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

What typo?  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 04, 2008, 06:26:34 am
Morning all,

37 degrees this morning and dark right now. I'm up early...I didn't sleep well. Sigh...

Election day is finally here! Make sure to vote, if you haven't already.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 04, 2008, 10:13:13 am
So, our polls opened at 7 a.m. My polling place is my church, just around the corner from my condo. I left home at 7:00. Took me 1 hr 10 min till I voted. I was number 142 in my division. I didn't know we had that many registered voters in the division.  :laugh:

Still made it into work only a half-hour late.

On another note, I think the fall foliage peak is only just now hitting the city of Philadelphia. Trees in the neighborhood where I work are now just glorious!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 04, 2008, 10:37:37 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 03, 2008, 11:04:34 pm
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

What typo?  ;)  ;D


You just think you're so smart, doncha?   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on November 04, 2008, 10:41:15 am
Quote from: The Drover on November 03, 2008, 08:53:54 am
Sorry I haven't been around as much lately. I've gotten very busy on another forum: www.kindleboards.com In fact, I'm a global moderator over there now.

Once a mod, always a mod!  ;D  Who'da thought there's enough to say about Kindle to do a whole board? But then, a lot of people would probably think that about Brokeback Mountain, LOL. Anyway, I'm curious about those little gizmos, so I will check out the board.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 04, 2008, 10:54:03 am
Quote from: serious crayons on November 04, 2008, 10:41:15 am
Once a mod, always a mod!  ;D  Who'da thought there's enough to say about Kindle to do a whole board? But then, a lot of people would probably think that about Brokeback Mountain, LOL. Anyway, I'm curious about those little gizmos, so I will check out the board.



Hey Katherine, I'd love to have you drop in for a visit, ask questions, whatever. And believe you me, it is an active and talkative group! LOL People are Kindle-passionate, that's for sure~

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 04, 2008, 11:05:37 am
Quote from: serious crayons on November 04, 2008, 10:41:15 am
Once a mod, always a mod!  ;D  Who'da thought there's enough to say about Kindle to do a whole board? But then, a lot of people would probably think that about Brokeback Mountain, LOL. Anyway, I'm curious about those little gizmos, so I will check out the board.



This is all very fascinating to me.  I'm embarassed to say that I'd never heard of the term "Kindle" until just now!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 04, 2008, 11:13:36 am
Quote from: atz75 on November 04, 2008, 11:05:37 am
This is all very fascinating to me.  I'm embarassed to say that I'd never heard of the term "Kindle" until just now!



Amanda, something tells me that you would love a Kindle, if you had a chance to use it for a little bit...

Louise and I each have one. I don't know about anyone else here at Bettermost. I know Mariez is interested. Fabienne would love one but they are not sold in Europe (yet).

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on November 04, 2008, 11:23:17 am
I know I've asked you this before, Leslie, but I can't remember what you said. I should probably just go to your board and see. But while we're on the subject: If you lose or wreck your Kindle, does Amazon keep a record of what books you've bought so you can download them onto a new Kindle without having to buy them all over again?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 04, 2008, 11:28:52 am
Quote from: serious crayons on November 04, 2008, 11:23:17 am
I know I've asked you this before, Leslie, but I can't remember what you said. I should probably just go to your board and see. But while we're on the subject: If you lose or wreck your Kindle, does Amazon keep a record of what books you've bought so you can download them onto a new Kindle without having to buy them all over again?

Yes. All your Amazon purchases are stored in Your Media Library and can be downloaded to your Kindle ad infinitum. If you get books from other sources, you will want to make a local backup on your computer so you will have copies.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 04, 2008, 12:30:53 pm
Bonjour toutes et tous !

Hello to all !

I didn't forget to vote. And I pray that everyone will now !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 04, 2008, 12:57:18 pm
Quote from: The Drover on November 04, 2008, 11:13:36 am
Amanda, something tells me that you would love a Kindle, if you had a chance to use it for a little bit...

Louise and I each have one. I don't know about anyone else here at Bettermost. I know Mariez is interested. Fabienne would love one but they are not sold in Europe (yet).

L

And to add to that...Clarissa, is it your mom or mother-in-law who has one?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 05, 2008, 09:10:49 am
Morning everyone,

48 degrees and a bit of BLUE sky is showing  ;D

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2008, 09:26:42 am
Good morning everyone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 05, 2008, 11:26:52 am
Bonjour toutes et tous !!

Sad day now... clouded too !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on November 05, 2008, 11:39:01 am
Congratulations and Thank You, neighbours!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 05, 2008, 12:06:58 pm
You're welcome! Sorry it took us so long to get our act together!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 05, 2008, 12:14:41 pm
And does everyone think that the USA is now divided ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 05, 2008, 12:15:04 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 05, 2008, 09:10:49 am
Morning everyone,

48 degrees and a bit of BLUE sky is showing  ;D

L

Kind of overcast-y down here this morning, but I think the foliage peak has only hit Philadelphia this week.  :o  I've seen some lovely trees in the neighborhood where I work this week. I believe this is a week or two later than usual for us.

I'm just back from my annual physical--followed by a celebratory big restaurant breakfast.  ;D  It appears I will be here for a while yet.  ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on November 05, 2008, 01:53:58 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 05, 2008, 12:15:04 pm
Kind of overcast-y down here this morning, but I think the foliage peak has only hit Philadelphia this week.  :o  I've seen some lovely trees in the neighborhood where I work this week. I believe this is a week or two later than usual for us.

I'm just back from my annual physical--followed by a celebratory big restaurant breakfast.  ;D  It appears I will be here for a while yet.  ::)

Way to go, Jeff!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 05, 2008, 02:42:23 pm
Quote from: oilgun on November 05, 2008, 01:53:58 pm
Way to go, Jeff!

Thanks!  :)

My doctor expressed no concerns, though it now appears that I am officially overweight--a little--and I had what I thought sounded kinda weird for a blood pressure reading, 138/82.  :-\

P.S.: I like your avatar. Is it from Casanova?  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 05, 2008, 02:46:04 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 05, 2008, 02:42:23 pm
P.S.: I like your avatar. Is it from Casanova?  :)


Hope you don't mind me chiming in. It's from The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus.

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/Imaginarium1.jpg)  (http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/imaginarium-parnassus-ledge.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2008, 02:49:24 pm
Jeff, I've been meaning to say, I love your new avatar!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 05, 2008, 02:58:09 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on November 05, 2008, 02:49:24 pm
Jeff, I've been meaning to say, I love your new avatar!   ;D


When he's right, he's right.
You look great Jeff!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2008, 02:58:54 pm
Chrissi!

what's shakin' honey?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 05, 2008, 03:11:51 pm
Hiya Chuckie!

World feels good on this day!
Didn't get my lazy a$$ away from the 'puter all morning ::). Watched Obama's and McCain's speaches and other stuff  instead. Now everything will be waiting for me tomorrow morning, LOL.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 05, 2008, 03:12:16 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on November 05, 2008, 02:58:09 pm

When he's right, he's right.
You look great Jeff!

Pooh! That pic is over two years old. I just haven't had time to go cowboy huntin'. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2008, 04:04:43 pm

Congrats
to
Lucise
On
Reaching
9,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 05, 2008, 04:07:57 pm
Cheers, Milli!

9,000 enlightening posts!

(http://panenutella.wordpress.com/files/2007/10/rete-luce2.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 05, 2008, 04:34:54 pm

Congrats
Milli!!!

(http://bestsmileys.com/horses2/2.gif)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 05, 2008, 06:32:32 pm
Yay, Lucise!!


And, 10 more posts to go till we reach 400,000!! Oops, nine!!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 05, 2008, 06:38:43 pm
eight!?!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on November 05, 2008, 06:40:53 pm
Cheers guys!  8)

Now Six more posts to 400, 000!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 05, 2008, 06:43:27 pm
Congrats to Milli!

and Paul is just about at 6000 too, isn't he?

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 05, 2008, 06:44:28 pm
congrats Milli and Paul!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 05, 2008, 06:44:44 pm
Ta da!

400,000! I snagged it!

It's a beautiful thing!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/400000.jpg)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 05, 2008, 06:46:05 pm
Congrats to MaineWriter on posting the 400,000th post!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 05, 2008, 06:46:15 pm
Dang it.. one off!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 05, 2008, 06:49:00 pm
Thanks, Lee! I am glad I was able to grab the screenshot since this will be 400,005!

Here, I'll post it again...LOL

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/400000.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 05, 2008, 06:49:55 pm
And look at this...now I am at exactly 13,500!

So many round numbers around here!

13,500 of 400,000 means I have 3.375% of the posts here! Just thought folks would want to know that little bit of trivia...LOL

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kerry on November 06, 2008, 12:36:22 am

(http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/Album%201/congrats021-1.gif)

Congratulations, Leslie!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 06, 2008, 02:27:32 am

Congrats to Milli
on 9000 posts!

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Smiley-Flowers.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 06, 2008, 02:27:58 am

Congrats to Leslie
on posting the
400 000th post!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 06, 2008, 02:28:34 am

Congrats to Paul
on 6000 Posts!

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Smiley-Flowers.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 06, 2008, 02:29:38 am
Good morning Fabienne! :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on November 06, 2008, 02:31:50 am
Well done Leslie!

Congratulations Milli!

Happy posting.  :)

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2008, 07:43:05 am

Congrats
to
Big
Brother
Paul
(SouthEndMD)
On
Reaching
6,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2008, 07:43:40 am
Good morning everyone!

Hope y'all are well today!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 06, 2008, 07:52:41 am
Morning all,

Congratulations to everybody!

52 degrees and another cloudy day. I need some sun!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 06, 2008, 09:44:39 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 06, 2008, 07:52:41 am
Morning all,

Congratulations to everybody!

52 degrees and another cloudy day. I need some sun!

L

Rain. ...  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 06, 2008, 10:33:02 am
Bonjour et,
félicitations
toutes et tous !

Hello and congratulations to all !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on November 06, 2008, 12:30:19 pm
1st congrats to all who have reached posting milestones !!!!

Sunny but a bit chilly here.I must be getting soft when 67 degs feels chilly to me.It would have seemed like a lovely balmy summer day in England !!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on November 06, 2008, 05:05:57 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 05, 2008, 06:49:55 pm
And look at this...now I am at exactly 13,500!

So many round numbers around here!

13,500 of 400,000 means I have 3.375% of the posts here! Just thought folks would want to know that little bit of trivia...LOL

L

This post is my 9015th and there are now 400,100 posts on the board. 
That means I have 2.25%  of the posts. 
Put that way, it doesn't seem that much...or does it?   Hm.. =)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 06, 2008, 05:20:32 pm
There was a time when if the stock market lost 2 percent in a day, I'd get anxious. But no more. So go for it, Lucise, er, Lumiere! What lovely names!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 06, 2008, 05:21:54 pm
Isn't Lumiere the candlestick in Beauty and the Beast?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 06, 2008, 05:33:23 pm
Thanks for the wishes, guys!

Gee, at this point, it seems that the thousands just fly by .
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on November 06, 2008, 06:38:25 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 06, 2008, 05:21:54 pm
Isn't Lumiere the candlestick in Beauty and the Beast?

The candlestick from Beauty & the Beast is indeed called Lumière.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 06, 2008, 06:52:08 pm
Quote from: Lumière on November 06, 2008, 06:38:25 pm
The candlestick from Beauty & the Beast is indeed called Lumière.  :)

It's a lovely, enlightening name.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on November 06, 2008, 06:56:50 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 06, 2008, 06:52:08 pm
It's a lovely, enlightening name.  :)

Btw, Jeff...
Don't miss CSI tonight!  it should be a good one!   8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 06, 2008, 07:08:44 pm
Quote from: Lumière on November 06, 2008, 06:56:50 pm
Btw, Jeff...
Don't miss CSI tonight!  it should be a good one!   8)

Sure enough!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 07, 2008, 08:48:39 am
Morning all,

56 degrees and another rainy morning here...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 07, 2008, 09:42:40 am
*waves*

Hiya everyone!

Hope you're well!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 07, 2008, 11:48:35 am
Bonjour toutes et tous !!

Have a
wonderful
day !

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 07, 2008, 11:50:47 am
Contratulations on 400,000 posts Leslie!  Thats amazing
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on November 09, 2008, 07:13:03 pm
L -

I saw my first preview for Australia yesterday.  I didn't realize it was going to be quite so 'epical' (what's the right word?).  I haven't been following the buzz, but it looks worth seeing at least...


PS - Milli - it's nice seeing posts from you again!

 :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 09, 2008, 07:31:14 pm
Congrats to Jeff on 9000 Wranglerish posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 09, 2008, 07:33:31 pm
Are those your hunk brothers Heff ?
Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations !!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 10, 2008, 02:59:58 am
Hi Friends!  Thanks for your greetings when I posted a week ago.  Since then, Carmen has gone through tech week and morphed from a chamber of horrors (Piano Tech) into a darn good show.  We opened last night and le toute Anchorage approved.  Happily, the show is sold out for the run.

Tonight I'm in Fairbanks, about a 7-hour drive north of Anchorage, in hopes of seeing the northern lights and intending to have a nice soak tomorrow at the Chena hot springs just north of here.  I can use some de-stressing after the last 3 weeks.  Alaska is great, and I'm glad I have some extra time at last to explore a bit.  The state seems to have an inexhaustible supply of beautiful mountains and nice people.

I've thought of Brokeback many times.  Just today, we crossed the Jack River heading north, and a souvenir shop had coyote faces for sale (yes, they look like little masks--kind of unsettling).  I saw a YE HAW license plate the other day, and there's a Del Mar Taco restaurant in Anchorage.  On another subject, I had my picture taken outside the Wasilla Town Hall today and passed by what is probably Sarah Palin's church.

Hope y'all are doing fine.  Congrats to Jeff and Paul on your mileposts and to Leslie for making the 400,000th post!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 10, 2008, 03:29:02 am

Congrats to Jeff
on 9000 posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 10, 2008, 03:36:04 am
Quote from: Meryl on November 10, 2008, 02:59:58 am
Since then, Carmen has gone through tech week and morphed from a chamber of horrors (Piano Tech) into a darn good show.  We opened last night and le toute Anchorage approved.  Happily, the show is sold out for the run.


Yee-Haw for Meryl and Carmen!



Quote
Tonight I'm in Fairbanks, about a 7-hour drive north of Anchorage, in hopes of seeing the northern lights and intending to have a nice soak tomorrow at the Chena hot springs just north of here.  I can use some de-stressing after the last 3 weeks.  Alaska is great, and I'm glad I have some extra time at last to explore a bit.  The state seems to have an inexhaustible supply of beautiful mountains and nice people.

I've thought of Brokeback many times.  Just today, we crossed the Jack River heading north, and a souvenir shop had coyote faces for sale (yes, they look like little masks--kind of unsettling).  I saw a YE HAW license plate the other day, and there's a Del Mar Taco restaurant in Anchorage.  On another subject, I had my picture taken outside the Wasilla Town Hall today and passed by what is probably Sarah Palin's church.

Can't wait to see some pics!
Have a great time Meryl :-*.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 10, 2008, 09:00:54 am
Hi everyone,

After a very mild weekend, it has gotten chilly here again...38 deg this morning.

Meryl, thanks for the report! How cold is it up there in Alaska?

Jeff, congrats on 9000 posts!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 10, 2008, 09:05:15 am
Quote from: BelAir on November 09, 2008, 07:13:03 pm
L -

I saw my first preview for Australia yesterday.  I didn't realize it was going to be quite so 'epical' (what's the right word?).  I haven't been following the buzz, but it looks worth seeing at least...


I am really looking forward to this movie! I had a picture of the display from the movie theater, but we have been having phone/camera issues the past week and it seems to have disappeared. Sigh...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 10, 2008, 10:14:10 am
A lovely boneless blue fall morning here. Temp. 42 F when I left home for the office.

My office mate was in Boston for the weekend. She brought us back some hermits.  :D

I have to attend my company's periodic diversity training session this morning. Apparently we aren't diverse enough. ...

Nine thousand posts?  :o  Thanks, friends!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 10, 2008, 10:57:46 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 10, 2008, 10:14:10 am
My office mate was in Boston for the weekend. She brought us back some hermits.  :D

Congratulations friend Jeff! I have enjoyed every single one of your 9K posts, and I'm looking forward to the next 9K!!

Enjoy the hermits! I laffed at the story of Otto the Octopus who is under close observation because he keeps juggling the hermit crabs in his tank!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 10, 2008, 11:58:29 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 10, 2008, 10:14:10 am
My office mate was in Boston for the weekend. She brought us back some hermits.  :D

I love hermits!  For those who are in the dark, they are chewy cookies made with raisins and molasses.  Yum!

(http://www.coveredbridgecookies.com/catalog/images/hermit.web.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 10, 2008, 12:05:13 pm
Those hunks, are those your brothers: Jeff ?

Snow as powder now along my recent trips. So, I do not desire to sleep in my truck anymore ! Maybe if I had those hunks in that pic, then it would be a pleasure !

Bonjour toutes et tous ! Hello to all and have a wonderful and happy day !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 10, 2008, 12:53:17 pm
Quote from: southendmd on November 10, 2008, 11:58:29 am
I love hermits!  For those who are in the dark, they are chewy cookies made with raisins and molasses.  Yum!

(http://www.coveredbridgecookies.com/catalog/images/hermit.web.jpg)

That's exactly what they look like! She bought them at a bakery in the "Nawth End."  ;D

They're wicked good!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 10, 2008, 04:33:37 pm
Quote from: southendmd on November 10, 2008, 11:58:29 am
I love hermits!  For those who are in the dark, they are chewy cookies made with raisins and molasses.  Yum!

(http://www.coveredbridgecookies.com/catalog/images/hermit.web.jpg)


 :laugh: OMG. Thanks so much for clearing up Paul.
I thought of hermit crabs! :o  :P


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2008, 05:28:17 pm

Congrats
to
Jeff
Wranglere
On
Reaching
9,000
Posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 10, 2008, 05:43:36 pm
Jeff, I wanted to reward you with your state's gay flag, but I looked and looked and can't find one !

Do you have one ?

Here is the USA one ! Plus one state one (Texas) !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on November 11, 2008, 09:31:47 am
Well today started off very nicely !!! Hugh Jackman was on GMA and they showed a brief segment of him bare chested in his new film Australia.  What a body, it looks as if he is sculpted from bronze !!!!

Hot flushes all over, Oh no forgot, those are my age.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 11, 2008, 09:50:20 am
Another brisk, sunny, boneless blue morning in Philadelphia. Temp. 34 F when I left for work this morning. I wore a muffler this morning for the first time this season. Despite the rain last Saturday, still some lovely fall foliage to be seen.

I don't mind temperatures like this when it is sunny. I find it invigorating. I like being able to walk from the bus to the office (six blocks) and not arrive a mass of perspiration!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 11, 2008, 11:27:52 am
Bonne journée toutes et tous !!

Happy day to all !!

Get now bulbs for flowering this Winter ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 11, 2008, 03:22:04 pm
Hiya everyone!

beautiful blue skies here in N.J.  It's about 50 degrees and sunny.  Just got back from a 5 mile walk, it was soooo good.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 11, 2008, 03:45:09 pm
My turn to do such a briskly walk as it's cold where I am now !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 11, 2008, 03:49:48 pm
Guest, I see that you are posting, but you need to become a member in order to do so.

Bienvenue, that's welcome !

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on November 11, 2008, 03:56:43 pm
It was 28 degrees when I got up this morning, but it was sunny. Now it is probably somewhere in the 40's or maybe 50 and cloudy. But we still have not had any rain and it is getting drier and drier. Lots of fall leaves still around though, but the ones on the ground are not a good thing when it is this dry.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 11, 2008, 06:29:50 pm
jstephens, you must be living in heaven ! Lucky you ! Where are you living ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on November 12, 2008, 09:16:35 am
This is the time of year I love in Florida. Clear blue skys, no humidity and a very pleasant, 70 degs.

Off to the shop again, more shelf rearranging, and staff morale boosting. Had our treat for the week last night, McDonalds dollar menu !!!

I was so tired after all the shelf stacking and lifting I was sound asleep on the sofa at 8.30. Husband had to wake me up to get me to go to bed. !!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 12, 2008, 09:16:55 am
Chilly this morning. It was 22 when I got up, now it's up to 28. Lots of sun and blue sky, however!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 12, 2008, 09:19:21 am
Top Ten...because this hasn't been posted in awhile!

injest         32874
MaineWriter       13519
Artiste       12083
DavidinIndy       11642
Front-Ranger       11562
Garry_LH       11245
Ellemeno       11039
dot-matrix       9865
Jeff Wrangler       9031
Lumière       9030
   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 12, 2008, 09:59:54 am
A very gray, overcast, gloomy morning down here. I forgot to check the temperature before I left home, but I wore gloves and a muffler this morning.

The kind of morning that always reminds me of my favorite ballad, Gordon Lightfoot's The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. I tried to download the lyrics from his web site so I could quote them, but it didn't work.  ???  >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 12, 2008, 10:41:05 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 12, 2008, 09:59:54 am
I wore gloves and a muffler this morning.

 ???  ???
 ??? ???



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 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 12, 2008, 10:47:12 am
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 12, 2008, 11:11:31 am
He coordinated his muffler to his shirt and crown.  He must be gay.     :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 12, 2008, 11:13:41 am

Congrats
to
Shasta
On
Reaching
5,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 12, 2008, 11:15:15 am
Funny ! Maybe there are more gay like image that can be found to-day to have fun !

May everyone have fun to-day !

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 12, 2008, 11:17:26 am
                                  Congratulations Shasta and we look forward to much more delightful threads and posts by you
!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 12, 2008, 11:22:13 am
Happy 5K, Shasta!

(http://www.bloomingrosepress.com/images/1%20sunset%20mt%20shasta.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 12, 2008, 01:42:11 pm
Congratulations, Shasta!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 12, 2008, 07:35:14 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 12, 2008, 09:19:21 am
injest         32874
MaineWriter       13519
Artiste       12083
DavidinIndy       11642
Front-Ranger       11562
Garry_LH       11245
Ellemeno       11039

My goodness, we've got ourselves quite a party in the Teal club! Congratulations to Shasta for climbing your 5K-er!

Optom, it seems like you've worked miracles at your shop...no wonder you're exhausted! Rest up from your travails, dear. I went in an Office Max this morning and my footsteps echoed! I couldn't find even basic things in there, and only the manager was manning the store. It was downright scary!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 12, 2008, 07:41:55 pm
Hiya Lee!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 12, 2008, 07:43:38 pm
Hi, Friend!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on November 13, 2008, 10:17:09 am
Not often I am first here.
 So good morning everyone. Weather here has gone nuts, it is back at 88 and sticky as hell. I feel the whole world has gone mad at the moment !!!

Off to try and work out more strategies for the store, to keep the wolves which are howling from the door.

It scares the heck out of me, when even the dollar store is empty. That is seriously bad. We have also found out a new meat shop is opening up less than a mile away from us, called quality meats. Just have to hope quality means more expensive than us !!!!

According to the news,we should start selling lipsticks. When the economy sinks, women buy and wear more lipstick to cheer tehmselves up slightly. !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 13, 2008, 10:25:15 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 12, 2008, 09:19:21 am
Top Ten...because this hasn't been posted in awhile!

injest         32874
MaineWriter       13519
Artiste       12083
DavidinIndy       11642
Front-Ranger       11562
Garry_LH       11245
Ellemeno       11039
dot-matrix       9865
Jeff Wrangler       9031
Lumière       9030
   


Thanks for posting this Leslie!  It really is interesting to see how things are evolving in post counts.  The longer periods of time between Top 10 lists makes the changes seem more dramatic.




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 13, 2008, 11:04:56 am
Hello everyone!  Hope you're well today!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 13, 2008, 12:15:52 pm
Bonjour toutes et tous !

Have a wonderful and happy all !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 13, 2008, 06:36:45 pm
I am so behind the times.  I hadn't read this thread since Election Day!

Meryl, X number of Anchorigibles can't be wrong!

Lucise, southendmd, and JeffWrangler, thank you for all your posts.

Everyone, let's celebrate, Carmen-style!


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG-0_p_yefg[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 13, 2008, 07:00:59 pm
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


I remember watching that as a kid!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 13, 2008, 10:52:32 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on November 13, 2008, 06:36:45 pm
I am so behind the times.  I hadn't read this thread since Election Day!
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG-0_p_yefg[/youtube]


Election Day? That was soooo last week! We might have to take away your K-license!!

Fun video!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 13, 2008, 11:41:18 pm
Bonne soirée à toutes et tous !

Good night to all !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 14, 2008, 09:55:23 am
Mornin', all!

Unseasonably warm morning down here, temp. in mid-50s F, and very foggy and gloomy.  :(

By the middle of next week, however, we're going to need our winter underwear.  :-\

More rain coming tomorrow.  :(

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2008, 10:02:21 am
Hiya Jeff!


I'm pissed about tomorrow's weather!  It's supposed to rain, but I'm hoping it will hold off for some of the day, with the protests that are taking place!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 14, 2008, 10:07:09 am
Morning all,

50 degrees and rainy here...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 14, 2008, 11:45:47 am
Bonjour à toutes et tous !!


Dark and cloudy as I just am aiming to leave on my next trip !

Have a
sunny
heart you all, and all day too !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 14, 2008, 06:27:17 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 13, 2008, 10:52:32 pm
Election Day? That was soooo last week! We might have to take away your K-license!!

Fun video!!



You might especially have to take away my K-license because I can't think of what a K-license might be - unless the K refers to thousands?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 14, 2008, 07:50:02 pm
And   fun times to all to-day !

Here's is a pic from one Bettermost member, I liked !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 15, 2008, 03:43:20 am
Another celebration of Jeff!

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wyoming2008people166.jpg)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Copyofwyoming2008people166.jpg)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wyoming2008people166.jpg)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Copyofwyoming2008people166.jpg)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wyoming2008people166.jpg)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Copyofwyoming2008people166.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on November 15, 2008, 03:49:27 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 14, 2008, 09:55:23 am
Mornin', all!

Unseasonably warm morning down here, temp. in mid-50s F, and very foggy and gloomy.  :(

By the middle of next week, however, we're going to need our winter underwear.  :-\

More rain coming tomorrow.  :(



Yup! It should be heading your way Jeff. They are predicting SNOW here tomorrow. I'm not quite ready for it yet. :P

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 15, 2008, 12:25:53 pm
Hi everybody,

50 degrees, foggy and wet here today.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on November 15, 2008, 01:05:37 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on November 15, 2008, 12:25:53 pm
Hi everybody,

50 degrees, foggy and wet here today.

L

same here...
 >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 15, 2008, 05:24:38 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on November 15, 2008, 03:43:20 am
Another celebration of Jeff!

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wyoming2008people166.jpg)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Copyofwyoming2008people166.jpg)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wyoming2008people166.jpg)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Copyofwyoming2008people166.jpg)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wyoming2008people166.jpg)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Copyofwyoming2008people166.jpg)



Whatever may come, at least Jeff always has someone to lean on ;)

The conjoined Kelly-Twins in the background are three-legged. And it seems they can't decide where to go, lol :laugh: ;)

(The other double person wasn't in our group)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 15, 2008, 06:35:12 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on November 14, 2008, 06:27:17 pm

You might especially have to take away my K-license because I can't think of what a K-license might be - unless the K refers to thousands?

That's right...this is the 1000+ posts club.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 15, 2008, 07:23:59 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on November 15, 2008, 03:43:20 am
Another celebration of Jeff!

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wyoming2008people166.jpg)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Copyofwyoming2008people166.jpg)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wyoming2008people166.jpg)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Copyofwyoming2008people166.jpg)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wyoming2008people166.jpg)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Copyofwyoming2008people166.jpg)


Jesus H.!  :o  What brought that on? That pic makes me look fat. ...  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 15, 2008, 10:58:31 pm
Never enough Jeff, never enough!

and you look just fine in that pic!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 15, 2008, 11:10:02 pm
Wow, looks like your twin clones are dancing butt to butt, that's funny !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 16, 2008, 10:17:59 am
Morning all,

57 degrees, windy and gray...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 16, 2008, 02:51:46 pm
49 and very windy here in NJ.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 16, 2008, 04:43:01 pm
Bonjour !

Hugs to all !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 17, 2008, 07:36:44 am
And after a mild weekend it is cold again: 29 degrees and frost on the pumpkin.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 17, 2008, 09:54:05 am
no pumpkins here, but there was frost on the cars this morning.  It was only in the 30s when I woke up!   :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 17, 2008, 10:08:49 am
Bonjour toutes et tous !!

Good day to all !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 17, 2008, 10:21:16 am
Another brisk, boneless blue morning here, temp. in the upper 30s F when I left for work. Feels like fall.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 17, 2008, 10:26:16 am
Lucky you Jeff !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on November 17, 2008, 10:33:06 am
Blue skys but only 55degs. Which now feels cold to me!!!!

 Can't imagine what a British winter would feel like.I can feel my arthritis kicking in just thinking about it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 17, 2008, 11:15:34 am
*waves to Fiona*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 17, 2008, 07:41:05 pm
Hugs to all who are friendly to nature and humans !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2008, 07:42:47 am
Good morning everyone!

It's 35 degrees here today.  Very brisk!  Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 18, 2008, 09:53:39 am
Another almost boneless-blue morning here, temp. 31 F when I left home.

I don't so much mind the cold on a morning like this. It's sunny and bright, and the waning moon was still visible around 8:00 this morning as I walked from the bus to the office.

I love the city in the fall.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2008, 10:16:24 am
Congrats
to
Brokeplex
On
Reaching
4,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 18, 2008, 12:07:15 pm
Bonjour toutes et tous !!

May we all have a sunny day, full of joys !


Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 18, 2008, 06:46:57 pm
Thank you for the beautiful flowers and paintings, friend Artiste! Those really brightened my day.

It is a bright sunny day in Denver and it looks like we might break the high-temperature record of 74 degrees!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 18, 2008, 07:04:46 pm
Bienvenue Front-Ranger !

Une autre fleur pour toi !

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 18, 2008, 07:07:20 pm
Brokeplex:   
Félicitations !  Congratulations !!


May we have more and more threads and posts from you !

They are always very interesting !!

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 19, 2008, 09:40:46 am
Another sunny, boneless-blue morning in Philadelphia. Temp. 26 F when I left home this morning.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 19, 2008, 09:59:26 am
Oh yeah Jeff.  It was the same way here.  Brrrrrrrrrrrrr
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on November 19, 2008, 10:24:35 am
Sunny and freezing here !!!  There was even slight frost on the grass !!  I did not move to Florida for this !!!

Got in my car and went about 100 yards before I realised the brand new tyre on my car was flat as a pancake, brand new as in yesterday.

Called out triple A and they could not jack it up to put the spare on and so have to have it towed. Not a good start to the day.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 19, 2008, 10:28:33 am
I'm sorry to hear that, Fiona!

(((((((Big Hug)))))))
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 19, 2008, 10:48:20 am
Quote from: optom3 on November 19, 2008, 10:24:35 am
Got in my car and went about 100 yards before I realised the brand new tyre on my car was flat as a pancake, brand new as in yesterday.

Maybe it wasn't sealed properly when it was mounted on the rim. That's happened to me.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 19, 2008, 11:58:54 am
Bonjour toutes et tous !


Wishing you all a wonderful and  happy day !


Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 19, 2008, 04:46:01 pm
Hey, where's that Crocs fan, where's Elle?

*looks around, peeks in every corner*


No Elle?

Well, I hope you'll stop by later. Look what I found today: Crocs lined with bear cloth for the winter:


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/CIMG3574.jpg)

My youngest totally fell in love with them and now they're his new house shoes.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 20, 2008, 09:46:46 am
A bit warmer this morning, 35 F when I left home, but overcast, gray, and looking a lot more wintry than yesterday. Seems windier, too.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2008, 09:54:54 am
snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow! 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 20, 2008, 10:15:40 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on November 20, 2008, 09:54:54 am
snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow!  snow snow snow snow snow, I want snow! 

When I read this post, there was an ad for snow-cone machines and supplies showing right next to it!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 20, 2008, 11:13:12 am
Avec au moins 4 pouces de neige sur la terre, je vise aller voyager aujourd'hui !

With 4 inches of snow on the earth, I plan to make a trip to-day !

I can create snow scenes on my canvas !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2008, 11:25:33 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 20, 2008, 10:15:40 am
When I read this post, there was an ad for snow-cone machines and supplies showing right next to it!  :laugh:


Really?   I have this next to it!






(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/imgad-1.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 20, 2008, 11:27:34 am
Where are the men pics in swimwear ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 20, 2008, 01:03:27 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on November 20, 2008, 11:25:33 am

Really?   I have this next to it!






(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/imgad-1.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I have that sidebar ad all the time Chuck!  It makes me blush when I'm here at work... I wonder how many people have ever noticed it when they walk by my office door.
 :laugh:

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 20, 2008, 01:08:40 pm
I wonder how that stuff works. I was sort of figuring that something picked up on all the snow in Chuck's posts and triggered the sidebar ad for the snow cone stuff.  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2008, 01:18:49 pm
I'm not sure at all how it works, but it's funny!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 20, 2008, 01:28:33 pm
I think it's Google's automated "spiders" that guage for relevant advertising environments... they're scary smart and often pinpoint accurate.

LOL, I think Google's figured out that I like girls. I often have lesbian matchmaking ads in my sidebar.  :laugh:

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 20, 2008, 01:37:59 pm
I am not praying for snow. It'll be here soon enough.

COLD this morning....13 degrees when I woke up. Time to break out the winter coat. Lots of sun, though, which is nice.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 20, 2008, 02:45:52 pm
Quote from: atz75 on November 20, 2008, 01:28:33 pm
I think it's Google's automated "spiders" that guage for relevant advertising environments... they're scary smart and often pinpoint accurate.

SPIDERS!  :o

Quote
LOL, I think Google's figured out that I like girls. I often have lesbian matchmaking ads in my sidebar.  :laugh:

But then I wonder how come I see so many bikini-clad babes in my sidebar?  ???  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2008, 04:00:53 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 20, 2008, 02:45:52 pm
SPIDERS!  :o

But then I wonder how come I see so many bikini-clad babes in my sidebar?  ???  :laugh:


They know what you want to wear when you go swimming next summer? ? ?

 :laugh:


*runs from Jeff*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 20, 2008, 07:33:33 pm
Re-bonjour to all:

After going to see my lawyer this afternoon, I am now very sad being a gay man, because:

        Since I am gay man, new neigbours lie: tells my lawyer I have communicable disease           
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 21, 2008, 07:47:59 am
And another very cold morning. 9 degrees today. Brrrr.....

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 21, 2008, 08:45:49 am
whoa!  9 degrees!  That's cold!  And I'm here in NJ at 30, thinking it's so cold!   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 21, 2008, 08:50:56 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on November 21, 2008, 08:45:49 am
whoa!  9 degrees!  That's cold!  And I'm here in NJ at 30, thinking it's so cold!   :laugh:

Yes, we are suffering through a blast of cold Canadian air as the weathermen like to say. The good news is that it is very clear and sunny with lots of blue sky (which is why it is so cold).

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on November 21, 2008, 09:17:45 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 20, 2008, 02:45:52 pm
SPIDERS!  :o

But then I wonder how come I see so many bikini-clad babes in my sidebar?  ???  :laugh:

I get loads of weight loss ones !!!!  If I was thinner I would slip down the drain !!

Very cold here, well it is for me.My hands are all curled up with arthritis. Not a happy bunny.I came to Florida for sun and warm as it helps my joints massively. Last night I had to break out the heat packs for the 1st time in ages.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 21, 2008, 09:23:22 am
SNOW this morning!  :D

When I got up this morning, an accumulating snow was falling to the south and west of Philadelphia, but it wasn't snowing in the city. As I got ready for work, from my vantage point 30 stories above the city, I could see the snow line moving north through South Philadelphia. By the time I left for work we were having a lovely, cheerful snow shower in Center City.  :D

I didn't even think to check the temperature before I left home.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 21, 2008, 09:46:53 am
Yaaaaaaaaaaay for Jeff's snow!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 21, 2008, 09:52:57 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on November 21, 2008, 09:46:53 am
Yaaaaaaaaaaay for Jeff's snow!

And it's STILL snowing!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 21, 2008, 10:37:19 am
The predict snow for my area, too :P. And I'm not happy about it, no, not a all :(.

An arctic cold front is coming in today. It's still 9°C/48°F, but this will change within the day. It already feels much colder because an ice cold wind is blowing. Reminds me of the "Jack is here" thread we once had :).


9 degrees, Leslie?  :o :o :o
That's -12 in Ceslsius! :o Boy am I glad I don't have to live through Maine winters! It's enough for me to read about them here. The third winter coming on now here on BM. Time sure flies.

Sooooo, no outdoor shower for you, I guess ;) ;D.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on November 21, 2008, 10:40:18 am
Yes, the outdoor shower has been closed up for a few weeks now.

It is up to 23 deg already. It was just really really clear last night which is why it got so cold. The stars were beautiful, though!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 21, 2008, 11:00:45 am
Bonjour toutes et tous!

Hello to all !

I am glad that some of you are having a pleasant and safe day!

Unfortunately, I continue to be sad because of those bad so-called neighbours who are anti-gay giving mother and I troubles; plus, it is harder since my brother is here too but dying !

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 21, 2008, 11:31:13 am
I'm so sorry to hear that, Artiste! Your brother is ill? At least, you are all together. I wonder if you have to take care of your brother and mother and if it is a burden.

Thank you for the beautiful flowers and paintings!

It is a beautiful sunny day in the Rocky Mountains. I went out this morning to cut some sprigs of Rocky Mountain sage to send to Brokie friends. There were deer grazing out front who lifted their heads to look at me but they did not bound away. The sage and the grass were encrusted in frozen dew which glittered in the early morning sidelight. It promises to be a lovely weekend.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 21, 2008, 11:56:51 am
Merci Front-Ranger!

Thanks for your comforting post!

Yes, beyond troubles with the so-called neighbours who are anti-gay, I have to deal with helping my mother and myself, plus my dying brother since he is on his last days now ! Cigarettes and beer got the best of him, because he now has 3 organs with cancer, and his general doctor refused for many years to send him for tests - not any test at all no matter what: even if my brother requested them and told him how he was sick at his many times with that doctor ! And now, he can't sleep well ! So, I continue to pray for best of health for him and am happy that he is with us here ! He desires to create a painting on canvas, with me encouraging him, but he has no such energy left now
!

And another brother is also an artist painter. He has deer like you coming on his farm... and he created paintings with deers in it!

You are so lucky with that beautiful scene and deers and all there with you Front-Ranger, and may that continue, wishing it for you!


There is now about 4 inches of snow here too now. You have some ?

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 21, 2008, 03:28:07 pm
Snow predicted here too!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on November 22, 2008, 03:09:21 pm
There's snow staying on the ground now, many places !

Bonjour toutes et tous - hello to all !

I am still very sad !

I pray that your day will be happy !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 23, 2008, 02:20:28 am
Ah, it's nice to be back at the Weather Channel!  ;D

It's in the upper 30's in New York, and it feels balmy compared to Anchorage, not to mention Fairbanks, which was dipping below 0 degrees when I was up there.  Brrrr!  :P

Carmen was a big success, and I had a great time in Alaska---lots of beautiful mountains and friendly folks.  Here are a few pics from the journey:

The view of the Chugach Mountains from the top of the Anchorage Hilton (looking east):

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alaska/Hiltonview-1.jpg)

Moonrise over the Talkeetna Mountains, with Anchorage on the right (looking north):

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alaska/MoonriseoverTalkeetnaMts3.jpg)

Christmas display of a moose family on Benson Avenue:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alaska/XmasmooseonBenson.jpg)

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Post by: Meryl on November 23, 2008, 02:42:44 am
A motley crew in the green room before a Carmen performance:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alaska/Preshowgreenroom.jpg)

Carmen seducing Don Jose:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alaska/Iseguidilla15.jpg)

The Act II Quintet:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alaska/IIQuintetlastsection2.jpg)

Carmen and Escamillo:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alaska/IVDuetEscCar3.jpg)

He done her in!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alaska/IVDuet32cropped.jpg)
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Post by: Meryl on November 23, 2008, 02:55:00 am
The conductor and I took a side trip up to Fairbanks.  We went to Chena Hot Springs Resort and bathed in a giant outdoor pool surrounded by frozen rocks and trees.  It was fab.  Unfortunately, I didn't take a picture of the steaming pool, but the resort was funky and cozy.  Here's one of the (stuffed) residents:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alaska/Chenamoose.jpg)

The road to Fairbanks--mountains the whole way:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alaska/RoadtoFairbanks.jpg)

A section of the Alaska Pipeline just outside Fairbanks:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alaska/PipelinenearFairbanks-1.jpg)

My one and only live moose sighting, on the grounds of an air force base south of Fairbanks:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alaska/MooseatairbaseFairbanks.jpg)

Santa's hangout in North Pole, Alaska:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alaska/NorthPoleSanta.jpg)

Moose tracks:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alaska/Moosetracks.jpg)



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Post by: Meryl on November 23, 2008, 03:06:04 am
Back in Anchorage, I went to the Alaska Native Heritage Center and saw some cool sights:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alaska/AlaskaHeritagetotempole.jpg)

Eagle Dance:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alaska/AlaskaHeritageeagledance2.jpg)

I bought this print of a blanket toss ceremony from Alaskan native artist Ken Lisbourne from Point Hope, way out west near Kotzebue:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alaska/KenLisbournewithprint.jpg)

I couldn't leave Alaska without visiting Sarah's old hangout in Wasilla:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alaska/WasillaTownHall.jpg)

Finally, a view of the Cascade Mountains flying east out of Seattle:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alaska/Cascadesfromplane.jpg)
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Post by: Penthesilea on November 23, 2008, 04:47:47 am
 :D :D :D

Thank you Meryl for the fabulous pics and report! :D
Thank God you didn't come upon a bear ;D. But you had a moose sighting, yay!
You look mayor-ly in front of Wasilla City Hall. I'd vote for you anytime!


0°F = -17°C!
Brr indeed


Quote from: Meryl on November 23, 2008, 03:06:04 am
Finally, a view of the Cascade Mountains flying east out of Seattle:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Alaska/Cascadesfromplane.jpg)

This one is simply awesome!


Good to have you back :-*
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Post by: Ellemeno on November 23, 2008, 05:47:14 am
Merly, Merly!  Great photos!  We missed you!
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Post by: Kelda on November 23, 2008, 07:03:47 am
Lovely photos!!!
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Post by: CellarDweller on November 23, 2008, 12:28:59 pm
great pics, Meryl!  Thanks for posting!
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Post by: Artiste on November 23, 2008, 12:34:40 pm
Glad that you have of First Nation pics... and that gives me Spirit of Hope !
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Post by: BelAir on November 23, 2008, 02:30:19 pm
L - love the new avatar!!!

 ;D
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Post by: David In Indy on November 23, 2008, 11:17:17 pm
Those are beautiful pictures Meryl. Thanks so much for posting them! :)

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Post by: Artiste on November 23, 2008, 11:41:04 pm
Merci Meryl !

You merit flowers and hugs for posting and taking such photos of First Nation and others !!


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Post by: Artiste on November 24, 2008, 07:57:40 am
Can anyone tell about this ce matin ?
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Post by: MaineWriter on November 24, 2008, 08:45:51 am
Quote from: BelAir on November 23, 2008, 02:30:19 pm
L - love the new avatar!!!

 ;D

Thanks!

Chilly here...12 degrees. Rumor has it we are expecting a storm tonight.

L
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Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2008, 09:18:32 am
Ohhhhhhhhhhh.....snow for you!!!!
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 24, 2008, 10:28:26 am
Good morning. Temp. 29 F when I left home this morning, but no boneless blue today. It's gonna rain tonight for sure.
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Post by: Penthesilea on November 24, 2008, 12:25:01 pm
No snow here. The snow predicted for Fri/Sat never came. It came to Germany alright, traffic chaos everywhere, but not in our area.
Then yesterday evening it did snow, quite heavily even. When we went to bed, it was maybe 2 inches and going on.

And when I woke up this morning - everything was gone again! :laugh:

The snow had thawed and instead it was raining. Still friggin cold, barely above the freezing point.
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Post by: Artiste on November 24, 2008, 02:38:51 pm
As Christmas nears now in North America, so will will have to warm up to it !
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Post by: belbbmfan on November 24, 2008, 03:43:37 pm
Pfft, we had our fair share of snow yesterday. We were at my brother-in-laws, meeting with friend, having a great time. By the time we had to go home, it had been snowing steadily for about four hours. I was a bit worried but I thought the highway would be clear by now. The 'salt trucks' (the men with the machines that throw salt on the roads - I have no idea what they are called in english) were on standby, so they had said on the radio.

Boy, was I wright to be worried. The drive back home normally takes about 50 min. This time it took us 2 hours and 45 minutes to get home. I was completely stressed out when we finally got back. I was driving at about 15 mph! On the highway!!  :o I saw cars in front of me slide from one side of the road to the next, luckily I managed to avoid them.

And no sign of the salt trucks, of course.  >:(

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Post by: Front-Ranger on November 24, 2008, 03:53:51 pm
I'm so glad you're safe, friend!!

In Colorado, the ski areas have just opened, and they needed to make extra snow. I went hiking over the weekend and there was enough snow to keep the rocks from sliding around and for cross-country skiing, but not so much that you had to wade thru it!!
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 24, 2008, 05:12:20 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on November 24, 2008, 03:43:37 pm
Pfft, we had our fair share of snow yesterday. We were at my brother-in-laws, meeting with friend, having a great time. By the time we had to go home, it had been snowing steadily for about four hours. I was a bit worried but I thought the highway would be clear by now. The 'salt trucks' (the men with the machines that throw salt on the roads - I have no idea what they are called in english) were on standby, so they had said on the radio.

Boy, was I wright to be worried. The drive back home normally takes about 50 min. This time it took us 2 hours and 45 minutes to get home. I was completely stressed out when we finally got back. I was driving at about 15 mph! On the highway!!  :o I saw cars in front of me slide from one side of the road to the next, luckily I managed to avoid them.

And no sign of the salt trucks, of course.  >:(

That's exactly what we call them here in Pennsylvania, anyway, salt trucks. Here they usually are just that, huge trucks with some sort of equipment for scattering salt on the roadway.
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Post by: David In Indy on November 24, 2008, 06:12:57 pm
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/Misc/Picture024.jpg)
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Post by: Artiste on November 24, 2008, 07:22:00 pm
Be safe all as Winter starts !!

Remember Ennis getting out of that tent and jumping being so cold in that snow ?
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Post by: MaineWriter on November 25, 2008, 12:26:57 pm
Morning all,

Dreary and rainy here with lots of wind, but temps in the 40s so I think we have been spared from snow.

L
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 25, 2008, 12:51:40 pm
Showery rain and some wind here this morning. No temp. report. Too preoccupied with preparing to leave town tomorrow for the holiday. I forgot to check the temp. report. Probably in the 40s, though.
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Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2008, 03:31:20 pm
Have a safe trip, Jeff.

are you working half day tomorrow, or do you have the day off?
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 25, 2008, 04:53:57 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on November 25, 2008, 03:31:20 pm
Have a safe trip, Jeff.

are you working half day tomorrow, or do you have the day off?

I take a personal day, because the later in the day you wait to travel, the more unpleasant it gets.

All of the trains I could take are booked solid. I've been looking into seeing if could get an earlier train home on Sunday (like I did last year and forgot when I booked this year's reservations  :( ), but even the return trains on Sunday are booked solid.
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Post by: BelAir on November 25, 2008, 08:33:24 pm
salt trucks indeed.

Fabienne - I'm glad you guys made it home okay!  I don't mind driving in snow so much, but slip slidey driving definitely sucks (i.e. the ice underneath).
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Post by: Artiste on November 25, 2008, 10:39:03 pm
Bonjour toutes et tous !

Be safe all !

Anyone heard about the next maybe gay movie: Ciao ?
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Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2008, 10:24:23 am
Good morning everyone!  Hope you're all well!
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 26, 2008, 10:53:09 am
Good morning, all!

Temp. presently 40 F here and sunny.

Because I take the whole day off the day before Thanksgiving, this is almost the only Wednesday in the year that I get to sleep late in my own bed.  :laugh:

I'll be leaving for the train station a little after noon. I'm packed, and all caught up in my household chores, so when I return home Sunday evening I can just relax for one last evening before the Christmas season madness begins.

Anybody else see Beyonce on the Today show this morning, in that black body suit and come-f*ck-me boots?  :o  :laugh:

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!  :D
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Post by: Penthesilea on November 26, 2008, 10:57:07 am
Happy Thanksgiving Jeff!
Have a smooth and safe travel.

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Post by: Artiste on November 26, 2008, 12:00:14 pm
Bonne journée à toutes et tous !

Good day for a wonderful and happy one to all !!

More snow here as it's snowing !

Joyeux Noel/Merry Christmas to all and hugs!

I just found some of my old cards that I collect ! Anyone here does too?
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Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2008, 08:48:08 pm
Hope you're having a great holiday, buddy!
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Post by: MaineWriter on November 28, 2008, 10:53:45 am
Morning all,

Happy day after Thanksgiving. I hope everyone had a nice holiday. 33 degrees here this morning and sort of overcast.

L
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Post by: Artiste on November 28, 2008, 11:04:04 am
Have a wonderful and happy day too buddies/buddy !!

Bonne journée à toutes et tous !!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL !!

We are fortunate to live in countries in the United States, Canada... where we cherish our freedom, are safe, and have foods and can grow them !  May we do more growing of foods, because the world, much of it is starving !

In our own countries, may we help also those living on the streets, even our own soldiers, need help ! We can help in wondrous ways !

My past lover/buddy and I would bring foods to soup kitchens and tried to help there ! Maybe you can too ?

Au revoir,
hugs!
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Post by: jstephens9 on November 29, 2008, 12:16:12 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 26, 2008, 10:53:09 am

Anybody else see Beyonce on the Today show this morning, in that black body suit and come-f*ck-me boots?  :o  :laugh:

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!  :D

A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU JEFF!!! Since you don't have a blog I will have to wish you one here. Yes I did see Beyonce on the Today show in her black body suit and come=f*ck-me boots. You know for sure those boots are made for walkin' or something like that ;D
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Post by: MaineWriter on November 29, 2008, 09:57:26 am
Morning all,

31 degrees and sunny here. Nothing special planned for today...another lazy day.

L
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Post by: Artiste on November 29, 2008, 12:21:42 pm
Bonne journée à toutes et tous !

To all: Have a good day !


Be safe too !
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Post by: jstephens9 on November 29, 2008, 01:17:16 pm
42 here in Asheville, NC, cool and extremely cloudy.
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Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2008, 02:56:36 pm
*waves to everyone*
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Post by: jstephens9 on November 29, 2008, 04:42:25 pm
And now a very cold rain......on the border of sleet
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Post by: Artiste on November 29, 2008, 04:54:08 pm
Ways to warm up !
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Post by: jstephens9 on November 30, 2008, 12:52:15 am
Those do look like good ways to warm up Artiste
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Post by: MaineWriter on November 30, 2008, 11:09:38 am
Morning all,

29 degrees and very frosty here in Maine.

L
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Post by: BelAir on November 30, 2008, 02:58:26 pm
yucky sleet is what we have up here today...

I finally bought some snow boots - so now I wish the snow would come back!

 :P
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Post by: jstephens9 on November 30, 2008, 03:07:43 pm
Currently 40 degrees, very cloudy and foggy with a cold rain..........yuck........
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Post by: Front-Ranger on November 30, 2008, 05:03:05 pm
Spittin snow here in the Rocky Mountains. Time to get the skis out!
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Post by: Artiste on November 30, 2008, 05:52:27 pm
Bon dimanche ce début de semaine, à toutes et tous !!

Pray that we will see you and others with such Winter fun !!

Be safe !  Have fun !
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 01, 2008, 08:19:00 am
Morning all,

33 degrees and we have some white stuff on the ground. Mostly a slushy mess. I don't expect it to last.

L
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Post by: optom3 on December 01, 2008, 09:21:45 am
65 degs and sunny, but rain scheduled for later.
Off  to see Matt's postponed doubles match from yesterday, assuming it does not get rained off again today. Feels like I am talking about Wimbledon with this, rain stopped play.!!
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 01, 2008, 09:46:09 am
Forgot to check exactly, but it was in the upper 40s F when I left home this morning. Warm enough that I didn't wear a muffler this morning. I'd call it partly cloudy.
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Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2008, 11:08:28 am
After a few days of rain, the sun is finally here in NJ!

How is everyone?
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Post by: Front-Ranger on December 01, 2008, 11:19:39 am
I'm actually happy to be back at work...I am a hopelessly sick individual!
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Post by: Penthesilea on December 01, 2008, 12:05:09 pm
Heya BetterMost! *waves to all*

Still friggin cold here. A bit under the freezing point every morning, a bit over freezing point during the day.
 :P

I'm not a fall/winter person. Cant wait for winter solstice. I'm always happy when the days begin to get longer again, even though it's only marginally and you don't really notice it for a while.
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Post by: Artiste on December 01, 2008, 12:05:59 pm
Il neige, il neige, il neige !!!

It's snowing, snowing, snowing !

It snowed so much last night that mother could not open the door to let the dog out this morning !

And as the snow continues, maybe angels you will make in the snow ! ?

Happy 1st December, ce premier décembre 2008 !! To all !!

As I enjoy creating painting with snow outside... voici 2 images de ma peinture !

And don't forget to hug !

Hugs!
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Post by: Penthesilea on December 02, 2008, 03:51:34 am
Still cold here (well, that was to be expected ;D).

But this morning, when I looked in the morror, I was like OMG, I'm a chipmunk! :o :o :o

I was at the dentist yesterday. I had a fistula above one tooth and like I expected, I had to get a root canal treatment for this tooth :P.
As if this weren't bad enough, the dentist said he has to do it without local anesthesia because he has to know if the tooth is still alive. It wasn't and thus the treament wasn't too bad, but the anxiety! I was waiting for the hellish pain to set in every second. Not a nice feeling.

After the treatment, it hurt for the rest of the day. And the bonus is now a swollen cheeck :(.

Help, I'm a chipmunk :o :laugh:. And my smile is lopsided. Guess I just have to stay serious for the whole day :-\.

I hate visits at the dentist. And more fun is yet to come; I have some more appointments :P.
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Post by: David In Indy on December 02, 2008, 04:37:20 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 02, 2008, 03:51:34 am
Still cold here (well, that was to be expected ;D).

But this morning, when I looked in the morror, I was like OMG, I'm a chipmunk! :o :o :o

I was at the dentist yesterday. I had a fistula above one tooth and like I expected, I had to get a root canal treatment for this tooth :P.
As if this weren't bad enough, the dentist said he has to do it without local anesthesia because he has to know if the tooth is still alive. It wasn't and thus the treament wasn't too bad, but the anxiety! I was waiting for the hellish pain to set in every second. Not a nice feeling.

After the treatment, it hurt for the rest of the day. And the bonus is now a swollen cheeck :(.

Help, I'm a chipmunk :o :laugh:. And my smile is lopsided. Guess I just have to stay serious for the whole day :-\.

I hate visits at the dentist. And more fun is yet to come; I have some more appointments :P.

Poor Chrissi!!! :-* :-*

{{{{CHRISSI}}}}

I hope your tooth feels better now! If not, wrap some ice up in a kitchen rag and apply it to the outside of your mouth on the same side as the tooth. It might help with the pain and the swelling. Did the dentist give you any pain pills for it? :'(

Snow and wind here in Indianapolis, Indiana USA. Currently 22 F (-4 or -5 C. I think... ???  ) We received probably about an inch of snow in total. Most of the snow went to the north and the south of us.... how did THAT happen? Although the streets are a bit slick around here, with snow on top and slick spots just underneath. :P

We have overcast skies here in Indy now due to the snow. I was really hoping to go outside and take pictures of the sky because the planets were in a rare alignment tonight, but it wasn't possible around here due to the clouds and the fog. :(

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Post by: Kelda on December 02, 2008, 06:01:12 am
I now have "Alvin, Simon, Theodore" in my head!

Hope you;re feeling better,
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 02, 2008, 07:58:52 am
Morning all,

32 degrees and it looks like we have some sun expected. Supposedly there was a spectacular night with the moon, Jupiter, and Venus all visible but I couldn't see anything...cloudy for us. Anyone else?

L
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Post by: southendmd on December 02, 2008, 09:43:14 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 02, 2008, 07:58:52 am
Morning all,

32 degrees and it looks like we have some sun expected. Supposedly there was a spectacular night with the moon, Jupiter, and Venus all visible but I couldn't see anything...cloudy for us. Anyone else?

L

I caught a nice glimpse of the spectacle last night.  Beautiful "rocking horse" moon and bright planets.
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Post by: CellarDweller on December 02, 2008, 09:45:38 am
Hiya everyone!   Hope y'all are well!

It was a clear sky last night, and I was able to see the "display" very clearly!   ;D

"Rocking horse moon".  Never heard that term before, Paul, but I like it!
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 02, 2008, 09:46:07 am
Another boneless blue morning in Philadelphia. Temp. 38 F when I left home this morning.

I couldn't see the planetary conjunction either last night. We had clouds off and on, and even a couple of rain showers, but at times I could see the moon but not the planets. Maybe it was already too late when I looked at the moon. Last week, while I was up at my dad's for Thanksgiving, we could see Venus and Jupiter every evening just after sunset. On Thanksgiving evening Dad remarked about the "two bright stars," but I said I thought they had to be planets. Just after sunset they were always in the same position in the sky, and in the same position relative to each other, and very bright.  :)

Of course it reminded me of, "We have seen his star in the east. ..."
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Post by: Artiste on December 02, 2008, 09:57:02 am
Good to wake up... to warmth !
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Post by: Front-Ranger on December 02, 2008, 11:08:36 am
Good a.m. everyone! Hope you're feeling better now, Chrissi! We can not go without your smile, even one day!!

I saw the stars and moon while driving home. Thought they were awfully pretty, but didn't know about the alignment thing. Then, happyatlast texted me and told me about it, so I went outside to look again, but the moon and stars had slipped below the horizon.

It will be 60 degrees here today!!
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Post by: Penthesilea on December 02, 2008, 11:25:10 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 02, 2008, 11:08:36 am
Good a.m. everyone! Hope you're feeling better now, Chrissi! We can not go without your smile, even one day!!

Not really better. But since it doesn't hurt much I've decided to wait until tomorrow.
And of course I can't manage a day whithout smiling. That's just not me. So my chipmunk-self smiles lopsided and the kids have their fun.


Quote
I saw the stars and moon while driving home. Thought they were awfully pretty, but didn't know about the alignment thing. Then, happyatlast texted me and told me about it, so I went outside to look again, but the moon and stars had slipped below the horizon.

It will be 60 degrees here today!!



I haven't heard anything about it. Maybe it was only visible in North America?
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Post by: Meryl on December 02, 2008, 05:32:03 pm
Aw, Chrissi, that's a GDBOAUS!   Here's a nice glass of nut brown ale to relax with.  Your chipmunk side will appreciate it!  ;)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/nutbrownale.jpg)


Today I bought knee socks and was happy to find a nice stripey pair to make me think of Heath.   8)
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Post by: Front-Ranger on December 02, 2008, 06:20:11 pm
Quote from: Meryl on December 02, 2008, 05:32:03 pm
Aw, Chrissi, that's a GDBOAUS!   Here's a nice glass of nut brown ale to relax with. 
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/nutbrownale.jpg)


Did you read the lyrics to John Barleycorn Must Die over on the Thanksgiving Symbolism thread????

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Post by: Meryl on December 02, 2008, 06:43:54 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 02, 2008, 06:20:11 pm
Did you read the lyrics to John Barleycorn Must Die over on the Thanksgiving Symbolism thread????

Yes, Lee, but only after I posted this.  Serendipity!  8)
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 03, 2008, 08:25:19 am
Morning all,

20 degrees and very frosty this morning. I didn't get to see the planets...I had to work late and by the time I got home, they were gone. Oh well, I'll just have to wait another 950 years, according to the astronomers. LOL

L
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Post by: Penthesilea on December 03, 2008, 08:33:10 am
Quote from: Meryl on December 02, 2008, 05:32:03 pm
Aw, Chrissi, that's a GDBOAUS!   Here's a nice glass of nut brown ale to relax with.  Your chipmunk side will appreciate it!  ;)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/nutbrownale.jpg)


Today I bought knee socks and was happy to find a nice stripey pair to make me think of Heath.   8)


GDBOAUS for sure, since it still isn't better (but also not worse).
Beer is not the drug of my choice, I'm afraid. I have a nice, sweet tasting liqueur made of apricots which I had planned to drink yesterday evening. But then I simply forgot it ::). Guess alcohol at large is not the drug of my choice :laugh:.

Yay for your stripey Heath socks :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on December 03, 2008, 09:34:25 am
The view of the planets was crystal clear in Sarasota. I knew nothing about it, but my husband took us all out into the garden to see.

It is frosty here this morning and 34degs. I am so cold I have had to stuff the electricity bill and put the heating on for a while.

The last time I was this cold I was in England !!! It is lovely and sunny, but I am just not really equipped with cold weather clothes !!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2008, 10:01:47 am
Good morning everyone!

Frigid morning here, and it's supposed to get colder the rest of the week, only getting into the upper 30s for a high.

Winter is here.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 03, 2008, 10:03:39 am
Good morning. It was 29 F when I left home this morning. Not a boneless blue morning, but sunny nevertheless.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 03, 2008, 10:42:14 am
Hey gang!

If I can blow my own horn, I am quoted on msnbc.com this morning! Yahoo! I posted the article here:

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,21792.msg446494.html#msg446494

Here is a link to the original version:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27955831/

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 03, 2008, 11:07:12 am
It is very sad for my mother, my family, for me to-day, because I just learned of one of my brothers who died last night !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 03, 2008, 11:14:14 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 03, 2008, 10:42:14 am
Hey gang!

If I can blow my own horn, I am quoted on msnbc.com this morning! Yahoo! I posted the article here:

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,21792.msg446494.html#msg446494

Here is a link to the original version:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27955831/

L


Whoo-hooh for Leslie!

Had to laugh about this:
"And, Kindle owners are quite passionate about the device.


BTW: is that a pic from the children's book Prince and Prince in your avatar?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 03, 2008, 11:21:31 am
Quote from: Artiste on December 03, 2008, 11:07:12 am
It is very sad for my mother, my family, for me to-day, because I just learned of one of my brothers who died last night !

I am so sorry to hear this, friend Artiste. Our hearts go out to you and your family in this tragedy. At least, it is comforting to know that your brother suffers no more. Please give us more details when you feel up to it. I  hope you will be able to be strong in order to support your mother and other family members in this trying time. Please know that you have our support, love, and best wishes.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 03, 2008, 11:24:03 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 03, 2008, 11:14:14 am


BTW: is that a pic from the children's book Prince and Prince in your avatar?

The title (in English) is King and King, after the princes get married, but yes, I think we are thinking about the same book.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 03, 2008, 11:24:43 am
Quote from: Artiste on December 03, 2008, 11:07:12 am
It is very sad for my mother, my family, for me to-day, because I just learned of one of my brothers who died last night !

Oh, such sad news. My sympathies to you, Artiste.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 03, 2008, 11:26:35 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 03, 2008, 10:42:14 am
Hey gang!

If I can blow my own horn, I am quoted on msnbc.com this morning! Yahoo! I posted the article here:

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,21792.msg446494.html#msg446494

Here is a link to the original version:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27955831/

L

Go right ahead!  Woowee!

(http://www.thetoymaker.com/08MediaRoom/mswtrumpet.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 03, 2008, 01:09:28 pm
It's great to have a celebrity in our midst!  Good going, Leslie.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 03, 2008, 01:10:48 pm
Artiste, my sincere condolences to you and your family on your loss.  :'(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 03, 2008, 01:22:50 pm
Two in one day. Unbelieveable! This is from CNN.com...

I posted the article here:

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,21792.msg446555.html#msg446555

and you can also access it here:

http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/12/03/kindle.electronic.reader/index.html

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 03, 2008, 01:29:45 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 03, 2008, 01:22:50 pm
Two in one day. Unbelieveable! This is from CNN.com...

You're on a roll!  ;D  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 04, 2008, 09:37:55 am
Good morning. It's 42 F and getting cloudy here this morning. Gonna rain later today for sure.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 04, 2008, 09:39:38 am
Mornin', Jeff!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 04, 2008, 12:20:53 pm
Morning all,

41 degrees now, it was about 30 when I got up this morning. I finally got to see the moon, Jupiter and Venus all together last night. Beautiful!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on December 04, 2008, 02:05:57 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 03, 2008, 10:42:14 am
Hey gang!

If I can blow my own horn, I am quoted on msnbc.com this morning! Yahoo! I posted the article here:

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,21792.msg446494.html#msg446494

Here is a link to the original version:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27955831/

L

a bit late I know, but congratulations Leslie!

Of course I already have your autograph.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 04, 2008, 08:48:14 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on December 04, 2008, 02:05:57 pm
a bit late I know, but congratulations Leslie!

Of course I already have your autograph.  ;)

Thank you, Fabienne!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 05, 2008, 09:41:40 am
Morning all...31 degrees and sunny. I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 05, 2008, 09:58:27 am
Morning, all. It was 33 F when I left home this morning, and sunny.

Crazy day. My department holiday party is today already.  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 05, 2008, 01:04:59 pm
For the Hugh fanatics, make sure to check YouTube for his interview today on "The View."  It's very cute; he blushed becomingly when they hauled out the "Sexiest Man Alive" magazine cover.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 05, 2008, 02:05:24 pm
Congrats to David on 12,000 posts!

(http://www2.unipr.it/~bottarel/epi/defin/puppies/puppies.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 05, 2008, 02:18:10 pm
Quote from: southendmd on December 05, 2008, 02:05:24 pm
Congrats to David on 12,000 posts!

(http://www2.unipr.it/~bottarel/epi/defin/puppies/puppies.jpg)

Yee-haw!!  :-* :-* :-* David!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 05, 2008, 02:26:52 pm
Quote from: Meryl on December 05, 2008, 01:04:59 pm
For the Hugh fanatics, make sure to check YouTube for his interview today on "The View."  It's very cute; he blushed becomingly when they hauled out the "Sexiest Man Alive" magazine cover.  ;D

Thanks for that heads up, Meryl!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 05, 2008, 02:32:35 pm
Congratulations, David! Wooo-weee!!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2008, 04:11:21 pm

Congrats
to
David
(DavidInIndy)
On
Reaching
12,000
Posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 05, 2008, 05:24:09 pm
Congrats David!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 05, 2008, 08:18:32 pm
Félicitations  cher David !

Congratulations David and may we get much, much more from you dear David as your posts and threads are enjoyed !

Will you keep all those puppies David ? Can I have one ?


Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 05, 2008, 09:14:43 pm
Thanks so much for the congratulations everyone! I hadn't even noticed I was up to 12000 posts! :D

Thanks again everyone! :-*


Certainly Artiste, you may have a puppy! ;)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 05, 2008, 10:41:51 pm
It would be like a twin of yours ? Hopefully!

Au revoir,
hugs! Again, congratulations!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 05, 2008, 10:48:46 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/twelvecomic.jpg)

12,000 of 'em, each one a gem!

Congrats, David!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 05, 2008, 10:53:14 pm
Quote from: Meryl on December 05, 2008, 10:48:46 pm
Congrats, David!

I wonder whether David saw his man Danny Nucci on The Mentalist this week?  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 05, 2008, 11:09:43 pm
Thanks Meryl and Jeff!! :-*

No Jeff, I missed that show! Danni Nucci was on it? I don't ever watch that show. Is he on it every week, or was he a guest star this week?

He's adorable. I really loved him in Titanic and The Unknown Cyclist.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 05, 2008, 11:49:30 pm
Quote from: DavidinIndy on December 05, 2008, 11:09:43 pm
No Jeff, I missed that show! Danni Nucci was on it? I don't ever watch that show. Is he on it every week, or was he a guest star this week?

He's adorable. I really loved him in Titanic and The Unknown Cyclist.

He was a guest star. He had a full beard. I didn't recognize him at first, but even before I recognized him I thought he looked hot.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 06, 2008, 03:30:56 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 05, 2008, 11:49:30 pm
He was a guest star. He had a full beard. I didn't recognize him at first, but even before I recognized him I thought he looked hot.  :)

He has a full beard? Oh, he better hope I never come close to him with a razor. I'll shave it off! >:(

;)

He has such a cute baby face. He shouldn't hide it behind a beard!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 06, 2008, 04:32:34 pm


Congrats on
12000 posts
 :D David!!! :D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/AngusGoldenRetriever.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 06, 2008, 04:41:30 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 05, 2008, 09:58:27 am
Morning, all. It was 33 F when I left home this morning, and sunny.

Crazy day. My department holiday party is today already.  :P

How did it go? Did ennione put on a lampshade or dance in the fountain??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2008, 04:44:22 pm
*waves to everyone*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 06, 2008, 05:05:46 pm
Say David, maybe you took the others of the 12 stools, but for what ?

Pray that you like this sense of humour I copied off another thread !

Hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 06, 2008, 09:31:32 pm
Thanks Chrissi!!  :-*

That's a cute little puppy!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on December 06, 2008, 09:45:28 pm
Congratulations, David!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 06, 2008, 10:00:15 pm
Thank you Shasta!! :-*

That looks like Oreo up there! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 07, 2008, 09:58:25 am
Morning all,

29 degrees and snowing this morning. Our first snow of the season.

This thread is almost up to 900 pages!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 07, 2008, 10:13:04 am
First snow here too! 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 07, 2008, 10:48:06 am
In the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, our snow from Thursday is almost gone. It didin't stop my son from going snowboarding today though!! The motherload of snow is just an hour away on the Continental Divide!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 07, 2008, 10:56:48 am
Front-Ranger, you want our snow here as it's now 3 feet or more snow banks!

You or someone else wants it, as I remember
someone sending trucks of it to the USA, was it to New York City?

Bonjour mes ami(e)s !

It's 24 celcius here, what's that in F ?

Maybe hugs will help? Joyeux Noel, Merry Christmas and other holidays preparations to all !!

Hugs!                                       http://franco.ca/langdonart1/
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2008, 12:26:39 pm
Hiya everyone!  *waves*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2008, 12:34:46 pm

Congrats
to
Penthesilea
(Chrissi)
On
Reaching
6,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 07, 2008, 01:09:04 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/6000thVisitor.jpg)

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 6000th, CHRISSI!


(Woo-hoo!  It's our 900th page!)  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 07, 2008, 01:13:50 pm
Chrissi, thanks for 6,000 groovy posts!

(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/641/6000jc1.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 07, 2008, 01:22:46 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/galaxy.jpg)

(9000 Light Years from Earth)

CONGRATULATIONS, MILLI, on 9,000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 07, 2008, 01:28:21 pm
Milli, thanks for 9,000 colorful posts!

(http://www.trippytext.com/gen/30/859/aa9108b9de60c5e2f9dc30b2deee1786.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 07, 2008, 01:30:22 pm
Félictations Penthesilea
(Chrissi)
On
Reaching
6,000
Posts!
 
[/b]

It will be great to read the next ones you post too!

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 07, 2008, 01:52:23 pm
Thank you Chuck, Meryl, Paul and Artiste for your congrats! :D

I remember the days when I thought I'd never reach the one thousand posts mark..... ::) :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 07, 2008, 01:58:31 pm
Bienvenue, now you can aim for 50,000 !

Welcome, you are as we
share on Bettermost !![/move]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 07, 2008, 02:01:41 pm

Congrats Milli
on 9000 posts!!!

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/ii_earth_in_space.gif)

A little Milli-story on your 9000th post: My kids have an adopted grandmother named Milli. And it was me who named the woman. I've known her all my life and when I was a toddler, I couldn't pronounce her (last) name. Her last name is Müller (=Miller) and I always shrieked "Milli, Milli!" when she showed up. The name stuck. She's 83 years now and most people call her Milli. Throughout my childhood I thought Milli was her real name, until they told me the story. :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 07, 2008, 02:02:52 pm
We cry, we laugh, we make fun, we enjoy, we are sad, we pray, we share on bettermost for bettering nos vies (our lives) with joie de vivre !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2008, 02:56:39 pm

Congrats
to
Lumiére
(Milli)
On
Reaching
9,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 07, 2008, 03:39:31 pm
CONGRATULATIONS CHRISSI AND MILLI!!!

(http://bestsmileys.com/fireworks/2.gif)




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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 07, 2008, 04:21:44 pm
Congrats to David, Chrissi and Milli on your wonderful developmental milestones!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/kids_all.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 07, 2008, 04:48:50 pm
Oh how cute!! Congrats, friends.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 07, 2008, 06:48:38 pm
Congrats Chrissi and Milli!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2008, 09:11:20 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 06, 2008, 04:41:30 pm
How did it go? Did ennione put on a lampshade or dance in the fountain??

No, but it's always entertaining to see managers with a little wine in them.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2008, 09:13:44 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 07, 2008, 09:58:25 am
Morning all,

29 degrees and snowing this morning. Our first snow of the season.


Quote from: southendmd on December 07, 2008, 10:13:04 am
First snow here too! 

Snow here Saturday evening about supper time, but it didn't stick at all, let alone for an hour.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 07, 2008, 11:31:08 pm
Félicitations

Congratulations

Lumiére
(Milli)
and thanks for

9,000
Posts


Enjoy creating threads and posts much more !

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 08, 2008, 09:40:08 am
Good morning! It was 20 F when I left home this morning. Feels like Christmas!   :D

But then, it's supposed to be 60 F on Wednesday. WTF?  ???

At least, my home is now ready for Christmas. Tree is decorated, other decorations are in place, and the Christmas Village is complete.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2008, 10:06:31 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 08, 2008, 09:40:08 am
Good morning! It was 20 F when I left home this morning. Feels like Christmas!   :D

But then, it's supposed to be 60 F on Wednesday. WTF?  ???

Same here, Jeff.  It's only supposed to go up to 28 today, and then 60 on Wednesday, and then back down to the 30s for Thursday.


Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 08, 2008, 09:40:08 am
At least, my home is now ready for Christmas. Tree is decorated, other decorations are in place, and the Christmas Village is complete.  :D

 :laugh:

You reminded me that I have to find some "homies" before the 20th.

If you don't know what "homies" are, they are toys you get from gumball machines.  They are representatives of the "hip hop" culture.  DJs, break dancers, and such.


(http://dwp.bigplanet.com/premiera/nss-folder/pictureshomies1/Homies5.jpg)

every year my friends and I get together at a friend's house for a Christmas party, and he puts out a Christmas village.  I tell him each year that no town looks that way anymore, and he insists his town does.  So each year I buy a few "homies" and put them in his village when he's not looking.


 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 08, 2008, 10:21:18 am
So, did anybody else watch the "Hallmark" movie last night, "Front of the Class"? Sure enough those "Hall of Fame" movies can be pretty saccharine, but the story of a young man overcoming an apparently bad case of Tourette Syndrome to fulfill his dream of becoming a teacher was pretty interesting--if predictable. Mainly, though, I watched because from the promos I had seen, Jimmy Wolk, an actor unknown to me, who played the lead, seemed to be incredibly cute.

And he was, he was. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 08, 2008, 10:36:44 am
I love the homies idea!! There is a space in my home that would be perfect for a Christmas village but instead there's a big elk antler there that we acquired on one of our jaunts. I'm going to decorate the elk antler with simple candles...gold, I think.

No, I didn't see Hallmark last nite. Instead a few of us gathered for a meal and then watched I Love Lucy on 16 mm film!! The quality was wonderful, you could see every detail of her makeup. It was the eggs-in-a-blouse episode.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 08, 2008, 11:51:12 am
Bonjour à toutes et tous !

Homies... I like that story of hiding them in there...
now I know and will watch to see if I will ever see one ! And who wants one?

What: decorate an antler with balls ?

Maybe Jeff will get an amarylis or whom will ?

That syndrome, may we all know about it and that that can be bettered!

Since, we are talking about life, there are more and more black spiders found even in grapes, so wash your grapes with lukewarm water to wake one up if possibly it's there and kill it!

Be safe and be happy to-day all of you !

In advance,
Joyeux Noel, Merry Christmas all other celebrations religious and non-religious
[/color] to all !

Au revoir,
hugs!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 08, 2008, 12:29:53 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 08, 2008, 10:36:44 am
I love the homies idea!! There is a space in my home that would be perfect for a Christmas village but instead there's a big elk antler there that we acquired on one of our jaunts. I'm going to decorate the elk antler with simple candles...gold, I think.

That sounds very pretty.  :D

Quote
No, I didn't see Hallmark last nite. Instead a few of us gathered for a meal and then watched I Love Lucy on 16 mm film!! The quality was wonderful, you could see every detail of her makeup. It was the eggs-in-a-blouse episode.

Is that the one where they live in Connecticut and the baby chicks get loose in the house, so she makes like a mother hen, and the chicks follow her?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 08, 2008, 05:20:22 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 08, 2008, 12:29:53 pm
Is that the one where they live in Connecticut and the baby chicks get loose in the house, so she makes like a mother hen, and the chicks follow her?

Not egg-xactly, but close! Their chickens won't lay so Desi threatens to get rid of them. So Lucy and Harriet get dozens of eggs to put under the chickens and are carrying them out to the henhouse, hidden in their clothes, when all of a sudden, Desi wants to practice the tango with Lucy!! Havoc ensues...

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 08, 2008, 05:36:31 pm
3/11/57: "Lucy Does the Tango"
I Love Lucy Episode 172 - Filmed 2/7/57
Story: Lucy "boosts" egg production by buying several dozen eggs. But her plan to hide them in her blouse goes awry when Desi asks her to help him rehearse a tango number.

(http://www.lucylibrary.com/Media/tango.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 08, 2008, 07:15:24 pm
Interesting, I find, that you talk about eggs!

Some of you know that one of my brothers died just a few days ago.

And one of his friends, whom we did not know, came to my mother where I am, to give his condoleances, which we  accept gladly.

And, it just happens, that he has chickens... free walking, in liberty on his small land lot. And he brought us two dozens of fresh eggs yesterday! I am so overjoyed that some good came out of that sorrow from the 3 of us!

I had three fresh eggs which I cooked in boiling hot water this morning. Boy, they sure are tasty and healthy !

So why not hide this, fresh ones as did Lucy, since they are so rare? !

I pray that we stop having chickens which are slaves in cages and instead give them farms for free roaming !!

Does anyone understand that?
Au revoir,
hugs!
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 08, 2008, 11:30:37 pm
Quote from: southendmd on December 08, 2008, 05:36:31 pm
3/11/57: "Lucy Does the Tango"
I Love Lucy Episode 172 - Filmed 2/7/57
Story: Lucy "boosts" egg production by buying several dozen eggs. But her plan to hide them in her blouse goes awry when Desi asks her to help him rehearse a tango number.

(http://www.lucylibrary.com/Media/tango.gif)

I've seen that one. I like the one where the baby chicks follow her better.  :)
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Post by: optom3 on December 08, 2008, 11:46:30 pm
Quote from: Artiste on December 08, 2008, 07:15:24 pm
Interesting, I find, that you talk about eggs!

Some of you know that one of my brothers died just a few days ago.

And one of his friends, whom we did not know, came to my mother where I am, to give his condoleances, which we  accept gladly.

And, it just happens, that he has chickens... free walking, in liberty on his small land lot. And he brought us two dozens of fresh eggs yesterday! I am so overjoyed that some good came out of that sorrow from the 3 of us!

I had three fresh eggs which I cooked in boiling hot water this morning. Boy, they sure are tasty and healthy !

So why not hide this, fresh ones as did Lucy, since they are so rare? !

I pray that we stop having chickens which are slaves in cages and instead give them farms for free roaming !!

Does anyone understand that?
Au revoir,
hugs!


When we lived in England, we had farm fresh eggs all the time. Nothing else compares.The boxes of eggs are a poor substitute.
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Post by: Artiste on December 09, 2008, 12:18:07 am
Optom, your are right !

Do you have fresh such eggs to-day in Florida ?

Au revoir,
hugs! 
We long for free  range chickens for freedom for them and us humans too !!
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 09, 2008, 10:00:41 am
Good morning, all. A balmy 29 F when I left home this morning.  :laugh:  Cloudy, and some seriously icky weather on the way.  :(
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Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2008, 10:08:56 am
good morning everyone!

some evil person has left a jar of chocolate adn toffee covered macadamia nuts for everyone to pick at.

 >:(
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 09, 2008, 10:37:10 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on December 09, 2008, 10:08:56 am
good morning everyone!

some evil person has left a jar of chocolate adn toffee covered macadamia nuts for everyone to pick at.

 >:(

"Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from chocolate and toffee-covered macadamia nuts."
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Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2008, 10:38:04 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 09, 2008, 10:37:10 am
"Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from chocolate and toffee-covered macadamia nuts."


 :laugh:
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Post by: Artiste on December 09, 2008, 11:47:38 am
Bonjour à toutes et tous !!

Good thing that you talk about chocolate which seems to help health, for the good of it!

But there are now many buts, since some of it now has something like increased milk in it which can kill you; that element I forget (was it anti-freeze?) which was added in China and which many chocolate cos. in Europe, USA, etc., I think, used with chocolate, unfortunately, even big well knowed cos!  There was a warning Holloween that even the chocolate money was poison with that - that given often to children then!

Be safe... that way you are healthy !

Au revoir,
hugs!  Anyone has chickens in their yard ?
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Post by: Front-Ranger on December 09, 2008, 03:38:54 pm
My daughter plans to install chickens in our yard next spring, but I'm not sure the homeowner's association will allow it. Only two pets are permitted, and we're at our quota now! She also asked if she could repurpose the doghouse for a coop. The dog is getting a little old to spend his days outside, so now he sleeps in the sunroom, especially last night when we had 10 inches of snow.

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 09, 2008, 04:09:32 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 09, 2008, 03:38:54 pm
My daughter plans to install chickens in our yard next spring, but I'm not sure the homeowner's association will allow it. Only two pets are permitted, and we're at our quota now! She also asked if she could repurpose the doghouse for a coop. The dog is getting a little old to spend his days outside, so now he sleeps in the sunroom, especially last night when we had 10 inches of snow.

Why does your daughter want to raise chickens?
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Post by: Front-Ranger on December 09, 2008, 06:10:09 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 09, 2008, 04:09:32 pm
Why does your daughter want to raise chickens?

I'm not sure but she came home from Ireland last year on a self-sufficiency kick, and I wouldn't be surprised if she started an egg farm, stuffed mattresses full of feathers, had a thriving chick hatchery, and sold Sunday roasters!! I think she would probably find a use for the manure too!! Here she her and I me are am:

(http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/6044592-f58.jpg) (http://www.divshare.com/download/6044592-f58)
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Post by: Artiste on December 09, 2008, 07:59:49 pm
Merci Front-Ranger !

I think that she has a wonderful idea !

I want to do that too!
But those new so-called neighbours would never allow that,
since they killed all the squirrels !

Why are you allow only 2 animals ?

Here an article on raising chickens in the city:
http://www.pathtofreedom.com/pathproject/simpleliving/chickens.shtml


Au revoir,
hugs!
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 09, 2008, 11:42:06 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 09, 2008, 06:10:09 pm
I'm not sure but she came home from Ireland last year on a self-sufficiency kick, and I wouldn't be surprised if she started an egg farm, stuffed mattresses full of feathers, had a thriving chick hatchery, and sold Sunday roasters!! I think she would probably find a use for the manure too!! Here she her and I me are am:

(http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/6044592-f58.jpg) (http://www.divshare.com/download/6044592-f58)

Couldn't you get her to raise sheep instead of chickens?  ;D
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Post by: Ellemeno on December 09, 2008, 11:50:16 pm
Chickens in the backyard are getting to be a big thing here in Seattle.  I've never been a chicken person. 
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Post by: Brown Eyes on December 09, 2008, 11:58:08 pm

Parents of a friend of mine started raising chickens a few years ago.  They initially got their inaugural batch of chickens from an organization dedicated to preserving rare breeds of chickens.  So, when they requested however many "normal" chickens and roosters, the organization gave them 4 extra, free unusual-breed chickens.  Those four had really pretty and very different feathers.  Her parents did (or do) treat the chickens more or less like pets.  They use the eggs, but I don't think they would ever use their chickens for meat.

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 10, 2008, 09:34:49 am
So, on Monday morning it was 20 F when I left home for work. This morning it was 58 F  :P and raining lightly.
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Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2008, 09:38:30 am
Same thing here, Jeff!

Has your area been predicted to get snow in the next few days?
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 10, 2008, 09:42:47 am
Same here. 5 degrees on Monday, 15 yesterday, and 52 degrees today, with lots of rain. Dreary.

L
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 10, 2008, 09:43:41 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on December 09, 2008, 11:50:16 pm
Chickens in the backyard are getting to be a big thing here in Seattle.  I've never been a chicken person. 

We've never suspected you of cowardice, Clarissa.  ;D  ;)

One year for Easter when I was a very small boy, Mother and Dad got me a couple of "peeps." This was back in the day when nobody realized it was uncool to dye their fuzzy little feathers different colors (mine were pink and purple).  :-\  Whenever I handled them, my hands would get all blotchy.  :P  Years later my doctor told me I was allergic to chicken. However, I've never eliminated chicken from my diet, and I don't necessarily feel I've had any ill effects from eating chicken, or eggs, or getting a flu shot.

After Easter we took the "peeps" to live on a farm owned by one of my dad's coworkers.
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 10, 2008, 09:44:08 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on December 10, 2008, 09:38:30 am
Same thing here, Jeff!

Has your area been predicted to get snow in the next few days?

Nope.
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 10, 2008, 09:46:02 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 10, 2008, 09:43:41 am
We've never suspected you of cowardice, Clarissa.  ;D  ;)

One year for Easter when I was a very small boy, Mother and Dad got me a couple of "peeps." This was back in the day when nobody realized it was uncool to dye their fuzzy little feathers different colors (mine were pink and purple).  :-\  Whenever I handled them, my hands would get all blotchy.  :P  Years later my doctor told me I was allergic to chicken. However, I've never eliminated chicken from my diet, and I don't necessarily feel I've had any ill effects from eating chicken, or eggs, or getting a flu shot.

After Easter we took the "peeps" to live on a farm owned by one of my dad's coworkers.

You were probably having a reaction to the dye or something in the chickens' feathers (like dander on a cat) and not allergic to the chicken itself. My 2 cents.

L
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 10, 2008, 09:54:46 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 10, 2008, 09:46:02 am
You were probably having a reaction to the dye or something in the chickens' feathers (like dander on a cat) and not allergic to the chicken itself. My 2 cents.

L

I've often thought of that, too, but the doctor told me I was allergic to chicken after I finally had allergy tests when I was about 13 or so. He was speaking in the context of food allergies, so I've never really understood what was going on.

But, yes, I've long suspected it was the feathers or something that caused my hands to break out in ugly red splotches.  :P
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Post by: Artiste on December 10, 2008, 11:11:03 am
Front-Ranger, you two look great !

Atz, that's good story.

There are many kinds of chickens... as I remember some, rare ones,  with tiny heads on a show farm that Cruise had where I used to go create paintings. And some cocks are so colourful too... with different cokour feathers! I saw that Cruise picked different couloured eggs and placed them in a basket so when the Tv station cameraman/woman came, they would take a photo of that for Easter, but no, one cock stood on that edge of the half door and sounded... chanting that he was beautiful!

Ellemeno, did you see yet such cocks around your way?

May everyone of you enjoy seeing chickens and cocks, and like cooking fresh eggs !!

Bonne journée à toutes et tous et, aussi aux poules et coqs (ha! ha!)

Au revoir,
hugs!
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Post by: Penthesilea on December 10, 2008, 12:03:39 pm
ARRRRGH! >:(

May I vent here a bit?
Today is one of these days ..... when you could blow up the whole world. It was destined to be a shitty day, since it started with an appointment at the dentist. :P
I skip the middle part, and come directly to my latest "delights". I loaded up pictures to a photo service (you load up your digital pics, they make real photos of it). For 43 pics, my PC needed more than three hours. At three hours, 86% were uploaded. When I checked half an hour later, the connection had been interrupted or God knows what had happened. I got an error notice: uploading failed. Please try again.

Then some reckless idiot let his dog do his business in front of our gate. My son stepped into it (and I didn't notice at first) and of course I had the shit in my house. Arrrgh! >:( >:( >:(

In between all the shit comes the second call from a friend, asking when she can have my car. I don't mind lending my car out, but when I say I need it in the afternoon, isn't that enough? Do I have to go through the Spanish Inquisition about the exact times and details? It's my car for Pete's sake! >:(

Ack!
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Post by: Meryl on December 10, 2008, 01:27:41 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 10, 2008, 12:03:39 pm
ARRRRGH! >:(

May I vent here a bit?
Today is one of these days ..... when you could blow up the whole world. It was destined to be a shitty day, since it started with an appointment at the dentist. :P
I skip the middle part, and come directly to my latest "delights". I loaded up pictures to a photo service (you load up your digital pics, they make real photos of it). For 43 pics, my PC needed more than three hours. At three hours, 86% were uploaded. When I checked half an hour later, the connection had been interrupted or God knows what had happened. I got an error notice: uploading failed. Please try again.

Then some reckless idiot let his dog do his business in front of our gate. My son stepped into it (and I didn't notice at first) and of course I had the shit in my house. Arrrgh! >:( >:( >:(

In between all the shit comes the second call from a friend, asking when she can have my car. I don't mind lending my car out, but when I say I need it in the afternoon, isn't that enough? Do I have to go through the Spanish Inquisition about the exact times and details? It's my car for Pete's sake! >:(

Ack!

Vent away, Chrissi!  Sounds like you have more than good reason to.  May the bluebird of happiness cease shitting and start perching on your home!  ;D

Speaking of bird shit, I had a close encounter with it recently.  A couple who are good friends of mine asked me to go to the country with them for Thanksgiving and were scheduled to pick me up that morning for the drive up to Connecticut.  I got a call saying they'd had a "disaster" and would be late.  When they arrived, it was clear why! 

The whole car was covered in bird droppings, with only the windshield somewhat clear so the driver could see.  Lee had found what he thought was a lucky parking space on the street two nights earlier and left the car there, only to discover why it was empty when he went to pick it up.  The trees above it must be a famous bird hotel!  It's just a good thing he hadn't left it there longer.  :P

Anyway, the whole way to Connecticut we provided entertainment for passing motorists, one of whom honked and laughed on his way past.  Just looking out the windows was like being at an abstract art show.  There were no car wash joints along the way, so we had to wait til we got to our destination to hose it down.  I'm afraid when I dubbed it the "Scheissmobile" Lee was not amused!  :laugh:
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Post by: southendmd on December 10, 2008, 02:05:29 pm
The "Scheissmobile"?  Isn't that made by BMW?

"Bluebird Merde Works".
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Post by: Front-Ranger on December 10, 2008, 02:16:49 pm
Quote from: southendmd on December 10, 2008, 02:05:29 pm
The "Scheissmobile"?  Isn't that made by BMW?

"Bluebird Merde Works".

 :laugh:

Chrissi, we are trying to cheer you up and laffing with you, I'm sure you understand! I especially loved the part about the Spanish Inquisition on when, why, and how you need to use your own car!! No good deed goes unpunished, eh??

Hope the day gets better and better until your hellish morning is a distant memory!
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Post by: Penthesilea on December 10, 2008, 03:16:55 pm
Quote from: Meryl on December 10, 2008, 01:27:41 pm
May the bluebird of happiness cease shitting and start perching on your home!  ;D

 :laugh:

Quote
I'm afraid when I dubbed it the "Scheissmobile" Lee was not amused! 

That was a Scheißkarre in the truest sense of the word! ;D Normally when you say Scheißkarre you mean an old, shabby car.




Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 10, 2008, 02:16:49 pm
:laugh:

Chrissi, we are trying to cheer you up and laffing with you, I'm sure you understand! I especially loved the part about the Spanish Inquisition on when, why, and how you need to use your own car!! No good deed goes unpunished, eh??

Hope the day gets better and better until your hellish morning is a distant memory!


Thanks, I'm much better now. Husband finally came home (he had to help his parents today - of all days ::)) and I went upstairs and took a nap.
Naps do wonders to my mood :D.
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Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2008, 03:47:16 pm
Yaaaaaaaaaaay

happy chrissi is back!
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Post by: Artiste on December 10, 2008, 03:59:50 pm
chrissi, time now to do some rock and roll ?

Have fun !


Au revoir,
hugs!
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Post by: Kelda on December 10, 2008, 05:42:04 pm
breat chrissi breath!
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Post by: Artiste on December 10, 2008, 07:30:13 pm
Dance, dance, dance !!

Have fun !

Hugs too !
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Post by: Penthesilea on December 11, 2008, 02:01:32 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on December 10, 2008, 03:47:16 pm
Yaaaaaaaaaaay

happy chrissi is back!


Ah, yes of course. Angry Chrissi never stays long. I can spit nails if neccessary, but I never stay in a foul mood for long.

Today will be better. Even if the day starts with another trip to the dentist. This time it's my son's turn, which is worse. Last time he was there, the dentist didn't do anything because the poor little guy cried so much. Keep your fingers crossed.
 
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Post by: optom3 on December 11, 2008, 09:41:05 am
I vent all the time either here or on my blog.
 Since working at the store, everything else seems tame. I get the ones who come in their pyjamas and bare feet.The druggies buying, but mainly trying to steal alluminium foil and pan scrubbers.
The alcoholics dead drunk at 10.00am who mainly just want to steal so I have to follow them all over the store.

The guy who I caught stealing steak who when I told him where to go, went outside and in full view of everyone urinated into the cigarette ashtray thingy.

Oh not to mention the opened condom on the condiments aisle,(yes it really was) which I am assured was used for drugs, oh well that makes it O.K then.

The people who open up the meat bundles, no matter how we seal them, then put in extras. Even after sealing we now have to open them at the register, amidst much protestation about how they would never steal anything. Then lo and behold 4 extra new york strips. Oh said the guy, the manager said that was the deal this week.Curious say I, because I am the owner and that is NOT the deal. Perhaps you would like to point out who said that to you.
Silence, followed by exit stage left.

The people, and this is heartbreaking, who pay a $5 bill with all nickels and dimes. They always seem to be in when there is a queue, so I have to try and count it all out. Normally I give up and just say I am sure it's all there.

The people with insufficient funds, who I have to void off one thing at a time until there is a low enough balance for their card.

I am finding some of the work, infuriating, some disgusting and some just plain heart breaking. Particularly the older gentlemen who have never had foof stamps in their lives and gave lost all their 401 K"s and are so humiliated. I could cry for them.
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Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2008, 10:19:49 am
Fiona, I can sympathize with you.

I worked in a supermarket for 10 years, and saw a lot of what you describe.  It's pretty commonplace, unfortunately.
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Post by: Artiste on December 11, 2008, 11:07:40 am
Wow Fiona!

I thought I had troubles with bad neighbours! I admire your guts and work for decentcy!!

You do not know that as youth I worked in a big grocery store, but since it was in millionaire area, dog and cat foods was sold more than human food ! Isn't that something ?

What does it say? And those customers would never say thank you!

At least, you got some good customers  ? !

Au revoir,
hugs!
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Post by: Front-Ranger on December 11, 2008, 02:35:00 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 08, 2008, 10:36:44 am
There is a space in my home that would be perfect for a Christmas village but instead there's a big elk antler there that we acquired on one of our jaunts. I'm going to decorate the elk antler with simple candles...gold, I think.

Here is the antler...anybody have any decorating advice? How do you decorate an elk antler, anyway??

(http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/6057831-d42.JPG) (http://www.divshare.com/download/6057831-d42)
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Post by: Penthesilea on December 11, 2008, 03:03:29 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 11, 2008, 02:35:00 pm
Here is the antler...anybody have any decorating advice? How do you decorate an elk antler, anyway??

(http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/6057831-d42.JPG) (http://www.divshare.com/download/6057831-d42)


That's easy, FRiend:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/Weihnachtsschmuck.jpg)


I'd say wrap some green around it (or ribbons in Christmas designs) and add Christmas tree balls; or, if you want to place a Christmas village there, remove the antler for the time being, until after Christmas.
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Post by: belbbmfan on December 11, 2008, 03:08:42 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 11, 2008, 02:35:00 pm
Here is the antler...anybody have any decorating advice? How do you decorate an elk antler, anyway??

(http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/6057831-d42.JPG) (http://www.divshare.com/download/6057831-d42)

a black and a white cowboy hat maybe?  :D

I admit, it's not very christmassy.  :-\
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Post by: Artiste on December 11, 2008, 07:45:29 pm
Many things can be added, even sessy lingerie ?

An Ennis shirt ?

An Jack shirt?

What else did they used ?

Balls ??
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2008, 09:51:32 am
Forty degrees F, cloudy, and drizzly here this morning.

I hear things are a real mess in New England.  :(
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Post by: southendmd on December 12, 2008, 09:53:25 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 12, 2008, 09:51:32 am
Forty degrees F, cloudy, and drizzly here this morning.

I hear things are a real mess in New England.  :(

Mostly flooding here.  Yuk.  I'll bet Leslie got snow and ice.
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 12, 2008, 09:57:13 am
Quote from: southendmd on December 12, 2008, 09:53:25 am
Mostly flooding here.  Yuk.  I'll bet Leslie got snow and ice.

We got ice and rain. Now it is 32.5 degrees and raining. Schools are closed and I am at home, at least for now. My husband went to work and said things are much worse in Saco and Biddeford, 15 miles south. Lots of trees and limbs down, blocking the road. The power is going on and off. For the moment, I am cozy and warm. Let's hope it stays that way!

L
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2008, 10:02:07 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 12, 2008, 09:57:13 am
We got ice and rain. Now it is 32.5 degrees and raining. Schools are closed and I am at home, at least for now. My husband went to work and said things are much worse in Saco and Biddeford, 15 miles south. Lots of trees and limbs down, blocking the road. The power is going on and off. For the moment, I am cozy and warm. Let's hope it stays that way!
L

Make a thermos full of hot tea while you can, Little Darlin'.  :)
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Post by: Front-Ranger on December 12, 2008, 10:36:05 am
Sending warm wishes your way, Leslie, and hoping your kindle does not need to be used for kindling!!
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Post by: MaineWriter on December 12, 2008, 06:05:04 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 12, 2008, 10:36:05 am
Sending warm wishes your way, Leslie, and hoping your kindle does not need to be used for kindling!!


Never, ever ever! I don't think electronics burn well, anyway. But my Kindle has been keeping me nice and warm all day while I've been reading a very good story...

L
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Post by: Artiste on December 12, 2008, 07:48:55 pm
Bonjour à toutes et tous !!

Hello to all !!


Au revoir,
hugs!  Be safe, warm an dhappy !!!

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Post by: Ellemeno on December 12, 2008, 08:16:00 pm
We have a storm due too.  Snow and ice.  May impact our attendance at the Nutcracker, for the Sunday matinee, Mini-Meno's first.   :-\


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Post by: David In Indy on December 13, 2008, 01:45:31 am
Chrissi, I was so sorry to hear about the poopie incident at your house the other day! :P

If it makes you feel any better, it happened to me yesterday morning. I didn't get up in time and Cody shit in front of the front door. I stepped in it in my bare feet as I opened the door to get the newspaper. It squished between my toes.

I was completely incensed and furious.... not at my dog but at ME for not looking where I stepped first.

It squished between my damn toes!!!! ARRRGH!!! :P

Cody MUST go out between 6 and 7 am, or else bad things happen.


Quote from: Ellemeno on December 12, 2008, 08:16:00 pm
We have a storm due too.  Snow and ice.  May impact our attendance at the Nutcracker, for the Sunday matinee, Mini-Meno's first.   :-\




Yesterday's ice and snow storm missed us completely. It was as cold as hell here, but no snow and ice. I feel bad for our Brokies up there in New England. :(

And New Orleans got snow too! And it's not even winter yet!! :o
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Post by: Kelda on December 13, 2008, 05:25:51 am
Quote from: DavidinIndy on December 13, 2008, 01:45:31 am
Chrissi, I was so sorry to hear about the poopie incident at your house the other day! :P

If it makes you feel any better, it happened to me yesterday morning. I didn't get up in time and Cody shit in front of the front door. I stepped in it in my bare feet as I opened the door to get the newspaper. It squished between my toes.

I was completely incensed and furious.... not at my dog but at ME for not looking where I stepped first.

It squished between my damn toes!!!! ARRRGH!!! :P

ewww!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 13, 2008, 05:50:59 am
Quote from: DavidinIndy on December 13, 2008, 01:45:31 am
Chrissi, I was so sorry to hear about the poopie incident at your house the other day! :P

If it makes you feel any better, it happened to me yesterday morning. I didn't get up in time and Cody shit in front of the front door. I stepped in it in my bare feet as I opened the door to get the newspaper. It squished between my toes.

I was completely incensed and furious.... not at my dog but at ME for not looking where I stepped first.

It squished between my damn toes!!!! ARRRGH!!! :P


Oh David, that's even worse than what happened to me. Eeeeew.

What is it with all that dog poop lately? It happened to me again yesterday >:(. First step out of the car and - strike  :P. I noticed right away and so it wasn't in my house again at least.

If we go on like this, we need to rename this thread in The Poop thread ;) :P

Better post some flowers as antidote:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/blumen.jpg)


So. Better now :).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 13, 2008, 10:54:57 am
I am glad that another posts too flower, as I do!

Bonjour à toutes et tous !!

Another flower day to you!


Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 13, 2008, 01:49:28 pm
Who was it who said, if you want spring flowers, you have to spread a little fall manure...? Maybe friend brokebackjack, my favourite gardener! (My favourite male gardener, enniway, my favourite female gardener is my daughter!!

Nice to "see" everybody here...now go out and enn-joy the day!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 13, 2008, 03:27:22 pm
Front-Ranger, that's fun in your post!


And without or with manure, at least you and anyone can get an amarylis;
you can be assured how easy it is to grow!

You will find different colours too, for you to pick from!


A perfect gift for anyone no matter what age, sex, orientation
(yes, for gays and lesbians and others too),
no matter if green thumb or not;
and gift pour toi aussi !

Bonne et heureuse journée to you and to all !

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 13, 2008, 10:49:50 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 13, 2008, 05:50:59 am

What is it with all that dog poop lately?


I don't know Chrissi. But I know this - if poop was gold, we'd both be stinking rich! ;)

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 13, 2008, 05:50:59 am

It happened to me again yesterday >:(. First step out of the car and - strike  :P. I noticed right away and so it wasn't in my house again at least.


Oh NO!!!!  :laugh:

Poor Chrissi! But I admire the way you found the silver lining in that particular situation.  :laugh:

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 13, 2008, 05:50:59 am


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/blumen.jpg)



I love the flowers!!! Yes, much better now! :D

Did you know shit makes excellent fertilizer? If we wanted to get creative, we could have a bumper crop of flowers next summer! (Another silver lining!)

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 13, 2008, 05:50:59 am


If we go on like this, we need to rename this thread in The Poop thread ;) :P


Do you think Phillip would let us?  ;)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2008, 11:04:34 pm
Hiya everyone.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 14, 2008, 09:41:25 am
Morning all,

14 degrees and frosty this morning. I am off to see Australia (again) later today. Yahoo!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 14, 2008, 12:29:50 pm
Have fun with Hugh, Leslie! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 14, 2008, 01:02:07 pm
Our high will probably be around 14 today. I don't intend to venture far from the fire, unless, that is, I walk down to the gym around mid-day. For once, I love Sundays!! Will post a picture later; it's snowing now!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 14, 2008, 05:00:21 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 14, 2008, 12:29:50 pm
Have fun with Hugh, Leslie! :)

I did. As with so many things in life, the movie was better the second time around. I could focus more on characters and dialog since I knew what was going to happen. It has some beautiful scenery and I don't mean just Hugh! But Hugh is good, too. If anyone is remotely interested in the movie I recommend seeing it in the theater, since it is definitely a "big picture" that won't have the same impact on a TV screen.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/normal_australiamoviedotnet_teaser1.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 14, 2008, 05:10:39 pm
Big Hugh news!  I just saw on the "crawl" on CNN that he's been tapped to host the Oscars this year.  8)  8)  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 14, 2008, 07:40:04 pm
Nearing 4 or 5 feet snowbanks where i used my truck these days.

So warm up !

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 15, 2008, 09:40:52 am
Quote from: Meryl on December 14, 2008, 05:10:39 pm
Big Hugh news!  I just saw on the "crawl" on CNN that he's been tapped to host the Oscars this year.  8)  8)  8)

Yes, big excitement over that news! I may have to watch the entire show this year (I usually fade within the first hour).

Meanwhile, 35 degrees and dreary here in Maine this morning.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2008, 09:42:36 am
Good morning everyone.  Hope you're well!

Today is my company Christmas party!  I will be dancin' tonight!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 15, 2008, 10:31:41 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on December 15, 2008, 09:42:36 am
Good morning everyone.  Hope you're well!

Today is my company Christmas party!  I will be dancin' tonight!   ;D

I have never worked anywhere where the holiday party was held "after hours." I guess they figure no one would come. ...  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 15, 2008, 10:42:04 am
Pour la 3e fois, l'ordinateur séteint ce matin!

For the 3rd time, the computor shut down, this morning!

Winds so strong continue and melt the snow, even the 4 feet snowbanks!

Be safe !

And do dance !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 15, 2008, 11:22:36 am
Et une 4 fois!


You will dance with a female or male then to-night, may I dare I ask ?


Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2008, 03:57:36 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 15, 2008, 10:31:41 am
I have never worked anywhere where the holiday party was held "after hours." I guess they figure no one would come. ...  :-\


Every holiday party I've ever been to has been "after hours", and it's fun to watch the stuffed shirts let their hair down.

:D :D :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2008, 04:02:57 pm
Artiste, I'll be dancing with females.

I'm the only homo at the party.

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 15, 2008, 04:05:34 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on December 15, 2008, 04:02:57 pm
Artiste, I'll be dancing with females.

I'm the only homo at the party.

 :laugh:

Well, then, you'll be the best male dancer at the party.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 15, 2008, 06:26:55 pm
I'm just sayin'....

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/Chuckcrop.jpg)

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 15, 2008, 07:22:43 pm
May you rock and roll!

And have much fun!

And get home SAFE!!

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 16, 2008, 10:02:34 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on December 15, 2008, 09:42:36 am
Good morning everyone.  Hope you're well!

Today is my company Christmas party!  I will be dancin' tonight!   ;D

So how was the party? Did anyone end up with a lampshade on his head?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2008, 10:39:36 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 16, 2008, 10:02:34 am
So how was the party? Did anyone end up with a lampshade on his head?  ;D


I posted about it on my blog!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 16, 2008, 04:17:22 pm
We have been having little showers of snow off and on this afternoon.  :)

Ain't stickin', though.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2008, 04:18:11 pm
us too, Jeff.

I want some snow to stick!   >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 16, 2008, 04:19:59 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on December 16, 2008, 04:18:11 pm
us too, Jeff.

I want some snow to stick!   >:(

Me, too. About six inches of it. Anything more than that just goes to waste. ...

Or so I'm told. ...  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2008, 04:27:29 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 16, 2008, 04:19:59 pm
Me, too. About six inches of it. Anything more than that just goes to waste. ...

Or so I'm told. ...  ::)  ;D


 :o :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 16, 2008, 05:06:25 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 16, 2008, 04:19:59 pm
Me, too. About six inches of it. Anything more than that just goes to waste. ...

Or so I'm told. ...  ::)  ;D

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 16, 2008, 07:29:52 pm
How was your Rock and Roll ?

Any man to man action too?

May I dare ask!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2008, 07:51:27 pm
Jeff is a perv!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 16, 2008, 07:53:49 pm
6 to 12 inches is Ok, and even less to play with since it melts beautifully...

as snow melts !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 17, 2008, 09:13:12 am
Morning all,

20 degrees and snowing this morning. Six wild turkeys just ran across my back yard!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 17, 2008, 09:49:40 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 17, 2008, 09:13:12 am
Morning all,

20 degrees and snowing this morning. Six wild turkeys just ran across my back yard!

L

Woo-hoo!  :D

So I heard they got a foot of snow in Flagstaff, AZ--and not a flake in Philadelphia. What's up with that?  >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 17, 2008, 11:06:23 am
Well, there are mountains and ski areas in Flagstaff. Are there any of those in Philadelphia? No? Then what do you need snow for?  ;D

Many people are not aware that Northern Arizona is quite mountainous and alpine. There is a formation called the Mogollon Rim that cuts across north central Arizona that separates the desert from the mountains.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2008, 11:18:27 am
Snow in Arizona........ :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on December 17, 2008, 11:32:59 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 17, 2008, 09:49:40 am
Woo-hoo!  :D

So I heard they got a foot of snow in Flagstaff, AZ--and not a flake in Philadelphia. What's up with that?  >:(

Something in between here. That kind with the really big, lightweight, sparkly flakes.



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 17, 2008, 11:54:51 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 17, 2008, 11:06:23 am
Well, there are mountains and ski areas in Flagstaff. Are there any of those in Philadelphia? No? Then what do you need snow for?  ;D

A snow day from work, of course. (They still pay us if they close because of the weather, so it's even better than a snow day from school.)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2008, 12:08:03 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 17, 2008, 11:54:51 am
A snow day from work, of course. (They still pay us if they close because of the weather, so it's even better than a sno ::)w day from school.)

some people are just soooooooooo greedy.   ::) :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 17, 2008, 07:47:33 pm
De gros flocons de neige tombaient ce matin!

Some big snow flakes were falling this morning!

What else was big when I woke up or you did ??

I wonder how does one keeps warm... maybe
with hugs?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on December 17, 2008, 09:14:58 pm
Artiste, who is the hunk in the photo?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 17, 2008, 09:53:50 pm
AN ACTOR IN THE MOVIE CIAO !

You want to see his own internet site?

Or the other actor too there herein this pic?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 18, 2008, 12:12:16 pm
Hey, weather fans, anybody notice that it's now -1° F in Riverton?  Brrrr!!  :P


Edit:  Oops, it jumped to +7° while I was posting.  ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 18, 2008, 12:20:49 pm
How about minus 25 or more ?

Come over for hugs!

And you will not sleep alone, in this cold!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 18, 2008, 12:34:46 pm
Quote from: Meryl on December 18, 2008, 12:12:16 pm
Hey, weather fans, anybody notice that it's now -1° F in Riverton?  Brrrr!!  :P


Edit:  Oops, it jumped to +7° while I was posting.  ::)


It was -12 some days ago! :o It was late morning my time, so still night in Riverton.
(For all Celsius users: that's -24°C)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 18, 2008, 01:37:04 pm
Hiya everyone!

Snow in NJ tomorrow!    ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on December 18, 2008, 02:17:08 pm
Quote from: Artiste on December 17, 2008, 09:53:50 pm
AN ACTOR IN THE MOVIE CIAO !


I think I'm in love with him.  This time it's for real.  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 18, 2008, 03:12:16 pm
Quote from: oilgun on December 18, 2008, 02:17:08 pm
I think I'm in love with him.  This time it's for real.  :laugh:

Alessandro Calza!  (apparently, Calza means "sock")

I'm having trouble finding when Ciao comes to town.  Has it made it to Toronto yet?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 18, 2008, 03:24:59 pm
Quote from: southendmd on December 18, 2008, 03:12:16 pm
Alessandro Calza!  (apparently, Calza means "sock")

Tell you what, he can leave his socks on my bedroom floor any time he wants. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on December 18, 2008, 03:59:38 pm
And speaking of socks:

http://sockandawe.com/ (http://sockandawe.com/)

If the above link doesn't work, try this one:

http://uk.techcrunch.com/2008/12/17/sockandawe-game-to-foot-the-bill-for-popjam-via-ebay/ (http://uk.techcrunch.com/2008/12/17/sockandawe-game-to-foot-the-bill-for-popjam-via-ebay/)

So far I hit Bush with a shoe 11 times in 30 seconds.  Not impressive but with practice...

Hey, I've been really good, until now I haven't said ONE thing about the Bush shoe-throwing incident.  I just let it quietly cheer me up.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 18, 2008, 04:01:19 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 18, 2008, 03:24:59 pm
Tell you what, he can leave his socks on my bedroom floor any time he wants. ...


 :laugh: This reminds me of a song by Georg Danzer. It's in German, translation from me:


Come here, undress
'cause I wanna see you naked
c'mon, doff your clothes

I want to see you naked
I'm sure you're beautiful
Come and undress

Don't be shy, I love you
and you won't be cold because I'll make love to you.
But first, please undress


Come to the bed
'course I wanna kiss you
Come to the bed
I wanna kiss you all the way down to your feet

Come to the bed
You can keep your socks on because I love that
Yes, keep the socks on, because I love it

But before I make love to you, please come to bed

-----

Moral - one doesn't have to leave the socks on the bedroom floor :laugh:



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on December 18, 2008, 05:11:20 pm
Quote from: southendmd on December 18, 2008, 03:12:16 pm
Alessandro Calza!  (apparently, Calza means "sock")

I'm having trouble finding when Ciao comes to town.  Has it made it to Toronto yet?

It played the InsideOut fest back in June(or was that May?) but doesn't seem to be opening theatrically here anytime soon.  I didn't see Toronto in the list of Screenings on the movie's Official Site: http://www.ciaomovie.com/#/screenings/4527922028 (http://www.ciaomovie.com/#/screenings/4527922028)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 18, 2008, 06:50:04 pm
Quote from: oilgun on December 18, 2008, 05:11:20 pm
It played the InsideOut fest back in June(or was that May?) but doesn't seem to be opening theatrically here anytime soon.  I didn't see Toronto in the list of Screenings on the movie's Official Site: http://www.ciaomovie.com/#/screenings/4527922028 (http://www.ciaomovie.com/#/screenings/4527922028)

That's too bad about Toronto.  But, thanks for the link; it opens in Boston tomorrow!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 18, 2008, 07:22:41 pm
Merci oilgun!

He sure is an amiable chap!

You can see him on the internet, likely, did you find out, maybe even as in an or his chat line!
I think that is how I saw him once, 2 or so years ago!

There are other(s) like him too, that you can befriend, you know?

May I dare ask if you are looking for such a buddy? 
I wonder how you can handle that or such a him?? (ha! ha! Do tell your stories!)

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 18, 2008, 10:19:47 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 18, 2008, 04:01:19 pm
:laugh: This reminds me of a song by Georg Danzer. It's in German, translation from me:


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 19, 2008, 07:50:09 am
Quote from: southendmd on December 18, 2008, 06:50:04 pm
That's too bad about Toronto.  But, thanks for the link; it opens in Boston tomorrow!

Maybe I'll have to head south for a movie date. What do you think, Paul?

Cold here this morning. 9 degrees and lots of frost. They are predicting the lovely "wintry mix" starting at noon today, with a miserable commute in the afternoon.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 19, 2008, 08:42:14 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 19, 2008, 07:50:09 am
Maybe I'll have to head south for a movie date. What do you think, Paul?

Cold here this morning. 9 degrees and lots of frost. They are predicting the lovely "wintry mix" starting at noon today, with a miserable commute in the afternoon.

L

You better come down soon!  I'm dying to see "Ciao", but the reviews aren't spectacular.  These little films don't last long.  "Were the World Mine" barely stuck a week.  There are too many good, little films right now, and not a lot of space at the art houses. 

We're expecting about a foot of snow today.  I took the subway to work, because the last time we had a storm like this, very heavy and very quickly, it took me over four hours to drive four miles home.  Never again!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 19, 2008, 10:14:22 am
Quote from: southendmd on December 19, 2008, 08:42:14 am
We're expecting about a foot of snow today.

Some people have all the luck. ...  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 19, 2008, 02:10:32 pm
Lots of snow in NYC today!  I went out at 9:30, not a flake in sight.  By the time I got home at 12:30, we must have had at least 2 inches.  Still coming down hard.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 19, 2008, 04:35:03 pm
C'est si froid!

Being minus 25 degrees outside!

So, here are some comic images to warm you up:
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,30987.msg453540/topicseen.html#msg453540
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 19, 2008, 04:46:58 pm
Top 10 List for Friday December 18, 2008


injest                    34,376   
Artiste                 13,729   
MaineWriter         13,652   
DavidinIndy          12,121   
Front-Ranger       11,996   
Ellemeno               11,494   
Garry_LH              11,245   
dot-matrix              9,865   
Jeff Wrangler         9,601   
louise van hine       9,579   

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 19, 2008, 04:53:24 pm
Quelle surprise !

What injest wins the horse race? !

Congratulations Jess... félicitations  !!

You merit many flowers and hugs too!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 19, 2008, 06:54:00 pm
It looks like Lee is about ready to hit the 12,000 post mark!!!

An early congratulations to you Lee! :-* :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 19, 2008, 07:20:15 pm
Et félicitations too to:
     MaineWriter         13,652   
DavidinIndy          12,121   
Front-Ranger       11,996   
Ellemeno               11,494   
Garry_LH              11,245   
dot-matrix              9,865   
Jeff Wrangler         9,601   
louise van hine       9,579   

               
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 20, 2008, 12:15:23 pm
Hiya BetterMostians :)

I managed to get Christmas presents for 10 children in five minutes today! :D
I had a good idea this year: instead of endlessly running through toy shops, hunting for the best suited present of each and every single nephew and niece, they'll get all the same present.

The idea came when my daughter got a lightball, which changes its colors, for her birthday. They are tacky, I admit it. I never would have bought one of those. But when it's dark and they're lit, they really make a beautiful, slowly but constantly changing light. The colors merge seamlessly.

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/Schlummer-Leuchtkugel_10398__853666.jpg)


All kids who've seen it so far LOVE it. And I like it too, although it's almost a guilty pleasure, lol.


10 kids at one blow! :D Yee-Haw!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on December 20, 2008, 01:27:29 pm
Good choice, Chrissi! My son got a nightlight like that one year from my brother. He and I both thought it was cool.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 20, 2008, 01:27:57 pm
well done Chrissi!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 20, 2008, 04:33:35 pm
Bon samedi à toutes et tous!

And hugs to all... as Christmas nears
as well as other celebrations are on or will be!

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 21, 2008, 12:29:38 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/12onpost.jpg)

CONGRATULATIONS TO LEE ON 12,000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 21, 2008, 07:35:48 pm
Cherries time pour toutes et tous??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 22, 2008, 02:18:30 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 20, 2008, 12:15:23 pm
Hiya BetterMostians :)

I managed to get Christmas presents for 10 children in five minutes today! :D




Chrissi,

My uncle used to do that, and we loved it.  We look back and refer to years as "the one J. gave us all little squeaking stuffed pigs," or "the one J. gave us big heavy keys."  We loved it, and it was very unifying.  Good call.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 22, 2008, 02:22:49 am
:-* :-*      :-* :-* :-* :-*     Lee     :-* :-* :-* :-*      :-* :-*

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Happy Twelve Thousand to a great Brokie!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 22, 2008, 04:42:19 am
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n91/01jenna/SOLD/bookexplosion248.jpg)


Happy 12,000 Lee!!! :-* :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 22, 2008, 09:47:51 am
Good morning. Temp. 17 F in Philadelphia this morning, but the sky is sunny and clear.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 22, 2008, 10:12:27 am
Morning all,

Congratulations Lee! Very cool lightball, Chrissi.

18 degrees this morning with lots of bright sun. We got walloped with a foot of snow yesterday but my husband and son seemed to be very efficient with the shoveling. I'm off to work shortly. Hannah has the day off -- schools are closed.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 22, 2008, 12:04:25 pm
It's a chilly 19° in New York with winds up to 25 mph.  That means it feels like it's under 10°!  :P

I'm bundling up big time to head out to Brooklyn to have lunch with John Gallagher at Five Leaves, the restaurant Heath started with a friend.  Stay tuned; I'm sure John will have his handy-dandy I-phone camera with him.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 22, 2008, 01:01:55 pm
Thanks everybody for the FB on the lightball.

It's unusually warm here the last days. 10°C (=50°F). But beginning on Christmas Eve, it's said to get colder each day.



Quote from: Meryl on December 22, 2008, 12:04:25 pm
It's a chilly 19° in New York with winds up to 25 mph.  That means it feels like it's under 10°!  :P

I'm bundling up big time to head out to Brooklyn to have lunch with John Gallagher at Five Leaves, the restaurant Heath started with a friend.  Stay tuned; I'm sure John will have his handy-dandy I-phone camera with him.  :)

That's today? It's another 22nd.
Have a good time and don't forget to take lots of pics.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on December 22, 2008, 01:05:54 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 22, 2008, 09:47:51 am
Good morning. Temp. 17 F in Philadelphia this morning, but the sky is sunny and clear.

Seven below zero here! But also sunny and clear. Pretty much the same as yesterday, in other words.

My son and I went out shopping, and to lunch and a movie (rather, movieS -- he saw Seven Pounds and I saw Slumdog Millionaire). We had to sprint between the car and the buildings. Being 14, he would leave his jacket in the car and run in his short-sleeved shirt.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 22, 2008, 01:09:33 pm
Quote from: serious crayons on December 22, 2008, 01:05:54 pm
Seven below zero here! But also sunny and clear. Pretty much the same as yesterday, in other words.

My son and I went out shopping, and to lunch and a movie (rather, movieS -- he saw Seven Pounds and I saw Slumdog Millionaire). We had to sprint between the car and the buildings. Being 14, he would leave his jacket in the car and run in his short-sleeved shirt.



Oh, to be 14 again.  :-\  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 22, 2008, 01:20:26 pm
Hiya everyone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 22, 2008, 01:32:26 pm
Quote from: Meryl on December 22, 2008, 12:04:25 pm
It's a chilly 19° in New York with winds up to 25 mph.  That means it feels like it's under 10°!  :P

I'm bundling up big time to head out to Brooklyn to have lunch with John Gallagher at Five Leaves, the restaurant Heath started with a friend.  Stay tuned; I'm sure John will have his handy-dandy I-phone camera with him.  :)

Wow, Five Leaves!  Wish I could join you! 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 22, 2008, 01:50:12 pm
No one eating cherries these cold days?

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 22, 2008, 11:37:41 pm
Quote from: southendmd on December 22, 2008, 01:32:26 pm
Wow, Five Leaves!  Wish I could join you! 

You were with us in spirit, Paul, as were all here who love Heath!  We had a nice, leisurely lunch of very yummy food.  It's a small place, but welcoming, not overly decorated but with some nice touches, like a copper-bottom bar, distressed wood walls, and a cool bathroom with a porthole and scented candles (I smelled like that scent all the way home!).  John will post one of his signature photo-essays soon, probably.  Keep an eye on the Heath Remembrance Forum. :)

John gave me a beautiful Christmas present--a lithograph of a pencil sketch of The Shirts on one side and Jack and Ennis on the other, copied from photographs we all know and love.  I found it on the artist's website:  http://www.jeffeckert.com/hollywood.html.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Heath%20Memory/EckertlithographBBM.jpg)

Thanks so much, John!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 23, 2008, 12:21:42 am
I sure look forward to the Five Leaves report.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on December 23, 2008, 03:20:51 am
Quote from: Meryl on December 22, 2008, 11:37:41 pm
You were with us in spirit, Paul, as were all here who love Heath!  We had a nice, leisurely lunch of very yummy food.  It's a small place, but welcoming, not overly decorated but with some nice touches, like a copper-bottom bar, distressed wood walls, and a cool bathroom with a porthole and scented candles (I smelled like that scent all the way home!).  John will post one of his signature photo-essays soon, probably.  Keep an eye on the Heath Remembrance Forum. :)

John gave me a beautiful Christmas present--a lithograph of a pencil sketch of The Shirts on one side and Jack and Ennis on the other, copied from photographs we all know and love.  I found it on the artist's website:  http://www.jeffeckert.com/hollywood.html.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Heath%20Memory/EckertlithographBBM.jpg)

Thanks so much, John!  :-*

Meryl, that is a beautiful gift. Very very pretty.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 23, 2008, 07:06:58 am
Morning all,

It's very, very cold this morning. 4 below zero. Brrr.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on December 23, 2008, 09:13:43 am
FOUR below zero?? Wow, that is cold.

Sending you some warmth Leslie.  :)

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/P1020425.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 23, 2008, 09:20:11 am
I had to pour boiling water on the gate lock to unfreeze it this morning, so I could get to my car!  It worked.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 23, 2008, 09:45:24 am
Quote from: southendmd on December 23, 2008, 09:20:11 am
I had to pour boiling water on the gate lock to unfreeze it this morning, so I could get to my car!  It worked.

I used to do that to defrost the refrigerator in my old apartment.  ;D

It's 21 F here this morning, and clear. The sunrise was beautiful! I looked out about 7 a.m., and the sky was lovely shades of orange and red in the east, and the crescent moon was still visible overhead.

Tomorrow it's supposed to rain, and the temperature is supposed to go up to 50 F.  :-\ 

And I seem to be coming down with a cold. Again.  >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 23, 2008, 10:53:04 am
Minus 30 and you guys and gals are complaning??


Must warm up my balls...
don't want them to break!

Bonne journée à toutes et tous,
au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 23, 2008, 11:51:44 am
How was Slumdog Millionaire? Its not out here yet (plemty of posters advertising it) although its a British film, written by a well known brit, Danny Boyle (who did rainspotting, 28 days Later, the Beach) and the main male actor is pretty well known for being in a teen drama over here called "skins".

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on December 23, 2008, 01:39:04 pm
Quote from: Kelda on December 23, 2008, 11:51:44 am
How was Slumdog Millionaire? Its not out here yet (plemty of posters advertising it) although its a British film, written by a well known brit, Danny Boyle (who did rainspotting, 28 days Later, the Beach) and the main male actor is pretty well known for being in a teen drama over here called "skins".

It was excellent. I highly recommend it. Horrifying and heartwarming by turns. Well acted (including the child actors) beautiful looking.

I haven't seen Trainspotting, but I did see 28 Days Later. I'm not much for zombie movies and had no interest in seeing it, but some friends talked me into joining them, and I wound up liking it a lot. It was like a really intense and arty Twilight Zone episode. I watched it a second time on DVD.



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 24, 2008, 11:32:28 am
We are having a Christmas Eve heat wave in Philadelphia. Temp. is already up to 37 F this morning.  ;D

Merry Christmas, everyone.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 24, 2008, 12:34:09 pm
"Time to go, Cowboy."

Friends, this post will mark the end of my active participation on Bettermost. To me the "town" is no longer the congenial place it used to be, so it's time to pack up the saddle bags and head out.

I have nothing more to say about Brokeback Mountain, story or film. I am concerned about the direction I see the site heading, from the frying pan of virtually no Moderating to the fire of overly Moderating, with the attendant inconsistencies that are inevitable when the Moderating is being done by volunteer individuals, however well meaning and dedicated they may be--and I know our "Mods" are well meaning, dedicated, and self-sacrificing of their time to take on this responsibility. When, however, your Ignore list has grown longer than the figurative list of people you enjoy interacting with, it's time to do something about that.

I'm not going to ask for my account to be closed. Some friends seem to find it more convenient to communicate through Bettermost PMs than by direct e-mail, and I don't want to shut these people out of my life. So I'll be stopping in from time to time to pick up the mail (maybe use the pay phone across the street from the post office  ;D), and also to keep up with the Social Events forum, in hopes I may also be able to see some of my friends again in person.

This isn't going to be easy. Bettermost has become a habit supported and fostered by me being frequently bored and underemployed at work. But when something that was supposed to be fun, a place of camaraderie and enjoyment, has turned into a source of stress, well, it's time to go. And Christmas seems a good time to say Farewell to my friends, and hope to see you again soon.

I'm sorry if this post embarrasses "the Management," but I don't believe in just disappearing without a word, and it seemed appropriate to me to say good-bye on Chez Tremblay, since it was my Tremblayan buds who what brought me here in the beginning.

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Adios, amigos.

J.W.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 24, 2008, 12:56:34 pm
Time to hit the hay, hunh cowboy? Ever the gentleman, Jeff! I appreciate you not just sneaking out without a word. While I'm very sad to hear it has come to this, I respect your decision. Please know you're always welcome to return, even if it's four effin years later! And thanks for keeping your PM mailbox open.

I do have stuff to try to understand about the movie and the story, so I need to stick around. I'm hoping someday more people will get their fill of fanfiction and current events and politics and all that other stuff that was never part of the movie or the story, and be more interested in the timeless themes. Also, I may be a dreamer, but I think there are people out there who have never seen the movie or read the story yet but will someday, and they will find their way here. I aim to leave the light on for them.

See you in the morning, friend.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 24, 2008, 01:02:13 pm
(((((((Jeff)))))))


I'm glad you posted instead of quietly riding off into the sunset.

I'll be one of those guys staying in touch via PM.  ;D

I'm sad to see you come to this decision, but I understand where you are coming from.  There are times when I've felt the same way, about this site, as well as DCF.

However, for me, the positives still outweigh the negatives, and I'm here and staying.

I hope you decide to post from time to time, even just to keep us up to date with you!

 :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on December 24, 2008, 01:12:54 pm
What they said.

Jeff, I understand how you feel. But I'm sorry to see you go. I hope, and it is to be universally hoped, that you'll stop by and say howdy now and then.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on December 24, 2008, 03:39:11 pm
Dearest Jeff,

I for one another will miss your presence here at BetterMost acutely - please count me as one of those people to keep in touch via PMs and other social ways.  You've been a key contributor to the BetterMost community and I'm damned sorry it's come to this.  That said, I completely understand and respect your choice.

You're welcome back with open arms anytime you choose.

As others have stated, I was really hoping that the polarization would settle down post-Election, and we'd go back to being more cognizant of all we have in common, the reasons we came together in the first place, instead of focusing on our differences, but sadly that has not been the case.

Godspeed, Friend.
Lynne
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 24, 2008, 05:10:29 pm
Jeff, may I say that I am surprised by your action!

And may I add wishing you too:
      Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Adios, amigos.          .. as you say and add Joyeux Noel to you and your friend(s) and family!!!

And say to you:
Au revoir ! -
as I hope and pray that you will be
an active member here again!


I do not know what happened to you,
and I know that you likely know what happens
to me  on Bettermost and elsewhere.
As a gay man, I had to save my life many times,
and still do. Of course, that because is now a bit of a grind maybe,
but it is nescessary and not only for myself,
but for others too, as I beleive and seen that we
all can enjoy education, even anti-gay ones can
be educated, at least we can try!

I have learned everyday on Bettermost,
and aim to continue that as well as to educate!

You can reach me anytime!
Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 24, 2008, 08:24:38 pm
Meryl del Mar wakes before five, wind rocking the trailer, hissing in around the aluminum door and window frames.  The shirts hanging on a nail shudder slightly in the draft.  She gets up, shuffles to the gas burner, pours leftover coffee in a chipped enamel pan; the flame swathes it in blue.  She turns on the tap and urinates in the sink (not so easy for a female), pulls on her shirt and jeans, her worn boots, stamping the heels against the floor to get them full on.  She is suffused with a sense of pleasure because JeffWrangler was in her dream.

The stale coffee is boiling up but she catches it before it goes over the side, pours it into a stained cup and blows on the black liquid, lets a panel of the dream slide forward.  If she does not force her attention on it, it might stoke the day, rewarm that old, cold time on the mountain when they owned the world and nothing seemed wrong.  The wind strikes the trailer like a load of dirt coming off a dump truck, eases, dies, leaves a temporary silence.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/Jeffgarnishcropped.jpg)

There was some open space between what she knew and what she tried to believe; but nothing could be done about it, and if you can't fix it you've got to stand it.

 :'(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 25, 2008, 09:33:31 am
Well this is sad news to wake up to on Christmas morning. Jeff, as one of my oldest and dearest Bettermost buddies, I will miss you very very much. I'll keep in touch, of course, but not having you posting here is going to leave a great big hole in Bettermost.

Meanwhile, back on the ranch, it is 39 degrees and the wind is howling. It was howling all night and did not contribute to a restful sleep. Oh well....maybe a few presents this morning will cheer me up.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 25, 2008, 02:34:13 pm
So, Jack was visiting last night, hunh? Sounds like time for a midwinter nap this pm! I'm thinking of heading off to bed right after I get the lamb in the oven. I have new books to browse through, and my daughter made me a lovely sleep pillow filled with hops berries!!

For breakfast this morning we made scones with chocolate chips and, at the suggestion of Artiste, chopped raw cranberries! They were excellent, especially with some delicious cherry jelly that my friend sent me. To my wonderful friend, thank you, dear!!

Hope you all are having a merry Christmas or a good day if you don't do Christmas. Thanks for stopping in here and staying in touch!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 25, 2008, 07:43:54 pm
Joeux Noel - Joyous Merry Gay Christmas to all !!!

And hugs galore !

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: karen1129 on December 26, 2008, 06:35:24 pm
(((((Jeff)))))

We will stay in touch.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: injest on December 26, 2008, 07:40:53 pm
Quote from: Meryl on December 24, 2008, 08:24:38 pm
Meryl del Mar wakes before five, wind rocking the trailer, hissing in around the aluminum door and window frames.  The shirts hanging on a nail shudder slightly in the draft.  She gets up, shuffles to the gas burner, pours leftover coffee in a chipped enamel pan; the flame swathes it in blue.  She turns on the tap and urinates in the sink (not so easy for a female), pulls on her shirt and jeans, her worn boots, stamping the heels against the floor to get them full on.  She is suffused with a sense of pleasure because JeffWrangler was in her dream.

The stale coffee is boiling up but she catches it before it goes over the side, pours it into a stained cup and blows on the black liquid, lets a panel of the dream slide forward.  If she does not force her attention on it, it might stoke the day, rewarm that old, cold time on the mountain when they owned the world and nothing seemed wrong.  The wind strikes the trailer like a load of dirt coming off a dump truck, eases, dies, leaves a temporary silence.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/Jeffgarnishcropped.jpg)

There was some open space between what she knew and what she tried to believe; but nothing could be done about it, and if you can't fix it you've got to stand it.

 :'(

if you have the power to do it then you have the power to NOT do it, Meryl.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: karen1129 on December 26, 2008, 07:54:35 pm
Quote from: Meryl on December 24, 2008, 08:24:38 pm
Meryl del Mar wakes before five, wind rocking the trailer, hissing in around the aluminum door and window frames.  The shirts hanging on a nail shudder slightly in the draft.  She gets up, shuffles to the gas burner, pours leftover coffee in a chipped enamel pan; the flame swathes it in blue.  She turns on the tap and urinates in the sink (not so easy for a female), pulls on her shirt and jeans, her worn boots, stamping the heels against the floor to get them full on.  She is suffused with a sense of pleasure because JeffWrangler was in her dream.

The stale coffee is boiling up but she catches it before it goes over the side, pours it into a stained cup and blows on the black liquid, lets a panel of the dream slide forward.  If she does not force her attention on it, it might stoke the day, rewarm that old, cold time on the mountain when they owned the world and nothing seemed wrong.  The wind strikes the trailer like a load of dirt coming off a dump truck, eases, dies, leaves a temporary silence.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/Jeffgarnishcropped.jpg)

There was some open space between what she knew and what she tried to believe; but nothing could be done about it, and if you can't fix it you've got to stand it.

 :'(

Awww Meryl..... that was great !

 :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 26, 2008, 11:47:55 pm
Bonne nuit heureuse à toutes et tous!

Happy good night to all !

Sweet dreams!

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on December 27, 2008, 01:30:29 am
I am saddened that such a long time member is leaving.I thought things were improving when the largest number of views and posts on my blog, were ll on the Florida Brokie get together.The event itself further reaffirmed how special I feel Brokies are.

I stopped posting in many areas where I thought things were getting, too heated and way too far away from what presumably was the original purpose of the site, i.e BBM.

I now stick with a few tried and tested areas, and have also been very blessed with much support from so many here. I hope you find something which will fill the gap, that Bettermost will leave. You have my very best wishes.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 27, 2008, 01:37:27 am
It's always a crying shame when something like this happens. And this is hitting me pretty hard because I've considered Jeff a good friend over these past few years. I will miss him a lot. I'm hoping that perhaps after a week or two, he will come back to us. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed. I always enjoyed reading Jeff's posts. He has an incredible sense of humor, he is interesting, intelligent and compassionate. I really do hope he comes back.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 27, 2008, 10:56:56 am
Morning all,

34 degrees and sort of gray outside.

It was three years ago today that I saw Brokeback Mountain for the first time.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 27, 2008, 11:00:23 am
Happy Anniversary,  Leslie! 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: fernly on December 27, 2008, 12:01:33 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 24, 2008, 12:34:09 pm
"Time to go, Cowboy."

Friends, this post will mark the end of my active participation on Bettermost. To me the "town" is no longer the congenial place it used to be, so it's time to pack up the saddle bags and head out...

...it seemed appropriate to me to say good-bye on Chez Tremblay, since it was my Tremblayan buds who what brought me here in the beginning.

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Adios, amigos.

J.W.

This is really, really sad. Jeff, your voice has been one of insight and humor from the beginning. Your leaving is a huge loss.
You know I'll be in touch, dear friend.
Fern

p.s. To the moderators, whose good intentions I don't doubt...I hope there will be some further reflecting about where those good intentions over the past several months have led.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 27, 2008, 12:09:19 pm
Happy anniversary Leslie! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on December 27, 2008, 12:14:39 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on December 27, 2008, 10:56:56 am
Morning all,

34 degrees and sort of gray outside.

It was three years ago today that I saw Brokeback Mountain for the first time.

L

Happy Anniversary, Leslie!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 27, 2008, 12:21:56 pm
Bon samedi matin à toutes et tous!

Bon anniversaire Leslie!

Au revoir,
hugs! Hugs à toi aussi Jeff!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on December 28, 2008, 10:05:21 am
Morning all,

44 degrees and foggy this morning. Not sure what the weather has in store for us today.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 28, 2008, 11:24:55 am
Bon matin à toutes et tous !!

Indeed, so much fog all day yesterday, that you could not see the neighbours!

The five feet snowbanks have melted down to 3, and that continues to-day!

So, be extremely careful when riding or walking! Better to stay at home !

Happy Sunday to you and to all!!

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 28, 2008, 11:53:53 am
I'm sorry to hear this, friends. It's bright and sunny here today and my men are off skiing. I'll try to get a few pictures to cheer you up. I'm off to the clubhouse to work off some of my Christmas indiscretions and looking forward to a movie later on today!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 28, 2008, 11:59:30 am
Merci Front-Ranger !

Since I have no idea, I wonder what:         Christmas indiscretions                could be !

Oui, des photos ! One of an angel taking care of you all ??


Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2008, 12:10:47 pm

Congrats
to
Lynne
On
Reaching
5,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 28, 2008, 12:14:23 pm
Lynne just surpassed 5,000 posts, and has a fabulous new avatar!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on December 28, 2008, 12:45:15 pm
Yes, I've been meaning to tell Lynne how much I like her new avatar!  :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on December 28, 2008, 12:53:47 pm
(http://www.divshare.com/img/6196334-818.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 28, 2008, 12:55:03 pm
Félicitations Lynne !

What's an Avatar?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on December 28, 2008, 01:19:38 pm
Quote from: Artiste on December 28, 2008, 12:55:03 pm
Félicitations Lynne !

What's an Avatar?

Thanks, Artiste!  In this context, an avatar is the picture that you have to the left of your posts and under your screen name, your First Peoples graphic.

In general, an avatar refers to the representation or embodiment of something.  Your avatar is one way of showing how you choose to represent yourself on BetterMost.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 28, 2008, 02:59:58 pm
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/HoorayForElmo_dinPlate.jpg)

Yay Lynne!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 28, 2008, 03:07:36 pm
Congratualtions Lynne on 5000 posts! :D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/5000.jpg)


I've been wondering about your new avatar. The woman looks familiar to me. Now that everybody and their brother compliment you on it, I conclude the woman in the pic might be you!
Anyway, I also like your new avatar. Whether it's you or another woman, she looks great. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2008, 03:08:53 pm
lmao @ lol cat!


Hiya Chrissi!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on December 28, 2008, 03:13:32 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 28, 2008, 03:07:36 pm
I've been wondering about your new avatar. The woman looks familiar to me. Now that everybody and their brother compliment you on it, I conclude the woman in the pic might be you!
Anyway, I also like your new avatar. Whether it's you or another woman, she looks great. :)

Thanks, Elle and Chrissi!

Yes, it's me, last January in San Diego in my new glasses that Glory/lil darlin (Happy Birthday to her!!!) helped me choose!  And I love the LOLCAT too!

 :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 28, 2008, 07:49:31 pm
congrats Lynne!.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 28, 2008, 09:53:12 pm
Merci Lynne !

Now I undertstand avatar !

I like to learn at least a new word every day, no matter which language since
in a way: no language exist as unique, you know!

May I wonder where that word avatar originates from,
which language(s) or imageries or cultures ???

au revoir,
hugs!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on December 28, 2008, 11:58:42 pm
Quote from: Lynne on December 28, 2008, 01:19:38 pm
Thanks, Artiste!  In this context, an avatar is the picture that you have to the left of your posts and under your screen name, your First Peoples graphic.

In general, an avatar refers to the representation or embodiment of something.  Your avatar is one way of showing how you choose to represent yourself on BetterMost.

CONGRATULATIONS ON 5,000 POSTS LYNNE!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on December 29, 2008, 12:03:08 am
Thanks, Kelda and Jack!   :-* :-* :-*

Artiste - here's what I could find about avatar online, evidently it comes from Sanskrit.

From Merriam-Webster (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avatar)

Pronunciation:
    \ˈa-və-ˌtär\
Function:
    noun
Etymology:
    Sanskrit avatāraḥ descent, from avatarati he descends, from ava- away + tarati he crosses over — more at ukase, through
Date:
    1784

1: the incarnation of a Hindu deity (as Vishnu)
2 a: an incarnation in human form b: an embodiment (as of a concept or philosophy) often in a person
3: a variant phase or version of a continuing basic entity
4: an electronic image that represents and is manipulated by a computer user (as in a computer game)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on December 29, 2008, 12:09:58 am
Quote from: Lynne on December 28, 2008, 01:19:38 pm
Thanks, Artiste!  In this context, an avatar is the picture that you have to the left of your posts and under your screen name, your First Peoples graphic.

In general, an avatar refers to the representation or embodiment of something.  Your avatar is one way of showing how you choose to represent yourself on BetterMost.

And your avatar can change like mine has so many times. By the way I like your new avatar too Lynne.

The first time I ever heard of an avatar was actually on the show "Port Charles" but in this case the avatar was a monster type person dressed in a big hooded jacket. I sure do miss that show  :(  Here is what that avatar looked like:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xac6XhA6azk[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 29, 2008, 11:38:49 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/5000pellets.jpg)

CONGRATS on 5000 Pellets POSTS, LYNNE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Marge_Innavera on December 30, 2008, 11:36:54 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 24, 2008, 12:34:09 pm
"Time to go, Cowboy."

Friends, this post will mark the end of my active participation on Bettermost. To me the "town" is no longer the congenial place it used to be, so it's time to pack up the saddle bags and head out.

I will be taking a break as well, for basically the same reasons.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on December 30, 2008, 12:23:32 pm
Quote from: Marge_Innavera on December 30, 2008, 11:36:54 am
I will be taking a break as well, for basically the same reasons.

I'm sorry to hear that, Marcia. I've enjoyed your posts a lot. Hope your break doesn't last too long.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on December 30, 2008, 12:41:21 pm
Wow Jeff!!! I did not know it had come to this and I am very sorry to see you leave. As you know you have been one of my best friends on here and also a part of The Alliance on the Wyoming trip as well as my roommate for many nights of the trip. That leaves me as the only remaining member of The Alliance. Of course there was really only you and I that participated a lot here on Bettermost........well let's say participated at all as far as Bettermost goes. I have phased in and out several times thinking that I needed to get away and work on other things, but then I always realize how many good friends I do have here. These friends have provided me a lot of insight and a lot of support during several times of me feeling really down at times in the past. I don't talk a lot about BBM anymore, but there are so many other things here that I do find enjoyable. I think I must have missed some of the bad times you have been through on here lately. Whatever they were I am glad I did miss them. As I said in a recent post I try to stay away from those types of conversations nowdays. I simply have too many friends on both sides of issues and as I have said before those friendships are more important to me than any issue. It seems that my experiences on DC were different in that I did tend to get mad at things and end up on sides. For whatever reasons I always felt on the defense there and felt I did not fit in at all. I do have some friends there, but I can never be comfortable there. It also seemed that I was frequently the one who would have posts deleted. Oh well. I sure do hope you keep in touch with me and I know you will. You have my regular email address as well as this one so I hope to hear from you and how you are doing. I will miss you a lot, but I do understand your decision.

Jack
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on December 31, 2008, 01:44:43 pm
These are more reasons to get Bettermost bettered!
So members can stay and be more and more happy!
And others can become members too as we all grow here
on Bettermost!

Bring in real issues, help, as with bettering structures, etc.
in many ways!

Bettermost has been wonderful and can continue better,
just like life as we want it to be better for happiness for all!

Bonne Veille du Jour de l'An à toutes et tous!
Happy New Year's Eve to all!
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Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 01, 2009, 04:52:35 pm
Just stopped in to pick up the mail.

Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year to all.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 01, 2009, 04:55:45 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 01, 2009, 04:52:35 pm
Just stopped in to pick up the mail.

Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year to all.  :)

Happy New Year, Jeff!  :-*

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on January 01, 2009, 05:04:43 pm
HAPPY NEW YEAR JEFF!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Aloysius J. Gleek on January 01, 2009, 05:33:09 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 01, 2009, 04:52:35 pm
Just stopped in to pick up the mail.

Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year to all.  :)

And to you, Jeff!! Happy New Year!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on January 02, 2009, 02:44:01 pm
And hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 02, 2009, 03:25:50 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on Yesterday at 03:52:35 PM
Just stopped in to pick up the mail.

Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year to all.  Smiley


Hey Jeff good to see you here.  I miss you.  Happy New Year.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 03, 2009, 09:46:56 pm
Hope your 2009 is mighty fine, little darling!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 03:07:12 pm
Hiya freinds!

hope y'all are doing well!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 04, 2009, 06:33:34 pm
Hi Chuck, and everyone.  We've had a long long holiday season here in Seattle.  We were all snowed in for the last week of "normal."  Then the holidays were here, with time off, so tomorrow is the first time since December 17th that we will back to normal schedule.  I CRAVE going back to the schedule, and having to be places.  I had three days in a row during the snowed in phase where I didn't go outside at all, or put on shoes, barely got out of my pajamas.  It was nice, but I'm rarin to get functional again.  We cleaned the house really well this morning, it felt great.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on January 06, 2009, 03:06:03 am
Goodmorning.  :)

It's been very cold here the last couple of days. We had snow yesterday too. Traffic was a mess, but the kids went to school very happy! Instead of going swimming (the school bus didn't make it) they got to play outside and have snow ball fight.

It's -11°C (12°F) here! Brrrrrrrrr
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 06, 2009, 04:10:07 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on January 06, 2009, 03:06:03 am
Goodmorning.  :)

It's been very cold here the last couple of days. We had snow yesterday too. Traffic was a mess, but the kids went to school very happy! Instead of going swimming (the school bus didn't make it) they got to play outside and have snow ball fight.

It's -11°C (12°F) here! Brrrrrrrrr

Oh my god, Fabienne! I didn't realize Belgium got that cold! Is that unusually cold for you all over there? It's almost that cold here too. We have an ice storm coming as well!

Let's build a fire and bundle up under some warm blankets! :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 08:13:20 am
Good morning everyone!

 :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on January 06, 2009, 09:20:54 am
Good morning to all !
Just reading 12 degs makes me freeze, it can get that cold in the north of England, one reason I left, very bad for my arthritis. It is about 63 this am and predicted to hit 80 which is unusually warm even for Florida. The lovely thing is, as it is "winter" there is no humidity.

I miss seeing snow, I don't miss living with it. In fact if truth be told, we rarely got snow in the North of England, just cold, rain and that horrible grey drizzle that makes you feel grey as well !!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 06, 2009, 09:36:23 am
Morning all,

25 degrees and lots of bright sun here in Maine this morning.

Hannah and I went to the Shelter and adopted a cute little cat on Saturday. We've named her Sootie (I think you can tell why from the pictures). She is very sweet. Weigh 3.8 pounds. She was abandoned at a vet's office 5 days before Christmas  :(

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/20090105_0729.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/20090105_0730.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 06, 2009, 09:44:43 am
...for she loved a little black cat.

Welcome to BetterMost, Sootie!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 06, 2009, 09:54:13 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 06, 2009, 09:36:23 am
Morning all,

25 degrees and lots of bright sun here in Maine this morning.

Hannah and I went to the Shelter and adopted a cute little cat on Saturday. We've named her Sootie (I think you can tell why from the pictures). She is very sweet. Weigh 3.8 pounds. She was abandoned at a vet's office 5 days before Christmas  :(

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/20090105_0729.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/20090105_0730.jpg)


Awwwww. She's so cute. I love black cats. Well, I love all cats, but am allergic to some. And of course my Bonnie was black. Therefore black ones are my favs  :).

And yay for getting a cat from a shelter :D.

How do Chester and Sootie get along?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 06, 2009, 10:05:02 am
Temperature is friggin cold :P. And overcast sky.

-4°C at the moment (24 F). And we're the lucky ones in a mild region of Germany. Other regions had -25°C last night (-13°F)! :o
In my region, they also expect colder temps. It will go down to -14°C (6°F) the next nights. Brrr.

On the bright side: it snowed yesterday! :D For the first time in years, real snow, not only three flakes as usual. The kids were happy and built a small snowman:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/CIMG3823.jpg)


As you see in the pic, many BetterMostians would laugh about this amount of snow. But for us it's more than we're used to :laugh:.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 06, 2009, 10:50:48 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 06, 2009, 09:54:13 am

Awwwww. She's so cute. I love black cats. Well, I love all cats, but am allergic to some. And of course my Bonnie was black. Therefore black ones are my favs  :).

And yay for getting a cat from a shelter :D.

How do Chester and Sootie get along?

So far, so good. Chester had a cat in his former family so to him, she's no big deal. Sootie likes to hiss and him and get her dander up, but mostly she ignores him.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 11:00:35 am
MW, congrats on the new addition to your family!

Chrissi, congrats on snow!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 06, 2009, 01:35:58 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 11:00:35 am
MW, congrats on the new addition to your family!

Chrissi, congrats on snow!

Something white in Europe and something black in the Americas for the New Year...does that mean it will be a Yin/Yang kind of year? I hope so!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 06, 2009, 03:03:05 pm
Aww, sooty is cute and looks my old cat called sooty!

and bbbrrr Fabienne!- i thought it was cold here at -5!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on January 06, 2009, 04:16:59 pm
Quote from: DavidinIndy on January 06, 2009, 04:10:07 am
Oh my god, Fabienne! I didn't realize Belgium got that cold! Is that unusually cold for you all over there? It's almost that cold here too. We have an ice storm coming as well!

Let's build a fire and bundle up under some warm blankets! :)



Hey David, I'm now wrapped up under a blanket! Very nice. But I really dread groing out in this weather. And as I'm a horse owner since August, I have to go to the stables almost every day to take care of my horse. And when it's cold here, it's really freezing over there. I watched a riding lesson last Saturday and by the end of the 1 hour lesson, there was a thick mist in the paddock  :o  The horses were giving off steam like steam boats. Unbelievable.

Temperatures this low are not common here (thank god for that). We usually get some snow, and mostly wet grey winters, but this is something else.

It is very pretty though.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on January 06, 2009, 04:23:33 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 06, 2009, 10:05:02 am
Temperature is friggin cold :P. And overcast sky.

-4°C at the moment (24 F). And we're the lucky ones in a mild region of Germany. Other regions had -25°C last night (-13°F)! :o
In my region, they also expect colder temps. It will go down to -14°C (6°F) the next nights. Brrr.

On the bright side: it snowed yesterday! :D For the first time in years, real snow, not only three flakes as usual. The kids were happy and built a small snowman:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/CIMG3823.jpg)


As you see in the pic, many BetterMostians would laugh about this amount of snow. But for us it's more than we're used to :laugh:.

Cute snowman Chrissi!

It started snowing here Sunday night, but by the time my kids got back from school on Monday evening, there had already been so much frost, the snow was frozen and it was already too dark and cold to go out and make a snowman. I'm glad they got to make one in school.

I love seeing their faces when they come in after playing in the snow, all bundled up with cold noses and red cheeks!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on January 06, 2009, 04:31:43 pm
I know, I know, three posts in a row...what am I doing?  ;D

Quote from: MaineWriter on January 06, 2009, 09:36:23 am
Morning all,

25 degrees and lots of bright sun here in Maine this morning.

Hannah and I went to the Shelter and adopted a cute little cat on Saturday. We've named her Sootie (I think you can tell why from the pictures). She is very sweet. Weigh 3.8 pounds. She was abandoned at a vet's office 5 days before Christmas  :(

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/20090105_0729.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/20090105_0730.jpg)

Fantastic Leslie! She's adorable, and I love the name.

hang on, my husband is coming down the stairs, I'll show him the pictures too.

yep, he agrees, she's very cute. A bit small, but I guess she's still very young? It looks like she's already very settled. And hooray for getting a shelter cat.

Congratulations!  :)  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 06, 2009, 05:52:42 pm
Quote from: belbbmfan on January 06, 2009, 04:31:43 pm

Fantastic Leslie! She's adorable, and I love the name.

hang on, my husband is coming down the stairs, I'll show him the pictures too.

yep, he agrees, she's very cute. A bit small, but I guess she's still very young? It looks like she's already very settled. And hooray for getting a shelter cat.

Congratulations!  :)  :)

She is supposedly 3 years old so I assume full grown. She's just a very petite little girl!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 06, 2009, 09:33:48 pm

Congrats on the new cat Leslie!!  She really is beautiful!  As you know, I'm a huge fan of black cats.  Vivien is 3 years old too, so the same age as your new one.  And, Vivien is quite petite too.  Great job rescuing her, what a great thing to do for the New Year!


Things are rainy and icy here in Pittsburgh and I have a dreadful cold.  I stayed home from work yesterday, and this morning I tried to go into work only to turn right around and come home by 11 am.  I think I'm going to stay home again tomorrow.  I'm just a gross mess at the moment. 
 :-\ :P

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 07, 2009, 02:00:30 am
Awww! I love your new kitty, Leslie!! She reminds me of one of those statuesque ancient Egyptian cats with her slender face and tall ears! I can see why you named her Sootie! With her fur coloring she almost looks like a chimney sweep cat!

She's beautiful! Thanks for posting the pictures.

That's also a very cute snowman your kids built Chrissi! I'm glad you got at least a little bit of snow this year for your kids to play in. :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 07, 2009, 06:21:40 am
Good morning BetterMost!

The temperatures reach records in Germany. It hasn't been so cold for 22 years.
Coldest temp last night was -26°C (-15°F) in Dresden. A woman suffering dementia escaped from a nursing home and froze to death :(.

In my yard, it was -9°C this morning (15°F).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 07, 2009, 06:23:23 am
Quote from: atz75 on January 06, 2009, 09:33:48 pm
Things are rainy and icy here in Pittsburgh and I have a dreadful cold.  I stayed home from work yesterday, and this morning I tried to go into work only to turn right around and come home by 11 am.  I think I'm going to stay home again tomorrow.  I'm just a gross mess at the moment. 
 :-\ :P


Poor Amanda. Hope you feel better soon :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 07, 2009, 07:36:20 am
Morning all,

22 degrees and snowing outside. It is very dark out there...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on January 07, 2009, 09:15:38 am
Well you all need to come over here to Florida for a trip.It is in the high 70"s here, and dry. I have a spare room with Mandy leaving today. I do have as you all know a rather odd life, so best pack the flak jackets and ear plugs. !!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2009, 09:26:39 am
Good morning everyone!


37 and rainy by me in NJ.....there was a little ice about....but it's melting now.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on January 07, 2009, 11:18:56 am
Melting. I like that. I wish we could have some of that. I'm sick of the snow already.

My daughters and I spent a good hour this afternoon shovelling snow from the pavement and the driveway. By law you are required to clear the pavement in front of your house over here. If you don't you can be fined and you're liable if someone falls and gets injured.

It's the polite thing to do really. I feel sorry for all the pedestrians and cyclists who have to walk/ride on a snow covered pavement or bike path.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 09, 2009, 05:43:00 am
Still friggin cold here.  :P
This morning we were in the two digit negative temperatures for the first time in - I dunno, I can't remember it being so cold ever. Normally we hear about such temps in other parts of Germany, but we don't have them ourselves.

-11°C in my yard (12°F) this morning :o


Fiona, since Mandy left your guestroom is free now, isn't it? ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 09, 2009, 08:27:52 am
Morning all,

8 degrees here this morning. Brrr!

The cold weather in Europe is making the news over here. Forget ice storms in the midwest, I was hearing about snow falling in Marseilles!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 09, 2009, 09:18:56 am
Morning everyone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 09, 2009, 01:20:00 pm
Mornin Chuck! Me groggy today.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 10, 2009, 09:28:46 am
Morning all,

It was zero degrees when I got up an hour ago. Now it is up to 4. The bonus is lots of sun!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on January 10, 2009, 10:29:41 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 10, 2009, 09:28:46 am
Morning all,

It was zero degrees when I got up an hour ago. Now it is up to 4. The bonus is lots of sun!

L

Bonjour !!

It's 65 here and I am off to the store soon, on a Saturday, life sucks as my kids say. Emma is at a gymnastics meet with her father. So Matt will either stay here or come into work with me.
I keep telling myself, only 6/12 to go until I hit 50, yikes !!!  but the I can get 25% of my pension and bring the money over here, which will help. Of course the exchange rate is bad now, unlike a few months ago when I would have got nearly $2 to the pound.
Hope you all have good weekends.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2009, 01:11:38 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 10, 2009, 09:28:46 am
Morning all,

It was zero degrees when I got up an hour ago. Now it is up to 4. The bonus is lots of sun!

L

The Weather Channel is still insisting that it's going to snow in Philadelphia today. Here it is already ten past noon, and nary a flake. Why am I not surprised?  >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2009, 01:42:39 pm
Hiya everyone!

Flurries have started here in NJ.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 10, 2009, 01:56:07 pm
It's starting to snow here in New York.  They say we'll have several inches by tonight.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 10, 2009, 02:10:06 pm
You lucky ducks! Nary a flake here in Denver.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2009, 02:49:23 pm
snowing here in NJ too.  Sticking to the ground and street now.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 11, 2009, 06:24:16 am
The cold spell still continues and now our house is struck by it. :P

No warm water anymore. Parts of the water pipes/heating system are frozen. We still have cold water and the heating works. Thank God for that.

Wish me luck that it won't get worse.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on January 11, 2009, 10:04:20 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 11, 2009, 06:24:16 am
The cold spell still continues and now our house is struck by it. :P

No warm water anymore. Parts of the water pipes/heating system are frozen. We still have cold water and the heating works. Thank God for that.

Wish me luck that it won't get worse.

You poor thing. I can remember that back in England, no hot water and it was miserable. I have everything crossed you will keep your heating and cold water. I love snow to look at, I am not keen on living with it though.
You should be O.K the bad luck fairy seems to be resting at my house for a while !!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on January 11, 2009, 10:08:10 am
Quote from: Meryl on January 10, 2009, 01:56:07 pm
It's starting to snow here in New York.  They say we'll have several inches by tonight.  8)

The first place I ever visited in America was New York. It was just after Xmas and the decoarations were still up.It snowed and I thought it was one of the most magical things I had ever seen.
I went out walking everywhere with my husband, just mesmerized. It is a totally different thing to snow in the countryside and I guess al the Xmas lights added an extra dimension.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 11, 2009, 12:54:46 pm
Quote from: optom3 on January 11, 2009, 10:08:10 am
The first place I ever visited in America was New York. It was just after Xmas and the decoarations were still up.It snowed and I thought it was one of the most magical things I had ever seen.
I went out walking everywhere with my husband, just mesmerized. It is a totally different thing to snow in the countryside and I guess al the Xmas lights added an extra dimension.

You're right, Fiona, snow in the city is a different animal.  I often say that it's the only thing that in one stroke can make the city quiet and clean (for a few hours anyway!)  ;)

I had a perfect winter night in the big city yesterday--dinner with a group of friends in a tiny, cozy, charming apartment down in Soho.  It's one of those spaces that has all sorts of quirks that make it irresistible: a big, square chest-high bulge in the bedroom that marks where a stairwell goes from the street into the basement (used as a convenient shelf for the TV and a collection of celadine pottery); a tiny living room painted dark red, with a fireplace, book-lined walls, eclectic art and overstuffed flea market furniture (the Christmas tree was still up, too); a miniature washer-dryer with a space-age silver exhaust hose that lives between the kitchen alcove and miniscule bathroom; a wee breakfast nook hugging an exposed brick wall, next to an old cast-iron stove with a nest of candles in it for warmth.  Our hostess served hot artichoke dip with French bread, an enormous pot of hearty chicken, sausage and barley stew and tossed green salad, followed by bundt cake with whipped cream and strawberries and hot coffee.  On the way home there was a satisfying crunch of snow underfoot on the way to the subway.  All the winding streets were made pretty by the shop lights reflecting on the white sidewalks and snow-topped cars.  Times like these make me glad to live in New York!  8)
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Post by: BelAir on January 11, 2009, 02:15:18 pm
Quote from: Meryl on January 11, 2009, 12:54:46 pm
You're right, Fiona, snow in the city is a different animal.  I often say that it's the only thing that in one stroke can make the city quiet and clean (for a few hours anyway!)  ;)

I had a perfect winter night in the big city yesterday--dinner with a group of friends in a tiny, cozy, charming apartment down in Soho.  It's one of those spaces that has all sorts of quirks that make it irresistible: a big, square chest-high bulge in the bedroom that marks where a stairwell goes from the street into the basement (used as a convenient shelf for the TV and a collection of celadine pottery); a tiny living room painted dark red, with a fireplace, book-lined walls, eclectic art and overstuffed flea market furniture (the Christmas tree was still up, too); a miniature washer-dryer with a space-age silver exhaust hose that lives between the kitchen alcove and miniscule bathroom; a wee breakfast nook hugging an exposed brick wall, next to an old cast-iron stove with a nest of candles in it for warmth.  Our hostess served hot artichoke dip with French bread, an enormous pot of hearty chicken, sausage and barley stew and tossed green salad, followed by bundt cake with whipped cream and strawberries and hot coffee.  On the way home there was a satisfying crunch of snow underfoot on the way to the subway.  All the winding streets were made pretty by the shop lights reflecting on the white sidewalks and snow-topped cars.  Times like these make me glad to live in New York!  8)

sounds lovely, Meryl.

 :)

lots and lots and lots of luck (and warmth!), Chrissi...
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Post by: CellarDweller on January 11, 2009, 10:08:32 pm
Chrissi!

hope you get warm water again soon!
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Post by: David In Indy on January 11, 2009, 11:47:49 pm
Oh Chrissi! You poor baby! I hope you get your hot water working again very quickly. Living in the North, I'm all too familiar with frozen pipes. When it gets really cold outside, I will open the cupboard doors under the sink to help keep the pipes warm. I'll also let a small stream of water flow from each of the faucets until the severe cold spell finally breaks. We'll probably have to do it this week. On Wednesday the high temperature will only be 10 F and they tell us on Wednesday night it will fall to - 5 or - 10 F. That is unusually cold for us, but it does happen from time to time.

Good luck with your hot water honey! :-*

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Post by: MaineWriter on January 12, 2009, 08:41:22 am
Morning all,

9 degrees this morning and more snow is coming down...

L
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Post by: CellarDweller on January 12, 2009, 10:36:38 am
Hiya everyone!

Saw on the news today that in New Hampshire there was a major traffic accident.....59 cars in total!
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Post by: Penthesilea on January 12, 2009, 10:47:39 am
Thank you all for your good luck wishes.  :-*

Still no hot water. I called the Hubert the plumber today. Not to be mixed with Joe, because Hubert actually does have a license ;). But license or no, he said he couldn't help either. My husband already tried to thaw the pipes with a hair dryer, and that's what the plumber said. No luck yet, but he'll try again later.
We'll have to go to my sister-in-law later today for a shower. Funny times ;D.


At least there's still cold water and the heating continues to work. I can live without hot water from the tap, we have an electric kettle and a stove after all.

As long as it doesn't get worse, we're fine.
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Post by: optom3 on January 12, 2009, 11:07:53 am
Good morning all.

Meryl I just loved your description of your night out, it was so vivid I could see it in my mind.

Chrissi here's hoping you get some hot water soon and that it does not get any worse.

I have the kids off school today for some reason, can't remember what.

It is warm here, but it is also very, very grey. I really hate days like this. It is the sort of greyness that seems to pervade everything, even my mood. I would swap for less warm and some sunshine.
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 12, 2009, 11:58:51 am
Quote from: Meryl on January 11, 2009, 12:54:46 pm
Times like these make me glad to live in New York!  8)

I love cities in the fall and the winter. In summer cities can just blow, but I love them in the fall and the winter.  :)
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 12, 2009, 11:59:56 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 12, 2009, 10:47:39 am
At least there's still cold water and the heating continues to work. I can live without hot water from the tap, we have an electric kettle and a stove after all.

You could boil water on the stove, then fill up a basin so you can warsh everythin' you can reach. ...  ;)
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Post by: Penthesilea on January 12, 2009, 12:23:32 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 12, 2009, 11:59:56 am
You could boil water on the stove, then fill up a basin so you can warsh everythin' you can reach. ...  ;)


Yup, that's what we do. Believe it or not, exactly that quote came to my mind while doing so ;D.
Brokeback is so ingrained in my life, three years in. Still amazing.
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Post by: Meryl on January 12, 2009, 12:27:55 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 12, 2009, 11:58:51 am
I love cities in the fall and the winter. In summer cities can just blow, but I love them in the fall and the winter.  :)

You can say that twice and mean it.  :)
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 12, 2009, 12:43:11 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 12, 2009, 12:23:32 pm

Yup, that's what we do. Believe it or not, exactly that quote came to my mind while doing so ;D.
Brokeback is so ingrained in my life, three years in. Still amazing.


Do you use a green warshrag?  ;D
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 12, 2009, 12:46:53 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 12, 2009, 11:58:51 am
I love cities in the fall and the winter. In summer cities can just blow, but I love them in the fall and the winter.  :)

Quote from: Meryl on January 12, 2009, 12:27:55 pm
You can say that twice and mean it.  :)

The best time EVER was during and afer the Blizzard of January '96. I had only just moved into my condo the preceding fall. The snow completely shut down the city. For those of us who lived in the heart of town, it was one big endless par-tay. The bars were hopping, and outdoors it was clean and most amazingly quiet. People made snow angels in the middle of Locust Street.  ;D
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Post by: southendmd on January 12, 2009, 01:57:53 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 12, 2009, 10:47:39 am
...My husband already tried to thaw the pipes with a hair dryer, and that's what the plumber said.

Hey Chrissi!  The hair dryer may not be hot enough.  When this happened to me once, I had to use a blow torch, with the flame directly on the pipe, in order to thaw it out. 

Whatever you do, be careful.  Don't need a fire!  Good luck!
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Post by: Meryl on January 12, 2009, 02:06:37 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 12, 2009, 12:46:53 pm
The best time EVER was during and afer the Blizzard of January '96. I had only just moved into my condo the preceding fall. The snow completely shut down the city. For those of us who lived in the heart of town, it was one big endless par-tay. The bars were hopping, and outdoors it was clean and most amazingly quiet. People made snow angels in the middle of Locust Street.  ;D

That sounds fab!  8)

Good luck with the pipes, Chrissi!  :P
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Post by: Penthesilea on January 13, 2009, 12:25:33 pm
Hooray!!!


The warm water is back! :D

One pipe is still frozen (the one which catches the overflow from the burner). So we still need my super-high-tech construction: a funnel from my kitchen combined with a pipe from the former aquarium, led into a 10L bucket. I fixed all parts with ornery packthread. We empty the bucket four or fives times a day. Works good.

I'm more mechanical than Randall :laugh:.
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Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2009, 12:52:45 pm
*does happy dance for Chrissi*   ;D
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Post by: belbbmfan on January 13, 2009, 01:41:31 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 13, 2009, 12:25:33 pm
Hooray!!!


The warm water is back! :D

One pipe is still frozen (the one which catches the overflow from the burner). So we still need my super-high-tech construction: a funnel from my kitchen combined with a pipe from the former aquarium, led into a 10L bucket. I fixed all parts with ornery packthread. We empty the bucket four or fives times a day. Works good.

I'm more mechanical than Randall :laugh:.

You're better than Joe the plumber!  :)  ;D

Glad to hear the warm water is back.
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Post by: Brown Eyes on January 13, 2009, 01:46:28 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 13, 2009, 12:25:33 pm

I'm more mechanical than Randall :laugh:.

LOL!  As I was reading your post I was thinking that you could have used chewing gum and bailing wire. :laugh:

Seriously though, I'm very happy to hear your warm water is back.  It must be quite a relief.

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Post by: optom3 on January 14, 2009, 08:47:02 am
I sure was pleased to read you have hot water again. I am moaning my head off because it is 42 degs this am and supposed to go down into the 30's here at the weekend. Not what I came to florida for !!!

Do not really have any cold weather clothes either. Still I will just have to work so hard at the store that I keep warm. !!
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Post by: Penthesilea on January 14, 2009, 10:29:23 am
Thanks everyone. There was high traffic yesterday evening in our bathroom :laugh:.
The hot water still runs (*knocks on wood*). It has gotten warmer. Still negative temps during the nights, but through the days, it is around the freezing point.

This morning, it rained and the rain of course froze immediately on the frozen ground. Now is snows heavily and over the ice we have a snow layer. Dangerous combination for drivers.  :-\
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Post by: Brown Eyes on January 14, 2009, 10:42:49 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 14, 2009, 10:29:23 am
Thanks everyone. There was high traffic yesterday evening in our bathroom :laugh:.
The hot water still runs (*knocks on wood*). It has gotten warmer. Still negative temps during the nights, but through the days, it is around the freezing point.

This morning, it rained and the rain of course froze immediately on the frozen ground. Now is snows heavily and over the ice we have a snow layer. Dangerous combination for drivers.  :-\

Yikes!  Sounds bone chilling!  I'm glad to hear the water is still working. :)

We're having a major cold snap here in Pittsburgh today... and they say through Saturday.  It's very unusual to have temperatures here in the single digits for any kind of extended period of time.  And, over the next few days it sounds like we'll have temps in the teens and single digits.  And, wind chills well below zero!  This sounds like Chicago-style weather to me.

People in Pittsburgh are all freaking out.  In general, the region here isn't used to super severe winters.  They routinely get snow and cold weather in the winter, but it's usually not too extreme.  Snow often melts quickly, etc.

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2009, 10:46:11 am
Cold here in NJ as well!  About 22 degrees or so!
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Post by: Penthesilea on January 15, 2009, 03:41:01 pm
Ta-da! Time for another Hooray!

The cold spell is over, the second pipe has also thawed. My super-mechanical construction is not needed anymore, everything is back to normal.

Who would have thought I'd be happy for temperatures around the freezing point .....
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Post by: David In Indy on January 15, 2009, 03:47:45 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 15, 2009, 03:41:01 pm
Ta-da! Time for another Hooray!

The cold spell is over, the second pipe has also thawed. My super-mechanical construction is not needed anymore, everything is back to normal.

Who would have thought I'd be happy for temperatures around the freezing point .....

Grab a beach towel, run outside and do some sunbathing, Chrissi! Hurry before the temperature goes back down again! ;)

I'd give my left ass cheek to see it around the freezing point. When it finally gets here it will feel like Florida. :laugh:
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Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2009, 03:49:13 pm
*Does happy dance for Chrissi*
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Post by: optom3 on January 15, 2009, 09:46:40 pm
Quote from: DavidinIndy on January 15, 2009, 03:47:45 pm
Grab a beach towel, run outside and do some sunbathing, Chrissi! Hurry before the temperature goes back down again! ;)

I'd give my left ass cheek to see it around the freezing point. When it finally gets here it will feel like Florida. :laugh:


There's some wimps in Florida who now go to bed with hot water bottles. It has dropped below 40 a couple of nights now.I have 4 layers on for the shop !!!!

To think I used to thing over 40 was a lovely Summer day, back in old blighty !!! :)
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Post by: Shasta542 on January 15, 2009, 10:02:15 pm
We've got 15*F right now, Optom3. It's pretty cold. But no precipitation. I still am not wearing a coat--but I keep one in the trunk of the car.  :P

It's 40 there? Put your cocoa mix and marshmallows on an endcap!  ;D
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Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2009, 10:30:05 pm
temps are dropping here........down to 19 now.
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Post by: optom3 on January 15, 2009, 11:16:35 pm
Quote from: Shasta542 on January 15, 2009, 10:02:15 pm
We've got 15*F right now, Optom3. It's pretty cold. But no precipitation. I still am not wearing a coat--but I keep one in the trunk of the car.  :P

It's 40 there? Put your cocoa mix and marshmallows on an endcap!  ;D

You are spot on there. Tonight I had 3 people in asking where the cocoa was. There has also been a big increase in chilli spice and bean sales. !!!
 I was lucky that I had bought in a load of marshmallows from big lots, which had been reduced down by 70% from Halloween. Someone must have been guiding me.
I  am becomming a bit of a local celebrity with my accent. There are a whole load of guys who come in daily for their lunch, to hear me talk !!!!
Now I need to get them to buy a little bit more than just chips and sodas !!!

How weird is that ?
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Post by: David In Indy on January 15, 2009, 11:22:04 pm
Americans love British accents Fiona. I'm sure nearly all your customers love to hear you talk. It's just that those guys are more vocal in letting you know about it. :)

I wish I had some cocoa around here. I'd go out and buy some but I've been hearing about peoples' cars stalling out on the roads due to the cold weather. So I'll just stay here and bundle up under a blanket.
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Post by: Shasta542 on January 15, 2009, 11:30:12 pm
Quote from: optom3 on January 15, 2009, 11:16:35 pm
You are spot on there. Tonight I had 3 people in asking where the cocoa was. There has also been a big increase in chilli spice and bean sales. !!!
 I was lucky that I had bought in a load of marshmallows from big lots, which had been reduced down by 70% from Halloween. Someone must have been guiding me.
I  am becomming a bit of a local celebrity with my accent. There are a whole load of guys who come in daily for their lunch, to hear me talk !!!!
Now I need to get them to buy a little bit more than just chips and sodas !!!

How weird is that ?

One of the local grocery stores in my area makes sandwiches from the meat counter---sliced bologna, ham, cheese, etc., for the lunch crowd. Do you have room for a couple of tables and some chairs in the deli area? I say this knowing that you don't have time for that. But, if you have a helper at that time.....

Yeah. I think people around here would go in to listen to an English accent too. Maybe I need to go over to England and waitress..do you think they'd tip well for a southern accent---even if I spill the water and drop the fish and chips?  :P 8)
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Post by: optom3 on January 15, 2009, 11:41:23 pm
Quote from: DavidinIndy on January 15, 2009, 11:22:04 pm
Americans love British accents Fiona. I'm sure nearly all your customers love to hear you talk. It's just that those guys are more vocal in letting you know about it. :)

I wish I had some cocoa around here. I'd go out and buy some but I've been hearing about peoples' cars stalling out on the roads due to the cold weather. So I'll just stay here and bundle up under a blanket.

Just stay inside warm and cosy. If you have no cocoa,  a hot toddy would work just as well. Scotch whisky, (no "e ") a little hot water !!! Drink enough and you will not care what is going on outside !!

If you absoloutely have to, you could try whisky with an "e" but only if you become desperate. !!

My favourite guy comes in every day.He is so cute he makes me blush. His opening line is, if all the girls over there look like you, we should build a bridge.How cute is that.?
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Post by: optom3 on January 15, 2009, 11:52:30 pm
Quote from: Shasta542 on January 15, 2009, 11:30:12 pm
One of the local grocery stores in my area makes sandwiches from the meat counter---sliced bologna, ham, cheese, etc., for the lunch crowd. Do you have room for a couple of tables and some chairs in the deli area? I say this knowing that you don't have time for that. But, if you have a helper at that time.....

Yeah. I think people around here would go in to listen to an English accent too. Maybe I need to go over to England and waitress..do you think they'd tip well for a southern accent---even if I spill the water and drop the fish and chips?  :P 8)

Yes I do actually. Every time someone says how cute my accent is. I inevitably reply,"I love your accent too" It seems, don't shoot me, very "gone with the wind" to my ears.
I just love the southern accent. It also helps when it is a big strapping black guy, with muscles on muscles.!!! I look at the size of their feet and nearly pass out !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My advice, is get to London and work in one of the bars/restaurants that are the haunts of the city boys. They get very drunk and tip very well, it is a sort of showy thing. Who can tip the most.How do I know, my husband used to be one of them !!
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Post by: David In Indy on January 15, 2009, 11:58:58 pm
Quote from: optom3 on January 15, 2009, 11:41:23 pm
Just stay inside warm and cosy. If you have no cocoa,  a hot toddy would work just as well. Scotch whisky, (no "e ") a little hot water !!! Drink enough and you will not care what is going on outside !!

If you absoloutely have to, you could try whisky with an "e" but only if you become desperate. !!

My favourite guy comes in every day.He is so cute he makes me blush. His opening line is, if all the girls over there look like you, we should build a bridge.How cute is that.?

That is a cute answer! But you know what? It's not a bad idea! I wonder if they will ever build one?

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 15, 2009, 11:30:12 pm
One of the local grocery stores in my area makes sandwiches from the meat counter---sliced bologna, ham, cheese, etc., for the lunch crowd. Do you have room for a couple of tables and some chairs in the deli area? I say this knowing that you don't have time for that. But, if you have a helper at that time.....

Yeah. I think people around here would go in to listen to an English accent too. Maybe I need to go over to England and waitress..do you think they'd tip well for a southern accent---even if I spill the water and drop the fish and chips?  :P 8)

My friends in Michigan and Wisconsin think I sound Southern. My friends in Kentucky and Tennessee just think I sound weird.

It's called a "Hoosier twang" and it's a whole separate animal from the rest of the Midwestern accents. We are very weird here. :laugh:

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 16, 2009, 09:43:09 am
It was 14 F when I left home this morning. At least it's sunny.

I was wearing so many layers I was afraid I'd split my pants!  :laugh:
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Post by: Brown Eyes on January 16, 2009, 11:47:36 am


It's -5 right now in Pittsburgh, and the wind chill is between -15 and -20! They say the high today will be +7.  Yikes!

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Post by: Penthesilea on January 16, 2009, 12:26:46 pm
Quote from: atz75 on January 16, 2009, 11:47:36 am

It's -5 right now in Pittsburgh, and the wind chill is between -15 and -20! They say the high today will be +7.  Yikes!

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You and all living through the current sold spell on your side of the ocean have my sympathy. I already said on another thread that everything with a - in front of it and measured in F is shocking to me. :o

Here's plenty of hot cocoa for all:

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 16, 2009, 01:19:30 pm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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Post by: southendmd on January 17, 2009, 07:46:01 pm
Not only did Chuckie turn 40, he also just turned over 9,000 posts!  Congrats, Chuckie!
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Post by: David In Indy on January 17, 2009, 08:12:42 pm
Congratulations on 9,000 posts, Mr. Chuck!! :D



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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 17, 2009, 10:33:27 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on January 16, 2009, 01:19:30 pm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I thought you preferred Dunkin Donuts white chocolate hot chocolate.  8)
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Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2009, 10:47:13 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 17, 2009, 10:33:27 pm
I thought you preferred Dunkin Donuts white chocolate hot chocolate.  8)

I do!  Nice memory!!!

It's been soooo long since I've had that.
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Post by: Meryl on January 17, 2009, 11:00:46 pm


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CONGRATULATIONS CHUCK!
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Post by: Shasta542 on January 18, 2009, 12:26:23 am
Quote from: atz75 on January 16, 2009, 11:47:36 am

It's -5 right now in Pittsburgh, and the wind chill is between -15 and -20! They say the high today will be +7.  Yikes!

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What did you wear outside on this day, Amanda?! Lots of layers?
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Post by: Shasta542 on January 18, 2009, 12:28:05 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 17, 2009, 10:33:27 pm
I thought you preferred Dunkin Donuts white chocolate hot chocolate.  8)

Did you know that Paula Deen makes a hamburger that goes between two donuts? Sounds terrible to me, but she says it's great.

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Post by: Kelda on January 18, 2009, 06:24:28 am
congrats for over 9000 posts chuck!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 18, 2009, 08:00:40 am


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on 9000 posts
Chuck!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on January 18, 2009, 08:02:14 am
weee woooo! Congrats Chuckie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 18, 2009, 10:27:12 am
Congratulations, Chuck!

In other news....Here's a book everyone should buy and read!

I Do, an anthology of short stories in support of marriage equality.

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Do you support the right of any human being to marry the person they love? The right to say 'I Do' to a life of commitment and sharing with the that one special person? We do. We hope that marriage will soon be a dream that everyone can share. That's why the following authors of LGBT fiction have donated stories to this anthology, in aid of Lambda Legal Fund's fight for marriage equality: Tracey Pennington, Alex Beecroft, Charlie Cochrane, Clare London, Storm Grant, Lisabet Sarai, Sharon Maria Bidwell, Jeanne Barrack, Marquesate, Z.A Maxfield, P.A Brown, Allison Wonderland, Erastes, Zoe Nichols and Cassidy Ryan, Emma Collingwood, Mallory Path, Jerry L. Wheeler, Moondancer Drake, Fiona Glass, Lee Rowan. All profits from the sale of this anthology will be donated to the Lambda Legal Defense to fight Prop 8 in support of marriage equality for all.

Available in multiple ebook formats at Fictionwise: http://www.fictionwise.com/eBooks/eBook79172.htm?cache

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 18, 2009, 11:14:32 am
Allison Wonderland?  I'm guessing some of these are pen names.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 18, 2009, 11:40:36 am
Quote from: southendmd on January 18, 2009, 11:14:32 am
Allison Wonderland?  I'm guessing some of these are pen names.

Well, probably. The stories are good though and it is for a good cause!

You can buy the book in print, too, as well as ebook. The publisher's website has links:

http://www.mlrpress.com/ShowBook.php?book=IDO21001
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on January 18, 2009, 12:02:11 pm
Quote from: Shasta542 on January 15, 2009, 10:02:15 pm
We've got 15*F right now, Optom3. It's pretty cold. But no precipitation. I still am not wearing a coat--but I keep one in the trunk of the car.  :P

It's 40 there? Put your cocoa mix and marshmallows on an endcap!  ;D

WHAT!!!???!!!

What you got against wearing a coat?

 :)

18F is so much more pleasant than 4F.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2009, 04:16:54 pm
Hiya everyone!

Thanks for the congrats!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2009, 04:21:19 pm
Quote from: Shasta542 on January 18, 2009, 12:28:05 am
Did you know that Paula Deen makes a hamburger that goes between two donuts? Sounds terrible to me, but she says it's great.

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Heart attack on a plate.  How nice.

lol
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on January 18, 2009, 05:49:24 pm
Quote from: BelAir on January 18, 2009, 12:02:11 pm
WHAT!!!???!!!

What you got against wearing a coat?

 :)

18F is so much more pleasant than 4F.

Well, if I were walking a lot out in the cold, I would. But going from the house into the car and from the car into work--my coat is too bulky to wear in the car.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 18, 2009, 05:53:32 pm
Quote from: Shasta542 on January 18, 2009, 05:49:24 pm
Well, if I were walking a lot out in the cold, I would. But going from the house into the car and from the car into work--my coat is too bulky to wear in the car.  ;)

Shasta you really should wear a coat in those temperatures! Even if it just from the car to the door. Don't make me come down there and take you over my knee! ;)  :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on January 18, 2009, 05:54:50 pm
Quote from: DavidinIndy on January 18, 2009, 05:53:32 pm
Shasta you really should wear a coat in those temperatures! Even if it just from the car to the door. Don't make me come down there and take you over my knee! ;)  :-*



 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Berit on January 18, 2009, 06:00:48 pm
i think I'd like to see that David!! Opppsss, to few posts, sorry........ :'( :'( :'( :( :( :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on January 18, 2009, 06:07:05 pm
Quote from: Berit on January 18, 2009, 06:00:48 pm
i think I'd like to see that David!! Opppsss, to few posts, sorry........ :'( :'( :'( :( :( :(

You can come into the club house, Berit. You can use some of my posts!! I'll share.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2009, 06:27:12 pm
Quote from: DavidinIndy on January 18, 2009, 05:53:32 pm
Don't make me come down there and take you over my knee! ;)  :-*


kinky!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 18, 2009, 10:36:44 pm
Quote from: DavidinIndy on January 18, 2009, 05:53:32 pm
Shasta you really should wear a coat in those temperatures! Even if it just from the car to the door. Don't make me come down there and take you over my knee! ;)  :-*



 :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 19, 2009, 12:29:55 pm
Good morning! It is 31 F in Philadelphia, and snowing. It's lovely!  :D  And I'm having a lovely, lazy holiday from work.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 19, 2009, 01:03:03 pm
I had a job interview today. The first in fourteen years. I think I didn't leave the best impression :-\.

It's a job for a social worker for a special project class at a professional school/training school.
The job description in the paper put the emphasis on the organizational stuff: keep/make contact to parents, pupils, teachers and potential employers, bring them together, documentation, computer skills needed, etc. They even said they were looking for someone who pulls the strings, who organizes things.
Well, so far so good. Of course in the job interview I put the emphasis on my skills/my experiences of that kind of stuff.

At the very end, one of the interviewers said the main problem is keeping the pupils from quitting school. They need someone who works directly and closely with the kids (teenagers in this case), motivates them and intervenes when problems arise.
Well duh - I can do that! That's what I mainly did when I was working on my former job. Ack! I would have put a totally different emphasis on my presentation had I known this.

 >:(

Oh well, check one for experience.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2009, 01:36:05 pm
Chrissi, I'm sure you left a great impression!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 19, 2009, 03:08:55 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on January 19, 2009, 01:36:05 pm
Chrissi, I'm sure you left a great impression!


Aw, that's sweet of you to say. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 19, 2009, 04:25:38 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on January 19, 2009, 01:36:05 pm
Chrissi, I'm sure you left a great impression!

yup, I'm sure you did good!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 19, 2009, 04:28:25 pm
In my life I have noticed two things that often don't match reality. One is course descriptions in college catalogs, the other is published job descriptions.  :-\

I'm sure you did fine, Chrissi.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 19, 2009, 04:29:51 pm
At the very least, I'm sure they'll invite you back to talk about your other more relevant experience! Take heart, friend and good luck!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on January 19, 2009, 04:45:29 pm
Chrissi, that sounds like a frustrating experience.  >:( Sorry to hear about this.



Quote from: CellarDweller on January 19, 2009, 01:36:05 pm
Chrissi, I'm sure you left a great impression!

I agree! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 20, 2009, 03:27:34 am
Thank you all for your encourement! :-*

Warning: bitching, ranting, screaming and whining follows.


ARRRRRGGGGHHHH!

I can found a club together with Fiona. The bad luck club >:(.

Last week the pipes were frozen and we were without hot water for days. Yesterday the job interview didn't go well (and it didn't, really) - and now we have water damage! The water drips out of the ceiling of the bathroom in three points :o.
We had to cut off elecricity for the bathroom because in one point, it drips directly out of the electricity cable of the lamp :o :o :o

I phoned the plumber (again!). He said someone will come some time today. He couldn't even say whether it will be before noon or in the afternoon.

I'm so fed up!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on January 20, 2009, 07:45:30 am
Dang, Chrissi, that's a serious GDBOAUS!

 >:(

I hope you won't have to stand this for long.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 20, 2009, 10:13:43 am
Good morning! A lovely 7 F in Philadelphia when I left for work this morning.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2009, 10:32:31 am
Mornin' all!

(((((((Chrissi)))))))
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 21, 2009, 09:54:54 am
Good morning. A 20 F and boneless blue winter morning in Philadelphia. It seemed colder than yesterday morning, probably because there is more wind this morning.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2009, 10:09:52 am
Good morning everyone!

chilly morning here in NJ!


breezy and 18 degrees!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 21, 2009, 04:49:07 pm
I just noticed that Roland passed 7,000 posts some time ago.  CONGRATS, ROLAND!   8)

We haven't had a Top Ten list posted for ages, so here's how it stands now:

35,531        injest

14,521        Artiste

13,726        MaineWriter

12,935        DavidinIndy

12,426        Front-Ranger

11,879        Ellemeno

11,245        Gary_LH

 9,865        dot-matrix

 9,812        Jeff Wrangler

 9,772        louisev
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 21, 2009, 06:03:58 pm
Quote from: Meryl on January 21, 2009, 04:49:07 pm
I just noticed that Roland passed 7,000 posts some time ago.  CONGRATS, ROLAND!   8)

We haven't had a Top Ten list posted for ages, so here's how it stands now:

35,531        injest

14,521        Artiste

13,726        MaineWriter

12,935        DavidinIndy

12,426        Front-Ranger

11,879        Ellemeno

11,245        Gary_LH

 9,865        dot-matrix

 9,812        Jeff Wrangler

 9,772        louisev


Thanks Hight Priestess!  Interesting as ever.  :)



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 22, 2009, 09:48:23 am
Good morning. Mixed sun and clouds and 20 F when I left home this morning.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 22, 2009, 11:30:50 am
Hiya!

Keeping busy at work today, but one of the bosses is taking us out for lunch.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 23, 2009, 07:51:18 am
Morning all,

The thermometer tells me it is 18 degrees. Looks very cloudy and gray out there this morning.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on January 23, 2009, 09:04:59 am
Itis 32 degs. here and we have frost  on the ground. This is Florida it is meant to be hot !!!   My fingers are so bad this morning, ditto knees and feet. The cold weather really wreaks havoc with my arthritis.Hope all have a good week end.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 23, 2009, 09:47:02 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 23, 2009, 07:51:18 am
Morning all,

The thermometer tells me it is 18 degrees. Looks very cloudy and gray out there this morning.

L

I forgot to check the temp before I left home this morning. I think it's somewhere in the 20s F right now, but at least it's sunny. It's supposed to go up to 50 F this afternoon, but by Sunday we're expected to be back in the deep-freeze.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on January 23, 2009, 12:03:23 pm
Hi Fabienne,

Just seeing the news about what happened at the day care center. 

Thinking of you, and hoping no one close to you was affected...

Bel

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on January 24, 2009, 04:50:36 am
Quote from: BelAir on January 23, 2009, 12:03:23 pm
Hi Fabienne,

Just seeing the news about what happened at the day care center. 

Thinking of you, and hoping no one close to you was affected...

Bel




Thanks Bel. We're all doing fine. But I have to say, being a parent myself, this news has hit us hard. I mean, I have two kids at school. And the thought that any nutcase with a knife can just decide to go kill some children, is terrifying. And there really isn't much that anyone can do about it.


It's just awful, there are no words  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2009, 02:05:32 pm

Congrats
to
David
In
Indy
On
Reaching
13,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 24, 2009, 08:58:20 pm
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CONGRATULATIONS DAVID!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 24, 2009, 09:05:14 pm
David, it was nice to have you with me in the 12K posts clubhouse, but you redlined it thru there too fast! Now I'm lonely again until somebody else gets a case of the chatty Kathies. Not that I ever do, LOL! But I'm planning on travelling every chance I get this year, so I may not be online quite so much!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 25, 2009, 04:15:10 am
Thanks Chuck, Meryl and Lee!  :-*  :-*  :-*

I can't believe 13000 came upon me so fast! :P

Now I feel all old and shit. ;)

Thanks everyone for the congratulations! :D



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 25, 2009, 06:33:22 am

Congrats David
on 13 000 posts!
 :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 25, 2009, 09:49:58 am
Morning all,

Congratulations, David.

-18 degrees here and sunny. Too cold to type.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on January 25, 2009, 12:33:31 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on January 25, 2009, 09:49:58 am
Morning all,

Congratulations, David.

-18 degrees here and sunny. Too cold to type.

L

Is that with the windchill, or without?

 ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 26, 2009, 10:16:13 am
I was running late, so I forgot to check the temperature before I left home this morning, but today it's not just cold, it's damp and cold, the damp cold that penetrates right to your bone marrow.  :(  We may see snow this week.

It's funny. I was running about five minutes late, but I still caught the same bus I usually get, and still saw the same people I usually see on the bus.  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 26, 2009, 10:43:00 am

It's damp and cold here in Pittsburgh today too.  It's been unusually cold here for quite a noticeable number of days this January.  But, warmer days are interpersed with the really cold/snowy days... so our snow never gets a chance to really pile up.  Right now we have cold, damp, slushy conditions.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on January 26, 2009, 10:51:56 am
Quote from: BelAir on January 25, 2009, 12:33:31 pm
Is that with the windchill, or without?

 ;)

That was the temperature. I don't do the windchill thing, I might faint! This morning was -10, not it is up to 3. Brrr.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 26, 2009, 01:47:58 pm
Happy 13,000, David!

Also, Happy Chinese New Year!  It's the year of the ox.

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 26, 2009, 01:58:19 pm
Quote from: southendmd on January 26, 2009, 01:47:58 pm
Also, Happy Chinese New Year!  It's the year of the ox.

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I wonder if that has any meaning or implications for Taureans?  ???  Probably not, I guess.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 26, 2009, 02:02:23 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 26, 2009, 01:58:19 pm
I wonder if that has any meaning or implications for Taureans?  ???  Probably not, I guess.  :-\

From Wiki:

The Chinese zodiac refers to a pure calendrical cycle; there are no equivalent constellations like those of the occidental zodiac.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 26, 2009, 02:03:27 pm
Quote from: southendmd on January 26, 2009, 02:02:23 pm
From Wiki:

The Chinese zodiac refers to a pure calendrical cycle; there are no equivalent constellations like those of the occidental zodiac.

Aw, phooey.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 26, 2009, 02:07:13 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 26, 2009, 02:03:27 pm
Aw, phooey.  :(

Jeff, I believe you were born in the year of the dog.  Here are some characteristics:

Honest, intelligent, straightforward, loyal, sense of justice and fair play, attractive, amicable, unpretentious, sociable, open-minded, idealistic, moralistic, practical, affectionate, dogged. Can be cynical, lazy, cold, judgmental, pessimistic, worrier, stubborn, quarrelsome.

Sound like you?  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 26, 2009, 02:21:11 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 26, 2009, 01:58:19 pm
I wonder if that has any meaning or implications for Taureans?  ???  Probably not, I guess.  :-\

It's a nice thought in any case... I'm a Taurus!  :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 26, 2009, 03:12:30 pm
Quote from: southendmd on January 26, 2009, 02:07:13 pm
Jeff, I believe you were born in the year of the dog.  Here are some characteristics:

Honest, intelligent, straightforward, loyal, sense of justice and fair play, attractive, amicable, unpretentious, sociable, open-minded, idealistic, moralistic, practical, affectionate, dogged. Can be cynical, lazy, cold, judgmental, pessimistic, worrier, stubborn, quarrelsome.

Sound like you?  :)

Good grief, I'm a beagle. ...  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 26, 2009, 03:21:16 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 26, 2009, 03:12:30 pm
Good grief, I'm a beagle. ...  :(

Man's best friend, after all!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 26, 2009, 03:45:54 pm
*hears that familiar Charlie Brown music playing*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on January 26, 2009, 03:50:48 pm
I'm a Monkey!  

Positive Traits:  Inventive, versatile, humorous, generous, intelligent, witty, lively, independent, charming.  [Check]
Negative Traits:   Manipulative, opinionated, conceited, egotistical, capricious, meddling, careless. [Double check]

A Scorpio Fire Monkey.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 26, 2009, 04:26:40 pm
Quote from: oilgun on January 26, 2009, 03:50:48 pm
A Scorpio Fire Monkey.


sounds like a monster!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 26, 2009, 04:29:50 pm
Quote from: southendmd on January 26, 2009, 03:21:16 pm
Man's best friend, after all!

(http://www.curewitz.com/WrenSite_DancingSnoopy.jpg)

In that case, I need to go out, and where's my supper?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 27, 2009, 09:55:13 am
Good morning. Very damp and 26 F this morning.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 27, 2009, 11:22:01 am
Good morning everyone!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on January 27, 2009, 05:13:22 pm

I thought of DavidInHartford (David) and MoreMojo (Scott) the other day.
Don't think they hang around these parts anymore.
Anyone in touch with them and know how they're doing?  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 28, 2009, 09:43:13 am
Good morning. It was 29 F when I left home this morning and freezing rain was falling. It seems like the temperature is rising, however. I should have brought a larger umbrella with me to work today; one newscaster said we might have heavy rain later today.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2009, 09:45:34 am
Hiya Jeff, and everyone!

Woke up to about 3 inches of snow on the ground.  It's starting to chagne over to a mix of stuff now.  By afternoon, it should be rain, and a lot of it washed away.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on January 28, 2009, 09:02:36 pm
we had snow all day today..........

hopefully I won't have to shovel too much to get my car out of the work parking lot.

 :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 29, 2009, 01:27:20 am
Quote from: Lumière on January 27, 2009, 05:13:22 pm
I thought of DavidInHartford (David) and MoreMojo (Scott) the other day.
Don't think they hang around these parts anymore.
Anyone in touch with them and know how they're doing?  :)

I haven't talked to either of them in a long time Milli. I think a few members here are staying in touch with them, but I'm not certain who they are. I miss them. I wish they would come back.

That's a beautiful picture in your sig line, btw.. :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 29, 2009, 01:31:43 am
Everyone is reporting the temperatures and weather conditions in their cities and countries, so here's mine..

17 F and cloudy. The windchill is 1 above zero. We had a terrible snowstorm last night and some parts of my city received over a foot of snow and a coating of ice. Now they tell us some more snow may be on the way! >:(

And I have to keep reminding myself that February is our snowiest month! Yipes!! :P



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2009, 08:05:55 am
Good morning everyone!

It rained until about 11pm last night.  It's 28 now, so I'm going to assume that there's ice all over out there this morning.

Let me go warm up the car.......
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 29, 2009, 10:00:24 am
Good morning. It was 26 F and sunny when I left home this morning. The TV news reports were so scary that I wore boots with good tread, expecting bad walking conditions, but every sidewalk I had to use to get to work this morning was bare and dry.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 30, 2009, 09:43:31 am
Good morning. It's 27 F in Philadelphia this morning, and sunny but also kind of hazy.

I'm leaving the office at noon today to go visit my dad for the weekend.  :)

David, I wish we would get a snowstorm like that. I need an excuse to stay hunkered down at home for a few days.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 30, 2009, 11:50:55 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 29, 2009, 10:00:24 am
...I wore boots with good tread, expecting bad walking conditions, but every sidewalk I had to use to get to work this morning was bare and dry.  :-\

I did that too, and felt foolish when I got to work and it was practically sandals weather. Fortunately, I have a tote bag under my desk with about 8-9 different pairs of shoes in it  ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 30, 2009, 01:06:15 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 26, 2009, 01:58:19 pm
I wonder if that has any meaning or implications for Taureans?  ???  Probably not, I guess.  :-\

Wikipedia says that an ox can be any bovine that's trained as a "draught animal" that is, for hauling stuff. Sound like you friend? An ox could be a water buffalo, eland, buffalo, bison, antelope, or a bos taurean, cow or bull. The typical oxen is a castrated male, but cows and fertile males (bulls) are used in many parts of the world too!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ox (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ox)

Wow, I seem to know a lot of Taureans...EDelMar, Offline Chuck, Jeff, Amanda...Taureans are a special breed that's for sure!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lumière on January 30, 2009, 01:11:05 pm
Quote from: DavidinIndy on January 29, 2009, 01:27:20 am
I haven't talked to either of them in a long time Milli. I think a few members here are staying in touch with them, but I'm not certain who they are. I miss them. I wish they would come back.

That's a beautiful picture in your sig line, btw.. :D

Cheers David.   :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 30, 2009, 02:29:04 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 30, 2009, 09:43:31 am
I'm leaving the office at noon today to go visit my dad for the weekend.  :)

David, I wish we would get a snowstorm like that. I need an excuse to stay hunkered down at home for a few days.  ;D

Have a great visit with your dad, Jeff!! Yeah, I'd like a blizzard to come along too! One a those 40-posts in one day blizzards! But...could BetterMost handle it??

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 30, 2009, 02:47:24 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 30, 2009, 09:43:31 am
Good morning. It's 27 F in Philadelphia this morning, and sunny but also kind of hazy.

I'm leaving the office at noon today to go visit my dad for the weekend.  :)

David, I wish we would get a snowstorm like that. I need an excuse to stay hunkered down at home for a few days.  ;D

Well, you might just get your wish, Jeff. There is another winter storm getting organized right now! As we speak! :P

They said it will be moving into Indiana on Monday with possible blizzard conditions. So, maybe Tuesday or Wednesday for Pennsylvania? Should I keep my fingers crossed for you Jeff? I'm not sure the people in Philly want all that snow! God knows we don't need any more of it around here! >:(

This is what my Dad's back yard looks like right now...

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/snowstorm/snow1.jpg)

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/snowstorm/snow2.jpg)

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/snowstorm/snow3.jpg)

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/snowstorm/snow4.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 30, 2009, 02:50:10 pm
Your dad seems to have a lot of mysterious bumps in his backyard, David.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 30, 2009, 02:58:32 pm
Quote from: Meryl on January 30, 2009, 02:50:10 pm
Your dad seems to have a lot of mysterious bumps in his backyard, David.  ;D

Yeah, that's weird looking, isn't it? I have no idea what's under there. With a little imagination it might even look obscene! :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 30, 2009, 04:28:40 pm
Quote from: DavidinIndy on January 30, 2009, 02:58:32 pm
Yeah, that's weird looking, isn't it? I have no idea what's under there. With a little imagination it might even look obscene! :laugh:

Oh, I'm sure no one around here would have that kind of imagination, David. (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Emoticons/deviltoangel.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 30, 2009, 05:06:15 pm
Quote from: Meryl on January 30, 2009, 04:28:40 pm
Oh, I'm sure no one around here would have that kind of imagination, David. (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Emoticons/deviltoangel.gif)

:laugh: :laugh:

I wouldn't be too sure about that Meryl! A few of my friends have started calling those bumps "snow penises"! :laugh:

Anyway, I went out there yesterday and cleared off the right hand side of the picnic table (you can see the table in the top picture) and put some corn there for the squirrels. They've been busy eating it all day long. I'll try to take a picture of them for all of you. There is so much snow out there (we received over a foot) and the smaller animals cannot find any food right now. They are extremely hungry. :(

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 30, 2009, 05:37:04 pm
Well, now the birds are there! I put some bird food out there as well. Anyway, sorry about the glare, but if I open the door they will fly away.

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/snowstorm/birds.jpg)

It looks like the squirrels have eaten all their corn, or most of it anyway. I'll go back out there once the birds are finished eating and put some more corn on the table for them. :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 30, 2009, 10:39:47 pm
Cool pics David!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on January 31, 2009, 09:24:07 am
Nice pictures David. And soooo much snow!  :o  And thank you for reminding me I need to go fill the birdfeeder. I love watching all the bird pecking away at the food.

My oldest daughter is in Switzerland right now. They're on a 10 day school skying trip. We've already seen some pictures of the village they're staying on the special sky trip website and I could not believe how much snow there was. I think it was almost 5 feet!!  :o
Today is their first day on the slopes. I'm looking forward to reading the daily report later today.

Keep warm and keep safe.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2009, 01:13:47 am
Congrats
to
Gary
Cottle
On
Reaching
4,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2009, 02:01:19 am

Congrats
to
InJest
On
Reaching
36,000
Posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 01, 2009, 02:15:08 am
Congratulations Gary and Jess!

Good Lord, I remember when Jess was only at *cough* 10,000 posts! :laugh:

Geez, that girl has done some SERIOUS typing around here!


Quote from: belbbmfan on January 31, 2009, 09:24:07 am
Nice pictures David. And soooo much snow!  :o  And thank you for reminding me I need to go fill the birdfeeder. I love watching all the bird pecking away at the food.


You're welcome Fabienne! We have to take care of the animals, don't we? I'll just be glad when the time comes to hang up my hummingbird feeders again. Looking outside my window, it seems like it will probably be a looooooong time from now! :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 01, 2009, 10:54:50 am
Morning everyone,

19 degrees here in Maine this morning. We had a big storm on Wednesday, no school. Then I got a GI virus on Thursday and was out of commission for about 48 hours. Mostly back to normal now but it was a rough few days.

Oh, did I mention my eye? It's still healing from surgeries on 1/21 and 1/23. Y'know, January was not a great month. Let's hope February is better.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 01, 2009, 11:00:06 am
Quote from: DavidinIndy on February 01, 2009, 02:15:08 am
Congratulations Gary and Jess!

Good Lord, I remember when Jess was only at *cough* 10,000 posts! :laugh:

Geez, that girl has done some SERIOUS typing around here!


You can say that again!

Quote from: DavidinIndy on February 01, 2009, 02:15:08 am
Good Lord, I remember when Jess was only at *cough* 10,000 posts! :laugh:

Geez, that girl has done some SERIOUS typing around here!

;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 01, 2009, 11:04:18 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 01, 2009, 10:54:50 am
19 degrees here in Maine this morning. We had a big storm on Wednesday, no school. Then I got a GI virus on Thursday and was out of commission for about 48 hours. Mostly back to normal now but it was a rough few days.

Oh, did I mention my eye? It's still healing from surgeries on 1/21 and 1/23. Y'know, January was not a great month. Let's hope February is better.

Shit that's hard friend!! Hopefully you got all the bad stuff over in January, so the rest of the year should be smooth sailing!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 01, 2009, 12:27:47 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 01, 2009, 10:54:50 am
Morning everyone,

19 degrees here in Maine this morning. We had a big storm on Wednesday, no school. Then I got a GI virus on Thursday and was out of commission for about 48 hours. Mostly back to normal now but it was a rough few days.

Oh, did I mention my eye? It's still healing from surgeries on 1/21 and 1/23. Y'know, January was not a great month. Let's hope February is better.

L

Was wonderin why you hadn't been around, Leslie.  I'm sorry you've been having such a tough month.  Let's hope February is better!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 01, 2009, 12:36:28 pm
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Congrats.jpg)

CONGRATS TO GARY ON 4,000 POSTS

AND

TO JESS FOR NINE TIMES THAT!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 01, 2009, 12:57:45 pm
Aw Leslie, that sure has been a rough month for you.

Here's to a better February, March, April, .....

Neuer Wein
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/1006207_1_Federweixer_15651510onlin.jpg)

Cheers! :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 01, 2009, 08:32:19 pm
Quote from: Meryl on February 01, 2009, 12:27:47 pm
Was wonderin why you hadn't been around, Leslie.  I'm sorry you've been having such a tough month.  Let's hope February is better!  :-*

Oh, gosh, me, too!  :o

And here I thought you were just busy with your whatsit. You know, your e-book thingy?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2009, 08:45:03 pm
Leslie, sorry to hear about your eye!

Hope that you are on the mend, and feeling much better!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 01, 2009, 11:02:02 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 01, 2009, 08:32:19 pm
Oh, gosh, me, too!  :o

And here I thought you were just busy with your whatsit. You know, your e-book thingy?  ;D

I was so sick with that GI thing, I couldn't lift my hand or lift my head off the pillow to read my Kindle. It was misery. I don't wish this GI bug on anyone, it was vicious.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 01, 2009, 11:03:03 pm
Thank you Chuck, Chrissi, Jeff, Meryl, Lee, everyone....

Hopefully I am on the mend and I got the bad Karma for the year out of the way early on...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on February 01, 2009, 11:37:08 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 01, 2009, 11:02:02 pm
I was so sick with that GI thing, I couldn't lift my hand or lift my head off the pillow to read my Kindle. It was misery. I don't wish this GI bug on anyone, it was vicious.

L

You poor thing, I simply hate G.I upsets. They are so debilitating, make sure you get all your electrolytes, minerals and vitamins back in synch. again. I will echo everyone elses sentiments and hope the worst forthe yearis behind you.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 01, 2009, 11:41:00 pm
Wow!  There are people running around outside my apartment building hooting and hollaring, and there are helicopters hovering around near my apartment.  Ooooo, and now people are firing off fireworks.  It's certainly a wild night here in Pittsburgh with folks celebrating the Steelers!  I just heard that schools are going to open late tomorrow in Pittsburgh because of this Superbowl win.
:)

I remember when the Steelers won their last Superbowl people ran around like this as well... it really is loud outside my window.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on February 01, 2009, 11:54:20 pm
Quote from: atz75 on February 01, 2009, 11:41:00 pm
Wow!  There are people running around outside my apartment building hooting and hollaring, and there are helicopters hovering around near my apartment.  Ooooo, and now people are firing off fireworks.  It's certainly a wild night here in Pittsburgh with folks celebrating the Steelers!  I just heard that schools are going to open late tomorrow in Pittsburgh because of this Superbowl win.
:)

I remember when the Steelers won their last Superbowl people ran around like this as well... it really is loud outside my window.



I was just reminiscing about the last Steelerswin. We had only been in America for a month and were in honeymoon mood with an amazing business and a seemingly bright future ahead.
How things have changed. Still on the bright side, my husband actually managed to cook amazingly tender ribs tonight, so we must be nearly American now !!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 02, 2009, 12:56:21 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/schnapps.jpg)

CONGRATS TO HERRKAISER on PASSING 1,000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2009, 07:45:47 am
Congrats
to
Herr
Kaiser
On
Reaching
1,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 02, 2009, 07:59:38 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on February 01, 2009, 11:02:02 pm
I was so sick with that GI thing, I couldn't lift my hand or lift my head off the pillow to read my Kindle. It was misery. I don't wish this GI bug on anyone, it was vicious.

L

Gosh, Leslie, that sounds truly awful. And eye surgery on top of that.  :-\ I hope you're doing better now. Here's some healthy freshly squeezed blood orange juice. Cheers!

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/blood-orange-juice-version-2.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on February 02, 2009, 09:00:42 am
Morning all,

Happy Groundhog Day. It is 6 degrees here and sort of cloudy. I don't think Phil would see his shadow this morning in southern Maine. I wonder about Pennsylvania? Daybreak was about 35 minutes ago.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 02, 2009, 09:44:04 am
I just heard that he indeed saw his shadow--six more weeks of lovely winter! :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 02, 2009, 09:53:24 am
Quote from: southendmd on February 02, 2009, 09:44:04 am
I just heard that he indeed saw his shadow--six more weeks of lovely winter! :P

Always a pretty even bet anyway, since it's about six weeks--roughly--till the vernal equinox.

Temp. 35 F in Philadelphia this morning and sunny but sort of damp, and it's supposed to rain later today.  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 02, 2009, 11:02:56 am
 Anybody got a picture of a groundhog, preferably in a Steelers uniform? 8) If so, I'll put it on the newsbanner!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2009, 11:12:14 am
well apparently the huge snowstorm that we were supposed to get tonight has fizzled out.


 ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 02, 2009, 12:01:54 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 02, 2009, 11:02:56 am
Anybody got a picture of a groundhog, preferably in a Steelers uniform? 8) If so, I'll put it on the newsbanner!

I'll PM you some pics
 :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 02, 2009, 06:36:36 pm
I'm way behind in my thousands: 

Congrats to Gary on 4K!

Congrats to Jess on 36K  (!!)

A big Chez Tremblay 1000+ Welcome to our newest members:

HerrKaiser!

and

Buffymon!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2009, 10:50:39 pm
Congrats
to
BuffyMon
On
Reaching
1,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 02, 2009, 10:57:45 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/postsbundled.jpg)

CONGRATS TO BUFFYMON on the FIRST 1,000!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 03, 2009, 09:41:17 am
Good morning. It was 33 F when I left home this morning, cloudy and damp. It's supposed to snow today but not stick.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2009, 11:30:11 am
Hiya Jeff!

it's snowing here in N.J.  Looks pretty!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on February 03, 2009, 12:07:50 pm
Quote from: Meryl on February 02, 2009, 10:57:45 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/postsbundled.jpg)

CONGRATS TO BUFFYMON on the FIRST 1,000!
thanks...but I really don´t know where to put those.... ;D ;)



and thanks, chuck!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 03, 2009, 01:23:27 pm
Quote from: buffymon on February 03, 2009, 12:07:50 pm
thanks...but I really don´t know where to put those.... ;D ;)

No worries, Monika!  Phillip has them tucked safely away in the database.   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 03, 2009, 01:26:36 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 03, 2009, 11:30:11 am
Hiya Jeff!

it's snowing here in N.J.  Looks pretty!

It's snowing here, now, too. Very pretty, but it's not sticking.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 03, 2009, 01:28:11 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 03, 2009, 11:30:11 am
Hiya Jeff!

it's snowing here in N.J.  Looks pretty!

I hear it's snowing in London today too!

And meanwhile in Denver it's supposed to be over 70 F tomorrow. I'm about ready to put my sweaters back into mothballs!!

Global Discombobulation indeed!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 03, 2009, 04:51:19 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 03, 2009, 01:28:11 pm
I hear it's snowing in London today too!

And meanwhile in Denver it's supposed to be over 70 F tomorrow. I'm about ready to put my sweaters back into mothballs!!

Global Discombobulation indeed!!


I wouldn't do that if I were you. It's only the third of February. You may need them again before this winter is over.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on February 03, 2009, 05:33:40 pm
I just got reminded I just hit 10,000!

OMG!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 03, 2009, 05:49:09 pm

Congrats
to
 BuffyMon  
On
Reaching
1,000
Posts
and to
 louisev  
On Reaching
10,000!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 03, 2009, 05:58:24 pm
Hugh says 10,000 looks good on you, Louise!

(http://daveintexas.files.wordpress.com/2006/07/hugh-jackman.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on February 03, 2009, 06:13:05 pm
*faints!*

And just about anything looks good on Hugh!

Or nothing at all!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2009, 08:25:57 pm

Congrats
to
LouiseV.
On
Reaching
10,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on February 03, 2009, 08:34:16 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 03, 2009, 08:25:57 pm
Congrats
to
LouiseV.
On
Reaching
10,000
Posts!


so seeing as how I've written so many posts, how about you fork over that picture of the south side of the north walking cowboys?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 03, 2009, 11:28:48 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/BigTenConference.jpg)

CONGRATS ON REACHING THE BIG 10,000, LOUISE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 04, 2009, 12:30:45 am
Congratulations Buffymon and Louise!! :D :D


And Congratulations to Shasta too for acheiving 5,000 posts!!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 04, 2009, 02:46:01 am
What a lot of milestones :)


Congrats on your first
1000 posts
Monika!
Welcome to the club!


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/cupcake_narrowweb__300x4440.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 04, 2009, 02:47:57 am

Congrats on the
Big 10 K
Louise!

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/cupcake_17916c.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 04, 2009, 02:49:42 am
And another cupcake goes to......



Congrats  on hitting
5000 posts
Shasta!


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/cupcake.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on February 04, 2009, 06:55:47 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 04, 2009, 02:49:42 am
And another cupcake goes to......



Congrats  on hitting
5000 posts
Shasta!


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/cupcake.jpg)
Yummy!! Thanks, Chrissi! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on February 04, 2009, 06:57:53 am
Quote from: DavidinIndy on February 04, 2009, 12:30:45 am
And Congratulations to Shasta too for acheiving 5,000 posts!!!

Thank you, David!  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 07:49:30 am

Congrats
to
Brad
In
Blue
On
Reaching
1,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 04, 2009, 08:25:14 am
Quote from: Shasta542 on February 04, 2009, 06:55:47 am
Yummy!! Thanks, Chrissi! :)


Ooops, you reaching 5000 is already 800 posts ago! :o
I trusted David with his congrats and joined, lol.

As long as the cupcake was yummy, it's all good :).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on February 04, 2009, 08:27:02 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 04, 2009, 08:25:14 am

Ooops, you reaching 5000 is already 800 posts ago! :o
I trusted David with his congrats and joined, lol.

As long as the cupcake was yummy, it's all good :).

LOL. No problem. I love late presents!

I think my 5,000 slipped up on ya'll -- I'm so quiet and all.   ::) :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on February 04, 2009, 08:28:29 am
Quote from: garycottle on February 04, 2009, 07:26:59 am
Yeah, congrats, Shasta.  Looks like it's almost 6,000 now.   :P

Thank you, Gary!! I think I talked too much over Christmas break!  :P 8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 04, 2009, 09:35:18 am
Good morning. It was 26 F when I left home this morning. According to the local TV news, the region actually got more snow last night than was predicted, 4--6 inches instead of 1--3. It appeared there were about 2 inches of snow accumulated on the railings of my apartment balconies. The trees in the city looked very pretty this morning.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 04, 2009, 10:59:49 am


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BELATED CONGRATS on 5,000, SHASTA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 04, 2009, 11:01:33 am
Welcome to the club, Brad!

Shasta, congrats on 5K and looking forward to a proper celebration of your upcoming 6K!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 04, 2009, 11:02:09 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/cowboyLogoSmall.gif)

WELCOME TO THE CLUB BRADINBLUE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 05, 2009, 10:22:42 am
Good morning! Temp. is 17 F in Philadelphia this morning. At least it's sunny.

This morning it is easy to understand why our ancestors spent the entire summer and fall cutting and stacking firewood when they weren't tending crops.

What is harder to understand is how our much more distant ancestors managed, but, hey, all of us here today had ancestors who survived the Ice Age--unless, of course, our ancestors were dropped off by the Mother Ship more recently than that.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 05, 2009, 10:37:10 am


Oooooooo, Jeff in just a little while you'll hit 10,000!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 05, 2009, 10:45:14 am
Quote from: atz75 on February 05, 2009, 10:37:10 am

Oooooooo, Jeff in just a little while you'll hit 10,000!



Go, Jeff, go! It's only six posts away. We're standing at the 10K line, cheering for you. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 05, 2009, 10:56:10 am
Quote from: atz75 on February 05, 2009, 10:37:10 am

Oooooooo, Jeff in just a little while you'll hit 10,000!

Oi vey. If it happens, it happens. (Shrugs shoulders.)

But thanks, Amanda and Chrissi.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 05, 2009, 01:16:46 pm
BINGO!! Let me B the 1st to congratulate my friend Jeff Wrangler on 10,000 fabulous posts!! This comes with a can of "I Wish I Knew How to Quit You" but I CAN't BetterMost Beans!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2009, 01:37:52 pm
Congrats
to
Jeff
Wrangler
On
Reaching
10,000
Posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 05, 2009, 01:52:49 pm
Whoo-hooo!
Jeff
successfully crossed the

10 000

the posts mark.
That's a biggie!

Congrats, Bud :D


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 05, 2009, 02:26:32 pm


Woohoo!!  Congrats Jeff!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 05, 2009, 02:42:53 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 05, 2009, 10:56:10 am
Oi vey. If it happens, it happens. (Shrugs shoulders.)

Well, it happened.  Mazel tov, bubbe. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 05, 2009, 03:10:13 pm
Quote from: southendmd on February 05, 2009, 02:42:53 pm
Well, it happened.  Mazel tov, bubbe. 

I'm not your grandmother. ...  >:(

 ;D  :-*

Thanks, everybody.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 06, 2009, 09:37:12 am
Good morning. It's 19 F and cloudy in Philadelphia this morning. Somehow, I guess maybe because it's Friday, I'm not minding the weather so much this morning.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2009, 10:35:32 am
Good morning everyone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 06, 2009, 10:54:00 am
Another beautiful day in Denver...45 degrees as I was driving in to work.

Our friend Pete in Boston scheduled a trip here to see us and get some rays. I hope this can hold up until he arrives at the end of the month!

Join us all you Eastern Seaboarders, before you come down with scurvy!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2009, 11:15:37 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 06, 2009, 10:54:00 am
Join us all you Eastern Seaboarders, before you come down with scurvy!!


lol!  No way!  I love the grey and snow! 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 06, 2009, 11:20:13 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 06, 2009, 10:54:00 am
Another beautiful day in Denver...45 degrees as I was driving in to work.

Our friend Pete in Boston scheduled a trip here to see us and get some rays. I hope this can hold up until he arrives at the end of the month!

Join us all you Eastern Seaboarders, before you come down with scurvy!!


Pennsylvania Germans don't get scurvy. That's why we eat all that sauerkraut--rich in vitamin C.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 06, 2009, 01:44:59 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 06, 2009, 10:54:00 am
Another beautiful day in Denver...45 degrees as I was driving in to work.

Our friend Pete in Boston scheduled a trip here to see us and get some rays. I hope this can hold up until he arrives at the end of the month!

Join us all you Eastern Seaboarders, before you come down with scurvy!!


Well, Friend, it'll be 50 degrees and sunny in Boston by Sunday.

I think you mean rickets (lack of Vitamin D and sunlight), not scurvy.  Plus, we got gin and tonic with lime for that. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 06, 2009, 02:20:54 pm
Quote from: southendmd on February 06, 2009, 01:44:59 pm
Well, Friend, it'll be 50 degrees and sunny in Boston by Sunday.

I think you mean rickets (lack of Vitamin D and sunlight), not scurvy.  Plus, we got gin and tonic with lime for that. 

Make mine a double. That should take care of malaria and scurvy both!

S'posed to be 52 F or 56 F in Philadelphia on Sunday, depending on whom you listen to or believe.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 06, 2009, 04:35:22 pm
You Easterners should be pawing the white out of the full moon, then!! Or maybe I should be calling you Limeys!!

I had a run-in with gin and tonic a few years ago when my husband became brand director for Beefeaters'. I was ordered to drink martinis in the winter and gin and tonics in the summer. I got out of it by getting pregnant. I am strictly a wine-and-whiskey drinker!! Well, coffee, chai, and Arnie's these days, since I'm giving up the hard stuff for Lent.



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 06, 2009, 04:40:32 pm
Gin and tonic (quinine water) made the British Empire possible.

Whut's "Arnie's"?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 06, 2009, 04:50:03 pm

I love the flavor of gin... so, I'm a fan of both gin and tonics and gin martinis.  I think gin martinis are much more flavorful than vodka.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 06, 2009, 05:08:56 pm
Arnie's are a drink named after a fellow Pennsylvanian, Arnold Palmer. They are half iced tea and half lemonade.

Amanda, I prefer gin martinis to vodka martinis, but if you HAVE to drink a martini whether you want to or not, it loses its appeal. Espcecially if you forget to order it with a twist! Then it's really lost its appeal! I think that olive very well without it!!  ::) Okay, I'll stop now!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on February 07, 2009, 12:45:27 am
Quote from: atz75 on February 06, 2009, 04:50:03 pm
I love the flavor of gin... so, I'm a fan of both gin and tonics and gin martinis.  I think gin martinis are much more flavorful than vodka.

I much prefer gin martinis. No doubt about it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on February 07, 2009, 12:50:22 am
When I was in Los Angeles I went to a place that is supposed to have the best martini in the world or something like that. It was called Musso and Frank. It was between Hollyood and Vine and Hollywood and Highland. It was a VERY good martini and it was gin and it had olives. Beautiful place too. It has been there since the 30s or something like that.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 07, 2009, 01:21:51 am
Quote from: jstephens9 on February 07, 2009, 12:45:27 am
I much prefer gin martinis. No doubt about it.


Well, that's really the classic, isn't it? A classic martini is gin and vermouth, isn't it?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on February 07, 2009, 12:19:24 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 07, 2009, 01:21:51 am

Well, that's really the classic, isn't it? A classic martini is gin and vermouth, isn't it?

Yes that definitely is the classic!!! I'm not sure how Vodka got in the picture. I think after drinking the classic nobody would ever want the vodka one. Something else I don't understand are all these drinks that are called martinis now that are made like the Appletini, etc., etc. Those really aren't martinis in my opinion.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 07, 2009, 12:25:11 pm
Quote from: jstephens9 on February 07, 2009, 12:19:24 pm
Yes that definitely is the classic!!! I'm not sure how Vodka got in the picture. I think after drinking the classic nobody would ever want the vodka one. Something else I don't understand are all these drinks that are called martinis now that are made like the Appletini, etc., etc. Those really aren't martinis in my opinion.

Tell you what, Jack, I don't drink any of that stuff--I'll stick with scotch, maybe a little Black Jack now and then--but to my way of thinking, if it isn't gin and vermouth, then it's not really a martini, regardless of what people call it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on February 07, 2009, 12:26:58 pm
I totally agree Jeff. It is rare that I drink martinis too, but the classic ones will hit hard all of a sudden and then if you're not careful you'll have a classic hangover the next day too  ;)
Title: CONGRATS TO MERYL ON 7K POSTS!
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 07, 2009, 03:27:11 pm
Congratulations to Meryl, our High Priestess, for 7,000 wonderful posts on BetterMost!! Thank you so much for sticking with us through thick and thin!!


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 07, 2009, 05:48:54 pm
Congrats, fellow co-mod Meryl, on 7K posts!

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Aw, just one little smile?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 07, 2009, 06:45:30 pm
Quote from: jstephens9 on February 07, 2009, 12:26:58 pm
I totally agree Jeff. It is rare that I drink martinis too, but the classic ones will hit hard all of a sudden and then if you're not careful you'll have a classic hangover the next day too  ;)

That's the gin, Jack. For years I drank gin and tonic, year in, year out. I usually woke up the next morning with a whale of a headache. Then--I can't even remember now why I decided to try scotch instead--but that's when I discovered that scotch doesn't give me the headache that gin did.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on February 07, 2009, 06:47:10 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 07, 2009, 06:45:30 pm
That's the gin, Jack. For years I drank gin and tonic, year in, year out. I usually woke up the next morning with a whale of a headache. Then--I can't even remember now why I decided to try scotch instead--but that's when I discovered that scotch doesn't give me the headache that gin did.

You're right. Gin does give headaches. I used to drink it more frequently. Scotch is good. You are who introduced me to it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 07, 2009, 10:08:26 pm
Congrats to John/JMMGallagher on 2,000 fabulous, artful, erudite, New Yorkian posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 07, 2009, 10:11:24 pm
Thanks for the congrats, Lee and Brother-Mod Paul!  :-*  :-*

I'm finally in 7th Heaven!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 07, 2009, 10:45:41 pm

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CONGRATULATIONS, DEAR FRIEND,

on 2,000 JOHNTASTIC POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on February 07, 2009, 10:55:02 pm
Congratulations Meryl and John!!! I hit 3,000 on New Years Eve I think and now I am already hitting 3,500 with this post. Wonder if I am spending too much time on here  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 08, 2009, 12:42:37 am

Congrats
to
Meryl
On
Reaching
7,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 08, 2009, 04:59:01 am

Congrats
to Meryl on
7000 posts!
 :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 08, 2009, 05:00:35 am


Congrats
to John on
2000 posts!
 :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 08, 2009, 05:31:02 am
Quote from: jstephens9 on February 07, 2009, 10:55:02 pm
Congratulations Meryl and John!!! I hit 3,000 on New Years Eve I think and now I am already hitting 3,500 with this post. Wonder if I am spending too much time on here  ???

Hey friend,
I just checked and it looks like your milestone got lost in all the New Years and B-Day wishes back then. We can't have that - no, no!
So here are the belated fireworks and congrats for you  :-*



Belated congrats
to Jack
on 3000 posts!
 :D


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 08, 2009, 12:21:01 pm


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LATE CONGRATS ON 3,000, JACK!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 09, 2009, 09:32:06 am
 Good morning. A boneless blue winter morning in Philadelphia, temp. a liveable 29 F when I left for work this morning.

On the other hand, the heating system at work has gone bonkers. It's 83 F in here!  :P  At a temp. like that, I'm expecting a beverage with a little umbrella in it. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 09, 2009, 10:44:17 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 09, 2009, 09:32:06 am
  It's 83 F in here!  :P  At a temp. like that, I'm expecting a beverage with a little umbrella in it. ...  ;D


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Give me a min.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 09, 2009, 10:51:18 am
There ya go


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 09, 2009, 11:21:51 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 09, 2009, 09:32:06 am
On the other hand, the heating system at work has gone bonkers. It's 83 F in here!  :P  At a temp. like that, I'm expecting a beverage with a little umbrella in it. ...  ;D


Oh, I would be soooo pissed!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 09, 2009, 12:32:35 pm
Thanks Chuck, Chrissi and Jack, for the congrats!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 09, 2009, 01:02:04 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 09, 2009, 11:21:51 am

Oh, I would be soooo pissed!

Because of the heat or because of the beverage?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 09, 2009, 01:03:10 pm
Thanks, Little Darlin'. It'll have to keep till I get home. Can't see the pic here at work.  :(

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 09, 2009, 10:51:18 am
There ya go


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 09, 2009, 01:09:32 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 09, 2009, 01:03:10 pm
Thanks, Little Darlin'. It'll have to keep till I get home. Can't see the pic here at work.  :(

Oh. Good thing that ice in virtual drinks doesn't melt! :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 09, 2009, 04:02:32 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 09, 2009, 01:02:04 pm
Because of the heat or because of the beverage?  ;D

lol

the heat!  I don't do well in the heat.   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 09, 2009, 04:07:37 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 09, 2009, 04:02:32 pm
the heat!  I don't do well in the heat.   ;D

Chuck's melting, melting!

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(darn witches keep popping up)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 09, 2009, 08:24:54 pm

Congrats
to
SouthEndMD
On
Reaching
7,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 09, 2009, 10:32:21 pm
*Looks over shoulder* Hey, are you followin' me?  ;D


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CONGRATS, PAUL!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 09, 2009, 11:28:36 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 09, 2009, 01:09:32 pm
Oh. Good thing that ice in virtual drinks doesn't melt! :laugh:

Looks yummy!  :D  Thanks, Little Darlin'!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 09, 2009, 11:30:12 pm
Quote from: southendmd on February 09, 2009, 04:07:37 pm
Chuck's melting, melting!

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(darn witches keep popping up)

All that beautiful wickedness. ...  :-\

You liquidated him!  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 10, 2009, 09:41:48 am
Good morning. Temp. 38 F in Philadelphia when I left for work this morning, but damp and cloudy.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 10, 2009, 10:19:33 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 10, 2009, 09:41:48 am
Good morning. Temp. 38 F in Philadelphia when I left for work this morning, but damp and cloudy.  :-\

How's the hearting system at work? If it's still messed up, you should bring your sauna towel tomorrow. Maybe the bosses will take the hint then ;) ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 10, 2009, 11:00:09 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 10, 2009, 10:19:33 am
How's the hearting system at work? If it's still messed up, you should bring your sauna towel tomorrow. Maybe the bosses will take the hint then ;) ;D

It's back to normal today.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2009, 04:51:29 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 09, 2009, 11:30:12 pm
All that beautiful wickedness. ...  :-\

You liquidated him!  :o


No worries, it will take more than that to stop me.  >:D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 11, 2009, 09:33:05 am
Good morning. Temp. 46 F when I left for work this morning and rising. Record high temperatures, in the upper 60s, are forecast for today.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 11, 2009, 10:13:48 am

I hear we're supposed to get really strong thunderstorms and wind here on the western frontier of PA later today.  Apparently, this will bring a new cold front with it. 


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Right now it's warm and almost humid here this morning.  I hope the storms are gone by tomorrow when I head on out to Chicago.



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 11, 2009, 10:23:58 am
Is spring  coming early after all?

Seems to me this see-saw weather pattern, not to mention yesterday's tornado outbreak in Oklahoma, is much more characteristic of spring than winter.  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 11, 2009, 11:31:07 am


Yes, today in Pittsburgh it feels very spring-like.  The warm temps and rain/humidity, though, also feel wrong given the time of year.  I'm not surprised strong storms are coming.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 11, 2009, 11:32:42 am
Quote from: atz75 on February 11, 2009, 11:31:07 am

Yes, today in Pittsburgh it feels very spring-like.  The warm temps and rain/humidity, though, also feel wrong given the time of year.  I'm not surprised strong storms are coming.



Global warming. ...  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 11, 2009, 01:20:02 pm
I have the weirdest thing happening here right now. Within the last hour, I had about 12 phone calls from a family named Springmann, and for a a family named Springmann.
They live in the neighbouring village and have the same area code, but a totally different numer (landline).

First, it was Mr. Springmann, calling me three times. He wanted to call his own home to tell his wife he's on his way home now. The first two times he thought he had dialed the wrong number. The third time he looked on the display and had indeed called the correct number - but still my phone rang! :o

He said he would give up then. Next a woman called two times. Then another Mr. Springmann called; an older voice than the first Mr. Springmann. The father. He called from Austria and wanted to talk to his son. He tried it four times, but every time he got me on the phone!

Then the phone rang three more times, but I didn't take it and left it to the answering machine. I guess those were more calls for/from the Springmann family.

We got curios and dialed our own number from the cellphone.: "The number you have called is not available"  :o

It looks that at the moment, I have Springmann's number and my own number is somewhere in number's nirvana.


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 11, 2009, 01:47:30 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 11, 2009, 01:20:02 pm
I have the weirdest thing happening here right now. Within the last hour, I had about 12 phone calls from a family named Springmann, and for a a family named Springmann.
They live in the neighbouring village and have the same area code, but a totally different numer (landline).

First, it was Mr. Springmann, calling me three times. He wanted to call his own home to tell his wife he's on his way home now. The first two times he thought he had dialed the wrong number. The third time he looked on the display and had indeed called the correct number - but still my phone rang! :o

He said he would give up then. Next a woman called two times. Then another Mr. Springmann called; an older voice than the first Mr. Springmann. The father. He called from Austria and wanted to talk to his son. He tried it four times, but every time he got me on the phone!

Then the phone rang three more times, but I didn't take it and left it to the answering machine. I guess those were more calls for/from the Springmann family.

We got curios and dialed our own number from the cellphone.: "The number you have called is not available"  :o

It looks that at the moment, I have Springmann's number and my own number is somewhere in number's nirvana.


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Hunh!  That is quite a puzzling situation.  I hope it all gets worked out soon!  What a pain!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 11, 2009, 02:19:52 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 11, 2009, 01:20:02 pm

It looks that at the moment, I have Springmann's number and my own number is somewhere in number's nirvana.

Hmmm.  Sunspots?  Full moon?  Springmann fever?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 11, 2009, 02:23:13 pm
Quote from: Meryl on February 11, 2009, 02:19:52 pm
Hmmm.  Sunspots?  Full moon?  Springmann fever?  ;D

Poltergeists.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 11, 2009, 04:27:12 pm
Who knows? Our number is still not available. Meanwhile it's late, otherwise I'd try Springmann's number, to see myself where the connection goes to (I've looked up the Spingmann number).


Quote from: atz75 on February 11, 2009, 01:47:30 pm
Hunh!  That is quite a puzzling situation.  I hope it all gets worked out soon!  What a pain!

Acutally, it wasn't a pain, but instead so much fun!
The first five times I was on the phone, the sixth time I let my husband take it. Next thing I hear him say is "Oh, you must be Mr. Springmann. I'll hand the phone to my wife, you've already talked to her a few times."
Then he handed me the phone - and it was a very confused Mr. Springmann senior, who had of course NOT previously talked to me at this point :laugh:.
The poor man didn't know who we are or why we knew that he was Mr. Springmann! Hubby and I are still laughing about the situation.
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:



And Mr. Springmann junior is actually very nice to talk to. He and I were a bit confused, but laughed about it together. I like people who laugh easily.



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 11, 2009, 04:46:13 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 11, 2009, 04:27:12 pm
Acutally, it wasn't a pain, but instead so much fun!
The first five times I was on the phone, the sixth time I let my husband take it. Next thing I hear him say is "Oh, you must be Mr. Springmann. I'll hand the phone to my wife, you've already talked to her a few times."
Then he handed me the phone - and it was a very confused Mr. Springmann senior, who had of course NOT previously talked to me at this point :laugh:.
The poor man didn't know who we are or why we knew that he was Mr. Springmann! Hubby and I are still laughing about the situation.
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Sounds like something out of a Marx Brothers movie.  ;D

But I still suspect a poltergeist.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 12, 2009, 10:11:48 am
Good morning. Temp. was 55 F when I left home this morning, but very, very windy. Some sunshine, though.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 12, 2009, 11:57:50 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 11, 2009, 04:46:13 pm
Sounds like something out of a Marx Brothers movie.  ;D

The Marx Brothers are not well-known here. I know I've seen a movie with them, but can't remember anything of it.
But it sure was surreal and fun.

Quote
But I still suspect a poltergeist.  8)


The phone failure lasted until ten minutes ago. I called the service department this morning and ten mins ago someone called me back, saying he has repaired it. Yay!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 12, 2009, 12:06:33 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 12, 2009, 11:57:50 am
The phone failure lasted until ten minutes ago. I called the service department this morning and ten mins ago someone called me back, saying he has repaired it. Yay!

If I were you I wouldn't cheer until a day passes without a call for any of the Springmanns.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 12, 2009, 12:10:47 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 12, 2009, 11:57:50 am
The Marx Brothers are not well-known here. I know I've seen a movie with them, but can't remember anything of it.
But it sure was surreal and fun.


The phone failure lasted until ten minutes ago. I called the service department this morning and ten mins ago someone called me back, saying he has repaired it. Yay!



Chrissi, glad your phone is working again.

BTW, here's one of my favorite Marx Brothers routines:  the stateroom scene from "A Night at the Opera":

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZvugebaT6Q[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 12, 2009, 12:28:11 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 12, 2009, 12:06:33 pm
If I were you I wouldn't cheer until a day passes without a call for any of the Springmanns.  ;D

I'm not saying anything. Don't want to jinx it :-X.


Quote from: southendmd on February 12, 2009, 12:10:47 pm
Chrissi, glad your phone is working again.

BTW, here's one of my favorite Marx Brothers routines:  the stateroom scene from "A Night at the Opera":

Thanks, I liked it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 12, 2009, 12:53:51 pm
This one snuck by us!


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CONGRATS TO FABIENNE on 3000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 12, 2009, 01:05:36 pm
Here's another one!


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CONGRATULATIONS JANICE on 6000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 13, 2009, 09:13:51 am
Good morning. Temp. 40 F when I left home this morning; skies overcast.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 13, 2009, 10:02:28 am


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Janice
on 6000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 13, 2009, 10:04:13 am


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Fabienne
on
3000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 13, 2009, 11:11:26 am



     Wow, thanks, I had no idea.  Didnt even know I was close to a certain number..... :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 15, 2009, 05:22:43 pm
Good afternoon. Temp. was 29 F when I left for church at 10:40 this morning. It's now up to 42 F. A boneless blue winter day for most of the day, but high, thin cloudiness moving in now.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 15, 2009, 08:44:48 pm

Congrats
to
Fabienne
On
Reaching
3,000
Posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 15, 2009, 08:46:17 pm
Congrats
to
IfYouCantFixIt
On
Reaching
6,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on February 15, 2009, 11:00:02 pm
Félicitations, congratulations to you all !!

Should I now send the twins over to hug you, as a reward ?


Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 16, 2009, 11:46:48 am
Oops,  behind on the thousands again...

Congrats to Fabienne on 3K!

And to Janice on 6K!

And today, to Fran for achieving 8K!  Way to go!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2009, 01:22:28 pm
Congrats
to
Fran
On
Reaching
8,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 16, 2009, 01:31:30 pm

Congrats Fran
on
8000 posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 16, 2009, 01:36:32 pm


Congratulations Fran!!
 :D :D :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on February 16, 2009, 02:10:26 pm
Thanks, Paul, Chuck, Chrissie, and Amanda, for acknowledging my milestone.  :)

A belated congratulations to Fabienne:

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and to Janice:

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 16, 2009, 02:57:11 pm
Congratulations Fabienne, Janice and Fran on your milestones!!

 :D  :D  :D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on February 16, 2009, 07:59:11 pm
Thank you, David.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 16, 2009, 10:02:23 pm


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CONGRATULATIONS FRAN ON 8000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on February 18, 2009, 03:05:03 am
thanks Meryl, Chrissi, Chuck, Paul, Fran and David.  :-*

And congratulations to all milestone 'achievers'.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 18, 2009, 09:45:56 am
Well, it's supposed to rain today, but right now it's too cold for rain: Temp. 22 F when I left the house this morning.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 09:58:17 am
good morning everyone!


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 18, 2009, 11:19:10 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 09:58:17 am
good morning everyone!


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Uh-oh! Looks like somebody's got a headcold.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 11:40:18 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 18, 2009, 11:19:10 am
Uh-oh! Looks like somebody's got a headcold.  :(


I had one before Matthew and Rich arrived in town, and I managed to shake it.

Then on Saturday, a neighbor came over, and she was sick, and I think she passed it to me.  It showed up on Monday, thankfully, after everyone had gone home on Sunday.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 18, 2009, 12:02:12 pm
Poor Chuck!  One cold is bad enough, that's for sure.  Try to get lots of sleep (something I'm sure none of us did last weekend!).  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 12:20:47 pm
sleep?

what's sleep?   ???   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 18, 2009, 04:28:43 pm
Hello all! I'm back!

Congratulations Fabienne, Janice and Fran!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 19, 2009, 03:52:45 pm
Hiya everyone!

;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 19, 2009, 04:14:23 pm
Kelda!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 19, 2009, 04:17:57 pm

Welcome back Kelda!! :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 19, 2009, 04:28:33 pm
Is anyone else having issues with BetterMost today?

Sessions timing out and such?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 19, 2009, 06:03:35 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 19, 2009, 04:28:33 pm
Is anyone else having issues with BetterMost today?

Sessions timing out and such?

Hunh.  I wonder what's wrong Chuck.  It seems to be working fine from my end.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 20, 2009, 09:40:40 am
Good morning. Sunny and temp. 22 F in Philadelphia when I left for work this morning.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 20, 2009, 10:36:53 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 19, 2009, 04:28:33 pm
Is anyone else having issues with BetterMost today?

Sessions timing out and such?


No, everything is fine here, and was also yesterday.
Maybe the "time to stay logged in" funcion got screwed up in your profile. Might want to check it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2009, 11:16:45 am
Well, it's working now!

;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 22, 2009, 02:36:27 pm


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12 TOASTS TO ELLEMENO ON PASSING 12,000 POSTS!

CONGRATS, CLARISSA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 22, 2009, 06:38:12 pm
Congrats on 12K posts, Elle!

"I could drink (a thousand) case(s) of you":

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGrsc5FeQDs[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 22, 2009, 09:34:30 pm
Congratulations Elle!!!

 :D :D :D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on February 22, 2009, 10:30:17 pm
Congratulations, Ellemeno!

12K Posts

That's an Exciting Milestone here in BetterMost, WY!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 23, 2009, 10:02:20 am
Good morning! Temp. 26 F in Philadelphia when I left home this morning, but bright and sunny.

Yesterday I noticed that the spring bulb plants were "up" in the garden at my church, and there was a snowdrop in bloom.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on February 23, 2009, 10:10:05 am
Congratulations to all!

May you be forever yourself Jess as we/I want to welcome you!

I long for your posts and many threads that you will create!!

Au revoir Jess and to all too,
hugs, hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 23, 2009, 10:10:27 am
Congratulations Elle

on a dozen K posts!

 :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 23, 2009, 10:15:44 am
Congrats to Katie/Sue on 5,000 saucy Aussie posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 23, 2009, 11:33:11 am
Congrats
to
Ellemeno
On
Reaching
12,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 23, 2009, 11:33:48 am
Congrats
to
Katie77
On
Reaching
5,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 23, 2009, 03:05:34 pm

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Congratulations Sue
on
5000 posts
from the upside down part
of the world ;)
!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 23, 2009, 05:29:20 pm
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CONGRATS ON 5,000 POSTS, SUE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 23, 2009, 07:09:49 pm
Quote from: Meryl on February 22, 2009, 02:36:27 pm

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12 TOASTS TO ELLEMENO ON PASSING 12,000 POSTS!

CONGRATS, CLARISSA!
Welcome to my world, friend!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 23, 2009, 07:36:20 pm
Wow, I didn't notice.  Thanks for the fun posts.  Somehow I got to be Poster # 6 in numbers of posts.  How did that happen?  David and I were neck and neck for 8th place for years.

I'm glad I'm here. 

Paul, have I told you I love Blue-era Joni Mitchell, or was it just a well-educated guess?

Thanks gang.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 23, 2009, 08:05:34 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on February 23, 2009, 07:36:20 pm

Paul, have I told you I love Blue-era Joni Mitchell, or was it just a well-educated guess?


Gay man's intuition! 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 24, 2009, 03:59:13 am
Quote from: southendmd on February 23, 2009, 08:05:34 pm
Gay man's intuition! 

Wow!  That sounds handy.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 24, 2009, 08:11:42 am
good morning everyone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 24, 2009, 08:14:15 am
Morning Chuckie!
How's it goin over there? Still any snow?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 24, 2009, 09:46:59 am
Good morning, all. Very cold this morning--20 F when I left home--but fortunately not very windy.

Happy Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras/Fastnacht everyone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 24, 2009, 11:56:14 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 24, 2009, 08:14:15 am
Morning Chuckie!
How's it goin over there? Still any snow?


Hiya Chrissi!  It's cold here, but most (if not all) of the snow has melted away.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 24, 2009, 02:03:47 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 24, 2009, 09:46:59 am
Good morning, all. Very cold this morning--20 F when I left home--but fortunately not very windy.

Happy Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras/Fastnacht everyone!

Sadly Fastnacht (we say Fasching) took place without us today. I don't like Fasching for myself, but traditionally we go to the parade on Sunday and to the Kinderfasching on Tuesday. Kinderfasching is a big and loud party for the kids with music and fun games in the gym. The kids wear their costumes and run around like crazy while we adults sit in the back, chat and drink coffee (as you easily see we're not Texans ;)).

Today my poor baby was sick though. Nothing serious thankfully, just some kind of bug. He had been looking forward to this day for weeks, planned exactly what costume to wear, and was just so excited about it. He cried when I told him that we can't go. Aww, my poor baby, I felt so badly for him.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 24, 2009, 07:02:20 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 24, 2009, 02:03:47 pm
Today my poor baby was sick though. Nothing serious thankfully, just some kind of bug. He had been looking forward to this day for weeks, planned exactly what costume to wear, and was just so excited about it. He cried when I told him that we can't go. Aww, my poor baby, I felt so badly for him.

Aww, I'm so sorry your baby had to miss all the fun, and you, too.  A GDBOAUS fer sure!  But it's a good excuse to plan a treat later.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 24, 2009, 09:35:01 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 24, 2009, 02:03:47 pm
Today my poor baby was sick though. Nothing serious thankfully, just some kind of bug. He had been looking forward to this day for weeks, planned exactly what costume to wear, and was just so excited about it. He cried when I told him that we can't go. Aww, my poor baby, I felt so badly for him.

 :'(

Aww, that's so awful when it's something that happens only once a year. When I was in First Grade I almost missed Halloween because I had chickenpox, so I feel for him. Hope he feels better soon.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 24, 2009, 09:44:52 pm
awww....Chrissi, I'm sorry that your little guy was sick and missed out on a party.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 25, 2009, 09:44:13 am
Brrr. ... Temp. was 22 F when I left home this morning, but at least it's sunny.  :-\

Stomach is a little unsettled this morning. I think it was the sausages at my church's Shrove Tuesday pancake supper last night. They were good but a little on the greasy side.  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2009, 11:12:47 am
Did you try ginger ale?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on February 25, 2009, 11:19:46 am
Bonjour!

Have fun:

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,32333.msg480940.html#msg480940

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 25, 2009, 12:04:26 pm
Thanks everybody. Today he's up and in good spirits again.  :)


Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 25, 2009, 09:44:13 am
Brrr. ... Temp. was 22 F when I left home this morning, but at least it's sunny.  :-\

Stomach is a little unsettled this morning. I think it was the sausages at my church's Shrove Tuesday pancake supper last night. They were good but a little on the greasy side.  :P

Try to not think of it of the sausages anymore. Think of salad instead. Or better yet, not of food at all.
If you stomach feels "only" unsettled, not really bad, a schnapps might help. Don't know about alcohol policies at your workplace though. We don't want another Brokie to join the canned club :-\.
Feel better soon! :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 25, 2009, 12:36:40 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 25, 2009, 12:04:26 pm
Try to not think of it of the sausages anymore. Think of salad instead. Or better yet, not of food at all.
If you stomach feels "only" unsettled, not really bad, a schnapps might help. Don't know about alcohol policies at your workplace though. We don't want another Brokie to join the canned club :-\.
Feel better soon! :-*

Thanks. It was just a little queasiness, really. I think the dry toast for breakfast soaked up the remaining grease.  ;D

Dang! I even have a little bottle of peppermint schnapps in the cupboard! Why didn't I think of that!  >:(

Glad to hear your little one is feeling better.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2009, 01:14:55 pm
Jeff would've gone to work all toasty.......   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 25, 2009, 02:49:33 pm
So today is Ash Wednesday. This evening I will go to church, and the minister will smear ashes on my forehead while he (or she) says, "Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return." I wish I could do this in the morning, but our ministers only have services at noon and in the evening on Ash Wednesday.

I decided years ago that I can see a point to receiving ashes early in the morning; going about all day with some dirt smeared on your forehead makes a silent testimony, at least for one day, that you are Christian. But what's the point of receiving ashes in the evening when you're just going to go home and go to bed?  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 25, 2009, 03:03:44 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 25, 2009, 01:14:55 pm
Jeff would've gone to work all toasty.......   :laugh:


Well, I thought of one schnapps, not one bottle of schnapps  ;D :laugh: Holareduliöh!
But maybe it's for the better that he didn't think of it. And it seems it wasn't srictly necessary anyway.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 25, 2009, 03:18:36 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 25, 2009, 02:49:33 pm
So today is Ash Wednesday. This evening I will go to church, and the minister will smear ashes on my forehead while he (or she) says, "Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return." I wish I could do this in the morning, but our ministers only have services at noon and in the evening on Ash Wednesday.

I decided years ago that I can see a point to receiving ashes early in the morning; going about all day with some dirt smeared on your forehead makes a silent testimony, at least for one day, that you are Christian. But what's the point of receiving ashes in the evening when you're just going to go home and go to bed?  8)

Because it isn't meant as a silent testimony that you're Christian, but as a reminder to yourself that you are ephemeral (the dust part) and prompt you to repent from your sinful ways.
When the rite first came up, only people who had commited gravely sins where outcast this way and chased away out of the church.

What keeps me wonder is that your denomination practises the rite. In Germany, only the roman-catholic church practises it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 25, 2009, 03:51:53 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 25, 2009, 03:18:36 pm
Because it isn't meant as a silent testimony that you're Christian, but as a reminder to yourself that you are ephemeral (the dust part) and prompt you to repent from your sinful ways.

No offense, Little Darlin', but as a gay man who has lived through the worst years of the AIDS crisis, I do not need reminding that I am ephemeral, or anyone else, either.

No, that's not my point. My point is that having been raised Lutheran in a time when neither Lutherans nor ordinary Episcopalians practised the imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday, I think it's a silly innovation. Even some Lutherans do it, now. I can see value in using the rite as a testimony of one's Christian profession, and that's about the only justification I can see for doing it. Reminder of sinfulness? The churches spend 46 weeks out of the year trying to make us feel good about ourselves and God, playing down mankind's sinfulness and need of repentence, and then all of a sudden for six weeks we're sinners who need to repent?

Oh, and the Gospel lesson that is traditionally read in the Episcopal Church on Ash Wednesday is from the sixth chapter of Matthew's Gospel, where Jesus is depicted telling his followers that when they fast (like in Lent?), they are not supposed to make themselves look like they are fasting, even, specifically, they are supposed to wash their faces--and then we dutifully troop up to the foot of the chancel steps to get dirt smeared on our foreheads?  :laugh: It's just silly.

Quote
What keeps me wonder is that your denomination practises the rite. In Germany, only the roman-catholic church practises it.

As I said, even some Lutherans do it nowadays. We didn't when I was growing up. And since the 1800s there have been some Anglicans and Episcopalians who really want to be Roman Catholic, they just don't want to deal with the Pope. I'm glad to hear that the Protestants in the Fatherland keep to the good old Protestant ways.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 25, 2009, 04:09:02 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 25, 2009, 03:51:53 pm
No offense, Little Darlin', but as a gay man who has lived through the worst years of the AIDS crisis, I do not need reminding that I am ephemeral, or anyone else, either.

No, that's not my point. My point is that having been raised Lutheran in a time when neither Lutherans nor ordinary Episcopalians practised the imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday, I think it's a silly innovation. Even some Lutherans do it, now. I can see value in using the rite as a testimony of one's Christian profession, and that's about the only justification I can see for doing it. Reminder of sinfulness? The churches spend 46 weeks out of the year trying to make us feel good about ourselves and God, playing down mankind's sinfulness and need of repentence, and then all of a sudden for six weeks we're sinners who need to repent?

Oh, and the Gospel lesson that is traditionally read in the Episcopal Church on Ash Wednesday is from the sixth chapter of Matthew's Gospel, where Jesus is depicted telling his followers that when they fast (like in Lent?), they are not supposed to make themselves look like they are fasting, even, specifically, they are supposed to wash their faces--and then we dutifully troop up to the foot of the chancel steps to get dirt smeared on our foreheads?  :laugh: It's just silly.

As I said, even some Lutherans do it nowadays. We didn't when I was growing up. And since the 1800s there have been some Anglicans and Episcopalians who really want to be Roman Catholic, they just don't want to deal with the Pope. I'm glad to hear that the Protestants in the Fatherland keep to the good old Protestant ways.  ;)


Don't shoot the messenger (nah, I know you don't :-*). It's not my rite. I only recapitulate what I've learned.

BTW, I don't know anyone (under the age of, say 60) who practises it. But then, I don't know anyone (again, in my age group or younger) who is a regular churchgoer, be it Protestants or RCs.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 25, 2009, 04:40:34 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 25, 2009, 04:09:02 pm

Don't shoot the messenger (nah, I know you don't :-*). It's not my rite. I only recapitulate what I've learned.

 ;D  :-*

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BTW, I don't know anyone (under the age of, say 60) who practises it. But then, I don't know anyone (again, in my age group or younger) who is a regular churchgoer, be it Protestants or RCs.

Well, you know at least one person under age 60 who is a church-goer--me!  :laugh:  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 25, 2009, 04:59:09 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 25, 2009, 04:40:34 pm
Well, you know at least one person under age 60 who is a church-goer--me!  :laugh:  :-*

Good point! :)
I change my sentence from above to: ...don't know anyone .... on this side of the Atlantic!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 25, 2009, 05:01:53 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 25, 2009, 04:59:09 pm
Good point! :)
I change my sentence from above to: ...don't know anyone .... on this side of the Atlantic!

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on February 25, 2009, 05:31:47 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 25, 2009, 02:49:33 pm
So today is Ash Wednesday. This evening I will go to church, and the minister will smear ashes on my forehead while he (or she) says, "Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return." I wish I could do this in the morning, but our ministers only have services at noon and in the evening on Ash Wednesday.

I decided years ago that I can see a point to receiving ashes early in the morning; going about all day with some dirt smeared on your forehead makes a silent testimony, at least for one day, that you are Christian. But what's the point of receiving ashes in the evening when you're just going to go home and go to bed?  8)
:laugh:
I know I'm a lapsed Catholic and an Atheist, but I don't think the point of getting ashes on your forehead is to announce your religion to the world.  Are people supposed to keep that shit on all day?  I can't imagine anyone not cleaning their faces before going to work!  I thought it was just another one of those bizarre rituals, this one to remind us that we were made of dust and that we will return to dust.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 25, 2009, 05:48:36 pm
Quote from: oilgun on February 25, 2009, 05:31:47 pm
:laugh:
I know I'm a lapsed Catholic and an Atheist, but I don't think the point of getting ashes on your forehead is to announce your religion to the world.  Are people supposed to keep that shit on all day?  I can't imagine anyone not cleaning their faces before going to work!  I thought it was just another one of those bizarre rituals, this one to remind us that we were made of dust and that we will return to dust.

Remember the Feast of St. Blaise? We'd all go to Mass and get our throats blessed! ::)

On Ash Wednesday at my school (Catholic) we'd have to leave our ashes on until we got home. Everyone would be walking around school with a black smear on their foreheads. It was a bit comical actually... now that I think about it. :-\

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 25, 2009, 05:51:50 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 25, 2009, 02:49:33 pm
But what's the point of receiving ashes in the evening when you're just going to go home and go to bed?  8)

Nice use of a Brokieism Bud!  ;D



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 25, 2009, 09:01:07 pm
Quote from: atz75 on February 25, 2009, 05:51:50 pm
Nice use of a Brokieism Bud!  ;D





I was going to say that too.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 25, 2009, 11:39:16 pm
Quote
I don't think the point of getting ashes on your forehead is to announce your religion to the world.

No, it isn't. I'm saying that's the only possible reason I could justify running around with dirt on my forehead all day one day six weeks before Easter. Otherwise I find the practice rather silly, especially in view of the Bible reading that tells us we are not supposed to "disfigure our faces" when we fast.

And people, presumably good Catholics, in Philadelphia do run around all day Ash Wednesday with dirt on their foreheads.

Quote from: atz75 on February 25, 2009, 05:51:50 pm
Nice use of a Brokieism Bud!  ;D

Quote from: Ellemeno on February 25, 2009, 09:01:07 pm
I was going to say that too.  :)

Thanks, Amanda and Elle.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 26, 2009, 09:40:37 am
Good morning. Temp. was 29 F when I left home this morning, and I would call it "partly cloudy." Tomorrow the temp. is supposed to go up to near 60 F,  :o but it's supposed to rain.  :-\  However, these abrupt shifts in the weather are a sure indication that spring is coming. So are the snowdrops that were blooming in my church's garden on Sunday.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 09:55:33 am
Hiya Jeff!

sounds close to the weather that we have.....however, snow showers are predicted for Sunday.  lol
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 26, 2009, 11:19:20 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 09:55:33 am
Snow showers are predicted for Sunday.  lol

For here, too.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 26, 2009, 03:03:20 pm
Do you kno I was at work yesterday and there was one of the girls at the printer who sits at the oher side of the office - and I amost said to her she had got printer ink on herslef but I remebered what day it was before I said anything!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on February 26, 2009, 08:23:42 pm
Quote from: DavidinIndy on February 25, 2009, 05:48:36 pm
Remember the Feast of St. Blaise? We'd all go to Mass and get our throats blessed! ::)

On Ash Wednesday at my school (Catholic) we'd have to leave our ashes on until we got home. Everyone would be walking around school with a black smear on their foreheads. It was a bit comical actually... now that I think about it. :-\



OMG!  I remember getting my throat blessed but that Saint doesn't ring a bell. 

Quote
St. Blaise Day - Get yer Throats Blessed!

Today is one of my favorite feast days of the Church. St. Blaise, an Armenian Bishop was martyred for the faith by order of the Emperor Licinius, who wanted all Christians killed.

As he was being led away to prison a young boy was brought before him choking on a fish bone and Blaise cured him immediately. (Some jokingly refer to St. Blaise as the Saint of the Heimilich manuever. Regardless, the miracle that is attributed to him lives on each February 3 when churches offer a blessing of the throats to all who ask for it. Two candles (Unlit!) are placed against the throat and the following blessing is invoked:


Through the intercession of St. Blaise, bishop and martyr, may you be free of every ailment of the throat and from every other evil. In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.


A little known legend about St. Blaise: He is also the patron saint of wild animals. Much of what we hear about St Blaise surrounds his persecution. And that gives us this story. When the persecution of Christians began Blaise received a message from God to flee to the h.ills. Hunters discovered him in a cave surrounded by wild animals who were sick but Blaise walked among them unafraid and cured them of their illnesses. The hunters however, considered Blaise to be a better catch than the animals themselves. On the way back, however Blaise talked a wolf into releasing a pig. It turns out that the pig was the livelihood of a poor woman, who was thus saved from abject poverty by his action. Ironically, Blaise was sentenced to be starved to death. The woman, in gratitude, however, sneaked into the prison with food and candles, keeping Blaise temporarily sustained. Blaise was beheaded by the governor.

So today let us pray for those who care for animals and take care of them--especially animals that are not household pets. In these cold winter months, may we also ask St Blaise to pray on behalf of those who suffer from throat ailments.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Katie77 on February 26, 2009, 08:44:06 pm
Quote from: southendmd on February 23, 2009, 10:15:44 am
Congrats to Katie/Sue on 5,000 saucy Aussie posts!

Gee thanks Paul, I only noticed today that I was over the big 5000....

People always say I can talk underwater with a mouth full of marbles....I guess 5000 posts sure is proof of that.

What a bloody great journey its been...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 27, 2009, 12:21:37 am
Quote from: Katie77 on February 26, 2009, 08:44:06 pm
Gee thanks Paul, I only noticed today that I was over the big 5000....

People always say I can talk underwater with a mouth full of marbles....I guess 5000 posts sure is proof of that.

What a bloody great journey its been...

Congratulations Sue on your 5.000 post achievement! :-*

It's fun to think some of those posts were made while you and I were joking and kidding with each other and having fun. :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 27, 2009, 12:24:40 am
Quote from: oilgun on February 26, 2009, 08:23:42 pm
OMG!  I remember getting my throat blessed but that Saint doesn't ring a bell. 


Yup, it was St. Blaise. But I never knew about his being the patron saint of wild animals! Thanks for posting that article. :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 27, 2009, 09:37:00 am
Good morning! It's a lovely 55 F in Philadelphia this morning, sunny now, but rain due in later today. Temp. is forecast to go all the way into the mid-60s F today.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on February 27, 2009, 10:51:34 am
Quote from: DavidinIndy on February 27, 2009, 12:24:40 am
Yup, it was St. Blaise. But I never knew about his being the patron saint of wild animals! Thanks for posting that article. :)



St. Blaise is lucky to be a Saint because performing the Heimlich manoeuvre wouldn't get him canonized today.  :laugh:
I think it's time to cull the herd again and get rid of more of the suspect Saints.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2009, 08:25:48 pm
Hiya everyone!

Hope y'all had a good day!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on February 28, 2009, 10:04:20 am
It's Saturday, sunny and warm and I am not in the store. So I decided after all the recent traumas to pop in and see how everyone has been doing. What a lot has been going on since I last posted.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2009, 03:24:41 pm
42 degrees and sunny in N.J......supposed to get nasty tomorrow.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 28, 2009, 06:57:11 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 28, 2009, 03:24:41 pm
42 degrees and sunny in N.J......supposed to get nasty tomorrow.

I'll just bet you're nasty today.   :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2009, 09:33:45 pm
Quote from: southendmd on February 28, 2009, 06:57:11 pm
I'll just bet you're nasty today.   :)

wouldn't you like to know.............
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 28, 2009, 09:54:28 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 28, 2009, 09:33:45 pm
wouldn't you like to know.............

Chuck, you're about to hit 10.000 posts! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2009, 09:57:23 pm
Quote from: DavidinIndy on February 28, 2009, 09:54:28 pm
Chuck, you're about to hit 10.000 posts! :D


A little over 40 posts to go!  Perhaps a posting spree is in order tonight......
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2009, 10:41:00 pm

Congrats
to
Shasta542
On
Reaching
6,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 28, 2009, 11:29:36 pm
Quote from: southendmd on February 28, 2009, 06:57:11 pm
I'll just bet you're nasty today.   :)

Chuck CellarDwellar? Chuck Nasty!?!?!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 28, 2009, 11:54:32 pm
Congratulations Shasta!!! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2009, 01:03:20 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 28, 2009, 11:29:36 pm
Chuck CellarDwellar? Chuck Nasty!?!?!  ;D

Me?!?!?  Nasty?!?!?!?!


I know not of what you speak.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on March 01, 2009, 01:32:24 am
My weather report is that I, an adult woman, have chickenpox.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2009, 01:52:54 am
(((((Elle)))))
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 01, 2009, 01:56:13 am
Quote from: Ellemenopox on March 01, 2009, 01:32:24 am
My weather report is that I, an adult woman, have chickenpox.

Aw, that sucks, Clarissa.  I hope you have only a light case of it, but it'll be an itchy week coming up, I'm afraid.  Keep an eye on your feet. :P   ;)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/chickenpoxcartoon.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 01, 2009, 02:15:57 am
Quote from: Ellemenopox on March 01, 2009, 01:32:24 am
My weather report is that I, an adult woman, have chickenpox.

Oh God Clarissa, I'm so sorry! :'(

I had the chicken pox as a kid and I remember they made me totally miserable. :P

Adults get them too, as you've found out. It's not just for kids. Poor baby. I hope you feel better very soon!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 01, 2009, 02:25:09 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/6000posts.jpg)

CONGRATS, SHASTA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 01, 2009, 03:20:26 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 01, 2009, 01:03:20 am
Me?!?!?  Nasty?!?!?!?!


I know not of what you speak.

 :-*  ;D  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 01, 2009, 03:22:16 am
Quote from: Ellemenopox on March 01, 2009, 01:32:24 am
My weather report is that I, an adult woman, have chickenpox.

 :o

OMG! You didn't have them when you were a child? Oh, dear, I hope it's a mild case!  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 01, 2009, 03:25:56 am
Poor Clarissa!! :(

I woudn't even wish the chicken pox on the DEVIL. :(

They itch so bad. It is a positively miserable experience. But on the upside, once you've had them you'll never get them again. Or so I've heard.

I never did get the mumps or the measles though. I hope I won't have THAT "pleasure" someday in the future. :P

 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 01, 2009, 10:03:54 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 28, 2009, 09:57:23 pm

A little over 40 posts to go!  Perhaps a posting spree is in order tonight......

Tsk tsk deliberatey inflating your post count!!  :laugh:  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2009, 12:19:24 pm
Quote from: Kelda on March 01, 2009, 10:03:54 am
Tsk tsk deliberatey inflating your post count!!  :laugh:  :laugh:


Yeah, well, I got tired and went to sleep......so I haven't hit the mark yet.

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on March 01, 2009, 01:39:14 pm
Chicken pox is sometimes very hard on you if you get them as an adult.

Take care, Elle. My cousin got them in her 20's and was ill. She was in bed with them for a couple of weeks. Hopefully, you will be an exception.

Lucky David! I had chicken pox, both types of measles, and mumps on both sides!! You must have been young enough that you got the MMR innoculation.

Chuck---no problem for you to get to 10,000 today!!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on March 01, 2009, 01:40:47 pm
Quote from: Meryl on March 01, 2009, 02:25:09 am

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/6000posts.jpg)

CONGRATS, SHASTA!
Thanks to all ya'll !!  ;D :P 8) ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 01, 2009, 01:50:27 pm


Congrats to Shasta
on
6000

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/035A10130Pfosten.jpg)
!
 :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 01, 2009, 01:55:10 pm
Poor Elle! :-* Let's hope you have a lighter form of chickenpox, like your Mini had.


Meanwhile, we can mull over an age-old question...

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/chickenpox.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 01, 2009, 01:56:53 pm
Congrats on 6k Shasta!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2009, 02:49:51 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 01, 2009, 01:55:10 pm
Meanwhile, we can mull over an age-old question...



(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e37/twas_brillig/chickenegg.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 01, 2009, 06:15:58 pm
Congrats on 6000 peak posts, Shasta!

(http://www.bloomingrosepress.com/images/1%20sunset%20mt%20shasta.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on March 01, 2009, 06:29:31 pm
(http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff246/sexyto5/8E9EE8.gif)


southendmd

Meryl

Kelda

David

Chuck

Chrissi

and the Original 1000+ Posts Club!!





(http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo2/trjjstormers/thank_you.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2009, 08:30:39 pm
That's cute!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on March 01, 2009, 08:57:50 pm
Félicitations Shasta !!!

I look forward to your threads and posts, for your joys and ours!!!

Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on March 01, 2009, 09:01:21 pm
(http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp61/ellyput54/merci.gif) , Artiste!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on March 01, 2009, 09:32:01 pm
Bienvenue!

It's always a pleasure to see your posts!

Toujours de bons plaisirs!!!


Au revoir,
hugs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on March 01, 2009, 10:20:56 pm
Quote from: Ellemenopox on March 01, 2009, 01:32:24 am
My weather report is that I, an adult woman, have chickenpox.


d  Oh my gosh Elle, that can be deadly.  Make them give you the vaccine.   My daughter got that when her kids
were babies too.  She caught it from them.   She nearly died.  My sons kids had the pox too, and we made his
doctor give him the vaccine, and he went thru it pretty smoothly.  But she had double pneumonia and the pox in
her lungs.  We were afraid to leave her alone.  Someone in Salem, had it and died in that same hospital the week
before.  I am very worried for you.....janice


Its not just funny, you got a kid disease....believe me
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on March 01, 2009, 10:31:10 pm



      CONGRATULATIONS   SHASTA.. GOOD JOB
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on March 01, 2009, 10:52:51 pm
Thank you for the good wishes and concern, everyone.  It is a little scary, I'm also worried about the things you have all named (well, not so much getting chicken feet), and I have a much worse case than my daughter recently had.  So far, it's just been awful, not dangerous.

Chuck, I LOVE that cartoon.  How hilarious is that?

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/chickenegg.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on March 01, 2009, 11:03:03 pm
Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on March 01, 2009, 10:31:10 pm


      CONGRATULATIONS   SHASTA.. GOOD JOB

;D Thank you, Janice.  
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 02, 2009, 09:09:09 am
Good morning. It's 20 F in Philadelphia, snowing, and I don't have to go to work today!  :o

I'm shocked, actually. It wasn't even snowing when I got out of bed this morning. I had my breakfast, and then, purely as a formality, I decided to telephone our Building Status Line before I packed my lunch. To my surprise, the recorded message was that the building is closed because of the snow.

I know the city declared a snow emergency last evening, to keep the main streets free of parked cars. I haven't actually heard an accumulation figure for the city, though I heard a forecast for 2 to 4 additional inches of snow today.

There are many things I can do with the unexpected free day, so that it's difficult to choose what to do. I think the first thing to do will be to take a nap.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2009, 11:19:52 am
No snow day for me, Jeff.

I posted pics in my blog that I took this morning before I left for work.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 02, 2009, 12:20:50 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 02, 2009, 09:09:09 am
There are many things I can do with the unexpected free day, so that it's difficult to choose what to do. I think the first thing to do will be to take a nap.  ;D

Naps are good. I'm a big fan.


Yay for Jeff's unexpected day off and for Chuckie's four wheel drive, and his love for cold weather (brrr)!


We had the first springlike day yesterday. Temps finally back in the two digits and sunny. Today it's overcast, but the temperature is still up. So no complaints from my side either. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 02, 2009, 12:38:48 pm
It's gorgeous here in New York.  I can hear snow plows as I sit here.

Thanks for the snow pics, Chuck!  Now I'm hoping John Gallagher will get out and take some of the snow-covered Apple.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 02, 2009, 04:09:06 pm
Congrats to Chuck on the Big 10K!

(http://www.cglen.com/SendIns/PREV/200801/ET327.jpeg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 02, 2009, 05:38:11 pm
Quote from: southendmd on March 02, 2009, 04:09:06 pm
Congrats to Chuck on the Big 10K!

(http://www.cglen.com/SendIns/PREV/200801/ET327.jpeg)

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :-X
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 02, 2009, 06:06:02 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/FaireyChuck.jpg)

CONGRATS, CHUCK!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 02, 2009, 07:09:03 pm
aww that chuck/obama thing is cool!!!

Congrats chuck!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 03, 2009, 02:55:56 am

Whoo-hoo! The big

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/10000.png)

This demands for fireworks!

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/fireworks1.jpg)

Congratulations Chuckie!!!
 :D :D :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 03, 2009, 08:12:14 am
Morning everyone!

thanks for the congrats!

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 04, 2009, 08:13:34 am
Hey cowboys and cowgirls...here's something to add to your wishlist...boot purses!

http://www.artofarizona.com/bootpurse.htm

Made from genuine cowboy boots!

Flipping cold here in Maine this morning...4 below zero. Brrr. I'm sick of winter and ready for spring.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 04, 2009, 09:22:59 am
Wow, lots happened while I was busy entertaining visiting friend Peter!! Congratulations Chuck!! We are so pleased that you have graced us with your 10000 dollar presence!!

I'm glad you all got your snow day finally. None here...it's been well over 70 degrees for the last 4-5 days. March is usually our snowiest month, but I don't think we'll get much of the white stuff this year. Except on the ski slopes...those are getting their fair share!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 04, 2009, 09:27:07 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 04, 2009, 08:13:34 am
Hey cowboys and cowgirls...here's something to add to your wishlist...boot purses!

http://www.artofarizona.com/bootpurse.htm

Made from genuine cowboy boots!

Flipping cold here in Maine this morning...4 below zero. Brrr. I'm sick of winter and ready for spring.

L


There's nothing you can't get on the internet, eh?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 04, 2009, 09:44:55 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 04, 2009, 08:13:34 am
Flipping cold here in Maine this morning...4 below zero. Brrr. I'm sick of winter and ready for spring.

L

It was all of 15 F here in Philadelphia when I left for work this morning, but at least it's a boneless blue morning.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2009, 09:51:40 am
Boneless here as well, but 18, so a wee bit warmer than you!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 04, 2009, 10:05:45 am

Brrrr! It was 11 F here in Pittsburgh this morning! (http://bestsmileys.com/winter/2.gif)

But, yes, I hear things are supposed to start getting warmer this afternoon.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 04, 2009, 10:17:56 am
I've been meaning to ask this for weeks. What the heck is a "boneless blue morning" anyway?

LOL.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 04, 2009, 11:48:16 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 04, 2009, 10:17:56 am
I've been meaning to ask this for weeks. What the heck is a "boneless blue morning" anyway?

LOL.

L

I don't have The Text in front of me, but surely you recognize "boneless blue" as Annie Proulx's phrasing? In this context I've always taken "boneless" to mean "cloudless," though I can't exactly say where I picked up that notion and it may predate my reading of Annie Proulx.

I know, for example, that a ship moving fast enough to create a white wave at the bow is said to have "a bone in her teeth," so I may be projecting from "bone" = "white wave" to "boneless blue (sky)" = cloudless, clear blue sky.

If I remember correctly, Annie's use occurs in her narration of the last horsepacking trip in May 1983.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on March 04, 2009, 04:50:53 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 04, 2009, 08:13:34 am
Hey cowboys and cowgirls...here's something to add to your wishlist...boot purses!

http://www.artofarizona.com/bootpurse.htm

Made from genuine cowboy boots!

Flipping cold here in Maine this morning...4 below zero. Brrr. I'm sick of winter and ready for spring.

L

 :laugh:

Where DO you find these things?

Who knows, maybe they'll make their way to the western shop in Brussels.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on March 04, 2009, 06:45:43 pm
Congratulations to all milestoners.  Isn't that something that I never questioned the phrase "boneless blue" before, just took it to mean pure and cloudless.  How does she do that with language?

I am feeling much better.  The worsening of my chickenpox seems to have stopped.  I woke up in the middle of the night last night and was very confused for a moment - something was missing - I wasn't on fire anymore.  God bless my poor husband who has a) solo parented b) put up with a very scared and cranky me c) done it with grace.  Three cheers for Mr. Meno.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 04, 2009, 09:44:22 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 04, 2009, 11:48:16 am
I don't have The Text in front of me, but surely you recognize "boneless blue" as Annie Proulx's phrasing? In this context I've always taken "boneless" to mean "cloudless," though I can't exactly say where I picked up that notion and it may predate my reading of Annie Proulx.

I know, for example, that a ship moving fast enough to create a white wave at the bow is said to have "a bone in her teeth," so I may be projecting from "bone" = "white wave" to "boneless blue (sky)" = cloudless, clear blue sky.

If I remember correctly, Annie's use occurs in her narration of the last horsepacking trip in May 1983.

Hi Jeff!  Yep, you're right that it's about their May 1983 trip. In my copy of Close Range, the phrase "boneless blue" appears on p. 274.  And, based on Proulx's context here, the phrase does seem to reference a cloudless sky.  This phrase comes early in the important sentence about Jack feeling like he could drown looking up into the sky.

"Ennis, weather-eyed, looked west for the heated cumulus that might come up on such a day but the boneless blue was so deep, said Jack, that he might drown looking up."



And, Ellle!  :-*  Glad you're feeling better Bud!  Chickenpox really are miserable.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2009, 10:05:55 pm
Hiya Meno!  Glad to hear you're feeling so much better!

;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 04, 2009, 10:07:39 pm
Quote from: atz75 on March 04, 2009, 09:44:22 pm
Hi Jeff!  Yep, you're right that it's about their May 1983 trip. In my copy of Close Range, the phrase "boneless blue" appears on p. 274.  And, based on Proulx's context here, the phrase does seem to reference a cloudless sky.  This phrase comes early in the important sentence about Jack feeling like he could drown looking up into the sky.

"Ennis, weather-eyed, looked west for the heated cumulus that might come up on such a day but the boneless blue was so deep, said Jack, that he might drown looking up."



And, Ellle!  :-*  Glad you're feeling better Bud!  Chickenpox really are miserable.

Thanks, Amanda! Saved me the trouble of double-checking the reference this evening!  ;D

Elle, I'm glad to hear you're feeling better, too. Sounds like Mr. Meno has real courage (grace under pressure).  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on March 05, 2009, 03:44:17 am
Thanks Buds.  Yes, Mr. Meno must have courage to have lived with me these umpteen years.  He has done a yeoman's job this week, and still will be, for at least a couple more days.

I'm feeling much, much better.  Thanks for the support.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 05, 2009, 08:02:53 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 04, 2009, 11:48:16 am
I don't have The Text in front of me, but surely you recognize "boneless blue" as Annie Proulx's phrasing? In this context I've always taken "boneless" to mean "cloudless," though I can't exactly say where I picked up that notion and it may predate my reading of Annie Proulx.

I know, for example, that a ship moving fast enough to create a white wave at the bow is said to have "a bone in her teeth," so I may be projecting from "bone" = "white wave" to "boneless blue (sky)" = cloudless, clear blue sky.

If I remember correctly, Annie's use occurs in her narration of the last horsepacking trip in May 1983.

Well, darn. I should have remembered that. Are you going to take away my BBM membership card?  ;)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 05, 2009, 08:03:52 am
Quote from: belbbmfan on March 04, 2009, 04:50:53 pm
:laugh:

Where DO you find these things?

Oh, I have my sources....

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Who knows, maybe they'll make their way to the western shop in Brussels.

Now that would be fun! And one of these days, I'll get there too!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 05, 2009, 08:04:28 am
Still cold. -2 this morning. Brr.

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 08:24:24 am
Morning everyone!

it's supposed to get up to 40 today, that's an improvement after the beginning of the week!  By the weekend, almost 60, but rainy.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 05, 2009, 10:02:08 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 05, 2009, 08:04:28 am
Still cold. -2 this morning. Brr.

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According to our local NBC affiliate it was 20 F when I left home this morning. The cold felt damp and penetrating right to the bones as I waited for the bus.  :(

But at least it's another boneless-blue late-winter morning!  :)

Quote from: MaineWriter on March 05, 2009, 08:02:53 am
Well, darn. I should have remembered that. Are you going to take away my BBM membership card?  ;)

L

Of course not! Silly!  :-*

Just write, "I will remember Annie Proulx's prose" on the blackboard 300 times.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 04:31:30 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 05, 2009, 10:02:08 am
Just write, "I will remember Annie Proulx's prose" on the blackboard 300 times.  ;D


I wanna help Leslie out..... I know she's busy!



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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 05, 2009, 04:37:18 pm
At least you didn't do it one post at a time. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 05, 2009, 04:57:54 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 04:31:30 pm

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 05, 2009, 06:06:00 pm
Writing it is one thing...but saying it? I couldn't say it even one time...it came out Ploux plose!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 06, 2009, 08:55:27 am
Thanks for the help, Chuck. I needed that! Of course, if you posted it one post at a time, that would be 300 more posts...but who's counting?  ;D ;D

After two very cold days, it is 34 this morning and raining! Hopefully that will melt some of this dagblammed snow that is piled up all over the place.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 06, 2009, 09:44:26 am
Temp. is up here, too, 38 F when I left home today. No boneless blue morning, today, however. It's cloudy.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 06, 2009, 10:33:50 am
Winter is back in Germany >:( :P
Snow, traffic jams and accidents everywhere. I hear it on the radio all day. Luckily we're spared of all the chaos, but it rains all day. It's grey and unpleasant.
Temps are down again, 5°C/ 41°F where I live, but colder in the rest of Germany.

Even though I'm blessed to live in the warmest region of the country, I'm so sick of winter :P. I want spring to finally arrive.


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 06, 2009, 10:41:01 am
It's 61 F here and sunny with rain moving in later. Today's high will be 65 F. Thunderstorms tomorrow with a high of 70 F.

Weird weather. This is the time of year when the temps bounce back and forth as the spring season tries to move in. :)

We also officially started our tornado season this week (March 1).

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 06, 2009, 11:32:55 am
Quote from: DavidinIndy on March 06, 2009, 10:41:01 am
It's 61 F here and sunny with rain moving in later. Today's high will be 65 F. Thunderstorms tomorrow with a high of 70 F.

Weird weather. This is the time of year when the temps bounce back and forth as the spring season tries to move in. :)

We also officially started our tornado season this week (March 1).

Sometimes I daydream about doing one of those tornado-chaser trips, but with my luck, I'd spend a whole week in, say, Kansas or Oklahoma, and there wouldn't be a cloud in the sky!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2009, 11:49:48 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 06, 2009, 08:55:27 am
Thanks for the help, Chuck. I needed that! Of course, if you posted it one post at a time, that would be 300 more posts...but who's counting?  ;D ;D


and be accused of padding my post count?  I think not!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 06, 2009, 12:39:40 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 06, 2009, 11:49:48 am

and be accused of padding my post count?  I think not!   ;D

No. Then we would have to send Sister Aloysius after you.

I think I remember John posted a pic of her in the October gathering thread, serving red velvet cake to the priest.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on March 06, 2009, 08:34:25 pm
Heavenly today.78 and no humidity, a light breeze, simply perfect, except I was inside a non A.C metal building !!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 06, 2009, 11:51:55 pm
Good to hear from you, friend Fiona! We are thinking about you...hang in there!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2009, 12:08:42 am
Quote from: optom3 on March 06, 2009, 08:34:25 pm
Heavenly today.78 and no humidity, a light breeze, simply perfect, except I was inside a non A.C metal building !!!


Oh, I would've had to shoot someone.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on March 07, 2009, 12:31:31 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 07, 2009, 12:08:42 am

Oh, I would've had to shoot someone.

Well it has to be said, I may have been a trifle tetchy today.
 I will also be the size of a house soon.
 Miss Betty has decided I need fattening up, so there was a donut run, a pizza run and some damaged chocolate. I do not want to offend her, so I ate the lot. My poor tummy is wondering why my weekly rations have all been consumed in one day.

Nausea, heartburn, upset stomach,etc !!
I am the hero of the day, having managed to get the tar out of the new carpet.In case anyone else encounters this problem, goo gone does the job.

Only a man would put down new carpet (at the entrance to the store) then get the shop power washed with bleach,get tarmac laid and repaint the parking bay lines.

Me, I would have done the mucky stuff first then replaced the entry carpet.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 07, 2009, 01:40:17 am
Quote from: optom3 on March 07, 2009, 12:31:31 am

Only a man would put down new carpet (at the entrance to the store) then get the shop power washed with bleach,get tarmac laid and repaint the parking bay lines.

Me, I would have done the mucky stuff first then replaced the entry carpet.

He must be straight. ::)

Only a straight man would do something like that. And I'm not saying ALL straight men are like that. I'm just saying... :-\

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 07, 2009, 09:01:51 am
Morning all,

40 degrees and sunny but not a boneless blue sky.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on March 07, 2009, 10:42:54 am
Quote from: DavidinIndy on March 07, 2009, 01:40:17 am
He must be straight. ::)

Only a straight man would do something like that. And I'm not saying ALL straight men are like that. I'm just saying... :-\



You make me chuckle, he is soooo straight it is painful.He is also sexist, racist, homophobic, you name it. There is a gay guy works for the cell phone company who rent space in the store. We were talking about BBM and he was so disparaging.It was clearly aimed at this guy.I proposed my theory as he was walking off, but close enough to hear, that only those not 100% comfortable with their sexuality had that attitude.

Me I just let it go these days, he will not get to me, no matter how many cleaning jobs he gives me. In fact he is getting seriously pissed that he cannot break me. Having me kneel on the floor in the entry way, scrubbing the carpet was just his latest, what a pr-ck !!!

I was laughing saying to him that this was not usually what I was doing when I was down on my knees. !!!   No sense of humour and pretty boring in bed I would guess too. He will undoubtedly come up with more, as he sees, humiliating tasks for me. Like I care as long as he pays me.

He also has what I call ,short man syndrome. He is pretty muscular and sporty to make up for the lack of inches, in all departments I reckon.Oh I did not just write that did I ???  No matter this is the last place on Earth he would be seen.

When all else fails he resorts to his, disparage the previous owners, us, tactics. Oh you will see some real changes here, the last owners just let it all go downhill.  Hmmm maybe you can throw loads of money at it as you sold it for 1,7 million and bought it back for as it turns out $800,000, nice profit over 3years or so.

I still do not flinch, even backing up his stories, Oh yes the new owner has a lot of money to throw at it, you will see the store look better each day. He almost grinds his teeth in frustration. I know it is petty, but it amuses me. He can hardly sack me for being so complementary about him !!!

He also knows I have 3 years of undisclosed cash checking income, P&l figures and statements at home. Hmm  what a present for the IRS. !!!

O.K rant over. This is why he does not get to me, as I can let off steam here. We also have another ace up our sleeves, we own all the domain names for dans meat, dans grocery store, dans supermarket. There is no internet business he can do with that name, he will have to change the name, or buy it from us. Either way we win.If he changes the name we may well do some internet business ourselves.

Perhaps attached to a hot dog burger bar, we have been offered a share in. Do not mess with a fiercely protective of her home and family, Cancer lady mate !!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 07, 2009, 01:34:57 pm
Hey everybody, we're 3 topics away from 10,000 topics as I write this.  Post a topic, and you may be the 10,000th!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 07, 2009, 03:08:03 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 07, 2009, 09:01:51 am
Morning all,

40 degrees and sunny but not a boneless blue sky.

L

Obviously no morning report from Philadelphia today. I'm not sure of the current temp., but at noon it was 73 F! (At that time the Weather Channel was saying the high today would be 68 F.  ;D )

I turned off the heat and opened some windows.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 07, 2009, 03:09:46 pm
We are up to 59 here! As I was driving around, I saw two convertibles with their tops down, but it wasn't warm enough for me to take the plunge. 62 is about what I require for topfree driving.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 07, 2009, 03:10:12 pm
Congrats to DavidinIndy for posting the 10,000th topic!  8)  8)  8)

Go here to congratulate our guy:

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,32550.msg485368.html#msg485368
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2009, 11:30:43 pm
Hiya everyone!  Hope that everyone remembers that today is daylight savings time.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 08, 2009, 01:04:22 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 07, 2009, 11:30:43 pm
Hiya everyone!  Hope that everyone remembers that today is daylight savings time.

We have to wait three more weeks for the change :-\.

Happy summer time to all Americans though! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on March 08, 2009, 01:05:41 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 08, 2009, 01:04:22 pm
We have to wait three more weeks for the change :-\.

Happy summer time to all Americans though! :)

Frankly, I think it is a little early. I am not quite sure why they changed it to this weekend...

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on March 08, 2009, 01:19:41 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 07, 2009, 11:30:43 pm
Hiya everyone!  Hope that everyone remembers that today is daylight savings time.

The Bettermost Time did not remember it is daylight savings time cause my posts are timed one hour early. I thought it was my computer, but my time on the computer is right.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2009, 03:13:52 pm
Quote from: jstephens9 on March 08, 2009, 01:19:41 pm
The Bettermost Time did not remember it is daylight savings time cause my posts are timed one hour early. I thought it was my computer, but my time on the computer is right.


I didn't even realize that.  It's doing the same for me.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 08, 2009, 03:28:40 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on March 08, 2009, 01:05:41 pm
Frankly, I think it is a little early. I am not quite sure why they changed it to this weekend...

L

It supposedly saves energy.  :-\

As to why they moved it to the second Sunday in March from when it used to be in April, it probably has to do with the time of sunrise. I noticed last week that it was already light outside when I got up about 6:00 a.m. (although sunrise here last Sunday wasn't actually until 6:33 a.m. EST). Tomorrow sunrise will be 7:21 a.m. EDT.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on March 08, 2009, 04:00:16 pm
Who sets the time for Bettermost I wonder  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2009, 05:54:56 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 08, 2009, 03:28:40 pm
It supposedly saves energy.  :-\

Yeah, I've heard that too.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 09, 2009, 09:03:06 am
Quote from: jstephens9 on March 08, 2009, 04:00:16 pm
Who sets the time for Bettermost I wonder  ???

There's a way to adjust it yourself in your settings--somewhere, but sometimes it just takes a bit for the server to catch up, I think.

Anyway, 47 F and sunny here this morning. The daffodills are up in Rittenhouse Square.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 09, 2009, 09:12:30 am
Good monring everyone on BetterMost!

Hope you're having a good day!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 07:21:41 am
No one posted here all day yesterday? ? ?  :o


Where y'all been?


It's just getting light out here in NJ, but it's already 43 degrees.....sping is definitely on the way.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 11, 2009, 08:39:43 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 07:21:41 am
It's just getting light out here in NJ, but it's already 43 degrees.....sping is definitely on the way.

That's about what the temp. was when I left home this morning, with a fine mist falling. But I saw daffodils blooming on my way to work this morning.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 09:02:30 am
Same here, fine mist that gets really annoying really quickly.

 :laugh:

Not sure about anything in bloom yet, I haven't been looking.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 12, 2009, 08:50:49 am
Good morning! Temp. was 35 F when I left home this morning, and sunny, but no boneless blue.

Anybody see the spectacular full moon last night?

Ah, la luna, la bella luna!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 12, 2009, 09:13:28 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 12, 2009, 08:50:49 am
Good morning! Temp. was 35 F when I left home this morning, and sunny, but no boneless blue.

Anybody see the spectacular full moon last night?

Ah, la luna, la bella luna!  ;D

I didn't see the moon, but I'm sure it impacted my sleep last night.  I tossed and turned a lot of the night, and as soon as I got in to work this morning my boss said she had insomnia last night too.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2009, 09:24:06 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 12, 2009, 08:50:49 am
Anybody see the spectacular full moon last night?


did you howl at it?  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 12, 2009, 10:41:42 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 12, 2009, 09:24:06 am

did you howl at it?  ;)

Hardly. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2009, 11:34:47 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 12, 2009, 10:41:42 am
Hardly. ...


I think you're fibbin'!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on March 12, 2009, 06:11:39 pm
Last night was a full moon?!

That explains everything, then.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2009, 06:17:03 pm
Quote from: Lynne on March 12, 2009, 06:11:39 pm
Last night was a full moon?!

That explains everything, then.


Yeah, people were acting crazy today at work all day!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 13, 2009, 09:02:14 am
Good morning. Sunny but not boneless blue, and temp. 28 F when I left home this morning.  :-\

Still, that's better than this time last year. I'm working a half day today, leaving the office at noon, to go visit my dad for the weekend for his birthday. This time last year we had an ice storm.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 13, 2009, 09:02:57 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 13, 2009, 09:02:14 am
Good morning. Sunny but not boneless blue, and temp. 28 F when I left home this morning.  :-\

Still, that's better than this time last year. I'm working a half day today, leaving the office at noon, to go visit my dad for the weekend for his birthday. This time last year we had an ice storm.  :-\


and this time last month, the brokies were meeting in NYC.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 14, 2009, 02:45:12 pm
Please welcome our newest 1000+ member

Milomorris!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 14, 2009, 03:07:43 pm

Congrats
to
MiloMorris
On
Reaching
1,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 14, 2009, 06:15:34 pm
I'm surprised Milo took so long to reach 1,000!  I guess he believes in quality more than quantity.  ;D


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WELCOME TO THE CLUB, MILO!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 16, 2009, 09:01:31 am
Good morning. Temp. 38 F when I left for work this morning. Sunny but not a boneless blue morning.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2009, 10:45:09 am
Good morning everyone!

what's shakin' today?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 16, 2009, 10:55:22 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 16, 2009, 10:45:09 am
what's shakin' today?

How's yer hammer hangin', Chuckie?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2009, 09:57:55 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 16, 2009, 10:55:22 am
How's yer hammer hangin', Chuckie?  ;D

To quote Beyoncé.....to the left, to the left....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2009, 08:41:37 am
Good morning. Cloudy and 38 F this morning.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2009, 08:43:51 am
Happy St. Patrick's Day, BetterMost friends!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2009, 03:54:18 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 17, 2009, 08:41:37 am
Good morning. Cloudy and 38 F this morning.

The sun has come out this afternoon, but I don't know what the temperature is.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 17, 2009, 04:25:47 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 17, 2009, 08:41:37 am
Good morning. Cloudy and 38 F this morning.

75 F here right now! Hopefully the warm weather will be reaching Philadelphia very soon Jeff! :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2009, 07:19:16 pm
75?  Wow!

that's high.  We're at 50 right now.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2009, 08:44:23 am
Good morning. Temp. 37 F and sunny but with high, thin clouds this morning. Temp. is supposed to go up to somewhere in the 60s F this afternoon.  :D

Of course, the approach of this springlike weather seems to have set off my sinus trouble. I went to bed last night with sinus pain and woke up with it this morning.  :(  >:(

Added: Temp. got up to 64 F this afternoon.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 19, 2009, 08:50:50 am
Good morning. Cloudy and temp. 42 F this morning. Rain due in later today.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2009, 09:11:29 am
yeah, looks like rain today too!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on March 19, 2009, 10:58:45 am
Though the prediction for all this week had been rain, it was sunny.  Mini-Meno and I were able to go to the park with friends two days in a row, and yesterday she actually took her shoes off there.  We also saw lots of buds, and even a few crocuses and forsythia.

I have two free hours this morning, and another two this afternoon.  I'm hoping to be industrious during the morning two, and indolent, if I want, during the afternoon ones.



Welcome to the club, Milo! 




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on March 19, 2009, 08:09:36 pm
Well it's been 80 and very sticky here today. I have however had a lovely time, on my day off, catching up with so much at Bettermost.
Loving the bump idea, and even now am sat outside.In fact the stickiness has gone and it is a really lovely evening.
Back to work tomorrow, but hey, at least I have a job.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 20, 2009, 08:38:27 am
good morning!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 20, 2009, 08:49:13 am
Good morning. Snowed some here for the first day of spring. Temp. 37 F when I left home.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 20, 2009, 01:54:02 pm
Did the same here.  Big fluffy flakes.  Didn't last long, but just enough to cover the ground and trees.  It looked so pretty.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 20, 2009, 02:25:06 pm

It's gotten progressively colder throughout the day here in Pittsburgh.  I hear this cold snap is supposed to be brief (I hope).  It was really beautiful and warm here in the earlier part of the week.  I hope it's nice on Tuesday for Lynne and Dev.
:)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 20, 2009, 02:42:51 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 20, 2009, 01:54:02 pm
Did the same here.  Big fluffy flakes.  Didn't last long, but just enough to cover the ground and trees.  It looked so pretty.

We didn't get even that much. I didn't even actually see it snow.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 20, 2009, 02:44:27 pm
I wish I had taken pics, Jeff.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 20, 2009, 03:54:58 pm
Quote from: atz75 on March 20, 2009, 02:25:06 pm
It's gotten progressively colder throughout the day here in Pittsburgh.  I hear this cold snap is supposed to be brief (I hope).  It was really beautiful and warm here in the earlier part of the week.  I hope it's nice on Tuesday for Lynne and Dev.
:)



51 F here in Indy. It's too warm to snow, but it feels a bit chilly out there. When does Spring start? Tomorrow?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 20, 2009, 03:58:12 pm
Quote from: DavidinIndy on March 20, 2009, 03:54:58 pm
51 F here in Indy. It's too warm to snow, but it feels a bit chilly out there. When does Spring start? Tomorrow?

Actually, it was around 7:40 a.m. today EDT.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 20, 2009, 04:01:14 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 20, 2009, 03:58:12 pm
Actually, it was around 7:40 a.m. today EDT.

YAY!!!! :D

It's about time too! I'm really sick and tired of Winter. :P

Thanks Jeff!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on March 20, 2009, 05:44:43 pm
81 here in Sarasota, which would be fine if I was at home in my pool. However working in a non A.C metal building was pretty hellish.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 20, 2009, 07:12:29 pm
Quote from: DavidinIndy on March 20, 2009, 04:01:14 pm
YAY!!!! :D

It's about time too! I'm really sick and tired of Winter. :P

Thanks Jeff!



 :-*

And the crocuses and daffodils are beginning to bloom.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 21, 2009, 12:58:11 am
There's a cat thread around here somewhere, but I don't remember where.  Anyway, this is too good not to post:


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvo-g_JvURI[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2009, 07:35:42 pm
ROTFLMAO!


That footage was a trip!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 23, 2009, 08:39:39 am
Good morning. Another boneless blue morning in Philadelphia, but temp. was 29 F when I left home this morning.  :(

But I saw some really lovely tiny daffodils blooming, on my walk from the bus to the office.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2009, 09:36:34 am
Hiya Jeff!

Yeah, it was cold this morning here too!  brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 23, 2009, 04:04:38 pm
CONGRATULATIONS LOUISE!!!

11,000 POSTS!!!



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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2009, 05:59:38 pm

Congrats
to
LouiseV.
On
Reaching
11,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 23, 2009, 08:07:13 pm


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CONGRATS, LOUISE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 24, 2009, 08:36:28 am
Good morning. A boneless blue morning in Philadelphia, but wintery: Temp. 27 F when I left home.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2009, 09:09:17 am
Hiya!

was below freezing when I woke up today!  brrrrrrrrrr!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on March 24, 2009, 01:52:18 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 24, 2009, 08:36:28 am
Good morning. A boneless blue morning in Philadelphia, but wintery: Temp. 27 F when I left home.

Boneless Blue Morning?  I've never heard that so I'll have to think about what it means.  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 24, 2009, 02:16:35 pm
Quote from: oilgun on March 24, 2009, 01:52:18 pm
Boneless Blue Morning?  I've never heard that so I'll have to think about what it means.  ???

Never?  Here's the original reference:

In May of 1983 they spent a few cold days at a series of little icebound, no-name high lakes, then worked across into the Hail Strew River drainage.

Going up, the day was fine but the trail deep-drifted and slopping wet at the margins. They left it to wind through a slashy cut, leading the horses through brittle branchwood, Jack, the same eagle feather in his old hat, lifting his head in the heated noon to take the air scented with resinous lodgepole, the dry needle duff and hot rock, bitter juniper crushed beneath the horses' hooves. Ennis, weather-eyed, looked west for the heated cumulus that might come up on such a day but the boneless blue was so deep, said Jack, that he might drown looking up. {story}
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 24, 2009, 02:29:50 pm
Quote from: southendmd on March 24, 2009, 02:16:35 pm
Never?  Here's the original reference:

In May of 1983 they spent a few cold days at a series of little icebound, no-name high lakes, then worked across into the Hail Strew River drainage.

Going up, the day was fine but the trail deep-drifted and slopping wet at the margins. They left it to wind through a slashy cut, leading the horses through brittle branchwood, Jack, the same eagle feather in his old hat, lifting his head in the heated noon to take the air scented with resinous lodgepole, the dry needle duff and hot rock, bitter juniper crushed beneath the horses' hooves. Ennis, weather-eyed, looked west for the heated cumulus that might come up on such a day but the boneless blue was so deep, said Jack, that he might drown looking up. {story}

Thanks, Bud!  :-*

(Miss you!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 24, 2009, 02:32:44 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 24, 2009, 02:29:50 pm
Thanks, Bud!  :-*

(Miss you!)

De rien!

miss you too
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 24, 2009, 02:35:48 pm
Igot to 8K today!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on March 24, 2009, 02:41:43 pm
Quote from: southendmd on March 24, 2009, 02:16:35 pm
Never?  Here's the original reference:

In May of 1983 they spent a few cold days at a series of little icebound, no-name high lakes, then worked across into the Hail Strew River drainage.

Going up, the day was fine but the trail deep-drifted and slopping wet at the margins. They left it to wind through a slashy cut, leading the horses through brittle branchwood, Jack, the same eagle feather in his old hat, lifting his head in the heated noon to take the air scented with resinous lodgepole, the dry needle duff and hot rock, bitter juniper crushed beneath the horses' hooves. Ennis, weather-eyed, looked west for the heated cumulus that might come up on such a day but the boneless blue was so deep, said Jack, that he might drown looking up. {story}

Of course!  It had Annie Proulx written all over it!  Thanks!  Still don't know what it really means though, lol!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 24, 2009, 03:20:55 pm
I have de-ja-vu!

Did we not have the same conversation on this thread a few weeks ago?

(PS  The first time I hadn't clicked it was from BBM either!!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 24, 2009, 04:03:06 pm
Quote from: southendmd on March 24, 2009, 02:32:44 pm
De rien!

miss you too

  ;D  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 24, 2009, 04:06:17 pm
Quote from: Kelda on March 24, 2009, 03:20:55 pm
I have de-ja-vu!

Did we not have the same conversation on this thread a few weeks ago?

(PS  The first time I hadn't clicked it was from BBM either!!)

Yes, we did. It's getting kind of depressing, Brokies who don't recognize a Brokeback reference when they see it.  :(

Where's that old thread on use of Brokieisms? Perhaps it should be bumped--and made into required reading. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 24, 2009, 04:10:01 pm
Here's Jeff's explanation from a few weeks ago:


Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 04, 2009, 11:48:16 am
I don't have The Text in front of me, but surely you recognize "boneless blue" as Annie Proulx's phrasing? In this context I've always taken "boneless" to mean "cloudless," though I can't exactly say where I picked up that notion and it may predate my reading of Annie Proulx.

I know, for example, that a ship moving fast enough to create a white wave at the bow is said to have "a bone in her teeth," so I may be projecting from "bone" = "white wave" to "boneless blue (sky)" = cloudless, clear blue sky.

If I remember correctly, Annie's use occurs in her narration of the last horsepacking trip in May 1983.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 24, 2009, 05:38:53 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 24, 2009, 04:06:17 pm
Yes, we did. It's getting kind of depressing, Brokies who don't recognize a Brokeback reference when they see it.  :(

Where's that old thread on use of Brokieisms? Perhaps it should be bumped--and made into required reading. ...  ;D

Jeff! You have a job - bump that thread!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2009, 05:57:18 pm
wasn't that a disco move?  "The Bump?"
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on March 24, 2009, 07:31:15 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 24, 2009, 05:57:18 pm
wasn't that a disco move?  "The Bump?"

I'm ashamed to admit that I still have that former-pornstar-disco-queen-who's-name-I-forget's vinyl album that includes the song LADY BUMP!  And yes it was the only "good" song on it, lol!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 24, 2009, 07:35:45 pm
Quote from: oilgun on March 24, 2009, 07:31:15 pm
I'm ashamed to admit that I still have that former-pornstar-disco-queen-who's-name-I-forget's vinyl album that includes the song LADY BUMP!  And yes it was the only "good" song on it, lol!

This was the "good" song??

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkrdmf7GzKg[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 24, 2009, 07:37:27 pm
Here's the same girl with the Silver Convention, doing a much better song!  Great strings!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM72iWami9M[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on March 24, 2009, 08:17:17 pm
Quote from: southendmd on March 24, 2009, 07:37:27 pm
Here's the same girl with the Silver Convention, doing a much better song!  Great strings!


I forgot she was in Silver Connection!  And yes, I have that album too... :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on March 24, 2009, 08:19:04 pm
Quote from: southendmd on March 24, 2009, 07:35:45 pm
This was the "good" song??


Hence, the quotation marks.  And the shame...  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2009, 08:30:50 pm
Quote from: oilgun on March 24, 2009, 07:31:15 pm
I'm ashamed to admit that I still have that former-pornstar-disco-queen-who's-name-I-forget's vinyl album that includes the song LADY BUMP!  And yes it was the only "good" song on it, lol!


Quote from: southendmd on March 24, 2009, 07:35:45 pm
This was the "good" song??

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkrdmf7GzKg[/youtube]


lmao!  So there was a second former porstar turned disco queen?

Andrea True was also a former porn star, and she had this big hit......



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztJadBOaUEA[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on March 25, 2009, 06:38:02 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 24, 2009, 08:30:50 pm


lmao!  So there was a second former pornstar turned disco queen?
Andrea True was also a former porn star, and she had this big hit......


Yikes!  I think I confused the two.  It was Andrea True, NOT Penny McLean.  Naturally, I own THAT album as well. :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2009, 07:07:47 am
Hiya Everyone!

Talk of disco in the club!  ;D


Hope y'all danced!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 25, 2009, 08:39:50 am
Good morning. Temp. was 29 F when I left home this morning. Not a boneless blue morning today; there is a high, thin, veil of clouds over the region--not surprising since rain is due in, later. And we need rain. Seems to me we are in danger of drout if we don't soon get some good rain.

OTOH, every day I see more daffodils blooming, and the redbud trees along the Penn engineering school are now in bloom.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 25, 2009, 11:46:21 am
Quote from: southendmd on March 24, 2009, 07:37:27 pm
Here's the same girl with the Silver Convention, doing a much better song!  Great strings!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM72iWami9M[/youtube]


Hey, that's from NDR, a German TV channel.

I feel old :-\. I remember all the songs that were posted :laugh:
(*shhht* but at least I never owned them ;) *runs from oilgun*)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 25, 2009, 11:52:11 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 25, 2009, 08:39:50 am
Good morning. Temp. was 29 F when I left home this morning. Not a boneless blue morning today; there is a high, thin, veil of clouds over the region--not surprising since rain is due in, later. And we need rain. Seems to me we are in danger of drout if we don't soon get some good rain.

OTOH, every day I see more daffodils blooming, and the redbud trees along the Penn engineering school are now in bloom.  :D


I see you also still have wintery temps. I'm so sick of it :P.
Winter has come back in Germany (when it hasn't been nicely warm yet to begin with). Snow and temperatures under the freezing point almost everywhere in Germany. At least I'm lucky to live in the warmest region. It's not exactly 'warm' here, but we're a few degrees above the freezing point and we have rain instead of snow.
I could do with some dregrees more though :-\.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 25, 2009, 02:02:55 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 25, 2009, 11:46:21 am

Hey, that's from NDR, a German TV channel.

I feel old :-\. I remember all the songs that were posted :laugh:
(*shhht* but at least I never owned them ;) *runs from oilgun*)

There's a good reason for that, Chrissi.  Silver Convention is a German act!  "Penny McLean" is actually Gertrude Wirschinger!!  Maybe that explains why their songs only contain six (English) words...

As in..."Fly, Robin, Fly, Up, Up to the Sky". 

And this one, also with only six words:


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUG79S1YHmM[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 25, 2009, 02:26:33 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 25, 2009, 11:46:21 am

Hey, that's from NDR, a German TV channel.

I feel old :-\. I remember all the songs that were posted :laugh:
(*shhht* but at least I never owned them ;) *runs from oilgun*)

I can't watch the video (dial-up) but I remember "Fly Robin Fly". I was in junior high school when that song came out. 8th grade I think. :)

For some reason everytime I hear that song I think about Florida. I think we were getting ready to take a trip to Florida when I first heard the song. And it was on the school bus! Our bus driver used to have WNDE tuned in on the radio each morning.

I also think of Florida each time I hear Elton John's Philadelphia Freedom. We were in a Miami restaurant the first time I heard that song. Isn't it weird how our memories work?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 25, 2009, 02:29:13 pm
62 F here in Indianapolis! Yesterday it was in the 70s. It is supposed to get colder though. It might even snow on Sunday! But they said the cold snap will only last a day or two and then it will warm back up again.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 25, 2009, 02:54:04 pm
Quote from: southendmd on March 25, 2009, 02:02:55 pm
There's a good reason for that, Chrissi.  Silver Convention is a German act!  "Penny McLean" is actually Gertrude Wirschinger!!  Maybe that explains why their songs only contain six (English) words...

As in..."Fly, Robin, Fly, Up, Up to the Sky". 

And this one, also with only six words:


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUG79S1YHmM[/youtube]


OMG! That's disco with Ilja Richter!
You're dishing out childhood memories for me, Paul! :D Ilja Richter and his show disco are legend! He had a standard opening:

"Hallo Freunde" (Hello friends), and the audience responded unisono "Hallo Ilja". And after indtroducing a title, he said "Licht aus - Spot an" (Lights out - spot on).

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uJIwUegxSo[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 25, 2009, 03:39:28 pm
Quote from: DavidinIndy on March 25, 2009, 02:26:33 pm
I can't watch the video (dial-up) but I remember "Fly Robin Fly". I was in junior high school when that song came out. 8th grade I think. :)

For some reason everytime I hear that song I think about Florida. I think we were getting ready to take a trip to Florida when I first heard the song. And it was on the school bus! Our bus driver used to have WNDE tuned in on the radio each morning.

I also think of Florida each time I hear Elton John's Philadelphia Freedom. We were in a Miami restaurant the first time I heard that song. Isn't it weird how our memories work?

Yeah, David, I too associate certain songs with places.  Whenever I hear Lisa Stansfield's "All Around the World", I always think of Paris in 1990, as it was all over the radio!  I remember that when I returned from my six-week trip, who should be playing the Opera House in Boston?  Lisa Stansfield! 

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf9q0DN0dGw[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 25, 2009, 03:41:54 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 25, 2009, 02:54:04 pm

OMG! That's disco with Ilja Richter!
You're dishing out childhood memories for me, Paul! :D Ilja Richter and his show disco are legend! He had a standard opening:

"Hallo Freunde" (Hello friends), and the audience responded unisono "Hallo Ilja". And after indtroducing a title, he said "Licht aus - Spot an" (Lights out - spot on).



Hallo Chrissi!

Chuck started this little musical tangent when he mentioned "the bump".

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exPT3iFTyks[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on March 25, 2009, 03:42:23 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 25, 2009, 11:46:21 am

Hey, that's from NDR, a German TV channel.

I feel old :-\. I remember all the songs that were posted :laugh:
(*shhht* but at least I never owned them ;) *runs from oilgun*)

 :laugh: I can't say I was very selective in those days, that's for sure.
I also have the Gloria Gaynor classic album which basically welcomed me into the gay community. It was a monster hit at gay "dances", remember those?  Here's one of the three hit songs from Side A:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p35fXbtD30Q&feature=related[/youtube]


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on March 25, 2009, 05:36:50 pm
What no mention of Wham !  I can remember my first husband dancing up a storm to young guns. I turned to a friend and said, it's normally only gay guys who dance so well. !!!

How prophetic that turned out to be. Not so very long after, he came out and not long after that so did George Michael. It was a close thing who was more gorgeous, my ex husband or Mr George himself !!

I know I never danced with my husband(except the last slow dance) as he was just way out of my league, I loved watching him though.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2009, 06:16:48 pm
When I think of music that I danced to in nightclubs, I think freestyle.

One of the big freestyle hits was in 1989, by 16 year old Shana.  This one played in all the clubs, and crossed over to pop radio as well.

"I Want You".


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WiDFmqqY0U&feature=PlayList&p=AF4BC1886BC6629D&index=18[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 26, 2009, 08:30:20 am
Good morning. A fine mist falling this morning, and temp. 42 F when I left for work this morning.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 26, 2009, 08:31:46 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 25, 2009, 06:16:48 pm
When I think of music that I danced to in nightclubs, I think freestyle.

You? Really? No kiddin'? Who'd a ever thunk it!

 ;D  ;)  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 26, 2009, 08:51:14 am
You're such a smart ass, God love ya!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 27, 2009, 09:03:09 pm
I can't believe I'm up and posting on BM at this ungodly hour. It's 2am here in Europe.

We went to bed at 0.30am, only to be awaken by the phone 45 minutes later. My oldest was on a skiing trip with her school class and is coming back tonight. Now hubby is on his way to pick her up and I can't/don't want to sleep. I'm all mother-hen here, waiting for my baby to return after her trip.
The "baby" had her thirteenth birthday while on skiing vacation BTW. So she's officially a teenager now *sigh*

But she'll be back home soon!!!!! Yee-Haw!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 30, 2009, 08:49:56 am
Good morning. Sunny and temp. 44 F when I left home this morning, but spring is here. Hosts of daffodils blooming, also hyacinths. Some sort of smallish tree that blooms early with white flowers has bloomed. Leaf buds on trees are swelling. The weeping cherry tree in the garden at my church was in bloom yesterday, and also a variety of azalea that has pink flowers and blooms very early.  :)

And I get to leave work an hour early today. It's for a dental check-up, but that's OK.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 30, 2009, 08:54:35 am
Congrats to Dev on 4000 posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 30, 2009, 09:30:47 am

Congrats
to
Brokeback_Dev
On
Reaching
4,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 30, 2009, 02:57:05 pm
Congratulations Dev on your 4000 post acheivement!! :-*


62 F and sunny here. Yesterday it snowed! :laugh:

Gotta love late March in the Midwest. :P

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 31, 2009, 01:09:45 am

Congrats to Dev
on
4000 posts!
 :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 31, 2009, 02:53:34 am
The weather forecast in my paper this morning:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/rhp_wetter_vorschau_cutted.jpg)

 :D :D :D


Temps the next days will be 14, 16, 18 and 20°C (57, 61, 64 and 68 °F). Spring is finally here :D. To celebreate, I added this spring line to my signature:

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 31, 2009, 08:34:09 am
Good morning. A boneless blue spring morning in Philadelphia. Forsythia is in bloom.  :D  Temp. was 37 F when I left home this morning, but it's forecast to go up to 60 F this afternoon.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 31, 2009, 10:02:56 am
Quote from: southendmd on March 30, 2009, 08:54:35 am
Congrats to Dev on 4000 posts!

(http://www.nickbowditchtravel.com/thelma.jpg)

I LOVE this picture, and so appropriate! Except for the ending of course. I missed the part about Brad Pitt, though. Congrats, dev, hon!!

Happy spring, Chrissi and Jeff! Snow here. We've had a mild and dry winter so we're not complaining. My men are skiing today, while I'm surfing!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 31, 2009, 10:22:14 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 31, 2009, 10:02:56 am
Happy spring, Chrissi and Jeff! Snow here. We've had a mild and dry winter so we're not complaining. My men are skiing today, while I'm surfing!!

Don't it just figger? Over the weekend they said on the Weather Channel that Denver was getting its heaviest snowfall this winter--after spring has begun!

Which got more snow, Denver or Golden?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 01, 2009, 08:22:18 am
(http://www.daily-word-of-life.com/DailyWord/April_Fools_Day2.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 01, 2009, 08:34:58 am
Good morning. It's cloudy, rain is forecast, and temp. was only 43 F when I left home this morning, but spring has really come to Philadelphia. All manner of daffodils, crocus, and hyacinths are in bloom, and I even saw a clump of tulips! The weeping cherry tree in the garden at my church is in bloom, as well as an early azalea, and the buds on the Bradford pear trees along the city streets are beginning to "push."

This is no April Fool's joke!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 01, 2009, 10:58:41 am

Heya,
Spring has come to Pittsburgh too.  Today it's mainly in the form of April showers.  It was pouring rain on my way in to work today.  But, at least it's not quite so chilly today as it has been recently.  Yes, Jeff, I'm sure Pittsburgh will be sending the rain on to Philly shortly.

 ;D

(http://bestsmileys.com/weather/1.gif)

(http://bestsmileys.com/flowers/7.gif)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 01, 2009, 11:04:32 am
Quote from: Vivien on April 01, 2009, 10:58:41 am
Heya,
Spring has come to Pittsburgh too.  Today it's mainly in the form of April showers.  It was pouring rain on my way in to work today.  But, at least it's not quite so chilly today as it has been recently.  Yes, Jeff, I'm sure Pittsburgh will be sending the rain on to Philly shortly.

 ;D

(http://bestsmileys.com/weather/1.gif)

(http://bestsmileys.com/flowers/7.gif)




Heh, the rain was already in Harrisburg when I left for work at 7:40 this morning. ...  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2009, 11:19:28 am
Hiya everyone.

dark adn gloomy day here too.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 01, 2009, 11:25:29 am
Quote from: Hugh Jackman on April 01, 2009, 11:19:28 am
Hiya everyone.

dark adn gloomy day here too.


What am exquisite range of famous people we have here today :laugh:. Ang Lee is here, Hugh Jackman, Vivien Leigh, ... I wouldn't be surprised if Annie Proulx herself joined us ;).
 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2009, 11:30:44 am
Quote from: AussieBrokie on April 01, 2009, 11:25:29 am

What am exquisite range of famous people we have here today :laugh:. Ang Lee is here, Hugh Jackman, Vivien Leigh, ... I wouldn't be surprised if Annie Proulx herself joined us ;).
 ;D


I debated becoming Ann Coulter for the day, but I couldn't stand to look at the bitch that much.   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 01, 2009, 11:49:29 am
This just in!! Tom Cruise to play Ennis in Brokeback Mountain 2:

http://www.cinemablend.com/new.php?id=12590 (http://www.cinemablend.com/new.php?id=12590)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 01, 2009, 11:55:34 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 01, 2009, 11:49:29 am
This just in!! Tom Cruise to play Ennis in Brokeback Mountain 2:

http://www.cinemablend.com/new.php?id=12590 (http://www.cinemablend.com/new.php?id=12590)

Nooooo
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2009, 12:03:53 pm
 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 01, 2009, 12:33:01 pm


LOL!  Tom Cruise would make a very peculiar Ennis.  :laugh:

And, then I was about to ask who would be playing Jack... but, then I realized that in a BBM2 movie there'd probably be no Jack.
 :'(


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 01, 2009, 02:41:39 pm
Quote from: Vivien on April 01, 2009, 12:33:01 pm

LOL!  Tom Cruise would make a very peculiar Ennis.  :laugh:

And, then I was about to ask who would be playing Jack... but, then I realized that in a BBM2 movie there'd probably be no Jack.
 :'(

Actually, Jack's demise was just an April Fool's joke by Lureen that went terribly terribly awry, and Jack comes back strong in BBM 2, played by Hughie, of course (his name is Jackman after all). But how they're going to "jack up" Tom to Hugh's height has got the costume crews scratching their heads.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on April 01, 2009, 02:45:49 pm
Quote from: Mrs Robinson on April 01, 2009, 02:41:39 pm
But how they're going to "jack up" Tom to Hugh's height has got the costume crews scratching their heads.
rest assure. It has been done before...






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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2009, 02:50:27 pm
Quote from: Mrs Robinson on April 01, 2009, 02:41:39 pm
Actually, Jack's demise was just an April Fool's joke by Lureen that went terribly terribly awry, and Jack comes back strong in BBM 2, played by Hughie, of course (his name is Jackman after all). But how they're going to "jack up" Tom to Hugh's height has got the costume crews scratching their heads.


You mean I got the part?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 02, 2009, 08:46:33 am
Good morning. A very cloudy, sort of misty, generally icky morning here, with temp. 47 F when I left home.

I had a very bad night's sleep last night, waking up way too early this morning, and remembering some truly bizarre dreams.

I must have marriage on the brain, because the first dream I remember is that Madonna married Jay Wright, the Villanova basketball coach.  :-\  I mean, hunh?  ???  Where the heck did that come from?  :laugh:

And the other bizarre dream was that I married David Conrad, Jennifer Love Hewitt's costar from Ghost Whisperer!  :laugh: Actually, as far-fetched as that one is, it's a little understandable: David Conrad has been my dream husband ever since Ghost Whisperer debuted! 

One of my dream husband's, anyway. ...  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 02, 2009, 03:11:50 pm
Congrats to Chrissi on 7,000 posts!

(http://boeingblogs.com/randy/images/7000_ip.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 02, 2009, 03:55:49 pm
Congratulations Chrissi!!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 02, 2009, 04:25:09 pm
Thank you Paul and David.  :D


7000 hunh? Before BBM, I was a member of a forum for more than two years, and I wrote about 300 posts during that time. Quite different here ;D.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 02, 2009, 05:00:09 pm
congrats chrissi!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2009, 06:02:45 pm
Congrats
to
Penthesilea
On
Reaching
7,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2009, 06:03:32 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on April 02, 2009, 08:46:33 am
I must have marriage on the brain, because the first dream I remember is that Madonna married Jay Wright, the Villanova basketball coach.  :-\  I mean, hunh?  ???  Where the heck did that come from?  :laugh:


You dreamed about Madonna?  You really are GAY!

 ;D :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 02, 2009, 09:29:30 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on April 02, 2009, 06:03:32 pm

You dreamed about Madonna?  You really are GAY!

 ;D :-*

You could say it was more like a nightmare. ...

 ;D  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 02, 2009, 09:31:09 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on April 02, 2009, 09:29:30 pm
You could say it was more like a nightmare. ...

 ;D  :-*

Yeah, a gay nightmare.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 03, 2009, 12:20:40 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/typingoncomputer.gif)

CONGRATS on 7000 POSTS, CHRISSI!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2009, 08:44:32 am
Good morning!

Rainy and 55 F in Philadelphia this morning.

But, April Showers bring May Flowers.  ;D

And May Flowers bring Pilgrims. ...

Ba-da-bing!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 03, 2009, 08:55:54 am
(http://faculty.umf.maine.edu/%7Ewalters/web%20230/mayflower%20II.jpg)

In fact, last month the Mayflower II just returned to Plymouth Harbor after extensive renovations.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2009, 10:14:35 am
Quote from: southendmd on April 03, 2009, 08:55:54 am
(http://faculty.umf.maine.edu/%7Ewalters/web%20230/mayflower%20II.jpg)

In fact, last month the Mayflower II just returned to Plymouth Harbor after extensive renovations.

I'm sure she needed work done. At 52, the old girl isn't as young as she once was.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 03, 2009, 10:18:30 am

Good morning!

It's chilly and pouring rain here today in Pittsburgh.

But still... Yeehaw!  TGIF!!



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2009, 05:13:44 pm
Happy Friday everyone!

I think people rushing to get home tonight.  I saw two accidents happen (one in front of me, one behind me) and a 3rd almost happen.

I'm glad to be safely home now!

Geeeez.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Artiste on April 04, 2009, 07:13:36 pm
Snow was falling here yesterday! 2 or 3 inches of it!

To-day accidents are numerous on the roads.

Some roads are closed!

Be careful!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: BelAir on April 05, 2009, 10:09:13 am
eh, what does it mean that my total posts now says "leet"??

Have i offended the gods or somesuch?

.... 

(I looked it up on wiki:
l33t or Eleet (sometimes rendered Leet, 1337, or 31337), also known as Leetspeak, is an alphabet used primarily on the Internet, which uses various combinations of ASCII characters to replace Latinate letters. The term is derived from the word "elite", and the usage it describes is a specialized form of symbolic writing. Different "dialects" or varieties of leet are found on different online forums.)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 05, 2009, 10:47:01 am
Quote from: BelAir on April 05, 2009, 10:09:13 am
eh, what does it mean that my total posts now says "leet"??

Have i offended the gods or somesuch?

.... 

(I looked it up on wiki:
l33t or Eleet (sometimes rendered Leet, 1337, or 31337), also known as Leetspeak, is an alphabet used primarily on the Internet, which uses various combinations of ASCII characters to replace Latinate letters. The term is derived from the word "elite", and the usage it describes is a specialized form of symbolic writing. Different "dialects" or varieties of leet are found on different online forums.)


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:  Yeehaw!   You passed your "leet" mark!  I had almost forgotten about that.  The "leet" phenomenon always makes me laugh. Yes, it has to do with the 1337 post count.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on April 05, 2009, 10:49:34 am
1337?? How could I miss this? >:( ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 05, 2009, 08:22:17 pm
Hiya everyone!

Hope y'all are well! ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 06, 2009, 08:53:22 am
Good morning. Cloudy and temp. 50 F at present. At 6:50 this morning, as I was making breakfast, I was startled by an enormous clap of thunder. I saw tulips blooming this morning.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 06, 2009, 09:20:13 am
Good morning everyone!

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 07, 2009, 09:47:00 am
Good morning. A morning of mixed clouds and sunshine this morning. Temp. was 37 F when I left home this morning.  :(  Possible showers--again--later today.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 07, 2009, 10:25:44 am
same thing here, Jeff.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 07, 2009, 10:52:21 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on April 07, 2009, 09:47:00 am
Good morning. A morning of mixed clouds and sunshine this morning. Temp. was 37 F when I left home this morning.  :(  Possible showers--again--later today.

Get ready!  Pittsburgh will probably be sending our snow showers your way. :)  It was actually snowing quite hard this morning here.

(http://bestsmileys.com/winter/6.gif)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 07, 2009, 08:06:05 pm
It's April!

it's not supposed to snow any more!   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 08, 2009, 08:19:07 am
Good morning. Mostly cloudy and temp. 38 F this morning, with a cold wind. I understand it's snowing in the Poconos.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 08, 2009, 08:25:32 am
Bright and sunny here in Maine. No sign of snow anywhere. 36 degrees.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 08, 2009, 09:49:19 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on April 07, 2009, 08:06:05 pm
It's April!

it's not supposed to snow any more!   :laugh:

I know!  Like Jack... I'm tired of the friggin' cold.  It's still really, really cold here in the 'burgh.  But, it's not snowing this morning. 

Yesterday was crazy.  It snowed really hard, off and on all day yesterday.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 09, 2009, 09:32:02 am
Good morning. Not a bad spring morning. Temp. was 38 F when I left home this morning, a bit chilly for April, but at least it's sunny. Weather is supposed to be nice for Easter Sunday, tomorrow and Saturday not so much. The local NBC affiliate and the Weather Channel pretty much contradicted each other this morning in their forecasts for tomorrow and Saturday.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on April 09, 2009, 09:36:00 am
Another sunny day here, but chilly. 38 degrees.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 09, 2009, 10:19:09 am
Hiya Everyone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 09, 2009, 11:56:46 am
Friday morning bright and early I'm off to my dad's instead of to work, and I won't be back home till Sunday evening, so I'll just take the opportunity now to say Happy Easter, Happy Passover, and Happy Spring to everybody!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 13, 2009, 10:03:58 pm
Where's everyone been?

 ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 13, 2009, 10:58:38 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on April 13, 2009, 10:03:58 pm
Where's everyone been?

 ???

Are you fishing?  Happy 11K, Chuckie!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 14, 2009, 04:02:57 am
ooh yes! Happy 11 K!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2009, 07:13:47 am
Quote from: southendmd on April 13, 2009, 10:58:38 pm
Are you fishing?  Happy 11K, Chuckie!

Huh?   ???


Everyone else must be fishing....no one's posted here for the past few days, myself included.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 14, 2009, 09:52:52 am

Congrats on 11,000 posts Chuck!! 

(http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/aktion/action-smiley-046.gif)



In other news... chilly and rainy here in Pittsburgh today.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2009, 10:02:05 am
Same over here, Amanda!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 14, 2009, 11:16:48 am

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/HitchingPosts.jpg)

CONGRATS ON 11,000, CHUCK!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 14, 2009, 02:01:31 pm
Congratulations Chuck on your 11,000 posts!! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 14, 2009, 02:04:53 pm
50 F and overcast here in Indiana. It's a poopy yucky day. :P  It's supposed to warm up tomorrow.

Speaking of poopy and yucky, have our Southern members checked in? There was some really bad weather in the South this past weekend and I'm wondering if everyone is okay. Atlanta got nailed a couple of days ago. It didn't look good down there at all, based on the pictures I saw on the news. :(

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 14, 2009, 02:22:27 pm
Congrats to Front-Ranger Lee on 13K posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2009, 02:41:56 pm
Quote from: David In Indy on April 14, 2009, 02:01:31 pm
Congratulations Chuck on your 11,000 posts!! :D


Welcome back, David!

You were missed!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2009, 02:43:43 pm

Congrats
to
Front_Ranger
On
Reaching
13,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 14, 2009, 03:10:02 pm


Wow!  Congrats Sister-Mod!!

13,000 posts is impressive!

Seems you've talked a blue streak around here!  

(http://bestsmileys.com/lights/3.gif)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 15, 2009, 03:43:34 pm
Congrats to Amanda on 8,000 posts!

(http://z.about.com/d/shoes/1/0/R/Y/cowboy_boots.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2009, 08:02:53 pm

Congrats
to
Atz75
On
Reaching
7,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 15, 2009, 08:45:29 pm

Thanks Paul and Chuck!!  :-* :-*

Paul, those boots sure are pretty! :)  The detailing on the toes and heels actually kind of reminds me of the detailing on my actual cowgirl boots.  :D  I'll be sure to wear 'em in May.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 15, 2009, 10:14:43 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on April 14, 2009, 02:43:43 pm
Congrats
to
Front_Ranger
On
Reaching
13,000
Posts!


Oh, I had no idea I had reached another milestone! When, why, and how did that happen!! Well, what can I say, I just love this place!! And congratulations to YOU, sister mod on all your achievements!! And your anniversaire, as well!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 17, 2009, 11:27:36 am

It's finally sunny and warm and spring-like in Pittsburgh today! 8)

Hooray!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2009, 12:26:12 pm
Quote from: atz75 on April 17, 2009, 11:27:36 am
It's finally sunny and warm and spring-like in Pittsburgh today! 8)

Based on what I heard this morning, lovers of winter should head to Denver.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 17, 2009, 12:39:42 pm
Yup, we've got a foot of the white stuff and counting!!

Scene outside my home office...no hot tubbing today!

(http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/7126372-4f2.jpg) (http://www.divshare.com/download/7126372-4f2)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2009, 01:39:39 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 17, 2009, 12:39:42 pm
Yup, we've got a foot of the white stuff and counting!!

Scene outside my home office...no hot tubbing today!

(http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/7126372-4f2.jpg) (http://www.divshare.com/download/7126372-4f2)

How 'bout skiing?  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 17, 2009, 01:50:54 pm
It's a BEEEEEEEAUTIFUL day here in Hoosierland! Currently it is 70 F outside and there's not a cloud in the sky. I saw some bees pollinating the various flowering trees and bushes in the yard and the air smells sweet and fresh.

I hope everyone else is having warm sunny weather too! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 17, 2009, 06:19:59 pm
We're up to about 3 ft of snow now and the snow's coming down harder! Yee-haw!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 17, 2009, 07:04:32 pm
Geeeez!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 20, 2009, 01:34:59 pm


Amazing weather report Lee!  Yikes!

This past weekend here in Pittsburgh while my parents were visiting, we had absolutely fantastic, sunny spring weather.  But, today, it's very gloomy and cold (again).  It's also raining hard!  I've heard that we're supposed to have rain all week here.
 :-\

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 20, 2009, 01:46:54 pm
Quote from: atz75 on April 20, 2009, 01:34:59 pm

Amazing weather report Lee!  Yikes!

This past weekend here in Pittsburgh while my parents were visiting, we had absolutely fantastic, sunny spring weather.  But, today, it's very gloomy and cold (again).  It's also raining hard!  I've heard that we're supposed to have rain all week here.
 :-\



It's turned cold here too Amanda. It's been raining and the temp is only in the low 50s. Although it looks like the sun is trying to peek out from the clouds a little. More rain tonight, colder tomorrow (50 F) and then the weather is forecast to warm up again towards the middle of the week.

Can anyone say (http://bestsmileys.com/playing/23.gif) ?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 20, 2009, 06:18:25 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/mountainclimbers.jpg)

CONGRATS TO SISTER-MODS AMANDA AND LEE

FOR REACHING 7,000 and 13,000 FEET POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 20, 2009, 06:31:28 pm
Quote from: David In Indy on April 20, 2009, 01:46:54 pm
Can anyone say (http://bestsmileys.com/playing/23.gif) ?


lol!

Here in NJ, it's in the 40s, but by Friday, it's supposed to go to 75.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 21, 2009, 03:15:43 pm
Quote from: Meryl on April 20, 2009, 06:18:25 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/mountainclimbers.jpg)

CONGRATS TO SISTER-MODS AMANDA AND LEE

FOR REACHING 7,000 and 13,000 FEET POSTS!
Thank you very much, ModMeryl!! I'm liking that picture a lot!! And Amanda and I did climb a mountain together once...Brokenback Mountain!! I'll never forget that sweet day!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 21, 2009, 04:05:33 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 21, 2009, 03:15:43 pm
Thank you very much, ModMeryl!! I'm liking that picture a lot!! And Amanda and I did climb a mountain together once...Brokenback Mountain!! I'll never forget that sweet day!

Sure enough Friend!  :-*

<img src="http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/5165085-304.jpg" border="0" />


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 22, 2009, 12:02:26 pm

It's still really, really chilly here in Pittsburgh!  At this point, I'm really looking forward to some warmer temperatures... even slightly warmer.

It's rainy too.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on April 26, 2009, 02:20:01 pm
Quote from: atz75 on April 21, 2009, 04:05:33 pm
Sure enough Friend!  :-*

<img src="http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/5165085-304.jpg" border="0" />



Who was up there to take that photo?  Aguirre?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 26, 2009, 03:30:25 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on April 26, 2009, 02:20:01 pm

Who was up there to take that photo?  Aguirre?

 :laugh:
No.  We used the self-timer on the camera and balanced the camera on a rock.  I think in the original thread about our trip in Social Events, Lee said of this photo - "the rock took our picture."

It came out really quite well given those circumstances I think. :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 26, 2009, 04:17:28 pm
That was a good little camera but it died on Mount Washington of severe moisture corrosion. I've got a Panasonic Lumix now that I like a lot, but it doesn't fit in my pocket like my last one did!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2009, 07:11:33 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 26, 2009, 04:17:28 pm
That was a good little camera but it died on Mount Washington of severe moisture corrosion. I've got a Panasonic Lumix now that I like a lot, but it doesn't fit in my pocket like my last one did!


sorry to hear about that, Lee!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 26, 2009, 11:35:58 pm
Congrats to Katherine on 9000 colorful posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 27, 2009, 10:05:25 am

Congratulations K!!!

Time to party!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2009, 10:08:51 am
Quote from: atz75 on April 27, 2009, 10:05:25 am
Congratulations K!!!
"Her again?"  :o

 ;D  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 27, 2009, 10:26:28 am
Quote from: southendmd on April 26, 2009, 11:35:58 pm
Congrats to Katherine on 9000 colorful posts!

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Now those are some serious crayons!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2009, 10:28:59 am
Congrats
to
Serious_Crayons
On
Reaching
9,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 27, 2009, 12:43:45 pm
congrats K!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 27, 2009, 01:39:56 pm
Congratulations Katherine on your 9,000 posts! :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 27, 2009, 07:45:55 pm


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CONGRATS on 9,000, KATHERINE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 27, 2009, 10:29:04 pm
Congrats to Sandy/Memento on 5,000 witty posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2009, 07:04:12 am

Congrats
to
Lynne
On
Reaching
6,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 05, 2009, 09:07:55 am
Thank you, Lynne, for 6000 gorgeous posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 05, 2009, 09:34:35 am
Congrats Lynne!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 05, 2009, 09:59:01 am
Quote from: southendmd on May 05, 2009, 09:07:55 am
Thank you, Lynne, for 6000 gorgeous posts!

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Yes, thank you, I've enjoyed every one of them! And thank you also for moderating Safe Haven!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 05, 2009, 10:00:01 am
Congratulations to friend Memento on your milestone!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: memento on May 05, 2009, 10:23:52 am
Thanks, Paul and Lee for the congratulations on my 5,000 post milestone. The ABCs have always been the best game in town, and it's great be a part of it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 05, 2009, 11:21:49 am

Congratulations Lynne and Memento!!!

 :D :D :D



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 05, 2009, 02:54:32 pm



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CONGRATS ON 6,000 POSTS, LYNNE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 05, 2009, 02:58:26 pm



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CONGRATS ON 5,000 POSTS, SANDY!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 05, 2009, 03:08:21 pm
Congratulations To Lynne and Sandy On Their Posting Milestones!!


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Post by: Ellemeno on May 09, 2009, 12:07:22 pm

Lynne and Sandy, thank you for all your intoxicating posts.

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Madeira grape vineyard
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on May 15, 2009, 10:52:50 pm

Congrats
to
Jeff Wrangler
On
Reaching
11,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 15, 2009, 10:55:41 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on May 15, 2009, 10:52:50 pm
Congrats
to
Jeff Wrangler
On
Reaching
11,000
Posts!


Holy cow!

 :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 15, 2009, 11:20:55 pm
Congrats Jeff! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 15, 2009, 11:23:06 pm
Quote from: David In Indy on May 15, 2009, 11:20:55 pm
Congrats Jeff! :D

Thanks, handsome.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 16, 2009, 12:26:43 pm
congrats Jeff!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 16, 2009, 12:33:19 pm
Quote from: Kelda on May 16, 2009, 12:26:43 pm
congrats Jeff!

Thanks, Little Darlin'!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 16, 2009, 12:43:12 pm
Wow, it doesn't seem possible! Thats the most you've said all year, friend!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 16, 2009, 03:55:52 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 16, 2009, 12:43:12 pm
Wow, it doesn't seem possible! Thats the most you've said all year, friend!!

So pass the whiskey. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 16, 2009, 07:10:10 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on May 16, 2009, 03:55:52 pm
So pass the whiskey. ...  ;D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 16, 2009, 08:19:02 pm
Congrats to Gil/oilgun on 2,000 posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on May 16, 2009, 10:42:45 pm




      WOW JEFF;    YOU DON'T SEEM TO TALK SO MUCH, BUT EVIDENTLY YOU DOOOOOOOOOO

                         CONGRATS  BUD
                                   
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 17, 2009, 01:38:43 am
Quote from: southendmd on May 16, 2009, 08:19:02 pm
Congrats to Gil/oilgun on 2,000 posts!

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Yee-haw, another reason to pass the whiskey!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 17, 2009, 02:17:48 am
Congratulations Gil on your 2,000 post count achievement! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 17, 2009, 02:55:23 am
Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on May 16, 2009, 10:42:45 pm



      WOW JEFF;    YOU DON'T SEEM TO TALK SO MUCH, BUT EVIDENTLY YOU DOOOOOOOOOO

                         CONGRATS  BUD
                                   

Well, it sure snuck up on me.  ;D

Thanks!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 17, 2009, 06:58:06 am
Congrats Gil!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on May 17, 2009, 11:16:45 am
Congrats
to
OilGun
On
Reaching
2,000
Posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on May 18, 2009, 08:15:00 pm

Congrats
to
Katie77
On
Reaching
6,000
Posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Katie77 on May 18, 2009, 08:40:07 pm
Thank you Chucky.

As I've said before and I will always say.......what an incredible journey.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on May 18, 2009, 08:46:02 pm
Quote from: Katie77 on May 18, 2009, 08:40:07 pm
Thank you Chucky.

As I've said before and I will always say.......what an incredible journey.

isn't it, though?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 19, 2009, 08:54:04 am
Well, temperature was 48 F when I left for work this morning, a bit chilly for this time of May, but the temperature seems to be rising rapidly, and it's another boneless blue morning in Philadelphia.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 19, 2009, 05:06:43 pm
congrats Katie!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 19, 2009, 10:36:33 pm
Congratulations Sue on your 6000 posts! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 19, 2009, 10:39:26 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on May 19, 2009, 08:54:04 am
Well, temperature was 48 F when I left for work this morning, a bit chilly for this time of May, but the temperature seems to be rising rapidly, and it's another boneless blue morning in Philadelphia.

It was boneless blue in Indianapolis too with temps in the mid 70s. Yesterday it was so nice I opened up some of my windows and a bunch of pollen flew in. I've been sneezing ever since. :P

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 20, 2009, 08:44:17 am
Another boneless blue morning in Philadelphia, temp. only 51 F when I left home this morning, but temp. is supposed to hit 80 F this afternoon.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on May 20, 2009, 08:49:51 am
Same here, cowboy.....supposed to warm up a lot today....we're also at about 50 or so at the moment.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 20, 2009, 08:14:25 pm

The weather has been really lovely in Pittsburgh too.  Lots of boneless blue... very chilly nights and mornings, but warm mid-days.  So, great sleeping weather and comfortable days.
8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 20, 2009, 11:28:56 pm
There is a high pressure system over Indiana right now, so we too have been experiencing the boneless blue skies. It got up into the 80s today and it will be in the mid 80s again tomorrow. Our next chance for rain is this weekend, which is good because after all the rain we had last week, we need some time to dry out. The northern half of the state was beginning to flood. :(

It's currently 71 F outside.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 21, 2009, 08:43:06 am
I guess we've been lucky this week so far. Another boneless blue morning in Philadelphia, with temp. about 62 F when I left home. Supposed to go into the low 80s F this afternoon.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on May 21, 2009, 12:57:44 pm
Grey and overcast today.The last 4 days it has rained non stop. I know I should be pleased as we have needed rain for months, but all this grey is depressing.It is not raining at the moment but looking at the sky I suspect that will change any time soon.
I am going to try and get some pictures of Annie, the swimming dog, as she has now discovered a new game, well 2 actually. When you walk her she plays lets roll over in as many storm drains as possible, isn't this fun mummy.
Her most recent discovery,is if she goes to the far side of the lanai, which is not under the roof, she can play slip and slide the whole length of the pool.
I thought it was a real hoot watching her yesterday, until she had a malfunction with her brakes and went crashing right through the lanai screen and of course was out the yard in a flash making a dash for freedom.
As she is part German shepherd, she was completely unharmed,but the panel will have to be replaced,again !!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 21, 2009, 02:54:49 pm
Quote from: optom3 on May 21, 2009, 12:57:44 pm
Grey and overcast today.The last 4 days it has rained non stop. I know I should be pleased as we have needed rain for months, but all this grey is depressing.It is not raining at the moment but looking at the sky I suspect that will change any time soon.

What on earth is happening in Florida? I think I heard on the news this morning that some places have had two feet of rain!  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 22, 2009, 08:38:00 am
Well, temp. 62 F when I left home this morning, but gray and damp.  :(  I thought it was s'posed to be nice today?  ??? Anyway, I'm leaving the office at noon today to go visit my dad for a part of the holiday weekend. Be back home sometime Sunday afternoon or evening.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 22, 2009, 10:45:01 am
Weather in the Rocky Mountains was as follows: heavy fog over the Continental Divide, overcast in Vail, hot on the Western Slope, dust storms in Monument Valley, and driving rain in Northern Arizona. Nevertheless, the praying Prius prevailed!! Gray and wet in Flagstaff this a.m.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 23, 2009, 12:45:26 pm


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CONGRATS to JEFF, GIL and KATIE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 23, 2009, 12:53:29 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 22, 2009, 10:45:01 am
Weather in the Rocky Mountains was as follows: heavy fog over the Continental Divide, overcast in Vail, hot on the Western Slope, dust storms in Monument Valley, and driving rain in Northern Arizona. Nevertheless, the praying Prius prevailed!! Gray and wet in Flagstaff this a.m.

Thanks for the weather report, Lee.  Looks like Mikaela and I lucked out on the timing of our Southwest trip.  Last week it was beautiful in all those places.  Here's the incredible view from our hotel room at Monument Valley:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/MonVpanoramafrhotel.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on May 23, 2009, 07:27:46 pm
Wow wow, Merly!!  I want that on the banner.  May we?  I hope you say mais oui!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on May 23, 2009, 07:29:24 pm
Quote from: Meryl on May 23, 2009, 12:53:29 pm
Thanks for the weather report, Lee.  Looks like Mikaela and I lucked out on the timing of our Southwest trip.  Last week it was beautiful in all those places.  Here's the incredible view from our hotel room at Monument Valley:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/MonVpanoramafrhotel.jpg)
yes! wow!!

Was it really hot there?


This is definately a place I want to visit!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 24, 2009, 12:53:45 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on May 23, 2009, 07:27:46 pm
Wow wow, Merly!!  I want that on the banner.  May we?  I hope you say mais oui!  :)

Sure enough, Clarissa.  Yes, Monika, it was hot, but at least it wasn't humid. 8)

Here are some more from our trip:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/MonVNavajoceremony.jpg)

This was a ceremony held at our hotel by and for Navajo veterans of the U.S. military.  It included Navajo chanting as well as the Star-Spangled Banner sung in Navajo.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/MonVevening-1.jpg)

Another view of Monument Valley taken during our sunset tour

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/MonVbrusharborandhogan.jpg)

A Navajo hogan and its brush arbor deep inside Monument Valley

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/MonVTotemPoledistant.jpg)

The Totem Pole formation

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/MonVfromTeardrop.jpg)

Monument Valley seen through the Teardrop formation in Mystery Valley, an area to the south where old ruins and pictographs can be found.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 24, 2009, 01:06:48 am
We climbed high up into a network of mesas in southwestern Colorado to visit Mesa Verde National Park:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/MesaVCliffPalace3.jpg)

This whole area is riddled with Anasazi ruins, the largest of which is called the Cliff Palace.  It's utterly quiet up there--beautiful, but spooky.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/MesaVpueblooverlook2.jpg)

This dwelling is called the Square Tower.


We started our trip at the Grand Canyon:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/GClateafternoon2.jpg)

At Hermit's Rest, the westernmost point on the South Rim trail:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/GCposeatHermitsRest.jpg)

Where we sat at this picnic table...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/GCpicnictableview.jpg)

And just couldn't resist leaving a message to those who would sit there after us...

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/GCpicnictableEnnisJack2.jpg)
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Post by: Meryl on May 24, 2009, 01:13:42 am
We stayed at the beautiful old El Tovar, built in 1911, right on the South Rim:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/ElTovarfromparkinglot.jpg)

For breakfast, eggs and bacon and their famous Pancake Trio (one each of blue corn, buttermilk and buckwheat, served with both maple syrup and prickly pear syrup and pine nut butter).  Yum!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/ElTovareggsandpancaketrio.jpg)

The dining room features beautiful paintings of Native American rituals.   These are Hopi and Navajo:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/ElTovarHopiandNavajomurals-1.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 24, 2009, 01:22:13 am
This view of the Canyon reminds me of a certain movie's opening:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/GCeveningshadows.jpg)

After Mesa Verde, we headed south through Shiprock, Window Rock and Gallup, ending up in Albuquerque:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/ShiprockGallupmilepost.jpg)

When I get back my last rolls of film, I'll post a few more!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 24, 2009, 02:38:17 am
Hey, guess who came to dinner tonight?  Oilgun!  8)

John Gallagher and I met him out at Five Leaves and had a high-time supper and was drinkin' and talkin' and all.  He was too sick with the flu to make it for the Chrissi and Mikaela weekend, but this way we had him all to ourselves.  We ended up going to the Tuck Shop on First Street afterwards for some Australian coffee (I had some Boylan's Diet Cane Cola).  What a great evening!  Pictures were taken, so keep an eye out for them.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 24, 2009, 02:39:54 am
Beautiful pictures Meryl! Thanks for posting them! :)

It took a loooooooong time on a dial-up connection but it was very much worth it. :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 24, 2009, 08:31:38 am
great photos!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on May 24, 2009, 02:01:14 pm
WOW!!! Those are incredible pictures. Thanks for sharing them. Now, just what I needed, somewhere else that I want to visit. That old hotel looks great too.

Jack
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 24, 2009, 02:20:07 pm
Thanks for your comments, everyone!  I'm hoping Mikaela will share some of her photos here, too.  She took about a thousand of 'em.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on May 24, 2009, 03:11:44 pm
Quote from: jstephens9 on May 24, 2009, 02:01:14 pm
Now, just what I needed, somewhere else that I want to visit.


That´s exactly was I was thinking too! ;D

It´s now on my "must-see" list

*grumble grumble*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on May 24, 2009, 03:47:02 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on May 24, 2009, 03:11:44 pm
That´s exactly was I was thinking too! ;D

It´s now on my "must-see" list

*grumble grumble*

I know Monika, I really don't need more places on my list of places to go. And I haven't even made it out of the United States yet. The Grand Canyon has been on the list, but it looks like there is also much more to see judging by those pictures. I also need to get those states on my map. If all goes as planned I will have Illinois on my map soon.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 24, 2009, 04:11:16 pm
Oh my gosh Meryl, they are all so beautiful, I'm not even able to choose a favorite!

Photos extraordinaire! :D

And I just love, love, love that you left an Ennis and Jack memoir on the table.


Like Jack and Monika, I'll add Arizona to my "must see" list. That's something to see together with my husband, when the kids will be grown and the two of us have time and money for it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on May 24, 2009, 04:21:49 pm
Quote from: jstephens9 on May 24, 2009, 03:47:02 pm
I know Monika, I really don't need more places on my list of places to go. And I haven't even made it out of the United States yet. The Grand Canyon has been on the list, but it looks like there is also much more to see judging by those pictures. I also need to get those states on my map. If all goes as planned I will have Illinois on my map soon.

Iliionis? Sounds like fun. Where are you going there? Chicago?



Hey - you should take Juan with you to Grand Canyon...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on May 24, 2009, 04:28:35 pm
such great pics, Meryl!  Thanks for sharing them!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: sel on May 24, 2009, 04:46:28 pm
Thanks for sharing Meryl! Beautiful pics!
The American West has been on my "bucket list" for some time.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Mikaela on May 24, 2009, 06:25:18 pm
More photos from our tour of the west:


We travelled to Flagstaff, AZ in a tidy little plane. En route I found out how Jack had it when the bull tried to buck him off. It was a bumpy ride.  :P

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a100/Maeglian/bm10.jpg)


Our hotel at the Grand Canyon, the old and venerable El Tovar, lies right at the canyon's edge (see arrow!)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a100/Maeglian/bm22.jpg)


Another photo of the famous El Tovar pancake trio. Very exotic stuff for a Norwegian - we never have pancakes for breakfast!

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a100/Maeglian/bm12.jpg)


While relaxing on the old wooden porch with an un-cowboylike glass of wine, we witnessed this exciting stand-off at the canyon. The outlaw squirrel was pretty fearless, but the cowboy dog was on a short leash...

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a100/Maeglian/bm20.jpg)


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Post by: Mikaela on May 24, 2009, 06:27:53 pm
The Grand Canyon is a wonder of the world, sure enough. Here are some further impressions:

Beautiful colours:
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One lonely cloud amid the boneless blue of high noon:
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Sunset at the Canyon:
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Post by: Mikaela on May 24, 2009, 06:37:26 pm
Monument Valley is an equal wonder. A very harsh landscape, and extremely beautiful. Some impressions:


Sunrise over the buttes - a little after 6AM:
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The flags of the USA and the Navajo Nation proudly waving amid buttes:
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Another lonely Mitten Butte impression:
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The day draws to an end:
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Meryl's and my shadows in the red sand of Dinetah / Monument Valley
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The extremely bumpy road we travelled by truck with our tourist guide. (Shadow of the open truck can be seen at the bottom of the picture.) Sand and stone, blown by wind and washed free by flash rainfalls, had made the road into something of a crazy adventure park ride. It was all the more fun to experience the landscapes that way.
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Here's a traditional dish enjoyed at the hotel: Mutton Stew the Navajo way (ie. lots of spices!) and Navajo fry bread.
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And if there happen to be any Tony Hillerman readers among Bettermostians, they will understand why this signpost at Monument Valley made Meryl and me so chipper:
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Post by: Meryl on May 24, 2009, 06:42:43 pm
Thanks, everyone!  I'm glad you all are enjoying the pics.  We certainly enjoyed being there to take them.  8)

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 24, 2009, 04:11:16 pm
Like Jack and Monika, I'll add Arizona to my "must see" list. That's something to see together with my husband, when the kids will be grown and the two of us have time and money for it.

Arizona has such a beautiful array of sights, you could easily spend your whole vacation there.  Don't leave out Sedona, the Hopi Mesas and Canyon de Chelly, where we visited last year.  All were wonderful.  I'd still like to see Lake Powell and Tucson, but they'll have to wait for another expedition.  8)

Mika, thanks for those gorgeous pics!  The details you added are bringing it all back.  I've saved them all, of course.  Love the one of the "Standoff at the Canyon."  ;D
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Post by: Mikaela on May 24, 2009, 06:51:54 pm
We travelled on and experienced the wide open landscapes that are visible from Mesa Verde, Colorado. Greener and seemingly more welcoming than the red desert land further south. Note the snow-topped mountains in the distance:
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On the road southwards we celebrated Norway's national day with the standard fare for Norwegians on this day: Sundaes!
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We also visited the Navajo Nation's capital, Window Rock, and the rock formation that gave it its name. Surrounded by a quiet little park, this was a lovely place on a late afternoon:
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Gallup was a no-nonsense Western town. Next to the main road, the longest freight trains I've ever seen clattered endlessly by, giving the place a distinct Brokeback'ish air. (There's one of the trains going by behind the Gallup sing in the picture).
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We stayed at the El Rancho Hotel in Gallup. Here's the reception. If this doesn't have that whiff of the Old West and cattle drives and cowboys, I don't know what has!
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They even had this chair-and-sofa ensemble, made entirely of bull hide and lots of bull horns!
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Post by: jstephens9 on May 24, 2009, 06:58:28 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on May 24, 2009, 04:21:49 pm
Iliionis? Sounds like fun. Where are you going there? Chicago?



Hey - you should take Juan with you to Grand Canyon...

Yes, Chicago. That is the only one of the four largest cities in the United States that I haven't been. Everybody says I would like it, but I don't know much about it. I know it is a NYC type city in that there are lots of skyscrapers and it is a great walking city. It looks like there is a lot of water too. I'm not sure when the Grand Canyon will happen, not this year for sure and remember he thinks he already went to the Grand Canyon  ;D
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Post by: Mikaela on May 24, 2009, 07:00:43 pm
Quote from: Meryl on May 24, 2009, 06:42:43 pm

Mika, thanks for those gorgeous pics!  The details you added are bringing it all back. 

Merci, cherie!  :-*

Here's the last one for the day: Meryl in Santa Fe, in front of a sign that was too good to miss. And note the bullriding image on the plates below. (We also watched some real bull-riding on TV while out West. That is one scary sport!  :o )
 
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Post by: tforster on May 24, 2009, 11:36:43 pm
My partner and I were out west last week, too! We visited 6 National Parks in 8 days in Southern Utah/Northern Arizona... really incredible landscapes out there... here's a couple of our pictures...

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Post by: jstephens9 on May 24, 2009, 11:46:04 pm
Those are incredible pictures!!!
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Post by: tforster on May 24, 2009, 11:50:17 pm
... but my favorite place on earth is Death Valley National Park....

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Post by: jstephens9 on May 25, 2009, 12:04:44 am
That looks like it would be hot. It reminds me of some of the places I could see from the plane on the way to California and actually I guess it could have been.
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Post by: tforster on May 25, 2009, 12:09:49 am
Quote from: jstephens9 on May 25, 2009, 12:04:44 am
That looks like it would be hot. It reminds me of some of the places I could see from the plane on the way to California and actually I guess it could have been.

Yes, the hottest temperature in the Western Hemisphere was recorded at Death Valley in the 1930's... 134 degrees fahrenheit!!! It is very common for Death Valley to have highs of around 125 on a typical summer day... the hottest I've experienced while there is 118.... but the humidity is so low its not as bad as it sounds... I live in Alabama and the humidity is so bad here in the summer that when it's 90 it feels worse than 118 in Death Valley.  :0)
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Post by: Meryl on May 25, 2009, 12:36:43 am
Quote from: tforster on May 24, 2009, 11:36:43 pm
My partner and I were out west last week, too! We visited 6 National Parks in 8 days in Southern Utah/Northern Arizona... really incredible landscapes out there... here's a couple of our pictures...



Oh wow!  What great pictures, tforster!  Thanks for sharing.  Looks like you were north of us when we were in Monument Valley.  Love the dunes in Death Valley, too.  The American West is the greatest.  8)
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Post by: BBM-Cat on May 25, 2009, 12:56:56 am
oh my gosh, what an incredible picture - thank you for sharing it! I just made it my desktop wallpaper!!

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Post by: BBM-Cat on May 25, 2009, 01:04:21 am
Quote from: tforster on May 24, 2009, 11:36:43 pm
My partner and I were out west last week, too! We visited 6 National Parks in 8 days in Southern Utah/Northern Arizona... really incredible landscapes out there... here's a couple of our pictures...



wow, wow, and wow - I'm in total awe....what incredible photos! Thanks for sharing them!
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Post by: Penthesilea on May 25, 2009, 01:15:26 am
I love all the terrific pictures we get showered with these days! :D

Tforster, your photos are so stunning, you should make some of them into posters.
Where is this one made?

(http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1579.0;attach=24453;image)


BTW, it's great to see you here!
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Post by: Penthesilea on May 25, 2009, 01:19:51 am
Quote from: Mikaela on May 24, 2009, 06:27:53 pm
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Ohhhhh.  :D


I also like the food pictures. And where did you get the little toothpicks with the Norwegian flag? Did you bring them with you?


Thanks for sharing your pics Mika and tforster!
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Post by: David In Indy on May 25, 2009, 01:44:44 am
I second what Chrissi said! Thanks to Meryl, Mikaela and tforster for the wonderful pictures! :D

And like Chrissi, I also loved looking at the food pictures, especially the fry bread! Mom always made the BEST fry bread. Based on the picture, it looks like our Lakota fry bread is a bit thinner than the Navajo fry bread. I haven't tasted decent fry bread since Mom passed. I make it sometimes but it never tastes quite as good.

Childhood memories.

It looks like everyone had a wonderful time and returned home safely! I'm sure there will be another get together before too long. I hope so anyway. :D

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Post by: Ellemeno on May 25, 2009, 02:49:31 am
I've loved these photos.  Wonderful.  And I sure did recognize the Chee family sign as Hillermanesque.  I thought "Hillerman!" when I saw the photo of Meryl standing next to the Shiprock sign. 
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Post by: Kelda on May 25, 2009, 04:05:13 am
tforster - LOVE the 'water! water!' picture!

Nice to se ya here posting!!
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Post by: tforster on May 25, 2009, 08:51:07 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 25, 2009, 01:15:26 am
I love all the terrific pictures we get showered with these days! :D

Tforster, your photos are so stunning, you should make some of them into posters.
Where is this one made?

(http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1579.0;attach=24453;image)


BTW, it's great to see you here!

Hey - that picture was taken at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah.... the others were in Arches and Capitol Reef Nat'l Parks... ~ Tom
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Post by: serious crayons on May 25, 2009, 10:09:03 am
Quote from: Meryl on May 24, 2009, 01:13:42 am
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Hey, isn't that L.D. (red shirt) and Mrs. Newsome at the next table over?


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Post by: CellarDweller on May 25, 2009, 10:34:42 am
Wow, what great pics!
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Post by: Meryl on May 25, 2009, 11:21:13 am
Quote from: serious crayons on May 25, 2009, 10:09:03 am
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Hey, isn't that L.D. (red shirt) and Mrs. Newsome at the next table over?

Sure enough!  I hadn't noticed, but your Brokie radar picked them out, Katherine.  ;D
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Post by: SFEnnisSF on May 25, 2009, 12:07:41 pm
Quote from: Mikaela on May 24, 2009, 06:25:18 pm

Our hotel at the Grand Canyon, the old and venerable El Tovar, lies right at the canyon's edge (see arrow!)

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I think our next Brokie gathering should be held here!!
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Post by: Ellemeno on May 25, 2009, 12:55:55 pm
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And if I'm not mistaken, I think maybe L.D. and the other fella may be playing footsie under the table, while Fayette and the fella's wife trade catty sorority remarks.
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Post by: Mikaela on May 25, 2009, 01:07:03 pm
Heh. Seems we paid too little attention to the chenanigans of other diners. Good thing we have the photos to remedy that!  ;D


Chrissi, I brought the flags from home. Constitution Day, May 17, is a honking big deal for Norwegians. I've never been away from home on a May 17 before. I just had to do some little thing to mark the day.  :)


Quote from: Ellemeno on May 25, 2009, 02:49:31 am
I've loved these photos.  Wonderful.  And I sure did recognize the Chee family sign as Hillermanesque.  I thought "Hillerman!" when I saw the photo of Meryl standing next to the Shiprock sign. 

Oh! Well then I bet you'll understand why we took these pictures too:

Police cars in Shiprock:
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The Window Rock Police Station:
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 :) :) :)
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Post by: Ellemeno on May 25, 2009, 01:28:34 pm
Quote from: Mikaela on May 25, 2009, 01:07:03 pm

Oh! Well then I bet you'll understand why we took these pictures too:



Sure do!  :)  I wonder if Larry McMurtry and Tony Hillerman knew each other.  Seems like they might a.



Mikaela, syttende mai is a honkin pretty big deal in Ballard, too, the Scandinavian part of Seattle.  Maybe one May 17th, you'll be here.

:)

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http://syttendemaiseattle.com/event.shtml

Event Schedule, Sunday, May 17, 2009

Lunch
Time: 1:00 P.M.
Location: Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th Street
Cost: $25.00 per person
Special Guests: Ambassador Wegger Chr. Strommen and the Hellvik Mannskor choir

Lunch tickets are SOLD OUT.

Parade
Time: 4:00 P.M.
Start location: The parade begins near Adams School in Ballard, at the corner of NW 62nd and 24th Avenue NW. The route follows south to Market Street and eastward to Bergen Place.
Parade applications are available for download here.

Bergen Place
A variety of entertainment from Norway and other Nordic countries.
Location: Bergen Place is located at the intersection of Market St., Leary Avenue and 22nd Avenue.

Children's Games (Barneleker)
Children can enjoy traditional games from Norway and the United States. The games are free and all participants receive awards. A surprise guest is usually on hand to delight one and all. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Time: 1 P.M. to 3 P.M.
Location: At the Ballard Community Center, 6020 28th Avenue NW.
For more information call (206) 684-4093

Dance
Band: The Smilin Scandinavians
Time: 8:00 P.M. to Midnight open dance
Location: At Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th. No-host bar (beer and wine).
Cost: FREE!!! Donations welcome.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Norwegian Fjord Horses at the Nordic Heritage Museum


Come and see the Norwegian Fjord Horses at the museum before they march in the parade!
Time: 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Location: Nordic Heritage Museum
3014 NW 67th St., Seattle, WA 98117
Sponsor: The Pacific Northwest Fjord Horse Promotional Group

Event Schedule, Saturday, May 16, 2009

Concert, "A Night in Norway"
Hellvik Mannskor with The Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle and The Norwegian Male Chorus of Seattle
Time: 7:30 P.M.
Location: Kane Hall at the University of Washington
$10.00 suggested donation


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Contact Information:
Norwegian Seventeenth of May Committee
P.O. Box 70433
Seattle WA 98127

Additional Events:
Nordic Heritage Museum
Contact: (206) 789-5708
3014 NW 67th

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Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 25, 2009, 01:32:12 pm
Your pics of the American west are beautiful.  Thank you for sharring them with wus.
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Post by: serious crayons on May 25, 2009, 01:34:40 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on May 25, 2009, 01:28:34 pm
Sure do!  :)  I wonder if Larry McMurtry and Tony Hillerman knew each other.  Seems like they might a.

Oh, I'm sure they must a. The community of people who write novels about the American west isn't all that big.

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Post by: Mikaela on May 25, 2009, 01:46:15 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on May 25, 2009, 01:28:34 pm

Sure do!  :)  I wonder if Larry McMurtry and Tony Hillerman knew each other.  Seems like they might a.

I'm thinking they might have known each other, too. I'm reading Hillerman's autobiography at the moment - he comes across just like one would expect from his novels: A decent, kind-hearted, down-to-earth guy with a keen eye for observing people and places, a love of the land and much care and compassion for its everyday people. Just the type of person I figure Larry McMurtry would have thoroughly appreciated.

It's such a pity there hasn't ever been a decent, honest attempt to make a movie out of any of Hillerman's books. I mean, the landscapes alone would be worth the price of admission for those viewers not overly keen on having to deal with Navajo customs and beliefs.... (and brush arbours!  ;) )


Quote
Mikaela, syttende mai is a honkin pretty big deal in Ballard, too, the Scandinavian part of Seattle.  Maybe one May 17th, you'll be here.

:)

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Wow, this is so cool!  8) I did know there were some celebrations outside of Norway, but had no idea about the Seattle one. They really do make a full day of it too! Thank you so much for posting that.   :) :) :)

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Post by: sel on May 25, 2009, 05:13:10 pm
Meryl, Mikaela, Tforster, thanks for sharing these beautiful pics with us. I look at them and dream I could be there.
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Post by: Brown Eyes on May 28, 2009, 10:51:31 am

Wow!  I sure am behind the times!  I'm just catching up with all these gorgeous photos!!!   Thanks so much for sharing them!!
8)

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Post by: Kelda on May 28, 2009, 05:55:10 pm
The 1000 post club is nearly at its 1000 page!
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 28, 2009, 05:56:36 pm
Quote from: Kelda on May 28, 2009, 05:55:10 pm
The 1000 post club is nearly at its 1000 page!

Let's all do what we can to push it over!  :D
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Post by: Brown Eyes on May 28, 2009, 06:29:04 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on May 28, 2009, 05:56:36 pm
Let's all do what we can to push it over!  :D


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Post by: Kelda on May 28, 2009, 06:30:34 pm
Quote from: atz75 on May 28, 2009, 06:29:04 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 28, 2009, 06:45:27 pm
woohooo!

let's get this thread to 1,000!
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Post by: CellarDweller on May 28, 2009, 06:48:52 pm
Oh guys!!!

did you know that some BetterMost members are participating in the AIDS Walk in Boston?

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You can support us by clicking this link!


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When the page opens, just click "Support Lynne" (she's the team captian) and follow the instructions!
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Post by: Shasta542 on May 28, 2009, 06:51:20 pm
Well. I hope that your walking weather is better than ours! It has rained all week!  :P 8) :D I guess everyone could carry umbrellas!
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Post by: optom3 on May 28, 2009, 07:23:58 pm
Quote from: atz75 on May 28, 2009, 10:51:31 am
Wow!  I sure am behind the times!  I'm just catching up with all these gorgeous photos!!!   Thanks so much for sharing them!!
8)



Me too !!!!  They made Emma's social studies book come to life. We have just finished learning about mesas etc.  I wish her book had pictures even half as stunning as the ones posted here.
I honestly thought that particular chapter was as dull as ditch water, now I see the layers of history, in the stone. Quite simply breathtaking.
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 28, 2009, 09:11:34 pm
C'mon, 1000, c'mon, 1000. ...   ;D
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 28, 2009, 09:12:46 pm
Must be gettin' close, must be gettin' close. ...  ;D
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 28, 2009, 09:13:33 pm
Yee-haw! We did it!  :laugh:
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Post by: Meryl on May 28, 2009, 09:36:16 pm
Congrats, everyone!  Now let's get to 10,000 posts!  Only 8 to go.  8)
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 28, 2009, 09:39:25 pm
Quote from: Meryl on May 28, 2009, 09:36:16 pm
Congrats, everyone!  Now let's get to 10,000 posts!  Only 8 to go.  8)

Optimist.  :laugh:
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Post by: Brown Eyes on May 28, 2009, 11:23:38 pm

It's a muggy, warm night here in Pittsburgh.  For the first time this year, it feels like summer.  I predict it won't be the best sleeping weather tonight... so I may turn on my window air conditioner for the first time too.  We shall see.

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Post by: southendmd on May 28, 2009, 11:26:35 pm
How nice for you, A.  It's freakin' cold in Boston.  I'll be snuggling up with the duvet. :-\
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Post by: Meryl on May 28, 2009, 11:28:18 pm
I love the cool nights.  My apartment has lousy air circulation, so it feels hot even before the weather gets hot.  :P

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on May 28, 2009, 09:39:25 pm
Optimist.  :laugh:

You bet!  ;)
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Post by: Brown Eyes on May 28, 2009, 11:28:59 pm
Quote from: southendmd on May 28, 2009, 11:26:35 pm
How nice for you, A.  It's freakin' cold in Boston.  I'll be snuggling up with the duvet. :-\
Well, I much prefer cold weather for sleeping.  I don't necessarily mind hot weather during the day sometimes, but at night... the duvet is my idea of a cozy way to sleep.



Anyway... Maybe for these final few posts... some nice BBM images...

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Post by: Meryl on May 28, 2009, 11:31:07 pm
Good idea, Amanda!  8)

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Post by: Brown Eyes on May 28, 2009, 11:34:40 pm
Quote from: Meryl on May 28, 2009, 11:31:07 pm
Good idea, Amanda!  8)

:-* Thanks!

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Post by: Brown Eyes on May 28, 2009, 11:39:16 pm
Here's to 10,000!!!

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Post by: Meryl on May 28, 2009, 11:42:37 pm
Quote from: atz75 on May 28, 2009, 11:39:16 pm
Here's to 10,000!!!

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Congrats, bud!  That's a nice clean number, and right at the top of Page 1001.  8)
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Post by: southendmd on May 28, 2009, 11:43:18 pm
YeeHaw!

Happy 10,000 Posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 28, 2009, 11:47:02 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Tenthousandcattle.jpg)

YEEHAW!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 28, 2009, 11:53:23 pm
<img src="http://www.divshare.com/img/1668339-18a.jpg" border="0" /> (http://www.divshare.com/download/1668339-18a)

Jack and Ennis say...
Congratulations 1000+ Posts Club Members!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 29, 2009, 01:20:48 am


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Congrats to
Jeff for bringing this thread to 1000 pages
and
to Amanda for posting the
10 000th post

 :D

Congrats to
all chatters here
on 1000 and 10 000

 :D

Congrats on all milestones
I mised the last weeks

 :D

Yee-Haw!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 29, 2009, 08:36:55 am
Quote from: southendmd on May 28, 2009, 11:26:35 pm
I'll be snuggling up with the duvet. :-\

Too much sharing. ...

 ;D  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on May 29, 2009, 09:54:02 am
Happy 10,000 posts, from

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 29, 2009, 10:46:58 am
(No reflection intended on anyone here)  ;)


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/10000Maniacs.jpg)

WHOOEE!  YEAH!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on May 29, 2009, 11:03:22 am
CONGRATS EVERYONE!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on May 30, 2009, 08:07:43 am
Quote from: Meryl on May 28, 2009, 11:31:07 pm
Good idea, Amanda!  8)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/Brokeback/EnnisTruckOutake.jpg)
I´d never seen that pic before. Just when you think you´ve seen it all.....yay!

Love that we can see his face in the mirror. Thanks




And congrats to the thread!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on May 30, 2009, 11:36:42 am
What an achievement, both posts and pages, what a lot we all have to say. :)
Amazing that it all sprang from one film made on a pretty low budget that sucked us all in, captivating and enthralling us, as we sat mesmerised from the very first shot.
Later we would come to know that the film would not let us go, it had woven a spell round us all that still holds us entralled and for many came to be the catalyst for life defining changes. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 31, 2009, 07:06:41 pm
Welcome, fritzkep, to the 1,000 posts club!! Nice to have you here finally!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on June 01, 2009, 10:43:41 am
Well the sun is shining and the humidity has reduced, but I am very despondant today. My lovely boy Rafa Nadal , king of the clay courts, lost last night so does not even get to the quarter finals of the French open. :(
I am trying to see the plus side, as it now gives the wonderful Andy Murray a chance, and he is a fellow Scott. It was terribly hard to see Nadal to go out in a fluke match and even worse to see him cry at the after match interview, He is really just a kid at heart. I hate to see the losers so upset, it reminds me some of Matt's upsets.
He has only made it to the competitive soccer team, not the elite one, so he will be gutted, :(
Also the figures from the meat business seem to have been concocted while the owner was on crack and using an abacus.
Oh well positive vibes, need to push out some more protons to counteract the electrons, !!!
Hope others are having a better Monday than me.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on June 02, 2009, 10:25:57 pm

Well, tonight is a beautiful night in Pittsburgh.  Clear skies (for now) and nice cool temperatures, which should make for good sleeping weather.  They say there may be strong storms later overnight.

I'm watching hockey... which, for me is totally crazy.  I'm not a fan of most sports and especially not sports like football and hockey.  LOL, bull riding (of course) is the major exception when it comes to sports for me.  But, here in Pittsburgh it's almost required by law to watch these Stanley Cup finals.  It's actually a really exciting game tonight.  I find hockey particularly stressful to watch sometimes because the pace is so fast.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 04, 2009, 09:14:06 pm


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WELCOME TO THE CLUB, FRITZ!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 04, 2009, 09:16:21 pm
Welcome Fritz!! :D :D :D

(It's about time you got here!) ;) ;)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on June 04, 2009, 09:20:04 pm

Welcomd Fritz!!!

 :D :D :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 05, 2009, 12:08:38 am
Well, I got back that last roll of film from Mikaela's and my Southwest trip, so here are a few more photos:

Shiprock, holy ground for those of us who love Tony Hillerman's mystery novels:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/ShiprockfromRte491.jpg)

Driving south toward Gallup, we took a lovely detour through the Chuska Mountains, coming out at Window Rock, Arizona, capital of the Navajo Nation.  Here's a shot of the landmark from the parking lot of the police station (more holy ground):

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/WindowRockfromPoliceStation.jpg)

The lovely and attractive Window Rock police station (looks like stacked mobile homes or something):

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/WindowRockpolicestation.jpg)

Moving right along, to the landmark itself.  Yep, there's a window in that rock:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/WindowRockme.jpg)

Here's the monument to the Navajo Code Talkers, heroes of World War II:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/WinRCodeTalkerMemorial.jpg)

Opposite Window Rock is the Navajo Nation Council Chamber where the chapter delegates meet 4 times a year:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/NavajoNationAssemblyme2.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 05, 2009, 12:25:34 am
After our overnight at the wildly overdecorated El Rancho Hotel in Gallup (see Mika's pictures), we breakfasted at Garcia's along Route 66 before getting about cleaned out at a nearby Native American jewelry outlet:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/GallupbrkfstatGarcias.jpg)

Then there was the big Norway Day celebration at Dairy Queen en route to Albuquerque:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/DairyQueenNorwayDaysundaes.jpg)

Shopping in Old Town in Albuquerque:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/AlbuquerqueOldTownme.jpg)

Finally, a day trip up to Santa Fe, which was lovely, but the jewelry prices were way too rich for our pocketbooks!  We did much better in Gallup.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/SantaFebazaar.jpg)

And finally, back East at last, an attempt to take a picture of the Manhattan skyline from Jersey in heavy traffic:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Southwest%202009/ManhattanskylinefromJersey.jpg)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on June 05, 2009, 05:30:30 am
Wonderful, Meryl!  But what is this "roll of film" you speak of?  No capisce.

:)


And welcome, Fritz!

:D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 05, 2009, 07:04:01 am
Great pics, Meryl!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 06, 2009, 04:41:34 pm
brill photos!
Title: A Real-Life Jack Twist
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 07, 2009, 09:46:38 am
So has anybody else seen the latest real-life Jack Twist?

His name is Neal Wanless, he's a 23-year-old ranch kid from a kind of hardscrabble ranch in South Dakota. And he won the Powerball drawing. I saw him on the evening news on Saturday: Big black cowboy hat (almost looked too big for him), great big belt buckle (couldn't tell if it's a rodeo buckle), big, slightly goofy grin. Between the hat and the buckle, the first thing I thought was, "Jack!"

Cute boy. Seems like a real nice kid.  :)
Title: Re: A Real-Life Jack Twist
Post by: Kelda on June 07, 2009, 10:14:09 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on June 07, 2009, 09:46:38 am
So has anybody else seen the latest real-life Jack Twist?

His name is Neal Wanless, he's a 23-year-old ranch kid from a kind of hardscrabble ranch in South Dakota. And he won the Powerball drawing. I saw him on the evening news on Saturday: Big black cowboy hat (almost looked too big for him), great big belt buckle (couldn't tell if it's a rodeo buckle), big, slightly goofy grin. Between the hat and the buckle, the first thing I thought was, "Jack!"

Cute boy. Seems like a real nice kid.  :)

(http://www.newsday.com/media/photo/2009-06/47348805.jpg)

(http://media.gatewaync.com/wsj/photos/2009/06/06/winner.jpg)
Title: Re: A Real-Life Jack Twist
Post by: Meryl on June 07, 2009, 11:30:35 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on June 07, 2009, 09:46:38 am
So has anybody else seen the latest real-life Jack Twist?

His name is Neal Wanless, he's a 23-year-old ranch kid from a kind of hardscrabble ranch in South Dakota. And he won the Powerball drawing. I saw him on the evening news on Saturday: Big black cowboy hat (almost looked too big for him), great big belt buckle (couldn't tell if it's a rodeo buckle), big, slightly goofy grin. Between the hat and the buckle, the first thing I thought was, "Jack!"

Cute boy. Seems like a real nice kid.  :)

Now that you mention it, he does remind me of Jack.  Bet he'd have lots of volunteers for the job of Ennis to his Jack.  ;D
Title: Re: A Real-Life Jack Twist
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 07, 2009, 12:11:03 pm
Quote from: Meryl on June 07, 2009, 11:30:35 am
Now that you mention it, he does remind me of Jack.  Bet he'd have lots of volunteers for the job of Ennis to his Jack.  ;D

hehe!

I went to the Future Farmers of America convention one year. Thought I'd die of happiness!
Title: Re: A Real-Life Jack Twist
Post by: Monika on June 07, 2009, 01:37:17 pm
Quote from: Kelda on June 07, 2009, 10:14:09 am
(http://www.newsday.com/media/photo/2009-06/47348805.jpg)
wow...that IS a big hat.


I love the JT connection. Someone should tell him.
Title: Re: A Real-Life Jack Twist
Post by: Monika on June 07, 2009, 01:39:01 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 07, 2009, 12:11:03 pm
hehe!

I went to the Future Farmers of America convention one year. Thought I'd die of happiness!

Exactly what do you do at a Future Farmers of America convention, Lee? Except for checking out future farmers that is.
Title: Re: A Real-Life Jack Twist
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 07, 2009, 08:52:39 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on June 07, 2009, 01:39:01 pm
Exactly what do you do at a Future Farmers of America convention, Lee? Except for checking out future farmers that is.

I was wondering that, too. What was FRiend Lee doing at an FFA convention?  ???
Title: Re: A Real-Life Jack Twist
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 07, 2009, 08:56:20 pm
Quote from: Meryl on June 07, 2009, 11:30:35 am
Now that you mention it, he does remind me of Jack.  Bet he'd have lots of volunteers for the job of Ennis to his Jack.  ;D

Wrangler raises hand. ...  ;D

Lord, I'm such a dirty old man. ...  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 07, 2009, 09:05:51 pm
I was there on official business! I was in charge of a booth about renewable energy. Me, talking to hundreds and hundreds of 19-year-olds about renewable energy, can you dig it??!! Enniway, here are a couple of stories. I was walking thru the crowd in my usual big-city way, and amazingly, this crowd of young people parted to let me by. No elbowing, no jostling, nothing. They just stepped back as I passed. See, these young men (which 99.9% of them are) are taught to be POLITE, and taught to be RESPECTFUL! It bowled me over.

'nother story. I happened to be one of the only people in the convention hall with computers that had live connections to the Internet (this was in the early 1990s). So, a young man in a cowboy hat larger than his head came by and right away noticed this. All of a sudden, we were best friends! It turns out that he needed to email his final exam in AI to his professor back home. Gracious person that I am, I let him comandeer my computer for that purpose. I had a high time reading the Qs and As of the AI test, as well as the answers to the essay questions (BTW, AI means artificial insemination).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 08, 2009, 08:41:37 am
Additional bit on Neal Wanless: This morning the Today show did a piece on him and his win--which featured a long, sweeping camera shot that started at his well-worn boots and s-l-o-w-l-y traveled all the way up his body to his hat. Anyway, he might remind me of Jack, but on the family ranch he lives in an old travel trailer--just as I interpret Ennis's residence in the prologue to the short story.

The Today reporter made a point of relaying the news that he's single. With the win, I guess he's now well equipped to expand the family cow and calf operation.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 08, 2009, 08:42:34 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 07, 2009, 09:05:51 pm
I was there on official business! I was in charge of a booth about renewable energy. Me, talking to hundreds and hundreds of 19-year-olds about renewable energy, can you dig it??!! Enniway, here are a couple of stories. I was walking thru the crowd in my usual big-city way, and amazingly, this crowd of young people parted to let me by. No elbowing, no jostling, nothing. They just stepped back as I passed. See, these young men (which 99.9% of them are) are taught to be POLITE, and taught to be RESPECTFUL! It bowled me over.

Sure enough, they're taught to respect their elders. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on June 12, 2009, 11:03:49 pm
Wow! So, now we have definitive proof that Pittsburgh is a serious sports town!!  The Superbowl win and Stanley Cup win all in one year!  I feel really sorry for our baseball team, which is the only pretty bad team in the city.  Much like the Steelers' win earlier this year, there are people hooting and hollaring (very loudly) outside my apartment building for this win tonight.  I live in an area of the city where there are often big crowds after wins like this... so it's always kind of interesting on nights like this.  I'm very glad my car is in a parking garage. 

Now, if only we could have a bull riding championship happen here! LOL. 8)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 12, 2009, 11:07:06 pm
Yes, I was treated to the whole thing including the kissing the cup footage, since I live in a house of hockey fanatics...woo-hoo, friend. Enjoy the celebrations!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 15, 2009, 08:24:33 am
Quote from: atz75 on June 12, 2009, 11:03:49 pm
Wow! So, now we have definitive proof that Pittsburgh is a serious sports town!!  The Superbowl win and Stanley Cup win all in one year!  I feel really sorry for our baseball team, which is the only pretty bad team in the city.  Much like the Steelers' win earlier this year, there are people hooting and hollaring (very loudly) outside my apartment building for this win tonight.  I live in an area of the city where there are often big crowds after wins like this... so it's always kind of interesting on nights like this.  I'm very glad my car is in a parking garage. 

Now, if only we could have a bull riding championship happen here! LOL. 8)



Of course, I know people are loyal to their cities in sports, but broadening the perspective a bit, right now Pennsylvania has 1) the current World Series title, 2) the Superbowl title, and now, 3) the Stanley Cup. I guess the only major team title we don't have is the NBA championship.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 15, 2009, 11:12:42 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on June 15, 2009, 08:24:33 am
Of course, I know people are loyal to their cities in sports, but broadening the perspective a bit, right now Pennsylvania has 1) the current World Series title, 2) the Superbowl title, and now, 3) the Stanley Cup. I guess the only major team title we don't have is the NBA championship.

The Three Mile Island babies would be 30 by now. I wonder if that has something to do with it??
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on June 15, 2009, 11:39:09 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on June 15, 2009, 08:24:33 am
Of course, I know people are loyal to their cities in sports, but broadening the perspective a bit, right now Pennsylvania has 1) the current World Series title, 2) the Superbowl title, and now, 3) the Stanley Cup. I guess the only major team title we don't have is the NBA championship.

LOL, sure enough. Way to go PA!

I wouldn't really say I'm personally very loyal to any sports team.  It's kind of important to keep up a little bit with the sports news in Pittsburgh for chit-chat at cocktail parties (which can be a big part of my job sometimes) and because my boss is a huge sports fan and she often likes to chat about sports too.  In fact, most sports leave me kind of cold and bored.  Though, sometimes, I'll admit it can be kind of fun to watch a game here and there.

The only sport I genuinely love following is bull riding.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 15, 2009, 01:28:24 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 15, 2009, 11:12:42 am
The Three Mile Island babies would be 30 by now. I wonder if that has something to do with it??

Probably not. I'd venture to bet that all of those winning teams have very few Pennsylvania natives on them, and most of them would probably be under age 30. The one prinicipal exception who comes immediately to mind is the Phillies' Jamie Moyer.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 15, 2009, 02:04:27 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on June 15, 2009, 08:24:33 am
... but broadening the perspective a bit, right now Pennsylvania has 1) the current World Series title, 2) the Superbowl title, and now, 3) the Stanley Cup.

Way to go Pennsylvania! Congrats :D.


Quote
I guess the only major team title we don't have is the NBA championship.


If it gets too easy within the US, and you Pennsylvanians look for a real challenge, try soccer! ;) There's a whole world of competitors and some major titles to be won ;) ;D.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on June 15, 2009, 02:10:14 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on June 15, 2009, 02:04:27 pm
Way to go Pennsylvania! Congrats :D.

If it gets too easy within the US, and you Pennsylvanians look for a real challenge, try soccer! ;) There's a whole world of competitors and some major titles to be won ;) ;D.

Well, as far as the hockey teams go here in the U.S.... including the Pittsburgh Penguins, the make up of the team is really very international, with players coming from a wide range of countries.  One of the best players on the Penguins (winning the MVP trophy this weekend) is a guy from Russia whose full name is Evgeni Vladimirovich Malkin. He hardly speaks any English.   He's very much beloved here in the city. The international aspect of the hockey teams, I think, is one of the coolest things about sport actually.


Edit to add:  After googling just now I discovered this interesting factoid about Malkin.  I hadn't been aware of this until now:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs/2009/news?id=4256037 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs/2009/news?id=4256037)
Quote
Only three years ago, Malkin sneaked away from his Russian team in Finland, made a clandestine flight to North America and stayed hidden in the United States for three days so he could join the Penguins, and they had to survive a court fight to keep him.

<img src="http://www.divshare.com/img/7663939-38f.jpg" border="0" /> (http://www.divshare.com/download/7663939-38f)



And, FWIW, bull riding is also kind of surprisingly international with many riders coming from primarily: Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Australia and the U.S.  Every year there's a World Cup event for bull riding held in one of these countries. And, the riders compete in "teams" based on their country.  So, there will be team U.S., team Brazil, etc..  This year the World Cup will be in Brazil in August.



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 15, 2009, 09:55:24 pm
Hiya!

been away for a while, but I'm back!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on June 18, 2009, 08:55:18 am

Hi Chuck!

OMG!  I'm here to report on the craziest thunderstorms here in the Pittsburgh region last night.  It poured rain for several hours and the lightning was amazing!  Many streets and underpasses flooded.  And, the interior staircase of my 9 story apartment building flooded from the roof down... so, somewhat like a waterfall.  It's a soaking mess in the stairwell and in some of the public hallways.  *Knock on wood* my apartment itself is fine.  Although, it looks areas of the ceiling in the public hall right outside my apartment door have pretty bad water damage.

We lost power in my building around 9:30 pm last night and it's still out this morning.  So, I went to bed super early last night.  Which, actually, was probably pretty good for me.  I'm betting that I'll have to throw away almost everything in my refrigerator.  What a pain!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 18, 2009, 09:19:57 am
Quote from: southendmd on March 01, 2009, 06:15:58 pm
Congrats on 6000 peak posts, Shasta!

(http://www.bloomingrosepress.com/images/1%20sunset%20mt%20shasta.jpg)

(Belated) Congrats to Shasta who I just realised is now at over 7000! 1000 posts in 3 months! Yee-haw!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 18, 2009, 01:14:47 pm
Quote from: atz75 on June 18, 2009, 08:55:18 am
Hi Chuck!

OMG!  I'm here to report on the craziest thunderstorms here in the Pittsburgh region last night.  It poured rain for several hours and the lightning was amazing!  Many streets and underpasses flooded.  And, the interior staircase of my 9 story apartment building flooded from the roof down... so, somewhat like a waterfall.  It's a soaking mess in the stairwell and in some of the public hallways.  *Knock on wood* my apartment itself is fine.  Although, it looks areas of the ceiling in the public hall right outside my apartment door have pretty bad water damage.

We lost power in my building around 9:30 pm last night and it's still out this morning.  So, I went to bed super early last night.  Which, actually, was probably pretty good for me.  I'm betting that I'll have to throw away almost everything in my refrigerator.  What a pain!

Whoa, friend, that's a GDBOAUS!  I hope everything gets put to rights soon.  We're getting soaked here in NY, but no thunderstorms as yet.  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on June 18, 2009, 01:36:27 pm
We had one heck of a storm last night. Even with the curtains all pulled shut the lightning was still lighting up the rooms. It is our time of year for them so it is not unexpected. Have to get off computer now before son gets home.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on June 18, 2009, 02:12:29 pm
Quote from: Kelda on June 18, 2009, 09:19:57 am
(Belated) Congrats to Shasta who I just realised is now at over 7000! 1000 posts in 3 months! Yee-haw!

Thanks, Kelda! I hadn't even noticed myself until I saw your post! LOL.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 18, 2009, 08:13:33 pm
Congrats Shasta, I've really enjoyed your many posts!

Amanda, I'm so sorry to hear about the rain. In the Rocky Mountains, we are enjoying a couple of days of fine weather after two solid weeks of daily rain, with tornadoes, wind, hail, sleet and assorted precip mixed in.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 18, 2009, 08:45:02 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/Shastacans.jpg)

CONGRATS ON 7,000 POSTS, SHASTA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 18, 2009, 11:36:30 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 18, 2009, 08:13:33 pm
In the Rocky Mountains, we are enjoying a couple of days of fine weather after two solid weeks of daily rain, with tornadoes, wind, hail, sleet and assorted precip mixed in.

Oops, I spoke too soon...just came in ferrying tender plants in yet another time...it's hailing, raining, and lightning yet again!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 18, 2009, 11:52:26 pm
Congratulations on your 7000 posts Shasta! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 18, 2009, 11:54:59 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 18, 2009, 11:36:30 pm
Oops, I spoke too soon...just came in ferrying tender plants in yet another time...it's hailing, raining, and lightning yet again!!

Stay safe Lee!

They said we'll be getting severe weather later tonight and all day tomorrow and tomorrow night. Indiana has a moderate risk for tornadoes tomorrow. Par for the course. Same old same old. lol

We'll batton down the hatches if necessary. But we just got those fallen trees cleaned up in the back yard, so I hope we don't have any more come down tomorrow. :P

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on June 19, 2009, 12:07:29 am
Quote from: David In Indy on June 18, 2009, 11:52:26 pm
Congratulations on your 7000 posts Shasta! :D



:-* Thanks, pal.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on June 19, 2009, 12:08:37 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 18, 2009, 08:13:33 pm
Congrats Shasta, I've really enjoyed your many posts!

Amanda, I'm so sorry to hear about the rain. In the Rocky Mountains, we are enjoying a couple of days of fine weather after two solid weeks of daily rain, with tornadoes, wind, hail, sleet and assorted precip mixed in.

Thank you, Ms. Ranger!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on June 19, 2009, 12:10:03 am
Quote from: Meryl on June 18, 2009, 08:45:02 pm

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CONGRATS ON 7,000 POSTS, SHASTA!
Awwww....cute! Look at all those flavors! Thank you, Meryl!  :)
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Post by: Penthesilea on June 19, 2009, 01:20:03 am
I haven't been here in a whole while.

Congrats to Shasta and to everyone whose milestones I've missed! :)


Amanda, hope your power was back after returning home from work, and that the water damage stays out of your apartment. Fingers crossed :-*.



And good luck to all Brokies who live in areas with severe storms!
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Post by: Penthesilea on June 19, 2009, 01:52:26 am
The other day, we had our anual cherry harvest and jam-cooking fest  :D.

I was pitting cherries for five hours! :o We started at three and ended the whole thing at 8pm.
Hubby and one daughter picked the cherries; I and the same daughter pitted them; my son ran the mincer (which we use for the cherries, not for meat) and the other daughter was our stand-by-man, meaning she was lazy and mostly kept out of the whole thing, but was on the spot whenever I called her. And hubby cooked the jam at the end of the day.

I had my daughter taking some pics:


The cherry pickers:

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(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG5259.jpg)


Watering the cherries:

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Our work station. Left row, from bottom to top: cherries, plate with pitted cherries, stones. Right row, top to bottom: cherry pitter (which was used by my daughter, she pitted one cherry for every four I pitted, it's much faster when done by hand), mincer, and a plate with cherry mush.

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG5270.jpg)


My hand (I looked like a serial killer from a real bad horror movie :laugh:):

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG5255.jpg)

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Post by: Penthesilea on June 19, 2009, 01:54:28 am
He had the best job: relax!

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG5282.jpg)


Nice portrait of my dog (I think)

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG5281.jpg)



And a funny one:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG5249.jpg)
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Post by: Penthesilea on June 19, 2009, 02:03:42 am
We set a new record this year: we had 8 kilos (16 pounds) of cherry mush, which we cooked to jam. More than thirty glasses :o.
Additionally, we had approx. 13 kilos (26 pounds) of left over cherries which we gave to neighbours, friends and family:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG5286.jpg)

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG5295.jpg)

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG5299.jpg)



I love-hate our annual Cherry Day. I love all the family working so well hand in hand, and I enjoy the first hour (or so) of cherry pitting. But soon the fun turns into real work :P.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 19, 2009, 02:42:13 am
Quote from: Shasta542 on June 19, 2009, 12:07:29 am
:-* Thanks, pal.  ;D

You're welcome! :-*

I just wish my post contained a clever picture like some of the others. I looked but didn't find any. Maybe next time... when you achieve 8000! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 19, 2009, 08:40:46 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 18, 2009, 11:36:30 pm
Oops, I spoke too soon...just came in ferrying tender plants in yet another time...it's hailing, raining, and lightning yet again!!

Careful! You'll get pitched off the mountain and wish you hadn't tried!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 19, 2009, 10:36:28 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on June 19, 2009, 02:03:42 am
We set a new record this year: we had 8 kilos (16 pounds) of cherry mush, which we cooked to jam. More than thirty glasses :o.
Additionally, we had approx. 13 kilos (26 pounds) of left over cherries which we gave to neighbours, friends and family:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG5299.jpg)

I love-hate our annual Cherry Day. I love all the family working so well hand in hand, and I enjoy the first hour (or so) of cherry pitting. But soon the fun turns into real work :P.

Wow, that's a lot of cherries!  Are they all from your back yard?  Perfect crop for a Brokie.  Gonna make a cherry cake?  ;D

Yum, I love cherry jam.  8)
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 19, 2009, 11:12:02 am
We're having plumbing issues here at work this morning. If they don't get them fixed soon, I may just have to pee in the sink.  >:(
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Post by: southendmd on June 19, 2009, 12:21:49 pm
Wow, Chrissi's Kirschfest!

Any plans to make cherry liqueur? 
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Post by: Penthesilea on June 19, 2009, 02:19:42 pm
Quote from: Meryl on June 19, 2009, 10:36:28 am
Wow, that's a lot of cherries!  Are they all from your back yard?  Perfect crop for a Brokie.  Gonna make a cherry cake?  ;D

Yum, I love cherry jam.  8)

No cherry cake. I was so fed up with cherries, I didn't keep a single one after our Kirschfest, I gave them all away. Later it occurred to me that I could have put some already pitted cherries into the freezer and bake a cherry cake whenever I can see cherries again ::).


They were all from one tree. We have a huge cherry tree in our small back yard. It came with the house. Nobody in our family eats fresh cherries, but it would be a shame to let them go to waste.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 19, 2009, 02:22:06 pm
Quote from: southendmd on June 19, 2009, 12:21:49 pm
Wow, Chrissi's Kirschfest!

Any plans to make cherry liqueur? 


No cherry liqueur either. But that's a good idea for next year (if I remember it).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2009, 02:55:58 pm

Congrats
to
LouiseV
On
Reaching
13,000
Posts!
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Post by: Brown Eyes on June 22, 2009, 04:24:02 pm

Congratulations Louise!! :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 23, 2009, 01:00:19 am


Congrats on
13000 posts
Louise!
 :D


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 23, 2009, 10:45:29 am


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CONGRATS TO LOUISE ON 13,000 POSTS!

CONGRATS TO CHUCK ON 12,000 POSTS!
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Post by: CellarDweller on June 23, 2009, 10:53:56 am
aww gee!  Thanks Meryl!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 23, 2009, 11:09:05 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on June 19, 2009, 02:22:06 pm

No cherry liqueur either. But that's a good idea for next year (if I remember it).

How about cherry vanilla ice cream? Ever make homemade ice cream?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 23, 2009, 11:45:18 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on June 23, 2009, 11:09:05 am
How about cherry vanilla ice cream? Ever make homemade ice cream?


I did once.

I even thought of making cherry icecream that day, but didn't have any cream in my fridge, additionally to being fed up with cherries.


Great ideas everyone! :D
Next year I'll make sure to put a part of the cherries into the freezer, so I can make cake and icecream on a later date. And try the liqueur.

Next year I will ...

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/BePreparedEC.jpg)
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Post by: Penthesilea on June 23, 2009, 11:55:26 am


Congratulations Chuckie! :D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/12000ctr.jpg)
You're a prehistoric mammal dinosaur ;D ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 27, 2009, 03:11:11 pm
No posts in here for four days? :o


I have to whine a bit in here today. I'm frustrated. For the first time in I don't know how many years, I was to see live music today. Two local rock bands play at the stadium of the next village.

This afternoon, we had a severe thunderstorm. I hardly believed how high the water stood in my yard (about 6, maybe 7 cm).
Sooo
- the stadium is totally drowned, I guess it's in the state of a swamp (but with jeans and old sneakers, that wouldn't have hindered me)
- the thunderstorm killed our satellite dish, no TV for us
- one of the girls, who wanted to go with us tonight, has her cellar flooded

I was sitting there, at the appointed time, completely ready to go and dressed to kill (nah, that last one was a joke ;D), and I waited. And waited and waited. Well, they are never on time, so I waited a little longer. Finally I called my friend - nobody at home. Then my cellphone got a text message that we aren't going tonight (and about the cellar). The text was sent almost two hours earlier, but my phone had no net contact were I had put it ::).

So much for me seeing some good old rock music live :P.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 27, 2009, 03:18:42 pm
Damn, Chrissi, that's a bummer!  Amazing how events can combine to make things as annoying as possible.  Who knows, if you'd gone to the concert, they may have been flooded out, too, or had troubles with the electricity.  :P  Hope you get to hear some live music soon!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 27, 2009, 03:32:52 pm
Quote from: Meryl on June 27, 2009, 03:18:42 pm
Amazing how events can combine to make things as annoying as possible. 

Ain't that the truth?


Quote
Damn, Chrissi, that's a bummer!

You can say that twice and mean it. Last Halloween, Kerstin and I also wanted to see live music. But when we got there and saw the audience, we didn't even go in. Only teenagers! They were all between 15 and 20, there were even some youngsters around 12, 13. My daughter would have fitted into the crowd, but not me. I felt sooo old then :laugh:.
At least I don't have to feel too old today (and we don't have a cellar, otherwise I'm sure it would have been flooded, too), so there's a bright side to everything ;D.
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Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2009, 03:34:14 pm
Chrissi, sorry to hear that!
 
Was one of the performers Nena?

;)
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Post by: Penthesilea on June 27, 2009, 03:39:18 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on June 27, 2009, 03:34:14 pm
Chrissi, sorry to hear that!
 
Was one of the performers Nena?

;)


Nooooooo ;D.

But I got news about Nena: she's going to be a grandma! :o Can you believe it?
Her 19 year old daughter is pregnant.

Now I do feel old again ;) :laugh:.

Here's link to an article about it. It's in German, but does have a pic of Nena:
http://www.welt.de/vermischtes/article3961262/Saengerin-Nena-wird-zum-ersten-Mal-Oma.html (http://www.welt.de/vermischtes/article3961262/Saengerin-Nena-wird-zum-ersten-Mal-Oma.html)
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Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2009, 03:45:40 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on June 27, 2009, 03:39:18 pm
But I got news about Nena: she's going to be a grandma! :o Can you believe it?
Her 19 year old daughter is pregnant.


Oh damn!  I don't believe it!





(http://www.ear.fm/Encyclopedia%20N/nena2.jpg)


(http://www.scottastevenson.com/images/nena1984.jpg)
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Post by: Front-Ranger on June 27, 2009, 10:41:24 pm
Wow, Chuck, 12K posts?? Awesome!!

I'm sorry about the rain-out Chrissi!! Tell your friends not to text you next time but to call instead!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2009, 10:51:10 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 27, 2009, 10:41:24 pm
Wow, Chuck, 12K posts?? Awesome!!

I'm a blabbermouth!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 28, 2009, 10:57:42 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on June 27, 2009, 10:51:10 pm
I'm a blabbermouth!  ;D

YOu can say that and mean it!  :laugh:

Chrissi - that's a shame about the concert....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 28, 2009, 02:24:23 pm
Then, what does that make me, with 13K and change? A motormouth, I guess, turbocharged!!


Board's quiet today...guess we're all out celebrating at PrideFests. I'm just about to head out to join friend LauraGigs at the Denver PrideFest! I tried to talk Ennis into driving The Truck in the parade but he would have none of it...I'll keep working on  him...maybe next year!!
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Post by: Ellemeno on June 29, 2009, 12:54:37 am
Happy milestones, Shasta, Chuck, and Louise!
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Post by: Penthesilea on June 30, 2009, 08:32:43 am
Whoo-eee!

Summer is here! :D :D :D

This is how the sky looks for me today:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/wolkenlos2.jpg)


My weather forecast: today = 30°C (86°F)
The next days: 31, 32 and 33°C (88, 90, 91°F)


I. Just. Love. It!

In honor of it, I'll add the above pic to my sigline. I looooove summer :D.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 30, 2009, 08:41:55 am
Last Sunday, we were on a medieval event at a castle near us. The kids (and we!) had much fun, I liked the costumes, and the music. Here are some impressions:


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My little one enjoying the view.
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Post by: Front-Ranger on June 30, 2009, 08:42:45 am
Boneless blue!! Enjoy friend, you deserve every last golden ray!!
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Post by: Penthesilea on June 30, 2009, 08:57:24 am

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(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG5414.jpg)



(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG5400.jpg)



(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG5403.jpg)

The music was great. Had a rock sound to it, despite the instruments. And the musicians were even better to look at :D. Boy, all this martial and ethnic outfit sure has something meaty to it!



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The drinks were served in earthen cups. My daughter bought a drinking horn. But she doesn't like the thought of drinking from it, considering it is a real horn from a real cow :laugh:. She just bought it as a souvenir.

Hubby tried Met. OMG, what a horrible, horrible brew :P. I almost spit ot out. Bah!
The kids and I had "Knappenpunsch" (knave's punch), which I also didn't like. Tasted like a mixture of camomile tea and apple juice. The kids liked it though.
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Post by: southendmd on June 30, 2009, 09:01:49 am
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How educational!  I didn't know Birkenstocks go back to medieval times!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 30, 2009, 09:10:46 am
Quote from: southendmd on June 30, 2009, 09:01:49 am
How educational!  I didn't know Birkenstocks go back to medieval times!


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 30, 2009, 09:40:51 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 30, 2009, 08:42:45 am
Boneless blue!! Enjoy friend, you deserve every last golden ray!!


Awww, thanks :-*

Hope you also have a great summer in the Rockies!
And no snow at Medicine Wheel next week!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 30, 2009, 02:52:52 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on June 30, 2009, 08:57:24 am


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Oh man, that guy with the white shirt and the drum is HOT! That's exactly the way I like them - blond, muscular and baby faced with a head full of moppy hair. The guy sitting down just to the right of him with the long brown hair is very cute too.

That looks like fun! Those costumes and necklaces are beautiful. Were some of those items for sale, or were they only to look at? 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 30, 2009, 03:23:43 pm
Quote from: David In Indy on June 30, 2009, 02:52:52 pm

Oh man, that guy with the white shirt and the drum is HOT! That's exactly the way I like them - blond, muscular and baby faced with a head full of moppy hair. The guy sitting down just to the right of him with the long brown hair is very cute too.

That looks like fun! Those costumes and necklaces are beautiful. Were some of those items for sale, or were they only to look at? 


Plenty of stuff to buy: costumes, shoes, jewelery, Met, wine, soap, sculptures (wood and stone), smithery, etc. - most of it fabricated the old fashioded way. You could see the craftsmen at work and buy their stuff.

Some things to buy:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG5364.jpg)    (http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG5358.jpg)     


One of the musicians you liked was also one of my favorites :). So I took an extra-photo only of him. Enjoy! :D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Familie/CIMG5404.jpg)
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Post by: Meryl on June 30, 2009, 04:39:52 pm
How nice to have a real medeival castle in the neighborhood!  That looks like a fun event.  I wonder, is Met the same as mead?  It's a beer-like drink made with honey, I think.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on June 30, 2009, 04:54:54 pm
Quote from: David In Indy on June 30, 2009, 02:52:52 pm

Oh man, that guy with the white shirt and the drum is HOT! That's exactly the way I like them - blond, muscular and baby faced with a head full of moppy hair. The guy sitting down just to the right of him with the long brown hair is very cute too.

That looks like fun! Those costumes and necklaces are beautiful. Were some of those items for sale, or were they only to look at? 

I would fight you for them, I love longer hair on guys, Heath  in AKT was perfection. I guess my taste for longer hair is a nod back to the rock gods of my youth.
When my first marriage broke up, I was 30 and had a wonderful year with a 19 year old guitarist. He had long blonde hair and was just soo hot.Legs that went on forever in tight faded denim.
In the end we just did not have much to talk about, and he went off with his band touring as a support act for girls school. Those were the days.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 30, 2009, 05:24:35 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on June 30, 2009, 03:23:43 pm

Plenty of stuff to buy: costumes, shoes, jewelery, Met, wine, soap, sculptures (wood and stone), smithery, etc. - most of it fabricated the old fashioded way. You could see the craftsmen at work and buy their stuff.



Wow! I'd have to leave most of my money and credit cards at home. I'd be tempted to buy just about everything there! :D

I'd spend my way into bankruptcy! In just one single afternoon! lol

I've always had a very strong interest in medieval musical instruments. I bought a colonial fife when I was in Williamsburg, Virginia. (I realize colonial America is not exactly medieval, but still!) I never learned how to play it though. The fife is not an antique however. It is a replica. I doubt I could afford one of the real antique ones! ;)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 30, 2009, 05:28:03 pm
Quote from: optom3 on June 30, 2009, 04:54:54 pm
I would fight you for them, I love longer hair on guys, Heath  in AKT was perfection. I guess my taste for longer hair is a nod back to the rock gods of my youth.
When my first marriage broke up, I was 30 and had a wonderful year with a 19 year old guitarist. He had long blonde hair and was just soo hot.Legs that went on forever in tight faded denim.
In the end we just did not have much to talk about, and he went off with his band touring as a support act for girls school. Those were the days.

Yeah, I love guys with long hair too. I think they look very sexy when they pull it back into a ponytail. I once dated a guy with long brown hair and he pulled it back. He had dark brown hair and he had ice blue eyes. He looked like Jesus! Which I found a bit freaky if I thought about it too much. lol

I'll tell you what Fiona, you can have the guy with the brown hair and I'll take the guy with the moppy blond hair! Deal? ;)

I don't know what Chrissi will do though! Although she DID see them first! I hope she doesn't mind! ;) ;D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on June 30, 2009, 09:40:20 pm
Quote from: David In Indy on June 30, 2009, 05:28:03 pm
Yeah, I love guys with long hair too. I think they look very sexy when they pull it back into a ponytail. I once dated a guy with long brown hair and he pulled it back. He had dark brown hair and he had ice blue eyes. He looked like Jesus! Which I found a bit freaky if I thought about it too much. lol

I'll tell you what Fiona, you can have the guy with the brown hair and I'll take the guy with the moppy blond hair! Deal? ;)

I don't know what Chrissi will do though! Although she DID see them first! I hope she doesn't mind! ;) ;D



Well in the name of friendship and 'cause I already have me a man, I will let you and Chrissi battle over them ! :)
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Post by: underdown on June 30, 2009, 10:05:38 pm

Hi there,

Hey, that's really interesting stuff. And great pics, Chrissi.  :)

I like longer hair, too. Auburn is my favourite.
But, being a L, I'd go for the girls, not the guys.
The guys look like nice fellas, of course, but, well, ... you know.  ;)
 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 01, 2009, 08:42:18 am
Hiya everyone!

I've been at work for half hour, and I'm ready to kill people already.    >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 01, 2009, 04:36:38 pm
great photos Chrissi!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 01, 2009, 06:23:40 pm

Congrats
to
SouthEndMD
On
Reaching
8,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 01, 2009, 08:27:46 pm


Woohoo!!!  Congratulations Paul!
 :D :D :D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 02, 2009, 12:40:43 am


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CONGRATS ON 8,000 POSTS, BRO-MOD!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 02, 2009, 01:31:54 am
Quote from: Meryl on June 30, 2009, 04:39:52 pm
How nice to have a real medeival castle in the neighborhood!  That looks like a fun event.  I wonder, is Met the same as mead?  It's a beer-like drink made with honey, I think.

Yes, Met = mead. I just assumed that it's the same in English because it's a name, and didn't even bother to check with my dictionary. Turns out I was wrong ::).

"A (as in one) castle" is a statement that made me smile (and my hubby when I told him). Make that more like ten. If you go a bit farther and say reachable within a good hour (give or take a little), it's between thirty or forty.
If we have nothing else, but we have castles and vineyards en masse :).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 02, 2009, 01:39:45 am


Congratulations to the master of the Tater Flip
on
8000 posts!
:D

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Way to go Paul :).
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Post by: Kelda on July 02, 2009, 04:12:51 am
well done Paul!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 02, 2009, 05:51:41 am

Congrats
to
EnJaRouxB
On
Reaching
2,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 02, 2009, 09:01:00 am
Thanks, everyone! 

And, congrats to RouxB, who is clearly less chatty than some of us around here.

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Post by: Penthesilea on July 02, 2009, 09:27:24 am


Congrats Roux
on
2000
posts!

 :D


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Post by: Meryl on July 02, 2009, 04:58:16 pm


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CONGRATS, ROUX!

Y'don't say much but y'get yer point across...

 ;D
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Post by: CellarDweller on July 02, 2009, 09:12:38 pm
Well that's an odd pic. 

lmao!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 02, 2009, 11:21:00 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on July 02, 2009, 09:12:38 pm
Well that's an odd pic. 

lmao!  :laugh:

I know.  Let's hear it for Google!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 07, 2009, 04:56:03 am
I'm such a bad mother! I feel so bad right now, oh sh!t.

My youngest finishes kindergarten and starts school after the summer holidays. Today is the kindergarten's big, fabulous daytrip to the zoo. It's only for the oldest children, the preschoolers. He was looking forward to it for the whole year, could hardly wait for it.

And guess who forgot?  :(

We were coming to the kindergarten between 9 and 9:30, as always, and the teacher said "Oh, what a pity, now you missed the trip to the zoo. You should have been here by 8am." OMG, you should have seen the face of my poor boy. I could have kicked myself and that darned substitute teacher, for wording it this way. My heart broke for my poor baby!

In the end, I drove him to the zoo, the head of the kindergarten called the daytrip group while we were on our way, and his own kindergarten teacher waited for him at the entrance and together they joined the group. So happy end for my little one and he didn't miss the trip. But still, I feel so bad about it. It's such an important event to him, how could I forget?
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Post by: CellarDweller on July 07, 2009, 07:03:21 am
awwww Chrissi.

stuff like that happens.....we get busy and some things just slip our minds.
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Post by: Meryl on July 07, 2009, 10:54:47 am
((((((Chrissi))))))

That's a GDBOAUS and no mistake.  When was the last time the darn teacher sent out a reminder?  You most certainly aren't the type of mum who would forget such a thing.  Give yourself a big hug from me.  :-* (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Emoticons/bighug.gif)
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Post by: optom3 on July 07, 2009, 11:08:52 am
Chrissi,
I bet there is not a mum around who has not done something like that.
 I can remember getting a call from James and Matt's prep school, which still makes me get a hot flush now. I had dropped the 2 of them off at the gates, where they remained for some time before a lady from a house nearby, took pity on them. She rang the school, fortunately the janitor was there and contacted the head mistress, who the rang me.
You've guessed I had brought them back to school a day early, after a holiday. Ooops This was the sort of school where the mums have 2 very high powered jobs and still manage to organise their kids who are trilingual by 3 and in college at 12 meanwhile, their nanny is nearly as qualified as the parents and cook highly nutritious meals, loaded with omega 3 for brain power.
I only had one job and although we did have a nanny she gave my kids nuggets and fries !!!

So stop being so hard on yourself, not that you will, you are a mother. Pythagoras should have come up with a theory for that. Mother = guilt x stress + guilt squared and raised to a power of infinitum.

Could have been worse, James,  was Joseph in the nativity at nursery. I arrived late amidst much tutting, just in time to see James perform the Indian rope trick with cord holding on his tea towel. Not content with that, he opened all the cards postman Pat gave to Mary, don't ask itwas a modern nativity !!!!

OOOH I think I have an idea for a new thread, how our kids can embarrass us !!!
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Post by: Kelda on July 07, 2009, 02:10:38 pm
Chrissi - dont feel too bad these things happen... and he go there in the end!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2009, 08:31:45 am

Congrats
to
BuffyMon
On
Reaching
2,000
Posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 09, 2009, 09:28:51 am
Congrats Buffy!


Chrissi... I meant to ask - how did the wee one enjoy the zoo?
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Post by: Penthesilea on July 09, 2009, 10:37:23 am
Quote from: Kelda on July 09, 2009, 09:28:51 am
Chrissi... I meant to ask - how did the wee one enjoy the zoo?


Oh, I forgot to report back. Thanks everybody for your kind words.
He enjoyed the zoo very much, and he didn't miss the "zoo-school", a special educational program by the zoo staff for kids at various ages. He even got to pet a baby Fennek and was totally over the moon about it! :)
He was glowing when he came home and I felt all right again.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 09, 2009, 10:40:27 am


Congrats Monika
on reaching
2000
posts!
 :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 09, 2009, 11:20:14 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 09, 2009, 10:37:23 am

Oh, I forgot to report back. Thanks everybody for your kind words.
He enjoyed the zoo very much, and he didn't miss the "zoo-school", a special educational program by the zoo staff for kids at various ages. He even got to pet a baby Fennek and was totally over the moon about it! :)
He was glowing when he came home and I felt all right again.

That is great to hear!! Now, you might want to think about getting yourself a big bulletin board like the one you might have recalled seeing in our house. Our refrigerator, even though it's a Sub-Zero, is not big enuff for all the school reminders, etc. that need to go there!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ROUXB & MONIKA ON REACHING THE BIG 2000!!
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Post by: southendmd on July 09, 2009, 12:58:10 pm
Congrats to Monika on 2,000 Jakelicious posts!


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 09, 2009, 02:27:40 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 09, 2009, 11:20:14 am
That is great to hear!! Now, you might want to think about getting yourself a big bulletin board like the one you might have recalled seeing in our house. Our refrigerator, even though it's a Sub-Zero, is not big enuff for all the school reminders, etc. that need to go there!!

We do have one of those big calendars with different columns for every family member, but I don't use it (hubby does). I go with my alamac. But it's gone for over a week now. It must be in the house somewhere, but I can't find it :o. It IS a GBOAUS, I really need it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 10, 2009, 01:46:50 am
OMG :o

The school of my oldest daughter had a bomb threat yesterday - and she didn't know anything about it and stayed in school. To take the suspense out: it was only a monkeyshine (?), there was no bomb.

They had a Project Week the last week and yesterday evening they had a big festivity where they presented their projects. At 6:10pm the principal made an emergency call to the police, and shortly before 6:30pm they began to evacuate the school. The principal decided not to do an announcement via the loudspeaker-system, but to rely on mouth-to-mouth information, in order to avoid a panic (the school was jam-packed with almost 2000 people because of the festivity).
My daughter left the school shortly after seven, only because she had a ride with her aunt (the festivity was planned to last until 9pm). Her group had noticed that barely anybody was coming to see their project anymore, but didn't know why. Then she and her aunt wondered about the many people and police cars in front of the school. But only this morning we learned what happened from the newspaper.

While I think it was a good idea to start the evacuation by word of mouth, I think the principal should have made an announcement via the loudspeaker system once the school was emptied for the greatest part. Between the emergency call to the police and my daughter leaving (and the others from her group still stayed in school) one hour had gone by and there were still kids in school who had no idea what happened.

And what did they write in the newspaper? They praised how quickly and effectively the evacuation had taken place! Hello? I don't think so!

I can't wait to hear what she's going to report when she'll come home today.
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Post by: CellarDweller on July 10, 2009, 06:53:02 am
Geeez Chrissi!

That's very scary, and actually very stupid of the principal to rely on "word of mouth".  It obviously didn't work.

My own opinion, your daughter and yourself should make a statement to the press about it.  What happened should be public knowledge, so it doesn't happen again.
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Post by: optom3 on July 10, 2009, 07:36:31 am
Chrissi that seems like a recipe for disaster to me, in fact totally insane.
The game chinese whispers is amusing  simply because the original message could have been, I don't like flying and by the end it has become, X is always lying.
The woman needs to go and get a reality check !!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 10, 2009, 08:48:09 am
Oh well. I talked to three kids from the school. Apparently, the evacuation was complete between 7:10pm and 7:15pm. My daughter missed being notified just by a few minutes.

Still, I think that's too much time. It was a whole hour.

Meanwhile, I also read a second newspaper article on it, and I have to come to the principal's defense. After the amok in Winnenden last March, the principal got together with police and experts on the topic of emergency evacuations and behaviour in emergencies in general. Together they developped a new emergency plan (multiple ones, in fact, for several emergency scenarios).
The school also trained the new emergency plans. So I think no blame can be put on the principal.

I put the blame on the police (and possibly on the experts who worked on the plan, don't have enough information though).
The principal called the police at 6:10pm. The evacuation did begin only "shortly before 6:30pm", when the police was on site. For about 20 precious minutes nothing was done! Why, the heck? The article only said every action was taken in coodination with the police.
And the police seems to be very proud of their doing and emphazised how perfectly (direct quote) the evacuation went on and that the principal did everything according to plan. And how exemplary the safety measures of the school are.

 ???

I don't know. Wasting twenty minutes with doing nothing and one full hour from the first call to the police to the evacuation being complete does NOT seem exemplary and perfect to me >:(.

I'll wait what more information will come forth over the next days.

Oh, and I learned that the loudspeaking system, of which was talked in the article, was the loudspeakers of the police cars. The school doesn't even have a loudspeaker system! But they do have a siren (Klaxon?).
So the decision was not between school loudspeakers and word of mouth, but between siren/police cars loudspeakers and word of mouth.
Just for the record, because I assumed something wrong this morning.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 10, 2009, 09:38:27 am


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 10, 2009, 02:06:49 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 10, 2009, 01:46:50 am
OMG :o

The school of my oldest daughter had a bomb threat yesterday - and she didn't know anything about it and stayed in school. To take the suspense out: it was only a monkeyshine (?), there was no bomb.

They had a Project Week the last week and yesterday evening they had a big festivity where they presented their projects. At 6:10pm the principal made an emergency call to the police, and shortly before 6:30pm they began to evacuate the school. The principal decided not to do an announcement via the loudspeaker-system, but to rely on mouth-to-mouth information, in order to avoid a panic (the school was jam-packed with almost 2000 people because of the festivity).
My daughter left the school shortly after seven, only because she had a ride with her aunt (the festivity was planned to last until 9pm). Her group had noticed that barely anybody was coming to see their project anymore, but didn't know why. Then she and her aunt wondered about the many people and police cars in front of the school. But only this morning we learned what happened from the newspaper.

While I think it was a good idea to start the evacuation by word of mouth, I think the principal should have made an announcement via the loudspeaker system once the school was emptied for the greatest part. Between the emergency call to the police and my daughter leaving (and the others from her group still stayed in school) one hour had gone by and there were still kids in school who had no idea what happened.

And what did they write in the newspaper? They praised how quickly and effectively the evacuation had taken place! Hello? I don't think so!

I can't wait to hear what she's going to report when she'll come home today.

OMG! Thats scary...  :-\

I hope you make a complaint.. but what the hell is a moonshine?
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Post by: Penthesilea on July 10, 2009, 02:38:52 pm
Quote from: Kelda on July 10, 2009, 02:06:49 pm
OMG! Thats scary...  :-\

I hope you make a complaint.. but what the hell is a moonshine?


Monkeyshine (not moonshine) is what my dictionary gave me as translation for a really bad prank. Since it seemed strange to me, I added the ? in my first post.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 10, 2009, 09:34:36 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 10, 2009, 02:38:52 pm

Monkeyshine (not moonshine) is what my dictionary gave me as translation for a really bad prank. Since it seemed strange to me, I added the ? in my first post.

I think "hoax" might be more appropriate.  To my ears, "monkeyshine" implies something more fun and lighthearted than a bomb threat.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 11, 2009, 04:20:30 am
Quote from: southendmd on July 10, 2009, 09:34:36 pm
I think "hoax" might be more appropriate.  To my ears, "monkeyshine" implies something more fun and lighthearted than a bomb threat.

So it is pretty much the opposite to what I was looking for :-\. My gut feeling was right, it did seem strange to me.
Thanks for offering a better alternative.
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Post by: Monika on July 11, 2009, 05:26:16 am
Quote from: Meryl on July 10, 2009, 09:38:27 am

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CONGRATS ON 2,000 VAMP SLAYIN' POSTS, MONIKA!
Buffy rules! :)


Thanks, everyone. Can´t believe that I´ve cluttered this forum with so many posts already
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Post by: Front-Ranger on July 11, 2009, 11:22:46 am
Quote from: Buffymon on July 11, 2009, 05:26:16 am
Buffy rules! :)


Thanks, everyone. Can´t believe that I´ve cluttered this forum with so many posts already

No clutter!! We've enjoyed every one of them, friend!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 12, 2009, 10:24:53 am
It's THAT time of the year again ....


... time to whine, moan and complain.


Summer holidays have begun here :). Nothing to whine about that, I love the summer holidays. Six blissful weeks without alarm clock! :D

But it's also the time to place your oders for the new school year. From next year on, I have three kids in school. I've just ordered school books for 331€. And there are still some more missing. Additionally, I bought my girls' bus tickets for next year (390€ each). Then there's the small stuff, from pencils to rulers, from crayons to watercolors, from regular excercise books to specific writing pads with ungodly prices. The small stuff also adds up with three kids.

I made a quick estimation and all together, I have to pay 1290€ for the new school year. That's approx 1800$.

 :o

And although I know it perfectly well meanwhile, it angers me every year anew that in other federal countries, the country (via the schools) provides the books, at no costs for the parents. My parents never had to buy a single school book for me.
And if my girls went to a school with a lower educational level, I wouldn't have to pay for the bus tickets at all. Because in Germany we have compulsory schooling, every child between 6 and 15 has to go to school. Therefore the transportation to and from school is free - except when your kids go to the Gymnasium, which is the highest level of school we have. This is viewed as "more than fulfilling the compulsory schooling" and therefore it's not free. Other federal countries have other rules, but this is the situation where I live. Arrrgh! It's so unfair!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 12, 2009, 10:54:13 am
I hear you friend. My son will be a high school senior so that means I'll be paying college tuition for two of his classes in which he can earn college credit. And he'd better do well in them!!

I have some wacky expenses such as $4,000 for a new bicycle so that my son can get a cycling scholarship to college. I hope it works!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 12, 2009, 11:46:10 am
I always think the prices you pay for school stuff is wacky Chrissi..  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 12, 2009, 12:48:28 pm
Quote from: Kelda on July 12, 2009, 11:46:10 am
I always think the prices you pay for school stuff is wacky Chrissi..  :-\

It sure is >:(
To be fair, I have to say that there is a voucher system for poor families. They get paid the greatest part of the costs for school books via vouchers. But nothing for the bus ticket, which is much more than the books. I pay approx 400€ for books, for three kids altogether, but the bus ticket is almost 400€ per child, once they get into fith grade (the first four years are at a local school, in walking distance).

What makes me the most angry is not the abdsolute cost of it (although it is really wacky), but the unfairness of the system.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 13, 2009, 06:40:48 am
Hello Friends!  Hope that everyone is well!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 13, 2009, 12:23:19 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 12, 2009, 10:54:13 am
I have some wacky expenses such as $4,000 for a new bicycle so that my son can get a cycling scholarship to college. I hope it works!!

Where does he want to go to school? I didn't know they gave athletic scholarships to cyclists.
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Post by: jstephens9 on July 13, 2009, 12:24:22 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on July 13, 2009, 12:23:19 pm
Where does he want to go to school? I didn't know they gave athletic scholarships to cyclists.

I didn't know that either.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 13, 2009, 12:32:11 pm
University of Colorado at Boulder. I understand there are cycling scholarships for their world-class team, but very few. However, he did just win a medal for the Cheyenne Canyon race last weekend, so perhaps there's hope. He's also landed a good job at the best cycling store in town (otherwise that bicycle would have cost me $7,000!!).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 13, 2009, 12:33:59 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 13, 2009, 12:32:11 pm
University of Colorado at Boulder. I understand there are cycling scholarships for their world-class team, but very few. However, he did just win a medal for the Cheyenne Canyon race last weekend, so perhaps there's hope. He's also landed a good job at the best cycling store in town (otherwise that bicycle would have cost me $7,000!!).

You could be the mother of the next Lance Armstrong!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 13, 2009, 02:25:49 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 13, 2009, 12:32:11 pm
(otherwise that bicycle would have cost me $7,000!!).


7000?  :o
Does this bicycle have a hidden motor or what? ;)

You son sure is ambigious. Wishing him (and you!) luck that he'll get one of those scholarships.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 14, 2009, 09:14:01 am


Happy Bastille Day Friends! 8)

We're actually having some Bastille Day celebrations here at the museum later this evening.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 14, 2009, 02:18:33 pm
enjoy!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 15, 2009, 04:15:41 am
Whew, I'm just catching up on several pages.  Happy milestones to our wonderful Paul, Roux, and Monika.  Glad the bomb scare was a hoax, Chrissi.  The word "monkeyshines" is a) lighthearted and silly, and b) pretty out-dated.  But cute.  And always with an S at the end.

Chrissi, I have a similar "bad mommy" moment to share.  Mini-Meno, about two years ago, started attending a gymnastics class once a week.  Many of the parents would drop their children at the class, and then leave, coming back at the end to pick their child up.  But, Mini-Meno wasn't ready for me to leave for a few weeks, so I stayed.  Finally, the week came when she said, "Mom, I'm ready for you to go."  So I went to a coffee place down the street, and I probably took my laptop, and spent my hour on BetterMost.  I walked back in time to pick her up.  To my horror, I discovered that it was "Show Day," when all the parents are invited into the class to watch their children perform what they had been learning.  Mini-Meno was the only child in the class with no grown-up there watching and cheering her.  I feel like shit all over again remembering this.  She's been at the same gymnastics school for nearly two years, and believe me I've been at every end of the term Show Day since.

Interestingly - I came to realize that for some reason, I don't think she realized that she was the only kid there without a parent there.  She was four at the time, and somehow didn't seem upset.  But ugh, I was.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 15, 2009, 08:33:06 am
A boneless blue morning in Philadelphia.

Since I returned from Denver, we've been having a Most Extraordinary July. Temperatures have been moderate for July, and the humidity has been low. Trust me, I'm not complaining, but it is unusual.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2009, 09:06:55 am
same here Jeff.

Usually in NJ by this time we've had more than a few days with temps over 90, and humid.

So far this year, I don't think we've had any day over the low 80s.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 16, 2009, 08:39:56 am
Weather's changing. Ver' humid this morning.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 16, 2009, 10:24:18 am
We're supposed to have thunder storms here later today.....skies are grey here now.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 16, 2009, 10:25:24 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on July 16, 2009, 10:24:18 am
We're supposed to have thunder storms here later today.....skies are grey here now.

Same here.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on July 16, 2009, 10:37:40 am
Lovely day at long last. it has rained for ever here, well at least a week. What is particularly nice is the humidity is much lower than usual for this time of year.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on July 16, 2009, 11:12:40 am
I have a very low tolerance for heat and humidity, I jokingly say that there is a fat menopausal woman trapped inside me. So far it's been nice and mild so I'm happy.  A bit too wet though.

Well, it's official!  I got a job transfer to Montréal!  I start my new position on August 31 which doesn't give me much time to find a place to live, pack and move.  I've always planned to eventually move to that city, to be closer to my sister in Ottawa among other reasons, so I'm pretty excited!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 16, 2009, 11:17:36 am
Quote from: oilgun on July 16, 2009, 11:12:40 am
Well, it's official!  I got a job transfer to Montréal!  I start my new position on August 31 which doesn't give me much time to find a place to live, pack and move.  I've always planned to eventually move to that city, to be closer to my sister in Ottawa among other reasons, so I'm pretty excited!


Congratulations!  ;D

Best of luck to you at your new position! 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 16, 2009, 11:27:07 am
Quote from: oilgun on July 16, 2009, 11:12:40 am
Well, it's official!  I got a job transfer to Montréal!  I start my new position on August 31 which doesn't give me much time to find a place to live, pack and move.  I've always planned to eventually move to that city, to be closer to my sister in Ottawa among other reasons, so I'm pretty excited!

I've only had a opportunity to visit Montreal once, and that was many years ago, but I found it to be a lovely city!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 16, 2009, 12:16:03 pm
Quote from: oilgun on July 16, 2009, 11:12:40 am
I have a very low tolerance for heat and humidity, I jokingly say that there is a fat menopausal woman trapped inside me. So far it's been nice and mild so I'm happy.  A bit too wet though.

Well, it's official!  I got a job transfer to Montréal!  I start my new position on August 31 which doesn't give me much time to find a place to live, pack and move.  I've always planned to eventually move to that city, to be closer to my sister in Ottawa among other reasons, so I'm pretty excited!


Congratulations Gil! :D
Good luck with the move. You know the saying: three times moved is like burned down once. Hope it'll work better than that for you! :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 16, 2009, 12:55:02 pm
Ooh, Gil, you scored!  Montreal is such a beautiful city to call home.  Congrats, and good luck with the move.  8)  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 16, 2009, 02:18:02 pm
Quote from: oilgun on July 16, 2009, 11:12:40 am
Well, it's official!  I got a job transfer to Montréal!  I start my new position on August 31 which doesn't give me much time to find a place to live, pack and move.  I've always planned to eventually move to that city, to be closer to my sister in Ottawa among other reasons, so I'm pretty excited!

yay! congrats!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 16, 2009, 11:09:10 pm
Quote from: Meryl on July 16, 2009, 12:55:02 pm
Ooh, Gil, you scored!  Montreal is such a beautiful city to call home.  Congrats, and good luck with the move.  8)  :-*

I completely agree!  Montreal is really an awesome city! Congrats. :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on July 17, 2009, 07:05:43 am
Thanks everyone!


Now, go vote for your favourite vampires in the polling place!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 20, 2009, 09:09:44 am
Oh no!

Remember last year, when my aquarium broke one day before we left for vacation? I had some hundred liters water in my kitchen.

Now I'm preparing for another family vacation, we leave for England on Thursday.
Today my son came into my office: "Mom, there's flooding in the bathroom. But this time it wasn't me, it's the washing machine."

 :o
 :o
 :o


Sure enough, it's true :(.
The flooding wasn't too bad, luckily my son caught it early. But the machine is definitevely kaputt >:(.
And the ealiest I could have a new one delivered would be Thursday. But we won't be at home from Thursday on! What am I doing now with all the laundry that needs to be done for our vacation? I bring it to Kerstin. Thank god for my friend!

It's annoying, but at least I get my laundry done.

Boy, that has been a bad week. 1200€ for school, hundreds for my car, hundreds for a new satellite dish, and now a new washing machine. It never rains, it pours :P.

I guess I should start playing the lottery.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 20, 2009, 09:17:59 am
Damn Chrissi!

Sorry to hear about this!  What is it with you and floods?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on July 20, 2009, 09:58:44 am
Don't forget about the washboard option  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 20, 2009, 10:09:44 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on July 20, 2009, 09:17:59 am
Damn Chrissi!

Sorry to hear about this!  What is it with you and floods?

Thanks.
I have no idea. Maybe I was a mermaid in a previous life? ;)



Quote from: jstephens9 on July 20, 2009, 09:58:44 am
Don't forget about the washboard option  :laugh:

You think that would give me a real authentic Brokeback feeling?

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Photo%20Captions%20Stripedwall/brokebackmtn_1485.jpg)

But I have to reject the idea. I'm no Alma, no way!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on July 20, 2009, 10:16:11 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 20, 2009, 10:09:44 am
Thanks.
I have no idea. Maybe I was a mermaid in a previous life? ;)



You think that would give me a real authentic Brokeback feeling?

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Photo%20Captions%20Stripedwall/brokebackmtn_1485.jpg)

But I have to reject the idea. I'm no Alma, no way!

Well I have been trying to let Debbie know that she is going to be using one in Alberta to get the "Brokeback" feel, but she will not listen to me.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 20, 2009, 10:17:22 am
Quote from: jstephens9 on July 20, 2009, 10:16:11 am
.... but she will not listen to me.

Me neither.

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 20, 2009, 10:28:06 am
damn Chrisi.. what a hassle!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 20, 2009, 10:28:13 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 20, 2009, 10:09:44 am
Thanks.
I have no idea. Maybe I was a mermaid in a previous life? ;)


Is your husband's name Noah?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 20, 2009, 10:36:58 am
Again with the flooding?!?!?!  :o  I'm so sorry, Sweetie!  :'(

Quote from: jstephens9 on July 20, 2009, 09:58:44 am
Don't forget about the washboard option  :laugh:

Quote from: Penthesilea on July 20, 2009, 10:09:44 am
You think that would give me a real authentic Brokeback feeling?

But I have to reject the idea. I'm no Alma, no way!

You could always try the Jack option, pounding it with a stick.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 20, 2009, 11:02:39 pm
High Priestess Meryl!

Congratulations on 8,000 fabulous posts!

Your people are overcome!

(http://www.experiential.net/wigstock_jpgs/lypsinka4.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 21, 2009, 06:28:59 pm
Wow!

Join me in congratulating jstephens9/Jack on 4,000 posts!

(http://www.americanpoleandtimber.com/img/posts2-BIG.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 21, 2009, 07:49:25 pm
Quote from: southendmd on July 20, 2009, 11:02:39 pm
High Priestess Meryl!

Congratulations on 8,000 fabulous posts!

Your people are overcome!

(http://www.experiential.net/wigstock_jpgs/lypsinka4.jpg)

Thank you for noticing, Paul, dear!  :-*  :-*  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 21, 2009, 07:57:31 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/cowboy.gif)

CONGRATS, JACK!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on July 21, 2009, 08:17:22 pm
Thanks everybody!!! I would have never thought I would have had 4,000 posts on anything  :) Obviously that means all of you and Bettermost keeps me very interested. It's funny I remember Eric asking me to take a picture of the Bettermost gang back at the 2007 BBQ. I wasn't even hardly sure what Bettermost was at the time. I hardly even knew at that time what a Brokie was  :laugh: Who knew that I would end up becoming such a big part of the Bettermost gang with that many posts just 2 years later. I guess someone else would have to take the picture now since I became part of the gang. I guess this is also a great time to hit this many posts with the Alberta get together just days away. Well, for me, days away since I will be seeing all of the Alberta pilgrims on Monday. I look forward to it. There are truly some great and incredible people and friends here at Bettermost. That is my acceptance speech  ;) Thanks again for noticing this.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 21, 2009, 08:56:03 pm

Congrats
to
Meryl
On
Reaching
8,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 21, 2009, 08:56:44 pm

Congrats
to
JStephens9
On
Reaching
4,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 22, 2009, 04:19:13 am


Congratulations Meryl
on 8000 posts!
 :D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/congrats8.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 22, 2009, 04:20:47 am


Congratulations Jack
on 4000 posts!
 :D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/lg_congrats_bar.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 22, 2009, 07:25:28 am
Good morning everyone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 22, 2009, 02:56:13 pm
Congrats Jack honey!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 22, 2009, 04:24:44 pm
Thanks for the good wishes, Chuck and Chrissi!

MWAH!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Lypsinka/lypsinka1.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on July 22, 2009, 06:31:08 pm
And Kelda  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 26, 2009, 09:08:43 am
oh and congrats Meryl too!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 26, 2009, 12:08:57 pm
Thanks, Kelda!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 26, 2009, 01:28:12 pm
Yay for Meryl and Jack, two of the friendliest Brokies one could ever meet! 

Here's to your next thousand posts!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/brokebackmtn_3892.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 26, 2009, 01:31:44 pm
Cheers, Elle!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: jstephens9 on July 27, 2009, 03:42:09 pm
I like that Elle!!!! What a great picture to celebrate and toast with  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 05, 2009, 08:44:28 am

Congrats
to
SfEricSf
On
Reaching
3,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on August 05, 2009, 09:01:57 am
Congrats to Eric on 3000 posts! 

(http://www.camp5museum.org/media/photos1/train1.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 05, 2009, 10:11:44 am
Quote from: southendmd on August 05, 2009, 09:01:57 am
Congrats to Eric on 3000 posts! 

(http://www.camp5museum.org/media/photos1/train1.jpg)

You just keep chugging away with those posts and that radio, friend! We need it!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 05, 2009, 10:47:25 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/empire_builder.jpg)

CONGRATS ON 3,000 MILES POSTS, ERIC!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 05, 2009, 11:21:45 am
Congrats Eric!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 05, 2009, 12:05:52 pm
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/train-engine-front.jpg)

To one of my first Brokies, here's to your next 3,000 posts.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 10, 2009, 03:51:31 pm
yes Congrats Eric!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 10, 2009, 06:48:53 pm

Congrats
to
MiloMorris
On
Reaching
2,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 11, 2009, 12:11:29 pm


Congrats Eric on
3000 posts!
 :D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/England09/CIMG5707.jpg)
North Yorkshire Moors Railway - I thought of you and Jeff when riding it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 11, 2009, 01:26:42 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/celebrate2000.jpg)

CONGRATS, MILO!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 12, 2009, 04:20:48 am
Good things and bad things yesterday.

My new washing machine arrived. YAY! :D

And I had a very unpleasant spam call. I hate it when they don't say they're from a company, but do as if it was a private call, just saying their name and asking for my husband. So you have to waste your time and check them out, because there's always the possibility that it could be a coworker or an old friend of my husband.
Anyway, I was suspicious and asked back what this call is about - and when he sensed the call would't go anywhere, he started yelling at me and called me a c**t.  :o
Yes, exactly *that* word, respectively its German translation.


I really wish there would be an effective way to protect customers from spam calls. Of course they're illegal, but nobody cares. And I'm asking myself who on earth does buy anything on the phone? It must be a profitable business for companies, otherwise they wouldn't do it.
Such a nuisance! >:(




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 12, 2009, 06:36:39 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 12, 2009, 04:20:48 am
Anyway, I was suspicious and asked back what this call is about - and when he sensed the call would't go anywhere, he started yelling at me and called me a c**t.  :o
Yes, exactly *that* word, respectively its German translation.

:o

and he thought this was an effective way to sell something?  Ass.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 12, 2009, 07:36:41 am
Hi everyone,

I haven't dropped in for a little while. Chrissi, welcome back from vacation. Let's see, 63 degrees here and sunny. A nice day is in store for us.

I just wanted to bring your attention to a little project I am involved in. Helping to promote a really great book and a good cause: supporting marriage equality here in Maine.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/Groomzillabig.jpg)

Here's a description:

Joel Harfner and Luke Townsend, lovers for two years, have just bought their first home together in Scarborough, Maine. In a moment of domestic impetuosity, Joel proposes to Luke, who says yes. Then, to Joel’s surprise, Luke says he wants a wedding with “all the bells and whistles.” Joel, who never expected to be married, suddenly finds himself in the midst of planning a full-scale destination event to be held in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Why Massachusetts? As Joel says, "We can't get married in Maine -- yet -- but we are ever hopeful." Taming Groomzilla tells the story of how Joel and Luke navigate the tribulations of the six months from “Will you marry me?” to “I do.” And while they do seal their union, complete with a kiss, there is more than one twist and turn in store to complicate their journey and keep the reader hilariously entertained. A portion of the profits from the sale of this book will be donated to Maine Freedom to Marry and EqualityMaine, organizations that are fighting to keep same-sex marriage legal in Maine.

The book is for sale at All Romance eBooks in a variety of formats (epub, prc, HTML, PDF) that will work on a variety of devices, including a computer (PDF with Acrobat Reader). So, be entertained for a few hours with a very sweet, funny story and at the same time contribute a few dollars to a really good cause. Here's a link: http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-taminggroomzilla-80920-145.html. It will also be for sale in the Amazon Kindle store later today, but the prc file from All Romance will also work on a Kindle.

Thanks for your support. Send me a PM if you have any questions. (PS, I am going to be cross-posting this a few other places on the board. Please help me get the word out.)

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 12, 2009, 08:39:13 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 12, 2009, 07:36:41 am
I just wanted to bring your attention to a little project I am involved in. Helping to promote a really great book and a good cause: supporting marriage equality here in Maine.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/Groomzillabig.jpg)

The book is for sale at All Romance eBooks in a variety of formats (epub, prc, HTML, PDF) that will work on a variety of devices, including a computer (PDF with Acrobat Reader). So, be entertained for a few hours with a very sweet, funny story and at the same time contribute a few dollars to a really good cause. Here's a link: http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-taminggroomzilla-80920-145.html. It will also be for sale in the Amazon Kindle store later today, but the prc file from All Romance will also work on a Kindle.

Thanks for your support. Send me a PM if you have any questions. (PS, I am going to be cross-posting this a few other places on the board. Please help me get the word out.)

L

Congrats Leslie!

Good that the ebook is also available in PDF format, so we Kindle-deprived Europeans also can read it. How many pages is it? The info at the linked page says 18 500 words, but heck if I know how many pages that is (approximately).

For that prize and additionally a part of it going to a good cause I'll buy it anyway. Can't go wrong with it :).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 12, 2009, 08:53:58 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 12, 2009, 08:39:13 am
Congrats Leslie!

Good that the ebook is also available in PDF format, so we Kindle-deprived Europeans also can read it. How many pages is it? The info at the linked page says 18 500 words, but heck if I know how many pages that is (approximately).

For that prize and additionally a part of it going to a good cause I'll buy it anyway. Can't go wrong with it :).

The PDF is 45 pages. I would call it a "novelette."

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 12, 2009, 09:02:47 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 12, 2009, 08:53:58 am
The PDF is 45 pages. I would call it a "novelette."

L


Thanks L. Are you already packing?
Can't wait!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 12, 2009, 09:05:36 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 12, 2009, 09:02:47 am

Thanks L. Are you already packing?
Can't wait!

I should be packing, shouldn't I? Ack!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 12, 2009, 09:20:53 am
E.N. Holland is you isn't it, Leslie?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on August 12, 2009, 10:07:20 am
Conrats Mainewriter! That´s real good news!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 12, 2009, 02:07:00 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 12, 2009, 04:20:48 am
Good things and bad things yesterday.

My new washing machine arrived. YAY! :D

And I had a very unpleasant spam call. I hate it when they don't say they're from a company, but do as if it was a private call, just saying their name and asking for my husband. So you have to waste your time and check them out, because there's always the possibility that it could be a coworker or an old friend of my husband.
Anyway, I was suspicious and asked back what this call is about - and when he sensed the call would't go anywhere, he started yelling at me and called me a c**t.  :o
Yes, exactly *that* word, respectively its German translation.


I really wish there would be an effective way to protect customers from spam calls. Of course they're illegal, but nobody cares. And I'm asking myself who on earth does buy anything on the phone? It must be a profitable business for companies, otherwise they wouldn't do it.
Such a nuisance! >:(






OMG!! Thats so bad.. did you have caller id to call them back and tell them what he said?

Good luck with the project Leslie!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Mikaela on August 18, 2009, 04:07:32 pm
I figured this was a good thread to post my 3,000th post in.  :)  8)

I would never, ever have imagined posting so much anywhere.

Jack and Ennis and all you Brokies sure got me good.  :-*  :-*  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on August 18, 2009, 04:18:32 pm
CONGRATULATIONS MIKAELA!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 18, 2009, 04:41:57 pm
Way to go Mikaela!! Congratulations on your 3000th post! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 18, 2009, 05:07:15 pm
congrats Mikaela!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on August 18, 2009, 05:11:35 pm
Congrats, Mikaela, on 3000 posts!

(http://nancysneedlecrafts.com/horse_files/7408%20COWGIRL%20BOOTS.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Mikaela on August 18, 2009, 05:39:25 pm
Thank you, everyone.  :)

Oh my, what lovely boots!   8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 18, 2009, 06:36:38 pm


Yay for 3000 posts from one of the sparkliest BetterMost brains!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/brain-763982-1.jpg)

So that you can glimmer from head to toe!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/ASD476anim.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2009, 07:03:05 pm
Congrats
to
Mikaela
On
Reaching
3,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 18, 2009, 07:55:28 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/Norge3000.jpg)

CONGRATS ON 3,000 VERY COOL POSTS, MIKA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 18, 2009, 08:03:45 pm


Congrats Mikaela!!!



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 19, 2009, 02:38:22 am
(There you go again, Meryl, one of your best ever!!  Snap, girl!!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 19, 2009, 04:31:20 am

Congratulations Mikaela
on 3000 posts!
 :D


Now the only question left is how the sparkling boots go with the traditional Norse headgear?


(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/4-465601_17.jpg)


 ;) ;D ;) ;D ;) ;D ;) ;D ;) ;D ;) ;D
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on August 19, 2009, 04:40:25 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 19, 2009, 04:31:20 am

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/4-465601_17.jpg)


and on that note...how long will it be before someone writes a fan fic featuring Jack and Ennis as vikings???


 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2009, 06:40:20 am
slash slash slash
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 19, 2009, 10:39:24 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on August 19, 2009, 02:38:22 am
(There you go again, Meryl, one of your best ever!!  Snap, girl!!)

Thanks, bud!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Mikaela on August 19, 2009, 11:03:28 am
Thank you everyone. Such super-cool congratulations, I feel very chipper and glittering and  ready to don my viking helmet and extra-sparkly boots and get out to party.  :-*  :-* :-*

And that fridge, Meryl, what can I say? :Bows low before the HP in abject veneration:



Quote
how long will it be before someone writes a fan fic featuring Jack and Ennis as vikings???
I've seen a drabble set in viking times. I guess there isn't a place or time or dimension that hasn't had a J&E visit!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 19, 2009, 11:10:28 am
Quote from: Mikaela on August 19, 2009, 11:03:28 am
And that fridge, Meryl, what can I say? :Bows low before the HP in abject veneration:

Thanks, but it was a just lucky shot.  So nice of them to have a 3000 model!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: belbbmfan on August 19, 2009, 11:34:43 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 12, 2009, 07:36:41 am
Hi everyone,

I haven't dropped in for a little while. Chrissi, welcome back from vacation. Let's see, 63 degrees here and sunny. A nice day is in store for us.

I just wanted to bring your attention to a little project I am involved in. Helping to promote a really great book and a good cause: supporting marriage equality here in Maine.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/Groomzillabig.jpg)

Here's a description:

Joel Harfner and Luke Townsend, lovers for two years, have just bought their first home together in Scarborough, Maine. In a moment of domestic impetuosity, Joel proposes to Luke, who says yes. Then, to Joel’s surprise, Luke says he wants a wedding with “all the bells and whistles.” Joel, who never expected to be married, suddenly finds himself in the midst of planning a full-scale destination event to be held in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Why Massachusetts? As Joel says, "We can't get married in Maine -- yet -- but we are ever hopeful." Taming Groomzilla tells the story of how Joel and Luke navigate the tribulations of the six months from “Will you marry me?” to “I do.” And while they do seal their union, complete with a kiss, there is more than one twist and turn in store to complicate their journey and keep the reader hilariously entertained. A portion of the profits from the sale of this book will be donated to Maine Freedom to Marry and EqualityMaine, organizations that are fighting to keep same-sex marriage legal in Maine.

The book is for sale at All Romance eBooks in a variety of formats (epub, prc, HTML, PDF) that will work on a variety of devices, including a computer (PDF with Acrobat Reader). So, be entertained for a few hours with a very sweet, funny story and at the same time contribute a few dollars to a really good cause. Here's a link: http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-taminggroomzilla-80920-145.html. It will also be for sale in the Amazon Kindle store later today, but the prc file from All Romance will also work on a Kindle.

Thanks for your support. Send me a PM if you have any questions. (PS, I am going to be cross-posting this a few other places on the board. Please help me get the word out.)

L

Done!

At 2.91 euros, that's probably the cheapest book I ever bought. I downloaded it to read on my Kindle Mobipocket. Thanks for the recommendation Leslie.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 20, 2009, 09:04:01 am
36°C (=97°F) here!

 :P but also  :D

It's supposed to go up two more degrees today, that would make 38°C (=100°F)!

That's what I call summer! :) The downside is that I have to run errands all day today, and can't go to the public pool.
We have a heat(h) wave for over a week now, so I already had plenty occasion to go swimming. We're keeping all windows and shades closed during the days, and air out at night. When you get into the house from the outside, at first it feels wonderfully cool. But as soon as you try to actually do something, you work up a sweat in a minute, lol.
My youngest has his birthday tomorrow, and I dread baking a cake later :P I'd rather crawl into the fridge, lol :laugh:.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2009, 09:32:35 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 20, 2009, 09:04:01 am
We're keeping all windows and shades closed during the days, and air out at night. When you get into the house from the outside, at first it feels wonderfully cool. But as soon as you try to actually do something, you work up a seat in a minute, lol.

I could never survive without my air conditioner!   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 20, 2009, 01:13:08 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 20, 2009, 09:32:35 am
I could never survive without my air conditioner!   :laugh:


Did you forget an "h" in the sentence? ;) ;D :-*


Americans and their addiction to air condition ;).
But I have to admit that temps nearing the 40°C mark (respectively hitting the 100°F mark), have me thinking about AC. Not seriously thinking about getting AC (too few extremely hot days in the year, wouldn't be worth it), but thinking that if I had AC, theoretically, I'd turn it on then.

I do have AC in my car though, and gosh, I'm thankful for it. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2009, 01:57:39 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 20, 2009, 01:13:08 pm
Did you forget an "h" in the sentence? ;) ;D :-*


*pats top of my bald head*

why would I need hair conditioner?   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 20, 2009, 10:43:25 pm
I decided to follow Mikaela's example and drop my 16000th post in here.

What do I get for that? A free round of drinks? Where's the bartender at? :laugh:

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 20, 2009, 10:51:24 pm
Cheers, friend!! Congratulations!! And don't stay forever 16!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on August 20, 2009, 11:08:13 pm
Wow!

Happy 16,000 to David

and Happy 14,000 to Lee!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 21, 2009, 12:42:33 am

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CONGRATS on 16,000 POSTS, DAVID!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 21, 2009, 12:45:49 am


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CONGRATS ON REACHING 14,000, LEE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 21, 2009, 01:56:07 am
Thanks Lee, Paul and Meryl!

Aww, cute puppy Meryl!

Congratulations on your 14000 posts Lee!

:D  :D  :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 21, 2009, 05:20:07 am
Congrats on reaching
16 000 posts David!
 :D

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You want a drink? - Water 'bout all we got left
(mumbling ... gotta do something 'bout that drink situation, maybe I shoot a cow ... )
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 21, 2009, 05:24:31 am


Congrats on
14 000 posts
Lee!

 :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 21, 2009, 06:35:05 am

Congrats
to
Front-Ranger
On
Reaching
14,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 21, 2009, 06:35:45 am

Congrats
to
DavidInIndy
On
Reaching
16,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 22, 2009, 03:31:39 am
Thank you Chrissi, Chuck and Gary! :-*

Chrissi, I love the kitty and Gary I love the car! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on August 22, 2009, 11:21:27 am
Congrats Lee and David!!


The rain is pouring down at the moment. I had to close all my windows otherwise I would have found myself with a brand new indoors swimming pool.


Oh...it  stopped now...just like that...

I guess it was a quickie ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 23, 2009, 02:51:31 am
Quote from: Buffymon on August 22, 2009, 11:21:27 am
Congrats Lee and David!!


The rain is pouring down at the moment. I had to close all my windows otherwise I would have found myself with a brand new indoors swimming pool.


Oh...it  stopped now...just like that...

I guess it was a quickie ;)

Thank you Monika!

I hope the rain finally stopped and stayed away so you can get out and enjoy the rest of your weekend. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 23, 2009, 03:03:35 am
David, thank you for your 16000 posts of love!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on August 23, 2009, 03:15:10 am
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Thank you Lee for your many contributions to the Brokie community!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 23, 2009, 04:11:26 am
Thank you Clarissa! And I love the pups! :D

It doesn't get any cuter than that, does it?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 23, 2009, 02:54:37 pm
Posting from phone... sitting in the theatre where I saw BBM 5 times.  Waiting for Julie & Julia to start.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 23, 2009, 05:00:06 pm
Quote from: David In Indy linjavascript:void(0);k=topic=1579.msg535749#msg535749 date=1250822605
I decided to follow Mikaela's example and drop my 16000th post in here.

What do I get for that? A free round of drinks? Where's the bartender at? :laugh:



Congrats hun!! And congrats Lee too!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 23, 2009, 11:49:59 pm
Thanks, everybody!! I didn't even notice until I came to this thread tonight...I've been much too busy with my new job and new resident in my house (my mother) to keep track of such things.

The number fourteen has significant resonance for me because I climbed two "fourteeners" last summer, Mt. Sherman and Castle Peak. My climb of Castle Peak was what inspired me to start the thread "Do Something Every Week that Scares You" in my blog "Musings from the Mountaintop." This summer, I have had three beautiful hikes and got to spend two nights on top of Brokenback Mountain. But the scariest thing I have done, brought my mother home to live with my family, makes climbing of a fourteener look like child's play!! I'm happy to report that everything is going beautifully and she seems to be settling in well and as happy as can be expected. Thank you all who have encouraged and supported me along the way!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 24, 2009, 02:23:25 am
Quote from: Kelda on August 23, 2009, 05:00:06 pm
Congrats hun!! And congrats Lee too!

:-*

Thank you Kelda! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 24, 2009, 09:55:58 am
Back to school today for the kids.

For the first time after six wonderful weeks, I had to get up early today. alarm clock is set at 5:47am :P.
My middle child started a new school today and my youngest will have his first day of school tomorrow.

This is a big celebration in Germany. Grandparents, cousins, aunt+uncle are coming and I have lots to organize today. The children get a large cornet filled with sweets and little presents, a professional photographer is coming, parents take the day off from work, and it's a big day all around.

It's always somewhat bittersweet to let your kid go to school for the first time ... And this time will be the last "first day of school" for me. From tomorrow on, all my children will be school-children.
I'm proud of him, and share his happiness, but he's not my little baby-boy anymore. A new chapter will open for him. All is good :).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on August 24, 2009, 01:44:01 pm
Oh Chrissi,  I am so looking forward to seeing you and the family on Friday. It will be great!

Good luck to Oliver on is first day of school tomorrow. Give him a hug for me.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 24, 2009, 02:11:02 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 24, 2009, 09:55:58 am
I'm proud of him, and share his happiness, but he's not my little baby-boy anymore. A new chapter will open for him. All is good :).

He's growing up. I understand kinder do that.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 24, 2009, 02:15:35 pm
Yes, enjoy Oliver! Bet ya Chrissi gets up on the dot at 5.47 tomorrow!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 25, 2009, 01:45:49 am
Thank y'all for your good wishes.  :)
I'll report back later.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 25, 2009, 01:36:43 pm
Here I am, we've made it through this exciting day :D.

My son could hardly wait this morning. Usually, the kids are not allowed to open their Schultüte (cornet with sweets+prezzies) until they return from their first school day. But he had waited for so long (for months), that I allowed him to peek into it and look at the items on top.
Then the relatives came, then off to church (which is voluntary). Then to the schoolyard. But still he wasn't allowed to go into the school (he almost couldn't believe it, he wanted to start finally); there was some welcome program beforehand. Finally, he was allowed in. All parents and relatives accompanied the kids, took pictures, etc. After the first 15 minutes of class, we were sent out.

The first thing Oliver said when we picked him up afterwards was "Mommy, my first school day was super!" :D

He had a great day and is totally happy. Me too :D.


Here you can see his Schultüte (how about kids in your countries? Do they also get prezzies and sweets? Or is this a specific German tradition? I couldn't find a translation for Schultüte, so I think this is a German thing)
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/CIMG6490-1.jpg)


For the first time at the blackboard:
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/CIMG6523-1.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on August 25, 2009, 02:24:42 pm
Is that your lipstick all over his face?  What a cutie!  Congrats to Oliver and Mom.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on August 25, 2009, 02:54:34 pm
Hey Chrissi, what a wonderful tradition! We don't do anything like that here in the US, at least not in my part of the country. Their first day in first grade is like any other day - they go to school, come home and then tell everyone about it. That's about it. It should be a celebration though because the child is beginning a new chapter in his or her life. It's a sign of growing up and they are one step closer to becoming an adult.

I do remember getting presents after my First Communion. We had a big party at the Knights of Columbus and everyone gave me a present - mostly religious items such as rosaries, crucifixes, statues of the Virgin Mary and the saints etc. :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 25, 2009, 03:50:48 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 25, 2009, 01:36:43 pm
Here I am, we've made it through this exciting day :D.

My son could hardly wait this morning. Usually, the kids are not allowed to open their Schultüte (cornet with sweets+prezzies) until they return from their first school day. But he had waited for so long (for months), that I allowed him to peek into it and look at the items on top.
Then the relatives came, then off to church (which is voluntary). Then to the schoolyard. But still he wasn't allowed to go into the school (he almost couldn't believe it, he wanted to start finally); there was some welcome program beforehand. Finally, he was allowed in. All parents and relatives accompanied the kids, took pictures, etc. After the first 15 minutes of class, we were sent out.

The first thing Oliver said when we picked him up afterwards was "Mommy, my first school day was super!" :D

He had a great day and is totally happy. Me too :D.

How wonderful! Sounds like a lovely and sort-of old-fashioned custom for a child's first day at school. I hope he continues to love school as much as his first day.  :D


Quote
Here you can see his Schultüte (how about kids in your countries? Do they also get prezzies and sweets? Or is this a specific German tradition? I couldn't find a translation for Schultüte, so I think this is a German thing).

Well Schul obviously refers to school, and tute sounds like what you do with a cornet. ...  ;D

Is that his teacher next to the board? "A Hearty Weclome to Class 1B."  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 25, 2009, 10:37:00 pm
Thanks for sharing Oliver's first day with us!! It was a bittersweet day for me on Monday...the very last first day of school in my entire mothering career. My baby is a high school senior now!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 30, 2009, 08:01:14 am
very cute!

And I cant believe how big he 'cornet' is! I was expecting something much smaller - there must have been lots of nice things in it!!!

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 25, 2009, 01:36:43 pm
Here I am, we've made it through this exciting day :D.

My son could hardly wait this morning. Usually, the kids are not allowed to open their Schultüte (cornet with sweets+prezzies) until they return from their first school day. But he had waited for so long (for months), that I allowed him to peek into it and look at the items on top.
Then the relatives came, then off to church (which is voluntary). Then to the schoolyard. But still he wasn't allowed to go into the school (he almost couldn't believe it, he wanted to start finally); there was some welcome program beforehand. Finally, he was allowed in. All parents and relatives accompanied the kids, took pictures, etc. After the first 15 minutes of class, we were sent out.

The first thing Oliver said when we picked him up afterwards was "Mommy, my first school day was super!" :D

He had a great day and is totally happy. Me too :D.


Here you can see his Schultüte (how about kids in your countries? Do they also get prezzies and sweets? Or is this a specific German tradition? I couldn't find a translation for Schultüte, so I think this is a German thing)
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/CIMG6490-1.jpg)


For the first time at the blackboard:
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/CIMG6523-1.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 04, 2009, 04:34:03 am
My post count says 7999 posts. Time to push it over the edge and log off with a nice round number ;D.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on September 04, 2009, 05:32:34 am
Woho, Chrissie!


8000 posts!

Supertoll! ;D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on September 04, 2009, 05:40:13 am
Brokeback is airing tonight on Swedish television. On primetime.
I think I´m gonna treat myself to a good homecooked meal tonight and a bottle of wine, while watching.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2009, 07:04:23 am
Congrats
to
Penthesilea
On
Reaching
8,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 04, 2009, 08:01:12 am
congrats hun!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 04, 2009, 08:28:34 am
Quote from: Buffymon on September 04, 2009, 05:40:13 am
Brokeback is airing tonight on Swedish television. On primetime.

Do they dub it into Swedish or show it with subtitles?

It's difficult for me to imagine Ennis and Jack speaking Swedish.

How do you say, "Shit, that's hard," in Swedish?  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on September 04, 2009, 09:46:27 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 04, 2009, 08:28:34 am
Do they dub it into Swedish or show it with subtitles?

It's difficult for me to imagine Ennis and Jack speaking Swedish.

How do you say, "Shit, that's hard," in Swedish?  ???

No, we never dub anything over here. Thank god!
Hearing Ennis and Jack speaking Swedish would be a traumatizing experience for sure. :)

I don´t think I´ve ever watched the movie with Swedish subtitles either, so it´ll be fun to see how they have translated it.


Shit, that´s hard...

Brokeback a la Sweden.

Jack: Skit, vad tufft.
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Mikaela on September 04, 2009, 06:04:38 pm
Congratulations on 8,000 posts, Chrissi!  
My, you're a gabby Heathen. What luck for us!  :-*


Quote from: Buffymon on September 04, 2009, 05:40:13 am
Brokeback is airing tonight on Swedish television. On primetime.
I think I´m gonna treat myself to a good homecooked meal tonight and a bottle of wine, while watching.

I came home tonight, turned on the telly, flipped channels, got as far as STV1 and a certain two someones in the process of herding their sheep up the mountain for the first time, - and got no further tonight. I didn't know it was on. But now I know what Brokeback subtitles in Swedish look like. Some of the words, like the one they used for "queer" and the "stemming the rose" translation I would *so* not have understood at all out of context.

*sigh* Movie still as amazing as ever!!

I also admit I do worry a little bit that I still can have this one film grip me as intently as ever after nearly four years.

Four years, damn!  :P


ETA: That translator was kind of lazy. He/she didn't even *try* to get the condiments/ketchup exchange across. Just cut it down to "Where is Alma?" "She's in the ketchup aisle."
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on September 04, 2009, 06:56:28 pm
Quote from: Mikaela on September 04, 2009, 06:04:38 pm
Congratulations on 8,000 posts, Chrissi!  
My, you're a gabby Heathen. What luck for us!  :-*


I came home tonight, turned on the telly, flipped channels, got as far as STV1 and a certain two someones in the process of herding their sheep up the mountain for the first time, - and got no further tonight. I didn't know it was on. But now I know what Brokeback subtitles in Swedish look like. Some of the words, like the one they used for "queer" and the "stemming the rose" translation I would *so* not have understood at all out of context.

*sigh* Movie still as amazing as ever!!

I also admit I do worry a little bit that I still can have this one film grip me as intently as ever after nearly four years.

Four years, damn!  :P


ETA: That translator was kind of lazy. He/she didn't even *try* to get the condiments/ketchup exchange across. Just cut it down to "Where is Alma?" "She's in the ketchup aisle."
I didn´t know that you could watch SVT. Cool!
The subtexts weren't very good. They used words that Ennis would never use. Some stuff was outright funny.
I'm thinking about getting a t-shirt that says "Jack Snusk!" for sure  :laugh:

yes it really is amazing, ain't it? I don't know how many times I've seen it by now, but I was still glued to the television. This time around I was struck by how friggin beautiful Heath was, and also by how well-placed the music is throughout the movie.


I feel all "brokiefied" at the moment! ;D


Me and Sonja talked for a long while after the movie, sharing our impressions. We both agree that our feeling after having seen the movie, keeps changing over time. It´s an interesting journey.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 05, 2009, 03:55:46 am
Thank you Monika, Chuck, Kelda and Mikaela!
                  :-*        :-*     :-*           :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 05, 2009, 04:09:56 am
Congratulations on your 8,000 posts Chrissi! :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 05, 2009, 08:03:02 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 04, 2009, 04:34:03 am
My post count says 7999 posts. Time to push it over the edge and log off with a nice round number ;D.

Congratulations, Chrissi! 8000, a nice round number is right!

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: MaineWriter on September 05, 2009, 08:04:40 am
Buffy/Mikaela,

Your comments remind me of the Malaysian subtitles thread....oh my, that was so funny.


I like Jack Snusk! That would be a great shirt.

L
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 05, 2009, 09:10:08 am
Quote from: MaineWriter on August 12, 2009, 07:36:41 am
Hi everyone,

I haven't dropped in for a little while. Chrissi, welcome back from vacation. Let's see, 63 degrees here and sunny. A nice day is in store for us.

I just wanted to bring your attention to a little project I am involved in. Helping to promote a really great book and a good cause: supporting marriage equality here in Maine.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/Maine/Groomzillabig.jpg)

Here's a description:

Joel Harfner and Luke Townsend, lovers for two years, have just bought their first home together in Scarborough, Maine. In a moment of domestic impetuosity, Joel proposes to Luke, who says yes. Then, to Joel’s surprise, Luke says he wants a wedding with “all the bells and whistles.” Joel, who never expected to be married, suddenly finds himself in the midst of planning a full-scale destination event to be held in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Why Massachusetts? As Joel says, "We can't get married in Maine -- yet -- but we are ever hopeful." Taming Groomzilla tells the story of how Joel and Luke navigate the tribulations of the six months from “Will you marry me?” to “I do.” And while they do seal their union, complete with a kiss, there is more than one twist and turn in store to complicate their journey and keep the reader hilariously entertained. A portion of the profits from the sale of this book will be donated to Maine Freedom to Marry and EqualityMaine, organizations that are fighting to keep same-sex marriage legal in Maine.

The book is for sale at All Romance eBooks in a variety of formats (epub, prc, HTML, PDF) that will work on a variety of devices, including a computer (PDF with Acrobat Reader). So, be entertained for a few hours with a very sweet, funny story and at the same time contribute a few dollars to a really good cause. Here's a link: http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-taminggroomzilla-80920-145.html. It will also be for sale in the Amazon Kindle store later today, but the prc file from All Romance will also work on a Kindle.

Thanks for your support. Send me a PM if you have any questions. (PS, I am going to be cross-posting this a few other places on the board. Please help me get the word out.)

L



Bumping the above post. I've finally bought and downloaded the book, just 5 mins ago, yay!
You have to register, but it's quick and easy. You can pay via paypal or cc. The downloading itself took only a second or two. I thought the connection broke or something went wrong, because it was so short, LOL. But it was fine and here I have the story, directly on my computer :).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 05, 2009, 09:12:00 am
Quote from: David In Indy on September 05, 2009, 04:09:56 am
Congratulations on your 8,000 posts Chrissi! :-*

Quote from: MaineWriter on September 05, 2009, 08:03:02 am
Congratulations, Chrissi! 8000, a nice round number is right!

L


Thank you David and Leslie
                  :-*          :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on September 05, 2009, 10:31:47 am
Congrats on your 8K, Chrissi!  I am so far behind I can't believe it!

Great pics of Oliver's Schultuete - no we haven't got anything great like that in America, we have pencil cases and new lunchboxes and stuff but it's all practical, no celebration at all.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 05, 2009, 10:44:55 am


Here's a schultüte for our eloquent cowgirl, Chrissi!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/1242377360-255.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on September 05, 2009, 12:06:56 pm
Quote from: MaineWriter on September 05, 2009, 08:04:40 am
Buffy/Mikaela,

Your comments remind me of the Malaysian subtitles thread....oh my, that was so funny.


I like Jack Snusk! That would be a great shirt.

L
Tell you what, I´m actually thinking about getting one. Would be damn funny. :)


Malaysian subtitles thread? :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 05, 2009, 12:14:59 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on September 05, 2009, 12:06:56 pm
Tell you what, I´m actually thinking about getting one. Would be damn funny. :)


Malaysian subtitles thread? :laugh:


OMG :o
You haven't read the Malaysian Subtitles thread yet? :o

Run, Buffy, run:
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,478.0.html (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,478.0.html)

Don't drink, you'll spit it over your keyboard. And keeps tissues handy, you'll cry with laughter.
Go and read this classic, hilarious thread. Now!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on September 05, 2009, 01:05:09 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 05, 2009, 12:14:59 pm

OMG :o
You haven't read the Malaysian Subtitles thread yet? :o

Run, Buffy, run:
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,478.0.html (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,478.0.html)

Don't drink, you'll spit it over your keyboard. And keeps tissues handy, you'll cry with laughter.
Go and read this classic, hilarious thread. Now!



OMG!

I thought I was gonna heave, I laughed so hard! I have never heard myself make those kind of sounds before :laugh:

Ennis Balmor??  I'm am pretty good with a canoe though   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

that´s got the most funniest thing I´ve seen in a long while.
Maybe this was what the movie was REALLY about. A guy named Kyle and another named Gary and how Jack had sex with plants  and also being buried inside one!;D


Priceless!


thanks for posting the link Chrissie! :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 05, 2009, 01:23:21 pm
Congrats on 8,000 posts, Chrissi!

(http://besttravelblogevar.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/lederhosen.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 05, 2009, 01:54:21 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on September 05, 2009, 01:05:09 pm


OMG!

I thought I was gonna heave, I laughed so hard! I have never heard myself make those kind of sounds before :laugh:

Ennis Balmor??  I'm am pretty good with a canoe though   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

that´s got the most funniest thing I´ve seen in a long while.
Maybe this was what the movie was REALLY about. A guy named Kyle and another named Gary and how Jack had sex with plants  and also being buried inside one!;D


Priceless!


thanks for posting the link Chrissie! :-*


You're welcome sweetie! :-*
Best stuff ever hunh?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 05, 2009, 02:03:59 pm
Quote from: southendmd on September 05, 2009, 01:23:21 pm
Congrats on 8,000 posts, Chrissi!

(http://besttravelblogevar.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/lederhosen.jpg)


Thank you Paul.  :-*
But leather gear for bikes is at least 1 gazillion miles away from those Lederhosen! I'm afraid I must insist on the difference ;) ;D.
I wouldn't be caught dead in Lederhosen! First, I'm NOT from Bavaria (nothing wrong with Bavaria, but it's only a small part of Germany) and second I'm 41 and that means decades too young to wear them (those guys must have been drunk and from Bavaria, LOL).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 05, 2009, 02:10:54 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on September 05, 2009, 10:44:55 am

Here's a schultüte for our eloquent cowgirl, Chrissi!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h257/Ellemeno_2006/1242377360-255.jpg)


Aww, that's cute. Thank you :-*.

One girl in Oliver's class has this satchel:

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/f6c9af1a.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 05, 2009, 02:32:01 pm
Congrats on the Great Eight Thousand, Chrissi!! I've enjoyed them all!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 05, 2009, 10:42:37 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/Lampposts.jpg)

CONGRATS ON 8,000 ENLIGHTENING POSTS, CHRISSI!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 06, 2009, 04:48:03 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on September 04, 2009, 06:56:28 pm

Me and Sonja talked for a long while after the movie, sharing our impressions. We both agree that our feeling after having seen the movie, keeps changing over time. It´s an interesting journey.

Hm...... is a simple less-than-200-posts member allowed to post in this thread?

*humbly asking permission*


Anyway, just wanted to add to this, that one thing that was very different this time, was that now I've seen all those places, I was sitting there, thinking to myself, "I've been there!", " and there!", "yep, that's what it looked like", "oh, now I see what angle it's shot from!" and so on.

It surely added something to the movie, but it also made it harder to immerse myself into it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 06, 2009, 05:19:49 pm
Quote from: Sason on September 06, 2009, 04:48:03 pm
Hm...... is a simple less-than-200-posts member allowed to post in this thread?

*humbly asking permission*


Anyway, just wanted to add to this, that one thing that was very different this time, was that now I've seen all those places, I was sitting there, thinking to myself, "I've been there!", " and there!", "yep, that's what it looked like", "oh, now I see what angle it's shot from!" and so on.

It surely added something to the movie, but it also made it harder to immerse myself into it.

Of course you can!

Absolutely! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 07, 2009, 04:01:14 am
What David said Sason!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 07, 2009, 04:41:59 pm
Oh, thanks David and Kelda!

I'm glad I'm allowed to post here, esp since I've already done it!!   ;) :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 08, 2009, 03:16:59 am
Quote from: Sason on September 07, 2009, 04:41:59 pm
Oh, thanks David and Kelda!

I'm glad I'm allowed to post here, esp since I've already done it!!   ;) :laugh:


You bet!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2009, 06:20:00 am
Morning BetterMost!


 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on September 08, 2009, 06:28:12 am
Good morning, Chuck!
I hope you have good Tuesday
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 08, 2009, 08:44:16 am
Quote from: southendmd on September 05, 2009, 01:23:21 pm
Congrats on 8,000 posts, Chrissi!

(http://besttravelblogevar.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/lederhosen.jpg)

Tsk, tsk. The shoes do not go with those outfits. ... Reflective sneakers? Puh-leeze. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 08, 2009, 08:49:00 am
Quote from: Buffymon on September 04, 2009, 09:46:27 am
Shit, that´s hard...

Brokeback a la Sweden:

Jack: Skit, vad tufft.

 :laugh:

Quote from: Buffymon on September 04, 2009, 06:56:28 pm
I'm thinking about getting a t-shirt that says "Jack Snusk!" for sure  :laugh:

 :laugh:

I want t-shirts with both of those lines!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 08, 2009, 08:50:52 am
Quote from: louisev on September 05, 2009, 10:31:47 am
Great pics of Oliver's Schultuete - no we haven't got anything great like that in America, we have pencil cases and new lunchboxes and stuff but it's all practical, no celebration at all.

"In my day" we used to think it was cool to use your grandpa's old cigar box to store your pencils and erasers.  :)

Do kids still carry lunchboxes?  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2009, 09:53:24 am
Sure they do.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 08, 2009, 10:13:05 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 08, 2009, 09:53:24 am
Sure they do.

I mean "kids." You're not a kid anymore, Little Darlin'.  ;D  ;)  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 08, 2009, 12:37:09 pm
(http://www.entertainmentearth.com/images/%5CAUTOIMAGES%5CVN75034lg.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 08, 2009, 12:47:55 pm
Quote from: southendmd on September 08, 2009, 12:37:09 pm
(http://www.entertainmentearth.com/images/%5CAUTOIMAGES%5CVN75034lg.jpg)

Yay!  I have a Wonder Woman lunchbox!  It just hangs out in my kitchen as decor.
:)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 08, 2009, 01:07:31 pm
What's that called, when something looks like something else, like something else?  The salt and pepper shakers are supposed to look like lunchbox and thermos, which were supposed to look like Wonder Woman art.  There's a word for that.  I mean besides "surreal." 

:)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 08, 2009, 01:48:41 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 08, 2009, 08:50:52 am
Do kids still carry lunchboxes?  ???


Depends on what you mean. Mine sure do. But not such boxes as shown. Just small containers which fit into the satchel/backpack. And a bottle for water/juice.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 08, 2009, 02:06:29 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 08, 2009, 08:49:00 am
:laugh:

 :laugh:

I want t-shirts with both of those lines!  :laugh:

Or, even better:

"Skit, vad tufft" sa Jack Snusk

                 =

"Shit, that's hard", Jack Nasty said



*looks up t-shirt printers in phone book*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2009, 02:17:57 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 08, 2009, 10:13:05 am
I mean "kids." You're not a kid anymore, Little Darlin'.  ;D  ;)  :-*


bitch, please.  Did I say I use a lunch box?


I do have one, that I keep as a collector's item.

















(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Rc6Tb9etmc/SXHIJ-sBH1I/AAAAAAAABAA/FFtRBsehxq0/s320/Super+Friends+Lunchbox+1.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Rc6Tb9etmc/SXHJGX0J4_I/AAAAAAAABAI/LmEa_uDPLkY/s320/Super+Friends+Lunchbox+2.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 08, 2009, 02:27:40 pm
Why am I not surprised......   ::) ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 08, 2009, 02:53:32 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 08, 2009, 02:17:57 pm

bitch, please.  Did I say I use a lunch box?


I do have one, that I keep as a collector's item.

















(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Rc6Tb9etmc/SXHIJ-sBH1I/AAAAAAAABAA/FFtRBsehxq0/s320/Super+Friends+Lunchbox+1.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Rc6Tb9etmc/SXHJGX0J4_I/AAAAAAAABAI/LmEa_uDPLkY/s320/Super+Friends+Lunchbox+2.jpg)

Oh, really? I heard you carried your lunch to work in a Wonder Twins lunchbox. Complete with matching thermos. ...

 ;D  ;)  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2009, 03:51:27 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 08, 2009, 02:53:32 pm
Oh, really? I heard you carried your lunch to work in a Wonder Twins lunchbox. Complete with matching thermos. ...

 ;D  ;)  :-*


Whoever told you that lied to you, there is no such thing as a wonder twins luch box.   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 08, 2009, 03:52:20 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 08, 2009, 03:51:27 pm

Whoever told you that lied to you, there is no such thing as a wonder twins luch box.   :laugh:

Bet you wish there was!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 08, 2009, 04:58:57 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 08, 2009, 03:51:27 pm

Whoever told you that lied to you, there is no such thing as a wonder twins luch box.   :laugh:

That's true; that's why I could only find a Wonder Woman lunch box.
Title: Re: Whoo-hoo! More than 20 000 Euros from AIDS/Childrens Run
Post by: Penthesilea on September 10, 2009, 08:17:48 am
Whoo-eee!
The school my middle child attends had an AIDS/Childrens Run today. Half of the money goes to the local AIDS-Hilfe (AIDS support network), the other half to SOS-Children's Villages.

This year, they have a new record: 23 000 Euros (=33 400$). Last year, it was around 18 000 Euros.

Each round was one kilometer and my daughter ran 13 kilometer in two hours (8 miles). The kids had to find sponsors themselves (mostly parents and other relatives, naturally), who pay them a specific amount for each round (you could also pay a fixed sum, but what's the fun in running then?).

She came home very proud. They have always a competition going, which class run the most rounds (added from all children of one class), and which class collects the most money. And her class won the money collection competition, yay! As the prize, the two winning classes go out to an ice-cream parlor :).

The school has been doing this event for some years now, and all together, they have collected more than 80 000 Euros. That's 116 414 $!

I think this is a great idea of the school! :)
Title: Re: Whoo-hoo! More than 20 000 Euros from AIDS/Childrens Run
Post by: Kelda on September 10, 2009, 05:34:17 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 10, 2009, 08:17:48 am
Whoo-eee!
The school my middle child attends had an AIDS/Childrens Run today. Half of the money goes to the local AIDS-Hilfe (AIDS support network), the other half to SOS-Children's Villages.

This year, they have a new record: 23 000 Euros (=33 400$). Last year, it was around 18 000 Euros.

Each round was one kilometer and my daughter ran 13 kilometer in two hours (8 miles). The kids had to find sponsors themselves (mostly parents and other relatives, naturally), who pay them a specific amount for each round (you could also pay a fixed sum, but what's the fun in running then?).

She came home very proud. They have always a competition going, which class run the most rounds (added from all children of one class), and which class collects the most money. And her class won the money collection competition, yay! As the prize, the two winning classes go out to an ice-cream parlor :).

The school has been doing this event for some years now, and all together, they have collected more than 80 000 Euros. That's 116 414 $!

I think this is a great idea of the school! :)

Brilliant!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2009, 07:46:08 pm
That is a great idea, and your daughter did great!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 11, 2009, 08:55:28 am
Well, this morning we are having a perfect equinoctial nor'easter. Such a storm of wind and rain! I got to work soaked to the knees.  >:(  But I managed to do it without spilling my cup of Dunkin' Donuts coffee.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 11, 2009, 11:37:18 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 11, 2009, 08:55:28 am
Well, this morning we are having a perfect equinoctial nor'easter. Such a storm of wind and rain! I got to work soaked to the knees.  >:(  But I managed to do it without spilling my cup of Dunkin' Donuts coffee.  ;D


Sitting at work soaked just sucks.  :P
Hope the coffe made it easier :).
And at least it's Friday, only a few hours parting you from the weekend :D.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 11, 2009, 03:56:35 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 11, 2009, 08:55:28 am
Well, this morning we are having a perfect equinoctial nor'easter. Such a storm of wind and rain! I got to work soaked to the knees.  >:(  But I managed to do it without spilling my cup of Dunkin' Donuts coffee.  ;D

Poor Jeff! :'(

I hope you managed to dry off quickly once you arrived at work. And I'm glad you didn't spill your coffee. I am a complete disaster in the morning until I have my coffee. I need it almost as much as I need oxygen. :P

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 11, 2009, 08:53:17 pm
Quote from: David In Indy on September 11, 2009, 03:56:35 pm
Poor Jeff! :'(

I hope you managed to dry off quickly once you arrived at work. And I'm glad you didn't spill your coffee. I am a complete disaster in the morning until I have my coffee. I need it almost as much as I need oxygen. :P

When I got home from work this afternoon, the hems of my trousers were still damp from this morning. ...  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 11, 2009, 09:12:31 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 11, 2009, 08:53:17 pm
When I got home from work this afternoon, the hems of my trousers were still damp from this morning. ...  :(


Oh shit!  How hard was it raining today?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 14, 2009, 11:22:39 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 11, 2009, 08:55:28 am
Well, this morning we are having a perfect equinoctial nor'easter. Such a storm of wind and rain! I got to work soaked to the knees.  >:(  But I managed to do it without spilling my cup of Dunkin' Donuts coffee.  ;D

I know what you mean, Jeff.  Friday morning I had to travel to Baltimore on the train, but even before I got in the cab to Penn Station, I was soaked and my umbrella turned inside out.  I regretted not wearing my raincoat,  but then on the way home on Sunday it was hot and dry, and I was glad I didn't have to shlep it with me.  September weather!  ::)

BTW, I waved to you going through Philly, both coming and going.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 14, 2009, 11:42:15 am
Quote from: Meryl on September 14, 2009, 11:22:39 am
BTW, I waved to you going through Philly, both coming and going.  ;D

Oh! That was you!  ;D

BTW, I was thinking of you and took some snapshots of the Chicago Lyric (Light? I can't remember now.  :( ) Opera House during my first stop in Chicago on the Rail Odyssey. One of these days I'll get my trip pics uploaded, and I'll send them to you.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 14, 2009, 11:51:43 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 14, 2009, 11:42:15 am
Oh! That was you!  ;D

BTW, I was thinking of you and took some snapshots of the Chicago Lyric (Light? I can't remember now.  :( ) Opera House during my first stop in Chicago on the Rail Odyssey. One of these days I'll get my trip pics uploaded, and I'll send them to you.

Cool!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 14, 2009, 08:08:03 pm

Congrats
to
A McGay
On
Reaching
3,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 17, 2009, 02:35:16 pm
Drum roll, please!

serious crayons/Katherine has surpassed 10,000 posts!

(http://farcef.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/10000.png)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on September 17, 2009, 02:44:29 pm
For Katherine!

(and for Paul to the drum whirl on)
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f322/buffymon/drum-set.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 17, 2009, 03:03:17 pm

Congratulations Crayons!!!!


<img src="http://www.divshare.com/img/2235651-0c4.jpg" border="0" /> (http://www.divshare.com/download/2235651-0c4)




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 17, 2009, 04:14:11 pm
Congrats Katherine!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 17, 2009, 05:09:16 pm
Way to go Katherine! Congratulations! :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2009, 08:57:09 pm
Congrats
to
Serious
Crayons
On
Reaching
10,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2009, 08:57:42 pm
Congrats
to
Gary
Cottle
On
Reaching
5,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 18, 2009, 04:05:32 am
congrats Gary!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 18, 2009, 04:26:15 am

Congrats Katherine!

You rock girl
 8)

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Used_Crayons_by_CeriseReve.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 18, 2009, 08:36:21 am
Congrats to Gary on 5000 posts!

(http://blog.collegetonight.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/5000.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 18, 2009, 08:37:43 am
Quote from: atz75 on September 17, 2009, 03:03:17 pm
Congratulations Crayons!!!!
Crayons is da bomb!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 22, 2009, 11:03:56 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/the_light_of_ten_thousand_suns.jpg)

CONGRATS ON 10,000 ENLIGHTENING POSTS, K!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 22, 2009, 11:21:22 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/Mmmmm.jpg)

Congrats on MMMMM posts, Gary!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 23, 2009, 04:10:29 am
And this post.......

makes.......


10,000!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 23, 2009, 08:15:58 am
Congrats on 10,000 posts, Kelda!

(http://www.rampantscotland.com/tartanmix3.jpg)(http://www.rampantscotland.com/tartanmix3.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 23, 2009, 10:09:19 am
Thanks Paul! ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 23, 2009, 12:36:15 pm


Congrats on

10 000

fabulous posts, Kelda!
 :D

It's not 10 000, but you may need those next weekend! :laugh:

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/hen-night-badges.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 23, 2009, 12:41:04 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/thetenthousand.jpg)

CONGRATS on 10,000 POSTS, KELDA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 23, 2009, 01:02:04 pm
Do you remember the bomb threat in my daughter's school a while ago?

Well, my daughter was in another bomb threat situation today :o.
Yup, the very same daughter. (And me? What about me and my poor mother nerves? You bet that I was more scared than her. But it wasn't too bad, I don't want to make it more dramatic than it was).

She was on a school excursion today in Karlsruhe (by train). On the way home police had evacuated and barrikaded a part of the main station of Karlsruhe. But at first only platforms 1 - 4. Their train would have run from platform 12 (I think). Some pupils were already on the platform, while others were still one level lower in the shopping mall.

The teacher then decided that they all go up to platform 12 anyway and try to collect all pupils together and try to get their train. Which was the correct decision IMO, since the police had only barrikaded plateforms 1 - 4 at this point. Some stairways were also barrikaded, but not the ones far away from platforms 1 - 4.

They all gathered on platform 12, but then the police decided to evacuate the whole main station (which is a huge building. Many, many people in there at any given time). When they were all gathered outside the station my daughter called me. At this point, they were hoping to catch a later train. It didn't work out, and their trip back was a real pilgrimage. They needed 4 hours to get home (normally less than one hour). I was relieved and glad when she called me for the second time, 20 minutes later, saying they were away from the station now and on their way to another town by tram. Thank god for cell phones!


Sheesh! How many people get into a bomb threat situation, even once in their whole life? And my daughter twice in a few months! :o

Oh, and the kids were impressed by the many police men with machine guns! They took photos and want to send them to their class teacher (who was ill today). Kids! ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 23, 2009, 01:27:59 pm
Gosh Chrissi, what a palaver.. and scary! Did you find out any more about the threat?

and thanks for the messages Meryl & Chrissi!!  :D Particularly liking the hennight badges!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2009, 06:44:38 am

Congrats
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Kelda
On
Reaching
10,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 24, 2009, 09:44:34 am
Quote from: Kelda on September 23, 2009, 01:27:59 pm
Gosh Chrissi, what a palaver.. and scary! Did you find out any more about the threat?


Yes, I did: an employee of German Railways noticed an unknown person hiding a "suspicious object" under a sculpture. The arriving federal police had a look at it and also said it looked suspicious. Thus they evacuated the whole station.

In the end, it was neither a bomb nor a bomb dummy. It was a harmless "object of everyday use". But it's not known what object it was. They're still investigating and trying to find the person who hid the object.

I'm wondering why they don't say what object it was? Maybe because they'll look stupid then? But I rather think it's to sort out the non-valid confession calls, which will surely come in at police stations.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 24, 2009, 07:38:37 pm

Congrats Kelda!

And, I'm really sorry to hear about that situation Chrissi.  I'm sure it must be really scary and nervewracking.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on September 27, 2009, 03:51:28 am

{{{Chrissi and Chrissi Junior}}}
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2009, 06:31:46 pm
Congrats
to
Jeff
Wrangler
On
Reaching
12,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 29, 2009, 06:40:02 pm
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Congrats, Jeff, on 12,000 Wrangling Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 29, 2009, 08:18:28 pm


Yeehaw!!  Congrats Jeff!!
 :D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 29, 2009, 09:47:49 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 29, 2009, 06:31:46 pm
Congrats
to
Jeff
Wrangler
On
Reaching
12,000
Posts!

 :o  Jesus H.! Thud. ...

Thanks, everybody.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 29, 2009, 10:52:37 pm


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CONGRATS ON 12,000 POSTS, JEFF!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 30, 2009, 03:25:48 am

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to Jeff
on
12 000
posts!
 :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 30, 2009, 08:42:43 am
Quote from: Meryl on September 29, 2009, 10:52:37 pm

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CONGRATS ON 12,000 POSTS, JEFF!
Thanks, Sweetheart!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 30, 2009, 08:43:26 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 30, 2009, 03:25:48 am
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to Jeff
on
12 000
posts!
 :D
:D  Thanks, Sweetheart!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 30, 2009, 02:28:55 pm
congrats Jeff.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 06, 2009, 03:47:08 am
Welcome to the 5000 Post Club Gary!!

(You have a LOOOOOONG way to go before you catch up with me.... but you're getting there!)

;) ;)

Seriously, congratulations buddy! :-* :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 06, 2009, 04:17:14 am
Congratulations Jeff on your 12.000 posts!! :D :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 19, 2009, 08:48:38 am
Well, after a seemingly endless stretch of gloomy, rainy weather, it's a glorious fall morning in Philadelphia. Temperature was 38 F when I left home today, a boneless blue morning. I actually walked to work this morning.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 19, 2009, 02:26:13 pm

Heya Jeff. :)  Yeah, looking out my window it looks like a boneless blue day here in Western PA too.  I'm home sick today though, so I'm not out enjoying the (chilly) sunshine.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 19, 2009, 10:08:58 pm
Sorry to hear that you're under the weather!

It was 60 degrees this evening when I arrived at my mountaintop home!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 19, 2009, 10:14:19 pm

Thanks Sister Mod.  I'm feeling better tonight, and will certainly be at work tomorrow.  Most of the weekend for me was spent sleeping or lounging on the sofa.  I think that whirlwind trip to Denver wiped me out a bit. 

They say that most of this week is supposed to be warmer than in recent weeks.  So, that's nice.  The heat is off in the building so far tonight, so apparently the landlords are taking those weather reports seriously.  For the last couple weeks the old-fashioned radiator heat has been blasting. LOL, here in this building it's either chilly during the chilly months of the year or absolutely boiling.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 20, 2009, 08:56:50 am
Well, it isn't a boneless blue morning in Philadelphia today, but it is another lovely fall morning.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 20, 2009, 09:06:47 am

Yep, it's a nice day in Pittsburgh too.  I didn't notice if it's completely boneless... but it was sunny on my walk to work this morning.
:)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on October 20, 2009, 10:22:19 am
Plenty of bones today here, though Sunday and Monday were warm and only semi-boned.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 20, 2009, 10:51:54 am
We were promised boneless, but ended up with the whole skeleton.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 20, 2009, 10:55:20 am
Quote from: southendmd on October 20, 2009, 10:51:54 am
We were promised boneless, but ended up with the whole skeleton.

LOL,  I feel like we're developing a secret Brokie code-language here.  Related, but somewhat different from straightforward Brokieisms.

And, it also occurs to me that this type of sentence seems particularly apropos for the Halloween season. :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 20, 2009, 01:49:04 pm
Quote from: southendmd on October 20, 2009, 10:51:54 am
We were promised boneless, but ended up with the whole skeleton.

 ;D

What A. said: who but a Brokie would know what you're talking about?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 20, 2009, 01:59:45 pm
Bony here, but dry.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 20, 2009, 02:20:29 pm
Now the boneyard took a powder, and we're back to boneless.


Who, but a Brokie, indeed!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on October 20, 2009, 02:31:35 pm
Quote from: southendmd on October 20, 2009, 02:20:29 pm
Who, but a Brokie, indeed!

Wait 'til we start talking about how, on our way to work, the sidewalk boiled with demonic energy.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 20, 2009, 03:34:21 pm
Quote from: serious crayons on October 20, 2009, 02:31:35 pm
Wait 'til we start talking about how, on our way to work, the sidewalk boiled with demonic energy.



:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Good one K!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on October 20, 2009, 05:01:20 pm
hm...... I consider myself a brokie, but I don't get that bone speak.....  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 20, 2009, 09:38:40 pm
Quote from: Sason on October 20, 2009, 05:01:20 pm
hm...... I consider myself a brokie, but I don't get that bone speak.....  ???

Heya,

"Boneless blue" is a phrase from the story.  "Ennis, weather-eyed, looked west for the heated cumulus that might come up on such a day but the boneless blue was so deep, said Jack, that he might drown looking up."

The "boiled with demonic energy" phrase is also from the story.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on October 21, 2009, 02:44:38 pm
Ooops...... guess I should study the story more carefully.... shame on me!  ;)



Thanks atz!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 21, 2009, 05:03:27 pm
Quote from: Sason on October 21, 2009, 02:44:38 pm
Ooops...... guess I should study the story more carefully.... shame on me!  ;)



Thanks atz!!

LOL, no problem!

It's funny how far one can go with the bones-as-clouds metaphor.... which is what was happening a little ways back here in this thread.  Bones can easily become a Brokie in-joke or code word when it comes to describing the weather.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 22, 2009, 05:43:18 am
Bones and clouds are so dissimilar.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on October 22, 2009, 06:17:19 am
Quote from: atz75 on October 20, 2009, 09:38:40 pm
 "Ennis, weather-eyed, looked west for the heated cumulus that might come up on such a day but the boneless blue was so deep, said Jack, that he might drown looking up."

I´m feeling some Annie-love right now
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 22, 2009, 01:26:36 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on October 22, 2009, 06:17:19 am
I´m feeling some Annie-love right now

:)  Yeah, when I was flipping through the story the other day to find the quotation I had this same feeling.  It's been a long enough time since I've read the story... certain things were seeming fresh again.  Her descriptions... particularly of nature, are so strong and poetic.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on October 22, 2009, 10:33:27 pm
Just needed to say that I love this week´s banner :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on October 22, 2009, 10:43:58 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on October 22, 2009, 05:43:18 am
Bones and clouds are so dissimilar.

She's brave about incorporating way-out-there images and metaphors. Since when does a mountain boil, with demonic energy no less?

Whenever I've tried something the least bit offbeat like that, my editors have sternly deleted it and switched it to something ordinary and predictable: "boneless" to "cloudless" or whatever. Annie either makes it work ... or is so brazen that the editors figure she must know what she's doing.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 22, 2009, 11:22:40 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on October 22, 2009, 10:33:27 pm
Just needed to say that I love this week´s banner :D

Thanks, Monika.  A little Jack doesn't hurt.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 22, 2009, 11:30:49 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on October 22, 2009, 05:43:18 am
Bones and clouds are so dissimilar.

Quote from: serious crayons on October 22, 2009, 10:43:58 pm
She's brave about incorporating way-out-there images and metaphors. Since when does a mountain boil, with demonic energy no less?

Whenever I've tried something the least bit offbeat like that, my editors have sternly deleted it and switched it to something ordinary and predictable: "boneless" to "cloudless" or whatever. Annie either makes it work ... or is so brazen that the editors figure she must know what she's doing.

I completely agree that clouds and bones are very different, and with the sentiment that Proulx's metaphors are bold.  At the same time, though as soon as you read something like "boneless blue" and if you're given the little push that she's talking about the sky... somehow the bones / clouds thing makes sense... or it doesn't take much to begin to think of it as having its own peculiar logic.  

I feel the same way about the boiling mountain idea... somehow I kind of feel like I know what she means even though it doesn't make logical sense.  I suppose that's what I mean about poetic aspect that I sense in her language.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 23, 2009, 03:22:25 am
Quote from: serious crayons on October 22, 2009, 10:43:58 pm
She's brave about incorporating way-out-there images and metaphors. Since when does a mountain boil, with demonic energy no less?

Whenever I've tried something the least bit offbeat like that, my editors have sternly deleted it and switched it to something ordinary and predictable: "boneless" to "cloudless" or whatever. Annie either makes it work ... or is so brazen that the editors figure she must know what she's doing.




'Course one's fiction and the other's journalism.  Which I know you know.  Now I'm thinking about cloudless chicken breasts.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 23, 2009, 04:39:45 am
Quote from: atz75 on October 22, 2009, 11:30:49 pm
At the same time, though as soon as you read something like "boneless blue" and if you're given the little push that she's talking about the sky... somehow the bones / clouds thing makes sense...

Agreed. Even to me as a foreign speaker, it was immediately clear what she's talking about and made absolute sense when I read the story for the first time. I know I liked that phrase instantly.


Quote
I feel the same way about the boiling mountain idea... somehow I kind of feel like I know what she means even though it doesn't make logical sense.  I suppose that's what I mean about poetic aspect that I sense in her language.

I think the mountain boiling with demonic energy is a bit more far off, a bit more into the field of fantasy. But maybe that's just me, maybe I have too much of it (fantasy, that is). I can easily see the mountain boiling, bubbling and being wobbly - just like a highly piled up jelly pudding, when you shake the plate. But you have to picture it in slow motion of course.
As if the mountain were rearing up (again: in slow-mo) like a horse (or bull), to shake off the rider; the mountain was rearing up to shake off the two intruders who had lived in its paradise long enough.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 23, 2009, 08:35:13 am
Quote from: serious crayons on October 22, 2009, 10:43:58 pm
She's brave about incorporating way-out-there images and metaphors. Since when does a mountain boil, with demonic energy no less?

Whenever I've tried something the least bit offbeat like that, my editors have sternly deleted it and switched it to something ordinary and predictable: "boneless" to "cloudless" or whatever. Annie either makes it work ... or is so brazen that the editors figure she must know what she's doing.

Pity the fool editor who would try to make her change it. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 23, 2009, 08:36:21 am
Quote from: southendmd on October 22, 2009, 11:22:40 pm
A little Jack doesn't hurt.

Especially with Coke or ginger ale. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 23, 2009, 08:38:50 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on October 23, 2009, 04:39:45 am
I think the mountain boiling with demonic energy is a bit more far off, a bit more into the field of fantasy. But maybe that's just me, maybe I have too much of it (fantasy, that is). I can easily see the mountain boiling, bubbling and being wobbly - just like a highly piled up jelly pudding, when you shake the plate. But you have to picture it in slow motion of course.
As if the mountain were rearing up (again: in slow-mo) like a horse (or bull), to shake off the rider; the mountain was rearing up to shake off the two intruders who had lived in its paradise long enough.

I just think of a low rumbling noise, like the sound when a pan of water first comes to boil.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on October 23, 2009, 08:46:50 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on October 23, 2009, 03:22:25 am
'Course one's fiction and the other's journalism. 

True, though sometimes they do overlap. But not, for the record, the way some people might think.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 23, 2009, 11:37:34 am
Quote from: serious crayons on October 23, 2009, 08:46:50 am
True, though sometimes they do overlap. But not, for the record, the way some people might think.

And sometimes they overlap exactly the way some people might think!  ;D

But that's generally found out in the end.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on October 23, 2009, 12:01:29 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on October 23, 2009, 11:37:34 am
And sometimes they overlap exactly the way some people might think!  ;D

But that's generally found out in the end.  8)

That's true. They sure overlapped for Stephen Glass, Jason Blair and Janet whatsername, the woman who wrote about the 10-year-old crack addict -- people knowingly, deliberately writing fiction and calling it journalism.

But the contention that much of mainstream journalism is fictional is patently false. Even what Fox News presents isn't fiction, it's slanted facts.

They do overlap when journalism uses the techniques of fiction -- when somebody writing journalism refers to a boneless blue sky, for instance. If the sky really was boneless (or cloudless), it's not fiction.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 23, 2009, 02:27:02 pm

I've been trying to think of why bones and clouds might somehow be linked.  The two things that come to my mind (though it might be different for others) is that in general I think we mostly think of clouds and bones as being similar in color (white).  Although, clouds are not always white in appearance (the could be grey during a storm, or pink during a sunset).... still, the general notion is probably to think of clouds as white.  And, both clouds and bones give structure (either visual structure or physical structure) to things that would otherwise be loose, amophous, unstructured, etc.

And, when it comes to the demonic energy of a mountain... I can think of ways that a mountain (its massiveness, dangerous craggy materials, etc.) could be thought of as threatening.  There are ways that mountains can be beautiful and peaceful, and other ways that they can be dangerous (for instance, getting lost, getting stuck in a storm, feeling tiny in the presence of massive natural structures, etc.).   I think the way a mountain can be perceived may be somewhat tied to personal mood at a given time... so that makes sense for the coming down the mountain mood in BBM.

Ennis's perception of the mountain as hostile all of a sudden (when it once was benevolent) is his internal projection.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on October 24, 2009, 04:07:30 am
another grey and cold day...I am not very fond of this time of the year. Can´t wait for snow to come.
Anybody that have started buying christmas gifts yet?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 24, 2009, 10:37:33 am
Quote from: Buffymon on October 24, 2009, 04:07:30 am
another grey and cold day...I am not very fond of this time of the year. Can´t wait for snow to come.
Anybody that have started buying christmas gifts yet?


Me! Usually, I'm the last moment type and don't start buying gifts before December (and I have lots of people to gift, big family and plenty relatives).
Anyway, Barbie releases a new Barbie movie every year a while before Christmas (of course!). Last year my son wanted one of the Barbies from the movie for Christmas. And I waited, and waited. When I finally got around to buy Christmas presents, this specific doll was sold out - and never got back in stock again. You can't buy it anywhere in Germany (except on ebay, for the triple prize).

This won't happen again this year. The new Barbie movie came last week, and I've already bought the doll he wants to have. *phew*
So yes, I have already bought one Christmas present :).

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on October 24, 2009, 03:47:17 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on October 24, 2009, 10:37:33 am

Me! Usually, I'm the last moment type and don't start buying gifts before December (and I have lots of people to gift, big family and plenty relatives).
Anyway, Barbie releases a new Barbie movie every year a while before Christmas (of course!). Last year my son wanted one of the Barbies from the movie for Christmas. And I waited, and waited. When I finally got around to buy Christmas presents, this specific doll was sold out - and never got back in stock again. You can't buy it anywhere in Germany (except on ebay, for the triple prize).

This won't happen again this year. The new Barbie movie came last week, and I've already bought the doll he wants to have. *phew*
So yes, I have already bought one Christmas present :).


Sounds like a hard job to shop for kids! I remember being like that myself when I was a kid, it almost felt like a death and life situation that I got exactly what I wanted (and that my sister didn´t get any better gifts than me of course ::))

I asked because I´ve noticed that the stores have started to pile up on christmas decorations and such.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on October 25, 2009, 05:57:47 am
Chrissi and Monika, your English is so good!  I often forget it's not your first language.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 26, 2009, 06:08:19 am
Good morning everyone!   Hope all is well!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2009, 09:22:55 pm

Congrats
to
Optom3
On
Reaching
4,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on October 28, 2009, 09:38:44 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on October 28, 2009, 09:22:55 pm
Congrats
to
Optom3
On
Reaching
4,000
Posts!


4000 posts I am such a blabbermouth. ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 28, 2009, 10:12:08 pm
Congrats on 4000 posts, Fiona!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on October 29, 2009, 03:12:17 am
congrats Fiona! :)



another rainy autumn day here at home. I´m longing for white, pretty snow!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on October 29, 2009, 03:17:34 am
Quote from: Buffymon on October 29, 2009, 03:12:17 am
congrats Fiona! :)



another rainy autumn day here at home. I´m longing for white, pretty snow!

Oh don't wish for the snow just yet! I'm sure it will get there soon enough! It's been rainy here too. But it is warm. We had a chilly spell about a week ago, but now it is a little warmer. In the 60s during the day. Not sure what that is in C though.

Congratulations on your 4000 post achievement, Fiona! :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 29, 2009, 02:44:20 pm

Congratulations Fiona!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 29, 2009, 09:49:42 pm


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CONGRATS, FIONA!  KEEP ON CLIMBIN'!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 29, 2009, 10:46:40 pm
Congratulations, Fi! With 3 ft here and climbing, I second the thought about the snow!
Title: We only need five new members for the population to hit 1500
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 07, 2009, 11:10:03 pm
Hey! We only need five new members for the population to hit 1500!  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 08, 2009, 07:21:21 am
wooohhh!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 08, 2009, 03:07:43 pm
Hiya everyone!

hope y'all are well!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 15, 2009, 08:01:21 pm
Congrats to Cousin Dev on 5,000 Gorgeous Posts!

(http://www.kimberleygroup.com.au/images/5000.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 15, 2009, 09:36:48 pm
Only one more to go to have 1500 residents!  :o  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 15, 2009, 11:13:45 pm

Congrats Dev!!!!
 :D 8) :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 16, 2009, 03:42:00 pm
We haven't had a posting of the top ten in a dog's age:

David In Indy     16574
Artiste              15966
CellarDweller      14133
Front-Ranger     14130
MaineWriter       13983
louisev             13962
Ellemeno          13783
Jeff Wrangler    12249
Garry_LH          11245
serious crayons  10309
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 16, 2009, 04:52:31 pm
Quote from: southendmd on November 16, 2009, 03:42:00 pm
We haven't had a posting of the top ten in a dog's age:

David In Indy     16574
Artiste              15966
CellarDweller      14133
Front-Ranger     14130
MaineWriter       13983
louisev             13962
Ellemeno          13783
Jeff Wrangler    12249
Garry_LH          11245
serious crayons  10309


Wow, cha cha cha changes....;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 16, 2009, 04:58:43 pm

(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee19/KimCandy2/Congratulations/Congrats5.gif)


Congrats
to
Brokeback_Dev
On
Reaching
5,000
Posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 16, 2009, 07:27:36 pm
yes congrats Dev!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 17, 2009, 05:04:15 am
Thank you so much Chuck, Paul, Kelda and Amanda.  I'm so happy to have had the pleasure to meet all you guys with the exception of Kelda in Scotland, but i feel like I know her too.  You are all amazing people.  Big Brokie hugs to all of Bettermost! Dont know what I'd do without each and every one of you folks.  Who would I share with about the love of J&E and Brokeback Mountain if it wasnt for every single one of you? Thank you so much   :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 17, 2009, 07:21:12 am
Brokie hugs back, sweetie!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 17, 2009, 10:02:08 am
Hey, we've done it! Look at the top of the page! Fifteen hundred residents!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 17, 2009, 11:36:20 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on November 16, 2009, 04:52:31 pm

Wow, cha cha cha changes....;D

Indeed!

Go David!! And I've just realised how close I am to being in the top ten! Scary!

And thanks Jeff for realsing we're at 1500 members.. quite the accomplishment! yay!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 17, 2009, 11:45:26 pm
Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on November 17, 2009, 05:04:15 am
Thank you so much Chuck, Paul, Kelda and Amanda.  I'm so happy to have had the pleasure to meet all you guys with the exception of Kelda in Scotland, but i feel like I know her too.  You are all amazing people.  Big Brokie hugs to all of Bettermost! Dont know what I'd do without each and every one of you folks.  Who would I share with about the love of J&E and Brokeback Mountain if it wasnt for every single one of you? Thank you so much   :)

Congrats, Dev! Hey, I am plotting to leapfrog you and meet friend Kelda next June in her native land, if she'll have me!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 18, 2009, 12:28:25 am


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CONGRATS ON 5,000 POSTS, DEV!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 18, 2009, 12:32:53 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/BetterMostBeans2.jpg)

CONGRATS TO BETTERMOST ON 1500 RESIDENTS
and TO THE TOP TEN GABBIEST!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2009, 09:06:08 am
Quote from: Meryl on November 18, 2009, 12:32:53 am
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/BetterMostBeans2.jpg)
This pic reminds me that it's time to "ketchup on Bettermost".

;D


Ha!  I kill me!   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 18, 2009, 09:47:58 am
She will FRiend.. remind mne of the dates in June btw.. cos was thinking of goiing away between 9-15th June?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 18, 2009, 10:22:22 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on November 18, 2009, 09:06:08 am
This pic reminds me that it's time to "ketchup on Bettermost".

;D


Ha!  I kill me!   :laugh:


I think it's a good one :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on November 18, 2009, 01:17:21 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on November 18, 2009, 10:22:22 am

I think it's a good one :laugh:
agreed!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 19, 2009, 05:00:56 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on November 18, 2009, 09:06:08 am

This pic reminds me that it's time to "ketchup on Bettermost".





:laugh:

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 19, 2009, 07:21:00 am
Well, I'm glad y'all liked that.

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 19, 2009, 04:19:29 pm

(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee19/KimCandy2/Congratulations/Congrats5.gif)


Congrats
to
Delalluvia
On
Reaching
6,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 19, 2009, 06:04:38 pm
Congrats Dela!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 19, 2009, 08:18:32 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/6000.jpg)

CONGRATS DEL!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 24, 2009, 12:39:46 pm
OK, this is kind of weird. Bettermost has been running slow for me since the weekend--it made no difference whether I was logged on at home or at work. Monday evening at home I couldn't get the site to load at all. Earlier this morning when I tried to log on, first I got a message that I had used an invalid password (hunh?  ??? ), then it wouldn't recognize my user name (double hunh?  ???  ??? ).  When I finally got on to the site--just now--I was already logged in.  ???

Anyway, I'll be away from Wednesday afternoon to Sunday evening, so in case I have any more access issues, I'll just wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends at Bettermost now.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 24, 2009, 01:05:10 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 24, 2009, 12:39:46 pm
OK, this is kind of weird. Bettermost has been running slow for me since the weekend--it made no difference whether I was logged on at home or at work. Monday evening at home I couldn't get the site to load at all. Earlier this morning when I tried to log on, first I got a message that I had used an invalid password (hunh?  ??? ), then it wouldn't recognize my user name (double hunh?  ???  ??? ).  When I finally got on to the site--just now--I was already logged in.  ???


Thanks for letting us know. We already have other reports from people having technical issues with loading BM. Mainly it seems to be the front page, including the log on function.
I also have that problem. Phillip and John have been informed.



Quote
Anyway, I'll be away from Wednesday afternoon to Sunday evening, so in case I have any more access issues, I'll just wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends at Bettermost now.  :)

Just in case: Happy Thanksgiving my friend! I wish you a relaxed and joyous time :-*.
Will you be having turkey? Cranberry sauce? Pumpkin pie? I'd love to try all the typical Thanksgiving stuff!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on November 24, 2009, 01:50:07 pm
Happy thanksgiving, Jeff!






And about Bettermost; I´m having problems too. To mainpage takes forever to load. Haven´t experienced any problem with logging in though.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 24, 2009, 01:51:55 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on November 24, 2009, 01:05:10 pm
Thanks for letting us know. We already have other reports from people having technical issues with loading BM. Mainly it seems to be the front page, including the log on function.
I also have that problem. Phillip and John have been informed.

Thanks, Chrissi. It's kind of good to know that I'm not the only one who has been having problems.

Quote
Just in case: Happy Thanksgiving my friend! I wish you a relaxed and joyous time :-*.
Will you be having turkey? Cranberry sauce? Pumpkin pie? I'd love to try all the typical Thanksgiving stuff!

Thanks! My dad and I will have dinner with his cousins. We should have all the traditional stuff.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 24, 2009, 04:07:20 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 24, 2009, 01:51:55 pm
Thanks! My dad and I will have dinner with his cousins. We should have all the traditional stuff.  :)

Mmmmhhhhh, yummy (at least I think so, LOL). Raise your glass fork and have a toast bite on me ;).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 24, 2009, 04:28:54 pm
Heya,

Yup, I think the tech problems here are happening to most everyone.  It's very slow and quirky for me too today. 

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2009, 07:16:16 pm
When I got to work, I couldn't log on at all, I always got error messages.

It wasn't until Meryl posted a link on DCF to the Current Events section instead of coming into the homepage that I got on.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 24, 2009, 08:07:22 pm
I'm glad it worked for you Chuck!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2009, 08:08:08 pm
It's good to be back!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 24, 2009, 11:35:29 pm
Well, twice this evening I tried to send a Report to Moderator, and once to send a PM, and all three times I got thrown off the site. Then I got thrown off the site when I tried to check my Outbox to see whether the PM had gone through.  >:(  Apparently it did, though I have no idea about the Report to Moderator.

I'm leaving town Wednesday anyway to visit my dad for Thanksgiving, so I won't be around anyway. I'll check back next week. Maybe by then, whatever has gone wrong with the site will be fixed.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2009, 07:10:16 pm
Well, I'm back from my Thanksgiving travels, and things still seem to be running a little slow on my end.  :-\

Note to Chrissi: No pumpkin pie for dessert with Thanksgiving dinner, but my cousin Mike's wife Jane made a pumpkin cheesecake that was to-die-for!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2009, 07:31:43 pm
Welcome back, Jeff!

Sometimes it's a little slow here, sometimes not.  But over all, much better than it was.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 30, 2009, 01:52:13 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 29, 2009, 07:10:16 pm
Well, I'm back from my Thanksgiving travels, and things still seem to be running a little slow on my end.  :-\

Note to Chrissi: No pumpkin pie for dessert with Thanksgiving dinner, but my cousin Mike's wife Jane made a pumpkin cheesecake that was to-die-for!  ;D

Pumpkin cheesecake? Now that sounds adventurous to me! But as usual,m I'd love to try it. Always love to try new food.
Funny thing is: just yesterday I talked about the best cheesecake in the world. Which you get in NYC, and a dear Brokie friend introduced me to it last May. Another thing that will always be connected with Brokies/BM/BBM for me (I'll head over to Katherine's thread about this topic).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on November 30, 2009, 02:55:17 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 29, 2009, 07:10:16 pm
Well, I'm back from my Thanksgiving travels, and things still seem to be running a little slow on my end.  :-\

Note to Chrissi: No pumpkin pie for dessert with Thanksgiving dinner, but my cousin Mike's wife Jane made a pumpkin cheesecake that was to-die-for!  ;D

Pumpkin cheesecake? I have never tried that before!

I am sitting here trying to taste it in my mind, and it doesn't sound too bad at all, just as long as each flavor is not overwhelming. :)

Now I'm ingrigued. I'll have to make it sometime!

I made a couple of Key Lime pies this weekend! Dad and I finished off one of them yesterday. I'll take the other one over to Speedway for Cory. He LOVES my Key Lime pies!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2009, 06:55:23 am
Quote from: David In Indy on November 30, 2009, 02:55:17 am
I made a couple of Key Lime pies this weekend! Dad and I finished off one of them yesterday. I'll take the other one over to Speedway for Cory. He LOVES my Key Lime pies!

OMG, I LOVE Key Lime Pie!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on November 30, 2009, 12:46:44 pm
I haven't been on this thread in over four effin days.  I'm only just seeing your reports here of having trouble logging on.  If you can send Phillip and me, or your favorite moderator, a PM about any problems you observe.  I love this thread, but some days, when I log on to BetterMost all I got time for is makin a livin.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on November 30, 2009, 05:00:35 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on November 30, 2009, 06:55:23 am
OMG, I LOVE Key Lime Pie!

Now, why does this sound so familiar?

LOL Chuck!!   ;D


And, the one and only time I've tasted it (so far), I loved it too!   ;D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 02, 2009, 04:44:15 pm
Congrats to Monika on 3000 posts!

(http://www.desktops-wallpapers.com/Exports%20from%20Aperture/Views/1280_1024/fence_posts.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on December 02, 2009, 04:59:48 pm

Congrats Monika!!
:D :D :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 02, 2009, 05:06:53 pm
Congrats to Amanda on 9000 posts!!


(http://www.teampbr.com/teampbr/CMS/Gallery/brian_canter.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on December 02, 2009, 05:14:42 pm

Thanks Paul!!  :D



(Also, fyi, unfortunately (at least for me) the image in your post is coming through as a red-X.)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 02, 2009, 05:21:14 pm
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee19/KimCandy2/Congratulations/Congrats5.gif)


Congrats
to
Buffymon
On
Reaching
3,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on December 02, 2009, 05:23:23 pm
woho! :o

thanks everyone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 02, 2009, 05:28:14 pm
Grattis Monika!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Berit on December 02, 2009, 05:36:00 pm
Yeeeeesssss!

Grattis Monika!! ( For our English speaking friends that is: Congratulations Monika!)

And most posts were excellent, witty and fun....like you  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sophia on December 02, 2009, 05:49:29 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on December 02, 2009, 05:23:23 pm
woho! :o

thanks everyone!

Congratulation Monika and Amanda

Can we get a comment on how it feels?  :)
Whats your next goal?
What improvement will you work for, before next milestone?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 02, 2009, 05:56:25 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/postsgraphic.gif)

CONGRATS ON 3000 POSTS, MONIKA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 02, 2009, 06:06:13 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/bullridergraphic.jpg)

CONGRATS ON 9000 POSTS, AMANDA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 02, 2009, 06:17:19 pm
Quote from: atz75 on December 02, 2009, 05:14:42 pm
Thanks Paul!!  :D



(Also, fyi, unfortunately (at least for me) the image in your post is coming through as a red-X.)

This is what I meant to post!


Quote from: southendmd on December 02, 2009, 05:06:53 pm
Congrats to Amanda on 9000 posts!!


(http://www.teampbr.com/teampbr/CMS/Gallery/brian_canter.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 02, 2009, 06:38:05 pm
Grattis Monika og Amanda!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 02, 2009, 08:14:06 pm
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee19/KimCandy2/Congratulations/Congrats5.gif)


Congrats
to
atz75
On
Reaching
9,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: optom3 on December 02, 2009, 09:44:19 pm
Congrats to you both, Monika and Amanda, what mile stones and I still can't watch BBM without crying !
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 02, 2009, 09:53:17 pm
Grattis Monika!

I was just watching Beowulf the other day, and when I learned that Beowulf came from Geekland which is where modern-day Sweden is, I thought of you...Geeks are the best!!

(It's actually Geetland)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 02, 2009, 09:54:35 pm
Yee-haw to my fave bullrider fan! I am so happy to have read your 9,000 posts and I'm hoping for 9,000 more before all is said and done!!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on December 02, 2009, 10:20:38 pm
Thanks so much Lee, Fiona, Chuck, Clarissa, Meryl and Sophia!!  :-* :-* :-*

And, Paul... LOL!!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: That's awesome and hilarious (hilarious mainly because somehow I was totally not expecting that). :)  :-*

Quote from: southendmd on December 02, 2009, 05:06:53 pm
Congrats to Amanda on 9000 posts!!


(http://www.teampbr.com/teampbr/CMS/Gallery/brian_canter.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 02, 2009, 10:29:07 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 02, 2009, 09:53:17 pm
Grattis Monika!

I was just watching Beowulf the other day, and when I learned that Beowulf came from Geekland which is where modern-day Sweden is, I thought of you...Geeks are the best!!

(It's actually Geetland)

There's a whole country just for Geeks?  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 03, 2009, 08:49:21 am
Congrats to Tru on 8000 posts!

(http://gallery.photo.net/photo/4804897-lg.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on December 03, 2009, 11:25:12 am

Congratulations Truman!!  :D

(http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/14.gif)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on December 03, 2009, 11:33:52 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 02, 2009, 10:29:07 pm
There's a whole country just for Geeks?  :o
well, we have to have somewhere to hang out, don´t we? 8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on December 03, 2009, 11:35:19 am
congrats Truman and Amanda!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2009, 12:30:02 pm

(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee19/KimCandy2/Congratulations/Congrats5.gif)


Congrats
to
ShakesTheGroundCoffeecan
On
Reaching
8,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 03, 2009, 01:23:22 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/intox8000.gif)

CONGRATS ON 8000 POSTS, TRUMAN!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 03, 2009, 05:42:48 pm
Congrats Amanda & Monika!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 03, 2009, 05:47:04 pm
Congratulations to us all for having the honor of 8K posts bestowed on us by Truman!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 03, 2009, 06:00:55 pm
Congrats to Tru too!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 07, 2009, 10:16:41 pm
Congrats to Clarissa on 14,000 posts!!!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2009, 10:23:52 pm
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee19/KimCandy2/Congratulations/Congrats5.gif)


Congrats
to
Ellemeno
On
Reaching
14,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on December 07, 2009, 10:56:53 pm


(http://bestsmileys.com/magic/3.gif)  Congratulations Elle!!!  (http://bestsmileys.com/magic/4.gif)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 07, 2009, 11:02:35 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/14000-quips.png)

CONGRATS ON 14,000 GOOD ONES, ELLE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on December 07, 2009, 11:51:34 pm
congrats Elle! I love your posts! :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 08, 2009, 05:11:27 am
elle.... 14,000 posts!? ???

Wheesh! - you la shawn!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 08, 2009, 01:02:12 pm
Wow!  It's so fun when I see that there are new posts on this thread, only to discover they're for me!  I almost never realize I'm approaching a milestone, but discover it here instead.

I love the sentiments and the graphics, you all.  Here's my current new fun, come give it a try?

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,44409.new.html#new
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 08, 2009, 04:23:15 pm
Congrats Elle on 14,000 posts!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 08, 2009, 04:43:20 pm
Welcome to the 14K Club, Clarissa!!  8)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 08, 2009, 06:08:35 pm
Thanks Friends!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 19, 2009, 11:13:04 am
Wow, I've missed so many milestones. Sorry, folks.
Belated congrats to Amanda, Clarissa, Truman Dev and Monika! :D
I hope I didn't forget anyone, but if so: Congrats and a  :-* to make up for it - just for you.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 19, 2009, 11:28:57 am
It's so friggin cold outside!
This morning, we had -14°C = 6°F :o.
At the moment, it's -10°C = 14°F.


Time for an international temperature comparison!


If you read this, copy and paste the list, and add yourself. This way we'll have a good overview. The US folks can name their state instead of country. Please add the temps in C and F if possible (you'll find a converter here (http://www.wbuf.noaa.gov/tempfc.htm)). Otherwise, someone else jump in and help out with the conversion. We can run this for a few days. I'll start the list:


Chrissi        Germany   -14°C      6°F   


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: oilgun on December 19, 2009, 11:33:08 am

Time for an international temperature comparison!


Chrissi        Germany   -14°C      6°F  

Gil             Montréal    -13°C     7°F

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 19, 2009, 11:44:28 am

Time for an international temperature comparison!


Chrissi        Germany   -14°C      6°F  

Gil             Montréal    -13°C     7°F

Meryl         New York    -2.8ºC     27ºF
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 19, 2009, 11:52:44 am
We're expecting a "historic" snowstorm today in NYC.  South of us, folks are already digging out of a couple of feet of snow (Jeff, Truman, are you buried?).  We're probably going to get around a foot of snow in Manhattan.  Happy holidays!!  8)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokeArseMountain/Scenic/Manhattansnow.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 19, 2009, 12:09:05 pm
Quote from: Meryl on December 19, 2009, 11:52:44 am
We're expecting a "historic" snowstorm today in NYC.  South of us, folks are already digging out of a couple of feet of snow (Jeff, Truman, are you buried?).  We're probably going to get around a foot of snow in Manhattan.  Happy holidays!!  8)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokeArseMountain/Scenic/Manhattansnow.jpg)

What a beautiful picture. So quiet.


Similar situation in Germany. Yesterday morning, the snow started. Heavy traffic delays everywhere, all of Germany is buried under a thick snow blanket. At least that's what they say and show on the news.
But when I look outside, I see this:

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/5ad93c12.jpg)


 :laugh:
Just three crumbs of snow. That's all we got now, f*ckin all. ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 20, 2009, 04:58:51 am
Chrissi        Germany   -14°C      6°F   

Gil             Montréal    -13°C     7°F

Meryl         New York    -2.8ºC     27ºF

Clarissa      Seattle        8ºC     47ºF
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on December 20, 2009, 05:33:41 am
Chrissi        Germany   -14°C      6°F   

Gil             Montréal    -13°C     7°F

Meryl         New York    -2.8ºC     27ºF

Clarissa      Seattle        8ºC     47ºF

Monika      Stockholm    -10°C    14ºF
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shasta542 on December 21, 2009, 03:29:04 pm

Chrissi        Germany   -14°C      6°F   

Gil             Montréal    -13°C     7°F

Meryl         New York    -2.8ºC     27ºF

Clarissa      Seattle        8ºC     47ºF

Monika      Stockholm    -10°C    14ºF

Shasta      Arkansas       5°C       41°F
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 21, 2009, 05:28:47 pm
Welcome to the club, Sonja!

1000 posts!

(http://www.coppernicus.com/images/1000sek85.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 21, 2009, 05:31:14 pm
Wow, thanks!

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 21, 2009, 05:36:27 pm

Chrissi        Germany   -14°C      6°F   

Gil             Montréal    -13°C     7°F

Meryl         New York    -2.8ºC     27ºF

Clarissa      Seattle        8ºC     47ºF

Monika      Stockholm    -10°C    14ºF

Shasta      Arkansas       5°C       41°F

David        Indianapolis   2°C       36°F
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: min on December 21, 2009, 09:36:55 pm
Chrissi        Germany   -14°C      6°F   

Gil             Montréal    -13°C     7°F

Meryl         New York    -2.8ºC     27ºF

Clarissa      Seattle        8ºC     47ºF

Monika      Stockholm    -10°C    14ºF

Shasta      Arkansas       5°C       41°F

David        Indianapolis   2°C       36°F

Min           Christchurch   17°C   63ºF
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kerry on December 21, 2009, 11:00:35 pm
Chrissi        Germany   -14°C      6°F  

Gil             Montréal    -13°C     7°F

Meryl         New York    -2.8ºC     27ºF

Clarissa      Seattle        8ºC     47ºF

Monika      Stockholm    -10°C    14ºF

Shasta      Arkansas       5°C       41°F

David        Indianapolis   2°C       36°F

Min           Christchurch  17°C      63ºF

Kerry        Sydney          27°C      81ºF          
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 22, 2009, 04:04:52 am
Quote from: Kerry on December 21, 2009, 11:00:35 pm
Chrissi        Germany   -14°C      6°F   

Gil             Montréal    -13°C     7°F

Meryl         New York    -2.8ºC     27ºF

Clarissa      Seattle        8ºC     47ºF

Monika      Stockholm    -10°C    14ºF

Shasta      Arkansas       5°C       41°F

David        Indianapolis   2°C       36°F

Min           Christchurch  17°C      63ºF

Kerry        Sydney          27°C      81ºF         


Whew, talk about diversity!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 22, 2009, 05:10:34 am
Chrissi        Germany   -14°C      6°F   

Gil             Montréal    -13°C     7°F

Meryl         New York    -2.8ºC     27ºF

Clarissa      Seattle        8ºC     47ºF

Monika      Stockholm    -10°C    14ºF

Shasta      Arkansas       5°C       41°F

David        Indianapolis   2°C       36°F

Min           Christchurch  17°C      63ºF

Kerry        Sydney          27°C      81ºF     

Kelda        Glasgow        -4°C       25ºF
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on December 22, 2009, 05:58:47 am
Congrats on your 1000 post achievement Sonja! :D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 22, 2009, 06:10:11 am
Quote from: David In Indy on December 22, 2009, 05:58:47 am
Congrats on your 1000 post achievement Sonja! :D


Congrats Sonja!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 22, 2009, 07:31:49 am
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Sason
On
Reaching
1,000
Posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 22, 2009, 08:03:02 am

Congrats Sonja!
Welcome to the club.
 :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 22, 2009, 08:37:03 am
Welcome to the 1000 posts club, Sason  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 22, 2009, 11:30:55 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/welcome_mat.jpg)

CONGRATULATIONS, SONJA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 23, 2009, 04:09:59 pm
Oh my!

So many congrats!!   ;D

Thanks David, Kelda, Chuckie, Chrissi, Dev and Meryl!!

It feels good to finally belong the the club!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 24, 2009, 10:27:27 am
Merry Christmas, everybody!

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/southendmd/jake/jakesnow.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on December 24, 2009, 04:37:14 pm
Quote from: southendmd on December 24, 2009, 10:27:27 am
Merry Christmas, everybody!

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/southendmd/jake/jakesnow.jpg)
WOW! Where is that picture from? Could he look any more gorgeous? Holy cow!


and Merry Christmas to you too, of course!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 24, 2009, 05:05:12 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on December 24, 2009, 04:37:14 pm
WOW! Where is that picture from? Could he look any more gorgeous? Holy cow!


and Merry Christmas to you too, of course!

Holy cow is right!

I think it's from iheartjake.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 25, 2009, 02:47:43 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/cowboysantasilhouettegreen.png)

YEEHAW!  MERRY CHRISTMAS, BROKIES!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2009, 12:51:11 pm
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Christmas%20Cards/western-christmas-tapestry-throw-at.jpg)      (http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Christmas%20Cards/Hat20and20Holly20-jpg.jpg)

Merry Christmas Brokie Friends!!!!

Hope you have had a happy holiday season,
and that the past year has been a great on for you!


May 2010 bring you more great things!



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Christmas%20Cards/Hat20and20Holly20-jpg.jpg)           (http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Christmas%20Cards/western-christmas-tapestry-throw-at.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 26, 2009, 10:34:40 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on December 25, 2009, 12:51:11 pm
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Christmas%20Cards/western-christmas-tapestry-throw-at.jpg)     

What a great picture! Thank you friend!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 26, 2009, 10:56:44 am
Deck the Halls!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-0WVfj76bo[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 26, 2009, 11:27:57 am
Thanks, Meryl, that was hilarious!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on December 28, 2009, 10:55:25 am
The democracy of YouTube is incredible.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 28, 2009, 02:49:36 pm
I just found Chuckie's Christmas wishes and Meryl's incedible youtube (I'll show it to my kids, they'll love it!).

Thank you Chuck and Meryl, I hope you and all BetterMostians had a wonderful time and enjoyed the holidays to the fullest.

 :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 01, 2010, 11:34:04 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/9000wolf.jpg)

CONGRATS ON 9,000 POSTS, PAUL!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 02, 2010, 12:42:26 am


Congrats Paul!!

(http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/14.gif)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 02, 2010, 07:12:52 am

:D Congrats Paul! :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on January 02, 2010, 11:41:48 am
Congrats Paul on 9,000 posts!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 02, 2010, 05:30:13 pm
Thanks, Meryl, Amanda, Chrissi and Sonja!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2010, 10:27:44 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
SouthEndMD
(Big Brother Paul)
On
Reaching
9,000
Posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 03, 2010, 12:10:35 am
Thanks, little brother Chuckie!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 03, 2010, 12:24:56 am
9K wonderful posts! Thank you, Paul. Keep 'em coming!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 06, 2010, 06:41:28 am
OMG, I just had a mishap. :o


For the last 15 or so years, I've always been cutting my husband's hair. I can't really cut hairs with a scissor, but I have one of those machines (clipper?) they use for making buzz-cuts.
In summer, we use nine millimeters, and in winter twelve millimeters (0.47 inches).

At this point, you may have already guessed my mistake. No, I didn't cut it down to nine millimeters. Also not six millimeters. I cut it down to the lowest possible, three millimeters (0.12 inches)! :o
My husband is almost bald :o :o :o.


Thank god, he's taking it with humour :laugh:.

He wanted to go to the photographer today, for new passport pictures. I told him to wait a month ;D.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2010, 07:15:31 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 06, 2010, 06:41:28 am
At this point, you may have already guessed my mistake. No, I didn't cut it down to nine millimeters. Also not six millimeters. I cut it down to the lowest possible, three millimeters (0.12 inches)! :o

Oooops!   :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 06, 2010, 07:21:03 am




                     Congrats Cuz on reaching 9000 posts
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 06, 2010, 09:23:02 am
Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on January 06, 2010, 07:21:03 am
                     Congrats Cuz on reaching 9000 posts

Thanks, Cuz!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 06, 2010, 08:49:09 pm
Tell your husband it's the latest style for 2010...maybe he'll be a trend-setter!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 12, 2010, 01:09:03 pm
Congrats Paul, and Chrissi.. hwooops but mayb it a new thing for 2010 like Lee said!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on January 13, 2010, 08:13:26 am


Yay Paul!
9,000 of my favorite posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 22, 2010, 11:57:36 pm
Hi buds!  Just thought I'd look in from Alaska.  Been thinking a lot about Heath and my Brokie buds today.  :-*

Our opera is going well.  Beautiful cast.  Our rehearsal space has a spectacular 360 degree view of Anchorage and the surrounding mountain ranges.  We're using an empty floor in a new office building.  No carpet or furnishings, but there are floor to ceiling windows all around!  We can even see Denali to the north on clear days.  8)  8)  8)

I finally saw a moose today!  Even better, I didn't have to go looking; she was right outside the window of the house I'm staying in, just lying there in the snow passing the time.  I took some pictures, so you'll see them eventually.  8)

The temperature's in the low teens up here.  Brrr!  Hope all of you are warmer wherever you are.

Hugs!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 23, 2010, 12:07:51 am
Quote from: Meryl on January 22, 2010, 11:57:36 pm
I finally saw a moose today!  Even better, I didn't have to go looking; she was right outside the window of the house I'm staying in, just lying there in the snow passing the time.  I took some pictures, so you'll see them eventually.  8)

Hokey smokes, Bullwinkle!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 24, 2010, 08:46:11 am
sounds cool Meryl!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 24, 2010, 09:04:03 am
Moose are spectacular to see! Was it a cow or bull, Meryl?

I think it is warmer than Alaska right now than where I live, friend!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 04, 2010, 09:29:27 am
Finally!


After weeks and weeks of endless icy weather, snow without end and every wintery mix possible - there is sun and warmth outside today! :D

Blue sky (not boneless, but who am I to fret?) and balmy 10°C (50°F). And the snow is gone! Yay!

It feels downright spring-y :D.

I'm now grabbing my kids and my dog, and off we go, into the fields, having a nice walk.

I'm sooo ready for spring!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2010, 09:40:21 am
Have a great walk, Chrissi!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 04, 2010, 12:35:00 pm
Chrissi, I remember another walk you took with your camera, was it last year?  I'd love to see some more photos from today, if you take 'em.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 04, 2010, 03:53:28 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 04, 2010, 09:40:21 am
Have a great walk, Chrissi!


Thank you Chuckie! We did :).


Quote from: Ellemeno on February 04, 2010, 12:35:00 pm
Chrissi, I remember another walk you took with your camera, was it last year?  I'd love to see some more photos from today, if you take 'em.

No camera today, sorry. Yes, I posted pics of our fields in the holiday forum, when the first snow came and everything was suddenly a winter wonder land. By now I'm sooo sick of exactly the same thing, LOL. I also posted pics almost two years ago, when I hung a little plastic cowboy hat for Heath in a tree. Maybe that's what you remember.
It was beautiful outside today, and I hope we're through with winter.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 04, 2010, 06:40:38 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 04, 2010, 03:53:28 pm
It was beautiful outside today, and I hope we're through with winter.

Heh. The latest weather forecast for here is for 12 to 18 inches of snow on Saturday. I think I'm going to cancel the visit I was planning to make to my father this weekend.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 04, 2010, 07:51:04 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 04, 2010, 06:40:38 pm
Heh. The latest weather forecast for here is for 12 to 18 inches of snow on Saturday. I think I'm going to cancel the visit I was planning to make to my father this weekend.  :-\

Wow, you've got wintrier weather than Anchorage down there!  Though it was -1 degree early this morning, and there's plenty of "black ice" on the roads.

We have our final dress rehearsal tonight and open on Saturday.  Things are going pretty well, though you always wish for even more than you get!  I'm looking forward to a little down time after the opening to explore the areas around Anchorage next week.  Back in NYC on the 15th.

Stay warm, Jeff!

Hugs to all,
Meryl
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 05, 2010, 04:14:16 pm
Quote from: Meryl on February 04, 2010, 07:51:04 pm
Wow, you've got wintrier weather than Anchorage down there!  Though it was -1 degree early this morning, and there's plenty of "black ice" on the roads.

We have our final dress rehearsal tonight and open on Saturday.  Things are going pretty well, though you always wish for even more than you get!  I'm looking forward to a little down time after the opening to explore the areas around Anchorage next week.  Back in NYC on the 15th.

Stay warm, Jeff!

Hugs to all,
Meryl

"Break a leg," Sweetie!  ;) :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 06, 2010, 06:41:52 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 04, 2010, 03:53:28 pm

I also posted pics almost two years ago, when I hung a little plastic cowboy hat for Heath in a tree. Maybe that's what you remember.



Yes, that's the lovely memory I have.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 06, 2010, 06:42:52 am
Quote from: Meryl on February 04, 2010, 07:51:04 pm


We have our final dress rehearsal tonight and open on Saturday.  Things are going pretty well, though you always wish for even more than you get!  I'm looking forward to a little down time after the opening to explore the areas around Anchorage next week.  Back in NYC on the 15th.



Merly, I'm sending you warm vibes straight north!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 06, 2010, 06:46:07 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on February 06, 2010, 06:42:52 am

Merly, I'm sending you warm vibes straight north!




Oops, that would miss you by quite a lot.  I just looked on Google Maps.  You're actually 2,408 miles NW of me.  I had no idea it was that far!!  And you're 4,399 miles from your own apartment.  Wow.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on February 06, 2010, 06:59:31 am
Since I'm in the heart of Blizzard Country I figured I should offer some photographic evidence.  It's now been about 12 hours since the snow began to stick, here's some comparison photos.   Remember dawn hasn't arrived yet so my ability to take photos of the morning after the night before is limited to the exposure compensation on my Nikon.

My parking area outside the apartment, Alexandria, 3 p.m. yesterday, Feb 5

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4334582324_b717bd29f8.jpg)

3 a.m. this morning.  We had about 12-14 inches of snow from my unscientific estimate.  We are at the height of the blizzard.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2765/4334582356_cd165306bd.jpg)

Better and better-lighted views to come when the rest of the apartment is awake and I can take a photo from the balcony.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 06, 2010, 07:48:27 am
Oh gosh!

That's some blizzard!

Where is this?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on February 06, 2010, 08:23:20 am
the US capitol, Washington DC area.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 06, 2010, 08:43:20 am
It seems this winter is unusually cold and snowy in many different places. Here in Sweden too.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2010, 11:09:59 am
We had been predicted 6 inches of snow.

Imagine my surprise upon waking to see not one damn flake had fallen over night.

 ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on February 06, 2010, 01:20:16 pm
I'm sorry no snow for you yet, Chuckie. Maybe it isn't finished?  Only flurries here in Boston.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on February 06, 2010, 01:32:16 pm
we have your flakes, Chuck.

We already have at least 20 inches of snow.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2787/4334987092_511029f3f1.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 06, 2010, 03:19:25 pm
The snow started falling in Center City Philadelphia about 6:30 p.m. yesterday. Around 10 o'clock this morning, I heard on one of the local TV stations that we had received 18 inches of snow by that time. It's now nearly 2:30 p.m. and it's still snowing.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on February 06, 2010, 03:55:05 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 06, 2010, 03:19:25 pm
The snow started falling in Center City Philadelphia about 6:30 p.m. yesterday. Around 10 o'clock this morning, I heard on one of the local TV stations that we had received 18 inches of snow by that time. It's now nearly 2:30 p.m. and it's still snowing.

Still snowing here, I'm about to take another comparison photo!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 06, 2010, 06:18:59 pm
Quote from: louisev on February 06, 2010, 03:55:05 pm
Still snowing here, I'm about to take another comparison photo!

It stopped snowing in Philadelphia about 3:00. We are now minutes from sunset. Hard to believe, but the storm has moved out so quickly that the sun, though just above the western horizon, is actually visible.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 06, 2010, 09:48:50 pm
According to the local NBC-affiliate evening news, the official snowfall total for Philadelphia is 28.5 inches. I believe that exceeds the December 19, 2009, storm by 5.5 inches.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 06, 2010, 10:47:28 pm
Wow, here I am in Alaska, and the weather here is more like what it normally should be in Philly.  If you're trying to show me up, you've succeeded!  ;D

Just dropping in to say a quick Hi.  The opera opens in two hours.  Wish us luck!  Thanks for the good vibes, Clarissa.  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 06, 2010, 11:39:49 pm
Break a leg, Meryl!  (And not on the snow.)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on February 07, 2010, 01:48:08 am
Incoming comparison photo from 3 p.m. today.  I was going to upload it and passed out on my way to doing something-or-other and didn't wake up till 8:30.

Then the power went out for two hours.

If anyone is going anywhere in this town in the next day or so, it'll be on foot.  My boots are only ankle high so I'm not going anywhere at all.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4335187617_12a44b76bb.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on February 07, 2010, 04:52:50 am
Wow, I was outside in pants and a short-sleeved shirt for a while this afternoon!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 07, 2010, 05:26:53 am
Wow, that's an impressive amount of snow!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 07, 2010, 05:31:07 am
Quote from: Meryl on February 06, 2010, 10:47:28 pm
Wow, here I am in Alaska, and the weather here is more like what it normally should be in Philly.  If you're trying to show me up, you've succeeded!  ;D

Just dropping in to say a quick Hi.  The opera opens in two hours.  Wish us luck!  Thanks for the good vibes, Clarissa.  :-*


I guess the premiere must be over by now. I hope everything went super!
Toi toi toi for the ongoing shows!

I miss you Meryl! :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 07, 2010, 05:36:10 am
I'm happy not to live in Louise's or Jeff's snowy neighbourhood :laugh:. I don't want the white stuff back, you can keep it all ;D.

Clarissa, why is it relatively balmy in Seattle? Seattle is pretty far north, not too far from Canada. And yes, in my European brain Canada in winter = one huge icebox ;).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 07, 2010, 05:40:33 am
LOL Chrissi!

In my European brain too. When I think of Canada in winter, snowshoes come to mind. Used by hunters in the wilderness.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on February 07, 2010, 10:54:05 am
A misconception about Seattle being "very far north." The ocean and the protected bay play a large role in the climate of the northwest coast of the US and southern British Columbia.  Those areas, while there is snow in the mountains on a regular basis, have what may be termed a mediterranean climate, and are quite mild compared to the inland areas east of the Cascade and Okanagan Mountains, which form the northern ranges of the Rockies.  Between the ocean , the Puget Sound and the inland bays to the west, there is rainforest in much of the Olympic Peninsula, some areas of which get 100 inches of rain a year and are therefore classified as "rainforest."  Both Vancouver and Seattle, which are 120 miles apart, have mild winters with (before global warming accelerated) would rarely get more than a few inches of snow a couple of times a year, and more often would get just a dusting so that everyone could point and say "Oh look, snow."  Drive 30 miles east, however, into the foothills, and there is abundant winter snow and ski areas.  It is almost always possible, at least in the old days of the 1980's and 1990's, to drive toward the coast and away from the snow, although there is often black ice conditions in the deepest part of winter from freezing fog.

The area recently, however, has been getting very unpredictable weather, and right now, snow machines are working around the clock to put snow on the mountains in Whistler to accommodate the Winter Olympics as they are completely denuded of snow.    We have several metric tons of snow we could ship them :)

Most areas around the Capitol have gotten record snowfall for a two day period, the highest of which was in Coleville, Maryland, which received 40 inches.  That is the height of a 6 year old!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on February 07, 2010, 03:54:13 pm
A lot of snow here in Askersund, Sweden at the moment. A few pics I snapped today. It was a beautiful winter day.


It´s a park bench in the last pic. It never stood a chance
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on February 07, 2010, 04:00:39 pm
and more snow
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 07, 2010, 04:38:50 pm
Beautiful pictures Monika!

I esp like the pier.


LOL at the bench!!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on February 07, 2010, 05:49:08 pm
I wish we had the nice picturesque snow you have,B

Instead we've got:  Snowzilla!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 07, 2010, 10:25:16 pm
Our opera was a big success, and we got a nice review today, too!  Here's the link:

http://community.adn.com/adn/node/147601#none

Now I'm looking forward to a relaxing week enjoying Alaska and attending the remaining 3 performances.  If the roads are good, I'm going to drive south a bit to Alyeska Resort and take a cable car up to the restaurant on the mountain top and enjoy the view while I eat lunch.  My rental car doesn't have good snow tires, so I won't be trying to drive to Fairbanks again this trip!

Louise and Jeff, just snuggle up to the heating element of your choice and enjoy the snowy view!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 08, 2010, 12:19:28 am
"...compelling, credible humanity..."  Brava, Meryl!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 08, 2010, 07:01:15 am
Quote from: Meryl on February 07, 2010, 10:25:16 pm
Our opera was a big success, and we got a nice review today, too! 


Congrats Meryl!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 08, 2010, 09:44:41 am
A boneless blue morning in Philadelphia, temperature 18F when I walked out the front door of my building this morning. No problems with public transit to get to work. More snow on the way. A Winter Storm Watch is already in effect. Disagreement among the talking TV weatherheads on the projected amounts.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on February 08, 2010, 10:40:35 am
Congrats, Meryl! On both the play and being in Alaska.

I´d love to see some pics
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 08, 2010, 10:49:40 am
Loved to read the review. You must be so porud. And rightfully so.
Congrats Meryl!

 8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 09, 2010, 10:19:04 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 08, 2010, 10:49:40 am
Loved to read the review. You must be so proud. And rightfully so.
Congrats Meryl!

 8)

Indeed I am proud.  Everyone pulled together to make it a great show.  

Pics will be forthcoming eventually.  Thanks for the congrats, buds!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 11, 2010, 03:40:06 am
*sigh*

We're back to icy cold temperatures (-8°C/17°F) and snow. This morning I woke up to the sound of my husband shovelling snow. Now (two hours later) the sidewalk is yet again covered in white and I ought to grab the shovel. But I don't want to!
I don't want any more snow. I don't want temps below the freezing point. I'm sick of winter.

Someone please bring spring. Pretty please (*pouts*)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 11, 2010, 09:48:17 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 11, 2010, 03:40:06 am
*sigh*

We're back to icy cold temperatures (-8°C/17°F) and snow. This morning I woke up to the sound of my husband shovelling snow. Now (two hours later) the sidewalk is yet again covered in white and I ought to grab the shovel. But I don't want to!
I don't want any more snow. I don't want temps below the freezing point. I'm sick of winter.

Someone please bring spring. Pretty please (*pouts*)

After yesterday's storm, which didn't end until late last night, Philadelphia is now officially having its snowiest winter ever, since records began to be kept.

I have to admit I'm not particularly minding actually having a winter during the winter. It's a nice change.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 11, 2010, 10:55:13 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 11, 2010, 03:40:06 am
Someone please bring spring. Pretty please (*pouts*)


Pouts don't work!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 11, 2010, 11:00:03 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 11, 2010, 09:48:17 am
After yesteday's storm, which didn't end until late last night, Philadelphia is now officially having its snowiest winter ever, since records began to be kept.

I have to admit I'm not particularly minding actually having a winter during the winter. It's a nice change.  :-\


For us it's the snowiest winter since 1978/79.
You're right, we should appreciate what we have. Too many winters we had only muddy, cold weather; gray and rainy for month on end. This is better.
And now, that today's shovelling is behind me (hubby will come home soon and take the next shift with the shovel ;D) it's not so bad anymore.

The worst thing about this strong winter is that I don't have winter tires and have been trapped in this one-horse-town for too long. Nobody's fault but mine. When New Year's was behind us, I thought it wouldn't be worth the bother to have the tires changed, thought we'd be through with snow soon enough. Boy was I wrong ::).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 11, 2010, 11:01:05 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 11, 2010, 10:55:13 am

Pouts don't work!


Hm. What then?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 11, 2010, 11:18:27 am
I dont' know, but you've got nerve, accusing ME of pouting in my blog!


 >:(

I'll teach you a lesson!   I'm praying for more snow!






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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 11, 2010, 11:22:54 am
A ticket on an airplane works, Chrissi!

When I visited Germany and Switzerland a long time ago, one of the things that impressed me was how everyone kept their front steps and sidewalk neatly swept every morning. Here in Denver, we dont' bother to shovel snow unless it's a big one. The sun comes out soon after a snow and melts the driveways and sidewalks!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 11, 2010, 11:56:41 am
Congrats to Chuckles on 15,000 posts!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 11, 2010, 01:45:27 pm
Congrats Chuckie on 15,000 posts!!!


when does that man actually work......??....considering this and that....... LOL!



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 11, 2010, 03:06:40 pm

Congrats Chuckie!
15 000 - wow
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 11, 2010, 03:10:36 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 11, 2010, 11:18:27 am
I dont' know, but you've got nerve, accusing ME of pouting in my blog!

 ;D


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>:(

I'll teach you a lesson!   I'm praying for more snow!
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 :laugh:

Watch your words. Or I'll pray for the mightiest heat wave NJ has ever seen. Temps around 100° and humidity for NJ from May thru September. There you've got it!

 :laugh: ;)
 :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 11, 2010, 03:10:53 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 11, 2010, 11:00:03 am
The worst thing about this strong winter is that I don't have winter tires and have been trapped in this one-horse-town for too long. Nobody's fault but mine. When New Year's was behind us, I thought it wouldn't be worth the bother to have the tires changed, thought we'd be through with snow soon enough. Boy was I wrong ::).

Maybe you should get out of there, try some place new. Maybe Texas. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 11, 2010, 03:13:18 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 11, 2010, 11:18:27 am
I'll teach you a lesson!   I'm praying for more snow!

You might not have to wait any longer than the beginning of next week.  :-\

We had no mail delivery today, though the post office was open. My bank was closed.  :o  Fortunately the ATM wasn't.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 11, 2010, 03:52:06 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 11, 2010, 11:22:54 am
A ticket on an airplane works, Chrissi!

Oh yes. You got one to spare? ;)
The Caribbean would be nice, but the Canaries would do just fine. 8)


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When I visited Germany and Switzerland a long time ago, one of the things that impressed me was how everyone kept their front steps and sidewalk neatly swept every morning. Here in Denver, we dont' bother to shovel snow unless it's a big one. The sun comes out soon after a snow and melts the driveways and sidewalks!!


Funny that you mention that. I thought about how the situation might be in the US, while I was shovelling today.
There's a reason why everybody keeps shovelling so neatly: we have to. Every person is responsible for the sidewalk in front of their house & grounds. If you don't keep it snow and ice free, and someone slips, falls and gets injured, you are held liable. Same goes for slippery leaves on the ground in fall.

If you don't shovel and an elderly woman slips on the sidewalk in front of your house and breaks her femur; you'll pay for the rest of your life.
If you do shovel, but not often enough/carefully enough, your insurance will probably pay (if you have a personal liability insurance, that is).
If you shovel often and periodically, do as much as you can to fulfill your duty, but someone slips anyway, you're out of liability.

That's pretty much the rule of thumb how German courts judge normally. The lawmakers demand very much from house owners and renters. For example, if you have a job and are away from home all day, it doesn't excuse you from your duty. You have to share duties with your neighbours or pay a service business to shovel for you while you're away.


How's the situation in the US?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 11, 2010, 03:56:20 pm
It's still snowing here. It started last night at 3:30am (the newspaper lady told us) - and it didn't stop since then! :o It's 9pm now.

I see more shovelling in my near future ::).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 11, 2010, 04:48:41 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 11, 2010, 03:10:36 pm
Watch your words. Or I'll pray for the mightiest heat wave NJ has ever seen. Temps around 100° and humidity for NJ from May thru September. There you've got it!


My house and car have air conditioning.

However, just for suggesting that........




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Dear Lord, please send Chrissi and her family a whole bunch of new snow.

Thank you!  Amen!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 11, 2010, 04:57:09 pm


Congrats Chuck!!!




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 11, 2010, 06:03:17 pm
Wow-wee at the snow pics Monica!

Quote from: Sason on February 07, 2010, 04:38:50 pm
Beautiful pictures Monika!

I esp like the pier.


LOL at the bench!!   ;D

Yup, I agree.. love the pier and the bench!

Would love to see some pics btw Chrissi...

Oh and congrats Meryl!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sophia on February 11, 2010, 07:09:31 pm
Congrats Meryl ,on the big success!!! I am very happy for you!

And I wish you the best of holidays. I am defently not jealous at all! Sitting on a top of mountain In Alaska and eating a delious meal, whats that?  ;D  :P  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 12, 2010, 01:36:40 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 11, 2010, 04:48:41 pm

My house and car have air conditioning.

However, just for suggesting that........




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Dear Lord, please send Chrissi and her family a whole bunch of new snow.

Thank you!  Amen!


Your prayers were heard. 24 hours later, and it's still snowing ....
Took some pics of hubby shovelling. Will take some more later, when it's light outside, and post them.

I hope the school bus will come. And I hope even more, that the one in the PM, when the kids go home, will come, too. Last week the bus in the morning came, but no bus after school >:(. They called me to pick them up, but I couldn't; can't drive with the summer tires on the car :-\. Major hassle.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 12, 2010, 06:43:21 am
Thanks for the congrats, everyone.


Quote from: Penthesilea on February 12, 2010, 01:36:40 am
I hope the school bus will come. And I hope even more, that the one in the PM, when the kids go home, will come, too. Last week the bus in the morning came, but no bus after school >:(. They called me to pick them up, but I couldn't; can't drive with the summer tires on the car :-\. Major hassle.


So they just left the kids stranded there?  How stupid!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 12, 2010, 11:25:38 am
Stupid indeed. Anyway, they're home again safe and sound and for the next four days I don't have to worry about busses. A long weekend is upon us: it's Carnival! Monday and Tuesday the kids have two days off from school :D.


Meanwhile the snowing has almost ended. A few flakes are still coming down.

Here are the pics I took this morning.

Around 6.00AM

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Husband shovelling snow



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Around 9.00AM, on my way to the bakery. Same street view as first pic.

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Post by: Penthesilea on February 12, 2010, 11:26:15 am
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Rack of Coke bottles. I found the little snow hats on top of each bottle so funny :).



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My backyard. The sandbox is barely visible.



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Romatic view of our witchhouse (that's how we call it). It is a very small building, consisting of only two rooms; a washing room and a pigsty. Both unused for decades. The washing room was used back in the days when people didn't have bathrooms or washing machines.. There's a big cauldron in it, where you could make fire beneath and boil your laundry in.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 12, 2010, 11:54:58 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 12, 2010, 11:26:15 am
Romatic view of our witchhouse (that's how we call it). It is a very small building, consisting of only two rooms; a washing room and a pigsty. Both unused since decades. The washing room was used back in the days when people didn't have bathrooms nor washing machines.. There's a big cauldron in it, where you could make fire beneath and boil your laundry in.

Hexenhaus?

Pics won't show up on my PC here at work, but I'm looking forward to seeing them when I get home this evening.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 12, 2010, 12:01:31 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 12, 2010, 11:54:58 am
Hexenhaus?

Pics won't show up on my PC here at work, but I'm looking forward to seeing them when I get home this evening.  :D

Hexenhaus is exactly right :D.
Albeit we say Hexehäusl,  a mixture of dialect and diminutive.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 12, 2010, 12:24:41 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 12, 2010, 12:01:31 pm
Albeit we say Hexehäusl,  a mixture of dialect and diminutive.

I love it!! I just returned from a visit to Salem, MA, where I stocked up on books about Wicca and Druidism (research for a novel I'm writing). Would love to see a picture of the cauldron!!

Also, loved the snow hats on everything!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 12, 2010, 01:12:19 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 12, 2010, 12:01:31 pm
Hexenhaus is exactly right :D.
Albeit we say Hexehäusl,  a mixture of dialect and diminutive.

So then it's your "little witchhouse."  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 12, 2010, 10:40:45 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 12, 2010, 11:25:38 am
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I love this picture! What a cute street!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on February 13, 2010, 08:29:11 am
I hope everybody is having a good Sat so far

I´m still tired after staying up all night watching the Olympic opening ceremony. But just to watch and hear KD Lang sing Hallelujah was worth it. She was amazing.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 13, 2010, 12:46:17 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on February 13, 2010, 08:29:11 am
I hope everybody is having a good Sat so far

I´m still tired after staying up all night watching the Olympic opening ceremony. But just to watch and hear KD Lang sing Hallelujah was worth it. She was amazing.

Sure enough!

I thought it was great, the honor shown to the "First Nations" of Canada.

But how tragic to start the games with the death of that athlete on his luge run.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 13, 2010, 11:47:22 pm



                     15,000   WOW !!!!!  CONGRATS CHUCK
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 14, 2010, 06:07:40 am
congrats Chucck on 15,000 posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 14, 2010, 10:32:23 am
Quote from: Kelda on February 14, 2010, 06:07:40 am
congrats Chucck on 15,000 posts!

I second, er, fifteenth that!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on February 14, 2010, 11:10:27 am
 
Hey, more snow is heading our way!  It's a Snowlapalooza!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2010, 11:54:04 am
Thanks for all the congrats everyone!
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Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2010, 12:59:21 pm
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Happy Valentine's Day, BetterMost Friends!
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Post by: Penthesilea on February 15, 2010, 04:52:38 am
Thanks for the cute Valentine's wishes :D.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 15, 2010, 10:46:56 am
Quote from: louisev on February 14, 2010, 11:10:27 am

Hey, more snow is heading our way!  It's a Snowlapalooza!

Or Snowzilla!  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 17, 2010, 02:07:31 pm
Happy to announce that I'm finally hooked up to the internet again!!   ;D

I've moved, it took time to get my computer set up,  and then I couldn't get my internet started with the new broadband.

Four days without computer and internet.....   >:(

But now it's all ok again!!!!   ;D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2010, 11:17:00 pm
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Congrats
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Katie77
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On
Reaching
7,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 18, 2010, 01:53:37 am
Congratulations Sue!! :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 18, 2010, 02:17:34 am


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CONGRATS ON YOUR MILESTONES, CHUCK AND SUE!
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Post by: Ellemeno on February 18, 2010, 03:54:03 am
Quote from: Meryl on February 18, 2010, 02:17:34 am

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CONGRATS ON YOUR MILESTONES, CHUCK AND SUE!

Almost sleepin' on their feet like a horse.  (A line from a movie I like.)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 18, 2010, 03:58:33 pm

:D Conrats to Sue on 7000 posts! :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 18, 2010, 04:19:23 pm
I got a postcard from Alaska today!  :D
*happy dance*


My kids were seriously impressed. Me too. A card from the end of the world....


Thank you so much! :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 19, 2010, 02:38:25 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 18, 2010, 04:19:23 pm
I got a postcard from Alaska today!  :D
*happy dance*


My kids were seriously impressed. Me too. A card from the end of the world....


Thank you so much! :-*

You're welcome, Chrissi!  I knew you'd get a kick out of it.  ;D  8)  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2010, 10:29:23 pm
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Congrats
to
Lynne
On
Reaching
7,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 20, 2010, 11:21:18 pm


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CONGRATS on 7,000, LYNNE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 21, 2010, 05:57:00 am
Congrats Lynne, on 7,000 posts!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 21, 2010, 12:12:35 pm
Yay, Lynne, on 7000 posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: memento on February 21, 2010, 01:31:21 pm
Congratulations, Lynne on reaching(http://boeingblogs.com/randy/images/7000_ip.jpg)
posts.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 21, 2010, 02:42:50 pm


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Lynne
on 7000 posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 21, 2010, 05:52:51 pm
congrats lynne
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 22, 2010, 12:08:18 pm
Congrats Lynne!!!
:)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 22, 2010, 12:45:18 pm
Way to go, Lynne!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on February 22, 2010, 01:46:14 pm
Thanks, Friends!  I just realized it myself!   :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 23, 2010, 02:49:51 pm
Congratulations Lynne, on your 7,000 post achievement!! :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on February 25, 2010, 10:21:13 pm
Congratulations on 17000 posts, David!

Our number one poster!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2010, 10:42:15 pm
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Congrats
to
David In Indy
(David)
On
Reaching
17,000
Posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 26, 2010, 02:02:46 am


(Cody comes running to celebrate with you)
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Congratulations on reaching

the impressive number of

17 000 posts!

Way to go, friend! :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 26, 2010, 02:19:19 am


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LET'S CELEBRATE 17,000 POSTS!  CONGRATS, DAVID!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 26, 2010, 05:17:28 am
GO DAVID! GO DAVID!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 26, 2010, 10:21:01 am
Quote from: southendmd on February 25, 2010, 10:21:13 pm
Congratulations on 17000 posts, David!

Our number one poster!

(http://www.edopter.com/images_user/ideas/200805/uU5ACg)

Wow! Awesome friend!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 27, 2010, 03:12:55 am
Cute puppies and kittehs! Awww! :-* :D

Thanks for congratulations everyone! 17,000 posts is a lot. I just wish I had it in dollar bills! ;)

:laugh:

Thanks again!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 01, 2010, 01:48:24 pm

Congrats David!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 01, 2010, 02:52:23 pm
Happy St. David's Day to all friends in the U.K. (in Wales in particular).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 01, 2010, 05:10:42 pm
Cool about St Davids Day, Jeff. I did not know about it before. Apparently St David was one of the early Christian Celts. Few know about them because the Roman Christians won out in the Middle Ages in the great debate to decide when Easter would be. I wonder if the Empire State Building will be decked out in Welsh colors to celebrate??

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_David%27s_Day (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_David%27s_Day)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 05, 2010, 07:44:39 pm
Oh noooooooo  >:(.
It's snowing again!

I can't believe it. After one and a half weeks of no snow and temps above the freezing point, I didn't believe the weather forecast when it said we'd get snow once more.
But for the last few days, it got colder every day. And now the white stuff is swirling around like crazy. The ground is already almost covered. I had so hoped we'd be through with it. Heck, it's the 6th of May already! I can't remember a winter that went on for soooo long.
Dammit!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 05, 2010, 07:53:03 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 05, 2010, 07:44:39 pm
Oh noooooooo  >:(.
It's snowing again!

I can't believe it. After one and a half weeks of no snow and temps above the freezing point, I didn't believe the weather forecast when it said we'd get snow once more.
But for the last few days, it got colder every day. And now the white stuff is swirling around like crazy. The ground is already almost covered. I had so hoped we'd be through with it. Heck, it's the 6th of May already! I can't remember a winter that went on for soooo long.
Dammit!

You're gettin' ahead of yourself, cowgirl!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 05, 2010, 10:18:28 pm
Quote from: southendmd on March 05, 2010, 07:53:03 pm
You're gettin' ahead of yourself, cowgirl!

Wishful thinking.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 06, 2010, 04:23:28 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 05, 2010, 07:44:39 pm
Oh noooooooo  >:(.
It's snowing again!

I can't believe it. After one and a half weeks of no snow and temps above the freezing point, I didn't believe the weather forecast when it said we'd get snow once more.
But for the last few days, it got colder every day. And now the white stuff is swirling around like crazy. The ground is already almost covered. I had so hoped we'd be through with it. Heck, it's the 6th of May already! I can't remember a winter that went on for soooo long.
Dammit!


?? ?? ??

I know German and Sweden are not the same...... but - two months difference?? ??


 ::) ;D ;) :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 06, 2010, 04:26:28 am
LOL Paul, great minds!    ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 06, 2010, 04:27:18 am
Quote from: Sason on March 06, 2010, 04:23:28 am

?? ?? ??

I know German and Sweden are not the same...... but - two months difference?? ??


 ::) ;D ;) :laugh:


:laugh: :laugh:


Chrissi made a boo boo!

:laugh:

I saw violets growing next to the driveway today. And it is supposed to be in the 50s F by Sunday. I think Spring has sprung here in the Midwest! If not, it is getting close! :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 06, 2010, 04:30:53 am
But other than that; "Dammit" is the right word for it, Chrissi!!

Hopefully it melts away real quick again.

It's still cold here (below zero), but most of our snow has thawed.

No guarantees it won't start again, though...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 06, 2010, 04:33:19 am
Quote
Heck, it's the 6th of May already!

Quote from: southendmd on March 05, 2010, 07:53:03 pm
You're gettin' ahead of yourself, cowgirl!


Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 05, 2010, 10:18:28 pm
Wishful thinking.  ;)

Quote from: Sason on March 06, 2010, 04:23:28 am

?? ?? ??

I know German and Sweden are not the same...... but - two months difference?? ??


 ::) ;D ;) :laugh:



 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Ooops ::).  Guess Jeff nailed it. Must have been wishful thinking ;D.
Okay, it's only the 6th of March, but it's still bad to have snow on this date. I got up this morning and everything is white outside - I lost count of how often this happened this winter. :P

For the German frekas, who like to figure out German sayings: "Im Märzen der Bauer die Rösslein einspannt..." is an old and well-known song. It clearly says it's supposed to be spring in March. (Now what does the above line mean?  ;D)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 06, 2010, 04:37:36 am
Quote from: David In Indy on March 06, 2010, 04:27:18 am
:laugh: :laugh:


Chrissi made a boo boo!

:laugh:

I saw violets growing next to the driveway today. And it is supposed to be in the 50s F by Sunday. I think Spring has sprung here in the Midwest! If not, it is getting close! :D



A boo-boo?  :o

No, no, no - I didn't do that. It sounds like something little children do into their nappies :P.
 ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 06, 2010, 04:41:40 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 06, 2010, 04:37:36 am


A boo-boo?  :o

No, no, no - I didn't do that. It sounds like something little children do into their nappies :P.
 ;)

:laugh: :laugh:

No no no! That would be a poo poo, or a foo foo, or a whoo hoo!

:laugh:

;) ;)

I'm so glad I have you to pick on, Chrissi! You're a good sport! :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 06, 2010, 04:41:48 am
Quote from: Sason on March 06, 2010, 04:30:53 am
But other than that; "Dammit" is the right word for it, Chrissi!!

Hopefully it melts away real quick again.

It's still cold here (below zero), but most of our snow has thawed.

No guarantees it won't start again, though...


As much as I hate to say it: you're in Sweden, dear Sonja - you're supposed to wrangle down mooses with one hand tied on your back, make a whole into the ice on the lake to take a bath and have snow until June. ;) ;D

(Don't you just love stereotypes? ;))
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 06, 2010, 04:46:33 am
Quote from: David In Indy on March 06, 2010, 04:41:40 am
:laugh: :laugh:

No no no! That would be a poo poo, or a foo foo, or a whoo hoo!

:laugh:


Boo boo, poo poo, foo foo, whoo hoo - where's the difference? ;) It sounds all the same.

(Whoo-hoo? Seriously? I'll think twice to use a cheerful "Whoo-eee" from now on)


Quote
;) ;)

I'm so glad I have you to pick on, Chrissi! You're a good sport! :-*



Aw, shucks. Thank you sweetie. I can give that right back at ya! :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 06, 2010, 04:50:24 am
"Im Märzen der Bauer die Rösslein einspannt..."

"In March the farmer harnesses the little horse..."


( I admit it -- I cheated.....   Had to look "Rösslein" up. Found it in an online facsimile of an old dictionary)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 06, 2010, 04:50:37 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 06, 2010, 04:46:33 am

Boo boo, poo poo, foo foo, whoo hoo - where's the difference? ;) It sounds all the same.

(Whoo-hoo? Seriously? I'll think twice to use a cheerful "Whoo-eee" from now on)


Aw, shucks. Thank you sweetie. I can give that right back at ya! :-*

Because we often say "WHOOOO HOOO" when they do it...

"WHOOO HOOO! I think little Johnny just did something in his diaper! WHOOOO!!!! "

A whoo hoo!

:laugh: :laugh:

:P :P


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 06, 2010, 04:56:52 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 06, 2010, 04:41:48 am

As much as I hate to say it: you're in Sweden, dear Sonja - you're supposed to wrangle down mooses with one hand tied on your back, make a whole into the ice on the lake to take a bath and have snow until June. ;) ;D



 ;D ;D 8)


Oh, but that's what we've all been doing here for the last 6 months!!!

My personal record is 3 moose a day!!  :o


And don't forget the polar bears, we cuddle up with them in the sofa every night!  8)


 ;) :laugh:


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 06, 2010, 05:00:43 am
Quote from: David In Indy on March 06, 2010, 04:50:37 am
Because we often say "WHOOOO HOOO" when they do it...

"WHOOO HOOO! I think little Johnny just did something in his diaper! WHOOOO!!!! "

A whoo hoo!



Y'all have strange ways of amusing yourselves......    ::)



Here, we just change the diaper as soon as possible....  ;) ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 06, 2010, 05:01:21 am
Quote from: Sason on March 06, 2010, 04:50:24 am
"Im Märzen der Bauer die Rösslein einspannt..."

"In March the farmer harnesses the little horse..."


( I admit it -- I cheated.....   Had to look "Rösslein" up. Found it in an online facsimile of an old dictionary)

Little horses, plural. But I'm impressed. Did you learn German at school?

Meanwhile, it started snowing again *sigh*
But chatting and having fun with my Brokie buds makes it bearable.  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 06, 2010, 05:06:24 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 06, 2010, 05:01:21 am
Little horses, plural. But I'm impressed. Did you learn German at school?

Meanwhile, it started snowing again *sigh*
But chatting and having fun with my Brokie buds makes it bearable.  :-*

Yes, I did. But sad to say, I hardly ever use it, so I'm way out of practice.

That's what Brokie friends are for!!!   :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 06, 2010, 05:07:30 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 06, 2010, 05:01:21 am
Little horses, plural. But I'm impressed. Did you learn German at school?

Meanwhile, it started snowing again *sigh*
But chatting and having fun with my Brokie buds makes it bearable.  :-*

I'll stick my fan outside and blow some of our "warm" air your way! :-*

No I won't. That would look ridiculous. But I WILL wish you much warmer weather soon!

Spring is just around the corner Chrissi! For all of us!

Hopefully!

:-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2010, 10:59:22 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 06, 2010, 04:33:19 am
but it's still bad to have snow on this date. I got up this morning and everything is white outside - I lost count of how often this happened this winter. :P


but Chrissi....snow is so purdy!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2010, 11:00:26 pm
Quote from: David In Indy on March 06, 2010, 04:41:40 am
No no no! That would be a poo poo, or a foo foo, or a whoo hoo!

Now see, we always called passing gas a "foo foo".
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 06, 2010, 11:41:31 pm
Quote from: Sason on March 06, 2010, 04:50:24 am
"Im Märzen der Bauer die Rösslein einspannt..."

"In March the farmer harnesses the little horse..."


( I admit it -- I cheated.....   Had to look "Rösslein" up. Found it in an online facsimile of an old dictionary)

Quote from: Penthesilea on March 06, 2010, 05:01:21 am
Little horses, plural. But I'm impressed. Did you learn German at school?

I looked it up, too, in my old copy of Langenscheidt's German-English/English German dictionary.

But what does it mean? To start the spring plowing? Or is it a poetic way of saying something else?  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 07, 2010, 05:52:11 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 06, 2010, 11:41:31 pm
I looked it up, too, in my old copy of Langenscheidt's German-English/English German dictionary.

I also have an old Langenscheidt from my school days! I didn't know they are also used "on the other side". :)
That's so cool 8).


Quote
But what does it mean? To start the spring plowing? Or is it a poetic way of saying something else?  ???

Yup, the farmer starts the spring plowing. No hidden meaning. The song goes on with details of what he, the wife and the maidservants are doing in spring, and concludes with an outlook to harvest time and the next winter.

It is a poetic respectively antiquated choice of words though. Märzen instead of März, and Ross/Rösslein instead of Pferd.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 07, 2010, 05:55:34 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 06, 2010, 11:00:26 pm
Now see, we always called passing gas a "foo foo".

You Easterners and your fancy talk! ;)

In my neck of the woods a "foo foo" is a "poo poo" and passing gas is simply a "fart".

:laugh: :laugh:

Or if you did it as you quickly passed by someone (or a group of people) it is called "crop dusting". :laugh:

 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2010, 05:08:10 pm
Quote from: David In Indy on March 07, 2010, 05:55:34 am
Or if you did it as you quickly passed by someone (or a group of people) it is called "crop dusting". :laugh:

Oh yeah, we use that term too!   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 07, 2010, 09:57:58 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 07, 2010, 05:52:11 am
I also have an old Langenscheidt from my school days! I didn't know they are also used "on the other side". :)
That's so cool 8).

I guess I must have gotten mine for my last year in high school, when I took "Beginning German." I didn't know they had Langenscheidt's "on the other side" either.  ;D


Quote
The song goes on with details of what he, the wife and the maidservants are doing in spring.

I can just imagine!  ;)  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 07, 2010, 09:59:38 pm
Quote from: David In Indy on March 07, 2010, 05:55:34 am
Or if you did it as you quickly passed by someone (or a group of people) it is called "crop dusting". :laugh:

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 07, 2010, 05:08:10 pm
Oh yeah, we use that term too!   :laugh:

Must be a Jersey thing. Down here a fart is a fart is a fart. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2010, 03:40:39 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 07, 2010, 09:59:38 pm
Must be a Jersey thing. Down here a fart is a fart is a fart. ...


lol   It's more a "kiddie" thing than a Jersey thing.  People have their kids say that, instead of "fart", because I guess they think it sounds nicer.

I remember almost falling over with laughter when my friends' little girl once said that she made a "coolie pop".

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on March 08, 2010, 04:03:48 pm
       Chrissi, have you been in a coma>?

   But whatever happened to April?      :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 09, 2010, 01:56:34 am
Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on March 08, 2010, 04:03:48 pm
       Chrissi, have you been in a coma>?


Apparently ;) :laugh: :laugh:

So nice to see you here, Janice :-*.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 09, 2010, 02:00:16 am
Still friggin cold here >:(. Temps are clearly under the freezing point at night, and around it during the days. And it's supposed to stay like this at least for another week! *arrrgh*
The further tendencies are also: cold, cold cold till around the 20th of March. (*arrrgh* again).

The winter that never ended.......
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 09, 2010, 03:17:48 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 09, 2010, 02:00:16 am
Still friggin cold here >:(. Temps are clearly under the freezing point at night, and around it during the days. And it's supposed to stay like this at least for another week! *arrrgh*
The further tendencies are also: cold, cold cold till around the 20th of March. (*arrrgh* again).

The winter that never ended.......


{{{{CHRISSI}}}}}

I'm so sorry!

It's supposed to be 60 F here tomorrow. But we are also supposed to have thunderstorms. So, that isn't very good either is it? :-\

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 09, 2010, 01:43:44 pm
Well, we are going to have a spring storm this weekend, but this afternoon in Philadelphia, the sun is warm and the sky is a deep boneless blue.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 09, 2010, 02:55:33 pm
It's a really nice day here in Western PA too.  The first day that truly feels a bit like spring!
:)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 09, 2010, 03:02:44 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 09, 2010, 02:00:16 am
Still friggin cold here >:(. Temps are clearly under the freezing point at night, and around it during the days. And it's supposed to stay like this at least for another week! *arrrgh*
The further tendencies are also: cold, cold cold till around the 20th of March. (*arrrgh* again).

The winter that never ended.......

Same here.....

Not much snow left, but still mostly below zero.....   >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 09, 2010, 03:38:40 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 06, 2010, 10:59:22 pm

but Chrissi....snow is so purdy!

Snow flurries in the Rocky Mountains yesterday, yay! But then the sun came out and the snowmen are starting to look disheveled. . . I was hoping to catch the last of the snow this weekend in New England. But my weatherman friend only predicts rain, rain, rain. Downpours everywhere! So no New England for me!!

I sure hope it isn't May as you said Chrissi, because I have a wedding dress to finish by mid-May, and I've only started on it!! Yep, my little girl's getting married...  :-\  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 09, 2010, 03:47:36 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 09, 2010, 03:38:40 pm
I sure hope it isn't May as you said Chrissi, because I have a wedding dress to finish by mid-May, and I've only started on it!! Yep, my little girl's getting married...  :-\  :)

She could just get one at J.C. Penney's.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 13, 2010, 11:23:14 am
Congrats to Front-Ranger Lee on 15,000 posts!

(http://www.horseriding.gr/images/Horses_Swimming_Crete_Greece.JPG)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 13, 2010, 05:18:11 pm
Thank you, Paul!! I love that beautiful horse and its rider ain't too shabby neither!!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 13, 2010, 05:20:56 pm
Congratulations Lee! 15,000 posts is A LOT!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 13, 2010, 05:32:25 pm

Congrats Lee!!
 :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 13, 2010, 06:09:28 pm


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CONGRATS ON 15,000, LEE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 13, 2010, 06:11:12 pm
Congrats Lee, on 15 000 posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 13, 2010, 06:21:48 pm
Quote from: David In Indy on March 13, 2010, 05:20:56 pm
Congratulations Lee! 15,000 posts is A LOT!!

Yes, I agree...how did that happen?! Thank you too, friend Amanda!

Later: I did the math...it is only 10.273973 posts a day!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 13, 2010, 06:31:16 pm
Quote from: Meryl on March 13, 2010, 06:09:28 pm

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CONGRATS ON 15,000, LEE!
THat is breathtaking, Meryl!! Is that the Three Sisters in Alberta?! Wow! Oh, now that I quoted you, I see that I was right! Thank you friends!
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Post by: ifyoucantfixit on March 14, 2010, 02:37:30 am


   Wow Lee that is some real talkin there.  Congratulations!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 14, 2010, 06:44:02 am

Congrats on
15 000 posts
FRiend Lee!
 :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 14, 2010, 08:38:21 pm
Thanks, friends! Wow, with all these friends posting their well-wishes, I'll be up to 16,000 in no time!!  8)
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Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2010, 12:00:15 am
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Congrats
to
Front_Ranger
(Lee)
On
Reaching
15,000
Posts!

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2010, 03:20:50 pm

Happy St. Patrick's Day, BetterMost Friends!

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2010, 03:26:01 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 17, 2010, 03:20:50 pm
Happy St. Patrick's Day, BetterMost Friends!

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That's a very glittery four-leaf clover.

I seem to remember another incident involving Chuck and glitter. ...  ;D  ;)  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 17, 2010, 03:33:29 pm
Do tell please!!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2010, 04:02:08 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 17, 2010, 03:26:01 pm
I seem to remember another incident involving Chuck and glitter. ...  ;D  ;)  :-*

Quote from: Sason on March 17, 2010, 03:33:29 pm
Do tell please!!   ;D

That's a story I think Chuck should tell himself. ...  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2010, 04:30:32 pm
Do you mean the Henry incident?

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2010, 06:02:18 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 17, 2010, 04:30:32 pm
Do you mean the Henry incident?

 :laugh:

Sure enough!  ;D

That's really a very good story!  ;D  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 17, 2010, 06:02:51 pm
*waits eagerly for the good story*
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Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2010, 06:10:16 pm
Haahaahaaa.

At the Wyoming Road Trip, I was rooming with Henry, it was the first time we met.  We got along great.

Henry is fond of "guy-liner" and glitter and such.

When we both got into our room, Henry went into the bathroom with his bag of toiletries.  I heard him shout in anger.  I went in to see what was wrong, and apparently the air pressure change during flight caused one of his containers of glitter to explode.  He had glitter everywhere.

Wanting to be a good/helpful roommate, I started to help him clean up what glitter we could off his other stuff.  We both pretty much ended up with glitter all over ourselves.

 :laugh:
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Post by: Sason on March 17, 2010, 07:39:04 pm
LOL!!

No pics??    ;D
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Post by: Front-Ranger on March 17, 2010, 09:16:58 pm
Of course there are pics!!

(http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/6321286-f51.jpg) (http://www.divshare.com/download/6321286-f51)
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Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2010, 09:40:15 pm
 :laugh:

Nicely done, Lee!
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Post by: Sason on March 18, 2010, 04:01:16 pm
What a great pic of the two of you, Chuck and Henry!
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Post by: Kelda on March 18, 2010, 06:20:26 pm
Quote from: Sason on March 18, 2010, 04:01:16 pm
What a great pic of the two of you, Chuck and Henry!

agreed! And I love the story!
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Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2010, 09:20:24 pm
I was a sparkly, pretty cowboy that day!

 ;D :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2010, 09:45:44 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 18, 2010, 09:20:24 pm
I was a sparkly, pretty cowboy that day!

 ;D :laugh:

Honey, you always sparkle. It's that twinkle in your eye.  ;)  ;D  :-*
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Post by: Front-Ranger on March 18, 2010, 11:24:32 pm
Many more scenes of Henry, Chuck, and the whole gang are located right here! (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/board,68.0.html)
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Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2010, 06:26:32 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 18, 2010, 09:45:44 pm
Honey, you always sparkle. It's that twinkle in your eye.  ;)  ;D  :-*

awww!

*blushes*
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Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2010, 06:26:49 am
Hope everyone is well today!

Well, I started my morning with a huge laugh, thanks to this video.  LOL......  I hope it makes you laugh too!!!



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIdxTEMjZsk[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 19, 2010, 12:38:37 pm
 
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 19, 2010, 06:26:49 am
Well, I started my morning with a huge laugh, thanks to this video.  LOL......  I hope it makes you laugh too!!!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIdxTEMjZsk[/youtube]

:laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:
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Post by: ifyoucantfixit on March 19, 2010, 11:29:13 pm



 :laugh:   :laugh:   :laugh: :laugh:    :laugh:

             No truer words have ever been spoken or (well whatever you call it...)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 22, 2010, 08:59:47 am
Spring has truly come to Philadelphia. It's rainy today, but nevertheless, after two days of temperatures 70+F, daffodils are blooming all over the place, also some hyacinths and even a few early tulips. The redbud trees are in blossom, and leaf and flower buds are swelling on other trees, too.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 25, 2010, 10:26:35 am
I heard that a big snow/rainstorm is headed your way, though, friend!!  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 25, 2010, 10:32:41 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 25, 2010, 10:26:35 am
I heard that a big snow/rainstorm is headed your way, though, friend!!  :o

Rain can be unpleasant, but it's no big deal unless there's flooding.

We don't get big snows in Southeastern Pennsylvania unless the storm comes up the coast.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 27, 2010, 03:04:42 pm
Back from an exhausting shopping tour!

I haven't been much on BM the last days, I'm busy as a bee. Tomorrow is the confirmation of my oldest daughter. Big, big event. Her cousin also has her confirmation and since half of the relatives belong to both girls, we're celebrating together. Almost 50 people.
All the stuff you have to think of! Table decoration, 10 tortes have to be organized and carried to the restaurant, the whole family of five needed new festive apparel, especially my daughter of course.
Tomorrow morning the hairdresser (= my friend Kerstin) will come and do my daughter's and my hair, and and and. It's almost as much effort as a wedding. It is THE big day in the life of a teenager.
My daughter and I start to get nervous, lol. Wish us luck for tomorrow.

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Post by: Kelda on March 27, 2010, 03:19:08 pm
enjoy Chrissi!
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Post by: Sason on March 27, 2010, 03:57:11 pm
Wishing you the best of luck, Chrissi!!

Hope you'll be able to enjoy it a bit too, not only being nervous about the arrangements.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2010, 05:48:38 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 27, 2010, 03:04:42 pm
Back from an exhausting shopping tour!

I haven't been much on BM the last days, I'm busy as a bee. Tomorrow is the confirmation of my oldest daughter. Big, big event. Her cousin also has her confirmation and since half of the relatives belong to both girls, we're celebrating together. Almost 50 people.
All the stuff you have to think of! Table decoration, 10 tortes have to be organized and carried to the restaurant, the whole family of five needed new festive apparel, especially my daughter of course.
Tomorrow morning the hairdresser (= my friend Kerstin) will come and do my daughter's and my hair, and and and. It's almost as much effort as a wedding. It is THE big day in the life of a teenager.
My daughter and I start to get nervous, lol. Wish us luck for tomorrow.

Confirmation on Palm Sunday? That sounds different.

Congratulations and God's blessings on your daughter, and her cousin, and you all!  :)
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Post by: David In Indy on March 28, 2010, 12:02:55 am
I remember my Confirmation. I was sooooo worried about the Bishop slapping me across the face. :laugh:

And it turned out to only be a little tap on the cheek!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 28, 2010, 12:05:52 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 27, 2010, 05:48:38 pm
Confirmation on Palm Sunday? That sounds different.

Congratulations and God's blessings on your daughter, and her cousin, and you all!  :)

It seems like I was confirmed during Holy Week, but I can't remember for certain. I know they often confirm new incoming adult Catholics on Holy Saturday, and the school kids get confirmed a day or two before - IF I remember correctly.
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 28, 2010, 05:09:48 pm
Quote from: David In Indy on March 28, 2010, 12:05:52 am
It seems like I was confirmed during Holy Week, but I can't remember for certain. I know they often confirm new incoming adult Catholics on Holy Saturday, and the school kids get confirmed a day or two before - IF I remember correctly.

When I was coming up Lutheran, Confirmations were regularly held on Pentecost. I'm not exactly sure what the Lutherans are doing nowadays, since the ratification of "Called to Common Mission," the intercommunion agreement with the Episcopalians. "In my day," the pastor of the congregation performed the rite. No bishop was required. (When I was kid, American Lutherans didn't even have bishops.) But "Called to Common Mission" requires the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America to reestablish an "historic episcopate," so I'm not sure if local pastors can still confirm, or not.  ???

Of course Episcopalians require a bishop for Confirmation, so it takes place whenever the bishop makes his annual visit to the parish. Around here Episcopalians are real big on administering Baptism at Easter Vigil. A young man will be baptized in my parish next Saturday evening, but I won't be there because I'll be out of town spending Easter weekend with my dad.

Edit to add this update: A friend who is a Lutheran pastor confirmed  ;D for me that pastors of Lutheran congregations still perform the rite of Confirmation. No bishop is required.  ;D
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Post by: CellarDweller on March 29, 2010, 09:21:07 pm
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 30, 2010, 05:27:18 am
Quote from: David In Indy on March 28, 2010, 12:02:55 am
I remember my Confirmation. I was sooooo worried about the Bishop slapping me across the face. :laugh:

And it turned out to only be a little tap on the cheek!

Confirmation? Catholic?

I looked it up. What you call confirmation, we call Firmung. It's something different than the confirmation in protestant churches. In Germany anyway. Catholic children have their holy communion (First Communion) at age 9 and later the "Firmung" (which you call confirmation) at age 11 or 12. For catholics, the First Communion is the big event which is celebrated with friends and relatives. The Firmung is not celebrated this way and many even don't take part in it.

For protestant children, the confirmation is really a biggie. It's at age 14 and it's a rite of passage. As far as church matters go, the children are adults after the confirmation. They can become godparents, they can decide for themselves whether they want to attend religious studies classses at school, they can also quit church altogether.

Apart from the religious aspect, it's also a rite of passage socially. With 14, they leave childhood behind them and become adolescent. This reflects also in legislation; they are now 'of the age of criminal responsibility' (had to look up that expression).

No bishop is needed for confirmation. The local priest does it.
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Post by: Penthesilea on March 30, 2010, 05:33:53 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 27, 2010, 05:48:38 pm
Confirmation on Palm Sunday? That sounds different.

Congratulations and God's blessings on your daughter, and her cousin, and you all!  :)

Confrimation is on a Sunday between mid-March and end of April, every parish sets the date as they see fit. In our village, it is traditionally on Palm Sunday.

Thank you for your good wishes Jeff :-*.
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 30, 2010, 06:53:41 pm
Talk about March going out like a Lion. ...

What a miserable day, cold, damp, rainy, and windy. ...  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 30, 2010, 07:07:37 pm
Boston broke the record for March rainfall:  almost 14 inches.  Lotsa flooding.

But, on the bright side--really, really big mosquitoes this summer!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 31, 2010, 12:15:45 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 30, 2010, 05:27:18 am
Confirmation? Catholic?

I looked it up. What you call confirmation, we call Firmung. It's something different than the confirmation in protestant churches. In Germany anyway. Catholic children have their holy communion (First Communion) at age 9 and later the "Firmung" (which you call confirmation) at age 11 or 12. For catholics, the First Communion is the big event which is celebrated with friends and relatives. The Firmung is not celebrated this way and many even don't take part in it.

For protestant children, the confirmation is really a biggie. It's at age 14 and it's a rite of passage. As far as church matters go, the children are adults after the confirmation. They can become godparents, they can decide for themselves whether they want to attend religious studies classses at school, they can also quit church altogether.

Apart from the religious aspect, it's also a rite of passage socially. With 14, they leave childhood behind them and become adolescent. This reflects also in legislation; they are now 'of the age of criminal responsibility' (had to look up that expression).

No bishop is needed for confirmation. The local priest does it.


It's pretty much the same thing for Catholics over here too, Chrissi. I received my First Communion in second grade - first was my first Confession followed by First Communion. Since I was attending Catholic school, this was all automatic. It was a part of the Catholic school system, along with attending Mass on Tuesday and Friday mornings. First Communion was followed by a big party at the K of C (Knights of Columbus) where we received gifts - religious gifts mostly such as rosaries, daily missals, crucifixes, statues of saints, etc.

There wasn't as much of a big deal placed on Confirmation. That was in 6th grade. I remember it was held in the evening. The Bishop was present and he was the one who "slapped us" and annointed us with the Holy Chrism, etc. We were also enrolled in the Scapular the night we were confirmed. No party afterwards though. I remember going straight home and watching some tv and then going to bed. lol

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Post by: David In Indy on March 31, 2010, 12:19:02 am
Quote from: southendmd on March 30, 2010, 07:07:37 pm
Boston broke the record for March rainfall:  almost 14 inches.  Lotsa flooding.

But, on the bright side--really, really big mosquitoes this summer!  8)

I heard the weather was really bad up there in New England. They were talking about it on CNN today, Paul. I was thinking about you and Lynne and the others up there. :(

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 31, 2010, 07:01:18 am
Quote from: David In Indy on March 31, 2010, 12:19:02 am
I heard the weather was really bad up there in New England. They were talking about it on CNN today, Paul. I was thinking about you and Lynne and the others up there. :(

Thanks for thinking of us, David.  My back yard is soggy, but not overrun.  This much rain is sure to find any weak spots--the roofer is coming on Friday. :P

How are you doing, Lynne?
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Post by: Front-Ranger on March 31, 2010, 10:19:16 am
Oh, boy. Can't wait to see those mosquitos. I'll have to send Aguirre on ahead of me to poison the little pests.

I went to Germany once during the Easter season. I was in Mosel on the Sunday after Easter wanting to taste some of their legendary wines. It was nearly an impossible mission, because the whole town was celebrating the First Communion of all the 10-year-olds. There was a lovely parade where the children walked down the main street to the church, followed by all those who had taken First Communion 40 years previously. They were all dressed in white and carried flowers. Later all the restaurants were packed with large families celebrating. We did finally get a lady to open up her tasting room and we enjoyed tasting the wines very much. We stayed that night in an 11th century castle.

In that last paragraph, I mentioned about 10 things that you would never be able to do in most of the cities or towns of North America!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 31, 2010, 01:42:34 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 31, 2010, 10:19:16 am
In that last paragraph, I mentioned about 10 things that you would never be able to do in most of the cities or towns of North America!!

Try seeing a rodeo in Germany!
LOL :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 31, 2010, 01:48:19 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 31, 2010, 01:42:34 pm
Try seeing a rodeo in Germany!
LOL :laugh:

Maybe there is an opening there for some smart entrepreneur? Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show was immensely popular in Europe in the late 19th century; I think even Queen Victoria went to see it. If somebody could round up a crew of handsome young cowboys like the guys on the PBR circuit, I bet that dearth of rodeos could be changed.  :)
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Post by: Sason on April 01, 2010, 03:43:41 pm
Today I saw something I've never seen before other than in pictures.

On my way home from work I passed a bakery. They had a display of wedding cake decorations in the window.
Among all the het couple sculptures, ornaments and golden chariots were two sculptures of same sex couples, one male and one female!!!

It made me very glad to see them, and if I hadn't been on a diet atm, I would have bought a cake just to honour the bakery!  ;D

Go Mormors Bageri!!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 01, 2010, 04:45:00 pm
Quote from: Sason on April 01, 2010, 03:43:41 pm
Today I saw something I've never seen before other than in pictures.

On my way home from work I passed a bakery. They had a display of wedding cake decorations in the window.
Among all the het couple sculptures, ornaments and golden chariots were two sculptures of same sex couples, one male and one female!!!

It made me very glad to see them, and if I hadn't been on a diet atm, I would have bought a cake just to honour the bakery!  ;D

Go Mormors Bageri!!   ;D

That's great!  Thanks for sharing Bud! :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on April 01, 2010, 05:01:01 pm
You're welcome. It's nice to have something joyous to share!   :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 01, 2010, 05:20:35 pm
Quote from: Sason on April 01, 2010, 03:43:41 pm

On my way home from work I passed a bakery. They had a display of wedding cake decorations in the window.
Among all the het couple sculptures, ornaments and golden chariots were two sculptures of same sex couples, one male and one female!!!...
Go Mormors Bageri!!   ;D

Would it be possible to get pictures??  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on April 01, 2010, 05:38:07 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 01, 2010, 05:20:35 pm
Would it be possible to get pictures??  :D

That was exactly my thought when I saw it!

But I usually don't bring my camera to work LOL!, so I didn't have it with me.

I'll try and see one of these days if I can go back there, WITH my camera!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 02, 2010, 05:08:36 am
Quote from: Sason on April 01, 2010, 03:43:41 pm
Today I saw something I've never seen before other than in pictures.

On my way home from work I passed a bakery. They had a display of wedding cake decorations in the window.
Among all the het couple sculptures, ornaments and golden chariots were two sculptures of same sex couples, one male and one female!!!

It made me very glad to see them, and if I hadn't been on a diet atm, I would have bought a cake just to honour the bakery!  ;D

Go Mormors Bageri!!   ;D

 :D
Thanks for sharing, Sonja.
Way to go, Mormors Bageri!
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Post by: Meryl on April 02, 2010, 11:53:22 am
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/German-Beer-Boot.jpg)

A TOAST TO CHRISSI ON PASSING 9,000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 02, 2010, 01:54:58 pm
Thank you Meryl :-*.
Only one more thousand, and I'll hit the 10k club! :o :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 02, 2010, 03:11:32 pm


Congrats Chrissi!!!
 :D :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on April 02, 2010, 03:17:26 pm
Congrats on 9,000 posts, Chrissi!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on April 02, 2010, 03:18:35 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 02, 2010, 05:08:36 am
Way to go, Mormors Bageri!
 

I'll tell them that people root for them from all over the world!

 ;D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 02, 2010, 04:04:40 pm
Quote from: Sason on April 02, 2010, 03:18:35 pm
 

I'll tell them that people root for them from all over the world!

 ;D



That's actually a really nice idea!  Maybe you really should tell them.  :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on April 02, 2010, 04:33:41 pm
Quote from: atz75 on April 02, 2010, 04:04:40 pm
That's actually a really nice idea!  Maybe you really should tell them.  :)



You're right. Maybe I actually should. Well, when I go there and take pictures, it may be suitable to tell them why anyway!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 02, 2010, 04:58:33 pm
Way to go, Chrissi!  9000 posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2010, 05:38:59 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Penthesilea
(Chrissi)
On
Reaching
9,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 02, 2010, 11:20:41 pm
   



                          Congratulations on 9000 posts, Chrissi
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 03, 2010, 02:53:07 am
Congratulations on your 9.000 post achievement Chrissi!

I'm not so sure who this person is, but he seems to be pleased about it too! ;)


(http://www.cs.brown.edu/people/aaronak/over9000.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 03, 2010, 10:57:57 am
congrats chrissi!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 03, 2010, 10:01:25 pm
Welcome to the 9,000 club Chrissi! And happy Easter, too!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 03, 2010, 10:07:18 pm
Congratulations Kelda on 11,000 posts!! :D :D :D


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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2010, 10:12:34 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Kelda
On
Reaching
11,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on April 04, 2010, 04:42:50 pm
Congrats on 11,000 posts Kelda!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 04, 2010, 04:47:38 pm
Way to go, Kelda!! No wonder you reached 11K posts, you are always doing something interesting and always have a kind word for everyone!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 04, 2010, 04:51:55 pm
OMG, it's 92 degrees now in Childress TX...no wonder Jack wanted to get outta there!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 04, 2010, 05:26:18 pm
wow! I hadnt even realised!!! Thanks guys!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 04, 2010, 06:02:15 pm
Yay Kelda for 11K!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 04, 2010, 06:05:08 pm
Whippety Doo!  Fran has 9000 posts!

(http://www.kmdogart.com/whippetY.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2010, 08:33:57 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Fran
On
Reaching
9,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 04, 2010, 10:47:52 pm
Paul, that is adorable!! Whippedy doo, Fran!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 04, 2010, 11:48:05 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/GlenlivetScotch.jpg)

CONGRATS on 11,000, KELDA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 04, 2010, 11:48:26 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/JacksonpostsbySkip.jpg)

CONGRATS TO FRAN ON PASSING 9,000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 05, 2010, 01:54:20 am
Congratulations Fran!

(http://www.meredithmalone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/kitty9000_2.jpg)


Computer Kitteh agrees! It's over 9,000 now and you deserve a round of applause!

(http://blogs.smh.com.au/mashup/images/applause.gif)(http://blogs.smh.com.au/mashup/images/applause.gif)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 05, 2010, 05:34:03 am
Wow, we have a lot of milestones the last few days :D.
Thank you for the congrats to mine :-*.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 05, 2010, 05:37:23 am

Congratulations on

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/bd67a44c.jpg)(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/bd67a44c.jpg)(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/d7fe2b08.jpg)(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/d7fe2b08.jpg)(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/d7fe2b08.jpg)

posts, Kelda!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 05, 2010, 05:39:43 am
Congratulations on

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/32d14c03.jpg)(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/7ff71e84.jpg)(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/7ff71e84.jpg)(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/7ff71e84.jpg)

posts, Fran!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 05, 2010, 12:13:56 pm

Congrats Kelda and Fran!!!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 06, 2010, 04:32:57 am
Thanks all! and congrats to Fran!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on April 07, 2010, 03:08:05 pm
To Paul (love the whippety!!!), Chuck, FRiend Lee,
Meryl, David, Chrissi, Amanda, and Kelda:

(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/ffrraann/movies/thank-you.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on April 07, 2010, 03:25:21 pm
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/ffrraann/movies/congrats_13-1-1.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 07, 2010, 05:17:48 pm
thanks Fran!!!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 07, 2010, 08:59:47 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Jeff Wrangler
On
Reaching
13,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Fran on April 07, 2010, 09:33:12 pm
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/ffrraann/movies/congrats_13-2-1.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 07, 2010, 10:38:21 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/wrangler_logolarger.jpg)

CONGRATS ON 13,000 POSTS, JEFF!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 07, 2010, 11:46:30 pm
Congrats, Jeff on 13K!
May the road rise up to meet you.

(http://www.benkepple.com/Images/wyoming.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 08, 2010, 12:06:34 am
We're supposed to guard the words, not eat them!

There are (thirteen) thousand of them!!

Congrats, Jeff!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 08, 2010, 03:50:34 am
Congrats Jeff!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 08, 2010, 04:32:58 am


Congrats
on
13 000
posts
Jeff!

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/6f191e3d.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 11, 2010, 12:26:08 pm
I saw my first 3D movie today :o :D!

What a great experience. We saw How to Train Your Dragon. I loved it, and the kids did, too.
The 3D animations were really impressing. Lots of flight scenes, which were especially awesome.

I haven't been interested in seeing Avatar so far, but now I'd like to see it in 3D.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 11, 2010, 02:48:15 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 08, 2010, 04:32:58 am

Congrats
on
13 000
posts
Jeff!

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/6f191e3d.gif)

Oy!  :o  When did that happen? I never noticed!  :laugh:  Thanks everybody!  ;D  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on April 11, 2010, 02:59:02 pm
Congratulations on 13,000 posts, Jeff!! :D :D :D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 11, 2010, 07:49:57 pm
Quote from: David In Indy on April 11, 2010, 02:59:02 pm
Congratulations on 13,000 posts, Jeff!! :D :D :D

Thanks, David!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 21, 2010, 05:09:01 pm
I just got a memo at work with some good tips on avoiding some of the latest computer hacking schemes.  You can find it here:
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,45528.msg569507.html#msg569507
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2010, 03:29:58 pm
Hiya friends!

Where is everyone?

;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2010, 03:44:59 pm
I'm here!!   ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 27, 2010, 04:29:01 pm
me too!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 28, 2010, 01:18:25 pm
A friend was driving in San Francisco and noticed this license plate, and thought of me!

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/southendmd/jktwstlicenseplate.jpg)

Of course, I imagine a companion car that says JK NSTY.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 28, 2010, 01:24:41 pm
Ooh, that's cool, Paul!  I wonder if JK NSTY is taken... :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on April 28, 2010, 03:45:57 pm
What a thoughtful friend, Paul!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2010, 03:54:23 pm
very cool pic!    ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 28, 2010, 05:16:35 pm
Quote from: southendmd on April 28, 2010, 01:18:25 pm
A friend was driving in San Francisco and noticed this license plate, and thought of me!

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/southendmd/jktwstlicenseplate.jpg)

Of course, I imagine a companion car that says JK NSTY.
How cool!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 28, 2010, 09:47:21 pm
Only in San Francisco, I guess.  :-\

But "ENNIS" is in Denver!!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on May 05, 2010, 01:33:38 pm
This duck has made headlines in my hometown as of late (did I mention that I live in a really small town :laugh:)

Still...this duck has found an odd place to sit on her eggs.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 05, 2010, 02:17:43 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on May 05, 2010, 01:33:38 pm
This duck has made headlines in my hometown as of late (did I mention that I live in a really small town :laugh:)

Still...this duck has found an odd place to sit on her eggs.


Brilliant!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 06, 2010, 01:00:08 am
Quote from: Buffymon on May 05, 2010, 01:33:38 pm
This duck has made headlines in my hometown as of late (did I mention that I live in a really small town :laugh:)

Still...this duck has found an odd place to sit on her eggs.




Aw, cute!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 06, 2010, 03:47:07 pm
I just ordered my girl's school books for next year.

Remember my whining every goddamned year about the exorbitant costs at the beginning of a school year?
Not today ;D.

Finally, finally, the government of my federal state did something good. Instead of buying, you can now lend the books from the state - for 1/3 of the price. The state lends every book three times, so it doesn't cost them a thing, except for the administrative efforts.

Instead of 460 Euros (580$), I have to pay 190 Euros (240$). That's more than one third, because you can't lend the workbooks, where the pupils write into. For those, you have to pay the full price.

Of course I still have to pay for all other costs (bus tickets!), and Oliver's books. The book lending is not (yet) available for elementary schools.

But I save 270 Euros (340$) on book costs this year. Yay!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 06, 2010, 04:17:58 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on May 05, 2010, 01:33:38 pm
This duck has made headlines in my hometown as of late (did I mention that I live in a really small town :laugh:)

Still...this duck has found an odd place to sit on her eggs.



Awww! How cute! :-*

I think I see the male duck in the background. He's probably guarding the nest so nobody disturbs them!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 06, 2010, 04:22:58 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 06, 2010, 03:47:07 pm
I just ordered my girl's school books for next year.

Remember my whining every goddamned year about the exorbitant costs at the beginning of a school year?
Not today ;D.

Finally, finally, the government of my federal state did something good. Instead of buying, you can now lend the books from the state - for 1/3 of the price. The state lends every book three times, so it doesn't cost them a thing, except for the administrative efforts.

Instead of 460 Euros (580$), I have to pay 190 Euros (240$). That's more than one third, because you can't lend the workbooks, where the pupils write into. For those, you have to pay the full price.

Of course I still have to pay for all other costs (bus tickets!), and Oliver's books. The book lending is not (yet) available for elementary schools.

But I save 270 Euros (340$) on book costs this year. Yay!

Congratulations on the savings Chrissi! That is quite a lot of money you saved. My Mom used to say "Waste not, want not" and it sounds like you now have some extra money to put away for something else. :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 06, 2010, 04:39:25 pm
Yay indeed.. I was always amazed at those costs...

 :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 10, 2010, 08:07:20 am
Happy Monday, Brokies!! I hope Chrissi made it into the air okay!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 01, 2010, 04:37:43 pm
This is pretty cool..
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c3ctQ3sA0Y[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 11, 2010, 06:49:14 pm
Well, I guess I am now officially an old person. In today's mail I received an advertisement for burial plots!  :o  :laugh:

Actually, we've got a family plot, and I'm goin' in it when my time comes.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 11, 2010, 07:04:28 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 10, 2010, 08:07:20 am
Happy Monday, Brokies!! I hope Chrissi made it into the air okay!

Where's Chrissi off to now? :laugh:

She just got back from the States, didn't she?

That girl gets around! Safe travels Chrissi! :-* :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 11, 2010, 07:07:39 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on June 11, 2010, 06:49:14 pm
Well, I guess I am now officially an old person. In today's mail I received an advertisement for burial plots!  :o  :laugh:

Actually, we've got a family plot, and I'm goin' in it when my time comes.  :-\

I got one of those a few months ago, Jeff. It was from Crown Hill. But I think they mail those out to just about everyone in this city. It's the big main cemetery. And it might be because Mom is buried there. It had my name on it though and Dad didn't get one. He's already got a niche out there next to Mom.

It could have been pre-sorted mail Jeff. I don't think your old at all! :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 11, 2010, 09:49:41 pm
Quote from: David In Indy on June 11, 2010, 07:07:39 pm
Jeff. I don't think your old at all! :-*

 :-* Thanks, David!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 12, 2010, 10:41:17 am
 :laugh:

I second the opinion of Jeff not being old!


Oh, and I just want to say that I really like the banner on BM now!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2010, 09:45:13 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Sason
(Sonja)
On
Reaching
2,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on June 27, 2010, 09:53:27 pm
Congrats on 2000 posts, Sonja!

(http://www.learnnc.org/lp/media/uploads/2007/09/herring.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 27, 2010, 10:09:10 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/JacksonpostsbySkip.jpg)

CONGRATS ON 2,000 POSTS SONJA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 28, 2010, 03:43:28 am
Congrats Sonja!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 28, 2010, 03:54:57 pm
Wow! Thank you so much Chuck, Paul ( :laugh:), Meryl and Kelda!!


Does this mean I'm not a BM baby any more? That now I'm at least a teenager?    8) ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 02, 2010, 09:31:53 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 10, 2010, 08:07:20 am
Happy Monday, Brokies!! I hope Chrissi made it into the air okay!


Quote from: David In Indy on June 11, 2010, 07:04:28 pm
Where's Chrissi off to now? :laugh:

She just got back from the States, didn't she?

That girl gets around! Safe travels Chrissi! :-* :-*


Huh, I totally missed this!
Thanks for your thoughts Lee and David.

And yes, I'm about to get around a bit more: in five days I'm leaving for a two week family vacation in Greece! :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 02, 2010, 09:32:51 am
Congrats Sonja on
2000
posts!!!
 :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 02, 2010, 09:42:20 am
Quote from: Meryl on June 27, 2010, 10:09:10 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/JacksonpostsbySkip.jpg)

CONGRATS ON 2,000 POSTS SONJA!
I second that!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 02, 2010, 09:46:08 am
37°C out there! :P :)
(= 98,6°F)


It's said to hit the 40° mark tomorrow (=104°F). :o

The last winter was the longest I can remember. It didn't seem to get warmer forever. Spring was unusually cold, too. Then summer didn't want to come. Can you imagine that I was at the pool for the very first time this week? (In this year, of course). Normally, we start having pool-weather around mid or end of May. I didn't even bother to buy annual season tickets. Wouldn't pay off this year.

But now we're getting it in spades!!! :D :D :D



"My" public pool in the neighbour village:
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/d2c9fe98.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on July 02, 2010, 03:21:01 pm
Thanks for the congrats, Chrissi and Lee!!   :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on July 02, 2010, 03:22:57 pm
40 degrees!!!   :o :o

Be sure to stay in the shade and drink a lot, Chrissi!

I love the rural setting of your public pool!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 02, 2010, 04:06:42 pm
wow! very nice chrissi!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on July 02, 2010, 09:03:34 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 02, 2010, 09:46:08 am


"My" public pool in the neighbour village:
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/d2c9fe98.jpg)
Nice!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on July 07, 2010, 04:56:08 pm
Today is my 3 year BBM anniversary.

It's been one hell of a ride!!!! 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on July 07, 2010, 05:13:33 pm
Quote from: Sason on July 07, 2010, 04:56:08 pm
Today is my 3 year BBM anniversary.

It's been one hell of a ride!!!! 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

Yep, it's been one hell of a ride, all right! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on July 07, 2010, 05:20:00 pm
Thanks David!   :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 07, 2010, 05:20:36 pm
Yes, congrats!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on July 07, 2010, 05:57:26 pm
Thanks Kelda!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 07, 2010, 06:26:47 pm
Congrats Sonja!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on July 07, 2010, 06:38:38 pm
Thanks Chuck!   :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Ellemeno on July 12, 2010, 01:41:16 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 02, 2010, 09:46:08 am


"My" public pool in the neighbour village:
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/d2c9fe98.jpg)


Mini-Meno and I now have a dream of joining you at this pool, Chrissi.  We can't believe how beautiful it is.

Clarissa
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2010, 09:19:38 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Mandy21
(Mandy)
On
Reaching
1,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 14, 2010, 11:04:43 pm
Welcome to the club, Mandy!

(http://intensities.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/1000.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 14, 2010, 11:58:53 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/welcomemat.jpg)

WELCOME TO THE CLUB, MANDY!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 15, 2010, 04:22:29 am
congrats Mandy!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 15, 2010, 04:02:20 pm
Congrats to Meryl on 9000 posts!

(http://www.lypsinka.com/ComicPage/1218.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on July 15, 2010, 04:12:44 pm
Congrats Mandy on 1000 posts!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on July 15, 2010, 04:13:38 pm
Congrats Meryl on 9000 posts!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 15, 2010, 04:37:57 pm
congrats Meryl on 9000 posts!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2010, 06:32:29 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Meryl
On
Reaching
9,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 15, 2010, 08:31:36 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Lypsinka/lypsinka6.jpg)

THANK YOU, DAHLINGS!  YOU ARE TOO SWEET!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 21, 2010, 06:10:49 pm
Two odd things that I saw on my way home from work this afternoon:

Some guy flossing his teeth while he was walking on the street.

 :o

Eeew. ...  :P

Two people carrying a fainting couch upholstered in black velvet.

 ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 21, 2010, 06:25:43 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on July 21, 2010, 06:10:49 pm
Two people carrying a fainting couch upholstered in black velvet.

 ???

Easy.  They're obviously producing an opera somewhere.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 21, 2010, 06:49:55 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on July 21, 2010, 06:10:49 pm
Two people carrying a fainting couch upholstered in black velvet.


was it fainting because of the heat?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 21, 2010, 09:01:51 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on July 21, 2010, 06:49:55 pm

was it fainting because of the heat?

 :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 21, 2010, 09:14:36 pm
Quote from: Meryl on July 21, 2010, 06:25:43 pm
Easy.  They're obviously producing an opera somewhere.  ;D

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 22, 2010, 03:27:52 am
Quote from: Ellemeno on July 12, 2010, 01:41:16 pm

Mini-Meno and I now have a dream of joining you at this pool, Chrissi.  We can't believe how beautiful it is.

Clarissa

Stop dreaming, start packing.

Seriously, start thinking seriously about it! I would love to welcome you here :).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 22, 2010, 03:33:01 am
Congrats to Meryl on 9000 posts!
 :D



Welcome to the club Mandy!
 8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 22, 2010, 04:54:26 am
who flosses their teeth in the middel of the street!? Very wierd!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 22, 2010, 08:47:58 am
Quote from: Kelda on July 22, 2010, 04:54:26 am
who flosses their teeth in the middel of the street!? Very wierd!

Not to mention nauseating to watch.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on July 22, 2010, 04:14:33 pm
Welcome home Chrissi!

Did you have a good vacation?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 22, 2010, 04:41:46 pm
Quote from: Sason on July 22, 2010, 04:14:33 pm
Welcome home Chrissi!

Did you have a good vacation?

Thank you :).
Yes, it was a wonderful vacation. Wonderfully lazy. The most I did was reading, eating, napping, swimming in the pool and ocean, playing with my kids - rinse and repeat. I did go to see the next village and the weekly market there, but that was about it.
I wanted to share some random thoughts about my holidays anyway. Will do so in the next post.

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Post by: Sason on July 22, 2010, 04:44:20 pm
Sounds like a perfect lazy vacation!!    :D
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Post by: Penthesilea on July 22, 2010, 06:16:09 pm
Some random thoughts about my vacation in Greece:

* Greece is a beautiful country. It has a special mood to it. For me anyway. I've been to several holiday destinations in southern Europe, and in some ways, they are similar: the climate, the flora, the more relaxed way of life (I LOVE siesta time), and of course we middle and northern Europeans go there for the Mediterranean and the sunshine. But Greece is still my fav of them.
I was fifteen, when I was in Greece for the first time. Staying at a camping ground with a youth group. The camping ground had a supermarket, and during siesta time the shop was closed, the owner was away, but the doors remained open. The owner explained that someone might need a water bottle or whatever and he wouldn't want his customers to go without whatever they needed. He figured people would lay the money on the counter or would come back later to pay. And they did. His system had worked for years.


* My oldest daughter is undoubtedly a teenager (*sigh*). We barely saw her during our vacation. She quickly found a group of friends there. Every day she left after breakfast, said a quick hi in the early afternoon and came back between 10 and 11PM (eleven was her curfew, she's fourteen). I LOVED seeing her having so much fun among her peers. And yes, it reminded me of my own first trip to Greece and the things I discovered there .... I think though that she was more well-behaved than I was back then (*knock-on-wood*)


* I noted how much one's surroundings color one's perception. After 4.5 years on a US based forum, I noticed things I never would have noticed if I weren't familiar with the American way of looking at everything regarding sexuality and nakedness. At the main garden of the resort, we were greeted by the Greek god Poseidon. Of course he was naked and anatomically correct. My thought: I couldn't even post a picture of this statue on BM - but here this statue is regarded as absolutely appropriate for a family destination.
I don't know how many nude statues and illustrations I saw on my previous travels through Greece (plenty!) - but I never gave their nakedness a second thought until now. I just took it for granted.

* The day before we arrived, the teenage group had their 15 minutes of fame, they gave a short play on stage. There were pics of their show printed out, along with a short recap of the play, and exhibited. It was (surprise ;)) about teenage love confusions. The male main character had a GF, but then fell in love with another boy. "I am gay, I am cool!" (it rhymes in German).
Yes, kids, you got that right! :)


* Same goes for a show of the animators: a man can strip down another man to his briefs and they can smootch and kiss each other on stage in a show meant for families. Yes, they can!


* My youngest child learned swimming right on the very first day! :D
He hopped into the pool and swam, just like that.


* The whole resort was wheelchair accessible. No stairs anywhere to be seen at the community facilities. Not: stairs plus a stupidly steep and short ramp, no, there were only ramps, nicely broad and not steep. Good. Some of the apartment houses had stairs to the first floor, others were also completely equipped with ramps. Plus a wheelchair accessible boardwalk down the beach till short of the water line.



* My anyway vague ideas of greek-orthodox priests were pretty narrow minded. I thought of them as serious, earnest men, completely absorbed in their faith. The guys always in the traditional black gowns and with those full beards, ya know?
Well, they may be in black gowns and beards, but they are allowed to marry and raise a family. And I saw a relatively young priest greet a friend with a funny men-handshake, slapping each other on the shoulders, laughing and looking very secular. It broadened my mind. Good.


*You can have a Brokie moment downright anywhere. One day I was sitting on our balcony, reading, when I heard a familiar "baaahhh". A herd of sheep came along a backroad, complete with sheepherder (only one).  :)
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Post by: Penthesilea on July 22, 2010, 06:33:52 pm
Some pics, as random, as my thoughts:


On the first day: my boy swimming, me surprised and happy ;D
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/CIMG0961.jpg)


The sheep:
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There was a severe thunder storm on our first evening. The next day the weather was mixed and the waves too high to go swomming in the ocean. We enojoyed a stroll along an empty beach.
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/CIMG0926.jpg)


I tried to get into the water anyway. But the waves threw stones against my shins, and damn, that hurt!
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Post by: Penthesilea on July 22, 2010, 06:43:29 pm
Chairs in Louis Quince style, but made completely of plastic and transparent. A strange mixture.
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View from the front door of our apartment. The mountains you see in the backdrop are the Olympic Mountains, home of the Greek gods.
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View from our balcony:
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The pool. Loved it in the mornings, but in the afternoons the water was too warm for my taste. Family loved the warmer tepms though.
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Post by: Penthesilea on July 22, 2010, 06:48:26 pm
A little chapel belonging to the hotel
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Can you see the many white tables in the backdrop? The hotel rented out a lawn and their service for weddings on weekends. We saw no less than four weddings! At each of them were hundreds of people.
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Post by: Penthesilea on July 22, 2010, 06:54:03 pm
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Market in Leptokaria. Part of the market was tourist-orientated, with t-shirts, leather goods and such. The other part was the "real" market: fruit and vegetables, herbs, chicken, and so on.
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Main street
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Post by: Penthesilea on July 22, 2010, 07:00:29 pm
Hubby and me
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The last day. We were picked up at 6:30am, so we got to see the sunrise :).

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Two nice pics my daughter took in early morning light
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Post by: Meryl on July 22, 2010, 07:16:30 pm
Oh, that looks perfect, Chrissi!  What island were you on?  8)
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Post by: Penthesilea on July 22, 2010, 07:23:41 pm
Quote from: Meryl on July 22, 2010, 07:16:30 pm
Oh, that looks perfect, Chrissi!  What island were you on?  8)

It, was, Meryl, it was.
No island, we were on the mainland. You can see Mt. Olympos in this card (upper half, left of center, the little black triangle):

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Post by: southendmd on July 22, 2010, 07:31:06 pm
Looks like paradise, Chrissi.  Thanks for sharing.

BTW, those chairs are the famous Louis Ghost chairs by Philippe Starck:

(http://designshrine.net/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/8aab2_KTL1007_a.jpg)
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Post by: Kelda on July 23, 2010, 04:12:16 am
I need to come back here when I'm at home to see these pictures... can't see them here at work.
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Post by: Front-Ranger on July 23, 2010, 05:23:04 am
Great pictures, Chrissi! Love the little chapel, your son swimming, your observations!!  :D

I'm so glad you had a relaxing time with your family!
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Post by: Sason on July 23, 2010, 04:01:57 pm
Love your pictures and the way you write about them, Chrissi!

Seems you had a wonderful vacation with your family!
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Post by: Penthesilea on July 24, 2010, 04:54:02 am
Quote from: southendmd on July 22, 2010, 07:31:06 pm
Looks like paradise, Chrissi.  Thanks for sharing.

BTW, those chairs are the famous Louis Ghost chairs by Philippe Starck:

(http://designshrine.net/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/8aab2_KTL1007_a.jpg)


The things you learn on BetterMost! :D
I had never heard of them before. But now I know why I liked those strange chairs. I like P.S. stuff.
I also think he looks very sympatico.



And I really LOVE this bathroom design by him, especially the tub:

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/0db6b8a2.jpg)

I was seriously thinking about buying it when we renovated our house. But money was a good (bad, in that case) point.

Thanks Paolo! :)
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Post by: Penthesilea on July 24, 2010, 04:56:51 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 23, 2010, 05:23:04 am
Great pictures, Chrissi! Love the little chapel, your son swimming, your observations!!  :D

I'm so glad you had a relaxing time with your family!

Quote from: Sason on July 23, 2010, 04:01:57 pm
Love your pictures and the way you write about them, Chrissi!

Seems you had a wonderful vacation with your family!


 :) :-*
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Post by: Kelda on July 24, 2010, 07:47:38 am
great photos ..looked lovely!
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Post by: Penthesilea on August 13, 2010, 05:54:48 am
:o Where's my Y? :o

What Y, I know you're asking. I'm not talking about chromosomes, I'm totally happy with my XX chromosomes :laugh:.

I'm talking about the Y on my keyboard. I have a black keyboard with the letters printed in white on it. At least they were once on it. Some letters are gone because my fingers pushed the respective key so often: E, R, T, I, O, A, S, H, L, Y, and N. The D, U, W and the C are barely visible anymore, but still there.

Hubby told me yesterday he can't work with this keyboard anymore, it drives him crazy. That's what got me into taking a closer look which letters are missing. I was surprised to see the Y gone. We barely use Y in German - but of course it's common in English. Same with the letters C and K. In German, the K is far more often used than the C, but yet the C is almost gone from my keybord, while the K is still intact.

Two morals from this story:

First, you can draw conclusions about the main language used by the state of abrasion of different letters on a keyboard.

Second: buy regular, grey keyboards with black letters. I never had them vanish.

 :)
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Post by: CellarDweller on August 13, 2010, 06:18:14 am
sounds like you're having issues, darlin'!



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Post by: Kelda on August 13, 2010, 06:26:17 am
I have a black keyboard with white letters here at work.. for what, at least 2 years and none of them are coming off yet.. what does that sday about by work productivity??!!

 :laugh:
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Post by: Sason on August 13, 2010, 02:39:33 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 13, 2010, 05:54:48 am
:o Where's my Y? :o


Here, you can have some of mine:
                                            Y

     Y
                                                                               Y


                          
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
                                                                                              Y
                       Y
                                                                                          


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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 19, 2010, 11:16:05 am
A couple of sure signs that fall is coming, if slowly:

Even before I went off on my summer ramble, the sun was rising after my alarm clock rings in the morning (after 6 a.m.).   :(

The oak trees near where I work have begun to drop their acorns. (The squirrels are very happy.  ;D )
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Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2010, 03:16:50 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on August 19, 2010, 11:16:05 am
The oak trees near where I work have begun to drop their acorns. (The squirrels are very happy.  ;D )

Yeah, I was noticing that happening last weekend at the BBQ I was at....the acorns were falling off the trees hard....we could hear them slamming into the deck.
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 21, 2010, 03:39:21 pm
Another sure sign of the approach of fall: Sweetzel's Spiced Wafers, a kind of ginger snap, have reappeared on store shelves here in Philadelphia. They're only available in the fall. A late friend used to call them "Halloween cookies," because they're only available in the fall.

I stock up on them so I can eat them all winter. Sort of like a squirrel hoarding acorns. ...  ;D
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Post by: Ellemeno on August 21, 2010, 03:43:09 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 22, 2010, 03:27:52 am
Stop dreaming, start packing.

Seriously, start thinking seriously about it! I would love to welcome you here :).


Maybe next year?
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Post by: Sason on August 21, 2010, 04:06:53 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on August 21, 2010, 03:43:09 pm

Maybe next year?

Yay!

A European gathering next year would be awesome!
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Post by: Penthesilea on August 21, 2010, 04:34:25 pm
Quote from: Ellemeno on August 21, 2010, 03:43:09 pm

Maybe next year?


If you ask me (and you do ;D): YES!



Quote from: Sason on August 21, 2010, 04:06:53 pm
Yay!

A European gathering next year would be awesome!

Yup!
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Post by: Sason on August 21, 2010, 04:37:41 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 21, 2010, 04:34:25 pm

If you ask me (and you do ;D): YES!



Yup!

We gotta start planning soon!  ;D


Since this year's Euro gathering-to-be never came about...   ::)
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Post by: Kelda on August 22, 2010, 06:59:49 am
Quote from: Sason on August 21, 2010, 04:37:41 pm
We gotta start planning soon!  ;D


Since this year's Euro gathering-to-be never came about...   ::)

totally ... we should know now instead never enough time we need to make time.
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Post by: Sason on August 22, 2010, 03:39:00 pm
Quote from: Kelda on August 22, 2010, 06:59:49 am
totally ... we should know now instead of never enough time we need to make time.

Wow!

There's some great philosophy hidden in that sentence!

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Post by: Monika on August 23, 2010, 06:02:55 pm
Quote from: Sason on August 22, 2010, 03:39:00 pm
Wow!

There's some great philosophy hidden in that sentence!


 yup and yup and yup


I need Brokies :-*
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Post by: Sason on August 24, 2010, 04:47:57 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on August 23, 2010, 06:02:55 pm

I need Brokies :-*

Most definitely!!

Brokies are an absolute must in my life!

We should seriously start outlining some ideas for a Euro gathering next year.
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Post by: Kelda on August 24, 2010, 05:19:21 pm
Yep yep yep!!
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Post by: Kelda on August 24, 2010, 05:42:18 pm
yeppers!!!!!
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Post by: Sason on August 24, 2010, 05:45:22 pm
Do I detect a trace of enthusiasm here?  :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2010, 10:43:37 am
What's that I see?


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Talk about a Euro Gathering?  ;D

Oh, may I suggest Sweden as the location?  Oh, and maybe October as time of year, if there is good weather in Sweden at that time?

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Post by: Penthesilea on August 25, 2010, 11:48:20 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 25, 2010, 10:43:37 am
What's that I see?


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/binoculars.gif)


Talk about a Euro Gathering?  ;D

Oh, may I suggest Sweden as the location?  Oh, and maybe October as time of year, if there is good weather in Sweden at that time?


Sweden in October? :o
Sweden in October is f'in cold, at least for my taste :laugh:.

How about Berlin?
Merry Old England?

October? Hm.
How about April/May?

Clarissa: will PM you.
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Post by: Kelda on August 25, 2010, 12:49:48 pm
Ecosse!?!
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Post by: Penthesilea on August 25, 2010, 01:46:34 pm
Quote from: Kelda on August 25, 2010, 12:49:48 pm
Ecosse!?!

Hunh?
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Post by: southendmd on August 25, 2010, 03:25:43 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 25, 2010, 01:46:34 pm
Hunh?

Ecosse = Scotland!
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Post by: Kelda on August 25, 2010, 05:21:45 pm
Quote from: southendmd on August 25, 2010, 03:25:43 pm
Ecosse = Scotland!

Bingo!
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Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2010, 03:48:37 pm
Just had to post this here.

It was in the morning paper, and made me laugh out loud.

It's a comic strip called "Pearls Before Swine".



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Post by: Front-Ranger on August 26, 2010, 09:43:11 pm
Hmm, a Eurogathering sounds fun!!

Meanwhile the marmots around here were ready for winter by mid-July, totally stocked up on feed...it may be a hard or long one, folks.
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Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2010, 09:55:21 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 26, 2010, 09:43:11 pm
Meanwhile the marmots around here were ready for winter by mid-July, totally stocked up on feed...it may be a hard or long one, folks.


Hiya Lee!  I had heard this.....that when the volcano was spewing ash clouds earlier in the year it had an effect on the climate.

Not sure if that's true, but I read that this could give us a hard winter.
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Post by: Sason on August 28, 2010, 03:33:26 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 25, 2010, 10:43:37 am

Oh, may I suggest Sweden as the location?  Oh, and maybe October as time of year, if there is good weather in Sweden at that time?


Yes, you may!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on August 28, 2010, 03:39:25 pm
But Chrissi is right, Sweden and October is not a good combination.

Mind you, it can be wonderful; cool and crisp and autumn colours.

It can also be horrible, rainy and windy and cold.....  ::)


Btw, sorry for not responding to this earlier, I've been kinda disconnected for a couple of days.
My choir had a big recital on Thursday, with two royal heir-apparents in the audience!!

And I have family from abroad visiting. So not much computer time lately.
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Post by: Penthesilea on August 30, 2010, 04:30:12 am
It's Monday morning, dark and grey outside. Even though it's 10:30am, I still have the lights on in my kitchen. Of course it's rainging, raining, raining. And it's effin 12.5°C (54.5°F) out there! >:(
The weather forecast says it's supposed to stay the same for the whole week :P :P :P.

I already hate this weather in October or November - but in August? That's just not fair. Whatever happened to summer? Where is global warming when you need it?

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 30, 2010, 08:03:15 am
Chrissi, I would gladly change weather with you!

It's bright and sunny here, but expected to go up to 95 degrees here.  Ugh!   >:(
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Post by: Front-Ranger on August 30, 2010, 08:22:50 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 30, 2010, 04:30:12 am
It's Monday morning, dark and grey outside. Even though it's 10:30am, I still have the lights on in my kitchen. Of course it's rainging, raining, raining. And it's effin 12.5°C (54.5°F) out there! >:(
The weather forecast says it's supposed to stay the same for the whole week :P :P :P.

I already hate this weather in October or November - but in August? That's just not fair. Whatever happened to summer? Where is global warming when you need it?

It's "Whatever happened to August?" friend!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 30, 2010, 10:00:31 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 30, 2010, 08:22:50 am
It's "Whatever happened to August?" friend!


I know, but I've already used the phrase in connection to the weather not long ago, so I opted for summer this time. Gotta have a lil variety, even if it means bending a Brokieism ;D.

Which reminds me, I used a real Brokieism yesterday evening. Going over to the thread ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 30, 2010, 10:04:25 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 30, 2010, 08:03:15 am
Chrissi, I would gladly change weather with you!

It's bright and sunny here, but expected to go up to 95 degrees here.  Ugh!   >:(

If only.... :)
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Post by: Sason on September 17, 2010, 02:28:38 pm
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Grattis Monika!!!


  
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Post by: Monika on September 17, 2010, 03:21:54 pm
Quote from: Sason on September 17, 2010, 02:28:38 pm
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Grattis Monika!!!


  
and out of those 1000 are about Muslims, 1000 about fan fiction and 2000 about how hot Jake is.

 ::)
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Post by: Sason on September 17, 2010, 03:23:55 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on September 17, 2010, 03:21:54 pm
and out of those 1000 are about Muslims, 1000 about fan fiction and 2000 about how hot Jake is.

 ::)

Well, this was the congrats post I chose not to post:


////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////


 ::) :laugh:
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Post by: Monika on September 17, 2010, 03:26:43 pm
 :laugh: :laugh:



hey - "Next year in Alberta"??
Are you campaigning?  :D
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Post by: Sason on September 17, 2010, 03:39:16 pm
Guess you could say 'wishful dream'...
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Post by: Meryl on September 17, 2010, 03:56:46 pm


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CONGRATS on 4000, MONIKA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on September 17, 2010, 04:08:33 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/railroadties.jpg)

How Brokie-ish!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 17, 2010, 04:10:03 pm
My thought exactly!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 17, 2010, 08:41:58 pm
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:4lF0fww4srIppM:http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/mikepaul1/4000Posts.jpg&t=1)

Congrats, Monika!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 08:13:14 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
BuffyMon
(Monika)
On
Reaching
4,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on September 22, 2010, 03:25:06 am
thanks, Chuck!

wow - you sparkel!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 22, 2010, 05:10:28 am
Yay Monika!! Looking fourward to the next 4K!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 22, 2010, 01:03:01 pm

(http://bestsmileys.com/happy/2.gif)

Congrats Monika!!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2010, 11:17:38 am
Quote from: Buffymon on September 22, 2010, 03:25:06 am
thanks, Chuck!

wow - you sparkel!


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/s.gif)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/s.gif)
The sparkle makes all the difference!!!!
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/s.gif)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/s.gif)
The sparkle makes all the difference!!!!
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/s.gif)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/s.gif)
The sparkle makes all the difference!!!!
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/s.gif)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/s.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 24, 2010, 11:22:50 am
Chuck, we'll never doubt your commitment to sparkle motion!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2010, 11:33:05 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 24, 2010, 11:22:50 am
Chuck, we'll never doubt your commitment to sparkle motion!!


 :laugh:

Oh, nice DD reference!  Very good, FRiend Lee!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 24, 2010, 02:07:50 pm

Congrats Monika on
4 :D :D :D posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 24, 2010, 02:09:13 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 24, 2010, 11:17:38 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/s.gif)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/s.gif)
The sparkle makes all the difference!!!!
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/s.gif)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/s.gif)
The sparkle makes all the difference!!!!
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/s.gif)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/s.gif)
The sparkle makes all the difference!!!!
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/s.gif)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/s.gif)


Chuckie, is that still glitter leftover from Henry's glitter explosion in 2008? ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2010, 03:20:57 pm
Could be, Chrissi!   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 24, 2010, 04:19:08 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 24, 2010, 02:09:13 pm

Chuckie, is that still glitter leftover from Henry's glitter explosion in 2007? ;)

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

I bet the folks at the Mint bar are wondering whatever became of the Rock Star.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 26, 2010, 12:56:17 pm
I tried something new today: stuffed pig cheeks.
I had a hankering for something really hearty and old-fashioned. We went to a local wine-festivity and one the menu was just the right thing for me: "Grandma's Sunday Treat: stuffed pig cheeks"

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/d220587c.jpg)

Normally that's not my cup of tea. Alone the name would make me shudder normally. :o
But today it was just right!
The pic is from the internet, BTW, mine didn't have any mushrooms or green noodles. I had Spätzle (special kind of noodles) and a dark brown sauce with it. Salad as a side, and I was all set. Afterwards, I felt stuffed myself :laugh:.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 26, 2010, 01:28:51 pm
Looks....um....interesting, Chrissi.....  ::) ;D

What were yours stuffed with?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 26, 2010, 02:08:05 pm
Quote from: Sason on September 26, 2010, 01:28:51 pm
Looks....um....interesting, Chrissi.....  ::) ;D

What were yours stuffed with?

The meat, including the stuffing, looked the same as in the picture (surprise: that's why I chose it :laugh:). I guess the stuffing was based on minced meat, with herbs and probably some vegetables- Who knows exactly? There's stuff you don't want to know.
Never ask a butcher what's in the sausages, and I guess that's also true for stuffings :laugh:.
But it tasted great! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 26, 2010, 03:50:03 pm
Sorry I asked......   ::) ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 26, 2010, 07:45:07 pm
which set of cheeks were on your plate?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2010, 08:23:19 am
Hiya everyone!

I'm thinking about placing a video on YouTube, I've discussed it on my blog...

give it a read (please) and let me know what you think on my blog!  Thanks!


http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,13511.msg588144.html#msg588144
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 29, 2010, 11:58:32 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 26, 2010, 07:45:07 pm
which set of cheeks were on your plate?


 ;D ;D ;D
The facial kind.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 29, 2010, 12:16:52 pm
A biggie is coming up. Big landmark of posts. Only two to go for _______ (guess!) ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on September 29, 2010, 12:23:54 pm
post #1
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on September 29, 2010, 12:25:40 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 29, 2010, 12:16:52 pm
A biggie is coming up. Big landmark of posts. Only two to go for _______ (guess!) ;D

Do tell. i can´t find it!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 29, 2010, 12:30:17 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 29, 2010, 12:16:52 pm
A biggie is coming up. Big landmark of posts. Only two to go for _______ (guess!) ;D

I know!

*waits impatiently*    ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 29, 2010, 12:31:03 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on September 29, 2010, 12:23:54 pm
post #1

huh?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 29, 2010, 12:33:58 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on September 29, 2010, 12:25:40 pm

Do tell. i can´t find it!

PMing you.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 29, 2010, 12:43:47 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 29, 2010, 12:16:52 pm
A biggie is coming up. Big landmark of posts. Only two to go for _______ (guess!) ;D

Hmm, who is it?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 29, 2010, 12:45:00 pm
Quote from: southendmd on September 29, 2010, 12:43:47 pm
Hmm, who is it?

One more. Go, Paolo, gooooooooo. You can make it!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 29, 2010, 12:45:46 pm
Go Paul!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 29, 2010, 12:52:14 pm
Pa-uuuul, the 9999 looks really nice, I admit it. But you know we're sitting here, waiting.

*taps fingers*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 29, 2010, 12:53:49 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 29, 2010, 12:52:14 pm
Pa-uuuul, the 9999 looks really nice, I admit it. But you know we're sitting here, waiting.

*taps fingers*

LOL!  Well, my first loyalty is to the ABCs, so I had to post my 10,000th there!  Vive the ABCs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 29, 2010, 12:54:18 pm
Congtatulations Paul
on
unbelievable
10 000
posts!

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/33d20ad8.gif)

Looking forward to the next 10 K posts by you :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 29, 2010, 12:54:20 pm

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/postade%20bilder/10000.gif)
Congrats on the BIG (http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/postade%20bilder/JumboElephant.jpg)one, Paul!!!


(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/gatherings/Paul%20sept%20%20_10/Paul011.jpg)


You conquerer of Texas gates on two continents!!

Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.............!!!

 


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 29, 2010, 12:55:33 pm
Congrats Paul!!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 29, 2010, 12:55:35 pm
LOL Chrissi!!

You beat me to it with 2 seconds!   :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 29, 2010, 12:56:38 pm


(http://bestsmileys.com/fireworks/7.gif)

Congrats Paul!!!



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 29, 2010, 12:57:34 pm
So, Paul, how you gonna celebrate?   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 29, 2010, 01:03:00 pm
Quote from: Sason on September 29, 2010, 12:57:34 pm
So, Paul, how you gonna celebrate?   ;D

He'll have some Mongolian dumplings. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 29, 2010, 01:09:01 pm
Quote from: Sason on September 29, 2010, 12:57:34 pm
So, Paul, how you gonna celebrate?   ;D

I think he should treat himself to a Brokietail. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 29, 2010, 01:09:27 pm
Quote from: Sason on September 29, 2010, 12:57:34 pm
So, Paul, how you gonna celebrate?   ;D

With y'all, of course!

Thanks, Chrissi, for the ovation!  Ah, yes, a Broketail might hit the spot!

Thanks, Sonja, for the elephant (that's the real Jumbo), and the Texas gate.  Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Thanks, Kelda and Amanda.  I LOVED seeing you both this past weekend.

Thanks, Jeff, I haven't had Momos in a long time--comes from the Tibetan word for "smile". 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 29, 2010, 01:16:40 pm
Quote from: southendmd on September 29, 2010, 01:09:27 pm


 (that's the real Jumbo)


I know. That's why I posted it.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 29, 2010, 01:49:41 pm
Quote from: southendmd on September 29, 2010, 01:09:27 pm
Thanks, Jeff, I haven't had Momos in a long time--comes from the Tibetan word for "smile". 

I'll never forget the Momos because you're the only person I know who has ever actually entered an eating contest.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2010, 09:19:26 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
SouthEndMD
(Big Brother Paul)
On
Reaching
10,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 29, 2010, 10:42:17 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 29, 2010, 09:19:26 pm
(Big Brother Pau)

Who?  ???

 ;D  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 30, 2010, 12:13:21 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/TenThouT-shirt.jpg)

CONGRATULATIONS PAUL!

It suits you to a T!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 30, 2010, 12:20:20 am
Quote from: southendmd on September 29, 2010, 12:53:49 pm
LOL!  Well, my first loyalty is to the ABCs, so I had to post my 10,000th there!  Vive the ABCs!

Gotta love a man who knows his priorities!! Congratulations Paul...and consider this is all besides the wonderful banners you've become renowned for!!

 :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2010, 06:20:30 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 29, 2010, 10:42:17 pm
Who?  ???

 ;D  ;)


My big brother Pau!  He was the original lead singer for T'Pau but left the group before their big hit.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwrYMWoqg5w&ob=av2e[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 30, 2010, 02:02:16 pm
Thanks, Chuc!  T'Pau indeed!

Thanks, Priestess!

Thanks, Lee.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on September 30, 2010, 02:04:32 pm
hey, congrats Paul!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2010, 06:45:29 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Jeff Wrangler
(Jeffl)
On
Reaching
14,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 04, 2010, 10:33:15 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/posts.jpg)

CONGRATS ON 14,000 POSTS, JEFF!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 04, 2010, 10:46:33 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on October 04, 2010, 06:45:29 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Jeff Wrangler
(Jeff)
On
Reaching
14,000
Posts!


 :o  Thud. ...

Thanks.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 04, 2010, 10:54:36 pm
Wow, I'm impressed!! Congratulations, friend!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 04, 2010, 11:00:59 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 04, 2010, 10:54:36 pm
Wow, I'm impressed!! Congratulations, friend!

Thanks. I talk too much. ...  ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 04, 2010, 11:06:56 pm

Congrats Jeff!!!
 :D :D :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 05, 2010, 02:40:41 am

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/28da6b7b.jpg)

Jeff
on
14 000
posts!

Way to go, friend!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 05, 2010, 06:54:31 am
Congrats to Jeff on 14K!

(http://western-wear-store.com/images/13MWZ.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on October 05, 2010, 03:04:07 pm
Congrats Jeff!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 07, 2010, 01:41:58 pm
Congrats Jeff!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Wayne on October 15, 2010, 04:57:18 pm
 :D  omg Bunny Man happy belated 10,000 Bunny Comments !   ;D :-*

(http://www.entertainmentwallpaper.com/images/desktops/movie/10_000_b_c_21.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Wayne on October 15, 2010, 05:01:16 pm
 ;D and Happy 14k to Jeff!  ;)

(http://www.prettygadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/14k-gold-usb.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Wayne on October 15, 2010, 06:49:42 pm
 ;D Why are you wearing that stupid bonobo suit?  :laugh:

http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/bestoftv/2010/10/15/sot.ac.on.bunnysuit.cnn.html
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 15, 2010, 10:06:49 pm
Well Anderson looks great in a bunny suit or any other suit, IMHO!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 22, 2010, 08:56:22 am
What a lovely fall morning!  :D  It's not a boneless blue morning, but the sun is shining, the only clouds in sight are "fair-weather cumulus," and the air is crisp and cool. This kind of morning shows why October is my favorite month.  :D

And, oh, yes--it's Friday.  ;D

And thanks again to all for their congratulations.  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2010, 08:58:20 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on October 22, 2010, 08:56:22 am
What a lovely fall morning!  :D  It's not a boneless blue morning, but the sun is shining, the only clouds in sight are "fair-weather cumulus," and the air is crisp and cool. This kind of morning shows why October is my favorite month.  :D

And, oh, yes--it's Friday.  ;D


Same weather here.....very crisp morning, and it feels good!  It's payday for me, and I've already paid my bills online, made my deposit to my Christmas club, and took out spending money for the next two weeks.

;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2010, 11:22:26 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Front_Ranger
(Lee)
Reaching
16,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 23, 2010, 04:11:30 am
Wow, well done Lee!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 23, 2010, 10:07:11 am
Awesome, Lee!

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nhJRN7pmF4c/R1YpENTfIPI/AAAAAAAAC1I/SJDIZ-nE4yo/s400/emile-16000.JPG)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 23, 2010, 10:39:50 am
Quote from: Re-Animated on October 22, 2010, 08:58:20 am
Same weather here.....very crisp morning, and it feels good!  It's payday for me, and I've already paid my bills online, made my deposit to my Christmas club, and took out spending money for the next two weeks.

Yesterday's lovely fall day turned into one of those evenings that we seem to get only in Ocotober. About half an hour after sunset, I stood on my balcony and let my gaze travel from directly overhead down to the western horizon. The sky was clear, so you got a full spectrum of color, from a deep, dark blue overhead, through a lighter blue, a pale green, a yellow, and an orange to a deep, dark red on the horizon.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on October 23, 2010, 12:52:34 pm
Congrats, Lee!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 23, 2010, 01:05:26 pm

:D Congratulations Lee! :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 23, 2010, 02:52:01 pm
Oh, thanks, friends!! I hadn't even noticed!! I thought I was slowing down! It's like marriage...you put a bean in the pot every time you have sex the first year, and then after that, you take a bean out every time. The story goes, that you never empty the pot!! Well, it's still good for me, even though I'm probably just talking mostly to myself. It's better'n sex (Mostly)!  ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 23, 2010, 02:53:20 pm
Quote from: BunnyDarko on October 23, 2010, 10:07:11 am
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nhJRN7pmF4c/R1YpENTfIPI/AAAAAAAAC1I/SJDIZ-nE4yo/s400/emile-16000.JPG)

Who is this cute guy?!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on October 23, 2010, 05:53:22 pm
Congrats Lee!

16 000 posts -wow!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on October 23, 2010, 05:59:18 pm
I cooked tonight - and I hardly ever cook (I'm not suicidal after all  :P).
But when I woke up this morning I had a craving for chili - American style.
I don't know how many bowl of chili I ate this summer while traveling in the States, but I haven't had any since. So I looked up on-line recipes, bought lots of stuff from the store and actually managed to make a decent chili. I served it the way I always get it served in American restaurants with cheese, onion and crackers.
Mum, dad and Sophia all seemed to like it. Yay - I can actually cook something!

 O0
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on October 23, 2010, 06:17:36 pm
Way to go Monika!!

I didn't have any chili when I was in the States. What's in it?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on October 23, 2010, 06:24:58 pm
Quote from: Sason on October 23, 2010, 06:17:36 pm
Way to go Monika!!

I didn't have any chili when I was in the States. What's in it?

the base is ground beef, beans and tomatoes. I also added garlic, cumin, chili powder and green bell pepper.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 23, 2010, 06:35:30 pm
Sounds great, Monika! I am having something very similar, a half world away! I'm making posole, which is hominy instead of beans, with meat, garlic, onions, and the same spices as in chile. I've had the dried hominy for ages and just got a wild idea to cook it today while puttering around. It filled the kitchen with a lovely flavor. For the meat, I cut meat off of barbequed pork ribs and added it in small chunks. I also added tomato puree and roasted red chilis. We'll see if it does justice to the season.

Yay to you for introducing your family to the flavors of the great Southwest!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 23, 2010, 08:35:17 pm

Congrats on 16,000 Lee!!
 :D :D :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 24, 2010, 01:00:37 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/ConfettiGirl.jpg)

CONGRATS ON 16,000, LEE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on October 24, 2010, 04:10:25 am
Quote from: Ghost of the Swan on October 23, 2010, 06:24:58 pm
the base is ground beef, beans and tomatoes. I also added garlic, cumin, chili powder and green bell pepper.



It looks yummi, Monika!

Good for you for cooking it!    :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2010, 11:22:04 am

Hello Friends!


Happy Halloween!

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/floating-ghost.gif)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/floating-ghost.gif)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/floating-ghost.gif)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/floating-ghost.gif)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 31, 2010, 05:15:47 pm
Happy Halloween Chuck!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2010, 06:31:11 pm
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Congrats
to
Kelda
On
Reaching
12,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on October 31, 2010, 07:24:51 pm
Congrats Kelda!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 31, 2010, 09:43:51 pm

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CONGRATS ON 12,000, KELDA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on November 01, 2010, 01:39:59 am
Congratulations, Sweet Kelda!! :-* :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 01, 2010, 09:31:45 am
Wow! I hadn't even realised! Wonder what the big 12,000 was!?!

EDIT: It was this!!!!  ;D

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,23680.msg592244.html#msg592244
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on November 04, 2010, 07:16:17 am
Sitting here at work, dreaming about traveling. *sigh*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 05, 2010, 10:45:50 pm
Congratulations Friend Kelda!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on November 06, 2010, 04:09:08 pm
Here comes a greeting from a Sweden that today celebrates All Saints Day. We light candles on and/or decorate our relatives´ graves today. It´s about rememberance. Everywhere you meet families on their way to the cemetery.
I myself just came home from a visit there. It pitch dark by now and the candles in the cemetery looked like stars in the night sky. Very pretty.

Last year by this time we had lots of snow. This year, so far - nothing. Now that´s something to be thankful for.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Mandy21 on November 06, 2010, 04:53:27 pm
Well, I have noticed recently that I did actually pass the 1,000 post mark, but I've been hesitant to join in this thread without actually reading the 10,959 posts that came before.

However...

I have my mom's recipe for chili that goes over quite well with everyone I've ever served it to, including at my first Brokie get-together, and of course, Brokies never lie.  It's kind of sweet and peanut-buttery and salty and spicy at the same time.  Let me know if you'd like to have it, and I'll post it here.  Sure my mom up in Heaven would love to share it with others.

And here I am on the 1000+ Posts Club, and quite proud!

Enjoying my Jill Clayburgh film festival this afternoon.  Might actually whip up a batch of chili tonight.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 06, 2010, 05:43:51 pm
Congratulations, friend Mandy!! Enjoy the chili Claburgh!! I'd love to hear your thoughts afterwards!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 07, 2010, 12:48:32 pm
Thanks all!

Mandy - Happy 1000 again!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 07, 2010, 12:50:43 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on November 06, 2010, 04:09:08 pm
Here comes a greeting from a Sweden that today celebrates All Saints Day. We light candles on and/or decorate our relatives´ graves today. It´s about rememberance. Everywhere you meet families on their way to the cemetery.
I myself just came home from a visit there. It pitch dark by now and the candles in the cemetery looked like stars in the night sky. Very pretty.

Last year by this time we had lots of snow. This year, so far - nothing. Now that´s something to be thankful for.

Pretty and interesting .... hadn't heard of all Saints Day before.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2010, 10:07:22 am
I don't know what it is about this morning. I'm in an uncommonly good mood for a Monday, and I don't at all feel dragged out like I usually do on a Monday morning. We returned to Eastern Standard Time yesterday, and I was a little disoriented by the change yesterday morning, but I didn't seem to have a problem this morning.

Perhaps it's the weather. This morning it's sunny and crisp, with a blue sky and a stiff breeze blowing, almost a stereotypical fall day in the Mid-Atlantic or Northeastern U.S. The temperature was in the 40s F when I left home this morning to get the bus to work. This is weather that I usually associate, in my memory, anyway, with late October, not with a week into November. Fall seems to have come a bit late to Southeastern Pennsylvania this year. In the fall of the year, on a day like today, an old city like Philadelphia can be really nice!  :)

This has been a peculiar year. The chronic tiredness that has plagued me for most of this year and actually sent me to my doctor about a month ago seems to have abated with the coming of fall. For many years I've been conscious that fall is my favorite season, but now I'm beginning to wonder, as I move deeper into my sixth decade, whether my body is actually having more and more difficulty coping with the hot months as I get older.  ??? 

I do at times have the unnerving fear that I'm turning into a late friend of mine. He hated Daylight Saving Time with a passion and liked to stay in bed all day on Saturdays. I'm finding it more and more difficult to get up on Saturday mornings--unless, of course, I've got something to do, like catch a plane for Denver. I'm not sure about the Daylight Saving Time vs. Eastern Standard Time thing. I certainly don't like it that it's now dark in the evening an hour earlier than it was just as recently as Saturday, before we changed the clocks. But this morning I have to wonder whether the return to EST has something to do with my mood this morning.

A caveat: Undoubtedly some changes in my situation here at work have something--check that, a lot--to do with my mood. We are no longer overwhelmed, as we were even a month ago, and one of my teammates, who was on track for several months to be fired, has left and has actually found something else to do. Knowing she was going to be fired and having to sit and watch the process drag out for several months was depressing and stressful--very stressful--and that stress is now gone from my life.

(That's the way they do it around here. When they want to fire you, they first put you on a "Performance Improvement Plan." After about three months they fire you. In my eight years here, I've never seen anyone bounce back from a PIP and not be fired.  :( )
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 08, 2010, 10:27:18 am
Wow, Friend, that's more words than you've spoke in the past two weeks!

well, I'm glad you're feeling better now that the clock have changes - it sounds like a reverse SAD almost it sounds like..

I defintely think the darker mornings and nights (mostly mornings) have an effect on my mood and activity level.

And I defintiely know what you mean about how work can effect that - we were threatened with redundancy earlier in the year - and i dont think i realised until I came out the other side just how stressed I was.  It's still a bit stressful as people leave and nmopve on and change teams as aresult of that shuffle... and we have further ££ cutbacks to come I'm sure...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2010, 11:35:18 am
Quote from: Kelda on November 08, 2010, 10:27:18 am
It sounds like a reverse SAD almost it sounds like..

That's an interesting way to put it, or think of it. I've never been clinically diagnosed with SAD--that is, I've never had a doctor tell me that I have it--but I certainly have a history of being "chronically down" during the winter months. (Sometimes that doesn't happen. It didn't the winter following the release of BBM, and it really didn't last winter, when we actually had a winter--with lots of snow--around here.) But it sure does sound like a "reverse SAD."

Another thing that's crossed my mind to wonder about it is whether in some bizarre way it's related to my allergies. I don't much ever have allergy symptoms because I'm taking medication, fexofenadine, a generic form of Allegra, year round. But it's notable that my allergies "historically" came on in the spring and were bad in the summer and then got better in the fall (with the caveat that I'm also said to be allergic to stuff like house molds and dust, which you can never really escape).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on November 08, 2010, 11:39:44 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 08, 2010, 11:35:18 am
That's an interesting way to put it, or think of it. I've never been clinically diagnosed with SAD--that is, I've never had a doctor tell me that I have it--but I certainly have a history of being "chronically down" during the winter months. (Sometimes that doesn't happen. It didn't the winter following the release of BBM, and it really didn't last winter, when we actually had a winter--with lots of snow--around here.) But it sure does sound like a "reverse SAD."

Another thing that's crossed my mind to wonder about it is whether in some bizarre way it's related to my allergies. I don't much ever have allergy symptoms because I'm taking medication, fexofenadine, a generic form of Allegra, year round. But it's notable that my allergies "historically" came on in the spring and were bad in the summer and then got better in the fall (with the caveat that I'm also said to be allergic to stuff like house molds and dust, which you can never really escape).

I am violently allergic to a lot of molds, too, and they are worse in autumn, but when the weather gets cold enough to freeze at night is when mold populations plunge, and the lowest mold levels are when there is snow cover on the ground.  So if you had a good winter when there was a lot of snow it could very well be that your tiredness is directly correlated to mold levels.  I know it is true of me, during high mold times I wake up headachy and drowsy and just do NOT want to get out of bed.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2010, 11:47:28 am
Quote from: louisev on November 08, 2010, 11:39:44 am
I am violently allergic to a lot of molds, too, and they are worse in autumn, but when the weather gets cold enough to freeze at night is when mold populations plunge, and the lowest mold levels are when there is snow cover on the ground.  So if you had a good winter when there was a lot of snow it could very well be that your tiredness is directly correlated to mold levels.  I know it is true of me, during high mold times I wake up headachy and drowsy and just do NOT want to get out of bed.

Wow! That's an interesting thought, Louise, about the molds and mold spores, I mean. I could be wrong but I think I remember reports from last spring that after the snowy winter we had, mold spores were particularly high in the spring. OK, lately they always seem to be high, but I'm talking "higher than high."
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on November 08, 2010, 11:50:18 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 08, 2010, 11:47:28 am
Wow! That's an interesting thought, Louise, about the molds and mold spores, I mean. I could be wrong but I think I remember reports from last spring that after the snowy winter we had, mold spores were particularly high in the spring. OK, lately they always seem to be high, but I'm talking "higher than high."

If you check the mold levels in the online weather pages you may be able to correlate them to your apparently subjective feelings of fatigue.  They may not be so subjective as you think!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2010, 01:18:57 pm
Quote from: louisev on November 08, 2010, 11:50:18 am
If you check the mold levels in the online weather pages you may be able to correlate them to your apparently subjective feelings of fatigue.  They may not be so subjective as you think!

I'm thinking you could very well be right about this. Thanks for suggesting it to me.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 08, 2010, 06:37:38 pm
Good thinking Louise!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 10, 2010, 09:48:48 am
A word to the wise: Do not eat beans and cruciferous vegetables at the same meal.  :P  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2010, 10:11:08 pm
Did you learn that the hard way?   :o :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 10, 2010, 11:36:12 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on November 10, 2010, 10:11:08 pm
Did you learn that the hard way?   :o :laugh:

 ;)  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2010, 10:55:00 am
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Happy Thanksgiving!

Today I am thankful for "our" movie.

I'm thankful for the forum and the
opportunities it's given to me.

I'm thankful for the friendships that
have formed here.

I'm thankful for the members I've met,
and those that I haven't, who keep
this forum busy, and spend their time
here with each other!

May the upcoming holiday season give
you all happiness!

Chuck

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 25, 2010, 12:43:21 pm
Happy Thanksgiving Chuck - I'm thankful for all your personal messages - you're such a thoughtful guy!

Have a great Thanksgiving my american friends, and for those not celebrating Thanksgiving like us European's, have a great day!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on November 25, 2010, 05:37:15 pm
Only Euro brokies on the forum right now!

All our American friends are stuffing themselves with turkey right now!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2010, 06:35:12 pm
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 25, 2010, 06:41:51 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on November 25, 2010, 06:35:12 pm
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eeeewwww!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2010, 06:53:03 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on November 25, 2010, 06:35:12 pm
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Quote from: Kelda on November 25, 2010, 06:41:51 pm
eeeewwww!!!!

Oh!  Excuse me!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 25, 2010, 07:01:31 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on November 25, 2010, 06:53:03 pm
Oh!  Excuse me!

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on November 26, 2010, 04:30:49 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on November 25, 2010, 06:35:12 pm
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Chuck, are you transformed into a pea??  :o :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on November 27, 2010, 06:40:25 pm
Don't know where to post this, it's hilarious! (if you can make yourself understand the somewhat dialectal English, that is....)

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ4M79KPmSY&feature=related [/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 23, 2010, 04:52:14 pm
Congrats to Sonja on 3000 posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2010, 04:53:55 pm
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Congrats
to
Sason
(Sonja)
On
Reaching
3,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 23, 2010, 04:58:47 pm
Thank you guys!!   :-*


LOL Paul!!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 23, 2010, 05:17:26 pm
*cough*   *cough*

Just sayin' ...

 ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 23, 2010, 05:38:04 pm
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Congrats Chrissi to 10 000 posts!!!

 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 23, 2010, 05:38:44 pm
....and sorry for not noticing...    :-\ :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 23, 2010, 05:55:15 pm
Thank you Sonja. I didn't notice myself until I was more than 20 over. :laugh:


And Congrats on your 3000 of course! :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 23, 2010, 05:57:03 pm
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WOW! How did we miss this??

Congrats to Chrissi on her momentous occasion of achieving 10,000 posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 23, 2010, 06:00:30 pm
^^^^^^^^^^

That's the one!!

Great find Paul!   :laugh:

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 23, 2010, 06:01:51 pm
Thanks Chrissi!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 23, 2010, 06:24:44 pm
CONGRATULATIOK10K10K10K10K10K, CHRISSI0K10K10K10K!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 23, 2010, 08:41:59 pm


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CONGRATULATIONS, CHRISSI!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 23, 2010, 08:53:42 pm


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CONGRATS ON 3000 POSTS, SONJA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 24, 2010, 06:07:58 am
Thank you Paul, Lee and Meryl. :-*

LOL at Paul's pic. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 24, 2010, 12:43:20 pm
Thank you Meryl!   :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 24, 2010, 02:00:41 pm
congrats to you both...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 24, 2010, 02:21:46 pm
Thanks Kelda!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 24, 2010, 06:08:14 pm
Sonja, I've enjoyed every single one!! Thank you!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 24, 2010, 08:21:31 pm
Oh, what a lovely thing to say Lee! Thank you so much!!   :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2010, 12:16:08 pm
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Merry Christmas Brokies!!!!

Hope you have had a happy holiday season,
and that the past year has been a great one for you!


May 2011 bring you more great things!



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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2010, 08:35:02 pm
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Congrats
to
Ellemeno
(Clarissa)
On
Reaching
15,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 26, 2010, 11:05:20 am
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Congrats to Clarissa on 15K posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 26, 2010, 04:45:14 pm
Congrats Clarissa, on 15,000 posts!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 26, 2010, 05:34:56 pm

Congrats Clarissa!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 26, 2010, 06:55:09 pm


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CONGRATULATIONS, CLARISSA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 28, 2010, 01:24:33 pm
Sorry if any feelings are hurt, but this is too funny not to be posted.

I have a hard time believing it's true though.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQKOd2Fp8QU[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 28, 2010, 03:06:56 pm
I found a new convenience meal which made my heart jump: Mac 'n cheese. Bought three packages on the spot.

Today we made it the first time.

:P :-X

After only a few visits to the US I'm far from being an expert on American food - but the guy who developped this has never put a foot on American soil, I swear. It doesn't look like Mac 'n cheese, and it sure doesn't taste like it, not one iota. What the hell were they thinking? ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 28, 2010, 03:36:40 pm
Chrissi, the sad thing is that just about any of those poor, ill-informed sods in the video Sonja just posted could tell this guy how to make mac and cheese.  :-\  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 28, 2010, 04:17:14 pm
Quote from: Meryl on December 28, 2010, 03:36:40 pm
Chrissi, the sad thing is that just about any of those poor, ill-informed sods in the video Sonja just posted could tell this guy how to make mac and cheese.  :-\  ;D

 :laugh:
Correlation = causation? ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2010, 06:25:07 pm
Sonja, the sad thing about that video is I have no doubts that it is true.

I'm happy that I was able to answer most of the questions, although I have to admit, I've never heard the term "Coalition of the Willing".

Off to google. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 28, 2010, 06:54:35 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on December 28, 2010, 06:25:07 pm
Sonja, the sad thing about that video is I have no doubts that it is true.
 

That is sad.   :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2011, 07:50:40 pm
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Congrats
to
delalluvia
On
Reaching
7,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on January 21, 2011, 01:44:59 am
Quote from: Sason on December 28, 2010, 01:24:33 pm
Sorry if any feelings are hurt, but this is too funny not to be posted.

I have a hard time believing it's true though.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQKOd2Fp8QU[/youtube]
It would be interesting to see the entire source material. I mean, did they cut a lot of right answers or were these kinds of replies in majority.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 21, 2011, 05:18:33 am
Congrats Del!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 21, 2011, 11:39:18 am


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CONGRATULATIONS DEL!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 21, 2011, 12:24:26 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 28, 2010, 03:06:56 pm
I found a new convenience meal which made my heart jump: Mac 'n cheese. Bought three packages on the spot.

Today we made it the first time.

:P :-X

After only a few visits to the US I'm far from being an expert on American food - but the guy who developped this has never put a foot on American soil, I swear. It doesn't look like Mac 'n cheese, and it sure doesn't taste like it, not one iota. What the hell were they thinking? ::)

You can't get Kraft mac and cheese in Germany?  ???

How about cheese that is already sliced, as if for sandwiches?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 21, 2011, 12:53:14 pm
Congrats to Del on 7000 posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 21, 2011, 01:02:17 pm
Outstanding, my dear Della!!  

Sherlock has a present for you!
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 21, 2011, 01:03:23 pm


Congrats Del
on
7000 posts!
 :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 21, 2011, 01:16:00 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 21, 2011, 12:24:26 pm
You can't get Kraft mac and cheese in Germany?  ???

How about cheese that is already sliced, as if for sandwiches?


Nope, no Kraft mac and cheese. Maggi was the brand that offered it, they belong to Nestlé. And BTW, they're the only brand, and they promote it as a brand-new dish! :laugh:

Sure we have dozens of sliced chees types.
And we do have similar dishes, for example I really love my noodle-cheese casserole. But it doesn't taste like the typical US mac and cheese.
But that's ok, I just have to keep coming back to the US. ;D  (Any excuse ;))
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 21, 2011, 02:17:40 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 21, 2011, 01:16:00 pm
Sure we have dozens of sliced cheese types.
And we do have similar dishes, for example I really love my noodle-cheese casserole. But it doesn't taste like the typical US mac and cheese.
But that's ok, I just have to keep coming back to the US. ;D  (Any excuse ;))

The reason I asked about the sliced cheeses was because my mother's recipe for macaroni and cheese calls for cheese slices. I'll PM you the directions from home. It's not as quick as as a box of Kraft mac and cheese, but it's much better than "typical US mac and cheese."  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on January 21, 2011, 03:07:27 pm
This is what you need to get slices of cheese. A cheese slicer.
I don't think there's one single household in Sweden without at least one.
Cheese is a staple here, and noone buys sliced cheese.


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Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2011, 10:50:26 pm
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Congrats
to
David In Indy
On
Reaching
18,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 25, 2011, 11:20:27 pm
Congrats to David, our Number 1 Poster!
18000 posts!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 26, 2011, 12:33:12 am

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Spencer Tunick Photographs 18,000 Nudes in Mexico City

CONGRATULATIONS ON 18,000 REVEALING POSTS, DAVID!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on January 26, 2011, 04:16:40 pm
Congrats David!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 26, 2011, 04:42:19 pm
congrats david!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 27, 2011, 01:49:09 am
My God, I hadn't even noticed! 18,000 posts is a LOT! Just think, if I had a penny for every one of those posts, I'd have $180.00! A dime or a dollar per post would even be better! ;)

Thanks Chuck, Paul, Meryl, Sonja and Kelda! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Hey Kelda, The Amazing Race is getting ready to start again in a few weeks! 8)

I can't wait!

Thanks again everyone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 27, 2011, 01:59:58 am
Quote from: Sason on January 21, 2011, 03:07:27 pm
This is what you need to get slices of cheese. A cheese slicer.
I don't think there's one single household in Sweden without at least one.
Cheese is a staple here, and noone buys sliced cheese.


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God, I've put on 10 pounds this winter. They say we instictively feel hungry during the winter because our bodies want to store extra fat to keep us warm. That may be true, but in my case it's that damn refrigerator. I've got to stay away from that refrigerator. lol

I should put a lock on it and throw away the key! It's too cold to go outside and jog. I need to get one of those tredmills to use during the winter.

And keep away from that damn refrigerator! :laugh:

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 27, 2011, 02:57:38 am

Congrats David
on
18 000
posts!
 :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on January 27, 2011, 04:08:43 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 27, 2011, 02:57:38 am
Congrats David
on
18 000
posts!
 :D


Thank you Chrissi! :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 27, 2011, 05:45:53 am
Quote from: David In Indy on January 27, 2011, 01:49:09 am

Hey Kelda, The Amazing Race is getting ready to start again in a few weeks! 8)

I can't wait!

Thanks again everyone!

I Know.. i'm excited!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 14, 2011, 11:50:29 am



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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, BROKIES!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dejavu on February 21, 2011, 01:10:20 pm
Happy President's Day, all U.S. Brokies.

And Hello to all Brokies everywhere.

I haven't been here for a while, and Chuck suggested that I come to this thread to say hi.  Truman, thanks for asking about me.  I've been out of town a lot since before Thanksgiving, with my family in Colorado, and then just after I got home for the last time (Feb 4), I caught a bad cold myself, but it's getting better.

Some of you know about my sister having breast cancer.  She's considered cancer-free now, but she had emergency surgery on her birthday in December because she developed a staff infection after her reconstructive surgery a few weeks earlier.  That's one reason I went back to Colorado so soon after coming home from the Thanksgiving visit.  My mother, who is doing well enough but likes someone else in the house, was another reason for going back and staying so long.  I ended up being out there for Christmas (with cousins who visited from South Carolina), for New Year's, Martin Luther King Day, and even Ground Hog Day   :laugh:  ...barely making it back home for the Super Bowl on Feb 6 (not that I really cared).

I've had many things to catch up on around the house.  I gave away some unneeded furniture and a friend let the people come in while I was gone, so I still have some rearranging to do of what is left here.  I had huge piles of mail, Christmas cards to open in February, income tax statements, and like I said, I caught a bad cold and hardly felt like getting out of bed for a couple of weeks.  Oh, yes, and my nonstop flight home from Denver to Philadelphia made an emergency landing in Omaha, Nebraska, of all places, and we were on the ground for five hours before another plane came in to let off iits Omaha-bound passengers and take us home.

But the worst and most exciting part is over, I hope, and I should be back here soon, just as good as new.  Thanks for wondering where I was, and I hope everything is going well with all of you.

Love,
Debbie
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 21, 2011, 01:25:21 pm
It's good to have you back, Debbie!  Thanks for the update.  Glad to hear your sister is okay and your Mom, too.  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dejavu on February 21, 2011, 01:52:32 pm
Thanks, Meryl. 

I forgot to add (because I lost my original post) that my sister goes back to work tomorrow, after being off on benefits since mid-March of last year.  She would have to go back within a year, or she says she could lose her job. 

She'll need some more surgery (since the last one didn't turn out so well, with the infection) but that can't happen until she's been back at work for a certain number of weeks...possibly not until September.

I wanted to spend as much time out there with her as I could, while she wasn't working.  Not only going to the chemo appointments and other doctor's appointments with her, but we went out to eat quite often, and had time to talk and catch up on things.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 21, 2011, 06:10:35 pm
Welcome back, Debbie!

Glad your sister is doing so well.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 21, 2011, 06:16:36 pm
Good to see you Deb, glad to hear your Sister is on the mend..
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dejavu on February 21, 2011, 09:08:57 pm
Thanks, Sonja and Kelda.   :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 22, 2011, 05:09:32 pm
Well, I laughed out loud at this one, and it's too good not to share.

I was making my usual daily eBay check for HO scale model trains. Somebody has listed a model passenger train set. One of the cars in the train appears to have some slight damage, and this is how the seller described it:

One car, the Tavern, appears to have a crack at the rear but is in good condition.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 22, 2011, 05:11:51 pm
That's how you could describe most humans too!    ;D :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on February 23, 2011, 02:56:26 am
Quote from: Sason on February 22, 2011, 05:11:51 pm
That's how you could describe most humans too!    ;D :laugh:
:D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 23, 2011, 04:07:20 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 22, 2011, 05:09:32 pm
Well, I laughed out loud at this one, and it's too good not to share.

I was making my usual daily eBay check for HO scale model trains. Somebody has listed a model passenger train set. One of the cars in the train appears to have some slight damage, and this is how the seller described it:

One car, the Tavern, appears to have a crack at the rear but is in good condition.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

You collect trains Jeff? I didn't know that! I just dug up my old 1970s HO scale AutoTrain and it's currently sitting on my Dad's dining room table! :laugh:

Complete with a model Victorian style train station I tried to put together more than 30 years ago.

The passenger carriages' interiors lit up back when I bought the train. But I haven't ran that train in years. When I was 14, we took the Auto Train from Sanford, Florida back to Louisville, Kentucky and it brought back memories. I suppose that is the reason I bought it. Anyway it is complete with the engine, two passenger carriages and the box car (which held the passengers' automobiles).




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 23, 2011, 07:24:35 am
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Congrats
to
ZK
(Matthew)
On
Reaching
1,000
Posts!


I'm just sorry it was the quake in your country that pushed you over the milestone.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 23, 2011, 07:49:26 am
Congrats Matt.. like Chuck I'm sorry it was horrible messages that pushed you over the 1k though..
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 23, 2011, 09:45:28 am
Quote from: David In Indy on February 23, 2011, 04:07:20 am
You collect trains Jeff? I didn't know that!

I'm like a Cat Lady of HO trains. ...  :-\

Quote
I just dug up my old 1970s HO scale AutoTrain and it's currently sitting on my Dad's dining room table! :laugh:

Complete with a model Victorian style train station I tried to put together more than 30 years ago.

The passenger carriages' interiors lit up back when I bought the train. But I haven't ran that train in years. When I was 14, we took the Auto Train from Sanford, Florida back to Louisville, Kentucky and it brought back memories. I suppose that is the reason I bought it. Anyway it is complete with the engine, two passenger carriages and the box car (which held the passengers' automobiles).

I've never seen a set like that, David, not even listed on eBay. It might be worth something as a collectible.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dejavu on February 23, 2011, 02:47:53 pm
Congrats, Matt, on your 1,000 posts milestone.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on February 23, 2011, 03:07:35 pm
I don't know why I don't visit this thread more often.  I'm remiss.

Belated congratulations, David!  You're an inspiration, my Friend.  :-*

And congratulations to Matt too, though like Kelda says..

Quote from: Kelda on February 23, 2011, 07:49:26 am
Congrats Matt.. like Chuck I'm sorry it was horrible messages that pushed you over the 1k though..

I'm really sorry for the circumstances.  I need to catch up on the details there too, but I'm just relieved that your family wasn't injured or worse.  I don't have any understanding of a random, dare I say seemingly capricious, tragedy.   :-\

And congratulations to everyone who keeps this place going strong with their commitment to posting and interacting with friends made here.  I love me some BetterMost.  Though the more time I spend on FB, the more often I look for a 'Like' button.  ::)

 :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on February 23, 2011, 03:14:21 pm
Quote from: dejavu on February 21, 2011, 01:52:32 pm
Thanks, Meryl. 

I forgot to add (because I lost my original post) that my sister goes back to work tomorrow, after being off on benefits since mid-March of last year.  She would have to go back within a year, or she says she could lose her job. 

She'll need some more surgery (since the last one didn't turn out so well, with the infection) but that can't happen until she's been back at work for a certain number of weeks...possibly not until September.

I wanted to spend as much time out there with her as I could, while she wasn't working.  Not only going to the chemo appointments and other doctor's appointments with her, but we went out to eat quite often, and had time to talk and catch up on things.

It's good to see you back, Debbie - and thanks for the update.  I'll go fix the Boston attendee list up soon - thanks for the PM nudge too.  I'm glad to hear your Mom and sister are doing well and recovering, respectively.  I really really *hate* that she has to go back to work so soon.  It's pointless to rant here, but there's so much wrong with our health care system, it's hard to know where to start.

I'm glad you got to spend lots of quality time together.  As I mentioned, my job ended in January, and although being home makes me a bit crazy, I am enjoying getting to spend some time with Mom.  I've introduced her to Netflix and DVD reruns.   ;)  She wanted to know if I could get Kojak - evidently she had a crush back in the day.  It's not so crazy when you consider how attractive I think Patrick Stewart is.

In any case, glad to have you back - get over your cold - and then you can tackle the mail and the cards and the rearranging.

Love,
Lynne
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 23, 2011, 03:35:05 pm
Congrats Matt on your 1000 posts!

Like others have said, I wish it were a happier subject matter that pushed you over the edge.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: dejavu on February 23, 2011, 04:50:54 pm
Glad to see you here, Lynne, and thanks.  Oh, the cards are all opened, and thanks for them to all who sent one.   :-*

Furniture rearranging can wait.   ::)

Lynne, it's good that you, too, have had some time to spend with your mom lately.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 23, 2011, 09:26:42 pm


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CONGRATULATIONS, MATT!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 24, 2011, 01:17:39 am
Congratulations Matthew!! :-* :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 24, 2011, 01:27:33 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 23, 2011, 09:45:28 am
I'm like a Cat Lady of HO trains. ...  :-\

I've never seen a set like that, David, not even listed on eBay. It might be worth something as a collectible.  :)


Hi Jeff!

Here are some pictures of my Auto Train. I bought it in the mid 1970s (just after riding on it back from Florida), ran it for a few years and then put it in a box, long with my other trains, and it sat there for 35 years until I finally got it back out again. Like I said, I have no idea if it even works anymore. And it's a bit dirty (I'll clean it up soon!) but remember it has been in sitting in a box in the garage for decades. :P


The engine and part of the first passenger carriage -

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/Misc/train5.jpg)



The passenger carriages. They used to light up! Maybe they still do....

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/Misc/train4.jpg)



The rear box car which carries the passengers' automobiles...

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/Misc/train3.jpg)



A close-up of one of the passenger carriages. They actually have seats and interiors! You can look inside and see all kinds of things....

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/Misc/train2.jpg)



Here's a picture of that Victorian train station I was telling you about! A few of the roof details have been broken off....


(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/Misc/train1.jpg)



There are more buildings in the box - a motel, a few houses, another smaller train station, etc.. and a few other trains. They are not nearly as interesting as my Auto Train though. I guess I bought it because I had actually been on it, and the train looks exactly like the one we were on, except the one we were on was quite a bit longer! 8)







Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 24, 2011, 01:37:26 am
Quote from: Lynne di Licious on February 23, 2011, 03:07:35 pm
I don't know why I don't visit this thread more often.  I'm remiss.

Belated congratulations, David!  You're an inspiration, my Friend.   :-*

And congratulations to Matt too, though like Kelda says..

I'm really sorry for the circumstances.  I need to catch up on the details there too, but I'm just relieved that your family wasn't injured or worse.  I don't have any understanding of a random, dare I say seemingly capricious, tragedy.   :-\

And congratulations to everyone who keeps this place going strong with their commitment to posting and interacting with friends made here.  I love me some BetterMost.  Though the more time I spend on FB, the more often I look for a 'Like' button.  ::)

 :-* :-* :-* :-*

Thank you for the congratulations Lynne, and YOU are an inspiration to me too! :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 24, 2011, 02:02:48 am
Quote from: David In Indy on February 24, 2011, 01:27:33 am
A close-up of one of the passenger carriages. They actually have seats and interiors! You can look inside and see all kinds of things....

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/Misc/train2.jpg)



Here's a picture of that Victorian train station I was telling you about! A few of the roof details have been broken off....


(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/Misc/train1.jpg)



There are more buildings in the box - a motel, a few houses, another smaller train station, etc.. and a few other trains. They are not nearly as interesting as my Auto Train though. I guess I bought it because I had actually been on it, and the train looks exactly like the one we were on, except the one we were on was quite a bit longer! 8)


Me likes! :)
I'm not into modell trains, but I like watching them for a while when I see one, and have a close look at all the great details of the miniature worlds people create. I think your train car is a small beauty, and the station also. I really, really like those two-story cars, especially the dome cars, both in real and in modell train.
Last year I was totally thrilled to ride in two of them on our Brokie train trip.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 24, 2011, 05:16:19 am
Quote from: Lynne di Licious on February 23, 2011, 03:07:35 pm
I love me some BetterMost.  Though the more time I spend on FB, the more often I look for a 'Like' button.  ::)

 :-* :-* :-* :-*

 :laugh:

 me too!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 24, 2011, 09:41:27 am
Quote from: David In Indy on February 24, 2011, 01:27:33 am

Hi Jeff!

Here are some pictures of my Auto Train. I bought it in the mid 1970s (just after riding on it back from Florida), ran it for a few years and then put it in a box, long with my other trains, and it sat there for 35 years until I finally got it back out again. Like I said, I have no idea if it even works anymore. And it's a bit dirty (I'll clean it up soon!) but remember it has been in sitting in a box in the garage for decades. :P

I'll look forward to looking at the pictures at home tonight, David. I can't see them here at work.  :(  The company network blocks "sharing" sites like photobucket, and also social networking sites.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 24, 2011, 09:59:07 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 24, 2011, 09:41:27 am
I'll look forward to looking at the pictures at home tonight, David. I can't see them here at work.  :(  The company network blocks "sharing" sites like photobucket, and also social networking sites.  :-\


Thankfully for us, we aren't a social network - oh, wait.
Thankfully we are small enough not to be known by bosses. ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 24, 2011, 09:35:22 pm
Quote from: David In Indy on February 24, 2011, 01:27:33 am
Here are some pictures of my Auto Train. I bought it in the mid 1970s (just after riding on it back from Florida), ran it for a few years and then put it in a box, long with my other trains, and it sat there for 35 years until I finally got it back out again. Like I said, I have no idea if it even works anymore. And it's a bit dirty (I'll clean it up soon!) but remember it has been in sitting in a box in the garage for decades. :P

Well, now I can see the pictures!  ;D

That's a nice train, David. I've never seen that set before, and I've never seen one on eBay, either. Do you remember the brand? The name might be on the bottom of the cars. The station is a very common model. It's been released by several different manufacturers over the years. It comes up on eBay quite a lot.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 25, 2011, 02:25:22 pm
Hi Jeff! I looked at the train and stamped on the bottom of each of the pieces, including the engine is the name Bachmann. It says "Bachmann Hong Kong". I didn't see any date or year (to indicate the year the train was manufactured) or any other words or numbers; just Bachmann Hong Kong. :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on February 25, 2011, 02:35:29 pm
Jeff, I forgot to mention I have another train station in addition to the one in the picture. It's much smaller though. It's the same color as the larger one, but it's a one story ranch style building. I'll take a picture of it today or tomorrow and post it here so you can see it.

Now I'm anxious to go through those boxes thoroughly (there are two of them, both fairly large) and see what else is in there. I know there's a pink motel and a few houses, trees, cars, a switching station and a couple of engines and a few box cars and cabooses. The motel is a snap together model and it looks like those roadside motels common in the 1930s - 1970s. It has four motel rooms and an office. I bought three of them to make a larger motel. It even has a little white chair sitting next to each of the rooms' doors. I'll try to find all the pieces and put it back together and take a picture of it. It fell apart inside the box but I'm sure most of the pieces are still there.

What ever happened to those cabooses anyway? I remember seeing them at the end of trains all the time when I was a kid. Often times the conductor would be standing at the back door and he'd wave at us as the train passed by. I haven't seen a caboose in years. :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 25, 2011, 04:06:37 pm
Quote from: David In Indy on February 25, 2011, 02:25:22 pm
Hi Jeff! I looked at the train and stamped on the bottom of each of the pieces, including the engine is the name Bachmann. It says "Bachmann Hong Kong". I didn't see any date or year (to indicate the year the train was manufactured) or any other words or numbers; just Bachmann Hong Kong. :)

I'm sort of not surprised that it's Bachmann. The company headquarters is here in Philadelphia but virtually everything is manufactured in China.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 25, 2011, 04:14:26 pm
Quote from: David In Indy on February 25, 2011, 02:35:29 pm
Jeff, I forgot to mention I have another train station in addition to the one in the picture. It's much smaller though. It's the same color as the larger one, but it's a one story ranch style building. I'll take a picture of it today or tomorrow and post it here so you can see it.

That undoubtedly is the Arlee station, which, like the two-story station, was made by several manufacturers over many years. It's still quite common. I have a couple of them on "Watch" on eBay right now.

Quote
Now I'm anxious to go through those boxes thoroughly (there are two of them, both fairly large) and see what else is in there. I know there's a pink motel and a few houses, trees, cars, a switching station and a couple of engines and a few box cars and cabooses. The motel is a snap together model and it looks like those roadside motels common in the 1930s - 1970s. It has four motel rooms and an office. I bought three of them to make a larger motel. It even has a little white chair sitting next to each of the rooms' doors. I'll try to find all the pieces and put it back together and take a picture of it. It fell apart inside the box but I'm sure most of the pieces are still there.

That is undoubtedly the Bachmann "Plasticville" Siesta Motel.  ;D  I think they still make that. I have one of them, too. Plasticville (Oi! That name!) was never as detailed or sophisticated as other lines of model buildings, but it had the virtue of being inexpensive (once upon a time), and some of the structures really had the design flavor of the post-World War II period. I picked up a couple Plasticville Cape Cod-style houses last year, with the intent of someday cleaning them up and repainting them to look like they have brick walls and slate roofs, as lots of little houses very similar to the Plasticville house were built in my home town during the 1950s.

Quote
What ever happened to those cabooses anyway? I remember seeing them at the end of trains all the time when I was a kid. Often times the conductor would be standing at the back door and he'd wave at us as the train passed by. I haven't seen a caboose in years. :-\

They don't use "cabeese"  ;D anymore. They just have an electronic device that gets mounted on the last car of the train.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 26, 2011, 01:20:17 pm
Here's a sad example of how a drunk Swedish tourist misbehaves and wrecks a bar in Las Palmas......  :-\   ;)


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cds7lSHawAw[/youtube]

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 26, 2011, 02:12:00 pm
Quote from: Sason on February 26, 2011, 01:20:17 pm
Here's a sad example of how a drunk Swedish tourist misbehaves and wrecks a bar in Las Palmas......  :-\   ;)


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cds7lSHawAw[/youtube]




 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

This is real fun. Begins a little on the slow side, but then it gains.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 26, 2011, 02:16:49 pm
Looking forward to more pics of David's trains.

"Plasticville" - oy, what a name.
Reminds me of that Barbie song: "I'm a Barbie girl in a Barbie world, life in plastic, it's fantastic."
My son LOVES that song (I don't!).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 26, 2011, 02:39:16 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 26, 2011, 02:12:00 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

This is real fun. Begins a little on the slow side, but then it gains.

This is the trailer for a short movie. I expect it to be very funny!   :laugh:
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Post by: David In Indy on February 26, 2011, 03:46:19 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 26, 2011, 02:16:49 pm
Looking forward to more pics of David's trains.

"Plasticville" - oy, what a name.
Reminds me of that Barbie song: "I'm a Barbie girl in a Barbie world, life in plastic, it's fantastic."
My son LOVES that song (I don't!).

LOL!!

I don't remember that Barbie song! Maybe I would if I saw the commercial again. Anyway, I am glad you are enjoying the train pictures, Chrissi. I'm having fun digging through those boxes. It's like opening up a time capsule! :laugh:

I'll take some more pictures either today or tomorrow. And I'll try to get that motel put back together. Once I find the pieces, it will only take a couple of minutes to assemble it (it just snaps together). And so far I've found one other complete train - well sort of - I've found the locomotive and a few box cars. And a caboose! So, stay tuned and I'm post them here just as quick as I can!
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Post by: David In Indy on February 26, 2011, 03:54:52 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 25, 2011, 04:14:26 pm
That undoubtedly is the Arlee station, which, like the two-story station, was made by several manufacturers over many years. It's still quite common. I have a couple of them on "Watch" on eBay right now.

That is undoubtedly the Bachmann "Plasticville" Siesta Motel.  ;D  I think they still make that. I have one of them, too. Plasticville (Oi! That name!) was never as detailed or sophisticated as other lines of model buildings, but it had the virtue of being inexpensive (once upon a time), and some of the structures really had the design flavor of the post-World War II period. I picked up a couple Plasticville Cape Cod-style houses last year, with the intent of someday cleaning them up and repainting them to look like they have brick walls and slate roofs, as lots of little houses very similar to the Plasticville house were built in my home town during the 1950s.

They don't use "cabeese"  ;D anymore. They just have an electronic device that gets mounted on the last car of the train.

Yup, that is the one Jeff! I just googled it and I have the Siesta motel! Most of the ones appearing on the Internet are white with three rooms. Mine is PINK with FOUR rooms! And I originally bought three of them, I think so technically I have a 12 room motel! With three pools and three offices! :laugh:

I remember trying to make the two extra offices look like motel "cottages" or something. So, like I told Chrissi, I'll snap a pic of it just as soon as I manage to get it put back together! I don't know if I will find all of the pieces though, but I'm sure I can find enough of them to put at least one of the buildings back together again. Maybe I'll glue them together this time so they won't fall apart. If I remember correctly, the buildings were kind of wobbly. :P

I miss seeing the..... "cabeese"! Actually "cabeese" sounds better than "cabooses" doesn't it? :laugh:

It was fun though, waiting to see if the conductor(s) would be standing outside the door. It almost made waiting for the train to pass worth the inconvenience!
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Post by: David In Indy on February 26, 2011, 03:58:34 pm
Quote from: Sason on February 26, 2011, 02:39:16 pm
This is the trailer for a short movie. I expect it to be very funny!   :laugh:

I can't watch those videos Sonja (I'm on dial-up) but they sound very interesting. 8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 26, 2011, 04:17:34 pm
Quote from: David In Indy on February 26, 2011, 03:58:34 pm
I can't watch those videos Sonja (I'm on dial-up) but they sound very interesting. 8)

I'm sorry you can't watch it, David.

It's a one year old, who is behaving perfectly normal for a one year old, but the setting makes it very funny.

She is filmed in a mini restaurant that fits her size, and the other guests are marionette puppets. She drinks from various glasses and bottles, spills, spits, steals food from one of the other "guests", and finally she falls over and knocks over a table and a chair.

If she were a grown up, it would be the exact behaviour of a very drunk and ill-behaved person.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 26, 2011, 06:26:30 pm
Quote from: Sason on February 26, 2011, 01:20:17 pm
Here's a sad example of how a drunk Swedish tourist misbehaves and wrecks a bar in Las Palmas......  :-\   ;)


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cds7lSHawAw[/youtube]



 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 27, 2011, 03:08:01 pm
Quote from: David In Indy on February 26, 2011, 03:46:19 pm
I don't remember that Barbie song! Maybe I would if I saw the commercial again.

I don't remember it either, but I do remember once seeing a t-shirt that said, "I wanna be Barbie. The bitch has everything."

 ;D

Have fun with your time capsule, David. I bought a used "Siesta Motel" on eBay a couple of years ago. It's a very 1950s pastel pink.  ;D I bought it for the Brokie connection.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on February 27, 2011, 05:01:01 pm
A fun youtube video... this had me booging away!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsS6eFuFBvs[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 03, 2011, 02:21:03 am
Ahoi! Helau! And Alaaf!


Today is Schmutziger Donnerstag (Dirty Thursday)*, beginning of Carnival (Fasching, Faasnet, Fastnacht).
City Halls will get stormed and mayors will symbolically hand over huge keys in surrender. Women will chase men and cut their ties off. Parties galore, and many carnival parades between Sunday and Tuesday.

I'm not a fan of carnival, but years ago, we found a good compromise: we'll see the parade in our neighbouring village on Sunday, and on Tuesday I'll take the kids (read: my youngest, the girls are too old meanwhile) to Kinderfasching, a big kiddies' party at the gym. Additionally the kids can go to school in costume on Friday, and for the younger pupils, our little elementary school throws a party each year.
My oldest will walk in the parade this year. Her Handball club always does, but until now she refused to be a part of it. Knowing her, it will be the first and the last time, LOL. But maybe I'm wrong, who knows?

Even though I'm not a big Fastnachter, I look forward to the parade on Sunday, it has become a family tradition. I don't remember the year when it changed from being a dreaded chore to a fun event. ::)


* In other parts of Germany, this day is called Weiberfastnacht (Hags' Carnival)



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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 03, 2011, 09:45:48 am
I should go to farmers' market on Saturday to see if the Amish bake shop has any fastnachts. It's that time of year.  ;D

If I can get out of bed early enough. ...   :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 03, 2011, 10:29:11 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 03, 2011, 09:45:48 am
I should go to farmers' market on Saturday to see if the Amish bake shop has any fastnachts. It's that time of year.  ;D

If I can get out of bed early enough. ...   :-\


Shall I rub it in a little? ;)
Here you can get this type of pastry for months around Fasching. Fasching season officially starts on 11.11. and lasts till Aschermittwoch of the following year. At least that long, usually longer, I can get fasnachts, Kreppl, Krapfen, Berliner, Kiechle or however they are called in different parts of Germany, Pennsylvania and elsewhere. ;D

No need to get up early for them when you have months of time :laugh: ;).


When I was in school, ninth grade, a had a shift at the Kreppl baking station at our school's Faschingsparty. Afterwards, my arms were covered with small burns from the boiling, splashing fat. Hurt like hell. But all the Kreppl I ate during my shift were worth it! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 03, 2011, 11:38:40 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 03, 2011, 10:29:11 am

Shall I rub it in a little? ;)
Here you can get this type of pastry for months around Fasching. Fasching season officially starts on 11.11. and lasts till Aschermittwoch of the following year. At least that long, usually longer, I can get fasnachts, Kreppl, Krapfen, Berliner, Kiechle or however they are called in different parts of Germany, Pennsylvania and elsewhere. ;D

No need to get up early for them when you have months of time :laugh: ;).

Actually, I already had some when I was visiting my dad last month.  :laugh:  I would just like to have more.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 07, 2011, 09:43:53 am
Well, after a nasty, rainy day yesterday, today is a boneless blue morning in Philadelphia.

It's still a bit wintery, but in flower beds with a lot of sun exposure, the daffodils and hyacinths have sprouted.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on March 07, 2011, 09:55:28 am
hey, maybe the groundhog was right!  i hope so.

It's jacket weather in Nawlins here on Lundi Gras, and the office is a ghost-town as everyone's mind and more than half the staff are on vacation for the big Carnival celebration here.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 07, 2011, 11:46:04 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 07, 2011, 09:43:53 am
Well, after a nasty, rainy day yesterday, today is a boneless blue morning in Philadelphia.

It's still a bit wintery, but in flower beds with a lot of sun exposure, the daffodils and hyacinths have sprouted.  :D

How wonderful!! Bulbs were starting to come up in my friend's garden in Denver, but I raked lots of pine needles and mulch over them to discourage them. There's lots of time for frost, snow and killing temperatures to come (in Colorado anyway).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 07, 2011, 10:27:35 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 07, 2011, 11:46:04 am
How wonderful!! Bulbs were starting to come up in my friend's garden in Denver, but I raked lots of pine needles and mulch over them to discourage them. There's lots of time for frost, snow and killing temperatures to come (in Colorado anyway).

I guess there's cold, and then there's cold. Subzero temperatures would probably kill anything. But my grandma always said the bulb plants can stand the cold, because they originated on the Asian steppes; it's the heat they can't take.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 14, 2011, 07:24:43 am
Congrats to Monika on 5,000 posts!

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Post by: Kelda on March 14, 2011, 10:22:54 am
congrats Monika!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 14, 2011, 11:34:44 am


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CONGRATULATIONS, MONIKA!
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Post by: CellarDweller on March 14, 2011, 11:37:20 am
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Congrats
to
BuffyMon
(Monika)
On
Reaching
5,000
Posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 14, 2011, 11:57:40 am

Congrats Monika
on 5000
posts!
 :D

Way to go, friend. :)
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Post by: David In Indy on March 14, 2011, 02:43:01 pm
Congratulations on 5000 letters posts, Monika!!!   8)  8)  :D


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Post by: Sason on March 14, 2011, 05:26:14 pm
Congrats Monika to 5,000 kronor posts!!!



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Post by: CellarDweller on March 15, 2011, 09:14:05 am
*waves to the Brokies*

Ohhhhh.........March 15th!



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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 15, 2011, 04:23:15 pm
^^^^^^^^

huh ??? ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 15, 2011, 04:30:22 pm
Way to go friend Monika!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 15, 2011, 04:32:49 pm
Quote from: Sason on March 15, 2011, 04:23:15 pm
^^^^^^^^

huh ??? ???

Today is the "Ides of March", which sounds like "Eyes of Marge".   

It's cute.  You're supposed to laugh. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 15, 2011, 04:56:16 pm
Quote from: southendmd on March 15, 2011, 04:32:49 pm
Today is the "Ides of March", which sounds like "Eyes of Marge".  

It's cute.  You're supposed to laugh.  

ha ha
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 15, 2011, 05:04:29 pm
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 15, 2011, 05:06:32 pm
Still don't get it.  Never mind, it's probably just one of those american things.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 15, 2011, 07:15:00 pm
Quote from: Sason on March 15, 2011, 05:06:32 pm
Still don't get it.  Never mind, it's probably just one of those american things.

Don't worry. It's a tired old joke anyway.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 15, 2011, 07:16:07 pm
Quote from: Sason on March 15, 2011, 05:04:29 pm
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"Beware the two fish of March"?  ???
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Post by: southendmd on March 15, 2011, 07:40:25 pm
Quote from: Sason on March 15, 2011, 05:06:32 pm
Still don't get it.  Never mind, it's probably just one of those american things.

Not American.  Shakespeare!  Julius Caesar!

What the hell is that?  The two herrings of March??
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Post by: CellarDweller on March 15, 2011, 08:33:28 pm
Quote from: Sason on March 15, 2011, 05:06:32 pm
Still don't get it.  Never mind, it's probably just one of those american things.

It's a line from "Julius Ceasar".  He's warned by a seer to "Beware the Ides of March".....meaning he was going to be murdered on March 15.

When the Simpsons were popular, I saw a shirt similar to the pic I posted, which is a close of of Marge Simpson, with the slogan "Beware the Eyes of Marge" under it.

Thought it was funny.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2011, 08:21:43 am

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Happy St.
Patrick's Day
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2011, 09:35:40 am
Quote from: southendmd on March 15, 2011, 07:40:25 pm
Not American.  Shakespeare!  Julius Caesar!

What the hell is that?  The two herrings of March??

I'm sure she got the Shakespeare part. But "The Eyes of Marge" is definitely an American thing.

Maybe the fish were in anticipation of Poisson d'Avril.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 17, 2011, 05:59:27 pm
They had eyes.. that was my thinking!!

Would it be very bad to admit Ive never read any shakespeare?  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2011, 07:02:01 pm
Quote from: Kelda on March 17, 2011, 05:59:27 pm
Would it be very bad to admit Ive never read any shakespeare?  :-\

 :o Not even "The Scottish Play"?  :o

(Macbeth)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2011, 08:43:52 am
On my way to work this morning I saw daffodils in bloom.  :D  Also some other kind of flower, very small and very pale blue; it's very pretty but I don't know what it's called.  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 18, 2011, 08:46:54 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 18, 2011, 08:43:52 am
On my way to work this morning I saw daffodils in bloom.  :D  Also some other kind of flower, very small and very pale blue; it's very pretty but I don't know what it's called.  ???

Was is like this?

(http://www.robsplants.com/images/portrait/ChionodoxaGigantea060331.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2011, 10:11:14 am
Quote from: southendmd on March 18, 2011, 08:46:54 am
Was is like this?

(http://www.robsplants.com/images/portrait/ChionodoxaGigantea060331.jpg)

I seem to recall more petals per flower head.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 18, 2011, 10:47:55 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 18, 2011, 10:11:14 am
I seem to recall more petals per flower head.

Just a guess.  It's chinodoxa, aka "glory of the snow". 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2011, 10:51:29 am
Quote from: southendmd on March 18, 2011, 10:47:55 am
Just a guess.  It's chinodoxa, aka "glory of the snow". 

(http://www.chmuellerco.com/chinoforbessi04a.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2011, 10:56:02 am
Quote from: southendmd on March 18, 2011, 10:47:55 am
Just a guess.  It's chinodoxa, aka "glory of the snow". 

I'd really have to look again.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 18, 2011, 11:57:41 am
I realize that Spring comes earlier to Philly than it does up here.  If you have daffs in bloom, it could also be scilla:

(http://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/ProductImages/scilla/Scilla_siberica_Spring_Beauty_1a.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2011, 01:08:13 pm
Quote from: southendmd on March 18, 2011, 11:57:41 am
I realize that Spring comes earlier to Philly than it does up here.  If you have daffs in bloom, it could also be scilla:

(http://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/ProductImages/scilla/Scilla_siberica_Spring_Beauty_1a.jpg)

That might be it. Looks more like what I remember, anyway.

The daffodils are just coming into bloom. Many more have buds. Plus, you can see the buds on some trees swelling larger each day.

Yesterday afternoon was so nice that instead of going to the gym after work, I just walked home. I was carrying my gym gear with me, and by the time I had walked--briskly--the roughly 29 blocks, I actually had worked up a sweat. It's even warmer this afternoon.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 19, 2011, 12:38:19 am
We got up to 76 degrees today!  Cooling down tonight, though.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 19, 2011, 12:55:58 pm
Quote from: Meryl on March 19, 2011, 12:38:19 am
We got up to 76 degrees today!  Cooling down tonight, though.

Made it to 74 in Philly on Friday. Cooler today, but still nice and sunny. I have windows open to get some fresh (?--it's the city after all) air in this place.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 20, 2011, 07:20:58 am
I'm jealous of you guys. We have 11°C (51°F) here, and it won't get more for our Bochum gathering next weekend. I just posted this forecast on the Bochum thread:


Weather forecast for Bochum

Friday, 25th: cloudy, highs at 12°C (53°F)

Saturday, 26th: coudly, highs at 11°C (51°F)

Sunday, 27th: cloudy, highs at 10°C (50°F)

Night from Sat to Sun it is expected to rain. :-\


Can't y'all send some of the warmth over here? Just for the next weekend?  ;) :laugh:

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 20, 2011, 11:28:01 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 17, 2011, 07:02:01 pm
:o Not even "The Scottish Play"?  :o

(Macbeth)

Nup... terrible I know!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 21, 2011, 12:59:52 am
Spring has sprung here in the Midwest.... or at least springing!


Evidence: I took this last Friday. They were growing next to the driveway.


(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/flowers-1.jpg)

There were some pale purple ones and some yellow ones growing next to them....

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/flowers1-1.jpg)



I know I was supposed to take some more train pictures - pics of hotels and houses, etc... and I promise I'll do it! But it's been whacko nuts around here lately! I will get them posted soon!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on March 21, 2011, 07:41:24 am
Quote from: David In Indy on March 21, 2011, 12:59:52 am
Spring has sprung here in the Midwest.... or at least springing!


Evidence: I took this last Friday. They were growing next to the driveway.


(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/flowers-1.jpg)

There were some pale purple ones and some yellow ones growing next to them....

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/flowers1-1.jpg)



I know I was supposed to take some more train pictures - pics of hotels and houses, etc... and I promise I'll do it! But it's been whacko nuts around here lately! I will get them posted soon!
Beauties for sure, David. Thanks for posting them. No flowers here yet but soon, I think.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on March 21, 2011, 07:54:37 am
Hey buds!  I loaded my camera software and so I will upload a pic of our first crocuses. I hope sleet doesn't kill them today. :/

Also I saw iris shoots yesterday, and I did get a little plot in the community garden behind my house. I have to figure out what to plant, besides tomatoes :).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 21, 2011, 03:58:15 pm
Medical Conditions That Sound Like Drag Names:

Anesthesia Dolorosa

Venous [Venus] Thrombosis

Incontinentia Pigmenti

Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens

Amyoplasia Congenita (She must be Irish: Amy O'Plasia Congenita)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 21, 2011, 05:30:45 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 21, 2011, 03:58:15 pm
Medical Conditions That Sound Like Drag Names:

Anesthesia Dolorosa

Venous [Venus] Thrombosis

Incontinentia Pigmenti

Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens

Amyoplasia Congenita (She must be Irish: Amy O'Plasia Congenita)

 :laugh:

They could make a bundle at AMA conventions.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 21, 2011, 08:50:54 pm
Quote from: David In Indy on March 21, 2011, 12:59:52 am
Spring has sprung here in the Midwest.... or at least springing!


Evidence: I took this last Friday. They were growing next to the driveway.


(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/flowers-1.jpg)

There were some pale purple ones and some yellow ones growing next to them....

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/flowers1-1.jpg)



I know I was supposed to take some more train pictures - pics of hotels and houses, etc... and I promise I'll do it! But it's been whacko nuts around here lately! I will get them posted soon!

Very pretty, David.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 21, 2011, 08:56:07 pm
Quote from: Meryl on March 21, 2011, 05:30:45 pm
:laugh:

They could make a bundle at AMA conventions.  ;D

A doctor friend from work told me he once attended a Halloween Party where most of the guests were in the medical profession.

Some guy showed up in a silver lame jumpsuit, "falsies," and a blond wig, and announced that he was "Galactorrhea, Queen of the Universe."  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 22, 2011, 09:24:51 am
More signs of spring.

There is a certain small tree--I have no idea what it is--that I pass on my way to work. It gets white blossoms and blooms early every spring. I noticed this morning that it's blossoms are beginning to open.

Also I saw more hyacinths that are getting ready to bloom, and even some tulips with bulbs. Also some tree leaves beginning to unfurl.  :)

And of course my allergy medicine is no longer covered by insurance.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 22, 2011, 04:07:32 pm
Cool video of Five Leaves!

http://www.inthemo.com/spots/spotprofile.aspx?id=ecabd788-3841-438e-a9a6-1abe28a8ef80
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 22, 2011, 04:41:02 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 15, 2011, 07:16:07 pm
"Beware the two fish of March"?  ???

Quote from: southendmd on March 15, 2011, 07:40:25 pm
Not American.  Shakespeare!  Julius Caesar!

What the hell is that?  The two herrings of March??


Quote from: Sason on March 15, 2011, 05:04:29 pm


(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/postade%20bilder%202011/id.jpg)

This, my friends, is an ide, plural ides.  A fresh water fish.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ide_(fish)



Thus: the Ides of March.



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 22, 2011, 04:46:13 pm
This OTOH is a herring:

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/postade%20bilder%202011/sill.jpg)


See the difference Paul?  It's facing the other direction, that's how you know the difference between a herring and an ide.  :laugh:




This is herring in it's processed form:

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/postade%20bilder%202011/silligen.jpg)

See how good it looks? Yum!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 22, 2011, 05:34:27 pm
(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/postade%20bilder%202011/sill.jpg)(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/postade%20bilder%202011/id.jpg)
Kissing cousins?




Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 22, 2011, 06:14:04 pm
Quote from: southendmd on March 22, 2011, 05:34:27 pm
(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/postade%20bilder%202011/sill.jpg)(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/postade%20bilder%202011/id.jpg)
Kissing cousins?



Looks more like fish buddies.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 25, 2011, 08:52:57 am
Very cold this morning, but at least it's sunny, and there are lots of daffodils in bloom.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 25, 2011, 10:10:33 am
Quote from: Sason on March 22, 2011, 06:14:04 pm


Looks more like fish buddies.

That's fishing buddies, friend!  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 25, 2011, 11:16:34 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 25, 2011, 10:10:33 am
That's fishing buddies, friend!  ;)

Maybe the fish are good buddies.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 25, 2011, 05:38:00 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 25, 2011, 10:10:33 am
That's fishing buddies, friend!  ;)

I know, but they are not fishing, they are fish.   8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 25, 2011, 05:41:56 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 25, 2011, 11:16:34 am
Maybe the fish are good buddies.  :)

Yep, that's what I meant.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 26, 2011, 08:04:18 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Jeff Wrangler
(Jeff)
On
Reaching
15,000
Posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 26, 2011, 08:19:27 pm
Congratulations Jeff!!! :D :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 26, 2011, 08:43:11 pm
Congrats to Jeff on 15K!

(http://famewatcher.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/wrangler-jeans-ad.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 26, 2011, 09:55:34 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 26, 2011, 08:04:18 pm
Congrats
to
Jeff Wrangler
(Jeff)
On
Reaching
15,000
Posts!

 :o  Jesus H.! When did this happen?!?!?!  :o

 ;D

Thanks, guys.  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 27, 2011, 12:10:07 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/odometer15000.png)

15,000 and counting....CONGRATS, JEFF!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on March 27, 2011, 12:45:37 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 26, 2011, 09:55:34 pm
:o  Jesus H.! When did this happen?!?!?!  :o

 ;D

Thanks, guys.  :-*



It creeps up on us! Just like our age! One day you turn around and you're at 15,000 posts! ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 27, 2011, 09:51:21 am
congrats jeff!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 27, 2011, 04:30:03 pm
Congrats Jeff!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 28, 2011, 12:49:05 am

Congrats Jeff on
15 000
posts!
 :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 28, 2011, 08:38:02 am
Thanks, everyone.  :)

Not very springlike in Philadelphia this morning--temp. 28 F when I left for work. Back to the heavy winter coat. But at least it's sunny, and I had a nice, brisk walk from the bus to the office.  :)

Hoping today will be a much better day than yesterday, when I sick for more than half the day with a bad sinus attack. Got up in the morning, took meds, and went right back to bed. Had to miss church. Didn't get up till nearly 1:00 p.m.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 28, 2011, 03:53:30 pm
Grattis Sophia!!



 (http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/postade%20bilder%202011/1000-post.jpg) 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 28, 2011, 03:57:43 pm
Well done Sophia!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 28, 2011, 04:21:51 pm
Welcome to the club, Sophia!

(http://www.dreamstime.com/holding-1000-swedish-kronor-thumb16722654.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 28, 2011, 04:43:35 pm
Congrats Jeff and welcome to our growing group, Sophia!!!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 28, 2011, 06:42:07 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 28, 2011, 04:43:35 pm
Congrats Jeff and welcome to our growing group, Sophia!!!!!!

Thanks, FRiend.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 28, 2011, 10:28:12 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/welcome-to-the-club.jpg)

WELCOME TO THE CLUB, SOPHIA!

COME GET YOUR T-SHIRT!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 29, 2011, 08:32:53 am
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
SophyTofu
(Sophia)
On
Reaching
1,000
Posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 29, 2011, 10:35:27 am
Congrats to Katherine on 13K posts!

(http://grantnelson00.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/13000decal.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 29, 2011, 06:56:24 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
SeriousCrayons
(Katherine)
On
Reaching
13,000
Posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 29, 2011, 09:44:19 pm
Yay a lucky 13K colorful posts!! No wonder you need more crayons!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on March 29, 2011, 11:49:45 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/stonepostswithtraveler.jpg)

CONGRATULATIONS on 13,000 POSTS, KATHERINE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 30, 2011, 01:58:53 am

Congratulations Sophia! :D


(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/fdf132e9.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 30, 2011, 02:09:46 am

Congrats on
 13 000
crayons
err, posts
 :D

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/28b68a9e.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 30, 2011, 04:33:13 am
Congrats Katherine!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on March 31, 2011, 11:18:46 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on March 30, 2011, 02:09:46 am
Congrats on
 13 000
crayons
err, posts
 :D

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/28b68a9e.jpg)





Thanks, everybody (especially Chrissi, for this beautifully multicolored post)! You all noticed it before I did! [blushing smiley]

And congratulations to Sophia and Jeff!



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on April 01, 2011, 03:38:57 am
Woho! 5000 posts!

My guess is that 2000 are about Jake, 2000 about brokie gathering and the rest are random rantings. O0
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 01, 2011, 04:06:06 am
Congrats Monika!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 04, 2011, 12:18:56 pm
Oh, my!  How did it happen?
10,000 posts!
Congratulations to Our Priestess Meryl!

(http://www.dangerousminds.net/images/uploads/Lypsinka_1.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on April 04, 2011, 01:50:13 pm
Congrats Meryl, our very own Michelle Williams look-a-like! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2011, 02:27:32 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Meryl
On
Reaching
10,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on April 04, 2011, 03:34:18 pm
(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/postade%20bilder%202011/10000posts.gif)


Congrats Meryl, on 10.000 posts!!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 04, 2011, 04:01:11 pm
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Lypsinka/lypsinkaboyz.jpg)

Woo-hoo!  Thanks, dear buds, so glad I finally made it!
And on Heath's birthday, too!
 8)  8)  8)  :-*  :-*  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 05, 2011, 01:48:00 am

Meryl!
You made it
 8)
Congrats on the big

10 000!!!

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/f69978f4.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 05, 2011, 01:53:54 am
Monika, did we/I overlook your landmark?
Just in case:

Congrats on
5000
posts!
 :)
Looks who's coming to Sweden for
congrats in person:

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/fdc1e243.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 05, 2011, 02:05:45 am
My daughter is writing fanfiction! :o :laugh:

Seriously, it was her homwork. They are reading a book together in German class. A good one for a change. No classics, but a fresh, new young adult story about two guys on a roadtrip. The blurb was so promising that I also read it.
Anyway, yesterday she had to write either a filler story or a post canon piece.
Gave me a good chuckle and an opportunity to fill her in on some English fanfic terms. :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 07, 2011, 04:54:55 pm
Congrats Meryl!


and lol Chrissi at the fanfic!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 08, 2011, 02:06:47 pm
 >:(

Grrrr. ...

We had Internet connectivity issues develop here at work this morning. We "lost" Internet Explorer.

IT never let us know there was a problem.

IT never let us know when the problem was resolved.

Grrrr. ...

 >:(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 08, 2011, 06:29:05 pm
but you're posting here so they found it again!?!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 12, 2011, 10:50:22 am

Wow, I can't believe how long it's been since I posted here... I miss this thread. 
Congrats to everyone who has bumped up recently!
:)

Chrissi, that really is funny about the fanfic. LOL

And, yeah, we have IE here at work and it seems to function fine.  At home recently, I've switched over to Firefox again ... IE was becoming so glitchy on my home laptop for some reason.  But, so far so good with Firefox the last couple of days. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 19, 2011, 10:31:04 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/JacksonpostsbySkip.jpg)

CONGRATS TO JOHN ALOYSIUS GALLAGHER
ON 5,000 POSTS!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 19, 2011, 02:24:10 pm
congrats john!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on April 19, 2011, 03:52:54 pm
Congrats on 5,000 posts, John!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2011, 07:51:00 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
John Gallagher
On
Reaching
5,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 20, 2011, 01:17:07 am
Congrats John!!!!
 :D :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 21, 2011, 12:26:07 pm
Well, I may not get back here till next week some time, so Happy Easter, everyone!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 21, 2011, 03:29:31 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on April 21, 2011, 12:26:07 pm
Well, I may not get back here till next week some time, so Happy Easter, everyone!  :)



Happy Easter, Jeff! :)

Enjoy the time, hopefully with spring weather.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 21, 2011, 04:18:55 pm

Yes, have a great weekend!  The weather is all of a sudden nice and sunny here in Pittsburgh (after many days of cool and rainy weather).  It's hard to be inside right now.

:)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 23, 2011, 10:46:47 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/TenThouT-shirt.jpg)

CONGRATULATIONS, AMANDA, ON 10,000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 24, 2011, 06:08:54 am
Congrats Amanda!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on April 24, 2011, 07:25:11 am
Congrats Amanda!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on April 24, 2011, 09:20:19 am

I think cruelty to animals is such a horrible thing.  >:(

Here is a perfect example:


Warning! Don't click the link if you're sensitive to suffering animals!!







Here we see a poor little kitty who is absolutely unable to get some sleep at night due to her inconsiderate human!
He's tossing and turning so badly all night, that the innocent little creature can't find any rest whatsoever!  >:(

Even in the early morning hours, when she, exhausted and desperately, politely asks him to vacate the bed so she can get a few hours of sleep in before her arduous day begins (and possibly provide her with some strength in the shape of cat food), he simply refuses!!!!! :o :o

The inconsideration and cruelty of this man..... ::) ::) >:( >:(




No cats were harmed in the making of this post.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 24, 2011, 12:04:07 pm
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Easter_Front.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 24, 2011, 12:06:47 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
atz75
(Amanda)
On
Reaching
10,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 24, 2011, 07:02:13 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 21, 2011, 03:29:31 pm


Happy Easter, Jeff! :)

Enjoy the time, hopefully with spring weather.

Thank you, Sweetie!

Weather-wise, it's been quite a weekend. Where I was, Good Friday was cold, damp, and rainy, and I got chilled to the marrow when my dad and I took flowers to the graves of my mother and my grandparents.  :(  Saturday was kind of "transitional," and Easter Sunday has been downright summery.

This late in the season, most of the daffodils and hyacinths are "done," but some are still blooming, and the tulips seemed to be at their peak.  :D  Also, the dogwoods are coming into bloom (there are three dogwoods on my dad's place, a pink one by the front porch, and two white ones in the backyard) and there were wild violets and wild strawberries blooming in the lawn in my dad's backyard.

I saw robins gathering grasses to build nests  :D but no sign of the Easter rabbit.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 25, 2011, 11:38:33 am
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: Sason on April 24, 2011, 09:20:19 am
I think cruelty to animals is such a horrible thing.  >:(

Here is a perfect example:


Warning! Don't click the link if you're sensitive to suffering animals!!







Here we see a poor little kitty who is absolutely unable to get some sleep at night due to her inconsiderate human!
He's tossing and turning so badly all night, that the innocent little creature can't find any rest whatsoever!  >:(

Even in the early morning hours, when she, exhausted and desperately, politely asks him to vacate the bed so she can get a few hours of sleep in before her arduous day begins (and possibly provide her with some strength in the shape of cat food), he simply refuses!!!!! :o :o

The inconsideration and cruelty of this man..... ::) ::) >:( >:(




No cats were harmed in the making of this post.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 26, 2011, 01:15:31 pm

Thanks everyone!  Wow, yes, it feels like quite an achievement to be in 5-digit territory!    :o ;D

It's still hard for me to believe how long the Brokie/BetterMost phenomenon has been going on and has been part of my life!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 26, 2011, 02:46:28 pm

Congrats on
5000 posts
John!
 :)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 26, 2011, 02:49:02 pm



Congrats on the
big
10 K
Amanda!

Whoo-Hooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 :D :D :D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 26, 2011, 04:32:31 pm
^ :D Thanks!  :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 26, 2011, 04:35:23 pm
You're in the big time now, sis-Mod!!  :D

Congrats to you too, John!! Your posts are always so jam-packed with information, they should count double, or triple!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 26, 2011, 04:39:56 pm
Happy 17K posts to you, Lee!

(http://filelibrary.myaasite.com/Content/10/10872/6875562.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on April 26, 2011, 04:43:03 pm
Congrats on 17 000 posts, Lee!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 26, 2011, 04:44:50 pm
17 THOUSAND posts?? Yee-gads, I got Brokeback bad!!! Thanks, buds!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 26, 2011, 04:50:19 pm
Wow! 17K well done Lee!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2011, 09:07:50 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Front_Ranger
(Lee)
On
Reaching
17,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 27, 2011, 12:25:44 am

(http://bestsmileys.com/horses2/2.gif)

Wow Lee!

Congrats!!!

You're 7000 posts ahead of me!

I'm impressed!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 27, 2011, 12:53:24 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/mt-kenya17000ft.jpg)

CONGRATS, LEE!  YOU'VE REACHED THE TOP OF MT. KENYA (17,000 FT.)!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 27, 2011, 03:22:23 am
Quote from: Meryl on April 27, 2011, 12:53:24 am

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/mt-kenya17000ft.jpg)

CONGRATS, LEE!  YOU'VE REACHED THE TOP OF MT. KENYA (17,000 FT.)!

Who would have thought, measuring in ft. does have advantages ....! :laugh:
Good idea, Meryl. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 27, 2011, 03:36:28 am


Congrats on reaching
17 000 posts
Lee!
 :)

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/09fdfbc3.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 27, 2011, 03:40:57 am
For Amanda

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/57e9daa1.jpg)

Now you can say "Been there, done that, got the T-shirt"
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 27, 2011, 10:25:10 am
 :laugh:
Thanks Chrissi!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 27, 2011, 10:50:12 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on April 27, 2011, 03:22:23 am
Who would have thought, measuring in ft. does have advantages ....! :laugh:
Good idea, Meryl. :)

There's well over 10,000 posts to go for Chucky (currently 18,407) or David (18,182) to top Mount Everest (29,029)!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on May 04, 2011, 02:35:20 pm
(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/happy%20birthday/11000.gif)


Congrats, Paul!!!



 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on May 04, 2011, 04:03:53 pm
well-done, Paul!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 04, 2011, 04:08:44 pm
Lots of milestones this spring!! Congrats everybody and thank you, it's been wonderful chatting and chatting and chatting with my dear Brokie friends!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 04, 2011, 04:09:22 pm

Congrats Paul!!

(http://bestsmileys.com/cowboy1/2.gif)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 04, 2011, 04:53:34 pm
Congrats Paul!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 04, 2011, 05:32:21 pm
Quote from: Meryl on March 18, 2007, 11:27:09 pm

;D  CONGRATULATIONS, LEE!   ;D

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/5000.jpg)

I'm still thinking this!!  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 04, 2011, 05:44:56 pm
Thanks, friends!   :-*

I guess after 10K, the thousands just fly  by.  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on May 04, 2011, 07:53:26 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
SouthEndMD
(Big Brother Paul)
On
Reaching
11,000
Posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 04, 2011, 08:22:56 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/druk11000beer.jpg)

CONGRATULATIONS, PAUL!  DRINK UP!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 05, 2011, 01:57:36 am
Congrats Paul
on
...
(wait a sec)



(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Sonstige/6639cc2d.gif) *mumble*
*mumble*(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Sonstige/6639cc2d.gif)
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Sonstige/6639cc2d.gif)*sigh*
*jeez*(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Sonstige/6639cc2d.gif)
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Sonstige/6639cc2d.gif)*more mumbles*
*almost there*(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Sonstige/6639cc2d.gif)


Got it!

...
on 11 000
posts

YAY!
 :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2011, 08:16:24 am
^^^^^^^^^

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2011, 12:44:57 pm

(http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz315/portsocall/Clips/28.gif)

Happy Mother's Day
to all of the
BetterMost
Moms!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on May 14, 2011, 07:14:27 am
Didn't know where to put this, so I put it here.

Very funny.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCzbNkyXO50&feature=player_embedded [/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 14, 2011, 07:58:12 am
Quote from: Sason on May 14, 2011, 07:14:27 am
Didn't know where to put this, so I put it here.

Very funny.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCzbNkyXO50&feature=player_embedded [/youtube]



 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on May 14, 2011, 10:48:45 am
Quote from: Sason on May 14, 2011, 07:14:27 am
Didn't know where to put this, so I put it here.

Very funny.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCzbNkyXO50&feature=player_embedded [/youtube]

clever!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on May 14, 2011, 02:02:34 pm
Glad you like it, Chrissi and Monika.

I thought it funny and clever too.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on May 15, 2011, 03:44:28 pm
Here's a new addition to the neverending numbers of BBM vids.

I found it being one of the better ones. Very well done, imo.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmlq16d_yCo&NR=1[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 20, 2011, 12:11:40 am
Friends, I got reviewed in the New York Times!  Thought you'd be interested to check it out:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/20/arts/music/richard-coeur-de-lion-review.html?ref=arts
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 20, 2011, 12:51:59 am
Quote from: Meryl on May 20, 2011, 12:11:40 am
Friends, I got reviewed in the New York Times!  Thought you'd be interested to check it out:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/20/arts/music/richard-coeur-de-lion-review.html?ref=arts


 :D
In the NEW YORK TIMES!!!! Congrats Meryl, you must be really proud.


What does semi-staging mean? I know the words, but can't figure out what the writer means in this context. Maybe it's theater-lingo?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 20, 2011, 01:20:04 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 20, 2011, 12:51:59 am

 :D
In the NEW YORK TIMES!!!! Congrats Meryl, you must be really proud.


What does semi-staging mean? I know the words, but can't figure out what the writer means in this context. Maybe it's theater-lingo?

Thanks, Chrissi!  Semi-staged means that it's not a full production with costumes and sets and lighting.  The orchestra was on the stage and the singers performed in front of it.  We had only a few pieces of furniture, some hand props and bits of costumes worn over the singers' concert clothes.  Over the orchestra we hung a painting of a castle and also some pendants with the lion crest.  It worked really well, though, and we even had a battle scene complete with sword fighting.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 20, 2011, 05:18:28 am
Wow! Well done meryl!

I hope you're getting that framed and put on your wall!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on May 20, 2011, 07:36:57 am
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Meryl
on the
NYT
Review!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 20, 2011, 08:26:50 am
Excellent!! Reading this first thing in the morning with my eyes half open, I thought the ending line said It was a lively little gal, LOL!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 20, 2011, 08:46:34 am
Quote from: Meryl on May 20, 2011, 12:11:40 am
Friends, I got reviewed in the New York Times!  Thought you'd be interested to check it out:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/20/arts/music/richard-coeur-de-lion-review.html?ref=arts

Woo-hoo! That's wonderful!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 20, 2011, 10:42:41 am
Thanks for the congrats, buds!  It's nice to be able to share it with you.  :-*

Quote from: Tony-Ranger on May 20, 2011, 08:26:50 am
Excellent!! Reading this first thing in the morning with my eyes half open, I thought the ending line said It was a lively little gal, LOL!!

 :laugh:  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on May 20, 2011, 12:09:40 pm
Quote from: Meryl on May 20, 2011, 12:11:40 am
Friends, I got reviewed in the New York Times!  Thought you'd be interested to check it out:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/20/arts/music/richard-coeur-de-lion-review.html?ref=arts

Congrats Meryl!!

What a great review!!!    :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on May 21, 2011, 04:56:11 pm
Wow, congrats Meryl!  That makes up for his mixed "Séance" review.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 21, 2011, 05:02:09 pm
Thanks, Sonja and Paul!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 31, 2011, 01:04:55 pm
I'm having a Brokie evening! :D

I'm PMing with Kelda about meeting up during our holidays while at the same time cooking mac&cheese from scratch according to a recipe of Jeff's mom. (I finally found cheddar)

Having a good time here, thinking of my Brokie friends.  :-*

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 31, 2011, 01:55:47 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 31, 2011, 01:04:55 pm
I'm having a Brokie evening! :D

I'm PMing with Kelda about meeting up during our holidays while at the same time cooking mac&cheese from scratch according to a recipe of Jeff's mom. (I finally found cheddar)

Having a good time here, thinking of my Brokie friends.  :-*



 :laugh: Brill! xx
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on May 31, 2011, 08:49:55 pm
How was the mac and cheese?  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on May 31, 2011, 10:06:03 pm
Get it in the box!! It's easier that way!! ;)

I'm glad you are having a fun time Chrissi! :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 31, 2011, 11:33:37 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 31, 2011, 01:04:55 pm

Having a good time here, thinking of my Brokie friends.  :-*

Back at you, friend!! Enjoy the mac and cheese!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 01, 2011, 02:07:38 pm
Quote from: Meryl on May 31, 2011, 08:49:55 pm
How was the mac and cheese?  :D


The mac&cheese was good yesterday. But this evening I warmed it up and it was even better the second time. Yumm! :)

David: there is no mac and cheese from the box here, that's how this whole thread of conversation got rolling in the first place (a while back).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 01, 2011, 10:31:35 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on June 01, 2011, 02:07:38 pm
The mac&cheese was good yesterday. But this evening I warmed it up and it was even better the second time. Yumm! :)

Chrissi's right. It is even better warmed up as left-overs.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on June 01, 2011, 10:56:25 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 31, 2011, 01:04:55 pm
I'm having a Brokie evening! :D

I'm PMing with Kelda about meeting up during our holidays while at the same time cooking mac&cheese from scratch according to a recipe of Jeff's mom. (I finally found cheddar)

Having a good time here, thinking of my Brokie friends.  :-*


:D :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 02, 2011, 01:25:34 am
I'm glad the mac and cheese worked out, Chrissi!  8)

John G. and I had dinner at a place on 43rd Street with diner food at fancy prices.  The mac and cheese wasn't nearly up to speed.  We're looking forward to getting some at Duke's on the 18th when Pete and David are here.  However, my tuna melt was huge and good, and John had fish and chips that could have fed three people.  The fish looked like someone had stuffed a knee sock and deep fried it.  He ate the whole thing!  :P  ;D

Afterwards we went to the movie theater on 42nd and watched the Met's "Die Walkure" in HD.  Five and a half hours, but worth it!  Great singing, and a great opera.  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on June 02, 2011, 01:29:58 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on June 01, 2011, 02:07:38 pm

The mac&cheese was good yesterday. But this evening I warmed it up and it was even better the second time. Yumm! :)

David: there is no mac and cheese from the box here, that's how this whole thread of conversation got rolling in the first place (a while back).

I;m sorry. I guess I haven;t been paying attention. I just keep thinking about the Kraft Mac & cheese in a box.

I'm sure Jeff's Mother's recipe was wonderful! :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 03, 2011, 05:00:57 am

Mary McBride Performs "No One's Gonna Love You Like Me"




[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-iTXopkgKs[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 03, 2011, 08:42:10 am
Quote from: David In Indy on June 02, 2011, 01:29:58 am
I'm sorry. I guess I haven't been paying attention. I just keep thinking about the Kraft Mac & cheese in a box.

As boxed mac 'n' cheeses go, the Kraft Deluxe version, with the cheese sauce in a pouch, is best. The downscale version with the powdered cheese is just vile.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 04, 2011, 12:13:49 pm

It's that time of the year again .....

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/ad703dc6.jpg)

Our annual cherry massacre took place today ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 04, 2011, 12:29:49 pm
LOL Chrissi!!

When I first saw the picture I thought you'd been attacked by a cat or sumthin!!   ;D ;D


Are your cherries already ready to pick? This early?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 04, 2011, 12:30:40 pm
As usual, the whole family was involved. Everybody put on their oldest/ugliest clothes and busied themselves with picking cherries. My youngest was allowed to join the picking, and climb up a ladder, for the fiirst time this year. He was proud!
After a while, the four of us (kids + yours truly) went to the next station: pitting the cherrries and putting them through the meat mincing machine, while hubby continued to pick.

I pitted the cherries by hand, that's why I am the dirtiest :laugh:. The girls took turns with pitting by machine and being gofer while my son ran the meat mincer. At good last, hubby cooked the whole stuff to jam while I cleaned up. That's teamwork. Now I'm happy to have it behind me for another year. :D



(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/9274697e.jpg)



Already full of cherry splashes, but it got even worse. ::)
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/80820c5b.jpg)



Self-portrait before running for the shower. :laugh:

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/1d06a696.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 04, 2011, 12:41:13 pm
Quote from: Sason on June 04, 2011, 12:29:49 pm
Are your cherries already ready to pick? This early?


Yes, it's the regular time now. Last year it was a little later, because spring came very late. But this year, it's back to normal.
Thankfully this year our tree didn't bear as many cherries as usual. I don't know why, and I don't need to know, I'm just thankful for it. There are still plenty cherries high above, where we can't reach. And no dog anymore, who keeps the ground clean from the cherries that fall down. He ate them all every year. :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on June 04, 2011, 12:49:48 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on June 03, 2011, 08:42:10 am
As boxed mac 'n' cheeses go, the Kraft Deluxe version, with the cheese sauce in a pouch, is best. The downscale version with the powdered cheese is just vile.

 :laugh:   :laugh:

On the one hand, I agree. On the other, I'm thinking that it's kind of absurd to express total contempt for one kind of Kraft mac 'n' cheese while praising another ... Kraft mac 'n' cheese! I mean, if you're also eating a dish whose name involves saying "nnnn," are you in any position to judge?

 ;)   :-* 

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 04, 2011, 12:55:58 pm
I'll stick with beans.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 04, 2011, 02:09:56 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on June 04, 2011, 12:30:40 pm
As usual, the whole family was involved. Everybody put on their oldest/ugliest clothes and busied themselves with picking cherries. My youngest was allowed to join the picking, and climb up a ladder, for the fiirst time this year. He was proud!
After a while, the four of us (kids + yours truly) went to the next station: pitting the cherrries and putting them through the meat mincing machine, while hubby continued to pick.

I pitted the cherries by hand, that's why I am the dirtiest :laugh:. The girls took turns with pitting by machine and being gofer while my son ran the meat mincer. At good last, hubby cooked the whole stuff to jam while I cleaned up. That's teamwork. Now I'm happy to have it behind me for another year. :D



(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/9274697e.jpg)



Already full of cherry splashes, but it got even worse. ::)
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/80820c5b.jpg)



Self-portrait before running for the shower. :laugh:

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/1d06a696.jpg)

These pictures are great, Chrissi!

The one of you all cherried up is hilarious!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 04, 2011, 02:44:51 pm
Quote from: serious crayons on June 04, 2011, 12:49:48 pm
:laugh:   :laugh:

On the one hand, I agree. On the other, I'm thinking that it's kind of absurd to express total contempt for one kind of Kraft mac 'n' cheese while praising another ... Kraft mac 'n' cheese! I mean, if you're also eating a dish whose name involves saying "nnnn," are you in any position to judge?

 ;)   :-* 

Of course I'm in a position to judge!  >:( Would you ask a wine connoisseur if he was in a position to judge between a bottle of Ripple and a fine Bordeaux? Then why ask the question of a connoisseur of macaroni and cheese?  >:(

 ;)  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 04, 2011, 02:47:00 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on June 04, 2011, 12:13:49 pm
It's that time of the year again .....

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/ad703dc6.jpg)

Our annual cherry massacre took place today ;D :laugh:


Well! Thank God it's just cherries. That picture makes you look like a victim of some loathsome skin disease. ...  :P
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on June 05, 2011, 01:44:34 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on June 04, 2011, 02:44:51 pm
Of course I'm in a position to judge!  >:( Would you ask a wine connoisseur if he was in a position to judge between a bottle of Ripple and a fine Bordeaux? Then why ask the question of a connoisseur of macaroni and cheese?  >:(

 ;)  ;D

If the wine connoisseur were drinking Boone's Farm while criticizing Ripple ...  :-X :laugh:

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 05, 2011, 10:31:25 pm
Quote from: serious crayons on June 05, 2011, 01:44:34 am
If the wine connoisseur were drinking Boone's Farm while criticizing Ripple ...  :-X :laugh:

(Burp.)  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 12, 2011, 06:06:09 pm
This is an awesome lip dub. They closed down major parts of a whole city to shoot it!!!



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPjjZCO67WI[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 12, 2011, 06:13:20 pm
And this is a totally, totally amazing artist. Her voice!!!!!

I'm sure we'll hear a lot more from her in the future.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64yjmSk13VI&feature=player_embedded#at=282[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 13, 2011, 05:58:13 am
Quote from: Sason on June 12, 2011, 06:06:09 pm
This is an awesome lip dub. They closed down major parts of a whole city to shoot it!!!



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPjjZCO67WI[/youtube]


Ohhh, big smiles. :) :) :)
This just makes you sing along.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 14, 2011, 08:44:57 am
We are the Village girls!
We wear our hair in curls!
We wear our dungarees
above our nelly knees!

 ;D

Happy Gay Pride Month!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 18, 2011, 01:47:01 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Kelda
on
reaching
13,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 18, 2011, 02:10:30 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/catwithlaptop.jpg)

Congrats on 13,000, Kelda!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 18, 2011, 04:09:28 pm
Oh wow! I didn't even realise - thankyou!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 21, 2011, 04:07:33 pm
Congrats Kelda!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 21, 2011, 05:04:05 pm
thankyou!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 23, 2011, 01:18:14 pm
1:30PM the first suitcase was packed. Now it's 7PM and I'm done with packing, except for the stuff we need tonight and tomorrow morning.

Tomorrow it's off to Scotland! See you all on July 10th or 11th.
Hold down the fort, friends. ;)
 :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 23, 2011, 01:59:42 pm
Bonny voyage, Chrissi!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 23, 2011, 03:01:15 pm
See you soon Chrissi - literally!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 25, 2011, 11:15:38 am
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Sason
(Sonja)
on
reaching
4,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 25, 2011, 11:32:39 am
Thanks Chuck!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on June 25, 2011, 01:49:36 pm
Congrats to Sonja on 4,000 posts!

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/southendmd/sonjagoingtomexico.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 25, 2011, 02:05:01 pm
LOL, thanks Paul!


Yeah, I wore my best belt buckle in that pic, thought it'd look nice.     8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 25, 2011, 02:12:21 pm
Congrats Sonja!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 25, 2011, 02:14:47 pm
Thanks Kelda!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 25, 2011, 02:16:46 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/4000feet.jpg)

CONGRATS, SONJA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 25, 2011, 02:24:51 pm
Wow, do I get him as a prize?  ;D

Thanks Meryl!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sophia on June 25, 2011, 05:30:29 pm
Congrats Sonja!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on June 25, 2011, 05:44:08 pm

Congrats Sonja!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 25, 2011, 05:52:49 pm
Thanks, Sophia and Amanda!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 27, 2011, 04:19:01 am
Hiya! Just a quick check-in from beautiful Scotland. :)
We have the cutest of cottages with a stunning view over the green rolling hills of the Borders.
And the hit for Brokies: sheep everywhere! :laugh:

Right behind the cottage is a sheep pasture. I'll add a pic.
And there are peacocks around. They come right to our back door, peeking unashamedly in. Kind of zoo reversed. ;D

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on June 27, 2011, 04:25:44 am
*waves to Chrissie*

Say hello to the sheep for us!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 27, 2011, 08:29:21 am
Looks goregous Chrissi! Looking forward to seeing you on sunday - getting the spare rooms all ready for your arrival!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 27, 2011, 12:58:16 pm
It looks lovely, Chrissi!

Enjoy your vacation!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on June 30, 2011, 07:16:56 am
Please post more pics from Scotland, Chrissie. Never enough sheep...


I found two newly taken aerial shots of my home town that are quite good. Thought I´d show you where I live
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on June 30, 2011, 08:42:28 am
Quote from: Buffymon on June 30, 2011, 07:16:56 am
Please post more pics from Scotland, Chrissie. Never enough sheep...


I found two newly taken aerial shots of my home town that are quite good. Thought I´d show you where I live

No sheep there, but it looks very pretty!
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Post by: Meryl on June 30, 2011, 11:27:47 am
Quote from: Buffymon on June 30, 2011, 07:16:56 am
I found two newly taken aerial shots of my home town that are quite good. Thought I´d show you where I live

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokeArseMountain/Scenic/Monikashometown.jpg)

What an adorable little town!  8)
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 30, 2011, 11:37:44 am
Quote from: Meryl on June 30, 2011, 11:27:47 am
What an adorable little town!  8)

Very cute!  :)
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Post by: Kelda on June 30, 2011, 12:04:00 pm
wow it looks really pretty Monika!
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Post by: SuperDistortion on June 30, 2011, 12:37:35 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on June 30, 2011, 07:16:56 am
Please post more pics from Scotland, Chrissie. Never enough sheep...


I found two newly taken aerial shots of my home town that are quite good. Thought I´d show you where I live

Bara vackra!
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Post by: Sason on June 30, 2011, 04:43:08 pm
It looks pretty, Monika.

I've never been there.

Is that a pier all the way out to the little island?
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Post by: Monika on June 30, 2011, 05:19:17 pm
Quote from: Sason on June 30, 2011, 04:43:08 pm
It looks pretty, Monika.

I've never been there.

Is that a pier all the way out to the little island?
it´s a foot bridge that leads out to Mayor Island (it used to belong to the town Mayor - it came with the job)
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Post by: Monika on June 30, 2011, 05:24:39 pm
Quote from: SuperDistortion on June 30, 2011, 12:37:35 pm
Bara vackra!
:D


Next time we meet, I´ll expect we´ll converse exclusively in Swedish
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Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 30, 2011, 05:50:02 pm
Man kan säga att två gånger och menar det.

Hoppas du har en bra tid på din resa och ta massor av bilder. Underbar liten stad du har där. Jag hoppas att besöka ert land en dag, men tills dess kommer att få nöja sig med repriser av Wallander på BBC America.
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Post by: Kelda on July 01, 2011, 04:05:13 am
Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on June 30, 2011, 05:50:02 pm
Man kan säga att två gånger och menar det.

Hoppas du har en bra tid på din resa och ta massor av bilder. Underbar liten stad du har där. Jag hoppas att besöka ert land en dag, men tills dess kommer att få nöja sig med repriser av Wallander på BBC America.

 :laugh: I love Google translate!
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Post by: Penthesilea on July 01, 2011, 01:54:10 pm
Love the pics of your home town, Mon. :) Beautiful indeed. Is it at a lake, or is this actually the sea?


One more Scotland pic before logging off for the time being. I won't have internet at the next cottage (yes, I'm already packing to leave tomorrow morning. Too bad, I'd like to stay a few days more, it's so cute and so much to do in the area. But I guess I'll love the next one, too.


Anyway, we took on a big hike yesterday. 14km, 430m climb, 5 hours (including breaks).
Now if I can do the same in 2000m altitude, I'm prepared for Moose Mountain. :)

Anyway, the trail lead mostly across sheep pastures (!).
As we saw thistles, I explained to my kids that they are the national flower of Scotland. Without missing a beat, my youngest returned: "Yes, and the national shit of Scotland is sheep shit."

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I almost fell off the mountain laughing! ;D


Attached a pic of the scenery on our hike.
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Post by: Penthesilea on July 01, 2011, 01:58:03 pm
PS: The dark stuff growing on the ground in the above pic is Heath. :)

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Post by: Kelda on July 01, 2011, 05:52:54 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 01, 2011, 01:54:10 pm
Love the pics of your home town, Mon. :) Beautiful indeed. Is it at a lake, or is this actually the sea?


One more Scotland pic before logging off for the time being. I won't have internet at the next cottage (yes, I'm already packing to leave tomorrow morning. Too bad, I'd like to stay a few days more, it's so cute and so much to do in the area. But I guess I'll love the next one, too.


Anyway, we took on a big hike yesterday. 14km, 430m climb, 5 hours (including breaks).
Now if I can do the same in 2000m altitude, I'm prepared for Moose Mountain. :)

Anyway, the trail lead mostly across sheep pastures (!).
As we saw thistles, I explained to my kids that they are the national flower of Scotland. Without missing a beat, my youngest returned: "Yes, and the national shit of Scotland is sheep shit."

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I almost fell off the mountain laughing! ;D


Attached a pic of the scenery on our hike.

Brilliant! Looking forward to see you in 36 hours!
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Post by: Sason on July 02, 2011, 02:11:01 pm
Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on June 30, 2011, 05:50:02 pm
Man kan säga att två gånger och menar det.

Hoppas du har en bra tid på din resa och ta massor av bilder. Underbar liten stad du har där. Jag hoppas att besöka ert land en dag, men tills dess kommer att få nöja sig med repriser av Wallander på BBC America.

Wow, I didn't know you were fluent (well, almost  ;)) in Swedish, Truman!   ;D
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Post by: Sason on July 02, 2011, 02:15:50 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 01, 2011, 01:54:10 pm
Love the pics of your home town, Mon. :) Beautiful indeed. Is it at a lake, or is this actually the sea?


One more Scotland pic before logging off for the time being. I won't have internet at the next cottage (yes, I'm already packing to leave tomorrow morning. Too bad, I'd like to stay a few days more, it's so cute and so much to do in the area. But I guess I'll love the next one, too.


Anyway, we took on a big hike yesterday. 14km, 430m climb, 5 hours (including breaks).
Now if I can do the same in 2000m altitude, I'm prepared for Moose Mountain. :)

Anyway, the trail lead mostly across sheep pastures (!).
As we saw thistles, I explained to my kids that they are the national flower of Scotland. Without missing a beat, my youngest returned: "Yes, and the national shit of Scotland is sheep shit."

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I almost fell off the mountain laughing! ;D


Attached a pic of the scenery on our hike.

Beautiful, Chrissi.

This pic makes me even more determined that I have to visit Scotland one day!
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Post by: Kelda on July 02, 2011, 02:41:35 pm
Quote from: Sason on July 02, 2011, 02:15:50 pm
Beautiful, Chrissi.

This pic makes me even more determined that I have to visit Scotland one day!

You'd have a place to stay too!
 :D
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Post by: Sason on July 02, 2011, 02:42:13 pm
Quote from: Kelda on July 02, 2011, 02:41:35 pm
You'd have a place to stay too!
 :D

Awww.....   :-* :-*
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Post by: Front-Ranger on July 02, 2011, 03:54:07 pm
Take it from me, Kelda is the BestMost host!!

(http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1579.0;attach=26919)

Lovely photo of your cottage in the borderlands, Chrissi!!
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Post by: Kelda on July 02, 2011, 04:10:46 pm
Quote from: Tony-Ranger on July 02, 2011, 03:54:07 pm
Take it from me, Kelda is the BestMost host!!

(http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1579.0;attach=26919)

Lovely photo of your cottage in the borderlands, Chrissi!!
:-*
 :-* :-*
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Post by: Monika on July 02, 2011, 04:51:04 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 01, 2011, 01:58:03 pm
PS: The dark stuff growing on the ground in the above pic is Heath. :)


:-*
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Post by: Penthesilea on July 03, 2011, 10:47:48 am
Hiya!
I'm sitting in Kelda's garden!  :D
Weather is beautiful and WARM, our hosts are lovely - it's some sweet life fer sure.
 :-*
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Post by: Sason on July 03, 2011, 11:19:49 am
Have a wonderful visit, y'all!   :D
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Post by: Monika on July 03, 2011, 11:23:03 am
Sweet life indeed  :D



and you are all wearing kilts, arent´you?
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Post by: southendmd on July 03, 2011, 12:39:46 pm
Hi to Kelda's and Chrissi's families. 

I think a wool kilt on a hot day would be nasty!  How 'bout a tartan speedo?  (http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/m7XevVD6Wm-rAYs4egXNsRg/140.jpg)
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Post by: Sason on July 03, 2011, 12:50:29 pm
Do you think Chrissi and Kelda will look good in them?   ::)
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Post by: Kelda on July 03, 2011, 06:29:46 pm
 :laugh: :laugh:

No speedos or kilts for us!

I've just come up to bed but thought I'd pop on here quickly before I fell asleep - Chrissi's kids are great and so polite! Oliver especially is very cute with his very good english - saying THANKYOU! all the time!
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Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2011, 09:21:12 pm
Sounds like it's a great visit!  ;D

Happy that you're meeting up again!
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Post by: southendmd on July 04, 2011, 10:05:20 am
Happy 4th of July, everyone!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJlBycCWh8A[/youtube]

"Brokeback 1776" with some very clever editing.  With thanks to BayCityJohn.
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Post by: Meryl on July 04, 2011, 10:27:29 am
That is clever!  Thanks, Paul.  :-*
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Post by: Kelda on July 04, 2011, 01:25:18 pm
Quote from: Kelda on July 03, 2011, 06:29:46 pm
:laugh: :laugh:

No speedos or kilts for us!

I've just come up to bed but thought I'd pop on here quickly before I fell asleep - Chrissi's kids are great and so polite! Oliver especially is very cute with his very good english - saying THANKYOU! all the time!

See... http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,6738.msg614455.html#msg614455 for some photos!
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Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2011, 02:13:23 pm

Happy
Independence
Day
Brokies!!!

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Post by: Monika on July 07, 2011, 02:57:49 am
I´ve been meaning to watch OZ for years, but never gotten round to it before. I started watching yesterday and am already half through the second season. Wow - great series and I love Beecher and Keller.
Very good drama!
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Post by: oilgun on July 07, 2011, 03:30:09 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on July 07, 2011, 02:57:49 am
I´ve been meaning to watch OZ for years, but never gotten round to it before. I started watching yesterday and am already half through the second season. Wow - great series and I love Beecher and Keller.
Very good drama!

One of my all time favourite series!!
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Post by: Sason on July 07, 2011, 03:31:17 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on July 07, 2011, 02:57:49 am
I´ve been meaning to watch OZ for years, but never gotten round to it before. I started watching yesterday and am already half through the second season. Wow - great series and I love Beecher and Keller.
Very good drama!

Vacation is good, eh?    :-*
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Post by: Sason on July 07, 2011, 04:14:23 pm
Today it's four fucking years since I saw BBM for the first time.

My life changed there and then. Won't ever be the same again, and I don't want it to.

It's been an ongoing journey, to an unknown destination.

Thank you, all my wonderful friends, for riding it with me.
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Post by: southendmd on July 07, 2011, 06:26:56 pm
Happy Four F*ckin' Anniversary, Sonja!
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Post by: Meryl on July 07, 2011, 09:19:40 pm
Happy Fourth of July Brokeback, Sonia!  8)
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Post by: Kelda on July 08, 2011, 04:20:34 am
Congrats Sonja!
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Post by: Monika on July 08, 2011, 01:14:44 pm
Quote from: Sason on July 07, 2011, 04:14:23 pm
Today it's four fucking years since I saw BBM for the first time.

My life changed there and then. Won't ever be the same again, and I don't want it to.

It's been an ongoing journey, to an unknown destination.

Thank you, all my wonderful friends, for riding it with me.
 
We´ll ride it together for as long as we can stand it  :-*
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Post by: Monika on July 08, 2011, 01:16:37 pm
I spent the entire night yesterday watching the HBO series OZ for the first time. Talk about hardcore drama. Love it!
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Post by: Sason on July 08, 2011, 04:44:18 pm
Thank you Paul, Meryl, Kelda and Monika!   :-*


Tell you what, Brokeback Mountain is one amazing movie!  ;) ;D
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Post by: David In Indy on July 08, 2011, 11:10:14 pm
Quote from: Sason on July 07, 2011, 04:14:23 pm
Today it's four fucking years since I saw BBM for the first time.

My life changed there and then. Won't ever be the same again, and I don't want it to.

It's been an ongoing journey, to an unknown destination.

Thank you, all my wonderful friends, for riding it with me.

:-*  :-*
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Post by: Kelda on July 09, 2011, 09:20:35 am
Quote from: David In Indy on July 08, 2011, 11:10:14 pm
:-*  :-*

Great to see you David!
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Post by: Sason on July 09, 2011, 09:24:01 am
Thanks David! :-*
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 14, 2011, 08:43:27 am
What a difference in the weather! Beautiful morning today! I forget what it was exactly, but I think the temperature was in the upper 60s F when I left home this morning. Not a cloud in the sky,  :)
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Post by: Berit on July 18, 2011, 05:22:47 pm
I have written 647 times during 4 years and 1 month aproximatly. I won't ever become a member of this club - at least I don't think so - but I have rad and I continue to read - a true lurker!! :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: Kelda on July 18, 2011, 05:33:49 pm
You'll get there Berit!  :-*
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Post by: Monika on July 18, 2011, 05:35:44 pm
Quote from: Berit on July 18, 2011, 05:22:47 pm
I have written 647 times during 4 years and 1 month aproximatly. I won't ever become a member of this club - at least I don't think so - but I have rad and I continue to read - a true lurker!! :laugh: :laugh:
I guess you´ll just have to stay here for another four years then :)
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Post by: Meryl on July 20, 2011, 08:27:05 pm
We love lurkers, but posters are better.  We love you either way, Berit!  8)
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Post by: Meryl on July 21, 2011, 09:54:15 pm
My brother took this from his rental home in Jackson, Wyoming (he's playing in the Teton Music Festival).  Looks almost too good to be real, doesn't it?

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokeArseMountain/Scenic/Wyoming2011bySkip.jpg)
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Post by: serious crayons on July 22, 2011, 12:18:12 am
Wow, Meryl! I saw the photo before I read your post and assumed it was by a professional photographer.

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Post by: Meryl on July 22, 2011, 12:58:34 am
Quote from: serious crayons on July 22, 2011, 12:18:12 am
Wow, Meryl! I saw the photo before I read your post and assumed it was by a professional photographer.

Thanks, K.  Skip has made a hobby of photography and even majored in it for awhile in college.  He has a way with a photo!  8)
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Post by: Front-Ranger on July 22, 2011, 10:23:01 am
Love the mist covered meadow!!

Now, here's one I took from the front porch of the little cabin we stayed in near Hyattville, Wyoming on the west flank of the Big Horns, when we were there two weeks ago to lay Rodney's ashes to rest. The flowers are milkweed.

(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j341/LeeRecca/Rodney/Rodney2011-July9/P1080782.jpg)
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Post by: Meryl on July 22, 2011, 11:06:44 am
Beautiful, Lee!  It seems like getting a great photo in Wyoming is as easy as falling off a log.  8)
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Post by: Front-Ranger on July 22, 2011, 01:09:28 pm
I think you're right, friend! Quite a few of the photos I took were just snapshots, even taken out the back window of Chuck's Fourunner as it was speeding down the highway, yet a few of them are breathtaking!!

Here's a link to the photobucket album, since I'm so pokey at getting it posted:

http://s1081.photobucket.com/albums/j341/LeeRecca/Rodney/Rodney2011-July9/ (http://s1081.photobucket.com/albums/j341/LeeRecca/Rodney/Rodney2011-July9/)
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Post by: Meryl on July 22, 2011, 02:39:18 pm
Quote from: Tony-Ranger on July 22, 2011, 01:09:28 pm
I think you're right, friend! Quite a few of the photos I took were just snapshots, even taken out the back window of Chuck's Fourunner as it was speeding down the highway, yet a few of them are breathtaking!!

Here's a link to the photobucket album, since I'm so pokey at getting it posted:

http://s1081.photobucket.com/albums/j341/LeeRecca/Rodney/Rodney2011-July9/ (http://s1081.photobucket.com/albums/j341/LeeRecca/Rodney/Rodney2011-July9/)

Those are great!  8)
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Post by: Kelda on July 23, 2011, 06:14:14 am
Quote from: Meryl on July 21, 2011, 09:54:15 pm
My brother took this from his rental home in Jackson, Wyoming (he's playing in the Teton Music Festival).  Looks almost too good to be real, doesn't it?

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokeArseMountain/Scenic/Wyoming2011bySkip.jpg)
Gorgeous!
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Post by: Monika on July 30, 2011, 01:53:47 am
Quote from: Meryl on July 21, 2011, 09:54:15 pm
My brother took this from his rental home in Jackson, Wyoming (he's playing in the Teton Music Festival).  Looks almost too good to be real, doesn't it?

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokeArseMountain/Scenic/Wyoming2011bySkip.jpg)
wow
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Post by: Monika on July 30, 2011, 01:56:59 am
It´s an early Sat morning here and I`m wide awake. Cloudy outside but still real hot. If I weren´t real lazy, I´d get out of bed for some breakfast.
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Post by: Kelda on July 30, 2011, 06:09:22 am
Quote from: Buffymon on July 30, 2011, 01:56:59 am
It´s an early Sat morning here and I`m wide awake. Cloudy outside but still real hot. If I weren´t real lazy, I´d get out of bed for some breakfast.

enjoy the day when you do get up!
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Post by: Sason on July 30, 2011, 08:55:41 am
Quote from: Meryl on July 21, 2011, 09:54:15 pm
My brother took this from his rental home in Jackson, Wyoming (he's playing in the Teton Music Festival).  Looks almost too good to be real, doesn't it?

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokeArseMountain/Scenic/Wyoming2011bySkip.jpg)
Wow!

Love the mist in the foreground!
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 30, 2011, 01:24:59 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on July 30, 2011, 01:56:59 am
It´s an early Sat morning here and I`m wide awake. Cloudy outside but still real hot. If I weren´t real lazy, I´d get out of bed for some breakfast.

Heh. I didn't get out of bed till 10:15 this morning. No wonder I never seem to get anything done on a Saturday. ...  :-\  ::)
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 30, 2011, 01:26:41 pm
Quote from: Meryl on July 21, 2011, 09:54:15 pm
My brother took this from his rental home in Jackson, Wyoming (he's playing in the Teton Music Festival).  Looks almost too good to be real, doesn't it?

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokeArseMountain/Scenic/Wyoming2011bySkip.jpg)
Right now this picture is making me so "homesick" for the West.  :(
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Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2011, 05:01:12 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Penthesilea
(Chrissi)
on
reaching
11,000
posts!

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Post by: Sason on August 06, 2011, 05:55:47 pm
Congrats Chrissi!!
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Post by: Meryl on August 06, 2011, 08:49:23 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/smileycongrats.gif)

WAY TO GO, CHRISSI!
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Post by: Penthesilea on August 07, 2011, 07:18:37 am
 :-* :-* :-*
Thank you, friends! :D
With posting all these Alberta pics, I'm just flying through the post##. ;D
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Post by: Kelda on August 07, 2011, 09:05:24 am
Congrats Chrissi!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 08, 2011, 12:32:00 am
Thanks, Kel. :-*


Here I am, back at posting before 7 in the morning. :-\
Six blissful weeks of summer holidays are over. *sigh*
It's not hard to get up before 6 this morning. Or tomorrow, or the next few weeks. I can live with that.
What really gets me is the thought that it will be one full, long year, before the next summer holidays start. :(

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 08, 2011, 04:06:34 am
Think on the nright side, its actually one year minus 6 weeks!
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 15, 2011, 10:00:06 am
Had a good laugh Saturday evening.

Before I went out to get drunk like I usually do on a Saturday evening, I turned on the Weather Channel to check the local forecast. They were running a report by NBC reporter Bob Dotson an NBC reporter on people in Joplin, Missouri, putting their lives back together after the tornado.

The background music playing under Dotson's the narration? Was from the score for Brokeback Mountain!  :laugh:

I'm watching the report, and listening, and I said to myself, "Wait a minute. I'd know those guitar chords anywhere!"  :laugh:

ETA: I find that I can't now remember for sure whether the reporter was Bob Dotson or Keith Morrison.
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Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2011, 10:24:30 am
 :laugh:

That's too funny, Jeff!
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Post by: Kelda on August 15, 2011, 04:12:58 pm
wonder why they chose it??!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 17, 2011, 08:34:34 am
I forgot to check the temperature before I left home this morning, but it's a very nice summer morning here in Philadelphia.  :)

It's crossed my mind to wonder whether the absolutley awful weather we've had over the past week is signaling an early fall. Probably not, but the weather reminds me of conditions that are not uncommon around the fall equinox, which doesn't occur for another five weeks.
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Post by: southendmd on August 19, 2011, 08:41:38 am
Congrats to Chuck on 19,000 posts!
Our top poster!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 19, 2011, 09:07:55 am
Quote from: southendmd on August 19, 2011, 08:41:38 am
Congrats to Chuck on 19,000 posts!
Our top poster!

Who's that little chatterbox?
The one with all the shaved-off locks?
Who can it be?
It's our own darling Chuckie!

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on August 19, 2011, 01:12:19 pm
Congrats Chuckie!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 19, 2011, 01:53:51 pm
OOh! Nom nom they look amazing! What are they??

Congrats Chuckie!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on August 19, 2011, 02:07:52 pm
Quote from: Kelda on August 19, 2011, 01:53:51 pm
OOh! Nom nom they look amazing! What are they??

Congrats Chuckie!

Red velvet whoopie pies! Nom Nom!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on August 19, 2011, 02:11:04 pm
Chuckie will have to share with me! Nom nom!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 19, 2011, 07:36:00 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/19000posts.jpg)

CONGRATS, CHUCK!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2011, 10:21:04 pm
thanks everyone!

By the time I got here, y'all ate my whoopie pies!   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 20, 2011, 10:23:49 pm
Wow, congratulations friend Chuck!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 20, 2011, 11:15:04 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 20, 2011, 10:21:04 pm
thanks everyone!

By the time I got here, y'all ate my whoopie pies!   :laugh:

We were just trying to help. They're bad for your diet, anyway.  8)

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on August 21, 2011, 05:40:21 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 20, 2011, 10:21:04 pm
thanks everyone!

By the time I got here, y'all ate my whoopie pies!   :laugh:

Well, that's what happens when you're late for your own party!    8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 27, 2011, 09:36:40 am
It's a ... weekend!! I'm glad to see we all got our personalities straightened out last night! Now we're all ready for the weekend, right? Hope everyone is staying dry!!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 27, 2011, 10:21:27 am
Congrats Chuckie!
WTG! :D :-*

Here, I saved you one of your cookies
*hands over cookie*
(Lucky for you, I'm allergic to nuts.)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2011, 07:33:02 pm
thank you Chrissi!   :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: louisev on August 27, 2011, 08:18:06 pm
wow that's a lot of posts, Chuck!

congratulations!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 28, 2011, 03:22:07 pm
9:20PM here. In an hour I have to bring my oldest to the bus. She's going on a school trip to Berlin for almost a week.
I'm happy for her, and I know she'll have a blast. I know their program and I'd love to take this trip myself, it's that good.

But she's my baby! Ok, with 15 she's not exaxctly a baby anymore, but still.
I'm such a sissy. I'm already worrying.  ::)

At least I know how to play it cool, even when I'm not. Many years of practice.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on August 28, 2011, 04:12:01 pm
I'm sure she's gonna be alright, Chrissi. And have lots of fun.

But it's hard, I know.

But after all, this is what we want for our kids, isn't it? To be independent of us.

That's what we bring them up to be. Even though it breaks our motherly hearts.

I've been there myself, and I survived. You will too.  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 28, 2011, 05:33:37 pm
Thank you, Sonja.

It's 11:30PM here and I'm back.
I had a good time when none was expected! ;D

My daughter was really sweet, hugging and kissing me, whispering sweet words into my ear - in front of all her classmates, wow.

When the kids were in the bus, three of us moms stood together and made lots of fun about the teachers and the principal (who is also on this trip). One of the female teachers is a real hottie and we said she's the reason the principal accompanies the trip. Then we pictured the poor man having a hard time not only separating the girls from the boys, but also keeping the male teachers off the hottie. :laugh:

So I didn't have any time to get sentimental, but had lots of laughs instead. :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 28, 2011, 05:45:45 pm
Oh, I forgot to say: the last time my daughter was on a long school trip, the hottie teacher was also on the same trip and we saw her making out heavily, giving her BF something to remember her by, before she entered the bus. :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 29, 2011, 11:01:41 am
Children's birthday party today. 7 eight-year-olds in my house.

My life is a zoo. ::)



(But I wouldn't want it any other way :))
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 29, 2011, 11:18:48 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 29, 2011, 11:01:41 am
Children's birthday party today. 7 eight-year-olds in my house.

My life is a zoo. ::)

(But I wouldn't want it any other way :))

Sounds lovely friend!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on August 29, 2011, 12:01:35 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on August 28, 2011, 03:22:07 pm
9:20PM here. In an hour I have to bring my oldest to the bus. She's going on a school trip to Berlin for almost a week.
I'm happy for her, and I know she'll have a blast. I know their program and I'd love to take this trip myself, it's that good.

But she's my baby! Ok, with 15 she's not exaxctly a baby anymore, but still.
I'm such a sissy. I'm already worrying.  ::)

At least I know how to play it cool, even when I'm not. Many years of practice.

And did you manage  to remain cool!?!

enjoy the birthday party!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 30, 2011, 01:16:16 am
Quote from: Kelda on August 29, 2011, 12:01:35 pm
And did you manage  to remain cool!?!

enjoy the birthday party!


A course I did. And I didn't even have to pretend, but had a good time instead (see my second post directly under the one you quoted).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 03, 2011, 12:23:41 pm
Friends, send good vibes to our dear John Gallagher (Aloysius J. Gleek).  He went into the hospital on Thursday to be treated for a leg clot.  I spoke to him this morning, and he sends greetings to all.  He doesn't have his laptop, though, so may not be able to post much except from his iPhone.  I'll be visiting him this afternoon and giving him your good wishes!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 03, 2011, 12:26:09 pm
Oh, please wish him all the best and a speedy and total recovery, Meryl!!

Hope he gets home soon.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 03, 2011, 01:05:34 pm
Holy anticoagulation!  I hope it's not too seirous.  Thanks, Meryl, for sending our wishes.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on September 03, 2011, 03:01:28 pm
((John)) Please get well soon!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 03, 2011, 05:31:52 pm
John.. I'm wishing you a speedy recovery!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 03, 2011, 09:49:06 pm
I visited John for about 2 hours today and we polished off a pint of mango sorbet.  :)

He's in pretty good spirits and taking it easy.  They don't know how long he'll be in the hospital.  He's been under stress with his flooded apartment and all, so it may be a good thing that he can use the time to relax.  His iPhone can connect with the internet only sporadically, so he can't necessarily read emails.  I'll probably go back on Monday to visit again.  Keep the good vibes flowing!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 04, 2011, 03:50:03 am
Thanks for reporting in, Meryl.

Please bring him continued good wishes!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 04, 2011, 05:12:04 am
Oh.
Thank you Meryl, for updating us. I'm glad to hear he's in good spirits.

(John) Hugs and good wishes go out to you. Get well soon!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 04, 2011, 06:24:26 am
hugs to you john x
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 04, 2011, 06:27:19 pm
I spoke to John on the phone this afternoon, and he sounded good.  He's able to get email sporadically, so if you PM him, he may be able to reply.  I told him everyone is sending lots of love and hugs his way.  Tomorrow I'll visit again.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 05, 2011, 12:33:59 am
Quote from: Meryl on September 04, 2011, 06:27:19 pm
I spoke to John on the phone this afternoon, and he sounded good.  He's able to get email sporadically, so if you PM him, he may be able to reply.  I told him everyone is sending lots of love and hugs his way.  Tomorrow I'll visit again.  :)

Done!
Forward some hugs anyway when you're there. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 07, 2011, 03:40:37 pm
Oi!  :o

Just checking in here now. First I've heard.  :-\

Hope he's doing better!

Here's something to cheer him up. See if he gets the pun:

Two parrots were sitting on a perch. One says to the other, "Do you smell fish?"

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 07, 2011, 05:23:05 pm
John called me about an hour ago, and he's back home!  He's much better and has a program of meds to follow.  He was super worried that his apartment had had more flooding with all the rain we had yesterday, but happily everything was fine when he got home.  8)

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 07, 2011, 03:40:37 pm
Two parrots were sitting on a perch. One says to the other, "Do you smell fish?"

 ;D

Ha!  I had to think a bit before I got that one.  ::)  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 07, 2011, 06:22:13 pm
Quote from: Meryl on September 07, 2011, 05:23:05 pm
John called me about an hour ago, and he's back home!  He's much better and has a program of meds to follow.

Good news!  :D

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 07, 2011, 03:40:37 pm
Here's something to cheer him up. See if he gets the pun:

Two parrots were sitting on a perch. One says to the other, "Do you smell fish?"

Quote
Ha!  I had to think a bit before I got that one.  ::)  ;)

I did too when it was first told to me!  ;D  ;)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 07, 2011, 07:47:18 pm
Excellent news, Priestess!  Best to John.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 08, 2011, 01:28:48 am
Glad to hear good news about John! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sophia on September 08, 2011, 06:40:21 am
Quote from: Meryl on September 07, 2011, 05:23:05 pm
John called me about an hour ago, and he's back home!  He's much better and has a program of meds to follow.  He was super worried that his apartment had had more flooding with all the rain we had yesterday, but happily everything was fine when he got home.  8)

Ha!  I had to think a bit before I got that one.  ::)  ;)

That´s just awesome.... Welcome home John!!!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Aloysius J. Gleek on September 08, 2011, 07:33:12 am


Thank you so much, everybody!  :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

I'm back, but I've got to STILL clean up the mess at home and get my building management to fix the leaks AND figure out with my meds and my bizarro blood chemistry, so--I'll be dropping in time to time. I literally CAN'T sit at the computer for a very long time, I NEED to be walking A LOT--good thing I love walking! 

xxxxx
John


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 08, 2011, 01:01:30 pm
Welcome home John!!!

Hope you feel completely recovered soon, and good luch with the mess and building management!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 08, 2011, 02:16:36 pm
Welcome home, John! :)
Rest up, take it easy, apartment be damned.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Aloysius J. Gleek on September 08, 2011, 06:28:06 pm



Quote from: Penthesilea on September 08, 2011, 02:16:36 pm
Welcome home, John! :)
Rest up, take it easy, apartment be damned.


Thank you, Chrissi--after finally meeting and talking with my building Superintendent, just back from Malta, I did just that--take it easy, apartment be damned!

 :laugh: :laugh:

Gotta start, though, and real soon, or else...

 :-X :-X

!!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 09, 2011, 10:17:18 pm
Welcome to the club, Andrew!

You are Baroque-Bach-tacular!

(http://www.pagefarm.net/wiki/images/1/16/Js_bach.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Andrew on September 09, 2011, 11:31:35 pm
Wow, what an initiation !  I am delighted and shocked, since ordinarily I only count limerick syllables, not my own posts.  

And you make me a little guilty, Paul,  that I have not visited my own blog much in recent months to post about my good friends Palestrina, William Byrd, Monteverdi, Agostino Steffani (met him last year), Corelli, Handel, Alessandro and Domenico Scarlatti, John Blow, Purcell, Pergolesi, Charpentier, Couperin, Rameau, J.S. Bach, J.C. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, Haydn, Gluck, Boccherini, Mozart, Beethoven, Cherubini, Rossini, Schubert, John Ireland, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Bellini, Donizetti, Berdi, Berlioz, Chopin, Liszt, Bizet, Delibes, Smetana, Dvorak,Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Faure, Saint-Saens, Franck, Johann Strauss, Wagner, Brahms, Max Bruch, Bruckner, Mahler, Richard Strauss, Korngold, Balakirev, Borodin, Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Debussy, Ravel, Janacek, Grieg, Wilhelm Stenhammar, Nielsen, Sibelius, Delius, Elgar, Granados, de Falla, Copland, Gershwin, Holst, Vaughan Williams, Britten, Hindemith, Bartok, Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Stravinsky, Respighi, Rodrigo and all their friends.

.....didn't post about them for the worst possible reason, that I was afraid these friends were not the in crowd....

....and had only a tenuous superficial connection with my favorite film, although they had a deeper connection, having something to do with Depth itself...

But I have enjoyed every day of the time it took to reach 1000 posts, which in my case was - hmmm, over five years.  And I feel privileged to know all of you in this strangely assembled but sturdy group.

To the next five years, Cheers!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: David In Indy on September 10, 2011, 12:57:54 am
Welcome to the club, Andrew!!!!

It's nice to see another HOOSIER in here, finally! :laugh:

Anyway, good job! And welcome! 8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 10, 2011, 04:09:17 am
Congrats Andrew, and welcome to the club!!

See you in the limerick thread!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 10, 2011, 04:15:02 am

Welcome to the club,
Andrew!
 :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 10, 2011, 05:01:55 am
Congrats Andrew!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2011, 11:15:09 am
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Andrew
on
reaching
1,000
posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2011, 11:19:57 am
I hadn't been to this thread in a while, I completely missed the fact that John was in the hospital!

:o

I'm glad all is ok, that you're home again, and there was no new damage from recent rains.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 10, 2011, 07:52:07 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/Bigchoir.jpg)

SING HALLELUJAH!  ANDREW'S IN THE CLUB!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 13, 2011, 12:32:34 pm

Vacation time! :D

I've just booked our family fall vacation: one week in beautiful Austria, in October. Soooo much looking forward to it. Doing a lil happy dance here. :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 13, 2011, 12:53:41 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 13, 2011, 12:32:34 pm
Vacation time! :D

I've just booked our family fall vacation: one week in beautiful Austria, in October. Soooo much looking forward to it. Doing a lil happy dance here. :laugh:

Sounds wonderful!! I feel like bursting into "The Hills are Alive..."  8)

Welcome to the 1K Club, Andrew!!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 13, 2011, 01:27:00 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 13, 2011, 12:32:34 pm
Vacation time! :D

I've just booked our family fall vacation: one week in beautiful Austria, in October. Soooo much looking forward to it. Doing a lil happy dance here. :laugh:

How wonderful!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 13, 2011, 01:59:36 pm
Thank you, Lee and Jeff.
 :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 13, 2011, 02:23:59 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 13, 2011, 12:32:34 pm
Vacation time! :D

I've just booked our family fall vacation: one week in beautiful Austria, in October. Soooo much looking forward to it. Doing a lil happy dance here. :laugh:

Enjoy Chrissi!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 13, 2011, 02:30:42 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 13, 2011, 12:32:34 pm
Vacation time! :D

I've just booked our family fall vacation: one week in beautiful Austria, in October. Soooo much looking forward to it. Doing a lil happy dance here. :laugh:

Sounds wonderful, Chrissi!

From one mountain range to the next!   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 13, 2011, 03:32:38 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 13, 2011, 12:32:34 pm
Vacation time! :D

I've just booked our family fall vacation: one week in beautiful Austria, in October. Soooo much looking forward to it. Doing a lil happy dance here. :laugh:

I've always thought Austria was one of the most beautiful places on earth, Innsbruck in particular, with it's setting between two mountain ranges and a gorgeous turquoise-colored river, the Inn.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokeArseMountain/Scenic/innsbruck.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Andrew on September 13, 2011, 10:21:29 pm
Where in Austria, Chrissi?  We went to Europe several summers when I was growing up, and Ehrwald and Hallstatt were two places we came back to often.  I think it's true that the combination of topography and climate makes the mountains of Alberta and Austria kin. That scene with the horses in the deep moss which Proulx said was not really true to Wyoming, could also have been shot in the Salzkammergut, don't you think?  In the sun-dappled larch forests I remember walking between house-sized boulders on mattresses of moss.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 14, 2011, 12:17:57 pm
Quote from: Andrew on September 13, 2011, 10:21:29 pm
Where in Austria, Chrissi?  We went to Europe several summers when I was growing up, and Ehrwald and Hallstatt were two places we came back to often.  I think it's true that the combination of topography and climate makes the mountains of Alberta and Austria kin. That scene with the horses in the deep moss which Proulx said was not really true to Wyoming, could also have been shot in the Salzkammergut, don't you think?  In the sun-dappled larch forests I remember walking between house-sized boulders on mattresses of moss.


Aspach in the Innviertel. Not far from the Bavarian border. The area is still on the foothills of the Alps, more hills than impressive mountain ranges there. But of course, it's not far to the "real" mountains.

Geologically, the Rockies and the Alps are similar, they're both relatively young and massive fold mountains. Climate is also similar. But the human settlements make a huge, huge difference. Compared with Alberta, Austria seems completely overcrowded.

This is to me the most alluring difference between Europe and North America in general. I've seen "empty"/isolated/natural landscapes in Europe, too. And they're beautiful, no question. But compared with the vastness of North America, those landscapes in Europe seem like small islands in oceans of settlements.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 16, 2011, 08:57:53 am
Fall is coming. Temperature was 51 F when I left home this morning, and sky was a boneless blue.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 16, 2011, 11:03:16 am
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 16, 2011, 08:57:53 am
Fall is coming. Temperature was 51 F when I left home this morning, and sky was a boneless blue.  :)


Fall is coming here, too. :(
I don't know which I like less, winter or fall.  :-\


ETA: thinking about it, I like winter the least. I dislike fall only because it's the end of summer, and the transition to winter. If spring came directly afer fall, I wouldn't dislike fall. :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on September 16, 2011, 12:31:20 pm
Right now, I feel as though I can´t stand another winter. Too dark and too cold :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 16, 2011, 12:38:45 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on September 16, 2011, 12:31:20 pm
Right now, I feel as though I can´t stand another winter. Too dark and too cold :-\

You oughta go south, where it's warm. You oughta go to Mexico.   8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 16, 2011, 02:07:30 pm
I found this on Youtube.

It's great fun, and very well done!  ;D


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dABo_DCIdpM&NR=1 [/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 16, 2011, 02:14:32 pm
Quote from: Sason on September 16, 2011, 12:38:45 pm
You oughta go south, where it's warm. You oughta go to Mexico.   8)

You been to Mexico, Sason?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 16, 2011, 02:52:23 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 16, 2011, 02:14:32 pm
You been to Mexico, Sason?  ;D

Is that a fucking problem??   8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 16, 2011, 03:17:14 pm
Quote from: Sason on September 16, 2011, 02:52:23 pm
Is that a fucking problem??   8)

I know what they got in Mexico for girls like you. ...  8)

Margarita, anyone?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on September 16, 2011, 03:19:40 pm
Quote from: Sason on September 16, 2011, 12:38:45 pm
You oughta go south, where it's warm. You oughta go to Mexico.   8)
Only problem is, I have no fancy pick-up truck to take me there.


But maybe an old Volvo will do 8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 16, 2011, 03:33:08 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 16, 2011, 03:17:14 pm
I know what they got in Mexico for girls like you. ...  8)


Please tell me, I'm dying to know what they got in Mexico for girls like me!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 16, 2011, 03:34:19 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on September 16, 2011, 03:19:40 pm
Only problem is, I have no fancy pick-up truck to take me there.


But maybe an old Volvo will do 8)

Volvo should do, you know the old Volvo ad:

Volvos värde varar.   8) ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on September 16, 2011, 03:42:51 pm
Quote from: Sason on September 16, 2011, 03:34:19 pm
Volvo should do, you know the old Volvo ad:

Volvos värde varar.   8) ;D
Ja, precis som SAAB då  O0 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 16, 2011, 03:59:34 pm
Quote from: Buffymon on September 16, 2011, 03:42:51 pm
Ja, precis som SAAB då  O0 :laugh:

 ::) ;D  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 16, 2011, 04:16:08 pm
Quote from: Sason on September 16, 2011, 03:33:08 pm
Please tell me, I'm dying to know what they got in Mexico for girls like me!  ;D

Like I said. Margarita, anyone?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 16, 2011, 04:34:13 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 16, 2011, 04:16:08 pm
Like I said. Margarita, anyone?  ;D

I'm straight. I'd prefer Manuel.   ::) ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on September 16, 2011, 08:36:17 pm
Quote from: Sason on September 16, 2011, 04:34:13 pm
I'm straight. I'd prefer Manuel.   ::) ;D

Good one, Sonja!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 17, 2011, 02:24:25 pm
Quote from: Meryl on September 16, 2011, 08:36:17 pm
Good one, Sonja!  ;D

Thanks, Priestess!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on September 17, 2011, 11:16:42 pm
Quote from: Sason on September 16, 2011, 04:34:13 pm
I'm straight. I'd prefer Manuel.   ::) ;D

You mean this guy?

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzkGLTkNPSM[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 18, 2011, 04:48:08 am
Quote from: southendmd on September 17, 2011, 11:16:42 pm
You mean this guy?

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzkGLTkNPSM[/youtube]


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


At least he seems a bit.......uhm....different...  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 05, 2011, 05:35:52 pm
Congrats to Jeff on 16K!

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bKb2lOMd2Is/THMZH-AvwQI/AAAAAAAAD0w/y3GXgViQqyc/s1600/Dennis+Cole+Ultra+02-1977+006.jpg)
(Hunk of the moment:  Dennis Cole)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2011, 06:40:19 pm
 :o  :o  :o

Thanks, Paul!

(Thanks for the pic of Dennis, too.)

And we've got our 1700th resident, too!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on October 06, 2011, 04:46:26 am
Well done Jeff!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 06, 2011, 10:22:01 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/postsbundled.jpg)

CONGRATS on 16,000 POSTS, JEFF!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 06, 2011, 10:33:41 am
Thanks, buds!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 06, 2011, 11:22:10 am
Quote from: southendmd on October 05, 2011, 05:35:52 pm
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bKb2lOMd2Is/THMZH-AvwQI/AAAAAAAAD0w/y3GXgViQqyc/s1600/Dennis+Cole+Ultra+02-1977+006.jpg)
Dennis Cole

Tell you what. I can just see this guy, in a pair of classic Ray-Bans, cruising down the Pacific Coast Highway in a '64 Mustang, the wind ruffling his hair. Maybe there's a surfboard in the back seat. Maybe he stops at a rest area. Maybe I'm waiting. ...

Oh, never mind!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on October 06, 2011, 11:48:33 am
Congrats, Jeff!



Tell you what, I think you should ask him beforehand to leave the surfboard at home.
I'm sure you can think of better ways to use the back seat... ;)   8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 06, 2011, 11:53:48 am
Quote from: Sason on October 06, 2011, 11:48:33 am
Congrats, Jeff!

Tell you what, I think you should ask him beforehand to leave the surfboard at home.
I'm sure you can think of better ways to use the back seat... ;)   8)

Thanks.  :) However, I think one could also come up with some imaginative ways to use a surfboard. ...  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on October 06, 2011, 12:02:28 pm
Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on October 06, 2011, 11:53:48 am
Thanks.  :) However, I think one could also come up with some imaginative ways to use a surfboard. ...  8)

The mind boggles...   :o ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on October 07, 2011, 04:58:52 pm


Congrats on
16 000 posts
Jeff!
WTG :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on October 07, 2011, 06:57:05 pm


      You sure do talk alot.  But you get your point across, too.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 07, 2011, 09:25:38 pm
Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on October 07, 2011, 06:57:05 pm

      You sure do talk alot.  But you get your point across, too.

Some might say I talk a lot but don't say much. ...  :laugh:

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 07, 2011, 04:58:52 pm

Congrats on
16 000 posts
Jeff!
WTG :D
Thanks, Chrissi!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2011, 10:51:27 am
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Jeff Wrangler
(Jeff)
on
reaching
16,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 08, 2011, 11:35:02 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on October 08, 2011, 10:51:27 am
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Jeff Wrangler
(Jeff)
on
reaching
16,000
posts!

Yee-haw! Sparkly! Thanks, Sweetie!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on October 15, 2011, 03:54:56 pm
Have to share this, it's TOTALLY awesome!!!!

An Alaskan boy singing a song he composed himself to his grandmother:



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AFIGB0lvM_I[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 18, 2011, 12:10:23 pm
Congrats to Marge Innavera on 4000 posts!

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kC5MT2r5U8s/TRged9SH-FI/AAAAAAAARoc/v4TeEVusWU4/s1600/4000+posts.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 18, 2011, 02:01:37 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/4000posts.jpg)

CONGRATS, MARCIA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2011, 07:44:31 am
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Marge_Innavera
(Marcia)
on
reaching
4,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2011, 05:49:47 am
Good morning!

;D


(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/rojangalvez4603/undasamber.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 01, 2011, 02:35:03 pm
Out of the mouth of babes:
My daughter to me upon seeing Tina Turner: "She looks like you"
 :o
Whut?


She meant age-wise.

Again: WHAT?  :o >:(

Tina Turner is 72 (I just checked), dammit! >:(
She does look great for her age, I admit. But hey, she's thirty years older than I am. *sigh*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 02, 2011, 05:09:55 am
 :laugh:

Poor Chrissi!

I don't see it myself!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 02, 2011, 11:45:56 am
Happy birthday, k. d. Lang! Here's a warning: you'll be getting an invitation to join AARP in the mail. Don't let that give you any retirement ideas!!

And Chrissi: maybe she was looking at a 30- or 40-year old pic of Tina! Still, I don't see the resemblance!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 05, 2011, 01:20:38 pm
Congrats to Truman on 9000 posts!

(http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_full_width/hash/a6/db/a6db261e3d04e1d8617b5247c663e2ae.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 05, 2011, 02:43:20 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/Tigerhug.jpg)

Time to squeeze the Shaman!

Congrats, Truman!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 05, 2011, 03:07:35 pm
Congrats Tru!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 05, 2011, 03:40:37 pm
Congrats on 9,000 posts, Truman!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2011, 04:10:37 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
ShakesTheCoffeecan
(Big Brother Tru)
on
reaching
9,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 16, 2011, 03:29:15 am
There's a storm coming in (not from the Pacific though).
It's classified as hurricane. It's already very stormy outside, with torrential rain. I pondered wether to send my kids to school this morning or not. Checked with the radio and the websites of their schools and the bus company. Everything goes normal, no school closings, busses run all right, and my area has the second highest alert level, so I did send them.
People are not asked to stay home, only to stay out of forests.

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/29417d24.png)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 16, 2011, 10:14:47 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 16, 2011, 03:29:15 am
People are not asked to stay home, only to stay out of forests.

 :o  That sounds scary.

Stay warm and dry!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 16, 2011, 02:38:49 pm
Stay safe, Chrissi and family!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 17, 2011, 06:06:02 am
Thanks, Jeff and Sonja!

In contrast to all forecasts, what we had yesterday early in the morning was the worst we got of this storm. It was supposed to get worse, but thankfully never did. At least not in my immediate area.

Germany-wide it was a different thing. There was quite some damage, train traffic was cancelled in the southern parts, floodings, snow-storms, black ice, some Autobahnen barred, hundreds accidents with cars, uprooted trees and damaged roofs too many to count - everything what you expect from such a massive storm. One death.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 17, 2011, 06:46:01 am
Glad you are safe.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 17, 2011, 12:45:39 pm
Quote from: Kelda on December 17, 2011, 06:46:01 am
Glad you are safe.

What Kelda said!  :)  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2011, 11:30:37 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 17, 2011, 06:06:02 am
In contrast to all forecasts, what we had yesterday early in the morning was the worst we got of this storm. It was supposed to get worse, but thankfully never did. At least not in my immediate area.

Germany-wide it was a different thing. There was quite some damage, train traffic was cancelled in the southern parts, floodings, snow-storms, black ice, some Autobahnen barred, hundreds accidents with cars, uprooted trees and damaged roofs too many to count - everything what you expect from such a massive storm. One death.


Is it safe to assume that Nena is ok?   :o  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 20, 2011, 11:41:59 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on December 20, 2011, 11:30:37 am

Is it safe to assume that Nena is ok?   :o  :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 21, 2011, 04:51:46 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on December 20, 2011, 11:30:37 am

Is it safe to assume that Nena is ok?   :o  :laugh:

Why, the woman has 99 luftballons to protect her from any falling or flying object!

Of course she's ok!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 21, 2011, 07:55:55 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on December 20, 2011, 11:30:37 am

Is it safe to assume that Nena is ok?   :o  :laugh:


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 25, 2011, 02:26:12 am
I got an early Christmas present.  Lypsinka friended me on Facebook!  ;D  8)

She goes by Lypsinka Von Rasputina. (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Emoticons%20and%20Avatars/LypsinkaFacebookavatar.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 25, 2011, 09:36:29 am
Quote from: Meryl on December 25, 2011, 02:26:12 am
I got an early Christmas present.  Lypsinka friended me on Facebook!  ;D  8)

She goes by Lypsinka Von Rasputina. (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Emoticons%20and%20Avatars/LypsinkaFacebookavatar.jpg)

Wow!  That's awesome!  Can I use you as a reference?  :laugh:

Merry Christmas, Dahlings!


(http://www.lypsinka.com/NEWS/LypsinkaElvira.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 25, 2011, 10:30:12 am
Who dat?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 25, 2011, 11:40:09 am
Quote from: Sason on December 25, 2011, 10:30:12 am
Who dat?

Why, it's the High Priestess incarnate!

www.lypsinka.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Epperson
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 25, 2011, 11:57:30 am
Quote from: southendmd on December 25, 2011, 11:40:09 am
Why, it's the High Priestess incarnate!

www.lypsinka.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Epperson


She seems like a very, uhm....interesting....person indeed.

Thanks Paul, never heard of her before.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2011, 12:31:40 pm
Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab66/Vibvibs/tree.gif)

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c299/lilbigmutha/menorah.gif)

Happy Holidays!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 25, 2011, 12:34:44 pm
Aw, very nice, Chuck!

And to you too.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 26, 2011, 02:00:30 am
Happy Christmukkah, Chuck!  ;D

Sonja, Lypsinka is my alter-ego (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,2739.msg50395.html#msg50395) on the ancient but revered "Performance Thread."  You may not be able to make head nor tail of it, but we had a blast creating it.  ;D

Paul:  You mean you don't already use me as a reference?   ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 26, 2011, 06:40:11 am
Thanks for enlightening me, Meryl!   ;D

I've been gently introduced to the Performance Thread before, but alas, it was already fast asleep by then.  :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 26, 2011, 11:00:10 am
Quote from: Meryl on December 26, 2011, 02:00:30 am
Paul:  You mean you don't already use me as a reference?   ::)

Of course, dahling, but I like to ask first.   8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 01, 2012, 03:31:42 am
Hello Bettermostians!

Just stopping by to wish you all a healthy, happy and successful 2012!

I hope that you all get what you want, and I'll see you at the next gathering!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 01, 2012, 12:09:15 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on January 01, 2012, 03:31:42 am
Hello Bettermostians!

Just stopping by to wish you all a healthy, happy and successful 2012!

I hope that you all get what you want, and I'll see you at the next gathering!

Thanks, Chuck, Happy New Year to you, too!  And thanks for your continuing cheery presence in our little town here.  We love you, bud!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on January 01, 2012, 04:49:09 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on January 01, 2012, 03:31:42 am
Hello Bettermostians!

Just stopping by to wish you all a healthy, happy and successful 2012!

I hope that you all get what you want, and I'll see you at the next gathering!

Thanks, Chuck!

And right back atcha, honey!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 09, 2012, 10:17:07 am
Congrats to Lynne on 9000 posts!

(http://worstprofessorever.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/hal9000.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 09, 2012, 10:33:50 am
Congratulations, friend!! Now, open the bay doors!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 09, 2012, 12:15:22 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Lynne
on
reaching
9,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 09, 2012, 12:21:16 pm
Congrats, Lynnie to 9000 posts!
Now take on the big 10K! :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: memento on January 09, 2012, 12:48:09 pm
Congrats to Lynne on reaching
 (http://www.trippytext.com/gen/30/859/aa9108b9de60c5e2f9dc30b2deee1786.gif)
 posts.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 09, 2012, 01:07:40 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/catwithlaptop.jpg)

CONGRATS ON 9,000 POSTS, LYNNE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 09, 2012, 01:21:09 pm
Congrats Lynne!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 09, 2012, 03:36:52 pm
Quote from: southendmd on January 09, 2012, 10:17:07 am
Congrats to Lynne on 9000 posts!

(http://worstprofessorever.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/hal9000.jpg)

Paul, what is that?!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 09, 2012, 04:20:46 pm
Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on January 09, 2012, 03:36:52 pm
Paul, what is that?!

That's the HAL 9000, from 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 09, 2012, 05:45:43 pm
Quote from: southendmd on January 09, 2012, 04:20:46 pm
That's the HAL 9000, from 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Yep.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Lynne on January 09, 2012, 06:02:32 pm
Quote from: southendmd on January 09, 2012, 04:20:46 pm
That's the HAL 9000, from 2001: A Space Odyssey.

"HAL is listed as the 13th-greatest film villain in the AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes and Villains."

 :laugh: :laugh: ;)

Thank you, friends!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: RouxB on January 10, 2012, 02:22:19 am
lynnie you havent seen my missing posts have you?

 O0
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 13, 2012, 10:15:21 am
My daughter is going to America
for three weeks!
Yee-Haw!
 :D :D :D


My oldest daughter Hannah is accepted for a student exchange program by her school.
In Sept/Oct she'll go to the US for a whole three weeks (how I wish I could do that!). Probably it will be in Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. Trips to NYC and Washington DC are planned, as well as visiting a baseball game, a football game, what else not. And she'll attend an American high school for the greatest part of those three weeks.

She got the good news today and is over the moon. You should have seen the girl when she came home; the happiness was written all over her face. One look at her and I knew what was up. :laugh:


The fact that she was soooooo keen on participating is of course related to BBM, even if only indirectly. I have been gushing about my trips to the US for the last five years, and totally infected her with my enthusiasm. ;D
Before BBM, nobody of my family had ever been to the US, nor was anyone interested.

I'm so, so happy for her! :D


The downside is that I will not be able to come over this year. :(
I had fancied the Boston gathering in June. But trips to the US are very expensive, so we can't afford two of them in one year. And it's only fair that it's her turn this year. I travelled to the US five years in a row, which was much more than I ever could have imagined.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 13, 2012, 01:01:58 pm
How great for Hannah!  So great that you got this good news, Chrissi!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 13, 2012, 01:06:53 pm
How exciting for Hannah! 

But sad for us, that you can't join us in June.   :(

At least I got to see you 3 out of your 5 trips!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 13, 2012, 03:10:05 pm
Yay for Hannah.. sounds like a cool trip and will be so fun for her!  And she'll got to School too.. it'll be fun for her to experience the US school life.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on January 13, 2012, 04:13:23 pm
Great news for Hannah!

I'm sure it'll be a wonderful and exciting experience for her.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 13, 2012, 04:32:52 pm
Thanks, friends! :)
I'm about as excited as she is... ::) :laugh:

I even asked if, by any chance, they need additional chaperones. Told my daughter if any teacher says something along those lines, she has to raise her hand immediately and volunteer for me. :laugh:
Promised her to find different lodging and to never bother her. ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 18, 2012, 06:01:45 pm
Congrats to Sonja on 5000 posts!

(http://www.mimoa.eu/blog/wp-content/5000_blog(2).jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on January 18, 2012, 06:11:46 pm
Oh wow, thanks Paul!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 18, 2012, 06:29:45 pm
congrats sonja!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 18, 2012, 08:27:40 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/postsbundled.jpg)

WAY TO GO, SONJA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2012, 06:42:32 am
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Sason
(Sonja)
on
reaching
5,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on January 19, 2012, 02:25:13 pm
Thanks Kelda, Meryl and Chuck!   :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on January 27, 2012, 05:18:29 pm
Tomorrow I'm heading for Alaska for three weeks to stage Verdi's Macbeth for the Eskimos!  I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll see some of this:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokeArseMountain/Scenic/Northernlights.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2012, 04:58:22 pm
Good luck on your trip, darlin'!

Hope you have a fantastic trip, and that you DON'T have a run in with Sarah Palin.   :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 03, 2012, 10:03:54 am

Congrats Sonja on
5000 posts!
 :D

And hooray for Meryl
reaching
11 000 posts!
 :D

Left for Alaska with a round number. :)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 03, 2012, 10:21:40 am
Guess who's gonna see Mona Lisa soon?
Yuppers. I booked a weekend trip for Jens and me in March. Just the two of us - and Paris. ♥♥♥
The girls are old enough to stay alone at home, and Oliver will go to his grandma.
We haven't had a trip just for the two of us in low and behold 14 years. :o
Looking so forward to this. :)

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/3c1d8fe1.jpg)
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 03, 2012, 10:46:41 am
Quote from: Meryl on January 27, 2012, 05:18:29 pm
Tomorrow I'm heading for Alaska for three weeks to stage Verdi's Macbeth for the Eskimos!

Oh, dear, I missed Meryl's departure.  :(

I hope she doesn't come on a moose. I saw a scary program about moose on the Discovery Channel this week.  :(
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Post by: Sason on February 03, 2012, 03:05:27 pm
Thanks Chrissi!

And yay for a romantic weekend in Paris!!  :D
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Post by: Kelda on February 03, 2012, 04:09:14 pm
Sounds lovely Chrissi! Enjoy!

Congrats to Meryl and Sonja!
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Post by: Sason on February 03, 2012, 05:03:50 pm
Thanks Kelda!
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Post by: Sason on February 05, 2012, 06:38:53 am
It's "Eurobrokies exclusively" hour on the forum right now!

Scotland, Germany and Sweden being represented!

 8) ;D ;)
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Post by: Meryl on February 08, 2012, 06:14:45 pm
Hi Brokies!  Thanks for the congrats on my 11,000 posts, and congrats to Sonja on 5,000!

If you saw my post on facebook, you know I did come on a moose the other day and got a few pics, which I'll post when I get back.  He was munching a tree in my neighborhood as I drove to rehearsal.

The show is going well, and I saw the costumes today, which look great.  The two lead singers are fab!  Tomorrow is our final run before we hit the stage and everything falls apart.  By the time we open on the 18th, it should look great, though.  8)

The first week here was frigid.  It was minus ten degrees when I stepped off the plane!  But now it's in the thirties.  My rental car has no snow tires, so driving is a constant adventure.  I've gotten stuck spinning my wheels twice, and Alaskans have come to the rescue.  To them it's like falling off a log.  The mountains are gorgeous, and we had a full moon last night to light all our pretty snow.  Wish you could see it!

Keep warm, all, and I'll see you next time I'm at a computer.  :-*
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Post by: Sason on February 08, 2012, 06:48:26 pm
Thanks for the update Meryl, and for the congrats!

Alaska sounds gorgeous!

What an adventure to be able to experience it the way you do!

Good luck with the production, hope everything goes well!
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Post by: Penthesilea on February 09, 2012, 03:31:30 am
Meryl! Great to get an update on things in Alaska. :)

With temps in the thirties, you have it warmer than I do at the moment. :o

Toi, toi, toi with the opera!
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 09, 2012, 09:47:33 am
Good to hear from you, Miz Merly!  ;D

Seriously? A rental car in Alaska that didn't come with snow tires? Seriously?  :o
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Post by: Front-Ranger on February 13, 2012, 01:24:43 pm
Happy Monday, Brokies! What did everyone think of the Grammies last night? Or Downton Abbey, if you went there instead.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 13, 2012, 01:30:06 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 13, 2012, 01:24:43 pm
Happy Monday, Brokies! What did everyone think of the Grammies last night? Or Downton Abbey, if you went there instead.

I spent the evening with Miss Barbra, watching Funny Girl, which I'd never before seen all the way through.

Omar Sharif was always easy on the eyes. ...  8)
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Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 13, 2012, 04:57:58 pm
   That is one of my all time favorite movies Jeff.  I owned the "soundtrack back in the seventies.  I would not even venture a guess how many times I listened to that.  Or how many times I watched the film.  My hubby and I went to see it the first time in the theater.  It was for an anniversary, (can't remember which one.)  We went to the de rigeur, dinner and a movie.  I remember, my husband commenting as we left, the
storyline was very similar to ours...   Barbara was at her finest in that movie....awesome..  Maybe I will watch it again.  I do love it, and the music is not to be beaten..


    Then there is the Grammys.  I like some of it, and other parts, I almost hated.  I am overall sad that I missed Downton in favor of watching them.  I could have  picked them up later, on other places.  The parts that I wanted to see.  Leaving out the stuff, that was close to hurtful to watch...  I hated the extra, generic lighting and stage productions.  I hated Chris Browns dancing up and down the pyramid of blocks.  The whole thing was close to damaging to the eyes, and psyche.  I loved Bruno Mars, and Adele,  Jennifer Hudson's tribute to Whitney, was absolutely flawless.  Very emotional and powerful.  She is the Whitney of this time.  I was so so angry when she was bumped from Idol.  She was my favorite all the way.  It certainly hasn't hurt her in the long run however. 
    I was very ho hum about it overall.  Sorry to say. 


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Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 13, 2012, 05:00:21 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 09, 2012, 09:47:33 am
Good to hear from you, Miz Merly!  ;D

Seriously? A rental car in Alaska that didn't come with snow tires? Seriously?  :o


  Now that is funny!  Stupid even..
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Post by: Sason on February 19, 2012, 05:50:22 am
My morning paper tells they found a man in a car totally covered with snow, up north.

You won't believe this: he's survived there since the beginning of December!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hasn't had anything but snow to eat since 19th December!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He had a good sleeping bag, which is how he survived the cold.

He was totally emaciated when they found him.

                                   
 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
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Post by: Penthesilea on February 19, 2012, 06:03:48 am
Quote from: Sason on February 19, 2012, 05:50:22 am
My morning paper tells they found a man in a car totally covered with snow, up north.

You won't believe this: he's survived there since the beginning of December!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hasn't had anything but snow to eat since 19th December!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He had a good sleeping bag, which is how he survived the cold.

He was totally emaciated when they found him.

                                   
 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o


 :o indeed.

Seriously? Since Dec 19th? That's two whole months. Can a human survive that long without anything to eat?

If the car was totally covered, the snow would have worked as isolating layer, the car would be like an iglu. That helps with the cold, but how the heck did he get air then?

It's a strange story.
But whatever the details are, the poor guy went thru hell and must have lost half of his mind by now.
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Post by: Sason on February 19, 2012, 06:15:45 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 19, 2012, 06:03:48 am

 :o indeed.

Seriously? Since Dec 19th? That's two whole months. Can a human survive that long without anything to eat?

If the car was totally covered, the snow would have worked as isolating layer, the car would be like an iglu. That helps with the cold, but how the heck did he get air then?

It's a strange story.
But whatever the details are, the poor guy went thru hell and must have lost half of his mind by now.

I agree.  The article wasn't very detailed, but it did say that the snow worked as insulation.
I guess a car isn't built tight enough to not allow air in, but I don't know.

I have a small suspicion the whole thing is a hoax, time will tell.

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Post by: Penthesilea on February 19, 2012, 06:30:55 am
Quote from: Sason on February 19, 2012, 06:15:45 am
I have a small suspicion the whole thing is a hoax, time will tell.


Yeah, that thought came to my mind, too.
Maybe your news will give follow-ups.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 19, 2012, 06:33:11 am
I checked the newspaper that covers that part of the country. It does seem real, they've talked to the people who rescued him and to the police.

The article is here, maybe you can use google translate:

http://www.vk.se/579350/man-raddad-efter-tva-manader-i-oversnoad-bil#disqus_thread


In another article they say that he probably went into a state of kinda hibernation, humans can obviously do that.
Lowering his body temp to 31 degrees, so as to save energy. They say 2 months is maximum for a person to survive only on water, but it varies from person to person.
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Post by: Mandy21 on February 19, 2012, 11:27:47 am
Whether it's a hoax or not, Reuters is reporting it:

..Swedish man survives for months in snowed-in car
Reuters – 14 hrs ago..........

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A Swedish man was dug out alive after being snowed in to his car on a forest track for two months with no food, police and local media reported on Saturday.

The 45-year-old from southern Sweden was found on Friday, emaciated and too weak to utter more than a few words.

He was found not far from the city of Umea in the north of Sweden by snowmobilers who thought they had come across a car wreck until they dug their way to a window and saw movement inside.

The man, who was laying in the back seat in a sleeping bag, said he had been in the car since December 19.

"Just incredible that he's alive considering that he had no food, but also since it's been really cold for some time after Christmas," a rescue team member told regional daily Vasterbottens-Kuriren, which broke the news.

Ebbe Nyberg, duty officer at the Umea police, said police saw no reason to doubt that the man had been stuck in the car for a very long time.

"We would not make something like this up. The rescue s)ervices were on site too and saw the same as us," he told Vasterbottens-Kuriren.

Umea University Hospital, where the man is recovering after being rescued by police and a rescue team, said in a statement he was doing well considering the circumstances.

Doctors at the hospital said humans would normally be able to survive for about four weeks without food. Besides eating snow, the man probably survived by going into a dormant-like state, physician Stefan Branth told Vasterbottens-Kuriren.

"A bit like a bear that hibernates. Humans can do that," he said. "He probably had a body temperature of around 31 degrees (Celsius) which the body adjusted to. Due to the low temperature, not much energy was used up."

Why the man ended up under the snow in the forest remains unknown, police said.

(Reporting by Anna Ringstrom; Editing by Janet Lawrence)
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Post by: Sason on February 19, 2012, 12:11:08 pm
^^^^^^^^^^

Thanks for finding that, Mandy.

It's a pretty accurate translation of the Swedish article I linked to.
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Post by: Penthesilea on February 19, 2012, 12:22:36 pm
What a horrible thought. You could transfer me directly to the looney bin after hospital.
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Post by: Kelda on February 19, 2012, 12:24:10 pm
wow.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 19, 2012, 12:29:01 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 19, 2012, 12:22:36 pm
What a horrible thought. You could transfer me directly to the looney bin after hospital.

Me too.  :P
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Post by: Penthesilea on February 19, 2012, 12:29:39 pm
Back from the annual carnival parade. :)
Thought I'd share some impressions:


(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/16f91a90.jpg)


This guy is a referrence to a comedy movie, Traumschiff Surprise (Deamboat Surprise), which itself is a spoof on Star Trek.

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/c6cf31ec.jpg)



Bellemer Lord (Lord of Bellheim). The Lord is a mascot for the local brewery, and has somewhat become a mascot of the village. The cart is a historical beer cart, in which they used to deliver beer.

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/4118c558.jpg)



I liked this guy's outfit (the red one):

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/d38e25bf.jpg)
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Post by: Penthesilea on February 19, 2012, 12:33:37 pm
Group of Batmen and -women:

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/4f314267.jpg)



Of course, they had a joker in their group. I think he was pretty good. :)

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/117118ed.jpg)


And a pink Batman.

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/0e13a8d8.jpg)



Lego. Now this is really original, I hve never seen a Lego group so far.

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/ebd0cab6.jpg)
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Post by: Sason on February 19, 2012, 12:37:06 pm
Great pictures, Chrissi!  :D

I love the Lego too!  ;D
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Post by: Penthesilea on February 19, 2012, 12:38:23 pm
Hippies, mice, monkeys, bees, vikings, what have you not.

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/1ce32419.jpg)

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/cc2160bc.jpg)

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/c3d219d6.jpg)


We couldn't figure out the motto of this float. Their costumes were all different. But I thought the guy in the wheelchair had a cool place, in tow of the float. :)

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/30262745.jpg)
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Post by: Penthesilea on February 19, 2012, 12:44:34 pm
I thought this boy was really cute, the way he glanced out of a small window on a huge float.

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/88651e76.jpg)



My daughter participated in the parade with her sports club. They had a Venetian motto.



(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/4763943b.jpg)


Hannah greeting Oliver
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/5be2fe96.jpg)


(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/19cbc671.jpg)


Fin. :)
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Post by: Penthesilea on February 19, 2012, 01:02:56 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 19, 2012, 12:44:34 pm
Fin. :)


Okay, maybe not. ;D

Last one, my daughter in costume.

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/a4d4a4ad.jpg)
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Post by: Sason on February 19, 2012, 01:06:08 pm
Wow, Chrissi, it looks like a whole lot of fun!

Great costumes, very clever indeed!

And Hannah looks really pretty!
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Post by: Penthesilea on February 19, 2012, 01:16:24 pm
Quote from: Sason on February 19, 2012, 01:06:08 pm
Wow, Chrissi, it looks like a whole lot of fun!


Yeah, it was. I used to hate having to go to the parade, and did it only for the kids. Over the years I've gotten used to the parades and they've become a family tradition. Now I really enjoy them! :)



Quote
And Hannah looks really pretty!

Thanks. :)
(What you can see of her. :laugh:)
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Post by: Sason on February 19, 2012, 03:00:37 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 19, 2012, 01:16:24 pm

(What you can see of her. :laugh:)


Well, I guess that's the whole idea!  ;D
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Post by: CellarDweller on February 19, 2012, 07:57:02 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Oilgun
(Gil)
on
reaching
3,000
posts!

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Post by: Meryl on February 19, 2012, 08:04:10 pm
Thanks, Sonja!  I'll be home tomorrow and post some pics and articles.  It's been fun being up north.  That was a quick 3 weeks!  :P  8)
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Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2012, 09:08:32 am
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:



(http://www.motivationals.org/demotivational-posters/demotivational-poster-17333.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on March 16, 2012, 11:04:31 am
Chuck, I really didn't need to see that.   :-X :-X :-X
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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 16, 2012, 12:09:28 pm
Quote from: southendmd on March 16, 2012, 11:04:31 am
Chuck, I really didn't need to see that.   :-X :-X :-X

OMG, especially the picture in the lower right corner.  :P
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Post by: ifyoucantfixit on March 16, 2012, 07:05:49 pm


        OH Dear !!!        :o


            That is disturbing.
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Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2012, 01:23:44 pm

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t74/Barbara_Wyckoff/Holidays/St%20Patricks%20Day/st-patricks-day-15.jpg)

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2012, 01:24:33 pm
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/kent_brockman.gif)


"Top of the morning to ye. Kent O'Brockman live on Main Street, where today
everyone is a little bit Irish, except, of course, for the gays and the Italians."

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2012, 01:25:40 pm
One more entry from me on the Irish theme.

Ice Dance team from Canada (Shae-Lynn Bourne & Victor Kraatz) created a buzz and became part of a scandal at the 1998 Olympics.   Their program became a fan favorite, and many felt they would finish on the podium.  It was later revealed that some European judges conspired to place other teams higher to keep the podium "European."  The sacrifice was that Bourne & Kraatz would place no higher than 4th, just missing Olympic medals.

This came to light during the competition, and they still skated their best, proving they were deserving of an Olympic medal.  The music they skated to was from Riverdance, which caused many shocked remarks from commentators, as Irish Step Dance is a vertical movment, while ice dance is a flowing horizontal movement.  Many were shocked at how well the team was able to incorporate the two, as well as show off moves they invented called "hydroblading", which involved deep knee bends to create low, sweeping moves on the ice.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyzuksE2qNA&feature=related[/youtube]
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Post by: Sason on March 17, 2012, 02:47:02 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 17, 2012, 01:24:33 pm
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/kent_brockman.gif)


"Top of the morning to ye. Kent O'Brockman live on Main Street, where today
everyone is a little bit Irish, except, of course, for the gays and the Italians."




Hmmm.....I don't get that.  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on March 17, 2012, 03:51:15 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 17, 2012, 01:25:40 pm
One more entry from me on the Irish theme.

Ice Dance team from Canada (Shae-Lynn Bourne & Victor Kraatz) created a buzz and became part of a scandal at the 1998 Olympics.   Their program became a fan favorite, and many felt they would finish on the podium.  It was later revealed that some European judges conspired to place other teams higher to keep the podium "European."  The sacrifice was that Bourne & Kraatz would place no higher than 4th, just missing Olympic medals.

This came to light during the competition, and they still skated their best, proving they were deserving of an Olympic medal.  The music they skated to was from Riverdance, which caused many shocked remarks from commentators, as Irish Step Dance is a vertical movment, while ice dance is a flowing horizontal movement.  Many were shocked at how well the team was able to incorporate the two, as well as show off moves they invented called "hydroblading", which involved deep knee bends to create low, sweeping moves on the ice.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyzuksE2qNA&feature=related[/youtube]

  Isn't it a shame, how many different times the judging has been so thoroughly biased.  First the Russians, then the East Germans, then so many others have conspired and elected to make the outcome in favor of some teams.  It is so ridiculous that a person would risk the censure of all the countries competing, and the expulsion from the craft.  How hollow these people are.  Anything for a win..sad.

  I do so love skating, and gymnastics however.  It is my two favorite things in the Olympics.

  Just watched the girls of USA win the championships this morning.  They won in the world competition by over 19 points.  Unheard of..    :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2012, 05:19:23 pm
Quote from: Sason on March 17, 2012, 02:47:02 pm
Hmmm.....I don't get that.  ???

In regards to the Italian reference there used to be (I believe it's over) a strong rivalry between Italian-Americans and Irish-Americans.  They even competed against each other illegally, both Irish and Italian familes were involved in the mob, often fighting against each other.

As for the gay reference, each year gay groups are barred from marching in St. Patrick's Day parades because the groups that organize them are religous based, therfore they refuse to have gay people take part in it.

In an interesting note, I have a co-worker who goes to Ireland every year to visit family, and she tells me that in Ireland (a predominately Catholic country) gay people are not barred from their St. Patrick's parades, it's only here in the US that it happens.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on March 17, 2012, 05:47:54 pm
I see. Thanks for explaining, Chuck.

It's not really funny, is it...?  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2012, 10:44:17 am
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc511/aherman78/passover.gif)

(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/shymartinez1/HAPPY%20EASTER/easter245.gif)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 08, 2012, 01:49:01 pm

Thanks, Chuckie!
Happy Easter, Happy Passover, Happy Spring
to all BetterMostians!
Whatever you're celebrating, enjoy the season.
:)


(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Sonstige/540ee585.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on April 19, 2012, 04:54:32 pm
In a bad mood today?

No matter how bad a mood you're in, I bet this will put a big smile on your face!  :)


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wt824D1Bqg&sns=fb[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 19, 2012, 07:20:07 pm
Quote from: Sason on April 19, 2012, 04:54:32 pm
In a bad mood today?

No matter how bad a mood you're in, I bet this will put a big smile on your face!  :)


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wt824D1Bqg&sns=fb[/youtube]

He's a born performer!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on April 20, 2012, 12:32:38 am
Isn't he though?

And what a dancer!!    :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on April 21, 2012, 09:59:46 am



Celebrities that Look Like Matresses  (http://www.sadanduseless.com/2012/03/nothing-really-matress/#more-9395)


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 21, 2012, 10:15:18 am
Quote from: Sason on April 21, 2012, 09:59:46 am


Celebrities that Look Like Matresses  (http://www.sadanduseless.com/2012/03/nothing-really-matress/#more-9395)


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


This is great! :laugh:

I can only second the comment from a guy on the site: Nothing really matress anymore. ;D
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Post by: ifyoucantfixit on April 21, 2012, 06:01:17 pm



     "Its a mattress of style vs comfort."
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 23, 2012, 12:08:11 am
Quote from: Sason on April 21, 2012, 09:59:46 am


Celebrities that Look Like Matresses  (http://www.sadanduseless.com/2012/03/nothing-really-matress/#more-9395)


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 27, 2012, 12:39:47 pm
I used to be able to copy a Wordle to my hard drive, but can't seem to now.  Anyway, here's to the wee smasher!  8)


http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/5468473/Untitled
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2012, 01:53:32 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Jeff Wrangler
(Jeff)
on
reaching
17,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 27, 2012, 02:32:11 pm
Quote from: Meryl on June 27, 2012, 12:39:47 pm
I used to be able to copy a Wordle to my hard drive, but can't seem to now.  Anyway, here's to the wee smasher!  8)

http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/5468473/Untitled



Lovely!

Same thing happened to me a while ago. Made a wordle and wanted to save it to post on BM, but the site didn't let me. :(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 27, 2012, 02:40:50 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on June 27, 2012, 01:53:32 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Jeff Wrangler
(Jeff)
on
reaching
17,000
posts!

 :o  Thud!

 ;D  Thanks, bud!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 27, 2012, 02:42:40 pm


Congrats, Jeff!
17K
Who would have thought, back then, eh?
 :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 27, 2012, 02:47:21 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on June 27, 2012, 02:42:40 pm

Congrats, Jeff!
17K
Who would have thought, back then, eh?
 :)
Oh, you can say that twice and mean it!

Thanks, Sweetheart!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on June 27, 2012, 02:53:29 pm
       Hey Jeff   



               (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/Cowboy_shirt.gif)


                               For the fan of Wranglers, shirts, and whats wearing them.....


                                                   Way to go                                                    


                                                                                                           

                                                                                             (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/martiniglass.gif)

                 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 27, 2012, 03:13:16 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/Brokeback/Mailbox.jpg)

CONGRATS ON REACHING 17K, JEFF!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2012, 05:44:05 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 27, 2012, 02:40:50 pm
:o  Thud!

 ;D  Thanks, bud!

Gasbag!   :laugh:   :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 27, 2012, 06:08:52 pm
Yee-haw! Congrats Jeff, for joining the 17,000 club!! That's getting up there!! When I was in Nepal, the highest I went was 17,600 ft and at that altitude, I wasn't saying much!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on June 27, 2012, 06:47:53 pm
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Congrats to Jeff on reaching 17K!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 27, 2012, 07:03:21 pm
Thank you, all.  :-*  :-*  :-*

I had to wait till I got home to see all the pictures.  ::)

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 27, 2012, 05:44:05 pm
Gasbag!   :laugh:   :-*

Ha! Says the man whose own count is past 20,000. ...

 ;D  :laugh:  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2012, 08:11:34 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 27, 2012, 07:03:21 pm
Ha! Says the man whose own count is past 20,000. ...

 ;D  :laugh:  :-*

don't turn this back on me......it's all about youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.

;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 27, 2012, 09:55:58 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on June 27, 2012, 08:11:34 pm
don't turn this back on me......it's all about youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.

;)

Funny, I thought it was always all about youuuuuuuuuuuu.

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 28, 2012, 12:04:49 am
Looks like we were caught napping!



(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/super-twins.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on June 28, 2012, 12:24:40 am
Quote from: southendmd on June 27, 2012, 06:47:53 pm
(http://i.huffpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/231213/slide_231213_1068747_free.jpg)

Congrats to Jeff on reaching 17K!


    Wow that guy is hott squared....sheesh!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 20, 2012, 05:57:45 pm
congrats jeff and chuck!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 21, 2012, 10:28:59 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Monika
on
reaching
6,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 21, 2012, 03:30:49 pm
congrats monika!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 21, 2012, 08:35:13 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/bullridinggraphic.gif)

CONGRATS on 6000 MONIKA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on July 22, 2012, 04:45:12 pm
Quote from: Meryl on July 21, 2012, 08:35:13 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/bullridinggraphic.gif)

CONGRATS on 6000 MONIKA!
Thanks - I hadn´t even noticed :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 22, 2012, 05:20:32 pm
Thanks very much Monika, for gracing us with 6,000 posts. We're looking forward to many more!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on July 24, 2012, 07:27:49 pm



     WHAT THEY ALL SAID,, GOES FOR ME TOO.... 

                                                CONGRATULATIONS   YAY...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 25, 2012, 12:23:59 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/used-crayons.jpg)

CONGRATS TO KATHERINE on 14,000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2012, 03:09:52 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Serious Crayons
(Kathrine)
on
reaching
14,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on July 26, 2012, 01:05:48 pm
(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/2012/postade%20bilder%20-12/12000_odom21.png)


Congrats Paul!!!


Exactly 12,000!  :D  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 26, 2012, 01:40:26 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/scratching_posts2.jpg)

(MULTIPLY BY 3,000)

CONGRATS on 12,000 POSTS, PAUL!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on July 26, 2012, 02:08:58 pm
(http://www.boingboing.net/filesroot/carved-crayons-1.jpg)

Congrats to Katherine on 14K posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 26, 2012, 06:09:34 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
SouthendMD
(Big Brother Paul)
on
reaching
12,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on July 26, 2012, 07:16:36 pm
Quote from: southendmd on July 26, 2012, 02:08:58 pm
(http://www.boingboing.net/filesroot/carved-crayons-1.jpg)

Congrats to Katherine on 14K posts!

               Congratulations Paul

                    Love those crayons....


                    C O N G R A T S   !!! 


                              Anything that nice is worth doing twice... 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on July 27, 2012, 04:27:31 pm
Ooops.....sorry.....


Belatedly congrats to Monika and Katherine!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 29, 2012, 05:03:27 pm
Congrats Paul and Katherine!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 25, 2012, 02:08:48 pm
Quote from: Rick Grimes on July 26, 2012, 06:09:34 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
some guy named
"Rick Grimes"
on reaching
20,000
posts and becoming our top poster!

(I'm a little late with this, he's up to 20,400 now! But I've been too busy posting my own posts to notice!! [I'm way behind with only 18,000])
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2012, 09:20:38 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Kelda
on
reaching
14,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on November 25, 2012, 11:13:28 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/LikethisPost.jpg)

CONGRATS, KELDA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on November 27, 2012, 04:35:35 pm
Oh wow! I didn't even realise!

(Meryl - that photo is great!)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 28, 2012, 09:43:20 am

Congrats Kelda to 14K!
 :-*
and the same goes belatedly to Katherine:

Congrats on 14.000 posts!
 :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 28, 2012, 12:06:00 pm
Kongrats Kelda and Katherine on 14K!!! Koooooollll!!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 01, 2012, 06:49:40 pm
Congrats Kelda and Katherine!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2012, 09:04:47 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
delalluvia
on
reaching
8,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on December 16, 2012, 11:19:56 am
Congrats Del!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2012, 08:06:53 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Sason
(Sonja)
on
reaching
6,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 30, 2012, 08:12:14 pm
Aw, thanks Chuck!   :-*

I didn't even notice.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 30, 2012, 08:30:17 pm
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Congrats to Sonja for 6K posts, but she didn't even notice!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 30, 2012, 08:32:53 pm
LOL!    ;D

Thanks, Paul!   :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on December 31, 2012, 01:03:17 am


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/postsbundled.jpg)

CONGRATS on 6,000, SONJA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 31, 2012, 06:50:09 am


Congrats on 6000 dead stick figures
posts, Sonja!
 :laugh:
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/boeser_pfosten2_zpsadf7751f.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on January 02, 2013, 04:51:32 pm
Thanks, Meryl and Chrissi!  :-*


LOL at the pic, Chrissi!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2013, 08:36:09 am
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Jeff
Wrangler
on
reaching
18,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Mandy21 on February 26, 2013, 11:19:34 am
I reached 2,000, but nobody cared but me...  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 27, 2013, 02:39:44 am


Today's special: the 2 in 1 jubilations! ;)
Congrats to Jeff and Mandy on
20 000 combined posts!
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Jeff20Beck2020Mandy2_zps77f05fe4.jpg)
(This is what came up when I googled "Mandy and Jeff".
Boy, you two sure changed quite a bit since the last pics!
;D :laugh: ;))
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2013, 09:52:55 am
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Mandy
on
reaching
2,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Mandy21 on February 27, 2013, 12:08:51 pm
Chrissie, I'm praying I'm the girl in the background and not one of those two rock-star-wannabe's in the front.  Thank you for being clever, though!

Chuck, thank you.  I know 2K is chump change to all you long-time veterans, but I'd like to think I had a fun or informative gem or two amongst all my posts.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 27, 2013, 12:20:29 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/postsbundled.jpg)

CONGRATS TO JEFF ON 18,000 POSTS!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on February 27, 2013, 12:23:38 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/2000-posts_zpsdbc43239.jpg)

CONGRATULATIONS MANDY!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 27, 2013, 01:14:04 pm
Quote from: Mandy21 on February 27, 2013, 12:08:51 pm
Chrissie, I'm praying I'm the girl in the background and not one of those two rock-star-wannabe's in the front.  Thank you for being clever, though!


Hm. I better not say nuthn more. :-X ;)
But yeah, those guys are rock stars, you got that right! :)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 27, 2013, 01:30:00 pm
Quote from: Meryl on February 27, 2013, 12:20:29 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/postsbundled.jpg)

CONGRATS TO JEFF ON 18,000 POSTS!
Oi!  :o  I didn't even notice.  :-\  Thanks!

I've got too much time on my hands. ...  :-\  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Mandy21 on February 28, 2013, 08:53:24 am
Thanks for the pretty pink cake, Meryl!

Chrissie, is my ignorance showing?  Should I know who those two dudes are?  I'm 47, honeybun, my rock-star days are O-V-E-R, haha.  Fill me in please.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 02, 2013, 07:06:32 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 27, 2013, 02:39:44 am

Today's special: the 2 in 1 jubilations! ;)
Congrats to Jeff and Mandy on
20 000 combined posts!
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Jeff20Beck2020Mandy2_zps77f05fe4.jpg)
(This is what came up when I googled "Mandy and Jeff".
Boy, you two sure changed quite a bit since the last pics!
;D :laugh: ;))
:laugh: :laugh:

Congrats Mandy and Jeff!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 02, 2013, 08:49:36 pm
Congratulations Mandy and Jeff!  :-* :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2013, 09:14:49 pm
Quote from: Mandy21 on February 28, 2013, 08:53:24 am
Chrissie, is my ignorance showing?  Should I know who those two dudes are?  I'm 47, honeybun, my rock-star days are O-V-E-R, haha.  Fill me in please.

According to the "properties" of the pic, one of the guys is Jeff Beck.

From Wikipedia:

Geoffrey Arnold "Jeff" Beck (born 24 June 1944) is an English rock guitarist.  He is one of the three noted guitarists to have played with The Yardbirds (the other two being Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page).  Beck also formed The Jeff Beck Group and Beck, Bogert & Appice.
 
Much of Beck's recorded output has been instrumental, with a focus on innovative sound, and his releases have spanned genres ranging from blues-rock, heavy metal, jazz fusion and an additional blend of guitar-rock and electronica.  Although he recorded two hit albums (in 1975 and 1976) as a solo act, Beck has not established or maintained the sustained commercial success of many of his contemporaries and bandmates.  Beck appears on albums by Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, Jon Bon Jovi, Malcom McLaren, Kate Bush, Roger Waters, Donovan, Stevie Wonder, Les Paul, Zucchero, Cyndi Lauper, Brian May, Stanley Clarke and ZZ Top.
 
He was ranked 5th in Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and the magazine has described him as "one of the most influential lead guitarists in rock".  MSNBC has called him a "guitarist's guitarist".  Beck has earned wide critical praise and received the Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance six times and Best Pop Instrumental Performance once.  He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice: as a member of the Yardbirds (1992) and as a solo artist (2009).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 03, 2013, 04:12:33 am
The other guy is Mandy Meyer, who was part of the British band ASIA for a while, among other things. In his case, Mandy comes from Armand. I didn't know him either, just found the pic by googling, like I said.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Mandy21 on March 03, 2013, 10:02:01 am
No wonder I didn't recognize, but that is too funny just the same.  I *did* love Asia back in the day, and still listen to their album (yes, I said album) from time to time.  There weren't a lot of photos of the band published at the time, though.  Didn't know and didn't care what they looked like, just enjoyed their tunes.  Thanks for the clarification, Chuck and Chrissie (and Wiki).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 16, 2013, 10:22:07 am
Whutsup, gang?

It has become way too quiet in here. I like this thread as a place to share whatever odd stuff is on our minds. Kind of a community blog for all those who don't want to have their private blog.

So here's a *bump* for Throwback Thursday! O0
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2013, 10:36:53 am
Ah, and we need to get some more "congratulations" post up here, i'm sure!   :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 16, 2013, 11:31:00 am
Sooooo, I've kinda big news. Big to me, anyway. After 17 (:o!!!) years of being a stay at home mom, I'm gonna go back on the job!

Believe it or not, my employer is still my employer as I've been furloughed for the time. We moved away from Heidelberg since then, so my commute to work will be about an hour in each direction. Oh well, when Jack has been commuting four hours a day, I will take two in a stride. ;D

I plan to work for three days a week, maybe 3 X 6 hours or 8 + 6 + 6, or something like that. I'll have to see what they have to offer. But I don't want to do a full work week.
Since Oliver will start a new school at the end of August I want to be at home for the first weeks, until he's settled in. Then in October we'll be on our second family vacation. So I decided November will be a good time to go back to paid work.
I still have the whole, long summer for me to enjoy, but also look forward to starting work in the fall. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 16, 2013, 05:57:18 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 16, 2013, 11:31:00 am
Sooooo, I've kinda big news. Big to me, anyway. After 17 (:o!!!) years of being a stay at home mom, I'm gonna go back on the job!

Believe it or not, my employer is still my employer as I've been furloughed for the time. We moved away from Heidelberg since then, so my commute to work will be about an hour in each direction. Oh well, when Jack has been commuting four hours a day, I will take two in a stride. ;D

I plan to work for three days a week, maybe 3 X 6 hours or 8 + 6 + 6, or something like that. I'll have to see what they have to offer. But I don't want to do a full work week.
Since Oliver will start a new school at the end of August I want to be at home for the first weeks, until he's settled in. Then in October we'll be on our second family vacation. So I decided November will be a good time to go back to paid work.
I still have the whole, long summer for me to enjoy, but also look forward to starting work in the fall. :)


Chrissi! That *is* exciting news! Wow, so what will you be doing? Do they legally have to keep your job open or are they just nice that way!?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2013, 06:22:28 pm
fantastic news, Chriss!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 16, 2013, 07:28:48 pm
Wow! I always knew you were a treasure and your company realizes that too!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 17, 2013, 02:16:53 pm
Thanks Chuckie, Kelda and Lee! :)


Quote from: Kelda on May 16, 2013, 05:57:18 pm

Chrissi! That *is* exciting news! Wow, so what will you be doing? Do they legally have to keep your job open or are they just nice that way!?


No, the law is three years.
It's one of the advantages of being a puplic servant. The public sector has generous regulations in regard to unpaid leaves. You can request a leave for childraising until the child is ten years old. Furthermore you can request leave for five more years within your life working span (as long as you work in the public sector). You could for example take a sabbath year in your twenties and another one in your forties.

So all of my 17 years at home were covered by leave for childraising. It ends when the youngest child is ten years old. From end of August (Oliver's 10th birthday) till November, I'll take two months of those five extra years.

The law is that you can request a leave for three years for childraising. Your employer has to hold your job for that time.
Of course the employer doesn't have to hold your exact place of work, they can transfer you to an equal job when you come back. If you were an office clerk, they can give you a job in a different department, but it has to be in an office again and you'll get the same pay.



In regard to what I'll be doing: I don't know yet. I studied social pedagogy, but was officially employed as a kindergarten teacher (which is a step down the ladder and pays less). However I did a social worker's job and worked with children with behavioural problems.
They have to give me an equal job, thus could employ me as kindergarten teacher and have me work as such. Or maybe I'll be lucky and there's a fitting position free for qualified social work.
Now that sounds bad, "qualified social work" - it's an occupational profile that doesn't exist in the Anglo-American region. Picture a social worker with education in diverse fields like medicine, sociology, law, pedagogics, psychology etc. But of course all of the mentioned only in regard to whatever you may encounter in the broad field of social work.
Family law is important for example, but I've never heard the first thing about business law. Or in medicine I've learned lots about the medical side of common disabilities, but of course I'm as far from being a doc as I am from being an astronaut, lol.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 17, 2013, 04:15:41 pm
Wow, Chrissi. Cool! Sounds exciting.. given you have been 'out' of the field for a fair period, will you need to do any retraining?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on May 17, 2013, 06:02:03 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 16, 2013, 11:31:00 am
Sooooo, I've kinda big news. Big to me, anyway. After 17 (:o!!!) years of being a stay at home mom, I'm gonna go back on the job!

Believe it or not, my employer is still my employer as I've been furloughed for the time. We moved away from Heidelberg since then, so my commute to work will be about an hour in each direction. Oh well, when Jack has been commuting four hours a day, I will take two in a stride. ;D

I plan to work for three days a week, maybe 3 X 6 hours or 8 + 6 + 6, or something like that. I'll have to see what they have to offer. But I don't want to do a full work week.
Since Oliver will start a new school at the end of August I want to be at home for the first weeks, until he's settled in. Then in October we'll be on our second family vacation. So I decided November will be a good time to go back to paid work.
I still have the whole, long summer for me to enjoy, but also look forward to starting work in the fall. :)
That´s great news, Chrissie. And paid work means more travel, right?;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on May 17, 2013, 06:41:45 pm
Quote from: Monika on May 17, 2013, 06:02:03 pm
That´s great news, Chrissie. And paid work means more travel, right?;)


always important!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2013, 11:22:31 pm
(http://jimromenesko.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ALBERT.gif)

 :laugh:

bad planning with those two headlines.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on May 27, 2013, 12:39:37 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on May 26, 2013, 11:22:31 pm
bad planning with those two headlines.


 ::) ::) :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2013, 08:49:07 am
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DGHX_6mtIPE/T76CnpVHWaI/AAAAAAAAB5E/z4Ztf8FPZZU/s1600/MemorialDay1.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on May 30, 2013, 05:23:39 pm
Surely someone should have spotted that before it went out!?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on May 30, 2013, 09:08:40 pm
They should have, Kelda, but didn't.  The editor has issued an apology.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 01, 2013, 03:57:29 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on May 16, 2013, 11:31:00 am
Sooooo, I've kinda big news. Big to me, anyway. After 17 (:o!!!) years of being a stay at home mom, I'm gonna go back on the job!

Believe it or not, my employer is still my employer as I've been furloughed for the time. We moved away from Heidelberg since then, so my commute to work will be about an hour in each direction. Oh well, when Jack has been commuting four hours a day, I will take two in a stride. ;D

I plan to work for three days a week, maybe 3 X 6 hours or 8 + 6 + 6, or something like that. I'll have to see what they have to offer. But I don't want to do a full work week.
Since Oliver will start a new school at the end of August I want to be at home for the first weeks, until he's settled in. Then in October we'll be on our second family vacation. So I decided November will be a good time to go back to paid work.
I still have the whole, long summer for me to enjoy, but also look forward to starting work in the fall. :)

Whoo-hooo, Chrissi!!

That's great news!

And it'll be a major change for you, having been at home for so many years.

But I'm sure you'll settle in fairly quick, and feel good about earning your own money again.


Now, working three days a week sounds like a dream to me! Wish I could do that!  8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 01, 2013, 04:01:34 pm
And as for reviving this thread as a general chat thread, it's a great idea.

I think we need a thread like that, without any specific topic.

Those headlines are hilarious, Chuck!   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 03, 2013, 04:23:32 pm
I thought they were great, Sonja!  So funny!

and you're right!  An no topic thread is perfect for just chit-chat and funny stuff.

You remember last time we were together, the big "obsession" was Swedish Chef and "bork bork bork", well, this time Paul and I were laughing over "Er Mer Gerd Gerl"  (Oh My God girl).

She's an "odd looking" girl with a surprised/excited look on her face, and everyone has been making her excited about different things, and having her talk in some strange accent.

here are some examples.


(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_may2qhGdkm1ru1keyo1_500.jpg)

"Oh My God, gotta catch 'em all!"  A reference to the  pokeman craze.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 03, 2013, 04:25:15 pm
(http://i.qkme.me/3p3kx1.jpg)

"Oh My God, Brainfreeze!"

(what happens when you drink slurpees too fast)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 03, 2013, 04:26:38 pm
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/bc1876b0bbffd093d4d3002d8458093c/tumblr_mf1veplkLB1s0ofjdo1_500.jpg)

"Oh my God!  Grumpy Cat"
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 03, 2013, 04:28:00 pm
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8yqnkLJMV1qdcjj9o1_500.jpg)

Oh My God, bubbles!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 03, 2013, 04:48:16 pm
Well - they're probably funnier when you're sharing them with brokie friends at Paul's place....

As for me, I think I prefer the Swedish Chef....

Bork!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on June 03, 2013, 05:20:40 pm
God help me, Chuckie was doing this all weekend long!

BTW, it helps if you try to say it out loud.

Berk.  I mean bork.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 03, 2013, 05:33:41 pm
All weekend long???!!!  :o

And you were desperately trying to keep him away from it?  ::)


I'm afraid I can't say them out loud, my neighbours will most likely get me evicted.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 04, 2013, 01:23:27 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on June 03, 2013, 04:25:15 pm
(http://i.qkme.me/3p3kx1.jpg)

"Oh My God, Brainfreeze!"

(what happens when you drink slurpees too fast)


 :laugh: "Ferz" is the southern German plural for "Furz" = fart. So she really says brainfart (to me, anyway).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2013, 10:52:35 am
(http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/357/285/a84.jpg)


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2013, 10:55:23 am
(http://funnyasduck.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/funny-ermahgerd-girl-mexican-margaritas-mergererters-pics.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2013, 11:09:49 am
(http://1.media.collegehumor.cvcdn.com/90/42/f1a399c43c156239a15d7f42bc4484f6-ermahgerd-girl.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2013, 11:14:07 am
(http://media-cache-ec4.pinimg.com/192x/e0/75/2a/e0752af148a68293b2acf3fc6c473406.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2013, 11:19:41 am
(http://media-cache-ec2.pinimg.com/192x/80/ec/4c/80ec4cff7b3787d23846417726fe43ac.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2013, 12:10:52 pm
last one, I promise!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


(http://media-cache-ak1.pinimg.com/192x/4a/dd/87/4add871f50de775437d50f8f15aa81ed.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2013, 12:13:32 pm
Ok, I lied!

This is the last one, I had to come add it, Paul will understand why!



 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


(http://www.survivingcollege.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ermahgerd-Pop-Tarts-Meme.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on June 04, 2013, 12:19:10 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on June 04, 2013, 12:13:32 pm
Ok, I lied!

This is the last one, I had to come add it, Paul will understand why!



 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

HAHA

(http://i.imgur.com/WjayR.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 04, 2013, 05:03:23 pm
Uuuhm....well....alright....if y'all say so....   ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2013, 08:48:10 pm
 :laugh:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNsPg7fZWzg[/youtube]
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2013, 09:24:54 pm
(http://cdn.smosh.com/sites/default/files/ftpuploads/bloguploads/funny-honey-boo-boo-ermahgerd.jpg)


Oh my God, I'm Honey Boo Boo!    :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 05, 2013, 04:45:59 pm
Ahem......

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 04, 2013, 12:10:52 pm
last one, I promise!


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 05, 2013, 05:14:00 pm
Chrissi, did you know that German has lost its longest word?

The word Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz no longer officially exists.

How sad. Such a useful word....  ::)




http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/europe/germany/130603/germany-drops-its-longest-word
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 11, 2013, 08:51:24 am
How can you just 'do away' with a word?

I'm sure that now there will be people who will try to use it just because.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 11, 2013, 09:48:01 am
So, it means "law for the delegation of monitoring beef labeling" and was created to describe the organization of monitoring for mad cow disease, but a different process is used now. Methinks the Germans secretly like their long complicated words.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 11, 2013, 11:44:42 am
Quote from: Sason on June 05, 2013, 05:14:00 pm
Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz


Isn't it bat-shit crazy? ::) :laugh:


Quote from: Sason on June 05, 2013, 05:14:00 pm
Chrissi, did you know that German has lost its longest word?

How can I live on without this word? It's a tragedy, really. ;D
And it's already the second time. In 2007 we lost
Grundstücks­verkehrs­genehmigungs­zuständigkeits­übertragungs­verordnung , also the name of a law. That one had 67 letters.
Back to the Rindfleischetikettierungs..... It's abbreviation was RkReÜAÜG M-V.

RkReÜAÜG M-V? ? ? Really? You call that horrid construction a shortcut? :o ::)

Bat-shit crazy. I admit it. We're all bat-shit crazy.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 11, 2013, 11:56:14 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on June 11, 2013, 08:51:24 am
How can you just 'do away' with a word?


Of course the word itself still exists. But the law is gone and thus its name. So "officially" it doesn't exist anymore. But if you don't have other hobbies..... you're free to memorize longest words and entertain your peers with them. :laugh:


Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 11, 2013, 09:48:01 am
Methinks the Germans secretly like their long complicated words.

Methinks that's true. :-X
I often shake my head about such stuff. Just a couple of days ago I came across a word which was a compound of 5 or 6 words. ::)
But on the other side, they're often good for a laugh. Therefore I like the Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungs..... ;D 8)
 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 11, 2013, 01:44:06 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on June 11, 2013, 11:56:14 am
Of course the word itself still exists. But the law is gone and thus its name. So "officially" it doesn't exist anymore. But if you don't have other hobbies..... you're free to memorize longest words and entertain your peers with them. :laugh:

No thanks!   :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 11, 2013, 04:35:10 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on June 11, 2013, 11:56:14 am

 Therefore I like the Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungs..... ;D 8)
 :laugh:

I'm glad you like this poor abandoned little non-existing word!   ::) ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 11, 2013, 06:14:23 pm
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/999378_527675480633288_103985815_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 11, 2013, 07:12:53 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on June 03, 2013, 04:23:32 pm
"Er Mer Gerd Gerl"  (Oh My God girl).

She's an "odd looking" girl with a surprised/excited look on her face, and everyone has been making her excited about different things, and having her talk in some strange accent.

I suspect I know why she's "odd looking." Her photo reminds me of clinical photos of individuals born with some genetic abnormality that I've seen at work.

That might also account for her speaking in "some strange accent." Also, the bad teeth might be a result of medication for certain conditions.

So, in other words, whoever started this thing out there in cyberland somewhere I believe is using the photo of a handicapped person as a source of fun.

 :(

I intend to continue my self-imposed moratorium on posting for personal reasons, but I felt moved to comment on this cybertrend. No offense to or criticism of anyone here is intended.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 11, 2013, 07:27:28 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 11, 2013, 07:12:53 pm
I suspect I know why she's "odd looking." Her photo reminds me of clinical photos of individuals born with some genetic abnormality that I've seen at work.

That might also account for her speaking in "some strange accent." Also, the bad teeth might be a result of medication for certain conditions.

So, in other words, whoever started this thing out there in cyberland somewhere I believe is using the photo of a handicapped person as a source of fun.

 :(

I intend to continue my self-imposed moratorium on posting for personal reasons, but I felt moved to comment on this cybertrend. No offense to or criticism of anyone here is intended.


You may be right, or maybe not.

Business Insider did an article on who the 'real people' are for favorite internet memes.  They discussed 6 of them (including Grumpy Cat).

There are currently two young ladies claiming to be "Ermahgerd Girl", and from their photos, I would say it was simply an awkward stage.  They are both very pretty now.

http://www.businessinsider.com/what-6-viral-internet-meme-stars-actually-look-like-2013-2?op=1
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 13, 2013, 04:46:41 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on June 11, 2013, 07:27:28 pm

You may be right, or maybe not.

Business Insider did an article on who the 'real people' are for favorite internet memes.  They discussed 6 of them (including Grumpy Cat).

There are currently two young ladies claiming to be "Ermahgerd Girl", and from their photos, I would say it was simply an awkward stage.  They are both very pretty now.

http://www.businessinsider.com/what-6-viral-internet-meme-stars-actually-look-like-2013-2?op=1

I was about to say that two girls had come forward.. I think shes more just geeky!

But Jeff, I must say, so nice to see you!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 14, 2013, 02:07:10 pm
(http://www.slapcaption.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Why-So-Grumpy-.png)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 15, 2013, 03:39:26 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on June 14, 2013, 02:07:10 pm
(http://www.slapcaption.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Why-So-Grumpy-.png)


Yikes! With a cat like that, I'd watch my baby even more closely! ;) :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 27, 2013, 02:24:36 am
We're having an American exchange student living with us for the next two plus weeks. It's the return visit of my daughter's US trip last fall.

Yesterday another exchange student came visiting and the two American girls chatted about their first experiences in Germany. The visiting girl was totally excited "Matthew had a beer! Can you imagine!" LOL. :laugh:
The organizing teacher had told us that the exchange students (teenagers, all of them) are always out of their mind with the possibility to go into a bar and even order alcohol. He warned that some of them can't handle the newfound freedom and come home totally drunk. So I set up my daughter to keep an eye on her exchange partner last night when they went out to celebrate a birthday. But it wasn't really necessary, Caroline is a good girl. Very friendly and normal, not high-maintenance at all, she fits right in with us.

Today we'll visit a castle ruins near us, where you go up the mountain in a chair lift. Up there are plenty hiking paths, a deer enclosure, the ruins to explore and a café on the castle's terrace, with a fantastic view over the Rheinebene (Rhine River Valley). I hope the weather holds and it won't rain at least.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2013, 08:19:02 am
Sounds like the experience is going well!   Fantastic!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 28, 2013, 04:05:07 pm
Sounds like you're really giving her the time of her life, Chrissi. And like you're enjoying it too!

Good luck!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on June 28, 2013, 05:15:55 pm
Sounds fun Chrissi.. I remember doing a french exchange back in 1996 - was such an exciitng time to be in another country living their life..
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2013, 10:37:30 am
(http://www.netanimations.net/Rockin-4th-of-july-animated-gif.gif)


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 05, 2013, 01:26:38 am
For our American group a hike with picnic had been planned for yesterday. Sadly, it poured down yesterday morning so the hike was cancelled and they simply met for a picnic somewhere.

At picking up my exchange girl:

Me: How was it?
C: Boring. That wasn't a picnic. There were no hotdogs, burgers and stuff. We only had the food we had brought ourselves and there weren't any games.

 :laugh:
Wellllll, sometimes there are cultural differences. ;D
The hiking was supposed to represent the entertainment part, and since it fell flat, the kids had to entertain themselves. The German kids didn't mind that they could just hang around, being lazy and getting into talking 'n all. The American kids awaited the teachers to pull off some impromtu entertainment programm and were bored to death when they didn't.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 05, 2013, 08:46:00 am
 :laugh:

Funny story Chrissi, although I have to say, I would've considered that a picnic.  "Hamburgers and hot dogs nad stuff" to me is more BBQ than picnic.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 05, 2013, 09:40:38 am
Now I have a second exchange student, lol :laugh:

One of them doesn't get along too well with their host family and didn't want to go on a weekend-trip with them, even though she had happily agreed to it beforehand.
That's how come I end up with two American teenagers for the weekend. To say it with George Takei: Oh myyy. ;D


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 05, 2013, 12:26:21 pm
(http://www.silverfishlongboarding.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111025&d=1362600410)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 05, 2013, 01:03:40 pm
Good luck with your exchange student, er, students, Chrissi! One came to stay with us from Japan for a summer. We were perhaps not ideally matched because the Japanese girl was 16 and my kids were 7 and 10 years old. Also, at that time, I didn't have any experience with teenagers, so that led to a few interesting escapades. One of the more interesting cultural differences was that the Japanese students were very reticent and shy. I remember a buffet dinner where we couldn't get the students to step up to the table and help themselves to food. We ended up having to practically shoo and drag them to the table!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2013, 03:56:31 pm
Good luck with both your students this weekend, Chrissi!

You could always entertain them with neverending stories about your interesting cowboy experiences.

Like that fascinating story about how you and a friend (no names!!) got locked in a car in the midst of Cowboy Country,
and nearly suffocated to death before we you were finally rescued.  :o

Enthralling stuff!!!

If that doesn't peak their interest, I don't know what would!  8)


uhm.......   ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 06, 2013, 05:08:53 pm
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Yes, I'm sure that's JUST what they want to hear about!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2013, 05:22:10 pm
Glad you agree, Chuck! 

After all, you must know better than me what American students might be interested in.    8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 07, 2013, 07:11:30 am
LOL Sonja! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


You won't believe what happened yesterday. I barely believe it myself. We had a BBQ with 18 people altogether. Friends with their kids plus our Americans plus friends of Hannah. The teenagers were by far in the majority! :laugh:

Anyway, we were sitting in my yard and all of a sudden heard a very loud noise. We all knew immediately that something big had crashed down. It was one of those situations where you just knew it. We all jumped up and rounded the corner to my garden - and saw nothing but a big cloud of dust, still fanning out.
I was totally shocked, fearing a part of our house had crashed down. After the dust had settled, we saw that it was part of our neighbour's barn. Part of it crashed into one of our small outbuildings (we call it our witchhouse), part directly behind the swing set.

The pictures don't even look as dramatic as it is, because everything is totally overgrown and you see only a part of the bricks, the rest is in the gap between our witchhouse and the barn.


The building to the left of the swing set is the witchhouse, the one behind is the neighbour's barn. Imagine if the kids had been on the swing set at that moment. :o

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Nach%20Neugestaltung%20der%20Website/IMG_8426-002_zps33e8a6be.jpg) (http://s575.photobucket.com/user/Penthesilea09/media/Nach%20Neugestaltung%20der%20Website/IMG_8426-002_zps33e8a6be.jpg.html)


(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Nach%20Neugestaltung%20der%20Website/IMG_8427-01_zps2f11dd2b.jpg) (http://s575.photobucket.com/user/Penthesilea09/media/Nach%20Neugestaltung%20der%20Website/IMG_8427-01_zps2f11dd2b.jpg.html)


(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Nach%20Neugestaltung%20der%20Website/IMG_8429-002_zps4570dd80.jpg) (http://s575.photobucket.com/user/Penthesilea09/media/Nach%20Neugestaltung%20der%20Website/IMG_8429-002_zps4570dd80.jpg.html)


I went over to the neighbours, asking them to come and look, but they refused. They said they had heard it too and they would take care of it. They'll call a company to shore up the wall until the barn can either be restored or torn down.

For now, this corner of the garden and the swing set is off limits to everybody.


So long, so bad. But the night got worse. Three of Hanna's friends and her slept downstairs in the living room. They wanted to watch a horror movie and do their teenagers' stuff without us. So Jens and I dutyfully went to bed at one point, only to have Hannah knocking at our door around two am.
One of the boys was feeling very, very sick, he was in real bad pain. Stomach pain, gut cramps, coming and going. He had been sick for the whole week, but not like that. So I decided to bring him to the hospital and we called his parents. Now comes the part I barely can believe myself: his parents refused to come and meet us at the hospital. They said the drive is too far in the middle of the night. It's 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the route.

So all four German teenagers (the Americans were in bed at that point) and I drove to the hospital and sat it out in the waiting room. The doctors couldn't tell on the sport what's up, but his vitals were okay and so they kept him for more physicals (? correct expression?), which will be done today. They gave him painkillers and put him to bed last night.
That's when I decided we all go home. The poor boy wanted his parents to come and his GF called his parents again, asking them to come. But again they refused.

 ??? ??? ???

I can't tell you how shocked I am! At least the GF's mom came and took her daughter home. The girl was so distraught, she wanted her mom, and the mom came directly after one call. Like it should be.
My daughter, her friend and I came home by 3.30 this morning. And I had so much caffeine and adrenaline in my system that I still was awake by 4:30. Heard the birds wake up at 3:45, watched the sky grow a tiny bit brighter at four and dawn coming up about a quater past four.


Now Jens went back to bed for a nap, the teenagers hang out in my living room, which looks like a summer camp, with all the cushions gone from the couch and lying around, sleeping bags everywhere and stale air. :laugh:
In two hours, they will all be gone for Hannah's Handball tournament (except my two younger kids) and then I will go back to bed, too.


Now that was a long story. I tell you, I feel as if someone had transported me into a parallel universe. I barely can belive what happened in the last 17 or so hours. ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Monika on July 07, 2013, 07:44:27 am
Oh my god - what a day you´ve had! Falling down buildings and sick kids! You def. earn a long rest

And his parents and your neighbors - wtf?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 07, 2013, 09:28:24 am
Geez, what a strange string of events.  I can't believe the behavior of the parents or neighbors.  *shakes head*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on July 07, 2013, 12:45:04 pm
OMG Chrissi - what a day/night!!!!   :o

It's hard to believe your neighbours not wanting to take a look at their fallen down barn -----  but the boy's parents!!!!   :o :o :o :o

That's not only unbelievable, that's totally shocking!!!

Poor boy. Makes you wonder what his childhood was like.  :-\

You did the right thing though, by taking him to the hospital.

Now go and get some well deserved rest!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 08, 2013, 04:48:12 am
Yeah, a strange string of events it was. Surreal.

In defense of my neighbours I have to say that they're nice people, and they were intimidated by the fact we had a party going on with plenty of people. They didn't want to "disturb the party". Well  - their barn already had. ::)

But for the boy's parents, I really have no idea.

Quote
Poor boy. Makes you wonder what his childhood was like. 

My thoughts exactly. :-\



Two more days and my exchange student will be gone. They have another week in Germany, travelling around and visiting Munich and Berlin. But my duty will be done in two days and I have to say I'm happy about it.
Not happy to see the girl leave; she's a nice girl and can visit again anytime. But the our Americans as a group were more than exhausting.

One stereotype turned out to be true for our group: Americans need to be entertained All. The. Time. They get bored to death within half an hour of no program. When they have to wait for something (a waiter, a train, whatever) for more than 10 minutes they get whingeing like three year olds. ::)

But I'd do it again in a second. :)
Overall it was an interesting and rewarding experience.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 08, 2013, 08:38:15 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 08, 2013, 04:48:12 am
One stereotype turned out to be true for our group: Americans need to be entertained All. The. Time. They get bored to death within half an hour of no program. When they have to wait for something (a waiter, a train, whatever) for more than 10 minutes they get whingeing like three year olds. ::)

But I'd do it again in a second. :)
Overall it was an interesting and rewarding experience.


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 08, 2013, 10:11:23 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 08, 2013, 04:48:12 am
One stereotype turned out to be true for our group: Americans need to be entertained All. The. Time. They get bored to death within half an hour of no program. When they have to wait for something (a waiter, a train, whatever) for more than 10 minutes they get whingeing like three year olds. ::)

What? They didn't have smart phones to play with?  ???  I'm sure these kids never heard of ... books. ...  ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 08, 2013, 12:01:33 pm
When I was their age, I would've been able to keep myself busy.

I would've been running around, trying to find Nena.

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 08, 2013, 12:11:43 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on July 08, 2013, 12:01:33 pm
When I was their age, I would've been able to keep myself busy.

I would've been running around, trying to find Nena.

 :laugh:

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 08, 2013, 01:16:14 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 08, 2013, 10:11:23 am
What? They didn't have smart phones to play with?  ???  I'm sure these kids never heard of ... books. ...  ::)

Oh, they had and they did. They're actually able to play on their smartphones, chat with each other and be impatient at the same time! :laugh:



Some more cultural differences our girl was shocked to witness:
At the public pool, liitle girls, pre-puberty, run around topless. Worse even, the really little kids (toddlers and young kindergarden age) sometimes run around completely naked. C. was really shocked by that. ;D

Last night we had dinner at a Greek restaurant. Well, we all know those famous Greek statues. La cage aux folles, anyone? ;D The restaurant was decorated with lots of them, many of them naked and anatomically correct. Penises and breasts free for everybody to see - but nobody looked, except C. :laugh:
Yes, it's a family restaurant, yes, there are kids of all ages milling around, yes they can see the penises and nipples. Yes, my kids have been here and seen the statues when at younger ages, too. Yes, we just don't care.

At the ice-cream parlour: no, you can't try different tastes before you buy. And no, you can't sit at the outside tables when you buy only one or two balls in a cone. The cones are meant to be 'on the go'. If you want to sit down, you have to order larger portions of ice-cream, in real tableware, for more money.
(Yeah, she was right to be shocked about the table-rule. It sucks.)


At a wine-tasting in a winery: yes, it's normal for the hostess to leave us alone for a while to serve other customers, fill orders or work in her storage room. No, we can't just call for her, she's not a waitress, we are in her private home. Tasting and buying wine is not meant to be done in a hurry, it takes time.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 08, 2013, 01:39:49 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 08, 2013, 01:16:14 pm
Oh, they had and they did. They're actually able to play on their smartphones, chat with each other and be impatient at the same time! :laugh:

 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on July 08, 2013, 04:00:30 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on July 08, 2013, 12:01:33 pm
When I was their age, I would've been able to keep myself busy.

I would've been running around, trying to find Nena.

 :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on July 08, 2013, 04:09:28 pm
Interesting cultural differences, Chrissi.

I don't think you'll see naked little kids on the beach all over Europe, but you certainly will in Sweden and Denmark, too.

No one even notices, it's just a normal thing.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 08, 2013, 06:19:04 pm
naked psycho children?  :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 09, 2013, 12:29:42 am
There was a story in the newspapers today about a woman who was asked to leave the beach because her two-year-old daughter was wearing a bathing suit bottom without a top. WTF!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 09, 2013, 12:35:51 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 09, 2013, 12:29:42 am
There was a story in the newspapers today about a woman who was asked to leave the beach because her two-year-old daughter was wearing a bathing suit bottom without a top. WTF!!


 ::)
You could think female breasts are nuclear weapons, even when there aren't any boobs yet.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 09, 2013, 10:12:31 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 09, 2013, 12:35:51 am
::)
You could think female breasts are nuclear weapons, even when there aren't any boobs yet.

Ya mean they aren't?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 09, 2013, 02:45:08 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 09, 2013, 10:12:31 am
Ya mean they aren't?  ;D


I remember pictures of Madonna in a corsage with pointed breasts. Guess they weren't nuclear, but they could have been used as weapons. ;D :laugh:

I'm sure friend Chuckie can help us out with pics. :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 09, 2013, 04:20:52 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 09, 2013, 02:45:08 pm

I remember pictures of Madonna in a corsage with pointed breasts. Guess they weren't nuclear, but they could have been used as weapons. ;D :laugh:

I'm sure friend Chuckie can help us out with pics. :laugh:

Don't you mean corset, Sweetie?  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 09, 2013, 04:58:56 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 09, 2013, 04:20:52 pm
Don't you mean corset, Sweetie?  ;D


Depends on what exactly Madonna wore. ;D ;)

A corsage can be a smallish flower bouquet, but also is a part of clothing which is similar to a corset, only less tight. Your friendly helper wikipedia knows more about it:

Corsage refers to the bodice of a dress. In the 19th century, corsage was a common term for a woman's bodice or jacket. Its origin is French.

In modern usage, corsage is often confused with a corset, but a corset is tighter. A bridal corset is often a corsage.

Originally, a bouquet of flowers, flower bud, or a bow was worn on the corsage between the breasts, hence the name corsage for a cluster of flowers worn on the breast, waist or wrist.

Recently, it is a cluster of flowers given to one's date at a prom or formal dance to wear on either a dress or a wrist.


Of course I didn't know all that, and simply used the wrong word, as you assumed. In German we use both terms interchangeably.
The things you learn on BetterMost.... :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on July 09, 2013, 05:10:27 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 09, 2013, 12:29:42 am
There was a story in the newspapers today about a woman who was asked to leave the beach because her two-year-old daughter was wearing a bathing suit bottom without a top. WTF!!

That's absurd. What's the difference between the chest of a two year old girl and boy???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2013, 06:11:35 pm
(http://blogs.uoregon.edu/artandhumanvalues/files/2012/09/Madonna-Conical-Bra-29zc0l6.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2013, 06:12:51 pm
They were 'resurrected' for her last tour, MDNA.




(http://i.huffpost.com/gen/628784/thumbs/o-MADONNA-CONE-BRA-570.jpg?4)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 10, 2013, 12:30:52 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on July 09, 2013, 06:11:35 pm
(http://blogs.uoregon.edu/artandhumanvalues/files/2012/09/Madonna-Conical-Bra-29zc0l6.jpg)


Yeah, that's the one. Corsage or corset, I can see where the American panic of those thingies comes from. ;) :laugh:

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 10, 2013, 03:15:25 am
They're gone. :'(
Our American group travelled on to Berlin this morning. The waterworks were flowing on all sides when we dropped them off at the station, it was hard to say good-bye. Aren't good-byes always?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 10, 2013, 07:22:15 am
My neighbours were finally here. They're starting to work on it today. They're emptying out their courtyard to make space for the parts of their barn they're gonna tear down. Also organizing a mobile elevating work platform (big ass machinery) and calling our mayor for a permit.

They'll tear down the attic and upper level of their barn, leaving the lower walls standing. At least that's the plan. Whatever will fall while they're working will fall. I hope my witchhouse will survive this, but since part of the wall already fell on it.... who knows. If there's more coming down, it may be crushed under the barn walls. They couldn't promise me. :-\

But as long as my main house stays intact, we'll find a solution. They're starting from the front, which is more stable and in parts next to my main house (less than a yard between them; if I reach out to the left of my bathroom window, I can touch the roof of their barn).


I already hear them working in their yard.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Berit on July 10, 2013, 09:55:46 am
Quote from: Sason on June 01, 2013, 04:01:34 pm
And as for reviving this thread as a general chat thread, it's a great idea.

I think we need a thread like that, without any specific topic.

Those headlines are hilarious, Chuck!   :laugh:

Are you planning to rename the thread? I've been away for some months and was looking for "whats up" but couldn't find a thread for that.....well, I found it here  :laugh: BUT I havent got 1000 or more posts. I'm working on it - again! I've had so much fun reading about everything!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 10, 2013, 12:57:33 pm
Quote from: Berit on July 10, 2013, 09:55:46 am
Are you planning to rename the thread? I've been away for some months and was looking for "whats up" but couldn't find a thread for that.....well, I found it here  :laugh: BUT I havent got 1000 or more posts. I'm working on it - again! I've had so much fun reading about everything!!


Nope, I don't think any renaming will be done. But of course everybody is free to post in here! :laugh: You don't need 1000+ posts, so tell us what you've been up to lately.
And WB, Berit! :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Berit on July 11, 2013, 08:43:00 pm
I joined BM June 5, 2007 and hasn't written 1000 posts yet.....lazy me!  :laugh: It's the language....or at least I blame that  :P

I work during nights now, until September 8, then I start daytime again. It's 03.30 in the middle of the night. I'm having a bowl of cornflakes and milk, almost all of my patiens are asleep, only this guy with alcoholism is awake. It's peaceful at my psyciatric ward tonight.

Only one more night to go and then vacation!! Jippi  ;D

Take care!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 11, 2013, 10:29:52 pm
Quote from: Berit on July 11, 2013, 08:43:00 pm

Only one more night to go and then vacation!! Jippi  ;D

Take care!

Yee-haw for vacation!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2013, 02:56:14 pm
Hoooooooooooooorray for vacation!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 14, 2013, 05:50:01 pm
Chrissi - it sounds like you had an interesting few weeks with the American's! Gotta to keep you on your toes I s'pose!

So what are your holiday plans this year?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 17, 2013, 11:27:18 am
Just a quick check-in from Turkey to send greetings to all my Brokie-Buds.

Weather is perfect, sunny and hot, but not exhaustingly hot. We're in paradise. O0
I'll check in here every now and then.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 17, 2013, 11:39:45 am
have a great trip!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 22, 2013, 09:52:40 am
Hope you're having a great time in Turkey, Chrissi!  8)

Saw this on Facebook and thought you'd get a chuckle from it:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=171812586331404
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 22, 2013, 12:19:13 pm
So how is everyone doing today?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 25, 2013, 10:43:49 pm
Heya!
I saw DVDs of BBM on sale in a bin near the check out aisle at the grocery store today.  It definitely made me nostalgic.
Need to watch the movie again sometime soon... It's been at least a year for me at this point since my last viewing.
 :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 26, 2013, 08:04:42 am
Quote from: Brown Eyes on July 25, 2013, 10:43:49 pm
Heya!
I saw DVDs of BBM on sale in a bin near the check out aisle at the grocery store today.  It definitely made me nostalgic.
Need to watch the movie again sometime soon... It's been at least a year for me at this point since my last viewing.
 :)


Did you move it the front?  I do that.  LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 27, 2013, 04:33:35 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on July 26, 2013, 08:04:42 am

Did you move it the front?  I do that.  LOL

 :laugh:

Callum recorded BBM for me the other week when it was on tv.. I havent watched for a few years now..
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 03, 2013, 03:25:59 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Penthesilea
(Chrissi)
on
reaching
13,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Berit on August 03, 2013, 06:19:03 pm
Quote from: Kelda on July 27, 2013, 04:33:35 pm
:laugh:

Callum recorded BBM for me the other week when it was on tv.. I havent watched for a few years now..


I'm "saving" it! Don't want to over use it!  ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 04, 2013, 01:26:06 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 03, 2013, 03:25:59 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Penthesilea
(Chrissi)
on
reaching
13,000
posts!


Gosh, if I'd realized that, we could have used it as a reason to make another toast! But there were so many toasts already!!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 04, 2013, 03:00:22 pm


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/13000likes_zpsc13b6fa2.jpg) (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/merylmarie/media/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/13000likes_zpsc13b6fa2.jpg.html)

CONGRATS, CHRISSI!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 05, 2013, 07:56:57 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 04, 2013, 01:26:06 am
Gosh, if I'd realized that, we could have used it as a reason to make another toast! But there were so many toasts already!!  :D


Gettin' Brokies drunk off of toasts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on August 13, 2013, 02:55:46 pm
Congrats on 13,000 posts, Chrissi!!

(catching up here, so it took me a while to notice)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 14, 2013, 03:14:32 am
Thanks for the congrats, everybody! :D


Quote from: CellarDweller on July 26, 2013, 08:04:42 am

Did you move it the front?  I do that.  LOL

I do that, too. ;D
Last time I saw the movie was in Alberta 2011, exactly two years now.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2013, 09:31:57 am
Whenever I'm in a store that sells DVDs, I look for it and move it.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 28, 2013, 12:59:36 am
Happy Humpday, everyone! :)

My house is in the newspaper today. :) Over the last days, we had our annual village fair. Yes, the onion horse had another appearance. ;D :laugh:
With the fair, there's always a run over several distances, depending on age and athletic status. The start-banner is always fixed at our gate, so that's how our house got in the paper.

Funny thing my daughter told me: the C-youth section of her handball club won fifty bottles of alcohol-free beer. Kids in C-youth are 13 to 14 years old.
We sure get them used to it early. ;) ;D :laugh:

Seriously, I think there must have been some mistake, I don't think they planned it like that. Still funny. ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 13, 2013, 03:35:49 pm
 :laugh: :laugh: at the non alcoholic beer! You Germans love your beer!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 18, 2013, 01:13:56 am
Hi all!
Greetings to everybody from Janice. She checked in yesterday and told me to say hi from her. Especially to all Denver area Brokies, she hopes you're all okay.
 :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on September 18, 2013, 06:37:47 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 18, 2013, 01:13:56 am
Hi all!
Greetings to everybody from Janice. She checked in yesterday and told me to say hi from her. Especially to all Denver area Brokies, she hopes you're all okay.
 :)

Aww, I hope shes well?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 19, 2013, 01:14:57 am
Quote from: Kelda on September 18, 2013, 06:37:47 pm
Aww, I hope shes well?

I hope so, too. By the time I sent a reply she was already offline.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2013, 09:58:31 pm
Thanks Chrissi!!!

Janice, if you read this, hope to hear from you soon around these parts!  We miss ya!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2013, 09:00:37 am
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Jeff Wrangler
(Jeff)
on
reaching
19,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 28, 2013, 09:10:00 am
I have a job! :D

Whoo-Hoo! I'm so happy right now. :)
Today I worked on appro at a day nursery for 1 to 3 year old children. And they want me to work for them!
The age group 1 to 3 year olds is not something I would have sought out; I rather would have seen me working with elementary school kids or teens. But after having been there for one day I have to say I really liked it. For now I'm just damn happy.

I don't know yet if I'll be working two days or three days a week. Depends on how many hours my boss gets granted from her boss. It'll be either 15 hours/two days or 20 hours/three days. Both would be fine with me.

 :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 28, 2013, 09:46:38 am
Congrats, Chrissi!  (What's appro?)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 28, 2013, 10:05:23 am
Quote from: southendmd on November 28, 2013, 09:46:38 am
Congrats, Chrissi! 


Thank you!

Quote
(What's appro?)

That's what my dictionary said for the German word I gave it. :laugh:
It means to work somewhere during the job application process. The employer doesn't only rely on a job interview with you, but also wants to see you in the actual workplace for a while, so they can get a better idea if you fit with the job and the existing team.
Maybe working "on probation" would be the better word choice? The dictionary gave me that one, too. But it sounds a little bit like a criminal set free on probation, lol. Thus I decided on the other version.
The German word would be "hospitieren".
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 28, 2013, 11:20:42 am
We would say "on approval", or probation, like you say.  Never heard of "appro".  Dumbass dictionary!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2013, 12:01:06 pm
Congrats Chrissi!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on November 28, 2013, 07:58:15 pm
Congrats Chrissi!

That's great news!

Hope you're gonna like your new job!

When are you starting?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 29, 2013, 01:37:21 am
Thank you, Paul, Chuck and Sonja. :)

Gonna start on Jan, 7th. The nursery will be closed between Christmas and that day. Lucky me, I can still enjoy a long X-mas holiday with my family! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: brianr on November 29, 2013, 01:51:51 pm
Quote from: southendmd on November 28, 2013, 11:20:42 am
We would say "on approval", or probation, like you say.  Never heard of "appro".  Dumbass dictionary!


Perhaps written by an Aussie.  ;D  We have a reputation for shortening everything and 'on appro' was quite clear to me. However I find it is in the Oxford dictionary as well as British informal.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on November 30, 2013, 05:33:29 am
Quote from: brian on November 29, 2013, 01:51:51 pm
Perhaps written by an Aussie.  ;D  We have a reputation for shortening everything and 'on appro' was quite clear to me. However I find it is in the Oxford dictionary as well as British informal.


So it wasn't my dictionary, but you English speakers, who can't agree on one language. ;) :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on November 30, 2013, 07:50:32 am
 :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: brianr on November 30, 2013, 02:44:44 pm
I have often claimed it is easier to make myself understood in a cafe in Paris with my school boy French than in New York.   However I did have lots of trouble in Montreal so it must be something in the North American air.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 30, 2013, 03:33:51 pm
Congratulations on the new job, Chrissi! I fancied you would go after some Internet work since you're so good at it, but this sounds much nicer (I'm grandmother to two children under three years old, and they are definitely delightful!).

I've been hanging around with a British gentleman and it sends me into fits of giggles everytime he says he's going to wear a "jumper". Jumpers are dresses that girls in the US wear over a shirt.  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 01, 2013, 07:21:27 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on November 26, 2013, 09:00:37 am
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Jeff Wrangler
(Jeff)
on
reaching
19,000
posts!


Oi!  :o

Thanks!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 01, 2013, 07:23:53 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on November 28, 2013, 09:10:00 am
I have a job! :D

Congratulations, Sweetie!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 02, 2013, 12:28:33 am
Jeff, I have enjoyed all 19,015 posts!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 02, 2013, 08:56:48 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 01, 2013, 07:21:27 pm
Oi!  :o


:laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 02, 2013, 03:10:41 pm

Congrats to Jeff
on 19 000 posts!
 :D

Your next thousand will be a biiiig one, a full 20 k.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 02, 2013, 03:15:56 pm
Today I got word from my employer. I will work 16 hours per week in two full days. I'm happy with that. 16 hrs equals a 40% job. The money is not much less than in a half-time job, but I have three free days (additionally to the weekend). Working only two out of seven days is a luxury for sure. :D

And guess what? I haven't worked a single day yet, but am already planning on how to spend the money!  ;D :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 02, 2013, 04:05:35 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 02, 2013, 03:15:56 pm
Today I got word from my employer. I will work 16 hours per week in two full days. I'm happy with that. 16 hrs equals a 40% job. The money is not much less than in a half-time job, but I have three free days (additionally to the weekend). Working only two out of seven days is a luxury for sure. :D

And guess what? I haven't worked a single day yet, but am already planning on how to spend the money!  ;D :laugh:

Be careful! Don't count your chickens before they're hatched!  ;D

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 02, 2013, 03:10:41 pm
Congrats to Jeff
on 19 000 posts!
 :D

Your next thousand will be a biiiig one, a full 20 k.
I repeat: Oi!  :o

 ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 03, 2013, 02:10:01 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 02, 2013, 04:05:35 pm
Be careful! Don't count your chickens before they're hatched!  ;D


Nah, I would never spend money I don't have yet. So planning was the wrong word choice. I'm rather weighing different options, setting priorities and dreaming. I won't earn too much (you never do in social work ::)), but a 100% of it will be additional money. That's the nice thing about it. :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2013, 05:55:31 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 03, 2013, 02:10:01 am
100% of it will be additional money. That's the nice thing about it. :)

That's always a good thing!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 05, 2013, 07:08:38 pm
After keeping us Brokies in line, you'll be well qualified and experienced to take care of a bunch of toddlers!!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 06, 2013, 02:44:23 am
Happy Nikolaus-Day!

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Nach%20Neugestaltung%20der%20Website/nikolausstiefel-3_zps1f1f9c77.jpg)



Dec. 6th is Nikolaus in Germany and some other European countries. The children put their boots in front of the door on the evening before, and Nikolaus puts a little surprise in their boots over night. Traditionally it's some tangerines, nuts and sweets, plus a small present.
St. Nikolaus is a historical figure (Bishop of Myra) and the predecessor of your Santa Claus. And I guess your tradition of hanging Christmas stockings (which we don't do) comes from our tradition to put boots outside since they do look more like boots than like stockings.


Our front door this morning:
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Nach%20Neugestaltung%20der%20Website/CIMG2161_zps768e8608.jpg)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 06, 2013, 10:20:59 am
What a way to start the day! I'm so glad my friend in Germany is ahead of me preparing the way! I think I'll get my snow boots and prepare a treat for myself and my kitty!

Just a few years ago, I figured out that St. Nikolaus had transmogrified itself into Santa Claus in the U.S.. . . . or did it?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 06, 2013, 10:37:03 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 06, 2013, 10:20:59 am
What a way to start the day! I'm so glad my friend in Germany is ahead of me preparing the way! I think I'll get my snow boots and prepare a treat for myself and my kitty!

Just a few years ago, I figured out that St. Nikolaus had transmogrified itself into Santa Claus in the U.S.. . . . or did it?


Yes, he did. And I'm proud that Santa Claus was made popular in the US thanks to one of our own! Our/your current picture of Santa goes back to a painting of Thomas Nast, a caricaturist from Landau who emigrated to the US. Landau is the next town from me and it's where my children go to school. In Landau, there's the annual Thomas Nast Nikolausmarkt (Advent market).

So in a twisted way you could say that 'we' (as in people from my area) invented Santa Claus. ;D ;)

The name Santa Claus has still much resemblance to the Dutch Sinterklaas, which is the Dutch version of Nikolaus.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on December 06, 2013, 04:54:34 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 06, 2013, 02:44:23 am

Our front door this morning:
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Nach%20Neugestaltung%20der%20Website/CIMG2161_zps768e8608.jpg)



This boot set-up looks really cute, Chrissi! 

Happy Nikolaus to you and your family!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2013, 05:01:59 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 06, 2013, 10:37:03 am
Yes, he did. And I'm proud that Santa Claus was made popular in the US thanks to one of our own! Our/your current picture of Santa goes back to a painting of Thomas Nast, a caricaturist from Landau who emigrated to the US. Landau is the next town from me and it's where my children go to school. In Landau, there's the annual Thomas Nast Nikolausmarkt (Advent market).

Oh, how neat! I didn't know Nast was an immigrant from Germany.  :D

He was a very important political cartoonist, too.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2013, 05:03:45 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 02, 2013, 12:28:33 am
Jeff, I have enjoyed all 19,015 posts!!

Awww. ...  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on December 06, 2013, 07:21:39 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2013, 05:01:59 pm
Oh, how neat! I didn't know Nast was an immigrant from Germany.  :D


And even from the Palatinate, pretty close to where your ancestors came from! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2013, 12:46:00 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on December 06, 2013, 07:21:39 pm
And even from the Palatinate, pretty close to where your ancestors came from! :)

Lots of good things come from Rheinpfalz.  ;D

I've been thinking about these posts, and I suppose this really belongs on the holiday thread, but I've got to wondering where and when St. Nicholas' visit got pushed back from Dec. 6 to Dec. 24?

In addition to Nast's artwork, I suppose a lot of our American ideas of the jolly old fellow come from Clement Clarke Moore's poem A Visit from St. Nicholas (often incorrectly referred to as The Night Before Christmas). I presume it's Moore who gave us the "miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer." Moore was writing in New York State in the 1820s; was he responsible for the change in date, or by then did children already expect a visit on the night before Christmas?  ???
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on December 22, 2013, 10:55:56 pm
I had to post something today.  I don't think I've ever seen a day here without a single post. 

But the "recent posts" were all yesterday.

Until now.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 23, 2013, 01:42:50 am
Thank you for posting friend.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2013, 09:46:19 am
post away!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 11, 2014, 02:35:14 pm
from another thread:
Quote from: Kelda on January 11, 2014, 09:05:07 am
How is the job going?


I've worked two days and so far I like it.
First day was a bit awkward, like probably most first days are. I felt closely monitored by the two collegues from the same goup and repeatedly heard what a doll my predecessor was. ::)
A hunky, sympatico guy in his mid twenties. As the only male he was king in the hen-house and everybody loved Mr. Charming to pieces. One collegue had to be asked for permission if it's okay to delete him from the address list and put in my name instead: "No, it's not okay. But if you must, then do it." ::)

Second day was much better. In the course of the day the whole atmosphere changed, the awkwardness and scrutinity seemed to melt away. In the afternoon I helped out in a different group and I really loved it there. Some collegues are open and easy to get to know, some I haven't even met since we're a big team of 23 people working on different schedules and some are pretty distanced so far. The usual mix I guess. I'll find my way there.

The kids are easier to win over :). Most don't take long to warm up to me. Work itself wasn't challenging so far. Only loooooong. I'm tired when I get home in the evening.

My boss has the potential that I will really like her. I do so far. She reminds me so much of a former teacher and friend of mine. Both in character and looks. I'm seriously considering if they're sisters. She also lives in the same small town my former teacher used to live. Guess I'm gonna ask her soon.


Quote
Are German schools off in May?
No. However, the nursery isn't connected to a school. But the three weeks closing time in summer are always taken within the 6 weeks of school holidays.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on January 11, 2014, 03:10:29 pm
Sounds like an ok start to a new job, Chrissi.

The boss is always important, so glad to hear you like her.

Seems it's going well, and you'll get more and more into it I'm sure.


Quote
I'm tired when I get home in the evening.

No kidding!  Welcome in the club.    ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 11, 2014, 10:22:48 pm
Quote from: Sason on January 11, 2014, 03:10:29 pm
Sounds like an ok start to a new job, Chrissi.

And first days are never easy.

When I started a new job 16 years ago--not the job I have now--I came home after the first day and cried. I was 40 effen years old and I came home after the first day and cried. It was a job where I knew I really wasn't wanted--they just needed somebody--and the supervisor was a former Fourth Grade teacher who treated the people she managed as if they were Fourth Graders. But I got up the next morning and went right back to it--because that's what we Germans do.  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on January 12, 2014, 07:29:10 pm
Sounds like you've settled in really quickly!

I was askign about May a I was thinking that was when the Aids Walk was and you mentioned maybe going to that..
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 13, 2014, 02:03:38 am
Quote from: Kelda on January 12, 2014, 07:29:10 pm
Sounds like you've settled in really quickly!

I was askign about May a I was thinking that was when the Aids Walk was and you mentioned maybe going to that..


AFAIK the Boston AIDS walk is always the first weekend in June (right?).
With a little goodwill from my collegues and boss I could manage a short Boston trip without taking a single vacation day: changing schedules so I'd work Mon + Tue in one week, then fly out Wed; fly back the Tue in the second week, arrive Wed and work Thu + Fri in the second week. Voilá.

OTOH I'm still dreaming of another roadtrip this year, including having to take vacation days. But it's too early to talk about vacations at work, so I have to wait and see if something will work out.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 13, 2014, 02:23:06 am
Thanks, Sonja, Jeff and Kelda, for your feedback.
I'm happy my second day went better, even though the first wasn't bad, only awkward. I'm looking forward to go back on Thursday. :)


Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 11, 2014, 10:22:48 pm
And first days are never easy.

When I started a new job 16 years ago--not the job I have now--I came home after the first day and cried. I was 40 effen years old and I came home after the first day and cried. It was a job where I knew I really wasn't wanted--they just needed somebody--and the supervisor was a former Fourth Grade teacher who treated the people she managed as if they were Fourth Graders. But I got up the next morning and went right back to it--because that's what we Germans do.  ;)



Wow. How could they be so mean to you? >:(
I would have slapped those idiots for you. :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2014, 09:09:42 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 13, 2014, 02:03:38 am
AFAIK the Boston AIDS walk is always the first weekend in June (right?).

correct!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 13, 2014, 10:23:34 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 13, 2014, 02:23:06 am
Wow. How could they be so mean to you? >:(
I would have slapped those idiots for you. :-*

Thanks, Sweetie!  :-*

As far as the supervisor went, it wasn't really personal. She treated everyone she supervised as if they were still Fourth Graders.  >:(  The woman was just, oh, I don't know what to call her.  :-\
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2014, 11:03:30 am
(http://www.lovethispic.com/uploaded_images/thumbs/63497-Happy-Valentines-Day.gif)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 14, 2014, 03:06:11 pm
Happy Valentine's Day right back at you, Chuckie. And to all BetterMostians!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 14, 2014, 04:58:03 pm
Did y'all make your own Google chocolate today?   ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2014, 06:26:19 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Sason
(Sonja)
on
reaching
7,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 14, 2014, 07:02:49 pm
Oh my! Thank you, Chuck!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 15, 2014, 07:56:09 pm
You're welcome, blabbermouth!  ;)

*runs from Sonja*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 16, 2014, 12:52:47 pm
*looks at Chuck's post count*

Ahem.....  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2014, 11:24:42 pm
Well, I don't know what you mean.  LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 17, 2014, 04:28:12 pm
(http://www.famousquotesabout.com/quoteImage/313/modesty-quotes.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2014, 06:58:24 pm
yeah, right!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 19, 2014, 03:25:41 pm
LOL, at this point I don't think neither of us knows who's insulting whom!   :laugh:  ::)

(not sure about the grammar in that sense, but I'm sure you know what I mean)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2014, 08:38:34 am
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Front_Ranger
(Lee)
on
reaching
20,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on April 02, 2014, 09:23:20 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/postsbundled.jpg) (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/merylmarie/media/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/postsbundled.jpg.html)

20,000 Posts!
CONGRATULATIONS, LEE!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 02, 2014, 09:51:52 pm
20,000 posts??? I had no idea!! Man, I should get a life! Thank you for noticing, dear FRiends!!  :-*

Added: hey I'm just trying to avoid working on my taxes! Thank you for enabling me!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on April 03, 2014, 03:50:36 am

Congrats, FRiend Lee!
 :)

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 02, 2014, 09:51:52 pm
Added: hey I'm just trying to avoid working on my taxes! Thank you for enabling me!

We're glad to help. ;D ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Peter John Shields on April 03, 2014, 05:16:49 am
Congratulations everyone!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on April 03, 2014, 02:57:30 pm
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k-ehpNmQngQ/T6tceew2KOI/AAAAAAAAEi4/UmK3-ESQigA/s1600/20000_in_numbers_from_red_to_yellow_to_orange.png)


Congrats Lee!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 03, 2014, 04:20:44 pm
Well done Lee!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 19, 2014, 12:03:17 pm
Aw, gee, thanks, Sonja, Stripey and Kelda! Hope you are all having a nice weekend and Easter, if you do Easter.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 11, 2014, 05:16:58 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Aloysius J. Gleek
(John)
on
reaching
8,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 12, 2014, 01:08:34 am

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/JohnDec302013_zps20f1e4a5.jpg) (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/merylmarie/media/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/JohnDec302013_zps20f1e4a5.jpg.html)

CONGRATS, JOHN!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 12, 2014, 05:29:12 pm
^^^^^^

Great pic!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 21, 2014, 02:20:32 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Meryl
on
reaching
12,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on June 21, 2014, 03:35:44 pm
(http://allaboutbelgaum.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/12000.png)


Congrats Meryl!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 21, 2014, 09:25:44 pm
Well, whaddaya know!  I for once didn't notice.  Thanks, Chuck and Sonja!!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 21, 2014, 09:52:01 pm
Quote from: Meryl on April 02, 2014, 09:23:20 pm
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/postsbundled.jpg) (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/merylmarie/media/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/postsbundled.jpg.html)

12,000 Posts!
CONGRATULATIONS, MERYL!
Turnabout's fair play...congratulations and thanks for being here, Meryl!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on June 21, 2014, 11:08:59 pm
Thanks, Lee!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on June 22, 2014, 04:17:13 am
Congratulations on 12K posts, Meryl!
 :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2014, 08:40:42 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Jeff Wrangler
(Jeff)
on
reaching
20,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 13, 2014, 04:50:44 am
Congratulations on reaching
20 000
posts!
 :D

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Nach%20Neugestaltung%20der%20Website/20000_HUF_2009_rev_zps2fda53bb.png)

Welcome to the exclusive club of 20000+ posts. It has only three members; Chuck, Lee and you, Jeff! 8)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 13, 2014, 09:35:41 am
Welcome to the club, Jeff!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 13, 2014, 01:46:30 pm
Oh, my!  :o

Thanks!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 13, 2014, 03:25:29 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 13, 2014, 04:50:44 am
Welcome to the exclusive club of 20000+ posts. It has only three members; Chuck, Lee and you, Jeff! 8)

C'mon and join us!  The water's fine!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 14, 2014, 12:30:58 am
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/cowboybullets.jpg) (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/merylmarie/media/cowboybullets.jpg.html)

CONGRATS, JEFF!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 14, 2014, 09:39:12 am
Thanks.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 15, 2014, 01:14:05 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on July 13, 2014, 03:25:29 pm
C'mon and join us!  The water's fine!


I'm on the way. :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2014, 04:47:40 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on July 15, 2014, 01:14:05 am
I'm on the way. :laugh:

faster, faster!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on July 17, 2014, 04:40:39 pm
Congrats Jeff Lee and Meryl!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 17, 2014, 04:55:39 pm
Kelda, you're not far off either!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2014, 04:55:33 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Serious Crayons
(Katherine)
on
reaching
15,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2014, 02:33:18 pm

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 15, 2015, 03:08:37 pm
Wow, this thread was far down on the list. No new post since Halloween.
I just noticed yesterday that I'm on my last hundred before the next thousand posts again. :-X :laugh:


Anyway it's carnival over here and we went to the parade today. Here are some impressions:

The local brewery has a float every year with the official figure of the Bellheimer Lord in front (not in the pic). At the rear end they give out free beer.
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/20150215_151933_zpseedb5d2c.jpg)


Jens with his beer.
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/20150215_151942_zps456eb648.jpg)


A Time Machine float with some official highnesses on it
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/20150215_152104_zps56d7810e.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 15, 2015, 03:11:13 pm
Some groups don't have floats; they just march in the parade.
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/20150215_152252_zpseda25a73.jpg)


(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/20150215_152513_zpsbd10a3ae.jpg)


(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/20150215_152744_zps9f11f6b1.jpg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 15, 2015, 03:22:01 pm
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/20150215_154329_zps202b2527.jpg)


A very frequent theme: men in female costumes (the nurse, not the cow). Look at those shoes!
Another thing I noticed and like is that the Joker is still a popular costume. I saw at least five or six today. Not in the parade, but among the visitors.
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/20150215_153214_zpsb885f57f.jpg)


My favorite float, the giant cookie monster.
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/20150215_154417_zpsa63b3559.jpg)


And like every year, we didn't make it all the way to the end of the parade. After two hours of standing in the cold we've had enough and went home to mulled wine and cake. Even though it's a small town the parade takes hours. I wouldn't even want to go to one of the real huge ones in famous carnival cities like Cologne or Mainz. Their parades get shown live on TV every year and last for ages. Way too cold in February, lol.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 15, 2015, 03:31:05 pm
The men dressed up like women would be right at home in our New Year's Day Mummers Parade.

I was surprised to see so many things labeled in English in just those few photos.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 15, 2015, 03:44:07 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 15, 2015, 03:31:05 pm
The men dressed up like women would be right at home in our New Year's Day Mummers Parade.

Never heard of the Mummers Parade. I looked it up. Another tiny chip of US American culture. The things you learn on BM over the years. :)


Quote
I was surprised to see so many things labeled in English in just those few photos.

I think that's pure chance. I remembered only one (Mario) but now also saw the Time Machine float. There are always a few of them in the parade. They usually refer to some American movie, like in these cases.
What I find funny is that many label their floats in the Palatinate dialect. "Rhoischnooke" for example means Rheinschnaken, which is a specific kind of mosquito native to our area.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 15, 2015, 04:12:41 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 15, 2015, 03:22:01 pm
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/20150215_154329_zps202b2527.jpg)


A very frequent theme: men in female costumes (the nurse, not the cow). Look at those shoes!
Another thing I noticed and like is that the Joker is still a popular costume. I saw at least five or six today. Not in the parade, but among the visitors.
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/20150215_153214_zpsb885f57f.jpg)
Are you sure the guy in the nurse's uniform wasn't also playing the Joker? I thought Heath as Joker as a nurse was very fetching, although he/she did give Two-Face a fright!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 15, 2015, 05:58:28 pm
very cool pics, Chrissi!!!

Thanks for sharing them!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 15, 2015, 07:35:50 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 15, 2015, 03:44:07 pm
What I find funny is that many label their floats in the Palatinate dialect. "Rhoischnooke" for example means Rheinschnaken, which is a specific kind of mosquito native to our area.

 :laugh:  I wondered about Rhoischnooke when I saw it.

Indeed the things you learn here. Now I know the local name for a type of Palatine mosquito.  ;D

And Odderschemer is what you call Cookie Monster?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 16, 2015, 05:03:20 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 15, 2015, 07:35:50 pm
:laugh:  I wondered about Rhoischnooke when I saw it.

Indeed the things you learn here. Now I know the local name for a type of Palatine mosquito.  ;D

And Odderschemer is what you call Cookie Monster?


Nope. Cookie Monster is Krümelmonster in German (Crumbs Monster).

Odderschemer = Ottersheimer. A person or thing from the tiny village of Ottersheim. The float reads Odderschemer Eck = Ottersheim's Corner. The village has a very sharp corner in its main street, which is commonly called (surprise! ;)) The Corner. There's a pub and a carnival club of the same name.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 16, 2015, 07:06:44 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 15, 2015, 04:12:41 pm
Are you sure the guy in the nurse's uniform wasn't also playing the Joker? I thought Heath as Joker as a nurse was very fetching, although he/she did give Two-Face a fright!


Good thinking, FRiend! Who knows...?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 16, 2015, 11:42:51 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 16, 2015, 05:03:20 am
Nope. Cookie Monster is Krümelmonster in German (Crumbs Monster).

Odderschemer = Ottersheimer. A person or thing from the tiny village of Ottersheim. The float reads Odderschemer Eck = Ottersheim's Corner. The village has a very sharp corner in its main street, which is commonly called (surprise! ;)) The Corner. There's a pub and a carnival club of the same name.

Ah! I see. So that sign just identified who sponsored the float.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2015, 11:54:45 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on February 16, 2015, 05:03:20 am
Nope. Cookie Monster is Krümelmonster in German (Crumbs Monster).

I don't watch Sesame Street anymore, but it's my understanding that Cookie Monster very rarely eats cookies now, in an effort to make him a healthier eater, so that young kids might mirror that behavior.

(http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140818205137/trollpasta/images/3/31/Polls_Cookie_Monster_What_The_Hell_Is_This_Crap_0239_921321_answer_3_xlarge.jpeg)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2015, 11:56:04 am
Then, there is the side of cookie monster no one sees.......



(http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/1/18/Cookie_Monster_Bert.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20070629160926)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on March 05, 2015, 04:43:23 pm
Does the name cookie monster not confuse the kids if he doesnt eat cookies anymore!?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 05, 2015, 05:30:59 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 16, 2015, 11:54:45 am
I don't watch Sesame Street anymore.

This is a recent development in your life, no?  ;D  :-*  (((Chuckie)))
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 05, 2015, 05:32:42 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 16, 2015, 11:56:04 am
Then, there is the side of cookie monster no one sees.......



(http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/1/18/Cookie_Monster_Bert.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20070629160926)

At least he's using the anatomically correct term.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2015, 09:59:31 am
Quote from: Kelda on March 05, 2015, 04:43:23 pm
Does the name cookie monster not confuse the kids if he doesnt eat cookies anymore!?

maybe he still eats the occasional cookie?   I don't know.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2015, 10:00:24 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 05, 2015, 05:30:59 pm
This is a recent development in your life, no?  ;D  :-*  (((Chuckie)))

said the man who still plays with model trains.

:-*  ((Jeff))
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 06, 2015, 10:49:50 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 06, 2015, 10:00:24 am
said the man who still plays with model trains.

:-*  ((Jeff))

Along with all the other geniuses. Like Sheldon Cooper. ...  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2015, 03:10:33 pm
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 06, 2015, 10:49:50 am
Along with all the other geniuses. Like Sheldon Cooper. ...  ;D

apparently the standard for genuis has been lowered.


*knock knock knock*  Jeffrey
*knock knock knock*  Jeffrey
*knock knock knock*  Jeffrey
*knock knock knock*  Jeffrey
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 06, 2015, 03:37:51 pm
Recently I have become a model train enthusiast! As long as the trains are named Thomas, Percy, James, and Hiro, and their stationmaster is Sir Topham Hatt.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 06, 2015, 04:12:12 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on March 06, 2015, 03:10:33 pm
*knock knock knock*  Jeffrey
*knock knock knock*  Jeffrey
*knock knock knock*  Jeffrey
*knock knock knock*  Jeffrey

 :laugh:

I think someone needs a hot beverage.  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: joandcruz on March 07, 2015, 04:26:13 am
Amazing thread.....
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2015, 07:36:48 pm
and it will be put to its intended use soon.  lol
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 09, 2015, 06:07:17 pm
Hmm. I see I recently passed the 21,000 mark. ...

 :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on March 10, 2015, 01:43:14 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 09, 2015, 06:07:17 pm
Hmm. I see I recently passed the 21,000 mark. ...

 :o


And nobody congratulated yet. We gotta correct this:


Congrats on

21K

posts, Jeff!
 :D

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 10, 2015, 09:24:51 am
Thanks!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2015, 02:39:09 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Jeff Wrangler
(Jeff)
on
reaching
21,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 10, 2015, 03:53:08 pm
Thanks.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2015, 01:00:07 pm
Yer Welkum, blabbermouth!  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 12, 2015, 01:49:53 pm
Hey, our campfire's getting cold! Come in here and bring a log with you to throw on the fire!

Here's a shout out to serious crayons...this NPR story is for you! All about adult coloring books (http://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2015/06/11/413603343/for-adults-coloring-invites-creativity-and-brings-comfort?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20150611).
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2015, 02:08:33 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 12, 2015, 01:49:53 pm
Here's a shout out to serious crayons...this NPR story is for you! All about adult coloring books (http://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2015/06/11/413603343/for-adults-coloring-invites-creativity-and-brings-comfort?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20150611).

Not so terribly long ago I saw a segment on TV news about adults getting together to crayon. It looked like lots of fun.  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2015, 03:05:41 pm
Some of those pics look so in in B & W, it's almost a shame to colorize them.  LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 06, 2015, 11:41:30 am
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Sason
(Sonja)
on
reaching
8,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2015, 01:25:22 pm
Aw...thanks Chuck!   :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on July 06, 2015, 02:11:59 pm



Congrats on
8 k
Sonja!
 8)

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2015, 02:45:54 pm
Thanks Chrissi!

It snuck up on me!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on July 06, 2015, 10:13:19 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/postsbundled.jpg) (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/merylmarie/media/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/postsbundled.jpg.html)

CONGRATS ON 8,000 POSTS, SONJA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 07, 2015, 08:15:37 am
Yeah, it 'snuck up' on her.  ::)  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on July 07, 2015, 08:21:13 am
Wow, wotta lotta posts!  ;D

Thank you, High Priestess!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 07, 2015, 12:16:58 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Penthesilea
(Chrissi)
on
reaching
14,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 07, 2015, 12:22:43 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 07, 2015, 12:16:58 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Penthesilea
(Chrissi)
on
reaching
14,000
posts!




Thank you, Chuck! :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 07, 2015, 01:34:48 pm
Yippee for you, Sweetie!  :D  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 07, 2015, 03:23:58 pm
14 000! Wow!
Congrats, Chrissi!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 08, 2015, 01:05:07 am
Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 07, 2015, 01:34:48 pm
Yippee for you, Sweetie!  :D  :-*


Quote from: Sason on September 07, 2015, 03:23:58 pm
14 000! Wow!
Congrats, Chrissi!!



Thank you, Jeff and Sonja! :-*

14000 sounds like such an enormous number ....
But then, it's going on ten years - a decade.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2015, 08:44:42 am
You should see my post count on DCF.

183,216


:o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 08, 2015, 02:36:25 pm
Yeah, but you're exceptional, Chuckie.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 08, 2015, 05:49:54 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 08, 2015, 01:05:07 am
...
But then, it's going on ten years - a decade.

Ten years. Damn!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on September 09, 2015, 12:33:05 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on September 08, 2015, 08:44:42 am
You should see my post count on DCF.

183,216


:o


Whut?
 :o
You serious?
Do you still get paid by your bank? - And why? ;) :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 09, 2015, 08:09:19 am
Quote from: Penthesilea on September 09, 2015, 12:33:05 am
Whut?
 :o
You serious?
Do you still get paid by your bank? - And why? ;) :-*

:laugh:

I'll come back and explain how it's possible later today.....when I'm not at work.  LOL
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 09, 2015, 03:16:33 pm
Chuck is number 1 poster on DCF and BM!

I think you have good reason for your question, Chrissi!  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2015, 08:30:17 am
I'm the biggest poster at DCF because I mod so many threads.

The only way for me to stay on top of them and see the new posts is to post to them regularly, and make my pressence known.

I mod the Jake and Heath threads, so each day I post pics of the two of them.

I used to do the "Topic of The Week", so each week I had to post a new thread for discussion.

I mod and participate in the Photo Caps thread.

busy busy busy.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2016, 08:36:34 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Front_Ranger
(Lee)
on
reaching
22,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 14, 2016, 10:33:17 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on February 14, 2016, 08:36:34 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Front_Ranger
(Lee)
on
reaching
22,000
posts!


Yee-haw! Congratulations!  :D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on July 02, 2016, 04:48:43 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Serious Crayons
(Katy)
on
reaching
16,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 03, 2016, 08:53:00 am
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
SouthEndMD
(Paul)
on
reaching
14,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 03, 2016, 09:39:24 am
Congratulations, Paul!! And that's not even counting the wonderful banners you make!

As for me making 22,000 posts here, there's that book I was wanting to write!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on August 03, 2016, 09:55:43 am
Thanks, friends!  I'm still not nearly as talkative as y'all!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 03, 2016, 01:26:53 pm
Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 03, 2016, 09:39:24 am
As for me making 22,000 posts here, there's that book I was wanting to write!


:laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on August 03, 2016, 02:46:24 pm
(http://www.osservatorioantitrust.eu/en/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Post.jpg)


This is just 4. You made 14000!! :o

Congrats Paul!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on August 03, 2016, 05:34:08 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/14000_zps3qi3c4lr.jpg) (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/merylmarie/media/14000_zps3qi3c4lr.jpg.html)

CONGRATS on 3.83 POSTS A DAY FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS, PAUL!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 03, 2016, 08:54:02 pm
:)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on August 04, 2016, 01:41:13 am
Congrats on 14K, Paul! :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 04, 2016, 10:40:58 am
Quote from: southendmd on August 03, 2016, 09:55:43 am
Thanks, friends!  I'm still not nearly as talkative as y'all!

You don't say much but you get your point across!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on August 04, 2016, 04:59:17 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on August 04, 2016, 10:40:58 am
You don't say much but you get your point across!

Good one, Chuck!  ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 05, 2016, 09:20:42 am
Yes, I finally got a good Brokie-ism in.  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2016, 09:36:49 pm
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/congratsstar-1.gif)

Congrats
to
Sason
(Sonja)
on
reaching
9,000
posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on October 23, 2016, 12:25:22 pm
Oh wow, thank you Chuck!  :-*

I hadn't noticed!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Meryl on October 23, 2016, 05:21:53 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/catwithlaptop.jpg) (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/merylmarie/media/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/catwithlaptop.jpg.html)

CONGRATS ON 9,000 POSTS, SONJA!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on October 23, 2016, 06:17:45 pm
Aww, cute kitty!

Thank you, Priestess!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on October 23, 2016, 06:34:41 pm
(http://maximizedliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/swedish-meatballs.jpg)
Congrats on 9,000 meatballs posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 23, 2016, 09:35:19 pm
Sonja, I have really appreciated your posts on Bettermost. May they continue with many, many more!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on October 25, 2016, 02:30:47 pm
Thanks Paul! Nothing better than yummy meatballs, esp with a little mint in them!


Thank you very much, Lee, for the nice words!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2016, 01:13:55 pm
meatballs with mint?  blech!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on November 02, 2016, 01:50:53 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on October 27, 2016, 01:13:55 pm
meatballs with mint?  blech!

Paul's favourite!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on November 02, 2016, 02:26:04 pm
Quote from: Sason on November 02, 2016, 01:50:53 pm
Paul's favourite!

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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2016, 03:32:15 pm
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Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on November 02, 2016, 05:19:50 pm
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Haha, you both so funny! 

Paul, you should try that red rose, it'll look great on you! Not to mention the earrings!

And Chuckie, do I need to tell you what you should do with those earrings.....?
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 03, 2016, 10:22:12 am
RuPaul's drag queens do give good gifs!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 24, 2017, 09:29:20 pm
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Congrats
to
Front_Ranger
(Lee)
on
reaching
23,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on April 25, 2017, 01:18:41 pm
Congrats Lee!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 25, 2017, 02:50:44 pm
Congrats, Lee!  Right behind Chuck and Jeff!


CellarDweller      29561
Jeff Wrangler      24568
Front-Ranger      23000
David In Indy      18447
serious crayons      16463
louisev              16111
Artiste              15998
Ellemeno              15367
Kelda                      14675
Penthesilea              14308
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 25, 2017, 04:38:58 pm
Oh, God. ...
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 25, 2017, 06:59:17 pm
lol
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2017, 09:55:30 pm

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Congrats
to
Jeff Wrangler
(Jeff)
on
reaching
25,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on December 18, 2017, 11:03:02 pm

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Congrats
to
Serious Crayons
(Katherine)
on
reaching
17,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 07, 2018, 05:39:03 pm

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Congrats
to
Jeff Wrangler
(Jeff)
on
reaching
26,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 07, 2018, 06:11:12 pm
Quote from: CellarDweller on June 07, 2018, 05:39:03 pm
Congrats
to
Jeff Wrangler
(Jeff)
on
reaching
26,000
posts![/center]

OMG.  :o

Thanks!  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 08, 2018, 06:18:40 pm
You're welcome!

And did Photobucket disappear again?   *shakes head*


*eta - nope, the gathering pics I posted are still there*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on June 26, 2018, 07:16:42 pm
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Congrats
to
Serious Crayons
(Katherine)
on
reaching
17,000
posts!


Congrats to you, Chuck! You have more posts than anyone, and you were even a relative latecomer, weren't you? Imagine how many you'd have if you added in your DCFs!

You're so good about making a nice succinct comments on people's blogs and sending out holiday greetings and things like that.

Whereas I have fewer posts but they tend to blather on forever. I bet if we counted words, I'd be in the running for first place.

I did hang in there on imdb longer than most people, though. The trolls mostly dissipated but the interpersonal drama continued for long after. Now I don't think the message board even exists anymore.

But here I am, blathering on again!  ::)



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2018, 06:41:51 pm
Hello Katherine!

Oh geez, don't even get me started about my post total on DCF/UBF.   LOL

218,006   :o
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 07, 2018, 07:47:17 pm

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Congrats
to
Front_Ranger
(Lee)
on
reaching
24,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 07, 2018, 08:30:19 pm
OMG! Thank you for keeping track, friend Chuck! How on earth could I have posted 24K times!!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on August 08, 2018, 06:22:38 pm
It's not that hard, now is it?  ;)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2019, 01:35:24 pm

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Congrats
to
Sason
(Sonja)
on
reaching
10,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on February 25, 2019, 05:08:02 pm
Oh gosh!

Can't believe I'm such a blabbermouth!

Thanks for noticing, Chuck!  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Kelda on April 07, 2019, 06:16:53 am
Remember when we thought 1k was a lot!?  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 07, 2019, 12:01:32 pm
Quote from: Kelda on April 07, 2019, 06:16:53 am
Remember when we thought 1k was a lot!?  :laugh:

:laugh:

I remember on UBF (then called DCF) that we had a theory that when the first poster crossed the 10,000 post count, it would crash the forum.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2020, 09:38:06 pm

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Congrats
to
Front_Ranger
(Lee)
on
reaching
26,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 14, 2020, 11:15:59 am
What?! I am truly a chatty person! Thank you all for putting up with me!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2021, 12:35:29 pm
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Congrats
to
SouthEndMD
(Paul)
on
reaching
17,000
posts!

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 08, 2021, 12:39:16 pm
17 thousand? Damn! Congratulations, friend Paul!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on April 08, 2021, 01:41:15 pm
Thanks for noticing, friends!  Some of you are WAY ahead of me!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on September 06, 2021, 06:26:41 pm

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Congrats
to
Sason
(Sonja)
on
reaching
12,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 06, 2021, 06:30:48 pm
ANd every single one was interesting!

(even the back-and-forth between you and her)  :laugh:

Congratulations!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on September 07, 2021, 04:10:11 pm
Thanks so much both of you!

I didn't even notice until now!  :laugh:
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 06, 2022, 01:51:35 pm
I got news on my dog today at the vet. It's not good news, but it's not the big catastrophe I had feared so much. Tina will have surgery and then all we can do is hope.
The good bit of news is that the surgery date is after my son's final school exams.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 06, 2022, 02:11:26 pm
Oh, good. So the tumor is not the fast-growing kind. I'll be thinking of Tina and your whole family.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2022, 03:42:31 pm
Thanks for the update, Chrissi!  Fingers crossed for Tina.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on January 07, 2022, 08:50:18 am
Hoping for the best for Tina and the exams.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 14, 2022, 01:57:20 pm
Thank you all for your well wishes. My poor Tina is not doing good :'(
She is short of breath. The doc did the X-rays today and said there is something on/in her lungs. It might be water (which points to heart insuffiency), or it might be that the tumor has spread to her lungs.
Both things are pretty bad. It's not looking good for her. The vet gave her several medications, which we hope will work. He also gave us his private phone number in case we need it over the weekend. That alone makes me worry even more.

I really hope the meds will work and she will have a turn for the better. At least for some more weeks, hopefully months.

I told my son and again, he's taking the news very hard. He has one more exam on Monday. Fingers crossed.


My poor, poor Tinchen. I'm afraid the day will come soon where we have to do what's best for her. :'( :'( :'(

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 14, 2022, 04:54:05 pm
Oh dear, sending healing thoughts. Will keep our fingers crossed.  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on January 14, 2022, 05:01:15 pm
I'm so sorry about poor Tina  :'(

Sounds like the most important thing is to keep her comfortable and not suffering as long as needed  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2022, 05:48:15 pm
sending thoughts and love to you and your family.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 14, 2022, 09:28:45 pm
Poor little Tinchen.  It's so hard to think that an animal might be suffering.  We're so happy when they first arrive, and we don't think that someday we will have to say goodbye.  Warm thoughts to you and your family. 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 16, 2022, 11:39:41 am
Thank you everyone. Today (Sunday) she is a little more lively compared to the days prior. More interested, more spark (and more bark!) in her.
While she has been eagerly taking treats all the time, she has not eaten her regular food for two or three days. Last night however she started eating again and continues to do so today.
So maybe the meds work and we can keep her a little longer. But I'm not sure I want to go through with plans of a big surgery. We'll see what the vet says tomorrow evening. He's been our vet for many years, and I totally trust his advice.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 16, 2022, 12:17:16 pm
I'm glad she's feeling energetic and eating again.   Hoping for good news on Monday.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 17, 2022, 01:36:38 pm
Thanks, Chuckie.
We got mixed news. The bad part first: the vet cancelled surgery. Doesn't make sense. :'(
But at least for now, she's doing okay. We're continuing with the meds, have another vet appointment next Monday, have another round of X-rays then, see how the lungs look. We'll continue with meds as long as she's okay. Then there's highly dosed cortinsone as last option, which can buy more time by making the dog feel good despite being very sick.


Over the last days she learned very quickly she's now getting bits from the table, and she's making use of it :laugh:
I don't know how much longer we can keep her. Might be only a short time. But the time she has left, she will be spoiled to no end. Ham, p?t?, cat food, even more cuddles, whatever.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on January 17, 2022, 02:32:31 pm
 :laugh: I always literally felt guilty if I didn't at least save a bite for Charlie!

Sending feelgood thoughts to Tina.


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on January 17, 2022, 06:13:49 pm
I'm glad there's ways to keep her feeling better (and get more treats! :laugh:) for the time she has left.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 21, 2022, 04:41:57 am
We had to let her go yesterday :'(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2022, 07:38:52 am
Oh Chrissi, I'm so sorry you had to say good-bye to your four-footed family member.

Sending you all hugs and love!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: southendmd on January 21, 2022, 08:57:38 am
Poor sweet Tina.

My condolences to you and your family.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 21, 2022, 11:48:32 am
Sad news. I'm so sorry to hear it.  :'(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 21, 2022, 01:08:11 pm
We were h oping she would hang on a little longer, but this way there's no more pain and she's at peace. It's a sad day. We are with you and your family.  :'(
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on January 22, 2022, 12:21:27 pm
So so sorry to hear this news, Chrissi  :'(

So hard to make that decision, even if you know it's the right one.

My thoughts go out to you and your family at this difficult time.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 22, 2022, 01:16:04 pm
Thank you, friends. It helps to read your words.

Many times a day I catch myself thinking "there's Ti - oh no."
While having lunch the ajar kitchen door is pushed open, and I think it's my dog. There's a shadow in a darker corner of my living room and I'm careful not to step on it - oh. I'm always mindful where I put down something edible, but I could put it on the floor now if I wanted, there's no Tina to take advantage.
It's just a fraction of a moment, but it happens dozens of times. I miss her so much. :'(



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Sason on January 22, 2022, 03:04:37 pm
 :'( :-* :'( :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on January 27, 2022, 08:51:01 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 22, 2022, 01:16:04 pm
Thank you, friends. It helps to read your words.

Many times a day I catch myself thinking "there's Ti - oh no."
While having lunch the ajar kitchen door is pushed open, and I think it's my dog. There's a shadow in a darker corner of my living room and I'm careful not to step on it - oh. I'm always mindful where I put down something edible, but I could put it on the floor now if I wanted, there's no Tina to take advantage.
It's just a fraction of a moment, but it happens dozens of times. I miss her so much. :'(

I'm so sorry, Chrissi. I missed this thread for a while and so didn't see these recent posts. I understand your experience. As you know, I lost Charlie the day after Thanksgiving. Even now, I half expect him to be in my apartment when I return. When I finish a meal I have to remind myself not to save him a bite, and lament having to occasionally throw out the last bits of meals I can't consume but know he would like.

After he died, I waited literally a couple of weeks before I picked up and emptied his food bowl, which still had food in it! I still have a few of his things.

 
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 28, 2022, 09:35:46 am
Quote from: serious crayons on January 27, 2022, 08:51:01 pm
I'm so sorry, Chrissi. I missed this thread for a while and so didn't see these recent posts. I understand your experience. As you know, I lost Charlie the day after Thanksgiving. Even now, I half expect him to be in my apartment when I return. When I finish a meal I have to remind myself not to save him a bite, and lament having to occasionally throw out the last bits of meals I can't consume but know he would like.

After he died, I waited literally a couple of weeks before I picked up and emptied his food bowl, which still had food in it! I still have a few of his things.

Oh, gosh, I missed that. I'm so sorry. :( I'm sorry for you both. You must miss your buddies terribly.  :(

My dad's neighbor has a dog, Suki. She's a big girl; I don't remember her breed, but she's not a lab or a golden or anything like that. She's not "mixed," either. She's always liked my dad, but lately when she sees me, she won't stop licking my hand. I like that.  :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on January 30, 2022, 06:45:21 am
Quote from: serious crayons on January 27, 2022, 08:51:01 pm
I'm so sorry, Chrissi. I missed this thread for a while and so didn't see these recent posts. I understand your experience. As you know, I lost Charlie the day after Thanksgiving. Even now, I half expect him to be in my apartment when I return. When I finish a meal I have to remind myself not to save him a bite, and lament having to occasionally throw out the last bits of meals I can't consume but know he would like.

After he died, I waited literally a couple of weeks before I picked up and emptied his food bowl, which still had food in it! I still have a few of his things.



(((Kathrine)))
Do you think about getting another dog, sooner or later?


I would have liked to keep my dog's things around for a while, too. But my husband put it all away the minute we came home from the vet. He could't stand to see the things, it made it even worse for him, so I let him put it into the baking house (which we use as storage).
I still have my first dog's (M?xi) collar and leash and we used his food bowl for Tina. I will also keep Tina's things and use part of it for our next dog, like her crate, which she loved to no end.


It's too early now, it will take time, but we will have another dog. "Life without a dog is possible, but meaningless." - I don't remember who said this but it's how I feel (not taking it literally of course). The house is empty without a dog.



Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 28, 2022, 09:35:46 am
[ I'm sorry for you both. You must miss your buddies terribly.  :(

Thank you.


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My dad's neighbor has a dog, Suki. She's a big girl; I don't remember her breed, but she's not a lab or a golden or anything like that. She's not "mixed," either. She's always liked my dad, but lately when she sees me, she won't stop licking my hand. I like that.  :)[/font][/size]

 :D That's cute :)
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2022, 09:12:55 pm
Quote from: Penthesilea on January 30, 2022, 06:45:21 am
I would have liked to keep my dog's things around for a while, too. But my husband put it all away the minute we came home from the vet. He could't stand to see the things, it made it even worse for him, so I let him put it into the baking house (which we use as storage).
I still have my first dog's (M?xi) collar and leash and we used his food bowl for Tina. I will also keep Tina's things and use part of it for our next dog, like her crate, which she loved to no end.


It's too early now, it will take time, but we will have another dog. "Life without a dog is possible, but meaningless." - I don't remember who said this but it's how I feel (not taking it literally of course). The house is empty without a dog.


When we had to put our cats down, my dad would always go around the house and remove the bowls, toys, and litterbox, so that my mom wouldn't have to.   We had Blaze put down in May of 2020, and there hasn't been a new pet in the house yet.

I get the feeling mom is ready for another pet, but my brother Chris is trying to talk her out of it.

I told her that cats don't deal with change well, and if they are going to move in the next two years, they should wait until they're in their new place to adopt a cat.
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Penthesilea on February 01, 2022, 04:53:30 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on January 31, 2022, 09:12:55 pm

When we had to put our cats down, my dad would always go around the house and remove the bowls, toys, and litterbox, so that my mom wouldn't have to.   We had Blaze put down in May of 2020, and there hasn't been a new pet in the house yet.

I get the feeling mom is ready for another pet, but my brother Chris is trying to talk her out of it.

I told her that cats don't deal with change well, and if they are going to move in the next two years, they should wait until they're in their new place to adopt a cat.



Of course it's up to your parents, but I think a planned move is not a reason against getting a cat. We moved with our first cat. We kept her indoors for the first four weeks at the new place, then I let her walk through our new garden on a leash a couple if times before finally just opening the front door.
On moving day itself, I reserved one room in the new home for the cat exclusively; I put her bowls, litter box and her beddings in that room, locked the door and kept the key in my pockets, so that none of all all the helpers could let her out accidentally.
Cats are opportunistic beings, they can arrange with new circumstances and see very quickly where their advantage is and make use of it. ;D
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on February 02, 2022, 03:04:58 pm
When I moved from my house to my apartment, Charlie got really upset. We were carrying out all the furniture and either he thought his home was disappearing or maybe even we'd carry him out next. He looked really sad and went out to lie in the yard, uncharacteristically. I also feared he wouldn't adjust to the apartment.

All turned out well. He liked the apartment just fine. Only problem was all the other dogs around. He wanted to socialize with everybody, and not all of them wanted to socialize back.

Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on April 13, 2023, 10:30:59 am

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Congrats
to
Serious Crayons
(Katy)
on
reaching
22,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on April 13, 2023, 10:48:18 am
Quote from: CellarDweller on April 13, 2023, 10:30:59 am
Congrats
to
Serious Crayons
(Katy)
on
reaching
22,000
posts!


Oh wow, thank you, Chuck! I didn't even notice. Look how far we've come since the days when 1,000 posts was a big deal!

I'm way behind you in post count, but then we don't measure by the word.  :laugh:


Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 14, 2023, 03:23:32 pm
I've enjoyed all 22,000 of them! Here's a meme I thought you would like.  :-*
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: serious crayons on May 26, 2023, 11:27:39 am
Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 14, 2023, 03:23:32 pm
I've enjoyed all 22,000 of them! Here's a meme I thought you would like.  :-*

Thank you! I just saw this and, yes, I love this meme!

(My BetterMost used to have a thing that would tell me when there are new comments on threads I've commented on. Now it's not there, so I have to go to the main page and find things. Generally I just search for "today" or "yesterday" to find them but of course that risks missing some.)



Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: CellarDweller on November 23, 2023, 01:11:17 pm

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Congrats
to
Jeff Wrangler
(Jeff)
on
reaching
31,000
posts!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 23, 2023, 02:40:42 pm
Wow, that could be a book! Congrats, Jeff!
Title: Re: The ORIGINAL 1000+ Posts Club
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 23, 2023, 11:21:29 pm
Oh, my!  :o

Thanks!  :)